Abstract
A bed frame assembly can include a headboard assembly comprising an upper headboard and a lower headboard; a pair of substantially parallel sideboards; a footboard; a support runner; and a plurality of legs. A method of assembling a bed can include arranging in a substantially rectilinear assembly a pair of sideboards with a lower headboard and footboard, the assembly defining a frame; coupling the lower headboard and the footboard with a support runner; joining the pair of sideboards to the lower headboard and footboard with a of legs; coupling a leg to the support runner; and coupling an upper headboard to the lower headboard.
Claims
1. A bed frame assembly comprising: a headboard assembly comprising an upper headboard and a lower headboard; a pair of substantially parallel sideboards; a footboard; a support runner; and a plurality of legs.
2. The bed frame assembly of claim 1, wherein the lower headboard, the pair of substantially parallel sideboards, and the footboard are configured to join together and define a frame defining a front end and a rear end.
3. The bed frame assembly of claim 2, wherein the frame comprises a mortise configured to receive the support runner.
4. The bed frame assembly of claim 2, wherein frame is joined via a castle joint.
5. The bed frame assembly of claim 4, wherein the castle joint is a first castle joint, the lower headboard is joined to a first end of the substantially parallel sideboards by the first castle joint and the footboard is joined to a second end of the substantially parallel sideboards by a second castle joint.
6. The bed frame assembly of claim 1 wherein the plurality of legs further comprises a castle leg configured to form a castle joint, and a support leg configured to form a rabbet joint.
7. The bed frame assembly of claim 1 wherein the lower headboard and upper headboard are configured to be detachably secured at a headboard joint.
8. The bed frame assembly of claim 7, wherein the headboard joint defines a half lap joint.
9. The bed frame assembly of claim 7, wherein the headboard assembly further comprises a fastener configured to retain the upper headboard to the lower headboard at the headboard joint.
10. The bed frame assembly of claim 9, wherein the fastener comprises a threaded fastener and the headboard assembly further comprises a series of boreholes configured to receive the threaded fastener.
11. The bed frame assembly of claim 7, wherein the headboard joint extends in a horizontal direction relative to the headboard assembly.
12. The bed frame assembly of claim 7, wherein the bed frame assembly further comprises a mattress defining a top surface above the headboard joint.
13. The bed frame assembly of claim 7, wherein the lower headboard comprises a blind hole configured to receive a fastener.
14. The bed frame assembly of claim 1, further comprising a series of flexibly coupled parallel slats.
15. The bed frame assembly of claim 14, wherein the substantially parallel siderails each comprise at least one rabbet configured to receive the series of flexibly coupled parallel slats defining a mattress support.
16. The bed frame assembly of claim 1, wherein at least one leg of the plurality of legs comprises a leveling screw.
17. The bed frame assembly of claim 1, wherein the headboard assembly comprises at least one of an upholstered material, a woven material, and a cushion material.
18. The bed frame assembly of claim 1, wherein the headboard assembly further comprises a fabric slipcover.
19. The bed frame assembly of claim 1, wherein the bed frame assembly is formed of wood.
20. A method of assembling a bed, the method comprising: arranging in a substantially rectilinear assembly a pair of sideboards with a lower headboard and footboard, the assembly defining a frame; coupling the lower headboard and the footboard with a support runner; joining the pair of sideboards to the lower headboard and footboard with a of legs; coupling a leg to the support runner; and coupling an upper headboard to the lower headboard.
21. The method of claim 20, further comprising the step of encasing the headboard in a fabric.
22. The method of claim 20, further comprising the step of expanding a series of slats over the frame.
23. A method of shipping a bed frame assembly comprising the steps of: packaging a headboard assembly; packaging a frame; packaging a support runner; packaging a plurality of legs; and shipping any of the headboard assembly, the frame, the support runner, and the plurality of legs.
24. The method of shipping a bed frame of claim 23, wherein the headboard assembly comprises an upper headboard and a lower headboard.
25. The method of shipping a bed frame of claim 24, wherein the upper headboard and lower headboard are packaged separately.
26. The method of shipping a bed frame of claim 23, wherein the upper headboard and lower headboard are stacked in a single packaging.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate several aspects of the disclosure and, together with the description, explain various principles of the disclosure. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. Corresponding features and components throughout the figures may be designated by matching reference characters for the sake of consistency and clarity.
[0011] FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a bed frame assembly comprising a frame, plurality of legs, a series of parallel slats, and a headboard assembly in accordance with one aspect of the current disclosure.
[0012] FIG. 2 is a top perspective exploded view of the bed frame of FIG. 1 showing an lower headboard and an upper headboard of the headboard assembly of FIG. 1 with specific detail showing a headboard joint in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 2A is a detailed view of the perspective exploded view, showing the details of the half-lap joint illustrated in FIG. 2.
[0014] FIG. 3 is a top-perspective view of an alternative aspect of the bed frame assembly of FIG. 1 in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure.
[0015] FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of another alternative aspect of the bed frame assembly of FIG. 1 in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure.
[0016] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the frame, headboard, runner, and legs of the bed frame assembly of FIG. 1 in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0017] FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the upper headboard of the headboard assembly of FIG. 1 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure.
[0018] FIG. 7 is an isometric view of the lower headboard of the headboard assembly of FIG. 1 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure.
[0019] FIG. 8 is an isometric view of a runner leg in accordance with an alternative aspect of the present disclosure.
[0020] FIG. 9 is an isometric view of a castle leg in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure.
[0021] FIG. 10 is an isometric view of an alternative aspect of the lower headboard of FIG. 7 in accordance with an alternative aspect of the current disclosure.
[0022] FIG. 11 is an isometric view of an alternative aspect of the upper headboard of FIG. 6 in accordance with an alternative aspect of the current disclosure.
[0023] FIG. 12 is an exploded view of the bed frame assembly of FIG. 1 detailing a fastener and tool in accordance with yet another aspect of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 13 is an isometric front view of the headboard, runners, and legs of the bed frame assembly of FIG. 1 in accordance with an alternative aspect of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIG. 14 is an isometric rear view of the headboard and legs of the bed frame assembly of FIG. 13.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The present disclosure can be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description, examples, drawings, and claims, and their previous and following description. However, before the present devices, systems, and/or methods are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, systems, and/or methods disclosed unless otherwise specified, as such can, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and is not intended to be limiting.
[0027] The following description is provided as an enabling teaching of the present devices, systems, and/or methods in their best, currently known aspect. To this end, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize and appreciate that many changes can be made to the various aspects described herein while still obtaining the beneficial results of the present disclosure. It will also be apparent that some of the desired benefits of the present disclosure can be obtained by selecting some of the features of the present disclosure without utilizing other features. Accordingly, those who work in the art will recognize that many modifications and adaptations to the present disclosure are possible and can even be desirable in certain circumstances and are a part of the present disclosure. Thus, the following description is provided as illustrative of the principles of the present disclosure and not in limitation thereof.
[0028] As used throughout, the singular forms a, an, and the include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to a quantity of one of a particular element can comprise two or more such elements unless the context indicates otherwise. In addition, any of the elements described herein can be a first such element, a second such element, and so forth (e.g., a first widget and a second widget, even if only a widget is referenced).
[0029] Ranges can be expressed herein as from about one particular value and/or to about another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another aspect comprises from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent about or substantially, it will be understood that the particular value forms another aspect. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint and independently of the other endpoint.
[0030] For purposes of the current disclosure, a material property or dimension measuring about X or substantially X on a particular measurement scale measures within a range between X plus an industry-standard upper tolerance for the specified measurement and X minus an industry-standard lower tolerance for the specified measurement. Because tolerances can vary between different materials, processes, and between different models, the tolerance for a particular measurement of a particular component can fall within a range of tolerances.
[0031] As used herein, the terms optional or optionally mean that the subsequently described event or circumstance may or may not occur and that the description comprises instances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not.
[0032] The word or as used herein means any one member of a particular list and also comprises any combination of members of that list. The phrase at least one of A and B as used herein means only A, only B, or both A and B; while the phrase one of A and B means A or B.
[0033] As used herein, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the term monolithic in the description of a component means that the component is formed as a singular component that constitutes a single material without joints or seams. Unless otherwise specified herein, any structure disclosed in the drawings or in the written description as being so formed can be monolithic whether or not such an explicit description of the structure is included herein.
[0034] To simplify the description of various elements disclosed herein, the conventions of left, right, front, rear, top, bottom, upper, lower, inside, outside, inboard, outboard, horizontal, and/or vertical may be referenced. Unless stated otherwise, front describes that end of the bed frame assembly comprising the headboard, and rear is the end of the bed frame assembly which can be opposite or distal the front. Horizontal or horizontal orientation describes that which is in a plane extending from left to right and aligned with the horizon. Vertical or vertical orientation describes that which is in a plane which can be angled at 90 degrees to the horizontal.
[0035] In one aspect, a bed frame assembly and associated methods, systems, devices, and various apparatuses are disclosed herein. In some aspects, a two-piece headboard and associated methods, systems, devices, and various apparatuses are disclosed herein. In some aspects, the bed frame can comprise a pair of substantially parallel sideboards, a footboard, and a two-piece headboard. In some aspects, the bed frame assembly can comprise a plurality of sequentially connected slats which can form a platform. The headboard can be configured to be disassembled at a headboard joint. In some aspects, the headboard can be configured to be connected and disconnected to increase transportability and mobility.
[0036] Turning now to FIG. 1, a bed frame assembly 100 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure is provided. In some aspects, the bed frame assembly 100 can be substantially rectilinear, although other shapes are contemplated. The bed frame assembly 100 can be sizably configured to support bedding, such as a mattress, for use by a user. For example, the bed frame assembly 100 can be sized in accordance with the height of a user. In some aspects, the bed frame assembly 100 can be sized to sleep one or more users. The bed frame assembly 100 can comprise a headboard assembly 101, a footboard 102, and a pair of sideboards 103. In an exemplary aspect, the headboard assembly 101 and the footboard 102 can be arranged substantially parallel and the pair of sideboard 103 can be substantially parallel. The sideboards 103 can be substantially perpendicular to one or both of the headboard assembly 101 and the footboard 102. In some aspects, the headboard assembly 101, the footboard 102, and the pair of sideboards 103 can each define a first end and a second end. In some aspects, the headboard assembly 101, the footboard 102, and the pair of sideboards 103 can be configured to releasably connect at an end of an adjacent member. In various aspects, the headboard assembly 101, the footboard 102, and the pair of sideboards 103 can define a corner when joined at each respective end. For example, the first ends of the pair of sideboards 103 can be configured to releasably intersect one or both of the headboard assembly 101 and the footboard 102. The bed frame assembly 100 can comprise the headboard assembly 101, the footboard 102, and the pair of sideboards 103 each connected forming a rectangular structure. In some aspects, the bed frame assembly 100 can comprise legs 110. Each leg 110 can be configured to releasably engage the bed frame assembly 100. In some aspects the leg 110 can be configured to extend downwardly with respect to the bed frame assembly 100. In some aspects, the legs 110 can be structured to support a load, such as, for example and without limitation, the load of a dressed and/or occupied bed. In an exemplary aspect, the bed frame assembly 100 can comprise four legs 110 disposed about a perimeter of the bed frame assembly 100. In an exemplary aspect, the headboard assembly 101, footboard 102, pair of sideboards 103, and legs 110 can releasably engage and define a frame. In some aspects, the bed frame assembly 100 can comprise one or more slats 104. In some aspects, the slats 104 of the bed frame assembly 100 can comprise a series of substantially parallel slats 104. In some aspects, the slats 104 of the bed frame assembly 100 can be flexibly coupled to each other and each slat 104 can define a space therebetween. In some aspects, the slats 104 can be disposed parallel or perpendicular to the pair of sideboards 103. In some aspects, the sideboards 103 can each comprise a rabbet or series of rabbets along an interior edge facing the slats 104 that engage with ends of the slats 104 to receive the slats 104. In an exemplary aspect, and without limitation, the bed frame assembly 100 can comprise a plurality of flexibly coupled parallel slats 104 disposed parallel to the headboard assembly 101 and footboard 102 and perpendicular to the pair of sideboards 103. The slats 104 can define a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is opposite to the second end, and wherein the first and second ends can be configured to engage with the pair of sideboards 103. The bed frame assembly 100 can be configured such that the slats 104 can define a platform on the frame which can be structured to support a mattress (not shown).
[0037] The headboard assembly 101 can be sectioned into one or more subunits. The headboard assembly 101 can be configured to disassemble into one or more subunits which can be reassembled in to the headboard assembly 101. In some aspects, the headboard assembly 101 can comprise an upper headboard 101a and a lower headboard 101b. The lower headboard 101b can be configured to be subjacent to the upper headboard 101a. In some aspects, the headboard assembly, including the upper headboard 101a and the lower headboard 101b can extend substantially vertically with respect to the frame. In some aspects, the upper headboard 101a can be configured to releasably engage with the lower headboard 101b at a headboard joint 101c. The headboard joint 101c can extend substantially horizontally with respect to the bed frame assembly 100. In some aspects, the bed frame assembly 100 can comprise the mattress (not shown) which can be disposed resting on the slats 104. In such an aspect, the headboard joint 101c can be defined in the headboard assembly 101 above the mattress (not shown) such that the headboard joint 101c is hidden.
[0038] Turning now to FIG. 2, an alternative view of the bed frame assembly 100 of FIG. 1 including specific detail to the headboard joint 101c of FIG. 1 in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure is shown and described. FIG. 2A is a detailed view of the perspective exploded view of FIG. 2, showing the details of a half-lap joint 210 illustrated in FIG. 2.
[0039] In some aspects, the bed frame assembly 100 can define one or more support runners 201. Each support runner 201 can be an elongated member configured to be coupled to the bed frame assembly 100. In some aspects, Each support runner 201 can be structured to increase any of the strength, rigidity, elasticity, or support of the bed frame assembly 100. In some aspects, the support runner 201 can define a first end and a second end opposite the first end. In an exemplary aspect, the first end and the second end of each support runner 201 can be configured to releasably couple to any of the headboard assembly 101, the footboard 102, or the sideboards 103. In a further exemplary aspect, each support runner 201 can be disposed substantially perpendicularly to and configured to releasably engage with the headboard assembly 101 and the footboard 102 and can be substantially parallel to the pair of sideboards 103. In some aspects, each support runner can be figures to support an external item, such as the mattress (not shown). In some aspects, the support runner 201 can comprise one or more legs 110. In various aspects, the bed frame assembly 100 can comprise one or more legs 110 which can be coupled to the support runner 201 and can extend downwardly therefrom. In an exemplary aspect, and without limitation, the bed frame assembly 100 can comprise one or more support runners 201, such as a pair of support runners 201, each comprising a pair of legs 110. The legs 110 that are coupled to the support runner 201 can be configured to resist bending of the support runner 201, such as when under load from the mattress and any user lying on the mattress. In a further aspect, the legs 110 can be slidably coupled to the bed frame assembly 100 and can be configured to be connected to the bed frame assembly 100 in a plurality of locations. Moreover, the position of the connection between the bed frame assembly 100 and the leg 110 can be configurable.
[0040] The headboard assembly 101 can define a substantially planar surface 105 disposed perpendicular to the bed frame assembly 100 and extending vertically relative to the bed frame assembly 100. In some aspects, the headboard assembly 101 can define the upper headboard 101a and the lower headboard 101b connected at the headboard joint 101c. In an exemplary aspect, the pair of sideboards 103 can be configured to releasably connect with the lower headboard 101b. In some aspects, the headboard assembly 101 can comprise a mechanical joint which can be configured to releasably couple the upper headboard 101a to the lower headboard 101b. In various aspects, the mechanical joint can comprise a joinery feature, such as and without limitation a butt joint, a miter joint, a lap joint, a mortise and tenon, a tongue and groove, a dovetail, a finger joint, a bridle joint, a dowel joint, a rabbet, a dado, tusk tenon joint, a birdsmouth joint, or the like. In some aspects, the headboard assembly 101 can comprise a half-lap joint FIG. 2-1. The half-lap joint 210 can be a joint where two structures are joined together by removing material from each piece so that a portion of the two members overlap. The half-lap joint 210 can be configured to create a flush surface when the pieces are joined together. In illustrative example, the upper headboard 101a of the headboard assembly 101 and the lower headboard 101b of the headboard assembly 101 can be joined at the headboard joint 101c via the half-lap joint 210. More generally, each of the upper headboard 101a and the lower headboard 101b can define a thickness and can comprise an end defining a lap 211. The lap 211 can define a section of or both of the upper or lower headboard 101a, 101b comprising a thickness less than a respective overall thickness of the upper or lower headboard 101a, 101b. In an exemplary aspect, the lap 211 of one or both of the upper or lower headboard 101a, 101b can define a thickness substantially half of the thickness of the respective upper or lower headboard 101a, 101b. In various aspects, a thickness of the combination of the lap 211 of the upper headboard 101a and lower headboard 101b can define a thickness substantially equal to a thickness of the headboard assembly 101. In some aspects, the half-lap joint 210 can define a recessed section 106. The recessed section 106 of the half-lap joint 210 can be substantially equal between the upper and lower headboard 101a, 101b, such that the upper and lower headboard 101a, 101b can be substantially seamlessly fit together. The lap 211 defined on the one or both of the upper or lower headboard 101a, 101b can be substantially L-shaped. Further, in some aspects, the lap 211 defined on the upper headboard 101a can be a reversed or mirrored on the lower headboard 101b as to allow the two laps 211 to substantially seamlessly combine. In various aspects, the lap can be structured to provide increased strength when compared to alternative joining features such as a butt joint and can be configured to be more easily machined when compared to more complicated joining features, such as a mortise and tenon. In some aspects, the lap 211 of each of the upper headboard and lower headboard 101a, 101b can be configured to locate the upper headboard and lower headboard 101a, 101b with respect to each other during assembly.
[0041] Turning now to FIG. 3, an alternative aspect of the bed frame assembly 100 of FIG. 1 in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure is shown and described. In some aspects, the headboard assembly 101 of the bed frame assembly 100 can comprise a covering 300. The covering 300 can be any material configured to engage the headboard assembly 101 or a portion thereof. In some aspects, the covering 300 can be upholstery, such as fabric, leather, microfiber, velvet, tufted upholstery, patterned upholstery, a custom upholstery, or the like. In some aspects, the covering 300 can comprise one or more cushions which can be configured to increase the comfort or aesthetic appeal of the headboard assembly 101. In some aspects, the covering 300 can comprise padding. The padding can be provided to increase the comfort of the headboard assembly 101. In some aspects, the covering 300 can comprise a slipcover. In some aspects, the covering 300 can be a slipcover defining a removable fabric designed to fit over the headboard assembly 101 or portion thereof. The slipcover can be similar to a wrapper or protective sheath configured to provide protection from any of wear, stains, dust, damage, or the like. In some aspects, the slipcover can be configured to increase the aesthetics of the headboard assembly 101. In some aspects, the slipcover can be attached to the headboard assembly 101 or any portion thereof. For example only, and without limitation, the slipcover can be configured to attach to the headboard assembly 101 or any portion of via a fastening mechanism. Example fastening mechanisms can include a zipper, snaps, buttons, hook-and-look fasteners, or any suitable fastener. In an exemplary aspect, the slipcover can comprise a zipper on a side thereof configured to releasably secure the slipcover to the headboard assembly 101. In some aspects, the covering 300 can be configurable based on the user's preference. For example, the color, size, shape, texture, pattern, thickness, or the like of the covering 300 can be configurable based on the preference of the user. Further, in various aspects the covering 300 can be interchangeable with alternative coverings. In some aspects, the covering 300 can be embroidered. In some aspects, the covering 300 can comprise an ornamental design, such as a pattern. In some aspects, the covering 300 can cover the headboard joint 101c, as shown in FIG. 3.
[0042] Turning now to FIG. 4, yet another alternative aspect of the bed frame assembly 100 of FIG. 1 in accordance with yet another aspect of the present disclosure is shown and described. The bed frame assembly 100 can comprise a woven portion 400. In some aspects, the upper headboard 101a can comprise a woven portion 400. In some aspects, the woven portion 400 can be rattan, wicker, seagrass, bamboo, cane, synthetic wicker, leather, synthetic leather, or the like. The woven portion 400 can be defined as any non-continuous material, wherein the discontinuity can be defined as a hole or void in the surface. For example, the woven portion 400 can be a rattan material which can define repeating holes or voids. In some aspects, the woven portion can be configured to increase the aesthetic appeal of the headboard assembly 101. In some aspects, the woven portion can be configured to increase the flexibility of the headboard assembly 101. In various aspects, the woven portion 400 can be configured to decrease the weight of the headboard assembly 101.
[0043] Turning now to FIG. 5, an exploded view of a frame 200 of the bed frame assembly 100 of FIG. 1 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure is shown and described. The frame 200 can be defined as the combination of any of the headboard assembly 101, the footboard 102, and the pair of sideboards 103. In some aspects, the headboard assembly 101 can comprise a single headboard instead of an upper headboard 101a and a lower headboard 101b. In some aspects, the support runner 201 can be disposed between the sideboards 103. In some aspects, the support runner 201 can be received by one or more portions of the frame 200. In an exemplary aspect, the support runner 201 can be received by a feature in the headboard assembly 101 and/or footboard 102. In such an example, the support runner 201 can be releasably received by a mortise 502 formed in the headboard assembly 101, for example the lower headboard 101b. Other joinery features configured to releasably receive the support runner 201 are contemplated. The mortise 502 can be sizably configured to receive a portion of the support runner 201, such as an end of the support runner 201. In aspects with an upper headboard 101a and a lower headboard 101b, the lower headboard 101b can define the mortise 502.
[0044] In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, any of the sideboards 103, the footboard 102, the legs, or the headboard assembly 101 or a portion thereof can comprise a castle feature 501. The castle feature 501 can be any structure configured to form a joint with another structure. In some aspects, any of the sideboards 103, the footboard 102, the legs, or the headboard assembly 101 or a portion thereof can define an end comprising a castle feature 501. In some aspects, each of the previously stated elements can comprise a pair of castle features 501 disposed at opposite ends. For example, each of the first end and the second end of each of the headboard assembly 101, the footboard 102, and the pair of siderails can comprise a castle feature 501. The castle feature 501 can be any structure or portion thereof configured to form a releasably connectable joint. In various aspects, the castle feature 501 can be a structure configured to form a castle joint with one or more additional castle features 501. In some aspects, the castle feature 501 can comprise one or more raised portions or one or more recessed portions. In some aspects, the castle feature 501 can be a portion configured to engage with a raised portion of another castle feature 501. In an exemplary aspect, the leg 110 can comprise the castle feature 501, the end of the one of the pair of sideboards 103 can comprise the castle feature 501, and either of the headboard assembly 101 or the footboard 102 can comprise the castle feature 501. In such an aspect, the castle features 501 of the foregoing features can be releasably combined to form a castle joint. Further, the foregoing members can be joined at any position relative to each other, for example at a substantially 90 degree angle. The leg 110 can comprise a feature such as a groove 503 which can be configured to releasably couple to the support runner 201.
[0045] Turning now to FIG. 6, an isometric view of the upper headboard 101a of the headboard assembly 101 of FIG. 1 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure is shown and described. In some aspects, the upper headboard 101a of the headboard assembly 101 can be substantially planar. The upper headboard 101a can define a top portion 602a and a lower portion 602b. The lower portion 602b can comprise the headboard joint 101c. The lower portion 602b can comprise one of the laps 211 of the half-lap joint 210. In some aspects, the lap 211 can comprise one or more fastener holes 601. The fastener holes 601 can be defined along an axis parallel to the headboard joint 101c and can be defined in the lap 211. In some aspects, the fastener holes 601 (shown in FIG. 6) can be spaced substantially evenly about a portion of the lap 211. In various aspects, the fastener holes 601 can be disposed in a portion of the lap 211 which defines a thickness less than the thickness of the headboard assembly 101. The fastener holes 601 can be dimensioned to receive a fastener, such as a bolt, screw, or any similar fastener. In some aspects, the fastener holes 601 can comprise a threaded portion configured to receive a bolt, threaded insert, or the like. In some aspects, the fastener hole 601 can comprise a counterbore, disposed for example, on the outer side. In many aspects, the upper headboard 101a is configured to be fastened to the lower headboard 101b at the half-lap joint 210. For example only and without limitation, the upper headboard 101a can be removably secured to the lower headboard 101b at the headboard joint 101c by interlocking the lap 211 of the upper headboard 101a and the lap 211 of the lower headboard 101b and subsequently installing one or more fasteners which can be received by the fastener hole 601. The upper headboard 101a can be fastened to the lower headboard 101b by a plurality of fasteners, including but not limited to bolts, nuts, screws, dowels, cam locks, Confirmit screws, pegs, pocket hole screws, bed rail fasteners, hangar bolts, insert nuts, or the like.
[0046] Turning now to FIG. 7, a lower headboard 101b of the headboard assembly 101 of FIG. 1 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure is shown and described. The lower headboard 101b can be configured to be releasably coupled with the upper headboard 101 and the pair of sideboards 103. In some aspects, the lower headboard 101b can comprise a pair of castle features 501 disposed at each end. The castle features 501 on the lower headboard can comprise a notched section configured to be combined with one or more additional castle features 501 to form a castle joint. In some aspects, the lower headboard 101b can comprise one or more mortises 502. The mortise 502 can be configured to slidably engage with a portion of the frame 200, such as the support runner 201. In some aspects, the number of support runners 201 and mortises 502 of the bed frame assembly 100 can be configured based on the desired size of the mattress which is to be supported by the bed frame assembly 100. In some aspects, the mortise 502 can be substantially rectilinear. The lower headboard 101b can comprise the headboard joint 101c at a surface, such as a topmost surface of the lower headboard 101b. In some aspects, the lower headboard 101b can comprise one or more fastener holes 601 (not shown) aligned with the fastener holes 601 of the upper headboard 101a. The fastener holes 601 can be defined in a portion of the lower headboard 101b, such as in the lap 211. The lap 211 of the lower headboard can be defined in a topmost portion of the lower headboard 101b and can be configured to be structured as an inverted mirrored version of the lap 211 formed in the upper headboard 101a.
[0047] Turning now to FIG. 8, an aspect of a leg 110 from the bed frame assembly 100 of FIG. 1 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure is shown and described. In some aspects, the leg 110 can comprise a taper 803. The taper 803 can be defined as an angled portion between 0 and 90 degrees. In various aspects the leg 110 can comprise one or more tapers 803 on each side. The leg 110 can comprise a leveling feature 804 which can comprise a leveling screw defining a foot at a bottom end of the leg 110 that is configured to increase or decrease the height of the leg 110. As shown, the leveling feature 804 can define threading that can engage a threaded hole at the bottom end of the leg 110. The leveling feature 804 can be configured to alter and adjust the height of portions of the bed frame assembly 100. In some aspects, any one or more of the legs 110 of the bed frame assembly 100 can comprise the leveling feature 804, while other legs 110 may not comprise the leveling feature 804, so that only some of the legs 110 of the bed frame assembly 100 can comprise the leveling feature 804. For example and without limitation, the legs 110 attached to the support runners 201 can comprise leveling features 804, such as to adjust the height of central portions of the bed frame assembly 110, while the legs 110 attached to the sideboards 103 and the headboard assembly 101 may not comprise leveling features 804.
[0048] In some aspects, the leg 110 can comprise the groove 503. The groove 503 can comprise a pair of parallel features each configured to engage with a side of a structure, such as the support runner 201. In some aspects, the groove 503 of the leg 110 can be configured to releasably couple the leg 110 to the support runner 201. In some aspects, the leg 110 can be releasably coupled to the support runner 201 in such a way as to provide repositioning of the leg 110. The groove 503 can define a substantially C-shaped or U-shaped feature. The leg 110 can further comprise a dowel 802. The dowel 802 can be defined at an end of the leg 110 and can be configured to be received by a member of the frame 200, such as the support runner 201. In some aspects, the support runner 201 can comprise a feature configured to receive the dowel 802 of the leg 100. In various aspects, the support runner 201 can comprise a plurality of features spaced axially apart and configured to define a series of mounting positions for the leg 110.
[0049] Turning now to FIG. 9, an alternative aspect of the leg 110 of the bed frame assembly 100 of FIG. 1 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure is shown and described. In some aspects, the leg 110 can comprise the castle feature 501. The castle feature 501 can be defined in a top portion of the leg 110. In some aspects, the castle feature 501 can comprise one or more castle feature ledges 900 and a castle feature base 901. The castle feature base 901 can be a substantially flat surface, and the castle feature ledges 900 can be configured to extend therefrom. In some aspects, the leg castle feature 501 can comprise three castle feature ledges 900. The three castle feature ledges 900 can each be disposed in a corner of the castle feature base 901. In some aspects, the castle feature ledges 900 can be disposed about the castle feature base 901 such as to define a space between the castle feature ledges 900. The space between the castle feature ledges 900 can be configured to receive a portion of an adjacent castle feature 501 or portion thereof. In some aspects, the leg 110 can be configured to form a corner with two or more members of the bed frame assembly 100. For illustrative example, the leg 110 can form a junction with an end of a sideboard 103 and one of the headboard assembly 101 or the footboard 102. For illustrative example, the end of the sideboard 103 and the end of one of the headboard assembly 101 or the footboard 102 could be assembled and interlocked with the leg to form a castle joint.
[0050] Turning now to FIG. 10, an alternative view of the lower headboard 101b of the headboard assembly 101 of the bed frame assembly 100 of FIG. 1 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure is shown and described. The lower headboard 101b can define the lap 211 which can be configured to form a half-lap joint 210 with the upper headboard 101a. In many aspects, the half-lap joint 210 can be defined at the headboard joint 101c. The headboard assembly 101 can be configured to be assembled and disassembled to increase the ease and convenience with which the bed frame assembly 100 can be handled. The lower headboard 101b can be configured to engage with, for example, the leg 110 and a sideboard 103 at each end. In some aspects, the lower headboard 101b can comprise a castle feature 501 at each end which can be configured to form a castle joint. As previously discussed, the lower headboard 101b can comprise one or more fastener holes 601 (not shown) which can be configured to receive the fastener and join the lower headboard 101b and the upper headboard 101a. In some aspects the lower headboard 101b can define the mortise 502. The footboard 102 can also comprise the mortise 502 which can be defined substantially in line with the mortise 502 of the lower headboard 101b. In some aspects, the support runner 201 can be received and located by simultaneously engaging with the each of the mortise 502 in the lower headboard 101b and the mortise 502 in the footboard 102.
[0051] Turning now to FIG. 11, an alternative view of the upper headboard 101a of the headboard assembly 101 of the bed frame assembly 100 of FIG. 1 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure is shown and described. In some aspects, the upper headboard 101a can comprise a substantially planar surface 105. The upper headboard 101a can define the one or more fastener holes 601 (shown in FIG. 6) configured to facilitate releasably joining the upper headboard 101a to the lower headboard 101b at the headboard joint 101c. The upper headboard 101a can be joined to the lower headboard 101b via the half-lap joint, although other methods are contemplated. In many aspects, the upper headboard 101a and the lower headboard 101b can be detachable from one another by way of toolless interaction. Such toolless interaction can be achieved by way of joinery methods that do not require fasteners, such as castle joints, mortise and tenon, tongue and groove, half lap joints, or the like. In other aspects, the upper headboard 101a can be configured to be easily removed and reattached.
[0052] Turning now to FIG. 12, an exploded view of the bed frame assembly 100 of FIG. 1 is shown and described. In some aspects, the bed frame assembly 100 can comprise the headboard assembly 101 which can comprise the upper headboard 101a and the lower headboard 101b. In some aspects, the upper headboard 101a can be releasably secured to the lower headboard 101b as previously described. In various aspects, the upper headboard 101a can be rigidly fixed to the lower headboard 101b. The upper and lower headboard 101a,b can define the lap 211. The lap 211 can be a section of the upper and lower headboard 101a,b configured to interlock. The lap 211 of the upper and lower headboard 101a,b can comprise one or more fastener holes 601 (shown in FIG. 6), with the fastener holes 601 of the upper headboard 101a aligned with the fastener holes 601 lower headboard 101b. The fastener holes 601 of the lap 211 can be defined proximate to the headboard joint 101c of the upper and lower headboard 101a,b. In some aspects, the fastener holes 601 can be through holes which can be substantially cylindrical boreholes sizably configured to receive a fastener 121. In some aspects, the fastener holes 601 can be a blind hole. In some aspects, the fastener holes 601 can extend less partially through the upper and lower headboard 101a,b, such as partially through the lap 211 of one or both of the upper and lower headboard 101a,b. In some aspects, the fastener holes 601 can comprise a counterbore or a countersink. The fastener holes 601 can be prepared for example, and without limitation, by drilling the headboard assembly 101. In an exemplary arrangement, the headboard assembly 101 can comprise a through fastener hole 601 on the recessed section 106 of the lap 211 of the upper headboard 101a and a blind fastener hole 601 distal from the mattress (not shown) on the recessed section 106 of the lap 211 of the lower headboard 101b. In some aspects, the fastener hole 601 can be threaded or partially threaded. In some aspects, the fastener hole 601 can define an interference fit. In some aspects, the fastener hole 601 can comprise an insert, such as, for example, a threaded insert which can be configured to threadedly engage the fastener 121 and can be held within the fastener hole on the lower headboard 101b.
[0053] FIGS. 13 and 14 show front and rear isometric views of the headboard assembly 101 of FIG. 1, respectively, in accordance with an alternative aspect of the present disclosure. In some aspects, the headboard assembly 101 or any portion thereof can be covered with the covering 300 (shown in FIG. 3). In some aspects, the headboard assembly 101 or any portion thereof can comprise a cushion 125. The cushion 125 can be any material which can cover a portion or all of the headboard assembly 101. The cushion 125 can be configured to provide cushioning to, for example, a user. In some aspects, as shown, the cushion 125 can comprise an upper cushion 125a attached to a front surface of the upper headboard 101a and a lower cushion attached to a front surface of the lower headboard 101b. In some aspects, the cushion 125 can be a material configured to increase the comfort for the user. The cushion 125 can be attached to any portion of the headboard assembly 101 with a fastening mechanism including, but are not limited to, adhesives, hook-and-loop fasteners, zippers, buttons, snap fits, elastic straps, elastic material, straps, thread, piping/cording, or any suitable mechanism. The cushion 125 can be formed from any substantially soft and pliable material, such as and without limitation, polymeric foam, natural foam, synthetic foam, memory foam, high density foam, polyester fiberfill, down, feathers, buckwheat hulls, latex, gel, cotton, wool, or any suitable material. In some aspects, the cushion 125 can be configured to encapsulate a portion or all of the headboard assembly 101. In some aspects, the cushion 125 can be integrated into the covering 300 itself.
[0054] Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, a pair of zippers 1310 can be mounted proximate to a bottom edge of the cushion 125, and/or the headboard assembly 101 at a front and rear of the headboard assembly 101. As shown in FIG. 13, one zipper 1310 can be mounted at a bottom edge of the lower cushion 125b, and as shown in FIG. 14, a second zipper 1310 can be mounted at a bottom edge of the lower headboard 101b. In some aspects, the covering 300 can comprise a pair of matching zippers to engage the zippers 1310 and hold the covering 300 in place over the headboard 101. FIG. 14 also shows the fasteners 121 extending through the fastener holes 601 in the upper and lower headboards 101a,b to attach the upper and lower headboards 101a,b together and form the headboard assembly 101.
[0055] In some aspects, the lap 211 can be reversed compared to that shown in FIG. 12. In such aspects, the lap 211 of the lower headboard 101b can be distal from the mattress and the lap 211 of the upper headboard 101a can be proximate to the mattress. In some of these aspects, the fastener holes 601 defined on the upper headboard 101a can be blind holes and the fastener holes 601 defined on the lower headboard can be through holes.
[0056] In some aspects, as shown in FIG. 12, the fastener 121 can comprise a bolt. In some aspects, the fastener 121 can be any of a screw, a bolt, a nail, a dowel, a rivet, a biscuit, a pocket screw, a bracket, a corner brace, or any suitable fastener. In some aspects, the fastener 121 can be threadedly secured into the fastener hole 601. In some aspects, the bed frame assembly 101 can comprise a plurality of fasteners 121 at various locations configured to assemble the bed frame assembly 101. In many aspects, the fastener 121 can be configured to, while engaged with the headboard assembly 101, provide a clamping force of sufficient magnitude to retain the upper headboard 101a to the lower headboard 101b. In some aspects, the fastener 121 can be configured to be releasable from the headboard assembly. In an illustrative example, the upper headboard 101a can be bolted or screwed to the lower headboard 101a via the fastener 121 which can be received via the fastener hole 601. Further, the upper headboard 101a can be removed from the lower headboard 101b by unscrewing the fastener 121. The fastener 121 can be configured to extend partially or completely through the fastener hole 601. In a further illustrative example, the fastener 121 can extend through the fastener hole 601 of the upper headboard 101a and partially through the fastener hole 601 of the lower headboard 101b. In some aspects, the headboard assembly 101 can comprise a tool 122. The tool 122 can be an instrument configured to engage the fastener 121. The tool 122 can be configured to rotate and/or apply a torque to the fastener 121. In some aspects, the tool 122 can be configured to be used manually by a user. In some aspects, the tool 122 can be configured to be used in union with a power tool such as a drill or impact driver. In some aspects, the tool 122 can be structured to provide leverage against the fastener 121. The tool 122 can be any device suitable to tighten the fastener 121, for example and without limitation, an Allen wrench, a screw driver, an L-shaped hex key, a T-handle wrench, a socket, or any similar device. In an illustrative aspect, the tool 122 can engage with a portion of the fastener 121, such as the head, and tighten, loosen, or rotate the fastener.
[0057] A method of using the bed frame assembly 100 or any portion thereof can comprise providing the bed frame assembly 100. In some aspects, the method can comprise assembling the bed frame assembly 100. The method can comprise arranging the headboard assembly 101, the pair of sideboards 103, and the footboard 102 in a substantially rectilinear position. In some aspects, the method can comprise coupling the lower headboard 101b of the headboard assembly 101 to a support runner 201. In some aspects, the method can comprise coupling the support runner 201 to the footboard 102. The method can comprise the step of joining the pair of sideboards 103 to the lower headboard 101b with the leg 110. In some aspects, the leg 110 can comprise a castle feature 501. In some aspects, the method can comprise forming a castle joint with any portion of the bed frame assembly 100, such as the leg 110, the sideboards 103, and the headboard assembly 101. In some aspects, the method can comprise coupling the upper headboard 101a to the lower headboard 101b. In some aspects, the method can comprise fastening the upper headboard 101a to the lower headboard 101b with a fastener, such as a bolt or a screw. The method can further comprise of disassembling the upper headboard 101a from the lower headboard 101b.
[0058] The method can further comprise upholstering the headboard assembly 101. In some aspects, the method can comprise applying the covering 300, such as a slipcover, to the headboard assembly 101. The slipcover can be removed from the headboard assembly 101 in some methods. In some aspects, the method can comprise the steps of expanding a series of slats 104 over the bed frame assembly 100. In some aspects, the method can comprise rolling out a series of flexibly connected slats 104 over the frame 200 to define a top surface. In some aspects, the method can comprise placing a mattress (not shown) on the bed frame assembly 100. The method can comprise adjusting the height of the bed frame assembly 100. More specifically, the method can comprise adjusting the height of the bed frame assembly 100 via the leveling screws.
[0059] A method of using the bed frame assembly 100 of the present disclosure can comprise shipping the bed frame assembly 100 or any portion thereof. In some aspects, the bed frame assembly 100 can be configured to be shipped. The method of shipping the bed frame assembly 100 can comprise packaging the headboard assembly 101. The method can comprise packing the frame 200 or any portion thereof. The method can comprise packing the support runner 201. The method can comprise packing one or more legs 110. The method can comprise shipping any of the headboard assembly 101, the frame 200, the support runner 201, and the plurality of legs 110. An alternative aspect of shipping the bed frame assembly 100 can comprise shipping the headboard assembly 101 in two or more packages. Advantageously, the headboard assembly 101 can be disassembled into the upper headboard 101a and the lower headboard 101b. A yet further advantage of the headboard assembly 101 is that the headboard assembly 101 can be assembled and disassembled. For example only and without limitation, the headboard assembly 101 can be disassembled into the upper headboard 101a and the lower headboard 101b and can be packaged separately. In some aspects, the headboard assembly 101 can be packaged by disassembling the headboard assembly 101 into the upper headboard 101a and the lower headboard 101b and stacking each in a substantially vertical arrangement in a unitary package. More generally, the headboard assembly 101 can be configured to be separated into two pieces and packaged in a single package.
[0060] One should note that positional language, such as, among others, can, could, might, or may, unless expressly stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain aspects include, while other aspects do not include, certain features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such positional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more particular aspects or that one or more particular aspects necessarily comprise logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular aspect.
[0061] It should be emphasized that the above-described aspects are merely possible examples of implementations, merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the present disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described aspect(s) without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the present disclosure. Further, the scope of the present disclosure is intended to cover any combinations and sub-combinations of all elements, features, and aspects discussed above. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure, and all possible claims to individual aspects or combinations of elements or steps are intended to be supported by the present disclosure.
