FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention generally relates to beds. More specifically, the present invention is a mobile folding bed apparatus suitable for travel, camping, or any other suitable activity.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Most people that enjoy the outdoors find themselves acquiring multiple pieces of gear in order to get a full-camping setup. Additionally, some of the camping gear is very specific to the occasion. Seldomly does a user find camping equipment that is suitable for all traveling purposes.
One of the most essential pieces of gear any traveler owns is a sleeping bag. Usually, one must also acquire a sleeping pad in order to increase comfort and warmth. A sleeping bag and a sleeping pad may be sufficient on some occasions, but sometimes there is a need for much more comfort.
Furthermore, camping is only a particular instance where sleeping gear is necessary. Any type of traveling requires a sleeping setup, whether one is backpacking through various countries, car camping, or any other traveling scenario.
While a backpack with a sleeping bag and a sleeping pad may provide some comfort, the current state of technology allows for a much more sophisticated solution.
Therefore, the present invention aims to provide comfort, ease of use while providing a compact arrangement. The present invention is a mobile foldable bed apparatus. The mobile foldable bed apparatus is equipped with a plurality of technological enhancements which include but are not limited to a mobility system, a power supply system, and a shower system.
The present invention is not limited to any of the aforementioned applications. The following document aims to provide an accurate and detailed description of the present invention without limiting the scope of the invention, and the accompanying figures are only intended to help illustrate the present invention. Thus, the accompanying figures do not limit the scope of the invention in any way, shape or form.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a mobile bed apparatus suitable for travel, camping, or any other suitable activity. The mobile bed apparatus comprises a housing, a mattress, at least one wheel, and at least one handle. The housing comprises a first half, a second half, and a bed receiver. The first half and the second half are hingedly connected to each other through at least one hinge fastener. The bed receiver is positioned within the housing. The bed receiver traverses from the first half and the second half, where the first half, wherein the second half is configured to form the bed receiver in a deployed configuration. The mattress is connected along the bed receiver, where the mattress is configured to fold along the bed receiver in a retracted configuration. The at least one wheel is distributed about the housing. The at least one handle is distributed about the housing.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the present invention that shows a retracted configuration.
FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the present invention that shows the retracted configuration.
FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the present invention that shows a deployed configuration.
FIG. 4. is a top perspective view of the present invention that shows a canvas assembled along a housing.
FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the present invention that show the canvas assembled along the housing.
FIG. 6 is a detailed view of the present invention taken about circle A in FIG. 5.
FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment showing the retracted configuration.
FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment showing the deployed configuration.
FIG. 9 is a circuit diagram used in the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a fluid diagram used in the present invention.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention is to be described in detail and is provided in a manner that establishes a thorough understanding of the present invention. There may be aspects of the present invention that may be practiced or utilized without the implementation of some features as they are described. It should be understood that some details have not been described in detail in order to not unnecessarily obscure focus of the invention. References herein to “the preferred embodiment”, “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, or “alternative embodiments” should be considered to be illustrating aspects of the present invention that may potentially vary in some instances, and should not be considered to be limiting to the scope of the present invention as a whole.
In reference to FIGS. 1-8, the present invention is a mobile bed apparatus 1 suitable for travel, camping, or any other suitable activity. The mobile bed apparatus 1 comprises a housing 11, a mattress 13, at least one wheel 14, and at least one handle 15. The housing 11 comprises a first half 111, a second half 112, and a bed receiver 113. The first half 111 and the second half 112 are hingedly connected to each other through at least one hinge fastener 25. The bed receiver 113 is positioned within the housing 11. The bed receiver 113 traverses from the first half 111 and the second half 112, where the first half 111, wherein the second half 112 is configured to form the bed receiver 113 in a deployed configuration. The mattress 13 is connected along the bed receiver 113, where the mattress 13 is configured to fold along the bed receiver 113 in a retracted configuration. The at least one wheel 14 is distributed about the housing 11. The at least one handle 15 is distributed about the housing 11.
In the preferred embodiment, the housing 11 takes the form of any suitable enclosure implement that stores and secures the components that constitutes the mobile bed apparatus 1, as shown in FIGS. 1-8. In the preferred embodiment, the housing 11 takes the form of the shape reminiscent to a rigid luggage carryon but may take the form of any other suitable shape. In the preferred embodiment, the housing 11 is made out of any suitable material that is durable and lightweight, such as, but not limited to polymer, fiberglass, carbon fiber, or any other suitable material. In the preferred embodiment, the mattress 13 takes the form of a compact, camping style mattress 13 that stores within the bed receiver 113 portion of the housing 11. In the preferred embodiment, the mattress 13 is configured to fold and store within the housing 11 in the retracted configuration. In the preferred embodiment, the mattress 13 is configured to unfold and deploy along the bed receiver 113 portion of the housing 11 in the deployed configuration, providing the user with a suitable bedding implement. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one wheel 14 takes the form of any suitable caster or rolling implement that allows the housing 11 to roll along a flat surface. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one handle 15 takes the form of any suitable grasping implement strategically positioned along the housing 11, allowing the user to grasp and move the mobile bed apparatus 1 with ease in conjunction with the at least one wheel 14. In the preferred embodiment, the housing 11 takes the form of a clamshell type construction, comprising the first half 111 and the second half 112 that are hingedly connected to each other. The first half 111 and the second half 112 are hingedly connected to each other such that the first half 111 and the second half 112 folds into a retracted configuration, assuming a compact and easy to store form. In the preferred embodiment, the first half 111 and the second half 112 are configured to unfold into a deployed configuration where the first half 111 and the second half 112 to form a suitable bedding platform. In the preferred embodiment, the bed receiver 113 takes the form of the interior portion of the first half 111 and the second half 112 that receives the mattress 13. In the retracted configuration, the bed receiver 113 is folded inwards along with the mattress 13, where the bed receiver 113 is positioned within the housing 11. In the deployed configuration, the bed receiver 113 is unfolded outwards along the first half 111 and the second half 112, providing a flat surface for the mattress 13 to situate on.
In reference to FIGS. 1, 4-5, and 8, the housing 11 comprises at least one storage compartment 114. The at least one storage compartment 114 is distributed about the housing 11. Further, each of the at least one storage compartment 114 comprises a storage drawer insert 115, a storage drawer receiver 116, and a locking element 117. The storage drawer receiver 116 traverses into the housing 11. The storage drawer insert 115 is slidably connected along the storage drawer receiver 116. The locking element 117 is connected between the storage drawer receiver 116 and the storage drawer insert 115, where the locking element 117 is configured to secure the at least one storage compartment 114 in a locked configuration or an unlocked configuration. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one storage compartment 114 takes the form of any suitable storage containment implement that allows the user to store items and accessories within the housing 11. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one storage compartment 114 takes the form of drawer style storage compartments but may take the form of any other suitable storage containment implement, such as, but not limited to pockets, pouches, reservoirs, or any other suitable storage containment implement. In the preferred embodiment, the storage drawer insert 115 takes the form of a drawer style storage compartment that is slidably connected along the storage drawer receiver 116. In the preferred embodiment, the locking element 117 takes the form of any suitable locking element 117, such as, but not limited to locking latches, key locks, combination locks, or any other suitable locking implement that locks and secures the storage compartment.
In reference to FIGS. 4-6, the mobile bed apparatus 1 comprises a canvas 16 and at least one support pole 17. The housing 11 comprises a first housing end 118, a second housing end 119, and at least one pole connector 121. The first housing end 118 is terminally positioned adjacent to the first half 111. The second housing end 119 is terminally positioned adjacent to the second half 112, opposite to the first end. The at least one pole connector 121 is distributed along the first end and the second end. The at least one support pole 17 is connected along the first end and the second end through the at least one pole connector 121. The canvas 16 is connected along the at least one support pole 17. Further, the canvas 16 further comprises an entry aperture 161, at least one window aperture 162, an entry flap 163, and at least one window flap 164. The entry aperture 161 and the at least one window aperture 162 is distributed about the canvas 16. The entry flap 163 is connected adjacent to the entry aperture 161. Each of the at least one window flap 164 is connected adjacent to each of the at least one window aperture 162. In the preferred embodiment, the canvas 16 takes the form of a tent style layer that connects along the at least one support pole 17. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one support pole 17 longitudinally connects along the housing 11 in a deployed configuration along the at least one pole connector 121. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one support pole 17 takes the form of the frame the supports the canvas 16 along the housing 11. In the preferred embodiment, of the canvas 16 is made out of any suitable and durable material such as, but not limited to UV resistant nylon, PVC, or any other suitable material. In the preferred embodiment, the canvas 16 and the at least one support pole 17 is disassemble-able, where the canvas 16 and the at least one support pole 17 is stored within the at least one storage compartment 114 when not in use. In the preferred embodiment, the entry aperture 161 serves as the entryway of the canvas 16 where the entry flap 163 serves as the door. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one window aperture 162 serves as the window openings of the canvas 16 where the window flaps serves as blinds that delineate along the at least one window aperture 162.
In reference to FIGS. 1-4, the mobile bed apparatus 1 comprises at least one leg element 18. The at least one leg element 18 is distributed about the first half 111 and the second half 112, opposite to the bed receiver 113. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one leg element 18 serves as stabilizing and buffer members along the housing 11. More specifically, the at least one leg members serves as stabilizing members, raising and stabilizing the mobile bed apparatus 1 along a flat surface in the deployed configuration. Additionally, the at least one leg members serves as corner buffers, protecting the mobile bed apparatus 1 in a retracted configuration. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one leg member is made out of any durable and suitable material such as but not limited to shock resistant polymers, silicone, high density rubber, or any other suitable material.
In reference to FIGS. 2-5, the housing 11 further comprises a latching element 122. The latching element 122 is positioned between the first half 111 and the second half 112. The latching element 122 is operatively engaged between the first half 111 and the second half 112, where the latching element 122 is configured to removably attach the first half 111 to the second half 112 in the retracted configuration. Further, the latching element 122 comprises a latching arm 123 and a latch receiver 124. The latching arm 123 is connected adjacent to the first half 111. The latch receiver 124 is connected adjacent to the second half 112. The latching arm 123 is operatively engaged with the latch receiver 124, where the latching arm 123 and the latch receiver 124 are configured to removably attach the first half 111 to the second half 112 in the retracted configuration. In the preferred embodiment, the latching element 122 takes the form of any suitable latching implement such as, but not limited to lever latches, twist latches, button latches, or any other suitable latching implement. In the preferred embodiment, the latching arm 123 takes the form of a lever latching arm 123 that securely attaches along the corresponding latch receiver 124. In the preferred embodiment, the latching element 122 secures the first half 111 and the second half 112 together such that the first half 111 and the second half 112 do not unfold during transport.
In reference to FIGS. 3-6, the mattress 13 comprises a bed body 131 and a cushion 132. The bed body 131 traverses along the bed receiver 113. The cushion 132 is connected adjacent to the bed body 131, opposite to the bed receiver 113. In the preferred embodiment, the bed body 131 takes the form of the mattress 13 chassis where the user can lie down on. In the preferred embodiment, the bed body 131 is made out of any suitable material, such as, but not limited to foam, silicone, or any other suitable material. In the preferred embodiment, the cushion 132 takes the form of the pillow, supporting the user's head when lying down along the bed body 131. In the preferred embodiment, the cushion 132 is made out of any suitable material such as but not limited to foam, silicone or any other suitable material.
In another embodiment, the mobile bed apparatus 1 further comprises a processing unit 19, a power supply 21, and an outlet 22, as shown in FIGS. 8-9. The processing unit 19, the power supply 21 and the outlet 22 are positioned within the housing 11. The power supply 21 and the outlet 22 are electronically connected to the processing unit 19. Further, the mobile bed apparatus 1 further comprises at least one solar panel 23, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 9. The at least one solar panel 23 is distributed about the housing 11. The at least one solar panel 23 is electronically connected to the processing unit 19. In this embodiment, the processing unit 19 takes the form of a power supply 21 control unit that regulates power outputted by the power supply 21 to discharge a specified voltage output. This specified voltage output may take the form of 110V, 220V, or any other suitable voltage output suitable for powering or charging electronic devices. In this embodiment, the power supply 21 takes the form of any suitable type of power supply 21, such as, but not limited to generators, batteries, or any other suitable power supply 21. In this embodiment, the outlet 22 takes the form of a suitable outlet 22 to accept power plugs, USBs, or any other suitable power plug. In this embodiment, the at least one solar panel 23 takes the form of PV style solar panels that aids in charging the power supply 21 when no other power source is available.
In another embodiment, the mobile bed apparatus 1 comprises a shower assembly 24, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 10. The shower assembly 24 comprises a shower stand 241, a shower head 242, a shower hose 243, a water tank 244, and a pump 245. The housing 11 comprises a shower drawer insert 125 and a shower drawer receiver 126. The shower drawer receiver 126 traverses into the housing 11. The shower drawer insert 125 is slidably connected along the shower drawer receiver 126. The shower stand 241 is connected within the shower drawer insert 125. The shower hose 243 traverses along the shower stand 241. The water tank 244 and the pump 245 are positioned within the shower drawer insert 125. The shower head 242 is connected adjacent to the shower stand 241. The shower head 242, the shower hose 243, the water tank 244, and the pump 245 are in fluid communication with each other. In this embodiment, the shower assembly 24 provides a showering implement for the user, allowing the user to wash their hands or body through the use of the shower assembly 24. In this embodiment, the shower assembly 24 is stowed away within the shower drawer insert 125 where the shower drawer insert 125 slides within the shower drawer receiver 126 when not in use. In this embodiment, the shower stand 241 is propped up vertically along the shower drawer receiver 126 to support the shower head 242. In this embodiment, the shower head 242 takes the form of a compact shower nozzle that produces a shower stream suitable for washing. In this embodiment, the shower hose 243 takes the form of any suitable water tubing that connects the showerhead, the pump 245, and the water tank 244 together. In this embodiment, the water tank 244 takes the form of a refillable water reservoir stored within the shower drawer insert 125. In this embodiment, the pump 245 takes the form of any suitable pump 245 that dispenses water from the water tank 244 to the shower head 242. In one embodiment, the pump 245 takes the form of a mechanical pump implement requiring no electricity. In a second embodiment, the pump 245 takes the form of an electrically driven pump 245 that is electrically connected to the processing unit 19.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Patent Application
20220232988
