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Adjustable bed with an actuator safety slot

  • US 9,737,150 B2
  • Filed: 01/18/2012
  • Issued: 08/22/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An adjustable bed frame assembly, comprising:

  • a first frame that includes two substantially parallel side frame members and at least one connector member between the parallel side frame members, the first frame having a fixed horizontal orientation relative to the adjustable bed frame assembly;

    a second frame comprising two substantially parallel side frame members, each of the side frame members having a lower end pivotally attached to one of the at least one connector member of the first frame;

    a bracket that includes a sliding slot, where in the bracket is securely attached to the second frame;

    an actuator with a first end pivotally attached to the first frame and a second end that is slidably connected to the sliding slot of the bracket, wherein, when the actuator extends or retracts, the second end travels within the sliding slot without moving the second frame until an extent of the sliding slot is contacted; and

    a sensor positioned at the extent of the sliding slot nearest to the actuator.

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