Patent ID: 6119289
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: A47C,F16B

Abstract:
A bed assembly comprising:a first and second pair of corner posts, each corner post having a longitudinal axis and defining a longitudinal slot extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of said corner post and including at least one pin extending horizontally within said longitudinal slot, substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said corner post;a pair of bed end structures, one extending between said first pair of corner posts and one extending between said second pair of corner posts;at least one siderail extending between one corner post of said first pair of corner posts and one corner post of said second pair of corner posts, substantially perpendicular to said bed end structures;a hook-on attachment secured to an end of said siderail for mating with a respective one of said at least one corner post pins; anda positive restraining attachment including a cylindrical member and a screw for cooperating with said at least one siderail and a respective one of said corner posts for limiting relative movement between said hook-on attachment and said at least one corner post pin and preventing unintentional dislocation of said siderail.