ES1294733U - MULTI-TRANSFORMABLE CABINET (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Multi-convertible piece of furniture characterized by comprising: - a main structure (2) in the form of a sofa-bed which, in turn, comprises at least one articulated frame (20) that defines a fixed horizontal surface (21) with legs (25) and a folding surface (22) between a vertical position and a horizontal position coplanar with the fixed surface (21), in such a way that, in a compact position, said frame (20) has the shape of a sofa with the surface fixed horizontal (21) as a seat and the folding surface (22) as a backrest, and in a folded position, with both fixed (21) and folding surfaces (22) horizontal, defines the upper part of a bed; and - a secondary structure (3) in the form of a table which, in turn, comprises at least one elevating frame (30) and an extendable table top (31), which, in its compact position, has the shape of a low table of center that, in addition to said use as a coffee table located in front of the main structure (2) in its compact sofa position, fits snugly under the fixed horizontal surface (21) of the frame (20) of the main structure (2) in form of a sofa-bed, being completely hidden under it, and which, located next to said fixed horizontal surface (21) with the frame (20) in the folded position of the bed, defines the lower part of said bed. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

MULTI-TRANSFORMABLE CABINET

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention, as expressed in the title of this specification, refers to a multi-transformable piece of furniture that provides the function for which it is intended with advantages and characteristics that are described in detail later.

The object of the present invention lies in a piece of furniture that can be transformed from a sofa-type seat into a bed or rest piece of furniture, which, moreover, is equally capable of being transformed into a sofa with a low center table that, in turn, it can be transformed into a standard-height dining table and can include two folding chairs under its structure, allowing, as appropriate on each occasion, a multiple function with a single piece of furniture and taking up minimal space.

FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

The field of application of the present invention falls within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of furniture, focusing specifically on the field of convertible furniture, and more particularly sofa-beds.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The sofa-bed, as is known, is a widely known type of convertible furniture and of which there are innumerable types and models on the market, with a greater or lesser number of parts, elements and/or folding mechanisms.

On the other hand, there are all kinds of folding, transformable or convertible furniture on the market that allow, in addition to the primary function for which they are designed, to be used for other different or additional functions, for example seating furniture that includes surfaces suitable as table or tables that include space to store folding chairs.

However, at least by the applicant, it is unknown that there is any sofa-bed that, in addition, can be transformed for other different uses, as well as that there is no other convertible furniture that has the same or similar technical, structural and constitutive characteristics to those claimed here, and whose objective is to provide the market with an improved type of multi-use transformable furniture that is especially practical for flats or rooms with limited dimensions.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The multi-transformable piece of furniture that the invention proposes is configured as an ideal solution for the aforementioned objective which, in turn, represents an improvement on the current state of the art, with the characterizing details that make it possible and that distinguish it conveniently collected in the final claims accompanying this description.

Specifically, what the invention proposes, as has been pointed out above, is a piece of furniture that can be transformed from a seat piece of furniture into a rest piece of furniture, that is, a sofa-bed type which is distinguished by the fact that, in addition, it is also transformable into a sofa with a low coffee table, whose table, in turn, has an elevating structure and an extendable top that allows it to be transformed into a dining table, which is higher and wider than a coffee table. In addition, said table structure defines a space in which up to two folding chairs can be included.

With this, the piece of furniture is constituted as a sofa that includes a table and, optionally, two chairs under its own structure, easily accessible to be able to extract them and use them with said table unfolded in its position as a dining table for four people, two seated at the chairs and another two on the sofa.

In addition, the same sofa can be transformed into a bed using the table in its low coffee table position as the lower part of the bed and turning the backrest to fold it down and place it coplanar with the seat part and thus build a solid base that serves as a supporting structure. the bed to support the mattresses on it, for example, foam for the seat and back of the sofa, which will have the appropriate thickness for, once extended, they form a completely horizontal padded surface. Also the arms of the sofa, made up of two other smaller mats, can be used as pillows.

The multi-convertible piece of furniture of the invention is specifically designed for users who, in a reduced space, want to have the versatility of converting a sofa into a dining room or a guest bed. The piece of furniture is especially suitable for small studios or as an auxiliary bed in hotels, to convert a room for two guests into one for four and also include an area for eating or socializing.

The piece of furniture of the invention is variable in size, both in width and length in its position as a bed, being equally practical, being able to adapt to all types of spaces.

Thus, for example, it can measure 80cm wide and become a single bed and include only a table that can be raised and extended for 3 people.

Or, for example, it can measure between 120cm and 150cm wide and become a double bed and include two chairs, and the elevating and extending table is suitable for up to four people.

For all this, and more specifically, the furniture of the invention essentially comprises a main structure formed by a folding frame made of steel or wood, which can be padded or exposed, which, in its compact position, has the shape of a sofa, that is, with at least one horizontal seat surface and one vertical backrest surface, but said seat surface being a little higher than usual compared to what sofas usually are, specifically with the height that usually have a chair, which gives it a more suitable position to be able to use the sofa as a seat to eat.

For its part, the part of the frame of this main structure that defines the surface of the backrest has the capacity to rotate, preferably about 87°, when it folds down and passes to a coplanar horizontal position with the part that defines the horizontal surface of the seat and with it create the top of the bed.

Preferably, this folding part of the backrest has tilting legs that rest on the ground when it is placed in a horizontal position.

Preferably, the backrest can be locked in at least one intermediate position between the position of use as a sofa backrest and the horizontal position acting as the upper part of a bed.

In addition, taking advantage of the aforementioned greater height or extra height of the surface of the sofa seat, in the hole that remains below it, a secondary structure of the furniture is located that consists of an elevating coffee table, for which part of another metal or wooden frame, in this case liftable, and an extendable tabletop on one or both sides.

This table structure, in its compact position, that is, as a low coffee table, has a height that is only slightly less than that of the horizontal seat surface of the main structure that constitutes the sofa, in such a way that, if it is placed following said main structure of the sofa in its position with the backrest folded down, it becomes the lower part of the bed.

Preferably, the frame of the sofa is completed with foams or foam mats that fold to serve as padding for the sofa and that can be extended over the unfolded structure of the bed to make room for the mattress of the same. In other words, they are mats that are part of the main structure of the piece of furniture and unfold in an appropriate way so that the surfaces that come into contact with the users are different depending on whether the frame of said structure is in the bed position or in the bed position. sofa.

For its part, the elevating table includes a space under the table top that is suitable for placing stools or folding chairs, and may include at least one and, preferably, two, which may be used with the table in its raised position. dining table.

In addition, the table top, in order to take it to its extended position, preferably has collapsible or extendable side wings that can be placed on both sides of the rectangle that defines said table top to give rise to a larger table, a dining table. dining room for up to four people. The lifting and extension system of said side wings could be carried out in various ways, preferably being a system of folding wings from a vertical position on both sides, thereby offering more space under the tabletop for the location of stools or chairs. folding.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of plans is attached to this description, as an integral part of it, in which for illustrative and non-limiting, the following has been represented:

Figure number 1.- Shows a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the multi-transformable piece of furniture object of the invention, represented in the sofa position;

Figure number 2.- Shows a perspective view of the example of the furniture of the invention shown in Figure 1, in this case represented in its position as a sofa with a coffee table;

Figure number 3.- Shows a perspective view of the furniture of the invention shown in the preceding figures, in this case represented in its position as a sofa with a dining table; Y

Figure number 4.- Shows a perspective view of the furniture of the invention, according to the same example shown in Figures 1 to 3, represented on this occasion in its position as a bed, in the absence of including the appropriate mats.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the described figures, and according to the adopted numbering, a non-limiting example of embodiment of the multi-convertible furniture of the invention can be seen, which includes what is described in detail below.

Thus, as can be seen in said figures, the cabinet (1) of the invention basically comprises the following elements:

- A main structure (2) in the form of a sofa-bed which, in turn, comprises at least one articulated frame (20) that defines a fixed horizontal surface (21) with legs (25) and a folding surface (22) between a vertical position and a horizontal position coplanar with the fixed surface (21), in such a way that, in a compact position, as shown in figures 1 to 3, said frame (20) has a shape sofa with the fixed horizontal surface (21) as a seat and the folding surface (22) as a backrest, and in a folded position, with both fixed (21) and folding surfaces (22) horizontal, defines the upper part of a bed , as shown in Figure 4, and

- A secondary structure (3) in the form of a table which, in turn, comprises at least one elevating frame (30) and an extendable table top (31), which, in its compact position, as shown in figures 1 and 2 , has the shape of a low coffee table that, in addition to its use as a coffee table located in front of the main structure (2) in its compact sofa position, fits snugly under the fixed horizontal surface (21) of the frame (20) of the main structure (2) in the form of a sofa-bed, being completely hidden under it, and which, located next to said fixed horizontal surface (21) with the frame (20) in the folded position of the bed, defines the lower part of said bed, as shown in figure 4.

Preferably, the folding surface (22) of the frame (20) of the main structure (2) that defines the backrest in its compact position, has tilting legs (23) that rest on the ground when it is placed in a horizontal position. to move to the bed position.

Preferably, the main structure (2) comprises means for blocking the folding surface (22) of the frame (20) of the main structure (2) in at least one intermediate position between the position of use as a sofa back and the horizontal position. which acts as the top of a bed.

Preferably, the main structure (2) in the form of a sofa-bed also comprises foldable foam mattresses (4) that fit over the frame (20) serving as padding for the fixed (21) and folding surface (22). this in the compact sofa position and as a mattress in its folded bed position.

Preferably, the frame (20) of the main structure (2) in the form of a sofa-bed also comprises side arms (24) on which, in turn, the incorporation of two additional mattresses (40) of foam that serve as armrests in the compact sofa position or on pillows in the extended bed position.

In any case, preferably, the elevating frame (30) of the secondary structure (3) in the form of a table defines a hollow space (32) under the table top (31) suitable for the incorporation of one or two folding chairs (not shown). ).

Preferably, said elevating frame (30) comprises two separate pairs of articulated legs (33) that allow the top (31) to be positioned, either at a lower height, of a coffee table (figures 1, 2 and 4) adjusted to the height from the fixed horizontal surface (21) of the main structure (2), or at a higher height, at the height of a standard dining table, as shown in figure 3.

For its part, preferably, the tabletop (31) is extendable by means of respective folding wings (34) provided on both sides thereof.

With all this, the operation of the multi-transformable cabinet (1) of the invention will be as follows:

Starting from the folded sofa position (Figure 1), first of all, to move to the coffee table position (Figure 2), simply slide the secondary structure (3) pulling it from under the main structure (2). ) until placing it in front of her in the chosen position.

To move to the next position, that is, the dining table (Figure 3), the top (31) of the secondary table structure (3) must be lifted from one of the two ends and unlock one of the articulated legs (33). and then unfold until it reaches the next locking position. Subsequently, the same operation will be carried out with the other articulated leg (33) to leave it in a raised position.

If it is necessary to extend the top (31) of the table (3), simply pull the folding wings (34) upwards until they are fixed coplanar to said top (31), as shown in figure 3.

To return to the previous position, simply remove the locks that said wings (34) have in their lower part, so that the wings (34) can be folded and then do the same with the legs (33) by removing the lock and bending them at their 90° joint until they lock.

Starting from the compact position of the main structure (2) in the form of a sofa (Figure 2), the sofa must be separated leaving enough space at the back of said main structure (2) to recline the folding surface (22) of the backrest . First, the upper tilting legs (23) are extended, unlocking the locks until they are rotated 90°, and the locks pop out. To recline the backrest (22), the latches must be removed and the backrest (22) supported by gently letting it fall until the legs (23) reach the floor. Next, the secondary structure (3) is placed in the position of a coffee table just after the sofa, the latches are placed so that the structure is completely united and the foam mats (4), not shown in figure 4, are extended. , placing the thickest part on the coffee table (3) thus achieving a completely flat surface as shown in the bed position (Figure 4). The additional cushions (40) of the arms of the sofa (2) serve as pillows and the folding chairs (not shown) can be stored under the bed, preferably on the board (35) that presents the space (32) of the frame. (30) of the secondary structure (3) for this purpose in the form of a table.

It should be noted that the locking means, insurance and latches described that keep the mobile elements of both structures (2, 3) of the cabinet (1) fixed, although they have not been shown in the figures, can vary and consist of systems of any type. of those already known on the market for the purpose described.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any person skilled in the art understands its scope and the advantages derived from it.

Claims (7)

r e iv in d ic a tio n s 1 Multi-transformable furniture characterized by comprising: - a main structure (2) as a sofa-bed which, in turn, comprises at least one articulated frame (20) defining a fixed horizontal surface (21) with legs (25) and a folding surface (22 ) between a vertical position and a horizontal position coplanar with the fixed surface (21), in such a way that, in a compact position, said frame (20) has the shape of a sofa with the fixed horizontal surface (21) as a seat and the surface folding (22) as a backrest, and in a folded position, with both fixed (21) and folding (22) surfaces horizontal, it defines the upper part of a bed; Y - a secondary structure (3) in the form of a table which, in turn, comprises at least one elevating frame (30) and an extendable tabletop (31), which, in its compact position, has the shape of a low coffee table which, in addition to said use as a coffee table located in front of the main structure (2) in its compact sofa position, fits snugly under the fixed horizontal surface (21) of the frame (20) of the main structure (2) in the form sofa bed, being completely hidden under it, and which, located next to said fixed horizontal surface (21) with the frame (20) in the folded position of the bed, defines the lower part of said bed. 2. - Multi-transformable furniture, according to claim 1, characterized in that the folding surface (22) of the frame (20) of the main structure (2) has tilting legs (23) that rest on the ground when placed in horizontal position in bed position. 3. - Multi-transformable furniture, according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the main structure (2) comprises folding mats (4), preferably foam that fit on the frame (20) serving as padding of the surface fixed (21) and folding (22) in the compact sofa position and as a mattress in its folded bed position. 4. - Multi-transformable furniture, according to claim 3, characterized in that the framework (20) of the main structure (2) comprises lateral arms (24) on which, at its At the same time, the incorporation of two additional mats (40) preferably made of foam that serve as armrests in the compact position of the sofa or pillows in the extended position of the bed is foreseen. .- Multi-transformable furniture, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elevating frame (30) of the secondary structure (3) in the form of a table defines a hollow space (32) under the tabletop (31) suitable for incorporation one or two folding chairs. .- Multi-transformable piece of furniture, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elevating frame (30) comprises two separate pairs of articulated legs (33) that allow the table top (31) to be positioned, either at a lower height, than that of a dining table. center and adjusted to the height of the fixed horizontal surface (21) of the main structure (2), or to a higher height, of a standard dining table. 7. Multi-convertible piece of furniture, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the board (31) is extensible by means of two folding wings (34) provided on both sides thereof. .- Multi-transformable furniture, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means for blocking the folding surface (22) of the frame (20) of the main structure (2) in at least one intermediate position between the position of use as sofa back and the horizontal position that acts as the top of a bed.