Deck-on-deck adjustable bed frame

• US 9,526,665 B2
• Filed: 08/27/2015
• Issued: 12/27/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 09/14/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Ascion LLC
• Original Assignee: Ascion LLC
• Inventors: Rawls-Meehan, Martin B., Rizzitano, Robert A.
• Primary Examiner(s): Sosnowski, David E
• Assistant Examiner(s): MCCLURE, MORGAN J
• Application Number:
  US14/837,943
• Publication Number:
  US 20150366731A1
• Time in Patent Office: 488 Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• 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: A61G 2203/16 Touchpads
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 2203/20 Displays or monitors
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 2203/36 for motion
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 2203/726 for automatic deactivation, e.g. deactivation of actuators or motors
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 7/002 having adjustable mattress frame
• 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 7/0514 mounted to individual mattress supporting frame sections
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 7/05769 with inflatable chambers
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0142 Beds
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0149 Seat or chair
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0176 By stopping operation
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1654 Layer between the skin and massage elements, e.g. fluid or ball
• 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 2201/501 connected to external computer devices or networks
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5038 freely programmable by the user
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5046 : Touch screens
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5048 : Audio interfaces, e.g. voice or music controlled
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5064 : Position sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5069 : Angle sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5097 : wireless
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2203/0443 : substantially horizontal
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/0263 : using rotating unbalanced masses
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/04 : with hydraulic or pneumatic drive hydraulic or Pneumatic massages, A61H9/00; underwater massages, A61H33/00

Abstract

An adjustable foundation includes a base frame and an articulating frame movably supported by the base frame for longitudinal movement with respect to the base frame. A mattress platform is positioned on the articulating frame. A concealing assembly is positioned below the mattress platform and at least partially conceals the base frame. The concealing assembly is attached to the articulating frame for simultaneous longitudinal movement therewith.

Claims

1. An adjustable bed frame assembly, comprising:

a center frame comprising two substantially parallel side center frame members connected by two connector frame members, a forward center connector frame member and a rear center connector frame member;

a head frame comprising two substantially parallel side head frame members connected by at least one head frame connector member, wherein two lower ends of the head frame'"'"'s parallel side frame members are pivotally attached to the forward center connector frame member of the center frame;

a mattress platform to provide support for a mattress, comprising a frame side and a mattress side wherein the frame side is affixed to the center and head frame;

a foot frame connected to the center frame, comprising two substantially parallel foot side frame members connected by at least one foot frame connector frame;

a plurality of side rail brackets attached to the center frame and adapted to hold side rails;

at least one extension frame member directly affixed to the head frame;

at least one actuator directly connected to the at least one extension frame member so as to engage at least the head frame and the at least one extension frame member for raising the head frame relative to the center frame; and

a base frame comprising two substantially tubular, parallel side base frame members, a forward base frame connector member and a rear base frame connector member;

a plurality of roller brackets connected to the center frame;

a plurality of concave wheels supported on the plurality of roller brackets, the concave wheels each resting upon at least one tubular member of the base frame to allow for sliding of the center frame relative to the base frame in a longitudinal direction.

2. The adjustable bed frame assembly of claim 1, wherein the mattress platform comprises a head section, a torso section, a leg section, and a foot section.

3. The adjustable bed frame assembly of claim 1, wherein the mattress platform further comprises protective fabric affixed in between the mattress platform and the center and head frames.

4. The adjustable bed frame assembly of claim 1, wherein the connector frame of the foot frame is movably affixed to the mattress platform.

5. The adjustable bed frame assembly of claim 1, wherein the foot frame parallel side frame members and at least one connector frame are substantially tubular.

6. The adjustable bed frame assembly of claim 1, wherein base frame members are affixed to the forward base frame connector member via bolts.

7. The adjustable bed frame assembly of claim 1, further comprising:

a plurality of inner skirt supports connected to the base frame; and

an inner skirt supported on the inner skirt supports.

8. The adjustable bed frame assembly of claim 1, further comprising a concealing assembly including side rails attached to the side rail brackets.

9. The adjustable bed frame assembly of claim 1, further comprising a massage motor affixed to the mattress platform.

10. The adjustable bed frame assembly of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of leg members supporting the base frame.

11. The adjustable bed frame assembly of claim 10, further comprising a plurality of leg concealers each affixed to one of the leg members.

12. The adjustable bed frame assembly of claim 10, wherein the plurality of leg members comprise pairs of parallel leg members, the assembly further comprising a leg connector frame member connected the parallel leg members in each pair of leg members.

13. The adjustable bed frame assembly of claim 12, wherein the plurality of leg concealers are each substantially cylindrical.

14. The adjustable bed frame assembly of claim 1, further comprising a motor connection bracket connected to the head frame, the at least one actuator engaging the motor connection bracket.

15. The adjustable bed frame assembly of claim 1, further comprising a roller frame securing mechanism attached to at least some of the roller brackets to prevent the base frame and center frame from separating.

16. The adjustable bed frame assembly of claim 1, further comprising a stabilizing bar affixed to both the mattress platform and the base frame.