METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A DEVICE COMPRISING A BED

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for assembling a device comprising a bed, which device comprises a frame, and the frame comprises a frame section for the bed, which frame section for the bed comprises two parallel first frame elements extending in the longitudinal direction; and
the frame further comprises two second frame elements extending in a direction transverse to the first frame elements;
wherein the first frame elements of the frame section for the bed are provided with a bed base;
wherein at least two frame elements of the frame have the form of a profile, which profile comprises a groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile which groove is capable of engaging a thickening by form closure.

[0002] A method according to the preamble is known in the art, for instance for assembling a bed as disclosed in NL1014479. A bed base comprising a thickening at each of two opposing longitudinal edges of the bed base is introduced in the grooves of two frame elements, thus securing the bed base to the bed. The bed base is used for supporting a mattress, or may optionally also be used without a mattress, for instance in combination with a sleeping bag.

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a versatile method for assembling a device that comprises a bed.

[0004] To this end, a method according to the preamble is characterized in that at each corner of the frame section for the bed, the frame comprises uprights which at the ends of at least one of the first frame elements protrude above the frame section for the bed, the two second frame elements having ends attached to the uprights, said ends comprising uppermost end sections, wherein the uppermost end sections are above the uprights;
wherein

• the uprights that protrude above the frame section for the bed at sides thereof that in the longitudinal direction of the bed are facing each other, and
• the two second frame elements at the uppermost end sections and at sides thereof that in the longitudinal direction of the bed are facing each other, are provided with grooves that
• extend in the longitudinal direction of the uprights and of the second frame elements respectively, and
• are arranged to engage the thickening of a separating element by form closure,

wherein
the method comprises a step of affixing the separating element that comprises a thickening at each of two opposing longitudinal edges of the element, by inserting the thickened longitudinal edges into said grooves of the uprights and the second frame elements.

[0005] Thus a device comprising a bed can be made by assembly efficiently and a continuous shielding is formed which can even be a shield against water. Hereby, a tent or part thereof can be formed. That is to say, the device comprising a bed at the same time provides for supporting at least part of the roof of the tent. Besides ease of assembly the device also offers a logistic advantage.

[0006] The thickened longitudinal edges may be formed by a series of local thickenings of or attached to the longitudinal edge. Preferably, the thickening is an elongated thickening that extends along the longitudinal edge of the element, thus avoiding local strains on the element.

[0007] According to a favourable embodiment, the thickened longitudinal edges of the separating element each comprise a tendon extending in the longitudinal direction.

[0008] The tendons may be shapeless tendons (eg. rope), but are preferably dimensionally stable tendons, such as resilient tendons (eg. of plastic) or rigid tendons (tubes or rods).

[0009] According to a favourable embodiment, the separating element comprises a body of cloth.

[0010] The cloth may be a textile such as cotton or a synthetic material (eg. nylon), but preferably is a coated cloth, such as provided with a layer of PVC as a coating. Tendons can be easily attached to the cloth, for instance into a hollow hem. Thus, thickened longitudinal edges are provided for effectively holding the element, and in case of a bed base, sturdy support of a person lying on the bed base.

[0011] According to a favourable embodiment, the bed base is a further element that comprises a thickening at each of two opposing longitudinal edges of
the element, wherein said bed base is affixed with the thickenings of the further element in the grooves of two parallel first frame elements.

[0012] Thus a device comprising a bed can be made by assembly efficiently.

[0013] According to a favourable embodiment, the bed base comprises a resilient layer having a thickness of at least 0.5 cm.

[0014] Thus, the logistic of installing the device is facilitated, since is not necessary to lug a separate mattress around. The resilient layer is for instance a foam. For added comfort the resilient layer may be thicker, such as at least 1 cm and preferably at least 2 cm. The resilient layer is preferably situated under a covering layer that is impervious to water (such as a fabric like cotton or nylon coated with a layer of PVC, wherein the fabric provides tensile strength). For a simple assembling of the bed base the resilient layer is situated in between two covering layers, wherein the tendons are sewed into the hems. The covering layer of the bed base may be provided with one or more strips of 'Velcro' halves. In that case a bed sheet provided with one or more complementary strips of 'Velcro' halves can be easily applied onto the bed base.

[0015] According to a favourable embodiment, between and to uprights which protrude above the frame section for the bed a further frame element is provided, which further frame element comprises a further groove facing the frame section for the bed, wherein the further groove of the further frame element is provided with a curtain.

[0016] Thus, more privacy can be provided. The further frame element preferably has the same profile as the first frame elements. This facilitates the assembly of the device.

[0017] According to a favourable embodiment, the frame comprises above the frame section for the bed a second frame section for a second bed, which second frame section for a second bed comprises two further first frame elements which extend parallel to the first frame elements of the first frame section for the first bed;
wherein for assembling the device the further first frame elements of the second frame section for the second bed are provided with a bed base.

[0018] Thus, a bunk bed is provided. Generally, the frame comprises two further frame elements extending in a direction transverse to the first frame elements. Hereby, a greater stability of the bunk bed can be obtained. Alternatively, the lowermost ends of the uprights may also be secured to the floor.

[0019] According to a favourable embodiment, the uprights for an end of a bed-section are rigidly interconnected by at least one of the second frame elements and constitute an upright frame section; wherein for assembling of the device two upright frame sections are connected by at least one pair of first frame elements.

[0020] Thus, a logistically very simple solution is provided with which a device can be built up quickly. Generally, the upright frame section will comprise two second frame elements for increased strength of the device. Connecting will in general take place after the bed base has been applied.

[0021] According to a favourable embodiment, the device and at least one further device are interconnected by the separating element; wherein the thickenings of the separating element are inserted into said grooves that extend in the longitudinal direction of the uprights.

[0022] According to a first possible embodiment, the two devices, such as two bunk beds, will be placed parallel to each other to provide a larger device according to the invention. Here, the second frame elements will be in line. Alternatively, the devices can also be arranged in a staggered way, thus alcoves are formed which provide privacy. The number of connected devices is preferably at least three, more preferably at least four and even more preferably at least five.

[0023] According to a favourable embodiment, the device and at least one further device are interconnected by a further separating element, wherein the uprights of the at least two devices have a further groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the uprights;
wherein the thickenings of the further separating element are inserted into the further grooves.

[0024] According to a favourable embodiment, at least the first frame elements and the uprights are fashioned out of identical profiles, wherein a profile comprises a U-shaped profile section, which U-shaped profile section is composed of

• a first side provided with a first groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile and is arranged to engage a thickening of an element by form closure,
• a second side transverse to the first side, which second side comprises a further groove for incorporating a further element selected from a plate and curtain runners, and
• a third side provided with a second groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile and is arranged to engage a thickening of an element by form closure;

wherein the first groove and the second groove are situated at a distance of at least 4 cm from the second side.

[0025] Not only does this simplify the manufacturing of the parts of the device, but also the assembly thereof. Any holes for coupling a first frame element will be situated in the first side between the first groove and the second side.

[0026] The profile comprising the U-shaped profile section will generally have a rectangular shape, however, the fourth side does not necessarily have to be flat.

[0027] Also for the second frame element it is preferred to use the same profile, in particular when wishing to assemble a cubicle or a tent.

[0028] Depending on whether they form part of an upright, a first frame element or a second frame element, the grooves in the profiles serve a different purpose. For the upright they enable the formation of a separating element in the shape of a wall. For a first frame element they enable the attachmanet to the bed base. For a second frame element they enable the passing of a separating element as a roof, thus a good shielding against light (privacy) and, if applied as a tent, also against rain.

[0029] The device comprises an upright at each corner of the frame section for the bed. The first frame elements preferably have a length between 1,70 m and 3 m, more preferably between 1,85 m and 2,50 m.

[0030] According to a favourable embodiment, in a sidewall thereof the uprights each comprise a hole, wherein frame elements selected from the first frame elements and the second frame elements at the ends thereof are provided with a connecting piece which comprises a hook which hook is introduced into the hole of an upright in order to suspend the relevant frame element from the upright.

[0031] In this way, optionally without the use of any tools, a device can be built up. Further, the device can also be disassembled so that it can be stored again and/or be transported to another location where it is required.

[0032] According to a favourable embodiment, an upright has the shape of a profile which comprises a U-shaped profile section, which U-shaped profile section is composed of

• a first side provided with a first groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile and arranged to engage a thickening by form closure,
• a second side transverse to the first side, which second side comprises a further groove for incorporating an element selected from a plate and curtain runners, and
• a third side provided with a second groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile and arranged to engage a thickening by form closure;

wherein the hole is located in the first side, and the third side situated opposite said first side is provided with a second hole, wherein the holes are situated between the first groove respectively the second groove on the one hand and the second side on the other hand;
wherein both the hole and the second hole are provided with a first frame element.

[0033] Thus, more beds, which are situated in line, can be provided with a limited number of uprights. For n beds two times n+1 uprights are necessary. This not only leads to a cost reduction but also makes it possible to transport more sleeping accommodations per unit of cargo to be transported, which is highly desirable, for instance in case of emergency shelters after a disaster. The profile will generally have a rectangular (also including a square) cross section.

[0034] The present invention will now be illustrated with reference to the drawing where

Fig. 1 shows a side view of a device according to the invention;

Fig. 2A and Fig. 2B respectively show a first frame element and an upright frame section of which the frame of the device of Fig. 1 is built up;

Fig. 3 shows a vertical cross section of the device of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 shows a horizontal cross section of the device of Fig. 1;

Fig. 5 shows a cross section in side view of a detail of Fig. 1; and

Fig. 6 shows a perspective view of an alternative device according to the invention, which comprises four sleeping accommodations.

Fig. 1 shows a side view of a device 100 according to the invention, here a bunk bed 100. The bunk bed 100 comprises a frame 105 having a first frame section 110 for a first bed, and a second frame section 120 for a second bed.

[0035] The first frame section 110 comprises first frame elements 111 which extend in the longitudinal direction of the bed, parallel to the first frame elements 111 of the first bed.

[0036] The second frame section 120 comprises further first frame elements 121 which extend in the longitudinal direction of the bed.

[0037] The frame 105 further comprises upright frame-sections 130 which include uprights 131, and the frame elements are attached to the uprights 131.

[0038] Fig. 2A and Fig. 2B respectively show a first frame element 111 and an upright frame section 130 of which the frame 105 of the device of Fig. 1 is built up.

[0039] With the embodiment as shown, each end of the first frame element 111 is provided with a connecting piece 240, which connecting piece 240 is provided with three downwardly directed hooks 241 which are incorporated into corresponding holes 231 of the uprights 131 (Fig. 2B) .

[0040] The additional first frame element 121 is identical to the first frame element 111, thus simplifying the production and the logistics.

[0041] Hereby the frame 105 of the device 100 can be assembled and dissassembled without the use of any tools.

[0042] Fig. 2B shows the upright frame section 130 and reveals that the uprights 131 are interconnected by a second frame element 220, which is welded to the upper side of both uprights 131.

[0043] At the underside, the uprights 131 are provided with feet 250 with which the frame 105 can be anchored to a base such as a plywood plate, for instance by means of screws.

[0044] With the embodiment shown here the upright frame section 130 is provided with a plastic shield plate 232, as will be further elucidated hereafter. This shield plate 232 will preferably be non-translucent.

[0045] Fig. 3 shows a vertical cross section of the device of Fig. 1. It can be seen that the frame elements for the bed have the form of a profile. That profile comprises a groove 311 extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile; in this preferred embodiment two at both sides of each frame element 111 for a bed. The grooves 311 are arranged to engage a bed base 360 by form closure which bed base 360 at the longitudinal edges thereof comprises tendons 361 causing the longitudinal edges to be thickened and can be held by the grooves 311 by form closure. Prior to connecting the first frame elements 111 for the bed, the bed base 360 will be fitted to the uprights 131 with the longitudinal edges thereof in the grooves 311.

[0046] In the embodiment shown here, the bed base 360 is formed by two layers of PVC cloth 362 having a resilient layer 363 of foam in between, thus providing a comfortable bed base 360 on which can be slept without a mattress. The cloth 362 is preferably impervious to moisture (having a small layer of plastic coated fabric, or a fibre reinforced foil as a cloth), as a result of which the foam will not become dirty and the bed base 360 can be cleaned easily.

[0047] Fig. 3 shows that the frame elements 111 for the bed comprise a further groove 312 which is suitable for suspending a curtain 370 by form closure.

[0048] Fig. 4 shows a horizontal cross section of the device of Fig. 1. The upright frame section 130 and the frame elements 111 are preferably fashioned from the same profile. This permits sliding the shield plate 232 in the additional grooves 312.

[0049] Fig. 5 shows a detail of the device of Fig. 1, and in particular shows a cross section wherein hooks 241 of the connecting piece 240, which is slided into the end of a first frame element, engage the upright 131.

[0050] Fig. 6 shows a a perspective view of an alternative device 100' according to the invention in the form of a tent 100', which provides for four sleeping accommodations and is composed of two bunk beds as previously described, in this embodiment, connected by arcuate girders 680 which are also provided with grooves for form closure.

[0051] The grooves of the uprights 131 located on the corner of the device are provided with an element 632 which in the same manner as the bed base 360 is built up of cloth and thickenings in the form of tendons applied at the longitudinal edges. This element 632 is inserted into grooves that face each other, of

• the uprights 131 of the corners of the device,
• the second frame elements 220, and
• the arcuate girders 680;

for forming upright separating walls and a roof.

[0052] Similarly, such an element may be inserted in one of the two uprights 131 of each bunk bed to provide a back panel 632'.

[0053] With the embodiment shown here the tent 100' is attached to a bottom plate 699 with the feet 250.

[0054] The tent 100' provides a space with privacy for the inhabitants, and thanks to the curtains 370 some individual privacy as well. With this in mind, the element 632 and the back panel 632' are preferably realised as non-translucent.

Claims

1. A method for assembling a device (100) comprising a bed, which device comprises a frame (105), and the frame (105) comprises a frame section for the bed, which frame section for the bed comprises two parallel first frame elements (111) extending in the longitudinal direction; and
the frame (105) further comprises two second frame elements (220) extending in a direction transverse to the first frame elements (111); wherein the first frame elements (111) of the frame section for the bed are provided with a bed base (360);
wherein at least two frame elements of the frame (105) have the form of a profile, which profile comprises a groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile which groove is capable of engaging a thickening by form closure;
characterized in that at each corner of the frame section for the bed, the frame (105) comprises uprights (131) which at the ends of at least one of the first frame elements (111) protrude above the frame section for the bed,
the two second frame elements (220) having ends attached to the uprights (131), said ends comprising uppermost end sections, wherein the uppermost end sections are above the uprights (131);
wherein

- the uprights (131) that protrude above the frame section for the bed at sides thereof that in the longitudinal direction of the bed are facing each other, and

- the two second frame elements (220) at the uppermost end sections and at sides thereof that in the longitudinal direction of the bed are facing each other,
are provided with grooves (311) that

- extend in the longitudinal direction of the uprights (131) and of the second frame elements (220) respectively, and

- are arranged to engage the thickening of a separating element (632) by form closure,

wherein
the method comprises a step of affixing the separating element (632) that comprises a thickening at each of two opposing longitudinal edges of the element (632, 632'), by inserting the thickened longitudinal edges into said grooves (311) of the uprights (131) and the second frame elements (220).

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the thickened longitudinal edges of the separating element (632) each comprise a tendon (361) extending in the longitudinal direction.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the separating element (632) comprises a body of cloth (362).

4. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the bed base (360) is a further element that comprises a thickening at each of two opposing longitudinal edges of the element, wherein said bed base (360) is affixed with the thickenings of the further element in the grooves of two parallel first frame elements (111).

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the bed base (360) comprises a resilient layer (363) having a thickness of at least 0.5 cm.

6. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein between and to uprights (131) which protrude above the frame section for the bed a further frame element is provided, which further frame element comprises a further groove (312) facing the frame section (130) for the bed, wherein the further groove (312) of the further frame element is provided with a curtain (370).

7. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the frame (105) comprises above the frame section (130) for the bed a second frame section (130) for a second bed, which second frame section (130) for a second bed comprises two further first frame elements (121) which extend parallel to the first frame elements (111) of the first frame section (130) for the first bed; wherein for assembling the device the further first frame elements (121) of the second frame section (130) for the second bed are provided with a bed base (360).

8. The method according to any of the claims 6 or 7, wherein the uprights (131) for an end of a bed-section are rigidly interconnected by at least one of the second frame elements (220) and constitute an upright frame section (130);
wherein for assembling of the device two upright frame sections (130) are connected by at least one pair of first frame elements (111).

9. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the device (100) and at least one further device are interconnected by the separating element (632);
wherein the thickenings of the separating element (632) are inserted into said grooves (311) that extend in the longitudinal direction of the uprights (131).

10. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the device (100) and at least one further device are interconnected by a further separating element (632'),
wherein the uprights of the at least two devices have a further groove (311) extending in the longitudinal direction of the uprights (131);
wherein the thickenings of the further separating element (632') are inserted into the further grooves (311).

11. The method according to any of the claims 6 to 10, wherein at least the first frame elements (111) and the uprights (131) are fashioned out of identical profiles, wherein a profile comprises a U-shaped profile section, which U-shaped profile section is composed of

- a first side provided with a first groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile and is arranged to engage a thickening of an element by form closure,

- a second side transverse to the first side, which second side comprises a further groove (312) for incorporating a further element selected from a plate (232) and curtain runners, and

- a third side provided with a second groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile and is arranged to engage a thickening of an element by form closure;

wherein the first groove and the second groove are situated at a distance of at least 4 cm from the second side.

12. The method according to any of the claims 6 to 11, wherein in a sidewall thereof the uprights (131) each comprise a hole, wherein frame elements (111) selected from the first frame elements (111) and the second frame elements (220) at the ends thereof are provided with a connecting piece (240) which comprises a hook which hook is introduced into the hole of an upright (131) in order to suspend the relevant frame element from the upright (131).

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein an upright (131) has the shape of a profile which comprises a U-shaped profile section, which U-shaped profile section is composed of

- a first side provided with a first groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile and arranged to engage a thickening by form closure,

- a second side transverse to the first side, which second side comprises a further groove (312) for incorporating an element selected from a plate and curtain runners, and

- a third side provided with a second groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile and arranged to engage a thickening by form closure;

wherein the hole is located in the first side, and the third side situated opposite said first side is provided with a second hole, wherein the holes (231) are situated between the first groove respectively the second groove on the one hand and the second side on the other hand;
wherein both the hole and the second hole are provided with a first frame element.

Ansprüche

1. Verfahren zum Zusammenbauen einer Vorrichtung (100), die ein Bett umfasst, welche Vorrichtung einen Rahmen (105) umfasst, und wobei der Rahmen (105) einen Rahmenabschnitt für das Bett umfasst, welcher Rahmenabschnitt für das Bett zwei parallele erste Rahmenelemente (111) umfasst, die sich in der Längsrichtung erstrecken; und

wobei der Rahmen (105) weiter zwei zweite Rahmenelemente (220) umfasst, die sich in einer zu den ersten Rahmenelementen (111) quer verlaufenden Richtung erstrecken;

wobei die ersten Rahmenelemente (111) des Rahmenabschnitts für das Bett mit einer Bettbasis (360) versehen sind;

wobei mindestens zwei Rahmenelemente des Rahmens (105) die Form eines Profils haben, welches Profil eine sich in der Längsrichtung des Profils erstreckende Nut umfasst, welche Nut mittels Formschluss mit einer Verdickung im Eingriff gehen kann;
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an jeder Ecke des Rahmenabschnitts für das Bett der Rahmen (105) Pfosten (131) umfasst, die an den Enden von mindestens einem der ersten Rahmenelemente (111) über dem Rahmenabschnitt für das Bett vorstehen,

wobei die zwei zweiten Rahmenelemente (220) an den Pfosten (131) befestigte Enden aufweisen, wobei die Enden oberste Endabschnitte umfassen, wobei sich die obersten Endabschnitte über den Pfosten (131) befinden;
wobei

- die Pfosten (131), die über dem Rahmenabschnitt für das Bett an Seiten davon vorstehen, die in der Längsrichtung des Betts einander zugewandt sind, und

- die zwei zweiten Rahmenelemente (220) an den obersten Endabschnitten und an Seiten davon, die in der Längsrichtung des Betts einander zugewandt sind, mit Nuten (311) versehen sind, die

- sich jeweils in der Längsrichtung der Pfosten (131) bzw. der zweiten Rahmenelemente (220) erstrecken, und

- dafür angeordnet sind, mittels Formschluss mit der Verdickung eines Trennelements (632) in Eingriff zu gehen,

wobei das Verfahren einen Schritt des Befestigens des Trennelements (632) umfasst, das an jeder von zwei entgegengesetzten Längskanten des Elements (632, 632') eine Verdickung umfasst, mittels Einsetzen der verdickten Längskanten in die Nuten (311) der Pfosten (131) und der zweiten Rahmenelemente (220).

2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, wobei die verdickten Längskanten des Trennelements (632) jeweils ein Spannglied (361) umfassen, das sich in der Längsrichtung erstreckt.

3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei das Trennelement (632) einen Stoffkörper (362) umfasst.

4. Verfahren nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Bettbasis (360) ein weiteres Element ist, das eine Verdickung an jeder von zwei entgegengesetzten Längskanten des Elements umfasst, wobei die Bettbasis (360) mit den Verdickungen des weiteren Elements in den Nuten zweier paralleler erster Rahmenelemente (111) befestigt ist.

5. Verfahren nach Anspruch 4, wobei die Bettbasis (360) eine elastische Schicht (363) mit einer Dicke von mindestens 0,5 cm umfasst.

6. Verfahren nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei zwischen und an Pfosten (131), die über dem Rahmenabschnitt für das Bett vorstehen, ein weiteres Rahmenelement vorgesehen ist, welches weitere Rahmenelement eine weitere Nut (312) umfasst, die dem Rahmenabschnitt (130) für das Bett zugewandt ist, wobei die weitere Nut (312) des weiteren Rahmenelements mit einem Vorhang (370) versehen ist.

7. Verfahren nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei der Rahmen (105) über dem Rahmenabschnitt (130) für das Bett einen zweiten Rahmenabschnitt (130) für ein zweites Bett umfasst, welcher zweite Rahmenabschnitt (130) für ein zweites Bett zwei weitere erste Rahmenelemente (121) umfasst, die sich parallel zu den ersten Rahmenelementen (111) des ersten Rahmenabschnitts (130) für das erste Bett erstrecken;
wobei zum Zusammenbauen der Vorrichtung die weiteren ersten Rahmenelemente (121) des zweiten Rahmenabschnitts (130) für das zweite Bett mit einer Bettbasis (360) versehen sind.

8. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 6 oder 7, wobei die Pfosten (131) für ein Ende eines Bettabschnitts durch mindestens eines der zweiten Rahmenelemente (220) starr miteinander verbunden sind und einen Pfostenrahmenabschnitt (130) darstellen;
wobei zum Zusammenbauen der Vorrichtung zwei Pfostenrahmenabschnitte (130) durch mindestens ein Paar von ersten Rahmenelementen (111) verbunden sind.

9. Verfahren nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Vorrichtung (100) und mindestens eine weitere Vorrichtung durch das Trennelement (632) miteinander verbunden sind;
wobei die Verdickungen des Trennelements (632) in die Nuten (311) eingesetzt sind, die sich in der Längsrichtung der Pfosten (131) erstrecken.

10. Verfahren nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Vorrichtung (100) und mindestens eine weitere Vorrichtung durch ein weiteres Trennelement (632') miteinander verbunden sind,

wobei die Pfosten der mindestens zwei Vorrichtungen eine weitere Nut (311) aufweisen, die sich in der Längsrichtung der Pfosten (131) erstreckt;

wobei die Verdickungen des weiteren Trennelements (632') in die weiteren Nuten (311) eingesetzt sind.

11. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 6 bis 10, wobei zumindest die ersten Rahmenelemente (111) und die Pfosten (131) aus identischen Profilen gefertigt sind, wobei ein Profil einen U-förmigen Profilabschnitt umfasst, welcher U-förmige Profilabschnitt besteht aus

- einer ersten Seite, die mit einer ersten Nut versehen ist, die sich in der Längsrichtung des Profils erstreckt und dafür angeordnet ist, mit einer Verdickung eines Elements mittels Formschluss in Eingriff zu gehen,

- einer zweiten Seite, die quer zu der ersten Seite ist, welche zweite Seite eine weitere Nut (312) umfasst, um ein weiteres Element einzugliedern, das aus einer Platte (232) und Vorhangschienen ausgewählt ist, und

- einer dritten Seite, die mit einer zweiten Nut versehen ist, die sich in der Längsrichtung des Profils erstreckt und dafür angeordnet ist, mit einer Verdickung eines Elements mittels Formschluss in Eingriff zu gehen;

wobei die erste Nut und die zweite Nut in einem Abstand von mindestens 4 cm von der zweiten Seite angeordnet sind.

12. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 6 bis 11, wobei in einer Seitenwand davon die Pfosten (131) jeweils eine Bohrung umfassen, wobei aus den ersten Rahmenelementen (111) und den zweiten Rahmenelementen (220) ausgewählte Rahmenelemente (111) an den Enden davon mit einem Verbindungsstück (240) versehen sind, das einen Haken umfasst, welcher Haken in die Bohrung eines Pfostens (131) eingeführt wird, um das betreffende Rahmenelement an dem Pfosten (131) aufzuhängen.

13. Verfahren nach Anspruch 12, wobei ein Pfosten (131) die Form eines Profils aufweist, das einen U-förmigen Profilabschnitt umfasst, welcher U-förmige Profilabschnitt besteht aus

- einer ersten Seite, die mit einer ersten Nut versehen ist, die sich in der Längsrichtung des Profils erstreckt und dafür angeordnet ist, mit einer Verdickung mittels Formschluss in Eingriff zu gehen,

- einer zweiten Seite, die quer zu der ersten Seite ist, welche zweite Seite eine weitere Nut (312) umfasst, um ein Element einzugliedern, das aus einer Platte und Vorhangschienen ausgewählt ist, und

- einer dritten Seite, die mit einer zweiten Nut versehen ist, die sich in der Längsrichtung des Profils erstreckt und dafür angeordnet ist, mit einer Verdickung mittels Formschluss in Eingriff zu gehen;
wobei sich die Bohrung in der ersten Seite befindet und die dritte Seite, die entgegengesetzt zu der ersten Seite angeordnet ist, mit einer zweiten Bohrung versehen ist, wobei die Bohrungen (231) zwischen der ersten Nut bzw. der zweiten Nut einerseits und der zweiten Seite andererseits angeordnet sind;

wobei die Bohrung und die zweite Bohrung beide mit einem ersten Rahmenelement versehen sind.

Revendications

1. Procédé pour le montage d'un dispositif (100) comprenant un lit, ledit dispositif comprenant un cadre (105) et le cadre (105) comprend une partie faisant office de cadre pour le lit, ladite partie faisant office de cadre pour le lit comprenant deux premiers éléments parallèles (111) faisant office de cadre s'étendant dans la direction longitudinale ; et
le cadre (105) comprend en outre deux deuxièmes éléments (220) faisant office de cadre s'étendant dans une direction transversale par rapport aux premiers éléments (111) faisant office de cadre ; dans lequel les premiers éléments (111) faisant office de cadre de la partie faisant office de cadre pour le lit sont munis d'une base de lit (360) ;
dans laquelle au moins deux éléments faisant office de cadre du cadre (105) prennent la forme d'un profilé, ledit profilé comprenant une rainure s'étendant dans la direction longitudinale du profilé, ladite rainure étant telle qu'un épaississement peut venir s'y insérer via une liaison de forme ;
caractérisé en en ce que, à chaque coin de la partie faisant office de cadre pour le lit, le cadre (105) comprend des montants (131) qui, aux extrémités d'au moins un des premiers éléments (111) faisant office de cadre font saillie au-dessus de la partie faisant office de cadre pour le lit ;
les deux deuxièmes éléments (220) faisant office de cadre possèdent des extrémités fixées aux montants (131), lesdites extrémités comprenant des parties terminales les plus élevées ; dans lequel les parties terminales les plus élevés sont situés au-dessus des montants (131) ;
dans lequel

- les montants (131) qui font saillie au-dessus de la partie faisant office de cadre pour le lit, à leurs côtés qui, dans la direction longitudinale du lit, se font mutuellement face ; et

- les deux deuxièmes éléments (220) faisant office de cadre aux parties terminales les plus élevées et à leurs côtés qui, dans la direction longitudinale du lit, se font mutuellement face ;
sont munis de rainures (311) qui

- s'étendent dans la direction longitudinale des montants (131) et des deuxièmes éléments (220) faisant office de cadre, respectivement ; et

- sont conçues d'une manière telle que l'épaississement d'un élément de séparation (632) peut venir s'y insérer via une liaison de forme ;

dans lequel

le procédé comprend une étape consistant à fixer l'élément de séparation (632) qui comprend un épaississement à chacun des deux bords longitudinaux opposés de l'élément (632, 632'), en insérant les bords longitudinaux épaissis dans lesdites rainures (311) des montants (131) et des deux deuxièmes éléments (220) faisant office de cadre.

2. Procédé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel les bords longitudinaux épaissis de l'élément de séparation (632) comprennent chacun un élément de précontrainte (361) s'étendant dans la direction longitudinale.

3. Procédé selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel l'élément de séparation (632) comprend un corps en tissu (362).

4. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la base de lit (360) représente un élément supplémentaire qui comprend un épaississement à chacun des deux bords longitudinaux opposés de l'élément ; dans lequel ladite base de lit (360) est fixée avec les épaississements de l'élément supplémentaire dans les rainures de deux premiers éléments parallèles (111) faisant office de cadre.

5. Procédé selon la revendication 4, dans lequel la base de lit (360) comprend une couche résiliente (363) possédant une épaisseur d'au moins 0,5 cm.

6. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel, entre et contre des montants (131) qui font saillie au-dessus de la partie faisant office de cadre pour le lit, on prévoit un élément supplémentaire faisant office de cadre pour le lit, ledit élément supplémentaire faisant office de cadre comprenant une rainure supplémentaire (312) opposée à la partie (130) faisant office de cadre pour le lit ; dans lequel la rainure supplémentaire (312) de l'élément supplémentaire faisant office de cadre est munie d'un rideau (370).

7. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le cadre (105) comprend, au-dessus de la partie (130) faisant office de cadre pour le lit, une deuxième partie (130) faisant office de cadre pour un deuxième lit, ladite deuxième partie (130) faisant office de cadre pour un deuxième lit comprenant deux premiers éléments supplémentaires (121) faisant office de cadre qui s'étendent parallèlement aux premiers éléments (111) faisant office de cadre de la première partie (130) faisant office de cadre pour le premier lit ;
dans lequel, pour le montage du dispositif, les premiers éléments supplémentaires (121) faisant office de cadre de la deuxième partie (130) faisant office de cadre pour le deuxième lit sont munis d'une base de lit (360).

8. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 ou 7, dans lequel les montants (131) pour une extrémité d'une partie de lit sont reliés les uns aux autres d'une manière rigide par l'intermédiaire d'au moins un des deuxièmes éléments (220) faisant office de cadre et constituent une partie s'étendant à la verticale (130) faisant office de cadre ;
dans lequel pour le montage du dispositif, on relie deux parties s'étendant à la verticale (130) faisant office de cadre par l'intermédiaire d'au moins une paire de premiers éléments (111) faisant office de cadre.

9. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le dispositif (100) et au moins un dispositif supplémentaire sont reliés l'un à l'autre par l'intermédiaire de l'élément de séparation (632) ;
dans lequel les épaississements de l'élément de séparation (632) sont insérés dans lesdites rainures (311) qui s'étendent dans la direction longitudinale des montants (131).

10. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le dispositif (100) et au moins un dispositif supplémentaire sont reliés l'un à l'autre par l'intermédiaire d'un élément de séparation supplémentaire (632') ;
dans lequel les montants desdits au moins deux dispositifs possèdent une rainure supplémentaire (311) s'étendant dans la direction longitudinale des montants (131) ;
dans lequel les épaississements de l'élément de séparation supplémentaire (632') sont insérés dans les rainures supplémentaires (311) .

11. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 10, dans lequel au moins les premiers éléments (111) faisant office de cadre et les montants (131) sont confectionnés à partir de profilés identiques ; dans lequel un profilé comprend une partie de profilé en forme de U, ladite partie de profilé en forme de U se composant de :

- un premier côté muni d'une première rainure s'étendant dans la direction longitudinale du profilé et conçue pour que vienne s'y insérer un épaississement d'un élément via une liaison de forme ;

- un deuxième côté transversal par rapport au premier côté, ledit deuxième côté comprenant une rainure supplémentaire (312) dans laquelle vient se loger un élément supplémentaire choisi parmi une plaque (232) et des crochets de rideaux ; et

- un troisième côté muni d'une deuxième rainure s'étendant dans la direction longitudinale du profilé et conçue pour que vienne s'y insérer un épaississement d'un élément via une liaison de forme ;

- dans lequel la première rainure et la deuxième rainure sont situées à une distance d'au moins 4 cm par rapport au deuxième côté.

12. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 11, dans lequel, dans une de ses parois latérales, les montants (131) comprennent chacun un trou ; dans lequel des éléments (111) faisant office de cadre choisis parmi les premiers éléments (111) faisant office de cadre et les deuxièmes éléments (220) faisant office de cadre, à leurs extrémités, sont munis d'une pièce de raccordement (240) qui comprend un crochet, ledit crochet étant introduit dans le trou d'un montant (131) dans le but de suspendre l'élément pertinent faisant office de cadre au montant (131).

13. Procédé selon la revendication 12, dans lequel un montant (131) possède la configuration d'un profilé qui comprend une partie faisant office de profilé en forme de U, ladite partie faisant office de profilé en forme de U se composant de :

- un premier côté muni d'une première rainure s'étendant dans la direction longitudinale du profilé et conçue pour que vienne s'y insérer un épaississement via une liaison de forme ;

- un deuxième côté transversal par rapport au premier côté, ledit deuxième côté comprenant une rainure supplémentaire (312) pour que vienne s'y loger un élément choisi parmi une plaque et des crochets de rideaux ; et

- un troisième côté muni d'une deuxième rainure s'étendant dans la direction longitudinale du profilé et conçue pour que vienne s'y insérer un épaississement d'un élément via une liaison de forme ;

- dans lequel le trou est disposé dans le premier côté, et le troisième côté situé à l'opposé dudit premier côté est muni d'un deuxième trou ; dans lequel les trous (231) sont situés entre la première rainure respectivement la deuxième rainure d'une part et le deuxième côté d'autre part ;

dans lequel à la fois le trou et le deuxième trou sont munis d'un premier élément faisant office de cadre.

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