Foldable Bed Frame with Telescopic Support Rods for Rapid Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional portable inflatable beds are labor-intensive and time-consuming to assemble and disassemble due to the complex engagement of horizontal and vertical connection rods, which affects efficiency and convenience in outdoor activities and travel.
Innovation Solution
A foldable bed frame design featuring slidable components and rotating connection rods that allow for quick assembly and disassembly, along with a height adjustment mechanism and detachable connections, facilitating efficient setup and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If horizontal connection rods are engaged with vertical support rods using screws or buckles, then the bed frame achieves stable connection, but the assembly and disassembly process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing static fastening mechanisms (screws/buckles) with a dynamic telescopic structure. The support rods feature telescopic sections that can slide relative to each other, allowing the connection rods to be quickly engaged and locked into position without manual fastening. This dynamic mechanism enables rapid assembly and disassembly while maintaining connection stability through the telescopic locking system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the fastening function from the connection mechanism by removing screws and buckles entirely. The telescopic support rod structure inherently provides both support and connection functions, eliminating the need for separate fastening components. This extraction simplifies the assembly process while maintaining structural integrity.
2Stability of the object's composition
If multiple horizontal and vertical connection rods are used to form the bed frame, then the structural stability is improved, but the device complexity and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the support function and connection function into a single telescopic support rod structure. Each support rod integrates both vertical support capability and horizontal connection capability through its telescopic design, eliminating the need for separate connection rods and fastening mechanisms. This merging reduces the number of components while maintaining frame stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic support rod serves multiple functions: it provides vertical support, enables horizontal connection, allows for height adjustment, and facilitates rapid assembly and disassembly. This multi-functionality reduces the overall complexity of the bed frame structure while maintaining all necessary structural functions.
3Manufacturing precision
If the bed frame is designed with fixed-length support rods, then the manufacturing precision is simplified, but the adaptability to different space requirements is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by replacing fixed-length rods with telescopic rods that can dynamically adjust their length. The telescopic sections allow the support rods to extend or retract as needed, providing adaptability to different space requirements while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standardized telescopic mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the length parameter of the support rods from fixed to variable through the telescopic mechanism. This allows the same rod structure to adapt to different bed configurations and space requirements without requiring multiple rod lengths, simplifying manufacturing while enhancing versatility.
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AI summary
A foldable bed frame includes a plurality of support assemblies and a plurality of foldable assemblies, the support assembly includes a support pillar and a slidable component, the slidable component is slidably connected to the support pillar, the foldable assembly includes two connection rods intersecting with each other, the two connection rods of a same foldable assembly are located between two adjacent support pillars. An inflatable bed includes a bed body, an inflatable pump, a connection assembly and the foldable bed frame, the inflatable pump is mounted in the interior of the bed body.