Adjustable Bed Frame With Foldable Segmented Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional adjustable beds have limited adjustability and are not foldable, making them cumbersome for transportation and storage, and they do not allow for user-preferred body positioning for maximum comfort.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable bed with a frame structure featuring a base structure, bed frame, and driving mechanisms, including a back lifting actuator and foot lifting assembly, that allows for translational and rotational movement of platforms to accommodate user preferences, and a foldable design for easier storage and transportation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the bed frame structure is made rigid and non-foldable to ensure structural stability, then the stability and reliability of the bed is improved, but the ease of transportation and storage deteriorates due to large space occupation
Solution Approach 1:
The bed frame is divided into multiple modular sections that can be detached and folded independently. The base structure includes separable frame segments connected by folding joints, allowing the bed to be disassembled into compact units for transportation while maintaining structural integrity when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The bed frame incorporates dynamic folding mechanisms with movable joints and telescopic components that allow the structure to transition between rigid operational state and compact folded state. The frame includes pivot joints and sliding connections that enable controlled deformation during folding while maintaining stability during use.
2Reliability
If conventional adjustable beds are designed with fixed frame structures to ensure stability, then the reliability is improved, but the adaptability for different user preferences and positions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bed incorporates motorized adjustable mechanisms that enable dynamic repositioning of the mattress and frame sections. The system includes actuators that can adjust the bed to multiple predefined positions and allow custom positioning, providing adaptability for different user preferences while maintaining structural reliability through controlled mechanical systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The bed frame is designed with multi-functional capabilities including adjustable positioning, folding for storage, and potential disassembly. The universal design allows the same structure to serve multiple purposes: providing stable support during use, enabling position adjustments for comfort, and facilitating compact storage when folded.
3Ease of operation
If the bed is designed with foldable frame structures to improve portability and storage, then the ease of operation is improved, but the structural stability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The foldable frame is segmented into multiple rigid sections connected by reinforced folding joints. Each segment maintains its structural integrity independently, and the connection points are designed with strengthening elements that prevent deformation during folding and unfolding operations while ensuring stability when the bed is fully assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame structure utilizes composite materials and reinforced joints that provide both flexibility for folding and rigidity for stability. The combination of materials and structural design allows the frame to be easily folded for storage while maintaining sufficient structural strength and stability during operational use.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The adjustable bed provides enhanced comfort by allowing customizable body positioning and is more portable due to its foldable design, addressing the limitations of conventional adjustable beds.
Implementation Method 1
a back lifting actuator having a first end and an opposite, second end pivotally connected to the base structure and the bed frame, respectively; such that in operation the back lifting actuator drives the bed frame to slidably move on the base body
Implementation Method 2
a foot lifting actuator pivotally connected between the foot lifting bracket and the bed frame for operably driving the foot lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward rotation direction or a downward rotation direction
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AI summary
An adjustable bed includes a frame structure comprising: a base structure having a base body and a back support member pivotally connected to the base body; and a bed frame slidably arranged on the base body of the base structure; a driving mechanism comprising a back lifting actuator having a first end and an opposite, second end pivotally connected to the base structure and the bed frame, respectively; and a plurality of platforms including a seat platform fixed to the bed frame and a back platform hinged to the seat platform and pivotally supported by the back support member, such that in operation the back lifting actuator drives the bed frame to slidably move on the base body of the base structure, which in turn drives the back platform to translationally and rotationally move in desired positions and angels relative to the base structure.