US1528031A - Folding bed - Google Patents

Description

Mar. 3, 1925.

Filed Oct. 12, 1923 J. l. SMITH FOLDlNG BED MMM l Mar. s; l1925.

FOLDING BED IFiled Oct. 12. 1925 5 Sheefts-Sheet 2 y y gmwro@ I JUSQU/bl. 517111172/ atto/:nua l Mar. 3, 1925. 1,528,031-

' J. l. SMITH FOLDlNG- BED Filed Oct. 12, 1925 3 SheetsSheet 3 Patented Mar. 3, 1925.

UNITED; S-lAnEs;

FOLDING, BED.

Applicationled October 12, v1923; Serial VITo. v6(i8,1v44f.

To all fui/writ. I? mag/'concern' l Be -itknown thatI;osEPHs I. SivrrTH,. a citizen of. the United States, residing at Ogden, in the CountyoffWeber'andfState. ofv

Utah, have vinve,'nte-d,eertaiirnew and useful improvements infA Foldinlgf'" Beds, of 'which thefollowing is a speei:tieation.i

lily" invention relatesto a folding. bed, to

be mounted upon the runningfgboard of .an

10 automobile,or'likevehicle'x Y, An important objeet Aof the invention is to provide` al bedoftlie above InentibnedAvv Theftop section 17 51s hingedto the top,see-

character, thewpalrts of .whih may Vbe ,coll lapsed ,into yaNver'y eoinpaet forni, j fork arrangementjwithinfa ,oasing'orntrunln tobe attaehed t the, running '-board, whereby "the appearance lof theJ1 dev'ice 'when, folded,

be neat. Y and attraCtY- A further ,obj le *the inventien is to providex affoldinggbed,ofthe above men? tionedfeharaeter, whieh yis extremely strong light and durable,1

A furthervobject of the invention ist0 provide combination folding bed andreasing or trunk, with, the out'erfside of the, cas'-l ing servingias a table for use in connection with the bed).

Other objects fand, vadvantages of `the irl-- vention will .be/ apparent -during' ,the course "V of the followingP description.

Inv the `accompanying drawings, forming a lpart of ,this speeie'ation, andlin 'which like numerals are, employedto .designate like parts throughoutwthe saine, j l Figure 1 is a ,perspeetiye .viewof the bed and'leaS-ing, showingvthe,bedffolded, the, outer sideof .the easingwremoved,

Figure 2 is a perspetive view of theouten side ofthe Casing, also serving ,as a table .10" top, Y

Figure 3 is, a perspetiveview ,of the apparatus, thewbed spring kbeing,omittedfor thesake ofelearnessshowingfthe bed partly V W i as a table top, .iniiafmanner to bedeseribed collapsed,`

bedeompletely'opened, y l

Figure 5 is a centralgvertieal .longitudinal section throughthe Lbed, opened,

Figure 61 is." an ,enlarged side elevation of Figure 7 Ais aplan'viewfof the "saine, and,

Figurey 8 isa ,perspeotive view :off .the outer side ofthesam'e.

Figure his A,a similar view` showinghe In the drawings,y wherein for the purpose ofiillustration is shown apreferred embodinient of my invention, the numeral l() vdesignates a casing,y preferably simulating a trunk. This'easing embodies` a bottom 11, verticallends 12,`a1n inner side 13, anda top1 section 14, as"show n.` The ,casing-is rigidly inount'edfupon the Vrunning board lfof an automobile, by any suitable means.r

The Anumeral lldesignates a movable -top section or cover, embodyingza topsection 17, sidesection 18andfends 19, as shown.

tion ,'14, to swing in avertical planer, as indiatedat 20, The ends`12 have yopenings, or Vcut-,away fportion's ,21, 'for` ,the reception ofendslQi,

The outer Isideof'the,,casingvlO is formed openandisfadapted tofbe lcovered by aside or combined sidelrand table-,top 22, preferabliyzvsiirnulating the,"side ofatrunlz. This side '22'is provided vuponlits vinner face with a. rectangular niarginalflange 23, adapted toV engage within the, `bottom kand endsuof .the casing\l0,;to prevent end play of the side 22 therein; The lower edgev of the side 22, projecting :beyond the fiange .23, engages within brackets. Vor K catches 24,.l which, prevents this lower end from. partalingiof outward movement.A The upper end of, the. side 22 is equipped with a trunk latch element 25, for detachable connectionwith coastingA trunk latch elements26,`carried upon the swingingdlop orpcoverwl.. The side 22 is also provided, witha ,trunk lockfelement 27, for engagementxwith .a` coaeting trunk loekele- 1nent ,28, which `is'secured to the swinging top1 oncover 16as shown.' It' is Ythus seen thatwvhen. the ,sidef22 isk in the Closed vposition,uponthe casing 10, and the top or Cover 16 is swungdownwardly, that the side 22,1nay belocked invithe closed position.

The side 22 l is also adapted` tov function Y and f0r,this purpose 1,hinge fo'ldable legs 29;,uponthe innerjface` thereof, Figure 8',

which legs are adapted-to fold within each other tdbearranged substantially flat, in

within the flange These legs-areadapted to v.be `swung outwardlyxto depend Vfrom ythe element 22fat a right angletheretqv'and mayjbefloeked in the outenposition bynieans The folding bed embodies foldable longitudinal rail sections 32 and which are preferably angle irons of inverted L-sliape in cross section. Each rail section embodies a vertical web 34 and a horizontal web 35.

As more clearly shown in Figure 6, the numeral 37 designates a pivot plate, arranged upon the outer side of the vertical webs 34, in contact therewith. This plate is pivotally connected with webs 34 by pivot elements 38', which may be in the form of rivets or any other suitable means. The pivot plate 37 projects downwardly beyond the webs 34 for a substantial distance. The two pivot plates 37 are connected by a trans-- verse bridge rod 38, the ends of which are preferably shouldered and screw threaded for receiving clamping nuts 39. The lower edges of the vertical webs 34, which are arranged in the same plane, have notches 39 therein, for receiving the bridge rod 38, when the bed is folded.

The numeral 40 designates diagonal braces or links, disposed at each side of the bed bottom, and arranged inwardly of and adjacent to the lower end of each pivot plate 37. These links are pivoted at their lower ends, as shown at 41, while the upper ends of these links are disposed upon the inner side of the webs 34 and are pivoted thereto at 42. rllhe pivot plate 37 being arranged upon the outer side of the webs 34, and the links 40 upon the inner side thereof, positions these parts in different planes. YWhen the rail sections 32 and 33 are shifted to the open horizontal position, Figure 4, the bridge rod 38 engages the lower ends of the diagonal braces or links 40, and hence a powerful lock or brace is provided, for holding the rail sections 32 and against downward movement.

Arranged upon the inner sides of each pair of vertical webs 34. see particularly Figures 5, 6 and 7, is a lock plate 43, pivoted to the webs 34 by the pivot elements 38. This lock plate is arranged beneath the horizontal webs and carries an upwardly pro- ',ieeting tongue or bolt 43, to engage within notches 44, which notches are broughtinto registration,` when the rail sections 32 and 33 are shifted to the horizontal position. rlhe lock plates with their tongues or bolts 43, and associated elei'nents. serve to securely connect or lock the innei ends of: the rail sections 32 and 33 together, when shifted to the horizontal position, Figure 4, and particularly lock them lagainst horizontal or lateral relative movement. rEhe pivot plate 37 and the lock plate 43 function to provide a powerful connection between the rail sections 32 and The outer end of the foldable bed adapted to be supported in the horizontal or open position by means of a foot element 45, eiubodying legs 46, connected by horizontal transverse bars 47. Each leg 46 is pivotally connected at 48 with an upper horizontal strap or link 49, projecting upon the inner side of the web 34 of the rail section 33, and pivoted thereto at 50. The numeral 5l designates a lower diagonal strap or link, the lower end of which is pivoted to the leg 46. at 52, while its upper end is pivoted to the web 34, at 53, the pivot points 50 and 53 being spaced, as shown. The strap or link 5l is preferably offset laterally outwardly, as shown, whereby the strap 49 ma', fold inwardly of the same. rangement is such that the foot element is adapted to be folded flat within the rail sections 33, as indicated in Figure 3. Y

The rail sections 33 are rigidly connected by means of a transverse rail 54, arranged above the same at their outer ends. The rail sections 32 are rigidly connected. at their inner ends by a transverse rail 55, disposed above the same, at their inner ends, as shown.

The inner ends of the side rail sections 32 are pivoted to swing in a vertical plane to angle irons 56, as indicated at 57. These angle irons are securely anchored upon the bottom l1 of the casing 10, adjacent to the ends 12. The rail sections 32 and 33 fold upwardly within the casing 10, and assume substantially vertical positions, and the then lower ends of the rail sections 33 are locked to the horizontal angle irons 36 by means of sliding` bolts 58, attached to the transverse rail 54, and adapted to engage within openings 59, formed in the rails 56.

The bed may be equipped with any suitable form of flexible spring or bottom. and I have shown a spring bottom 60, Figure 1, the ends of which are attached to the transverse rails 54 and This spring bottom embodies side straps 6l, which may be formed of metal, and having their inner ends connected by flexible inserts 62, which may be formed of leather. These inserts are adapted to fold over a transverse band or strap 63, having connection at their ends with springs 64, which are in turn attached to the inner ends of the horizontal webs 35, as shown at 65.

The operation of the bed is as follows:

Then the rail sections 32 and 33 are foldcd to the vertical position, Figure l, their inner edges substantially contact, and the pivot plates 37 are vertical, with the bridge rod 38 entering the notches To arrange the bed horizontally for use, Figure 4, tho top or cover section V16 is swung to the open position, Figure 1, and the side 22 removed. The rail sections may now be shifted to the The arhorizontal position, as indicated in Figures 3 and 4, and the foot element 45 is arranged vertically, with the upper strap or link 49 engaging beneath the horizontal web of the rai] section 33. The bridge rod 38 Will engage sientes lower .ends if the diagonal braces or linksO, and adoubletriangular structure zis produced, pbsitively lodking the inner ends of therail-sectioirs againstdownwartbmovement beyond the horizontal, The locking ,plates 'ralso 'aid'A inY this action,- vand 'furthei prevent lateral 'relatiye movements of *the railssec'ti-ons; Then folded `horizontal-1y, Figure Llaftia-*f lexit-le terminer-spring 60 is properly it'ensi'oned'V l Ain important f'eat'uie lof the invention is the provision of the side element 22?, which whentlre Ilegs 29 carried Atlie're'by 'are'lswung outwardly, is adapt-ed to function as a table, for use connection with the bed. The

'table may be arranged near the bed andthe user may sit upon the bed and eat from the table.

It is to be understood that the form of my invention herewith shown and described is to be taken as a preferred example of the same, and that various changes in the shape, size, and arrangement of parts, may be resorted to, without departing from the spirit of my invention, or the scope of the subjoined claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is: Y

l. A folding bed for an automobile or the like, comprising a frame embodying foldable side rails, pivot plates pivotally connected with the inner ends of the side rails and projecting downwardly below the same when the side rails are in the substantially horizontal position, a transverse bridge rod connecting the lower ends of the pivot plates, pairs of diagonal links rigid in their vertical planes pivoted at their upper ends to the side rails at points spaced outwardly from the pivot points of the pivot plates, means pivotally connecting the lower ends of the diagonal links in each pair, such lower ends heilig adapted for contact with the bottom of the transverse bridge rod, the pairs of links being free from connection with the pivot plates and bridge rod and adapted to be positively moved out of contact with the bridge rod when the side rails are folded, means for pivotally connecting one end of the frame with the automobile, and means for supporting the outer end of the frame when in the open position, and a foldable bed bottom carried by the frame.

2. A folding bed for automobiles or the like, comprising a frame embodying foldable side rails, pivot plates arranged upon the outer sides of the rails near their inner ends and pivotally connected therewith, said pivot plates extending downwardly beyond the rails when the rails are lin the substantially horizontal position, a transverse bridge rod connecting the pivot plates, pairs of diagonal links rigid in their vertical planes arranged upon the inner side of the side rails and pivotally connected therewith at points spaced outwardly from the pvtsjf the pieten plates, :means pivotally" @enacting the lower Vends-of Ethediagonal links ineach par', su'ch lower end-'s being -disposed inwardly of A'the pivot 1plates and 4arramged toengage'rwith the' 'leweieine of the transverse 'bridge rod, sai'dpairs olf `links being free from connec- 'the inner end of the lframe iipo'r the aufeminin', a collapsible leg elementcarred by the buter enrifof the' frame, and a 'feldable'bed bottom carried by lthera'me.

3. A folding bed for automobiles or the like, comprising a frame embodying foldable side rails, said rails having vertical and horizontal webs, said horizontal webs being provided at their inner ends with openings, a pivot plate arranged upon one side of the vertical webs and pivotally connected therewith near their inner ends and projecting downwardly below such webs when the side rails are in the substantially horizontal position, a transverse bridge rod connecting the pivot plates, diagonal links pivoted to the side rails and having their inner ends pivotally connected, such inner ends being arranged to engage beneath the bridge rod when the side rails'are shifted to the open position, lock plates arranged upon'the opposite side Iof the vertical webs and pivoted to the same near their inner ends and carrying yupwardly projecting tongues to enter the openings in the hoiizontalwvebs, means for pivotally connecting the inner ends of the frame with the automobile, and foldable means carried by the outer end ofthe frame to support thesame, and a bed bottom carried by the frame.

4. A folding bed forautomobiles or the like, comprising a frame embodying foldable side rails, pivot plates arranged upon the outer sides of the rails near their inner ends and pivotally connected therewith, a f

transverse bridge rod connecting the pivot plate, diagonal links pivoted to the side rails and pivotally connected at their lower ends, said lower ends engaging beneath the bridge rod, lock plates arranged upon the inner side of the side rails and pivotally connected therewith near their inner ends, said lock plates having means for interlocking engagement withr the inner ends of said rails, means pivotally connecting the inner end of the frame with the automobile, a foldable support for the' outer end of the frame, a supporting element extending transversely of the frame near its center and connected with the inner ends of the side rails, and a bed bottom attached to the frame and foldable transversely about the supporting element.

5. In a folding bed, a foldable frame 1ncluding side rails, pivot plates pivotally connected with the ends of the side rails, a bridge rod connecting the pivot plates and disposed beneath the side rails, pairs of diagonal links rigid in their Vertical planes pivoted to the side rails at points spaced from the pivots of the pivot plates, means pivotally connecting the inner ends of the links in each pair, such inner ends being arranged to contact with the bottom of the bridge rod, said pairs of links being free from connection With the pivot plates and the bridge rod and adapted to be positively moved out of contact with the bridge rod when the side rails are folded, a bed bottom carried by the frame, and means for supporting the ends of the fra-me.

6. In a folding bed, a oldable frame including side rails having horizontal and Vertical Webs, the horizontal Webs having 2o notches at their inner ends, locking plates pivotally connected With the vertical Webs near their inner ends and carrying upwardly projecting tongues to enter said notches in the horizontal Webs, a bed bottom carried by the frame, and means for supporting the ends of the frame.

In testimony whereof I aix my signature.

JOSEPH I. SMITH.

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