Foldable Connection Mechanism for Space-Saving Adjustable Bed Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional beds occupy large spaces and are inconvenient for storage and transportation, and they do not allow for adjustable positions to optimize sleep comfort.
Innovation Solution
A foldable connection mechanism for an adjustable bed system, comprising connecting bracket assemblies with latches and hinges, allowing the bed frames to be locked or unlocked for alignment or folding, and integrated lifting assemblies for adjustable platforms to enhance comfort and reduce space requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a conventional bed structure is used, then the bed provides stable support for sleeping, but it occupies a large area of living space and is inconvenient to carry
Solution Approach 1:
The bed frame is divided into multiple segments including a head section, a foot section, and intermediate sections that can be folded relative to each other. These segmented sections are connected through folding mechanisms that allow the bed to be collapsed into a compact configuration for storage or transport while maintaining structural integrity during use
Solution Approach 2:
The bed structure incorporates dynamic folding mechanisms that enable the bed to transition between a stable, extended configuration for sleeping and a compact, folded configuration for storage or transport. The folding joints and connection mechanisms allow controlled movement while maintaining structural stability in the operational state
2Adaptability or versatility
If the bed frame is made rigid for stability, then the bed provides strong support, but it cannot be folded for storage and transportation
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is segmented into multiple rigid sections that maintain strength individually, connected through folding joints that enable overall foldability. Each segment maintains structural integrity while the connection points provide the necessary flexibility for folding operations
Solution Approach 2:
The frame incorporates dynamic elements at specific joints that allow controlled folding motion while the majority of the frame structure remains rigid. The folding mechanism is designed to maintain frame strength during both extended and folded states, transitioning between configurations as needed
3Adaptability or versatility
If the bed structure is simplified for easy manufacturing, then production cost decreases, but the bed cannot adjust body positions for user comfort
Solution Approach 1:
The bed structure is divided into adjustable sections (such as head and foot sections) that can independently change position relative to intermediate sections. This segmentation allows position adjustment functionality to be added to specific areas without requiring the entire bed structure to be complex
Solution Approach 2:
The bed incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through folding mechanisms that allow sections to pivot or rotate relative to each other. These dynamic elements enable the bed to adapt to different user positions and comfort requirements while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure that can be manufactured efficiently
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The mechanism enables the bed to be folded for storage and transportation, while allowing for customizable positions to improve sleep comfort, thus optimizing space usage and user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a first hinge bracket having a first end portion and a second end portion, and a second hinge bracket having a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first hinge bracket and the second hinge bracket are pivotally connected to one another through a pivot at the first ends
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable bed system includes first and second frames; a back lifting assembly having a back lifting bracket pivotally connected to the first frame and a back lifting actuator pivotally connected between the back lifting bracket and the first frame for operably driving the back lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the first frame; a leg lifting assembly having a leg lifting bracket pivotally connected to the second frame structure and a leg lifting actuator pivotally connected between the leg lifting bracket and the second frame for operably driving the leg lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the second frame; and a foldable connection mechanism connecting the first and second frames such that the first and second frames are pivotally foldable relative to one another at the connection mechanism.