# US 9,433,546 B2 · Dual motion deck-on-deck bed frame

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- Number: US 9,433,546 B2
- Document ID: US9433546B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 14/754,129
- Filed: 2015-06-29
- Published: 2015-10-22
- Granted: 2016-09-06
- Earliest claimed: 2009-02-09
- Assignees: Ascion, LLC
- Applicants: Ascion, LLC
- Inventors: Martin B. Rawls-Meehan; Robert A. Rizzitano
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9433546B2

## CPC

- A61G 7/015: divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
- A47C 19/024: {Legs}
- A47C 19/025: {Direct mattress support frames, Cross-bars}
- A47C 20/08: with means for adjusting two or more rests simultaneously
- A61G 7/018: Control or drive mechanisms
- A61G 7/0514: {mounted to individual mattress supporting frame sections}
- A61G 7/05769: {with inflatable chambers}
- A61H 23/0263: {using rotating unbalanced masses}
- A61H 23/04: with hydraulic or pneumatic drive {(hydraulic or Pneumatic massages, A61H9/00; underwater massages, A61H33/00)}
- A47C 20/041: {by electric motors}
- A61G 7/002: having adjustable mattress frame
- A61G 2203/16: Touchpads
- A61G 2203/20: Displays or monitors
- A61G 2203/36: for motion
- A61G 2203/726: for automatic deactivation, e.g. deactivation of actuators or motors
- A61H 2201/0142: Beds
- A61H 2201/0149: Seat or chair
- A61H 2201/0176: By stopping operation
- A61H 2201/1654: Layer between the skin and massage elements, e.g. fluid or ball
- A61H 2201/5002: Means for controlling a set of similar massage devices acting in sequence at different locations on a patient
- A61H 2201/501: connected to external computer devices or networks
- A61H 2201/5038: freely programmable by the user
- A61H 2201/5046: Touch screens
- A61H 2201/5048: Audio interfaces, e.g. voice or music controlled
- A61H 2201/5064: Position sensors
- A61H 2201/5069: Angle sensors
- A61H 2201/5097: wireless
- A61H 2203/0443: substantially horizontal
- A61G: TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS (appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk A61H3/00); OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES (embalming corpses A01N1/00)
- A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N)

## Abstract

An adjustable foundation includes a base frame and an articulating frame movably supported by the base frame for longitudinal movement with respect to the base frame. A mattress platform is positioned on the articulating frame. A concealing assembly is positioned below the mattress platform and at least partially conceals the base frame. The concealing assembly is attached to the articulating frame for simultaneous longitudinal movement therewith.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An adjustable foundation comprising:
a base frame;
an articulating frame movably supported by the base frame for longitudinal movement with respect to the base frame;
a mattress platform disposed on the articulating frame, the mattress platform having a head portion and a foot portion;
a concealing assembly disposed below the mattress platform and at least partially concealing the base frame, the concealing assembly including a pair of substantially parallel concealing side rails each extending along a side of the adjustable foundation from below the head portion of the mattress platform to below the foot portion of the mattress platform, wherein the concealing assembly does not articulate and is attached to the articulating frame for simultaneous longitudinal movement of the entire concealing assembly therewith.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The adjustable foundation of claim 1, wherein the concealing assembly further comprises a concealing connecting member extending between the concealing side rails.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The adjustable foundation of claim 1, wherein the concealing side rails are covered in fabric or with cushioning.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The adjustable foundation of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of side rail brackets each connecting one of the side rails to the articulating frame.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The adjustable foundation of claim 4, wherein the articulating frame has wheels supporting the articulating frame on the base frame, the side rail brackets connected to the wheels.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The adjustable foundation of claim 1, wherein the articulating frame includes a center frame and a head frame pivotally interconnected with the center frame.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The adjustable foundation of claim 6, wherein the center frame has a pair of substantially parallel side frame members, a forward connector frame member connecting the side frame members, and a rear connector frame member connecting the side frame members.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The adjustable foundation of claim 7, wherein the head frame has a pair of substantially parallel side frame members and a connecting frame member connecting the side frame members, the side frame members of the head frame each having lower ends that are pivotally attached to the forward connector frame member of the center frame.

### Claim 9 (depends on 6)

The adjustable foundation of claim 6, wherein:
the head frame includes a downwardly facing extension frame member having a lower end;
the adjustable foundation further comprising an actuator having one end connected to the lower end of the extension frame member for pivoting the head frame relative to the center frame.

### Claim 10 (depends on 6)

The adjustable foundation of claim 6, further comprising a stabilizer bar connecting the head frame of the articulating frame to the base frame such that as the head frame pivots relative to the center frame, the articulating frame is moved longitudinally toward a head end of the adjustable foundation, thereby providing a wall hugger feature.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The adjustable foundation of claim 1, wherein the base frame includes a pair of substantially parallel side base frame members.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The adjustable foundation of claim 11, wherein the side base frame members are tubular members and the articulating frame has concave wheels that roll along the tubular members.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The adjustable foundation of claim 1, further comprising a foot section inner skirt connected to the base frame so as not to move with the articulating frame, the foot section inner skirt being disposed inboard of the concealing assembly.

### Claim 14 (depends on 1)

The adjustable foundation of claim 1, further comprising an inner skirt disposed below the mattress platform and attached to the base frame so as not to move with the articulating frame.

### Claim 15 (depends on 14)

The adjustable foundation of claim 14, wherein the base frame has a head section and the inner skirt is attached to the head section of the base frame, the inner skirt being disposed inboard of the concealing assembly.

### Claim 16 (depends on 14)

The adjustable foundation of claim 14, further comprising a foot section inner skirt connected to the articulating frame for simultaneous longitudinal movement therewith.

### Claim 17

An adjustable foundation comprising:
a sub-frame having a plurality of legs for contacting a floor, the subframe having a track;
an adjustable foundation structure having a center frame and a head frame pivotally interconnected with the center frame, the adjustable foundation structure having wheels engaging the track of the sub-frame such that the adjustable foundation structure is movable with respect to the sub-frame; and
a concealing assembly configured to at least partially conceal an area under the adjustable foundation, the concealing assembly including a pair of substantially parallel concealing side rails each extending along a side of the adjustable foundation below the head frame and center frame of the adjustable foundation structure, wherein the concealing assembly does not articulate and is attached to the center frame for simultaneous longitudinal movement therewith.