Adjustable collapsing cot

Abstract

An adjustable collapsing cot is disclosed which can be utilized in numerous situations including evacuations and military operations. The cot includes an outer frame member and an inner frame member which are both preferably divided into two sections and are both pivotable approximate their center point. Either section of the inner frame member can be adjusted to one or more elevation angles with respect to the outer frame member as desired by the user. A spring loaded webbing material is provided to safely support and cradle the user. Preferably, a mattress is provided and is disposed on top of the spring loaded webbing. One or more restraint belts can be provided to safely secure the user while he or she is utilizing the cot. Several accessories items, including an intervenes pole, message flag and miscellaneous item bag/compartment can be provided and attached to the cot. When it is desired to move the cot, the cot can be folded into an easily transportable configuration.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An adjustable cot, comprising: 
 a first frame having a first end and a second end;    a second frame pivotally attached to said first frame, said second frame having a first portion and a second portion, said first portion of said second frame adjustable with respect to said first frame to one or more elevation angles, said second portion of said second frame adjustable with respect to said first frame to one or more elevation angles; and    means for supporting associated with said second frame.    
     
     
         2 . The adjustable cot of  claim 1  wherein adjustment of said first portion is independent of said second portion and adjustment of said second portion is independent of said first portion.  
     
     
         3 . The adjustable cot of  claim 1  wherein said first frame having a first end support attached at its first end and a second end support attached at its second end.  
     
     
         4 . The adjustable cot of  claim 3  wherein said first end support is pivotally attached to said first frame and said second end support is pivotally attached to said first frame.  
     
     
         5 . The adjustable cot of  claim 2  wherein said first frame 
 having a first end support attached at its first end and a second end support attached at its second end.  
 
     
     
         6 . The adjustable cot of  claim 1  wherein said means for supporting is a continuous webbing attached to said second frame.  
     
     
         7 . An adjustable cot, comprising: 
 a first frame having a first end and a second end;    a second frame pivotally attached to said first frame, said second frame having a first portion and a second portion, said first portion of said second frame adjustable with respect to said first frame to one or more elevation angles, said second portion of said second frame adjustable with respect to said first frame to one or more elevation angles;    a first end support attached to the first frame adjacent the first end of said first frame;    a second end support attached to the first frame adjacent the second end of said first frame; and    means for supporting associated with said second frame.    
     
     
         8 . The adjustable cot of  claim 7  wherein adjustment of said first portion is independent of said second portion and adjustment of said second portion is independent of said first portion.  
     
     
         9 . The adjustable cot of  claim 7  wherein said first end support is pivotally attached to said first frame and said second end support is pivotally attached to said first frame.  
     
     
         10 . The adjustable cot of  claim 8  wherein said first end support is pivotally attached to said first frame and said second end support is pivotally attached to said first frame.  
     
     
         11 . The adjustable cot of  claim 7  wherein said means for supporting is a continuous webbing attached to said second frame by a plurality of springs such that an individual laying upon said webbing is cradled toward a middle area of said webbing.  
     
     
         12 . An adjustable cot, comprising: 
 a first frame having a first end and a second end;    a second frame associated with said first frame, said second frame having a first portion and a second portion, said first portion of said second frame adjustable with respect to said first frame to one or more elevation angles, said second portion of said second frame adjustable with respect to said first frame to one or more elevation angles;    a first end support pivotally attached to the first frame adjacent the first end of said first frame;    a second end support pivotally attached to the first frame adjacent the second end of said first frame; and    means for supporting associated with said second frame.    
     
     
         13 . The adjustable cot of  claim 12  wherein adjustment of said first portion is independent of said second portion and adjustment of said second portion is independent of said first portion.  
     
     
         14 . The adjustable cot of  claim 12  wherein said means for supporting is a continuous webbing attached to said second frame by a plurality of springs such that an individual laying upon said webbing is cradled toward a middle area of said webbing.  
     
     
         15 . An adjustable collapsing cot, comprising: 
 a foldable body member, said body member having a first body section and a second body section;    a first means for adjusting at least a portion of said first body section to one or more elevation angles with respect to a remaining portion of the body member;    a second means for adjusting at least a portion of said second body section to one or more elevation angles with respect to a remaining portion of the body member; and    means for supporting an individual, said means for supporting associated with said body member.    
     
     
         16 . The adjustable cot of  claim 15  wherein said body member having a first end support pivotally attached at a first end of said body member and a second end support pivotally attached at a second end of said body member.  
     
     
         17 . The adjustable cot of  claim 15  wherein said body member having a first end support permanently attached at a first end of said body member and a second end support permanently attached at a second end of said body member.  
     
     
         18 . The adjustable cot of  claim 15  wherein said means for supporting is a continuous webbing attached to said body member.  
     
     
         19 . The adjustable cot of  claim 15  wherein said first means for adjusting and said second means for adjusting operate independent of each other.  
     
     
         20 . The adjustable cot of  claim 18  wherein said continuous webbing is attached to said second frame by a plurality of springs such that an individual laying upon said webbing is cradled toward a middle area of said webbing.  
     
     
         21 . The adjustable cot of  claim 15  wherein said body member having an upper frame and a lower frame that are collapsible and remain connected to each other in a folded position.  
     
     
         22 . The adjustable cot of  claim 21  wherein said upper frame having a first portion and a second portion, wherein said first portion is attached to said lower frame offset of a centerpoint of said lower frame.  
     
     
         23 . The adjustable cot of  claim 21  wherein said upper frame having a first portion and a second portion, wherein in a non elevated position at least a section of said first portion of said upper frame rest upon a first section of said lower frame, and wherein in a non elevated position at least a section of said second portion of said upper frame rest upon a second section of said lower frame.  
     
     
         24 . The adjustable cot of  claim 23  wherein in a non-elevated position a first end of said first portion of said upper frame extends beyond the first end of said lower frame and a first end of said second portion of said upper frame extends beyond the second end of said lower frame.