Segmented Bed Base Structure for Lighter Support and Ventilation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bed bases are heavy due to the use of panels, have limited damping systems, and suboptimal ventilation for the mattress, as the panels cover the entire sleeping surface.
Innovation Solution
A bed base design featuring two series of parallel beam sections that allow for different damping systems and improved ventilation, with a sleeping surface that can be raised to follow the body's profile, using bendable blades and crosspieces to create spaces for suspension systems, resulting in a lighter structure with better airflow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If panels are used to form the sleeping surface, then the structure provides continuous support, but the bed base becomes heavy
Solution Approach 1:
The sleeping surface is segmented into discrete beam sections (30) spaced apart from each other, replacing the continuous panel structure. Each beam section is independently supported by suspension elements (40) connected to the frame (20), creating a modular construction that reduces overall weight while maintaining structural support functionality.
2Area of stationary object
If panels cover the entire sleeping surface, then structural coverage is complete, but ventilation of the mattress is suboptimal
Solution Approach 1:
The continuous panel is replaced by segmented beam sections (30) with intentional spacing between them. This segmentation creates gaps that allow air circulation beneath the mattress, improving ventilation while the beam sections maintain adequate sleeping surface coverage through their distributed arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The sleeping surface structure adopts a porous configuration with spaces between beam sections (30) and within the suspension system assembly. This porous structure facilitates airflow and ventilation beneath the mattress, addressing the harmful effect of poor air circulation while maintaining structural integrity.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If panels are used for the sleeping surface, then damping is provided, but the damping system is limited to foam rolls
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension elements (40) serving as structural connectors between beam sections (30) and frame (20) also function as damping components. This multi-functional design replaces the limited foam roll damping with versatile suspension elements that can be configured in various arrangements, enabling different damping characteristics and system configurations beyond what panels with foam rolls can achieve.
4Stability of the object's composition
If the sleeping surface is made rigid to maintain profile, then structural stability is improved, but the ability to follow body profile is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The sleeping surface transitions from a static rigid panel to a dynamic assembly where beam sections (30) can move relative to each other through suspension elements (40). This dynamic configuration allows the surface to adapt and follow body contours while maintaining overall structural stability through the framed connection to the frame (20).
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AI summary
The invention relates to a bed base comprising a frame (10) forming a frame, and a lying surface (100) which comprises two bendable longitudinal connecting strips (3) spaced apart from each other. Said bed base comprises, for each bendable slat (3), a series (2) of rigid elements (210, 220, 230, 240, 250), called a series of beam sections, fixed, preferably by screwing, along the bendable blade (3) and aligned spaced from each other. Each bendable blade (3) allows the elements of the series of beam sections fixed to said blade to be moved relative to each other, and suspension systems (5) which connect together at least part of the elements of the two series (2) of beam sections facing each other.