US4870711A
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Metal foundation for beds
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-11-14
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Granted: 1989-10-03
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Expires: 2008-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A metal foundation for a bed comprises a modular system of components easily assembled without conventional fasteners. The assembly includes parallel tubular side frame members of rectangular cross-section, each having two L-shaped pieces interlocked lengthwise in a sliding fit. Vertical stiffening ribs spaced apart along the inside and outside faces of the rectangular side members add rigidity. A pair of parallel tubular rectangular end frame members similar to the side members are at opposite ends of the foundation. Four L-shaped and tubular corner connectors of rectangular cross-section provide sockets to slidably receive the ends of the side and end frame members at the corners of the foundation. Longitudinal and lateral inverted U-shaped cross-slats slidably fit into corresponding slots in the inside faces of the side and end frame members. Tapered vertical legs with casters slidably extend into flange openings at the corners of the corner connectors for holding the assembled foundation in a fixed position spaced above the floor. The tops and sides of the assembled foundation are covered with cloth, and hooks at lower inside surfaces of the side and end frame members capture the edges of the cloth covering.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur O. Felix
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:36
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C19/00; A47C19/005; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/67
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A metal foundation for a bed comprising a modular system of components easily assembled into a finished foundation without conventional fasteners, the assembly including: a pair of parallel and elongated tubular side members of rectangular cross-section each formed by a pair of nestable L-shaped sheet metal pieces interlocked together along the length of the rectangular member; a pair of parallel tubular rectangular end members each formed by interlocking nestable, L-shaped sheet metal pieces substantially identical in crans section to the side frame members, the end members being spaced apart longitudinally between the ends of the spaced apart and parallel side members for use in forming a rectangular outer frame; corner connectors at each corner of the assembled frame, each corner connector comprising a generally L-shaped and tubular connector of rectangular cross section to provide sockets to slidably receive corresponding ends of the rectangular side and end frame members at each corner of the foundation; and lateral cross-slats of inverted U-shaped channel configuration slidably fitted into corresponding slots formed on the inside faces of the rectangular side members, the lateral cross-slats providing interior cross-bracing along the length of the assembled rectangular outer frame of the foundation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A metal foundation for a bed comprising a modular system of components easily assembled into a finished foundation without conventional fasteners, the assembly including: a pair of parallel and elongated tubular side members of rectangular cross-section each formed by a pair of nestable L-shaped sheet metal pieces interlocked together along the length of the rectangular member; a pair of parallel tubular rectangular end members each formed by interlocking nestable, L-shaped sheet metal pieces substantially identical in crans section to the side frame members, the end members being spaced apart longitudinally between the ends of the spaced apart and parallel side members for use in forming a rectangular outer frame; corner connectors at each corner of the assembled frame, each corner connector comprising a generally L-shaped and tubular connector of rectangular cross section to provide sockets to slidably receive corresponding ends of the rectangular side and end frame members at each corner of the foundation; and lateral cross-slats of inverted U-shaped channel configuration slidably fitted into corresponding slots formed on the inside faces of the rectangular side members, the lateral cross-slats providing interior cross-bracing along the length of the assembled rectangular outer frame of the foundation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus according to claim including a series of vertically extending and longitudinally spaced apart stiffening ribs along inside and outside faces of the assembled side and end frame members for added rigidity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 including one or more longitudinal cross-slats of inverted U-shaped channel configuration slidably fitted into corresponding slots formed on the inside faces of the rectangular end frame members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 including a system of hooks spaced apart longitudinally along a lower inside face of the assembled rectangular side and end frame members to provide a means for attachment for a cloth covering for the completed foundation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 including flanged openings at the top and bottom of each corner connector to receive a corresponding leg at the corner of the foundation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus according to claim including spring detent means cooperating between the corner connectors and the ends of the side and end frame members in a pressure fit when the ends of the side and end frame members are in an assembled position inside the corner connectors.
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