US 2017/0318982 A1 · ADJUSTABLE BED WITH IMPROVED POWER MANAGEMENT

Abstract

The disclosure generally relates to an adjustable bed, in particular incorporating improved power management systems. In various embodiments, an adjustable bed can include a wirelessly chargeable remote control unit, one or more pulse width modulator units to provide DC power at a variety of voltages appropriate for varied peripheral electrical components of the bed, and/or a battery backup unit providing power to the bed in addition to a mains power input. The various power management systems can reduce wire clutter for peripheral electrical components, permit a wider range of peripheral electrical components to be driven by a single power supply, provide for adjustable bed operation in the absence of mains power supply, and reduce power consumption in different operation modes.

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Dependent claims

An adjustable bed comprising:

(a) a mattress support surface comprising (i) a first deck support section, and (ii) a second deck support section pivotally attached to the first deck support section;
(b) a control box adapted to wirelessly receive a position control signal for adjusting the position of one or more deck support sections;
(c) a wireless remote control adapted to wirelessly transmit the position control signal, the remote control comprising (i) a rechargeable battery adapted to power the wireless transmission of the control signal and (ii) a wireless charging induction coil electrically coupled to the rechargeable battery and adapted to receive an inductively coupled wireless transmission to electrically charge the rechargeable battery;
and
(d) a wireless charger comprising an induction coil adapted to inductively couple with the induction coil of the remote control.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Adjustable bed with improved power management

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Adjustable bed with improved power management

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Abstract

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