Adjustable mattress support facility

• US 9,044,366 B2
• Filed: 05/19/2014
• Issued: 06/02/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 09/14/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Ascion LLC
• Original Assignee: Ascion LLC
• Inventors: Rawls-Meehan, Martin B.
• Primary Examiner(s): Cuomo, Peter M
• Assistant Examiner(s): WILSON, BRITTANY M
• Application Number:
  US14/281,342
• Publication Number:
  US 20140325761A1
• Time in Patent Office: 379 Days
• Field of Search: 560/0, 561/7, 561/3, 520/01, 565/8, 177/1, 177/144
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 91/022 using screw means
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 19/024 Legs
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 19/025 Direct mattress support frames, Cross-bars
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 20/041 by electric motors
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 20/08 with means for adjusting two or more rests simultaneously
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 21/026 Pillow holders; Mattress holders
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 2203/12 Remote controls
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 2203/34 for pressure
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 7/012 raising or lowering of the whole mattress frame A61G7/005, A61G7/008 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 7/015 divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 7/018 Control or drive mechanisms
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 7/05 Parts, details or accessories of beds devices for prevention against falling out A47C21/08, A47D7/00 ; mattresses A47C27/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 7/05769 with inflatable chambers
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0138 incorporated in furniture
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0142 Beds
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0149 Seat or chair
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5002 Means for controlling a set of similar massage devices acting in sequence at different locations on a patient
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5097 wireless
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2203/0443 substantially horizontal
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/02 with electric or magnetic drive

Abstract

This disclosure concerns an adjustable bed with a deck-on-deck appearance. A concealing assembly is attached to the center frame of an articulating bed, wherein the concealing assembly is situated below the mattress platform and conceals the base frame as the center frame moves along the base frame when the bed articulates. In other embodiments, such as for non-wall hugger beds where the center frame is stationary, a concealing assembly may still be used but will also be stationary.

Claims

1. An adjustable mattress support facility, comprising:

a wood base frame;

a stationary deck mounted to the base frame;

an adjustable head board adjustably positioned relative to the stationary deck to define an upper surface of the mattress support facility, the head board configured for supporting a head portion of a mattress and the stationary deck configured for supporting a foot and back portion of a mattress, the adjustable head board operable to move from a substantially flat to at least one substantially raised position relative to the stationary deck;

a metal skeleton frame having a head board portion positioned directly below an underside of the head board and a central portion positioned directly below an underside of the stationary deck, the head board portion being pivotally connected to the central portion, the head board portion having at least one lateral member spaced from the central portion;

an actuator assembly having a first end connected to the central portion of the metal skeleton frame and a second end connected to the head board portion of the metal skeleton frame;

the wood base frame at least partially surrounding the actuator assembly; and

a metal support structure interconnected with the central portion of the metal skeleton frame, the metal support structure connected to the wood base frame at a location spaced below the stationary deck.

2. The mattress support facility of claim 1, wherein the wood base frame forms a box surrounding the actuator assembly and the metal skeleton frame.

3. The mattress support facility of claim 1, wherein the adjustable head board includes an upper surface and an opposed lower surface, the upper and lower surfaces being substantially covered by a fabric covering.

4. The mattress support facility of claim 3, wherein the fabric covering the lower surface of the head board further encloses the head board portion of the metal skeleton frame.

5. The mattress support facility of claim 1, wherein the adjustable head board includes foam disposed so as to cushion an interface between the head board and the base frame.

6. The mattress support facility of claim 1, wherein the adjustable head board and the stationary deck are each formed of wood.

7. The mattress support facility of claim 1, wherein the actuator assembly is a push only motor operable to elevate the adjustable head board.

8. The mattress support facility of claim 1, further comprising a remote control operable to control the actuator assembly such that the actuator assembly causes the adjustable head board to move up or down.

9. The mattress support facility of claim 1, wherein the adjustable head board is operable to adjust to a plurality of positions corresponding to adjustment of a movable actuator mounted to the actuator assembly.

10. The mattress support facility of claim 1, wherein:

the central portion of the metal skeleton frame comprises two substantially parallel side frame members and at least one center frame connector member between the parallel side frame members; and

the head board portion of the metal skeleton frame comprises two substantially parallel head side frame members and at least one head frame connector member between the parallel head side frame members, each of the head side frame members having a lower end pivotally attached to the central portion of the metal skeleton frame.

11. The mattress support facility of claim 1, wherein the adjustable head board defines an outer perimeter that in a substantially flat position lies inset of a top section perimeter of the wood base frame.

12. The mattress support facility of claim 1, wherein the head board portion of the metal skeleton frame includes a connection bracket extending downwardly away from the head board, the second end of the actuator assembly being connected to the connection bracket.

17. The adjustable mattress support facility of claim 1, wherein the metal support structure is mounted to a center frame of the wood base frame and the metal support structure is adapted to support the actuator assembly.

20. The adjustable mattress support facility of claim 1, wherein the head board portion of the metal skeleton frame is connected to the adjustable head board and operable to move with the adjustable head board from the substantially flat to the at least one substantially raised position relative to the stationary deck.

21. The adjustable mattress support facility of claim 1, wherein the actuator has a first component extendable from a second component, the second component being disposed under the stationary deck.

13. A foundation for supporting a mattress, the foundation comprising:

a frame having an upper surface and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper surface, the frame defining a perimeter and lower edge of the foundation;

a foot and back deck supported on the upper surface of the frame;

a head board movable between a generally horizontal position where the head board rests on or inset of the upper surface of the bed frame adjacent the foot and back deck and at least one raised position where the head board pivotally raises away from the generally horizontal position;

the head board and the foot and back deck cooperating to define an upper support surface, the head board configured for supporting a head portion of a mattress and the foot and back deck configured for supporting a foot and back portion of a mattress, the foot and back deck and the frame remaining stationary when the head board moves between the generally horizontal and at least one raised position;

the frame, the head board, and the foot and back deck being formed of wood;

a metal skeleton frame having a head board portion positioned directly below an underside of the head board and a central portion positioned directly below an underside of the foot and back deck, the head board portion being pivotally connected to the central portion, the head board portion having at least one lateral member spaced from the central portion;

an actuator assembly having a first end connected to the central portion of the metal skeleton frame and a second end connected to the head board portion of the metal skeleton frame;

the lower portion of the frame at least partially surrounding the actuator assembly;

a metal support structure interconnected with the central portion of the metal skeleton frame, the metal support structure connected to the lower portion of the frame at a location spaced below the foot and back deck.

18. The foundation of claim 13, wherein the metal support structure is mounted to a center frame of the lower portion of the frame and the metal support structure is adapted to support the actuator assembly.

22. The adjustable mattress support facility of claim 13, wherein the head board portion of the metal skeleton frame is connected to the adjustable head board and operable to move with the adjustable head board from the substantially flat to the at least one substantially raised position relative to the stationary deck.

23. The adjustable mattress support facility of claim 13, wherein the actuator has a first component extendable from a second component, the second component being disposed under the stationary deck.

14. An adjustable mattress support facility, comprising:

a wood base frame;

a stationary deck mounted on the base frame; and

an adjustable head board operable to be raised from a flat position to at least one raised position;

a metal skeleton frame having a head board portion positioned directly below an underside of the head board and a central portion positioned directly below an underside of the stationary deck, the head board portion being pivotally connected to the central portion, the head board portion having at least one lateral member spaced from the central portion;

wherein the stationary deck and adjustable head board are configured to support a mattress.

15. The adjustable mattress support facility of claim 14, wherein the wood base frame defines a perimeter of the mattress support facility having wood elements extending around the perimeter.

16. The adjustable mattress support facility of claim 14, wherein the stationary deck and the head board are wood.

19. The adjustable mattress support facility of claim 14, further comprising a metal support structure mounted to a center frame of the wood base frame, the metal support structure interconnected with the central portion of the metal skeleton frame and the metal support structure adapted to support an actuator assembly operable for raising and lowering the head board.

24. The adjustable mattress support facility of claim 14, wherein the head board portion of the metal skeleton frame is connected to the adjustable head board and operable to move with the adjustable head board from the substantially flat to the at least one substantially raised position relative to the stationary deck.

25. An adjustable mattress support facility, comprising:

a wood base frame;

a stationary deck mounted to the base frame;

an adjustable head board adjustably positioned relative to the stationary deck to define an upper surface of the mattress support facility, the head board configured for supporting a head portion of a mattress and the stationary deck configured for supporting a foot and back portion of a mattress, the adjustable head board operable to move from a substantially flat to at least one substantially raised position relative to the stationary deck;

a metal skeleton frame having a head board portion positioned directly below and connected to an underside of the head board and a central portion positioned directly below an underside of the stationary deck, the head board portion being pivotally connected to the central portion and operable to move with the adjustable head board from the substantially flat to the at least one substantially raised position relative to the stationary deck, the head board portion having at least one lateral member spaced from the central portion;

an actuator assembly having a first end connected to the central portion of the metal skeleton frame and a second end connected to the head board portion of the metal skeleton frame, the actuator having a first component extendable from a second component, the second component being disposed under the stationary deck;

the wood base frame at least partially surrounding the actuator assembly; and

a metal support structure interconnected with the central portion of the metal skeleton frame, the metal support structure connected to the wood base frame at a location spaced below the stationary deck.