US2688997A - Combination rocker and bed - Google Patents

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P 14, 1954 v. B. MILLER 2,688,997

COMBINATION ROCKER AND BED Filed Sept. 16, 1950 1 5,? EAH/VCHM/LLER IN VEN TOR.

Patented Sept. 14, 1954 CONIBINATION ROCKER AND BED Vera Blanch Miller, Los Angeles,'Calif., assignor I to Fred H. Heilmann and Frances Sherwood,

both of Los Angeles, Calif.

Application September 16, 1950, Serial No. 185,238

2 Claims. (Cl. 155-44) This invention relates to a new and improved article of furniture, and more specifically to a combination rocker and bed.

In small apartments and living spaces wherein space is at a premium, it is frequently desirable to combine various pieces of furniture to conserve space. It is also desirable to combine articles of furniture to eliminate the unnecessary expense of purchasing the pieces individually.

It is, therefore, the principal object of this invention to combine a bassinet or' childs bed with an attractive and useful chair or rocker whereby, after the infant has grown sufficiently to eliminate the usefulness of the bassinet the device can be convertedinto an attractive and useful aricle of furniture, that is, a chair.

It is another object of this invention to provide an article of furniture which, in one position, may be utilized as a bassinet or infants bed and in another position may be utilized as a chair.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a combination rocker and bed which can be easily adjusted from one position to the other.

It is a further object of this invention to provide an article of furniture for accomplishing the above objects which is simple in construction, inexpensive and attractive.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent from the following specification.

In the drawings: I

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the combination rocker and bed in the open or bed position.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the combination rocker and bed inthe closed or rocker position.

Figure 3 is a fragmentary perspective view of the upper portion of the combination rocker and bed in the open position with the bassinet mounted therein.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the upper railings for use in the open position.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the upper crossbar for use in the closed position.

Figure 6 is a sectional view of the connection between the seat and a crossbar.

Referring now to the drawings and particularly to Figures 1 and 2, the combination rocker and bed comprises a pair ofside frames 8 and 9, each of which has an arcuate rocker I8 and [2 which functions as a support for the device.

Rear posts l4 and I8 are suitably attached to the rockers l0 and I2, herein illustrated as being curved at the lower extremities l8 and 20, and joining with the rearmost extremities of the 2. rockers I0 and [2. In this particular embodiment the rear post [4 and rocker [0 are integral. Similarly, rear post I6 and rocker l2 are integral.

Provided at the front extremity of the rocker I0 is afront post 22, which curves at its lower extremity and joins with the front extremity of the rocker H] in the same fashion as the rocker l0 and rear post [4 are joined, thus forming theside frame 8. Thefront post 24 is also provided integral with the rocker I2, corresponding to thefront post 22, forming the side frame 9.

As is apparent in Figures 1 and 2, these twoside frame members 8 and 9 formed by the connection of the rear posts and rockers and front posts are duplicates of one another and when spaced apart, form the frame for a symmetrical and eye-pleasing piece of furniture.

It is preferred to strengthen the frame members by the provision of crossbars. Thus, in theframe member 8 formed by the combination of the post l4, rocker I0 andpost 22,crossbars 26, 28 and 30 may be formed integrally therewith or welded to post [4 andpost 22. These crossbars function to space the posts l4 and 22 the proper distance apart and to strengthen the frame of the device. Correspondingframe members 32, 34 and 36 may be provided in theother frame member 8 formed by the post l6, rocker I2 andpost 24.

The twoframe members 8 and 9 are joined together by means of longitudinal braces projecting from one of the frame members, herein illustrated as projecting from theside frame 8, which are telescopically received in corresponding longitudinal braces attached to theframe member 8. Thus, asseen in Figure 1,longitudinal braces 38,40, 42, 44 and 46 are mounted on theframe member 8. These longitudinal braces are spaced around the frame portion to perform functions as hereinafter described.

' On the opposed frame member 9 thelongitudinal braces 48, 50, 52, 54 and 56 are adapted to telescopically receive the corresponding longitudinal braces on the first mentioned frame member.

Referring specifically to Figure 2, when it is desired to form a rocking chair from the device, the two frame members are brought together and anupper crossbar 58, which is provided with studs and 62, is fitted on to the upper extremities of the rear posts [4 and I6, which are preferably hollow and adapted to receive thestuds 60 and 62.

Thelongitudinal braces 38 and 48 are preferably located a small distance below theupper crossbar 58 to form the upper support for a backrest when the device is in the closed or chairforming position. It is preferred to attach to the longitudinal brace 38 awire mesh 64 in any suitable manner, such as by the rings 65. Therings 66 are of sufiicient diameter to permit thelongitudinal crossbar 48 to slide therethrough when the device is in the closed or chair position.

Thewire mesh 64 is also attached at its front extremity to thelongitudinal brace 46 in a similar manner to that by which it is attached to thelongitudinal brace 38. The wire mesh is bent in the middle as at 68 to conform to the contour of the usual chair, thereby providing a backrest and a seat. It is of course apparent that suitable connection can be made between the wire mesh and thelongitudinal brace 40 and/or thecrossbar 28 and/or rear post M if desired to acquire additional strength. V Hooks 10 may be provided at the edge of thewire mesh 64, adapted to fit within theholes 12 in theframe member 34 to further strengthen the wire mesh. Similarly, the wire mesh maybe provided withhooks adapted to engage therear post 16 when in the closed position. When the wire mesh is thus attached to the device and it is in the closed position'for'ming a chair, it is preferred that thebraces 26 and 32 be spaced a sufiicient distance above thebraces 28 and 34 to act as arm rests as found in the usual chair.

Thelongitudinal braces 50, 50, 4E and 5B are preferably at the same height as .thecrossbars 28 and 34 to form the frame for the seat of the chair. Thecrossbars 3B and 36 andlongitudinal braces 42, 52, 44 and 54 may be spaced a suitable distance below the seat of the chair and preferably are of the'same height to give a symmetrical appearance to the chair.

It is of course apparent that these last mentioned braces may be eliminated from the device without impairing its function and may be added to the device to strengthen it and enhance its appearance. As has been previously described, it is preferred that the frame be of hollow tubular construction. The upper extremities of thefront posts 22 and 24 are preferably adapted to receive theknobs 14 when at the chair-forming position to enhance the attractiveness of the device.

When it is desired to utilize the device as .a bassinet or childs bed the twoframe members 8 and 9, formed at the sides of the device as hereinbefore described, are pulled laterally apart. and thelongitudinal braces 48, 50, 52, 54 and 5B slide outwardly with respect to thelongitudinal braces 38, (i0, 42, 44 and 46. Before the device is thus separated it is of course, necessary to remove theupper crossbar 58 to permit the sides of the chair to be pulled apart; The upper'railings 15 and 18 are provided withstuds 80 at their extremities. These studs are adapted to fit within the hollow tubular posts I l, 22, [6 and 24. The upper railings are provided with theirsides 82 and 84 of different lengths so that when the studs are inserted into the posts the upper portion of the upper rail will be substantially parallel with the crossbars. A basket orbassinet 86 is provided withsuitable clips 88, which may be inserted into the device when in the open position. Theclips 88 fit around theupper braces 16 and 18.

Recesses orbent portions 90 maybe provided in the upper brace adapted to receive and retain theclips 88. When the bassinet is thus inserted in the device the clips at its opposite extremities operate to hold the sides of the device stationary and space them the correct distance apart. The

bassinet then may be utilized as a bed for an,

position provides a convenient shelf upon which the infants personal articles can be stored.

While the above description is of the preferred embodiment of this device, it is apparent that many changes in the size, shape and location of the elements of the combination can be resorted to without departing from the scope of this invention or of the appended claims.

I claim:

1. An article of furniture, comprising: opposed side frames, a plurality of longitudinal braces on one of said frames, corresponding longitudinal braces on the second of said frames telescopically receiving said first mentioned longitudinal braces, a wire mesh attached to said first mentioned braces forming a seat when the side frames are in the closed position and forming a shelf when said side frames are in the open position. and a crossbar, means detachably securing said crossbar to said frames to hold the frames in closed position. I

2. An article of furniture, comprising: opposed side frames, each frame including. a vertical'rear post, a plurality of longitudinal braces on one of said frames, corresponding longitudinal braces on the other of said frames telescopically receiving said first mentioned longitudinal braces, a wire mesh attached to said first mentioned braces forming a seat when the side frames are inthe closed position and forming ashelf when said side frames are in the open position and a crossbar, means detachably securing saidcrossb'ar ,to said frames to hold the'frames in closed position.

References Cited in thefile of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS I ,.Date

Great Britain Mar. '23, 1948

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