Wedge Box Spring Assembly for Head-Elevated Bedding Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bedding systems do not effectively support a sleeping person at an angle with the head above the feet for increased acid reflux abatement and comfort in a safe and reliable manner.
Innovation Solution
A bedding wedge system comprising a resilient mattress and a wedge-shaped box spring assembly, where the box spring assembly has a greater thickness at the head surface than at the foot surface, providing a 12 to 1, plus or minus 10 percent, rise ratio, to facilitate acid reflux abatement and comfort by supporting the mattress and allowing the head to be elevated above the feet.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a traditional flat bedding system is used, then the structure is simple and stable, but it cannot effectively elevate the head above the feet to abate acid reflux
Solution Approach 1:
The box spring assembly is configured with an asymmetric wedge shape where the thickness varies from head to foot. The head portion has a greater thickness than the foot portion, creating an inclined surface that elevates the head above the feet. This asymmetric geometry directly addresses acid reflux by positioning the head higher than the feet, while maintaining structural integrity through the gradual thickness transition.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a wedge-shaped box spring assembly is implemented to elevate the head, then acid reflux abatement and comfort are improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wedge-shaped box spring assembly is defined by specific geometric parameters including a 12 to 1 plus or minus 10 percent rise ratio, and thickness variations from head to foot. By establishing clear parameter specifications for the wedge geometry, the manufacturing process can be standardized and replicated consistently, reducing complexity despite the non-traditional shape.
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AI summary
A mattress surface has planar lower and upper surfaces. The mattress has a forward head surface and a rearward foot surface. The mattress has parallel side surfaces. A box spring assembly is provided in a wedge-shaped configuration. The box spring assembly has planar lower and upper surfaces. The box spring assembly has a forward head surface and a rearward foot surface. The box spring assembly has parallel side surfaces. The thickness of the box spring assembly at the forward head surface is greater than thickness of the box spring assembly at the rearward foot surface.