Title: Bed frame locking assembly and method

Abstract: The specification discloses a locking apparatus and method for assembling bed frames which simplifies assembly of such frames allowing the same to be easily and quickly accomplished by one person. Included in the apparatus are opposing rigid bracket members joined by a rigid, two-point connection. One connection provides a pivot while a camming means cams the other connection into a corresponding receiving means to lock the members together when one member is rotated about the pivot. The method includes pivotally supporting one member on the other and rotating one member with respect to the other while camming a locking projection into a receptacle to lock together the members and their associated mattress and head or foot support frames.

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Inventors: Damico, Frank M. (Hull, MI, US)

Application Number: 589375
Filing Date: 1975-06-23
Publication_date: 1976-09-28
Assignee: Joerns Furniture Company (Stevens Point, WI)
Primary Class(es): 5/294 5/288
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

6451	May, 1849	Brooke	5/302.
608000	Jul, 1898	Leatherman et al.	403/353.
1520520	Dec, 1924	Thomason	5/299.
2845636	Aug, 1958	Iaquinta et al.	5/296.
3637086	Jan, 1972	Klein	5/296.

Other Refs: 9,363

Sep, 1900	NO

Primary Examiner: Gilliam, Paul R.
Assistant Examiner: Calvert, Andrew M.
Attorney: Price, Heneveld, Huizenga & Cooper