FR3089774A1 - BED DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

Title: BED DEVICE Bed device comprising at least one base (3), at least one frame (2) and at least one panel (1), the base (3) being configured to be placed on a bed frame, the panel (1) is configured to be placed under a mattress, the frame (2) supports the panel (1) and the frame (2) is supported by the base (3). The frame (2) pivots on the base (3) at the pivots (78) at a first end and comprises at least one support for the mattress at the second end. Figure for the abstract: Figure 1

Description

Description

Title of the invention: BED DEVICE

Technical area

The present invention relates to a bed device, in particular a device for raising the parts of a bed.

Prior art

An increasing number of people recognize the importance of good quality sleep and an increasing number of potential users of the present invention are elderly and / or disabled and need comfort when they are in bed.

Despite the need for comfortable bedding, many beds are in a standard size with a flat frame and a mattress. For some users, this can be problematic when they want to sit in bed or raise their feet, especially in the case of bedridden users.

However, the known solutions for raising or tilting the parts of a mattress are generally complex, bulky and expensive and may not be suitable for users seeking a solution which is both simple to install and inexpensive.

Document WO 2010 67 978 (LEE) describes an electrically powered height adjustment pillow and more specifically a pillow in which the height is automatically adjusted according to the load applied to the pillow or the height of the pillow is adjusted to a desired height, the choice of a user so that the pillow is easy and comfortable to use. The invention comprises a housing which serves as a body for the cushion and which is internally empty to receive an integrated height adjustment device, a driving part mounted in said device for raising said top plate, a mobile unit which is interfaced with said device, a driving part for moving said upper plate up and down, a load detecting means which detects the weight load value applied to said upper plate and a control part which controls the driving of said driving part in function of the weight load detection information delivered by said load detection means.

Document US 2008 0 022 458 (SNELLING) describes a system for leveling a mattress used in trucks of the type comprising semi-trailers used in long distance trucking and also for travel trailers and recreational vehicles. The present invention relates to a rigid frame which can be placed under a mattress. A plurality of lifting devices attached to the rigid frame can be raised or lowered individually or in designated groups, as required, to make the surface higher than the level of the mattress.

Document US 4,941,221 (BUTCHER) describes a body support apparatus comprising a support surface defined by a flexible covering having a longitudinal axis, the support surface comprising a central longitudinal section and two marginal longitudinal sections and a chamber longitudinal inflatable placed under each marginal longitudinal section, whereby the inflation of each longitudinal inflatable chamber causes the respective marginal section to be articulated upward relative to the central section.

The need to overcome the problems encountered on existing devices has led to the present invention.

Summary of the invention

According to the present invention, there is provided a bed device comprising at least one base, at least one frame and at least one panel, the base being configured to be placed on a bed frame, the panel being configured to be placed under a mattress, the frame supports the panel and the frame is supported on the base, and the frame is pivoted on the base at the pivots at a first end and comprises at least one support for the mattress at the second end.

It can be envisaged that the device is of rectilinear shape in plan view and it can be envisaged that the device is placed in use under a mattress and can be above a bed frame.

In this way, it can be envisaged that the frame extends longitudinally to the bed frame and the panel configured to support part of the mattress in use. For example, it can be envisaged that more than one device can be used on a bed frame under a mattress, and these can be configured under different parts of the mattress, for example at the end of the head and at the end of the foot. The bases can be configured to interact with a standard bed frame. For example, the bases may include longitudinal portions configured to cover members of longitudinal bed frames. The base can alternatively or additionally comprise means for fixing to the bed frame. Such means can use gravity and / or clamping means.

The pivots can be located in the center of the mattress in use, for example, in which an apparatus can be formed from two of these devices configured to tilt the head of the mattress upwards, and in the same way the foot of the mattress, the first ends of the two devices being located in the center of the bed in use.

The panels may include known or standardized slat panels with a plurality of spaced slats or other parts joining the frame.

It can be envisaged that the frame is formed of substantially rigid frame members. These members may be of wood, alloy or metal or the like and may be coated or painted. The frame can comprise at least two substantially longitudinal frame members, connected by a support or intermediate or distal supports, configured substantially laterally.

The panel can be self-supporting longitudinally and / or movable (for example for replacement, transport or storage, or can be connected to the frame or to the frame members. The side bars can be superimposed or located on the members of longitudinal frame and / or end caps for the slats can be fixed spaced along the limbs.

The supports can laterally support the panel or the slats of the panel.

It can be envisaged that the frame and the base are connected to the pivots and the junctions, which junctions can be located where the support or the supports are connected to the longitudinal members of the frame.

In some embodiments, for example, the frame may include leg or support members for supporting the frame, which leg members may be connected at the junctions to the longitudinal members of the frame in order to provide configured support. vertically for the frame and the panels from the base.

It can be envisaged that the junctions are articulated in order to allow tilting. Junctions can include hinges or a similar single-axis junction. Other embodiments can envisage a multiaxial articulation.

The leg members can be coaxially telescopic, or can be configured to tilt and interact with the base in a plurality of positions, thereby providing a plurality of inclinations for the panel.

The legs and the base can thus include a location for the leg members to rest on the base in a female socket or a socket location, and the ends of the leg members can be configured with a hook or a male marker. . Such a marker may be completely movable from this location, for example if the engagement of the leg members and of the frame is dependent and the safety of the location depends on the gravity.

In some other embodiments, the marker and the location can be engaged, for example slidingly, permanently. In others, there may be a locking mechanism for the location, which may be of the peg and hole type.

In some embodiments, the device includes a manual tilt adjustment mechanism so as to allow manual manipulation of the device. For example, a user can lift the mattress on the frame to tilt it. Such manual adjustment can be supplemented by hydraulic or spring loading in some of these embodiments.

In some other embodiments, the device may include an electrical tilt adjustment mechanism. This can be provided with local and / or remote control. In some embodiments, for example, and without limitation, one or more worm gears can be used to tilt the user's frame, panel, and bed. Remote control can be facilitated by wireless connectivity and, in some embodiments, the device can be controlled by an independently available remote control, such as a smartphone or the like.

In some embodiments, the device comprises an articulated frame, more particularly joints in the longitudinal members of the frame. These can allow the longitudinal members of the frame and mattress to be hinged or tilted in more than one direction.

Such joints may include hinges and allow the user to provide a lumbar support or a rounded mattress center or another part thereof.

The hinges or joints can include an independent adjustment mechanism.

A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the Figures in which: Brief description of the drawings

[Fig-1] shows an isometric view of an embodiment of the apparatus comprising two embodiments of the devices according to the present invention;

[Fig.2] shows an inverted isometric view of the embodiments of the devices shown in Figure 1;

[Fig.3] shows a side view of the embodiments of the devices shown in Figure 1 in use under a mattress;

[Fig.4] shows a side view of the embodiments of the devices shown in Figure 1 in use under a mattress;

[Fig.5] shows a side view of the embodiments of the devices shown in Figure 1 in use under a mattress;

[Fig.6] shows a side view of the embodiments of the devices shown in Figure 1 in use under a mattress;

[Fig.7] shows an isometric view of the base and the frame of the devices shown in Figure 1;

[Fig.8] shows an inverted isometric view of the base and the frame of the devices shown in Figure 1.

Detailed description of the Figures:

Referring to the figures, there is shown an embodiment of the apparatus 1000 generally comprising two devices 99, 199 comprising bases 3, frames 2 and panels 1, which bases 3 are configured to be placed on a bed frame (not shown), the panels 1 are configured to be placed under a mattress 105, the frames 2 support the panels 1 and the frames 2 are supported by the bases 3, and which frames 1 pivot on the bases 3 at a first end and include supports for the mattress at a second end.

In particular, the illustrated embodiment of the device 1000 comprises two devices 99, 199 configured to be placed under a mattress at one or the other end so as to tilt, raise or lift parts of the mattress based on user preferences.

The device is part of the present invention and is configured to be placed under a mattress, comprising two devices substantially as described here with the first ends close.

The devices include a first head end device 199 and a second foot end device 99.

The first and the second device meet centrally in the middle of the bed in use.

The devices are mainly formed from wood, but can be formed from other materials such as metal or coated or painted alloy.

The panels 1 are rectangular and include multiple spaced parallel side slats 36 and side bars 52. The side bars 52 are formed by linked thermoplastic end caps and hold the slats in place at a fixed spacing located on two longitudinal frame members 32. The slats 36 are bent upward to receive weight. The slats at the first end, near the pivot 78, are not supported by subordinate supports, advantageously preventing uncomfortable bar supports below the slats. The support comprises a lateral support 21 configured at the second end.

The base 3 comprises two longitudinal parts 31, which are provided with metal end clips C in the shape of a C oriented downwards.

The clips 30 in use adjust over or on the bed frame and prevent lateral movement of the devices in use.

The clips 30 include knurled clamping screws to tighten the bed frame.

The frame includes two longitudinal frame members 32 which are connected by two lateral supports 21,29, which lateral supports 21 are located at the distal end of the panels of the two devices, and a lateral support 29 is located between the ends .

The longitudinal frame members include flat metal bars, with wooden coverings on the sides.

This intermediate support comprises pivoting legs 24, such legs being fixed to the pivoting junctions 34 to the frame members 32. The distal ends of the legs are connected by another lateral support 33, and rest in notches 23 in the base . The base has a plurality of notches 23 spaced apart longitudinally, the longitudinal parts 31 of the base comprising two parallel crenellated uprights connected by a basal orthogonal bar.

The support thus comprises junctions 34 to pivoting legs 24, which legs interact with a plurality of notches 23 spaced longitudinally on longitudinal parts 31 of the base 3.

The second device panel is subdivided near the center of the bed, where the panel is divided to form a small support panel 27, formed of a single slat at the first end of the device.

The panel includes a hinge 26 in the frame members 32, which further forms a junction supported by a reinforcing leg 62, which is placed in the notches 23 so as to provide a panel portion which can be inclined to a different angle from the rest of the panel. The legs 62 are connected between the notches by a lateral support 71. The comfort for the center of the bed thus includes a hinge 26 in the longitudinal frame members 32 which provides a panel part inclined at a different angle below the mattress.

The invention has been described by way of example only and the embodiments mentioned above may vary without being excluded from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims, in particular, but not only, a combination of features of the embodiments described.

Claims (1)

Claims [Claim 1] Bed device comprising at least one base (3), at least one frame (2) and at least one panel (1), the base (3) being configured to be placed on a bed frame, the panel (1) is configured to be placed under a mattress, the frame (2) supports the panel (1) and the frame (2) is supported by the base (3), and which frame (2) pivots on the base (3) at the pivots (78) at one end and includes at least one support for the mattress at the second end. [Claim 2] A device according to claim 1 in which the panel (1) is rectangular. [Claim 3] A device according to claim 1 or 2 in which the support comprises a lateral support (21) configured at a second end. [Claim 4] A device according to claim 1, 2 or 3 in which the support comprises junctions (34) on the pivoting legs (24) which legs interact with a plurality of notches (23) spaced apart longitudinally on longitudinal parts (31) of the base (3). [Claim 5] A device according to any one of the preceding claims in which the panel (1) comprises a plurality of lateral slats (36). [Claim 6] A device according to any one of the preceding claims comprising a hinge (26) in frame members (32) which provides a panel portion tilting at a different angle. [Claim 7] A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device comprises a manual tilt adjustment mechanism allowing manual manipulation. [Claim 8] An apparatus to be placed under a mattress comprising two devices according to any one of the preceding claims with the first ends close. 1/8