Abstract: The invention relates to an analyzing unit (9?) for connecting to at least one sensor (12) which can be coupled to sleeping or reclining furniture in order to detect vibrations, movement, and/or sound. The analyzing unit (9?) is designed to process and analyze the signals of the at least one sensor (12) and detect physiological parameters (P) of a person using the sleeping or reclining furniture, and the analyzing unit (9?) is designed to transmit data to or exchange data with at least one external component. The invention further relates to a method for analyzing signals of at least one such sensor (12) and to sleeping or reclining furniture, in particular a bed (1), comprising at least one such sensor (12).

Abstract: The invention relates to a braking mechanism (10) for an electric drive motor (1), in particular a drive motor (2) comprising an armature shaft (5) that protrudes from a motor housing (2); the braking mechanism (10) comprises at least one braking element (17) and an energy store, the energy store permanently applying a braking power to a frictional surface of the braking element. The braking mechanism (10) is characterized in that the energy store and the braking element (17) are made of the same material as a single piece.

Abstract: An electromotive adjusting device for a piece of furniture, in particular a piece of table furniture, includes a drive unit for adjusting a movable furniture part, and a control device for actuating the drive unit. The control device is configured for fastening to the movable furniture part. A sensor is arranged within a housing of the control device in order to detect a deformation of the furniture part and to switch off the drive unit when deformation is detected. Provision is made for a transmission element which is in contact with the furniture part and transmits the deformation of the furniture part to the sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromotive furniture drive comprising at least one adjusting drive (7, 8) for electromotively adjusting at least one movable furniture part relative to further furniture parts, and comprising a control device (9) for actuating the at least one adjusting drive (7, 8), and also comprising a charging apparatus (10) having at least one charging connection (11) for supplying power to an external electronic device. The electromotive furniture drive is distinguished in that the charging apparatus (10) has a cable (13) for connection to the control device (9), wherein the cable (13) leads from the control device (9) to a voltage converter (112) to which the at least one charging connection (11) is connected. The invention further relates to an item of furniture, in particular an item of furniture for sleeping or resting on, comprising an electromotive furniture drive of this kind comprising a charging apparatus (10).

Abstract: An electromotive furniture drive includes an adjustment drive for the electromotive movement of a movable furniture component relative to a further furniture component, a control device, and an operating unit. A motor of the adjustment drive is actuated as a function of signals from the operating unit. The control device includes a semiconductor power switch for switching a motor current of the motor, with a voltage dropping across the semiconductor power switch being supplied to an evaluation unit in order to detect commutation edges of the motor.

Abstract: An impact protection controller for an electric height-adjustable desk. The controller comprises an MCU, a motor drive circuit, a motor current sampling circuit, a current amplifier circuit, a Hall pulse generator, and a Hall filter. The MCU controls the motor drive circuit. A signal transmitted by the Hall pulse generator is sent to the MCU via the Hall filter. A motor current is sampled by the motor current sampling circuit, and the result is sent to the MCU via the current amplifier circuit to detect a change of the current. The controller further comprises a shock switch provided outside of and connected to the MCU, or provided inside of the MCU. The present invention combines current detection and shock detection to improve sensitivity and reliability of impact protection.

Abstract: An electromotive furniture drive includes a drive motor including an output shaft, a lift spindle arranged in a common plane with the output shaft, and a gear assembly configured to couple the output shaft of the drive motor to the lift spindle. The gear assembly includes an intermediate shaft which intersects the common plane between the lift spindle and the output shaft.

Abstract: A lumbar support device for an item of seating furniture, in particular an armchair, includes an electromotive linear drive including a guide profile and two sliding blocks movable on the guide profile in synchronism towards one another and away from one another. Each sliding block includes a spindle nut coupled by a spindle. The linear drive is coupled to an extendable support element via a lever mechanism which includes levers connecting the sliding blocks to the support element, respectively.

Abstract: An electromotive furniture drive includes a housing having an opening, a drive motor attached to the housing and including an output shaft, and a standpipe inserted into the housing laterally in a form-fitting manner. The standpipe has an outer wall formed with a transverse groove, with a lifting spindle arranged in the standpipe. A gear assembly is arranged in the housing and configured to couple the output shaft of the drive motor to the lifting spindle. A locking element is configured to engage in the transverse groove and held in a recess in the housing.

Abstract: A telescopic tube for use in a linear drive to be applied in articles of furniture such as beds, chairs and the like has an outer tube accommodating an inner lift tube which is longitudinally displaceable within the outer tube by the linear drive and projects from the outer tube at a front end opposite to the linear drive. An end cover having a seal closes and seals the front end and prevents any media from entering the outer tube and the linear drive.

Abstract: The invention relates to reclining furniture comprising at least one sensor (6) and a warning device coupled to said sensor in order to warn about an undesired standing process of a user of the reclining furniture. The reclining furniture is characterized in that the warning device is designed to evaluate information of the at least one sensor (6) with respect to a movement and/or behavior pattern of a person using the reclining furniture in order to emit a warning signal as soon as there is an intention to leave the reclining furniture. The invention additionally relates to a method for operating a warning device of reclining furniture, said warning device being coupled to at least one sensor (6) which is arranged on the reclining furniture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a frame for supporting a top 4, 12 of a table or desk at a working height, said frame being designed for fastening legs 6, 9, in particular for height-adjustable legs 6, 8 of a desk. In order to reduce the storage costs for different table or desk sizes, the frame has a movable, in particular longitudinally movable design.

Abstract: A control system for controlling an adjusting drive for an item of furniture includes a control device connected to the adjusting drive, and a first operating unit. The control device is configured to receive signals from the first operating unit transmitted wirelessly via a transmission unit over a first transmission link, and to control the adjusting drive as a function of the signals received. The control device is also configured to receive further signals from a second operating unit transmitted wirelessly via the transmission unit over a second transmission link and to control the adjusting drive as a function of the further signals received. The second transmission link differs from the first transmission link.

Abstract: In a method for controlling a furniture drive via voice input, an acoustic signal is converted into an electrical signal. The electrical signal is evaluated by a local voice analysis device, and an operating state of the furniture drive is controlled when a keyword from a set of keywords is recognized during evaluation.

Abstract: An electromotive furniture drive includes a housing having an opening, a drive motor attached to the housing and including an output shaft, and a standpipe inserted into the housing laterally in a form-fitting manner. The standpipe has an outer wall formed with a transverse groove, with a lifting spindle arranged in the standpipe. A gear assembly is arranged in the housing and configured to couple the output shaft of the drive motor to the lifting spindle. A locking element is configured to engage in the transverse groove and held in a recess in the housing.

Abstract: A controller for a furniture drive includes an operating device which includes a speech controller. The speech controller includes a speech control subunit operatively connected to an adjustment drive, and a microphone interacting with the speech control subunit.