A backrest pivoting system can have a backrest and an actuator for pivoting the backrest. The actuator is pivotably connected to the backrest by a pivot defining a first pivot axis. The backrest can pivot about a guide member which defines a second pivot axis coaxial with the first pivot axis. A backrest pivoting system can include an actuator and a resilient member mounted in series with the actuator. There is also provided an extendable user support assembly comprising a lower body support panel and a core support panel supported by a frame, the lower body support panel being translatable relative to the frame such that an opening is created between the lower body support panel and the core support panel when the lower body support panel is translated away from the core support panel. There is also provided a method for placing a bed in a vascular position.

A backrest pivoting system can have a backrest and an actuator for pivoting the backrest. The actuator is pivotably connected to the backrest by a pivot defining a first pivot axis. The backrest can pivot about a guide member which defines a second pivot axis coaxial with the first pivot axis. A backrest pivoting system can include an actuator and a resilient member mounted in series with the actuator. There is also provided an extendable user support assembly comprising a lower body support panel and a core support panel supported by a frame, the lower body support panel being translatable relative to the frame such that an opening is created between the lower body support panel and the core support panel when the lower body support panel is translated away from the core support panel. There is also provided a method for placing a bed in a vascular position.

The invention relates to a motorized functional fitting (2; 4) for a box-spring bed, said functional fitting comprising: a longitudinal member (2.1; 4.1) extending in a longitudinal axis of the member; a longitudinal member (2.1; 4.1) rotatably connected in an articulated manner to said longitudinal member; an articulated upright framework (2.5; 4.5); and a linear drive (2.4; 4.4) that is connected to the longitudinal member (2.1; 4.1) and acts on the upright framework (2.5; 4.5). In order to simplify the design, according to the invention: the longitudinal member (2.1; 4.1) can be fastened to the frame (6) or the center plate (8); an inner end face of the longitudinal member (2.1; 4.1) is designed to be fastened directly or indirectly to the center plate (8) or to the frame side parts (6.1; 6.2); the drive is located laterally adjacent to the longitudinal member (2.4; 4.4); the upright framework (2.5; 4.5) is rotatably connected in an articulated manner to the longitudinal member (2.1; 4.1) at a fastening end that is lower in the installed position; and the linear drive (2.4; 4.4) rotatably engages the upright framework (2.5; 4.5) at a swivel end that is at a distance from the fastening end along a longitudinal axis of the upright framework.

The invention relates to a motorized functional fitting (2; 4) for a box-spring bed, said functional fitting comprising: a longitudinal member (2.1; 4.1) extending in a longitudinal axis of the member; a longitudinal member (2.1; 4.1) rotatably connected in an articulated manner to said longitudinal member; an articulated upright framework (2.5; 4.5); and a linear drive (2.4; 4.4) that is connected to the longitudinal member (2.1; 4.1) and acts on the upright framework (2.5; 4.5). In order to simplify the design, according to the invention: the longitudinal member (2.1; 4.1) can be fastened to the frame (6) or the center plate (8); an inner end face of the longitudinal member (2.1; 4.1) is designed to be fastened directly or indirectly to the center plate (8) or to the frame side parts (6.1; 6.2); the drive is located laterally adjacent to the longitudinal member (2.4; 4.4); the upright framework (2.5; 4.5) is rotatably connected in an articulated manner to the longitudinal member (2.1; 4.1) at a fastening end that is lower in the installed position; and the linear drive (2.4; 4.4) rotatably engages the upright framework (2.5; 4.5) at a swivel end that is at a distance from the fastening end along a longitudinal axis of the upright framework.

An articulating bed incorporates a support frame with a head end, a foot end and having side frame members. A carriage having a seat support is carried by the frame, mounted with wheels engaging the side frame members to translate from a first position through a range progressing toward the head end to a fully translated position. An upper body support is rotatably connected to the carriage and carries a mattress support. At least one telescoping rotation strut is attached at a first end and rotates through an axle pivotally attached to the side frame members. The telescoping rotation strut engages at a second end the upper body support. At least one fixed length rotation arm is carried at a first end by a rotating tube and pivotally attaches to the upper body support at a second end. The rotating tube is mounted on wheels constrained in a track and translates laterally in the track to contact a track end proximate the head end of the frame at a termination of a first range of motion. The telescoping strut approaches a vertical orientation and transfers reaction forces resulting from translation of the carriage to the fixed length rotation arm, whereupon the telescoping rotations struts extend.

An articulating bed incorporates a support frame with a head end, a foot end and having side frame members. A carriage having a seat support is carried by the frame, mounted with wheels engaging the side frame members to translate from a first position through a range progressing toward the head end to a fully translated position. An upper body support is rotatably connected to the carriage and carries a mattress support. At least one telescoping rotation strut is attached at a first end and rotates through an axle pivotally attached to the side frame members. The telescoping rotation strut engages at a second end the upper body support. At least one fixed length rotation arm is carried at a first end by a rotating tube and pivotally attaches to the upper body support at a second end. The rotating tube is mounted on wheels constrained in a track and translates laterally in the track to contact a track end proximate the head end of the frame at a termination of a first range of motion. The telescoping strut approaches a vertical orientation and transfers reaction forces resulting from translation of the carriage to the fixed length rotation arm, whereupon the telescoping rotations struts extend.

A bed according to an embodiment may include a topper, at least one firmness adjuster provided under the topper, and a bedframe configured to have an adjustable position and to support the firmness adjuster. There may be a plurality of firmness adjusters corresponding to a plurality of areas of the bed, and each firmness adjuster may include a plurality of cushions provided in a cushion case and a drive to adjust the firmness of the plurality of cushions. The drive may change a position of a first spring relative to a second spring in each of the cushions to change a perceived firmness by a user lying on top of the topper and the firmness adjusters. A dryer may be provided under the bedframe to keep the cushions and topper dry.

An embodiment of the invention is a terminal device controlling a body support apparatus capable of a first operation and a second operation; the terminal device includes a displayer and a controller; the displayer displays an operator controlling an operation of the body support apparatus; the controller switches between a first display format and a second display format based on an instruction from an outside; the first display format displays a first operator and a second operator in the displayer; the first operator controls the first operation; the second operator controls the second operation; and the second display format displays one of the first operator or the second operator in the displayer.

There is provided a backrest pivoting system having a backrest and an actuator for pivoting the backrest. The actuator is pivotably connected to the backrest by a pivot defining a first pivot axis. The backrest is configured to pivot about a guide member which defines a second pivot axis coaxial with the first pivot axis. There is also provided a backrest pivoting system including an actuator and a resilient member mounted in series with the actuator. There is also provided an extendable user support assembly comprising a lower body support panel and a core support panel supported by a frame, the lower body support panel being translatable relative to the frame such that an opening is created between the lower body support panel and the core support panel when the lower body support panel is translated away from the core support panel. There is also provided a method for placing a bed in a vascular position.

There is provided a backrest pivoting system having a backrest and an actuator for pivoting the backrest. The actuator is pivotably connected to the backrest by a pivot defining a first pivot axis. The backrest is configured to pivot about a guide member which defines a second pivot axis coaxial with the first pivot axis. There is also provided a backrest pivoting system including an actuator and a resilient member mounted in series with the actuator. There is also provided an extendable user support assembly comprising a lower body support panel and a core support panel supported by a frame, the lower body support panel being translatable relative to the frame such that an opening is created between the lower body support panel and the core support panel when the lower body support panel is translated away from the core support panel. There is also provided a method for placing a bed in a vascular position.