A modular multi-zone mattress and related method of design for which a plurality of mattress modules are adjoined to define a sleep surface having a variable deformability. A number of the mattress modules and a deformability of each mattress module are tailored to a unique body shape and weight distribution of a mattress user to provide at least one of an optimized body posture and an optimized contact pressure distribution over the sleep surface. Pressure factors include a weight and a morphologic profile of the mattress user, and optionally, a sleep position of the mattress user.

An automatically adjusting comfort method includes measuring pressure applied by a user via a pressure-sensor array, determining a pressure profile based on measurements from the pressure-sensor array, comparing the pressure profile to a first limit, determining a cumulative pressure profile over a predetermined duration, comparing the cumulative pressure profile to a second limit, and adjusting one or more of a plurality of adjusting mechanisms configured to alter the pressure profile for increased comfort of the user when the pressure profile exceeds the first limit or the second limit. An automatically adjusting comfort system includes a pressure-sensor array communicatively coupled to a controller for determining a cumulative pressure profile over time, and a plurality of adjusting mechanisms configured to alter the pressure profile to increase a user's comfort, wherein the controller automatically adjusts one or more of the plurality of adjusting mechanisms based on the cumulative pressure profile.

A lounge chair includes a frame having a pair of longitudinal sides and a pair of lateral sides extending between the pair of longitudinal sides and defining a space therebetween. The lounge chair further includes a seat portion supported on the frame and arranged inside the space. The seat portion provides a surface for a user to lie down. The seat portion defines a first opening arranged proximate to a first lateral side of the pair of lateral sides and extending through the seat portion. Also, one of the frame or the seat portion defines a second opening and a third opening arranged facing each other. The first opening receives a head and a neck of the user and the second and third openings receive arms of the user when the user is lying in a face-down position on the seat portion.

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat base that has a first heating element. A seat back has a second heating element. A sensor is coupled to the seat base and is configured to obtain a weight data. A user-interface assembly is operably coupled to the first and second heating elements. A controller is in communication with the sensor to receive the weight data. The controller is configured to control the first and second heating elements in response to the weight data.

A system for simultaneously measuring the indentation hardness properties, span properties, and resilience properties of a mattress includes a first indentation means and a second indentation means, and means for urging the first indentation means and the second indentation means into the mattress with a predetermined force, and also includes laser means for projecting a laser line configured to map, preferably by photographic triangulation, the amplitude, shape, and time-dependency of the resultant deflection of the mattress surface between the first indentation means and the second indentation means. A method for simultaneously measuring the indentation hardness properties, span properties, and resilience properties of a mattress is also provided.

A self-adaption breathable cushion comprises a fixed base and a plurality of self-adaptive units integrated side by side and disposed on the fixed base; each of the adaptive units comprises a strap and an elastic member, the elastic member supports the strap to tension above the fixing, base, when the strap is pressed by the pressure and recessed downwards, the strap pulls the elastic member to be deformed, so that the self-adaptive unit moves downwards in a whole; when the pressure is removed, the elastic member is reset under its own elasticity, and the strap is also reset. The self-adaption breathable cushion can be self-adaptive deformed according to the weight of a human body to be borne, so as to be attached to the human body, making the human body more comfortable, ventilated and breathable, easy to clean, and inexpensive.

A self-adaption breathable cushion comprises a fixed base and a plurality of self-adaptive units integrated side by side and disposed on the fixed base; each of the adaptive units comprises a strap and an elastic member, the elastic member supports the strap to tension above the fixing, base, when the strap is pressed by the pressure and recessed downwards, the strap pulls the elastic member to be deformed, so that the self-adaptive unit moves downwards in a whole; when the pressure is removed, the elastic member is reset under its own elasticity, and the strap is also reset. The self-adaption breathable cushion can be self-adaptive deformed according to the weight of a human body to be borne, so as to be attached to the human body, making the human body more comfortable, ventilated and breathable, easy to clean, and inexpensive.

The present invention discloses a multifunctional motion simulation bed which has multiple segments and simulates preprogrammed motions. The segments are articulately connected to form a motion platform. In one embodiment, the segments are disposed above a base. Actuators are mounted on the base and pivotally coupled with the base and the segments. A microprocessor drives the actuators individually and causes the motion platform to simulate motions. In another embodiment, the segments are disposed above a frame which is arranged above a base. One segment is fixed on the frame. Some actuators are pivotally coupled with the frame and some of the segments. Other actuators are pivotally coupled with the frame and the base. A microprocessor drives the actuators individually and causes the frame and motion platform to simulate motions.

A bed includes a mattress set on which a user's body is placed, an adjustable bedframe to adjust a position or orientation of the mattress set for various sitting and sleeping positions, and a dryer to dry the mattress set. The dryer includes a fan, a filter, and a heater to discharge filtered hot air toward the dryer to reduce mildew and mites. A humidity sensing sheet may be provided to sense a humidity level at different regions or areas of the bed, and the dryer may be controlled to supply hot air to regions of the bed having a higher humidity level than a predetermined humidity level or humidity range.

A bed includes a mattress set on which a user's body is placed, an adjustable bedframe to adjust a position or orientation of the mattress set for various sitting and sleeping positions, and a dryer to dry the mattress set. The dryer includes a fan, a filter, and a heater to discharge filtered hot air toward the dryer to reduce mildew and mites. A humidity sensing sheet may be provided to sense a humidity level at different regions or areas of the bed, and the dryer may be controlled to supply hot air to regions of the bed having a higher humidity level than a predetermined humidity level or humidity range.