Intelligent sofa suitable for old people

By incorporating movable frames and armrests into the smart age-friendly sofa, and using a drive motor to rotate the mounting rods and gears, support is provided for the elderly when they get up. This solves the problem of fatigue when the elderly get up in existing age-friendly sofas, effectively reducing the difficulty of getting up and the risk of slipping.

CN223640422UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09ZHEJIANG COLLEGE OF SECURITY TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520197608.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-08
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing age-friendly sofas require a lot of effort for elderly people to get up, which can easily lead to slipping, and the existing assistive functions are insufficient to effectively support them in getting up.

Method used

A smart sofa designed for the elderly has been developed. By incorporating a movable frame and a motor-driven rod within the armrest assembly, the mounting plate rotates the mounting rod, the moving plate, and gears, causing the movable frame to tilt upwards. This, in conjunction with the rotation of the armrest frame, provides support for the elderly to stand up.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the physical exertion of the elderly when getting up, prevents slipping, and improves the convenience and safety of getting up.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of sofas, and discloses an intelligent sofa suitable for old people, which comprises an intelligent sofa, armrest components are arranged on two sides of the intelligent sofa, a cushion structure is arranged in the intelligent sofa, each armrest component comprises an armrest frame, and the inner side of each armrest frame is movably connected with the outer surface of the intelligent sofa. The movable frame and the armrest frame are arranged, a driving motor is started to drive a mounting rod, a moving plate and a gear to rotate, a mounting column is driven by the moving plate to move in an inner cavity of a connecting block, then the movable frame is driven by extrusion of the mounting column to tilt, the buttocks of an old person are slowly lifted, and meanwhile the gear drives a tooth block to move; the tooth block drives the armrest frame to rotate upwards through the connecting plate to support the standing old people, so that the standing old people are supported and powered by tilting the armrest frame and the movable frame, and the old people can conveniently get up from the intelligent sofa.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sofa technology, specifically a smart sofa suitable for the elderly. Background Technology

[0002] Senior-friendly sofas are cushioned chairs that combine intelligent technology and ergonomic principles to provide a more comfortable, safe, and convenient sitting and lying experience. These sofas are usually equipped with electric adjustment functions to help the elderly easily adjust their sitting and lying positions and reduce physical burden.

[0003] Existing age-friendly sofas improve the comfort of elderly people by using soft cushions and provide auxiliary functions such as massage and heating to meet their health needs. However, when elderly people get up from the sofa, they need to hold onto the armrests on both sides and use their arms for support, which requires a lot of strength and can easily lead to them slipping and falling. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, this utility model provides an intelligent sofa suitable for the elderly.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an intelligent sofa for the elderly, comprising an intelligent sofa, wherein armrest components are provided on both sides of the intelligent sofa, and a seat cushion structure is provided inside the intelligent sofa;

[0006] The armrest assembly includes an armrest frame, the inner side of which is movably connected to the outer surface of the smart sofa.

[0007] The cushion structure includes a movable frame and a drive motor. The movable frame is hinged to the inner wall of the smart sofa. A connecting block is provided on the inner side of the movable frame. The outer surface of the drive motor is connected to the inner wall of the smart sofa. The drive motor drives a mounting rod, and a moving plate is provided on the outer surface of the mounting rod.

[0008] Preferably, the armrest assembly includes a connecting rod, the outer side of which is connected to the inner wall of the smart sofa, and the outer surface of the connecting rod is provided with toothed blocks.

[0009] Preferably, a connecting plate is hinged to the top of the toothed block, and the other end of the connecting plate is hinged to the bottom of the handrail frame.

[0010] Preferably, the outer surface of the mounting rod is provided with a gear located below the handrail frame, and the outer surface of the gear is meshed with the bottom of the tooth block.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the movable frame is provided with a soft pad, and the outer surface of the soft pad is movably connected to the outer wall of the smart sofa.

[0012] Preferably, mounting columns are provided on both sides of the motion plate, and the outer surface of the mounting columns is movably connected to the inner wall of the connecting block.

[0013] Preferably, the smart sofa has a base frame on both sides of its bottom, and a memory foam pad on its backrest.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] This utility model is equipped with a movable frame and an armrest frame. When the drive motor is started, it drives the mounting rod, the moving plate, and the gear to rotate. The moving plate drives the mounting column to move in the inner cavity of the connecting block. In turn, the mounting column squeezes and causes the movable frame to tilt up, so that the elderly person's buttocks are slowly lifted. At the same time, the gear drives the toothed block to move. The toothed block drives the armrest frame to rotate upward through the connecting plate, providing support for the elderly person to get up. Thus, the tilting of the armrest frame and the movable frame provides support and power for the elderly person to get up, making it easier for the elderly person to get up from the smart sofa. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the handrail frame of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable frame of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Smart sofa; 2. Armrest assembly; 201. Connecting rod; 202. Toothed block; 203. Connecting plate; 204. Armrest frame; 3. Seat cushion structure; 301. Soft cushion; 302. Movable frame; 303. Connecting block; 304. Drive motor; 305. Mounting rod; 306. Motion plate; 307. Mounting column; 308. Gear. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this is the first embodiment of the present invention, which provides an intelligent sofa for the elderly, including an intelligent sofa 1, armrest components 2 on both sides of the intelligent sofa 1, and a seat cushion structure 3 inside the intelligent sofa 1.

[0024] The armrest assembly 2 includes an armrest frame 204, the inner side of which is movably connected to the outer surface of the smart sofa 1.

[0025] The cushion structure 3 includes a movable frame 302 and a drive motor 304. The movable frame 302 is hinged to the inner wall of the smart sofa 1. A connecting block 303 is provided on the inner side of the movable frame 302. The outer surface of the drive motor 304 is connected to the inner wall of the smart sofa 1. The drive motor 304 drives and connects to an installation rod 305. A motion plate 306 is provided on the outer surface of the installation rod 305.

[0026] By starting the drive motor 304, the mounting rod 305 drives the motion plate 306 to rotate, which in turn compresses and drives the movable frame 302, causing the movable frame 302 to tilt outward. The movable frame 302 provides support for the elderly to stand up, preventing them from slipping and falling. Then, the mounting rod 305 drives the armrest frame 204 to tilt up through the armrest assembly 2. The rotation of the movable frame 302 and the armrest frame 204 provides support for the elderly when they stand up, reducing physical exertion and making it easier for them to stand up from the smart sofa 1.

[0027] The smart sofa 1 has a base frame on both sides of the bottom, and a memory foam pad on the back of the smart sofa 1.

[0028] The base frame protects the bottom of the smart sofa 1 from water erosion, reducing the extent of damage. Meanwhile, the memory foam cushion naturally adapts to the body's curves according to the shape and weight of the human body, effectively reducing pressure and relieving physical fatigue. In long periods of sitting or lying down, the memory foam can distribute body pressure, improve blood circulation, and enhance the comfort of elderly people when sitting.

[0029] Example 2

[0030] like Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment includes the features of embodiment 1. The distinguishing technical feature is that the armrest assembly 2 includes a connecting rod 201, the outer side of the connecting rod 201 is connected to the inner wall of the smart sofa 1, and the outer surface of the connecting rod 201 is provided with toothed blocks 202.

[0031] When the toothed block 202 moves on the connecting rod 201, the connecting rod 201 limits the toothed block 202, so that the toothed block 202 has a good limiting effect when moving, preventing it from shifting position.

[0032] Among them, the top of the toothed block 202 is hinged to a connecting plate 203, and the other end of the connecting plate 203 is hinged to the bottom of the handrail frame 204.

[0033] When the toothed block 202 moves on the connecting rod 201, it drives the connecting plate 203 to move. As a result, due to the hinge between the connecting plate 203 and the armrest frame 204, the armrest frame 204 is lifted from both sides of the smart sofa 1, providing power and support when the elderly get up, thus making it easier for them to get up and preventing falls.

[0034] Example 3

[0035] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment includes the features of embodiment 1. The distinguishing technical feature is that the outer surface of the mounting rod 305 is provided with a gear 308 located below the handrail frame 204, and the outer surface of the gear 308 is meshed with the bottom of the tooth block 202.

[0036] By starting the drive motor 304, the mounting rod 305 and the gear 308 are rotated. Then, due to the meshing between the gear 308 and the toothed block 202, the gear 308 drives the toothed block 202 to move on the connecting rod 201, which makes it easier to lift the armrest frame 204 to support the elderly when they get up from the smart sofa 1.

[0037] The top of the movable frame 302 is provided with a soft cushion 301, and the outer surface of the soft cushion 301 is movably connected to the outer wall of the smart sofa 1.

[0038] When elderly people sit down, the cushion 301 provides support and a soft feel, helping to relieve stress and fatigue, making them feel more comfortable and relaxed.

[0039] Among them, mounting posts 307 are provided on both sides of the motion plate 306, and the outer surface of the mounting posts 307 is movably connected to the inner wall of the connecting block 303;

[0040] When the motion plate 306 rotates, the mounting column 307 slides in the inner cavity of the connecting block 303 through the motion plate 306, and the movable frame 302 is lifted by the compression, which makes it easier to lift the elderly person's buttocks and make it easier for the elderly person to stand up from the smart sofa 1.

[0041] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:

[0042] First, when an elderly person gets up from the smart sofa 1, they press a button on the smart sofa 1 to start the drive motor 304. The operation of the drive motor 304 will drive the mounting rod 305, the moving plate 306, and the gear 308 to rotate. Then, the moving plate 306 drives the mounting column 307 to slide inside the connecting block 303, squeezing the movable frame 302 to tilt up. The movable frame 302 also drives the soft pad 301 to rotate out. The movable frame 302 and the soft pad 301 lift the elderly person's buttocks. At the same time, due to the meshing between the gear 308 and the toothed block 202, the toothed block 202 drives the connecting plate 203 to move. Furthermore, due to the hinge between the connecting plate 203 and the armrest frame 204, the connecting plate 203 drives the armrest frame 204 to tilt up. Thus, the armrest frame 204 and the movable frame 302 provide support and power when the elderly person gets up, making it easier for them to get up from the smart sofa 1, reducing physical exertion and preventing falls.

[0043] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0044] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A smart sofa for the elderly, comprising a smart sofa (1), characterized in that: The smart sofa (1) is provided with armrest components (2) on both sides, and the smart sofa (1) is provided with a seat cushion structure (3) inside; The armrest assembly (2) includes an armrest frame (204), the inner side of which is movably connected to the outer surface of the smart sofa (1); The cushion structure (3) includes a movable frame (302) and a drive motor (304). The movable frame (302) is hinged to the inner wall of the smart sofa (1). A connecting block (303) is provided on the inner side of the movable frame (302). The outer surface of the drive motor (304) is connected to the inner wall of the smart sofa (1). The drive motor (304) drives a mounting rod (305). A motion plate (306) is provided on the outer surface of the mounting rod (305).

2. The intelligent age-friendly sofa according to claim 1, characterized in that: The armrest assembly (2) includes a connecting rod (201), the outer side of which is connected to the inner wall of the smart sofa (1), and the outer surface of the connecting rod (201) is provided with toothed blocks (202).

3. The intelligent age-friendly sofa according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the toothed block (202) is hinged to a connecting plate (203), and the other end of the connecting plate (203) is hinged to the bottom of the handrail frame (204).

4. The intelligent age-friendly sofa according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer surface of the mounting rod (305) is provided with a gear (308) located below the handrail frame (204), and the outer surface of the gear (308) is meshed with the bottom of the tooth block (202).

5. The intelligent age-friendly sofa according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the movable frame (302) is provided with a soft pad (301), and the outer surface of the soft pad (301) is movably connected to the outer wall of the smart sofa (1).

6. The intelligent age-friendly sofa according to claim 1, characterized in that: Mounting posts (307) are provided on both sides of the motion plate (306), and the outer surface of the mounting posts (307) is movably connected to the inner wall of the connecting block (303).

7. The intelligent age-friendly sofa according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smart sofa (1) has a base frame on both sides of its bottom, and a memory foam pad on its backrest.