Abstract: Side rail members for supporting bed means in spaced relationship to a floor. The side rail members include first and second elongated side rail sections of generally L-shaped cross section disposed in substantially aligned end-to-end relationship. The side rail sections are interconnected by a knuckle member pivotally secured to the adjacent end portions thereof. The side rail sections are movable between a first in-use position wherein the side rail sections are disposed in an end-to-end relationsip and a second storage position wherein the first side rail sections are disposed in a side-by-side and generally parallel relationship, without the use of releasable extraneous fasteners or tools.

Abstract: A platform bed frame for a platform bed comprising side plates and end plates that are connected together at each corner of the bed frame by a connecting bracket. The connecting bracket is formed with integral projection portions that are press fit into tight engagement with corresponding apertures formed in the side plates and end plates.