Folding structure for mattresses

Abstract

A folding structure for mattresses having a bearing surface and a support structure having at least one hinge area with the bearing surface and configured to fit externally to and removably from a mattress. The support structure may have a first dimension which is variable to fit the thickness of a mattress and a second dimension which is variable to change the position of the hinge area.

1 . A folding structure for mattresses, the folding structure comprising:
 a bearing surface and   a support structure,   the support structure comprising at least one hinge area with the bearing surface,   the support structure being configured to fit externally to and removably from a mattress.   
     
     
         2 . The structure according to  claim 1 , the support structure having a first dimension which is variable to fit the thickness of a mattress. 
     
     
         3 . The structure according to  claim 1 , the support structure having a second dimension which is variable to change the position of the hinge area. 
     
     
         4 . The structure according to  claim 1 , the bearing surface being formed by a substantially rigid plane. 
     
     
         5 . The structure according to  claim 1 , the bearing surface being formed by a perimetric structure surrounding an at least substantially flexible element. 
     
     
         6 . The structure according to  claim 2 , including a pressing member intended for reducing said first dimension to adjust the support structure to the thickness of the mattress. 
     
     
         7 . The structure according to  claim 1 , the hinge area being located proximate an edge of the mattress. 
     
     
         8 . The structure according to  claim 1 , the support structure being formed by at least one C-shaped section member configured for fitting the thickness of a mattress. 
     
     
         9 . The structure according to  claim 1 , the support structure being formed by at least one L-shaped section member configured for fitting the thickness of a mattress. 
     
     
         10 . The structure according to  claim 8 , the support structure comprising two section members. 
     
     
         11 . The structure according to  claim 10 , said section members of the support structure being connected by at least one cross member. 
     
     
         12 . The structure according to  claim 1 , the support structure having a lower portion configured to be inserted into a base of a bed base, canap{tilde over (e)} or the like. 
     
     
         13 . The structure according to  claim 1 , the bearing surface being configured for resting a person's head and/or feet. 
     
     
         14 . The structure according to  claim 1 , the bearing surface being configured for being arranged in a substantially horizontal position to at least laterally extend the surface of a mattress. 
     
     
         15 . The structure according to  claim 1 , the bearing surface being configured for being arranged in a substantially vertical position to act as a protective element. 
     
     
         16 . The structure according to  claim 1 , further including a motor for driving the bearing surface causing it to be rotated at the hinge zone with respect to the bearing surface.