| 摘要 |
A folding cabinet bed is described for providing a piece of furniture that opens to a full-length bed in an attractive chest with a small footprint. The invention comprises a cabinet that houses a mattress, such as a futon, and allows the mattress to be deployed as a bed. The cabinet is deep and tall enough to enclose a folded mattress and of sufficient width to accommodate standard sizes of mattresses. Hinges on the bottom of the front wall of the cabinet enable the cabinet to be opened vertically so that the front wall folds down to a sleeping position. A separate extension panel attached to the front wall further folds out to create a sleeping platform of desire length to accommodate a mattress. Dampers, springs, or other mechanical devices can be installed to assist in raising or lowering the front cabinet wall. When folded down the front cabinet wall and extension panel rest on a frame consisting of a plurality of nesting telescoping rails attached to the side walls and center support of the cabinet that telescope outward. Drawers are provided at the bottom of the cabinet. The drawers have a plurality of nesting rails between the sidewalls of the cabinet and the sidewalls of the drawers. The rails are supported by casters that enable the drawer to be extended away from the cabinet to create a level sleeping surface when the front wall and extension panel are unfolded. The drawers may also include storage space for pillows, bedding, and the like. In a closed position, the drawers and rails slide into the cabinet base. Latching means holds the cabinet securely closed to withstand the outward pressure of the folded mattress. A safety chain or strap may be provided to prevent the front panel from falling if accidentally opened.
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