Sensor-Controlled Adjustable Bed for Personalized Pressure Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mattresses and beds face issues such as sagging, hygiene problems due to infestations, temperature regulation difficulties, and lack of customization for individual comfort and health, as they cannot be optimized for all users.
Innovation Solution
A bed system with adjustable members, sensors, and a controller that adjusts the bed surface based on input from sensors to provide optimal support and comfort, allowing for customization of the sleeping surface to conform to individual body shapes and preferences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If conventional mattresses use heavy coverings to provide warmth and comfort, then comfort in winter is improved, but breathability and comfort in summer deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The bed system dynamically adjusts the properties of the sleeping surface by switching between different mattress covers with different thermal characteristics. The system transitions from a static mattress to a dynamic system that can adapt its insulation properties based on environmental conditions and user needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the thermal parameter of the bed by replacing the mattress cover with one having different insulation properties. Winter covers provide high insulation for warmth, while summer covers provide low insulation for breathability, allowing the system to optimize temperature regulation across different seasons.
2Ease of operation
If conventional mattresses are made bulky to provide comfort and support, then comfort is improved, but ease of storage and movement deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bed system is segmented into modular components including the frame, adjustable members, and removable mattress covers. This segmentation allows the heavy structural elements to remain fixed while the removable covers can be easily stored or replaced, reducing the overall bulk problem.
Solution Approach 2:
The mattress covers are extracted as separate removable components from the main bed structure. This allows the bulky comfort elements to be taken out and stored separately when not in use, while the essential bed frame and support system remain in place.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable beds provide customization for certain sleeping positions, then comfort for specific positions is improved, but complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable bed is divided into independently adjustable sections (head portion, foot portion, middle portion) that can be controlled separately. This segmentation allows customization for different sleeping positions without requiring a completely complex reconfiguration system.
Solution Approach 2:
The bed incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities that allow the sleeping surface to be reconfigured into different positions (elevated head, elevated feet, flat). This dynamic adaptability provides position customization while using relatively simple mechanical adjustment mechanisms.
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AI summary
Disclosed herein are embodiments of beds and components thereof. In one embodiment, a bed comprises a frame; a plurality of adjustable members, each coupled to the frame, and each of the plurality of adjustable members adjustable to individual positions; one or more sensors coupled to one or more of the adjustable members; and a controller, the controller configured for receiving input from the one or more sensors and determining at least one adjusted sleep setting for the occupant. The controller is further configured to control the plurality of adjustable members and adjust each of the plurality of adjustable members according to the at least one adjusted sleep setting. The adjustable members may comprise struts, slats, or a combination thereof.