MODULAR BED AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY THEREOF

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure generally pertains, but not by way of limitation to furniture assemblies. Particularly, this disclosure relates to furniture assemblies comprising a modular bed and a method assembly thereof.

BACKGROUND

Conventionally, furniture such as a bed may be fabricated with one or more wooden components. Such wooden components may pose one or more challenges, such as infestation of bed bugs which may result in discomfort and potential health risks for users, and difficulty in assembling intricate designs of wooden components while installing such beds. Consequently, assembling such intricate designs to form a bed may require a skilled operator which increases expenditure with an increase in effort. Further, the assembly process may also inadvertently create hidden crevices and seams, providing ideal habitats for bed bugs to thrive and thus complicating pest management efforts.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

To this end, a modular bed is disclosed. The modular bed may be formed by assembling one or more prefabricated metallic components, such as for example, a plurality of panels, a bridge disposed within the plurality of panels when interconnected, and a platform collectively coupled to the plurality of panels, and supported by the bridge. The one or more components may be interconnected using simple fastening method(s), which eliminates the requirement of usage of specialized tools or a skilled operator. The following example(s) illustrate the modular bed and method of assemblies thereof.

In an embodiment, the modular bed may include a base formed by a plurality of panels. In an embodiment, the plurality of panels are collectively interconnected in a vertically upright alignment to form an enclosure therebetween. Further, a bridge may be disposed within the enclosure and coupled to parallel panels from the plurality of panels. Further, a mattress platform may be adjoined to the base and the bridge.

In an embodiment, the base may include a plurality of panels. Each panel may include a first edge and a second edge oppositely disposed to the first edge. In an embodiment, the second edge of each panel is coupled to the first edge of a sequential panel for interconnecting the plurality of panels in a vertically upright alignment.

In an embodiment, the bridge may include a first longitudinal member. The first longitudinal member may include a first end and a second end oppositely disposed to the first end. The first longitudinal member may include a first longitudinal portion formed between the first end and the second end. Further, the bridge may include at least one support pillar perpendicularly adjoined to the first longitudinal portion.

In another embodiment, the mattress platform may include a rim and a support layer formed within the rim. The support layer may include a top surface and a bottom surface oppositely disposed to the top surface. Further, the support layer may include an intermediate support surface formed between the top surface and the bottom surface.

In another embodiment, a method of assembling a modular bed is disclosed. The method may include forming a base with a plurality of panels. Each panel may include a first edge and a second edge oppositely disposed to the first edge. Further, each panel may include a bottom leading edge and a top leading edge oppositely disposed to the bottom leading edge. Further, the method may include positioning a bridge within the enclosure. The method may include coupling the bridge to the top leading edges of each parallel panel from the plurality of panels. Further, the method may include adjoining a mattress platform to the top leading edge of each panel from the plurality of panels, and to the bridge.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying figures of the drawing, which are included to provide a further understanding of general aspects of the system/method, are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. These illustrative aspects of the system/method, and together with the detailed description, explain the principles of the system. No attempt is made to show structural details in more detail than is necessary for a fundamental understanding of the system and various ways in which it is practiced. The following figures of the drawing include:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a modular bed, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a plurality of panels when disassembled, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic depicting interconnection of the plurality of panels, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a bridge, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic depicting an installation scenario of the bridge with the plurality of the panels, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of the assembly of bridge and the base, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of the modular bed, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 illustrates a schematic of adjoining of the mattress platform to the base and the bridge, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic of an engaged state of the mattress platform on the base, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 illustrates a flowchart of a method of assembling the modular bed, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered exemplary only, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims. Additional illustrative embodiments are listed.

Further, the phrases “in some embodiments,” “in accordance with some embodiments,” “in the embodiments shown,” “in other embodiments,” and the like mean a particular feature, structure, or characteristic following the phrase is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure and may be included in more than one embodiment. In addition, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or different embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered exemplary only, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims.

As explained earlier, the wooden bed are prone to infestation of bed bugs, and the assembling components of the wooden bed may become a tedious task, and additionally, would require skilled operators.

To this end, a modular bed is disclosed. The modular bed may be formed by assembling a plurality of panels, a bridge, and a mattress platform. Each component of the modular bed is interconnected without the requirement of specialized tools or a skilled operator. With reference to FIGS. 1-10, the modular bed, and various components therein, as well as a method of assembling the modular bed, are disclosed in greater detail hereinafter.

Now, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view 100 of a modular bed 102, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the modular bed 102 may include a base 104. The modular bed 102 may also include a bridge (not shown) disposed within the base 104. Further, the modular bed 102 may include a mattress platform 106 adjoined to the base 104 and the bridge. In an embodiment, the base 104, the bridge, and the mattress platform 106 may be fabricated of metals such as but not limited to, mild steel, stainless steel, and wrought iron. Hence, due to the metallic nature of the base 104, the bridge, and the mattress platform, infestation of bed bugs therein may be prevented.

In an embodiment, the base 104 may be formed by assembling a plurality of panels in a manner such that each panel may be coupled to a sequential panel using one or more types of couplers. The assembly of the plurality of panels is illustrated in detail in conjunction with FIGS. 2-3.

Now, referring to FIG. 2, which illustrates a perspective view 200 of a plurality of panels when disassembled, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, and FIG. 3, which illustrates a schematic 300 depicting the interconnection of the plurality of panels, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

With continued reference to FIG. 2, the base 104 may be formed by collectively assembling a plurality of panels 202a, 202b, 202c, and 202d (hereinafter referred to as a plurality of panels 202). In an embodiment, the plurality of panels 202 may be collectively interconnected after being aligned in a vertically upright alignment to form an enclosure therebetween. In an embodiment, each panel from the plurality of panels 202 may include a first edge 204 and a second edge 206 oppositely disposed to the first edge 204. Accordingly, to interconnect the plurality of panels 202, the second edge 206 of each panel may be coupled to the first edge 204 of a sequential panel using one or more types of couplers.

In an embodiment, as explained earlier, the first edge 204 and the second edge 206 may be coupled using one or more types of couplers. The one or more types of couplers may include at least one first type-coupler 208, and at least one second-type coupler 210. In an embodiment, the at least one first type-coupler 208 may be attached to the first edge 204, and the second-type coupler 210 may be attached to the second edge 206. As may be appreciated, the first edge 204 of each panel may accommodate at least one first-type coupler 208, i.e., a single first edge 204 may include one or more first-type coupler 208 thereon. Similarly, the second edge 206 of each panel may accommodate at least second-type coupler 210, i.e., a single second edge 206 may include one or more second-type coupler 210 thereon.

In an embodiment, the at least one first type-coupler 208 may include a first-type pin and the at least one second type-coupler 210 may include a receptacle that may configured to accommodate the first-type pin. In an embodiment, the receptacle may include a non-threaded groove to easily accommodate the first-type pin. In an embodiment, the first-type pin may shaped as, but not limited to a cuboidal pin, a cylindrical pin, and the like. Further, the receptacle may be shaped corresponding to the pin, for example, if the first-type pin is shaped as a cuboidal pin, and the receptacle may be shaped as a cuboidal groove with dimensions similar to the first-type pin. Accordingly, the first-type pin when accommodated within the receptacle, may be interlocked within the said receptacle.

Now, to adjoin each panel to a sequential panel, the first-type pin of the first-type coupler 208 of the first edge 204 of each panel may be accommodated in the receptacle of each second-type coupler 210 of the second edge 206 of the sequential panel. This is explained in FIG. 3.

With continued reference to FIG. 3, prior to interconnecting, the plurality of panels 202 may be aligned in the vertically upright direction. For example, referring to FIG. 3, the panel 202a and the sequential panel 202b may be aligned in the vertically upright direction. Further, after aligning, the first edge 204 of the panel 202a may be adjacent to the second edge 206 of the panel 202b. Accordingly, the pin of the first-type couplers 208 of the first edge 204 of the panel 202a may be accommodated to the receptacle of the second-type couplers 210 of the second edge 206 of the panel 202b. Therefore, when accommodated, the first-type couplers 208 may be interlocked to the receptacle of the second-type couplers 210, thereby adjoining the first edge 204 of the panel 202a to the second edge 206 of the panel 202b. Hence, the panels 202a and 202b may be interconnected. As may be appreciated, a similar process may be iterated to interconnect the panels 202b, 202c, 202d, and 202a thereby forming the base 104.

Now, again referring to FIG. 2, each panel from the plurality of panels 202 may include a bottom leading edge 212 and a top leading edge 214 oppositely disposed to the bottom leading edge 212. Further, for each panel, the bottom leading edge 212 and the top leading edge 214 may be perpendicular to the first edge 204 and the second edge 206. In an embodiment, for each panel from the plurality of panels 202, an intermediate panel portion 216 may be formed between the bottom leading edge 212 and the top leading edge 214. In an embodiment, the intermediate panel portion 216 may include a plurality of reinforcing sections 218, which may be configured to reinforce the panel.

In an embodiment, the top leading edge 214 of at least one panel from the plurality of panels 202 may include a first-type slot 220 and at least one second-type pin 222 formed thereon. The first-type slots 220 may be formed at a center of the top leading edge 214 of the plurality of panels 202, and the at least one second-type pin 222 may be formed on the point of intersection of the first edge 204, the second edge 206, and top leading edge 214. For example, a second-type pin from the at least one second-type pin 222 may be formed on the point of intersection of the first edge 204 and the top leading edge 214, and another second-type pin from the second-type pins 222 at least one second-type pin 222 may be formed on the point of intersection of the second edge 206 and the top leading edge 214. Also, the first-type slots 220 may be configured to accommodate the bridge, and the at least one second-type pin 222 may be adjoined to the mattress platform 106, which are explained in detail in conjunction with FIGS. 4-6.

In an embodiment, the bottom leading edge 212 may be integrated with non-slip bushes (not shown in the figure). As a result, when the plurality of panels 202 are interconnected to form the base 104, the non-slip bushes may be configured to provide friction against the floor such that the slipping of the bottom leading edge 212 of each panel against the floor may be prevented.

Now, FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view 400 of the bridge 402, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the bridge 402 may be disposed within the enclosure (referred to as enclosure 602 in FIG. 6) formed between the plurality of panels 202 after the base 104 may be formed. The bridge 402, as explained earlier, may be adjoined, and configured to provide support to the mattress platform 106.

In an embodiment, the bridge 402 may include a first end 406 and a second end 408 oppositely disposed to the first end 406. Further, a longitudinal portion 404 may be disposed between the first end 406 and the second end 408. Further, the bridge 402 may include at least one support pillar 410a, 410b, and 410c (collectively referred to as support pillars 410). The support pillars 410 may be adjoined perpendicular to, and configured to support the longitudinal portion 404. The support pillars 410 may be adjoined to the longitudinal portion 404 by employing various adjoining methods known in the art, such as but not limited to, welding, and the like.

In an embodiment, with continued reference to the FIG. 4, each pillar of the support pillars 410 may include a pair of parallel vertical columns 412a, 412b, 412c (collectively referred to as vertical columns 412). Each vertical column from the vertical columns 412 may include first pillar ends 414a, 414b, and 414c, and second pillar ends 416a, 416b, and 416c. Particularly, vertical column 412a may include first pillar end 414a and second pillar end 416a, vertical column 412b may include first pillar end 414b and second pillar end 416b, and vertical column 412c may include first pillar end 414c and second pillar end 416c. The first pillar ends 414a, 414b, and 414c (hereinafter referred to as the first pillar ends 414), may be adjoined to the longitudinal portion 404. The second pillar ends 416a, 416b, and 416c (hereinafter referred to as the second pillar ends 416) may be further adjoined to another longitudinal portion (not shown in figure). Another longitudinal portion may be offset to the longitudinal portion 404, and may be configured to support the bridge 402 from the second pillar ends 416.

In an embodiment, each vertical column from the vertical columns 412 may be formed as a twin-fork structure to ensure proper support against the load experienced by the longitudinal portion 404, when the mattress platform 106 is adjoined thereto. Further, twin-fork structure of the vertical columns 412 may include parallel forks which are centrally adjoined, and offset by linear members 418a, 418b, and 418c (hereinafter referred to as linear members 418). For example, the twin-fork structure of the vertical columns 412a may be adjoined by a linear member 418a, the twin-fork structure of the vertical columns 412b may be adjoined by a linear member 418b, and the twin-fork structure of the vertical columns 412a may be adjoined by a linear member 418c. In an embodiment, the twin-fork structures, and the linear members are forged as a single unit, or the linear member 416 may be separately adjoined to the twin-fork structures.

In an embodiment, the linear members 416 are adjoined to the twin forks in such a manner that the twin forks are separated by a predefined separation distance “x”. In an embodiment, the separation distance may be less than the width of the longitudinal portion 404, and equivalent to the length of linear members 218, to ensure proper distribution of load of the mattress platform 106 on the twin-fork structure of the vertical columns 412.

In an embodiment, each of the first end 406 and the second end 408 may include a third-type pin 422. The third type pin 422 is configured to adjoin the bridge 402 to parallel panels of the base 104. This is explained in detail in conjunction with FIG. 5-6.

Now referring to FIG. 5, a schematic 500 depicting an installation scenario of the bridge 402 with the plurality of the panels 202 is illustrated in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. Further, referring to FIG. 6, a perspective view 600 of the bridge 402 coupled to the base 102 is illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

With continued reference to FIG. 5, and explained earlier, the bridge 402 may be coupled to the parallel panels from the plurality of the panels 202. To couple the bridge 402 to the plurality of panels 202, the first end 406 and the second end 408 may be accommodated and locked within the each first-type slot 220 of the parallel panels (for example, panel 204a and panel 204c) using a slot and pin arrangement. In this scenario, the pin may include the third type pin 422, and the slot may include a circular groove 502 formed within the first-type slot 220. Accordingly, when the first end 406 and the second end 408 may be accommodated within the each first-type slot 220, the third type pin 422 may engage the circular groove 502 thereby locking the bridge 402 to the panels. Consequently, the bridge 402 may be coupled to the parallel panels.

In an embodiment, as explained earlier, the mattress platform 106 may be adjoined to the base 104. Particularly, the mattress platform 106 may be adjoined to the base 104 using or more latch mechanism 508. The one or more latch mechanisms 508 may include, but are not limited to toggle latch mechanisms such as hook and arm toggle latch, cam action and plier toggle latch, vertical toggle latch, and the like. For example, to adjoin the mattress platform 106 to the base 104, one or more latch mechanisms 508 such as hook, and arm toggle latch may be used. Such latch mechanism 508 may include a plurality of hooks (referred to as hooks 802 in FIG. 8) and a plurality of arms 506a, 506b, 506c, 506d, 506e, 506f, 506h, and 506h (hereinafter referred to as arms 506). Accordingly, the plurality of hooks may be fixated on at least one portion of the mattress platform 106, and the arms 506 may be fixated on at least one portion of the plurality of panels 202 corresponding to the hooks. Each arm may be coupled to each respective hook, to adjoin the mattress platform 106 to the base 104. This is explained in detail, hereinafter.

As explained earlier, the hook of the latch mechanism may be fixated on at least one portion of the mattress platform, and the arms 506 of the latch mechanism may be fixated on at least one portion of the plurality of panels 202. Referring to FIG. 5, it may be seen that the intermediate portion 216 of each panel from the plurality of panels 202 may be configured to accommodate one or more arms 506 of the latch mechanism 508. For example, referring to FIG. 6, it can be seen that the intermediate panel portion 216 of the panel 204a may include arms 506a, and 506b, the intermediate panel portion 216 of the panel 204b may include arms 506c, and 506d, the intermediate panel portion 216 of the panel 204c may include arms 506e, and 506f, and the intermediate panel portion 216 of the panel 204f may include arms 506d, and 506h. Similarly, corresponding to the arms 506, the plurality of hooks may be fixated to the mattress platform such that each arm may be positioned next to a hook. The arms 506, as explained earlier, may engage the plurality of hooks to adjoin the mattress platform 106 to the base 104. The assembly of the mattress platform 106 to the base 104 is explained in detail, in conjunction with FIGS. 7-9.

Now, referring to FIG. 7 which illustrates a side view 700 of the modular bed 102, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the mattress platform 106 may include one or more sub-platforms 702a and 702b designed to be adjoined to the base 104. Each sub-platform 702a and 702b may include a rim 704a, and 704b and a support layer 706a, and 706b formed within the rim 704a, and 704b respectively. The rim 704a, and 704b collectively constitute the outer boundary of the mattress platform 106. In an embodiment, the support layers 706a and 706b may be formed as a planar framework formed by cross-arrangement of a plurality of planar support bars 714a and 714b, respectively. For example, the support layer 706a may be formed by cross-arrangement of planar support bars 714a, and the support layer 706b may be formed by cross-arrangement of planar support bars 714b. In an embodiment, the top surface formed by the cross-arrangement of the planar support bars 714a and 714b, or the planar framework, may constitute top surface 708a and 708b of the support layers 706a and 706b respectively. Similarly, the bottom surface formed by the cross-arrangement of the planar support bars 714a and 714b, or the planar framework, may constitute bottom surfaces 710a and 710b of the support layers 706a and 706b respectively.

In an embodiment, the top surfaces 708a and 708b may be positioned vertically upwards and configured to receive a mattress, and the bottom surfaces 710a and 710b may engage the base 104. In an embodiment, the support layers 706a and 706b may further include an intermediate support surface 712a, and 712b formed between the top surfaces 708a, and 708b, and the bottom surface 710a, and 710b. The intermediate support surface 712a, and 712b may further accommodate a hook of the latch mechanism 508. In an embodiment, the hook of the latch mechanism may engage with the arm 506, and hence the mattress platform 106 may adjoin the base 104. This is explained in conjunction with FIGS. 8-9.

Now, referring to FIG. 8, a schematic 800 of adjoining of the mattress platform 106 to the base 104 and the bridge 402, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, and FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic 900 of an engaged state of the mattress platform 106 to the base 104, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment, now referring to FIG. 8, the intermediate support surface 712a, and 712b of each planar support bars 714a, and 714b may be configured to accommodate a plurality of hooks 802a, 802b, 802c, 802d, 802e, 802f, 802g, 802h. The plurality of hooks 802a, 802b, 802c, 802d, 802e, 802f, 802g, and 802h (hooks 802b-802h not shown in figures) may correspond to, and may be configured to engage the plurality of arms 506 to complete a latching mechanism of the latch mechanism 508. For example, to complete the latch mechanism 508, the arm 506a may engage the hook 802a, the arm 506b may engage the hook 802b, the arm 506c may engage the hook 802c, the arm 506d may engage the hook 802d, and the like. Additionally, to prevent horizontal movement of the mattress platform 106 against the base 104, a slot and pin arrangement may be used to restrict the said horizontal movement. Accordingly, the bottom surfaces 710a and 710b may include a second type slot 804, which may be configured to engage the pin 222 in a slot and pin arrangement. Accordingly, the intermediate support surface 712a may contact and may be locked against the leading edge 214, thereby adjoining the base 104 to the mattress platform 106, to form the modular bed 102 as illustrated in FIG. 9. In an embodiment, after the mattress platform 106 and the base 104 are adjoined, the rims 704a and 704b may be positioned at a predefined distance from the base 104. Due to the predefined distance, the rims 704a and 704b may prevent sudden contact of the legs of a user into the corners formed by adjoining the first edge 204 and the second edge 206 of the plurality of panels 202, and hence, injury to the user may be prevented.

As explained earlier, the assemblies of the plurality of panels 202 to form the base 104, the bridge 402, and the mattress platform 106 may also prevent the formation of hidden crevices and seams, and in addition to the assemblies made of metallic material, the infestation of bed-bugs may be prevented.

Now, as explained earlier in FIGS. 1-9, each of the components of the modular bed 102, may be adjoined using various types of couplers, one or more slot and pin mechanisms, and a latching mechanism via toggle latches. Hence such modular bed 102 may be assembled with an assembling method, which also would not require skilled operators or specialized tools. The assembling method of the modular bed 102 is explained in conjunction with FIG. 10.

Referring to FIG. 10 a flowchart 1000 of a method of assembling the modular bed 102 is illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. At step 1002, the base 104 may be formed by adjoining a plurality of panels 202. Each panel of the plurality of panels 202 may include a first edge 204 and a second edge 206 oppositely disposed to the first edge 204. Further, each panel may include the bottom leading edge 212 and the top leading edge 214 oppositely disposed to the bottom leading edge 212 (As already explained in FIG. 2). The first edge 204 may include a first-type coupler 208 and a second-type coupler 210. At step 1004, each panel is interconnected collectively when the second edge 206 of each panel is interconnected to the first edge 204 of the sequential panel in the vertically upright alignment to form the enclosure 602 therebetween. Particularly, the second-type coupler 210 of each second edge 206 may be coupled to the first-type coupler 208 of the first edge 204 of the sequential panel. This step may be repeated with each panel until the base 104, with an enclosure 602 therebetween may be formed. At step 1006, the bridge 402 may be positioned within the enclosure 602. At step 1008, the bridge 402 may be positioned within the enclosure 602 and may be coupled to the top leading edges 214 of each parallel panels from the plurality of panels 202. At step 1010, the mattress platform 106 may be adjoined to the top leading edge 214 of each panel from the plurality of panels 202 using a slot and pin arrangement, and latching mechanisms to the bridge 402, thereby forming the modular bed 102.

In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed method and system, the claimed steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed steps bring an improvement in the functioning of the device itself as the claimed steps provide a technical solution to a technical problem.

The specification has described method and system for optimizing query input for generating codes using large language models. The illustrated steps are set out to explain the exemplary embodiments shown, and it should be anticipated that ongoing technological development will change the manner in which particular functions are performed. These examples are presented herein for purpose of illustration, and not limitation. Further, the boundaries of the functional building blocks have been arbitrarily defined herein for the convenience of the description. Alternative boundaries can be defined so long as the specified functions and relationships thereof are appropriately performed. Alternatives (including equivalents, extensions, variations, deviations, etc., of those described herein) will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s) based on the teachings contained herein. Such alternatives fall within the scope and spirit of the disclosed embodiments.

It is intended that the disclosure and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope of disclosed embodiments being indicated by the following claims.