Adjustable Bed Foundation Synchronization for Unified Mattress Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air mattress systems require separate remote controls for adjusting firmness and position, which can lead to synchronization issues when multiple adjustable foundations support a single mattress, making it difficult to maintain uniform adjustments across both sides.
Innovation Solution
A configurable device, such as a configuration switch on the central controller, allows users to select between independent and coordinated control of headboard and footboard drive mechanisms across multiple adjustable foundations, enabling synchronized operation for a single mattress configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate remote controls are used for adjusting firmness and position, then firmness and position can be adjusted independently, but synchronization issues occur when multiple adjustable foundations support a single mattress
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple remote controls into a single unified remote control that can control both firmness and position adjustments. This merging eliminates synchronization issues by providing a single control interface that coordinates all adjustments across multiple adjustable foundations, while still allowing independent adjustment of different parameters through the same device
2Ease of operation
If two separate remote controls are used to adjust position and firmness, then each function can be controlled separately, but it becomes difficult to maintain uniform adjustments across both sides of the bed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal remote control that performs multiple functions - both firmness adjustment and position control - within a single device. This multi-functional approach simplifies the control system by eliminating the need for separate remote controls, while maintaining the ability to independently adjust different parameters through programmed modes and buttons
3Adaptability or versatility
If independent control is used for each foundation, then each side can be adjusted separately, but coordination between multiple foundations becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic control system that can switch between different operational modes - independent control mode and coordinated control mode - based on user selection. This allows the system to adapt its behavior: when coordinated mode is selected, the remote control synchronizes adjustments across multiple foundations; when independent mode is selected, each foundation can be adjusted separately, providing flexibility for different usage scenarios
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AI summary
In one example, this disclosure describes an adjustable bed system that includes first and second adjustable foundations, at least one first motor to adjust the first adjustable foundation, at least one second motor to adjust the second adjustable foundation, a configurable device having a first state and a second state, and a central controller in communication with the device, the controller configured to receive an input representing one of the first state and the second state, the controller including a processor configured to control the at least one first motor and the at least one second motor based on the received input.