Abstrict The present invention relates to an adjustable bed support pedestal.
The pedestal includes at least two longitudinal, substantially vertical
planar support members which have a length substantially equal to
the length of the bed to be supported. The longitudinal support
members are arranged in spaced, parallel relationship with one another
within the perimeter of the bed to be supported. Each of the longitudinal
support members has at least two vertically extending slots extending
partially therethrough in spaced parallel relationship. The support
pedestal includes at least two transverse, substantially vertical
planar support members extending outwardly at substantially right
angles to a longitudinal support member from an inside end inside
the longitudinal support member to an outside end at the perimeter
of the bed to be supported. The transverse support members are arranged
in spaced, parallel relationship with one another. Each of the transverse
support members has a vertically extending slot extending partially
therethrough near its inside end, and adapted to intersect with
a corresponding slot in the longitudinal support member so that
the top surfaces of the transverse and longitudinal support members
are coplanar, and the bottom surfaces of the longitudinal and transverse
support members are coplanar. A rail assembly is provided extending
between the outside edges of the longitudinal and transverse support
members beneath the perimeter of the bed to be supported. The rail
assembly rests in grooves provided in the support members adjacent
the outside ends thereof, so that the top surface of the rail assembly
is coplanar with the top surfaces of the longitudinal and transverse
support members.
Claims I claim:
1. An adjustable bed support pedestal which comprises:
(a) At least two longitudinal substantially vertical planar support
members having a length substantially equal to the length of the
bed to be supported and arranged in spaced, parallel relationship
with one another within the perimeter of the bed to be supported,
each of the longitudinal support members having at least two vertically
extending slots extending partially therethrough in spaced parallel
relationship wherein at least one longitudinal support member is
composed of: Two substantially vertical, planar members in spaced,
parallel, end to end relationship with one end of one facing one
end of the other; and a bridge member extending between and attached
to the facing ends of the planar members and having a top surface
co-planar with the top surface of transverse support members, longitudinal
support members, and a rail assembly, and having a vertical dimension
less than that of the planar members, whereby an opening is provided
below the bridge member;
(b) At least two transverse, substantially vertical planar support
members extending outwardly at substantially right angles to a longitudinal
support member from an inside end inside the longitudinal support
member to an outside end at the perimeter of the bed to be supported
and arranged in spaced parallel relationship with one another, each
of the transverse support members having a vertically extending
slot extending partially therethrough near its inside end and adapted
to intersect with a corresponding slot in the longitudinal support
member so that the top surfaces of the transverse and longitudinal
support members are co-planar and the bottom surfaces of the longitudinal
and transverse support members are co-planar wherein the inside
end of a first transverse support member intersecting one longitudinal
support member is in spaced, opposed, parallel relationship with
the inside end of a second transverse longitudinal support member
and including as an additional element a bridge member extending
between and attached to the inside ends of the first and second
transverse support members and having a top surface co-planar with
the top surfaces of the transverse support members, longitudinal
support members, and a rail assembly, and having a vertical dimension
less than that of the transverse support members, whereby an opening
is provided below the bridge member;
(c) A rail assembly extending between the outside edges of the
longitudinal and transverse support members beneath the perimeter
of the bed to be supported and resting in grooves provided in the
support members adjacent the outside ends thereof so that the top
surface of the rail assembly is co-planar with the top surfaces
of the longitudinal and transverse support members;
(d) Means attached to the outer perimeter of the rail assembly
for securing a valance thereto, which comprises one portion of a
male-female track assembly, the other portion of the assembly being
attached to the valance, and wherein the valance securing means
comprises the female portion of the male-female track assembly;
(e) A substantially planar bed support member having a length and
width substantially equal to the length and width of the bed to
be supported and adapted to be positioned beneath the bed in a generally
horizontal position and upon the top surfaces of the transverse
support members, the longitudinal support members, and the rail
assembly; and
(f) A storage bin slidably disposed between support members and
beneath the rail assembly.
Description BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to support pedestals for beds. Although
not limited thereto, it is particularly applicable to support pedestals
for waterbeds.
In recent years, pedestals, rather than conventional bed frames,
have come into increasing use to support bed assemblies. The initial
impetus for this usage perhaps came from commercial lodgings, such
as hotels, motels, and the like, in that the pedestals simplify
their operations. However, pedestals have also come into increasing
home usage.
Also in recent years the waterbed has been developed. The earlier
waterbeds involved an enclosure for the water filled mattress which
sat directly on the floor. However, with time, both to reduce the
weight of the waterbed and also to raise the water bed to the height
of a conventional bed without increasing the weight, it became a
practice to put the waterbed assembly on a support pedestal as well
as conventional bed assemblies.
One problem that has developed is that a different size support
pedestal would have to be utilized for each size bed, double, twin,
queen, king, and the like. This greatly increases the cost and inventory
requirements for the merchandiser of beds. Also, the owner would
have to change pedestals every time a change in bed size was made.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an advantage of the present invention that it provides an
adjustable bed support pedestal which can be very simply adjusted
to support various size beds, whether water filled or conventional.
It is a further advantage of the present invention that although
the pedestal is relatively light, in structure and in weight, still
it has great strength for its weight, and can support a water filled
mattress.
It is a further advantage of the present invention that a decorative
valance can be readily secured around the perimeter thereof, thus
enhancing the physical appearance of the assembly, conventional
pedestals frequently being somewhat unattractive in appearance.
It is a further advantage of the present invention that it provides
a support pedestal which can include storage bins therein for additional
storage in the room in which the bed pedestal and bed assembly are
located.
The present invention relates to an adjustable bed support pedestal.
The pedestal includes at least two longitudinal, substantially vertical
planar support members which have a length substantially equal to
the length of the bed to be supported. The longitudinal support
members are arranged in spaced, parallel relationship with one another
within the perimeter of the bed to be supported. Each of the longitudinal
support members has at least two vertically extending slots, extending
partially therethrough in spaced parallel relationship.
The support pedestal includes at least two transverse, substantially
vertical planar support members extending outwardly at substantially
right angles to a longitudinal support member from an inside end
inside the longitudinal support member to an outside end at the
perimeter of the bed to be supported. The transverse support members
are arranged in spaced, parallel relationship with one another.
Each of the transverse support members has a vertically extending
slot extending partially therethrough near its inside end, and adapted
to intersect with a corresponding slot in the longitudinal support
member so that the top surfaces of the transverse and longitudinal
support members are coplanar, and the bottom surfaces of the longitudinal
and transverse support members are coplanar. A rail assembly is
provided extending between the outside edges of the longitudinal
and transverse support members beneath the perimeter of the bed
to be supported. The rail assembly rests in grooves provided in
the support members adjacent the outside ends thereof, so that the
top surface of the rail assembly is coplanar with the top surfaces
of the longitudinal and transverse support members.
Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent
from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying
drawings wherein like numerals have been used for like parts throughout.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bed support pedestal according
to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an alternate embodiment
of the invention;
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of
the invention;
FIG. 4 is a detailed showing of one of the features of the invention;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present
invention.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a bed in place on a pedestal according
to the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring now to the drawings, particularly FIGS. 1 and 2 wherein
like numerals have been used for like parts, the bed support pedestal
according to the present invention is indicated generally at 10.
In this embodiment, since variation in bed size tends to be by width
rather than length, two longitudinal, substantially vertical planar
support members are indicated at 12. Longitudinal support members
12 have a length substantially equal to the length of the bed to
be supported. As shown, longitudinal support members 12 are arranged
in spaced, parallel relationship with one another within the perimeter
of the bed, indicated generally at 14 to be supported. Bed 14 may
be either conventional or of waterbed type. Each longitudinal support
member 12 has at least two vertically extending slots, 16 extending
partially therethrough in spaced, parallel relationship. In the
embodiment shown, each longitudinal support member 12 has four such
vertically extending slots, 16 therein.
The pedestal, 10 also includes at least two, four being shown
in FIG. 1 and eight being shown in FIG. 2 transverse, substantially
vertical planar or support members, 18. Each transverse support
member, made of metal, wood, or other appropriate material, either
solid or open, 18 extends outwardly at substantial right angles
to a longitudinal support member, 12 from an inside end 20 inside
longitudinal support member, 12 to an outside end 22 at the perimeter,
24 of the bed to be supported. Transverse support members, 18
are also arranged in spaced, parallel relationship with one another.
As shown, each of the longitudinal support members made of metal,
wood, or other appropriate material, either solid or open, 12 and
transverse support members, 18 may have a notch, 26 either triangular,
or right angle, provided therein to permit anyone making the bed,
14 supported by pedestal, 10 to stand closer to the bed, 14.
Each of the transverse support members, 18 has a vertically extending
slot, 28 extending partially therethrough near its inside end,
20 and adapted to intersect with a corresponding slot, 16 in a
longitudinal support member, 12 as shown, so that the top surfaces,
30 of the transverse support numbers, 18 and longitudinal support
members, 12 are coplanar, and the bottom surfaces, 32 of the longitudinal
support members, 12 and transverse support members, 18 are also
coplanar. As can be seen, each of the support members, 12 and 18
has a groove, 34 provided therein adjacent the outside ends thereof.
A rail assembly indicated generally at 36 which may be constructed
of four perimeter boards, 38 joined at their corners by brackets,
40 the entire rail assembly, 36 being dimensioned to fit into
groove, 34 and is positioned so as to extend between the outside
edges of the longitudinal support members, 12 and transverse support
members, 18 beneath the perimeter 24 of the bed, 14 to be supported.
In this position, rail assembly, 36 will rest in grooves, 34. Because
of the dimensioning of the grooves, 34 and rail assembly, 36 the
top surface, 42 of rail assembly, 36 is coplanar with the top
surfaces, 30 of longitudinal support members, 12 and transverse
support members, 18. This positioning of rail assembly, 36 in effect,
ties together at the outside ends the various longitudinal support
members, 12 and transverse support members, 18 resulting in a
structurally rigid, light, yet strong, assembly, which can support
bed, 14. Since the spacing between longitudinal support members,
12 may be varied, the entire width of pedestal, 10 may be varied
in accordance with the width of the bed, 14 to be supported.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 a substantially planar bed support,
44 having a length and width substantially equal to the length
and width of the bed, 14 to be supported, is positioned beneath
bed, 14 in a generally horizontal position, and upon the top surfaces,
42 30 of the rail assembly, 36 transverse support members, 18
and longitudinal support members, 12. Such a bed support member
is not always necessary, and may not always be used. However, if
such a bed support member, 44 is used, which may frequently be
the case if a waterbed is being supported, and further if bed support
member, 44 is comprised of two sections, 46 as shown, it may be
desirable to provide additional support in pedestal, 10 along the
intersection of sections, 46. This is shown in the drawings.
The inside end, 20 of a first transverse support member, 18 intersecting
one longitudinal support member 12 is in space, opposed, parallel
relationship with the inside end, 20 of a second transverse support
member, 18 intersecting another longitudinal support member, 12.
A bridge member, 48 extends between and is attached to the inside
end, 20 of the first and second transverse support members, 18
in any appropriate manner. For example, in FIG. 2 bridge member,
48 is shown as comprising a pair of slats which may be affixed
to the sides of transverse support members at the ends thereof,
in any well known manner, such as by nails, glue, and the like.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 bridge member, 48 comprises
a channel piece, which is slipped over and rests upon inside ends,
20 of transverse support members, 18.
The size of bridge member, 48 may be varied with the spacing between
the longitudinal support members, 12 permitting width adjustment,
based upon the width of the bed, 14 to be supported. The top surface,
50 of bridge member, 48 is coplanar with the top surfaces of the
transverse support members, 18 longitudinal support members, 12
and rail assembly, 36.
As is shown, bridge members, 48 have a vertical dimension less
than that of the transverse support members, 18 whereby an opening,
52 is provided below bridge member, 48. Opening, 52 will permit
the storage of long objects in pedestal, 10 below bed, 14. It will
be appreciated that bed support member, 44 will rest upon the top
surface, 50 of bridge members, 48 as well as the perimeter rail
assembly, 36 longitudinal support members, 12 and transverse support
members, 18. Bridge member, 48 provides additional stiffening of
the pedestal's assembly and also provides support where needed for
the intersection between sections, 46 of bed support member, 44.
It may at times be desirable to have a pedestal, 10 which may
be adjustable for the change in the length of a bed, 14 as well
as the width thereof. A pedestal, 10 according to the present invention,
which permits such adjustment is shown in FIG. 3. The embodiment
in FIG. 3 can also be used to provide inside storage for long objects
as well.
As shown in FIG. 3 at least one, both being shown, longitudinal
support member, 12 is composed of two substantially vertical planar
members, 54 in spaced parallel end to end relationship with inside
end, 56 of one planar member, 54 facing inside end, 56 of the
other planar member, 54. A bridge member, 58 whose construction
is generally similar to bridge member, 48 extends between and is
attached to the facing ends, 56 of planar members, 54 in any appropriate
manner, as previously discussed. Again, as is true of bridge members,
48 bridge members, 58 will have top surfaces, 60 which are coplanar
with the top surfaces of the transverse support members, 18 longitudinal
support members, 12 and rail assembly, 36. Bridge members, 58
have a vertical dimension less than that of planar members, 54
whereby an opening, 62 is provided below bridge members, 58.
As shown in FIG. 2 means may be attached to the outer perimeter
of rail assembly, 36 for securing a valance, 64 thereto. In the
embodiment shown in FIG. 6 valance, 64 which amy be of fabric,
wood, plastic, or other suitable materials, is shown in place around
pedestal, 10. FIG. 2 shows valance, 64 starting to be slid into
position around the perimeter of rail assembly, 36. As shown in
the detailed view of FIG. 4 the means for attaching valance, 64
to rail assembly, 36 comprises a male/female track assembly, indicated
generally at 66 one portion of track assembly, 66 the female portion,
68 being shown, being secured as by nails, adhesive, and other
well known means, to the outer perimeter of rail assembly, 36 and
the other portion of male/female track assembly, 66 the male portion,
70 being shown, is secured to valance, 64 by any well known means,
such as sewing, stapling, and the like. To secure the valance, 64
around rail assembly, 36 one merely has to slide male portion,
70 carrying with it, valance, 64 through female portion, 68 attached
to rail assembly, 36 and thus slide the valance, 64 into position.
Valance, 64 may extend entirely around the pedestal, 10 or at
least the visible portions thereof, if the bed is positioned against
a wall. In this way a neat, physically attractive and decorative
bed, 14 pedestal, 10 assembly may be achieved. As shown in FIGS.
1 and 5 one or more, if desired, storage bins, 72 may be slidably
disposed in the space between support members, either transverse
support members, 18 or longitudinal support members, 12 or any
combination thereof. Storage bin, 72 may be slidably disposed by
any well known means, including simply being adapted to slide along
the surface of the floor or ground upon which pedestal, 10 rests.
It will be appreciated that the foregoing is only a description
of certain embodiments of the present invention. This is for illustrative
purposes, and the present invention is not to be limited thereby,
but only by the claims. |