BED FRAME PANEL ASSEMBLY
A bed frame panel assembly is disclosed in which the bed frame panel assembly comprises a first side member having a front side and a back side, the back side having a clip, a second side member having a front side and a back side, the back side having a clip, a foot member have a front side and a back side, a first bracket member for connecting the first side member to the foot member, and a second bracket member for connecting the second side member to the foot member.
This disclosure relates to beds and bed frames and more particularly to a bed frame panel assembly for attachment to a bed frame.
Conventional beds may consist of a mattress, a box spring, a headboard, a foot board, a pair of spaced apart bed rails, and longitudinally spaced, transversely extending wooden or metal slats extending between the bed rails. The slats and the bed rails are used to support the mattress and box spring above the floor upon which the bed is positioned. It is also known to use a metal bed frame assembly to support a mattress and a box spring. The metal bed frame is an easy to assemble device that is not expensive. The metal bed frame has L-shaped side rails, a pair of cross rail members, legs, wheels and/or glides. Although the metal bed frame is useful, it can present a rather drab and utilitarian appearance.
Another type of bed is a platform bed. A platform bed is formed by joining together panels that form a frame upon which a mattress may be placed. The panels rest upon the floor and extend upwardly therefrom to the mattress. The panels provide an appearance that completely surrounds the bottom and completely blocks or limits access to below the mattress. The panels are typically heavy which restricts the ability to easily move or reposition the platform bed around a room.
It would be desirable to combine the aesthetic style of a platform bed with a metal bed frame. The present disclosure is designed to obviate and overcome many of the disadvantages and shortcomings associated with conventional platform beds and metal bed frames. In particular, the present disclosure provides a bed frame panel assembly that may be used to be attached to existing metal bed frames to enhance the look or appearance of the bed or to simulate a platform bed. Moreover, the present disclosure is a bed frame panel assembly that also is easy to assembly on various sized metal bed frames. In view of this, the present bed frame panel assembly is applicable for use with full, twin, queen, California kings, and king size beds.
SUMMARYIn one form of the present disclosure, a bed frame panel assembly comprises a first side member having a front side and a back side, the back side having a clip, a second side member having a front side and a back side, the back side having a clip, a foot member have a front side and a back side, a first bracket member for connecting the first side member to the foot member, and a second bracket member for connecting the second side member to the foot member.
In another form of the present disclosure, a bed frame panel assembly comprises a first side member having a front side, a back side, a head end, and a beveled foot end, the back side having a clip, a second side member having a front side, a back side, a head end, and a beveled foot end, the back side having a clip, a foot member have a side, a back side, and a pair of beveled ends, and a first bracket member for connecting the beveled foot end of the first side member to one of the beveled ends of the foot member and a second bracket member for connecting the beveled foot end of the second side member to the other beveled end of the foot member.
In yet another form of the present disclosure, a bed frame panel assembly is disclosed which comprises a first side member having a front side, a back side, a head end having a rabbet portion, and a beveled foot end, the back side having a clip, a second side member having a front side, a back side, a head end having a rabbet portion, and a beveled foot end, the back side having a clip, a foot member have a side, a back side, and a pair of beveled ends, and a first bracket member for connecting the beveled foot end of the first side member to one of the beveled ends of the foot member and a second bracket member for connecting the beveled foot end of the second side member to the other beveled end of the foot member.
In light of the foregoing comments, it will be recognized that the present disclosure provides a bed frame panel assembly that may be used in combination with various sized beds and mattresses.
The present disclosure provides a bed frame panel assembly which is of simple construction and design and can be easily employed and assembled with highly reliable results.
The present disclosure is also directed to a bed frame panel assembly that provides the appearance of a more expensive platform bed structure.
The present disclosure also provides a bed frame panel assembly that uses lightweight structures or components that are easy to assemble, disassemble, ship, or store.
The present disclosure provides a bed frame panel assembly that is capable of being installed on a bed frame or removed from a bed frame without the use of any specialized tools.
The present disclosure provides a bed frame panel assembly that does not interfere with a headboard attached to a bed.
The present disclosure also provides a bed frame panel assembly that is applicable for use with any sized bed such as twin, full, queen, California kings, and king size beds.
The present disclosure provides a bed frame panel assembly that is capable of presenting various appearances.
The present disclosure is also directed to a bed frame panel assembly that hides a support structure for a bed.
The present disclosure is further directed to a bed frame panel assembly that prevents an ankle, foot, toes, or shin from bumping into the L-shaped side rail. Since the L-shaped side rail is formed from angle iron, the bed frame panel assembly provides a cushion against the side rail to prevent a person from bumping into the side rail. The bed frame panel assembly provides a layer of safety.
These and other applications and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent after considering the following detailed specification in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein
Referring now to the drawings, wherein like numbers refer to like items, number 10 identifies an embodiment of a bed frame panel assembly constructed according to the present disclosure. With reference now to
Although not shown, a bed system consisting of a mattress and a foundation may be placed on the bed frame assembly 28. There are some applications where only a mattress is placed on the bed frame assembly 28. The side panels 12 and 14 of the bed frame panel assembly 10 are longer than the side rails 26 and 30. This ensures that bed frame panel assembly will not interfere with any mattress or foundation placed on the bed frame assembly 28. Again, once the bed frame assembly 10 is mounted on the bed frame assembly 28, the side rails 26 and 30, the cross members 44 and 46, and the brackets 48 and 50 will be hidden.
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The bed frame panel assembly 10 may be used to be attached to any size bed frame assembly 28. Only a few components are needed to assemble one complete bed frame panel assembly 10. In order to assemble the bed frame panel assembly 10 the following assembly steps may be used. In a first step, the clips 22 associated with the first side panel 12 are used to mount or secure the first side panel 12 onto the upper leg portion 24 of the side rail 26 of the bed frame assembly 28. The side panel 12 can be adjusted or positioned along the side rail 26, as may be required. The second side panel 14 is attached to the upper leg portion 32 of the side rail 30 by use of the clips 38 provided on the back side 36 of the second side panel 14. The second side panel 14 may be adjusted along the length of the side rail 30. The first bracket 40 is connected to both the first side panel 12 and the foot panel 16. The second bracket 42 may then be connected to the second side panel 14 and the foot panel 16 to complete the assembly of the bed frame panel assembly 10. In order to disassemble the bed frame panel assembly 10, the above suggested steps may be reversed. It is also possible that the bed frame panel assembly 10 may be removed from the bed frame assembly 28 in the fully assembled condition and then disassembled into the component parts. Further, since the bed frame panel assembly 10 is attached to the bed frame assembly 28, the bed frame assembly 28 may be easily moved or positioned within a room without having to remove or disassemble the bed frame panel assembly 10 from the bed frame assembly 28.
The side panels 12 and 14 and the foot panel 16 are generally rectangular in shape and may be formed of any suitable material such as solid wood, plywood, particle board, MDF (medium density fiberboard), OSB (oriented strand board), plastic, metal, and sheet metal. The panels 12, 14, and 16 may be finished using fabric, leather, paint, stain, vinyl, paper, foam, upholstery, plastic, veneer, or any other suitable finish. In this manner, the panels 12, 14, and 16 are lightweight, strong, and rigid. This allows the assembly 10 to be easily assembled, disassembled, and positioned within a room. Further, the assembly 10 of the present disclosure can be shipped as a single kit containing the panels 12, 14, and 16, the brackets 48 and 50, fastening members 112, and any instructions. The assembly 10 may be used to provide a finished look or appearance for any size bed or mattress or bed frame assembly 28. Also, as has been previously indicated, the panels 12, 14, and 16 can be various dimensions. Although the panels 12, 14, and 16 have been shown not extending down to the floor, it is possible that the panels 12, 14, and 16 may be long enough to touch the floor to provide the look of a platform bed.
From all that has been said, it will be clear that there has thus been shown and described herein a bed frame panel assembly which fulfills the various advantages sought therefore. It will become apparent to those skilled in the art, however, that many changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications of the subject bed frame panel assembly are possible and contemplated. All changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the disclosure are deemed to be covered by the disclosure, which is limited only by the claims which follow.
Claims
1. A bed frame panel assembly comprising:
- a first side member having a front side and a back side, the back side having a clip;
- a second side member having a front side and a back side, the back side having a clip;
- a foot member have a front side and a back side;
- a first bracket member for connecting the first side member to the foot member; and
- a second bracket member for connecting the second side member to the foot member.
2. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 1 wherein the back side of the first side member comprises a second clip.
3. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 1 wherein the front side of the first side member is finished.
4. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 3 wherein the finished front side of the first side member is finished in a fabric.
5. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 1 wherein the back side of the second side member comprises a plurality of clips spaced along the back side.
6. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 1 wherein the front side of the foot member is finished.
7. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 1 wherein first bracket member comprises a corner connector.
8. A bed frame panel assembly comprising:
- a first side member having a front side, a back side, a head end, and a beveled foot end, the back side having a clip;
- a second side member having a front side, a back side, a head end, and a beveled foot end, the back side having a clip;
- a foot member have a side, a back side, and a pair of beveled ends; and
- a first bracket member for connecting the beveled foot end of the first side member to one of the beveled ends of the foot member and a second bracket member for connecting the beveled foot end of the second side member to the other beveled end of the foot member.
9. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 8 wherein the back side of the first side member further comprises a second clip.
10. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 8 wherein the front side of the first side member and the front side of the second side member are both finished.
11. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 10 wherein each finished side is finished in a fabric.
12. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 8 wherein the back side of the second side member comprises a plurality of clips spaced along the back side.
13. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 8 wherein the first bracket member comprises a corner connector.
14. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 8 wherein the head end of the first side member is straight.
15. A bed frame panel assembly comprising:
- a first side member having a front side, a back side, a head end having a rabbet portion, and a beveled foot end, the back side having a clip;
- a second side member having a front side, a back side, a head end having a rabbet portion, and a beveled foot end, the back side having a clip;
- a foot member have a side, a back side, and a pair of beveled ends; and
- a first bracket member for connecting the beveled foot end of the first side member to one of the beveled ends of the foot member and a second bracket member for connecting the beveled foot end of the second side member to the other beveled end of the foot member.
16. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 15 wherein the back side of the first side member comprises a second clip.
17. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 15 wherein the front side of the first side member and the front side of the second side member are both finished.
18. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 17 wherein each finished side is finished in a fabric.
19. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 15 wherein the back side of the second side member comprises a plurality of clips spaced along the back side.
20. The bed frame panel assembly of claim 15 wherein the first bracket member comprises a corner connector.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 13, 2014
Publication Date: Dec 17, 2015
Inventor: John K. Schulte (St. Charles, MO)
Application Number: 14/304,717