Foldable Box Spring with Segmented Frame for Compact Shipping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bedding products, such as metal foldable bed frames and box springs, are difficult to transport and assemble due to their large size and weight, especially for king-size beds and adjustable foundations, which also lack adjustable height options, leading to inefficient shipping and user inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A foldable box spring with adjustable height features, comprising multiple interconnected bed frames and attachment units with threaded screws and hinges, allowing for customizable height adjustment and easy assembly/disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If conventional bedding products are made large and heavy to provide adequate support and comfort, then the structural strength and comfort are improved, but the transportation and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The bed frame is divided into multiple separable components including head section, foot section, and middle section that can be detached and reattached. This segmentation allows each component to be lighter and easier to handle during transportation and assembly, while still providing adequate structural support when assembled together
Solution Approach 2:
The bed frame incorporates adjustable and movable elements such as adjustable legs with height adjustment capability and detachable sections that can be reconfigured. This dynamic design allows the structure to adapt to different assembly and transportation needs while maintaining structural integrity
2Stability of the object's composition
If the bed frame is made non-foldable to maintain structural integrity, then the strength and stability are improved, but the shipping capacity utilization and shipping cost efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The bed frame is divided into multiple sections (head section, foot section, middle section) that can be separated for compact folding and reassembled at the destination. This segmentation enables the frame to fold into a compact configuration for efficient shipping while maintaining structural stability when assembled
Solution Approach 2:
The bed frame includes pre-configured attachment mechanisms and connection points that facilitate easy assembly and disassembly. These preliminary structural arrangements allow the frame to be quickly folded for shipping and reassembled at the destination without compromising structural integrity
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed height bed boxes are manufactured to meet specific user needs, then the suitability for specific applications is improved, but the versatility and inventory requirements worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The bed box incorporates adjustable height legs that can be modified to different heights, transforming a fixed-height product into an adjustable-height solution. This dynamic adjustment capability allows a single bed box design to serve multiple height requirements, eliminating the need for multiple fixed-height variants in inventory
Solution Approach 2:
The bed box design includes adjustable parameters such as leg height that can be modified to suit different user needs. By making key dimensions adjustable rather than fixed, a single product design can accommodate multiple application requirements, reducing inventory complexity
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is an adjustable height box spring having a first upper bed frame, a first lower bed frame, and plurality of attachment units. The attachment units include a first rod and a second rod, collectively used to detachably attach the first lower bed frame with the first upper bed frame. The adjustable height box spring further includes a second upper bed frame pivotally connected to the first upper bed frame, and a second lower bed frame detachably attached to the second upper bed frame. The adjustable height box spring further includes a third lower bed frame pivotally connected to the first lower bed frame, and a third upper bed frame detachably attached to the third lower bed frame. The pivot attachment allows the second upper bed frame rests on top of the first upper bed frame, and the third upper bed frame rests on bottom of the first lower bed frame, when folded.