Patent Application
20250017385
The present invention relates generally to furniture, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a bed frame wherein the present invention includes first frame and a second frame with the second frame being disposed within the first frame and movable with respect thereto.
A proper sleep routine is an important factor in the overall health protocol for an individual. An inability to obtain a proper amount of sleep can either exacerbate or create various health conditions. There are many chronic illnesses that can be enflamed during sleeping especially when an individual is not sleeping in the correct position. An improper sleeping position can not only lead to the inability to sleep well but also lead to worsening of the chronic illness. By way of example but not limitation, almost twenty percent of the population of North America suffers from acid reflux. Acid reflux results in stomach acid entering the esophagus which results in damage thereto. During sleep, it is recommended that an individual suffering from acid reflux sleep in an inclined position. Sleeping in a flat position can result in a prolonged exposure of acid to the esophagus which can lead to additional health issues.
There are many beds commercially available that provide movement of a portion of the mattress. For example, motorized beds provide tilting of the head portion and/or foot portion but these positions do not allow for the individual to sleep in various natural positions. While raising the head of a mattress can assist a user with acid reflux, snoring and other conditions, this position does not provide an ability for an individual to sleep in a natural position. Additionally, these beds are controlled by electric motors which lead to a high cost. Furthermore, the existing motorized beds are typically quite heavy and be cumbersome to move.
Accordingly, there is a need for a manual bed frame that provides an individual an ability to adjust the sleeping position to an inclined position wherein the entire frame can be placed at an incline.
It is the object of the present invention to provide an adjustable bed frame that is configured to place a user in an inclined position wherein the present invention includes a first frame and a second frame.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a bed frame that is configured to be adjustable to a plurality of inclined positions wherein the first frame is supported above the floor with leg members.
A further object of the present invention is to provide an adjustable bed frame that is configured to place a user in an inclined position wherein the second frame is disposed within the first frame.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a bed frame that is configured to be adjustable to a plurality of inclined positions wherein the second frame is pivotably moveable with respect to the first frame.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide an adjustable bed frame that is configured to place a user in an inclined position wherein the second frame includes support members that are operable to engage a support bar of the first frame and maintain the second frame in an inclined position.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide a bed frame that is configured to be adjustable to a plurality of inclined positions wherein the second frame includes a support grid configured to provide support for a mattress superposed thereon.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide an adjustable bed frame that is configured to place a user in an inclined position wherein the first frame includes a pivot bar member extending across the width thereof.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.
A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:
Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated a bed frame 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.
An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.
It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “exemplary embodiments”, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic.
Referring in particular to the Figures submitted herewith, the bed frame 100 includes a first frame 10. The first frame 10 is rectangular in shape having opposing lateral wall members 12,14 wherein the first frame 10 further includes opposing end wall members 16, 18. The opposing lateral wall members 12,14 and opposing end wall members 16,18 are secured to each other utilizing suitable durable techniques. While the preferred embodiment of the bed frame 100 has a rectangular shaped first frame 10, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the bed frame 100 could be provided with a first frame 10 in alternate shapes. The first frame 10 includes leg members 20 located at each corner of the first frame 10. The leg members 20 extend downward from the first frame 10 and function to elevate the first frame 10 above the floor on which the bed frame 100 is superposed. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the leg members 20 could be provided in alternate lengths and shapes. Furthermore, while not illustrated herein, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the leg members 20 could have wheels on the ends thereof so as to facilitate movement of the bed frame 100.
The first frame 10 includes support bar 25. Support bar 25 is manufactured from a durable rigid material and extends across the width of the first frame 10. The support bar 25 is secured between opposing lateral wall members 12,14 proximate first end 8 utilizing suitable techniques. The support bar 25 is configured to engage with support members 50 as is further discussed herein. A pivot bar member 30 is secured across the width of the first frame 10 utilizing suitable techniques. The pivot bar member 30 is located approximately at the midpoint of the first frame 10 and provides the support required during tilting of the second frame 40 as is illustrated herein in
The bed frame 100 includes second frame 40. The second frame 40 includes opposing end walls 41,43 operably coupled with opposing lateral wall members 42,44 forming a rectangular shape for the second frame 40. The second frame 40 is mateably shaped with the first frame 10 and is of a suitable size to be moveably disposed therein. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the second frame 40 is provided in a mateable shape with respect to the first frame 10 so as to be moveably disposed therewithin. The second frame 40 includes support grid 60. Support grid 60 is manufactured from suitable rigid material and is configured to extend across the entire opening of the second frame 40. Support grid 60 is operable to provide the required support for a mattress to be superposed thereon. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the second frame 40 could have numerous alternate elements configured to provide support for a mattress disposed within the second frame 40.
The second frame 40 includes support members 50 operably coupled thereto. The support members 50 are hingedly coupled to the second frame 40 utilizing suitable durable techniques. The support members 50 are manufactured from a durable rigid material such as but not limited to metal. The support members 50 include a plurality of notches 52 formed along an edge thereof. The notches 52 are configured to be operably coupled with the support bar 25 of the first frame 10. As the second frame 40 is tiltedly moved with respect to the first frame 10 the notches 52 of the support members 50 are operably coupled to the support bar 25 so as to maintain a desired angle of orientation of the second frame 40. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the support members 50 could have as few as one notch 52 or more than three notches 52. Furthermore, it should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the second frame 40 could have as few as one support member 50 or more than three support members 50.
While not particularly illustrated herein, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the bed frame 100 could further include a lifting mechanism to assist a user in tiltably moving the second frame 40. By way of example but not limitation, a worm-gear or other mechanical element could be operably coupled to the second frame 40 to provide movement thereof.
In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
