Improvements in convertible cots

Abstract

Abstract 242,540. Freakes, M. May 19, 1925. Convertible bedsteads fitted with linen receptacles; dropside cots.-A cot for an infant convertible into a full-sized cot comprises head and foot frames 1, 2 connected by four rods 4, passed through holes 24, 24<1> and secured by nut 5, the upper pair of rods 4 supporting a canvas trough 3 forming the bed proper, and the lower pair of rods carrying a trough 9 serving as a receptacle for linen, napkins, &c. The nuts may be formed of wood with internallv screwed flanged metal bushes. To form a full-sized cot the rods 4 are replaced by the usual longitudinal cot sides 25, 26 after the two side members 16 of the foot frame 2 have been replaced by longer side members 17. The members 16, 17 are secured to the frame 2 by rods passing through the cross-members 20. The side 26 is secured by rods 27 passing through eyes 28 and the movable side 25 by rods 29 fixed in eves 30. The frames 1 and 2 may be provided with the usual fittings 31 for the longitudinal rails carrying the mattress, or these fittings may be inserted in the holes 24, 24<1>. The foot frame of the full-sized cot may be used for the infants' cot, in which case the side members of the frame need not be removable.

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