Adjustable bed foundations and related methods
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional adjustable bed foundations often feature massage devices that interfere with the mattress when not in use, causing lumps or protrusions that can be uncomfortable and aesthetically unpleasing.
Innovation Solution
The integration of a massage device within the adjustable bed frame secured by a flexible fastener, creating a gap between the fastener and the support surface of about 2 mm to 10 mm, allowing vibration transmission without forming lumps, and additional features like adjustable height, under-bed lighting, and modular design for user convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the massage device is directly secured to the support surface, then the vibration function is effective, but it causes lumps or protrusions that interfere with the mattress comfort and aesthetics
Solution Approach 1:
A flexible fastener is introduced as an intermediary element between the massage device and the support surface. This fastener allows the massage device to be secured while maintaining a gap that prevents direct contact with the mattress, thereby eliminating lumps and protrusions while preserving vibration transmission capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The solution moves the massage device from a two-dimensional plane directly contacting the support surface to a three-dimensional configuration with vertical spacing. By creating a gap in the vertical dimension, the massage device can vibrate without its motor housing contacting the mattress, thus resolving the conflict between functional effectiveness and comfort.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the massage device is secured tightly to the support surface, then structural stability is improved, but the motor creates lumps that reduce comfort
Solution Approach 1:
A flexible fastener is used to secure the massage device. This flexible element provides sufficient attachment strength to maintain device positioning and structural stability, while its flexibility and the created gap prevent the rigid motor housing from forming lumps against the mattress surface.
3Volume of moving object
If the massage device is placed close to the support surface, then space utilization is maximized, but vibration causes mattress deformation
Solution Approach 1:
By introducing vertical spacing through the flexible fastener, the solution creates a three-dimensional arrangement where the massage device is positioned above rather than directly on the support surface. This dimensional change allows compact horizontal placement while vertical separation prevents mattress deformation during vibration.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution ensures comfortable and unobtrusive vibration massage, enhanced user experience through adjustable features, and a modular design that allows for customizable functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Implementation Method 1
a massage device disposed within the adjustable frame and configured to impart vibration to a mattress disposed on the adjustable frame
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable bed foundation includes an adjustable frame and at least one height adjuster configured to raise and lower a portion of the adjustable frame. The adjustable frame defines a support surface, a bottom surface opposite the support surface, and a plurality of lateral side surfaces intersecting each of the support surface and the bottom surface. A fabric at least partially covers the plurality of lateral side surfaces and is secured to a material covering the support surface. A massage device is disposed within the adjustable frame and configured to impart vibration to a mattress disposed on the adjustable frame. The massage device is secured to the adjustable frame by a flexible fastener, and a gap between the flexible fastener and the support surface is between about 2 mm and about 10 mm. Related methods are also disclosed.