Bed with flowing water sound effect
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing illuminated displays with flowing liquids do not effectively utilize fluid management structures and control circuits to generate both water flow and soothing illumination for therapeutic purposes.
Innovation Solution
A therapeutic bed with a fluid management structure and a control circuit that maintains a flow of water, generates white noise, and provides visible illumination from the headboard, enhancing sleep quality for patients.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fluid management structure is added to generate flowing water sound effects, then the therapeutic benefit for patient sleep is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into the headboard structure: the fluid management structure (reservoir, pump, tubing) is integrated into the headboard to generate flowing water sounds, while the control circuit is mounted in the same component. This merging approach delivers complex therapeutic functionality (white noise generation, illumination control) through a unified structure, improving therapeutic benefit while managing device complexity through functional integration.
2Reliability
If a control circuit is added to provide illumination and control fluid management, then the therapeutic environment is enhanced, but the use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control circuit provides illumination that can be activated periodically or on-demand rather than continuously, and the pump operates in cycles to maintain water flow without constant operation. This periodic action approach enhances the therapeutic environment with lighting and flowing water effects while reducing overall energy consumption compared to continuous operation of all components.
3Device complexity
If the fluid management structure and control circuit are mounted in the headboard, then the overall device complexity is reduced, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The headboard is designed as an integrated assembly housing both the fluid management structure (reservoir, pump, tubing connections) and the control circuit (power source, switches, illumination components). This merging consolidates multiple subsystems into a single manufacturable unit, reducing overall device complexity while requiring precise integration of fluid channels and electrical components within the headboard structure during manufacturing.
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 bed effectively uses fluid dynamics and illumination to create a calming environment, aiding patients in achieving better sleep through the combination of water flow and soothing light.
Implementation Method 1
The turbulence generated by the flow of water generates a noise commonly called white noise
Implementation Method 2
generates an illumination that is visible from the headboard
Data Source
AI summary
The bed with flowing water sound effect maintains a flow of water. The turbulence generated by the flow of water generates a noise commonly called white noise. The bed with flowing water sound effect is positioned near a bed. The white noise generated by the bed with flowing water sound effect helps the patient to sleep. The bed with flowing water sound effect incorporates a fluid management structure, a control circuit, and the bed. The bed further comprises a headboard. The fluid management structure mounts and the control circuit mount in the headboard. The fluid management provides the flow paths and the motive forces necessary to generate the flow of water. The control circuit: a) controls the operation of the fluid management structure; b) provides the fluid management structure with electric energy; and, c) generates an illumination that is visible from the headboard.