Space-saving bed
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing space-saving beds require the removal and repositioning of mattresses when converting from a single to a double bed, which is cumbersome and energy-intensive.
Innovation Solution
A bed frame design with interconnected frame parts that can fold relative to each other about parallel axes, allowing for conversion without removing mattresses, utilizing hinges and ball bearings for rotation and pivoting, enabling a simple and energy-saving transformation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the upper bed frame part is folded sideways to convert from single to double bed, then the bed configuration is changed, but the mattress must be removed and repositioned which is cumbersome and energy-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The bed frame is divided into two separable frame parts (first and second frame parts) that can be independently positioned. The mattress is segmented to be received by separate mattress receiving devices on each frame part, allowing the frame parts to be folded relative to each other while the mattress remains in place.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a vertical dimension for the mattress receiving devices by providing both a first mattress receiving device and a second mattress receiving device that can be arranged one above the other. This vertical arrangement allows the frame parts to fold horizontally while maintaining mattress support without removal.
2Volume of moving object
If the bed frame parts are connected to fold relative to each other, then space-saving is achieved, but the support structure must be designed to support the mattress on both sides which increases complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The first and second mattress receiving devices are designed with identical or similar structures, both capable of supporting a mattress. This universal design allows either frame part to support a mattress independently, simplifying the support structure design while enabling flexible configuration conversion.
3Area of stationary object
If the mattress receiving devices are arranged one above the other in storage position, then space is saved, but converting to double bed requires additional manipulation steps
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between frame parts is designed to be dynamic and movable, allowing easy transition between stored and deployed configurations. The frame parts can be folded relative to each other about a first axis and the second mattress receiving device can rotate about a second axis, enabling quick conversion without complex manipulation steps.
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
Enables seamless conversion between single and double bed configurations without altering the mattress orientation or requiring mattress removal, reducing effort and energy consumption.
Implementation Method 1
the first and second frame parts are connected to one another in such a way that they can be folded relative to one another about a first axis. This can be realized, for example, by appropriate hinges.
Implementation Method 2
the second receptacle and/or the second mattress receiving device is connected to the second frame part such that it can be rotated and/or pivoted about a second axis... implemented, for example, by at least one, in particular two, ball bearings, including linear ball bearings, which allow rotation about the second axis.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a space-saving bed that can be converted from a single bed to a double bed and vice versa. The object of the present invention is to specify a space-saving bed in which the handling of the transformation is particularly simple, requires little effort and in particular is possible without removing a support, in particular a mattress. This is achieved in particular by a space-saving bed having a first frame part (1) and a second frame part (2), the first frame part having a first mattress receiving device (5) and the second frame part having a second mattress receiving device (6), the first and the second frame part are connected to one another so that they can be folded relative to one another about a first axis (7), characterized in that the second mattress receiving device (5) is connected to the second frame part (2) so that it can rotate and/or pivot about a second axis (8) and the first and second axis are arranged parallel to each other.