DEVICE FOR RETAINING BEDCLOTHES

Abstract

A device for retaining bedclothes, for retaining items of bedclothing (2) to the base (3) of a bed, preventing their release during the resting time of the user or users thereof. It comprises at least one thickened attachment area (4) incorporated in the lower extremity of an item of bedclothing (2) and at least one retaining element (5), complementary to said thickened attachment area (4) incorporated at the lower extremity of the base (3) of the bed. Preferably, the complementary retaining element (5) consists of a tube (50) with at least one longitudinal slot (51) or clasp, in which the thickened area (4) of the item of bedclothing (2) to be retained is housed. Preferably, the thickened areas (4) of the lower extremity of the item of bedclothing (2) are removable and interchangeable rods of a semi-rigid, flexible material.

Claims

1. A device for retaining bedclothes, applicable to achieve the retaining of one or more items of bedclothing (2), such as a sheet and/or a blanket, to the base (3) of a bed, preventing their release during the resting time of the user or users thereof, comprising: at least one thickened attachment area (4) incorporated in the lower extremity of an item of bedclothing (2) and at least one retaining element (5), complementary to said thickened attachment area (4) incorporated at the lower extremity of the base (3) of the bed.

2. The device for retaining bedclothes according to claim 1, wherein the retaining element (5) complementary to the thickened area (4) consists of a tube (50) with at least one longitudinal slot (51) or clasp, into which said thickened area (4) of the item of bedclothing (2) is inserted and becomes retained.

3. The device for retaining bedclothes according to claim 2, wherein the tube (50) has more than one slot (51) for attaching the thickened area (4) of an item of bedclothing (2).

4. The device for retaining bedclothes according to claim 3, wherein the tube (50) has two parallel longitudinal slots (51), an upper slot and another lower slot, for inserting and retaining the respective thickened areas (4) of two items of bedclothing (2), one consisting of a sheet and the other consisting of a blanket.

5. The device for retaining bedclothes according to claim 2, further comprising two tubes (50) which are attached to the base (3) of the bed, one on top of the other, for retaining the respective thickened areas (4) of two items of bedclothing (2), one for the thickened area of the sheet and the other one for the thickened area of the blanket.

6. The device for retaining bedclothes according to claim 2, wherein the tube (50) is a flexible part for allowing the thickened area (4) to be inserted into the slot (51) by pressure.

7. The device for retaining bedclothes according to claim 2, wherein the tube (50) is attached to the base (3) of the bed by means of plates (52) with removable anchoring means, for example screwed thereto.

8. The device for retaining bedclothes according to claim 1, wherein the thickened areas (4) of the lower extremity of the item of bedclothing (2) are rods of a semi-rigid, flexible material, for example of rubber.

9. The device for retaining bedclothes according to claim 1, wherein the thickened areas (4) of the lower extremity of the item of bedclothing (2) are removable and interchangeable.

10. The device for retaining bedclothes according to claim 1, wherein when there are two of said item of bedclothing (2), it comprises incorporating two independent thickened areas (4) on both sides of the lower extremity thereof.

11. The device for retaining bedclothes according to claim 1, wherein the thickened areas (4) can be incorporated in different positions with respect to the lower extremity of the item of bedclothing (2).

12. The device for retaining bedclothes according to claim 1, wherein the item of bedclothing (2) in which the thickened areas (4) are incorporated is an item of bedclothing split longitudinally into two independent areas (2a) attached to one another through removable joining means (6), such as Velcro.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] To complete the description provided herein, and for the purpose of helping to make the features of the invention more readily understandable, this description is accompanied by a drawing constituting an integral part of the same, which by way of illustration and not limitation represent the following:

[0018] FIG. 1 shows schematic perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the device for retaining bedclothes, object of the invention, showing the general configuration thereof and the main parts it comprises;

[0019] FIG. 2 shows a schematic perspective view of the base with another exemplary embodiment of the tube constituting the retaining element complementary to the thickened areas which is attached to said base, depicted in this case with two slots for retaining two thickened areas of two items of bedclothing.

[0020] FIG. 3 shows a schematic profile view of an exemplary embodiment of the device for retaining bedclothes attached to a base and having with two tubes provided with a slot or retaining element complementary to flexible thickened areas attached in the items of bedclothing.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] In view of the described figures, and in accordance with the numbering adopted, one may observe therein two non-limiting exemplary embodiments of the device for retaining bedclothes of the invention, which comprises the parts and elements indicated and described in detail below.

[0022] Therefore, as can be seen in said figures, the device (1) of the invention, the purpose of which is to achieve the retaining of one or more items of bedclothing (2), such as a sheet and/or a blanket, to the base (3) of a bed, preventing their release during the resting time of the user or users thereof, essentially comprises at least one thickened attachment area (4) incorporated in the lower extremity of an item of bedclothing (2) and at least one retaining element (5), complementary to said thickened attachment area (4) incorporated at the lower extremity of the base (3) of the bed.

[0023] Preferably, said retaining element (5) complementary to the thickened area (4) consists of a tube (50) with at least one longitudinal slot (51) or clasp, into which the thickened area (4) of the item of bedclothing (2) is inserted and becomes retained.

[0024] Optionally, the tube (50) has more than one slot (51) for attaching the thickened area (4) of more than one item of bedclothing (2). Preferably, as shown in FIG. 2, the tube (50) has two parallel longitudinal slots (51), an upper slot and another lower slot, for inserting and retaining the respective thickened areas (4) of two items of bedclothing (2), one consisting of a sheet and the other consisting of a blanket.

[0025] Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 3, the device (1) further comprises as an option incorporating two tubes (50) provided with a slot (51) or another retaining element (5) complementary to the thickened area (4), which are attached to the base (3) of the bed, one on top of the other, for retaining the respective thickened areas (4) of two items of bedclothing (2), one for the thickened area of the sheet and the other one for the thickened area of the blanket. In this embodiment, said thickened areas (4) are flexible, by way of a zipper, and they are attached in the respective items of bedclothing (2) by sewing.

[0026] In any case, the tube (50) is preferably a flexible part for allowing the thickened area (4) to be inserted into the slot (51) by pressure and attached to the base (3) of the bed by means of plates (52) with removable anchoring means, for example screwed thereto.

[0027] Moreover, the thickened areas (4) of the lower extremity of the item of bedclothing (2) are preferably rods of a semi-rigid, flexible material, for example of rubber.

[0028] Optionally, the thickened areas (4) of the lower extremity of the bedclothes (2) are extractable and interchangeable, for which purpose they are, for example, housed in a hem (21) provided for that purpose on the lower extremity of the item of bedclothing (2).

[0029] Optionally, the device (1) further comprises incorporating two independent thickened areas (4) on both sides of the lower extremity of one same item of bedclothing (2), preferably when there are two of said item of bedclothing (2). In such case, the thickened areas (4) can advantageously be incorporated in different positions with respect to the lower extremity of the item of bedclothing (2), and/or the item of bedclothing (2) is split longitudinally into two independent areas (2a) attached to one another through suitable removable joining means (6), such as Velcro, buttons or other means, which allow them to be positioned in the same or in different positions with respect to the lower extremity thereof, as shown in the example depicted in FIG. 1.

[0030] Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the ways of implementing it, it is not considered necessary to extend its explanation for any person skilled in the state of the art to understand its scope and the advantages which derive from it, specifying that, within its essential nature, it can be carried out in other embodiments that differ in detail from the one provided by way of example, and which are also covered by the requested protection, provided that they do not alter, change or modify its fundamental principle.