Fold-Out Bed Frame

Abstract

In one embodiment, a bed framework is described which includes an upper bed frame and a lower bed frame that can fold between a usable position and a stowed position. The upper bed frame is connected to a stationary support frame so as to pivot and slide, minimizing the height of the upper bed frame in the stored position.

1 . A bed support system for a vehicle comprising:
 a first bed frame pivotally connected to a support structure to fold upwards; and   a second bed frame pivotally connected to said support structure above said first bed frame to vertically slide and thereby minimize a height in a stowed position.   
   
   
       2 . The bed of  claim 1 , wherein said support structure includes a first vertical guide channel. 
   
   
       3 . The bed of  claim 2 , wherein one end of said second bed frame includes a first guide member configured to slide within said first guide channel. 
   
   
       4 . The bed of  claim 3 , wherein said support structure includes a second vertical guide channel and a second guide member configured to slide within said second guide channel. 
   
   
       5 . The bed of  claim 4 , further comprising a ladder pivotally connected to a first end of said second bed frame. 
   
   
       6 . The bed of  claim 5 , further comprising a lock disposed on said second bed frame to releasably engage an aperture of said first guide channel. 
   
   
       7 . The bed of  claim 6 , further comprising support members disposed on said first bed frame to releasably engage said ladder. 
   
   
       8 . The bed of  claim 6 , further comprising a locking mechanism to selectively release said first bed frame from a vertical position. 
   
   
       9 . A bed framework for a vehicle comprising:
 a stationary support framework;   a lower bed frame, pivotally connected to said stationary support framework; and   an upper bed frame pivotally and slidably connected to said stationary support framework;   wherein said upper bed frame includes a first stored position in which a first end of said upper bed frame is positioned within proximity of a floor, and a second usable position wherein said upper bed frame is generally horizontal.   
   
   
       10 . The bed framework of  claim 9 , wherein said upper bed is at least partially supported by a pivoting brace. 
   
   
       11 . The bed framework of  claim 10 , wherein said upper bed is at least partially supported by a ladder. 
   
   
       12 . The bed framework of  claim 11 , wherein said upper bed is at least partially supported by two guide channels disposed on said stationary support framework. 
   
   
       13 . The bed framework of  claim 12 , wherein said upper bed includes at least two guide members, each of said guide members positioned to slide within one of said two guide channels. 
   
   
       14 . The bed framework of  claim 13 , further comprising an elevation lock disposed on said upper bed frame to maintain an elevation of said upper bed frame. 
   
   
       15 . The bed framework of  claim 14 , wherein said ladder is selectively engagable with said lower bed frame.