Improvements in Bedsteads.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Mar., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 18th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 23rd Jan., 1897
Improvements in Bedsteads.
I, FREDERICK WOOD of 55, Upper Hope Place, Liverpool in the County of
Lancaster, Canine Specialist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
This invention has for its object a bedstead that will be portable and can be
easily erected and taken to pieces as required. It can be used either in a room,
or when camping out in a tent or otherwise.
In carrying my invention into effect, I provide four posts or uprights of iron or
other suitable material, each having a base plate or block upon which they are
supported. These posts or uprights are each provided with a diagonal stay,
which is pivoted or otherwise connected to the uprights, so that when in use their
lower ends rest upon the floor or ground and thus support the posts in any upright
position and resist the pull exerted by the weight of the occupant of the bed.
The ends of these stays may be formed with forks or spikes so as to enter and
have a hold upon the ground, or, when adapted for use in a room, they may be
provided with eyes, so that they can be fastened to the floor by screws.
uprights are arranged in pairs, the two uprights composing each pair being joined
together at the top by a crosspiece, these being so arranged that they can be
removed when required. From the crosspiece of each pair of uprights is suspended
a hammock or bed, this being coupled at each end to the crosspieces in such a
manner that it can be easily removed, and the hammock, moreover, is by preference
provided with loops or handles so that it can be used as a stretcher if so required.
The
It will be obvious from this description that the article can be taken to pieces
and packed so as to occupy a very small space for transit, and can be very quickly
erected.
Dated th: 17.1.1 2000
I, FREDERICK WOOD of 55 Upper Hope Place, Liverpool in the County of
Lancaster, Canine Specialist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention has for its object a bedstead that will be portable and can be
easily erected and taken to pieces as required. It can be used either in a room or

page_text: The invention will be understood from the following description, reference being
had to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a general view of my bedstead for outdoor or tent use; and
Figure 2 a detail view showing a slight modification which is applied to the
bedstead when used indoors.
Referring to Figure 1, A are four posts or uprights of bamboo or other suitable
material, each having a base plate or block B upon which they are supported.
These posts or uprights are each provided with a diagonal bar C which is pivotted
or otherwise connected to the uprights A, so that, when in use, their lower ends
rest upon the floor or ground and thus support the posts in an upright position and
resist the thrust exerted by the weight of the occupant on the bed. Dare stays
or cords adapted to resist the pull exerted by the occupant's weight. The ends of
these stays or cords D are fastened to the ground by the pegs E, while to the ends
of the rods C are hinged the base plates F, which are sharpened at one end so as to
be easily driven and have a firm hold in the ground. The plates F are furthermore
provided with a small hole f, so, that, when the article is used indoors, these
hinged base pieces can be fastened to the floor by screws G (Figure 2). In the
cuse of being used indoors the stays or cords D are usually dispensed with.
uprights are arranged in pairs, the two uprights composing each pair being joined
together at the top by a yoke H, these being supported in the forks on top of the
uprights so that they can be removed when required. From the yoke H of each
pair of uprights is suspended a hammock or bed 1, this being coupled at each end
to the yoke H by straps J, in such a manner that it can be easily removed. These
straps J, moreover, form loops or handles so that the hammock can be very easily
carried as a stretcher if so required. To adjust the height or inclination of the
hammock, the straps are unbuckled and lengthened or shortened as required.
The
It will be obvious from this description that the article can be taken to pieces
and packed so as to occupy very little space for transit, and can be very quickly
erected, and the weight packed need not exceed 24 lbs.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. The improved bedstead consisting of two upright frames or posts, having
yokes at top, to which the hammock or bed is strapped or otherwise coupled, in
combination with diagonal stays adapted to support the frames or posts and retain
them in an upright position, substantially as described.
2. The combination of the uprights A, a yoke H and the straps or their
equivalent, substantially as and for the purpose described.
3. The improved appliances or fittings for use in connection with hammocks or
beds for holding them at a suitable height or inclination above the ground,
consisting of the uprights A, each having a base plate or block upon which they
stand erect, the yoke H, the straps or their equivalent, and means for staying the
posts firmly in an upright position, substantially as described.
4. The combination with the upright posts or frames for supporting the bed or
hammock, of a thrust rod or stay C, having a base piece so hinged at the lower
end thereof, that the said base piece can be either driven into the ground like a
peg when used out of doors, or fastened to the floor by means of a screw when used
indoors, to form a foundation or support, substantially as described.
Dated this 17th day of December 1896.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, and London, Patent Agents.