Set comprising a bed equipped with a pendulum mechanism and a device for actuating the pendulum mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of a universal device for actuating pendulum mechanisms that is easy to install and operate, capable of working with both transverse and longitudinal types, and provides precise control.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising two assemblies, one mounted on the immovable part and one on the movable part of the pendulum mechanism, connected by a wire, with each assembly containing an electromagnet and a processor, allowing precise interaction to move the movable part.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a single electromagnet and metal plate system is used (as in D22), then the device can be simple in structure, but it cannot precisely control pendulum mechanism movements and is not universal
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into two separate assemblies: a first assembly mounted on the immovable part and a second assembly mounted on the movable part. Each assembly contains its own electromagnet, power source, and control components. This segmentation allows independent control of each assembly, enabling precise positioning and movement control of the pendulum mechanism while maintaining modular simplicity in each individual assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system dynamically adjusts the operation of electromagnets based on real-time position feedback and control signals. The processor monitors the pendulum's movement state and dynamically controls the electromagnet activation sequences, allowing precise control of movement speed, direction, and stopping points, thereby achieving high-precision control without requiring overly complex mechanical structures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a device is designed for specific pendulum mechanisms (as in D22), then it can be simple to manufacture, but it cannot work with both transverse and longitudinal pendulum mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The device is designed with universal mounting capabilities that allow it to be adapted to both transverse and longitudinal pendulum mechanisms. The first assembly can be mounted on various types of immovable parts, and the second assembly can be attached to different movable part configurations. The control system is programmed to recognize and adapt to different pendulum types, enabling a single device design to serve multiple applications without requiring complex manufacturing variations.
3Reliability
If complex rocking mechanisms with many moving parts are used (as in D1-D20), then various functions can be achieved, but reliability and maintainability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces complex mechanical rocking mechanisms with an electromagnetic actuation system. Instead of using multiple mechanical linkages, gears, and moving parts to achieve rocking motion, the system uses electromagnets to directly actuate the pendulum mechanism through magnetic force. This substitution eliminates numerous mechanical components, reducing device complexity while improving reliability and ease of maintenance.
4Measurement precision
If precise positioning of electromagnet and metal plate is required (as in D22), then control precision can be improved, but installation difficulty increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
Each assembly is equipped with its own power source and control components, making the system self-sufficient and easier to install. The modular design with integrated power sources eliminates the need for complex external wiring and positioning during installation. The assemblies can be independently positioned and adjusted, with the control system automatically compensating for positioning variations, thereby achieving precise control without requiring expert installation skills.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy installation and operation of pendulum mechanisms with precise control, suitable for both transverse and longitudinal types, using electromagnets synchronized by transceivers for smooth movement.
Implementation Method 1
the first assembly and the second assembly are positioned so that their electromagnets could interact in order to move the movable part
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AI summary
The proposed invention relates to the furniture industry and can be used to control rocking devices, such as beds and chairs with pendulum mechanisms. The technical result achieved when implementing the claimed invention, in addition to the invention realizing its purpose, is the elimination of the disadvantages of analogs and thus ensuring universality, that is, the possibility of installation on both transverse pendulum mechanisms and longitudinal pendulum mechanisms, as well as the possibility of simple operation with both transverse pendulum mechanisms and longitudinal pendulum mechanisms, as well as ensuring ease of installation and operation, as well as increasing the accuracy of pendulum mechanism control.