Bed frame support structure, bed frame and bed
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bed frame support bars lack durability and have complex installation processes due to the use of materials like flat wooden slats or thin metallic tubes, which lead to stress concentration and potential deformation or breakage over time.
Innovation Solution
A bed frame support structure featuring a frame with openings and support members comprising convex and concave parts, where the concave parts have plug-in parts that fit into the openings, enhancing mechanical strength and simplifying installation through a snap-fit or frictional-fit mechanism without the need for additional tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If flat wooden slats or thin metallic tubes are used as support rods, then the installation process is simple, but the durability is poor and stress concentration occurs leading to deformation or breakage
Solution Approach 1:
The support member is divided into multiple convex parts and concave parts, where each convex part can be independently inserted into openings on the frame. This segmentation allows the support member to distribute stress across multiple connection points rather than concentrating it at single attachment points, thereby improving durability while maintaining simple installation through the modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The support member combines convex parts (which provide structural strength and stress distribution) with concave parts (which enable simple plug-in connection). This composite structure integrates the benefits of both rigid load-bearing elements and easy-installation connection elements, resolving the contradiction between durability and installation simplicity
2Device complexity
If traditional support rods are used, then the structure is simple, but the mechanical strength is insufficient and deformation occurs over time
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the support member into multiple convex and concave parts that connect to multiple openings on the frame, the structure distributes mechanical loads across multiple connection points. This increases the overall mechanical strength and resistance to deformation while maintaining relatively simple geometry in each individual component
Solution Approach 2:
The support member extends in multiple dimensions with convex parts projecting outward and concave parts recessed inward, creating a three-dimensional structure that engages with the frame at multiple levels. This dimensional complexity enhances mechanical strength by distributing loads across different spatial planes while the overall structure remains conceptually simple
3Strength
If nails or bolts are used for installation, then the connection strength is high, but the installation process becomes complex and requires additional tools
Solution Approach 1:
The convex parts are designed to be self-inserting into the openings of the frame through a plug-in mechanism. The geometry of the convex and concave parts creates a self-aligning, self-locking connection that achieves strong bonding without requiring external fasteners, tools, or complex installation procedures. The structure serves its own installation needs through its geometric design
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the fastening function from separate nails or bolts and integrates it directly into the geometry of the support member itself. The convex parts embody the connection mechanism, eliminating the need for additional fastening components and simplifying the overall system while maintaining connection strength
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to the technical field of furniture, and in particular to a bed frame support structure, a bed frame, and a bed. The bed frame support structure comprises a frame and support components connected to the frame. The support member comprises at least two convex parts and a concave part located between two adjacent convex parts. The concave part is provided with a plug-in part and the frame is provided with an opening. The concave part is limited to the opening and the edge of the opening corresponding to the plug-in part is inserted into the plug-in part.