CONVERTIBLE BED WITH CONCEALED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES

Abstract

A convertible bed may have a headboard including one or more panels and one or more functional features disposed on the headboard. The functional features may be electronic features. The functional features may be concealed by the headboard in a closed configuration where the headboard appears uniform. In an open configuration one or more functional features on the headboard are visible. The convertible bed may include one or more of an ambient lighting source, a motion sensor operative to control the ambient lighting source, a multifunctional supporting leg, and a power button.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/358,287 filed Jul. 5, 2022, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.

BACKGROUND

Over the years, developments in technology-enabled furniture have transformed the concept of a smart home into a practical reality. Furniture equipped with information transmission and control component technology continues to replace traditional furniture items that lack the technical functionality and aesthetic qualities that are desired in today's developing smart home.

Furniture accessories that have traditionally provided utility can also be improved by the incorporation of information transmission and/or control component technology. For example, conventional bed frames, such as platform bedframes, may be equipped with functional and/or control accessories that are generally permanently installed on one or both of the headboard and footboard. However, these accessories are often visible, even when not in use, which can disturb the aesthetic appearance of the furniture item and increase the risk of damage to the accessories.

In view of the above deficiencies, a need exists for a bed equipped with functional, control, and electrical connection components that do not interfere with the aesthetic appeal of the furniture item or accessory.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may include a convertible bed. The convertible bed may have a headboard including one or more panels and one or more functional features disposed on the headboard. In an aspect, the one or more functional features may be concealed by the headboard in a first configuration. In other aspects, the convertible bed may include one or more of an ambient lighting source, a motion sensor operative to control the ambient lighting source, a multifunctional supporting leg, and a power button.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A more particular description will be rendered by reference to exemplary embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying figures. Understanding that these drawings depict exemplary embodiments and do not limit the scope of this disclosure, the exemplary embodiments will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a convertible bed, according to an exemplary embodiment, in a first configuration;

FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 1A, according to an exemplary embodiment, in a second configuration;

FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a convertible bed, according to an exemplary embodiment, in a first configuration;

FIG. 2B is a perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 2A, according to an exemplary embodiment, in a second configuration;

FIG. 3A is a perspective view of a convertible bed, according to an exemplary embodiment, in a first configuration;

FIG. 3B is a perspective view of a convertible bed, according to an exemplary embodiment, in a first configuration;

FIG. 3C is a perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 3B, according to an exemplary embodiment, in a second configuration;

FIG. 4A is a perspective view of a convertible bed, according to an exemplary embodiment, in a first configuration;

FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 4A, according to an exemplary embodiment, in a second configuration;

FIG. 5A is a front view of a convertible bed, according to an exemplary embodiment, in a first configuration;

FIG. 5B is a side view of the convertible bed of FIG. 5A, according to an exemplary embodiment;

FIG. 5C is a perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 5A, according to an exemplary embodiment;

FIG. 5D show a supporting leg feature of the convertible bed of FIG. 5A, according to an exemplary embodiment;

FIG. 6A is a partial perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 5A, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing a support base feature;

FIG. 6B is a partial perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 5A, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing an armrest feature in a second position;

FIG. 6C is a partial perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 5A, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing the armrest feature of FIG. 6B;

FIG. 6D is a partial perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 5A, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing the armrest feature of FIG. 6B and an electrical accessory;

FIG. 6E is a partial side view of the convertible bed of FIG. 5A, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing a device holder/charger feature;

FIG. 6F is a partial perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 5A, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing a leg feature;

FIG. 7A is a perspective view of a convertible bed, according to an exemplary embodiment, in an open configuration;

FIG. 7B is a front view of the convertible bed of FIG. 7A, according to an exemplary embodiment, in a closed configuration;

FIG. 7C is a perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 7A, according to an exemplary embodiment, in a closed configuration;

FIG. 8A is a partial front view of the convertible bed of FIG. 7A, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing a headboard of the convertible bed, in a closed configuration;

FIG. 8B is a partial perspective view of the convertible bed shown in FIG. 8A, according to an exemplary embodiment, in an open configuration;

FIG. 8C is a partial perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 7A, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing a power button feature;

FIG. 8D is a partial perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 7A, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing a footboard and support base feature;

FIG. 8E is a partial view of the convertible bed shown in FIG. 7A, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing a fan accessory positioned in the support base of FIG. 8D;

FIG. 8F is a partial perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 7A, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing an ambient lighting feature;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a convertible bed, according to an exemplary embodiment;

FIG. 10A is a partial front view of the convertible bed of FIG. 9, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing a headboard of the convertible bed in a closed configuration;

FIG. 10B is a partial perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 9, according to an exemplary embodiment, in an open configuration;

FIG. 10C is a partial perspective view of the convertible bed shown in FIG. 9, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing armrest features and lighting and device holder accessories;

FIG. 10D is a partial perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 9, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing an electrical connector feature;

FIG. 10E is a partial perspective view of the convertible bed of FIG. 9, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing an ambient lighting feature; and

FIG. 10F is a partial view of the convertible bed shown in FIG. 9, according to an exemplary embodiment, showing the electrical connector feature of FIG. 10D.

Various features, aspects, and advantages of the exemplary embodiments will become more apparent from the following detailed description, along with the accompanying drawings in which like numerals represent like components throughout the figures and detailed description. The various described features are not necessarily drawn to scale in the drawings but are drawn to emphasize specific features relevant to some exemplary embodiments.

The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to limit the scope of the disclosure or the claims. To facilitate understanding, reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference will now be made in detail to various exemplary embodiments. Each example is provided by way of explanation and is not meant as a limitation and does not constitute a definition of all possible embodiments.

For purposes of this disclosure, “connection” or “connected” may refer to an electrical connection and/or a physical connection, as the disclosure makes clear. In the context of an electrical connection, “connection” and “connected” respectively mean a conductive electrical contact or communication and in conductive electrical contact or communication, including, for example and without limitation, one or more physical connections between conductive components, either directly or through intermediate conductive components or relays, through which electricity is transmitted and/or transferred. The terms “electrical” and “electric” may be used interchangeably and refer to power aspects of electricity and associated components including, among other things, power supplies, power connections and relays, devices powered by electricity, and the like, except where the disclosure otherwise makes clear.

Where the disclosure makes clear that “connection” or “connected” refers to a purely physical connection, “connection” and “connected” respectively mean a physical joining and physically joined by any known technique, including integrally formed as single, integral (or, e.g., “monolithic”) piece.

For purposes of this disclosure, relative terms including, without limitation, “top,” “bottom,” “rear,” “front,” “upper,” “lower,” “above,” “below,” “within,” and the like are used to aid the description of, e.g., configurations of features as shown in the accompanying figures, and otherwise as the disclosure makes clear. Such relative terms do not imply any particular dimension or delineation of or between features except where the disclosure makes clear.

For purposes of this disclosure, terms including, without limitation, “first,” “second,” “third,” and “fourth” are used for descriptive purposes only and without limitation with respect to, e.g., an ordering of process steps, function, or configuration.

For purposes of illustrating features of the embodiments, an exemplary embodiment will now be introduced and referenced throughout the disclosure. It will be understood that this example and other exemplary embodiments described in this disclosure are illustrative and not limiting and are provided for illustrating the exemplary features of a furniture accessory equipped with a power supply.

With reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B, a convertible bed 100 is shown. FIG. 1A shows the convertible bed 100 in a first, closed configuration and FIG. 1B shows the convertible bed 100 in a second, open configuration. The convertible bed 100 may include a headboard 102, a footboard 104, and a plurality of side panels 106 positioned between and connecting the headboard 102 and the footboard 104. The headboard 102, footboard 104, and side panels 106 may together form a platform onto which a mattress 108 may be positioned.

The headboard 102 may include a headboard frame 110 and headboard legs 112 connected to or formed integrally with the headboard frame 110. The headboard 102 may include a plurality of panel sections 114 or other patterns or designs as desired.

The footboard 104 may include a footboard frame 116 and footboard legs 118 connected to or formed integrally with the footboard frame 116. The footboard 104 may include a plurality of panel sections 120. The panel sections 114, 120 of the headboard and footboard, along with the side panels 106, may be coordinated in size, shape, and overall appearance so that the bed 100 has a cohesive and/or uniform aesthetic appearance.

As shown in FIG. 1B, the bed 100 may be configured to be converted from a first, closed configuration (FIG. 1A) to a second, open configuration (FIG. 1B), in which the functional features of the bed 100, which are concealed in the closed position, are exposed. In the open position, one or more moveable panels 124 formed from the panel sections 114 may be flipped open to expose functional features, such as a lighting element 126. One or more moveable armrest panels 132 formed from the panel sections 114 may be flipped down from the headboard 102. The armrest panels 132 may be spaced apart from one another as shown in FIG. 1B between which seating or reclining space may be provided for two or more users. One or more of the armrest panels 132 may each include a cup holder 134 or other feature(s) 136, 138 such as a control panel for the bed functions, an electrical connector such as a USB connector or the like, a wireless charger, and/or other components or features consistent with this disclosure. In addition to the moveable features, one or more concealed features may be provided in the headboard 102. For example, while speakers 128 are visible for purposes of this disclosure in FIG. 1B, speakers 128 may be built behind and always concealed within one or more panel sections 114 of the headboard 102. Further, additional functional features may be provided on a headboard back panel 122 that is exposed upon moving the moveable panels or armrests. For example, a speaker 130 provided on the headboard back panel 122 may be exposed when the armrest panel 132 is flipped down.

The footboard may include one or more drawers 140, which may be pulled open by tabs 142. It will be appreciated that the physical configuration of each of the moveable components of the bed 100 is not limited to the means described herein, and that alternative embodiments are contemplated to the extent that they are consistent with this disclosure.

FIGS. 2A and 2B show an exemplary embodiment of a bed 200. The bed 200 may include a headboard having a first headboard panel 202 and a second headboard panel 204. The headboard panels 202, 204 may be connected to a platform base 206. The second headboard panel 204 may include a headboard base 208 and a plurality of panel sections 210. A mattress 212 may be positioned on top of the platform base 206.

Legs 214 may be configured to be mounted to a bottom surface of the platform base 206 to elevate and support the bed 200, as additionally shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D. In an aspect, the leg 214 may be configured for communicating with an external audio device, playing audio, controlling a function of the furniture item, voice recognition, and/or voice control. Ambient lighting may be activated by motion sensors 224 provided under the platform base 206 that are configured to activate a lighting element (not shown) when a user walks by the bed 200. The ambient lighting and other functions or features of a convertible bed may be controlled manually or by voice activation, sensors, remote or app-based controls, and by any other known techniques consistent with this disclosure and not limited by the exemplary embodiments.

The platform base 206 may be formed from a platform footboard panel 216, and one or more platform side panels 218, and may be configured to conceal a variety of functional features. In an aspect, a support base 220 for removably attaching various accessories may be provided on a surface of the platform side panel 218 on the platform base 206, for example, near the headboard for access by a user while the user is reclined in the bed. A phone storage/charging station 222 and/or control panel for furniture functions may be provided in the platform side panel 218 on the platform base 206.

FIG. 2B shows the bed 200 in an open configuration in which a headboard spacer 226 is shown positioned between the first headboard 202 and the second headboard 204. One or more moveable armrest panels 234 formed from the panel sections 210 may be flipped down from the headboard spacer 226. In an aspect, a gap formed between the headboard base 208 and the headboard spacer 226 may be configured to receive a lower end of the armrest panel 234 when the armrest panel is flipped down. The armrest panels 234 may be spaced apart from one another as shown in FIG. 2B between which seating or reclining space may be provided for two or more users. One or more of the armrest panels 234 may each include a cup holder 236 and/or other features 238, 240 as discussed with respect to features 136, 138 in FIG. 1B.

In addition to the support base 220 provided on the surface of the platform side panel 218 on the platform base 206, one or more support bases 230 may be installed in the headboard spacer 226 and may be configured to receive and retain an electrical or non-electrical accessory. It should be understsood that the support base 220, 230 may be configured for connecting to one or more accessories such as, without limitation, a mobile electronic device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop computer, and the like) holder and/or charger, a lamp or reading light, a fan, a projector, a scent diffuser, a tabletop or other supporting surface for resting items, writing, etc., cup holders such as wine glass holders or standard cup holders, and the like. The one or more accessories may be detachable and interchangeable accessories and the support base 220, 230 may be configured for detachably connecting to the one or more accessories. It is contemplated that the accessories may be interchangeable. The support base 220, 230 may include a power interface set for electrically connecting and providing power to an electrical accessory such as a reading lamp or a mobile electronic device charger. In the exemplary embodiment, a device holder 244 holding a device 246 is positioned in support base 220 and a lamp accessory is positioned in support base 230.

One or more lighting elements 228 may be installed in the headboard spacer 226 to provide ambient lighting around a portion of or the entire perimeter of the headboard spacer 226. In an aspect, lighting elements 228, as well as any lighting elements described herein, may be configured for touch control.

In an aspect, the second headboard 210 may include an adjustable panel 248 provided adjacent the moveable armrests 234. The adjustable panel 248 may be adjusted from a substantially vertical position (i.e., against the headboard spacer 226) to a partially reclined position to provide a reclined surface against which a user may rest without laying down entirely.

With reference to FIGS. 3A-3C, additional exemplary embodiments of a convertible bed 300 are shown according to different designs and styles. FIG. 3A shows a convertible bed 300 with a headboard 302, a platform base 304, and a mattress 306 as described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 1A-2B. The headboard 302 may include a headboard frame 308 and headboard legs 310 connected to or formed integrally with the headboard frame 308. The headboard 302 may include a plurality of panel sections 312 in a desired design.

The platform base 304 may be formed from a platform footboard panel 314, and one or more platform side panels 316, and may be configured to conceal a variety of features as described throughout this disclosure.

In FIG. 3A, the headboard 302 is shown in a first style having a headboard width that is substantially similar to the width of the platform base 304. In FIG. 3B, a convertible bed 300′ having a similar panel design as the convertible bed 300 shown in FIG. 3A has a style including the headboard 302 extending beyond the platform base 304 to form headboard leaves 322. The headboard leaves 322 may also include a variety of concealed features as described throughout this disclosure. In addition, the headboard leaves 322 may include nighttables 346, which may include traditional designs such as drawers 348, connected to the headboard leaves 322 or otherwise positionable adjacent the headboard leaves 322.

FIG. 3C shows the convertible bed 300′ of FIG. 3B in an open configuration. The headboard 302 may include a moveable panel 326 featuring a concealed functional feature (e.g., lighting element 328) and moveable armrest panels 334 with cup holders 336 and/or other features 338, 340 as discussed throughout this disclosure. A headboard back panel 324 is recessed from the panel sections 312. One or more support bases 342 may be installed in the headboard 302 and may be configured to receive and retain an electrical or non-electrical accessory. Generally, any of the features, functions, and/or components of and/or described in use with any one particular exemplary convertible bed may be incorporated in or on other convertible beds consistent with this disclosure, but not limited to the exemplary embodiments, including convertible beds with any preferred design and/or style. For example, the exemplary embodiments shown in FIGS. 3A-3C may include multifunctional supporting legs 318, a motion sensor and responsive lighting 320, speakers 330, 332, support bases 342, 350, and/or lamp 344. In these and other exemplary embodiments, the positions and types of features in or on the convertible bed may be selected as desired.

FIGS. 4A-4B show an exemplary embodiment of a bed 400 in a first, closed configuration and a second, open configuration. In the first configuration, shown in FIG. 4A, the bed 400 may include a headboard 402, a platform base 404, and a mattress 406 as described hereinabove. The headboard 402 may include a plurality of headboard panel sections 414, some of which may be moveable to a second configuration as shown in FIG. 4B. The moveable panel sections 414 may be positioned above a headboard base 408.

The platform base 404 may include a platform footboard panel 416 and platform side panels 418. A support base 426 may be provided on the platform base 404, for example, on the platform side panel 418 to receive and support an accessory (e.g., device holder 442 for device 444). Legs 420 may be configured to be mounted to a bottom surface of the platform base 404 to elevate and support the bed 400. In an aspect, the leg 420 may have functionality features as described herein. The bed 400 may be configured to provide ambient lighting 422 upon activation of a motion sensor provided on a bottom surface of the platform base 404.

The headboard 402 may further include a headboard side panel 410. A functionality feature, for example, a device holder/charger 424 that, according to this disclosure, may also include controls for bed functions, electrical (e.g., USB) connectors, and/or other operative features, may be provided in the headboard side panel 410 for ease of access by a user when the user is sitting or reclining on the bed 400. One or more support bases 438 may be provided on the headboard 402 to receive and support an accessory (e.g., lamp accessory 440).

FIGS. 5A-5C show an exemplary embodiment of a bed 500 in a first configuration. The bed 500 may include a headboard 502 and a platform base 504. The platform base 504 may define a platform interior 506 housing a plurality of support slats 508 for supporting a mattress positioned on top of the platform base 504. The heaboard 502 may include a headboard side panel 510 and headboard legs 512 connected to or formed integrally with the headboard side panel 510. The headboard 502 may include a plurality of headboard panel sections 514. The platform base 504 may include a platform footboard panel 516 and a plurality of platform side panels 518. Legs 520 may be mounted to the platform base 504 as described hereinabove. FIG. 5D shows the leg 520, according to an exemplary embodiment.

A device holder/charger 522 may be provided in the headboard side panel 510. One or more support bases (shown as 600 in FIG. 6A) may be provided on an upper surface of the headboard 502 for receiving and securing an accessory (e.g., light accessory 524).

FIGS. 6A-6E show detailed views of the various functionality features of the bed 500. FIG. 6A shows a support base 600 provided on the upper surface of the headboard 502 for receiving and securing an accessory. FIG. 6B shows moveable armrest panels 602 formed from the panel sections 514 of the bed 500 that are flipped down from the headboard 502. The armrest panels 603 are also shown in FIG. 6C and may include cupholders 604 and/or support bases 606 as described hereinabove. FIG. 6D shows a further view of the armrest panels 602 with an accessory 608 (e.g., light accessory) connected to the armrest panel 602 via the support base. A device holder/charger 612 provided in the headboard side panel 510 is shown in greater detail in FIG. 6E. The device holder/charger 612 may include an opening for receiving, retaining, and charging a device (e.g., a phone), as well as a control panel for controlling the device while it is charging. The device holder 612 may connect wirelessly (e.g., via Bluetooth) to another functional feature in the bed 500, for example, speakers (not shown). FIG. 6F shows a leg 614 of the bed 500, which may be a multifuction leg as previously described.

FIGS. 7A-7C show an exemplary embodiment of a bed 700. The bed 700 may include a headboard 702, a footboard 704, a first side panel 706, and a second side panel 708, which are arranged and joined together to form a platform base having a platform interior 710. A plurality of support slats 712 may be provided in the platform interior 710. The headboard 702 may include a headboard frame 714 and headboard legs 716 connected to or formed integrally with the headboard frame 712. The headboard 702 may include a plurality of headboard panel sections 718.

The footboard 704 may include a footboard frame 720 and footboard legs 722 connected to or formed integrally with the footboard frame 720. The footboard may include a plurality of footboard panel sections 724.

With reference to FIG. 7A, the headboard 702 may include a moveable panel 728 that is connected to a headboard back panel 726 with a mechanical component (e.g., hinge 732) and may be configured to be moved from a first (closed) configuration to a second (open) configuration. The moveable panel 728 may include a functional feature, for example, a light element 730, and may be configured so that the functional feature is concealed when the moveable panel 728 is in the first configuration, and the functional feature is exposed when the moveable panl 728 is in the second configuration.

FIGS. 8A-8F show detailed views of the various functionality features of the bed 700. FIG. 8A shows speakers 800 that may be provided in the headboard so that they are concealed. FIG. 8B shows the moveable panel 728 in the second configuration, in which a storage compartment 802 is accessible to a user after the moveable panel 728 is lifted (for example, by pulling up on the tab 806). A storage pocket 804 may be provided in the storage compartment 802. In FIG. 8C, a power button 808 may be provided on a side surface of the headboard 702 and may be configured to control a functionality feature of the bed 700, for example, lighting element 730 or speakers 800. In an aspect, the power button 808 may be configured to control a setting of the functionality feature based on the length of time that a user presses the power button. For example, a short hold may turn the lighting element 730 on or off, and a long hold may change a color or brightness of the lighting element 730. FIG. 8D shows a support base 810, as described hereinabove, provided on a top surface of the footboard frame 720. FIG. 8E shows an electrical accessory (e.g., a fan 812) connected to the support base 810. In an aspect, the electrical accessory may receive electrical power through a connection provided in the support base 810 when the electrical accessory is coupled to the support base 810. In FIG. 8F, ambient lighting 814 may be provided under the bed 700, and the bed 700 may include a motion sensor that may be configured to activate a light element upon sensing movement near the bed.

FIG. 9 shows an exemplary embodiment of a bed 900 having a headboard 902, a footboard 904, and side panels 906, which together form a platform base onto which a mattress 908 may be positioned. The headboard 902 may include a headboard frame 910, headboard legs 912, and a plurality of headboard panel sections as described hereinabove with reference to the preceding exemplary embodiments. The footboard 904 may include a footboard frame 916, footboard legs 918, and a plurality of footboard panel sections 920 as described hereinabove.

FIGS. 10A-10E show the various functionality features of the bed 900. FIG. 10A shows a plurality of tabs 1000 attached to each of the moveable panel sections of the headboard, so that a user may pull a tab 1000 to flip down the moveable section of the headboard 902. FIG. 10B shows moveable armrest sections 1004 flipped down in an open configuration so that a headboard back panel 1002 is visible. The moveable armrest sections 1004 may each include, e.g., a cupholder 1006 or other features 1008, 1010 as previously discussed. In the exemplary embodiment, one feature on the armrest is a support base 1010. An accessory (e.g., reading lamp 1012) may be received in the support base 1010 for connection to an electrical power source. FIG. 10C shows speakers 1014 that are concealed in the headboard 902. FIGS. 10D and 10F show an electrical connector 1016 (e.g., USB port) provided on a isde surface of the headboard 902, into which a device charger 1018 is received for charging a device 1020 (e.g., phone). In an aspect, an electrical connector may be provided on both side surfaces of the headboard for access by users on either side of the bed 900. FIG. 10E shows ambient lighting 1022 that may provided under the platform base of the bed 900, which may be activated in response to a motion sensor detecting movement and activating a light element provided on the platform base.

This disclosure, in various embodiments, configurations and aspects, includes components, methods, processes, systems, and/or apparatuses as depicted and described herein, including various embodiments, sub-combinations, and subsets thereof. This disclosure contemplates, in various embodiments, configurations and aspects, the actual or optional use or inclusion of, e.g., components or processes as may be well-known or understood in the art and consistent with this disclosure though not depicted and/or described herein.

The phrases “at least one,” “one or more,” and “and/or” are open-ended expressions that are both conjunctive and disjunctive in operation. For example, each of the expressions “at least one of A, B and C,” “at least one of A, B, or C,” “one or more of A, B, and C,” “one or more of A, B, or C,” and “A, B, and/or C” means A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, or A, B and C together.

In this specification and the claims that follow, reference will be made to a number of terms that have the following meanings. The terms “a” (or “an”) and “the” refer to one or more of that entity, thereby including plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. As such, the terms “a” (or “an”), “one or more” and “at least one” can be used interchangeably herein. Furthermore, references to “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, “an embodiment” and the like are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features. Approximating language, as used herein throughout the specification and claims, may be applied to modify any quantitative representation that could permissibly vary without resulting in a change in the basic function to which it is related. Accordingly, a value modified by a term such as “about” is not to be limited to the precise value specified. In some instances, the approximating language may correspond to the precision of an instrument for measuring the value. Terms such as “first,” “second,” “upper,” “lower”, etc. are used to identify one element from another, and unless otherwise specified are not meant to refer to a particular order or number of elements.

As used herein, the terms “may” and “may be” indicate a possibility of an occurrence within a set of circumstances; a possession of a specified property, characteristic or function; and/or qualify another verb by expressing one or more of an ability, capability, or possibility associated with the qualified verb. Accordingly, usage of “may” and “may be” indicates that a modified term is apparently appropriate, capable, or suitable for an indicated capacity, function, or usage, while taking into account that in some circumstances the modified term may sometimes not be appropriate, capable, or suitable. For example, in some circumstances an event or capacity can be expected, while in other circumstances the event or capacity cannot occur—this distinction is captured by the terms “may” and “may be.”

As used in the claims, the word “comprises” and its grammatical variants logically also subtend and include phrases of varying and differing extent such as for example, but not limited thereto, “consisting essentially of” and “consisting of.” Where necessary, ranges have been supplied, and those ranges are inclusive of all sub-ranges therebetween. It is to be expected that the appended claims should cover variations in the ranges except where this disclosure makes clear the use of a particular range in certain embodiments.

The terms “determine,” “calculate,” and “compute,” and variations thereof, as used herein, are used interchangeably and include any type of methodology, process, mathematical operation or technique.

This disclosure is presented for purposes of illustration and description. This disclosure is not limited to the form or forms disclosed herein. In the Detailed Description of this disclosure, for example, various features of some exemplary embodiments are grouped together to representatively describe those and other contemplated embodiments, configurations, and aspects, to the extent that including in this disclosure a description of every potential embodiment, variant, and combination of features is not feasible. Thus, the features of the disclosed embodiments, configurations, and aspects may be combined in alternate embodiments, configurations, and aspects not expressly discussed above. For example, the features recited in the following claims lie in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment, configuration, or aspect. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into this Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of this disclosure.

Advances in science and technology may provide variations that are not necessarily express in the terminology of this disclosure although the claims would not necessarily exclude these variations.

Claims

1. A convertible bed, comprising:

a headboard comprising one or more panels; and

one or more functional features disposed on the headboard, wherein the one or more functional features are concealed by the headboard in a first configuration;

wherein the headboard has a substantially uniform configuration in the first configuration.

2. The convertible bed of claim 1, wherein the headboard comprises a plurality of panels and is convertible from the first configuration to a second configuration, and at least one of the one or more functional features are visible when the headboard is in the second configuration.

3. (canceled)

4. The convertible bed of claim 1, wherein the headboard in the second configuration includes at least one panel moved away from a headboard back panel.

5. The convertible bed of claim 4, wherein the at least one panel moved away from the headboard back panel comprises an armrest.

6. The convertible bed of claim 5, wherein the armrest includes at least one of a cup holder, a support base, and a wireless charging surface.

7. The convertible bed of claim 1, wherein the one or more functional features include at least one of an armrest, a speaker, a storage compartment, a light, a controller for controlling furniture functions, a wireless charger, and a projector.

8. The convertible bed of claim 1, further comprising at least one of a footboard and a sideboard, and at least one electrical connector or non-electrical connector positioned on one or more of the headboard and the at least one of a footboard and a sideboard.

9. The convertible bed of claim 8, wherein the at least one electrical connector or non-electrical connector comprises at least one of a USB connector and a support base, wherein

the support base is configured for removably attaching to a plurality of electrical and non-electrical accessories, wherein the electrical accessories include a device holder, a device charger, a lamp, a reading light, a fan, a projector, or a scent diffuser, and the non-electrical accessories include a supporting surface, cup holder, or wine glass holder.

10. The convertible bed of claim 1, further comprising one or more of:

an ambient lighting source,

a motion sensor operative to control the ambient lighting source,

a multifunctional supporting leg, and

a power button.

11. A convertible bed, comprising:

a headboard comprising a plurality of panels; and

one or more functional features disposed on the headboard;

wherein outer surfaces of the plurality of panels form a repeating pattern of one or more shapes in one or more directions across the headboard when viewed in a direction substantially orthogonal to a surface of the headboard;

one of the panels of the plurality of panels is a moveable panel moveable between a first configuration in which the functional feature is concealed a second configuration in which the functional feature is exposed.

12. The convertible bed of claim 11, wherein each panel of the plurality of panels has an identical size in a first direction across the headboard.

13. The convertible bed of claim 11, wherein the repeating pattern of one or more shapes is a repeating pattern of identical shapes.

14. The convertible bed of claim 11, wherein the one or more functional features include at least one of an armrest, a speaker, a storage compartment, a light, a controller for controlling furniture functions, a wireless charger, and a projector.

15. The convertible bed of claim 11, further comprising at least one of a footboard and a sideboard, and at least one electrical connector or non-electrical connector positioned on one or more of the headboard and the at least one of a footboard and a sideboard.

16. The convertible bed of claim 15, wherein the at least one electrical connector or non-electrical connector comprises at least one of a USB connector and a support base, wherein

the support base is configured for removably attaching to a plurality of electrical and non-electrical accessories, wherein the electrical accessories include a device holder, a device charger, a lamp, a reading light, a fan, a projector, or a scent diffuser, and the non-electrical accessories include a supporting surface, cup holder, or wine glass holder.

17. The convertible bed of claim 11, further comprising one or more of:

an ambient lighting source,

a motion sensor operative to control the ambient lighting source,

a multifunctional supporting leg, and

a power button.

18. The convertible bed of claim 11, wherein the movable panel forms and armrest when in the second configuration.

19. The convertible bed of claim 18, wherein the armrest includes at least one of a cup holder, a support base, and a wireless charging surface.

20. The convertible bed of claim 11, wherein the outer surface of a first moveable panel of the plurality of panels is identical to the outer surface of a second moveable panel of the plurality of panels.