Tiltable Bed Frame with Modular Elevation Kit for Easy Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tiltable bed frames are complicated to assemble and set up.
Innovation Solution
An elevation kit comprising a base, locking element, lever member, and tilt member, which allows for easy assembly and adjustment of a mattress support between flat and raised positions, using a base with overlapping U-shaped portions, a lever member with rollers, and a tilt member with adjustable angles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional tiltable bed frame designs are used, then the bed frame can achieve tiltable functionality, but the assembly and setup process becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The bed frame is divided into modular components including a base, head portion, foot portion, and tilt mechanism that can be assembled separately and connected through standardized interfaces. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently and simplifies the overall assembly process for the end user.
Solution Approach 2:
The head and foot portions are designed to nest within each other during shipping and storage, with one portion fitting inside the other. This nesting configuration reduces shipping volume and simplifies setup by having components already positioned for easy connection, directly addressing the assembly complexity issue.
2Volume of moving object
If the base portions are designed to be foldable for compact storage, then storage efficiency improves, but the structural stability during assembly may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The base is designed with pre-positioned fasteners and connection points that are ready for assembly. The overlapping U-shaped portions are configured to maintain their relative positions during shipping, with preliminary alignment features that ensure stable connection when assembled, preventing stability issues despite the foldable design.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening mechanism combines multiple functions into a single integrated system that secures both the overlapping base portions and the tilt mechanism simultaneously. This merging of functions ensures that structural stability is maintained while enabling the compact foldable configuration for shipping.
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AI summary
An elevation kit that can support a mattress frame or mattress support is movable between a flat position in which the mattress support can be horizontal (so that the mattress can be relatively horizontal) and a raised position in which the mattress support can be canted from a first end to, The elevation kit comprises a base, a locking element, a lever member, and a tilt member. The elements of the elevation kit are structured such that the elevation kit is easily assembled from its shipped configuration by a customer/user.