EP3009050B1 - Kopplungsvorrichtung - Google Patents

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EP3009050B1
EP3009050B1 EP15190219.4A EP15190219A EP3009050B1 EP 3009050 B1 EP3009050 B1 EP 3009050B1 EP 15190219 A EP15190219 A EP 15190219A EP 3009050 B1 EP3009050 B1 EP 3009050B1
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Jon Anders Hoentorp
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C19/00—Bedsteads
    • A47C19/02—Parts or details of bedsteads not fully covered in a single one of the following subgroups, e.g. bed rails, post rails
    • A47C19/028—Parts or details of bedsteads not fully covered in a single one of the following subgroups, e.g. bed rails, post rails for joining separate bedsteads

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  • the present invention relates to a device for coupling beds or bed frames together, and more particularly a device for coupling two single beds or bed frames together without using tools.
  • the quick solutions such as a rope, clamp, clip or the like for keeping the beds or bed frames next to each other will not present a secure connection.
  • the secure connections normally involve bolting the bed frames to each other, which can be cumbersome, as the bolt connections have to be placed under the middle section of a double size bed.
  • a modular bed including a bed frame 1 supported by a number of legs. Each leg includes a foot 50 (Fig. 5) threaded into a stem 4, the stem 4 being bolted onto the frame.
  • a U-formed bracket 12 is used, the bracket being mounted horizontally encompassing the frame of the second bed and being fastened with the bolt 9 bolting the stem 4 to the frame of the first bed.
  • This arrangement has a number of disadvantages, one of which is that tools are necessary for mounting the bracket; another disadvantage being that the arrangement is proprietary in practise since the bracket only may be used for connecting frames with dimensions suiting the bracket.
  • US 2007/0210631 A1 discloses a connector bracket assembly for seating furniture.
  • the bracket may have two or three arms, wherein the outer arms are bolted onto the frames of modules that are to be joined.
  • the coupling device comprises a foot with height adjustment means and a bed or bed frame holding device.
  • the device is further characterized in that the foot supports a stem comprising a spindle and a sleeve.
  • the stem support a support bracket comprising a base element and three wall elements protruding from the base element, thereby defining two spaces between the wall elements.
  • the three wall elements are parallel and arranged perpendicularly on the base element, the spaces being adapted to accommodate sections of the frames of said two beds or bed frames.
  • the stem and foot provide support for the coupling device.
  • a frame section of the two beds or bed frames being connected are set into each of the spaces.
  • the outer wall elements will hold the two beds or bed frames in a secure connection.
  • the coupling device provides a secure connection between two beds without the need for tools. With this device, or a number of such devices, it is very simple to join two beds or bed frames without using any tools or any particular instalment or coupling arrangements in the bed frames or bed structures.
  • the height of the coupling device may be adjusted by means of a threaded connection between the spindle and the sleeve.
  • the height of the coupling device may be adjusted by turning the foot. This allows the device to be adapted to beds of different heights.
  • the foot may include a layer made of a protective material.
  • the protective material is preferably a material with a soft surface, i.e. a surface that will not form scratches on a floor material when the foot is moved or rotated while supporting one or two beds or bed frames.
  • the foot may include a layer made of a rubber like material. This design allows the foot to be moved or turned on a floor without scratching the floor, and will also dampen any sound from the device.
  • said wall elements include a first outer element, an intermediary element and a second outer element.
  • the wall elements When the device is arranged under one or two beds or bed frames, the wall elements will form vertical elements supporting the bed frame sections arranged between the vertical wall elements.
  • first and second outer elements of the device have pointed, rounded or beveled end sections or tops. Such end sections will simplify correct placement of the frame sections in the coupling device.
  • the outer elements have end sections that are angled outwards. This embodiment of the outer elements, will give the outer end of the coupling device a funnel resembling shape that will help entering the frame sections into the assigned spaces between the wall elements on the support bracket of the coupling device.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • bed is used for any mattress containing device, that is a traditional bed with frame, bedboards and mattress or a box mattress, where the bed frame is integrated in the mattress.
  • the coupling device as shown in Fig. 1 includes a foot 1 supporting a stem at a first end, with a support bracket at the opposite end of the stem.
  • the stem includes a threaded spindle 2 engaging an internally threaded sleeve 3.
  • the stem may be configured the opposite way with the foot attached to the sleeve and the spindle attached to the support bracket. It is also conceivable to use a spindle and sleeve with smooth surfaces, where the height adjustment means are a releasable friction coupling or a biased stud-type connection similar to the ones used e.g. on crutches.
  • the support bracket includes three parallel wall elements 4-6 protruding from a base element 7, i.e. a base element onto which a first outer element 4, an intermediate element 5 and a second outer element 6 are perpendicularly arranged with a distance between the elements, 4-6, thereby defining two spaces there between.
  • the outer elements 4, 6 thereby form outer support walls, while the intermediate element 5 forms a partition wall between the two spaces.
  • the intermediary element is a flat element.
  • the outermost elements can be pointed, chamfered, or beveled at the outermost end sections or top or the wall elements. It is also envisageable that the ends sections of the outer wall elements are angled outwards.
  • two beds may be interconnected by placing the inventive device, or rather a number of such devices, on the floor next to a first bed, and locating the edge of the frame of the first bed in one of the spaces between the vertical wall elements 4-6.
  • the height of the device may be adjusted to suit the bed by twisting the bottom part of the device.
  • the other bed may be placed next to the first bed with the frame of the second bed entering the second space.
  • the inventive coupling device or preferable devices will then hold or even lock the two beds together, while simultaneously supporting the joint vertically.
  • the frames of the two beds may include grooves into which the two outermost elements will fit.
  • the elements of the coupling device can be made in plastic material.
  • a plastic device has a low weight while providing sufficient strength to hold the bed frames together during normal use.
  • a plastic device is also easy to manufacture without the need of complicated production processes.
  • the foot, stem and sleeve are be made of plastic, while the support bracket is made of steel or another metal.
  • metals are generally stronger and to some extent more elastic that plastic material, a metal support bracket will withstand larger stresses and wear and tear during use of the support bracket.
  • a metal coupling device is also likely to withstand numerous coupling and releasing processes, which would be an advantage e.g. in a hotel.
  • the foot of the device may include a resilient outer layer that will engage with the floor during use.
  • This layer may be made of rubber or a rubber like material or another suitable polymer providing a smooth or soft surface towards the floor under the coupling device when in use.
  • the coupling device according to the invention is especially suited for coupling two box mattresses to each other, even box mattresses that have slightly different heights.
  • the device can also connect box mattresses from different manufacturers, as coupling of the bed is independent on any inner structures in the frame of the bed. The only requirement is that there is a sufficiently broad space between the wall elements in the support bracket to accommodate the frame sections.

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Claims (10)

  1. Kopplungsvorrichtung zum Koppeln von zwei Betten oder Bettrahmen miteinander, wobei die Vorrichtung einen Fuß mit Höhenverstellmitteln und eine Bett- oder Bettrahmen-Haltevorrichtung umfasst,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Fuß einen Schaft trägt, der eine Spindel (2) und eine Hülse (3) umfasst, wobei der Schaft eine Halteklammer trägt, die ein Bodenelement (7) und drei aus dem Bodenelement (7) vorspringende Wandelemente (4-6) umfasst, die zwei Räume zwischen den Wandelementen definieren, wobei die drei Wandelemente (4-6) parallel und senkrecht auf dem Bodenelement (7) angeordnet sind, wobei die Räume dazu ausgebildet sind, Abschnitte der Rahmen der zwei Betten oder Bettrahmen aufzunehmen.
  2. Kopplungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, weiter eine Gewindeverbindung zwischen der Spindel (2) und der Hülse einschließend, die es ermöglicht, die Höhe der Vorrichtung zu verstellen.
  3. Kopplungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, wobei die Höhe der Vorrichtung durch Drehen des Fußes verstellt wird.
  4. Kopplungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Fuß (1) eine Schicht einschließt, die aus einem schützenden Material gefertigt ist.
  5. Kopplungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Schicht ein gummiartiges Material ist.
  6. Kopplungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Wandelemente ein erstes Außenelement (4), ein Zwischenelement (5) und ein zweites Außenelement (6) einschließen.
  7. Kopplungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 6, wobei das erste und zweite Außenelement (4, 6) spitze, abgerundete oder abgeschrägte Endabschnitte aufweisen.
  8. Kopplungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, wobei die Außenelemente (4, 6) Endabschnitte aufweisen, die nach außen abgewinkelt sind.
  9. Kopplungsvorrichtung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Elemente der Vorrichtung aus einem Kunststoffmaterial oder Metall gefertigt sind.
  10. Kopplungsvorrichtung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche 1-9, wobei die Elemente der Vorrichtung aus Kunststoff und Metall gefertigt sind.
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