Dual motion deck-on-deck bed frame

• US 9,433,546 B2
• Filed: 06/29/2015
• Issued: 09/06/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 09/14/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Ascion LLC
• Original Assignee: Ascion LLC
• Inventors: Rizzitano, Robert A., Rawls-Meehan, Martin B.
• Primary Examiner(s): Santos, Robert G
• Application Number:
  US14/754,129
• Publication Number:
  US 20150297431A1
• Time in Patent Office: 435 Days
• Field of Search: 561/3, 5616-618, 560/0, 562/0, 520/1, 528/5, 528/6, 566/3, 590/7
• 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 foundation comprising:

a base frame;

an articulating frame movably supported by the base frame for longitudinal movement with respect to the base frame;

a mattress platform disposed on the articulating frame, the mattress platform having a head portion and a foot portion;

a concealing assembly disposed below the mattress platform and at least partially concealing the base frame, the concealing assembly including a pair of substantially parallel concealing side rails each extending along a side of the adjustable foundation from below the head portion of the mattress platform to below the foot portion of the mattress platform, wherein the concealing assembly does not articulate and is attached to the articulating frame for simultaneous longitudinal movement of the entire concealing assembly therewith.

2. The adjustable foundation of claim 1, wherein the concealing assembly further comprises a concealing connecting member extending between the concealing side rails.

3. The adjustable foundation of claim 1, wherein the concealing side rails are covered in fabric or with cushioning.

4. The adjustable foundation of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of side rail brackets each connecting one of the side rails to the articulating frame.

5. The adjustable foundation of claim 4, wherein the articulating frame has wheels supporting the articulating frame on the base frame, the side rail brackets connected to the wheels.

6. The adjustable foundation of claim 1, wherein the articulating frame includes a center frame and a head frame pivotally interconnected with the center frame.

7. The adjustable foundation of claim 6, wherein the center frame has a pair of substantially parallel side frame members, a forward connector frame member connecting the side frame members, and a rear connector frame member connecting the side frame members.

8. The adjustable foundation of claim 7, wherein the head frame has a pair of substantially parallel side frame members and a connecting frame member connecting the side frame members, the side frame members of the head frame each having lower ends that are pivotally attached to the forward connector frame member of the center frame.

9. The adjustable foundation of claim 6, wherein:

the head frame includes a downwardly facing extension frame member having a lower end;

the adjustable foundation further comprising an actuator having one end connected to the lower end of the extension frame member for pivoting the head frame relative to the center frame.

10. The adjustable foundation of claim 6, further comprising a stabilizer bar connecting the head frame of the articulating frame to the base frame such that as the head frame pivots relative to the center frame, the articulating frame is moved longitudinally toward a head end of the adjustable foundation, thereby providing a wall hugger feature.

11. The adjustable foundation of claim 1, wherein the base frame includes a pair of substantially parallel side base frame members.

12. The adjustable foundation of claim 11, wherein the side base frame members are tubular members and the articulating frame has concave wheels that roll along the tubular members.

13. The adjustable foundation of claim 1, further comprising a foot section inner skirt connected to the base frame so as not to move with the articulating frame, the foot section inner skirt being disposed inboard of the concealing assembly.

14. The adjustable foundation of claim 1, further comprising an inner skirt disposed below the mattress platform and attached to the base frame so as not to move with the articulating frame.

15. The adjustable foundation of claim 14, wherein the base frame has a head section and the inner skirt is attached to the head section of the base frame, the inner skirt being disposed inboard of the concealing assembly.

16. The adjustable foundation of claim 14, further comprising a foot section inner skirt connected to the articulating frame for simultaneous longitudinal movement therewith.

17. An adjustable foundation comprising:

a sub-frame having a plurality of legs for contacting a floor, the subframe having a track;

an adjustable foundation structure having a center frame and a head frame pivotally interconnected with the center frame, the adjustable foundation structure having wheels engaging the track of the sub-frame such that the adjustable foundation structure is movable with respect to the sub-frame; and

a concealing assembly configured to at least partially conceal an area under the adjustable foundation, the concealing assembly including a pair of substantially parallel concealing side rails each extending along a side of the adjustable foundation below the head frame and center frame of the adjustable foundation structure, wherein the concealing assembly does not articulate and is attached to the center frame for simultaneous longitudinal movement therewith.