Liftable Bed Base Structure for Low-Height Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bed-making processes require users to bend over, causing strain and increasing the risk of injury, especially for commercial users, due to beds being lower than waist height and often abutting walls or surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A bed lifting system with a frame and base that includes outwardly extending arms and a lifting mechanism, allowing the bed to be elevated for easier access and maintenance while maintaining traditional aesthetics, and can be retrofitted to existing bases for stability and support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the bed height is kept low to maintain traditional appearance and stability, then the aesthetic appeal and stability are improved, but the user experiences increased strain and risk of injury when making the bed
Solution Approach 1:
The bed support system transitions from a static low-height configuration to a dynamic system that can change height. The lifting mechanism allows the bed to be elevated temporarily for making and cleaning, then returned to its traditional low position for aesthetic purposes, thus resolving the contradiction between maintaining low height for appearance and needing high position for ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
A lifting mechanism acts as an intermediary between the bed and the user. This intermediary device handles the heavy lifting and positioning work, allowing the user to operate the bed at optimal heights without experiencing the strain that would result from manually handling the heavy bed at low positions
2Area of stationary object
If the bed is positioned close to walls or surfaces to save space, then the space utilization is improved, but the user experiences increased difficulty and risk when making the bed
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting mechanism enables the bed to be dynamically elevated to a higher position where the user can access it more easily, even when the bed is positioned close to walls. This temporary elevation provides the necessary clearance and accessibility without requiring the bed to be permanently positioned farther from walls, thus preserving space utilization
3Ease of operation
If a lifting mechanism is added to elevate the bed for easier access, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting mechanism is designed to be self-contained and self-operating to the extent possible. It includes its own power source, control system, and safety features integrated into the mechanism itself, reducing the need for complex external control systems and minimizing the overall system complexity while still providing the desired ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The lifting mechanism is designed to perform multiple functions: elevating the bed for making and cleaning, providing stability at different heights, and potentially serving as a structural support element. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby minimizing device complexity while achieving improved ease of operation
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AI summary
A bed lifting system is provided for lifting a bed above a surface. The system comprises a frame adapted for supporting the bed. The frame is arranged for interacting with a lifting mechanism capable of elevating the frame. A base that is adapted for inter-engaging with the frame whereby the base can support the frame over the surface independently of the lifting mechanism.