Modular Bed and Method of Assembly Thereof

This disclosure generally pertains, but not by way of limitation to furniture assemblies. Particularly, this disclosure relates to furniture assemblies comprising a modular bed and a method assembly thereof.

Conventionally, furniture such as a bed may be fabricated with one or more wooden components. Such wooden components may pose one or more challenges, such as infestation of bed bugs which may result in discomfort and potential health risks for users, and difficulty in assembling intricate designs of wooden components while installing such beds. Consequently, assembling such intricate designs to form a bed may require a skilled operator which increases expenditure with an increase in effort. Further, the assembly process may also inadvertently create hidden crevices and seams, providing ideal habitats for bed bugs to thrive and thus complicating pest management efforts.

To this end, a modular bed is disclosed. The modular bed may be formed by assembling one or more prefabricated metallic components, such as for example, a plurality of panels, a bridge disposed within the plurality of panels when interconnected, and a platform collectively coupled to the plurality of panels, and supported by the bridge. The one or more components may be interconnected using simple fastening method(s), which eliminates the requirement of usage of specialized tools or a skilled operator. The following example(s) illustrate the modular bed and method of assemblies thereof.

In an embodiment, the modular bed may include a base formed by a plurality of panels. In an embodiment, the plurality of panels are collectively interconnected in a vertically upright alignment to form an enclosure therebetween. Further, a bridge may be disposed within the enclosure and coupled to parallel panels from the plurality of panels. Further, a mattress platform may be adjoined to the base and the bridge.

In an embodiment, the base may include a plurality of panels. Each panel may include a first edge and a second edge oppositely disposed to the first edge. In an embodiment, the second edge of each panel is coupled to the first edge of a sequential panel for interconnecting the plurality of panels in a vertically upright alignment.

In an embodiment, the bridge may include a first longitudinal member. The first longitudinal member may include a first end and a second end oppositely disposed to the first end. The first longitudinal member may include a first longitudinal portion formed between the first end and the second end. Further, the bridge may include at least one support pillar perpendicularly adjoined to the first longitudinal portion.

In another embodiment, the mattress platform may include a rim and a support layer formed within the rim. The support layer may include a top surface and a bottom surface oppositely disposed to the top surface. Further, the support layer may include an intermediate support surface formed between the top surface and the bottom surface.

In another embodiment, a method of assembling a modular bed is disclosed. The method may include forming a base with a plurality of panels. Each panel may include a first edge and a second edge oppositely disposed to the first edge. Further, each panel may include a bottom leading edge and a top leading edge oppositely disposed to the bottom leading edge. Further, the method may include positioning a bridge within the enclosure. The method may include coupling the bridge to the top leading edges of each parallel panel from the plurality of panels. Further, the method may include adjoining a mattress platform to the top leading edge of each panel from the plurality of panels, and to the bridge.

Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered exemplary only, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims. Additional illustrative embodiments are listed.

Further, the phrases “in some embodiments,” “in accordance with some embodiments,” “in the embodiments shown,” “in other embodiments,” and the like mean a particular feature, structure, or characteristic following the phrase is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure and may be included in more than one embodiment. In addition, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or different embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered exemplary only, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims.

As explained earlier, the wooden bed are prone to infestation of bed bugs, and the assembling components of the wooden bed may become a tedious task, and additionally, would require skilled operators.

To this end, a modular bed is disclosed. The modular bed may be formed by assembling a plurality of panels, a bridge, and a mattress platform. Each component of the modular bed is interconnected without the requirement of specialized tools or a skilled operator. With reference to, the modular bed, and various components therein, as well as a method of assembling the modular bed, are disclosed in greater detail hereinafter.

Now,illustrates a perspective viewof a modular bed, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the modular bedmay include a base. The modular bedmay also include a bridge (not shown) disposed within the base. Further, the modular bedmay include a mattress platformadjoined to the baseand the bridge. In an embodiment, the base, the bridge, and the mattress platformmay be fabricated of metals such as but not limited to, mild steel, stainless steel, and wrought iron. Hence, due to the metallic nature of the base, the bridge, and the mattress platform, infestation of bed bugs therein may be prevented.

In an embodiment, the basemay be formed by assembling a plurality of panels in a manner such that each panel may be coupled to a sequential panel using one or more types of couplers. The assembly of the plurality of panels is illustrated in detail in conjunction with.

Now, referring to, which illustrates a perspective viewof a plurality of panels when disassembled, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, and, which illustrates a schematicdepicting the interconnection of the plurality of panels, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

With continued reference to, the basemay be formed by collectively assembling a plurality of panels,,, and(hereinafter referred to as a plurality of panels). In an embodiment, the plurality of panelsmay be collectively interconnected after being aligned in a vertically upright alignment to form an enclosure therebetween. In an embodiment, each panel from the plurality of panelsmay include a first edgeand a second edgeoppositely disposed to the first edge. Accordingly, to interconnect the plurality of panels, the second edgeof each panel may be coupled to the first edgeof a sequential panel using one or more types of couplers.

In an embodiment, as explained earlier, the first edgeand the second edgemay be coupled using one or more types of couplers. The one or more types of couplers may include at least one first type-coupler, and at least one second-type coupler. In an embodiment, the at least one first type-couplermay be attached to the first edge, and the second-type couplermay be attached to the second edge. As may be appreciated, the first edgeof each panel may accommodate at least one first-type coupler, i.e., a single first edgemay include one or more first-type couplerthereon. Similarly, the second edgeof each panel may accommodate at least second-type coupler, i.e., a single second edgemay include one or more second-type couplerthereon.

In an embodiment, the at least one first type-couplermay include a first-type pin and the at least one second type-couplermay include a receptacle that may configured to accommodate the first-type pin. In an embodiment, the receptacle may include a non-threaded groove to easily accommodate the first-type pin. In an embodiment, the first-type pin may shaped as, but not limited to a cuboidal pin, a cylindrical pin, and the like. Further, the receptacle may be shaped corresponding to the pin, for example, if the first-type pin is shaped as a cuboidal pin, and the receptacle may be shaped as a cuboidal groove with dimensions similar to the first-type pin. Accordingly, the first-type pin when accommodated within the receptacle, may be interlocked within the said receptacle.

Now, to adjoin each panel to a sequential panel, the first-type pin of the first-type couplerof the first edgeof each panel may be accommodated in the receptacle of each second-type couplerof the second edgeof the sequential panel. This is explained in.

With continued reference to, prior to interconnecting, the plurality of panelsmay be aligned in the vertically upright direction. For example, referring to, the paneland the sequential panelmay be aligned in the vertically upright direction. Further, after aligning, the first edgeof the panelmay be adjacent to the second edgeof the panel. Accordingly, the pin of the first-type couplersof the first edgeof the panelmay be accommodated to the receptacle of the second-type couplersof the second edgeof the panel. Therefore, when accommodated, the first-type couplersmay be interlocked to the receptacle of the second-type couplers, thereby adjoining the first edgeof the panelto the second edgeof the panel. Hence, the panelsandmay be interconnected. As may be appreciated, a similar process may be iterated to interconnect the panels,,, andthereby forming the base.

Now, again referring to, each panel from the plurality of panelsmay include a bottom leading edgeand a top leading edgeoppositely disposed to the bottom leading edge. Further, for each panel, the bottom leading edgeand the top leading edgemay be perpendicular to the first edgeand the second edge. In an embodiment, for each panel from the plurality of panels, an intermediate panel portionmay be formed between the bottom leading edgeand the top leading edge. In an embodiment, the intermediate panel portionmay include a plurality of reinforcing sections, which may be configured to reinforce the panel.

In an embodiment, the top leading edgeof at least one panel from the plurality of panelsmay include a first-type slotand at least one second-type pinformed thereon. The first-type slotsmay be formed at a center of the top leading edgeof the plurality of panels, and the at least one second-type pinmay be formed on the point of intersection of the first edge, the second edge, and top leading edge. For example, a second-type pin from the at least one second-type pinmay be formed on the point of intersection of the first edgeand the top leading edge, and another second-type pin from the second-type pinsat least one second-type pinmay be formed on the point of intersection of the second edgeand the top leading edge. Also, the first-type slotsmay be configured to accommodate the bridge, and the at least one second-type pinmay be adjoined to the mattress platform, which are explained in detail in conjunction with.

In an embodiment, the bottom leading edgemay be integrated with non-slip bushes (not shown in the figure). As a result, when the plurality of panelsare interconnected to form the base, the non-slip bushes may be configured to provide friction against the floor such that the slipping of the bottom leading edgeof each panel against the floor may be prevented.

Now,illustrates a perspective viewof the bridge, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the bridgemay be disposed within the enclosure (referred to as enclosurein) formed between the plurality of panelsafter the basemay be formed. The bridge, as explained earlier, may be adjoined, and configured to provide support to the mattress platform.

In an embodiment, the bridgemay include a first endand a second endoppositely disposed to the first end. Further, a longitudinal portionmay be disposed between the first endand the second end. Further, the bridgemay include at least one support pillar,, and(collectively referred to as support pillars). The support pillarsmay be adjoined perpendicular to, and configured to support the longitudinal portion. The support pillarsmay be adjoined to the longitudinal portionby employing various adjoining methods known in the art, such as but not limited to, welding, and the like.

In an embodiment, with continued reference to the, each pillar of the support pillarsmay include a pair of parallel vertical columns,,(collectively referred to as vertical columns). Each vertical column from the vertical columnsmay include first pillar ends,, and, and second pillar ends,, and. Particularly, vertical columnmay include first pillar endand second pillar end, vertical columnmay include first pillar endand second pillar end, and vertical columnmay include first pillar endand second pillar end. The first pillar ends,, and(hereinafter referred to as the first pillar ends), may be adjoined to the longitudinal portion. The second pillar ends,, and(hereinafter referred to as the second pillar ends) may be further adjoined to another longitudinal portion (not shown in figure). Another longitudinal portion may be offset to the longitudinal portion, and may be configured to support the bridgefrom the second pillar ends.

In an embodiment, each vertical column from the vertical columnsmay be formed as a twin-fork structure to ensure proper support against the load experienced by the longitudinal portion, when the mattress platformis adjoined thereto. Further, twin-fork structure of the vertical columnsmay include parallel forks which are centrally adjoined, and offset by linear members,, and(hereinafter referred to as linear members). For example, the twin-fork structure of the vertical columnsmay be adjoined by a linear member, the twin-fork structure of the vertical columnsmay be adjoined by a linear member, and the twin-fork structure of the vertical columnsmay be adjoined by a linear member. In an embodiment, the twin-fork structures, and the linear members are forged as a single unit, or the linear membermay be separately adjoined to the twin-fork structures.

In an embodiment, the linear membersare adjoined to the twin forks in such a manner that the twin forks are separated by a predefined separation distance “x”. In an embodiment, the separation distance may be less than the width of the longitudinal portion, and equivalent to the length of linear members, to ensure proper distribution of load of the mattress platformon the twin-fork structure of the vertical columns.

In an embodiment, each of the first endand the second endmay include a third-type pin. The third type pinis configured to adjoin the bridgeto parallel panels of the base. This is explained in detail in conjunction with.

Now referring to, a schematicdepicting an installation scenario of the bridgewith the plurality of the panelsis illustrated in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. Further, referring to, a perspective viewof the bridgecoupled to the baseis illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

With continued reference to, and explained earlier, the bridgemay be coupled to the parallel panels from the plurality of the panels. To couple the bridgeto the plurality of panels, the first endand the second endmay be accommodated and locked within the each first-type slotof the parallel panels (for example, paneland panel) using a slot and pin arrangement. In this scenario, the pin may include the third type pin, and the slot may include a circular grooveformed within the first-type slot. Accordingly, when the first endand the second endmay be accommodated within the each first-type slot, the third type pinmay engage the circular groovethereby locking the bridgeto the panels. Consequently, the bridgemay be coupled to the parallel panels.

In an embodiment, as explained earlier, the mattress platformmay be adjoined to the base. Particularly, the mattress platformmay be adjoined to the baseusing or more latch mechanism. The one or more latch mechanismsmay include, but are not limited to toggle latch mechanisms such as hook and arm toggle latch, cam action and plier toggle latch, vertical toggle latch, and the like. For example, to adjoin the mattress platformto the base, one or more latch mechanismssuch as hook, and arm toggle latch may be used. Such latch mechanismmay include a plurality of hooks (referred to as hooksin) and a plurality of arms,,,,,,, and(hereinafter referred to as arms). Accordingly, the plurality of hooks may be fixated on at least one portion of the mattress platform, and the armsmay be fixated on at least one portion of the plurality of panelscorresponding to the hooks. Each arm may be coupled to each respective hook, to adjoin the mattress platformto the base. This is explained in detail, hereinafter.

As explained earlier, the hook of the latch mechanism may be fixated on at least one portion of the mattress platform, and the armsof the latch mechanism may be fixated on at least one portion of the plurality of panels. Referring to, it may be seen that the intermediate portionof each panel from the plurality of panelsmay be configured to accommodate one or more armsof the latch mechanism. For example, referring to, it can be seen that the intermediate panel portionof the panelmay include arms, and, the intermediate panel portionof the panelmay include arms, and, the intermediate panel portionof the panelmay include arms, and, and the intermediate panel portionof the panelmay include arms, and. Similarly, corresponding to the arms, the plurality of hooks may be fixated to the mattress platform such that each arm may be positioned next to a hook. The arms, as explained earlier, may engage the plurality of hooks to adjoin the mattress platformto the base. The assembly of the mattress platformto the baseis explained in detail, in conjunction with.

Now, referring towhich illustrates a side viewof the modular bed, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the mattress platformmay include one or more sub-platformsanddesigned to be adjoined to the base. Each sub-platformandmay include a rim, andand a support layer, andformed within the rim, andrespectively. The rim, andcollectively constitute the outer boundary of the mattress platform. In an embodiment, the support layersandmay be formed as a planar framework formed by cross-arrangement of a plurality of planar support barsand, respectively. For example, the support layermay be formed by cross-arrangement of planar support bars, and the support layermay be formed by cross-arrangement of planar support bars. In an embodiment, the top surface formed by the cross-arrangement of the planar support barsand, or the planar framework, may constitute top surfaceandof the support layersandrespectively. Similarly, the bottom surface formed by the cross-arrangement of the planar support barsand, or the planar framework, may constitute bottom surfacesandof the support layersandrespectively.

In an embodiment, the top surfacesandmay be positioned vertically upwards and configured to receive a mattress, and the bottom surfacesandmay engage the base. In an embodiment, the support layersandmay further include an intermediate support surface, andformed between the top surfaces, and, and the bottom surface, and. The intermediate support surface, andmay further accommodate a hook of the latch mechanism. In an embodiment, the hook of the latch mechanism may engage with the arm, and hence the mattress platformmay adjoin the base. This is explained in conjunction with.

Now, referring to, a schematicof adjoining of the mattress platformto the baseand the bridge, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, andillustrates a schematicof an engaged state of the mattress platformto the base, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment, now referring to, the intermediate support surface, andof each planar support bars, andmay be configured to accommodate a plurality of hooks,,,,,,,. The plurality of hooks,,,,,,, and(hooks-not shown in figures) may correspond to, and may be configured to engage the plurality of armsto complete a latching mechanism of the latch mechanism. For example, to complete the latch mechanism, the armmay engage the hook, the armmay engage the hook, the armmay engage the hook, the armmay engage the hook, and the like. Additionally, to prevent horizontal movement of the mattress platformagainst the base, a slot and pin arrangement may be used to restrict the said horizontal movement. Accordingly, the bottom surfacesandmay include a second type slot, which may be configured to engage the pinin a slot and pin arrangement. Accordingly, the intermediate support surfacemay contact and may be locked against the leading edge, thereby adjoining the baseto the mattress platform, to form the modular bedas illustrated in. In an embodiment, after the mattress platformand the baseare adjoined, the rimsandmay be positioned at a predefined distance from the base. Due to the predefined distance, the rimsandmay prevent sudden contact of the legs of a user into the corners formed by adjoining the first edgeand the second edgeof the plurality of panels, and hence, injury to the user may be prevented.

As explained earlier, the assemblies of the plurality of panelsto form the base, the bridge, and the mattress platformmay also prevent the formation of hidden crevices and seams, and in addition to the assemblies made of metallic material, the infestation of bed-bugs may be prevented.

Now, as explained earlier in, each of the components of the modular bed, may be adjoined using various types of couplers, one or more slot and pin mechanisms, and a latching mechanism via toggle latches. Hence such modular bedmay be assembled with an assembling method, which also would not require skilled operators or specialized tools. The assembling method of the modular bedis explained in conjunction with.

Referring toa flowchartof a method of assembling the modular bedis illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. At step, the basemay be formed by adjoining a plurality of panels. Each panel of the plurality of panelsmay include a first edgeand a second edgeoppositely disposed to the first edge. Further, each panel may include the bottom leading edgeand the top leading edgeoppositely disposed to the bottom leading edge(As already explained in). The first edgemay include a first-type couplerand a second-type coupler. At step, each panel is interconnected collectively when the second edgeof each panel is interconnected to the first edgeof the sequential panel in the vertically upright alignment to form the enclosuretherebetween. Particularly, the second-type couplerof each second edgemay be coupled to the first-type couplerof the first edgeof the sequential panel. This step may be repeated with each panel until the base, with an enclosuretherebetween may be formed. At step, the bridgemay be positioned within the enclosure. At step, the bridgemay be positioned within the enclosureand may be coupled to the top leading edgesof each parallel panels from the plurality of panels. At step, the mattress platformmay be adjoined to the top leading edgeof each panel from the plurality of panelsusing a slot and pin arrangement, and latching mechanisms to the bridge, thereby forming the modular bed.

In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed method and system, the claimed steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed steps bring an improvement in the functioning of the device itself as the claimed steps provide a technical solution to a technical problem.

The specification has described method and system for optimizing query input for generating codes using large language models. The illustrated steps are set out to explain the exemplary embodiments shown, and it should be anticipated that ongoing technological development will change the manner in which particular functions are performed. These examples are presented herein for purpose of illustration, and not limitation. Further, the boundaries of the functional building blocks have been arbitrarily defined herein for the convenience of the description. Alternative boundaries can be defined so long as the specified functions and relationships thereof are appropriately performed. Alternatives (including equivalents, extensions, variations, deviations, etc., of those described herein) will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s) based on the teachings contained herein. Such alternatives fall within the scope and spirit of the disclosed embodiments.

It is intended that the disclosure and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope of disclosed embodiments being indicated by the following claims.