Support member for a tanning bed or comparable device

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention provides a support member for supporting a treatment table, such as a tanning bed, and housing various electrical components used in conjunction with the treatment table.
In a specific embodiment of the invention, the support member comprises a housing which supports a tanning bed and has a top side dimensioned to hold the tanning bed.
The housing defines a compartment.
The support member further comprises a cassette which is slidably disposed in the compartment.
The cassette is readily removable from the compartment without affecting the support strength of the tanning bed.
The cassette comprises a front panel which closes over the compartment and a rack attached to the front panel and extended into the compartment.
The rack is dimensioned for carrying various electrical components used in operation of the tanning bed.
A further aspect of the present invention comprises a fan on the inside of the compartment which is oriented to draw air into the compartment and out one or more vents in the housing to transfer heat away from the various electrical components on the rack.
By housing various electrical components used in operation of the tanning bed in a support member, the present invention eliminates the need for a separate box containing electrical components.
As a result, the amount of heat underneath the tanning bed is reduced, the aesthetic appearance of the tanning bed is improved, and an extra item that must be moved around with the tanning bed is eliminated.
The present invention allows for the various electrical components to be readily removed from the support member and shipped to qualified repair personnel.
The housing is capable of supporting the tanning bed without the cassette, so removal of the cassette is as simple as pulling the cassette out of the support member.
The tanning bed does not have to be moved.
The design of the cassette of the present invention allows easy access to the components which further increases the serviceability of the components on the cassette