An underbed illumination system includes a sensor, one or more lights, and a controller. The sensor is mountable to an underside of a bed and has a field of view that extends to left, foot, and right sides of the bed. The one or more lights are configured to mount to the bed and output light downward from the bed. The controller is configured to detect a person with the sensor and operate the lights to output the light according to the detection of the person.
An underbed illumination system includes a sensor, one or more lights, and a controller. The sensor is mountable to an underside of a bed and has a field of view that extends to left, foot, and right sides of the bed. The one or more lights are configured to mount to the bed and output light downward from the bed. The controller is configured to detect a person with the sensor and operate the lights to output the light according to the detection of the person.
An adjustable bed system includes a mattress and an adjustment mechanism. The mattress includes a head portion and a foot portion rearward of the head portion, and the head portion defines a cavity that is downwardly open. The adjustment mechanism includes a lower base formed of a planar substrate, an upper support formed of either a frame or another planar substrate that is movably coupled to the lower base, and an actuator operable to move the upper support relative to the lower base. The adjustment mechanism is positioned in the cavity and coupled to the mattress. When the actuator is operated, the adjustment mechanism moves the adjustable bed system between a flat and an inclined configuration. The mattress and the adjustment mechanism are configured to be positioned on a support surface with the adjustment mechanism having a higher coefficient of friction with the support surface than the mattress.
An adjustable bed system includes a mattress and an adjustment mechanism. The mattress includes a head portion and a foot portion rearward of the head portion, and the head portion defines a cavity that is downwardly open. The adjustment mechanism includes a lower base formed of a planar substrate, an upper support formed of either a frame or another planar substrate that is movably coupled to the lower base, and an actuator operable to move the upper support relative to the lower base. The adjustment mechanism is positioned in the cavity and coupled to the mattress. When the actuator is operated, the adjustment mechanism moves the adjustable bed system between a flat and an inclined configuration. The mattress and the adjustment mechanism are configured to be positioned on a support surface with the adjustment mechanism having a higher coefficient of friction with the support surface than the mattress.
A pneumatic adjustment module is attachable to a support panel of a bed. The module has a base received on a support panel of the bed and a tilt panel attached to the base with a vertex hinge. A bladder is positioned between the base and tilt panel. The bladder may have a plurality of expansion segments. The bladder is pneumatically expandable from a deflated condition to an inflated condition. The tilt panel is substantially parallel to the base in the deflated condition and in the inflated condition has an effectively triangular expanded cross section with a vertex proximate the vertex hinge providing the tilt panel with a tilt angle with respect to the base.
A pneumatic adjustment system attachable to a support panel of a bed including a plurality of pneumatic adjustment modules having at least one inflatable chamber, an inflation manifold, and a controller. The inflation manifold may be in pneumatic communication with each of the plurality of pneumatic adjustment modules. The inflation manifold may have a pump and a plurality of regulating valves. The controller may be in communication with the inflation manifold and arranged to control the operation of the pump and the plurality of regulating valves to selectively inflate at least one inflatable chamber of each of the plurality of pneumatic adjustment modules.
A pneumatic adjustment system attachable to a support panel of a bed including a plurality of pneumatic adjustment modules having at least one inflatable chamber, an inflation manifold, and a controller. The inflation manifold may be in pneumatic communication with each of the plurality of pneumatic adjustment modules. The inflation manifold may have a pump and a plurality of regulating valves. The controller may be in communication with the inflation manifold and arranged to control the operation of the pump and the plurality of regulating valves to selectively inflate at least one inflatable chamber of each of the plurality of pneumatic adjustment modules.
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
An adjustable bed assembly includes a base frame, an articulating mattress support movably coupled to the base frame, and a support attachment assembly. The support attachment assembly includes a first linkage coupled to the articulating mattress support and a second linkage coupled to the first linkage and the base frame. The support attachment assembly includes a support attachment that may include a table top or a storage bin.
A61G 7/005 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around transverse horizontal axis, e.g. for Trendelenburg position
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A system for synchronizing bed-integrated microstimulation with audio inputs includes a bed, a controller in electronic communication with an audio output system for generating an auditory output and a microstimulation output system for generating a haptic output, where the controller is configured to synchronize the haptic output with the auditory output based on the audio input signal received by the controller. A method of operating an integrated sleeping system includes selecting a scene, the scene being defined by an audio input signal. The method includes playing an audio output sequence based on the audio input signal and generating a microstimulation haptic output sequence synchronized with the audio output sequence.
A47C 21/00 - Attachments for beds, e.g. sheet holders or bed-cover holders Ventilating, cooling or heating means in connection with bedsteads or mattresses
A47C 27/12 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with fibrous inlays, e.g. made of wool, of cotton
A61M 21/02 - Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousnessDevices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis for inducing sleep or relaxation, e.g. by direct nerve stimulation, hypnosis, analgesia
A61M 21/00 - Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousnessDevices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis
An articulating bed incorporates a support frame with a head end, a foot end and having side frame members. A carriage having a seat support is carried by the frame, mounted with wheels engaging the side frame members to translate from a first position through a range progressing toward the head end to a fully translated position. An upper body support is rotatably connected to the carriage and carries a mattress support. At least one telescoping rotation strut is attached at a first end and rotates through an axle pivotally attached to the side frame members. The telescoping rotation strut engages at a second end the upper body support. At least one fixed length rotation arm is carried at a first end by a rotating tube and pivotally attaches to the upper body support at a second end. The rotating tube is mounted on wheels constrained in a track and translates laterally in the track to contact a track end proximate the head end of the frame at a termination of a first range of motion. The telescoping strut approaches a vertical orientation and transfers reaction forces resulting from translation of the carriage to the fixed length rotation arm, whereupon the telescoping rotations struts extend.
A47C 20/04 - Head-, foot- or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A47C 20/08 - Head-, foot- or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with means for adjusting two or more rests simultaneously
A47C 20/12 - Head-, foot- or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with means for adjusting two or more rests simultaneously using rods using telescopic rods
An adjustable bed system includes a mattress and an adjustment mechanism. The mattress includes a head portion and a foot portion rearward of the head portion. The head portion defines a cavity that is downwardly open. The adjustment mechanism includes a lower base, an upper support that is movably coupled to the lower base, and an actuator operable to move the upper support relative to the lower base. The adjustment mechanism is positioned in the cavity and is coupled to the mattress. When the actuator is operated, the adjustment mechanism moves the adjustable bed system between a flat configuration in which the head portion is substantially coplanar with the foot portion and an inclined configuration in which the head portion is inclined relative to the foot portion.
An adjustable bed system includes a mattress and an adjustment mechanism. The mattress includes a head portion and a foot portion rearward of the head portion. The head portion defines a cavity that is downwardly open. The adjustment mechanism includes a lower base, an upper support that is movably coupled to the lower base, and an actuator operable to move the upper support relative to the lower base. The adjustment mechanism is positioned in the cavity and is coupled to the mattress. When the actuator is operated, the adjustment mechanism moves the adjustable bed system between a flat configuration in which the head portion is substantially coplanar with the foot portion and an inclined configuration in which the head portion is inclined relative to the foot portion.
An adjustable bed has a mattress with a plurality of carry straps attached to an underside of the mattress proximate side edges, a foot end edge and a head end edge. An adjustable foundation has articulating support panels including an upper body support rotatably attached to a seat support section, a thigh support panel rotatably attached the seat support section and a lower leg support panel rotatably attached to the thigh support panel. At least one clip is attached proximate an edge of at least one of the support panels, the at least one clip configured to engage a mating one of the carry straps on the mattress.
A pneumatic adjustment module is attachable to a support panel of a bed. The module has a base received on a support panel of the bed and a tilt panel attached to the base with a vertex hinge. A bladder is positioned between the base and tilt panel. The bladder may have a plurality of expansion segments. The bladder is pneumatically expandable from a deflated condition to an inflated condition. The tilt panel is substantially parallel to the base in the deflated condition and in the inflated condition has an effectively triangular expanded cross section with a vertex proximate the vertex hinge providing the tilt panel with a tilt angle with respect to the base.
An articulating bed incorporates a base frame having base side rails and a head end rail and a foot end, and a support frame having support side rails. An extension assembly including a carriage is carried by the base side rails. The carriage is mounted with wheels engaging the base side rails to translate from a first position through a range progressing toward the head end of the bed, to a fully translated position and a scissor mechanism having at least one forward scissor assembly and at least one aft scissor assembly extended by the translation of the carriage to place the scissor mechanism in an extended position to elevate the support frame from the base frame. A base shroud is engaged to the base frame. A telescoping shroud is engaged to the support frame.
A61G 13/06 - Adjustable operating tablesControls therefor raising or lowering of the whole table surface
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A61G 7/005 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around transverse horizontal axis, e.g. for Trendelenburg position
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EXTENDABLE SUPPORT FRAME FOR AN ARTICULATING BED PLATFORM
An articulating bed incorporates a base frame having base side rails and a head end and a foot end, and a support frame having support side rails. An extension assembly including a carriage is carried by the base side rails. The carriage is mounted with wheels engaging the base side rails to translate from a first position through a range progressing toward the head end to a fully translated position and a scissor mechanism having at least one forward scissor assembly and at least one aft scissor assembly extended by the translation of the carriage to place the scissor mechanism in an extended position to elevate the support frame from the base frame. Abase shroud is engaged to the base frame. A telescoping shroud is engaged to the support frame and telescopically received within the base shroud with the scissor mechanism in a retracted position and extended from the base shroud with the scissor mechanism in the extended position.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in connection with adjustable beds that tracks individual users' vital signs and generates health reports, allows users to customize bed settings and sync the bed with smart home devices, set alarms, and control bed settings
A retainer system is configured to retain a mattress to an adjustment mechanism configured to move the mattress between a flat configuration and one or more inclined configurations. The retainer system includes a strap and an elongated stiffener. The strap is configured to extend through a sleeve on an underside of the mattress and having first and second ends that are releasably coupled to the adjustment mechanism proximate each left and right sides thereof. The elongated stiffener is coupled to the strap and configured to, when pushed through the sleeve, insert the strap through the sleeve.
A retainer system is configured to retain a mattress to an adjustment mechanism configured to move the mattress between a flat configuration and one or more inclined configurations. The retainer system includes a strap and an elongated stiffener. The strap is configured to extend through a sleeve on an underside of the mattress and having first and second ends that are releasably coupled to the adjustment mechanism proximate each left and right sides thereof. The elongated stiffener is coupled to the strap and configured to, when pushed through the sleeve, insert the strap through the sleeve.
An actuating mechanism for lumbar support in an articulating bed incorporates a support frame for an articulating section having a seat section and an upper body support section. An actuator with a ram is pivotally attached to the upper body support section with a bracket. A lumbar actuation lever is pivotally attached to the ram and extends from a torque tube rotatable in bearing blocks mounted to the upper body support section. A second actuator is pivotally attached to the upper body support section with a second bracket and includes a second ram. At least one angled lifter arm extends from the torque tube and pivotally attaches to at least one lever engaging a lumbar support element through at least one aperture in the upper body support section. An actuator element extends from at least one lever and is connected to the second ram. The actuator element and associated lever rotate about a pivot point on the associated angled lifter arm.
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A47C 20/04 - Head-, foot- or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination
A61G 7/07 - Rests specially adapted therefor for the head or torso
A47C 17/04 - Sofas, couches, settees, or the like, with movable partsChair beds
A47C 7/46 - Supports for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, profile"Ackerblom" profile chairs
An environmental control assembly has a case configured for attachment to a bottom surface of an articulation assembly. One or more inlet fans is attached to a first wall of the case. An inlet plenum receives air provided by the one or more fans and extends from the first wall to a central chamber. An outlet plenum extends from the central chamber to a second wall of the case. A first pair of outlet ports extends from the outlet plenum proximate the central chamber through side walls of the case and a second pair of outlet ports extends from the outlet plenum distal the central chamber through side walls of the case. A cylindrical flow diffuser is positioned in the outlet plenum between the side walls and controls airflow into the first pair of ports and second pair of ports, each of said outlet ports configured for attachment to one of a plurality of flexible air conduits.
A47C 21/04 - Devices for ventilating, cooling or heating
A47C 21/00 - Attachments for beds, e.g. sheet holders or bed-cover holders Ventilating, cooling or heating means in connection with bedsteads or mattresses
An environmental control assembly has a case configured for attachment to a bottom surface of an articulation assembly. One or more inlet fans is attached to a first wall of the case. An inlet plenum receives air provided by the one or more fans and extends from the first wall to a central chamber. An outlet plenum extends from the central chamber to a second wall of the case. A first pair of outlet ports extends from the outlet plenum proximate the central chamber through side walls of the case and a second pair of outlet ports extends from the outlet plenum distal the central chamber through side walls of the case. A cylindrical flow diffuser is positioned in the outlet plenum between the side walls and controls airflow into the first pair of ports and second pair of ports, each of said outlet ports configured for attachment to one of a plurality of flexible air conduits.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Computer software for monitoring and recording sleep; mobile
phone applications for monitoring and recording sleep;
programmable controllers; multifunctional remote controls. Bedroom furniture; beds; computer furniture; picture frames,
living room furniture, backrests (furniture); slatted bases
for beds; slatted bases for beds; bedsprings; bed frames;
bed bases; bed bases; mattress bases; bed bases with remote
control; adjustable bed bases; adjustable bases for beds.
A leg cover (22) for a bed leg (10) having a plurality of leg segments (12a, 12b, 12c, 12d) incorporates a plurality of cover segments (24a, 24b, 24c, 24d) each having matching length (L3) with a length (L2) of a corresponding leg segment. Each cover segment has a longitudinal separation (26), an upper circumferential separation (28a) and a lower circumferential separation (28b). The leg cover is adapted to be separated at the circumferential separations to match a reduced length of the segmented leg if one or more leg segments is removed.
A leg cover for a bed leg having a plurality of leg segments incorporates a plurality of cover segments each having matching length with a length of a corresponding leg segment. Each cover segment has a longitudinal separation, an upper circumferential separation and a lower circumferential separation. The leg cover is adapted to be separated at the circumferential separations to match a reduced length of the segmented leg if one or more leg segments is removed.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
(1) Computer software for monitoring and recording sleep; mobile phone applications for monitoring and recording sleep; programmable electronic controllers for adjustable beds, adjustable bed bases, adjustable bed frames, and adjustable mattress foundations; multifunctional remote controls for adjustable beds, adjustable bed bases, adjustable bed frames, and adjustable mattress foundations
(2) Bedroom furniture; beds; computer furniture; picture frames, living room furniture, backrests (furniture); slatted bases for beds; slatted bases for beds; bedsprings; bed frames; bed bases; bed bases; mattress bases; bed bases with remote control; adjustable bed bases; adjustable bases for beds.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer software for monitoring and recording sleep; downloadable mobile phone applications for monitoring and recording sleep; programmable electronic controllers for adjustable beds, adjustable bed bases, adjustable bed frames, and adjustable mattress foundations; multifunctional remote controls for adjustable beds, adjustable bed bases, adjustable bed frames, and adjustable mattress foundations Bedroom furniture; beds; computer furniture; picture frames, living room furniture, backrests being parts of furniture; slatted bases for beds; bedsprings; bed frames; bed bases; mattress bases; bed bases with remote control; adjustable bed bases; adjustable bases for beds
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Computer software for monitoring and recording sleep; mobile
phone applications for monitoring and recording sleep;
programmable controllers; multifunctional remote controls. Bedroom furniture; beds; computer furniture; furniture
mouldings; furniture for large halls; head-rests
[furniture]; slatted bases for beds; slatted bases for beds;
bedsprings; bed frames; bed bases; bed bases; mattress
bases; bed bases with remote control; adjustable bed bases;
adjustable bases for beds.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Computer software for monitoring and recording sleep; mobile
phone applications for monitoring and recording sleep;
programmable controllers; multifunctional remote controls. Bedroom furniture; beds; computer furniture; picture frames,
living room furniture, backrests (furniture); slatted bases
for beds; slatted bases for beds; bedsprings; bed frames;
bed bases; bed bases; mattress bases; bed bases with remote
control; adjustable bed bases; adjustable bases for beds.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Computer software for monitoring and recording sleep; Mobile phone applications for monitoring and recording sleep; Programmable controllers; Multifunctional remote controls. Bedroom furniture; Beds; Computer furniture; Furniture mouldings; Furniture for large halls; Rests for waiting areas; Slatted bases for beds; Slatted bases for beds; Bedsprings; Bed frames; Bed bases; Bed bases; Mattress bases; Bed bases with remote control; Adjustable bed bases; adjustable bases for beds.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Computer software for monitoring and recording sleep; Mobile phone applications for monitoring and recording sleep; Programmable controllers; Multifunctional remote controls. Bedroom furniture; Beds; Computer furniture; Picture frames, living room furniture, backrests (furniture); Slatted bases for beds; Slatted bases for beds; Bedsprings; Bed frames; Bed bases; Bed bases; Mattress bases; Bed bases with remote control; Adjustable bed bases; adjustable bases for beds.
43.
LIGHT WEIGHT SELF-CONTAINED ARTICULATING ASSEMBLY FOR BED FRAME MOUNTING
An articulating assembly for an adjustable bed has side supports (12a, 12b) received on side rails (14a, 14b) of a bed frame (16). A first head end axle (20) extends between the side supports and a second foot end axle (22) extending between the side supports defining a fixed center section (24). An upper body support frame (26) has a first torque tube (28) concentrically received on the first axle. A thigh support frame (34) has a second torque tube (36) concentrically received on the second axle. A first actuator assembly (42) supported in the center section is operably attached to rotate the first torque tube to articulate the upper body support frame over a range of positions from a horizontal unarticulated position to a fully articulated position. A second actuator assembly (50) supported in the center section is operably attached to rotate the second torque tube to articulate the thigh support frame over a range of positions from a horizontal unarticulated position to a fully articulated position.
A compact cartridge fan system for use in an articulating bed structure having a stationary horizontal support panel includes a frame adapted to be engaged in a receiving aperture in the stationary horizontal support panel. A cartridge is removably received in a receiving aperture in the frame. The cartridge has a case containing a box fan and a connector attachment. A connector is engaged in the connector attachment and adapted to be received through a mattress base supported on the stationary support panel.
A47C 21/04 - Devices for ventilating, cooling or heating
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A47C 17/04 - Sofas, couches, settees, or the like, with movable partsChair beds
A47C 20/04 - Head-, foot- or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination
A61G 7/057 - Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
45.
COMPACT CARTRIDGE FAN SYSTEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL IN AN ARTICULATING BED
A compact cartridge fan system for use in an articulating bed structure having a stationary horizontal support panel (20) includes a frame (26) adapted to be engaged in a receiving aperture (29) in the stationary horizontal support panel. A cartridge (30) is removably received in an aperture (28) in the frame. The cartridge has a case (34) containing a box fan (50) and a connector attachment (40). A connector (42) is engaged in the connector attachment and adapted to be received through a mattress base (62) supported on the stationary support panel.
An articulating bed incorporating a frame employs a support member for a mattress secured to a frame for articulating motion. An upper body portion of the support member is rotatable through a range of motion from an aligned position with the frame to a fully elevated position angularly supporting the upper body portion in a raised position. A massage exciter is affixed to a bottom surface of the support member and is operative to sonically engage the flexible support.
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A61H 23/00 - Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibrationSuction-vibration massageMassage with moving diaphragms
A61H 23/02 - Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibrationSuction-vibration massageMassage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
47.
Double roller compact profile actuation system for an adjustable bed
An articulating bed incorporates a support frame with a head end rail, a foot end rail and having side frame rails. An upper body support frame is rotatably connected to a first cross member in the frame. An elevating assembly for the upper body support frame has two angled arms attached to the first cross member with hinges. A first pair of wheels is attached to the angled arms at a vertex and a second pair of wheels attached at an end of the arms distal from the hinges. A first actuator is attached from the head end rail to a cross brace extending between the angled arms. The elevating assembly has a first range of motion in which the first pair of wheels are in contact with longitudinal rails in the upper body support and a second range of motion in which the second pair of wheels are in contact with the longitudinal rails.
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
An articulating bed incorporates a support frame (10) with a head end rail (113a), a foot end rail (13b) and having side frame rails (11a), (11b). An upper body support frame (16) is rotatably connected to a first cross member (20) in the frame. An elevating assembly (22) for the upper body support frame has two angled arms (24) attached to the first cross member with hinges. A first pair of wheels (28) is attached to the angled arms at a vertex and a second pair of wheels (29) attached at an end of the arms distal from the hinges. A first actuator (21) is attached from the head end rail to a cross brace (23) extending between the angled arms. The elevating assembly has a first range of motion in which the first pair of wheels are in contact with longitudinal rails (52) in the upper body support and a second range of motion in which the second pair of wheels are in contact with the longitudinal rails.
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A47C 20/04 - Head-, foot- or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination
A47C 20/08 - Head-, foot- or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with means for adjusting two or more rests simultaneously
A61G 7/002 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame
A61G 7/005 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around transverse horizontal axis, e.g. for Trendelenburg position
A61G 7/00 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons
49.
Articulating bed structure with narrow frame for dissasembly
An articulating bed incorporates a frame having side frame members with a first fixed channel extending laterally between the frame side members and a second fixed channel extending laterally between the frame side members. A first rotatable channel open toward a head of the bed is engaged to the first fixed channel with first hinges. An upper body support panel is removably engaged in the first rotatable channel and an upper body panel support frame extends from the first rotatable channel coplanar with a lower flange to support the upper body panel. A second rotatable channel open toward the foot of the bed is engaged to the second fixed channel with second hinges. A thigh support panel is removably engaged in the second rotatable channel and a thigh panel support frame extends from the second rotatable channel coplanar with a lower flange of the second rotatable channel to support the thigh panel. A seat panel is removably engaged between the first fixed channel and second fixed channel.
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A61G 13/08 - Adjustable operating tablesControls therefor the table being divided into different adjustable sections
50.
ARTICULATING BED STRUCTURE WITH NARROW FRAME FOR DISSASEMBLY
An articulating bed incorporates a frame (12) having side frame members (20) with a first fixed channel (28) extending laterally between the frame side members and a second fixed channel (30) extending laterally between the frame side members. A first rotatable channel (32) open toward a head of the bed is engaged to the first fixed channel with first hinges (34). An upper body support panel (52) is removably engaged in the first rotatable channel and an upper body panel support frame (36) extends from the first rotatable channel coplanar with a lower flange to support the upper body panel. A second rotatable channel (42) open toward the foot of the bed is engaged to the second fixed channel with second hinges (44). A thigh support panel (54) is removably engaged in the second rotatable channel and a thigh panel support frame (46) extends from the rotatable channel coplanar with a lower flange of the second rotatable channel to support the thigh panel. A seat panel (50) is removably engaged between the first fixed channel and second fixed channel.
A47C 20/04 - Head-, foot- or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination
A47C 20/12 - Head-, foot- or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with means for adjusting two or more rests simultaneously using rods using telescopic rods
A61G 7/002 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
51.
ULTRA-COMPACT PROFILE ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR AN ADJUSTABLE BED
An articulating bed incorporates a support frame (10) with a head end, a foot end and having side frame members (31). A carriage (12) having a seat support (14) is carried by the frame, mounted with wheels (25) engaging the side frame members to translate from a first position through a range progressing toward the head end to a fully translated position. An upper body support (16) is rotatably connected to the carriage and carries a mattress support (15). At least one telescoping rotation strut (18) is attached at a first end and rotates through an axle pivotally attached to the side frame members. The telescoping rotation strut engages at a second end the upper body support. At least one fixed length rotation arm (20) is carried at a first end by a rotating tube (22) and pivotally attaches to the upper body support at a second end. The rotating tube is mounted on wheels (23) constrained in a track (24) and translates laterally in the track to contact a track end proximate the head end of the frame at a termination of a first range of motion. The telescoping strut approaches a vertical orientation and transfers reaction forces resulting from translation of the carriage to the fixed length rotation arm, whereupon the telescoping rotations struts extend.
A47C 20/04 - Head-, foot- or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination
A47C 20/08 - Head-, foot- or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with means for adjusting two or more rests simultaneously
A47C 20/10 - Head-, foot- or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with means for adjusting two or more rests simultaneously using rods
A47C 20/12 - Head-, foot- or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with means for adjusting two or more rests simultaneously using rods using telescopic rods
A61G 7/002 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame
A61G 7/005 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around transverse horizontal axis, e.g. for Trendelenburg position
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
52.
Ultra-compact profile actuation system for an adjustable bed
An articulating bed incorporates a support frame with a head end, a foot end and having side frame members. A carriage having a seat support is carried by the frame, mounted with wheels engaging the side frame members to translate from a first position through a range progressing toward the head end to a fully translated position. An upper body support is rotatably connected to the carriage and carries a mattress support. At least one telescoping rotation strut is attached at a first end and rotates through an axle pivotally attached to the side frame members. The telescoping rotation strut engages at a second end the upper body support. At least one fixed length rotation arm is carried at a first end by a rotating tube and pivotally attaches to the upper body support at a second end. The rotating tube is mounted on wheels constrained in a track and translates laterally in the track to contact a track end proximate the head end of the frame at a termination of a first range of motion. The telescoping strut approaches a vertical orientation and transfers reaction forces resulting from translation of the carriage to the fixed length rotation arm, whereupon the telescoping rotations struts extend.
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An articulating bed incorporates a support frame with a head end. Side frame members support and carry a carriage having a seat support. The carriage is mounted with wheels engaging the side frame members to translate from a first position through a range progressing toward the head end to a fully translated position. A first elevating frame rotates about an axle attached to the side frame members with the first elevating frame concealed within a depth profile of the side frame members in an unrotated position. First rollers carried by the carriage engage lower profile surfaces of the elevating frame and a second roller carried by the first elevating frame engages a lower surface of an upper body support pivotally attached to the seat support. Translation of the carriage from the first position to the fully translated position rotates the first elevating frame about the axle to articulate the upper body support.
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An electric bed frame, comprising a main frame which has a pair of longitudinal rail members and a pair of transverse rail members, each longitudinal rail member has a guide slot; a secondary frame comprising at least four rotatable rollers adapted to be inserted in the guide slots of the main frame and run a movement with respect to the main frame in the guide slots; and wherein the longitudinal rail members of said main frame are connected with the adjacent transverse rail members via main frame riveted plates. The bed frame of the invention is easy for assembly. In this way, when the parts plant is far away from the assembly plant, each part of the bed frame can be transported in the form of parts and get assembled after reaches the assembly plant, so as to save transportation cost, meanwhile, the strength of the bed frame assembled in this way is equivalent to that of a welded bed frame.
A massage motor suspension system incorporates a frame (30) which is secured to a planar support (10). A sling (28) supporting a massage motor (26) is resiliently suspended from the frame. A massage holder (32) clipped to the massage motor engages a bottom surface (34) of a mattress (36) on the planar support through an aperture (24) in the planar support.
A massage motor suspension system incorporates a frame which is secured to a planar support. A sling supporting a massage motor is resiliently suspended from the frame. A massage holder clipped to the massage motor engages a bottom surface of a mattress on the planar support through an aperture in the planar support.
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Articulating bed with adjustable articulating lumbar support
An actuating mechanism for lumbar support in an articulating bed incorporates a support frame for an articulating section having a seat section and an upper body support section. An actuator with a ram is pivotally attached to the upper body support section with a bracket. A lumbar actuation lever is pivotally attached to the ram and extends from a torque tube rotatable in bearing blocks mounted to the upper body support section. A second actuator is pivotally attached to the upper body support section with a second bracket and includes a second ram. At least one angled lifter arm extends from the torque tube and pivotally attaches to at least one lever engaging a lumbar support element through at least one aperture in the upper body support section. An actuator element extends from at least one lever and is connected to the second ram. The actuator element and associated lever rotate about a pivot point on the associated angled lifter arm.
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An articulating bed frame incorporates an extruded metal frame shape which is formed into any desired bed size by slicing of kerfs in the extrusion for side lengths with bending at the kerfs around sized base plate elements to create the completed frame. The frame employs an extruded beam having an inner flange and a support channel formed therein. The extruded beam is cut to form frame side elements and end elements and a plurality of support blocks are received in and support by the support channel. The support blocks engage a cradle supporting a seat section of an articulating structure.
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ARTICULATING BED WITH ADJUSTABLE ARTICULATING LUMBAR SUPPORT
An actuating mechanism for lumbar support in an articulating bed incorporates a support frame (10) for an articulating section having a seat section (14) and an upper body support section (18). An actuator (52) with a ram (54) is pivotally attached to the upper body support section with a bracket (53). A lumbar actuation Iever (56) is pivotally attached to the ram and extends from a torque tube (58) rotatable in bearing blocks (62) mounted to the upper body support section. A second actuator (70) is pivotally attached to the upper body support section with a second bracket (73) and includes a second ram (72). At least one angled lifter arm (64) extends from the torque tube and pivotally attaches to at least one Iever (65a, 65b, 65c) engaging a lumbar support element (30) through at least one aperture in the upper body support section.
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A massage motor support incorporates a frame having an upper frame element and a lower frame element. A support membrane having a central aperture in a web with a securing plate and massage motor engaged through the central aperture is supported in the frame with the web engaged between clamping surfaces on the upper and lower frame elements.
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A massage motor support incorporates a frame (34) having an upper frame element (36a) and a lower frame element (36b). A support membrane (32) having a central aperture (30) in a web (42) with a securing plate (28) and massage motor (26) engaged through the central aperture is supported in the frame with the web engaged between clamping surfaces on the upper and lower frame elements.
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METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT INTEGRALLY FORMABLE BED FRAMES FOR ARTICULATING BEDS
An articulating bed frame (20) incorporates an extruded metal frame shape (24) which is formed into any desired bed size by slicing of kerfs in the extrusion for side lengths with bending at the kerfs around sized base plate elements to create the completed frame. The frame employs an extruded beam having an inner flange and a support channel formed therein. The extruded beam is cut to form frame side elements and end elements and a plurality of support blocks (66) are received in and supported by the support channel. The support blocks engage a chariot (22) supporting a seat section of an articulating structure.
An articulating bed incorporating a frame employs a support member for a mattress secured to a frame for articulating motion. An upper body portion of the support member is rotatable through a range of motion from an aligned position with the frame to a fully elevated position angularly supporting the upper body portion in a raised position. A massage exciter is affixed to a bottom surface of the support member and is operative to sonically engage the flexible support.
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VIBRATORY SYSTEM FOR MASSAGE AND AUDIO GENERATION IN AN ARTICULATING BED
An articulating bed incorporating a frame employs a support member (12, 114) for a mattress secured to a frame for articulating motion. An upper body portion (13, 114) of the support member is rotatable through a range of motion from an aligned position with the frame to a fully elevated position angularly supporting the upper body portion in a raised position. A massage exciter (30) is affixed to a bottom surface of the support member and is operative to sonically engage the flexible support.
An articulating bed incorporating a frame having side frame members and a rigid cross frame member extending between the side frame members employs a flexible support member secured to the rigid cross frame member. Support arms engage an upper body portion of the flexible support member with lubricious support and are rotatable through a range of motion from an aligned position with the side frame members to a fully elevated position angularly supporting the upper body portion in a raised position. A leg portion adjustment member engages the flexible support member at a knee position intermediate a thigh portion and a leg portion of the flexible support member. The leg portion adjustment member is rotatable through a range of motion from an aligned position with the side frame members to a fully elevated position placing the knee position at an elevated location with angular positioning of the thigh portion and leg portion.
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Electronic apparatus and instruments for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors; Electronic controllers for for adjustable beds, adjustable bed bases, adjustable bed frames, adjustable mattress foundations; Electronic controls for motors; Remote controls for adjustable beds, adjustable bed bases, adjustable bed frames, adjustable mattress foundations Bed bases; Bed frames; Bed headboards; Beds
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Electronic apparatus and instruments for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors; Electronic controllers for adjustable beds, adjustable bed bases, adjustable bed frames, adjustable mattress foundations; Electronic controls for motors; Remote controls for adjustable beds, adjustable bed bases, adjustable bed frames, adjustable mattress foundations Bed bases; Bed frames; Bed headboards; Beds
A mattress retention system for adjustable beds employs a tubular fabric tension web attached with a restraining bar to a top surface of an element of an articulating support structure. The restraining bar is secured with brackets inset from a longitudinal edge and lateral edges of the articulating support structure element.
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A bed frame with a support structure (20) has a rigid structural frame for carrying an articulating structure (18) for an adjustable bed. The support structure extends substantially to the extents of the articulating structure in an unarticulated position and has a padded bolster (26). The bolster incorporates a mounting support (28) attached to the structural frame and a resilient foam bumper (30) received on the mounting support with a fabric covering surrounding the bumper and fastened to the mounting support. The articulating structure includes rigid planar supports having edges with a surrounding resilient foam layer having a fabric covering secured to the planar support. The bumper and foam layer are resilient to deform upon contact with an intruding appendage inserted between them. For an exemplary embodiment, an electrical outlet is mounted in a housing which penetrates the support frame, mounting support and bumper.
An articulating bed incorporates an articulation system (12) which employs an actuator (44) pivotally attached at a first end to a midpoint of a head end rail (36a) of a frame. The actuator has a range of motion from a retracted position to an extended position. A roller assembly (50) is pivotally attached to a central lateral rail in the frame and has a spacer bar (54). A second end of the actuator is pivotally attached to a midpoint of the spacer bar. The roller assembly further has rollers (56a, 56b) engaging a lower surface of an upper body support section (14). The upper body support section is substantially horizontal with the actuator in said retracted position and urged by the rollers for angular rotation about an axis through the range of motion for the actuator to a raised position in the extended position.
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A mattress retention system for adjustable beds employs a tubular fabric tension web (16) attached with a restraining bar (17) to a top surface of an element of an articulating support structure (12). The restraining bar is secured with brackets (18) inset from a longitudinal edge and lateral edges of the articulating support structure element.
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A bed frame with a support structure has a rigid structural frame for carrying an articulating structure for an adjustable bed. The support structure extends substantially to the extents of the articulating structure in an unarticulated position and has a padded bolster. The bolster incorporates a mounting support attached to the structural frame and a resilient foam bumper received on the mounting support with a fabric covering surrounding the bumper and fastened to the mounting support. The articulating structure includes rigid planar supports having edges with a surrounding resilient foam layer having a fabric covering secured to the planar support. The bumper and foam layer are resilient to deform upon contact with an intruding appendage inserted between them. For an exemplary embodiment, an electrical outlet is mounted in a housing which penetrates the support frame, mounting support and bumper.
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A47C 21/08 - Devices for prevention against falling-out, e.g. detachable side walls
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An articulating bed incorporating a frame having side frame members (14) and a rigid cross frame member (16) extending between the side frame members employs a flexible support member (12) secured to the rigid cross frame member. Support arms (20) engage an upper body portion (13) of the flexible support member with lubricious support and are rotatable through a range of motion from an aligned position with the side frame members to a fully elevated position angularly supporting the upper body portion in a raised position. A leg portion adjustment member (24) engages the flexible support member at a knee position intermediate a thigh portion (15) and a leg portion (19) of the flexible support member. The leg portion adjustment member is rotatable through a range of motion from an aligned position with the side frame members to a fully elevated position placing the knee position at an elevated location with angular positioning of the thigh portion and leg portion.
An articulating bed incorporating a frame having side frame members and a rigid cross frame member extending between the side frame members employs a flexible support member secured to the rigid cross frame member. Support arms engage an upper body portion of the flexible support member with lubricious support and are rotatable through a range of motion from an aligned position with the side frame members to a fully elevated position angularly supporting the upper body portion in a raised position. A leg portion adjustment member engages the flexible support member at a knee position intermediate a thigh portion and a leg portion of the flexible support member. The leg portion adjustment member is rotatable through a range of motion from an aligned position with the side frame members to a fully elevated position placing the knee position at an elevated location with angular positioning of the thigh portion and leg portion.
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An articulating bed which incorporates a support frame (10) for an articulating section (12) having a seat section (14) and an upper body support section (18). An actuator (52) with a ram (56) is pivotally attached to the upper body support section with a bracket (55). A lumbar actuation lever (58) is pivotally attached to the ram (56) and extends from a torque tube (60) rotatable in bearing blocks (62) mounted to the upper body support section (18). Angle arms (64) extend from the torque tube (60) and are attached to a lumbar support element (30) through apertures (66) in the upper body support section (18). The lumbar support element is retracted against the upper body support section with the ram in a first position creating minimal deflection in a lumbar region of a mattress supported on the upper body support section. The torque tube is rotated with the ram in a second position extending the angle arms through apertures to elevate the lumbar support element. A second actuator (70) having a second ram (76) is pivotally supported by a second bracket (74) extending from a brace element (44) of an actuation mechanism of the upper body support section. A head support bracket (78) is pivotally attached to the second ram (76) and mounted to a neck angle adjustment section (32). The neck angle adjustment section is aligned with the upper body support section with the second ram in a first position. The bracket is urged to rotate the neck angle adjustment section about hinge elements to provide an angled head and neck position with respect to the upper body support section with the second ram in a second position.
An articulating bed incorporates a support frame having an upper body support section. A lumbar actuation lever extends from a rotatable torque tube with angle arms extending from the torque tube to a lumbar support element. The lumbar support element is retracted against the upper body support section creating minimal deflection in a lumbar region of a mattress. The torque tube is rotated with to elevate the lumbar support element. A head support bracket is mounted to a neck angle adjustment section. The neck angle adjustment section is aligned with the upper body support section. or rotated about hinge elements to provide an angled head and neck position with respect to the upper body support section.
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A mattress retention system for adjustable beds employs a tension web (16) attached to a top surface (15) of an element (13) of an articulating support structure (12), The tension web (16) is inset from a longitudinal edge and lateral edges of the articulating support structure element (13) and incorporates a first fastener moiety (17) on an extending edge. A mating element (24) is attached to the bottom surface of a mattress (10) adjacent an edge to be restrained. The mating element (24) incorporates a second fastener moiety (29) for operable connection to the first fastener moiety and includes a web section (28 ) having a first edge attached to the bottom surface of the mattress and a second edge carrying the second fastener moiety (29) for flexibility in attaching the fastener moieties.
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A bed frame with a support structure (20) has a rigid structural frame (24) for carrying an articulating structure (18) for an adjustable bed. The support structure extends substantially to the extents of the articulating structure in an unarticulated position and has a padded bolster (26). The bolster incorporates a mounting support (28) attached to the structural frame and a resilient foam bumper (30) received on the mounting support with a fabric covering (34) surrounding the bumper and fastened to the mounting support. The articulating structure includes rigid planar supports (38) having edges (40) with a surrounding resilient foam layer (42) having a fabric covering (44) secured to the planar support. The bumper and foam layer are resilient to deform upon contact with an intruding appendage inserted between them. For an exemplary embodiment, an electrical outlet (56) is mounted in a housing (58) which penetrates the support frame, mounting support and bumper.
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A bed frame with a support structure has a rigid structural frame for carrying an articulating structure for an adjustable bed. The support structure extends substantially to the extents of the articulating structure in an unarticulated position and has a padded bolster. The bolster incorporates a mounting support attached to the structural frame and a resilient foam bumper received on the mounting support with a fabric covering surrounding the bumper and fastened to the mounting support. The articulating structure includes rigid planar supports having edges with a surrounding resilient foam layer having a fabric covering secured to the planar support. The bumper and foam layer are resilient to deform upon contact with an intruding appendage inserted between them. For an exemplary embodiment, an electrical outlet is mounted in a housing which penetrates the support frame, mounting support and bumper.
A mechanism for activation of an articulating bed incorporates at least one mattress support plate and a pair of side rails. A rack is attached to each side rail and a torque tube extends between the side rails with a pinion gear at each end engaging a respective one of the racks. An actuator imparts translational motion to the torque tube perpendicular to its axis. Elevation bars connected to the torque tube and the support plate are angularly displaced by translation of the torque tube.
A bed frame comprises a lower support structure having a head end and a foot end and a carriage arranged for translational movement on the lower support structure. An upper support structure is mounted on the carriage. The upper support structure includes a seat and an upper body support section pivotally connected thereto. A support arm is pivotally connected between the lower support structure and the upper body support section. An actuator is connected to the lower support structure. A lever arm is connected between the actuator and the carriage. Application of force from the actuator to the lever arm moves the carriage on the lower support structure while applying a lifting moment to the upper body support section. The support arm is arranged such that movement of the carriage toward the head end of the lower support structure also produces a lifting moment on the upper body support section.
A mattress for use with an adjustable bed frame having a carriage, a head support section and a thigh support section connected to the carriage and a foot support section connected to the thigh support section includes a foam layer, a rigid planar retainer member fastened to an underside portion of the foam layer, a fabric layer arranged to cover the retainer member and a fastener connected to the retainer member for connecting the retainer member to the carriage. The mattress may include a plurality of channels formed in the foam layer and arranged to allow airflow through the foam layer. A fan may be mounted in the foam layer to force air through the channels. Loudspeaker system components may also be mounted in the channels.
A bed frame with a support structure (20) has a rigid structural frame (24) for carrying an articulating structure (18) for an adjustable bed. The support structure extends substantially to the extents of the articulating structure in an unarticulated position and has a padded bolster (26). The bolster incorporates a mounting support (28) attached to the structural frame and a resilient foam bumper (30) received on the mounting support with a fabric covering (34) surrounding the bumper and fastened to the mounting support. The articulating structure includes rigid planar supports (38) having edges (40) with a surrounding resilient foam layer (42) having a fabric covering (44) secured to the planar support. The bumper and foam layer are resilient to deform upon contact with an intruding appendage inserted between them. For an exemplary embodiment, an electrical outlet (56) is mounted in a housing (58) which penetrates the support frame, mounting support and bumper.
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ULTRA-COMPACT PROFILE ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR AN ADJUSTABLE BED
An articulating bed incorporates a support frame with a head end, foot end and side frame members, a calTiage with wheels engaging the frame members to translate from a first position to a fully translated position. An upper body support, rotatably connected to the carriage, carries a mattress support. At least one telescoping rotation strut is attached at opposite ends through an axle attached to the frame members, and at a second end the upper body support. A first end of at least one fixed length rotation arm is carried by a rotating tube and a second end pivotally attaches to the upper body support. The rotating tube is mounted on wheels in a track and translates to contact a track end proximate the head end of the frame. The strut approaches vertical and transfers reaction forces from translation of the carriage to the rotation arm, whereupon the struts extend.
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A compact cartridge fan system for use in an articulating bed structure having a stationary horizontal support panel (20) includes a frame (26) adapted to be engaged in a receiving aperture (29) in the stationary horizontal support panel. A cartridge (30) is removably received in an aperture (28) in the frame. The cartridge has a case (34) containing a box fan (50) and a connector attachment (40). A connector (42) is engaged in the connector attachment and adapted to be received through a mattress base (62) supported on the stationary support panel.
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