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patent no us-d583,586 us-7,874,026
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contemporary style living room suite model as seen at the las vegas market jan 2011 built by jeff stefanon furniture craftsmen double space bed authorized dealer tucson az 1
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living room suite model 2
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authorized dealer opportunity dealer company potential double space bed products are designed to compliment and work well with your company s existing design furniture/cabinetry fabrication retail sales and installation capabilities the double space bed hardware kit provides the framework and movement system from which a wide variety of finished double space beds can be built ranging from basic melamine panels trim cabinetry and supplemental furniture furniture that is placed in the alcove below the bed platform to more elaborate furniture units that utilize high end hardwood materials and craftsmanship thus offering significant profit and business growth potential the hardware kit was specifically created to make simple work out of the design and build-out to match other common and not so common styles and finishes this provides an opportunity to retail complete room furniture sets and accessories to your customers the double space bed may be displayed where wall mounted systems cannot whether it is placed in the middle of the room or adjacent to walls or windows it delivers greater utilization of showroom space while retaining a sense of openness helping you realize additional value from your existing retail space the double space bed is a good fit for customers that have mounting and space constraint issues that are common with other convertible bed systems our beds are free standing and can be placed in the middle of the room or in front of windows outlets switches un-even walls etc another attractive feature is that our beds don t require the movement of surrounding furniture to lower the mattress and platform into the sleep position authorized dealer are required to possess a license to do business federal tax id and a resale tpt license state of arizona only have adequate furniture/cabinet making facilities and equipment to perform the necessary furniture build-out of the hardware kit with appropriate panels trim and cabinetry as specified in the supplied instructions/plans or outsource the build-out fabrication and have the ability to retail the double space bed adhere to high quality workmanship standards to best represent double space bed systems inc dsbs your company and finished double space bed products perform on-site assembly which requires one person with average mechanical skills who can follow installation procedures as outlined in our instruction manual for the component assembly and final set-up of the balanced movement system and one assistant typical install time is 1.5 to 2 hours display at least one finished double space bed on your showroom floor at all times provide dsbs with usable quality photographic images of the first 3 complete showroom-model units images will be used solely by dsbs for product and authorized dealer promotions if your images are selected for use dsbs will prominently display your company s name contact information and an active link on www.doublespacebeds.com and/or .biz to your company s web-site next to the image the goal is to advertise finished double space beds to the public and direct retail customers to your company hardware kits are sold wholesale to authorized dealers only and dsbs will not compete with you for retail sales you may opt out of the images will be used solely by dsbs for product and authorized dealer promotions portion of this requirement although proof of placement in your showroom is required to acquire discount priced hardware kits authorized dealers may also watermark or add copyright notice to its images used by dsbs complete and return the distribution agreement dealer application and credit application all discounted showroom hardware kit sales require a 100 deposit upon order all regular/wholesale priced orders require a 50 deposit upon order and 50 due upon receipt of product upon approved credit net-30-terms will apply 3
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double space bed systems inc dsbs is committed to providing high quality made in the usa products our hardware kits are comprised of us and foreign made parts and all of the fabrication assembly is done in the usa sourcing the components used in our hardware kits is an ongoing job which requires mating lower cost and high quality providing discounts on hardware kits and accessories for showroom a 30 showroom discount applies only to hardware kits and accessories purchased for showroom display proof of display is required and a maximum of one 1 discounted hardware kit per 18 month period applies discount may vary providing volume discounts of 5 to 15 on orders of 3 or more units incorporating continuous design improvements nearly 4 years of research and development bring you one of the best convertible bed designs on the market today the design fit form and function of our hardware kit has been focused on making it as simple as possible to build-out the hardware kit into finished furniture all feedback concerning design and ease of use issues will be reviewed and implemented when warranted introducing new and innovative products our initial product launch includes the queen double space bed hardware kit only the twin-xl and full-xl sizes are soon to be in production and ready for order in february 2011 as well as a professional assembly tool kit individual assembly tools and supplemental fastener and hardware packages in 2011 additional products will be available including · ready to assemble double space bed furniture in various styles furniture arrangements trim and colors available 2 nd quarter 2011 · a ready to assemble ,finished steel contemporary industrial style double space bed available mid 2011 · king double space bed hardware kit · an alternative configuration hardware kit columns at side of bed platform versus current head/foot configuration · motorized-assist kit that will raise and lower the bed with a push of a button · accessories lighting and electrical outlet kits and wiring kits tv/monitor and media mounting kits headboards shelving interchangeable ceiling panel kits etc providing exceptional customer service design and technical support and training promoting the double space bed and the authorized dealer network the double space bed and related products will be promoted via media promotions magazine articles trade shows web promotions email advertising etc providing marketing materials including handout brochures with space for dealer identification digital materials logos photo images files for use on dealer web site etc and in-store marketing materials 4
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introducing the double space bed your customers will be amazed by our free-standing beds which offer an elegant space creating alternative to common wall mounted convertible bed systems as an authorized dealer the double space bed hardware kit provides you with outstanding design retail and profit potential 6 8 place anywhere even in front of windows features · free standing place anywhere side or head to the wall middle of the room even in front of windows · no re-arranging furniture to use the bed the bed occupies common space with the furniture below doubling the usable space within its footprint · ample standing room 6 8 height beneath the bed platform when raised simple safe easy to use smooth quiet reliable movement system · adjustable sleep height position of 30 up place any height and style of furniture in the alcove beneath the bed · use any style of standard size matress · simple silent easy to raise lower our safe reliable and all industrial counter-weighted movement system has no exposed moving parts · automatically latches when bed is lowered prevents upward movement of platform when mattress is lifted built to last sleep position adjusted at installation · component pieces for easy handling installs · custom design potential the hardware kit frame can be clad with flat panels trim and cabinetry to build any style and arrangement of double space bed furniture · built in applications finish with dry wall plaster paneling etc a cost effective alternative to free standing units no dwelling modifications are necessary patent no us-d583,586s and us-7,874,026 b2 30 up 5
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custom design potential our hardware kits provide you a framework from which you can build a wide variety of furniture arrangements and styles 6
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hardware kit details our hardware kits feature a rigid 18 gauge steel framework with pre-attached hardware limits on-site assembly time the framework is not visible to your customer when final assembly is complete the framework is powder-coat painted for corrosion resistance ease of cleaning and appearance component pieces a,b,c d allow easy on-site assembly the manually operated counter-weighted movement system e is housed within the framework other than the bed platform no moving parts are seen from the outside once the furniture build-out and set-up is complete while the double space bed is more complicated to assemble than some convertible bed systems the typical onsite assembly takes only 1 to 2 hours all movement system parts e are industrial grade and rated at multiple times their given load and strength ratings and many more times their ultimate strength the 4 counter-weight tubes f weighing 26 ea are shipped empty for easy handling and are filled on site upon final assembly with dry sand a steel grit material which is used for heavier mattresses and bed platform designs is available in all us regions this counter weight design reduces shipping and manufacturing related costs and helps to reduce resource consumption as well ships and stores in a compact 21 x 26 x 93 w xhxl space and in manageable weight and sized cartons bcafdceeeebeb the double space bed-hardware kit industrial quality components built to last 7 a
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hardware kit details continued our hardware kits simplify the work of finished product design and fabrication by eliminating much of the traditional wood working and joinery processes required to build-out complete double space bed furniture units providing you greater profit potential endless design variations are possible nearly any type style or arrangement of finished furniture can be attached to the framework and placed in the alcove below the bed multiple framework components are common to all double space bed sizes for repetitive and cost effective flat-panel fabrication and furniture build-out furniture build-out is completed in your shop and component pieces are assembled on-site average mechanical skills are needed for on-site assembly double space bed is free standing and requires no on-site mounting or modifications to your customer s home hardware kits are made from 100 industrial components including powder-coated 18 gauge steel framework a columns 4 b bridge units 2 c three piece timing channel 1 d nine piece bed platform 1 movement system and assembly components e counter-weights 4 f counter-weight and timing chains 5 assembly brackets and fastener package assembly and installation manual panel trim and cabinetry plans and build-out instructions limited five year warranty double space bed systems inc guarantees its hardware kits to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five 5 years b f c double space bed manufactured in tucson arizona usa with domestic and foreign made parts eabcdaed hardware kit images not to scale 8
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hardware framework dimensions queen side view top view available now allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery side view head and foot end view note measurements mm and [inches our goal is to reduce lead time to 1 to 2 weeks by mid 2011 large quantity order lead time may take longer 9
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hardware framework dimensions full-xl side view top view available for order nov dec 2010 allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery side view head and foot end view note measurements mm and [inches our goal is to reduce lead time to 1 to 2 weeks by mid 2011 large quantity order lead time may take longer 10
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hardware framework dimensions twin-xl side view top view available for order nov dec 2010 allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery side view head and foot end view note measurements mm and [inches our goal is to reduce lead time to 1 to 2 weeks by mid 2011 large quantity order lead time may take longer 11
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furniture build-out details our hardware kits simplify the work of finished furniture design and fabrication by eliminating much of the traditional wood working and joinery processes normally required to build this type and size of furniture providing you greater profit potential it also simplifies finished furniture design and fabrication by eliminating much of the traditional wood working and joinery processes normally required to build this type and size of furniture nearly any type style or arrangement of finished furniture panels trim and cabinetry can be attached to the framework and placed in the alcove below the bed 2 3 5 4 finished column with panels trim cross section shown 1 1 most of the hardware kit build-out is done with flat panels that can be made from any type of material including simple edge banded melamine and mdf panels laminates and thermofoil panels hardwood raised panels reclaimed wood etc multiple framework components are common to all double space bed sizes for repetitive and cost effective flat-panel fabrication and furniture buildout a full set of build out plans are supplied with each hardware kit and is available at www.doublespacebeds.com authorized dealer login plans include detailed cut sheets for every piece of solid wood and sheet lumber used to make the flat panels trim and cabinetry furniture build-out is completed in your shop and component pieces are assembled on-site average mechanical skills are needed for on-site assembly panels and trim pieces 1 attach with screws 4 from within the steel framework a combination of screws and adhesive placed between the framework and panels 5 can also be used access panels 2 required for accessibility and movement system set-up and balancing are attached with screws 3 from the outside of the frame components inter-column cabinetry is mounted to the steel framework surface with u-nuts and bolts not shown furniture assemblies 6 are required to cover the bridge and timing channel framework components 5 1 1 6 1 2 1 2 inner-framework with outer panels shown 6 2 3 1 12
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furniture build-out details continued bed platform a has a unique design that accepts flat sheet lumber panels with unfinished edges and milled trim pieces 1 for the bulk of the build-out these are attached with screws and/or adhesive 2 1 the ceiling panels 2 are provided by the authorized dealer and can be made from a variety of materials such as vinyl fabric stretched over a wood frame plastics panels paper or cloth covered foam-board corrugated sheet metal etc individual panels can be built and installed into the platform in a similar manner as commercial grid-mount ceiling tiles the ceiling may also be built as a traditional raised type wooden panel unit or fabric that can be stretched over a larger frame to cover the entire platform underside maximum platform weight including framework panels and trim mattress and bedding can be up to 205 pounds using sand as the counter weight fill material and up to 320 pounds using steel grit as the counter weight fill material other material such as new or used steel rod/rebar of any other combination of heavy material may be used sand maximum weight used is 100 pounds at an approximate cost of $5 regular dry and bagged play sand should be used and is available at any home improvement store throughout the us steel grit maximum weight used is 215 pounds at an approximate cost of $110 this product is available nationwide a listing of suppliers is noted in the double space bed assembly instruction manuals and is also available on-line at doublespacebeds.biz dsbs is not a supplier of this steel grit material as it is more cost effective for an authorized dealer to purchase it from region suppliers note the bed platform should be designed and built-out within the above stated weight limits keeping it as light as possible heavier loads can be accommodated with the use of the steel grit material allowing for the use of hardwoods raised type panels and heavier memory-foam or high-loft pillow-top mattress additional costs apply inter-column cabinetry b and/or lateral support panels c must be built to proper width specifications to maintain the necessary spacing between the columns d and for proper movement of the bed platform when installed this cabinetry also helps maintain lateral stability all cabinetry must be clear of the bed platform vertical travel area for designs that have a higher sleep position the cabinetry may extend outward into the alcove a 1 bdbdd 1 a c ceiling panels are placed here 2 1 b 13
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panel trim and cabinetry concept images current dsb model panel/trim one hardware kit unlimited design potential flat panels trim and cabinetry are simply fastened to the provided hardware kit framework 14
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