Abstract: A convertible seat for a vehicle includes a base frame having a predetermined dimension of storage space, a plurality of individual blocks disposed to be ascendable and descendable in the storage space of the base frame and configured to serve as a seatback and a seat cushion, and a raising and lowering drive device installed in each of the individual blocks and configured to raise or lower a corresponding one of the individual blocks so that a seat position can be changed into various forms.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to an adjustable bed apparatus, in particular an adjustable bed foundation. The adjustable foundation can include a rail system such as a detachable rail system, which can be configured to conceal mechanical and support substructure beneath the mattress support surface of the adjustable bed. In some embodiments, the rail system includes a mounting element and a corresponding rail or board mounted to the adjustable foundation, such as to the subframe of the adjustable foundation. The adjustable foundation can include independently adjustable lumbar and neck support structures on an adjustable back/head section of the adjustable bed foundation. In some embodiments, the lumbar and neck support structures include inflatable air bladder structures.

Abstract: An aircraft cabin comprising a credenza and a lounge chair disposed above the credenza is disclosed. The lounge chair is adjustable between a first configuration defining a first seating arrangement and a second configuration defining a second seating arrangement. Also disclosed is a mechanism to facilitate the adjustment of the lounge chair.

Abstract: A product upon which a person may lie down that includes a mattress whose underside has a peripheral flange that bounds a recessed cavity into which is placed an adjustable mechanism that can be actuated to raise or lower the head and foot portions of the mattress. The adjustable mechanism in its flattened state is hidden from view from the sides of the mattress by the peripheral flange.

Abstract: An adjustable foundation and process includes a mattress support surface including a head and back section hingedly connected to an intermediate section at one end and a leg and foot section hingedly connected to the intermediate section at another end, wherein the intermediate section includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is hingedly connected to the head and back section and the second portion is hingedly connected to the leg and foot section. The intermediate or seat section is configured to increase in length upon articulation of the head and back section and/or the leg and foot section from a flat position or an increase in inclination of any section. Likewise, the intermediate or seat section is configured to decrease in length upon articulation of the head and back section and/or the leg and foot section from an inclined position to a flat position or a decrease in length upon declination of any section.

Abstract: Various methods and apparatus are disclosed herein for securing an actuator to a structure. In one form the apparatus includes a first clamp member connected to an actuator and having a first mating structure, and a second snap-fit clamp member having a second mating structure that engages and mates with the first mating structure when the second clamp member is snapped onto the first clamp member to form a clamp that secures the actuator to a structure and encloses the structure so that the actuator is easily and properly connected to the structure.

Abstract: An aspect provides a method for separating a mattress from an underlying bedding component, including: actuating a fluid pump to inflate one or more inflatable bladder components with fluid; the one or more inflatable bladder components being disposed between the mattress and the underlying bedding component such that on inflation with the fluid, the one or more inflatable bladder components separates the mattress and the underlying bedding component. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of a power and signal distribution assembly for a bed having at least one power input port, at least one controller port, and at least one output port are described. The power input port receives a first DC voltage from a power supply and the power supply receiving an AC voltage and converting it to the first DC voltage. The controller port receives the first DC voltage and outputs at least one power control signal having the first DC voltage. The output port receives signals having the first DC voltage. The power and signal distribution assembly has a first location and the power supply has a second location different from the first location. In other embodiments, the power and signal distribution assembly is located on a frame of a bed and the power supply remote therefrom. Still further, one or more additional controller ports may also be provided.

Abstract: An adjustable bed frame assembly includes a center frame comprising two substantially parallel side frame members connected by two substantially parallel connector frame members. The adjustable bed frame assembly also includes a base frame that includes a plurality of legs for mounting on a floor is rigidly affixed to the center frame. The adjustable bed frame assembly further includes a head frame that comprises two substantially parallel side frame members connected by at least one connector frame member. The adjustable bed frame assembly also includes an actuator for raising and lowering the head frame.

Abstract: A bed has a bed frame and a tilting mattress deck for easy worker access. The deck comprises a mattress board for supporting the mattress and a frame to partially enclosure a bottom portion of said mattress so that the mattress is symmetrically retained on the mattress board when tilted. The bed frame comprises a vertical front panel, a vertical rear panel and least three bulkheads equally spaced between the vertical front panel and the vertical rear panel. The bulkheads form storage compartments within the bed frame. The storage compartments can be top loaded when the tilting mattress deck is tilted or they can be equipped with sliding drawers.

Abstract: A central bed having a single longitudinal bed frame and a bed section mounted to the frame for rotation about a substantially vertical axis between a home position aligned with the bed frame and an away position and with a lower leg bed section that is movable away from the central bed section to enable rotation of the central bed section.

Abstract: Embodiments of a power and signal distribution assembly for a bed having at least one power input port, at least one controller port, and at least one output port are described. The power input port receives a first DC voltage from a power supply and the power supply receiving an AC voltage and converting it to the first DC voltage. The controller port receives the first DC voltage and outputs at least one power control signal having the first DC voltage. The output port receives signals having the first DC voltage. The power and signal distribution assembly has a first location and the power supply has a second location different from the first location. In other embodiments, the power and signal distribution assembly is located on a frame of a bed and the power supply remote therefrom. Still further, one or more additional controller ports may also be provided.

Abstract: An adjustable bed frame assembly includes a center frame comprising two substantially parallel side frame members connected by two substantially parallel connector frame members, a forward connector frame member and a rear connector frame member, wherein the two connector frame members are located within approximately a center one-third of the length of the side frame members. The adjustable bed frame assembly also includes a base frame that includes a plurality of legs for mounting on a floor is rigidly affixed to the center frame such that the center frame does not move with respect to the base frame.

Abstract: A variable posture bed includes a base rest located on a floor surface; a bed board arranged in a horizontal state above and opposite the base rest; a connection support portion disposed at the center of the base rest between the base rest and the bed board and that supports the bed board to be vertically movable in all directions around the center thereof; connection support portions disposed at four corners of the base rest and the bed board and that support the bed board to be vertically movable; and a drive control device that continuously moves the bed board in the vertical direction with a predetermined operation pattern and that limits the vertical movement of the head side of the bed board between the horizontal position and a predetermined upper position.

Abstract: An adjustable bed frame assembly includes a center frame comprising two substantially parallel side frame members connected by two substantially parallel connector frame members, a forward connector frame member and a rear connector frame member, wherein the two connector frame members are located within approximately a center one-third of the length of the side frame members. The adjustable bed frame assembly also includes a base frame that includes a plurality of legs for mounting on a floor is rigidly affixed to the center frame such that the center frame does not move with respect to the base frame.

Abstract: An oscillating bed supporting structure (10) particularly adapted to provide conditions for a snore-free sleep, said structure comprising a base member (11) and a bed supporting member (12) spaced above said base member (11). At least a first oscillation imparting drive means (14) is provided between the base member (11) and the bed supporting member (12) so as to impart to the bed supporting member (12) oscillating movements (A) at least in a substantially horizontal plane.

Abstract: An “L-shaped” bed frame assembly, where the head end of the frame is taller than at the foot end, constructed in a manner which enables the user to raise the head of the bed frame by an electric motor, rising up along the taller “rail” at the head of the frame, adjusting the frame to any reasonable angle, while the frame remains flat—not bending in the middle like the older “hospital bed” style—constructed of either the traditional L-shaped flatiron, or a more tubular structural material.

Abstract: A bed has a frame and a mattress support. The mattress support is suspended from the bed frame by a plurality of elastic supports. The mattress support can move in a downward direction when weight is applied to the mattress support.

Abstract: A swing type baby bed is made up of a combination of a bed body framed in a rectangular fence and having a floor board mounted therein, and an outer frame for suspending the bed body by coil springs at four corners thereof. Guide grooves are longitudinally provided on either longitudinal frames of the bed body or those of the outer frame at four corners thereof, and guide rollers which engage in the guide grooves are fixed to the other longitudinal frames of the outer frame or those of the bed body at the four corners.

Abstract: An adjustable base is utilized with articulated or adjustable beds of different widths and includes first and second pairs of support brackets with each pair including first and second support brackets in opposing aligned relationship to each other. Each pair of support brackets is fastened at one end to a bed foundation and a second end of each support bracket has an elongated slot for fastening thereto cross rails of a bed-adjusting mechanism. The latter permits the utilization of a single size bed-adjusting mechanism for beds of different widths, permits mixing/matching bed foundations and bed-adjusting mechanisms of different manufacturers, and effects facile assembly.

Abstract: Structured in modular fashion based on two sides (1-1'), a head (2) and a foot (2') standing as independent parts fixable by means of corner members (3), both the length and the width may be adjusted at will, by means of a greater or lesser degree of plugging or overlap of the corner members (3) with respect to the sides, head and foot (1-2). Furthermore, each side (1-1') has a pair of connecting rods (8) hinged thereto which are hinged at their top end to two bolsters (9) that form part of the mattress platform or base as such, said bolsters being also independent in respect of each other and having fluted fittings (11) on their inner face in which rigid or flexible crosspieces (12) making up the platform may be plugged to a greater or lesser extent, to adjust its width at will, said bolsters (9) moreover having telescopic terminals (10) at their ends that in turn permit the length of the platform to be adjusted.

Abstract: A free floating bunk bed includes a bed framework supported on a base framework which in turn is supported on a bed support floor of a truck or tractor cab. The base framework includes first and second subframes. The bed framework is supported on the base framework by a suspension means which includes two pairs of rigid hanger brackets each pair is pivotally mounted to a one of the suspension subframes. Hanger straps extend between the end of each hanger bracket and a portion of the bed framework spaced below the end of the hanger bracket, and two universal joints connect each hanger strap between the end of its hanger bracket and the bed framework. A pair of opposed and balanced compression coil springs are operative between the base framework and each pair of hanger brackets to tend to keep the hanger bracket from pivoting with respect to the base framework.

Abstract: A body support such as a bed, operating table or seat has a flexible top sheet secured over the sides and ends of a frame, and resting on a series of parallel resiliently deformable rollers located between the sides of the frame and supported, in turn, by a longitudinally reciprocal substantially horizontal bearer plate, which is driven back and forth causing the rollers to roll back and forth under the top sheet, thus constantly changing the main pressure areas of the body supported by the top sheet.

Abstract: An adjustable body supporting assembly composed of a foundation and panel on which an assembly of pivotally connected plates rests, being mounted on said foundation with its centrally positioned part and provided with the means to adjust each plate in relation to its adjacent plate. A mattress is forming the top of the bed being held securely in position by encompassing plates of the said assembly. The foundation type panel is distinguished by its compact and simplified construction representing in effect an unbending lower foundation usually associated with regular assemblies composed of foundation and mattress. Means such as powered activators for the adjustment of the plates on which the mattress is mounted are incorporated in the foundation panel.