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Snap-together adjustable, articulated bed
Assignee: L&P Property Management Co
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Filing: 1995-03-15
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Granted: 1996-11-26
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Expires: 2015-03-15
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable articulated bed manufactured in seven or so components for packing in three or so separate smaller boxes for easy transport. These components can be snap-fit together for easy assembly (and disassembly). The bed includes a bed frame, a power module or carriage and a bedding foundation. The foundation in turn includes a head portion and a body portion both of which are snap-fit securable in position to the power carriage. Pins releasably hold the roller assemblies of the power carriage to side rails of the frame for rolling moving of the carriage on the frame. A motor of the power carriage controllably moves the foundation head portion with respect to the frame and body portion. A drag link pivotally connects the head portion to the head rail of the frame. The drag link can be releasably connected at either end thereof or in the middle, snapping the two parts of the drag link together. The lateral rails, longitudinal rails and corner posts can be disassembled into four pieces with wedge-cup arrangements or rotatable camming locks.
Inventors
- 👤 Franklin E. Elliott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:28
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C19/00; A47C19/005; A47C20/00; A47C20/04; A47C20/041; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/002; A61G7/015; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/50; A61G2200/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 100
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame including longitudinal support members, cross support members, and means for releasably snap-fit coupling said cross support members relative to said longitudinal support members; a power module including a module body portion, a module head portion, and motor means for pivoting said module head portion relative to said module body portion; means for releasably snap-fit coupling said power module to said frame for support thereby: a mattress foundation including a foundation body section and a foundation head section; means for releasably snap-fit coupling said foundation body section to said module body portion; and means for releasably snap-fit coupling said foundation head section to said module head portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame including longitudinal support members, cross support members, and means for releasably snap-fit coupling said cross support members relative to said longitudinal support members; a power module including a module body portion, a module head portion, and motor means for pivoting said module head portion relative to said module body portion; means for releasably snap-fit coupling said power module to said frame for support thereby: a mattress foundation including a foundation body section and a foundation head section; means for releasably snap-fit coupling said foundation body section to said module body portion; and means for releasably snap-fit coupling said foundation head section to said module head portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The bed of claim 1 further comprising a first vibration motor mounted to and underneath said foundation body section, and a second vibration motor mounted to and underneath said foundation head section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The bed of claim 1 further comprising a mattress supported by and on top of said mattress foundation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The bed of claim 1 wherein said foundation body section includes lateral seat, thigh and lower leg sections articulated relative to one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The bed of claim 4 wherein said power module includes a foot support linkage assembly pivotally coupled at one end to said module body portion and at another end is snap-fit coupled in a pivotal arrangement to said lower leg section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The bed of claim 1 wherein said mattress foundation includes a box spring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The bed of claim 1 wherein said mattress foundation includes a mattress padding.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
117 words
An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame; a power module supported by said support frame, said power module including a module base portion, a module head portion and a motor for pivoting said module head portion relative to said module base portion; a first drag link part pivotally coupled to said module head portion at one end thereof and having an opposite first end; a second drag link part pivotally coupled to said support frame at one end thereof and having an opposite second end; and fastening means for releasably fastening said first and second ends together to define when fastened together a continuous drag link extending between said module head portion and said support frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
117 words
An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame; a power module supported by said support frame, said power module including a module base portion, a module head portion and a motor for pivoting said module head portion relative to said module base portion; a first drag link part pivotally coupled to said module head portion at one end thereof and having an opposite first end; a second drag link part pivotally coupled to said support frame at one end thereof and having an opposite second end; and fastening means for releasably fastening said first and second ends together to define when fastened together a continuous drag link extending between said module head portion and said support frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The bed of claim 8 wherein said fastening means comprises a snap-fit assembly.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
The bed of claim 8 wherein said module head portion includes a mattress foundation head section and a mounting bracket attached to said mattress foundation head section, said one end of said first drag link part being pivotally connected to said mounting bracket.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
62 words
The bed of claim 8 wherein when said first and second drag link parts are fastened together, one of said drag link parts is slid a distance into the other in a slid-in position, and said fastening means includes a spring-biased tab which fits in through aligned slots of said drag link parts with said drag link parts in the slid-in position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
104 words
An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: left and right longitudinal frame assemblies; head and foot cross frame assemblies; means for releasably snap-fit securing said cross frame assemblies to said left and right longitudinal frame assemblies to thereby form a bed frame; a power drive module having head and body portions; means for releasably snap-fit securing said power drive module to said frame; a mattress foundation head section; means for releasably snap-fit securing said mattress foundation body section on and to said head portion; a mattress foundation body section; and means for releasably snap-fit securing said mattress foundation body section on and to said body portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
104 words
An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: left and right longitudinal frame assemblies; head and foot cross frame assemblies; means for releasably snap-fit securing said cross frame assemblies to said left and right longitudinal frame assemblies to thereby form a bed frame; a power drive module having head and body portions; means for releasably snap-fit securing said power drive module to said frame; a mattress foundation head section; means for releasably snap-fit securing said mattress foundation body section on and to said head portion; a mattress foundation body section; and means for releasably snap-fit securing said mattress foundation body section on and to said body portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 12 wherein said power drive module can operatively slide relative to said frame.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The bed of claim 12 further comprising a drag link assembly pivotally connecting said mattress foundation head section to said head cross frame assembly.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
The bed of claim 14 further comprising snap-fit means for releasably snap-fit securing said drag link assembly in position relative to said mattress foundation head section and said cross frame assembly.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 12 wherein said left and right longitudinal frame assemblies both include head and foot upright frame posts.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 12 wherein said head and foot cross frame assemblies both include a pair of upright frame posts.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 12 wherein said body portion includes an opening and said mattress foundation body section includes a spring clip releasably securable into said opening.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 18 wherein said body portion includes a slot and said mattress foundation body section includes a hook releasably securable in said slot, and with said hook engaged in said slot, said spring clip can be press-fitted into said opening.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
116 words
An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a bed frame assembly; a bedding foundation assembly supported by said bed frame assembly, said foundation assembly including a foundation body section and a foundation head section operatively moveable relative to said foundation body section; slot means, positioned secured to said foundation head section and moveable therewith, for defining an elongate slot generally beneath and parallel to said foundation head section; and a link assembly pivotally coupled at one end to said bed frame assembly and having a slide member at an opposite end thereof, said slide member being disposed in and sliding along said elongate slot as said foundation head section is operatively moved relative to said foundation body section.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
116 words
An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a bed frame assembly; a bedding foundation assembly supported by said bed frame assembly, said foundation assembly including a foundation body section and a foundation head section operatively moveable relative to said foundation body section; slot means, positioned secured to said foundation head section and moveable therewith, for defining an elongate slot generally beneath and parallel to said foundation head section; and a link assembly pivotally coupled at one end to said bed frame assembly and having a slide member at an opposite end thereof, said slide member being disposed in and sliding along said elongate slot as said foundation head section is operatively moved relative to said foundation body section.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 20 wherein said slide member comprises a square bushing.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 21 wherein said square bushing includes a flexible finger to prevent rattling.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 20 wherein said link assembly comprises a primary hinge, and said slot means comprises a secondary hinge.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
178 words
An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a knock-down bed frame; a power module supported by said bed frame; and a bedding foundation supported by said bed frame and including a foundation body portion and a foundation head portion, said power module being capable of controllably moving said head portion relative to said body portion; wherein said bed frame includes right and left head corner posts and right and left foot corner posts, a left longitudinal rail secured at one end to said left head corner post and an opposite end to said left foot corner post, a right longitudinal rail secured at one end to said right head corner post and at an opposite end to said right foot corner post, a head lateral rail, a foot lateral rail, inward and laterally disposed, downwardly-tapered cups formed at bottom ends of each said corner post, and a downwardly-disposed wedge-shaped member at both ends of said head and foot lateral rails for engaging down in respective ones of said cups for releasably securing together said corner posts and said lateral rails.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
178 words
An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a knock-down bed frame; a power module supported by said bed frame; and a bedding foundation supported by said bed frame and including a foundation body portion and a foundation head portion, said power module being capable of controllably moving said head portion relative to said body portion; wherein said bed frame includes right and left head corner posts and right and left foot corner posts, a left longitudinal rail secured at one end to said left head corner post and an opposite end to said left foot corner post, a right longitudinal rail secured at one end to said right head corner post and at an opposite end to said right foot corner post, a head lateral rail, a foot lateral rail, inward and laterally disposed, downwardly-tapered cups formed at bottom ends of each said corner post, and a downwardly-disposed wedge-shaped member at both ends of said head and foot lateral rails for engaging down in respective ones of said cups for releasably securing together said corner posts and said lateral rails.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 24 wherein said wedge-shaped members extend downwardly from said ends of said lateral rails.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 24 wherein said wedge-shaped members are secured laterally at lateral ends of said lateral rails.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 26 wherein said wedge-shaped members are each connected with vertical web members to said rail ends, and each of said cups has a vertical slot, down into which a respective said web member fits.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
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An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a knock-down bed frame; a power module supported by said knock-down bed frame; and a bedding foundation supported by said bed frame and including a foundation body portion and a foundation head portion, said power module controllably moving said head portion relative to said body portion; wherein said bed frame includes left and right head corner posts secured together with a head lateral rail, left and right foot corner posts secured together with a foot lateral rail, left and right longitudinal rail assemblies, and locking means for releasably locking ends of said left and right longitudinal rail assemblies in openings in respective said corner posts.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
110 words
An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a knock-down bed frame; a power module supported by said knock-down bed frame; and a bedding foundation supported by said bed frame and including a foundation body portion and a foundation head portion, said power module controllably moving said head portion relative to said body portion; wherein said bed frame includes left and right head corner posts secured together with a head lateral rail, left and right foot corner posts secured together with a foot lateral rail, left and right longitudinal rail assemblies, and locking means for releasably locking ends of said left and right longitudinal rail assemblies in openings in respective said corner posts.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 28 wherein said locking means includes a rotatable locking mechanism.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 28 wherein said longitudinal rail assemblies both include head and foot plates and said locking means includes clamps which clamp said plates to respective corner posts.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 28 wherein said longitudinal rail assemblies both include respective guide rails along which said power module operatively glides.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
75 words
An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a bed frame having longitudinal rails; a carriage supported by said bed frame; a motor for moving said carriage, relative to said bed frame, to adjustable configure a bed mattress supported thereon generally as desired by a user; and a plurality of snap-together glide joints releasably snap-securing said carriage to said longitudinal rails for gliding movement of said carriage relative to said bed frame by the operation of said motor.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
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An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a bed frame having longitudinal rails; a carriage supported by said bed frame; a motor for moving said carriage, relative to said bed frame, to adjustable configure a bed mattress supported thereon generally as desired by a user; and a plurality of snap-together glide joints releasably snap-securing said carriage to said longitudinal rails for gliding movement of said carriage relative to said bed frame by the operation of said motor.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 32 wherein said bed frame includes cross rails and corner posts, said cross rails include end tapered male castings which releasably snap fit into openings in said corner posts.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 32 further comprising a foundation assembly for supporting the mattress and tab-and-slot means for releasably snapping said foundation assembly to said carriage.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 32 wherein each said snap-together glide joint includes a top roller positionable on top of said longitudinal rail, a bottom roller positionable for rolling engagement on a lower surface of said longitudinal rail, and a frame releasably securing said top and bottom rollers in position relative to one another and to said longitudinal rail.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
24 words
The bed of claim 35 wherein each said snap-together glide joint includes a spring clip releasably securing said bottom roller relative to said frame.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
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An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame including corner legs, longitudinal supports, a head end lateral support and a foot end lateral support; a power module supported by said frame and slidable along and relative to said longitudinal supports, said power module including a module body portion, a module head portion and a motor for pivoting said module head portion relative to said module body portion, said power module sliding along said longitudinal supports as said module head portion is pivoted by said motor; a drag link pivotally coupled at one end to said frame and at an opposite end to said module head portion; and slide means for sliding said power module along said longitudinal supports; wherein said slide means includes a top roller wheel riding on top of one of said longitudinal supports and a bottom roller wheel riding on the bottom of one of said longitudinal supports.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
151 words
An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame including corner legs, longitudinal supports, a head end lateral support and a foot end lateral support; a power module supported by said frame and slidable along and relative to said longitudinal supports, said power module including a module body portion, a module head portion and a motor for pivoting said module head portion relative to said module body portion, said power module sliding along said longitudinal supports as said module head portion is pivoted by said motor; a drag link pivotally coupled at one end to said frame and at an opposite end to said module head portion; and slide means for sliding said power module along said longitudinal supports; wherein said slide means includes a top roller wheel riding on top of one of said longitudinal supports and a bottom roller wheel riding on the bottom of one of said longitudinal supports.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 37 wherein said slide means includes holding means for holding said top and bottom roller wheels in relative position and to said power module.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 38 wherein said slide means includes a third roller wheel riding on said one said longitudinal support with said top roller wheel and said bottom member and in a triangular relationship therewith.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 37 further comprising a mattress foundation including a foundation body section and a foundation head section pivotal relative to said foundation body section, said foundation body section being secured to said module body portion, and said foundation head section being secured to said module head portion.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 37 wherein said drag link is pivotally coupled to said head end lateral support.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 41 further comprising a mounting member mounted upright to said head end lateral support, and said drag link is pivotally coupled to a top end of said mounting member.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 42 wherein said mounting member defines an "A" shape with its legs straddling said head end lateral support.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
142 words
An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame including corner legs, longitudinal supports, a head end lateral support and a foot end lateral support; a power module supported by said frame and slidable along and relative to said longitudinal supports, said power module including a module body portion, a module head portion and a motor for pivoting said module head portion relative to said module body portion, said power module sliding along said longitudinal supports as said module head portion is pivoted by said motor; a drag link pivotally coupled at one end to said frame and at an opposite end to said module head portion; and slide means for sliding said power module along said longitudinal supports; wherein said longitudinal supports have diamond-shaped lateral cross-sections, and said slide means includes a V-shaped roller assembly which rolls on said diamond-shaped longitudinal supports.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
142 words
An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame including corner legs, longitudinal supports, a head end lateral support and a foot end lateral support; a power module supported by said frame and slidable along and relative to said longitudinal supports, said power module including a module body portion, a module head portion and a motor for pivoting said module head portion relative to said module body portion, said power module sliding along said longitudinal supports as said module head portion is pivoted by said motor; a drag link pivotally coupled at one end to said frame and at an opposite end to said module head portion; and slide means for sliding said power module along said longitudinal supports; wherein said longitudinal supports have diamond-shaped lateral cross-sections, and said slide means includes a V-shaped roller assembly which rolls on said diamond-shaped longitudinal supports.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 44 further comprising a mattress foundation including a foundation body section and a foundation head section pivotal relative to said foundation body section, said foundation body section being secured to said module body portion, and said foundation head section being secured to said module head portion.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 45 wherein said module head portion includes a pivot member pivotally coupled at a foot end thereof to said module base portion, a slide member attached to said pivot member, and a slotted member secured to said foundation head section, said slotted member defining an elongate slot in which said slide member slides as said foundation head section is pivoted relative to said foundation body section.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 46 wherein said slide member comprises a square bushing.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 44 wherein said drag link is pivotally coupled to said head end lateral support.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
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An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame including corner legs, longitudinal supports, a head end lateral support and a foot end lateral support; a power module supported by said frame and slidable along and relative to said longitudinal supports, said power module including a module body portion, a module head portion and a motor for pivoting said module head portion relative to said module body portion, said power module sliding along said longitudinal supports as said module head portion is pivoted by said motor; a drag link pivotally coupled at one end to said frame and at an opposite end to said module head portion; and a mattress foundation including a foundation body section and a foundation head section pivotal relative to said foundation body section, said foundation body section being secured to said module body portion, and said foundation head section being secured to said module head portion; wherein said module head portion includes a pivot member pivotally coupled at a foot end thereof to said module base portion, a slide member attached to said pivot member, and a slotted member secured to said foundation head section, said slotted member defining an elongate slot in which said slide member slides as said foundation head section is pivoted relative to said foundation body section.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
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An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame including corner legs, longitudinal supports, a head end lateral support and a foot end lateral support; a power module supported by said frame and slidable along and relative to said longitudinal supports, said power module including a module body portion, a module head portion and a motor for pivoting said module head portion relative to said module body portion, said power module sliding along said longitudinal supports as said module head portion is pivoted by said motor; a drag link pivotally coupled at one end to said frame and at an opposite end to said module head portion; and a mattress foundation including a foundation body section and a foundation head section pivotal relative to said foundation body section, said foundation body section being secured to said module body portion, and said foundation head section being secured to said module head portion; wherein said module head portion includes a pivot member pivotally coupled at a foot end thereof to said module base portion, a slide member attached to said pivot member, and a slotted member secured to said foundation head section, said slotted member defining an elongate slot in which said slide member slides as said foundation head section is pivoted relative to said foundation body section.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 49 wherein said slide member comprises a square bushing.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 49 wherein said drag link is pivotally coupled to said head end lateral support.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 51 further comprising a mounting member mounted upright to said head end lateral support, and said drag link is pivotally coupled to a top end of said mounting member.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 52 wherein said mounting member defines an "A" shape with its legs straddling said head end lateral support.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
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An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame including corner legs, longitudinal supports, a head end lateral support and a foot end lateral support; a power module supported by said frame and slidable along and relative to said longitudinal supports, said power module including a module body portion, a module head portion and a motor for pivoting said module head portion relative to said module body portion, said power module sliding along said longitudinal supports as said module head portion is pivoted by said motor; a drag link pivotally coupled at one end to said frame and at an opposite end to said module head portion; wherein said drag link is pivotally coupled to said head end lateral support; and a mounting member mounted upright to said head end lateral support, and said drag link is pivotally coupled to a top end of said mounting member; wherein said mounting member defines an "A" shape with its legs straddling said head end lateral support.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
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An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame including corner legs, longitudinal supports, a head end lateral support and a foot end lateral support; a power module supported by said frame and slidable along and relative to said longitudinal supports, said power module including a module body portion, a module head portion and a motor for pivoting said module head portion relative to said module body portion, said power module sliding along said longitudinal supports as said module head portion is pivoted by said motor; a drag link pivotally coupled at one end to said frame and at an opposite end to said module head portion; wherein said drag link is pivotally coupled to said head end lateral support; and a mounting member mounted upright to said head end lateral support, and said drag link is pivotally coupled to a top end of said mounting member; wherein said mounting member defines an "A" shape with its legs straddling said head end lateral support.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 54 further comprising slide means for sliding said power module along said longitudinal supports.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 55 wherein said slide means includes a top roller wheel riding on top of one of said longitudinal supports and a bottom roller wheel riding on the bottom of one of said longitudinal supports.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 56 wherein said slide means includes holding means for holding said top and bottom roller wheels in relative position and to said power module.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 57 wherein said slide means includes a third roller wheel riding on said one said longitudinal support with said top and bottom roller wheels and in a triangular relationship therewith.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 55 wherein said longitudinal supports have diamond-shaped lateral cross-sections, and said slide means includes a V-shaped roller assembly which rolls on said diamond-shaped longitudinal supports.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 54 further comprising a mattress foundation including a foundation body section and a foundation head section pivotal relative to said foundation body section, said foundation body section being secured to said module body portion, and said foundation head section being secured to said module head portion.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 60 wherein said module head portion includes a pivot member pivotally coupled at a foot end thereof to said module base portion, a slide member attached to said pivot member, and a slotted member secured to said foundation head section, said slotted member defining an elongate slot in which said slide member slides as said foundation head section is pivoted relative to said foundation body section.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 61 wherein said slide member comprises a square bushing.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
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An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame including support posts, head and foot cross members, and opposite longitudinal members; a power module supported by said support frame, said power module including a module body portion and a motorized module head portion pivotal relative thereto; a matress foundation assembly supported by said power module; and a roller slide assembly on which said power module slides on one of said longitudinal members relative to said support posts; wherein said roller slide assembly includes a top roller riding on top of said one of said longitudinal members; wherein said roller slide assembly includes a bottom roller held in position generally roll on the bottom of said one said longitudinal member; and wherein said roller slide assembly includes holding means for holding said bottom and top rollers relative to each other and in operative position relative to said one said longitudinal member.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
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An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame including support posts, head and foot cross members, and opposite longitudinal members; a power module supported by said support frame, said power module including a module body portion and a motorized module head portion pivotal relative thereto; a matress foundation assembly supported by said power module; and a roller slide assembly on which said power module slides on one of said longitudinal members relative to said support posts; wherein said roller slide assembly includes a top roller riding on top of said one of said longitudinal members; wherein said roller slide assembly includes a bottom roller held in position generally roll on the bottom of said one said longitudinal member; and wherein said roller slide assembly includes holding means for holding said bottom and top rollers relative to each other and in operative position relative to said one said longitudinal member.
Claim 76
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The bed of claim 63 wherein said holding means includes snap-fit means for snap-fit securing and releasing said bottom roller relative to said top roller such that said power module can be moved between operative and inoperative positions relative to said support frame.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 63 further comprising a pivotal drag link assembly operatively interconnecting said frame and said module head portion.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 65 wherein said pivotal drag link assembly includes a drag link pivotally coupled at one end thereof to said head cross member.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 63 wherein each said support post includes a straight-pin receiving opening and first and second wedge-shaped pin receiving openings, each said longitudinal member includes at each opposite end thereof a downwardly-disposed straight pin for disposition in a respective said straight-pin receiving opening and a downwardly-disposed wedge-shaped pin for disposition in a respective said first wedge-shaped pin receiving opening, and each said cross member includes at each opposite end thereof a downwardly-disposed wedge-shaped pin for disposition in a respective said second wedge-shaped pin receiving opening.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
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An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame including support posts, head and foot cross members, and opposite longitudinal members; a power module supported by said support frame, said power module including a module body portion and a motorized module head portion pivotal relative thereto; a mattress foundation assembly supported by said power module; and a roller slide assembly on which said power module slides on one of said longitudinal members relative to said support posts; wherein each said support post includes a straight-pin receiving opening and first and second wedge-shaped pin receiving openings, each said longitudinal member includes at each opposite end thereof a downwardly-disposed straight pin for disposition in a respective said straight-pin receiving opening and a downwardly-disposed wedge-shaped pin for disposition in a respective said first wedge-shaped pin receiving opening, and each said cross member includes at each opposite end thereof a downwardly-disposed wedge-shaped pin for disposition in a respective said second wedge-shaped pin receiving opening.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
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An adjustable articulated bed, comprising: a support frame including support posts, head and foot cross members, and opposite longitudinal members; a power module supported by said support frame, said power module including a module body portion and a motorized module head portion pivotal relative thereto; a mattress foundation assembly supported by said power module; and a roller slide assembly on which said power module slides on one of said longitudinal members relative to said support posts; wherein each said support post includes a straight-pin receiving opening and first and second wedge-shaped pin receiving openings, each said longitudinal member includes at each opposite end thereof a downwardly-disposed straight pin for disposition in a respective said straight-pin receiving opening and a downwardly-disposed wedge-shaped pin for disposition in a respective said first wedge-shaped pin receiving opening, and each said cross member includes at each opposite end thereof a downwardly-disposed wedge-shaped pin for disposition in a respective said second wedge-shaped pin receiving opening.
Claim 82
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The bed of claim 68 wherein said roller slide assembly includes a top roller riding on top of said one of said longitudinal members.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 69 wherein said roller slide assembly includes a bottom member held in position to generally engage on the bottom of said one said longitudinal member.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
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The bed of claim 68 further comprising a pivotal drag link assembly operatively interconnecting said frame and said module head portion.
Claim 85
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The bed of claim 71 wherein said pivotal drag link assembly includes a drag link pivotally coupled at one end thereof to said head cross member.
Claim 86
Independent Claim
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A method of assembling an adjustable articulated bed, comprising the steps of: assembling separate longitudinal and lateral rail assemblies together to form a bed frame using releasable wedge-type connections between said rail assemblies; attaching a motorized carriage to the longitudinal rail assemblies; securing an articulated foundation body assembly to the carriage; and securing a foundation head assembly to the carriage.
Claim 87
Independent Claim
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A method of assembling an adjustable articulated bed, comprising the steps of: assembling separate longitudinal and lateral rail assemblies together to form a bed frame using releasable wedge-type connections between said rail assemblies; attaching a motorized carriage to the longitudinal rail assemblies; securing an articulated foundation body assembly to the carriage; and securing a foundation head assembly to the carriage.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 73 further comprising attaching a drag link pivotally between a head one of the lateral rail assemblies and the foundation head assembly.
Claim 89
Independent Claim
56 words
A method of assembling an adjustable articulated bed, comprising the steps of: assembling separate longitudinal and lateral rail assemblies together to form a bed frame; attaching with releasable spring clips a motorized carriage to the longitudinal rail assemblies; securing an articulated foundation body assembly to the carriage; and securing a foundation head assembly to the carriage.
Claim 90
Independent Claim
56 words
A method of assembling an adjustable articulated bed, comprising the steps of: assembling separate longitudinal and lateral rail assemblies together to form a bed frame; attaching with releasable spring clips a motorized carriage to the longitudinal rail assemblies; securing an articulated foundation body assembly to the carriage; and securing a foundation head assembly to the carriage.
Claim 91
Independent Claim
60 words
A method of assembling an adjustable articulated bed, comprising the steps of: assembling separate longitudinal and lateral rail assemblies together to form a bed frame; attaching a motorized carriage to the longitudinal rail assemblies; securing an articulated foundation body assembly to the carriage; and securing a foundation head assembly to the carriage; wherein said attaching step uses releasable spring clips.
Claim 92
Independent Claim
60 words
A method of assembling an adjustable articulated bed, comprising the steps of: assembling separate longitudinal and lateral rail assemblies together to form a bed frame; attaching a motorized carriage to the longitudinal rail assemblies; securing an articulated foundation body assembly to the carriage; and securing a foundation head assembly to the carriage; wherein said attaching step uses releasable spring clips.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 76 further comprising attaching a drag link pivotally between a head one of the lateral rail assemblies and the foundation head assembly.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 77 wherein said drag link attaching step includes attaching together first and second elongated drag link parts.
Claim 95
Independent Claim
58 words
A method of assembling an adjustable articulated bed, comprising the steps of: assembling separate longitudinal and lateral rail assemblies together to form a bed frame; attaching a motorized carriage to the longitudinal rail assemblies; securing with snap-fit connectors an articulated foundation body assembly to the carriage; and securing with snap-fit connectors a foundation head assembly to the carriage.
Claim 96
Independent Claim
58 words
A method of assembling an adjustable articulated bed, comprising the steps of: assembling separate longitudinal and lateral rail assemblies together to form a bed frame; attaching a motorized carriage to the longitudinal rail assemblies; securing with snap-fit connectors an articulated foundation body assembly to the carriage; and securing with snap-fit connectors a foundation head assembly to the carriage.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 79 further comprising attaching a drag link pivotally between a head one of the lateral rail assemblies and the foundation head assembly.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 80 wherein said drag link attaching step includes attaching together first and second elongated drag link parts.
Claim 99
Independent Claim
87 words
A method of assembling an adjustable articulated bed, comprising the steps of: assembling separate longitudinal and lateral rail assemblies together to form a bed frame; attaching a motorized carriage to the longitudinal rail assemblies; securing an articulated foundation body assembly to the carriage; securing a foundation head assembly to the carriage; and attaching a drag link pivotally between the head one of the lateral rail assemblies and the foundation head assembly; wherein said drag link attaching step includes attaching together first and second elongated drag link parts.
Claim 100
Independent Claim
87 words
A method of assembling an adjustable articulated bed, comprising the steps of: assembling separate longitudinal and lateral rail assemblies together to form a bed frame; attaching a motorized carriage to the longitudinal rail assemblies; securing an articulated foundation body assembly to the carriage; securing a foundation head assembly to the carriage; and attaching a drag link pivotally between the head one of the lateral rail assemblies and the foundation head assembly; wherein said drag link attaching step includes attaching together first and second elongated drag link parts.
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