Wall-hugger adjustable bed with power fan system

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional adjustable bed systems do not adequately address user preferences for customizable body positioning and temperature control during sleep, limiting comfort and sleep quality.

Innovation Solution

An adjustable bed system incorporating a first and second frame structure, back and leg lifting assemblies, and integrated fans for air circulation, allowing for adjustable platform positions and temperature management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional adjustable bed systems are used, then basic positioning is provided, but customizable body positioning and temperature control are not adequately addressed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecustomizable body positioningVSAvoiduser comfort
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The bed is divided into multiple independently controllable segments including head section, knee section, and foot section, each with its own lifting mechanism. This segmentation allows users to customize the position of each body region separately, achieving precise body positioning control that adapts to different sleep preferences and medical needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The bed system incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through motorized lifting assemblies that can continuously change the position of each bed segment. The platforms can move between multiple positions along the frame structure, providing real-time adaptability for body positioning and temperature control during sleep.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple lifting assemblies and adjustable platforms are added, then customizable positioning is achieved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadjustable platform positionsVSAvoidframe structure and lifting mechanisms
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The lifting assemblies are designed with multi-functionality, serving both positioning and temperature control functions. The same mechanical structures that enable platform adjustment also provide pathways for air circulation and fan integration, reducing the need for separate systems and thereby managing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The second frame structure is nested within or disposed on the first frame structure, with lifting assemblies integrated between them. The platforms are coupled to both frame structures in a nested arrangement, allowing compact integration of multiple functional components without excessive spatial occupation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Temperature

If fans are integrated with platforms for air circulation, then temperature control is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebed temperature controlVSAvoidfan system integration
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fan system is merged with the platform structure, with fans coupled directly to the platforms. This integration combines the air circulation function with the existing support structure, eliminating the need for separate housing or mounting systems and managing the added complexity through unified design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The platforms serve as intermediaries between the frame structure and the fan system. The fans are coupled with the platforms, which mediate the connection and allow for flexible positioning and integration of the air circulation components within the overall bed system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

Enhances user comfort by enabling customizable bed positions and temperature control through adjustable platforms and air circulation, improving sleep quality.

Implementation Method 1

a plurality of fans coupled with the plurality of platforms and adapted for operably providing air circulation in surrounding of the adjustable bed system

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAir circulation: Convection

Data Source

PatentEP3791755B1Wall-hugger adjustable bed with power fan system
Publication Date: 2022.05.04 NISCO CO LTD(JP)
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AI summary

An adjustable bed system includes a first frame structure; a second frame structure disposed on and moveably coupled to the first frame structure; a back lifting assembly; a leg lifting assembly; and a plurality of fans coupled with platforms for operably providing air circulation in bed surrounding. The back lifting assembly comprises a back lifting bracket pivotally connected to the second frame structure, and a back lifting actuator pivotally connected between the back lifting bracket and the first frame structure for operably driving the back lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction. The leg lifting assembly comprises a leg lifting bracket pivotally coupled to the first frame structure, and a leg lifting actuator pivotally connected between the leg lifting bracket and the second frame structure for operably driving the leg lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction.