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Modular bed frame end board

US8898829B1 · kind B1 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 26, 2014
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C19/022
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A bed frame end board that can be easily disassembled and reassembled to replace damaged components and reduce the cost and labor associated with refurbishment of dormitory beds including a vertically oriented rail configured to interlock with a bed frame side member, an outboard panel, and an inboard panel; and vertically spaced apart cross members having opposite ends fixed to the posts, wherein the outboard panels are releasably fixed to the rail by a fastening system having a slotted fastening clip on the rail and a stud on the outboard panel engaging a slot in the clip, and wherein the cross members are releasably attached to the posts with a threaded fastener and stabilized against rotational movement with respect to the post by dowels received in aligned bores extending into abutting surfaces of the panels and posts.

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