Stand for personalizing mattresses consisting of at least one layer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mattress personalization stands are cumbersome and require manual handling of heavy layers, limiting customer ability to compose a personalized mattress independently, especially in busy stores.
Innovation Solution
A mattress personalization stand with a motorized bed base that transitions between vertical and horizontal positions, equipped with a slide system allowing layers to be easily moved from storage to a test position without manual handling, facilitating quick composition and testing of customized mattresses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual handling of layers is used, then customers can assemble mattresses with assistance, but the process becomes tedious and time-consuming due to weight and bulk
Solution Approach 1:
A transfer mechanism acts as an intermediary between the storage area and testing area. This mechanism includes a transfer table that can be positioned at different locations and a lifting device that raises and lowers layers, eliminating the need for customers to manually carry heavy layers between areas.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables customers to independently assemble mattresses without requiring salesperson assistance. The automated transfer mechanism allows customers to select layers from storage, have them automatically transported to the testing area, and assemble them themselves.
2Area of stationary object
If layers are stored vertically on rails, then space is efficiently utilized, but moving layers requires manual effort and assistance
Solution Approach 1:
The transfer table serves as a mediator between the vertical rail storage system and the testing area. It receives layers from the rails through a loading station and delivers them to the testing area, bridging the gap between efficient vertical storage and easy layer access.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical process of lifting and carrying layers is replaced by an automated lifting device and transfer mechanism. The system uses motorized lifting and automated table movement to substitute human physical effort.
3Reliability
If customers must receive assistance from salespersons, then mattresses can be assembled correctly, but communication potential is limited when stores are busy
Solution Approach 1:
Customers independently complete the entire mattress assembly process without salesperson intervention. They select layers, use the automated transfer mechanism to move them, and assemble the mattress themselves, freeing salespersons to assist other customers.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into independent functional modules: layer selection area, automated transfer mechanism, and testing area. This segmentation allows customers to navigate the process autonomously while maintaining assembly accuracy through designed interfaces and guidance.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a stand for personalizing mattresses consisting of at least one layer (2), said stand having a storage location (1) comprising a plurality of layers (2) that are each hung up on an upper structure (4) by means of their respective hanger (3), and a test location (8) in which a bed frame (9) is mounted between a vertical position for selecting layers (2) and a horizontal position for testing the mattress, said bed frame being equipped with at least one rail (27) which, in the vertical position, is positioned opposite the upper structure (4), the hangers (3) being arranged so as to allow the selected layers (2) to be moved toward said rail and then slid along said rail so as to be superposed on the bed frame (9) in the vertical position, said rail being secured to the bed frame (9) so as to guide, conjointly and reversibly, the superposed layers (2) and said bed frame.