Set comprising a bed equipped with a pendulum mechanism and a device for actuating the pendulum mechanism with an external control device
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of a universal device for actuating pendulum mechanisms in furniture, such as beds and chairs, that is easy to install and operate, and can work with both transverse and longitudinal mechanisms with high precision, while existing solutions are complex, non-universal, and difficult to install.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising two assemblies, one mounted on the immovable and one on the movable part of the pendulum mechanism, connected by a wire, with electromagnets and processors, allowing precise control via an external control device, including remote control, motion sensors, or microphones, to actuate the mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a conventional electromagnet and metal plate system is used to actuate the pendulum mechanism, then the device can be made simple in structure, but it requires precise positioning skills for installation and is not universal for different pendulum mechanism types
Solution Approach 1:
The actuating device is divided into two separate assemblies: a first assembly mounted on the immovable part and a second assembly mounted on the movable part. These assemblies can be independently positioned and adjusted, eliminating the need for precise positioning of a single electromagnet and metal plate pair. The modular design allows for easy installation and adaptation to different pendulum mechanism types.
2Device complexity
If a single electromagnet and metal plate system is used, then the device structure is simple, but the control precision of pendulum mechanism movements is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is segmented into multiple independent electromagnet assemblies (first assembly on immovable part, second assembly on movable part). Each assembly can be controlled independently through transceivers and processors, enabling precise control of pendulum movements. This multi-point control system provides superior precision compared to a single electromagnet system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates transceivers and processors that enable communication and coordination between the first and second assemblies. This feedback mechanism allows for precise control and adjustment of the pendulum mechanism movements, ensuring accurate positioning and operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If complex rocking mechanisms with many moving parts are used, then various actuating functions can be achieved, but the reliability and maintainability of the device deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into modular assemblies that can be independently mounted and maintained. The first assembly on the immovable part and the second assembly on the movable part are connected by a wire, creating a simple yet versatile system that avoids the reliability issues of complex mechanisms with numerous moving parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The actuating device is designed to be universal and adaptable to different types of pendulum mechanisms (transverse and longitudinal). The same basic assembly design can be applied across various furniture products, maintaining simplicity while achieving multiple actuating functions through different configuration and control patterns.
4Measurement precision
If conventional rocking devices are designed for specific pendulum mechanism types, then the actuation can be optimized for that type, but the device cannot be used with other pendulum mechanism types
Solution Approach 1:
The actuating device is designed as a universal system that can be applied to both transverse and longitudinal pendulum mechanisms. The first assembly mounted on the immovable part and the second assembly mounted on the movable part can be configured to work with different mechanism types, providing both optimization for specific applications and broad compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows for dynamic configuration and adjustment to adapt to different pendulum mechanism types. The assemblies can be positioned and controlled differently depending on whether a transverse or longitudinal mechanism is being actuated, providing optimized performance for each type while maintaining universal applicability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides easy installation and precise operation of pendulum mechanisms in furniture, enabling universal use across different types and facilitating remote or automatic control.
Implementation Method 1
the first assembly and the second assembly are positioned so that their electromagnets could interact in order to move the movable part
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AI summary
The proposed invention relates to the furniture industry and can be used to control rocking devices, such as beds and chairs with pendulum mechanisms. The technical result achieved when implementing the claimed invention, in addition to the invention realizing its purpose, is the elimination of the disadvantages of analogs and thus ensuring universality, that is, the possibility of installation on both transverse pendulum mechanisms and longitudinal pendulum mechanisms, as well as the possibility of simple operation with both transverse pendulum mechanisms and longitudinal pendulum mechanisms, as well as ensuring ease of installation and operation, as well as increasing the accuracy of pendulum mechanism control.