Modular Bed Frame Assembly Using Groove-and-Thickening Form Closure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for assembling a bed device lack versatility and efficiency, particularly in forming a continuous shielding that can also serve as a tent roof, and do not offer easy assembly or logistic advantages.
Innovation Solution
The method involves using a frame with uprights and second frame elements that have grooves for form closure with thickened longitudinal edges of a separating element, allowing for efficient assembly of a bed device that can also form a tent or bunk bed, with optional features like resilient layers and curtain grooves for privacy and water resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a bed device is assembled using conventional methods, then the bed base can be secured to the frame, but the device lacks versatility and cannot form a continuous shielding or tent roof
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure is designed with uprights and grooves that serve multiple functions: supporting the bed base, forming continuous shielding walls, and creating a tent roof structure. The same grooves in the uprights and second frame elements are used to engage thickened edges of both the bed base and the separating element, allowing one structure to fulfill multiple purposes without adding separate components.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a separate tent structure is added to the bed device, then continuous shielding and tent roof are achieved, but assembly efficiency and logistics are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the bed frame and tent structure into a single integrated device. The uprights and second frame elements serve dual purposes as both bed supports and tent framework. The separating element with thickened longitudinal edges functions as both a shielding wall and part of the tent structure, eliminating the need for separate tent components and simplifying assembly to a single operation of inserting thickened edges into grooves.
3Reliability
If conventional assembly methods are used, then the bed base can be secured, but disassembly and transportation become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into modular components that can be easily assembled and disassembled. The bed base and separating element are designed as separate modules with thickened edges that engage with grooves in the frame. This segmentation allows the device to be taken apart into manageable sections for transportation while maintaining stable connections during use through the groove-thickening engagement mechanism.
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
This approach enables quick and efficient assembly of a bed device that can double as a tent roof, providing stability, privacy, and logistic advantages, such as eliminating the need for a separate mattress and allowing easy disassembly and transportation.
Implementation Method 1
the profile comprises a groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile which groove is capable of engaging a thickening by form closure
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AI summary
A method for assembling a device comprising a bed, which device comprises a frame (105) that is provided with a bed base (360). To provide a versatile method suitable for assembling for instance a bunk bed (100) or a tent (100') that comprises a bed, at least two frame elements (111) of the frame (105) take the form of a profile having a groove arranged to engage a thickening of an element (632) by form closure which is selected from i) a separating element (632), and ii) the bed base (360).