Earthquake-proof bed 'swallows' you when it senses the ground shaking: Mechanism drops you and your mattress into a sealed box full of supplies. Concept by DAHIR INSAAT, original links https://www.youtube.com/user/dahirsem/videos ...Animated video shows concept designs for earthquake-proof beds. In the event of a quake, the mattress drops into the bed's frame. A hard top then covers the bed to seal the box and protect against debris.<br /><br />If you live in an earthquake hot spot you may be able to sleep a little sounder, thanks to concept designs for an earthquake-proof bed.<br /><br />An animated video showcases a series of designs for a bed that protects its slumbering occupants during a quake - but it may not be the bed of choice for the claustrophobic.<br /><br />Resembling a cross between a strong box and a Venus flytrap, the mattress drops into a chamber covered with a protective lid when sensors feel the ground shaking.<br /><br />A video showcases a series of designs for a bed that protects sleepers during an quake - but it may not be the bed of choice for the claustrophobic. Resembling a cross between a strong box and a Venus flytrap, the mattress drops into a chamber covered with a hard cover when sensors feel the ground shaking (animated)<br /><br />The earthquake-proof bed is designed to seal in the sleeper in the event of a serious quake. When tremors start, the mattress drops inside the bed's frame <br /><br />The occupant inside would then wait out the quake in the strong box until help arrived, or the quake subsided. <br />HOW THE EARTHQUAKE-PROOF BEDS WOULD WORK <br /><br />Chinese inventor Wang Wenxi was granted a patent for the initial quake-proof bed in 2010 and has since updated the designs. <br /><br />The original design shows the bed consisting of a large metallic box with a mattress on top.<br /><br />When the earthquake hits, this mattress is seen being dropped by a hinged mechanism, while the lid of the box closes above it, sealing the occupant inside. <br /><br />The second design, instead, drops the user through what resembles a trap door. <br /><br />The hinge is in the center of the bed, rather than the side, so the mattress drops flat to the bottom of the box, rather than tipping the sleeper out. <br /><br />The animation shows that the beds would even have space for supplies, including water, food, medical kits and even tools, but how you might access any of this is unclear.<br /><br />There is no word yet on whether any of the designs will make it past the initial concept phase, or when you might be able to buy one.<br /><br />But judging by their size and sturdy construction, you may need to enlist the help of a few friends to help you get them up the stairs.<br /><br />Music: What Must Be (Deep Mix) by Dhruva Aliman<br />https://dhruvaaliman.bandcamp.com/album/what-must-be<br />Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/5XiFCr9iBKE6Cupltgnlet<br />http://www.dhruvaaliman.com/<br />
