US3877091A
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Bed frame construction
Assignee: Gang Nail Systems Inc
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Filing: 1973-08-28
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Granted: 1975-04-15
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Expires: 1993-08-28
Abstract
Abstract The bed frame includes a pair of side rails, end rails and intermediate slats in coplanar relation. The slats and end rails are secured at opposite ends to the side rails by plates of the type having a plurality of teeth struck to project to one side thereof. Particularly, the plates are embedded on opposite sides of the joints formed between the ends of the slats and end rails on the one hand and the side rails on the other hand. A central support strip of sheet metal underlies the intermediate slats and its ends overlie the end rails. The central support is secured by plates of the foregoing type wherein the teeth pass through the strap and are embedded into the underlying wooden end rails. In one form hereof a corner plate is provided for joining the ends of the end rails to the ends of the side rails. The corner plate includes a sheet metal plate formed to provide channel shaped portions at opposite ends which extend at right angles to one another with inside and outside radii therebetween. Each channel portion has a plurality of teeth struck from its base for embedment into the end or side rail receivable within the channel-shaped end portions. The corner plate has a plurality of upstanding tabs for gripping the lower end of a spring forming a part of the boxspring.
Inventors
- 👤 John Calvin Jureit
- 👤 Andrew G Seipos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C23/00; A47C23/04; A47C23/05; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S403/00; Y10S403/15; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/46; Y10T403/4602
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 34
Claim 1
Independent Claim
241 words
A bed frame comprising a pair of elongated wooden members for forming the substantially rigid side members of the frame, a pair of wooDen end members disposed between said side members adjacent respective opposite ends thereof, a plurality of longitudinally spaced wooden members extending transversely between said side frame members intermediate said end members, said end, side, and intermediate members lying in substantial coplanar relation each with the other with the opposite ends of the intermediate and end members in substantial butting relation with the inner edges of the side rails respectively, each of said end, side and intermediate members having a width greater than its depth with the wide sides of said members lying in planes generally parallel to the plane containing said bed frame, and means for joining the opposite ends of said end and intermediate members to the respective side frame members including a plurality of sheet metal planes, each of said plates having a plurality of elongated nail-like teeth formed to project to one side of said plate, said plates being applied to at least one side of the respective joints formed between said side members and said end members and between said side members and said intermediate members with the plates spanning said joints and the teeth thereof embedded into the wooden members forming the respective joints, said plates constituting the sole means of connection between the joint members on said one side of the joint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
241 words
A bed frame comprising a pair of elongated wooden members for forming the substantially rigid side members of the frame, a pair of wooDen end members disposed between said side members adjacent respective opposite ends thereof, a plurality of longitudinally spaced wooden members extending transversely between said side frame members intermediate said end members, said end, side, and intermediate members lying in substantial coplanar relation each with the other with the opposite ends of the intermediate and end members in substantial butting relation with the inner edges of the side rails respectively, each of said end, side and intermediate members having a width greater than its depth with the wide sides of said members lying in planes generally parallel to the plane containing said bed frame, and means for joining the opposite ends of said end and intermediate members to the respective side frame members including a plurality of sheet metal planes, each of said plates having a plurality of elongated nail-like teeth formed to project to one side of said plate, said plates being applied to at least one side of the respective joints formed between said side members and said end members and between said side members and said intermediate members with the plates spanning said joints and the teeth thereof embedded into the wooden members forming the respective joints, said plates constituting the sole means of connection between the joint members on said one side of the joint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A bed frame according to claim 1 wherein said plates are applied on opposite sides of the respective joints formed between said side members and said intermediate members with said plates forming the sole connection between the members of said joints.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
A bed frame according to claim 2 including an elongated metal strap extending along one side of said intermediate members with its opposite ends extending along one side of said end members, and means for securing the opposite ends of said strap to the respective end members including a pair of sheet metal plates each having a plurality of elongated nail-like teeth formed to project to one side thereof, said latter plates being applied to said end members, respectively with the teeth thereof extending through the corresponding end of said strap and embedded into such end member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The bed frame according to claim 3 including means for securing said strap to said intermediate members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
A bed frame according to claim 2 including an elongated metal strap having a plurality of elongated nail-like teeth struck to project to one side thereof and distributed in said strap substantially throughout its entire length, said strap extending longitudinally along said frame between said side members and having the teeth thereof embedded into said intermediate and end members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
148 words
A bed frame comprising a pair of elongated wooden members for forming the substantially rigid side members of the frame, a pair of wooden members disposed between said side members adjacent respective opposite ends of said side members, said side and end members lying in substantially coplanar substantially butting relation one to the other and means for joining the opposite ends of said end members and said side members including a plurality of sheet metal plates, the opposite ends of each of said plates being formed to provide generally channel-shaped portions extending generally at right angles one to the other for receiving the respective adjacent end portions of said side and end members, each of said plates having a plurality of elongated nail-like teeth struck to project to one side thereof and into said channel-shaped portions for embedment into the adjacent ends of said side and end members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
148 words
A bed frame comprising a pair of elongated wooden members for forming the substantially rigid side members of the frame, a pair of wooden members disposed between said side members adjacent respective opposite ends of said side members, said side and end members lying in substantially coplanar substantially butting relation one to the other and means for joining the opposite ends of said end members and said side members including a plurality of sheet metal plates, the opposite ends of each of said plates being formed to provide generally channel-shaped portions extending generally at right angles one to the other for receiving the respective adjacent end portions of said side and end members, each of said plates having a plurality of elongated nail-like teeth struck to project to one side thereof and into said channel-shaped portions for embedment into the adjacent ends of said side and end members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
58 words
The bed frame according to claim 6 wherein said teeth are struck from each said plate to leave a plurality of elongated slots left in the plate, the slots in one channel-shaped plate portion extending from the teeth in a direction substantially normal to the direction the slots extend from the teeth in the other channel-shaped plate portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A bed frame according to claim 6 wherein oNe of said side and end members at each said joint thereof has an end in butting relation with the side of the other of said side and end members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A bed frame according to claim 6 wherein the poprtion of said plate intermediate said channel-shaped end portions includes a pair of arcuately extending flange portions forming respective continuations of the flanges on opposite sides of the plate of each channel-shaped end portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
A bed frame according to claim 6 including a plurality of tabs upstanding from each of said plates at locations between said channel-shaped end portions for receiving a portion of the corner spring of a box spring carried by said bed frame.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
189 words
A bed frame according to claim 6 including a plurality of longitudinally spaced transversely extending wooden members disposed between said side frame members intermediate said end members and in substantial coplanar relation with said side and end members the opposite ends of the intermediate members lying in substantial butting relation to the inner edges of said side members, each of said side, end and intermediate members having a width greater than its depth with the wide sides of said members lying in planes generally parallel to the plane containing said frame, means for joining the opposite ends of said intermediate members to the respective side frame members including a plurality of sheet metal plates, each of the latter plates having a plurality of elongated nail-like teeth formed to project to one side thereof, said latter plates being applied to at least one side of the joints formed between said side and intermediate members with the plates spanning said joints and the teeth thereof embedded into the wooden members forming the respective joints, said plates constituting the sole means of connection between the joint members on said one side thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
104 words
A bed frame according to claim 11 including an elongated metal strap underlying said intermediate members, the opposite ends of said strap overlying said end members, and means for securing the opposite ends of said strap to the respective end members including a pair of sheet metal plates each having a plurality of elongated nail-like teeth formed to project to one side thereof, said latter plates being applied to said end members respectively with the teeth thereof extending through the corresponding end of said strap and embedded into such end member whereby said strap provides support for said intermediate members from said end members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
59 words
A bed frame according to claim 11 including an elongated metal strap having a plurality of elongated nail-like teeth struck to project to one side thereof and distributed in said strap substantially throughout its entire length, said strap extending longitudinally along said frame between said side members and having the teeth thereof embedded into said intermediate and end members.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
102 words
A bed frame according to claim 6 including a plurality of longitudinally spaced transversely extending sheet metal members disposed between said side frame members intermediate said end members and in substantial coplanar relation with said side and end members, means for joining the opposite ends of each of said intermediate members to the respective side frame members including a plate integrally formed with said intermediate member at each of its opposite ends, said end plates having a plurality of teeth struck to project to one side and embedded into the corresponding side member for supporting said intermediate member from said side members.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
A bed frame according to claim 12 wherein each of said intermediate members is channel-shaped with the end plates being formed from endwise continuations of the base portion of the channel.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
144 words
A bed frame comprising a pair of elongated wooden members for forming the substantially rigid side members of the frame, a pair of wooden end members disposed between said side members adjacent opposite ends thereof, a plurality of longitudinally spaced sheet metal members extending transversely between said side frame members intermediate of said end members and in substantial coplanar relation with said side and end members, means for joining the opposite ends of each said intermediate member to the respective side members including a plate integrally formed with said intermediate member at each of its opposite ends, each of said end plates having a plurality of teeth struck to project to one side and embedded into the corresponding side member for supporting said intermediate member from said side members, and means for connecting the ends of said end members to the respective side members.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
144 words
A bed frame comprising a pair of elongated wooden members for forming the substantially rigid side members of the frame, a pair of wooden end members disposed between said side members adjacent opposite ends thereof, a plurality of longitudinally spaced sheet metal members extending transversely between said side frame members intermediate of said end members and in substantial coplanar relation with said side and end members, means for joining the opposite ends of each said intermediate member to the respective side members including a plate integrally formed with said intermediate member at each of its opposite ends, each of said end plates having a plurality of teeth struck to project to one side and embedded into the corresponding side member for supporting said intermediate member from said side members, and means for connecting the ends of said end members to the respective side members.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
31 words
A bed frame according to claim 16 wherein each of said intermediate members is channel-shaped with the end plates being formed from endwise continuations of the base portion of the channel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
30 words
A bed frame according to claim 16 wherein the edges of the flanges of the channel-shaped intermediate members are notched to receive lower coil portions of a box spring coil.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
A bed frame according to claim 18 wherein said flange edges are serrated to form said notches.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
A bed frame according to claim 18 wherein said flange edges are provided with a plurality of dove-tailed grooves to form said notches.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
76 words
A bed frame according to claim 16 wherein said connecting means include a plurality of sheet metal plates, each of said plates having a plurality of elongated nail-like teeth formed to project to one side thereof, said plates being applied to at least one side of the joint between each said end member and said side member with the plates spanning the joints and the teeth thereof embedded into the wooden members forming the respective joints.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
31 words
A bed frame according to claim 16 including tabs carried by said intermediate members for securing one or more of the lower coils of a box spring to the bed frame.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
45 words
A bed frame according to claim 22 wherein said tabs are formed from said intermediate members and project upwardly from said bed frame, said tabs being formed over one or more lower coils of the box spring to secure the latter to the intermediate members.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
47 words
A bed frame according to claim 16 wherein each of said intermediate members has a plurality of slots formed therein at spaced locations therealong, and means cooperable with said slots for securing one or more of the lower coils of a box spring to said bed frame.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
42 words
A bed frame according to claim 16 wherein each of said plates has an end flange projecting generally normal thereto for overlapping the outer lateral edge of the side rails, and means securing each of said flanges to the corresponding side rail.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
138 words
A bed frame comprising a pair of elongated wooden members for forming the substantially rigid side members of the frame, a pair of wooden end members disposed between said side members adjacent opposite ends thereof, a plurality of longitudinally spaced sheet metal channel-shaped members extending transversely between said side frame members intermediate of said end members and in substantial coplanar relation with said side and end members, means for joining the opposite ends of each said intermediate member to the respective side members including a plate integrally formed with said intermediate member at each of its opposite ends and comprised of an endwise continuation of the base portion of said channel-shaped intermediate members, each of said end plates having a plurality of openings formed therein for receiving nails to secure said intermediate member to a corresponding side rail.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
138 words
A bed frame comprising a pair of elongated wooden members for forming the substantially rigid side members of the frame, a pair of wooden end members disposed between said side members adjacent opposite ends thereof, a plurality of longitudinally spaced sheet metal channel-shaped members extending transversely between said side frame members intermediate of said end members and in substantial coplanar relation with said side and end members, means for joining the opposite ends of each said intermediate member to the respective side members including a plate integrally formed with said intermediate member at each of its opposite ends and comprised of an endwise continuation of the base portion of said channel-shaped intermediate members, each of said end plates having a plurality of openings formed therein for receiving nails to secure said intermediate member to a corresponding side rail.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
42 words
A bed frame according to claim 26 wherein each of said plates has an end flange projecting generally normal thereto for overlapping the outer lateral edge of the side rails, and means securing each of said flanges to the corresponding side rail.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
202 words
A bed frame comprising a pair of elongated wooden members for forming the substantially rigid side members of said bed frame, a plurality of members disposed between said side members And longitudinally spaced one from the other, said side and longitudinally spaced members lying in substantial coplanar relation each with the other, each of said side members having a width greater than its depth with the wide sides of said members lying in planes generally parallel to the plane containing said bed frame, means for joining the opposite ends of said longitudinally spaced members to the respective side frame members including a plurality of sheet metal plates, each of said plates having a plurality of elongated nail-like teeth formed to project to one side of said plate, said plates being applied to each side members at least along one side thereof and at longitudinally spaced locations therealong corresponding in longitudinal location with the longitudinal location of said longitudinal members along said side frames, the teeth of each said plate being embedded into the wooden members forming the respective side members, said plates constituting the sole means of connection between the longitudinally spaced members and the side members on said one side thereof.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
202 words
A bed frame comprising a pair of elongated wooden members for forming the substantially rigid side members of said bed frame, a plurality of members disposed between said side members And longitudinally spaced one from the other, said side and longitudinally spaced members lying in substantial coplanar relation each with the other, each of said side members having a width greater than its depth with the wide sides of said members lying in planes generally parallel to the plane containing said bed frame, means for joining the opposite ends of said longitudinally spaced members to the respective side frame members including a plurality of sheet metal plates, each of said plates having a plurality of elongated nail-like teeth formed to project to one side of said plate, said plates being applied to each side members at least along one side thereof and at longitudinally spaced locations therealong corresponding in longitudinal location with the longitudinal location of said longitudinal members along said side frames, the teeth of each said plate being embedded into the wooden members forming the respective side members, said plates constituting the sole means of connection between the longitudinally spaced members and the side members on said one side thereof.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
36 words
A bed frame according to claim 3 wherein said elongated strap underlies said intermediate members and its opposite ends overlie said end members whereby said strap provides support for said intermediate members from said end members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-14 | 1978-10-14 | 1979-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-14 | 1982-10-14 | 1983-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-14 | 1986-10-14 | 1987-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |