PLATFORM HOTEL BED FRAME
A platform bed frame particularly adapted for hotel use is provided including a pair of slat supporting rails that have a plurality of cavities along the length of the slat supporting rails. A plurality of slats form a mattress supporting surface and span between the slat supporting rails and have end lower conforming surfaces that fit into the cavities to secure the slats to the slat supporting rails. There are side rails and end rails that snap onto the slat supporting rails so that the assembly of the platform bed frame can be accomplished without the use of tools. There are two component legs that also allow an adjustment of the height of the platform supporting platform between a high and a low position. In the low position a foundation may be included underlying the mattress and a lesser number of slats can be used.
The present invention relates to a bed frame for supporting a mattress and, more particularly, to a platform bed frame specially designed for commercial sleeping facilities, such as hotels.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONA traditional sleep surface consists of a mattress and box spring or foundation supported on a bed frame. Bed frames are usually constructed of wood or metal. Of the metal type of bed frame there are decorative and functional types. The highly ornamented types would include brass beds with head boards and foot boards. The functional types include the instamatic type, the Hollywood type and the metal bed bases.
As box springs and foundations have become increasingly unnecessary and unpopular with the insurgence of no-flip one sided mattresses, the popularity of platform beds has arisen. Platform beds or beds for mattresses alone are typically taller than other bed frames in order to bring the sleep surface up to a standard height without a foundation. Also they would typically have a platform or deck that acts as the mattress support surface replacing the foundation. Platform beds can be either wood or metal and either decorative or purely functional.
The hotel industry uses primarily bed bases because they are inexpensive. They are considered durable and they block the space under the bed. Because they block the space under the bed, that space doesn't need to be cleaned and guests do not have the opportunity to leave items in this location. The typical bed base consists of four rolled steel panels that are linked together at the corners and form the structure of the base. These are bisected on top by tubular steel cross rails. The ends are upturned and capped to form retaining clips that hold the bedding. It is recognized that these clips can be a hazard to people walking around the bed as they often protrude beyond the mattress and are often concealed by bedding fabrics.
The current hotel bed bases are held together with bolts and nuts, thus requiring tools for the assembly. It is also recognized that the metal panels have sharp edges and can injure the assembler. In addition, the fasteners are difficult to handle and often loosen over time making the frame noisy and unstable.
Accordingly, it would be advantageous to have a platform bed frame usable for commercial installation, such as hotels, that overcomes the disadvantages and drawbacks heretofore outlined.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe invention described herein is a platform type bed that uses new technology to combine the structural elements of a functional platform bed and the visual appeal of the decorative platform bed. Accordingly, the present invention overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art with respect to platform bed frames intended for hotel use and where the bed frame assembly is adapted to support a mattress and, in turn, is supported on a floor.
Additionally, the present platform bed frame has further advantageous features, such as a tool free, drop-together assembly and two height options, that is, a regular bed height and platform bed height. As such, with the present platform bed configured in its platform height, only a mattress is needed, however, if the bed is in its regular, or lower height, a foundation as well as a mattress can be used.
The product of the present invention is superior to both regular bed frames and platform type bed frames and incorporates a unique structure and use of materials. Basically, the present inventive platform bed frame has several features that make it superior to current hotel bed bases.
The present platform bed frame invention includes panels to block access under the bed and it can be configured to a height in which a box spring is not required.
It has a supporting deck surface that supports a mattress without the need for a box spring. This deck surface is re-enforced to allow the use of support foam mattresses, no-flip mattresses, pocketed coil mattresses and hybrid mattresses.
The supporting deck surface has a consistent lip all the way around the edge to retain the mattress in a stable location. The constant lip assures that there are no sharp protruding clips to injure users. The legs are composite resin and the steel structure is entirely encased, thereby eliminating any sharp edges and makes handling for assembly safe.
The frame is dropped together and the sides and ends snap in place making the assembly simple and tool free. The wedge type of construction will not loosen over time and remain free from movement that can cause noise such as squeaking.
If constructed in the platform version, without privacy panels, the platform version allows for storage of household items under the bed in the area that is normally occupied by the foundation.
Because the side rails are not the primary load bearing elements, the support rails support the deck in a unique way that allows the legs to be recessed under the bed. This creates the visual illusion that the bed is floating and also reduces the chances of kicking the bed and incurring potential injury.
These and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent during the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the drawings herein.
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The end rails 22 and side rails 26 are constructed of steel and will be explained later. As also can be seen, the end rails 22 and side rails 26 are supported by legs 30 and, in the exemplary embodiment, the legs 30 are constructed in two sections, that is, there is an upper leg 32 and a lower leg 34 and, as will be seen, the upper and lower legs 32, 34 are removably affixed to each other such that the lower leg 34 can be separated from the upper leg 32 by the user if desired. The platform bed frame 20 employs six legs 30, with three legs 30 provided along each lateral side of the platform bed frame 20, however, only 4 are shown in
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The end and side panels 36, 38 can readily be installed and removed by fastening or attaching means provided on the legs 30. In the exemplary embodiment, the end and side panels 36, 38 may be provided as single panels, however, it can be seen that each of the end and side panels 36, 38 may be comprised of two panels or three panels or more, i.e. an upper and lower panel, or two or more side by side panels making up each of the end and side panels 36, 38. he side panels 36, 38 may be flush with the legs 30 to prevent dust from accumulating underneath the platform bed frame 20 and prevent patrons from leaving articles such as shoes behind. Further, in
Accordingly, the upper supporting surface of the platform bed frame 20 supports a mattress and each of the end rails 22 and side rails 26 have an upper edge 50, 52, respectively, that is elevated above that supporting surface so as to retain the mattress properly positioned on the supporting surface so that it cannot slide from the proper position on the platform bed frame 20. The upper edges 50, 52 combine to form a continuous edge that stabilizes a mattress sitting atop of the platform bed frame 20.
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Also, there may be a down wedge present to interfit into a third support rail in the case of a king sized bed frame where additional support is needed.
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As can be seen, and will be later detailed, the slats 42 have a lower surface 64 that is shaped to seat in the complementary shaped block cavities 62 to secure the slats 42 in a stable position on the slot supporting rail 59 of the platform bed frame 10. In addition, the foot support end 58 is affixed to the slot supporting rail 59 and supports the end rail 22. The leg 30 is a two piece construction with an upper leg 32 and a lower leg 32 that may snap together or fasten together via a fastening means to engage and form the leg 30. It is thereby possible to remove one piece, i.e. either the upper leg 32 or the lower leg 34 so that the leg 30 may be adjusted to different heights, for instance, about 10″ or about 16″ in total height. Thereby, space may be provided under the bed frame 20 for storage.
A pair of angle irons 70 are used to strengthen the slats 42 and the slat end bases 66 are clam shelled to the angle irons 70 and are affixed to the angle irons 70 by means of rivets passing through slotted holes in the angle irons 70. The affixation is carried out by the manufacturer. The middle cap 46 is snapped into place and oriented by means of molded in pins (not shown) that correspond with stamped holes in the angle iron 70.
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Accordingly, the platform bed can be oriented in a high or platform elevation or a low, regular elevation depending on whether both an upper and lower leg are used or just an upper leg is used and which then sits on the floor to put the platform bed frame 20 into its regular or lower elevation. In such case, the number of slats 42 can be reduced, that is, as an example, if the lower bed elevation is chosen, the number of slats 42 may be reduced from 9 to 3 slats.
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In attaching the end rail 22 to the foot support end 58, a lower tab 92 formed in the extruded plastic housing 90 can be affixed behind a notch 94 in the foot support end 58 to secure the lower portion of the end rail 22 to the foot support end 58 and then the upper portion of the end rail 22 can be pivoted upwardly so that a small tooth 96 engages the horizontal upper surface 98 of the foot support end 58 such that the end rail 22 can be simply manually snapped onto the foot support end 58 to affix the end rail 22 to the slat supporting rail 59 without the need for tools. Turning then to
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While the present invention has been set forth in terms of a specific embodiment or embodiments, it will be understood that the present platform bed frame herein disclosed may be modified or altered by those skilled in the art to other configurations. Accordingly, the invention is to be broadly construed and limited only by the scope and spirit of the claims appended hereto.
Claims
1. A platform bed frame assembly for supporting a mattress, the bed frame assembly adapted to be positioned on a floor, the bed frame assembly comprising at least two legs, at least two slat supporting rails having a plurality of cavities along the length of the slat supporting rails, a plurality of slats that span between the slat supporting rails, the slats having end lower surfaces adapted to conform to the plurality of cavities.
2. A platform bed frame for supporting a mattress according to claim 1 further comprising side rails and end rails adapted to be affixed to the slat supporting rails wherein the legs support the slat supporting rails.
3. The platform bed frame of claim 1 wherein the legs are adaptable to differing heights.
4. The platform bed frame of claim 3 wherein the legs are adaptable to two different heights.
5. The platform bed frame of claim 1 wherein the legs comprise at least upper and lower legs that are removably affixed together.
6. The platform bed frame of claim 1 wherein the assembly further comprises panels extending between the legs.
7. The platform bed frame of claim 2 wherein the side rails and end rails combine to form a continuous upper edge that retains a mattress in a fixed position atop the platform bed frame.
8. The platform bed frame of claim 1 wherein each slat supporting rail is comprised of a pair of angle irons with a plurality of support rail blocks sandwiched therebetween.
9. The platform bed frame of claim 1 wherein a plurality of cavities are formed in or by the support rail blocks in the slat supporting rails.
10. The platform bed frame of claim 2 wherein the side rails and end rails are each comprised of an angle iron surrounded by an extruded plastic housing.
11. The platform bed frame of claim 10 wherein the side rails and end rails are affixed to the slat supporting rails.
12. The platform bed frame of claim 11 wherein the side rails and end rails are either snapped or screwed to the slat supporting rails.
13. The platform bed frame of claim 11 wherein the corners between the side rails and end rails are fitted so that the side rails form an unbroken perimeter.
14. The platform bed frame of claim 1 wherein a perimeter forms an upstanding lip to contain the mattress.
15. The platform bed frame of claim 1 wherein the slats form a deck for supporting the mattress.
16. The platform bed frame of claim 6 wherein the panels are connected to the legs via a fastening means.
17. The platform bed frame of claim 6 wherein the panels contain a tab adapted to engage a receiver on the legs.
18. The platform bed frame of claim 6 wherein the panels are removable.
19. The platform bed frame of claim 6 wherein end panels provide lateral stability.
20. A method for assembling a platform bed frame comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a pair of slat supporting rails having a plurality of cavities along the length of the slat supporting rails, a plurality of legs supporting the slat supporting rails above a floor and side rails and end rails, and
- b) inserting a plurality of slats having formations at opposite ends thereof into the slat supporting rails by inserting the formations into the cavities of the leg supporting slats.
21. The method for assembling a platform bed frame according to claim 20 further comprising c) attaching the side rails and end rails onto the slat supporting rails.
22. The method of claim 21 wherein the step of attaching the side rails onto the slat supporting rail comprises affixing the side rail and end rails onto the slat supporting rails.
23. The method of claim 22 wherein the affixing is performed by either snapping or screwing.
24. The method of claim 20 wherein the step of providing a pair of slat supporting rails having a plurality of cavities along the length of the slat supporting rails comprises providing a pair of slat supporting rails having a plurality of support rail blocks, each support rail block having a cavity formed therein.
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 18, 2017
Publication Date: Jul 20, 2017
Inventors: Richard S. Polevoy (Teaneck, NJ), Paul Eric Carlson (Skaneateles, NY), Robert L. Naas (Skaneateles, NY), Michael W. Konieczny (Skaneateles, NY), Kurt R. Werner (Auburn, NY), Howard Scott Ryan (Skaneateles, NY)
Application Number: 15/408,735