Telescoping Slide-Out Platform Frame for Space-Saving Vehicle Beds
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bed systems in recreational vehicles and small dwellings consume a large portion of available space and lack innovative solutions to utilize front cabin areas for multifunctional living spaces.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible and stowable platform frame system with adjustable height, width, and length, which can be mounted to various structures, allowing the bed to be stored compactly when not in use and expanded for use as a bed, table, or flat surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional fixed or modular bed systems are installed in recreational vehicles, then a stable bed support system is provided, but a large portion of the available interior space is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The bed frame is divided into multiple telescoping sections that can be extended or retracted independently. Each section contains nested frame members that allow the bed to be adjusted to various lengths, enabling it to occupy only the necessary space when extended and minimal space when retracted, thus maintaining support stability while reducing space consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The bed frame incorporates movable telescoping mechanisms with locking systems that allow dynamic adjustment between extended and retracted positions. This dynamic capability enables the bed to transition from a space-consuming fixed structure to a compact movable storage configuration, resolving the contradiction between providing stable support and minimizing interior space occupation.
2Area of stationary object
If bed systems are designed to be compact when stored, then space utilization is improved, but setup time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The telescoping frame sections are pre-assembled with integrated locking mechanisms and alignment features during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation allows the bed to be quickly deployed by simply extending the pre-configured sections and engaging the automatic locking systems, significantly reducing setup time while maintaining the compact storage capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame members are designed to nest within each other in a telescoping configuration, with each section containing the next smaller section. This nesting arrangement minimizes storage space while allowing rapid deployment by simply pulling the sections outward, as the pre-nested configuration eliminates the need for complex assembly procedures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the bed frame is made adjustable for different configurations, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The telescoping bed frame is designed with universal adjustment capabilities that allow it to serve multiple functions: full-size bed, loft bed, seating area, or storage space. The same telescoping mechanism and locking system provide all configuration options, avoiding the need for multiple specialized components and thereby limiting complexity while maximizing versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The bed frame achieves versatility through parameter changes in length and height via the telescoping mechanism, rather than through structurally different configurations. By varying the extended length of the frame sections and the height of the support posts, the same basic structure can adapt to different spatial requirements and functional needs without increasing structural complexity.
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AI summary
The invention is an adjustable, collapsible, and stowable folding slide-out platform frame system for a bed, table, or solid flat surface uniquely suited for vehicles and small dwellings. When it is not in use, it can be stowed away in a small wall-mounted compartment so that the space that would be taken up by the platform frame can be cleared of obstructions and able to be used for other purposes. The platform joists which comprise the main support structures are connected to a metal housing component at one end by a bolt that allows the joists to rotate in and out of the storage cabinet. The joists are comprised of nested components that use a telescoping motion to expand over to and rest upon support structures mounted at the opposite end of the housing component. Once expanded and secured in place, the framing system forms a stable support base.