Folding structure for bed leg of bed frame and bed frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
Folding bed frames face stability issues due to their design, which can lead to unexpected folding and collapse, and existing solutions complicate disassembly and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A folding structure for bed legs that includes locking devices and connecting rods, forming a triangular support structure to enhance stability, and allowing for easy folding and storage while maintaining stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a hinged structure is used for bed leg connections to enable folding, then ease of operation is improved, but stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bed leg structure transitions from a static fixed connection to a dynamic hinged connection that can switch between folded and unfolded states. The hinge joint allows controlled movement while maintaining structural integrity in the deployed position through the triangular support configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The bed frame is divided into separable components including the bed frame body and detachable bed legs connected by hinges. This segmentation enables the bed legs to be folded against the frame body for compact storage or transport while maintaining full functionality when deployed.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a complex locking structure is added to prevent unexpected folding, then stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The triangular support structure is pre-configured within the hinged connection system, with support rods positioned to automatically engage and lock the bed legs in the unfolded position. This preliminary arrangement eliminates the need for additional complex locking mechanisms while preventing unexpected folding through geometric constraint.
3Stability of the object's composition
If detachable bed legs with screws or pins are used to provide stability, then stability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening mechanism (screws or pins) is extracted from the main bed frame structure and integrated specifically into the bed leg assembly. This allows the bed legs to be detached as complete units from the frame body, simplifying the disassembly process while maintaining connection stability when assembled.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The proposed solution ensures the stability of bed legs during use, prevents unexpected folding, and facilitates easy disassembly and storage, addressing the limitations of existing folding bed frame designs.
Implementation Method 1
a spring 43 disposed in the gap between the U-shaped seat 41 and the supporting rod 11 of the frame
Data Source
AI summary
A folding structure for a bed leg of a bed frame includes a bed frame body, a frame, and the bed leg. The frame comprises a supporting rod, and a connecting rod is pivotally connected to the sliding seat and the bed leg. The supporting rod, the connecting rod, and the bed leg form a triangular supporting structure, and the connecting rod is operatively coupled to the bed leg to enable folding and unfolding of the bed leg and to enable the connecting rod to be operatively coupled to the sliding seat to have an amount of displacement along a length direction of the supporting rod. The amount of displacement enables the bed leg to be in a folded state or an unfolded state. A locking device is disposed on the supporting rod for locking the sliding seat to enable the bed leg to be maintained in the unfolded state.