Lifting mechanism for a bed deck
US7367069B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C19/045
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A lifting mechanism is disclosed for a bed deck having a top surface where a user may lie thereon and a bottom surface. The bed deck is rotatably mounted to a bed platform having a recessed storage area. The bed deck can be moved from a horizontal to a non-horizontal position. The lifting mechanism is at least partially disposed in the recessed storage area and includes a torsion bar having a first end and a second end; a cam follower rigidly mounted to the torsion bar proximal to the first end; an anchor arm rigidly mounted to the torsion bar proximal to the second end; a mechanism for mounting the torsion bar with the bed platform; and a cam mounted to the bottom surface of the bed deck.
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