US20170086596A1

US20170086596A1 - Sleeping compartment frame

Info

Publication number: US20170086596A1
Application number: US15/330,800
Authority: US
Inventors: Yoo-Young KIM
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2014-05-07
Filing date: 2015-05-06
Publication date: 2017-03-30
Also published as: WO2015170865A1; KR200474317Y1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a sleeping compartment frame. The present invention proposes a sleeping compartment frame in an embodiment, comprising a pair of fixed compartment frames extended to be separated from an installation surface, and disposed a uniform distance apart; a supporting frame having both ends coupled to the fixed compartment frames, and disposed between the fixed compartment frames; a moving compartment frame extended to be separated from the installation surface, disposed between the fixed compartment frames, and moving along the supporting frame; and a blanket fixing member fixing a blanket to the fixed compartment frames and the moving compartment frame so that the blanket is disposed to be separated from the installation surface.

Description

BACKGROUND

(a) Technical Field
The present invention relates to a sleeping compartment frame which forms a compartment between a man taking a sleep and a blanket so that the man can take a comfortable sleep,
(b) Background Art
The sleeping is essential for the man to relieve tiredness and replenish energy, and taking a sleep is known to be beneficial to a body than a restorative.
In general, men take a sleep while covering them with a blanket on a bed or in an ondol room (a floor-heated room). At the time of sleeping, heat is generated and remains in the blanket by body temperature and especially in case where a boiler or an electrical mat which is a heating tool is operating.
If a certain amount of time is elapsed while closely covering the blanket under a condition where the heat is generated in the blanket as such, taking a sound sleep is difficult due to wet, moisture and heat.
Conventionally, Korea registered utility 20-0307089 has been suggested as a means for fixing a position of the blanket. This is a tool for fixing to the bed the blanket with which the sleeping man covers himself so that the blanket is not removed, and this has an advantage of preventing the blanket from moving from an original position of the blanket regardless of an unconscious wriggle, however, there still occurs a problem that taking a rest is difficult due to wet, moisture and heat since the sleeping man and the blanket are closely attached.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present invention provides a sleeping compartment frame which is attached with a blanket so as to make a sleeping man take a comfortable sound sleep due to further freshness and pleasantness in a compartment.
Other detailed purposes of the present invention can be obviously grasped and understood by specialists and investigators in the present technical field through concrete contents described below.
To solve the problems, the present invention proposes a sleeping compartment frame in an embodiment, comprising a pair of fixed compartment frames extended to be separated from an installation surface, and disposed a uniform distance apart; a supporting frame having both ends coupled to the fixed compartment frames, and disposed between the fixed compartment frames; a moving compartment frame extended to be separated from the installation surface, disposed between the fixed compartment frames, and moving along the supporting frame; and a blanket fixing member fixing a blanket to the fixed compartment frames and the moving compartment frame so that the blanket is disposed to be separated from the installation surface.
The sleeping compartment frame can further comprise a guide frame both ends of which are coupled to the fixed compartment frame, which is disposed between the fixed compartment frames, and which is formed with a sliding groove, so that both ends of the moving compartment frame are moved along the sliding groove.
The sleeping compartment frame can further comprise a leg laying rest which is coupled to the fixed compartment frame and on which the legs of the user are laid.

Effects of the Present Invention

According to the present invention, there is an effect that the sleeping man can take a pleasant and comfortable sound sleep in a compartment formed by the blanket. At other times except the sleeping time, the bed can be further utilized by moving the moving compartment frame.
In addition, the guide frame makes the movement of the moving compartment frame to be easy, and a structural stability can be granted by coupling the guide frame to the fixed compartment frame.
In addition, the leg laying rest can make the legs of the user to be raised on it so as to relieve the tiredness of the leg and make the blood circulation smooth.
Other effects of the present invention can be obviously grasped and understood by specialists and investigators in the present technical field in the course of practice of the present invention through concrete contents described below.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sleeping compartment frame according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the sleeping compartment frame according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a moving compartment frame adopted in the sleeping compartment frame of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a condition in which a blanket fixing member adopted in the sleeping compartment frame of FIG. 1 is coupled;

FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a leg laying rest adopted in the sleeping compartment frame of FIG. 1; and

FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a condition of using the sleeping compartment frame according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The characteristics and the effects of the present invention described above will be made obvious through a following detailed description related to the accompanying drawings, and accordingly, those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs can easily practice the technical thoughts of the present invention. Various changes may be made in the present invention and the present invention can have many different forms, and particular embodiments will be exemplified in the drawings and described in detail in the present text. However, it should be understood that the particular embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention to particular disclosures but to include all changes, equivalents and substitutions included in the thoughts and the technical scope of the present invention. Terminologies used in the present application are used only to explain the particular embodiments but are not intended to limit the present invention.
Below, a sleeping compartment frame according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the present specification, identical and similar reference number is given to identical and similar constitutions even in mutually different embodiments, and the description thereof will be given only once.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sleeping compartment frame according to an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the sleeping compartment frame according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1.
A sleeping compartment frame 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a fixed compartment frame 1, a supporting frame 2, a moving compartment frame 3, and a blanket fixing member 4. In addition, it can comprise a guide frame 5 and a leg laying rest 6.
The fixed compartment frame 1 is consisted as a pair, extended to be separated from an installation surface, and disposed a uniform distance apart.
Referring to the drawings, the fixed compartment frame 1 is consisted of a frame in the form of ⊂ formed by being bended.
The fixed compartment frame 1 can be formed in one frame, however, also can be consisted of two vertical frames disposed in the vertical direction and one horizontal frame connecting the upper ends of the vertical frames.
The fixed compartment frame 1 is in the form of ⊂ in the present embodiment, however, also can be formed in an arch form and can have other forms which make the fixed compartment frame to be separated from the ground surface in its middle part. The fixed compartment frame 1 and the moving compartment frame 3 described later cooperate to fix a blanket 10, and can take any shape which can, in the blanket 10 being fixed, form a compartment into which a man can enter to take a sleep.
That is, the fixed compartment frame 1 is in the form of being extended to be separated from the installation surface, and it is only necessary that both ends of the fixed compartment frame contact the installation surface and a bed 20 and a compartment in which a man can lie down can be formed at the part which is extended to be separated from the installation surface.
In addition, the fixed compartment frame 1 can adopt a structure in which the length is adjusted in the horizontal or vertical direction. The structure of adjusting the length can adopt a generally known constitution of manner in which the frame constituting the fixed compartment frame 1 is composed in a plural number and the frames are composed so as to be inserted into each other and then the inserted part is adjusted and the frames are fixed by means of screwing means at appropriate positions.
In case of adopting a structure of adjusting the length as such, the size of the sleeping compartment frame 100 can be adjusted to suit the size of the bed or bedding.
The supporting frame 2 has both ends coupled to the fixed compartment frames 1 and is disposed between the fixed compartment frames 1.
Referring to the drawings, the supporting frame 2 is a horizontally disposed frame and both ends of the supporting frame 2 are coupled to fixed compartment frame 1. The coupling can be accomplished through coupling by using welding, press fit, or coupling pieces.
The fixed compartment frame 1 and the supporting frame 2 coupled in this way acts a role of a framework which supports each constitutional element of the sleeping compartment frame 100. In the meantime, the supporting frame 2 also acts a role of a guide frame through which the moving compartment frame 3 to be described later moves.
The moving compartment frame 3 is extended to be separated from the installation surface, disposed between the fixed compartment frames 1, and moves along the supporting frame 2.
The main constitution of the moving compartment frame 3 is identical to the fixed compartment frame 1. Accordingly, an identical explanation as to the fixed compartment frame 1 can be applied to the frame constitution, shape and the length adjustment structure of the moving compartment frame 3.
However, wheels 34 are coupled to ends of the moving compartment frame 3 for a smooth movement. In addition, for a stable movement of the moving compartment frame without shake along the supporting frame 2, guide brackets 33 may be coupled.
Referring to FIG. 3, the moving compartment frame 3 comprises a main frame 31, a wheel bracket 32, the guide bracket 33, and the wheel 34.
The main frame 31 is moved along the supporting frame 2, the wheel bracket 32 is coupled to both ends of the main frame 31, and the wheel 34 is coupled to a shaft 36 through a bearing 35 at the wheel bracket 32.
In addition, a hole through which the supporting frame 2 penetrates is formed at the main frame 31, and the supporting frame 2 is inserted into and coupled to this hole. The guide bracket 33 for guiding the supporting frame 2 is coupled to the hole through which the supporting frame 2 penetrates, so that it guides the main frame 31 to be moved without shake. At this time, the wheel 34 can be moved along the guide frame 5
The blanket fixing member 4 fixes the blanket 10 to the fixed compartment frames 1 and the moving compartment frame 3 so that the blanket 10 is disposed to be separated from the installation surface.
Referring to the drawings, the blanket fixing member 4 has a shape in which a slit is formed at a cylindrical body, and under the condition where the blanket 10 abuts the fixed compartment frame 1 or the moving compartment frame 3, the blanket fixing member 4 is inserted to the fixed compartment frame 1 or the moving compartment frame 3 while inserting the blanket to the slit of the blanket fixing member 4 at the same time. Accordingly, the position of the blanket 10 is fixed. The blanket fixing member 4 can be made by using the synthetic resin material.
Referring to FIG. 4, the section of the blanket fixing member 4 is in the form of a crescent moon having a thickness which becomes thinner going in the slit direction. When the thickness becomes thinner going in the slit direction as such, the width of the slit can be easily adjusted so that the blanket fixing member 4 can be well inserted.
The blanket fixing member 4 can adopt a manner in which the blanket 10 is fixed to the fixed compartment frame 1 and the moving compartment frame 3 by attaching a velcro tape (bonded fabric) to the fixed compartment frame 1, the moving compartment frame 3 and the blanket 10.
In the meantime, the sleeping compartment frame 100 can further comprise the guide frame 5 both ends of which are coupled to the fixed compartment frame 1, which is disposed between the fixed compartment frames 1, and which is formed with a sliding groove 51 so that both ends of the moving compartment frame 3 are moved along the sliding groove 51.
The guide frame 5 makes the moving of the moving compartment frame 3 more smooth. The guide frame 5 has a shape of a elongated bar, is formed with a sliding groove 51 in the lengthwise direction, and is formed with receiving recesses 52 at both ends.
The wheel 34 of the moving compartment frame 3 is disposed at the sliding groove 51 and the wheel 34 is moved along the sliding groove whereby the moving compartment frame 3 is moved. In addition, the ends of the fixed compartment frame 1 are coupled to the receiving recesses 52.
It is preferable that the guide frame 5 is processed so that the corner parts are rounded as shown in FIG. 3 to prevent the safety accident according to a shock.
The guide frame 5 formed as such further improves a function of the sleeping compartment frame 100 by making the moving compartment frame 3 to be stably moved and by making the fixed compartment frame 1 to be stably positioned.
In addition, the sleeping compartment frame 100 can further comprise the leg laying rest 6 which is coupled to the fixed compartment frame 1 and on which the legs of the user are laid.
FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a leg laying rest 6 adopted in the sleeping compartment frame 100 of FIG. 1.
The leg laying rest 6 is one on which the user taking sleep can lay his legs, and comprises a body 61, a center axis 62, a ball 63 and a guide frame 64.
The body 61 is formed in a cylindrical shape, is formed of a material having a comfortable cushion of good restoring force, so as to give a comfortable feeling when it touch the legs of the user. The center axis 62 is coupled to the center of the body 61 in the longitudinal direction. The center axis 62 can be formed in such a way that there can be more or less a downward deflection in consideration of weight. The ball 63 which can be freely rotated is coupled to the ends of the center axis 62.
The guide frame 64 is coupled to the supporting frame 2 or the fixed compartment frame 1. The guide frame 64 is extended in a direction in which the user lies down. A recess having a circular section is formed at the guide frame 64 and the ball 63 is coupled to the recess so that the body 61 can be moved along the direction of the recess.
Accordingly, in case of use of the leg laying rest 6, the user moves the body 61 toward the legs, and in case of no use, can put aside the body 61 toward the fixed compartment frame 1.
In case of the people doing business while standing for a long time, they have high tiredness of the legs, so that they can have healthy life by relieving the tiredness. Using the leg laying rest 6 has a high usefulness since it can relieve the tiredness during the sleeping time which is an essential time in the human life.
The sleeping compartment frame 100 constructed as such can be installed at the outside of the bed 20 as shown, however can be installed in the ondol room (a floor-heated room). For the fixed compartment frame 1, the moving compartment frame 3 and the guide frame 5, woods, synthetics, and metals or the like can be used.
In addition, since the fixed compartment frame 1, the moving compartment frame 3 and the blanket fixing member 4 are closely adhered to the blanket 10, it is preferable to antibacterial process and use them. Since also the leg laying rest 6 contacts the leg of the user, it is preferable to antibacterial process and to use it.
Next, a method of use of the sleeping compartment frame 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a condition of using the sleeping compartment frame according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1.
Normally the moving compartment frame 3 and the leg laying rest 6 are put aside toward one of the fixed compartment frames 1 as shown in FIG. 6 a.
Accordingly, the moving compartment frame 3 and the leg laying rest 6 are gathered together and positioned at one side. Since the blanket 10 can be folded, it is folded while being fixed to the blanket fixing member 4 and is positioned at one of the fixed compartment frames 1. In this condition, the user can freely use the compartment of the bed 20.
At the time of sleeping, the user can move the moving compartment frame 3 and the leg laying rest 6 to appropriate places while lying down on the bed 20 and sleep as shown in FIG. 6b . Since the blanket 10 is fixed to the moving compartment frame 3 and the fixed compartment frame 1, it is separated from the user and forms the compartment so that the user can take a sound sleep without occurrence of wet, moisture or heat. In case the leg laying rest 6 is not in use, it can be laid as it is at the fixed compartment frame 1.
While the blanket 10 is shown as being fixed to the moving compartment frame. 3 and one of the fixed compartment frames 1 in the drawings, the blanket 10 can also be fixed to the other one of the fixed compartment frames 1 so that the blanket 10 forms the compartment up to the face.
In the meantime, a mosquito net can be fixed instead of the blanket 10 or it can be fixed together with the blanket 10. Accordingly, the mosquito is prevented from approaching so that a comfortable sleep can be taken.
The invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, however, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that a variety of amendments and changes may be made in these embodiments of the present invention without departing from the thoughts and technical area of the present invention defined in the utility claims to be described later.

Claims

1. A sleeping compartment frame comprising:

a pair of fixed compartment frames extended to be separated from an installation surface, and disposed a uniform distance apart;

a supporting frame having both ends coupled to the fixed compartment frames, and disposed between the fixed compartment frames;

a moving compartment frame extended to be separated from the installation surface, disposed between the fixed compartment frames, and moving along the supporting frame; and

a blanket fixing member fixing a blanket to the fixed compartment frames and the moving compartment frame so that the blanket is disposed to be separated from the installation surface.

2. The sleeping compartment frame of claim 1, further comprising a guide frame both ends of which are coupled to the fixed compartment frame, which is disposed between the fixed compartment frames, and which is formed with a sliding groove, so that both ends of the moving compartment frame are moved along the sliding groove.

3. The sleeping compartment frame of claim 1, further comprising a leg laying rest which is coupled to the fixed compartment frame and on which the legs of the user are laid.

4. The sleeping compartment frame of claim 2, further comprising a leg laying rest which is coupled to the fixed compartment frame and on which the legs of the user are laid.