Bed frame having releasably interlocked side rails and crossbars
US3952345A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 1975 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/46
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A bed frame of the knockdown type having a pair of side rails and at least one connected adjustable end crossbar cooperable to provide a supporting frame structure for an associated box spring, in which brackets on the side rails are formed to provide sockets for respectively laterally receiving associated end portions of a crossbar therein into seated position where coacting parts respectively on the brackets and crossbar have interlocking engagement and function to retain the end portion of the crossbar against endwise withdrawal from the associated socket. The crossbar and side rail connection, as noted above, provides an extremely rigid box-like structure which permits frame-supporting leg assemblies to be mounted on the crossbar at a sufficiently inwardly spaced position from the side rail to avoid possible injurious striking of the bare foot or stubbing of toes thereon. Unique adjustable offset box spring locating and retaining clips are also provided on the side rails to permit the sides of the box spring to extend beyond the side rails. Each crossbar is constructed with unique adjustable sections permitting the bed frame to be readily adjusted to selectively provide a twin,…
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