EARLIEST PRIORITY DATE

This Application claims priority from a Complete patent application filed in India having Patent Application No. 202241031164, filed on May 31, 2022, and titled “SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A BED”.

FIELD OF INVENTION

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of bed support frames and more particularly to a system and a method for providing a support structure for a bed.

BACKGROUND

A bedstead is a furniture which is used to sleep, rest, and relax. The bedstead may include mattresses to provide support for a user resting on the bedstead. The bedstead is available in many sizes, ranging from infant sized bassinets and cribs, to small bedsteads for a single person or adult, to large queen and king-size bedsteads designed for two people. The bedstead which is foldable may include heavy metallic bedsteads and “Nivar” beds. The heavy metallic bedsteads are difficult to setup and fold back, have coarse edges that destroy walls, floors, mattresses, and nearby furniture. Light weight “Nivar” beds that do not have problems of the heavy ones, but just are not stable and do not provide the kind of support that heavy one’s provide.

Commonly, the bedstead is being fabricated by joining one or more pieces by a plurality of fasteners. Also, joints of the bedstead secured by plurality of fasteners may become loose and produce noise in long run. The one or more pieces joined by the plurality of fasteners are difficult to adjust based on preferences of the user. The preferences of the user may include, a desired height, a desired slope, availability of storage space and the like. Requirement of skilled workers for assembling and dismantling the bedstead is affecting the portability of the bedstead. Additionally, the bedstead which is currently available in market is incapable of providing a storage space which may be utilized as a secondary bed space. Hence, there is a need for an improved system and method for providing a support structure for a bed to address the aforementioned issue(s).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a system for providing a support structure for a bed is provided. The system includes a first support unit. The first support unit includes a plurality of first support structures. The plurality of first support structures includes corresponding a first longitudinal groove. The plurality of first support structures are adapted to withstand external compressive force acting on the plurality of first support structures. The first support unit also includes a first plank. The first plank includes first protuberances located at a first end and a second end of the first plank. The first protuberances are adapted to snuggly fit into the corresponding first longitudinal groove at the first end and the second end to restrict lateral motion of the plurality of first support structures. The first plank includes a plurality of first slots. The system also includes a second support unit operatively coupled to the first support unit. The second support unit includes a plurality of second support structures. The plurality of second support structures includes corresponding a second longitudinal groove. The plurality of second support structures are adapted to withstand external compressive force acting on the plurality of second support structures. The plurality of second support structures also includes a second plank. The second plank includes second protuberances located at a primary end and a secondary end of the second plank.

The second protuberances are adapted to snuggly fit into the corresponding second longitudinal groove at the primary end and the secondary end to restrict lateral motion of the plurality of second support structures. The second plank includes a plurality of second slots. The system further includes aplurality of base planks operatively coupled to the first support unit and the second support unit. The plurality of base planks includes a square cut-out or slot at a first location and a second location. The plurality of base planks are adapted to provide a level surface by interconnecting the plurality of first slots and the plurality of second slots. The system also includes one or more locking planks operatively coupled to the first support unit and the second support unit. The one or more locking planks includes a plurality of projections adapted to press against the plurality of first slots and the plurality of second slots through the square cut-out or slot located at the first location and the second location of the base plank to restrict relative movement of the plurality of base planks with respect to the first plank and the second plank, thereby providing the support structure for the bed. In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for providing a support structure for a bed is provided. The method includes inserting first protuberances located at a first end and a second end of a first plank into corresponding a first longitudinal groove of a plurality of first support structures to obtain a first support unit. The method also includes inserting second protuberances located at a primary end and a secondary end of a second plank into corresponding a second longitudinal groove of a plurality of second support structure to obtain a second support unit.

The method further includes coupling the first support unit and the second support unit to obtain a level surface by interconnecting a plurality of first slots of the first plank and plurality of second slots of the second plank by plurality of base planks. The method also includes locking the plurality of base planks on first and second plank by using locking plank on each side i.e., foot and head. The one or more locking planks includes a plurality of projections adapted to press against the plurality of first slots and the plurality of second slots through the square cutout or slot located at the first location and the second location of the base plank to restrict relative movement of the plurality of base planks with respect to the first plank and the second plank.

To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic representation depicting a top view, a back view, and a front view of a plurality of first support structures in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a schematic representation depicting the front view, a side view, the top view, and a bottom view of a first plank in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 3 is a schematic representation depicting operational arrangement of the plurality of first support structures, a first end and a second end of the first plank to obtain a first support unit in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a schematic representation depicting the top view, the back view, and the front view of a plurality of second support structures in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a schematic representation depicting the front view, the side view, the top view, and the bottom view of a second plank in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a schematic representation depicting operational arrangement of the plurality of second support structures, a primary end and a second end of the second plank for obtaining a second support unit in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a schematic representation depicting the top view, the front view, and the side view of plurality of base planks in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a schematic representation depicting arrangement of the plurality of base planks on the first support unit in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9 is a schematic representation depicting arrangement of the plurality of base planks on the second support unit in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10 is a schematic representation depicting the top view, the front view, and the side view of one or more locking planks in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 11 is a schematic representation depicting operational arrangement of the one or more locking planks on the plurality of base planks in the first support unit and the second support unit in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 12 is a schematic representation depicting the top view, the side view, the front view, and the back view of one or more platforms associated with the first support unit and the second support unit in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 13 is a schematic representation of the operational arrangement of the one or more platforms in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 14 is a schematic representation depicting the top view, the bottom view, the side view, the front view, and the back view of one or more drawers in accordance with the present embodiment;

FIG. 15 is a schematic representation depicting the front view, the bottom view of the one or more stackable legs in accordance with the present embodiment;

FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram representation of a system for providing a support structure for a bed along with the one or more platforms in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 17 is a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method for providing the support structure for the bed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.

The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures, or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.

In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system and a method for providing a support structure for a bed. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a system and a method for providing a support structure for a bed is provided. The system includes a first support unit. The first support unit includes a plurality of first support structures. The plurality of first support structures includes corresponding a first longitudinal groove. The plurality of first support structures are adapted to withstand external compressive force acting on the plurality of first support structures. The first support unit also includes a first plank. The first plank includes first protuberances located at a first end and a second end of the first plank. The first protuberances are adapted to snuggly fit into the corresponding first longitudinal groove at the first end and the second end to restrict lateral motion of the plurality of first support structures. The first plank includes a plurality of first slots. The system also includes a second support unit operatively coupled to the first support unit.

The second support unit includes a plurality of second support structures. The plurality of second support structures includes corresponding a second longitudinal groove. The plurality of second support structures are adapted to withstand external compressive force acting on the plurality of second support structures. The plurality of second support structures also includes a second plank. The second plank includes second protuberances located at a primary end and a secondary end of the second plank. The second protuberances are adapted to snuggly fit into the corresponding second longitudinal groove at the primary end and the secondary end to restrict lateral motion of the plurality of second support structures. The second plank includes a plurality of second slots. The system further includes a plurality of base planks operatively coupled to the first support unit and the second support unit. The plurality of base planks includes a square cut-out or slot at a first location and a second location. The plurality of base planks are adapted to provide a level surface by interconnecting the plurality of first slots and the plurality of second slots. The system also includes one or more locking planks operatively coupled to the first support unit and the second support unit. The one or more locking planks includes a plurality of projections adapted to press against the plurality of first slots and the plurality of second slots through the square cut-out or slot located at the first location and the second location of the base plank to restrict relative movement of the plurality of base planks with respect to the first plank and the second plank, thereby providing the support structure for the bed.

FIG. 1 is a schematic representation depicting a top view (300), a back view (310), and a front view (320) of a plurality of first support structures (30) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The plurality of first support structures (30) includes corresponding a first longitudinal groove (40). In one embodiment, the first longitudinal groove (40) may include a ‘T’ shaped structure. The plurality of first support structures (30) are adapted to withstand external compressive force acting on the plurality of first support structures (30). In one embodiment, cross sectional shape of the plurality of first support structures (30) may include, but not limited to, a curved shape, a tapered shape, a square shape, a circular shape, and the like. The plurality of first support structures (30) are held together by a first plank (50). The first plank (50) is described in detail in FIG. 2.

FIG. 2 is a schematic representation depicting the front view (330), a side view (340), the top view (350), and a bottom view (360) of the first plank (50) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The first plank (50) includes first protuberances (60) located at a first end (70) and a second end (80) of the first plank (50). The first protuberances (60) are adapted to snuggly fit into the corresponding first longitudinal groove (40) at the first end (70) and the second end (80) to restrict lateral motion of the plurality of first support structures (30). The first plank (50) includes a plurality of first slots (100). In one embodiment, cross sectional shape of the first plank (50) may include, but not limited to, the rectangular shape, the square shape, and the like. Operational arrangement of the plurality of first support structures (30), at the first end (70) and the second end (80) of the first plank (50) to obtain a first support unit (20) is shown in FIG. 3. Structural details of a plurality of second support structures (120) is described in detail in FIG. 4.

FIG. 4 is a schematic representation depicting the top view (370), the back view (380), and a front view (390) of a plurality of second support structures (120) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The plurality of second support structures (120) includes corresponding a second longitudinal groove (130). In one embodiment, the second longitudinal groove (130) may include a ‘T’ shaped structure. The plurality of second support structures (120) are adapted to withstand external compressive force acting on the plurality of second support structures (120). In one embodiment, the second support structures (120) may be longer than the first support structures (30). In one embodiment, shape of the plurality of second support structures (120) may include, but not limited to, the curved shape, the tapered shape, the square shape, the circular shape, and the like. The plurality of second support structures (120) are held together by a second plank (140). The second plank (140) is described in detail in FIG. 5.

FIG. 5 is a schematic representation depicting the front view (400), the side view (410), the top view (420), and the bottom view (430) of the second plank (140) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The second plank (140) includes second protuberances (150) located at a primary end (160) and a secondary end (170) of the second plank (140). The second protuberances (150) are adapted to snuggly fit into the corresponding second longitudinal groove (130) at the primary end (160) and the secondary end (170) to restrict lateral motion of the plurality of second support structures (120). The second plank (140) includes a plurality of second slots (190). In one embodiment, cross sectional shape of the second plank (140) may include, but not limited to, the rectangular shape, the square shape, and the like. Operational arrangement of the plurality of second support structures (120), the primary end (160) and the second end (80) of the second plank (140) for obtaining a second support unit (110) is shown in FIG. 6. Structural aspects of plurality of base planks (200) associated with the first plank (50) and the second plank (140) is described in FIG. 7.

FIG. 7 is a schematic representation depicting the top view (440), the front view (450), and the side view (460) of the plurality of base planks (200) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The plurality of base planks (200) includes a square cut-out or slot at a first location (210) and a second location (220). Arrangement of the plurality of base planks (200) on the first support unit (20) and the second support unit (110) is shown in FIG. 8 and FIG 9 respectively. Features of one or more locking planks (230) is described in detail in FIG. 10.

FIG. 10 is a schematic representation depicting the front view (470), the side view (480), and the top view (490), and the bottom view (500) of the one or more locking planks (230) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system (10) includes one or more locking planks (230) operatively coupled to the first support unit (20) and the second support unit (110). In one embodiment, the one or more locking planks (230) may include one or more obtrusions (510) located at both ends of the one or more locking planks (230). In such an embodiments, the one or more obtrusions (510) are adapted to be received by the first longitudinal groove (40) or the second longitudinal groove (130) to hold the plurality of base planks (200) on the first plank (50) and the second plank (140) respectively. In one embodiment, the plurality of first support structures (30), the first plank (50), the plurality of second support structures (120), the second plank (140), the plurality of base planks (200), and the one or more locking planks (230) may be composed of a primary material comprising at least one of a wood, metal, and brass. Operational arrangement of the one or more locking planks (230) on the plurality of base planks (200) in the first support unit (20) and the second support unit (110) is shown in FIG. 11. One or more platforms (260) associated with the first support unit (20), or the second support unit (110) is described in detail in FIG. 12.

FIG. 12 is a schematic representation of the top view (520), the side view (530), the front view (540), and the back view (550) of the one or more platforms (260) associated with the first support unit (20) and the second support unit (110) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the plurality of first slots (100) or the plurality of second slots (190) may be adapted to receive one or more prominent edges (250) of the corresponding one or more platforms (260) to restrict lateral movements of the one or more platforms (260). In such an embodiment, the one or more prominent edges (250) of the corresponding one or more platforms (260) may include corresponding through holes (270) adapted to receive the plurality of projections (240) of the one or more locking planks (230) to restrict axial movement of the one or more platforms (260). In one embodiment, the through holes (270) may be square cut-outs or slots. In one embodiment, the one or more platforms (260) are adapted to support one or more drawers (280) located below a level surface provided by the plurality of base planks (200). Operational arrangement of the one or more platforms (260) is shown in FIG. 13. The one or more drawers (280) is described in detail in FIG. 14. FIG. 14 is a schematic representation depicting the top view (570), the bottom view (580), the side view (590), the front view (600), and the back view (610) of the one or more drawers (280) in accordance with the present embodiment. In one embodiment, the one or more drawers (280) may include one or more wheels (290) to provide sliding motion to the one or more drawers (280) on the one or more platforms (260). In such an embodiment, the one or more wheels (290) may include caster wheels (290). In a specific embodiment, the one or more drawers (280) may include corresponding one or more latches to restrict a relative motion of the one or more drawers (280) on the one or more platforms (260) during extension of the one or more drawers (280). In one embodiment, the one or more drawers (280) may include one or more stackable legs (660) attached to voids (620) of the one or more drawers (280) to support the one or more drawers (280) when the one or more drawers (280) are in extended state. The one or more stackable legs (660) may be stacked one upon another by interconnecting a male screw (670) provided at top of the one or more stackable legs (660) into a recess (680) provided at bottom of the one or more stackable legs (660) located adjacently. Stacking up of the stackable legs (660) may be able to support the one or more drawers (280) at a desired height. In a specific embodiment, the one or more drawers (280) may include a handle (630) for extending or retracting the one or more drawers (280). The front view (750), the bottom view (760) of the one or more stackable legs (660) is shown in FIG. 15. Operational arrangement of the first support unit (20), the second support unit (110), the plurality of base planks (200), the one or more locking planks (230), and the one or more platforms (260) is shown in FIG. 16.

FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram representation of a system (10) for providing a support structure for a bed along with the one or more platforms in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The side view (640) and top view (650) of the support structure is provided. The plurality of base planks (200) are adapted to provide a level surface by interconnecting the plurality of first slots (100) of the first plank (50) and the plurality of second slots (190) of the second plank (140). The one or more locking planks (230) includes a plurality of projections (240) adapted to press against the plurality of first slots (100) and the plurality of second slots (190) through the square cut-out or slot located at the first location (210) and the second location (220) of the plurality of base planks (200) to restrict relative movement of the plurality of base planks (200) with respect to the first plank (50) of the first support unit (20) and the second plank (140) of the second support unit (110), thereby providing the support structure for the bed. Further, in one embodiment, in absence of the one or more platforms (260), the plurality of base planks (200) may be locked on the first plank (50) and the second plank (140) at respective sides by one or more locking planks (230). In some embodiments, order of arrangement of the plurality of base planks (200), and the one or more locking planks (230) incorporating the one or more platforms (260) on the first plank (50) from the ground level is as follows, the first plank (50), the one or more platforms (260), the one or more locking planks (230), the first plank (50), the plurality of base planks (200) and the one or more locking planks (230). In a specific embodiment, order of arrangement of the plurality of base planks (200), and the one or more locking planks (230) incorporating the one or more platforms (260) on the second plank (140) from the ground level is as follows, the second plank (140), the one or more platforms (260), the one or more locking planks (230), the second plank (140), the plurality of base planks (200) and the one or more locking planks (230). In one embodiment, remaining space in the plurality of first support structures (30) even after placing the plurality of base planks (200) and the one or more locking planks (230) may be filled by inserting one or more combinations of the second plank (50) and the one or more locking planks (230). In some embodiments, remaining space in the plurality of second support structures (120) even after placing the plurality of base planks (200) and the one or more locking planks (230) may be filled by inserting one or more combinations of the second plank (140) and the one or more locking planks (230).

FIG. 17 is a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method (700) for providing a support structure for a bed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The (700) method includes inserting first protuberances located at a first end and a second end of a first plank into corresponding a first longitudinal groove of a plurality of first support structures to obtain a first support unit in step 710. In one embodiment, the first longitudinal groove may include a ‘T’ shaped structure.

Further, in one embodiment, shape of the plurality of first support structures may include, but not limited to, a curved shape, a tapered shape, a square shape, a circular shape, a turned shape and the like. In one embodiment, cross sectional shape of the first plank may include, but not limited to, the rectangular shape, the square shape, and the like.

The method (700) also includes inserting second protuberances located at a primary end and a secondary end of a second plank into corresponding a second longitudinal groove of a plurality of second support structure to obtain a second support unit in step 720. In one embodiment, the plurality of second longitudinal groove may include a ‘T’ shaped structure. In one embodiment, the second support structures may be longer than the first support structures.

Further, in one embodiment, shape of the plurality of second support structures may include, but not limited to, the curved shape, the tapered shape, the square shape, the circular shape, the turned shape and the like. In one embodiment, cross sectional shape of the second plank may include, but not limited to, the rectangular shape, the square shape, and the like.

The method (700) further includes coupling the first support unit and the second support unit to obtain a level surface by interconnecting a plurality of first slots of the first plank and a plurality of second slots of the second plank by plurality of base planks in step 730. the plurality of base planks include a square cut-out or slot at a first location and a second location.

The method (700) also includeslocking the plurality of base planks on first and second plank by using locking plank on each side i.e., foot and head in step 740. The one or more locking planks includes a plurality of projections adapted to press against the plurality of first slots and the plurality of second slots through the square cut-out or slot located at the first location and the second location of the base plank to restrict relative movement of the plurality of base planks with respect to the first plank and the second plank.

Further, in one embodiment, in absence of the one or more platforms, the plurality of base planks may be locked on the first plank and the second plank at respective sides by one or more locking planks. In some embodiments, order of arrangement of the plurality of base planks, and the one or more locking planks incorporating the one or more platforms on the first plank from the ground level may be as follows, the first plank, the one or more platforms, the one or more locking planks, the first plank, the plurality of base planks and the one or more locking planks. In a specific embodiment, order of arrangement of the plurality of base planks, and the one or more locking planks incorporating the one or more platforms on the second plank from the ground level is as follows, the second plank, the one or more platforms, the one or more locking planks, the second plank, the plurality of base planks and the one or more locking planks. In one embodiment, remaining space in the plurality of first support structures even after placing the plurality of base planks and the one or more locking planks may be filled by inserting one or more combinations of the second plank and the one or more locking planks. In some embodiments, remaining space in the plurality of second support structures even after placing the plurality of base planks and the one or more locking planks may be filled by inserting one or more combinations of the second plank and the one or more locking planks.

Various embodiments of the system and the method for providing a support structure for a bed described above enable various advantages. Assembly of the first support unit, the second support unit, the plurality of base planks, and the one or more locking planks is possible without mechanical fasteners, thereby providing durability and structural strength to the system. Such an arrangement eliminates formation of loose joins and the noise which may be created because of the loose joints. The plurality of first support structures and the plurality of second support structures are capable of being stacked one upon another for providing a desired height to the level surface. Provision of the one or more drawers provides adequate storage space. The one or more drawers may be used as a secondary bed space along with one or more supports. Various parts of the system may be assembled and dismantled easily even in absence of skilled workers thereby providing portability to the system. Absence of any coarse edges makes the system user friendly.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof. While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended.

The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, the order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.