3t bunk bed systems and method

Abstract

The multiple-tier bunk-bed system offers a safer, more convenient, and easier-to-use three-sleeper bunk bed. This third bed slides out from the bottom and locks into place. The slide-out bed can lock before it is completely removed, leaving no gap or space between the beds. Additionally, the bed can have retractable side rails, preferably made from wood, matching the material of the bed frame. When the side rails are retracted, there can be a retractable wooden flap that slips right over the rail, leaving the visual impression of a clean finish, as well as allowing the bed to be used and look attractive with or without the rails.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A multiple-tier bunk-bed system comprising:
 a frame including
 a first-bed-tier; 
 a second-bed-tier; and 
 a third-bed-tier; 
   a ladder; and   a ladder guide;   wherein said first-bed-tier is in a plane below said second-bed-tier, and said second-bed-tier is located below said third-bed-tier;   wherein said first-bed-tier is located adjacent a floor surface when used and is able to slide in under and out from under said second-bed-tier as desired for use; and   wherein said ladder is received by said ladder guide.   
     
     
         2 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 1 , further comprising retractable side rails. 
     
     
         3 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 2 , further comprising retractable flaps for concealing an edge of said retractable side rails. 
     
     
         4 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 3 , further comprising a plurality of mattresses. 
     
     
         5 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 1 , wherein there is no gap between said first-bed-tier and said second-bed-tier during use. 
     
     
         6 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 5 , wherein said first-bed-tier and said second-bed-tier butt adjacent to each other during use. 
     
     
         7 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 6 , wherein the first-bed-tier and said second-bed-tier lock trundle in a fixed condition when used to allow for no relative movement between them. 
     
     
         8 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 1 , wherein the first-bed-tier comprises tracks on which to slide upon. 
     
     
         9 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 1 , wherein said ladder is repositionable to relation to said ladder guide. 
     
     
         10 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 9 , further comprising a lock or latch. 
     
     
         11 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 10 , wherein the lock or latch is able to be turned to an open-position such that said ladder can be moved. 
     
     
         12 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 10 , wherein the lock or latch is able to be turned to a closed-position such that said ladder cannot be moved. 
     
     
         13 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 1 , further comprising a latch. 
     
     
         14 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 13 , wherein the latch prevents relative movement between said ladder and said ladder guide. 
     
     
         15 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 14 , wherein the latch secures said ladder to said frame to prevent unsafe unwanted movement of said ladder. 
     
     
         16 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 2 , wherein the retractable side rails are able to rotate about an axis between a stored-angle and an in-use angle. 
     
     
         17 . A multiple-tier bunk-bed system, the multiple-tier bunk-bed system comprising:
 a frame including
 a first-bed-tier; 
 a second-bed-tier; and 
 a third-bed-tier; 
   a ladder;   a ladder guide;   retractable side rails;   retractable flaps for concealing an edge of said retractable side rails;   three mattresses;   a lock or latch; and   a latch;   wherein said first-bed-tier is in a plane below said second-bed-tier, and said second-bed-tier is located below said third-bed-tier;   wherein said first-bed-tier is located adjacent a floor surface when used and is able to slide in under and out from under said second-bed-tier as desired for use;   wherein there is no gap between said first-bed-tier and said second-bed-tier during use;   wherein said first-bed-tier and said second-bed-tier butt adjacent to each other during use;   wherein the first-bed-tier and said second-bed-tier lock in a fixed condition when used to allow for no relative movement between them;   wherein the lock or latch is able to be turned between an open-position and a closed-position such that said ladder can be moved and not moved respectively;   wherein the latch prevents relative movement between said ladder and said ladder guide;   wherein the latch secures said ladder to said frame to prevent unsafe unwanted movement of said ladder;   wherein the retractable side rails are able to rotate about an axis between a stored-angle and an in-use angle;   wherein said ladder is received by said ladder guide; and   wherein said ladder is repositionable to relation to said ladder guide.   
     
     
         18 . The multiple-tier bunk-bed system of  claim 17 , further comprising set of instructions; and
 wherein the multiple-tier bunk-bed system is arranged as a kit.   
     
     
         19 . A method of use for a multiple-tier bunk-bed system, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a multiple-tier bunk-bed system;   sliding a first-bed-tier in relation to a second-bed-tier; and locking said first-bed-tier in relation to said second-bed-tier such that there is no gap between said first-bed-tier and said second-bed-tier during use.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , further comprising the steps of locking a ladder to a frame via a latch such that there is no relative movement of said ladder in relation to said frame and unlocking said ladder when said ladder is desired moved.