Spring modules for an adjustable sleeping system. At least some of the example embodiments are spring modules comprising: a spring rail, and a plurality of adjustable spring assemblies spaced along the length of the spring rail. Each adjustable spring assembly may comprise: a motor with a stator coupled to the spring rail via a load cell, a lead screw coupled to a rotor of the motor, and the lead screw extending above an upper surface of the spring rail, a spring plate coupled to the lead screw, and a main spring coupled to the spring plate. A tubular sock disposed over the main spring, and a compliant insert can be disposed between adjacent main springs to inhibit side loading and maintain the main spring in upright relation with the spring rail.
Adjustable sleeping system with force control. At least one example embodiment is a method of operating a sleeping system, the method including: sensing an area of a sleeping surface of the sleeping system, the area upon which a person resides, the sensing by a bed controller communicatively coupled to an array of adjustable spring assemblies arranged such that a top of each adjustable spring assembly defines an upper surface parallel to the sleeping surface; and driving a plurality of the adjustable spring assemblies being the adjustable spring assemblies beneath the area, the driving to control force distribution among the plurality of the adjustable spring assemblies.
Spring modules for an adjustable sleeping system. At least some of the example embodiments are spring modules comprising: a spring rail, and a plurality of adjustable spring assemblies spaced along the length of the spring rail. Each adjustable spring assembly may comprise: a motor with a stator coupled to the spring rail, a lead screw coupled to the rotor of the motor, and the lead screw extending above an upper surface of the spring rail, a spring plate coupled to the lead screw, and a main spring coupled to the spring plate. Thus, the weight or force carried by each adjustable spring assembly along the spring rail is separately adjustable by a bed controller.
A47C 23/30 - Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springsDivan basesSlatted bed bases using combinations of springs covered by more than one of the groups Frames therefor
A47C 27/06 - Spring inlays or spring units therefor
A47C 27/045 - Attachment of spring inlays to coveringsUse of stiffening sheets, lattices or grids under spring inlays
A47C 23/00 - Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springsDivan basesSlatted bed bases
A47C 31/12 - Means, e.g. measuring means, for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons
A61H 23/00 - Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibrationSuction-vibration massageMassage with moving diaphragms
A61H 23/02 - Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibrationSuction-vibration massageMassage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
A47C 23/04 - Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springsDivan basesSlatted bed bases using springs in compression, e.g. coiled
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
Adjustable sleeping system with massage function. At least one example embodiment is a method of operating a sleeping system, the method including massaging a person residing on a sleeping surface of the sleeping system, the massaging by driving a plurality of adjustable spring assemblies, the plurality of adjustable spring assemblies part of an array of adjustable spring assemblies arranged such that a top of each adjustable spring assembly defines an upper surface parallel to the sleeping surface.
A47C 27/06 - Spring inlays or spring units therefor
A47C 27/045 - Attachment of spring inlays to coveringsUse of stiffening sheets, lattices or grids under spring inlays
A47C 23/00 - Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springsDivan basesSlatted bed bases
A47C 31/12 - Means, e.g. measuring means, for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons
A61H 23/00 - Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibrationSuction-vibration massageMassage with moving diaphragms
A61H 23/02 - Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibrationSuction-vibration massageMassage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
A47C 23/04 - Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springsDivan basesSlatted bed bases using springs in compression, e.g. coiled
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
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Methods and systems of an adjustable sleeping system
An adjustable sleeping system. At least some of the example embodiments are an adjustable sleeping system comprising a plurality of spring modules arranged in a first column, each spring module defines a row within the first column. Each spring module may comprise a rail and a plurality of adjustable spring assembles coupled along the rail. Each adjustable spring assembly may comprise a motor coupled to the rail, a lead screw coupled to a rotor of the motor, a spring plate coupled to the lead screw, and a spring coupled to the spring plate. A bed controller is communicatively coupled to each spring module, and the bed controller is configured to selectively control a load carried by each spring assembly.
A47C 27/06 - Spring inlays or spring units therefor
A47C 23/00 - Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springsDivan basesSlatted bed bases
A47C 23/04 - Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springsDivan basesSlatted bed bases using springs in compression, e.g. coiled
A47C 27/045 - Attachment of spring inlays to coveringsUse of stiffening sheets, lattices or grids under spring inlays
A47C 31/12 - Means, e.g. measuring means, for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61H 23/00 - Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibrationSuction-vibration massageMassage with moving diaphragms
A61H 23/02 - Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibrationSuction-vibration massageMassage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
In one embodiment, the digital bed system is comprised of an array of support cells. Each support cell is capable of communicating with a controller and increasing and decreasing in firmness in response to commands issued by a controller. The support cells are operatively connected to a communication channel that is also connected to a controller. The controller is capable of receiving data from the support cells and is also capable of issuing commands to each of the support cells. The controller is programmed issue commands to increase or decrease the firmness of individual support cells within the support cells.
In one embodiment, the digital bed system is comprised of an array of support cells. Each support cell is capable of communicating with a controller and increasing and decreasing in firmness in response to commands issued by a controller. The support cells are operatively connected to a communication channel that is also connected to a controller. The controller is capable of receiving data from the support cells and is also capable of issuing commands to each of the support cells. The controller is programmed issue commands to increase or decrease the firmness of individual support cells within the support cells.
In one embodiment, the digital bed system is comprised of an array of support cells. Each support cells is capable of communicating with a controller and increasing and decreasing in firmness in response to commands issued by a controller. The support cells are operatively connected to a communication channel that is also connected to a controller. The controller is capable of receiving data from the support cells and is also capable of issuing commands to each of the support cells. The controller is programmed issue commands to increase or decrease the firmness of individual support cells within the support cells.
