External Bed Foundation Controller for Intuitive Position Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing adjustable bed systems require users to rely on remotes or mobile applications for adjusting the bed foundation, which can be cumbersome and require additional time and effort, especially for users who are elderly or less familiar with these technologies.
Innovation Solution
An external bed position controller mounted on the side of the adjustable foundation, featuring an intuitive user interface with adjustment bars and buttons that allow direct and intuitive control of the bed's head and foot sections, enabling users to adjust the bed to any desired position without the need for remote controls or mobile applications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users operate remote controls or mobile applications to adjust the bed foundation, then the bed can be adjusted to different positions, but the operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The control functionality is extracted from remote controls and mobile applications and integrated directly into the bed foundation structure. The controller is mounted on the side of the foundation, allowing users to adjust the bed without reaching for external devices, thereby reducing operation time and complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The bed foundation system provides its own control interface directly on the structure, eliminating the need for separate remote controls or mobile applications. The controller is self-contained and integrated into the bed system, allowing users to perform adjustments directly at the source without additional steps
2Adaptability or versatility
If users rely on remote controls or mobile applications for bed adjustment, then positioning functionality is achieved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is merged with the bed foundation structure, combining the positioning functionality with the physical support structure. This integration reduces the number of separate components (remote control, mobile app, bed foundation) into a unified system, thereby reducing overall complexity while maintaining adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated controller serves multiple functions: it controls both head and foot section positioning, and can be positioned at different locations on the bed frame. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple specialized devices, simplifying the overall control system
3Ease of operation
If adjustment controls are integrated directly on the bed foundation, then user accessibility is improved, but the mounting structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into separate components: a mounting plate that attaches to the bed frame and a controller that mounts to the plate. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies installation and adjustment, reducing the complexity burden of integration
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AI summary
A bed system can have an adjustable foundation and a user interface having at least one adjustment bar. The user interface can be communicatively coupled to an actuation system of the adjustable foundation such that raising a foot portion of the at least one adjustment bar can signal the actuation system to raise a foot section of the adjustable foundation, raising a head portion of the adjustment bar can signal the actuation system to raise a head section of the adjustable foundation, lowering the foot portion of the adjustment bar can signal the actuation system to lower the foot section of the adjustable foundation, and lowering the head portion of the adjustment bar can signal the actuation system to lower the head section of the adjustable foundation.