Adjustable Reclining Base Element With Elastic Frame Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Reclining furniture often lacks adaptability and ergonomic comfort, particularly in outdoor settings, with limited adjustability and inadequate support for varying user positions, failing to meet individual comfort needs.
Innovation Solution
A deformable and adjustable base element for reclining furniture, featuring a frame made from elastic materials with an integrated adjustment device comprising rails and a drive mechanism, allowing for variable adjustment of the reclining position and mattress support, protected by a cover layer and compartment, and powered by an electric drive with control circuitry for precise control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If reclining furniture uses simple foam pads or cushions for outdoor use, then the structure is simple and cost-effective, but the reclining comfort and ergonomic support are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by implementing an adjustable base element with motorized actuation that enables the reclining furniture to transition between multiple positions (sitting, reclining, flat). This dynamic capability transforms a static foam pad into an adaptable support system that can adjust to user needs, thereby improving reclining comfort while maintaining structural simplicity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The base element is segmented into adjustable sections with independent control, allowing different parts of the furniture to be positioned independently. This segmentation enables precise ergonomic support for various body regions while keeping each module relatively simple in construction, resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and adaptability.
2Device complexity
If reclining furniture has fixed structure, then the manufacturing is simple, but the adjustability to individual needs is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the fixed structure into a dynamic system through the integration of an adjustment device with motorized actuation. The base element can transition between multiple predefined positions (sitting, reclining, flat) and allow continuous adjustment within ranges, enabling the furniture to adapt to individual user needs while maintaining manageable device complexity through standardized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention applies parameter changes by enabling the base element to alter its geometric configuration (angles, positions, shapes) through motorized actuation. This allows the same physical structure to provide different support characteristics for various users and applications, significantly improving adaptability without requiring multiple fixed-structure units.
3Ease of manufacture
If reclining furniture is designed for special applications (indoor or outdoor), then the design is optimized for specific use, but the versatility across different environments is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality through the adjustable base element that can function effectively in both indoor and outdoor environments. The motorized adjustment mechanism and durable construction allow the same furniture piece to adapt to different settings (living rooms, patios, beaches), eliminating the need for separate specialized designs and thereby improving environmental flexibility while maintaining optimized performance through standardized features.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables customizable reclining positions and enhanced ergonomic support, improving comfort and adaptability for both indoor and outdoor use, with the ability to withstand significant loads and operate in harsh environments.
Implementation Method 1
The frame element is formed at least partially from elastically deformable material, in particular at least partially from foam material
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AI summary
A base element and a reclining furniture including a base element and mattress are proposed. The base element includes a frame element formed at least partially of elastically deformable material, which comprises a compartment. The base element further comprises an at least partially elastically deformable cover layer, wherein the cover layer is arranged on the second side of the frame element so that the compartment is at least partially bounded by the cover layer, and wherein the cover layer forms a support surface for a mattress arranged opposite the bottom surface. Furthermore, an adjustment device is provided, which is at least partially arranged in the compartment of the frame element, wherein the adjustment device comprises at least one drive as well as a drive mechanism coupled to the drive and is configured to deform the base element and/or a mattress placed on the base element at least in certain areas.