Telescoping Bed Cover Holder for Hidden Bedding Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for storing bedding when not in use, such as blanket/comforter racks, fail to effectively manage extra pillows and require significant time and effort to position and reposition, while also being unsightly when not in use and prone to soiling when placed on the floor.
Innovation Solution
A bed cover holder with telescoping sections that slide under the mattress and box spring, allowing for extension to form a shelf for storing bedding and pillows, which can be hidden under bed coverings when not in use, eliminating the need for different sizes and reducing contact with dirty floors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If bedding is placed on the floor, then storage is provided, but the bedding becomes soiled and the appearance is degraded
Solution Approach 1:
The holder extends the storage space from the floor level upward by positioning the support bar between the mattress and box spring, creating an elevated storage dimension that avoids floor contact while maintaining accessibility
2Adaptability or versatility
If blanket racks are used, then flat bedding can be stored, but pillows cannot be effectively stored and the racks are unsightly when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The holder features a telescoping mechanism with movable support sections that can extend to provide storage and retract to become invisible when not in use, transforming the static rack into a dynamic, space-adaptive structure
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is designed to accommodate multiple types of bedding items including pillows, comforters, and quilts through its adjustable and extendable structure, making it a universal storage solution for various bed sizes and bedding types
3Ease of operation
If bedding is placed on the mattress, then it is easily accessible, but it interferes with foot placement and creates discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The holder creates an intermediate storage dimension between the mattress and floor by utilizing the space between the mattress and box spring, providing accessible storage without occupying the mattress surface needed for comfortable foot placement
4Quantity of substance
If racks are placed at the foot of the bed, then storage is provided, but they require significant time and effort to position and reposition bedding
Solution Approach 1:
The telescoping mechanism allows the holder to be quickly extended and retracted without requiring assembly or disassembly, enabling rapid deployment and storage of bedding items with minimal effort and time
Data Source
AI summary
Bed cover holders having first sections that slide under and between a mattress and a box spring and second sections including upturned ends that are slidably secured to the first sections permitting the holder to telescope between extended and retracted positions are described. The upturned ends of the holders are positioned flush against the end of the mattress when retracted. The holders can be extended to form a shelf where bedding including pillows can be placed when the bed is in use. In at least one variation, the first and second sections comprise nesting tubular structures to facilitate the telescoping arrangement.