Elevated Bed System with Detachable Pivotable Legs for Uneven Surfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable sleeping platforms are limited by the need for even surfaces, fixed leg positions, lack of height adjustment, and space constraints, making them cumbersome and restrictive for use in vehicles and outdoor environments.
Innovation Solution
A portable elevated bed system with configurable platforms and detachable, pivotable legs that can adjust height and attach to various surfaces, allowing deployment on uneven terrain and versatile configurations for use inside or outside vehicles, including as shelving or shelter.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If legs are in fixed positions on the platform, then the structure is simple and stable, but the platform cannot adapt to uneven surfaces or various deployment configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements adjustable leg positions that can be dynamically reconfigured along the platform edges, allowing the bed to adapt to uneven surfaces and different deployment scenarios while maintaining structural stability through controlled adjustability
2Adaptability or versatility
If legs have fixed length, then the manufacturing is simple and cost-effective, but the platform cannot accommodate different height requirements or vehicle configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs legs with adjustable length capability, allowing dynamic reconfiguration to meet different height requirements for various vehicle configurations and ground conditions, while using standardized components to maintain manufacturing efficiency
3Strength
If cross brace supports are used for leg stability, then the structural strength is improved, but the platform becomes too cumbersome to place on or around objects
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the support structure into modular components where legs can be independently positioned and secured without requiring extensive cross bracing, enabling easy placement on or around various objects while maintaining adequate structural stability through strategic leg positioning
4Strength
If legs and supports extend below the platform for stability, then the structural support is improved, but the space for gear storage beneath the platform is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the support function from traditional below-platform legs and repositions it to the platform edges, allowing the space beneath the platform to be fully available for gear storage while maintaining structural support through edge-mounted leg configurations
5Adaptability or versatility
If the platform is designed for use inside vehicles only, then the design is optimized for confined spaces, but it cannot be deployed outside or on vehicle rooftops
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the elevated bed system with universal adaptability through adjustable legs and positioning mechanisms that enable deployment in multiple environments including inside vehicles, outside on various surfaces, and on vehicle rooftops, with a single configuration that serves multiple functions
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AI summary
Provided is an elevated bed system comprising a platform and one or more legs detachably connected to the platform. The legs may be configured to vary in length and may include a foot pivotably connected to each leg, enabling stable placement on various surfaces. The platform can be perforated and foldable. The system may also include configurations with multiple legs of different lengths and detachable, pivotable connections between the foot and the leg. Additionally, the system may encompass legs with portions designed to be secured to surfaces using stakes, screws, corkscrews, or combinations thereof. This versatile design allows for easy assembly, adjustment, and stability on diverse surfaces.