Bed mattress and bed frame connecting system

Abstract

The goal is to provide a bed system in which the mattress does not shift on the bed frame and does not detract from the aesthetics. [Solution] The above objective can be achieved by engaging the hook-and-loop fastener on the underside of the lower side of the bed mattress with the hook-and-loop fastener on the front side of the bed frame, thereby eliminating the need to hide the side of the bed frame with a bed skirt or cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for attaching a mattress for a bed and a bed frame, and particularly to a coupling system that has the advantage of eliminating decorative items by using hook-and-loop fasteners on the sides of the mattress and the frame.

Background Art

[0002] As a conventional technique related to a method for attaching a mattress for a bed and a bed frame, it is common to simply place the mattress on the bed frame.

[0003] With such an attachment method, the mattress may shift on the bed frame, which is inconvenient for the user. In addition, since the side surface of the bed frame remains exposed, the aesthetics may be impaired in terms of appearance.

[0004] To solve this problem, a method of covering the side surface of the bed frame with a decorative item has been adopted, but this incurs additional costs and labor.

[0005] Furthermore, there are not a few cases where conventional decorative items are not properly fixed to the bed frame, resulting in problems such as poor appearance or detachment during use.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need to provide a more efficient and cost-effective method for attaching a mattress for a bed and a bed frame.

[0007] The present invention is provided with hook-and-loop fasteners at the lower part of the side surface of the mattress for a bed and hook-and-loop fasteners corresponding to the upper part of the side surface of the bed frame.

[0008] Thereby, the mattress can be easily attached to the bed frame and shifting can be prevented. In addition, by eliminating decorative items, cost reduction and improvement of aesthetics are achieved.

[0009] For these reasons, bedding products utilizing hook-and-loop fasteners have been developed. For example, see Patent Documents 1 to 4.

[0010] Patent Document 1 discloses a bed pad that is secured by attaching strip-shaped pieces of hook-and-loop fastener to the four corners of the bed pad, but this does not solve the aesthetic problem of the bed.

[0011] Patent Document 2 discloses a bed with a fitted sheet, in which the mattress is covered with a bed sheet that is difficult to remove and has low washing costs. In this bed, the top surface of the bed and the bottom surface of the mattress are engaged with hook-and-loop fasteners, and the bed frame is exposed, so appearance is not a major consideration.

[0012] Patent Document 3 discloses a bed device that allows a cover to be easily and securely attached to the frame. Because this device involves placing a cover over the bed frame and then placing the mattress on top, it requires one more part than usual. If there are multiple beds, the same number of covers are needed, increasing costs.

[0013] Patent Document 4 discloses a highly versatile bed mattress cover that uses hook-and-loop fasteners as a means of fastening and can be attached with simple operation. However, like the two documents mentioned above, it only considers fastening and does not address the aesthetic issues of the bed.

[0014] Thus, a bed system that securely fastens the mattress and bed while maintaining aesthetic appeal has yet to be realized. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0015] [Patent Document 1] Official Gazette No. 3057861 [Patent Document 2] Official Gazette No. 3188960 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2017-086791 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-165850 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0016] This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned unmet problems, and aims to reduce costs while improving aesthetics by using a bed mattress with hook-and-loop fasteners on the underside of the lower side and a bed frame with hook-and-loop fasteners on the front of the upper side, thereby eliminating the need for decorative items, allowing the mattress to be easily and securely attached to the frame, and concealing the sides of the frame. [Means for solving the problem]

[0017] In order to solve the above problems, the inventor focused on and developed a solution that combines a mattress and a bed frame in an innovative way.

[0018] The present invention relates to a bed system comprising a bed mattress and a bed frame, wherein the bed mattress has a first coupling means on the underside of the lower side of its side, and the bed frame has a second coupling means on the front side of the upper side of its side, and the first coupling means and the second coupling means are mutually connectable.

[0019] Furthermore, the sides of the bed frame can be concealed by connecting a first connecting means provided on the lower side of the mattress with a second connecting means provided on the upper side of the bed frame.

[0020] Thus, the overall structure of the device according to the present invention has a structure in which the mattress and the bed frame are engaged, and the engaging portion is provided on the side surface of the bed frame. By covering the side surface of the bed frame with the mattress, the inventors found that the desired effects can be achieved, and thus completed the present invention.

[0021] That is, according to the present invention, there is provided a bed system composed of a mattress and a bed frame, which can maintain aesthetics without additional components by engaging these and covering the side surface of the bed frame.

[0022] In the materials of the mattress and the bed frame, any material that can achieve the purpose can be arbitrarily selected.

[0023] Also, it can be arbitrarily selected whether to provide a hook surface on either the mattress or the bed frame. The same applies to the loop surface.

[0024] That is, according to the present invention, the following bed system is provided. (1) A bed system including a bed mattress and a bed frame, wherein the bed mattress has first coupling means provided on the back side of the lower part of its side surface, and the bed frame has second coupling means provided on the front side of the upper part of its side surface, and the first coupling means and the second coupling means are mutually coupled. (2) The bed system according to (1), wherein the bed mattress has a surface fastener as the first coupling means, and the bed frame has a surface fastener on the surface that engages with the first coupling means as the second coupling means. (3) The bed system according to (1) to (2), wherein the first coupling means and the second coupling means are coupled to hide the side portion of the bed frame. (4) The bed system according to (1) to (3), wherein the upper part of the side surface of the bed frame is in an edge shape, and the second coupling means is provided on the front side of the upper part of the side surface. (5) The bed system according to (1) to (4), characterized in that a cushioning material is provided on at least one of the underside of the lower side of the bed mattress and the front side of the upper side of the bed frame. (6) A bed assembled by the connecting systems described in (1) to (5) above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0025] The coupling system of the present invention has a structural feature that allows the sides of the bed frame to be neatly concealed by attaching a bed mattress, which has hook-and-loop fasteners on the underside of the lower side, to a bed frame, which has hook-and-loop fasteners on the front of the upper side. This makes it possible to achieve the appearance of a beautifully neat mattress with legs without the need for decorative items. The present invention can be used not only in household beds and hotel beds, but also, taking advantage of its characteristic of preventing mattresses from shifting, it can be provided as a very convenient system for beds in medical facilities such as hospitals and elderly care facilities, as well as for beds installed in mobile vehicles such as ships, cabins, and campervans. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0026] [Figure 1] Basic structure of the present invention (side view) [Figure 2] Overall diagram of the present invention [Figure 3] Actual example of the present invention [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0027] The following describes specific usage examples of the bed system according to the present invention based on the drawings, but the scope of the present invention is not limited to these usage examples.

[0028] As described above, the present invention provides a bed that securely fastens the mattress and bed together using hook-and-loop fasteners while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0029] In other words, according to the present invention, (1) A bed system is provided which includes a mattress and a bed frame, wherein the mattress has a first coupling means provided on the underside of the lower side of its side, and the bed frame has a second coupling means provided on the front side of the upper side of its side, and the first coupling means and the second coupling means are mutually connectable. (2) The bed system according to (1) is provided, characterized in that the mattress for the bed has a hook-and-loop fastener as a first fastening means, and the bed frame has a hook-and-loop fastener on a surface that engages with the first fastening means as a second fastening means. (3) The bed system is provided as described in (1) or (2), characterized in that the bed system connects the first coupling means and the second coupling means in order to conceal the side portion of the bed frame. (4) The bed system according to (1) to (3) is provided, characterized in that the upper side of the bed frame is edge-shaped, and a second coupling means is provided on the front side of the upper side. (5) A bed system according to (1) to (4) is provided, characterized in that a cushioning material is provided on at least one of the underside of the lower side of the bed mattress and the front side of the upper side of the bed frame. (6) A bed is provided which is assembled by the coupling systems described in (1) to (5) above.

[0030] Figure 1 shows the bed frame and mattress that form the basis of the present invention. Figures 2 and 3 show examples of the use of the present invention. 1 is the mattress, 2 is the hook-and-loop fastener attached to the mattress, 3 is the hook-and-loop fastener attached to the bed frame, and 4 is the bed frame.

[0031] If 2 is the hook face, then 3 is the loop face. Conversely, if 2 is the loop face, then 3 is the hook face. This can be chosen arbitrarily.

[0032] Figure 2 shows parts 1 and 4 integrated to form a complete bed. By engaging parts 2 and 3, it can be used as a bed. The bed frame is neatly hidden, resulting in a clean and uncluttered appearance.

[0033] Figure 3 shows an example of the actual object shown in Figure 2.

[0034] This invention enables a bed system in which a mattress can be easily and securely attached to a frame while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance. This ensures the stability and comfort of the bed in various facilities and modes of transport, while also preventing dust and dirt from entering and reducing the effort required for cleaning. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0035] (1) Mattress (2) Velcro fasteners (3) Velcro fasteners (4) Bed frame

Claims

1. A bed system comprising a mattress and a bed frame, wherein the mattress has a first coupling means provided on the underside of the lower side of its side, and the bed frame has a second coupling means provided on the front side of the upper side of its side, and the first coupling means and the second coupling means are mutually connectable.

2. The bed system according to claim 1, characterized in that the mattress for the bed has a hook-and-loop fastener as a first fastening means, and the bed frame has a hook-and-loop fastener on a surface that engages with the first fastening means as a second fastening means.

3. The bed system according to claim 1 to 2, characterized in that the first coupling means and the second coupling means are coupled to conceal the side portion of the bed frame.

4. The bed system according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the upper side of the bed frame is edge-shaped, and a second coupling means is provided on the front side of the upper side.

5. The bed system according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a cushioning material is provided on at least one of the underside of the lower side of the bed mattress and the front side of the upper side of the bed frame.

6. A bed assembled by the coupling system of claims 1 to 5 described above.

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