US 12,383,053 B2 · Dropdown robotic furniture item

Abstract

Improved methods and systems for operating moveable architectural elements (e.g., furniture) are described. The method includes performing a first part of a movement of the moveable architectural element along a portion of a length of actuation using a motor. The method includes performing a second part of the movement of the moveable architectural element with a desired movement profile and, based thereon, measuring an operation parameter. The method includes comparing the measured operation parameter to a profile of the operation parameter. The method includes incrementing a first counter if a first differential between the measured operation parameter and the profile of the operation parameter exceeds a differential threshold. The method includes adjusting the second part of the movement of the moveable architectural element if the first counter exceeds a counter threshold. Many other improvements and features are contemplated and described.

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Dependent claims

A method of operating a moveable architectural element, the method comprising:

performing a first part of a movement of the moveable architectural element along a portion of a length of actuation using a motor;
performing a second part of the movement of the moveable architectural element with a desired movement profile and, based thereon, measuring an operation parameter;
comparing the measured operation parameter to a profile of the operation parameter;
based on a first differential between the measured operation parameter and the profile of the operation parameter exceeding a differential threshold, incrementing a first counter;
and
based on the first counter exceeding a counter threshold, adjusting the second part of the movement of the moveable architectural element.

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Dropdown robotic furniture item

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Abstract

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