Patent Publication Number: US-2022232988-A1

Title: Mobile bed apparatus

Description:
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 63/140,653 filed on Jan. 22, 2021. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention generally relates to beds. More specifically, the present invention is a mobile folding bed apparatus suitable for travel, camping, or any other suitable activity. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Most people that enjoy the outdoors find themselves acquiring multiple pieces of gear in order to get a full-camping setup. Additionally, some of the camping gear is very specific to the occasion. Seldomly does a user find camping equipment that is suitable for all traveling purposes. 
     One of the most essential pieces of gear any traveler owns is a sleeping bag. Usually, one must also acquire a sleeping pad in order to increase comfort and warmth. A sleeping bag and a sleeping pad may be sufficient on some occasions, but sometimes there is a need for much more comfort. 
     Furthermore, camping is only a particular instance where sleeping gear is necessary. Any type of traveling requires a sleeping setup, whether one is backpacking through various countries, car camping, or any other traveling scenario. 
     While a backpack with a sleeping bag and a sleeping pad may provide some comfort, the current state of technology allows for a much more sophisticated solution. 
     Therefore, the present invention aims to provide comfort, ease of use while providing a compact arrangement. The present invention is a mobile foldable bed apparatus. The mobile foldable bed apparatus is equipped with a plurality of technological enhancements which include but are not limited to a mobility system, a power supply system, and a shower system. 
     The present invention is not limited to any of the aforementioned applications. The following document aims to provide an accurate and detailed description of the present invention without limiting the scope of the invention, and the accompanying figures are only intended to help illustrate the present invention. Thus, the accompanying figures do not limit the scope of the invention in any way, shape or form. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is a mobile bed apparatus suitable for travel, camping, or any other suitable activity. The mobile bed apparatus comprises a housing, a mattress, at least one wheel, and at least one handle. The housing comprises a first half, a second half, and a bed receiver. The first half and the second half are hingedly connected to each other through at least one hinge fastener. The bed receiver is positioned within the housing. The bed receiver traverses from the first half and the second half, where the first half, wherein the second half is configured to form the bed receiver in a deployed configuration. The mattress is connected along the bed receiver, where the mattress is configured to fold along the bed receiver in a retracted configuration. The at least one wheel is distributed about the housing. The at least one handle is distributed about the housing. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a top perspective view of the present invention that shows a retracted configuration. 
         FIG. 2  is a bottom perspective view of the present invention that shows the retracted configuration. 
         FIG. 3  is a top perspective view of the present invention that shows a deployed configuration. 
         FIG. 4 . is a top perspective view of the present invention that shows a canvas assembled along a housing. 
         FIG. 5  is an exploded view of the present invention that show the canvas assembled along the housing. 
         FIG. 6  is a detailed view of the present invention taken about circle A in  FIG. 5 . 
         FIG. 7  is a top perspective view of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment showing the retracted configuration. 
         FIG. 8  is a top perspective view of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment showing the deployed configuration. 
         FIG. 9  is a circuit diagram used in the present invention. 
         FIG. 10  is a fluid diagram used in the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION 
     All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention is to be described in detail and is provided in a manner that establishes a thorough understanding of the present invention. There may be aspects of the present invention that may be practiced or utilized without the implementation of some features as they are described. It should be understood that some details have not been described in detail in order to not unnecessarily obscure focus of the invention. References herein to “the preferred embodiment”, “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, or “alternative embodiments” should be considered to be illustrating aspects of the present invention that may potentially vary in some instances, and should not be considered to be limiting to the scope of the present invention as a whole. 
     In reference to  FIGS. 1-8 , the present invention is a mobile bed apparatus  1  suitable for travel, camping, or any other suitable activity. The mobile bed apparatus  1  comprises a housing  11 , a mattress  13 , at least one wheel  14 , and at least one handle  15 . The housing  11  comprises a first half  111 , a second half  112 , and a bed receiver  113 . The first half  111  and the second half  112  are hingedly connected to each other through at least one hinge fastener  25 . The bed receiver  113  is positioned within the housing  11 . The bed receiver  113  traverses from the first half  111  and the second half  112 , where the first half  111 , wherein the second half  112  is configured to form the bed receiver  113  in a deployed configuration. The mattress  13  is connected along the bed receiver  113 , where the mattress  13  is configured to fold along the bed receiver  113  in a retracted configuration. The at least one wheel  14  is distributed about the housing  11 . The at least one handle  15  is distributed about the housing  11 . 
     In the preferred embodiment, the housing  11  takes the form of any suitable enclosure implement that stores and secures the components that constitutes the mobile bed apparatus  1 , as shown in  FIGS. 1-8 . In the preferred embodiment, the housing  11  takes the form of the shape reminiscent to a rigid luggage carryon but may take the form of any other suitable shape. In the preferred embodiment, the housing  11  is made out of any suitable material that is durable and lightweight, such as, but not limited to polymer, fiberglass, carbon fiber, or any other suitable material. In the preferred embodiment, the mattress  13  takes the form of a compact, camping style mattress  13  that stores within the bed receiver  113  portion of the housing  11 . In the preferred embodiment, the mattress  13  is configured to fold and store within the housing  11  in the retracted configuration. In the preferred embodiment, the mattress  13  is configured to unfold and deploy along the bed receiver  113  portion of the housing  11  in the deployed configuration, providing the user with a suitable bedding implement. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one wheel  14  takes the form of any suitable caster or rolling implement that allows the housing  11  to roll along a flat surface. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one handle  15  takes the form of any suitable grasping implement strategically positioned along the housing  11 , allowing the user to grasp and move the mobile bed apparatus  1  with ease in conjunction with the at least one wheel  14 . In the preferred embodiment, the housing  11  takes the form of a clamshell type construction, comprising the first half  111  and the second half  112  that are hingedly connected to each other. The first half  111  and the second half  112  are hingedly connected to each other such that the first half  111  and the second half  112  folds into a retracted configuration, assuming a compact and easy to store form. In the preferred embodiment, the first half  111  and the second half  112  are configured to unfold into a deployed configuration where the first half  111  and the second half  112  to form a suitable bedding platform. In the preferred embodiment, the bed receiver  113  takes the form of the interior portion of the first half  111  and the second half  112  that receives the mattress  13 . In the retracted configuration, the bed receiver  113  is folded inwards along with the mattress  13 , where the bed receiver  113  is positioned within the housing  11 . In the deployed configuration, the bed receiver  113  is unfolded outwards along the first half  111  and the second half  112 , providing a flat surface for the mattress  13  to situate on. 
     In reference to  FIGS. 1, 4-5, and 8 , the housing  11  comprises at least one storage compartment  114 . The at least one storage compartment  114  is distributed about the housing  11 . Further, each of the at least one storage compartment  114  comprises a storage drawer insert  115 , a storage drawer receiver  116 , and a locking element  117 . The storage drawer receiver  116  traverses into the housing  11 . The storage drawer insert  115  is slidably connected along the storage drawer receiver  116 . The locking element  117  is connected between the storage drawer receiver  116  and the storage drawer insert  115 , where the locking element  117  is configured to secure the at least one storage compartment  114  in a locked configuration or an unlocked configuration. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one storage compartment  114  takes the form of any suitable storage containment implement that allows the user to store items and accessories within the housing  11 . In the preferred embodiment, the at least one storage compartment  114  takes the form of drawer style storage compartments but may take the form of any other suitable storage containment implement, such as, but not limited to pockets, pouches, reservoirs, or any other suitable storage containment implement. In the preferred embodiment, the storage drawer insert  115  takes the form of a drawer style storage compartment that is slidably connected along the storage drawer receiver  116 . In the preferred embodiment, the locking element  117  takes the form of any suitable locking element  117 , such as, but not limited to locking latches, key locks, combination locks, or any other suitable locking implement that locks and secures the storage compartment. 
     In reference to  FIGS. 4-6 , the mobile bed apparatus  1  comprises a canvas  16  and at least one support pole  17 . The housing  11  comprises a first housing end  118 , a second housing end  119 , and at least one pole connector  121 . The first housing end  118  is terminally positioned adjacent to the first half  111 . The second housing end  119  is terminally positioned adjacent to the second half  112 , opposite to the first end. The at least one pole connector  121  is distributed along the first end and the second end. The at least one support pole  17  is connected along the first end and the second end through the at least one pole connector  121 . The canvas  16  is connected along the at least one support pole  17 . Further, the canvas  16  further comprises an entry aperture  161 , at least one window aperture  162 , an entry flap  163 , and at least one window flap  164 . The entry aperture  161  and the at least one window aperture  162  is distributed about the canvas  16 . The entry flap  163  is connected adjacent to the entry aperture  161 . Each of the at least one window flap  164  is connected adjacent to each of the at least one window aperture  162 . In the preferred embodiment, the canvas  16  takes the form of a tent style layer that connects along the at least one support pole  17 . In the preferred embodiment, the at least one support pole  17  longitudinally connects along the housing  11  in a deployed configuration along the at least one pole connector  121 . In the preferred embodiment, the at least one support pole  17  takes the form of the frame the supports the canvas  16  along the housing  11 . In the preferred embodiment, of the canvas  16  is made out of any suitable and durable material such as, but not limited to UV resistant nylon, PVC, or any other suitable material. In the preferred embodiment, the canvas  16  and the at least one support pole  17  is disassemble-able, where the canvas  16  and the at least one support pole  17  is stored within the at least one storage compartment  114  when not in use. In the preferred embodiment, the entry aperture  161  serves as the entryway of the canvas  16  where the entry flap  163  serves as the door. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one window aperture  162  serves as the window openings of the canvas  16  where the window flaps serves as blinds that delineate along the at least one window aperture  162 . 
     In reference to  FIGS. 1-4 , the mobile bed apparatus  1  comprises at least one leg element  18 . The at least one leg element  18  is distributed about the first half  111  and the second half  112 , opposite to the bed receiver  113 . In the preferred embodiment, the at least one leg element  18  serves as stabilizing and buffer members along the housing  11 . More specifically, the at least one leg members serves as stabilizing members, raising and stabilizing the mobile bed apparatus  1  along a flat surface in the deployed configuration. Additionally, the at least one leg members serves as corner buffers, protecting the mobile bed apparatus  1  in a retracted configuration. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one leg member is made out of any durable and suitable material such as but not limited to shock resistant polymers, silicone, high density rubber, or any other suitable material. 
     In reference to  FIGS. 2-5 , the housing  11  further comprises a latching element  122 . The latching element  122  is positioned between the first half  111  and the second half  112 . The latching element  122  is operatively engaged between the first half  111  and the second half  112 , where the latching element  122  is configured to removably attach the first half  111  to the second half  112  in the retracted configuration. Further, the latching element  122  comprises a latching arm  123  and a latch receiver  124 . The latching arm  123  is connected adjacent to the first half  111 . The latch receiver  124  is connected adjacent to the second half  112 . The latching arm  123  is operatively engaged with the latch receiver  124 , where the latching arm  123  and the latch receiver  124  are configured to removably attach the first half  111  to the second half  112  in the retracted configuration. In the preferred embodiment, the latching element  122  takes the form of any suitable latching implement such as, but not limited to lever latches, twist latches, button latches, or any other suitable latching implement. In the preferred embodiment, the latching arm  123  takes the form of a lever latching arm  123  that securely attaches along the corresponding latch receiver  124 . In the preferred embodiment, the latching element  122  secures the first half  111  and the second half  112  together such that the first half  111  and the second half  112  do not unfold during transport. 
     In reference to  FIGS. 3-6 , the mattress  13  comprises a bed body  131  and a cushion  132 . The bed body  131  traverses along the bed receiver  113 . The cushion  132  is connected adjacent to the bed body  131 , opposite to the bed receiver  113 . In the preferred embodiment, the bed body  131  takes the form of the mattress  13  chassis where the user can lie down on. In the preferred embodiment, the bed body  131  is made out of any suitable material, such as, but not limited to foam, silicone, or any other suitable material. In the preferred embodiment, the cushion  132  takes the form of the pillow, supporting the user&#39;s head when lying down along the bed body  131 . In the preferred embodiment, the cushion  132  is made out of any suitable material such as but not limited to foam, silicone or any other suitable material. 
     In another embodiment, the mobile bed apparatus  1  further comprises a processing unit  19 , a power supply  21 , and an outlet  22 , as shown in  FIGS. 8-9 . The processing unit  19 , the power supply  21  and the outlet  22  are positioned within the housing  11 . The power supply  21  and the outlet  22  are electronically connected to the processing unit  19 . Further, the mobile bed apparatus  1  further comprises at least one solar panel  23 , as shown in  FIGS. 7 and 9 . The at least one solar panel  23  is distributed about the housing  11 . The at least one solar panel  23  is electronically connected to the processing unit  19 . In this embodiment, the processing unit  19  takes the form of a power supply  21  control unit that regulates power outputted by the power supply  21  to discharge a specified voltage output. This specified voltage output may take the form of 110V, 220V, or any other suitable voltage output suitable for powering or charging electronic devices. In this embodiment, the power supply  21  takes the form of any suitable type of power supply  21 , such as, but not limited to generators, batteries, or any other suitable power supply  21 . In this embodiment, the outlet  22  takes the form of a suitable outlet  22  to accept power plugs, USBs, or any other suitable power plug. In this embodiment, the at least one solar panel  23  takes the form of PV style solar panels that aids in charging the power supply  21  when no other power source is available. 
     In another embodiment, the mobile bed apparatus  1  comprises a shower assembly  24 , as shown in  FIGS. 8 and 10 . The shower assembly  24  comprises a shower stand  241 , a shower head  242 , a shower hose  243 , a water tank  244 , and a pump  245 . The housing  11  comprises a shower drawer insert  125  and a shower drawer receiver  126 . The shower drawer receiver  126  traverses into the housing  11 . The shower drawer insert  125  is slidably connected along the shower drawer receiver  126 . The shower stand  241  is connected within the shower drawer insert  125 . The shower hose  243  traverses along the shower stand  241 . The water tank  244  and the pump  245  are positioned within the shower drawer insert  125 . The shower head  242  is connected adjacent to the shower stand  241 . The shower head  242 , the shower hose  243 , the water tank  244 , and the pump  245  are in fluid communication with each other. In this embodiment, the shower assembly  24  provides a showering implement for the user, allowing the user to wash their hands or body through the use of the shower assembly  24 . In this embodiment, the shower assembly  24  is stowed away within the shower drawer insert  125  where the shower drawer insert  125  slides within the shower drawer receiver  126  when not in use. In this embodiment, the shower stand  241  is propped up vertically along the shower drawer receiver  126  to support the shower head  242 . In this embodiment, the shower head  242  takes the form of a compact shower nozzle that produces a shower stream suitable for washing. In this embodiment, the shower hose  243  takes the form of any suitable water tubing that connects the showerhead, the pump  245 , and the water tank  244  together. In this embodiment, the water tank  244  takes the form of a refillable water reservoir stored within the shower drawer insert  125 . In this embodiment, the pump  245  takes the form of any suitable pump  245  that dispenses water from the water tank  244  to the shower head  242 . In one embodiment, the pump  245  takes the form of a mechanical pump implement requiring no electricity. In a second embodiment, the pump  245  takes the form of an electrically driven pump  245  that is electrically connected to the processing unit  19 . 
     Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.