Retrofit Bed Vibration Modules With Movable Track Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bed vibration systems for enhancing rest and sleep are often complex, large, and expensive, and lack a simple and cost-effective solution for easy attachment and detachment.
Innovation Solution
A bed vibration system comprising a frame attachable by suspension modules, vibration modules with rotatable elements, travel tracks, and a control unit, utilizing a vibration motor and eccentric weight to provide controllable vibrations, which is retrofittable to most beds.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If active vibration elements are added to a bed to provide vibrations, then sleep enhancement is achieved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The bed is divided into multiple independent vibration modules, each capable of operating autonomously. These modules can be selectively activated based on user needs, allowing the system to provide vibration therapy without requiring a complete complex system to be operational. This segmentation reduces overall system complexity while maintaining sleep enhancement benefits.
Solution Approach 2:
The vibration modules are designed to serve multiple functions: they can be attached to different bed types, provide various vibration patterns for different sleep needs, and potentially serve other purposes beyond sleep enhancement. This multi-functionality reduces the need for specialized complex systems for each specific application.
2Ease of operation
If complex vibration systems are implemented, then vibration control is improved, but ease of manufacture and installation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows dynamic adjustment of vibration parameters (frequency, amplitude, duration) through simple user interfaces. The vibration modules can be programmed with different vibration patterns that can be selected and modified easily, providing sophisticated vibration control without requiring complex installation or operation procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The vibration modules are designed to be self-contained with integrated power sources and control systems. They can be easily attached to existing beds without requiring complex installation procedures, and users can independently adjust and control the vibration parameters without technical expertise.
3Adaptability or versatility
If vibration modules are made adjustable and movable, then adaptability to different beds is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vibration modules are designed with universal attachment mechanisms that can accommodate different bed types and configurations. The modules can be positioned at various locations on the bed and adjusted to work with different mattress thicknesses and bed frame structures, providing broad compatibility without requiring complex adaptive mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses multiple independent vibration modules rather than a single complex adaptive system. Each module is simple in design but can be positioned and configured differently to adapt to various bed types, achieving versatility through simplicity and modularity.
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
The system provides a cost-effective and easy-to-install solution for enhancing rest and sleep by delivering controllable vibrations beneath a mattress, improving relaxation and sleep quality without the need for substantial modifications to the bed.
Implementation Method 1
a vibration motor having a shaft, a rider supporting the motor and the rider having at least two wheels mountable on the travel tracks, and a rotatable eccentric weight mountable onto the shaft. Most preferably, the vibration motor is operatable to rotate the eccentric weight. Typically, rotation of the eccentric weight serves to vibrate the vibration module and to provide force to displace the vibration module.
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AI summary
A bed vibration system to provide controllable vibrations beneath a mattress, which is located on a bed, the system comprising: a frame attachable to the bed by at least four suspension modules; at least two vibration modules, each vibration module having a rotatable element; at least two travel tracks attachable to the frame, the travel tracks configurable to have the at least two vibration modules respectively displaceable thereupon; and a vibration module control unit configurable to control vibrations and displacement of the respective vibration modules.