Bi-Directional Bed Rail Hook Assembly for Adjustable Mattress Height

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional bed support mechanisms lack the ability to adjust the height of bed rails to accommodate mattresses of varying thicknesses and user preferences, limiting flexibility and compatibility with different types of mattresses.

Innovation Solution

A bi-directional pin engagement slot system in a hook assembly that allows the bed rail to be adjusted by rotating the bed rail 180 degrees, enabling the mattress support to switch between a lower and upper position, accommodating mattresses of different thicknesses and support types.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed bed rail support mechanism is used, then the structure is simple and stable, but the mattress height cannot be adjusted to accommodate different mattress thicknesses

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadjustability to different mattress thicknessesVSAvoidhook assembly structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The hook assembly is segmented into multiple functional components: a body portion, a protrusion with engagement slots, and a recess with corresponding features. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while enabling overall adjustability through the interaction of these segments at different positions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The hook assembly is designed with multi-functionality to accommodate various mattress thicknesses and support types. The engagement slots and protrusions can interact in multiple configurations, allowing the same hook assembly to serve different purposes: supporting box springs, supporting mattress directly, or providing height adjustment, thereby making the bed frame universally compatible with different mattress types.

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

2Ease of operation

If the bed rail height is fixed, then the manufacturing and assembly are simple, but the user cannot customize the mattress height to their preference

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser ability to adjust mattress heightVSAvoidhook assembly with multiple engagement positions
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The hook assembly is pre-configured with multiple engagement slots and protrusions at predetermined positions during manufacturing. This preliminary arrangement of adjustable elements allows users to easily select and adjust to their preferred height without requiring complex tools or procedures, while the manufacturing process remains relatively simple as the features are integrated into the hook assembly design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The hook assembly transitions from a static fixed-position design to a dynamic adjustable design. The protrusion can be positioned at different engagement slots along the recess, enabling the bed rail height to be dynamically adjusted. This dynamic capability is achieved through the interaction of movable and fixed elements within the hook assembly structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS9447805B2Bi-directional bed rail assembly
Publication Date: 2016.09.20 ARTEMIS MARKETING
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AI summary

The present application provides a hook assembly having a latitudinal axis bisecting a body into an upper portion above the latitudinal axis further comprising a first bi-directional pin engagement slot and a lower portion below the latitudinal axis further comprising a second bi-directional pin engagement slot, wherein both the upper portion and the lower portion and the first bi-directional pin engagement slot and the second bi-directional engagement slot are mirror images of one another.