Folding Bed-Table Means

The present invention relates to a folding bed-table means, in which a sleeping or resting means with folding table plates is provided.

A double use as a bed and table is already known in that on a bed frame is placed a table plate, which is conventionally placed against the wall and on same is engaged the frame. However, this suffers from the disadvantage that, due to the bed, whose dimensions remain unchanged, it is not possible to sit correctly round the table. In addition, this known means is difficult to transport and cannot serve as two separate pieces of furnture.

The problem of the present invention is to provide a folding bed-table means, which can simultaneously fulfill the function of a bed and a table in a compact arrangement by simple rotary movements.

A further object of the invention is that the means can be broken down into three parts and can be easily assembled.

Another object of the invention is to ensure that the bed is not recognized as such when in the table state and conversely that the table does not have bed-like traits, so that the means has in all cases the character of a unitary item of furniture.

The invention is described in greater detail hereinafter relative to non-limitative embodiments and the attached drawings, wherein show:

FIG. 1, a side view of the first embodiment in the bed state.

FIG. 2, a side view of the embodiment according to FIG. 1 in the table state.

FIG. 3, a front view, partly in section of the embodiment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4, a perspective view of another embodiment in the table state.

FIG. 5, a view of the embodiment according to FIG. 4 in the form of a couchette or lounger.

FIG. 6, a perspective view of the embodiment according to FIGS. 4 and 5 in the bed state.

FIG. 7, another embodiment in the couchette or lounger state with a drawing table.

FIG. 8, the same as in FIG. 7, but with a dining table over the couchette or lounger.

FIG. 1 is a side view of the embodiment with three lateral parts of the bed body 1a, 1b, 1c, which are interconnected by means of joints 5a, 5b. At the ends of parts 1a and 1c to the left and right are provided bed front plates 2a, 2b, which are connected by hinges 7a, 7b to the table plates 6a, 6b. Wood bolts 5a, 5b are visible in the joints.

FIG. 2 shows the embodiment according to FIG. 1 in the table state, the same references designating the same parts. Only the shear supports or brackets 8a, 8b have been added, because they have been folded down. Thus, in the bed state, they engage in the free space between the bed grid 4, of FIG. 3 and the lower edge of the side parts of the bed body 1a, 1c.

FIG. 2 also shows the clamping fitting 10, which ensures the connection between the bed front plates 2a, 2b in the table state. It is also possible to see the precision of mattresses 3a, 3b, which can in the represented manner be housed in the frame of bed body 1a, 1b, 1c.

FIG. 2 is a front view, partly in section through the central region in the bed state according to FIG. 1. As can be gathered, the side parts of the bed body 1a, 1b, 1c are held together by wood bolts 5a, 5c. This permits in a simple manner an articulated connection between the three parts of the bed frame. The headed wood bolts 5a, 5c can easily be fitted and removed. As soon as the wood bolts have been removed, the means is broken down into three components, which can be brought into a compact form, e.g. for shipping. This compact form results from the fact that the components, which approximately have the same dimensions are placed on one another.

FIG. 3 shows that the means is constructed symmetrically, because there are identical parts to the right and left, which are held together at the bottom by bed grids 4, on which rest mattresses 3a, 3b. FIG. 3 only shows a single bed grid 4, but several of these are provided, as can be gathered from FIG. 4 and are firmlly connected to side parts 1.

FIG. 4 shows a somewhat modified embodiment, in which the shear supports 8a, 8b are somewhat differently constructed, as can be gathered from FIGS. 5 and 6. They are namely fixed in an articulated manner to the corresponding side parts of the bed frame 1a, 1c by means of wood screws 9a, 9b. FIG. 4 also shows certain of the bed grids 4a, 4b. As the construction is symmetrical, there are further grids on the other side.

FIG. 5 shows the embodiment according to FIG. 4, but in this case in the form of a couchette or lounger. For this purpose the side parts 1a have been so arranged at an angle about the joint with the wood bolts 5a, that the mattress 3a forms a head support. For this purpose, the table plate 6a has also been arranged at an angle to the side part 1a in the represented manner for supporting the head piece, which ensures an absolutely reliable supporting thereof.

FIG. 6 again shows the bed means according to FIG. 1.

Hereafter, the conversion of the bed means according to FIGS. 1 and 5 into the table means according to FIGS. 2 and 4, as well as the lounger according to FIG. 5 will be explained. In order to pass from the bed means according to FIGS. 1 and 5 to the table means, side parts 1a, 1c have been pivoted upwards by more than 90.degree. about the joints with bolts 5a, 5b, so that they assume the positions according to FIGS. 2 and 4. Then, the table plates 6a, 6b, which where previously located below the means, are placed on the means and interconnected by the clamping fitting 10, the shear supports 8a, 8b also being swung out in the represented manner. In the case of FIG. 2, there are stops 11a, 11b on the underside of table plates 6a, 6b, so that the supports 8a, 8b have a hold. According to the embodiment of FIG. 4 this is not necessary, because the screws 9a, 9b can arrest supports 8a, 8b. Mattresses 3a, 3b, 3c can remain in their previous position, as shown in FIG. 2.

A description has already been given as to how it is possible to pass from the bed arrangement into the lounger arrangement according to FIG. 5.

There is an additional possibility of varying the table according to FIGS. 2 or 4. For this purpose, at one of the two table plates 6a or 6b can be flapped downwards at an angle and arrested there, support 8a or 8b engaging on the outer edge of the corresponding plate 6a, 6b according to FIG. 2. According to FIG. 4, no additional stop corresponding to stops 11a, 11b need be provided, because through a corresponding tightening of bolts 9a, 9b, it is possible to fix said position. This is not shown in the drawing, but is readily comprehensible to the Expert.

The following possibility also exists. FIG. 7 shows a somewhat modified embodiment in another position, namely that of a lounger or couchette according to FIG. 5, but here provided with a drawing table. It is also possible to arrive at such an embodiment from the lounger according to FIG. 5. Thus, side parts 1c and the corresponding parts on the opposite side of mattress 3c are pivoted upwards at an acute angle. Mattress 3 stays in position. Wood bolt 5b and the corresponding bolt on the other side are tightened. The other table plate 6b can now be fixed to side parts 1c in such a way that a drawing table if formed from the two parts 2b and 6b according to FIG. 7. This leads to the special feature that in the half-laying position on the lounger, it is possible to use the drawing table according to FIG. 7. Stops 11b, as in FIG. 2, are not absolutely necessary. It is sufficient for there to be grooves or recesses in the bottom of table 6b into which can be engaged the shear supports 8b, the same applying with respect to shear supports 8a.

FIG. 8 shows the embodiment according to FIG. 7, but with a dining table. For this purpose, table plate 6b is not placed at an angle to the horizontal as in FIG. 7 and is instead positioned roughly parallel to mattresses 3b, 3c. The bed front plate 2b facing the resting person can remain at an angle to the horizontal as in FIG. 7. Thus, table plate 6b here acts as a dining table plate, e.g. for an unwell person. Once again there is no need for stops 11a, 11b, if on the corresponding point of the undersurface of table plate 6b recesses are provided for the shear supports in a further position.