Combination bed and desk

Abstract

Combination bed and desk furniture is disclosed in which a bed frame and desk are mounted on a base for conjoint movement between raised and lowered positions. In the raised position the bed frame is pivoted upright where its bedding is concealed from view, and at the same time the desk is elevated to a standard height above the floor. In the lowered position the bed frame is pivoted to a horizontal orientation spaced above the top of the desk to provide clearance for articles left on the desk surface. In the lowered position the bed frame is lowered to standard bed height above the floor which is lower than the desk. Means are provided for simultaneously moving the bed and desk elements between the raised and lowered positions without altering the horizontal alignment of the desk and its drawers in respect to the floor. In one embodiment the outer end of the desk is supported by wheels turning in circular tracks, and in another embodiment the support is by gear wheels engaging the teeth of circular gear tracks. In this latter embodiment drive means is provided to turn the gear wheels for raising and lowering the desk and also to pivot the bed frame between its raised and lowered positions. A headboard and footboard are pivotally mounted at opposite ends of the bed frame. A light fixture is mounted in a position which will illuminate the desk in its raised position as well as the bed in its lowered position.