Control box and bed using same

Abstract

A control box and a bed using same. An air pressure control assembly in existing control boxes has poor usage experience. In the present application, the control box comprises a housing in which an assembly cavity is provided, and air pressure control assemblies which are arranged in the assembly cavity, wherein the air pressure control assemblies each comprise a main air pipe, and an air pump and a solenoid valve group which are arranged on the main air pipe. There are two air pressure control assemblies, the main air pipes of the air pressure control assemblies are connected by means of a communicating valve, and the air pressure control assemblies are switched between a mutually-communicated cooperative operation state and a mutually-isolated independent operation state by means of opening or closing the communicating valve. The communicating valve is arranged between the main air pipes of the air pressure control assemblies, such that the air pumps in the air pressure control assemblies can be switched between the cooperative operation state and the independent operation state by means of opening or closing the communicating valve, thus the inflation efficiency can be improved by means of cooperative use, and the volume of the control box can also be reduced by means of limiting the power of the air pumps, thereby reducing the operation noise, and in turn improving the usage experience.

Description

A control box and a bed using the same TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of bedding, in particular to a control box and a bed using the same. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing bed comprises a bed frame, a control box and a mattress, the mattress is provided with air bags, the control box is used for controlling and adjusting air pressure in the air bags, so that the air bags realize functions such as mattress softness and hardness adjustment and massage. The air bags are multiple groups, and are used for realizing different functions, including support air bags and massage air bags, the control box is provided with air pressure control assemblies corresponding to various air bags, the air pressure control assemblies comprise air pumps and electromagnetic valve groups, in use, each air pressure control assembly adjusts the corresponding air bag, if the power of the air pump is large, the volume of the control box and the running noise will be increased, if the power of the air pump is small, the air pressure adjustment efficiency will be affected, and the use experience is affected.

[0003] UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] In order to solve the defects of the prior art, the utility model provides a control box and a bed using the same, a communication valve is arranged between the main air pipes of the air pressure control assemblies, so that the air pumps in each air pressure control assembly can realize on-off switching through the communication valve, the inflation efficiency can be improved by cooperation, the volume of the control box can be reduced by limiting the power of the air pump, the running noise is reduced, and the use experience is improved.

[0005] The utility model realizes the following mode: a control box comprises a shell provided with an assembly cavity and an air pressure control assembly arranged in the assembly cavity, the air pressure control assembly comprises a main air pipe and an air pump and an electromagnetic valve group arranged on the main air pipe, the air pressure control assembly is two groups, the main air pipes of the air pressure control assemblies are connected through a communication valve, and the air pressure control assemblies realize switching between cooperation operation state and independent operation state through opening and closing of the communication valve. The communication valve is arranged between the main air pipes of the air pressure control assemblies, so that the air pumps in each air pressure control assembly can realize switching between cooperation operation state and independent operation state through opening and closing of the communication valve, the inflation efficiency can be improved by cooperation, the volume of the control box can be reduced by limiting the power of the air pump, the running noise is reduced, and the use experience is improved.

[0006] As preferred, the electromagnetic valve group comprises several valve bodies connected in series on the main air pipe, and the valve bodies are connected with corresponding target spaces through branch air pipes, so that the air pressure in each target space can be adjusted. The electromagnetic valve group comprises multiple valve bodies connected with corresponding target spaces independently, so that the air pump can independently inflate each target space through the electromagnetic valve group. The air pumps in different air pressure control assemblies can be operated in cooperation through the opened communication valve, effectively improving the inflation efficiency of a single or part of the target spaces and improving the use experience.

[0007] As preferred, the first end of the main air pipe is connected with the air pump, and the second end is connected with the communication valve after passing through the electromagnetic valve group, so that the main air pipe is connected through the communication valve. The main air pipe not only connects the air pump and each valve body in the electromagnetic valve group, so that the high-pressure airflow generated by the air pump can be delivered to each valve body to inflate the target space connected with the valve body, but also connects with the communication valve to receive the high-pressure airflow generated by other air pressure control assemblies, so that the inflation efficiency is improved through the cooperation of multiple air pumps.

[0008] As preferred, the main air pipe is provided with a buffer gas box on the section between the air pump and the electromagnetic valve group, and the high-pressure airflow generated by the air pump flows through the buffer gas box to reduce noise. The buffer gas box can receive the high-pressure airflow generated by the air pump and deliver it to the electromagnetic valve group, so as to slow down the airflow and reduce noise.

[0009] As preferred, the main air pipe is provided with an exhaust valve, and the main air pipe is connected with the external space through the exhaust valve. The exhaust valve is opened to connect the main air pipe with the external space, so that the gas in the target space can be discharged to the external space through the corresponding valve body, the main air pipe and the exhaust valve in sequence, and the target space is deflated.

[0010] As preferred, the exhaust valve is one and is arranged on any main air pipe, so that the air pressure control assemblies share the exhaust valve when the communication valve is opened. Since the communication valve can connect the main air pipe, multiple air pressure control assemblies can share one exhaust valve, so that the gas in the target space can be discharged through the corresponding valve body, the corresponding main air pipe, the communication valve and the main air pipe with the exhaust valve in sequence. By sharing the exhaust valve, the structure is simplified, and assembly, use and maintenance are facilitated.

[0011] As preferred, the housing is provided with a control board group, the control board group comprises a main control board and a sub-control board, the housing is provided with a partition cavity isolated from the assembly cavity, the main control board is arranged on the suspension in the mounting cavity, and the sub-control board is mounted in the partition cavity, so as to limit the noise generated in the assembly cavity from being transmitted to the outside through the partition cavity. The main control board and the sub-control board are arranged separately, which not only protects the main control board, but also facilitates the connection of the sub-control board with the external pipeline, prevents the vibration generated by the internal components of the assembly cavity from being transmitted to the outside through the control board group, and effectively reduces the noise.

[0012] As preferred, the air pressure control assembly is mounted in the assembly cavity through a suspension with a cantilever, two ends of the cantilever are fixed to the cavity wall of the assembly cavity, and the middle part is fixed to the suspension, so that the air pressure control assembly is suspended in the assembly cavity. The suspension is fixed in the assembly cavity through the cantilever, and the cantilever utilizes its own deformation to offset the vibration on the suspension, thereby reducing the noise generated by the vibration.

[0013] A bed using the control box comprises a bed body and a mattress arranged on the bed body, the mattress is provided with an upper massage air bag and a lower supporting air bag, the bottom of the rear end of the bed body is provided with a mounting rack, and the control box is arranged on the mounting rack. The control box is arranged on the mounting rack at the rear end of the bed body, which is externally arranged on the mattress, effectively reducing the vibration of the mattress, and is far away from the head of the user, effectively reducing the influence of the running noise on the sleep of the user, and improving the use experience.

[0014] As preferred, the air pressure control assembly is connected with each supporting air bag through a solenoid valve group, so that the air pressure in each supporting air bag can be independently adjusted, and the air pressure control assembly is connected with each massage air bag through a solenoid valve group, so that the air pressure in each massage air bag can be independently adjusted. The target space is the supporting air bag and the massage air bag, which respectively play the roles of supporting degree adjustment and massage stimulation application, and two groups of air pressure control assemblies are arranged to control the supporting air bag and the massage air bag respectively, so that the supporting air bag and the massage air bag can be independently controlled.

[0015] As preferred, when the communication valve is opened, the two groups of air pressure control assemblies can cooperatively adjust the air pressure in any supporting air bag and / or massage air bag. The air pump in the two groups of air pressure control assemblies can quickly adjust the air pressure in the supporting air bag and / or the massage air bag when the communication valve is opened, effectively improving the inflation efficiency, and improving the use experience by shortening the inflation time.

[0016] The utility model discloses the beneficial effects: set up the communication valve between the main gas pipe of air pressure control assembly, make the air pump in each air pressure control assembly can realize the switching between the cooperation operation state and the independent operation state through the opening and closing communication valve, can improve the inflation efficiency through the cooperation use, still have through the limitation air pump power to reduce the control box volume, reduce the operation noise, improve the use experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Fig. 1 is an exploded structure schematic diagram of the control box of embodiment one;

[0018] Fig. 2 is a pipeline structure schematic diagram between the air pressure control assembly of embodiment one;

[0019] Fig. 3 is an assembly structure section view schematic diagram of the solenoid valve group of embodiment one;

[0020] Fig. 4 is an assembly structure exploded schematic diagram of the suspension of embodiment one;

[0021] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the bed of Example Two;

[0022] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the mattress of Example Two;

[0023] In the figure: 1, the shell, 2, the air pressure control assembly, 3, the main air pipe, 4, the air pump, 5, the communication valve, 6, the valve body, 7, the branch air pipe, 8, the buffer air box, 9, the exhaust valve, 10, the main control board, 11, the auxiliary control board, 12, the cantilever, 13, the suspension, 14, the bed body, 15, the mattress, 16, the mounting frame, 17, the control box, 18, the supporting air bag, 19, the massage air bag. Embodiment of the application

[0024] The essential features of the utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] Example One:

[0026] The embodiment provides a control box.

[0027] A control box as shown in Figures 1 and 2, comprising a shell 1 with an assembly cavity and an air pressure control assembly 2 arranged in the assembly cavity, the air pressure control assembly 2 comprising a main air pipe 3 and an air pump 4 and an electromagnetic valve group arranged on the main air pipe 3, the air pressure control assembly 2 being two groups, the main air pipes 3 of the air pressure control assembly 2 being connected through a communication valve 5, the air pressure control assembly 2 being switched between the cooperating running state and the independent running state through the opening and closing of the communication valve 5. The communication valve 5 is arranged between the main air pipes 3 of the air pressure control assembly 2, so that the air pump 4 in each air pressure control assembly 2 can be switched between the cooperating running state and the independent running state through the opening and closing of the communication valve 5, which can not only improve the inflation efficiency through cooperation, but also reduce the volume of the control box by limiting the power of the air pump 4, reduce the running noise and improve the use experience.

[0028] In the embodiment, the target spaces include the supporting air bags 18 and the massage air bags 19, and the air pressure control assemblies 2 are two groups and are respectively used for controlling the air pressure of the air bags in the supporting air bags 18 and the massage air bags 19. In the installation, the solenoid valve group in one air pressure control assembly 2 is connected with the air bags arranged independently in the supporting air bags 18 through the valve bodies 6 connected in series, the solenoid valve group in the other air pressure control assembly 2 is connected with the air bags arranged independently in the massage air bags 19 through the valve bodies 6 connected in series, and the main air pipes 3 of the two air pressure control assemblies 2 are connected through the openable and closable communication valves, so that the connection and disconnection of the main air pipes 3 is controllable. In addition, the exhaust valves 9 connected with the outside space are arranged on any main air pipe 3, so that the air bags can be connected with the main air pipe 3 and the exhaust valve 9 to deflate the air bags; the air pump 4 is arranged on the main air pipe 3, and the high-pressure airflow generated by the air pump 4 is delivered to the target spaces through the main air pipe 3 to inflate the air bags.

[0029] In use, the air pressure control assemblies 2 are switched between the cooperation running state and the independent running state through the openable and closable communication valves 5.

[0030] In inflation, when the communication valve 5 is closed, the main air pipes 3 are not connected with each other, the air pump 4 in the air pressure control assembly 2 can independently inflate the connected air bags through the corresponding main air pipe 3 and the valve body 6, and the inflation speed is matched with the power of the air pump 4 in the air pressure control assembly 2; when the communication valve 5 is opened, the main air pipes 3 are connected with each other, the air pumps 4 in the two air pressure control assemblies 2 are simultaneously operated, the high-pressure airflow generated by the air pumps 4 is delivered to the corresponding valve body 6 of the target space through the connected main air pipes 3, the target space is inflated through the cooperation of the two air pumps 4, the inflation efficiency is effectively improved, the inflation time is shortened, and the influence on the user's sleep is reduced.

[0031] In deflation, if the target space to be deflated and the exhaust valve 9 are located on the same main air pipe 3, the exhaust valve 9 and the valve body 6 corresponding to the target space to be deflated are opened, so that the air in the target space is exhausted; if the target space to be deflated and the exhaust valve 9 are located on different main air pipes 3, the exhaust valve 9, the communication valve 5 and the valve body 6 corresponding to the target space to be deflated are opened, so that the air in the target space is exhausted.

[0032] In the embodiment, the solenoid valve group includes a plurality of valve bodies 6 connected in series on the main air pipe 3, and the valve bodies 6 are connected with the corresponding target spaces through the branch air pipes 7, so that the air pressure in each target space is adjustable. The plurality of valve bodies 6 are arranged to facilitate the independent control of the plurality of air bags arranged independently, effectively improve the control precision, and improve the use experience.

[0033] In the embodiment, the first end of the main air pipe 3 is connected with the air pump 4, and the second end is connected with the communication valve 5 after passing through the electromagnetic valve group, so that the main air pipe 3 is connected through the communication valve 5. The electromagnetic valve group includes a plurality of valve bodies 6 connected in series on the middle section of the main air pipe 3, so that the high-pressure airflow generated by the air pump 4 can be delivered to each valve body 6 along the way, and can be delivered to other main air pipes 3 through the communication valve 5 under the condition that the use demand of the corresponding valve body 6 is met, and the inflation efficiency is improved by cooperating with the air pump 4.

[0034] In the embodiment, the main air pipe 3 is provided with a buffer gas box 8 (as shown in FIG. 3) on the section between the air pump 4 and the electromagnetic valve group, and the high-pressure airflow generated by the air pump 4 flows through the buffer gas box 8 and reduces noise. The high-pressure airflow output from the air pump 4 needs to pass through the buffer gas box 8, which effectively reduces the noise generated by the flow of high-pressure airflow, thereby reducing the influence on the user's sleep.

[0035] In the embodiment, the main air pipe 3 is provided with an exhaust valve 9, and the main air pipe 3 is connected with the external space through the exhaust valve 9. Specifically, the exhaust valve 9 is one and is arranged on any main air pipe 3, so that the air pressure control assembly 2 shares the exhaust valve 9 when the communication valve 5 is opened. By arranging the communication valve 5, the connection between the main air pipes 3 is facilitated, and the exhaust valve 9 is shared, which effectively simplifies the pipeline structure and reduces the equipment cost by reducing the number of components. The exhaust valve 9 is preferably arranged on the main air pipe 3 which is frequently operated, so that the main air pipe 3 can be independently exhausted under the condition that the communication valve 5 is closed, and the exhaust efficiency is improved by shortening the airflow exhaust path distance.

[0036] In the embodiment, the control board group is arranged in the shell 1, the control board group includes a main control board 10 and a secondary control board 11, the shell 1 is provided with a separate cavity which is isolated from the assembly cavity, the main control board 10 is arranged on the suspension 13 in the assembly cavity, and the secondary control board 11 is arranged in the separate cavity, so as to limit the noise generated in the assembly cavity from being transmitted to the outside through the separate cavity. The main control board 10 is arranged in the assembly cavity and is fixedly connected with the suspension 13, and is used for logical control, the secondary control board 11 is arranged in the separate cavity and is used for connecting external interfaces, the main control board 10 and the secondary control board 11 are connected through flexible flat cables, which effectively prevents the vibration of the suspension 13 from being transmitted to the secondary control board 11 through the main control board 10, and further prevents the noise in the assembly cavity from being transmitted to the outside through the separate cavity.

[0037] In the embodiment, the assembly cavity is provided with a cantilever arm 12 (as shown in FIG. 4), both ends of the cantilever arm 12 are fixedly connected with the cavity wall of the assembly cavity, and the middle part is fixedly connected with the suspension 13, so that the suspension 13 is suspended in the assembly cavity through the cantilever arm 12. The cantilever arm 12 is a long elastic steel strip, which can offset the vibration of the suspension 13 by deforming itself, thereby preventing the vibration of the suspension 13 from being transmitted to the shell 1, and further preventing the shell 1 from generating noise due to vibration.

[0038] Embodiment two:

[0039] Compared with embodiment one, the embodiment provides a bed.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 5 and 6, the bed comprises a bed body 14 and a mattress 15 arranged on the bed body 14, wherein the mattress 15 is internally provided with an upper massage air bag 19 and a lower supporting air bag 18, and the bed body 14 is provided with a mounting rack 16 at the bottom of the rear end, and the control box 17 is arranged on the mounting rack 16. The control box 17 is arranged on the mounting rack 16 at the rear of the bed body 14, which is externally arranged on the mattress 15, effectively reducing the vibration of the mattress 15, and is far away from the head of the user, effectively reducing the influence of the running noise on the sleep of the user, and improving the use experience.

[0041] In the embodiment, the mattress 15 is internally provided with the massage air bag 19 and the supporting air bag 18, and the control box 17 independently adjusts the air pressure in the massage air bag 19 and the supporting air bag 18, so that the mattress 15 has the functions of adjustable softness and adjustable massage stimulation, effectively improving the use comfort and improving the use experience. Specifically, one group of air pressure control components 2 is connected with each supporting air bag 18 through an electromagnetic valve group, so that the air pressure in each supporting air bag 18 can be independently adjusted, and another group of air pressure control components 2 is connected with each massage air bag 19 through an electromagnetic valve group, so that the air pressure in each massage air bag 19 can be independently adjusted. When the communication valve 5 is opened, the two groups of air pressure control components 2 can cooperatively adjust the air pressure in any supporting air bag 18 and / or massage air bag 19, and the two air pumps 4 are used cooperatively to improve the efficiency when inflating a single or a small number of air bags.

[0042] The other structures and effects of the control box in the embodiment are the same as those in embodiment one, and will not be repeated.

Claims

1. A control box comprising a housing (1) with an assembly cavity and a gas pressure control assembly (2) arranged in the assembly cavity, characterized in that, The air pressure control assembly (2) comprises a main air pipe (3), an air pump (4) and an electromagnetic valve group arranged on the main air pipe (3), and the air pressure control assembly (2) is in two groups, the main air pipes (3) of the air pressure control assembly (2) are connected through a communication valve (5), and the air pressure control assembly (2) is switched between the cooperation operation state of mutual communication and the independent operation state of mutual isolation through the opening and closing communication valve (5).

2. A control box according to claim 1, wherein, The electromagnetic valve group comprises a plurality of valve bodies (6) which are sequentially connected in series on the main air pipe (3), the valve body (6) is communicated with the corresponding target space through a branch air pipe (7), so that the air pressure in each target space can be adjusted.

3. A control box according to claim 2, wherein, The first end of the main air pipe (3) is connected with the air pump (4), and the second end is connected with the communication valve (5) after passing through the electromagnetic valve group, so that the main air pipes (3) are connected through the communication valve (5).

4. A control box according to claim 3, wherein, The section of the main air pipe (3) between the air pump (4) and the electromagnetic valve group is provided with a buffer gas box (8), and the high-pressure airflow generated by the air pump (4) flows through the buffer gas box (8) and reduces noise.

5. The control box of claim 1, wherein, An exhaust valve (9) is arranged on the main air pipe (3), and the main air pipe (3) is communicated with the outside space through the exhaust valve (9).

6. A control box according to claim 5, wherein, The exhaust valve (9) is one and is arranged on any main air pipe (3), so that the air pressure control assembly (2) shares the exhaust valve (9) when the communication valve (5) is opened.

7. A control box according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that The control board group is arranged in the shell (1), the control board group comprises a main control board (10) and a sub-control board (11), the shell (1) is provided with a separation cavity which is isolated from the assembly cavity, the main control board (10) is arranged on the suspension (13) in the mounting cavity, and the sub-control board (11) is arranged in the separation cavity, so that the noise generated in the assembly cavity is limited to be transmitted outward through the separation cavity.

8. A control box according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that The air pressure control assembly (2) is installed in the assembly cavity through the suspension (13) with a suspension arm (12), the two ends of the suspension arm (12) are fixedly connected with the cavity wall of the assembly cavity, and the middle part is fixedly connected with the suspension (13), so that the air pressure control assembly (2) is suspended in the assembly cavity.

9. A bed using the control box according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising a bed body (14) and a mattress (15) provided on the bed body (14), wherein the mattress (15) is provided with a massage air bag (19) arranged on the upper side and a support air bag (18) arranged on the lower side, characterized in that, The mounting frame (16) is arranged at the bottom of the rear end of the bed body (14), and the control box (17) is arranged on the mounting frame (16).

10. A bed according to claim 9, wherein, The air pressure control assembly (2) is communicated with each supporting air bag (18) through the electromagnetic valve group, so that the air pressure in each supporting air bag (18) can be independently adjusted; or the air pressure control assembly (2) is communicated with each massage air bag (19) through the electromagnetic valve group, so that the air pressure in each massage air bag (19) can be independently adjusted; or when the communication valve (5) is opened, the air pressure in any supporting air bag (18) and / or massage air bag (19) can be cooperatively adjusted by the two air pressure control assemblies (2).

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