Earthquake-proof bed 'swallows' you when it senses the ground shaking: Mechanism drops you and your mattress into a sealed box full of supplies

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

By Ryan O'hare For Mailonline

17 December 2015

If you live in an earthquake hotspot you may be able to sleep a little sounder, thanks to concept designs for an earthquake-proof bed.

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.

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.

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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)