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在下面的说明中，除非明确地指出特定含义或者从上下文中可明了，否则可互换地使用例如“可调节床垫”、“可调节床”、“可调节床装置”、“可调节床设备”等术语来概括地表示包括具有一个或多个可调节或可移动次表面的睡觉表面或休息表面的设备，可以调整所述次表面的位置而使使用者感到舒适和/或方便。In the following description, unless a specific meaning is expressly indicated or is clear from the context, terms such as "adjustable mattress", "adjustable bed", "adjustable bed equipment", "adjustable bed The term "equipment" generally refers to equipment that includes a sleeping or resting surface having one or more adjustable or movable subsurfaces whose position can be adjusted for the comfort and/or convenience of the user.
随着使用者在可调节床上花费了越来越多的时间，他们可能希望通过从可调节床控制可能在室内的装置来获得某种水平的独立性。使用者可能想要控制的装置和设施可包括：音频设备、视频设备、灯、空气净化装置、电源输出口等。可能希望使用者可在不必离开床或请求他人帮助的情况下从可调节床控制这些装置和设施。例如，使用者可能被限制于床上并且可能希望获得控制可调节床周围的灯的简单能力。As users spend more and more time in adjustable beds, they may wish to gain some level of independence by controlling devices that may be in the room from the adjustable bed. Devices and facilities that users may want to control may include: audio equipment, video equipment, lights, air purification devices, power outlets, and the like. It may be desirable for the user to be able to control these devices and facilities from the adjustable bed without having to leave the bed or ask for help from another person. For example, a user may be confined to a bed and may desire the simple ability to control adjustable lights around the bed.
在一个实施例中，可调节床可能不是仅有的受益于位置和额外功能控制的休息装置。当使用者可能具有受限的移动性时，使用者亦可使用床、可调节床、可调节座椅、可调节沙发等来提供舒适的位置。例如，已接受髋关节置换手术的使用者可以不被限制在床上，而是可以要求座椅或沙发是可调节的以提供舒适的坐姿，同时提供对室内其他装置的控制以限制使用者必须起身调节这些装置的次数。在一个实施例中，当从外科手术、损伤、疾病等中恢复时，使用者可使用多于一个类型的休息装置。使用者可能需要暂时限制在可调节床上，然后随着健康状况的改善，他能够移动到可调节座椅或者可调节沙发。In one example, adjustable beds may not be the only resting devices that benefit from position and additional function controls. A bed, adjustable bed, adjustable chair, adjustable sofa, etc. may also be used by the user to provide a comfortable position when the user may have limited mobility. For example, a user who has had hip replacement surgery may not be confined to a bed, but may require a chair or sofa that is adjustable to provide a comfortable sitting position while providing control over other devices in the room to limit the user having to get up The number of times these devices are adjusted. In one embodiment, a user may use more than one type of rest device when recovering from surgery, injury, illness, or the like. A user may need to be confined to an adjustable bed temporarily, and then as his health improves, he can move to an adjustable chair or an adjustable sofa.
本发明的各个方面可以描述成可调节床，但是可以理解，相同的方面可以应用于其他休息装置上，可包括床、沙发、座椅等。这些休息装置可以是在家中、轿车、旅游车辆、游轮、飞机、列车内，或者用户需要的任何地方，并且它们可以是固定的或者移动的。Aspects of the present invention may be described as adjustable beds, but it will be appreciated that the same aspects may be applied to other resting devices, which may include beds, sofas, chairs, and the like. These resting devices can be at home, in cars, tourist vehicles, cruise ships, airplanes, trains, or wherever the user needs, and they can be fixed or mobile.
本发明的一个方面可以是提供带有用于移动可调节床部分的多于一个的动力选择的可调节床。该可调节床可利用带齿轮箱的电机、气动弹簧、液压弹簧等来致动可调节床部分。可以因为价格和耐久性两方面的原因而具有不同致动类型。An aspect of the present invention may be to provide an adjustable bed with more than one power option for moving the adjustable bed section. The adjustable bed may utilize a motor with a gearbox, pneumatic springs, hydraulic springs, etc. to actuate the adjustable bed section. There can be different actuation types for both price and durability reasons.
本发明的另一个方面可以是，通过使用可与使用者的界面控制器通信的模块化控制器，来提供可向可调节床提供额外功能的能力。模块化控制器可以设计成控制一些其他装置和设施，可包括：音频装置、视频装置、灯、空气净化设施、电源输出口等。Another aspect of the invention may be to provide the ability to provide additional functionality to the adjustable bed through the use of a modular controller that can communicate with the user's interface controller. The modular controller can be designed to control a number of other devices and facilities, which can include: audio devices, video devices, lights, air purification devices, power outlets, etc.
该可调节床的另一个方面可以是提供支撑结构来支撑床料(例如床垫)、电机、致动器、床各部分之间的铰链等。支撑结构可以是提供支撑而且还较轻的框架结构。Another aspect of the adjustable bed may be to provide a support structure to support the bed material (eg, mattress), motors, actuators, hinges between bed sections, and the like. The support structure may be a frame structure that provides support and is also relatively light.
另一个方面可以是使用可替换的存储器来保持床存储器和软件应用。该可替换的存储器可以允许使用者特定信息从一个可调节床转移到另一个可调节床。这在护理机构中会有用，在使用者呆在护理机构期间，使用者可能会从一个床移动到另一个床。如果使用者已经保存了该可调节床的优选的定位，那么当该使用者移动到另一个床上时，优选的定位设置也可以随使用者被转移到其他床。Another aspect may be to use replaceable memory to hold bed memory and software applications. The replaceable memory may allow user specific information to be transferred from one adjustable bed to another. This would be useful in a nursing facility where the user may move from bed to bed during the user's stay in the facility. If the user has saved a preferred orientation for the adjustable bed, when the user moves to another bed, the preferred orientation setting can also be transferred to the other bed with the user.
该可调节床的另一个方面可以是提供如下的安全特性：可控制可调节床各部分的收缩，从而降低压碎有可能在可调节床下面的物体的风险。Another aspect of the adjustable bed may be to provide a safety feature that allows controlled retraction of sections of the adjustable bed, thereby reducing the risk of crushing objects that may be under the adjustable bed.
现在参见图1，图中示出可调节床装置102各个部件的框图。在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102可以由许多设备和装置组成，所述设备和装置可包括：致动器104、弹簧108、床垫110、副框架112、骨架结构114、振动电机118、支撑件120、安全托架122、电子装置124、空气净化装置144、遥控器148、存储装置150、存储器连接160、网络连接162等。在一个实施例中，电子装置124可包括：线束128、接收器130、模块化控制器132、控制盒134、电源输出口138、电源连接器142等。在一个实施例中，存储装置150可包括：接收器学习装置152、床存储器154、备用电池158等。在一个实施例中，接收器学习装置152、床存储器154、和备用电池158可以不是存储装置150的一部分，而是可以并入其他装置或设备，可以是独立设备，等等。Referring now to FIG. 1 , a block diagram of the various components ofadjustable bed facility 102 is shown. In one embodiment,adjustable bed facility 102 may be comprised of a number of devices and devices that may include:actuator 104, springs 108,mattress 110,subframe 112,skeleton structure 114,vibration motor 118 , asupport 120, a safety bracket 122, an electronic device 124, anair cleaning device 144, aremote control 148, astorage device 150, amemory connection 160, anetwork connection 162, and the like. In one embodiment, the electronic device 124 may include: awiring harness 128, a receiver 130, amodular controller 132, acontrol box 134, apower outlet 138, apower connector 142, and the like. In one embodiment, thememory device 150 may include: areceiver learning device 152, abed memory 154, abackup battery 158, and the like. In one embodiment,receiver learning device 152,bed memory 154, andbackup battery 158 may not be part ofstorage device 150, but may be incorporated into other devices or devices, may be stand-alone devices, and the like.
在一个实施例中，对使用者提供支撑的可调节床装置102的实体方面可包括：致动器104、弹簧108、床垫110、副框架112、骨架结构114、振动电机118、支撑件120、和安全托架122。In one embodiment, the physical aspects ofadjustable bed facility 102 that provide support to the user may include:actuator 104, springs 108,mattress 110,subframe 112,skeletal structure 114,vibration motor 118, supports 120 , and safety bracket 122.
在一个实施例中，骨架结构114可提供其他实体方面可与之相互作用的中央结构。在一个实施例中，骨架结构114可向床垫110、弹簧108等提供直接支撑。在一个实施例中，骨架结构114可以是轻量的框架结构，该框架结构可同时提供适当地支撑床垫110和弹簧108所需的强度和刚度。在实施例中，骨架结构114可使用包括金属、塑料、木料等的材料；这些材料可以单独使用或者组合使用。In one embodiment, theskeleton structure 114 may provide a central structure with which other entity aspects may interact. In one embodiment, theskeleton structure 114 may provide direct support to themattress 110, springs 108, and the like. In one embodiment, theskeleton structure 114 may be a lightweight frame structure that provides both the strength and stiffness needed to properly support themattress 110 and springs 108 . In an embodiment, theskeleton structure 114 may use materials including metal, plastic, wood, etc.; these materials may be used alone or in combination.
在一个实施例中，弹簧108可以与床垫110一起使用，代替床垫110使用，等等。在一个实施例中，该弹簧可以是标准床弹簧系统(例如，金属丝框架中的线圈)、单独的螺旋弹簧、单独的泡沫弹簧、空气弹簧等。在一个实施例中，单独的弹簧(例如，螺旋弹簧、泡沫弹簧、或空气弹簧)可用于提供可变的硬度，从而为使用者提供舒适性。例如，弹簧108可以在局部区域较软或者更硬，从而为使用者提供经受不适的身体部位(例如，臀部、肩部、背部、颈部)所需的支撑。下面将对可具有局部硬度的弹簧作更详细的描述。In one embodiment, thespring 108 may be used with themattress 110, in place of themattress 110, and so on. In one embodiment, the spring may be a standard bed spring system (eg, coils in a wire frame), individual coil springs, individual foam springs, air springs, or the like. In one embodiment, individual springs (eg, coil springs, foam springs, or air springs) may be used to provide variable stiffness to provide comfort to the user. For example, thesprings 108 may be softer or harder in localized areas to provide the user with the support needed to experience uncomfortable body parts (eg, hips, shoulders, back, neck). Springs that may have local stiffness are described in more detail below.
在一个实施例中，床垫110可包括泡沫、羽毛、弹簧108、材料等。在一个实施例中，所述不同材料可以单独使用或者组合使用。该床垫可以用于为使用者提供满足使用者的舒适性要求的硬度。In one embodiment, themattress 110 may include foam, feathers, springs 108, materials, or the like. In one embodiment, the different materials may be used alone or in combination. The mattress may be used to provide the user with a firmness that meets the comfort requirements of the user.
在一个实施例中，床垫110可以是气垫110。在一个实施例中，气垫110可利用单个腔室、多个腔室、多个单独的腔室、腔室形状的组合等构成。在一个实施例中，可对气垫110充气到可向使用者提供期望的舒适程度的各种压力。在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102的各部分可以有单独的气垫110。例如，可调节床装置102的头部、躯干部、和脚部可以有单独的气垫110。在一个实施例中，单独的气垫110的充气压力可以彼此不同，这取决于使用者的设置。In one embodiment,mattress 110 may be anair mattress 110 . In one embodiment, theair cushion 110 may be constructed using a single chamber, multiple chambers, multiple individual chambers, combinations of chamber shapes, and the like. In one embodiment,air mattress 110 may be inflated to various pressures that may provide a desired level of comfort to the user. In one embodiment, there may beseparate air mattresses 110 for each section of theadjustable bed facility 102 . For example,adjustable bed facility 102 may haveseparate air mattresses 110 for the head, torso, and foot portions. In one embodiment, the inflation pressures ofindividual air mattresses 110 may be different from each other, depending on user settings.
在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102的各部分可各自包含单独的气垫110。例如，头部、躯干部、和脚部可各自具有单独的气垫，可以对这些气垫进行单独控制来调节空气压力并因此调节硬度。在一个实施例中，使用者能够利用遥控器148来控制单独的气垫110的硬度。在一个实施例中，遥控器148可具有针对每个硬度可调节气垫110的指示器。例如，遥控器148可具有用于增加或减小单独气垫148的压力的按键。利用遥控器148，使用者能够调节可调节床装置各部分的硬度。In one embodiment, each section of theadjustable bed facility 102 may each contain aseparate air mattress 110 . For example, the head, torso, and feet may each have separate air cushions that can be individually controlled to adjust air pressure and thus stiffness. In one embodiment, the user is able to control the firmness ofindividual air mattresses 110 using theremote control 148 . In one embodiment, theremote control 148 may have an indicator for each adjustablefirmness air mattress 110 . For example,remote control 148 may have buttons for increasing or decreasing the pressure ofindividual air cushions 148 . Using theremote control 148, the user is able to adjust the firmness of the various portions of the adjustable bed facility.
在一个实施例中，气垫110可使用普通的空气供给源装置作为空气致动器104。在一个实施例中，控制盒134可控制气垫110和空气致动器104这两者。控制盒134可向气垫110和空气致动器都提供控制指令。In one embodiment, theair cushion 110 may use a common air supply source device as theair actuator 104 . In one embodiment, thecontrol box 134 may control both theair mattress 110 and theair actuator 104 . Thecontrol box 134 may provide control commands to both theair mattress 110 and the air actuators.
在一个实施例中，骨架结构114可具有支撑床垫110和弹簧108的结构构件，并且亦可为致动器104、副框架112、支撑件120、振动器电机118、安全托架122等提供支撑和连接。在一个实施例中，该结构构件可以位于床垫110和弹簧108的周缘上，从而为床垫110和弹簧108提供总的支撑和刚度，并且可形成可调节床装置102各部分的基础。另外，可以有其他结构构件作为支撑件、横向件等，在需要时它们可为床垫110和弹簧108提供额外的支持。本领域技术人员可以理解，该框架结构可具有许多不同的结构构造，从而为床垫110和弹簧108提供支撑和刚度。In one embodiment, theskeleton structure 114 may have structural members that support themattress 110 and springs 108, and may also provide for theactuator 104,subframe 112, supports 120,vibrator motor 118, safety brackets 122, etc. Support and connection. In one embodiment, the structural members may be located on the perimeter of themattress 110 and springs 108 to provide overall support and stiffness to themattress 110 and springs 108 and may form the basis for theadjustable bed facility 102 portions. Additionally, there may be other structural members as supports, cross members, etc. that can provide additional support for themattress 110 and springs 108 as needed. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the frame structure can have many different structural configurations to provide support and stiffness to themattress 110 and springs 108 .
在一个实施例中，骨架结构114可包括多于一个的部分/框架。该部分/框架可以是固定的或者可以是可调节的或者活动的。此外，该部分/框架可以组装在一起而形成骨架结构114，形成方式使得该部分/框架能够彼此相对移动从而提供使用者所需的各种床位置。为了实现这个目的，可利用允许它们之间自由运动的铰链或类似设备来将各部分/框架连接到一起。In one embodiment, theskeleton structure 114 may include more than one section/frame. The part/frame may be fixed or may be adjustable or movable. Additionally, the sections/frames can be assembled together to form theskeleton structure 114 in such a way that the sections/frames can be moved relative to each other to provide various bed positions desired by the user. To achieve this, the parts/frames may be connected together by means of hinges or similar devices which allow free movement between them.
在一个实施例中，一个框架/部分可以保持固定并且可充当其他活动框架/部分的基础。例如，在图10A和图10B所示布置中，骨架结构114可以具有固定的中心框架1002以及用于头部1004、脚部1008、和腿部1010的可调节框架。在此布置中，可调节的头部框架1004和可调节的腿部框架1010可以可枢转地连接到中心框架1002。枢转连接使得头部框架1004和腿部框架1010可做相对于固定的中心框架1002的旋转运动。在一种情况下，由于这个旋转运动，可以在就餐时借助致动器104抬高头部框架1004以提高患者身体的上部。此外，在患者就餐后可以把头部框架1004降下到正常高度。类似地，躺在可调节床102上的人可以抬高或降下头部框架1004和/或脚部框架1008到他/她方便的程度。图10C示出了一个实施例的示例性俯视图。In one embodiment, one frame/section may remain stationary and may serve as a base for other movable frames/sections. For example, in the arrangement shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B , theskeletal structure 114 may have a fixedcentral frame 1002 and adjustable frames for thehead 1004 ,feet 1008 , andlegs 1010 . In this arrangement, anadjustable head frame 1004 and anadjustable leg frame 1010 may be pivotally connected to thecenter frame 1002 . The pivotal connection allows rotational movement of thehead frame 1004 andleg frame 1010 relative to the fixedcenter frame 1002 . In one instance, due to this rotational motion, thehead frame 1004 can be raised by means of theactuator 104 to raise the upper portion of the patient's body while eating. Additionally, thehead frame 1004 can be lowered to a normal height after the patient has eaten. Similarly, a person lying on theadjustable bed 102 can raise or lower thehead frame 1004 and/or thefoot frame 1008 to his/her convenience. Figure 10C shows an exemplary top view of one embodiment.
在另一个实施例中，任何的或者没有框架/部分可以是可调节床装置102中的固定基础部分。在实施例中，基于使用者的要求、成本要求、医疗需要等，可以有多于一种的可调节床装置102构造。例如，可以有仅头部可调节的构造，从而为使用者提供具有提高的上身位置的能力。此构造可以是单个目的的床，但是亦可为使用者提供满足使用者需要的较为便宜的可调节床装置102。本领域技术人员可以理解，可以有许多不同的包含固定部分和活动部分的可调节床装置构造。In another embodiment, any or none of the frames/sections may be fixed base sections in theadjustable bed facility 102 . In embodiments, there may be more than oneadjustable bed facility 102 configuration based on user requirements, cost requirements, medical needs, and the like. For example, there may be a configuration in which only the head is adjustable, providing the user with the ability to have an enhanced upper body position. This configuration may be a single purpose bed, but may also provide the user with a less expensiveadjustable bed facility 102 that meets the user's needs. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that there are many different adjustable bed facility configurations that include fixed and movable sections.
在实施例中，可以有活动部分与固定部分的不同组合，其中一个部分或所有部分是活动的。在一个实施例中，所述部分可包括骨架结构114、床垫110、弹簧108等，并且可单独为整个可调节床装置102床垫的小床垫结构。In embodiments, there may be different combinations of movable and fixed parts, with one or all of the parts being movable. In one embodiment, the portions may include theskeleton structure 114,mattress 110, springs 108, etc., and may be a small mattress structure alone for the entireadjustable bed facility 102 mattress.
在实施例中，框架可以用正方形管状钢棒/钢管或者能够为框架提供必需强度的任何其他材料制成。在优选的实施例中，每个框架可包括由一个或多个连接件框架构件连接的两个大致平行的侧部框架构件。为了连接平行的侧部框架构件，可以采用各种连接方法，例如焊接、钎焊、铆接、用螺母紧固等。例如，中心框架1002可包括由两个大致平行的连接件框架构件1014和1018连接的两个大致平行的侧部框架构件1012。这两个连接件框架构件1014和1018可以位于侧部框架构件1012的长度的大约中间三分之一范围内。一旦利用如上所述的连接方法中的任意方法使框架构件相互连接，中心框架1002就可呈现大致正方形或长方形的形状。本领域技术人员将会理解，在不偏离本发明范围的情况下，所述框架可具有各种其他形状和设计来执行相同的功能。In an embodiment, the frame may be made of square tubular steel rods/steel pipes or any other material capable of providing the necessary strength to the frame. In a preferred embodiment, each frame may comprise two generally parallel side frame members connected by one or more connector frame members. To connect the parallel side frame members, various connection methods such as welding, brazing, riveting, fastening with nuts, etc. may be used. For example,center frame 1002 may include two generally parallelside frame members 1012 connected by two generally parallelconnector frame members 1014 and 1018 . The twoconnector frame members 1014 and 1018 may be located within approximately the middle third of the length of theside frame member 1012 . Once the frame members are interconnected using any of the connection methods described above, thecentral frame 1002 may assume a generally square or rectangular shape. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the frame may have various other shapes and designs to perform the same function without departing from the scope of the present invention.
在一个实施例中，骨架结构114，作为每个可调节床装置102框架/部分的一部分，亦可为可用于使各个可调节床装置102部分移动的部件提供支撑和连接构件。可以存在骨架结构114构件，这些构件为致动器104、支撑件120、安全托架122、振动电机118等提供连接和支撑。这些支撑和连接构件可具有为提供各种其他部件所需的支撑和连接所要求的任何形状或构造。例如，除了用于为床垫110和弹簧108提供支撑的骨架结构114以外，亦可存在可提供到致动器104和安全托架122的连接的至少一个横向构件。In one embodiment, theskeletal structure 114, being part of the frame/section of eachadjustable bed facility 102, may also provide support and connecting members for components that may be used to move the individualadjustable bed facility 102 sections. There may beskeletal structure 114 members that provide connections and support foractuators 104, supports 120, safety brackets 122,vibration motors 118, and the like. These support and connection members may have any shape or configuration required to provide the support and connection required for the various other components. For example, in addition to theskeleton structure 114 for providing support for themattress 110 and springs 108 , there may also be at least one cross member that may provide a connection to theactuator 104 and the safety bracket 122 .
在一个实施例中，骨架结构114与副框架112可以相互接口连接；副框架112可为骨架结构114提供结构支撑和坚实的基础。在此实施例的一种布置中，骨架结构114的仅一个框架可以与副框架112附接。例如，中心框架1002可以刚性附接到副框架112，使得中心框架1002不会相对于副框架112移动。副框架112可提供稳固地连接中心框架1002的基础，从而提供固定的非移动部分。其他活动框架(例如头部框架1004和脚部框架1008)可以可移动地连接到固定的中心框架1002，并可利用活动接口连接而另外地由副框架112支撑。In one embodiment, theskeleton structure 114 and thesubframe 112 may interface with each other; thesubframe 112 may provide structural support and a solid foundation for theskeleton structure 114 . In one arrangement of this embodiment, only one frame of theskeletal structure 114 may be attached to thesub-frame 112 . For example,center frame 1002 may be rigidly attached tosubframe 112 such thatcenter frame 1002 does not move relative tosubframe 112 . Thesub-frame 112 may provide a basis for firmly connecting thecenter frame 1002, thereby providing a fixed non-moving portion. Other movable frames (eg,head frame 1004 and foot frame 1008 ) may be movably connected to fixedcentral frame 1002 and may be otherwise supported bysubframe 112 using movable interfacing connections.
在一个实施例中，副框架112可以是接触地面的刚性结构，并且可为任何固定的可调节床装置102部分提供基础以及为任何活动的可调节床装置102部分提供接口。在一个实施例中，副框架112的腿可利用拧入副框架112的螺纹中的螺柱而连接到副框架112。在一个实施例中，为了防止在紧固期间螺柱从腿中拉出，螺柱的头可以固定在两层或更多层的腿材料之间。此构造可困住螺柱头以防止它从腿的端部移开，并且亦可防止在将腿紧固到副框架期间螺柱头被拉动穿过腿的端部。此外，两层或更多层的腿材料可为副框架112的腿提供增大的强度，以防止在副框架112与腿的接口处的变形。In one embodiment, thesubframe 112 may be a rigid structure that contacts the ground and may provide a foundation for any fixedadjustable bed facility 102 sections as well as an interface for any movableadjustable bed facility 102 sections. In one embodiment, the legs of thesubframe 112 may be connected to thesubframe 112 using studs that thread into the threads of thesubframe 112 . In one embodiment, to prevent the stud from pulling out of the leg during fastening, the head of the stud may be secured between two or more layers of leg material. This configuration traps the stud head to prevent it from moving away from the end of the leg, and also prevents the stud head from being pulled through the end of the leg during fastening of the leg to the subframe. Additionally, two or more layers of leg material may provide increased strength to the legs of thesubframe 112 to prevent deformation at the interface of thesubframe 112 and the legs.
在一个实施例中，副框架112可具有这样的结构构件，即所述结构构件可沿着可调节床装置102的长度延伸、沿着可调节床装置102的宽度延伸、沿着可调节床装置102的对角延伸、或者沿着为部件支撑或连接所需的与可调节床装置102有关的其他取向延伸。In one embodiment, thesubframe 112 can have structural members that can extend along the length of theadjustable bed facility 102, extend along the width of theadjustable bed facility 102, extend along the length of theadjustable bed facility 102, 102 extend diagonally, or in other orientations relative toadjustable bed facility 102 as needed for component support or connection.
在一个实施例中，骨架结构114可以用作接收来自遥控器148的通信的RF天线。在实施例中，整个骨架结构114可用作天线；骨架结构114的一部分可用作天线，等等。In one embodiment, thebackbone structure 114 may serve as an RF antenna for receiving communications from theremote control 148 . In an embodiment, the entireskeletal structure 114 may serve as an antenna; a portion of theskeletal structure 114 may serve as an antenna, and so on.
在一个实施例中，副框架112可通过把骨架结构114直接刚性连接到副框架112而为任何固定的部分和骨架结构114提供牢固的连接。这样，任何固定的部分和骨架结构114可以刚性地连接到副框架112，并且通过副框架112而刚性地连接到地面。In one embodiment, thesubframe 112 may provide a secure connection to any fixed parts to theskeleton structure 114 by rigidly connecting theskeleton structure 114 directly to thesubframe 112 . In this way, any fixed parts andskeletal structure 114 may be rigidly connected to thesubframe 112 and, through thesubframe 112, to the ground.
在另一个实施例中，副框架112可为固定的可调节床装置102部分和骨架结构114提供接口，其中所述固定部分能够相对于副框架112移动或滑动。通过提供在副框架112与骨架结构114之间的非刚性的接口连接，固定的可调节床装置102部分可具有运动的自由度，但是仍然可以牢固基础的方式由副框架支撑。例如，如图11中所示，中心框架1002可具有轮子1102，该轮子在轨道1104中移动并且能够在一个或多个活动框架运动期间做水平移动。轨道1104可采用沟槽、“C”形通道等形式。在一个实施例中，运动的水平自由度可提供“贴墙式(wall hugger)”特征，其中当将头部框架1004向上调节时，中心框架1002可与头部框架1004一起水平地向后以及朝向相邻的墙壁移动，以保持头部框架1004与墙壁之间的固定距离，因此可以“贴着”墙壁。类似地，当把头部框架1004向下调节时，中心框架1002可水平地向前以及远离墙壁移动以保持固定距离。本领域技术人员可以理解，骨架结构114与副框架112之间的活动接口可以是任何类型的接口，例如可允许副框架112与骨架结构114之间的自由运动的齿条和齿轮布置。In another embodiment, thesubframe 112 may provide an interface for fixedadjustable bed facility 102 sections and theskeleton structure 114 , wherein the fixed sections are able to move or slide relative to thesubframe 112 . By providing a non-rigid interface between thesubframe 112 and theskeleton structure 114, the fixedadjustable bed facility 102 section may have freedom of movement, but still be supported by the subframe in a firm foundation. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, thecenter frame 1002 may havewheels 1102 that move inrails 1104 and are capable of horizontal movement during movement of one or more movable frames.Track 1104 may take the form of a groove, a "C" shaped channel, or the like. In one embodiment, the horizontal freedom of motion can provide a "wall hugger" feature, where thecenter frame 1002 can move horizontally back and forth with thehead frame 1004 as thehead frame 1004 is adjusted upward. Move towards the adjacent wall to maintain a fixed distance between thehead frame 1004 and the wall, thus "snapping" the wall. Similarly, when thehead frame 1004 is adjusted downward, thecenter frame 1002 can move horizontally forward and away from the wall to maintain a fixed distance. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the movable interface between theskeletal structure 114 and thesubframe 112 may be any type of interface, such as a rack and pinion arrangement that allows free movement between thesubframe 112 and theskeletal structure 114 .
在一个实施例中，任何的可调节部分/框架可有两个连接，第一连接可以由铰链型连接提供，第二连接可以是与致动器104和安全托架122的连接，其可提供使可调节床装置102的部分向上或向下旋转的力。在一个实施例中，第一部分和第二部分的骨架结构114之间的铰链型连接，可提供该部分运动的旋转点。在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102可包含多于一个的部分，并且所述部分中的任何部分或所有部分可利用铰链型连接来连接。例如，如图12中所示，头部框架1004可用两个绞链接头连接到中心框架1002。此处，头部框架1004的平行侧部框架构件可以可枢转地连接到中心框架1002的前部连接件框架构件1014。头部框架1004的每个平行侧部框架构件与前部连接件框架构件1014之间的绞链接头，可以实现中心框架1002与头部框架1004之间的旋转运动。在此实施例的一种布置中，该绞链接头可以通过在平行的侧部框架构件的端部设置U形端部托架1202而加强。U形端部托架1202可以具有增加绞链接头强度以防止弯曲的任意厚度。U形端部托架1202的厚度可以根据在运动期间可能需要抵抗的力和扭矩的量来决定。In one embodiment, any adjustable section/frame may have two connections, the first connection may be provided by a hinge type connection and the second connection may be to theactuator 104 and the safety bracket 122, which may provide A force that rotates portions of theadjustable bed facility 102 up or down. In one embodiment, a hinge-type connection between theskeleton structures 114 of the first and second sections may provide a pivot point for movement of the sections. In one embodiment, theadjustable bed facility 102 may comprise more than one section, and any or all of the sections may be connected using hinge-type connections. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, thehead frame 1004 may be connected to thecenter frame 1002 with two hinge joints. Here, the parallel side frame members of thehead frame 1004 may be pivotally connected to the frontlink frame members 1014 of thecenter frame 1002 . A hinged joint between each parallel side frame member of thehead frame 1004 and the frontconnector frame member 1014 enables rotational movement between thecenter frame 1002 and thehead frame 1004 . In one arrangement of this embodiment, the hinge joint may be reinforced by providingU-shaped end brackets 1202 at the ends of the parallel side frame members. TheU-shaped end bracket 1202 can be of any thickness to increase the strength of the hinge joint to prevent bending. The thickness of theU-shaped end bracket 1202 can be determined according to the amount of force and torque that may need to be resisted during motion.
由于利用铰链型连接使可调节床装置102的各部分相互连接，可以存在至少一个致动器104，该致动器可提供固定的可调节床装置102部分与活动部分之间的连接。在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102各部分之间的绞链连接可以是枢转点托架，该托架可包括抵抗弯曲力的额外加强。在一个实施例中，致动器104的连接可以在两个骨架结构114之间。例如，致动器104的第一端部可连接到中心框架1002的后部连接件框架构件1018，并且致动器104的第二端部可连接到要被移动的框架(例如，头部框架1004、腿部框架1010、或脚部框架1008)。在一种布置中，如图13A中所示，面朝下的延伸框架构件/角撑板1302可附接到头部框架1004或者任何其他的要被移动的框架。此外，如图13B中所示，致动器104可利用面朝下的延伸框架构件而连接到要被移动的头部框架1004。Since theadjustable bed facility 102 sections are interconnected using hinge-type connections, there may be at least oneactuator 104 that may provide a connection between the fixedadjustable bed facility 102 section and the movable section. In one embodiment, the hinge connections between theadjustable bed facility 102 sections may be pivot point brackets, which may include additional reinforcement to resist bending forces. In one embodiment, the connection of theactuator 104 may be between the twoskeleton structures 114 . For example, a first end of theactuator 104 may be connected to the rearconnector frame member 1018 of thecenter frame 1002, and a second end of theactuator 104 may be connected to the frame to be moved (e.g., thehead frame 1004,leg frame 1010, or foot frame 1008). In one arrangement, as shown in Figure 13A, downward facing extension frame members/gussets 1302 may be attached tohead frame 1004 or any other frame to be moved. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 13B, theactuator 104 may be connected to thehead frame 1004 to be moved with downwardly facing extension frame members.
在一个实施例中，如图13B中所示，可以存在角撑板1302，其用于致动器104与可调节床装置102的部分/框架之间的连接。在实施例中，角撑板1302可以是I字形梁、T字形梁、L字形梁、箱形梁、或者可提供在不发生弯曲的情况下举起可调节床装置102部分和使用者的合计重量的强度的任意其他梁设计。在一个实施例中，为了抵抗在连接处给致动器104和可调节床装置102部分的弯曲力，可对角撑板的端部进行加强。在实施例中，加强件可以是附加在角撑板端部上的额外托架，例如U形托架或其他托架形状，用以增加角撑板端部的材料厚度和强度。额外托架的厚度可以根据可调节床装置102部分运动期间可能需要抵抗的力和扭矩的量来决定。In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13B , there may be agusset 1302 for the connection between the actuator 104 and the section/frame of theadjustable bed facility 102 . In embodiments, thegussets 1302 may be I-beams, T-beams, L-beams, box beams, or a combination that provides the ability to liftadjustable bed facility 102 sections and the user without bending. Any other beam design for the strength of the weight. In one embodiment, the ends of the gussets may be reinforced to resist bending forces on theactuator 104 andadjustable bed facility 102 portions at the junction. In embodiments, the stiffener may be an additional bracket, such as a U-bracket or other bracket shape, added to the end of the gusset to increase the material thickness and strength of the end of the gusset. The thickness of the additional brackets may be determined based on the amount of force and torque that may need to be resisted during theadjustable bed facility 102 section movement.
在一个实施例中，致动器104可利用电机和机械齿轮、气动压力、液压压力、气动弹簧、空气弹簧、液压弹簧等来提供用于伸长和收缩致动器104的力。伸长和收缩致动器104的动作可使各个活动床部分向上或向下移动。通过致动器104推动该部分，该部分可围绕由铰链型连接所提供的枢转点向上旋转。以同样的方式，通过致动器104拉动该部分，该部分可以围绕由铰链型连接所提供的枢转点向下旋转。在一个实施例中，每个活动的可调节床装置102部分可以有至少一个致动器114。In one embodiment, theactuator 104 may utilize electric motors and mechanical gears, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure, pneumatic springs, air springs, hydraulic springs, etc. to provide the force for extending and retracting theactuator 104 . Action of the extend and retractactuators 104 can move the respective movable bed section up or down. Pushing the part by theactuator 104, the part can be rotated upwards about the pivot point provided by the hinge type connection. In the same way, by pulling the part through theactuator 104, the part can be rotated downward about the pivot point provided by the hinge-type connection. In one embodiment, there may be at least oneactuator 114 per movableadjustable bed facility 102 section.
在一个实施例中，致动器114、安全托架122和支撑件120的组合可提供安全特性，即防止可能位于可调节床装置102下面的物体在可调节床装置102部分下降期间被损坏、碰撞、压碎等。在一个可调节床装置102部分向下运动期间，该部分可能接触在可调节床装置102下面的物体。如果允许致动器104继续沿向下方向拉动该部分，那么该物体会在致动器104所施加的力作用下被压碎。在一个实施例中，安全托架122可具有槽，所述槽可提供一定时间来判断在正在向下运动的该部分的下面有物体。In one embodiment, the combination ofactuator 114, safety bracket 122, andsupport 120 may provide a safety feature that prevents objects that may be located underadjustable bed facility 102 from being damaged during partial lowering ofadjustable bed facility 102, Collision, crushing, etc. During downward movement of anadjustable bed facility 102 section, that section may contact objects beneath theadjustable bed facility 102 . If theactuator 104 is allowed to continue pulling the portion in a downward direction, the object will be crushed under the force exerted by theactuator 104 . In one embodiment, the safety bracket 122 may have a slot that provides time to determine that there is an object underneath the portion that is moving downward.
在一个实施例中，所述槽可具有：第一侧，其是在所述槽的与致动器104相对的那侧；和第二侧，其是在与致动器104相同的那侧。在一个实施例中，在第一侧与第二侧之间的槽可以具有任意长度。在一个实施例中，致动器可推动第一侧，以使可调节床装置102部分沿向上方向移动。在一个实施例中，在该部分向下移动期间，致动器104可以以与可调节床装置102的部分相同的速度移动，因此到安全托架122的致动器连接可仍然停留在安全托架122的槽内而不接触该槽的第一侧或者第二侧。在一个实施例中，该部分可在其重量的作用下沿向下的方向移动，而不使致动器104拉动安全托架122的第二侧。In one embodiment, the slot may have: a first side, which is on the side of the slot opposite theactuator 104; and a second side, which is on the same side as theactuator 104 . In one embodiment, the slot between the first side and the second side can be of any length. In one embodiment, the actuator may push the first side to move theadjustable bed facility 102 portion in an upward direction. In one embodiment, theactuator 104 may move at the same speed as the section of theadjustable bed facility 102 during the section's downward movement, so the actuator connection to the safety bracket 122 may remain in the safety bracket. The slot of the frame 122 does not contact the first side or the second side of the slot. In one embodiment, the portion can move under its weight in a downward direction without theactuator 104 pulling the second side of the safety bracket 122 .
在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102部分的向下速度可以被支撑件120进一步控制，支撑件120可对该部分的运动提供阻力从而控制下降速率。在一个实施例中，支撑件120可以是利用气动压力、液压压力等的加压装置，用以提供阻力来减慢调节床装置102部分的下降。在一个实施例中，这些支撑件可提供足够的阻力，用以在致动器104收缩时控制该部分下降的速率。In one embodiment, the downward velocity of theadjustable bed facility 102 section may be further controlled bysupports 120 which may provide resistance to movement of the section to control the rate of descent. In one embodiment, thesupport 120 may be a pressurized device utilizing pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure, etc., to provide resistance to slow down the lowering of theadjustable bed facility 102 section. In one embodiment, these supports provide sufficient resistance to control the rate at which the portion descends as theactuator 104 retracts.
在一个实施例中，当致动器104收缩时，可调节床装置102部分借助于支撑件120可以以与致动器104收缩的速率相同的速率下降。通过使致动器104收缩的速率与可调节床装置102部分下降的速率相匹配，而使得在安全托架122槽内的致动器104连接仍然可以停留在槽区域内而不接触槽的第一侧或第二侧。在一个实施例中，当该部分下降时，如果遇到物体，则可调节床装置102部分可停止其下降而致动器104连接将会在安全托架122的槽内移动，而不把该部分向下拉动。在一个实施例中，致动器104连接在安全托架122的槽内移动同时可调节床装置102部分被停止的时间量，可提供时间让使用者意识到接触到了物体并且去停止该部分的向下移动。In one embodiment, when theactuator 104 is retracted, theadjustable bed facility 102 portion may be lowered by thesupports 120 at the same rate that theactuator 104 is retracted. By matching the rate at which theactuator 104 retracts to the rate at which theadjustable bed facility 102 is partially lowered, theactuator 104 connection within the slot of the safety bracket 122 can still stay in the slot area without contacting the first section of the slot. one side or second side. In one embodiment, if an object is encountered when the section is lowered, theadjustable bed facility 102 section can stop its descent and theactuator 104 connection will move within the slot of the safety bracket 122 without moving the section. Partially pull down. In one embodiment, theactuator 104 is coupled to move within the slot of the safety bracket 122 while adjusting the amount of time that a section of thebed facility 102 is stopped, providing time for the user to realize that an object has been touched and to stop movement of that section. Move Downward.
在一个实施例中，额外的安全特性可以是在安全托架122槽的第一侧上添加关闭式传感器、关闭式开关等，以便在致动器104连接接触到该槽的第一侧时阻止致动器104的收缩。这样，如果与安全托架122槽的致动器104连接到达所述槽的第一侧，则可以阻止致动器104的收缩并且将不会强制地把可调节床装置102部分向下拉到可能位于该部分下面的物体中。在一个实施例中，可以给使用者一个提示：致动器104连接已经接触到槽的第一侧，并且可调节床装置102部分的向下运动已被阻止。在一个实施例中，该提示可以是声音提示、视觉提示、运动提示(例如振动)等，用以提示使用者运动已被中止并且可能存在对可调节床装置102部分的障碍物。In one embodiment, an additional safety feature may be the addition of an off sensor, off switch, etc. on the first side of the slot of the safety bracket 122 to prevent Retraction of theactuator 104 . In this way, if theactuator 104 connected to the slot of the safety bracket 122 reaches the first side of the slot, retraction of theactuator 104 can be prevented and theadjustable bed facility 102 section will not be forcibly pulled down as far as possible. in the object below the section. In one embodiment, a reminder may be given to the user that theactuator 104 connection has contacted the first side of the slot and downward movement of theadjustable bed facility 102 portion has been prevented. In one embodiment, the prompt may be an audio prompt, a visual prompt, a motion prompt (eg, vibration), etc., to alert the user that motion has been discontinued and that there may be an obstruction to theadjustable bed facility 102 portion.
在一个实施例中，可以有至少一个可为可调节床装置102部分和床垫110提供振动和按摩功能的振动电机118。在一个实施例中，可以有与可调节床装置102的任何部分相关联的振动电机118。在实施例中，可能具有振动电机118的每个可调节床装置102部分可以有多于一个的振动电机118。在一个实施例中，使用者能够利用遥控器148控制各振动电机118的振动模式；该模式可包括用于特定床部分的振动设置、振动电机中的至少一个的振动频率、停止振动电机中的至少一个的振动，等等。在一个实施例中，振动电机118可以独立运行或者组合运行。在一个实施例中，使用者可选择遥控器148上的振动模式并且控制盒134可采用软件应用来按照使用者的要求控制各个振动电机118。In one embodiment, there may be at least onevibration motor 118 that may provide vibration and massaging functions for theadjustable bed facility 102 portion andmattress 110 . In one embodiment, there may be avibration motor 118 associated with any portion of theadjustable bed facility 102 . In an embodiment, there may be more than onevibration motor 118 for eachadjustable bed facility 102 section that may have avibration motor 118 . In one embodiment, the user is able to control the vibration pattern of eachvibration motor 118 using theremote control 148; the mode may include a vibration setting for a particular bed section, a vibration frequency of at least one of the vibration motors, stopping the vibration frequency of at least one of the vibration motors. At least one vibration, etc. In one embodiment,vibration motors 118 may operate independently or in combination. In one embodiment, the user can select the vibration mode on theremote control 148 and thecontrol box 134 can employ a software application to control theindividual vibration motors 118 as desired by the user.
在一个实施例中，振动电机118可以是电动/机械装置、气动装置、液压装置等。所述机械装置可利用电机使偏心块旋转从而产生振动；可以用电机转速来控制该振动电机的振动频率和幅度。参见图5A和图5B，图中示出振动电机118的实施例是在可调节床装置102支撑侧面508的开口内。可调节床装置102部分可具有侧面508，并且侧面508可包括开口，振动电机118可位于该开口中；振动电机118可配合于该开口内，使得振动电机118可以不接触侧面508。In one embodiment, thevibration motor 118 may be an electric/mechanical device, a pneumatic device, a hydraulic device, or the like. The mechanical device can use the motor to rotate the eccentric block to generate vibration; the motor speed can be used to control the vibration frequency and amplitude of the vibration motor. Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B , an embodiment of thevibration motor 118 is shown within an opening in the support side 508 of theadjustable bed facility 102 . Theadjustable bed facility 102 portion may have sides 508 and the sides 508 may include openings in which thevibration motor 118 may be located; thevibration motor 118 may fit within the opening such that thevibration motor 118 may not contact the sides 508 .
在一个实施例中，可利用至少一个托架504将振动电机118固定到可调节床装置102的部分。在一个实施例中，当使用多于一个的托架504时，托架504中的至少一个可以是可分离的和可拆除的。在一个实施例中，所述至少一个托架504的形状可以设计成能把振动电机118固定在该部分的开口内，例如直托架、U形托架、L形托架等；在图5A和图5B中，托架504被示出为直的托架504。在一个实施例中，拆卸托架504中的一个可以便于把振动电机118固定到床部分，便于维修振动电机118，等等。可以把托架504定位成使得托架504的至少一个部分在侧面508的开口内，亦可使其定位成使得托架504可以叠盖振动电机118的凸缘。托架504可沿着床垫支撑件开口的周界的大部分为振动电机118的凸缘提供支撑。托架504可利用可拆除的联接器联接到床垫支撑件508。拆除托架504可便于拆除和维修振动电机118。振动电机118的凸缘可延伸超过床垫支撑件508的开口的周界，并且弹性材料502可为电机提供位置支撑，使得凸缘可把振动传送给床垫而不接触床垫支撑件。弹性材料502可提供凸缘与床垫支撑件508中的开口的周界之间的机械隔离。布置于凸缘与托架504的侧部支撑件508的表面之间的弹性材料502，可进一步为振动电机118的壳体提供位置支撑。In one embodiment, at least one bracket 504 may be utilized to secure thevibration motor 118 to a portion of theadjustable bed facility 102 . In one embodiment, when more than one bracket 504 is used, at least one of the brackets 504 may be detachable and removable. In one embodiment, the shape of the at least one bracket 504 can be designed to fix thevibration motor 118 in the opening of the part, such as a straight bracket, a U-shaped bracket, an L-shaped bracket, etc.; And in FIG. 5B , the bracket 504 is shown as a straight bracket 504 . In one embodiment, removing one of the brackets 504 may facilitate securing thevibration motor 118 to the bed portion, facilitate servicing thevibration motor 118, and the like. The bracket 504 may be positioned such that at least a portion of the bracket 504 is within the opening of the side 508 , and may also be positioned such that the bracket 504 may overlap the flange of thevibration motor 118 . The bracket 504 may provide support for the flange of thevibration motor 118 along most of the perimeter of the mattress support opening. Bracket 504 may be coupled to mattress support 508 with a removable coupler. Removal bracket 504 may facilitate removal and servicing ofvibration motor 118 . The flange of thevibration motor 118 can extend beyond the perimeter of the opening of the mattress support 508, and the resilient material 502 can provide positional support for the motor so that the flange can transmit vibrations to the mattress without contacting the mattress support. The elastic material 502 may provide mechanical isolation between the flange and the perimeter of the opening in the mattress support 508 . The resilient material 502 disposed between the flange and the surface of the side support 508 of the bracket 504 may further provide positional support for the housing of thevibration motor 118 .
托架504可以用诸如塑料、金属等的材料构成，并且可以单独使用或组合使用所述材料构成。在一个实施例中，可以存在与托架504相关联的弹性材料502，该弹性材料可用于减弱振动电机118与可调节床装置102之间的振动，可接触振动电机118从而把振动电机118固定到所述床部分，可用于减弱对可调节床装置102的振动并且把振动电机118保持就位，等等。弹性材料502可包括胶乳海绵、聚氨酯泡沫、聚丙烯泡沫、聚乙烯泡沫等，并且可以单独使用或联合使用。Bracket 504 may be constructed of materials such as plastic, metal, etc., and may be constructed using said materials alone or in combination. In one embodiment, there may be a resilient material 502 associated with the bracket 504 that may serve to dampen vibration between thevibration motor 118 and theadjustable bed facility 102, may contact thevibration motor 118 to hold thevibration motor 118 in place To the bed section, may be used to dampen vibrations to theadjustable bed facility 102 and hold thevibration motor 118 in place, among other things. The elastic material 502 may include latex sponge, polyurethane foam, polypropylene foam, polyethylene foam, etc., and may be used alone or in combination.
在一个实施例中，气动装置或液压装置可作为在某些频率下增加和减小缸、囊袋等内的压力的振动电机118，以提供使用者所要求的振动。在一个实施例中，提供压力频率的装置可以是振动电机118的一部分、与振动电机118分离的装置等。In one embodiment, a pneumatic or hydraulic device can be used as avibration motor 118 that increases and decreases the pressure within the cylinder, bladder, etc. at certain frequencies to provide the vibration desired by the user. In one embodiment, the means for providing the pressure frequency may be part of thevibration motor 118, a device separate from thevibration motor 118, or the like.
在一个实施例中，振动装置118可连接到骨架结构114、床垫110、侧面508等，其中可按照使用者的意愿把振动传送给可调节床装置102的床垫110。在一个实施例中，振动电机118的凸缘可提供可把振动传送至床垫110的表面区域。在另一个实施例中，振动电机118可以靠近振动分布装置(未图示)，该振动分布装置可有助于把振动能量传播至可调节床装置102的部分。在一个实施例中，振动电机118可以可操作地连接到振动分布装置，可以与振动分布装置接触，可以不与振动分布装置接触，等等。该振动分布装置可以用诸如塑料、橡胶、金属等材料构成，并且可以单独或组合使用这些材料而构成。在一个实施例中，该振动分布装置可为振动电机118的振动特性提供更均匀分布，并且可以具有与可调节床装置102部分的尺寸和形状相关的尺寸和形状。In one embodiment, the vibratingdevice 118 may be attached to theframe structure 114,mattress 110, sides 508, etc., wherein vibrations may be transmitted to themattress 110 of theadjustable bed facility 102 as desired by the user. In one embodiment, the flange of thevibration motor 118 may provide a surface area on which vibrations may be transmitted to themattress 110 . In another embodiment, thevibration motor 118 may be adjacent to a vibration distribution device (not shown), which may assist in spreading vibrational energy to portions of theadjustable bed facility 102 . In one embodiment, thevibration motor 118 may be operatively connected to the vibration distribution device, may be in contact with the vibration distribution device, may not be in contact with the vibration distribution device, or the like. The vibration distribution device may be constructed of materials such as plastic, rubber, metal, etc., and may be constructed using these materials alone or in combination. In one embodiment, the vibration distribution device may provide a more even distribution of the vibration characteristics of thevibration motor 118 and may have a size and shape related to the size and shape of theadjustable bed facility 102 section.
再次参见图1，在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102可具有电子装置124；电子装置124可包含：为可调节床装置102的实体方面(例如，致动器、振动电机)提供控制的部件、与遥控器148的接口、与网络的接口、与床存储器154的接口、可调节床装置102的控制电子装置等。Referring again to FIG. 1 , in one embodiment,adjustable bed facility 102 may have electronics 124; electronics 124 may include: Components, interfaces to theremote control 148, interfaces to the network, interfaces to thebed memory 154, control electronics of theadjustable bed facility 102, and the like.
在一个实施例中，控制盒134可以协调电子装置124的电子要求。在一个实施例中，控制盒134可与接收器130、遥控器148、空气净化装置144、电源输出口、电源连接器142、电源140、模块化控制器132、线束128等进行接口连接。在一个实施例中，控制盒134、接收器130、和电源140可直接安装到骨架结构114。控制盒134、接收器130和电源140可安装于中心框架1002上。In one embodiment, thecontrol box 134 may coordinate the electronic requirements of the electronic device 124 . In one embodiment,control box 134 may interface with receiver 130,remote control 148,air cleaning device 144, power outlet,power connector 142,power supply 140,modular controller 132,wiring harness 128, and the like. In one embodiment, thecontrol box 134 , receiver 130 , andpower supply 140 may be mounted directly to thebackbone structure 114 . Thecontrol box 134 , the receiver 130 and thepower supply 140 may be mounted on thecenter frame 1002 .
现在参见图14，为了给控制盒134、接收器130、和电源140提供适当的安装空间，可以加上额外的框架构件1402。额外的框架构件1402可以由管状结构制成。额外的框架构件1402被设计成可以承受安装于其上的部件的载荷。Referring now to FIG. 14 , to provide suitable mounting space for thecontrol box 134 , receiver 130 , andpower supply 140 ,additional frame members 1402 may be added.Additional frame members 1402 may be made from tubular structures.Additional frame members 1402 are designed to withstand the loads of components mounted thereon.
在另一个实施例中，控制盒134、接收器130、和电源140可安装于中心框架1002的任何其他框架构件上。In another embodiment, thecontrol box 134 , receiver 130 , andpower supply 140 may be mounted on any other frame member of thecenter frame 1002 .
在一个实施例中，控制盒134可接收其来自使用者的指令要求，要求利用遥控器148使可调节床装置102工作。在一个实施例中，遥控器可与接收器130进行通信并且接收器可把接收到的使用者指令要求传送到控制盒134。在一个实施例中，接收器130和控制盒134可以是单独的装置或者组合的装置。In one embodiment, thecontrol box 134 may receive its command request from the user to operate theadjustable bed facility 102 using theremote control 148 . In one embodiment, the remote control can communicate with the receiver 130 and the receiver can transmit the received user command request to thecontrol box 134 . In one embodiment, receiver 130 andcontrol box 134 may be separate devices or a combined device.
在一个实施例中，遥控器148与接收器130之间可以具有有线通信或者无线通信。在一个实施例中，无线通信可以采用射频(RF)、红外线(IR)、蓝牙等。在一个实施例中，接收器130可接收来自遥控器130的使用者指令，并且把相同的指令传递给控制盒134；该接收器可以不提供对遥控器148指令的任何解译。在一个实施例中，遥控器148与接收器130之间可通过使用代码键来进行通信匹配。该代码键可以是可被遥控器148和接收器130解译并且指令可以在遥控器148与接收器130之间被接收和执行的任何指示物。在实施例中，代码键可以是遥控器148和接收器130均认知的数字、文字、序列号、床识别符号、遥控器识别符号、使用者识别符号、或者任何其他识别符号，所有这些都是通信信息应被接收的提示。代码键可以作为通信信息的开始、通信信息的结束、通信信息的一部分等来进行传送。In one embodiment, there may be wired or wireless communication between theremote control 148 and the receiver 130 . In one embodiment, wireless communication may employ radio frequency (RF), infrared (IR), Bluetooth, or the like. In one embodiment, receiver 130 may receive user commands from remote control 130 and pass the same commands to controlbox 134; the receiver may not provide any interpretation ofremote control 148 commands. In one embodiment, communication matching between theremote controller 148 and the receiver 130 can be performed by using a code key. The code key can be any pointer that can be interpreted by theremote control 148 and the receiver 130 and that instructions can be received and executed between theremote control 148 and the receiver 130 . In an embodiment, the code key may be a number, letter, serial number, bed identification symbol, remote control identification symbol, user identification symbol, or any other identification symbol recognized by both theremote control 148 and the receiver 130, all of which is a reminder that the communication should be received. The code key may be transmitted as the beginning of the communication, the end of the communication, part of the communication, and the like.
在一个实施例中，骨架结构114可用作RF天线，用于接收从遥控器148发送到接收器130的通信信息。在实施例中，整个骨架结构114可用作天线；骨架结构114的一部分可用作天线，等等。In one embodiment, theskeletal structure 114 may serve as an RF antenna for receiving communications sent from theremote control 148 to the receiver 130 . In an embodiment, the entireskeletal structure 114 may serve as an antenna; a portion of theskeletal structure 114 may serve as an antenna, and so on.
在一个实施例中，控制盒134亦可利用无线技术来取代或者协同线束128而控制可调节床装置102的功能。在一个实施例中，无线技术可包括：蓝牙、超宽带(UWB)、无线USB(WUSB)、IEEE 802.11、蜂窝等。各种受控制的功能(例如，致动器104或者外部装置)能够利用无线技术进行通信，可利用中间的无线接收器等与控制盒134进行通信。In one embodiment, thecontrol box 134 can also use wireless technology to replace or cooperate with thewire harness 128 to control the functions of theadjustable bed facility 102 . In one embodiment, wireless technologies may include: Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband (UWB), Wireless USB (WUSB), IEEE 802.11, cellular, and the like. Various controlled functions (eg, theactuator 104 or external devices) can communicate using wireless technology, and can communicate with thecontrol box 134 using an intervening wireless receiver or the like.
在一个实施例中，控制盒134的无线通信可使用可包括对等通信、主从通信的无线网络协议作为集线器、作为服务器等。在一个实施例中，可以利用无线通信来控制多于一个的可调节床装置。例如，使用者能够控制他/她的可调节床装置并且还能够控制其他可能处在该通信方法范围内的可调节床。In one embodiment, the wireless communication of thecontrol box 134 may use a wireless network protocol that may include peer-to-peer communication, master-slave communication as a hub, as a server, and the like. In one embodiment, wireless communication may be utilized to control more than one adjustable bed facility. For example, a user can control his/her adjustable bed facility and also control other adjustable beds that may be within the communication method.
在一个实施例中，蜂窝通信可利用手机、智能电话等来提供与控制盒134、模块化控制器132等的通信方法。在一个实施例中，控制盒134可被可编程控制电路(PLC)加以控制。在一个实施例中，使用者可把手机上的菜单用于可以由手机控制的可调节床功能。例如，手机技术能够控制床位置和可调节床装置102的振动特性，因此手机菜单可向使用者提供控制床位置和振动的选项。In one embodiment, cellular communication may utilize a cell phone, smart phone, etc. to provide a method of communication with thecontrol box 134,modular controller 132, or the like. In one embodiment, thecontrol box 134 may be controlled by a programmable control circuit (PLC). In one embodiment, the user can use a menu on the phone for adjustable bed functions that can be controlled from the phone. For example, cell phone technology can control the bed position and the vibration characteristics of theadjustable bed facility 102, so the cell phone menu can provide the user with options to control the bed position and vibration.
在一个实施例中，如果遥控器148与接收器130之间的通信是无线的，那么接收器学习装置152可用于在它们之间建立通信。在一个实施例中，遥控器148与接收器130之间的学习协议可以通过以下方式而由使用者启动：按下在接收器学习装置152上的按钮、给接收器学习装置152通电、让接收器学习装置152一定程度地靠近接收器130、在遥控器152上指示开始学习协议，等等。在一个实施例中，该学习协议可以是全自动的、有使用者介入的半自动的、手动的等。在一个实施例中，在执行学习协议期间或者执行学习协议之后，使用者可以选择频道、频率等。改变频道、频率等可以防止两个不同的遥控器148与接收器130的组合与其他无线通信装置相互干扰。在一个实施例中，每次执行学习协议时，可以建立新的独有的通信链接；每个遥控器148与接收器130的组合可以有多个独有的通信链接。In one embodiment, if the communication betweenremote control 148 and receiver 130 is wireless,receiver learning device 152 may be used to establish communication between them. In one embodiment, the learning protocol between theremote control 148 and the receiver 130 can be initiated by the user by pressing a button on thereceiver learning device 152, powering thereceiver learning device 152, allowing the receiver to Themachine learning device 152 is brought somewhat closer to the receiver 130, an instruction is made on theremote control 152 to start learning the protocol, and so on. In one embodiment, the learning protocol may be fully automatic, semi-automatic with user intervention, manual, or the like. In one embodiment, the user may select a channel, frequency, etc. during or after performing a learning protocol. Changing the channel, frequency, etc. can prevent two differentremote control 148 and receiver 130 combinations from interfering with other wireless communication devices. In one embodiment, each time the learning protocol is executed, a new unique communication link may be established; eachremote control 148 and receiver 130 combination may have multiple unique communication links.
在一个实施例中，遥控器148可以是使用者控制的装置，其向控制盒134提供控制指令，以指令可调节床装置102的某些功能。在一个实施例中，所述某些功能可以是可调节床装置部分的移动(例如，向上或向下)、振动控制、模块化控制132装置等。在一个实施例中，遥控器148可利用有线通信、无线通信等与控制盒进行通信。在一个实施例中，该无线通信可以采用射频(RF)、红外线(IR)、蓝牙等。如果遥控器利用无线技术进行通信，那么通信可以是与接收器130之间的通信，并且接收器130可把指令要求转给控制盒134。In one embodiment, theremote control 148 may be a user-controlled device that provides control commands to thecontrol box 134 to command certain functions of theadjustable bed facility 102 . In one embodiment, the certain functions may be adjustable bed facility section movement (eg, up or down), vibration control,modular control 132 devices, and the like. In one embodiment, theremote control 148 may communicate with the control box using wired communication, wireless communication, or the like. In one embodiment, the wireless communication may employ radio frequency (RF), infrared (IR), Bluetooth, or the like. If the remote communicates using wireless technology, the communication may be with the receiver 130 and the receiver 130 may forward the command request to thecontrol box 134 .
在一个实施例中，可以把遥控器148的输入组织成普通功能控制的组；可以按照圆形取向来布置遥控器148组。如图3中所示，遥控器148可包括多于一个的组302，并且可包括至少一个定位控制组和一个振动控制组。在一个实施例中，遥控器148的组302可以被组织成圆形式样，该圆形式样可提供用于控制增强一个功能、减弱一个功能、存储一个功能、整体指令功能304等的输入。例如，圆形组302可以分为一些部分来控制可调节床装置102的某些功能。图3示出了每个圆形组302的4个部分，但是应当理解，可以有任意数量的部分来提供所需的可调节床装置102控制。In one embodiment,remote control 148 inputs may be organized into groups of common function controls;remote control 148 groups may be arranged in a circular orientation. As shown in FIG. 3,remote control 148 may include more than onegroup 302, and may include at least one positioning control group and one vibration control group. In one embodiment,groups 302 ofremote controls 148 may be organized in a circular pattern that may provide inputs for controlling boosting a function, dimming a function, storing a function,commanding functions 304 in general, and the like. For example,circular group 302 may be divided into sections to control certain functions ofadjustable bed facility 102 . Figure 3 shows four sections percircular group 302, but it should be understood that there may be any number of sections to provide the desiredadjustable bed facility 102 control.
在一个实例中，圆形组302中的一个可用于控制可调节床装置102各部分的运动。该运动圆形组302可具有：用于使头部向上/向下移动、使脚部向上/向下移动的输入、用于把使用者优选的位置存储于PLC中的输入等。另外，可以有整体指令输入304，其可用于利用单个输入来指令多于一个的可调节床装置102功能，例如，指令可调节床装置102移动到平躺位置。例如，使用者能够选择平躺按钮，并且可调节床装置102可使所有的可调节部分移动到平躺位置。In one example, one of thecircular groups 302 may be used to control the movement of theadjustable bed facility 102 sections. Themotion circle group 302 may have inputs for moving the head up/down, moving the feet up/down, for storing the user's preferred position in the PLC, etc. Additionally, there may be anoverall command input 304 that may be used to command more than oneadjustable bed facility 102 function with a single input, for example, commanding theadjustable bed facility 102 to move to a lie-flat position. For example, a user can select a lie flat button, and theadjustable bed facility 102 can move all adjustable sections to a lie flat position.
振动圆形组302可具有：用于控制头部向上/向下振动、控制脚部向上/向下振动的输入；用于把使用者优选的振动特性存储于PLC中的输入等。另外，可以有整体指令输入304，其用于利用单个输入来指令多于一个的可调节床装置102的振动特性，例如指令可调节床装置102停止所有振动。例如，使用者能够选择该停止振动输入，并且可调节床装置102可以使所有可调节部分停止振动。在一个实施例中，在为可调节床装置102各部分中的一个部分选择不同振动特性之前，使用者可以选择该所有停止整体输入304来停止可调节床装置102的振动。The vibrationcircular group 302 may have: inputs for controlling head up/down vibration, controlling foot up/down vibration; inputs for storing user preferred vibration characteristics in PLC, etc. Additionally, there may be anoverall command input 304 for commanding the vibration characteristics of more than oneadjustable bed facility 102 with a single input, eg, commanding theadjustable bed facility 102 to stop all vibrations. For example, a user can select the stop vibration input, andadjustable bed facility 102 can stop all adjustable sections from vibrating. In one embodiment, the user may select the all stopoverall input 304 to stop theadjustable bed facility 102 from vibrating before selecting a different vibration characteristic for one of theadjustable bed facility 102 sections.
在一个实施例中，使用者能够决定整体指令304可控制的控制功能。例如，使用者能够输入指令序列来指示应当应用到整体指令304输入的整体指令。在一个实施例中，可把该整体指令存储于可调节床装置102的存储器154中，用于以后的调用。在一个实施例中，在整体指令304已被存储之后，使用者可以选择用于执行指令序列的整体指令304输入。In one embodiment, the user can determine which control functions theoverall command 304 can control. For example, a user can enter a command sequence to indicate the overall command that should apply to theoverall command 304 input. In one embodiment, the overall instructions may be stored in thememory 154 of theadjustable bed facility 102 for later recall. In one embodiment, after theoverall instructions 304 have been stored, the user may select anoverall instruction 304 input for executing the sequence of instructions.
遥控器148的功能已经描述为具有控制可调节床装置102的运动和振动的功能，但是应当理解，遥控器可以具有用于可调节床装置102任何功能的控制输入。另外，这些控制输入已被描述为具有圆形式样，但是应当理解，控制输入组织的其他实施例亦可用于控制可调节床装置102的功能。The functionality of theremote control 148 has been described as having the ability to control the movement and vibration of theadjustable bed facility 102 , but it should be understood that the remote control may have control inputs for any function of theadjustable bed facility 102 . Additionally, these control inputs have been described as having a circular shape, but it should be understood that other embodiments of control input organization may be used to control theadjustable bed facility 102 functions.
遥控器148可包括定时器，该定时器具有使用者定义的设置，所述设置可允许使用者决定什么时候让遥控器148把控制指令传达至可调节床装置。例如，使用者能够设定遥控器148上的定时器，以指示可调节床装置102将要转变到平躺位置时的时间。使用者可以在在使用者可能想要在睡觉前阅读半小时的夜晚使用此功能，使用者可以把该定时器设定半小时，于是可调节床装置102可以在半小时后转为平躺位置。在另一个实施例中，该定时器可以是时钟，此时使用者能够设定可调节床装置102将要完成某项功能时的时间。在一个实施例中，当已到达定时器或时钟的设置提示时，使用者能够指示遥控器148将要发送给可调节床装置102的指令。Theremote control 148 may include a timer with user-defined settings that allow the user to decide when to have theremote control 148 communicate control commands to the adjustable bed facility. For example, the user can set a timer on theremote control 148 to indicate when theadjustable bed facility 102 will transition to the lie-flat position. The user can use this function at night when the user may want to read for half an hour before going to bed, the user can set the timer for half an hour, so theadjustable bed unit 102 can be turned into a flat position after half an hour . In another embodiment, the timer can be a clock, where the user can set the time when theadjustable bed facility 102 is about to perform a certain function. In one embodiment, the user can indicate the commands that theremote control 148 is to send to theadjustable bed facility 102 when a timer or clock setting reminder has been reached.
在一个实施例中，遥控器148能够直接控制与可调节床装置148关联的外部电源输出口的设置。该电源输出口可以是射频控制的电源输出口，并且遥控器148能够直接向射频电源输出口发送射频指令。在一个实施例中，该电源输出口可包括至少开、关、功率百分率等的设置。该电源输出口的控制功率设置可以由硬件设置、软件设置等来加以控制。该电源输出口可以是交流电源输出口或者直流电源输出口。In one embodiment, theremote control 148 is capable of directly controlling the settings of the external power outlet associated with theadjustable bed facility 148 . The power output port may be a radio frequency controlled power output port, and theremote controller 148 can directly send radio frequency instructions to the radio frequency power output port. In one embodiment, the power outlet may include at least on, off, power percentage, etc. settings. The control power setting of the power output port can be controlled by hardware setting, software setting and the like. The power output port may be an AC power output port or a DC power output port.
遥控器148可包括具有由使用者定义的设置的定时器，由使用者定义的设置可允许使用者决定什么时候遥控器148向射频电源输出口传达控制指令。例如，使用者能够设定遥控器148上的定时器来指示射频电源输出口将要打开或者关闭时的时间。例如，使用者可在使用者可能想要阅读半小时然后再睡觉的夜晚使用此功能，使用者可把定时器设置为在半小时后关掉控制灯具的电源输出口，在这半小时后遥控器148可指令射频电源输出口关闭并因此关掉灯具。在另一个实施例中，该定时器可以是时钟，此时使用者能够设定射频电源输出口可打开和关闭时的时间。在一个实施例中，当定时器或时钟的设置提示已经达到时，使用者能够指示遥控器148将要向射频电源输出口发送的指令，例如开或关。Theremote control 148 may include a timer with user-defined settings that allow the user to determine when theremote control 148 communicates control commands to the RF power outlet. For example, the user can set a timer on theremote control 148 to indicate when the RF power outlet will be turned on or off. For example, the user can use this function at night when the user may want to read for half an hour and then go to sleep. The user can set the timer to turn off the power outlet of the control lamp after half an hour, and the remote control Thedevice 148 can command the RF power outlet to close and thus turn off the lamp. In another embodiment, the timer can be a clock, where the user can set the time when the RF power outlet can be turned on and off. In one embodiment, when the timer or clock setting reminder has been reached, the user can instruct theremote controller 148 to send an instruction to the RF power outlet, such as on or off.
在一个实施例中，使用者可通过按下按钮、触摸屏幕、输入代码、说出指令等而使用遥控器148来指示可调节床装置102的功能。在一个实施例中，控制盒134可利用接收器130来接收和解译由遥控器148所提供的指令。遥控器可用如下指令来控制装置，所述指令可包括：开、关、高功率、中等功率、低功率、音量、播放、快进、倒退、跳过、控制模块化装置等。例如，遥控器148可以发送使头部向上移动的指令，并且控制盒134可响应于该指令而指令致动器104伸长一定量。在另一个实例中，遥控器148可指令把与模块化控制器132连接的灯关掉。控制盒134可指令控制盒132关掉灯。In one embodiment, the user may use theremote control 148 to indicate functions of theadjustable bed facility 102 by pressing buttons, touching a screen, entering codes, speaking commands, and the like. In one embodiment, thecontrol box 134 may utilize the receiver 130 to receive and interpret commands provided by theremote control 148 . The remote may control the device with commands that may include: on, off, high power, medium power, low power, volume, play, fast forward, rewind, skip, control the modular device, and the like. For example,remote control 148 may send a command to move the head upward, andcontrol box 134 may command actuator 104 to extend a certain amount in response to the command. In another example, theremote control 148 may command the lights connected to themodular controller 132 to be turned off. Thecontrol box 134 can instruct thecontrol box 132 to turn off the light.
再次参见图1，在一个实施例中，控制盒124可利用床存储器154来存储可调节床装置102的设置、应用软件、演示软件等。在一个实施例中，使用者可决定某些可调节床位置是优选的并且应当将其保存供以后调用。控制盒134可以把使用者优选的设置保存于床存储器154中，以便在使用者要求时调用该优选的设置。在一个实施例中，控制盒134亦可以把非使用者要求的信息存储于床存储器154中，正如控制各种可调节床装置102的部件所需要的。例如，当使用者要求可调节床装置102部分移动时，控制盒134可以把最后的位置保存于床存储器154中，并将其用作最后的位置调用、撤销指令、用于所有可调节床装置102部件在关闭时的最后设置等。Referring again to FIG. 1 , in one embodiment, the control box 124 may utilize thebed memory 154 to storeadjustable bed facility 102 settings, application software, demonstration software, and the like. In one embodiment, the user may decide that certain adjustable bed positions are preferred and should be saved for later recall. Thecontrol box 134 can store the user's preferred settings in thebed memory 154 so that the preferred settings can be recalled at the user's request. In one embodiment, thecontrol box 134 may also store information in thebed memory 154 that is not requested by the user, as needed to control the variousadjustable bed facility 102 components. For example, when a user requestsadjustable bed facility 102 to move partially,control box 134 may store the last position inbed memory 154 and use it as the last position recall, recall command, for alladjustable bed facility 102 Last setting of the part at shutdown etc.
在一个实施例中，可以把控制盒134的应用软件存储于床存储器154中。在一个实施例中，软件可以被下载到控制盒134中，可以从床存储器154运行等。在一个实施例中，应用软件可以是中断类型的应用、轮询类型的应用等，用于感测使用者可能已经在遥控器148上指示的指令。例如，在中断类型的应用中，由遥控器148要求的每个指令可以向控制盒134发送中断代码。然后控制盒134可以从应用软件中要求与所接收到的中断代码关联的指令序列。在另一个实例中，轮询应用可以为要求的使用者指令而连续地轮询遥控器148，并且在检测到使用者指令时，然后要求用于所要求的使用者指令的指令序列。In one embodiment, application software forcontrol box 134 may be stored inbed memory 154 . In one embodiment, software may be downloaded into thecontrol box 134, may be run from thebed memory 154, and the like. In one embodiment, the application software may be an interrupt-type application, a polling-type application, etc., for sensing instructions that the user may have indicated on theremote control 148 . For example, in an interrupt type application, each command required by theremote control 148 may send an interrupt code to thecontrol box 134 . Thecontrol box 134 may then request the sequence of instructions from the application software associated with the received interrupt code. In another example, the polling application may continuously poll theremote control 148 for requested user commands, and upon detection of a user command, then request a command sequence for the requested user command.
在另一个实施例中，控制盒134可利用可编程逻辑电路(PLC)来存储用于控制可调节床装置部件的应用程序。在一个实施例中，PLC可以是控制盒134的一部分、床存储器154的一部分、在单独的控制盒中等。在一个实施例中，PLC可包括：微电脑、微处理器、易失性存储器、非易失性存储器、与部件的IO连接等。PLC可提供允许把软件应用更新到PLC存储器中的接口；PLC存储器可以被重写。在一个实施例中，这可提供为可调节床装置102提供软件应用升级的方法和系统。In another embodiment, thecontrol box 134 may utilize a programmable logic circuit (PLC) to store an application program for controlling the adjustable bed facility components. In one embodiment, the PLC may be part of thecontrol box 134, part of thebed memory 154, in a separate control box, or the like. In one embodiment, a PLC may include: a microcomputer, a microprocessor, volatile memory, non-volatile memory, IO connections to components, and the like. A PLC can provide an interface that allows software applications to be updated into the PLC memory; the PLC memory can be rewritten. In one embodiment, this may provide a method and system for providingadjustable bed facility 102 with software application upgrades.
在一个实施例中，PLC可以具有与允许将更新下载到PLC中的外部接口的连接。该连接可以是串行连接、USB连接、USB装置、并行连接、无线连接、床存储器154等。下载信息到PLC中的能力，可以允许对PLC进行软件更新、可以允许遥控器148接口更新到PLC中、可以允许存储器更新到PLC中等。例如，如果给使用者提供了新的或经升级的遥控器148，那么亦可向使用者提供用于PLC的经过更新的软件。使用者能够使包含该新软件的装置连接到外部接口并且下载新软件到PLC。In one embodiment, the PLC may have a connection to an external interface that allows updates to be downloaded into the PLC. The connection may be a serial connection, a USB connection, a USB device, a parallel connection, a wireless connection, thebed memory 154, or the like. The ability to download information to the PLC may allow software updates to the PLC, may allowremote control 148 interface updates to the PLC, may allow memory updates to the PLC, and the like. For example, if a user is provided with a new or upgradedremote control 148, the user may also be provided with updated software for the PLC. The user can connect the device containing the new software to the external interface and download the new software to the PLC.
在一个实施例中，PLC可具有与模块化控制器132的连接接口，从而为使用者提供对可连接到可调节床装置102的其他装置的控制。PLC可接收来自遥控器148的用于模块化控制器132的指令，并且可把该指令转到模块化控制器132，可解译遥控器148的指令并且指令模块化控制器132等。In one embodiment, the PLC may have a connection interface with themodular controller 132 to provide the user with control over other devices that may be connected to theadjustable bed facility 102 . The PLC may receive instructions for themodular controller 132 from theremote controller 148 and may forward the instructions to themodular controller 132, may interpret the instructions from theremote controller 148 and instruct themodular controller 132, and so on.
在一个实施例中，PLC可与和外部电源输出口关联的模块化控制器132进行接口连接。在此实施例中，使用者能够通过选择遥控器148上的设置来控制外部电源输出口的设置。遥控器148上的设置可被控制盒134内的PLC和接收器130接收从而设定电源输出口设置。例如，使用者能够通过选择遥控器上的外部电源输出口打开输入来打开外部电源输出口。这可以导致外部电源输出口被打开，从而给附接的装置(例如灯)提供电力。In one embodiment, the PLC may interface with amodular controller 132 associated with an external power outlet. In this embodiment, the user is able to control the settings of the external power outlet by selecting the settings on theremote control 148 . The settings on theremote control 148 can be received by the PLC in thecontrol box 134 and the receiver 130 to set the power outlet settings. For example, the user can turn on the external power outlet by selecting the external power outlet open input on the remote controller. This can cause the external power outlet to be opened, thereby providing power to the attached device (eg a lamp).
在一个实施例中，床存储器154可以是PLC的一部分、在PLC的外部、PLC的内存储器与外存储器的组合等。In one embodiment, thebed memory 154 may be part of the PLC, external to the PLC, a combination of internal and external memory of the PLC, or the like.
在一个实施例中，床存储器154可以与控制盒134和PLC分开。在一个实施例中，床存储器154可以是可拆卸的存储器，床存储器154可以被从第一可调节床装置102移动到第二床装置102，从而把使用者设置从第一可调节床装置102移动到第二床装置102。例如，可以把在护理机构中的使用者从第一可调节床装置102移动到第二可调节床装置102，但是使用者可能已经决定并且把至少一个优选的设置保存入床存储器154。可以把床存储器从第一可调节床装置102拆除并且随使用者一起移动到第二可调节床装置102，因此使用者可以保持相同的优选可调节床102设置。In one embodiment, thebed memory 154 may be separate from thecontrol box 134 and PLC. In one embodiment, thebed storage 154 may be a removable storage, and thebed storage 154 may be moved from the firstadjustable bed facility 102 to thesecond bed facility 102, thereby changing the user settings from the firstadjustable bed facility 102 to the secondadjustable bed facility 102. Move to thesecond bed unit 102 . For example, a user in a nursing facility may be moved from the firstadjustable bed facility 102 to the secondadjustable bed facility 102 , but the user may have already decided on and saved at least one preferred setting into thebed memory 154 . The bed storage can be removed from the firstadjustable bed facility 102 and moved with the user to the secondadjustable bed facility 102 so the user can maintain the same preferredadjustable bed 102 settings.
这样，可以认为床存储器154是便携式存储器。在一个实施例中，可拆卸床存储器154可以是闪速存储器、可编程逻辑电路(PLC)、安全数字(SD)存储器、迷你SD存储器、紧凑式闪存I型存储器、紧凑式闪存II型存储器、记忆棒、多媒体卡、xD图像卡、SM卡(Smartmedia)、极端数码卡(eXtreme Digital)、微型硬盘等。As such,bed memory 154 may be considered a portable memory. In one embodiment, theremovable bed memory 154 may be flash memory, programmable logic circuit (PLC), secure digital (SD) memory, mini SD memory, Compact Flash Type I memory, Compact Flash Type II memory, Memory stick, multimedia card, xD graphics card, SM card (Smartmedia), extreme digital card (eXtreme Digital), micro hard drive, etc.
在一个实施例中，床存储器154可以是遥控器148的一部分。作为遥控器148、接收器130和控制盒134存储器之间的通信的一部分，信息可以在遥控器148与控制盒134之间交换。例如，使用者可指示，应该保留某个可调节床装置102位置以供以后调用。控制盒134可以从遥控器148接收保存位置要求，并且把位置信息发送回遥控器148以便储存在床存储器154中。以类似的方式，当使用者要求调用以前保存的位置时，控制盒134可从遥控器148的床存储器154请求该位置信息。In one embodiment,bed memory 154 may be part ofremote control 148 . Information may be exchanged betweenremote control 148 andcontrol box 134 as part of the communication betweenremote control 148 , receiver 130 , andcontrol box 134 memory. For example, the user may indicate that a certainadjustable bed facility 102 position should be reserved for later recall.Control box 134 may receive a save location request from remote 148 and send location information back toremote 148 for storage inbed memory 154 . In a similar manner, when the user requests to recall a previously saved position, thecontrol box 134 may request the position information from thebed memory 154 of theremote control 148 .
在一个实施例中，如果遥控器148是无线的，那么遥控器148可包含发射器和接收器、或者收发器，用于在与控制盒134之间发送和接受信息。在一个实施例中，遥控器148可利用连接键与接收器130进行通信。连接键可以是显示某个遥控器与某个可调节床装置102相关联的代码。当遥控器148发送信息给接收器时，遥控器可首先发送键码，以提示遥控器148与可调节床装置102相关联。如果该键码与接收器130正在等待的键匹配，那么接收器130可以接收来自该遥控器的指令。In one embodiment, theremote control 148 may include a transmitter and receiver, or transceiver, for sending and receiving information to and from thecontrol box 134 if theremote control 148 is wireless. In one embodiment,remote control 148 may communicate with receiver 130 using a connect key. The connection key may be a code that shows that a certain remote control is associated with a certainadjustable bed facility 102 . When the remote 148 sends information to the receiver, the remote may first send a keycode to prompt the remote 148 to associate with theadjustable bed facility 102 . If the key code matches the key the receiver 130 is waiting for, the receiver 130 can receive instructions from the remote.
在一个实施例中，床存储器154可保持可调节床装置102部分的使用者优选位置的位置信息。在一个实施例中，床存储器154可以实施为可编程逻辑电路(PLC)、逻辑电路(LC)等。图2示出将使用者优选的位置保持在存储器中的两个方法的实施例。在一个实施例中，第一方法可以是：为每个优选的使用者床位置204设有离散的记忆表202。可以存在相同数量的优选床位置204和存储器位置208，作为使用者遥控器148上的指示物。例如，遥控器可具有两个按钮，供使用者设定可以后调用的优选位置；这两个按钮可以与两个离散的存储器位置208相关联。在一个实施例中，每次使用者为遥控器148上的按钮指示新的优选位置时，可以用新的位置信息对存储器位置208进行重写。在一个实施例中，此方法可只允许使用者为遥控器148上的每个按钮设定一个使用者优选位置。In one embodiment, thebed memory 154 may maintain location information of the user's preferred location of theadjustable bed facility 102 sections. In one embodiment,bed memory 154 may be implemented as a programmable logic circuit (PLC), logic circuit (LC), or the like. Figure 2 shows two embodiments of methods of maintaining the user's preferred positions in memory. In one embodiment, a first approach may be to have a discrete memory table 202 for each preferreduser bed position 204 . There may be the same number ofpreferred bed locations 204 andmemory locations 208 as the pointer on the user'sremote control 148 . For example, a remote control may have two buttons for a user to set a preferred location that can be recalled later; these two buttons may be associated with twodiscrete memory locations 208 . In one embodiment,memory location 208 may be overwritten with the new location information each time the user indicates a new preferred location for a button onremote control 148 . In one embodiment, this method may only allow the user to set a user preferred position for each button on theremote control 148 .
在一个实施例中，用于使用者优选的可调节床位置的存储器存储的第二方法，可以是表222，该表可具有使用者可选择的多个可能的位置212。在一个实施例中，如图所示，可能的位置212可以是P1到Pn。在一个实施例中，可能的位置212可以是可限定可调节床装置12的可用位置范围的多个值；该多个值可以是针对一个或多个可调节床装置102功能限定可用位置范围的一组值。例如，可用位置212可以是一组部分位置的增量，该组部分位置可包括一组致动器104的位置、一组致动器104的激活时间、床部分的旋转角度等。该组增量可根据该部分的基准值来确定。例如，所述增量可以从可调节床装置102部分的平躺位置的零点开始。在一个实施例中，使用者能够选择将被使用的增量组作为该部分的可能位置212。例如，使用者能够通过从一组可能的刻度方法(例如距离、旋转角度、致动时间等)中选择，来选择刻度的类型。In one embodiment, the second method of memory storage for user preferred adjustable bed positions may be a table 222 which may have a number ofpossible positions 212 selectable by the user. In one embodiment,possible locations 212 may be P1 through Pn, as shown. In one embodiment,possible positions 212 may be a plurality of values that may define a range of available positions for adjustable bed facility 12; an array of values. For example, theavailable positions 212 may be increments of a set of section positions, which may include a set ofactuator 104 positions, a set ofactuator 104 activation times, a bed section rotation angle, and the like. The set of increments may be determined based on the portion's baseline value. For example, the increments may start from zero in the lie-flat position of theadjustable bed facility 102 section. In one embodiment, the user is able to select the set of increments to be used aspossible locations 212 for the portion. For example, a user can select the type of scale by selecting from a set of possible scale methods (eg, distance, rotation angle, actuation time, etc.).
在图2中示出具有增量列210和提示列220的表222。在一个实施例中，表222可具有多个列220来保存可调节床装置102的任意可调节方面的位置信息。例如，可以有用于头部角度、脚部角度部分、可调节床装置102的各种振动电机的振动特性等的提示列220。在另一个实施例中，可调节床装置102的可调节方面可以用多个单独的表210来表示，用于存储可调节床装置102的每个单独的可调节属性的提示信息。单独的表210可与图2中所示表222大致相同，其中可以有用于增量212的一列210和用于提示信息(214和218)的另一列220。例如，可以有用于头部角度、脚部角度、振动电机特性等的单独的表210。在一个实施例中，PLC能够通过访问包含许多列的大表210、包含较少列的小表210、大表与小表210的组合等来访问可调节床装置102的设置。A table 222 with anincrement column 210 and a prompt column 220 is shown in FIG. 2 . In one embodiment, the table 222 may have a plurality of columns 220 to hold position information for any adjustable aspect of theadjustable bed facility 102 . For example, there may be a column 220 of prompts for head angle, foot angle section, vibration characteristics of the various vibration motors of theadjustable bed facility 102, and the like. In another embodiment, the adjustable aspects of theadjustable bed facility 102 may be represented by a plurality of separate tables 210 for storing reminder information for each individual adjustable attribute of theadjustable bed facility 102 . A separate table 210 may be substantially the same as table 222 shown in FIG. 2, where there may be acolumn 210 fordelta 212 and another column 220 for prompt information (214 and 218). For example, there may be separate tables 210 for head angles, foot angles, vibration motor characteristics, and the like. In one embodiment, the PLC can accessadjustable bed facility 102 settings by accessing a large table 210 containing many columns, a small table 210 containing fewer columns, a combination of large and small tables 210, or the like.
在一个实施例中，PLC可以把表210存储于PLC存储器中，以便访问可调节床装置102的设置。在另一个实施例中，表222可存储于在PLC外部的存储器中，并且PLC可以通过接口连接来访问表222。表222的增量列210可以表示与可调节床装置的功能关联的多个可用位置。在一个实施例中，增量值可以是测量尺度(例如，英寸或者角度)，可以是致动器的旋转数、振动电机的振动频率，或者其他增量尺度。响应于使用者输入，提示列220可以用提示214来标记，以表示使用者意图的位置。当使用者提出保存位置的要求时，PLC可以在增量列210中搜寻以确定多个增量212中的哪一个代表了可调节床装置102部分的目前位置值。一旦确定了表222中的目前位置值增量212，就可以把提示214存储于与目前位置值增量212关联的提示列220中。在一个实施例中，提示214可以是表示被选择位置的任何字符，例如字母、数字、特殊字符等。在实施例中，提示列220可包括所有提示、无提示、一个提示、多于一个的提示等，用以提示使用者意图的位置。对目前位置值与使用者选择位置的提示关联性的存储，可包括：把存储提示加入表示目前位置值的表222的条目中；把目前位置值从表222的值中删除；删除多个表222的值，其中该删除不包括删除目前位置值；把存储提示加入到每个表222的条目中，除了表示目前位置值的表222的条目等。In one embodiment, the PLC may store table 210 in PLC memory for access toadjustable bed facility 102 settings. In another embodiment, the table 222 may be stored in memory external to the PLC, and the PLC may access the table 222 through an interfacing connection.Increment column 210 of table 222 may represent a number of available positions associated with adjustable bed facility functionality. In one embodiment, the incremental value may be a measurement scale (eg, inches or angles), may be the number of rotations of an actuator, the vibration frequency of a vibration motor, or other incremental scale. In response to user input, hint column 220 may be marked withhint 214 to indicate the location intended by the user. When a user requests to save a position, the PLC can search through theincrement column 210 to determine which of theincrements 212 represents the current position value of theadjustable bed facility 102 section. Once the currentposition value delta 212 in the table 222 is determined, the prompt 214 may be stored in the prompt column 220 associated with the currentposition value delta 212 . In one embodiment, the prompt 214 may be any character representing the selected location, such as letters, numbers, special characters, and the like. In an embodiment, the prompt list 220 may include all prompts, no prompt, one prompt, more than one prompt, etc., to prompt the user's intended location. The storage of the association between the current location value and the location selected by the user may include: adding the storage reminder to the entry of the table 222 representing the current location value; deleting the current location value from the value of the table 222; deleting multiple tables 222, where the delete does not include deleting the current position value; add a storage hint to each table 222 entry except for the table 222 entry representing the current position value, etc.
在一个实施例中，当使用者在遥控器148上指示将位置保存在表222中时，PLC可以从表示可调节床装置102的目前位置的增量列210中的一组值中选出增量值212。PLC可存储与增量值212关联的提示214；与目前位置值关联的所存储的提示可以是调用值，该调用值可以在以后调用来重新定位可调节床装置102。In one embodiment, when the user instructs on the remote 148 to save the position in the table 222, the PLC may select an increment from a set of values in theincrement column 210 representing the current position of theadjustable bed facility 102.Quantity 212. The PLC may store areminder 214 associated with theincremental value 212; the stored reminder associated with the current position value may be a recalled value that can be recalled at a later time to reposition theadjustable bed facility 102.
在一个实施例中，作为对使用者要求返回调用值的响应，PLC可以扫描表222的提示列220来寻找可以表示使用者的调用值的提示214。在定位好调用值提示214时，PLC可指令可调节床功能到调用值指示的214地点、位置、振动等。In one embodiment, in response to the user's request to return the call value, the PLC may scan the prompt column 220 of the table 222 for a prompt 214 that may represent the user's call value. When thecall value prompt 214 is located, the PLC can instruct the adjustable bed function to the 214 location, position, vibration, etc. indicated by the call value.
在一个实施例中，表222的提示列220可最初地包含对可用离散位置212的所有提示214。当使用者指示目前的位置值是要被存储于表222中的位置时，可以把目前位置值的提示214从表222中删除。这会导致一个增量位置212空缺提示。在这种情况下，当使用者要求返回调用位置时，PLC可扫描表222的提示列220来寻找空的增量位置212。一旦发现了空的增量位置，PLC就可指令可调节床功能到调用位置、振动、或者其他可调节床装置102的功能。在一个实施例中，如果使用者存储不同的目前位置值，那么可用一个提示来填充空的离散位置212，并且与目前位置值关联的该新的提示可让提示214被删除。在一个实施例中，使用者能够通过指示一个明确的指令来清除所存储的位置，并且可以用提示214来填充所有的增量位置212。In one embodiment, prompt column 220 of table 222 may initially contain allprompts 214 for availablediscrete locations 212 . When the user indicates that the current location value is a location to be stored in the table 222, the prompt 214 of the current location value can be deleted from the table 222. This results in anincremental position 212 vacancy prompt. In this case, the PLC can scan the prompt column 220 of the table 222 for an emptyincremental position 212 when the user requests to return to the calling position. Once an empty incremental position is found, the PLC can command the adjustable bed function to recall position, vibration, or otheradjustable bed facility 102 function. In one embodiment, if the user stores a different current location value, the emptydiscrete location 212 may be filled with a prompt, and the new prompt associated with the current location value may cause the prompt 214 to be deleted. In one embodiment, the user is able to clear the stored locations by indicating an explicit command, and prompts 214 may be used to fill allincremental locations 212 .
在一个实施例中，在表222的提示列220中的可用增量位置212可以最初不包含提示214，因此提示列220可以是空的。当使用者指示目前位置值是要存储于表222中的位置时，可以把与目前位置值关联的提示214加到表222中。这会导致一个增量位置212具有提示。在这种情况下，当使用者要求返回调用值位置时，PLC可以扫描表222的提示列220来寻找包含与调用值关联的提示214的增量位置212。一旦发现了该增量位置，PLC可指令可调节床功能到调用值位置、位置、振动、或者其他可调节床装置102功能。在一个实施例中，如果使用者存储不同位置，那么可以把增量位置212的提示214删除，并且新的目前位置值可添加提示214。在一个实施例中，使用者能够通过指示清楚的指令来清除所储存的位置，并且所有的离散位置212可让提示214删除。In one embodiment, the available delta positions 212 in the hint column 220 of the table 222 may not initially containhints 214, so the hint column 220 may be empty. A prompt 214 associated with the current location value may be added to the table 222 when the user indicates that the current location value is a location to be stored in the table 222 . This results in anincremental position 212 with a hint. In this case, when the user requests to return to the recalled value location, the PLC may scan the hint column 220 of the table 222 for theincremental location 212 containing thehint 214 associated with the recalled value. Once this incremental position is found, the PLC can command the adjustable bed function to recall the value position, position, vibration, or otheradjustable bed facility 102 function. In one embodiment, if the user stores a different location, thehint 214 for theincremental location 212 can be removed and thehint 214 can be added for the new current location value. In one embodiment, the user is able to clear the stored locations by indicating explicit commands, and alldiscrete locations 212 can haveprompts 214 deleted.
在一个实施例中，当使用者指示把目前位置值指示于表222中时，该提示可表示使用者的优选的可调节床装置102位置。在一个实施例中，可以把使用者所指示的目前位置值循环到最近的表222的增量位置214中。例如，如果使用者选择在表222中的两个增量位置之间的目前位置值，那么可利用算法来确定要把哪个增量位置指示于提示列220中。In one embodiment, the prompt may indicate the user's preferredadjustable bed facility 102 position when the user indicates that the current position value is indicated in the table 222 . In one embodiment, the current position value indicated by the user may be cycled to the nearestincremental position 214 of the table 222 . For example, if the user selects a current position value between two incremental positions in table 222 , an algorithm may be utilized to determine which incremental position to indicate in prompt column 220 .
本发明的实施例涉及响应于使用者作出存储选择而设置调用床位置。使用者的存储选择可以向可调节床装置102的控制器(例如，PLC)发出指令，提示使用者想要存储可调节床装置102的目前位置，使得使用者可以在以后使可调节床装置102返回至存储的位置。一旦可调节床装置102处在期望的位置，使用者就可以利用使用者接口(例如遥控器148)并且作出这样的存储选择。如本文中其他地方所描述的，可以把限定可调节床装置102的可用位置范围的多个位置值存储于可调节床装置102的控制器可访问的存储器中。例如，可以把可用位置存储于表222或其他结构中。一旦使用者启动这样的存储要求，控制器就可以接收该要求而保存目前的可调节床装置102位置作为使用者所选择的位置。然后，控制器可确定所述多个位置值中的哪一个代表了可调节床装置102的目前位置，从而提供目前位置值。在确定所述多个位置值中的哪个表示目前位置时，控制器可使用算法来确定所述多个值中的哪一个最能代表目前的可调节床装置102的位置。例如，实际的可调节床装置102位置可与所述值中的一个值相匹配，于是算法可选择该匹配值作为最能代表目前位置的一个值。在另一种情况下，实际的可调节床装置102位置可以不与所述多个值中的任一个匹配。在这种情况下，算法可用于确定哪个值最能代表可调节床装置102的位置。例如，该算法可以进行求均计算、插值计算或者其他形式的预测算法，从而在表示实际可调节床装置102位置的任意侧的位置的两个位置之间进行选择。一旦控制器已作出哪个值表示目前的可调节床装置102位置的决定，控制器就可储存目前位置值与使用者选择位置的关联性(例如，如本文其他地方所描述)。Embodiments of the present invention relate to setting a recall bed position in response to a user making a store selection. The user's storage selection can issue instructions to the controller (e.g., PLC) of theadjustable bed facility 102, prompting the user to want to store the current position of theadjustable bed facility 102, so that the user can use theadjustable bed facility 102 at a later time. Return to the stored location. Once theadjustable bed facility 102 is in the desired position, the user can utilize the user interface (eg, the remote control 148) and make such storage selections. As described elsewhere herein, a plurality of position values defining a range of available positions for theadjustable bed facility 102 may be stored in memory accessible to the controller of theadjustable bed facility 102 . For example, available locations may be stored in table 222 or other structure. Once the user initiates such a storage request, the controller may receive the request to save the currentadjustable bed facility 102 position as the user selected position. The controller may then determine which of the plurality of position values represents the current position of theadjustable bed facility 102, thereby providing the current position value. In determining which of the plurality of position values represents the current position, the controller may use an algorithm to determine which of the plurality of values best represents the currentadjustable bed facility 102 position. For example, the actualadjustable bed facility 102 position may be matched to one of the values, and the algorithm may select that matching value as the one that best represents the current position. In another instance, the actualadjustable bed facility 102 position may not match any of the plurality of values. In such a case, an algorithm may be used to determine which value best represents theadjustable bed facility 102 position. For example, the algorithm may perform averaging, interpolation, or other forms of predictive algorithms to select between two positions representing positions on either side of the actualadjustable bed facility 102 position. Once the controller has made a determination as to which value represents the currentadjustable bed facility 102 position, the controller may store the association of the current position value with the user-selected position (eg, as described elsewhere herein).
对优选位置去标记218的实施例将被用于以下说明中，但是应当理解，对目前位置值的标记亦可被用作指示优选位置212的方法。The example of unflagging thepreferred location 218 will be used in the following description, but it should be understood that flagging the current location value could also be used as a method of indicating thepreferred location 212 .
在一个实施例中，使用者可以通过指示遥控器148上的设定位置来指示目前位置值；这个指示可以导致所有可能的增量位置212具有提示214，除了使用者已选择的一个增量，该增量可以是没有标记的218。例如，如果使用者选择P3位置212作为优选位置，那么除可以接收非标记218的一个位置P3以外的所有位置212均可以接收标记214。In one embodiment, the user can indicate the current position value by indicating a set position on theremote control 148; this indication can cause all possibleincremental positions 212 to haveprompts 214, except for the one the user has selected, The increment can be 218 with no flags. For example, if the user selects theP3 location 212 as the preferred location, then alllocations 212 may receive themarker 214 except one location P3 that may receive a non-marker 218 .
在一个实施例中，可调节床的定位调用位置逻辑在决定选择什么使用者位置时可以寻找不具有标记218的可能位置212。In one embodiment, the adjustable bed's positioning call location logic may look forpossible locations 212 that do not havemarkers 218 when deciding what user location to choose.
在一个实施例中，使用者能够为遥控器148上的单个按钮在表222中设定多于一个的增量位置212。例如，使用者能够以某种方式按下遥控器148上的按钮来在不同的优选位置212上设定非标记218。在另一个实例中，当使用者按下遥控器148上的按钮时，目前位置值可以被去标记218而作为优选位置，并且可以执行算法来对距使用者所选位置某些增量处的其他优选位置212进行去标记218。在算法的一个实例中，每三个位置可以被选择来进行去标记218而作为优选位置212。其他的非标记218可以根据致动时间、部分旋转角度等。本领域技术人员可以理解，可以存在使用遥控器148上的单个按钮来对多于一个的位置212进行去标记的任意数量的不同方法。In one embodiment, a user can set more than oneincremental position 212 in table 222 for a single button onremote control 148 . For example, the user could press a button on theremote control 148 in some way to set the non-marker 218 at a differentpreferred location 212 . In another example, when the user presses a button on theremote control 148, the current location value can be demarked 218 as the preferred location, and an algorithm can be executed to evaluate the location at certain increments from the user's selected location. Otherpreferred locations 212 are demarked 218 . In one example of the algorithm, every third location may be selected forde-marking 218 as thepreferred location 212 . Other non-indicia 218 may be based on actuation time, partial rotation angle, and the like. Those skilled in the art will understand that there may be any number of different methods of de-marking more than onelocation 212 using a single button on theremote control 148 .
在一个实施例中，在表222中对使用者优选位置212进行去标记218之后，使用者可以在遥控器148上指示调用使用者优选位置212。在一个实施例中，可以有一种算法来在表222中搜寻被去标记218的使用者优选位置212以便把床定位在调用值。一旦确定了优选位置212，指令逻辑就可指令致动器使可调节床部分移动到优选位置212的调用值。在一个实施例中，在表222中可以有多于一个被去标记218的优选位置212。在这种情况下，该算法可以寻找该第一被去标记218的位置212，并且使可调节床部分移动到该位置。在一个实施例中，如果这不是使用者期望的位置，那么使用者可再次在遥控器上指示调用优选位置，并且算法可寻找下一个被去标记218的位置212。本领域技术人员可以理解，可以有一些不同方法来从表222中调用多个被标记214或者被去标记218的位置212。In one embodiment, after unmarking 218 the user preferredlocation 212 in the table 222 , the user may indicate on theremote control 148 to recall the user preferredlocation 212 . In one embodiment, there may be an algorithm to search the table 222 for the unmarked 218 user preferredposition 212 to position the bed at the invoked value. Once thepreferred position 212 is determined, the command logic may command the actuator to move the adjustable bed section to the recalled value of thepreferred position 212 . In one embodiment, there may be more than onepreferred location 212 in the table 222 that is demarked 218 . In this case, the algorithm can find thelocation 212 of the first unmarked 218 and move the adjustable bed section to that location. In one embodiment, if this is not the user's desired location, the user can again indicate on the remote to recall the preferred location, and the algorithm can find the next unmarked 218location 212 . Those skilled in the art will appreciate that there may be a number of different ways to recall a plurality of marked 214 or de-marked 218locations 212 from the table 222 .
再次参见图1，在一个实施例中，可拆卸床存储器154可用于升级可调节床装置102的存储器和软件。例如，如果开发出了新的控制盒134软件以提供对可调节床装置102的部件之一更好的控制，那么可以把该软件保存在可替换现有可替换存储器的新可替换存储器上。这样，可仅仅通过向使用者提供新的可替换存储器，来升级可调节床装置102的软件。Referring again to FIG. 1 , in one embodiment, theremovable bed memory 154 may be used to upgrade the memory and software of theadjustable bed facility 102 . For example, ifnew control box 134 software is developed to provide better control of one of theadjustable bed facility 102 components, the software can be saved on a new replaceable memory that replaces the existing replaceable memory. In this way, the software of theadjustable bed facility 102 can be upgraded simply by providing the user with a new replaceable memory.
在一个实施例中，可拆卸存储器可用于为销售企业提供可调节床装置102的演示软件，其中该企业能够给使用者指示多个演示中的至少一个。例如，使用者可能对如何调节可调节床装置102的各部分感兴趣，那么该企业可选择一个演示来示出所有可用的部分运动。在一个实施例中，在把可调节床装置102运送给使用者之前，该企业可以拆卸该演示用可拆卸存储器，并且用标准可调节床装置102的床存储器154来替换它。In one embodiment, the removable memory may be used to provideadjustable bed facility 102 demonstration software to a sales enterprise, where the enterprise can indicate at least one of a plurality of demonstrations to the user. For example, a user may be interested in how to adjust the various sections of theadjustable bed facility 102, then the business may select a demo that shows all available section movements. In one embodiment, prior to shipping theadjustable bed facility 102 to the user, the business may disassemble the demonstration removable storage and replace it with thebed storage 154 of the standardadjustable bed facility 102 .
在一个实施例中，存储器连接160可以是提供床存储器154与控制盒134等之间的连接的任何连接类型。在一个实施例中，存储器连接160可以是有线连接或者无线连接。有线连接可以是USB连接、串行连接、并行连接等。无线连接可以采用射频(RF)、红外线(IR)、蓝牙等方式。在一个实施例中，存储器连接160可位于使用者易于访问床存储器154的位置，可附接到存储装置150，可附接到控制盒134，等等。在一个实施例中，容易访问的存储器连接可以位于可调节床装置102的一侧、位于可调节床装置102的轨道上、位于可调节床装置102的下面，等等。In one embodiment, thememory connection 160 may be any connection type that provides a connection between thebed memory 154 and thecontrol box 134 or the like. In one embodiment,memory connection 160 may be a wired connection or a wireless connection. A wired connection may be a USB connection, a serial connection, a parallel connection, and the like. The wireless connection may adopt radio frequency (RF), infrared (IR), bluetooth, and the like. In one embodiment, thememory connection 160 may be located in a location where thebed memory 154 is easily accessible by the user, may be attached to thestorage device 150, may be attached to thecontrol box 134, and the like. In one embodiment, an easily accessible memory connection may be located on a side of theadjustable bed facility 102, on a track of theadjustable bed facility 102, on the underside of theadjustable bed facility 102, or the like.
在一个实施例中，控制盒134亦可利用网络连接162而接入网络。在一个实施例中，网络可以是LAN、WAN、Internet、intranet、对等通信网络(peer-to-peer)、或者其他具有控制盒134可与之通信的电脑装置的网络。在一个实施例中，网络连接162可以是有线连接或者无线连接。In one embodiment, thecontrol box 134 can also use thenetwork connection 162 to access the network. In one embodiment, the network may be a LAN, WAN, Internet, intranet, peer-to-peer, or other network having computer devices with which thecontrol box 134 can communicate. In one embodiment,network connection 162 may be a wired connection or a wireless connection.
在一个实施例中，控制盒134能够利用网络连接162与网络通信以定期检查应用软件更新。在一个实施例中，如果应用软件更新被定位，那么控制盒134可向使用者发送电子邮件、即时通信消息、电话短信、电话呼叫、手机短信、手机呼叫、传真、传呼短信等，以指示有软件更新可以使用。利用接收到软件更新通知的装置，使用者可以向控制盒发出回复：应下载或者不应下载软件升级，等等。In one embodiment, thecontrol box 134 can utilize thenetwork connection 162 to communicate with the network to periodically check for application software updates. In one embodiment, if an application software update is located, thecontrol box 134 may send an email, instant messaging message, phone message, phone call, cell phone message, cell phone call, fax, pager message, etc. to the user to indicate that there is an update. A software update is available. With the device receiving the notification of the software update, the user can send a reply to the control box that the software upgrade should or should not be downloaded, etc.
在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102的企业、可调节床装置102的生产商、可调节床装置102的服务企业等可利用网络连接162发送控制盒134的软件更新。在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102的企业、可调节床装置102的生产商、可调节床装置102的服务企业等可以通过电子邮件、即时通信消息、电话短信、电话呼叫、手机短信、手机呼叫、传真、传呼短信等来通知使用者有针对可调节床装置102的可用软件升级。利用接收到软件升级通知的装置，使用者可以向可调节床装置102的企业、可调节床装置102的生产商、可调节床装置102的服务企业等发送回复：应下载或者不应下载软件升级，等等。In one embodiment, a business of theadjustable bed facility 102 , a manufacturer of theadjustable bed facility 102 , a service business of theadjustable bed facility 102 , etc. may utilize thenetwork connection 162 to send software updates for thecontrol box 134 . In one embodiment,adjustable bed facility 102 companies,adjustable bed facility 102 manufacturers,adjustable bed facility 102 service companies, etc. Cell phone calls, faxes, paging text messages, etc. to notify the user that there is an available software upgrade for theadjustable bed facility 102 . With the device that has received the software upgrade notification, the user can send a reply to the company of theadjustable bed facility 102, the manufacturer of theadjustable bed facility 102, the service provider of theadjustable bed facility 102, etc.: the software upgrade should be downloaded or should not be downloaded ,etc.
在一个实施例中，使用者可利用使用者自己的电脑装置接入网络连接162。In one embodiment, the user may use the user's own computer device to access thenetwork connection 162 .
在一个实施例中，遥控器148和控制盒134能够控制可连接到模块化控制器132的其他装置。在一个实施例中，模块化控制器132可以类似于控制盒，通过解译指令来控制装置，但是对于连接到模块化控制器132的装置来说可以是唯一的。在一个实施例中，模块化控制器132可控制音频设备、视频设备、灯、空气净化装置、出口等。例如，模块化控制器132可连接到音频设备，并且可包含指令序列，用以基于可从遥控器148接收的指令来控制音频设备。对于本领域中的一些人来说显而易见的是，连接到模块化控制器132的任何装置都可以同样的方式加以控制。In one embodiment,remote control 148 andcontrol box 134 are capable of controlling other devices that may be connected tomodular controller 132 . In one embodiment, themodular controller 132 may be similar to a control box, controlling devices by interpreting instructions, but may be unique to the devices connected to themodular controller 132 . In one embodiment, themodular controller 132 may control audio equipment, video equipment, lights, air cleaning devices, outlets, and the like. For example,modular controller 132 may be connected to an audio device and may contain a sequence of instructions for controlling the audio device based on instructions that may be received fromremote control 148 . It will be apparent to some in the art that any device connected tomodular controller 132 can be controlled in the same manner.
在一个实施例中，使用者可以为连接到模块化控制器132的某个装置指示要使用的功能，控制盒134可接收来自遥控器148的要求并且把指令转给适当的模块化控制器132。在一个实施例中，遥控器148可以具有模块化控制器132的装置功能，使用者可以选择这些功能来控制模块化控制器132的装置。例如，遥控器148可以针对与模块化控制器132相连接的音频装置具有如下功能，例如：播放、快进、倒退、跳过、暂停等。In one embodiment, the user can indicate a function to be used for a certain device connected to themodular controller 132, and thecontrol box 134 can receive the request from theremote control 148 and forward the command to the appropriatemodular controller 132 . In one embodiment, theremote controller 148 may have device functions of themodular controller 132 that the user may select to control the devices of themodular controller 132 . For example, theremote control 148 may have functions such as: play, fast forward, rewind, skip, pause, etc., for audio devices connected to themodular controller 132 .
在一个实施例中，模块化控制器132可利用线束128与控制盒134和电源140相连接。线束128可以包含用于模块化控制器132的所有可能连接位置的电源连接和数据连接。例如，如果在可调节床装置102上有6个位置用于附接模块化控制器132，那么线束128可以具有6组可用的电源连接和数据连接。In one embodiment,modular controller 132 may be connected to controlbox 134 andpower supply 140 usingwiring harness 128 . Thewiring harness 128 may contain power and data connections for all possible connection locations of themodular controller 132 . For example, if there are 6 locations on theadjustable bed facility 102 for attaching themodular controller 132, thewiring harness 128 may have 6 sets of power and data connections available.
在另一个实施例中，线束可以只为模块化控制器132提供电力，并且模块化控制器132与控制盒134之间的通信可以是无线通信，无线通信可包括射频(RF)、红外线(IR)、蓝牙等。In another embodiment, the wiring harness can only provide power for themodular controller 132, and the communication between themodular controller 132 and thecontrol box 134 can be wireless communication, and the wireless communication can include radio frequency (RF), infrared (IR) ), Bluetooth, etc.
在一个实施例中，利用遥控器148，控制盒134能够控制外部装置可连接的电源输出口138；电源输出口可以与可调节床装置102相关联、远离可调节床装置102，等等。在一个实施例中，控制盒可利用有线通信或无线通信与电源输出口进行通信。在此实施例中，电源输出口138可以直接从家庭输出口、保险丝盒、电路盒等接收电力，但是电源输出口138的功能(例如，开或关)可以由控制盒134控制。例如，外部灯可连接到电源输出口138，在遥控器148上可以有可选择的控制键供使用者打开和关闭电源输出口138并因此打开或关闭灯。在一个实施例中，电源输出口138可包括控制电路，该控制电路能够控制电源输出口138是否从家庭用电接收电力。在一个实施例中，可以有多于一个的由控制盒134控制的电源输出口，并且在遥控器148上可以有针对每个电源输出口138的选择键。In one embodiment, using theremote control 148, thecontrol box 134 is capable of controlling thepower outlet 138 to which external devices can be connected; the power outlet may be associated with theadjustable bed facility 102, remote from theadjustable bed facility 102, and so on. In one embodiment, the control box can communicate with the power outlet using wired communication or wireless communication. In this embodiment,power outlet 138 may receive power directly from a household outlet, fuse box, circuit box, etc., but the function (eg, on or off) ofpower outlet 138 may be controlled bycontrol box 134 . For example, an external light may be connected to thepower outlet 138, and there may be selectable controls on theremote control 148 for the user to turn thepower outlet 138 on and off and thus turn the light on or off. In one embodiment, thepower outlet 138 may include a control circuit capable of controlling whether thepower outlet 138 receives power from household electricity. In one embodiment, there may be more than one power outlet controlled by thecontrol box 134 and there may be a selection key for eachpower outlet 138 on theremote control 148 .
在一个实施例中，遥控器148可利用射频(RF)来直接控制电源输出口138。遥控器和电源输出口可以是能够用于在可调节床装置102内通信的射频。遥控器148能够利用射频直接控制电源输出口138把电源输出口打开和关闭而不与控制盒134进行接口连接。In one embodiment, theremote control 148 may utilize radio frequency (RF) to directly control thepower outlet 138 . The remote control and power outlet may be radio frequency capable of communicating within theadjustable bed facility 102 . Theremote control 148 is capable of directly controlling thepower outlet 138 to turn the power outlet on and off using radio frequency without interfacing with thecontrol box 134 .
在一个实施例中，控制盒134能够控制外部空气净化装置144；控制盒可利用有线或无线连接来直接控制空气净化装置144。在一个实施例中，无线连接可以是射频、红外线(IR)、蓝牙等。在一个实施例中，空气净化装置144可以是能够改善在可调节床装置102区域中的空气环境任何类型的设备或装置。在一个实施例中，空气净化装置144可以是吸收剂类型(例如碳)、静电的、HEPA过滤器等。在一个实施例中，可把吸收材料使用于过滤器、可调节床装置102、床垫110等中，用以从床周围的空气环境中以及从床内等吸收气味、灰尘、污染物等。在一个实施例中，静电或离子空气过滤器可利用负离子从空气中吸引灰尘、污染物等。在一个实施例中，静电材料(例如，电气石)可用于过滤器、可调节床装置102、床垫110等中，用以从床周围的空气环境以及从床中等吸收气味、灰尘、污染物等。在一个实施例中，HEPA过滤器由随机布置纤维的垫子构成，所述纤维被设计用来以85升每分钟(Lpm)捕捉至少99.97％的灰尘、花粉粒、霉菌、细菌、和任何尺寸为0.3微米(μm)的空气传播微粒。HEPA过滤器可在用于对可调节床装置102区域内的空气进行过滤的设备、装置等中使用。In one embodiment, thecontrol box 134 is capable of controlling the externalair cleaning device 144; the control box may directly control theair cleaning device 144 using a wired or wireless connection. In one embodiment, the wireless connection may be radio frequency, infrared (IR), Bluetooth, or the like. In one embodiment, theair cleaning unit 144 may be any type of device or device capable of improving the air environment in the area of theadjustable bed facility 102 . In one embodiment, theair cleaning device 144 may be an absorbent type (eg, carbon), electrostatic, HEPA filter, or the like. In one embodiment, absorbent material may be used in the filter,adjustable bed facility 102,mattress 110, etc. to absorb odors, dust, pollutants, etc. from the air environment surrounding the bed, as well as from within the bed. In one embodiment, an electrostatic or ionic air filter may utilize negative ions to attract dust, pollutants, etc. from the air. In one embodiment, an electrostatic material (e.g., tourmaline) may be used in filters,adjustable bed facility 102,mattress 110, etc. to absorb odors, dust, pollutants from the air environment surrounding the bed and from the bed, etc. wait. In one embodiment, the HEPA filter consists of a mat of randomly arranged fibers designed to capture at least 99.97% of dust, pollen grains, mold, bacteria, and any size Airborne particles of 0.3 micrometers (μm). A HEPA filter may be used in equipment, devices, etc. for filtering air in the area of theadjustable bed unit 102 .
在一个实施例中，空气净化装置144可以是可调节床装置102的一部分、独立式的设备或装置等。在一个实施例中，如果空气净化装置144是可调节床装置102的一部分，那么空气净化装置144可以附接到可调节床装置102的任何部分，例如床垫110、副框架112、骨架结构114等。在一个实施例中，附接到可调节床装置102的空气净化装置144可以由空气净化装置144的直接控制、利用遥控器148进行的控制来控制。In one embodiment, theair cleaning unit 144 may be part of theadjustable bed unit 102, a stand-alone device or device, or the like. In one embodiment, if theair cleaning device 144 is part of theadjustable bed facility 102, theair cleaning device 144 may be attached to any part of theadjustable bed facility 102, such as themattress 110, thesubframe 112, theskeleton structure 114 wait. In one embodiment, theair cleaning device 144 attached to theadjustable bed facility 102 may be controlled by direct control of theair cleaning device 144 , control using theremote control 148 .
在一个实施例中，空气净化装置144可以是独立式的装置，可将其插入可调节床装置102的电源输出口138中，并且因此可以用控制电源输出口138的开/关状态的遥控器148进行控制。In one embodiment, theair cleaning unit 144 can be a freestanding unit that can be plugged into thepower outlet 138 of theadjustable bed facility 102 and thus can be controlled with a remote control that controls the on/off status of thepower outlet 138 148 for control.
在一个实施例中，空气净化装置144可以是独立式的装置，其可连接到可调节床装置102的模块化控制器128。该模块化控制器可向空气净化装置114提供电力(交流或直流)、控制通信等。在一个实施例中，使用者能够利用遥控器148控制模块化控制器132来控制空气净化装置144。In one embodiment, theair cleaning unit 144 may be a self-contained unit that may be connected to themodular controller 128 of theadjustable bed facility 102 . The modular controller can provide power (AC or DC), control communications, etc. to theair cleaning device 114 . In one embodiment, the user can control theair cleaning device 144 by controlling themodular controller 132 using theremote control 148 .
在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102可以是能够调节床的至少一个部分(例如头部、脚部、腿部、躯干部等)的任何床。在一个实施例中，调节可包括使所述部分向上移动、向下移动、变高、变低、变长、变短等。在一个实施例中，所述部分的调节亦可包括振动、按摩等。在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102可包括如下部件，例如：致动器104、弹簧108、床垫110、副框架112、骨架结构114、振动电机118、支撑件120、安全托架122、线束128、接收器130、模块化控制器132、控制盒134、电源输出口138、电源140、电源连接器142、空气净化装置144、遥控器148、接收器学习装置152、床存储器154、备用电池158、存储器连接160、网络连接162等。In one embodiment,adjustable bed facility 102 may be any bed capable of adjusting at least one portion of the bed (eg, head, feet, legs, torso, etc.). In one embodiment, adjusting may include moving the portion up, down, taller, lower, longer, shorter, and the like. In one embodiment, the adjustment of the part may also include vibration, massage and the like. In one embodiment,adjustable bed facility 102 may include components such as:actuator 104 ,spring 108 ,mattress 110 ,subframe 112 ,skeleton structure 114 ,vibration motor 118 ,support 120 , safety bracket 122 ,wiring harness 128, receiver 130,modular controller 132,control box 134,power outlet 138,power supply 140,power connector 142,air purification device 144,remote control 148,receiver learning device 152,bed memory 154,Backup battery 158,memory connection 160,network connection 162, etc.
在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102的各部分可以由使用者、护理者、医务人员等进行调节，以提供舒适的位置、医疗需要位置、工作位置、休息位置等。例如，可能需要医疗位置以使使用者的腿提高从而有助于减轻肿胀，因此腿部或脚部可以被抬高。在另一个实例中，有背部病情的使用者可能需要休息其背部并且可能仍然希望工作，使用者能够把可调节床装置102定位成提供允许使用者在纸或电脑装置上工作的舒适的背部位置。In one embodiment, portions of theadjustable bed facility 102 may be adjusted by a user, caregiver, medical personnel, etc. to provide a comfortable position, a medically desired position, a working position, a resting position, and the like. For example, a medical position may be required to allow the user's leg to be raised to help reduce swelling, so the leg or foot can be raised. In another example, a user with a back condition may need to rest their back and may still wish to work, the user can position theadjustable bed facility 102 to provide a comfortable back position that allows the user to work on paper or computer equipment .
在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102可以用于家庭、医院、长期护理机构等中。可调节床装置102可以由可能具有有限的移动性、被限制在床休息、需要非平躺睡姿等的使用者使用。In one embodiment,adjustable bed facility 102 may be used in a home, hospital, long-term care facility, or the like.Adjustable bed facility 102 may be used by users who may have limited mobility, are restricted to bed rest, require a non-flat sleeping position, and the like.
在一个实施例中，致动器104可用于使可调节床装置102的各部分移动。致动器104通常可为缸装置，其中第一构件在力的作用下可从第二构件中伸出，从而可导致移动物体的动作。在一个实施例中，每个可调节床装置102可以有多于一个的致动器104。可以存在用于移动可调节床装置102的任何部分或者可调节床装置102的其他方面的致动器104。例如，可以有用于头部、腿部、脚部、躯干部等的单独的致动器。在一个实施例中，单个致动器可用于移动多于一个的可调节床装置102部分。例如，可以将一个致动器用于移动腿部和脚部；腿部与脚部可通过可在移动期间控制腿部和脚部的取向的机械结构进行连接。在一个实施例中，致动器104可以连接在要被移动的可调节床装置102部分与副框架112、骨架结构114等之间。In one embodiment, anactuator 104 may be used to move portions of theadjustable bed facility 102 .Actuator 104 may typically be a cylinder device in which a first member is extendable from a second member under force, thereby causing motion to move the object. In one embodiment, there may be more than oneactuator 104 peradjustable bed facility 102 . There may be anactuator 104 for moving any portion of theadjustable bed facility 102 or other aspects of theadjustable bed facility 102 . For example, there may be separate actuators for the head, legs, feet, torso, etc. In one embodiment, a single actuator may be used to move more than oneadjustable bed facility 102 section. For example, one actuator can be used to move the leg and foot; the leg and foot can be connected by a mechanical structure that can control the orientation of the leg and foot during movement. In one embodiment, theactuator 104 may be connected between the portion of theadjustable bed facility 102 to be moved and thesubframe 112,skeleton structure 114, or the like.
在一个实施例中，致动器104可以具有不同驱动方式，例如电机、气动压力、液压压力等，来伸长和收缩致动器104。In one embodiment, theactuator 104 can have different driving methods, such as motor, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure, etc., to extend and contract theactuator 104 .
在一个实施例中，电机驱动的致动器104可利用直流或交流电机和齿轮组件来伸长和收缩致动器104。In one embodiment, the motor-drivenactuator 104 may utilize a DC or AC motor and gear assembly to extend and retract theactuator 104 .
在一个实施例中，气动压力致动器104可利用空气源来伸长和收缩致动器104。该空气源可以是气动致动器104的一部分，可以是另外的装置等。在一个实施例中，该另外的空气源装置可以是可调节床装置102的一部分，或者可以在可调节床装置102的外部。In one embodiment, thepneumatic pressure actuator 104 may utilize an air source to extend and retract theactuator 104 . The air source may be part of thepneumatic actuator 104, may be another device, or the like. In one embodiment, the additional air source arrangement may be part of theadjustable bed facility 102 or may be external to theadjustable bed facility 102 .
在一个实施例中，液压压力致动器104可利用流体源来伸长和收缩致动器104。该流体源可以是液压致动器104的一部分，可以是另外的装置等。在一个实施例中，该另外的流体源装置可以是可调节床装置102的一部分，或者可在可调节床装置102的外部。In one embodiment, thehydraulic pressure actuator 104 may utilize a fluid source to extend and retract theactuator 104 . The fluid source may be part of thehydraulic actuator 104, may be another device, or the like. In one embodiment, the additional fluid source means may be part of theadjustable bed unit 102 or may be external to theadjustable bed unit 102 .
在一个实施例中，弹簧108可以与床垫110一起使用，代替床垫110使用，等等。在一个实施例中，该弹簧可以是标准床弹簧系统(例如，金属丝框架内的线圈)、单独的螺旋弹簧、单独的泡沫弹簧、空气弹簧等。在一个实施例中，单独的弹簧(例如，螺旋弹簧、泡沫弹簧、或空气弹簧)可用于提供可变的硬度，从而为使用者提供舒适感。例如，弹簧108可以在局部区域较软或较硬，从而为使用者提供经受不适的身体部位(例如，臀部、肩部、背部、颈部)所需的支撑。In one embodiment, thespring 108 may be used with themattress 110, in place of themattress 110, and so on. In one embodiment, the spring may be a standard bed spring system (eg, coils within a wire frame), individual coil springs, individual foam springs, air springs, or the like. In one embodiment, individual springs (eg, coil springs, foam springs, or air springs) may be used to provide variable stiffness to provide comfort to the user. For example, thesprings 108 may be softer or harder in localized areas to provide the support needed by the user in areas of the body experiencing discomfort (eg, hips, shoulders, back, neck).
在一个实施例中，床垫110可包括泡沫、羽毛、弹簧108、材料等。在一个实施例中，所述不同材料可以单独使用或者组合使用。该床垫可以用于向使用者提供满足使用者舒适性要求的硬度。In one embodiment, themattress 110 may include foam, feathers, springs 108, materials, or the like. In one embodiment, the different materials may be used alone or in combination. The mattress can be used to provide the user with a firmness that meets the user's comfort requirements.
在一个实施例中，床垫110可以是气垫。在一个实施例中，该气垫可以利用单个腔室、多个腔室、多个单独的腔室、腔室形状的组合等而构成。在一个实施例中，可以对气垫110充气到可向使用者提供期望舒适程度的各种压力。在一个实施例中，每个可调节床装置102部分可以有单独的气垫110。例如，可调节床装置102的头部、躯干部、和脚部可以有单独的气垫110。在一个实施例中，单独的气垫110的充气压力可以彼此不同，这取决于使用者的设置。In one embodiment,mattress 110 may be an air mattress. In one embodiment, the air cushion can be constructed using a single chamber, multiple chambers, individual chambers, combinations of chamber shapes, and the like. In one embodiment,air mattress 110 may be inflated to various pressures that provide a desired level of comfort to the user. In one embodiment, there may be aseparate air mattress 110 for eachadjustable bed facility 102 section. For example,adjustable bed facility 102 may haveseparate air mattresses 110 for the head, torso, and foot portions. In one embodiment, the inflation pressures ofindividual air mattresses 110 may be different from each other, depending on user settings.
在带有单独腔室的气垫110的另一个实施例中，局部硬度控制可为使用者提供局部硬度舒适性从而提供舒适感。例如，使用者可能正在进行外科手术后的恢复并且可能要求气垫110在某些区域较软，使用者能够指示需较软的区域并且可以对单独的腔室压力进行调节从而提供较软的区域。另外，虽然可以为局部区域提供较软的压力，但是床垫110的剩余部分可具有一致的硬度压力。In another embodiment of theair mattress 110 with individual chambers, local firmness control may provide local firmness comfort for the user to provide comfort. For example, a user may be recovering from surgery and may require that theair mattress 110 be softer in certain areas, the user can indicate the softer areas and individual chamber pressures can be adjusted to provide the softer areas. Additionally, while softer pressure may be provided for a localized area, the remainder of themattress 110 may have a consistent firmer pressure.
在一个实施例中，副框架112可以是与地面接触的结构支撑框架，并且可包括：接地的腿、用于致动器104的连接、用于支撑件120的连接、用于骨架结构114的支撑等。在一个实施例中，副框架112的材料可包括木料、金属、塑料等。在一个实施例中，副框架112可为骨架结构114提供支撑接口，并且可为骨架结构114的运动自由提供支持。例如，副框架112可包括接口，例如：轨道、表面、沟槽、槽等，骨架结构114可在其中进行接口连接，并且在为各个可调节床装置102部分提供运动支持时用作引导件。在一个实施例中，副框架112的接口可以是“C”形通道，在其中骨架结构114可具有接口轮，以便在可调节床装置102的部分移动期间在“C”形通道中移动。In one embodiment, thesubframe 112 may be a structural support frame in contact with the ground and may include: grounded legs, connections for theactuator 104, connections for thesupports 120, connections for theskeletal structure 114 support etc. In one embodiment, the material of thesub-frame 112 may include wood, metal, plastic, and the like. In one embodiment,subframe 112 may provide a support interface forskeletal structure 114 and may provide support for freedom of movement ofskeletal structure 114 . For example, thesubframe 112 may include interfaces, such as tracks, surfaces, grooves, slots, etc., into which theskeleton structure 114 may interface and serve as guides in providing motion support for the variousadjustable bed facility 102 sections. In one embodiment, the interface of thesubframe 112 may be a "C" shaped channel in which theskeleton structure 114 may have interface wheels to move within the "C" shaped channel during partial movement of theadjustable bed facility 102 .
在一个实施例中，副框架112可以具有与可调节床装置102大致相同的形状，并且沿着副框架112的长度和宽度可以具有结构构件。在一个实施例中，可以把所述结构构件装配入满足支撑可调节床装置102和各种装置(例如致动器104、支撑件120、骨架结构114等)这一要求的任何构造中。In one embodiment, thesub-frame 112 may have substantially the same shape as theadjustable bed facility 102 and may have structural members along the length and width of thesub-frame 112 . In one embodiment, the structural members may be assembled into any configuration that meets the requirements for supportingadjustable bed facility 102 and various devices (eg,actuator 104,support 120,skeleton structure 114, etc.).
在一个实施例中，骨架结构114可以是机械结构，其可为弹簧108提供支撑、为床垫110提供支撑、与副框架112进行接口连接、提供与致动器104的连接、提供与支撑件120的连接、支撑振动电机118，等等。在一个实施例中，在可调节床装置102中可以有多于一个的骨架结构114；可以有用于每个可调节床装置102部分的骨架结构114。例如，可有用于头部、脚部、腿部、躯干部等的骨架结构114。In one embodiment, theskeletal structure 114 may be a mechanical structure that provides support for thesprings 108, provides support for themattress 110, interfaces with thesubframe 112, provides a connection to theactuator 104, provides support for the 120 connection,support vibration motor 118, and so on. In one embodiment, there may be more than oneframe structure 114 in theadjustable bed facility 102; there may be aframe structure 114 for eachadjustable bed facility 102 section. For example, there may beskeleton structures 114 for the head, feet, legs, torso, and the like.
在一个实施例中，骨架结构114可以是框架型结构，用以支撑至少一个床垫110、提供多于一个的床垫110之间的连接、包含允许第一床垫110相对于第二床垫110运动的铰链机构，等等。该框架结构可以具有与骨架结构114所支撑的床垫110大致相同的形状，并且除了可能需要用来支持机械连接、支撑床垫110等的其他单独的结构构件以外，还可具有在床垫110的周缘处的单独的结构构件。在一个实施例中，骨架结构114可包括如金属、木料、塑料等的材料。骨架结构114的材料可以单独使用或者联合使用。In one embodiment, theskeleton structure 114 may be a frame-type structure for supporting at least onemattress 110, providing connection between more than onemattress 110, including allowing afirst mattress 110 to move relative to asecond mattress 110. 110 movement hinge mechanism, etc. The frame structure may have substantially the same shape as themattress 110 supported by theskeletal structure 114, and may have additional features in themattress 110, in addition to other separate structural members that may be required to support mechanical connections, support themattress 110, etc. Individual structural members at the perimeter of the . In one embodiment, theskeleton structure 114 may include materials such as metal, wood, plastic, and the like. The materials of theskeleton structure 114 may be used alone or in combination.
在一个实施例中，骨架结构114可以具有可与副框架112的支撑接口进行接口连接的接口装置，例如轮子、滑道、滑橇、轨道、枢转点等。当骨架结构114由于来自致动器104的致动而处于运动中时，骨架结构114的接口装置可提供与副框架112的支撑接口之间的平顺的相互作用。In one embodiment, theskeletal structure 114 may have interface devices, such as wheels, slides, skids, tracks, pivot points, etc., that may interface with the support interfaces of thesubframe 112 . The interface means of theskeletal structure 114 may provide a smooth interaction with the support interface of thesubframe 112 when theskeletal structure 114 is in motion due to actuation from theactuator 104 .
在一个实施例中，振动装置118可以为可调节床装置102的各部分(例如头部、脚部、腿部、躯干部等)提供振动输入；在任何或者所有的可调节床装置102部分中，均可以有振动装置。在一个实施例中，振动装置118可以独立地运行、同时运行、在交替的时间运行、协调运行，等等。例如，头部和脚部中的振动装置可以同时运行以提供全身按摩，或者各振动频率可以在交替的时间工作从而提供从可调节床装置102的头部运动到脚部的振动波浪效果。在另一个实例中，不同的振动装置118可以协调地(in concert)使用，即振动装置118可以依次振动以产生按摩效果。本领域技术人员可以理解，可以用多于一个的振动装置118来产生不同的效果。In one embodiment, thevibration device 118 may provide vibration input to various portions of the adjustable bed facility 102 (e.g., head, feet, legs, torso, etc.); in any or all of theadjustable bed facility 102 portions , can have a vibration device. In one embodiment,vibratory devices 118 may operate independently, simultaneously, at alternate times, in coordination, and the like. For example, the vibrating devices in the head and feet could be run simultaneously to provide a full body massage, or the vibratory frequencies could be operated at alternate times to provide a vibratory wave effect from the head movement of theadjustable bed facility 102 to the feet. In another example, different vibratingdevices 118 may be used in concert, that is, the vibratingdevices 118 may vibrate sequentially to produce a massage effect. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that more than onevibration device 118 may be used to produce different effects.
在一个实施例中，利用遥控器148，使用者能够控制各振动电机118的振动模式；该模式可包括：针对特定床部分的振动设置、振动电机118中的至少一个的振动频率、停止振动电机中的至少一个的振动，等等。遥控器148可以向可调节床装置102的控制盒134提供振动电机118的控制信息，以控制可调节床装置102的振动特性。在一个实施例中，遥控器148可包括使用者输入，使用者输入包括头部振动增强、头部振动减弱、脚部振动增强、脚部振动减弱、使用者的优选振动设置、振动停止等中的至少一个。In one embodiment, using theremote control 148, the user is able to control the vibration pattern of eachvibration motor 118; the mode may include: vibration settings for a particular bed section, vibration frequency of at least one of thevibration motors 118, stopping the vibration motor at least one of the vibrations, and so on. Theremote control 148 may provide control information for thevibration motor 118 to thecontrol box 134 of theadjustable bed facility 102 to control the vibration characteristics of theadjustable bed facility 102 . In one embodiment, theremote control 148 may include user inputs including head vibration up, head vibration down, foot vibration up, foot vibration down, user's preferred vibration setting, vibration off, etc. at least one of the .
在一个实施例中，振动电机118能够具有多个振动频率。例如，振动电机118能够在诸如高、中、低、设置1-10等的频率下运转。在一个实施例中，可以在启动第二振动频率之前停止第一振动频率。在实施例中，第一振动与第二振动之间的停止可以是自动的以及由控制盒134中的逻辑所控制，可以由使用者使用遥控器148进行手动指示，等等。作为手动输入的实例，振动电机118可以在中等频率下运转，并且使用者可在遥控器148上提供停止振动输入，从而在按下低振动频率输入之前停止振动电机118的第一振动。In one embodiment, thevibration motor 118 can have multiple vibration frequencies. For example, thevibration motor 118 can be run at frequencies such as high, medium, low, settings 1-10, and the like. In one embodiment, the first vibration frequency may be stopped before the second vibration frequency is activated. In an embodiment, the stop between the first vibration and the second vibration may be automatic and controlled by logic in thecontrol box 134, may be manually indicated by the user using theremote control 148, and the like. As an example of a manual input, thevibration motor 118 may run at a medium frequency, and the user may provide a stop vibration input on theremote control 148, thereby stopping the first vibration of thevibration motor 118 before pressing the low vibration frequency input.
参见图5A和图5B，图中显示振动电机118的一个实施例是在可调节床装置102支撑侧面508的开口内。可调节床装置102的部分可具有侧面508，并且侧面508可包括开口，振动电机118可位于该开口中；振动电机118可以配合于该开口中，使得振动电机118可以不接触侧面508。在一个实施例中，可以利用至少一个托架504把振动电机118固定到可调节床装置102的部分。在一个实施例中，当使用多于一个的托架504时，托架504中的至少一个可以是可分离的或可拆除的。在一个实施例中，可以把所述至少一个托架504的形状设计成能够把振动电机118固定于该部分的开口中，例如直托架、U形托架、L形托架等；在图5A和图5B中托架504被示出为直的托架504。在一个实施例中，拆除托架504中的一个可便于把振动电机118固定到床部分，便于振动电机118的维修，等等。可以使托架504定位成使得托架504的至少一部分位于侧面508的开口内，并且亦可定位成使得托架504可以叠盖振动电机118的凸缘。振动电机118的凸缘可以延伸超过床垫支撑件的开口的周界，并且弹性材料502可为振动电机118提供位置支撑，使得凸缘把振动传给床垫110而不接触床垫支撑件。所述至少一个托架504可以利用可拆除的联接器而联接到床垫支撑件508。拆除所述至少一个托架可便于拆除和维修电机。弹性材料502可提供凸缘与床垫支撑件508中开口的周界之间的机械隔离。布置于凸缘与所述至少一个托架504的侧部支撑件508的表面之间的弹性材料502可进一步为振动电机118的壳体提供位置支撑。托架504可以用诸如塑料、金属等的材料构成，并且可以单独或者组合使用这些材料而构成。在一个实施例中，可以有与托架504相关联的弹性材料502，该弹性材料可用于减弱振动电机118与可调节床装置102之间的振动，可以接触振动电机118从而把振动电机118固定到床部分，可用于减弱对可调节床装置102的振动并且把振动电机118保持就位，等等。弹性材料502可包括：胶乳海绵、聚氨酯泡沫、聚丙烯泡沫、聚乙烯泡沫等，并且可以单独使用或者联合使用。Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B , one embodiment of thevibration motor 118 is shown within an opening in the support side 508 of theadjustable bed facility 102 . Portions of theadjustable bed facility 102 may have sides 508 and the sides 508 may include openings in which thevibration motor 118 may be located; thevibration motor 118 may fit into the opening such that thevibration motor 118 may not contact the sides 508 . In one embodiment, at least one bracket 504 may be utilized to secure thevibration motor 118 to a portion of theadjustable bed facility 102 . In one embodiment, when more than one bracket 504 is used, at least one of the brackets 504 may be detachable or removable. In one embodiment, the shape of the at least one bracket 504 can be designed to fix thevibration motor 118 in the opening of this part, such as a straight bracket, a U-shaped bracket, an L-shaped bracket, etc.; The bracket 504 is shown as a straight bracket 504 in FIGS. 5A and 5B . In one embodiment, removing one of the brackets 504 may facilitate securing thevibration motor 118 to the bed portion, facilitate servicing of thevibration motor 118, and the like. The bracket 504 may be positioned such that at least a portion of the bracket 504 is within the opening of the side 508 and may also be positioned such that the bracket 504 may overlap the flange of thevibration motor 118 . The flange of thevibration motor 118 may extend beyond the perimeter of the opening of the mattress support, and the resilient material 502 may provide positional support for thevibration motor 118 such that the flange transmits vibrations to themattress 110 without contacting the mattress support. The at least one bracket 504 may be coupled to a mattress support 508 with a removable coupler. Removing the at least one bracket facilitates removal and servicing of the motor. The resilient material 502 may provide mechanical isolation between the flange and the perimeter of the opening in the mattress support 508 . The resilient material 502 disposed between the flange and the surface of the side support 508 of the at least one bracket 504 may further provide positional support for the housing of thevibration motor 118 . Bracket 504 may be constructed of materials such as plastic, metal, etc., and may be constructed using these materials alone or in combination. In one embodiment, there may be a resilient material 502 associated with the bracket 504 that may serve to dampen vibration between thevibration motor 118 and theadjustable bed facility 102 and may contact thevibration motor 118 to secure thevibration motor 118 To the bed section, may be used to dampen vibrations to theadjustable bed facility 102 and hold thevibration motor 118 in place, etc. The elastic material 502 may include: latex sponge, polyurethane foam, polypropylene foam, polyethylene foam, etc., and may be used alone or in combination.
在一个实施例中，振动装置118可以连接到骨架结构114、床垫110、侧面508等，其中可以按照使用者的意愿把振动传给可调节床装置102的床垫110。在一个实施例中，振动电机118的凸缘可提供可以把振动传给床垫110的表面区域。在一个实施例中，可以用两个可分离的托架把振动电机118固定到可调节床装置102的部分；所述两个可分离托架中的至少一个可以是可拆除的。在一个实施例中，拆除托架中的一个可便于把振动电机118固定到床部分，便于维修振动电机118，等等。该托架可以利用诸如塑料、金属等的材料构成，并且可以单独或者组合使用这些材料而构成。在一个实施例中，可以有附接到托架的弹性材料，该弹性材料可用于减弱振动电机118与可调节床装置102之间的振动、可以接触振动电机118从而把振动电机118固定到床部分，等等。例如，可以用弹性材料将这些托架附接到可调节床装置102的部分，所述弹性材料与可以位于所述部分的开口中的振动电机118相接触。弹性材料可提供把振动电机在所述部分的开口中保持就位所需要的力，并且可减弱对可调节床装置的振动。弹性材料可包括胶乳海绵、聚氨酯泡沫、聚丙烯泡沫、聚乙烯泡沫等，并且可以单独使用或者联合使用。In one embodiment, the vibratingdevice 118 may be attached to theframe structure 114,mattress 110, sides 508, etc., wherein vibrations may be imparted to themattress 110 of theadjustable bed facility 102 at the user's discretion. In one embodiment, the flange of thevibration motor 118 may provide a surface area on which vibrations may be transmitted to themattress 110 . In one embodiment, two detachable brackets may be used to secure thevibration motor 118 to theadjustable bed facility 102 portion; at least one of the two detachable brackets may be removable. In one embodiment, removing one of the brackets may facilitate securing thevibration motor 118 to the bed portion, facilitate servicing thevibration motor 118, and the like. The bracket may be constructed using materials such as plastic, metal, etc., and may be constructed using these materials alone or in combination. In one embodiment, there may be a resilient material attached to the bracket that may serve to dampen vibration between thevibration motor 118 and theadjustable bed facility 102, may contact thevibration motor 118 to secure thevibration motor 118 to the bed section, and so on. For example, these brackets may be attached to portions of theadjustable bed facility 102 with a resilient material that contacts the vibratingmotor 118, which may be located in an opening of the portion. The resilient material can provide the force required to hold the vibration motor in place in the opening of the section and dampen vibrations to the adjustable bed facility. Elastic materials may include latex sponge, polyurethane foam, polypropylene foam, polyethylene foam, etc., and may be used alone or in combination.
在一个实施例中，电机振动装置118可以使用直流或交流的电流给电机提供电力。在一个实施例中，为了提供振动，电机可以使电机轴上的偏心块旋转，从而导致振动装置118、床垫110、骨架结构114等振动。使用者可通过床垫110、弹簧108等感觉到振动。In one embodiment, themotor vibrating device 118 may use DC or AC current to power the motor. In one embodiment, to provide the vibration, the motor may rotate an eccentric mass on the motor shaft, thereby causing thevibration device 118,mattress 110,skeletal structure 114, etc. to vibrate. The user may feel the vibrations through themattress 110, springs 108, and the like.
在一个实施例中，空气囊袋或空气弹簧可用于向可调节床装置102提供振动。在一个实施例中，空气囊袋或空气弹簧的空气压力可以在一定频率下变化，从而在振动装置118、床垫110、骨架结构114等中产生振动。在一个实施例中，可以有向空气囊袋或空气弹簧提供频率变化的空气压力的空气供给单元。In one embodiment, air bladders or air springs may be used to provide vibrations to theadjustable bed facility 102 . In one embodiment, the air pressure of the air bladders or air springs may be varied at a frequency to generate vibrations in the vibratingdevice 118,mattress 110,skeleton structure 114, or the like. In one embodiment, there may be an air supply unit that provides frequency-varying air pressure to the air bladder or air spring.
在一个实施例中，振动电机118可以靠近振动分布装置，该振动分布装置可有助于把振动能量传播给可调节床装置102的部分。在一个实施例中，振动电机118可以可操作地连接到振动分布装置，可以与振动分布装置接触，可以不与振动分布装置接触，等等。在一个实施例中，振动分布装置可为振动电机118的振动特性提供更均匀的分布，并且可具有与可调节床装置102部分的尺寸和形状相关的尺寸和形状。该振动分布装置可以利用诸如塑料、橡胶、金属等的材料构成，并且可以通过单独或者组合使用这些材料而构成。在一个实施例中，使用者能够利用界面(例如遥控器148)来控制振动装置118的速度、幅度、脉动等。In one embodiment, thevibration motor 118 may be located near a vibration distribution device that may assist in spreading vibrational energy to portions of theadjustable bed facility 102 . In one embodiment, thevibration motor 118 may be operatively connected to the vibration distribution device, may be in contact with the vibration distribution device, may not be in contact with the vibration distribution device, or the like. In one embodiment, the vibration distribution device may provide a more even distribution of the vibration characteristics of thevibration motor 118 and may have a size and shape related to the size and shape of theadjustable bed facility 102 section. The vibration distribution device may be constructed using materials such as plastic, rubber, metal, etc., and may be constructed by using these materials alone or in combination. In one embodiment, the user can control the speed, amplitude, pulsation, etc. of the vibratingdevice 118 using an interface (eg, the remote control 148 ).
在一个实施例中，可以利用振动分布装置、弹性材料502、牢固的织物等将振动器装置118安装到床垫110。在一个实施例中，每个包括振动器装置118的可调节床装置102部分均可在该部分中具有开口，用于容纳振动器装置118。在一个实施例中，在该部分中的开口的上面，可以放置一层弹性材料502、牢固的织物等。弹性材料502、牢固的织物等的层可以放置于振动器装置118与床垫110之间。在一个实施例中，振动器装置118可以通过布置于可调节床装置102部分中的开口上面的弹性材料502而把振动传给床垫110。在一个实施例中，可以把织物罩布置于弹性材料502和/或可调节床装置102部分的上面，在振动器装置118与床垫110之间。在实施例中，多个织物罩可以布置于弹性材料502和/或可调节床装置102部分的上面以提供稳定性。在一个实施例中，振动器装置118可以通过弹性材料502和覆盖弹性材料502和/或可调节床装置102部分的织物或多件织物而把振动传给床垫110。In one embodiment, thevibrator assembly 118 may be mounted to themattress 110 using a vibration distribution device, elastic material 502, a strong fabric, or the like. In one embodiment, eachadjustable bed facility 102 section that includes avibrator assembly 118 may have an opening therein for receiving thevibrator assembly 118 . In one embodiment, over the opening in the section, a layer of elastic material 502, strong fabric, etc. may be placed. A layer of resilient material 502 , firm fabric, etc. may be placed between thevibrator assembly 118 and themattress 110 . In one embodiment, thevibrator assembly 118 may transmit vibrations to themattress 110 through the resilient material 502 disposed over an opening in theadjustable bed facility 102 portion. In one embodiment, a fabric cover may be placed over the elastic material 502 and/or theadjustable bed facility 102 portion, between thevibrator assembly 118 and themattress 110 . In an embodiment, a plurality of fabric covers may be placed over the elastic material 502 and/or theadjustable bed facility 102 portion to provide stability. In one embodiment, thevibrator assembly 118 may transmit vibrations to themattress 110 through the elastic material 502 and the fabric or pieces of fabric covering the elastic material 502 and/or portions of theadjustable bed facility 102 .
在一个实施例中，弹性材料502可以是泡沫、棉花垫等。在一个实施例中，振动分布装置可以是塑料、木料、橡胶、金属等制的，并且可以具有支持所需振动特性的任意尺寸和/或形状。该振动分布装置可具有多个倒钩或其他锚固装置，可以把它们推挤入弹性材料、牢固的织物等中，从而把振动分布装置在弹性材料、牢固的织物等的上面固定就位。在一个实施例中，倒钩或其他锚固装置可具有一些夹持端、夹持点等，以提供与弹性材料和牢固织物的连接。In one embodiment, the resilient material 502 may be foam, cotton padding, or the like. In one embodiment, the vibration distributing device may be made of plastic, wood, rubber, metal, etc., and may have any size and/or shape that supports the desired vibration characteristics. The vibration distribution device may have a plurality of barbs or other anchoring means that can be pushed into the elastic material, strong fabric, etc. to hold the vibration distribution device in place over the elastic material, strong fabric, or the like. In one embodiment, barbs or other anchoring devices may have gripping ends, gripping points, etc. to provide connection to the elastic material and secure fabric.
在一个实施例中，振动器装置118可以通过可调节床装置102部分的侧面508的开口而安装到所述振动分布装置。在一个实施例中，振动电机118可以可操作地连接到振动分布装置，可以接触振动分布装置，可以不接触振动分布装置，等等。在一个实施例中，在振动器电机118与振动分布装置之间可以有一层弹性材料、牢固的织物等。In one embodiment, thevibrator assembly 118 may be mounted to the vibration distribution assembly through an opening in the side 508 of theadjustable bed facility 102 section. In one embodiment, thevibration motor 118 may be operably connected to the vibration distribution device, may contact the vibration distribution device, may not contact the vibration distribution device, or the like. In one embodiment, there may be a layer of elastic material, strong fabric, etc. between thevibrator motor 118 and the vibration distribution means.
在一个实施例中，在振动装置118与可调节床装置102部分的开口之间的任何空间可以装满振动吸收材料，例如：泡沫、棉花垫、橡胶等。吸收材料可提供振动装置118与可调节床装置102部分的开口之间的振动隔离层。In one embodiment, any space between the vibratingdevice 118 and the opening of theadjustable bed facility 102 section may be filled with vibration absorbing material such as foam, cotton pads, rubber, or the like. The absorbent material may provide a vibration isolation layer between thevibration device 118 and the opening of theadjustable bed facility 102 section.
在一个实施例中，振动分布装置与振动装置118的组合可以是一个振动装置组件。在一个实施例中，振动装置118组件可利用所述多个倒钩或锚固装置附接到可调节床装置118部分。In one embodiment, the combination of the vibration distribution device and thevibration device 118 may be a vibration device assembly. In one embodiment, the vibratingdevice 118 assembly may be attached to theadjustable bed facility 118 portion using the plurality of barbs or anchors.
再次参见图1，在一个实施例中，支撑件120可以是液压加压缸，其可以对可调节床装置102各部分的下降提供额外的控制。加压的支撑件120可以设计成用于支撑可包括骨架结构114、床垫110、弹簧108、使用者等在内的一定大小的重量。在一个实施例中，加压缸可以与汽车行李箱中用来在使用者访问行李箱区域时支撑行李箱打开的支撑件的类型相似。Referring again to FIG. 1 , in one embodiment, supports 120 may be hydraulic cylinders that may provide additional control over the lowering ofadjustable bed facility 102 sections. Thepressurized support 120 may be designed to support a certain amount of weight which may include theskeletal structure 114, themattress 110, thesprings 108, the user, and the like. In one embodiment, the pressurized cylinder may be similar to the type of support used in a car trunk to hold the trunk open when a user accesses the trunk area.
在一个实施例中，当与安全托架112相结合时，支撑件120可提供安全特性。安全托架122可防止致动器将可调节床装置102的各部分强制性地向下拉；下文将对安全托架作更详细的描述。支撑件120可以位于被致动的部分上，并且可提供所述部分将返回到水平位置时所用的受控速度。在一个实施例中，支撑件120可以为小于该部分重量的重量提供支撑，因此该部分将在支撑件120上提供足够的力(例如，重量)来压缩该缸并且使该部分向下移动。在一个实施例中，每个被致动的可调节床装置102部分可以有多于一个的支撑件120。在一个实施例中，支撑件120可以连接在骨架结构114与副框架112之间。In one embodiment, thesupport 120 may provide a safety feature when combined with thesafety bracket 112 . The safety bracket 122 prevents the actuator from forcibly pulling down portions of theadjustable bed facility 102; the safety bracket is described in more detail below. Asupport 120 may be located on the portion being actuated and may provide a controlled velocity at which the portion will return to the horizontal position. In one embodiment, thesupport 120 may provide support for less than the weight of the portion, so the portion will provide sufficient force (eg, weight) on thesupport 120 to compress the cylinder and move the portion downward. In one embodiment, there may be more than onesupport 120 per actuatedadjustable bed facility 102 section. In one embodiment, thesupport 120 may be connected between theskeleton structure 114 and thesubframe 112 .
在一个实施例中，安全托架122可以是开有槽的托架，其提供致动器104与骨架结构114之间的连接，目的是使可调节床装置102的各部分移动。该槽的距离致动器104最远的那侧可以是该槽的第一侧并且可以是致动器104推在其上以使可调节床102的部分向上移动的一侧。该槽的最接近致动器104的那侧可以是槽的第二侧并且可以是致动器104拉在其上以使可调节床102的部分向下移动的一侧。在一个实施例中，当致动器104扩展并且使可调节床装置102的部分移动时，致动器104可对该槽的第一侧施力，并且使该部分沿向上的方向移动。当致动器104收缩以使该部分沿向下的方向移动时，致动器104的连接件可以移动入安全托架122的槽的中间区域(例如，不与所述槽的第一侧或第二侧接触)。当致动器104的连接件移动到槽的中间区域中时，可调节床装置102的部分可在该部分重量的力的作用下向下移动。在一个实施例中，致动器104可以以与安全托架122的移动速度相同的速度收缩，因此致动器104的连接件可以停留在安全托架122槽的中间区域内，并且不与安全托架122槽的第二侧接触。这样，致动器104的连接件可以不接触槽的第二侧，因此可调节床102的部分可以不在致动器104的力的作用下朝向下的方向移动。In one embodiment, the safety bracket 122 may be a slotted bracket that provides a connection between the actuator 104 and theskeleton structure 114 for the purpose of moving portions of theadjustable bed facility 102 . The side of the slot furthest from theactuator 104 may be the first side of the slot and may be the side on which theactuator 104 pushes to move theadjustable bed 102 section upward. The side of the slot closest to theactuator 104 may be the second side of the slot and may be the side on which theactuator 104 pulls to move theadjustable bed 102 portion downward. In one embodiment, when theactuator 104 expands and moves the portion of theadjustable bed facility 102, theactuator 104 can apply force to the first side of the slot and move the portion in an upward direction. When theactuator 104 is retracted to move the portion in a downward direction, the linkage of theactuator 104 can move into the middle region of the slot of the safety bracket 122 (e.g., not in contact with the first side or the slot of the slot). contact on the second side). When the linkage of theactuator 104 is moved into the middle region of the slot, the section of theadjustable bed facility 102 can move downward under the force of the section's weight. In one embodiment, theactuator 104 can be retracted at the same speed as the safety bracket 122 is moving, so the linkage of theactuator 104 can stay in the middle area of the safety bracket 122 slot and not interfere with the safety bracket 122. The second side of the slot of the bracket 122 contacts. In this way, the linkage of theactuator 104 may not contact the second side of the slot, and thus the portion of theadjustable bed 102 may not move in a downward direction under the force of theactuator 104 .
在一个实施例中，如果致动器104的连接件接触到安全托架122槽的第二侧，那么可以有关闭式开关、关闭式指示器等，其可停止致动器104的收缩。In one embodiment, there may be an off switch, off indicator, etc. that stops retraction of theactuator 104 if the linkage of theactuator 104 touches the second side of the safety bracket 122 slot.
在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102可以包括电子装置124。在一个实施例中，电子装置124可以包括：线束128、接收器130、电源输出口138、模块化控制器132、电源140、电源连接器142等。在一个实施例中，电子装置124的不同部件可以是单独的部件、组合的部件、单独的和组合的部件等。例如，接收器130、控制盒134、和电源可以是单独的部件、可以组合成单个部件、可以是单独部件与组合部件的组合等。在一个实施例中，根据特定部件的需要，可以将各个电子装置124部件安装于副框架112、骨架结构114等上。In one embodiment,adjustable bed facility 102 may include electronics 124 . In one embodiment, the electronic device 124 may include: awiring harness 128, a receiver 130, apower outlet 138, amodular controller 132, apower supply 140, apower connector 142, and the like. In one embodiment, the different components of the electronic device 124 may be separate components, combined components, separate and combined components, or the like. For example, receiver 130,control box 134, and power supply may be separate components, may be combined into a single component, may be a combination of separate and combined components, and the like. In one embodiment, various components of the electronic device 124 may be mounted on thesub-frame 112, theskeleton structure 114, etc. according to the needs of specific components.
在一个实施例中，线束128可向多个模块化控制器132提供电源和数据连接。取决于电源140，该线束可向模块化控制器132提供直流电或交流电。在一个实施例中，数据连接可以是串行连接、并行连接等。在一个实施例中，该线束可具有与可能的模块化控制器132数量相同的电源/数据连接。在一个实施例中，该线束可以是电源/数据连接单元，可以使其结合到一起成为单个线束。在另一个实施例中，该线束可以是单独的电源/数据连接的组。在一个实施例中，对于束、组等中的每个单独的线，第一端部可具有用于控制盒134与电源140的连接。线束128的第二端部可以是用于每个单独的模块化控制器132的电源连接和数据连接。In one embodiment, thewiring harness 128 may provide power and data connections to a plurality ofmodular controllers 132 . Depending on thepower source 140, the wiring harness can provide DC or AC power to themodular controller 132. In one embodiment, the data connection may be a serial connection, a parallel connection, or the like. In one embodiment, the wiring harness may have the same number of power/data connections as there are possiblemodular controllers 132 . In one embodiment, the harness may be a power/data connection unit that may be joined together into a single harness. In another embodiment, the wiring harness may be a separate set of power/data connections. In one embodiment, for each individual wire in the bundle, group, etc., the first end may have a connection for thecontrol box 134 to thepower source 140 . A second end of thewiring harness 128 may be a power connection and a data connection for each individualmodular controller 132 .
在一个实施例中，接收器130可从遥控器148接收使用者的指令。在一个实施例中，接收器130可具有与遥控器148的无线或有线连接。在一个实施例中，无线遥控器148到接收器130的通信可以是射频(RF)通信、红外线(IR)通信、蓝牙通信等。在一个实施例中，接收器130可接收来自遥控器148的通信指令，并且向控制盒134发送遥控器148的指令。与控制盒134的通信可以是无线的或者有线的。在一个实施例中，接收器130与控制盒134之间的无线通信可以是射频(RF)通信、红外线(IR)通信、蓝牙通信等。在一个实施例中，接收器130可以与控制盒134组合成为单个构件。在一个实施例中，骨架结构114可以用作射频天线，用于接收从遥控器148到接收器130的通信信息。在实施例中，整个骨架结构114可以用作天线，骨架结构114的一部分可以用作天线，等等。In one embodiment, the receiver 130 can receive user commands from theremote controller 148 . In one embodiment, receiver 130 may have a wireless or wired connection toremote control 148 . In one embodiment, the communication from the wirelessremote control 148 to the receiver 130 may be radio frequency (RF) communication, infrared (IR) communication, Bluetooth communication, or the like. In one embodiment, the receiver 130 can receive communication commands from theremote control 148 and send the commands of theremote control 148 to thecontrol box 134 . Communication with thecontrol box 134 may be wireless or wired. In one embodiment, the wireless communication between the receiver 130 and thecontrol box 134 may be radio frequency (RF) communication, infrared (IR) communication, Bluetooth communication, or the like. In one embodiment, receiver 130 may be combined withcontrol box 134 into a single component. In one embodiment, thebackbone structure 114 may serve as a radio frequency antenna for receiving communications from theremote control 148 to the receiver 130 . In an embodiment, theentire backbone structure 114 may function as an antenna, a portion of thebackbone structure 114 may function as an antenna, and so on.
在一个实施例中，模块化控制器132可以为可调节床装置102提供其他功能，可包括：立体声音响、CD播放器、MP3播放器、DVD播放器、灯、电源输出口138、空气净化装置144等。可以认为模块化控制器132所提供的其他功能是可为可调节床装置102提供的可选设备。例如，使用者能够购买无任何模块化控制器132的可调节床装置102，并且可以按照他或她的意愿加上模块化控制器。在另一个实例中，使用者可以购买已安装有模块化控制器的可调节床装置102。在一个实施例中，模块化控制器132可在副框架112、骨架结构114等上具有预定的安装位置。In one embodiment, themodular controller 132 can provide other functions for theadjustable bed facility 102, which can include: stereo, CD player, MP3 player, DVD player, lights,power outlet 138,air cleaning unit 144 et al. The other functions provided by themodular controller 132 may be considered optional equipment that may be provided with theadjustable bed facility 102 . For example, a user could purchaseadjustable bed facility 102 without anymodular controls 132, and add modular controls as he or she desires. In another example, a user may purchaseadjustable bed facility 102 with modular controls already installed. In one embodiment, themodular controller 132 may have predetermined mounting locations on thesub-frame 112,skeleton structure 114, or the like.
在一个实施例中，模块化控制器132可以直接地控制装置、间接地控制装置，等等。例如，模块化控制器132可以直接地控制与模块化控制器132相连的灯，但是可以间接地控制插入由模块化控制器132控制的输出口138中的设备或装置。所述设备和装置可包括：立体声音响、CD播放器、DVD播放器、空气净化装置等，其可接收来自由模块化控制器132控制的电源输出口138的电力。在此实例中，使用者控制电源输出口138来将设备打开或关闭，但是使用者不能控制该单独的设备(例如，立体声音响的音量)。在一个实施例中，使用者可以通过使用遥控器148来控制额外的功能装置，所述遥控器148可针对每个模块化控制器132具有一接口。例如，在遥控器148上可以有用于打开灯、关掉灯、调暗灯等的接口。以相似的方式，使用者能够控制由模块化控制器132所提供的电源输出口138是打开或是关闭。In one embodiment, themodular controller 132 may directly control the device, indirectly control the device, and so on. For example, themodular controller 132 may directly control lights connected to themodular controller 132 , but may indirectly control a device or device plugged into anoutlet 138 controlled by themodular controller 132 . Such devices and devices may include: stereos, CD players, DVD players, air cleaning devices, etc., which may receive power from apower outlet 138 controlled by amodular controller 132 . In this example, the user controls thepower outlet 138 to turn the device on or off, but the user cannot control the individual device (eg, the volume of the stereo). In one embodiment, the user can control additional functional devices by using theremote control 148 , which can have an interface for eachmodular controller 132 . For example, there may be an interface on theremote control 148 for turning on lights, turning off lights, dimming lights, and the like. In a similar manner, the user can control whether thepower outlet 138 provided by themodular controller 132 is turned on or off.
在一个实施例中，模块化控制器132可以连接到控制盒134、电源140等；该连接可以是线束128。在一个实施例中，模块化控制器132可通过无线手段与控制盒134进行通信，所述无线手段可包括射频(RF)、红外线(IR)、蓝牙、或者其他类型无线通信。In one embodiment,modular controller 132 may be connected to controlbox 134 ,power supply 140 , etc.; this connection may be wiringharness 128 . In one embodiment,modular controller 132 may communicate withcontrol box 134 via wireless means, which may include radio frequency (RF), infrared (IR), Bluetooth, or other types of wireless communication.
在一个实施例中，控制盒134可以把从接收器130接收到的指令解译成为用于可调节床装置102的各种部件(例如，致动器104、振动装置118、模块化控制器132、电源输出口138等)的指令。在一个实施例中，控制盒134中可以容纳微处理器、微控制器等来运行软件应用，从而解译通过接收器130从遥控器148接收到的指令。在一个实施例中，软件应用可以是基于中断的、基于轮询的、或者用于确定使用者什么时候选择遥控器148上的指令的其他应用方法。在一个实施例中，可以把软件应用存储于控制盒134中、存储于床存储器154等中，并且可以用软件、固件、硬件等形式加以存储。In one embodiment,control box 134 may interpret commands received from receiver 130 into commands for the various components of adjustable bed facility 102 (e.g.,actuator 104,vibration device 118,modular controller 132 ,power outlet 138, etc.) instructions. In one embodiment, a microprocessor, microcontroller, etc. may be housed incontrol box 134 to run a software application to interpret commands received fromremote control 148 via receiver 130 . In one embodiment, the software application may be interrupt-based, poll-based, or other application method for determining when the user selects a command on theremote control 148 . In one embodiment, the software application may be stored in thecontrol box 134, in thebed memory 154, etc., and may be in the form of software, firmware, hardware, or the like.
在一个实施例中，控制盒134可通过有线通信、无线通信等接收来自接收器130的信息。在一个实施例中，无线通信可以是射频(RF)、红外线(IR)、蓝牙、或者其他类型的无线通信。In one embodiment, thecontrol box 134 may receive information from the receiver 130 through wired communication, wireless communication, or the like. In one embodiment, the wireless communication may be radio frequency (RF), infrared (IR), Bluetooth, or other types of wireless communication.
在一个实施例中，在控制盒134已经解译了所接收到的使用者指令后，控制盒134可以向用于可调节床装置102部件(例如致动器104、振动器装置118、模块化控制器132、电源输出口138等)的各种控制器发送经解译的指令。控制盒134可以发送可进一步被部件解译成为用于单独部件的指令的信息。例如，控制盒134可接收使头部向上移动的指令。控制盒134可以把遥控器148的指令解译成为致动器可以理解的指令，并且可以发送该指令来伸长头部致动器从而使头部向上移动。In one embodiment, after thecontrol box 134 has interpreted the received user commands, thecontrol box 134 may send a message to theadjustable bed facility 102 components (e.g., theactuator 104, thevibrator assembly 118, themodular bed facility 102, etc.).Controller 132,power outlet 138, etc.) send interpreted commands. Thecontrol box 134 can send information that can be further interpreted by the components into instructions for individual components. For example,control box 134 may receive instructions to move the head upward. Thecontrol box 134 can interpret the commands from theremote control 148 into commands that the actuators can understand, and can send the commands to extend the head actuators to move the head upwards.
在一个实施例中，电源140可以接收来自标准墙壁输出口、保险丝盒、电路盒等的电力，并且可以向可调节床装置102的所有用电部件提供电力。在一个实施例中，电源140可以为部件提供直流电力或交流电力。在一个实施例中，如果电源140提供直流电力，那么电源140可以把进来的交流电力转换成用于可调节床装置102的直流电力。In one embodiment, thepower supply 140 can receive power from a standard wall outlet, a fuse box, a circuit box, etc., and can provide power to all powered components of theadjustable bed facility 102 . In one embodiment, thepower supply 140 may provide DC power or AC power to the components. In one embodiment, if thepower supply 140 provides DC power, thepower supply 140 may convert the incoming AC power to DC power for theadjustable bed facility 102 .
在一个实施例中，电源输出口138可以利用标准输出口提供给使用标准插头的外部设备所使用的标准家庭交流电。在一个实施例中，电源输出口138可以直接从标准墙壁输出口、保险丝盒、电路盒等接收电力，但是控制盒134可控制电源输出口138是开还是关。在一个实施例中，电源输出口138可具有控制电路，该控制电路可确定电源输出口138是工作的(开)还是不工作的(关)。在一个实施例中，可以从控制盒134接收指示电源输出口138是工作还是不工作的指令。在一个实施例中，控制盒134可接收来自遥控器148的用于电源输出口138控制的指令。In one embodiment, thepower outlet 138 may utilize a standard outlet to provide standard household AC power for external devices using standard plugs. In one embodiment, thepower outlet 138 may receive power directly from a standard wall outlet, fuse box, circuit box, etc., but thecontrol box 134 may control whether thepower outlet 138 is on or off. In one embodiment, thepower outlet 138 may have a control circuit that may determine whether thepower outlet 138 is active (on) or inactive (off). In one embodiment, instructions may be received from thecontrol box 134 indicating whether thepower outlet 138 is active or inactive. In one embodiment, thecontrol box 134 can receive commands from theremote control 148 for controlling thepower outlet 138 .
在一个实施例中，电源连接器142可接收来自标准输出口、保险丝盒、电路盒等的用于可调节床装置102的标准电力。在一个实施例中，电源连接器142可向电源输出口138、电源140等提供标准交流电。In one embodiment, thepower connector 142 may receive standard electrical power for theadjustable bed facility 102 from a standard outlet, fuse box, circuit box, or the like. In one embodiment, thepower connector 142 can provide standard AC power to thepower outlet 138, thepower supply 140, and the like.
在一个实施例中，空气净化装置144可以是能够改善在可调节床装置102区域内的空气环境的任何类型设备或装置。在一个实施例中，空气净化装置144可以是吸收剂类型(例如，碳)、静电的、HEPA过滤器等。在一个实施例中，吸收材料可用于过滤器、可调节床装置102、床垫110等中，用以自床周围的空气环境中以及自床内等吸收气味、灰尘、污染物等。在一个实施例中，静电或离子空气过滤器可利用负离子来吸引空气中的灰尘、污染物等。在一个实施例中，静电材料(例如，电气石)可用于过滤器、可调节床装置102、床垫110等中，用以从床周围的空气环境、从床中等吸收气味、灰尘、污染物等。在一个实施例中，HEPA过滤器由随机布置纤维的垫子构成，所述纤维被设计成以85升每分钟(Lpm)捕捉至少99.97％的灰尘、花粉粒、霉菌、细菌、和任何空气传播的尺寸为0.3微米(μm)的微粒。HEPA过滤器可在用于过滤可调节床装置102区域内的空气的设备、装置等中使用。In one embodiment, theair cleaning unit 144 may be any type of device or device capable of improving the air environment in the area of theadjustable bed facility 102 . In one embodiment, theair cleaning device 144 may be an absorbent type (eg, carbon), electrostatic, HEPA filter, or the like. In one embodiment, absorbent material may be used in filters,adjustable bed facility 102,mattress 110, etc. to absorb odors, dust, pollutants, etc. from the air environment surrounding the bed, as well as from within the bed. In one embodiment, an electrostatic or ionic air filter may utilize negative ions to attract dust, pollutants, etc. in the air. In one embodiment, an electrostatic material (e.g., tourmaline) may be used in filters,adjustable bed facility 102,mattress 110, etc. to absorb odors, dust, pollutants from the ambient air surrounding the bed, from within the bed, etc. wait. In one embodiment, the HEPA filter consists of a mat of randomly arranged fibers designed to capture at least 99.97% of dust, pollen grains, mold, bacteria, and any airborne Particles with a size of 0.3 micrometers (μm). A HEPA filter may be used in equipment, devices, etc. for filtering air in the area of theadjustable bed facility 102 .
在一个实施例中，空气净化装置144可以是可调节床装置102的一部分、独立式的设备或装置等。在一个实施例中，如果空气净化装置144是可调节床装置102的一部分，那么可以把空气净化装置144附接到可调节床装置102的任何部分，例如床垫110、副框架112、骨架结构114等。在一个实施例中，附接到可调节床装置102的空气净化装置144可以由空气净化装置144的直接控制、利用遥控器148进行的控制来控制。In one embodiment, theair cleaning unit 144 may be part of theadjustable bed unit 102, a stand-alone device or device, or the like. In one embodiment, if theair cleaning device 144 is part of theadjustable bed facility 102, theair cleaning device 144 can be attached to any part of theadjustable bed facility 102, such as themattress 110, thesubframe 112, theskeleton structure 114 etc. In one embodiment, theair cleaning device 144 attached to theadjustable bed facility 102 may be controlled by direct control of theair cleaning device 144 , control using theremote control 148 .
在一个实施例中，空气净化装置144可以是可插入到可调节床装置102的电源输出口138中的独立式装置，因此可以用控制电源输出口138的开/关状态的遥控器148加以控制。In one embodiment, theair cleaning unit 144 may be a self-contained unit that plugs into thepower outlet 138 of theadjustable bed facility 102 and thus can be controlled with aremote control 148 that controls the on/off status of thepower outlet 138 .
在一个实施例中，空气净化装置144可以是独立式的装置，其可连接到可调节床装置102的模块化控制器128。模块化控制器可向空气净化装置114提供电力(交流或直流)、控制通信等。在一个实施例中，使用者能够通过利用遥控器148控制模块化控制器132来控制空气净化装置144。In one embodiment, theair cleaning unit 144 may be a self-contained unit that may be connected to themodular controller 128 of theadjustable bed facility 102 . The modular controller may provide power (AC or DC), control communications, etc. to theair cleaning device 114 . In one embodiment, a user is able to control theair cleaning device 144 by controlling themodular controller 132 using theremote control 148 .
在一个实施例中，遥控器148可以是使用者控制的装置，用以向控制盒134提供控制指令，从而指令可调节床装置102的某些功能。在一个实施例中，所述的某些功能可以是可调节床装置部分的移动(例如，向上或者向下)、振动控制、模块化控制132装置等。在一个实施例中，遥控器148可利用有线通信、无线通信等与控制盒进行通信。在一个实施例中，无线通信可以采用射频(RF)、红外线(IR)、蓝牙等。如果遥控器利用无线技术进行通信，那么通信可以是与接收器130之间的通信，并且接收器130可把指令要求传给控制盒134。In one embodiment, theremote control 148 may be a user-controlled device for providing control commands to thecontrol box 134 to command certain functions of theadjustable bed facility 102 . In one embodiment, certain functions described may be adjustable bed facility section movement (eg, up or down), vibration control,modular control 132 devices, and the like. In one embodiment, theremote control 148 may communicate with the control box using wired communication, wireless communication, or the like. In one embodiment, wireless communication may employ radio frequency (RF), infrared (IR), Bluetooth, or the like. If the remote communicates using wireless technology, the communication may be with the receiver 130 and the receiver 130 may communicate the command requirements to thecontrol box 134 .
在一个实施例中，使用者可以通过按下按钮、触摸屏幕、输入代码、说出指令等而使用遥控器148来指示某个可调节床装置102的功能。在一个实施例中，利用接收器130，控制盒134可以接收并解译由遥控器148提供的指令。在一个实施例中，遥控器上可用的某些功能可以指令控制盒134直接控制装置(例如，致动器104)、控制与模块化控制器132连接的装置，等等。遥控器可用如下指令来控制装置，所述指令可包括：开、关、高功率、中等功率、低功率、音量、播放、快进、倒退、跳过、控制模块化装置等。例如，遥控器148可发送使头部向上移动的指令，并且控制盒134可响应于该指令而指令致动器104伸长一定量。在另一个实例中，遥控器148可指令将与模块化控制器132连接的灯关掉。控制盒134可指令控制盒132关掉灯。In one embodiment, a user may use theremote control 148 to indicate a function of anadjustable bed facility 102 by pressing a button, touching a screen, entering a code, speaking a command, or the like. In one embodiment, using receiver 130 ,control box 134 may receive and interpret commands provided byremote control 148 . In one embodiment, certain functions available on the remote control may instructcontrol box 134 to directly control devices (eg, actuators 104 ), control devices connected tomodular controller 132 , and the like. The remote may control the device with commands that may include: on, off, high power, medium power, low power, volume, play, fast forward, rewind, skip, control the modular device, and the like. For example,remote control 148 may send a command to move the head upward, andcontrol box 134 may command actuator 104 to extend a certain amount in response to the command. In another example, theremote control 148 may instruct a light connected to themodular controller 132 to be turned off. Thecontrol box 134 can instruct thecontrol box 132 to turn off the light.
在一个实施例中，遥控器148可以把可调节床装置102的使用者优选设置保存于多个存储器位置中，所述存储器位置可用于保持使用者确定的床位置、可调节床装置102的历史设置等。例如，使用者可具有可以存储于存储器位置中的至少一个中的某个优选可调节床装置102位置，使用者能够在以后调用该位置而使可调节床装置移动到使用者优选位置。通过指示调用至少一个存储器位置，可调节床装置102的控制盒134可以指令不同部件移动到所存储的存储器位置的位置，从而到达调用位置。在一个实施例中，对于可以包含按钮的遥控器148，使用者可按下单个按钮、按钮的组合等来调用期望的存储器位置。In one embodiment, theremote control 148 may saveadjustable bed facility 102 user preferred settings in a plurality of memory locations that may be used to maintain user determined bed positions,adjustable bed facility 102 history settings etc. For example, the user may have a certain preferredadjustable bed facility 102 position that may be stored in at least one of the memory locations, which the user can later recall to move the adjustable bed facility to the user's preferred position. By instructing to recall at least one memory location, thecontrol box 134 of theadjustable bed facility 102 may instruct the various components to move to the location of the stored memory locations to arrive at the recalled location. In one embodiment, for theremote control 148, which may contain buttons, the user may press a single button, a combination of buttons, etc. to recall a desired memory location.
在一个实施例中，遥控器148可以有按钮、LCD屏幕、等离子屏幕等，以允许使用者指示期望的指令。在一个实施例中，使用者可以按下按钮从而向控制盒134发出指令。在一个实施例中，LCD屏幕或等离子屏幕可以是触摸屏幕敏感的。在一个实施例中，遥控器148的屏幕可以向使用者提供可用的控制，并且使用者可以通过触碰屏幕来指示期望的指令。例如，遥控器148的屏幕可仅提供可调节床装置102中可用的控制；因此，如果模块化控制器132不可用，那么遥控器148可以不显示用于模块化控制器132的选择。在一个实施例中，遥控器148的屏幕可以向使用者提供内容敏感的选择。例如，如果使用者选择控制CD播放器，那么可以向使用者提供的CD播放器控制可包括：播放、快进、倒退、跳过、停止、重复等。In one embodiment, theremote control 148 may have buttons, LCD screen, plasma screen, etc. to allow the user to indicate desired commands. In one embodiment, a user may press a button to issue commands to thecontrol box 134 . In one embodiment, the LCD screen or plasma screen may be touch screen sensitive. In one embodiment, the screen of theremote control 148 may present available controls to the user, and the user may indicate desired commands by touching the screen. For example, the screen of theremote control 148 may only provide controls available in theadjustable bed facility 102; thus, theremote control 148 may not display options for themodular controls 132 if themodular controls 132 are not available. In one embodiment, the screen of theremote control 148 may provide content sensitive options to the user. For example, if the user chooses to control the CD player, the CD player controls that may be provided to the user may include: play, fast forward, rewind, skip, stop, repeat, and the like.
在一个实施例中，遥控器148可向使用者提供反馈以指示某个指令的成功。在一个实施例中，该反馈可以是声音反馈、视觉反馈、强制反馈等。在一个实施例中，反馈类型可以单独使用或者组合使用。在一个实施例中，声音反馈可以是提示指令成功、失败、在进行中、与进行中的指令矛盾、由于安全原因而失败等的声音。在一个实施例中，视觉反馈可以是遥控器148的屏幕的提示，提示指令成功、失败、在进行中、与进行中的指令矛盾、由于安全原因而失败等。在一个实施例中，强制反馈可以是提示指令成功、失败、进行中、与进行中的指令矛盾、由于安全原因而失败等的振动。In one embodiment,remote control 148 may provide feedback to the user indicating the success of a certain command. In one embodiment, the feedback may be audio feedback, visual feedback, forced feedback, or the like. In one embodiment, the feedback types may be used individually or in combination. In one embodiment, the audio feedback may be a sound indicating that the command succeeded, failed, is in progress, contradicts the command in progress, failed for security reasons, and the like. In one embodiment, the visual feedback may be an indication on the screen of theremote control 148 that the command succeeded, failed, is in progress, contradicts the command in progress, failed for security reasons, and the like. In one embodiment, the mandatory feedback may be a vibration indicating that the command succeeded, failed, is in progress, contradicts a command in progress, failed for safety reasons, and the like.
在一个实施例中，存储装置150可包含用于保持某些存储器位置以供控制盒访问、接收器访问等的部件。在一个实施例中，存储装置150可包括：接收器学习装置152、床存储器154、备用电池158等。在一个实施例中，接收器学习装置152、床存储器154、和备用电池158可以在单个存储装置150中或者可以在多于一个的存储装置150中。在一个实施例中，存储装置152可以是可调节床装置102的一部分、电子装置124的一部分、单独的装置等。在一个实施例中，接收器学习装置152、床存储器154、和备用电池158可以不是存储装置150的一部分，而是可以并入其他装置或设备，可以是独立设备，等等。In one embodiment,storage 150 may include components for maintaining certain memory locations for control box access, receiver access, and the like. In one embodiment, thememory device 150 may include: areceiver learning device 152, abed memory 154, abackup battery 158, and the like. In one embodiment,receiver learning device 152 ,bed memory 154 , andbackup battery 158 may be in asingle storage device 150 or may be in more than onestorage device 150 . In one embodiment, thestorage device 152 may be part of theadjustable bed facility 102, part of the electronic device 124, a separate device, or the like. In one embodiment,receiver learning device 152,bed memory 154, andbackup battery 158 may not be part ofstorage device 150, but may be incorporated into other devices or devices, may be stand-alone devices, and the like.
在一个实施例中，接收器学习装置152可起着建立遥控器148与接收器130之间通信链接的作用，其中遥控器148与接收器130之间的通信是无线连接。在一个实施例中，遥控器148与接收器130之间的通信链接可能需要是独有的连接，以保证遥控器148仅与一个可调节床装置102中的一个接收器130通信。在一个实施例中，接收器学习装置152可用于提供任何遥控器148与任何可调节床装置102之间独有的通信。例如，遥控器148可用于与第一可调节床装置102通信，并且可用于建立相同的遥控器与第二可调节床装置102之间的通信。遥控器148一次只能够与一个可调节床装置102进行通信。In one embodiment,receiver learning device 152 may function to establish a communication link betweenremote control 148 and receiver 130, wherein the communication betweenremote control 148 and receiver 130 is a wireless connection. In one embodiment, the communication link between theremote control 148 and the receiver 130 may need to be an exclusive connection to ensure that theremote control 148 only communicates with one receiver 130 in oneadjustable bed facility 102 . In one embodiment, areceiver learning device 152 may be used to provide unique communication between anyremote control 148 and anyadjustable bed facility 102 . For example, theremote control 148 may be used to communicate with the firstadjustable bed facility 102 and may be used to establish communication between the same remote control and the secondadjustable bed facility 102 . Theremote control 148 can only communicate with oneadjustable bed facility 102 at a time.
在一个实施例中，遥控器148与接收器130之间的学习协议，可以通过按下接收器学习装置152上的按钮、给接收器学习装置152供电、让接收器学习装置152一定程度地靠近接收器130、在遥控器148上指示开始学习协议等而由使用者启动。在一个实施例中，该学习协议可以是全自动的、有使用者介入的半自动的、手动的等。在一个实施例中，在执行学习协议期间或者在执行学习协议之后，使用者可以选择频道、频率等。改变频道、频率等可防止两个不同的遥控器148与接收器130的组合与其他无线通信装置相互干扰。在一个实施例中，每次在执行学习协议时，可以建立起新的独有的通信链接；每个遥控器148与接收器130的组合可有多个独有的通信链接。In one embodiment, the learning protocol between theremote control 148 and the receiver 130 can be accomplished by pressing a button on thereceiver learning device 152, powering thereceiver learning device 152, and bringing thereceiver learning device 152 close to a certain degree. The receiver 130 is activated by the user by instructing theremote controller 148 to start learning the protocol. In one embodiment, the learning protocol may be fully automatic, semi-automatic with user intervention, manual, or the like. In one embodiment, the user may select the channel, frequency, etc. during or after performing the learning protocol. Changing the channel, frequency, etc. prevents two differentremote control 148 and receiver 130 combinations from interfering with other wireless communication devices. In one embodiment, each time a learning protocol is performed, a new unique communication link may be established; eachremote control 148 and receiver 130 combination may have multiple unique communication links.
在一个实施例中，床存储器154可以是控制盒134存储使用者期望的预设信息、用于解译遥控器148指令的软件、演示软件等所用的存储位置。在一个实施例中，床存储器154可以是可拆除的存储器。例如，可以把床存储器154从第一可调节床装置102移动到第二床装置102，从而把使用者设置从第一可调节床装置102移动到第二床装置102。这样，可以认为床存储器154是便携式存储器。在一个实施例中，可拆除的床存储器154可以是闪速存储器、可编程逻辑电路(PLC)存储器、安全数字(SD)存储器、迷你SD存储器、紧凑式闪存I型存储器、紧凑式闪存II型存储器、记忆棒、多媒体卡、xD图像卡、SM卡(Smartmedia)、极端数码卡(eXtreme Digital)、微型硬盘等。In one embodiment, thebed memory 154 may be a storage location for thecontrol box 134 to store preset information desired by the user, software for interpreting commands from theremote control 148 , demonstration software, and the like. In one embodiment,bed storage 154 may be a removable storage. For example, thebed memory 154 may be moved from the firstadjustable bed facility 102 to thesecond bed facility 102 thereby moving the user settings from the firstadjustable bed facility 102 to thesecond bed facility 102 . As such,bed memory 154 may be considered a portable memory. In one embodiment, theremovable bed memory 154 may be flash memory, programmable logic circuit (PLC) memory, secure digital (SD) memory, mini SD memory, Compact Flash Type I memory, Compact Flash Type II memory Memory, memory stick, multimedia card, xD graphics card, SM card (Smartmedia), extreme digital card (eXtreme Digital), micro hard drive, etc.
在一个实施例中，可拆除的床存储器154可用于升级可调节床装置102的存储器和软件。例如，如果开发出了新的控制盒134软件以提供对可调节床装置102的部件之一更好的控制，那么可以把该软件保存于可替换现有可替换存储器的新可替换存储器中。这样，可仅仅通过向使用者提供新的可替换存储器，而对可调节床装置102的软件进行升级。In one embodiment, theremovable bed memory 154 can be used to upgrade the memory and software of theadjustable bed facility 102 . For example, ifnew control box 134 software is developed to provide better control of one of theadjustable bed facility 102 components, the software may be stored in a new replaceable memory that replaces the existing replaceable memory. In this way, the software of theadjustable bed facility 102 can be upgraded simply by providing the user with a new replaceable memory.
在一个实施例中，该可拆卸存储器可用于向销售企业提供可调节床装置102的演示软件，其中该企业能够为使用者指示多个演示中的至少一个。例如，使用者可能对如何调节可调节床装置102的各部分感兴趣，那么该企业可以选择一个演示来展示所有可用的部分运动。在一个实施例中，在把可调节床装置102运送给使用者之前，该企业可以拆除该演示用可拆卸存储器，并用标准可调节床装置102床存储器154来替换它。In one embodiment, the removable memory can be used to provideadjustable bed facility 102 demonstration software to a sales enterprise, wherein the enterprise can indicate at least one of a plurality of demonstrations to the user. For example, a user may be interested in how to adjust the various sections of theadjustable bed facility 102, and the business may select a demo to show all available section movements. In one embodiment, the establishment may remove the demonstration removable storage and replace it with a standardadjustable bed facility 102bed storage 154 prior to shipping theadjustable bed facility 102 to the user.
在一个实施例中，备用电池158可用于为易失性存储器提供电力、为接收器学习装置152提供电力、为可编程逻辑电路(PLC)存储器提供电力等。In one embodiment,backup battery 158 may be used to power volatile memory, powerreceiver learning device 152, power programmable logic circuit (PLC) memory, and the like.
在一个实施例中，存储器连接160可以是提供床存储器154与控制盒134等之间连接的任何连接类型。在一个实施例中，存储器连接160可以是有线连接或者无线连接。有线连接可以是USB连接、串行连接、并行连接等。无线连接可以采用射频(RF)、红外线(IR)、蓝牙等。在一个实施例中，存储器连接160可位于使用者易于访问床存储器154的位置，可附接到存储装置150，可附接到控制盒134，等等。在一个实施例中，该容易访问的存储器连接可位于可调节床装置102的一侧、位于可调节床装置102的轨道上、位于可调节床装置102的下面，等等。In one embodiment, thememory connection 160 may be any connection type that provides a connection between thebed memory 154 and thecontrol box 134 or the like. In one embodiment,memory connection 160 may be a wired connection or a wireless connection. A wired connection may be a USB connection, a serial connection, a parallel connection, and the like. The wireless connection may employ radio frequency (RF), infrared (IR), Bluetooth, or the like. In one embodiment, thememory connection 160 may be located in a location where thebed memory 154 is easily accessible by the user, may be attached to thestorage device 150, may be attached to thecontrol box 134, and the like. In one embodiment, the easily accessible memory connection may be located on a side of theadjustable bed facility 102, on a track of theadjustable bed facility 102, on the underside of theadjustable bed facility 102, or the like.
在一个实施例中，网络连接162可用于将控制盒134连接到网络连接。在一个实施例中，网络连接可以是LAN、WAN、Internet、intranet、对等网络等。利用网络连接162，控制盒134能够与网络中的电脑装置进行通信。在一个实施例中，网络连接162可以是有线连接或无线连接。In one embodiment, anetwork connection 162 may be used to connect thecontrol box 134 to the network connection. In one embodiment, the network connection may be a LAN, WAN, Internet, intranet, peer-to-peer network, or the like. Usingnetwork connection 162,control box 134 is able to communicate with computer devices on the network. In one embodiment,network connection 162 may be a wired connection or a wireless connection.
在一个实施例中，利用网络连接162，控制盒134能够与网络通信以定期检查软件更新。在一个实施例中，如果定位了软件更新，那么控制盒134可以向使用者发送电子邮件、即时通信消息、电话短信、电话呼叫、手机短信、手机呼叫、传真、传呼短信等，以提示有软件更新可以使用。使用者可利用接收到软件通知的装置向控制盒发出答复：应下载软件升级、或者不应下载，等等。In one embodiment, usingnetwork connection 162,control box 134 can communicate with the network to periodically check for software updates. In one embodiment, if a software update is located, thecontrol box 134 can send emails, instant messaging messages, text messages, phone calls, text messages, mobile phone calls, faxes, text messages, etc. to the user to prompt that there is a software update. Updates are available. The user can use the device that received the software notification to send a reply to the control box: the software upgrade should be downloaded, or should not be downloaded, etc.
在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102的企业、可调节床装置102的生产商、可调节床装置102的服务企业等可利用网络连接162发送控制盒134的软件更新。在一个实施例中，可调节床装置102的企业、可调节床装置102的生产商、可调节床装置102的服务企业等，可以通过电子邮件、即时通信消息、电话短信、电话呼叫、手机短信、手机呼叫、传真、传呼短信等来通知使用者有用于可调节床装置102的可用软件升级。使用者可利用接收到软件通知的装置，向可调节床装置102的企业、可调节床装置102的生产商、可调节床装置102的服务企业等发送回复：应下载或者不应下载该软件升级，等等。In one embodiment, a business of theadjustable bed facility 102 , a manufacturer of theadjustable bed facility 102 , a service business of theadjustable bed facility 102 , etc. may utilize thenetwork connection 162 to send software updates for thecontrol box 134 . In one embodiment,adjustable bed facility 102 companies,adjustable bed facility 102 manufacturers,adjustable bed facility 102 service companies, etc. , mobile phone calls, faxes, paging text messages, etc. to notify the user that there are available software upgrades for theadjustable bed facility 102. The user can use the device that receives the software notification to send a reply to theadjustable bed device 102 company, theadjustable bed device 102 manufacturer, theadjustable bed device 102 service company, etc.: the software upgrade should be downloaded or should not be downloaded ,etc.
现在参见图4A和图4B，图中示出运送和组装床垫保持托架402的实施例。床垫保持托架402可用于在对可调节床装置102的部分进行调节时把床垫110(未图示)在可调节床装置102上保持就位。例如，在把头部向上调节时，床垫110会趋向于向下向床的脚部滑动，床垫保持托架402可阻止床垫滑动并且可以将床垫110保持在可调节床装置102上的适当位置。在一个实施例中，在可调节床装置102的头部和/或脚部可以有床垫保持托架402。Referring now to FIGS. 4A and 4B , an embodiment of amattress retention bracket 402 is shown for shipping and assembly.Mattress retention bracket 402 may be used to hold mattress 110 (not shown) in place onadjustable bed facility 102 while portions ofadjustable bed facility 102 are being adjusted. For example, when the head is adjusted upward, themattress 110 will tend to slide down towards the feet of the bed, themattress retaining bracket 402 can prevent the mattress from sliding and can hold themattress 110 on theadjustable bed facility 102 appropriate location. In one embodiment, there may bemattress retention brackets 402 at the head and/or feet of theadjustable bed facility 102 .
在一个实施例中，床垫保持托架402可用包括金属、塑料、橡胶、木料等在内的材料制成。在一个实施例中，所述材料可以单独使用或者联合使用。In one embodiment,mattress retention bracket 402 may be made from materials including metal, plastic, rubber, wood, and the like. In one embodiment, the materials may be used alone or in combination.
在一个实施例中，如图4A中所示，当把可调节床装置102运送给使用者时，可以把床垫保持托架402头朝下地安装于床垫保持托架402的最终位置。该安装方法可提供如下益处，所述益处可包括：防止床垫保持托架402的破损、防止床垫保持托架402的弯曲、清除使用者对床垫保持托架402的最终位置的理解、防止床垫保持托架402丢失等。在一个实施例中，如图4B中所示，一旦使用者接收到带有头朝下安装的床垫保持托架402的可调节床装置102，使用者就可使床垫保持托架402旋转到直立的位置，并且将其重新固定到可调节床装置102。In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A , themattress retention bracket 402 may be mounted upside down in its final position when theadjustable bed facility 102 is shipped to the user. This method of mounting may provide benefits that may include preventing breakage of themattress retention bracket 402, preventing bending of themattress retention bracket 402, clearing the user of understanding of the final position of themattress retention bracket 402, Prevent themattress holding bracket 402 from being lost, etc. In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B , once the user receives theadjustable bed facility 102 with themattress retention bracket 402 mounted upside down, the user can rotate themattress retention bracket 402 to the upright position and re-secure it to theadjustable bed facility 102.
参见图6，图中示出了可调节床600(不带床垫)的一个实例，其中头部602和脚部604被抬高到升高的位置。这个可调节床600示出了该部分(在该例中为脚部604)可以被分成多于一个的部分，从而提供床部分的造型。Referring to Figure 6, an example of an adjustable bed 600 (without a mattress) is shown in which thehead 602 andfeet 604 are raised to a raised position. Thisadjustable bed 600 shows that the section (in this example the foot section 604) can be divided into more than one section to provide bed section styling.
参见图7，图中示出连接到床架702和可调节部分704的致动器104的一个实例。在该例中，使用了两个致动器104，分别用于各可调节床部分704。Referring to FIG. 7 , an example ofactuator 104 coupled tobed frame 702 andadjustable portion 704 is shown. In this example, twoactuators 104 are used, one for eachadjustable bed section 704 .
参见图8，图中示出了用于每个可调节床部分802的多于一个的致动器104的实例，在该例中，每个可调节部分802有两个致动器104。在实施例中，如果床部分802较重，那么每个部分802可以使用多于一个的致动器104；如果该床是宽的床(例如，特大床)等，那么可以使用较小的致动器104。Referring to FIG. 8 , an example of more than oneactuator 104 for eachadjustable bed section 802 is shown, in this example, there are twoactuators 104 peradjustable section 802 . In an embodiment, more than oneactuator 104 persection 802 may be used if thebed sections 802 are heavier;smaller actuators 104 may be used if the bed is a wide bed (eg, king bed), etc.Actuator 104.
参见图9，图中示出可调节床900的实例，其中使用板条902代替木质铺面板来构建可调节部分。在实施例中，板条902可以是木料、塑料、橡胶、布料、弹性材料等。利用此设计，可以为可调节床900提供已在头部904中显示的弯曲轮廓。在一个实施例中，该弯曲部分可以由一些小的连接的单独部分所构成。Referring to Figure 9, an example of anadjustable bed 900 is shown in which slats 902 are used instead of wooden decking to construct the adjustable section. In embodiments, theslats 902 may be wood, plastic, rubber, cloth, elastic, or the like. With this design, theadjustable bed 900 can be given the curved profile already shown in thehead 904 . In one embodiment, the curved portion may consist of a number of small connected individual parts.
可调节床可以多种方式构成，包括功能性地彼此连接和/或连接到基础框架的不同的功能框架组件。不同的框架组件可允许单独的受控移动和可调节床各部分的定位，从而增强使用者的舒适感。图15至图19的可调节床实施例包括提供独立的可调性、装配的简易性、床的轮式移动、以及其他通过使用不同框架组件的组装而获得的能力的各种特征。Adjustable beds can be constructed in a variety of ways, including different functional frame components that are functionally connected to each other and/or to the base frame. Different frame components allow for individually controlled movement and adjustable positioning of bed sections for enhanced user comfort. The adjustable bed embodiments of FIGS. 15-19 include various features that provide independent adjustability, ease of assembly, wheeled movement of the bed, and other capabilities obtained through assembly using different frame components.
参见描述可调节床架组件各部分的图15，可调节床架组件1500包括：中心框架1502，其包括两个由两个大致平行的连接件框架构件(前部连接件框架构件1508A和后部连接件框架构件1508B)连接的大致平行的侧部框架构件1504，其中所述的两个连接件框架构件1508A和1508B位于侧部框架构件1504的长度的大约中间三分之一的范围内。可调节床架组件1500还包括基础框架1510，其一部分示于图15，包括用于安装于地面上的多条腿1512，刚性地附接1514到中心框架1502，使得中心框架1502不会相对于基础框架1510运动。该可调节床架组件1500还包括：头部框架1518，其包括由一对连接件框架构件1528A和1528B连接的两个大致平行的侧部框架构件1520，其中每个头部框架的平行侧部框架构件1520的下端可枢转地附接到中心框架1502的前部连接件框架构件1508A。此外，面朝下的延伸框架构件1522附接到连接件框架构件1528A。可调节床架组件1500还包括致动器1524，其用于抬高和降下头部框架1518，其中致动器1524的一端可枢转地连接到头部框架的延伸框架构件1522，并且致动器1524的相对端连接到中心框架的后部连接件框架构件1508B。可调节床架组件1500还包括床垫平台(图15中未图示)，该床垫平台被附接到头部框架1518的顶侧，从而为床垫的头部(图15中亦未图示)提供支撑。可调节床架组件1500可用具有圆形剖面、正方形剖面、长圆形剖面等的管状结构制成。可替代地，床架组件1500可以用角铁、u-通道、i-梁和其他金属预制件形状制成。任何及所有形状均可用于各种组合中的各种框架部件，用以组装床架组件1500。Referring to Figure 15 which depicts the various parts of the adjustable bed frame assembly, the adjustablebed frame assembly 1500 includes acenter frame 1502 comprising two generally parallel connector frame members (frontconnector frame member 1508A and rearconnector frame member 1508A).Connector frame member 1508B) connects substantially parallelside frame members 1504 , wherein the twoconnector frame members 1508A and 1508B lie within about the middle third of the length ofside frame member 1504 . Adjustablebed frame assembly 1500 also includesbase frame 1510, a portion of which is shown in FIG.Base frame 1510 movement. The adjustablebed frame assembly 1500 also includes ahead frame 1518 that includes two generally parallelside frame members 1520 connected by a pair ofconnector frame members 1528A and 1528B, wherein the parallel side portions of each head frame The lower ends offrame members 1520 are pivotally attached to frontlink frame members 1508A ofcenter frame 1502 . Additionally, downward facingextension frame member 1522 is attached toconnector frame member 1528A. The adjustablebed frame assembly 1500 also includes anactuator 1524 for raising and lowering thehead frame 1518, wherein one end of theactuator 1524 is pivotally connected to theextension frame member 1522 of the head frame and actuates The opposite end of theconnector 1524 is connected to the rearconnector frame member 1508B of the center frame. The adjustablebed frame assembly 1500 also includes a mattress platform (not shown in FIG. 15 ) that is attached to the top side of thehead frame 1518 to provide the mattress for the head (also not shown in FIG. 15 ). shown) to provide support. The adjustablebed frame assembly 1500 can be made of a tubular structure having a circular cross-section, a square cross-section, an oblong cross-section, or the like. Alternatively, thebed frame assembly 1500 may be fabricated from angle irons, u-channels, i-beams, and other metal preform shapes. Any and all shapes can be used for the various frame components in various combinations to assemble thebed frame assembly 1500 .
在操作中，致动器1524可收缩从而抬高头部框架1518，并且可伸长从而降下头部框架1518。当伸长时，可调节床架组件1500提供用于支撑床垫的大致水平的平面。基础框架1510与头部框架1518之间的角度大约为180度。在致动器1524收缩期间，头部框架的平行的侧部框架构件1520与前部连接件框架构件1508之间的枢转连接导致头部框架1518相对于基础框架1510移动，从而导致在头部框架1518与基础框架1510之间形成的角度减小到小于180度。伸长致动器1524会导致该角度增加，直到该角度再次为大约180度。In operation, theactuator 1524 can be retracted to raise thehead frame 1518 and can be extended to lower thehead frame 1518 . When extended, adjustablebed frame assembly 1500 provides a generally horizontal surface for supporting the mattress. The angle between thebase frame 1510 and thehead frame 1518 is approximately 180 degrees. During retraction of theactuator 1524, the pivotal connection between the parallelside frame members 1520 of the head frame and the front link frame member 1508 causes thehead frame 1518 to move relative to thebase frame 1510, causing movement in the head frame. The angle formed betweenframe 1518 andbase frame 1510 is reduced to less than 180 degrees. Extending theactuator 1524 causes the angle to increase until the angle is about 180 degrees again.
致动器1524可以通过可编程逻辑控制器进行控制。可替代地，当通过接收使用者的遥控器指令而被指示时，可编程逻辑控制器(PLC)实施致动器控制。床垫平台可以用木料制成。Actuator 1524 may be controlled by a programmable logic controller. Alternatively, a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) implements actuator control when instructed by receiving remote control commands from a user. Mattress platforms can be made of wood.
参见描述可调节床的实施例的各种正交视图的图16A、图16B、图16C、图16D和图16E，可调节床架组件1500可与柔性床垫平台1602配合，如图16A中所示。柔性床垫平台1602可以被可刚性地附接到中心框架1502、基础框架1510或其组合上的固定位置裙板1604所环绕。在操作中，当致动器1524伸长并且头部框架1518相对于基础框架1510枢转时，柔性床垫平台1602大致沿着前部连接件框架构件1508A的轴线而弯曲。床垫限位器1604可以固定到与头部框架1518相对的一个裙板1604。床垫限位器1604可以防止放置于柔性床垫支撑件1602上方的床垫在无意中被致动器1524的操作重新定位。图中示出了示例性的俯视图1610。图16B包括仰视图1608。图16C包括头部视图1612。图16D包括侧视图1614。图16E包括脚部视图1618。在图16A中所示可调节床的替代构造中，柔性床垫支撑件1602与裙板1604可以结合到一起，从而构成基本上抑制床架可调性的刚性床垫支撑件。16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, and 16E depicting various orthogonal views of an embodiment of an adjustable bed, an adjustablebed frame assembly 1500 can be mated with a flexible mattress platform 1602, as shown in FIG. 16A Show. The flexible mattress platform 1602 can be surrounded by a fixed position skirt 1604 that can be rigidly attached to thecenter frame 1502, thebase frame 1510, or a combination thereof. In operation, the flexible mattress platform 1602 bends generally along the axis of the frontconnector frame member 1508A as theactuator 1524 extends and thehead frame 1518 pivots relative to thebase frame 1510 . A mattress restraint 1604 may be secured to a skirt 1604 opposite thehead frame 1518 . Mattress stop 1604 may prevent a mattress placed over flexible mattress support 1602 from being inadvertently repositioned by operation ofactuator 1524 . An exemplary top view 1610 is shown. FIG. 16B includesbottom view 1608 . FIG. 16C includes a head view 1612 . FIG. 16D includesside view 1614 . FIG. 16E includes afoot view 1618 . In an alternative configuration for the adjustable bed shown in Figure 16A, the flexible mattress support 1602 and skirt 1604 may be joined together to form a rigid mattress support that substantially inhibits the adjustability of the bed frame.
亦如图16B中所示，基础框架1510可包括横向支撑构件1624、1628和1630。As also shown in FIG. 16B ,base frame 1510 may includelateral support members 1624 , 1628 , and 1630 .
图17A、图17B、图17C、图17D、图17E和图17F示出了可调节床实施例的各种正交视图的示例性描述，所述可调节床实施例可以是图16A、16B、16C、16D和16E中所示可调节床的改造品。可调节床架组件1500可以与大致平行且共平面的分开的床垫平台面板配合，所述面板包括：头部面板1702，如图17A中所示，其可附接到头部框架1518；坐处面板1704，如图17B中所示，其可附接到中心框架1502；以及两个腿部面板1708和1710，其可以沿边缘可枢转地连接到一起。腿部面板1708沿着一个边缘附接到腿部面板1710，并可以沿着与该边缘相反的边缘可枢转地附接到中心框架1502，并且紧密接近坐处面板1704。另外，腿部面板1708可以由致动器1712驱动，如图17E中所示；致动器1712在其一端附接到中心框架1502并且在另一端附接到腿部框架1714，如图17F中所示。腿部面板1710亦可以在接近与连接有腿部面板1708的边缘相反的边缘处可枢转地连接到腿部面板上升器构件1718。致动器1712与腿部面板上升器构件1718配合操作，使得腿部面板上升，从而形成允许可调节床的使用者的腿抬高同时保持使用者的膝盖弯曲的形状。结果是，腿部面板1708和1710把使用者在臀部与膝盖之间的腿支撑成比使用者在膝盖与脚之间的腿有更大的竖直倾斜度。在操作中，致动器1712可以伸长，导致腿部面板1708围绕与中心框架1502的连接枢转，从而导致腿部面板1708与坐处面板1704之间形成小于180度的角度。腿部面板1708与1710之间的枢转连接与可枢转连接的腿部面板上升器构件1718合作，使腿部面板1710响应于腿部面板1708的枢转而升高。在升高的过程中，腿部面板1710可以仍然保持接近水平的状态，并且与腿部面板1708连接的边缘比相反的边缘略微多升高些。在图17A～17F的可调节床的实施例中，除柔性床垫1602和固定的裙板1604以外，可以应用针对图16A～图16E的可调节床所示出和描述的部件。图17C包括仰视图1720。图17B包括俯视图1722。图17D包括头部视图1724。图17E包括侧视图1728。图17F包括脚部视图1730。Figures 17A, 17B, 17C, 17D, 17E, and 17F show exemplary depictions of various orthogonal views of an adjustable bed embodiment that may be that of Figures 16A, 16B, Modifications of adjustable beds shown in 16C, 16D and 16E. The adjustablebed frame assembly 1500 can be mated with generally parallel and coplanar separate mattress platform panels including: ahead panel 1702, as shown in FIG. 17A, attachable to ahead frame 1518; Aleg panel 1704, as shown in Figure 17B, may be attached to thecenter frame 1502; and twoleg panels 1708 and 1710, which may be pivotally connected together along the edges.Leg panel 1708 is attached toleg panel 1710 along one edge and may be pivotally attached tocenter frame 1502 along an edge opposite that edge and in close proximity to sittingpanel 1704 . In addition, theleg panels 1708 may be driven by anactuator 1712, as shown in FIG. 17E; theactuator 1712 is attached at one end thereof to thecenter frame 1502 and at the other end to theleg frame 1714, as shown in FIG. 17F shown.Leg panel 1710 may also be pivotally connected to legpanel riser member 1718 proximate an edge opposite the edge to whichleg panel 1708 is connected. Theactuator 1712 cooperates with the legpanel riser member 1718 to cause the leg panels to rise to form a shape that allows the legs of the user of the adjustable bed to be raised while keeping the user's knees bent. As a result,leg panels 1708 and 1710 support the user's legs between the hips and knees at a greater vertical slope than the user's legs between the knees and feet. In operation, theactuator 1712 may extend, causing theleg panels 1708 to pivot about their connection to thecenter frame 1502, thereby causing an angle between theleg panels 1708 and theseat panel 1704 of less than 180 degrees. The pivotal connection betweenleg panels 1708 and 1710 cooperates with pivotally connected legpanel riser member 1718 to causeleg panel 1710 to rise in response to pivoting ofleg panel 1708 . During the raising process, theleg panel 1710 may still remain approximately horizontal and the edge connecting theleg panel 1708 is raised slightly more than the opposite edge. In the adjustable bed embodiment of Figures 17A-17F, except for the flexible mattress 1602 and fixed skirt 1604, the components shown and described for the adjustable bed of Figures 16A-16E can be applied. FIG. 17C includes bottom view 1720 . FIG. 17B includes atop view 1722 . FIG. 17D includes ahead view 1724 . FIG. 17E includesside view 1728 . FIG. 17F includes afoot view 1730 .
腿部框架1714可包括大腿管(thigh tube)1734，致动器1712通过驱动臂连接到大腿管1734上。大腿管1734横跨床延伸，从而连接两个相对且平行的纵向腿部框架1714构件。两个脚部支撑构件1732从大腿管1734纵向延伸到横向腿部框架构件1738。Leg frame 1714 may includethigh tubes 1734 to whichactuators 1712 are connected via drive arms. Athigh tube 1734 extends across the bed, connecting two opposing and parallellongitudinal leg frame 1714 members. Twofoot support members 1732 extend longitudinally fromthigh tubes 1734 to transverseleg frame members 1738 .
图18A～图18F示出了图17A～图17F的可调节床，其头部面板、坐处面板、和腿部面板处于大致水平的共同平面上。这可以通过伸长致动器1524并收缩致动器1712而完成。图18A包括仰视图1820。图18B包括俯视图1822。图18C包括头部视图1824。图18D包括侧视图1828。图18E包括脚部视图1830。图18F包括抬高的角度视图1832。Figures 18A-18F show the adjustable bed of Figures 17A-17F with the head panel, seat panel, and leg panels in a generally horizontal common plane. This can be accomplished by extendingactuator 1524 and retractingactuator 1712 . FIG. 18A includesbottom view 1820 . FIG. 18B includes atop view 1822 . FIG. 18C includes ahead view 1824 . FIG. 18D includesside view 1828 . FIG. 18E includes afoot view 1830 . FIG. 18F includes anelevated angle view 1832 .
图19A～图19F示出了图17A～图17F的可调节床，其中裙板附接到头部面板1702、坐处面板1704、以及腿部面板1708和1710的外缘上。该裙板，如图所示，可改善视觉外观并且提供屏障以防止使用者轻易接触到框架构件和致动器。图19A包括仰视图1920。图19B包括俯视图1922。图19C包括头部视图1924。图19D包括侧视图1928。图19E包括脚部视图1930。图19F包括抬高的角度视图1932。19A-19F show the adjustable bed of FIGS. 17A-17F with skirt panels attached to the outer edges ofhead panel 1702 ,seat panel 1704 , andleg panels 1708 and 1710 . The skirt, as shown, improves visual appearance and provides a barrier to prevent easy user access to the frame members and actuators. FIG. 19A includes bottom view 1920 . FIG. 19B includes a top view 1922 . FIG. 19C includes a head view 1924 . FIG. 19D includesside view 1928 . FIG. 19E includes afoot view 1930 . FIG. 19F includes anelevated angle view 1932 .
图20示出了操作致动器时便于头部框架1518或腿部框架1714移动的床架1500的一部分的细节。尽管图20的实施例包括了对头部框架1518使用的参考，但是可以把相同的构造用于方便腿部框架1714的移动。特别地，致动器托架2002连接到框架连接件托架1528B。面朝下的延伸框架构件1522在其一端刚性连接到框架连接件托架1528A并且在另一端连接到致动器托架2002。当致动器1524伸长时，致动器托架2002向连接件框架托架1527B和面朝下的延伸框架构件1522施加力，延伸框架构件1522把该力传递到连接件框架托架1528A，从而导致头部框架1518围绕可枢转连接处2004旋转，可枢转连接处2004是由平行的侧部框架构件1520和前部连接件框架构件1508A构成。Figure 20 shows a detail of a portion of thebed frame 1500 that facilitates movement of thehead frame 1518 orleg frames 1714 when the actuators are operated. Although the embodiment of FIG. 20 includes reference to the use ofhead frame 1518, the same configuration can be used to facilitate movement ofleg frame 1714. In particular,actuator bracket 2002 is connected to frameconnector bracket 1528B. Downward facingextension frame member 1522 is rigidly connected at one end to frameconnector bracket 1528A and at the other end toactuator bracket 2002 . When actuator 1524 is extended,actuator bracket 2002 applies a force to connector frame bracket 1527B and downwardly facingextension frame member 1522, which transmits the force toconnector frame bracket 1528A, This causes thehead frame 1518 to rotate about thepivotable connection 2004 formed by the parallelside frame members 1520 and the frontlink frame member 1508A.
图21示出了通过致动器1524的各种伸长位置的托架2002的操作。基于致动器1524的伸长位置，头部框架1518可定位于任何位置。图21中示出三个代表性的位置2102、2104和2108。FIG. 21 illustrates the operation ofcarriage 2002 through various extended positions ofactuator 1524 . Based on the extended position of theactuator 1524, thehead frame 1518 can be positioned in any position. Threerepresentative locations 2102, 2104, and 2108 are shown in FIG.
图22示出了包含图15～图21的许多框架部件的可调节床架组件的替代实施例，其中拆除了中心横向构件1628并加上了对角支撑构件2202和2204。对角支撑构件2202的一端在横向支撑件1624与1630之间的中间位置连接到基础框架1510的第一侧轨，相对端连接到横向支撑构件1624的大致中心处。对角支撑构件2204的一端在横向支撑件1624与1630之间的中间位置连接到基础框架1510的第二侧轨(该第二侧轨与第一侧轨相对)，并且相对端连接到横向支撑构件1630的大致中心处。小脚轮2208和2210大致位于每个对角支撑构件与基础框架的每条侧轨的连接处的下面。图22的实施例还包括如参照图20和图21所述那样组装的致动器托架2002。Figure 22 shows an alternative embodiment of an adjustable bed frame assembly comprising many of the frame components of Figures 15-21 with thecentral cross member 1628 removed and thediagonal support members 2202 and 2204 added. One end of thediagonal support member 2202 is connected to the first side rail of thebase frame 1510 midway between the cross supports 1624 and 1630 and the opposite end is connected to thecross support member 1624 at approximately the center. One end of thediagonal support member 2204 is connected to the second side rail of the base frame 1510 (the second side rail is opposite the first side rail) at an intermediate position between the cross supports 1624 and 1630, and the opposite end is connected to the cross support At approximately the center ofmember 1630 .Casters 2208 and 2210 are generally located below the junction of each diagonal support member with each side rail of the base frame. The embodiment of FIG. 22 also includes anactuator bracket 2002 assembled as described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21 .
图22还示出了位于靠近床中心线位置的致动器1524和1712，用以至少减少施加在伸长的致动器上的旋转转矩的可能性。致动器的中心线位置也使控制电子装置2212能够位于远离床中心的地方，由此提高使用性能。除了去除了中心横向支撑件1628以外，图22的可调节床架还具有简化的脚部框架1714，其中去除了两个脚部支撑构件1732并且把横向大腿管1734的长度减小了大约一半。Figure 22 also showsactuators 1524 and 1712 positioned near the centerline of the bed to at least reduce the potential for rotational torque being applied to the elongated actuators. The centerline location of the actuator also enables thecontrol electronics 2212 to be located away from the center of the bed, thereby improving performance. In addition to eliminating thecentral cross support 1628, the adjustable bed frame of Figure 22 has asimplified foot frame 1714 in which twofoot support members 1732 have been eliminated and the length of thecross thigh tubes 1734 has been reduced by about half.
图23示出图22中所示实施例的可调节床组件的替代实施例，其中拆除了对角支撑构件2204和2202。图23中的可调节床架组件的实施例可用于中心稳定器或者基础操作。感测/控制部件2302可以位于床架的边界内。图23的可调节床组件可用于非“贴墙式”用途。Figure 23 shows an alternative embodiment of the adjustable bed assembly to that shown in Figure 22 with thediagonal support members 2204 and 2202 removed. The embodiment of the adjustable bed frame assembly in Figure 23 can be used for center stabilizer or foundation operation. Sensing/control components 2302 may be located within the confines of the bed frame. The adjustable bed assembly of Figure 23 can be used for non-"wall-mounted" applications.
图24A示出了在操作位置且具有代表性头部尺寸的图23中所示可调节床的实施例的侧视图。可调节床的床体部分的尺寸可以是大约140.5毫米。总高度可以是大约385.0毫米，并且可调节床的可调节头部可以相对于水平方向倾斜大约68.9度。Figure 24A shows a side view of the embodiment of the adjustable bed shown in Figure 23 in an operating position and with representative head dimensions. The dimensions of the bed portion of the adjustable bed may be approximately 140.5 mm. The overall height may be approximately 385.0 mm, and the adjustable head of the adjustable bed may be inclined approximately 68.9 degrees relative to horizontal.
图24B示出了在操作位置且具有代表性腿部尺寸的图23中所示可调节床的实施例的侧视图。该实施例的大腿可调节部分可以相对于静止的坐部或基部倾斜大约140.1度。小腿可调节部分可以与可调节的大腿部分形成大约134度的角度。Figure 24B shows a side view of the embodiment of the adjustable bed shown in Figure 23 in an operative position and with representative leg dimensions. The thigh adjustable portion of this embodiment can be tilted approximately 140.1 degrees relative to a stationary seat or base. The calf adjustable section may form an angle of approximately 134 degrees with the adjustable thigh section.
图25示出了图22中所示实施例的可调节床组件的替代实施例，其中对角支撑构件2204和2202被拆除。图25中的可调节床架组件的实施例可用于C-通道稳定器或者基础操作，如参照图11中所述。感测/控制部件2502可以位于床架的边界的外部。图25的可调节床组件可用于非“贴墙式”应用。Figure 25 shows an alternative embodiment of the adjustable bed assembly to that shown in Figure 22 with thediagonal support members 2204 and 2202 removed. The embodiment of the adjustable bed frame assembly in FIG. 25 can be used with a C-channel stabilizer or foundation operation as described with reference to FIG. 11 . The sensing/control component 2502 may be located outside the boundaries of the bed frame. The adjustable bed assembly of Figure 25 can be used in non-"wall mounted" applications.
图26A示出了在操作位置且具有代表性的头部尺寸的图25中所示的可调节床的实施例的侧视图。可调节床的床体部分的尺寸可以是大约140.5毫米。总高度可为大约385.0毫米并且可调节床的可调节头部可相对于水平方向倾斜大约68.9度。Figure 26A shows a side view of the embodiment of the adjustable bed shown in Figure 25 in an operating position and with representative head dimensions. The dimensions of the bed portion of the adjustable bed may be approximately 140.5 mm. The overall height may be approximately 385.0 mm and the adjustable head of the adjustable bed may be tilted approximately 68.9 degrees relative to horizontal.
图26B示出在操作位置且具有代表性的腿部尺寸的图25中所示的可调节床的实施例的侧视图。该实施例的大腿可调节部分可以相对于静止的坐部或基部倾斜大约140.1度。小腿可调节部分可以与可调节的大腿部分形成大约134度的角度。26B shows a side view of the embodiment of the adjustable bed shown in FIG. 25 in an operative position and with representative leg dimensions. The thigh adjustable portion of this embodiment can be tilted approximately 140.1 degrees relative to a stationary seat or base. The calf adjustable section may form an angle of approximately 134 degrees with the adjustable thigh section.
图27示出了与图23和图25的实施例相似的可调节床组件的倾斜版的仰视图。该可调节床的倾斜版可用于非“贴墙式”用途。此外，该倾斜版可包括带有倾斜调节但是没有腿部倾斜调节的可调节头部。该倾斜版亦可包括外床部2702，其可便于把床抵靠墙壁定位。该倾斜版亦可使倾斜致动器2704大致定位于床侧之间的横向中心处。该倾斜版还包括框架组件，其复杂程度显著小于例如图23和图25的实施例的框架组件。降低的复杂性中的至少一部分，是因为去除了用以便于下身或腿的可调性的框架部件。FIG. 27 shows a bottom view of a reclining version of an adjustable bed assembly similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 23 and 25 . A reclining version of this adjustable bed is available for non-"wall-mounted" uses. Additionally, the tilt version may include an adjustable head with tilt adjustment but no leg tilt adjustment. The inclined version may also include anouter bed portion 2702, which may facilitate positioning the bed against a wall. The tilt version also allows the tilt actuator 2704 to be positioned approximately laterally centered between the bed sides. The tilted version also includes a frame assembly that is significantly less complex than that of, for example, the embodiments of FIGS. 23 and 25 . At least some of the reduced complexity is due to the removal of frame components to facilitate lower body or leg adjustability.
图28A示出了具有代表性倾斜参数且处于操作位置的图27中所示可调节床的实施例的侧视图。可调节床的倾斜头部可相对于水平方向倾斜大约68.9度。28A shows a side view of the embodiment of the adjustable bed shown in FIG. 27 with representative tilt parameters and in an operational position. The tilting head of the adjustable bed can be tilted approximately 68.9 degrees relative to horizontal.
图28B示出了处于水平位置或者头放下位置的图27中所示可调节床组件的侧视图。在此位置，可调节的头部可能看不见，因为它可位于床组件的外部2702的内部。28B shows a side view of the adjustable bed assembly shown in FIG. 27 in a horizontal position or a head down position. In this position, the adjustable head may not be visible as it may be inside theexterior 2702 of the bed assembly.
图29示出了图27、图28A和图28B中所示可调节床的倾斜版的透视仰视图。图29中示出框架2902、致动器2904、可调节的头部平台2098、静止的身体平台2910、静止的腿部平台2912、带轮子2918的床腿2914、和可调节的头部框架2920。Figure 29 shows a perspective bottom view of a reclining version of the adjustable bed shown in Figures 27, 28A and 28B. Frame 2902, actuator 2904, adjustable head platform 2098, stationary body platform 2910, stationary leg platform 2912, bed legs 2914 with wheels 2918, and adjustable head frame 2920 are shown in FIG. .
图30示出了可调节床的倾斜版的组装实施例的透视仰视图。图30的实施例可以是双人尺寸床。图30的实施例可包括倾斜致动器2904，其偏离床侧之间的横向中心。该偏离的致动器可允许框架构件进行简化的和/或坚固的布置。图30包括示例性的包装2902，其与为储存或装运的目的而包装该倾斜可调节床的过程相关联。Figure 30 shows a perspective bottom view of an assembled embodiment of a tilting version of an adjustable bed. The embodiment of Figure 30 may be a double size bed. The embodiment of FIG. 30 may include a tilt actuator 2904 that is offset from the lateral center between the bed sides. This offset actuator may allow for a simplified and/or robust arrangement of frame members. FIG. 30 includes exemplary packaging 2902 associated with the process of packaging the reclining adjustable bed for storage or shipping purposes.
在所有附图的流程图和框图中所示的部件，暗示部件之间的逻辑边界。然而，按照软件或者硬件工程实践，所示出的部件及其功能可以作为整体软件结构的部分、独立软件模块，或者作为使用外部例程、代码、服务等、或者这些的任意组合的模块而实施，并且所有这些实施均在本发明的范围内。因此，虽然上述附图和描述阐述了所公开的系统的功能性方面，但是不应该从这些描述中推断出用于实施这些功能性方面的特定软件布置，除非明确地陈述或者可从上下文明了。Components shown in the flowcharts and block diagrams of all figures imply logical boundaries between the components. However, in accordance with software or hardware engineering practices, the illustrated components and their functions may be implemented as parts of an overall software structure, as independent software modules, or as modules using external routines, codes, services, etc., or any combination of these , and all such implementations are within the scope of the present invention. Thus, while the above drawings and descriptions set forth functional aspects of the disclosed systems, no specific software arrangement for implementing those functional aspects should be inferred from these descriptions, unless explicitly stated or otherwise apparent from the context. .
类似地，应当理解，上述确定和描述的各种步骤可以改变，并且步骤的顺序可以适应于本文所公开技术的特定应用。所有上述变型和修改均应落入本发明的范围内。因此，对各种步骤的顺序的图示和/描述不应该理解成需要特定的执行这些步骤的顺序，除非特定应用所要求、或者明确地陈述或者可从上下文中明了。Similarly, it should be understood that the various steps identified and described above may be altered and that the order of the steps may be adapted to a particular application of the technology disclosed herein. All of the above variations and modifications are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, illustration and/or description of an order for various steps should not be construed as requiring a particular order for their performance, unless required for a particular application, or explicitly stated, or otherwise apparent from the context.
上述方法或过程，及其步骤，可以在适于特定应用的硬件、软件、或者这些的任意组合中实现。硬件可包括通用计算机和/或专用的计算装置。这些过程可以在带有内部存储器和/或外部存储器的一个或多个微处理器、微控制器、嵌入式微控制器、可编程数字信号处理器或者其他可编程装置中实现。所述过程亦可，或者替代地，在专用集成电路、可编程门阵列、可编程阵列逻辑、或者可配置成能处理电子信号的任何其他装置或装置的组合中实施。还应当认识到，这些过程中的一个或多个可以作为电脑可执行代码的形式而实现，电脑可执行代码是利用结构化程序设计语言例如C语言、面向对象的程序设计语言如C++语言、或者任何其他高级或低级程序设计语言(包括：汇编语言、硬件描述语言、和数据库程序设计语言及技术)而产生，上述可执行代码可以被存储、编译或者被解译，从而在上述装置中的一种装置以及处理器的异类组合、处理器架构、或者不同硬件与软件的组合中运行。The above method or process, and the steps thereof, can be implemented in hardware, software, or any combination of these suitable for specific applications. Hardware may include general purpose computers and/or special purpose computing devices. These processes can be implemented in one or more microprocessors, microcontrollers, embedded microcontrollers, programmable digital signal processors, or other programmable devices with internal memory and/or external memory. The process may also, or instead, be implemented in an application specific integrated circuit, programmable gate array, programmable array logic, or any other device or combination of devices that can be configured to process electronic signals. It should also be appreciated that one or more of these processes may be implemented as computer-executable code using a structured programming language such as C, an object-oriented programming language such as C++, or Any other high-level or low-level programming language (including: assembly language, hardware description language, and database programming language and technology), the above-mentioned executable code can be stored, compiled or interpreted, so that one of the above-mentioned devices operating on heterogeneous combinations of different devices and processors, processor architectures, or combinations of different hardware and software.
因此，在一个方面，上述各方法及其组合可以用电脑可执行代码的形式来实施，当在一个或多个计算装置上执行时所述代码执行其步骤。在另一个方面，所述方法可以在执行其步骤的系统中实施，并且可以以某些方式分布于整个装置中，或者可以把所有功能集成到专用的独立装置或者其他硬件中。在另一个方面，执行与上述过程有关的步骤的装置可包括任何上述硬件和/或软件。所有上述变换和组合均应落入在本发明的范围内。Thus, in one aspect, the methods described above and combinations thereof may be implemented in the form of computer-executable code that, when executed on one or more computing devices, performs the steps thereof. In another aspect, the method may be implemented in a system that performs its steps and may be distributed in some fashion throughout the device, or all functionality may be integrated into a dedicated stand-alone device or other hardware. In another aspect, means for performing steps associated with the processes described above may include any of the hardware and/or software described above. All of the above permutations and combinations should fall within the scope of the present invention.
虽然已结合图示及详细描述的优选实施例公开了本发明，但是对其的各种修改和改进对于本领域技术人员来说将会是显而易见的。因此，本发明的精神和范围不应由前述实例所限制，而是应以法律允许的最广义来理解。While the invention has been disclosed in conjunction with a preferred embodiment which has been illustrated and described in detail, various modifications and improvements thereto will become apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the spirit and scope of the present invention should not be limited by the foregoing examples, but should be construed in the broadest sense permitted by law.
