Apparatuses and methods to facilitate cot assembly
US8656531B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C17/645
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The disclosed cot may include a first side rail having a first connection mechanism, a second side rail having a second connection mechanism, a leg secured to the second side rail, a pivoting mechanism that pivotally secures the leg to the second side rail. An end rail may include a third connection mechanism that engages with the first connection mechanism and a fourth connection mechanism that engages with second connection mechanism. The cot may further comprise a pivoting arm having a proximal end that pivotally engages with the leg, the first side rail, the second side rail, the end rail or a pivoting mechanism that enables the leg to pivot relative to one of the side rails. The pivoting arm may comprise a distal end having a sixth connection mechanism that engages with a fifth connection mechanism disposed on another portion of the cot.
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