公开(公告)号：US08398569B1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US11787275

申请日：2007-04-16

Applicant: Bruce J. P. Mortimer ,  Gary A. Zets

Inventor： Bruce J. P. Mortimer ,  Gary A. Zets

IPC: A61H1/00

CPC classification number: A61H23/0263 ,  A61H2201/0138 ,  A61H2201/0165 ,  A61H2201/149 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/1664 ,  A61H2201/50 ,  A61H2201/5064 ,  A61H2230/655

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel implementation of a low cost eccentric mass motor vibrotactile transducer providing a point-like vibrational stimulus to the body of a user in response to an electrical input. Preferably the eccentric mass and motor form part of the transducer actuator moving mass. The actuator moving mass is constrained into vertical motion by a spring between the actuator housing and moving mass. The actuator moving mass is in contact with a skin (body) load. The actuator housing is in simultaneous contact with the body load. The body load, actuator moving mass, spring compliance and housing mass make up a moving mass resonant system. The spring compliance and system component masses can be chosen to maximize the actuator displacement and/or tailor the transducer response to a desired level. The mass of the motor/contactor assembly, mass and area of the housing, and the compliance of the spring are chosen so that the electromechanical resonance of the motional masses, when loaded by the typical mechanical impedance of the skin, are in a frequency band where the human body is most sensitive to vibrational stimuli 150-300 Hz. This configuration can be implemented as a low mass wearable vibrotactile transducer or as a transducer that is mounted within a soft material such as a seat. A particular advantage of this configuration is that the moving mass motion can be made almost independent of force loading on the transducer housing.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种低成本偏心质量马达振动触觉传感器的新颖实现，其响应于电输入向使用者的身体提供点状振动刺激。 优选地，偏心质量和电动机形成换能器致动器移动质量的一部分。 致动器移动质量被致动器壳体和移动质量块之间的弹簧约束为垂直运动。 致动器移动质量与皮肤（身体）负载接触。 执行机构外壳同时与机身负载接触。 机体负载，执行器移动质量，弹簧顺应性和壳体质量组成了移动的质量谐振系统。 可以选择弹簧顺应性和系统部件质量以使致动器位移最大化和/或将传感器响应定制到期望的水平。 选择马达/接触器组件的质量，壳体的质量和面积以及弹簧的顺应性，使得当通过皮肤的典型机械阻抗加载时，运动质量的机电共振处于频带 其中人体对振动刺激150-300Hz最敏感。 该配置可以被实现为低质量可穿戴振动触觉传感器或作为安装在诸如座椅的软材料内的换能器。 这种配置的一个特别的优点是可以使移动的质量运动几乎与换能器壳体上的力加载无关。

公开(公告)号：US08375488B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US13233373

申请日：2011-09-15

Applicant: Martin B. Rawls-Meehan

Inventor： Martin B. Rawls-Meehan

IPC: A47B7/02

CPC classification number: A61G7/015 ,  A61H23/0263 ,  A61H23/04 ,  A61H2201/0119 ,  A61H2201/0134 ,  A61H2201/0138 ,  A61H2201/0142 ,  A61H2201/0146 ,  A61H2201/0149 ,  A61H2201/5002 ,  A61H2201/501 ,  A61H2201/5012 ,  A61H2201/5015 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61H2203/0443

Abstract: An adjustable bed frame assembly includes a center frame comprising two substantially parallel side frame members connected by two substantially parallel connector frame members. The adjustable bed frame assembly also includes a base frame that includes a plurality of legs for mounting on a floor is rigidly affixed to the center frame. The adjustable bed frame assembly further includes a head frame that comprises two substantially parallel side frame members connected by at least one connector frame member. The adjustable bed frame assembly also includes an actuator for raising and lowering the head frame.

Abstract translation: 可调节的床架组件包括中心框架，该中心框架包括由两个基本上平行的连接器框架构件连接的两个基本平行的侧框架构件。 可调床架组件还包括底架，其包括用于安装在地板上的多个支柱刚性地固定到中心框架上。 可调床架组件还包括头框架，其包括由至少一个连接器框架构件连接的两个基本平行的侧框架构件。 可调床架组件还包括用于升高和降低头架的致动器。

公开(公告)号：US20120110738A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US13352657

申请日：2012-01-18

Applicant: Martin B. Rawls-Meehan

Inventor： Martin B. Rawls-Meehan

IPC: A61G7/002

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  A47C19/12 ,  A47C20/041 ,  A47C20/08 ,  A47C21/003 ,  A47C21/006 ,  A47C21/04 ,  A47C27/081 ,  A47C27/082 ,  A47C27/083 ,  A47C31/008 ,  A61G7/015 ,  A61G7/018 ,  A61G7/05769 ,  A61G2203/12 ,  A61G2203/34 ,  A61H23/0263 ,  A61H2201/0138 ,  A61H2201/0142 ,  A61H2201/0149 ,  A61H2201/50 ,  A61H2203/0443 ,  G05B19/05 ,  G05B2219/15001 ,  H04W4/008 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed frame assembly that includes a first frame that includes two substantially parallel side frame members and at least one connector member between the parallel side frame members, a second frame comprising two substantially parallel side frame members, each of the side frame members having a lower end pivotally attached to one of the at least one connector member of the first frame, a bracket that includes a sliding slot, where in the bracket is securely attached to the second frame; and an actuator with a first end pivotally attached to the first frame and a second end that is slidably connected to the sliding slot of the bracket, wherein, when the actuator extends or retracts, the second end travels within the sliding slot without moving the second frame until an extent of the sliding slot is reached.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面涉及一种可调式床架组件，其包括第一框架，该第一框架包括两个基本上平行的侧框架构件和在平行侧框架构件之间的至少一个连接构件，第二框架包括两个基本平行的侧框架构件 所述侧框架构件具有可枢转地附接到所述第一框架的所述至少一个连接器构件中的一个的下端，托架，其包括滑动槽，所述支架中的所述支架牢固地附接到所述第二框架; 以及致动器，其具有可枢转地附接到所述第一框架的第一端和可滑动地连接到所述支架的滑动槽的第二端，其中，当所述致动器延伸或缩回时，所述第二端在所述滑动槽内行进而不移动所述第二 直到达到滑槽的程度。

公开(公告)号：US08046117B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US11875866

申请日：2007-10-20

Applicant: Martin B Rawls-Meehan

Inventor： Martin B Rawls-Meehan

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  A61G7/002

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  A47C19/12 ,  A47C20/041 ,  A47C20/08 ,  A47C21/003 ,  A47C21/006 ,  A47C21/04 ,  A47C27/081 ,  A47C27/082 ,  A47C27/083 ,  A47C31/008 ,  A61G7/015 ,  A61G7/018 ,  A61G7/05769 ,  A61G2203/12 ,  A61G2203/34 ,  A61H23/0263 ,  A61H2201/0138 ,  A61H2201/0142 ,  A61H2201/0149 ,  A61H2201/50 ,  A61H2203/0443 ,  G05B19/05 ,  G05B2219/15001 ,  H04W4/008 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A controller for an adjustable bed manages at least one wireless communication function, such as Bluetooth, IEEE 802.x, and peer-to-peer functions in association with controlling the bed. The controller also can control a second system associated with the adjustable bed.

Abstract translation: 用于可调节床的控制器管理至少一种无线通信功能，例如蓝牙，IEEE802.x以及与控制床相关联的对等功能。 控制器还可以控制与可调节床相关联的第二系统。

公开(公告)号：US20110257468A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US13171614

申请日：2011-06-29

Applicant: Richard Barry Oser ,  Suzannah Long

Inventor： Richard Barry Oser ,  Suzannah Long

IPC: A61M21/00

CPC classification number: A61M21/02 ,  A47C7/72 ,  A61H1/005 ,  A61H23/0218 ,  A61H23/0236 ,  A61H2201/0138 ,  A61H2201/0142 ,  A61H2201/0149 ,  B06B1/045 ,  H04R5/023 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R9/066 ,  H04R2400/03

Abstract: Transducers and resonators are embedded in body support structures in contact with a user to for the purpose of conveying musical sound energy to a user's body at selected frequencies and in selected patterns. Body support structures comprise beds, pillows, chairs, and other structures typically used to support people. The sound may be audio tones and/or music. The transducers and resonators may be incorporated into a foam component or in a coil spring component of the body support structure. Latex-type foams and beds made with springs are candidate body support structures for receiving transducer's and resonators. Electro-active polymers are also used as transducers.

Abstract translation: 传感器和谐振器嵌入在与用户接触的身体支撑结构中，以便以选定的频率和选定的模式将音乐声能传送到用户的身体。 身体支撑结构包括床，枕头，椅子和通常用于支撑人的其他结构。 声音可以是音频音调和/或音乐。 传感器和谐振器可以结合到体内支撑结构的泡沫组件或螺旋弹簧部件中。 用弹簧制成的乳胶型泡沫和床是用于接收换能器和谐振器的候选体支撑结构。 电活性聚合物也用作换能器。

公开(公告)号：US08024828B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-27

申请号：US12439952

申请日：2007-08-30

Applicant: Hideki Nihei ,  Toshimitsu Ebinuma ,  Hajime Satoh ,  Hiromi Sanada

Inventor： Hideki Nihei ,  Toshimitsu Ebinuma ,  Hajime Satoh ,  Hiromi Sanada

IPC: A47C27/10

CPC classification number: A61H9/0078 ,  A61G7/05776 ,  A61G2203/40 ,  A61H2201/0103 ,  A61H2201/0138 ,  A61H2201/0142 ,  A61H2201/0149 ,  A61H2201/1284 ,  A61H2201/5064

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an air cell which is capable of detecting that the upper end side and the lower end side of the air bag are nearer than a predetermined distance. This air cell has an air bag, a base member to which the lower end portion of the air bag is attached, an air chamber AR configured by the air bag and the upper surface of the base member, a thin film portion which forms the bottom surface of the air chamber and capable of deforming elastically in the up-and-down direction, an extending member configured to extend upwardly from the upper surface of the thin film portion, detecting means which is provided under the thin film portion and which detects downward deformation of the thin film portion.

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是提供一种能够检测安全气囊的上端侧和下端侧比预定距离更近的气囊。 该气囊具有安全气囊，安装有气囊的下端部的基部构件，由气囊和基部构件的上表面构成的气室AR，形成底部的薄膜部 空气室的表面，并且能够在上下方向上弹性变形;延伸构件，其构造成从薄膜部的上表面向上延伸;检测装置，设置在薄膜部下方并向下检测 薄膜部分的变形。

公开(公告)号：US08021313B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US12553909

申请日：2009-09-03

Applicant: Hans Dehli

Inventor： Hans Dehli

IPC: A61H1/00

CPC classification number: A61H9/0078 ,  A61G5/1091 ,  A61G7/05753 ,  A61G7/05769 ,  A61H37/00 ,  A61H2201/0103 ,  A61H2201/0134 ,  A61H2201/0138 ,  A61H2201/0142 ,  A61H2201/0146 ,  A61H2201/0149 ,  A61H2201/1654 ,  A61H2201/5002 ,  A61H2205/081 ,  Y10S128/13

Abstract: An air-tight foam-filled bladder is used for varying massage intensity in a massage chair, massage mat, or other massage device. The bladder may be compressed from a default or relaxed thickness by evacuating air from the bladder. The thickness of the foam-filled bladder may be reduced to a collapsed thickness in which the foam is compressed within the bladder. In use, the foam-filled bladder is placed proximate a conventional fixed massage mechanism in a massage device, such as in the back rest of a massage chair. By controlling the amount of air evacuated from the bladder, the intensity of the massage is controlled by varying the amount of pressure exerted by the fixed massage mechanism on the user. In the case of a massage chair, the user may advantageously sit back in the chair without discomfort when the user does not want a massage, and may control the intensity of the massage provided by the chair. In another embodiment, an active pump may be used to inflate one or more bladders that may or may not include a foam insert. The number, size and location of the bladders may be varied in any of the embodiments.

Abstract translation: 气密泡沫填充的膀胱用于改变按摩椅，按摩垫或其他按摩装置中的按摩强度。 通过从膀胱排出空气可以使膀胱从默认或松弛的厚度压缩。 泡沫填充的囊的厚度可以减小到其中泡沫在膀胱内被压缩的折叠厚度。 在使用中，泡沫填充的囊被放置在按摩装置中的常规固定按摩机构附近，例如在按摩椅的后部。 通过控制从膀胱排出的空气的量，通过改变固定按摩机构对使用者施加的压力的量来控制按摩的强度。 在按摩椅的情况下，当用户不想要按摩时，使用者可以有利地坐在椅子上而不会不适，并且可以控制由椅子提供的按摩的强度。 在另一个实施例中，可以使用主动泵来膨胀一个或多个可以包括或可以不包括泡沫插入物的气囊。 在任何实施例中，气囊的数量，尺寸和位置可以变化。

公开(公告)号：US07981064B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US11463520

申请日：2006-08-09

Applicant: Richard Barry Oser ,  Suzannah Long

Inventor： Richard Barry Oser ,  Suzannah Long

IPC: A61H1/00

CPC classification number: A61M21/02 ,  A47C7/72 ,  A61H1/005 ,  A61H23/0218 ,  A61H23/0236 ,  A61H2201/0138 ,  A61H2201/0142 ,  A61H2201/0149 ,  B06B1/045 ,  H04R5/023 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R9/066 ,  H04R2400/03

Abstract: Transducers and resonators are embedded in body support structures in contact with a user to for the purpose of conveying musical sound energy to a user's body at selected frequencies and in selected patterns. Body support structures comprise beds, pillows, chairs, and other structures typically used to support people. The sound may be audio tones and/or music. The transducers and resonators may be incorporated into a foam component or in a coil spring component of the body support structure. Latex-type foams and beds made with springs are candidate body support structures for receiving transducer's and resonators. Electro-active polymers are also used as transducers.

Abstract translation: 传感器和谐振器嵌入在与用户接触的身体支撑结构中，以便以选定的频率和选定的模式将音乐声能传送到用户的身体。 身体支撑结构包括床，枕头，椅子和通常用于支撑人的其他结构。 声音可以是音频音调和/或音乐。 传感器和谐振器可以结合到体内支撑结构的泡沫组件或螺旋弹簧部件中。 用弹簧制成的乳胶型泡沫和床是用于接收换能器和谐振器的候选体支撑结构。 电活性聚合物也用作换能器。

公开(公告)号：US07981063B1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US10039303

申请日：2002-01-02

Applicant: Charles F. Butler

Inventor： Charles F. Butler

IPC: A61H1/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/028 ,  A61H23/0236 ,  A61H33/60 ,  A61H2201/0138 ,  A61H2201/0142 ,  A61H2201/0149 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2205/081 ,  A61H2205/10 ,  H04R2460/13

Abstract: Method, procedure, and device for applying tactile sensation and vibration to the human body. In this invention one or more vibrating elements emit sine waves between 20 and 800 Hz. These waves are varied in frequency, amplitude and rhythm to create in the subject the sensation of massage moving through different parts of the body even though the signal emitter may be a point source.

Abstract translation: 对人体应用触感和振动的方法，程序和装置。 在本发明中，一个或多个振动元件发射在20和800Hz之间的正弦波。 这些波在频率，幅度和节奏上是变化的，以在对象中产生通过身体的不同部分移动的按摩感觉，即使信号发射器可以是点源。

公开(公告)号：US20110082400A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：US12575452

申请日：2009-10-07

Applicant: Dong-Her Wu

Inventor： Dong-Her Wu

IPC: A61H7/00

CPC classification number: A61H7/004 ,  A61H2015/0028 ,  A61H2201/0138 ,  A61H2201/1669 ,  A61H2205/10 ,  A61H2205/106

Abstract: A massage mechanism with a moveable massage set having a biased movement is installable in a massage chair or a massage bed, a standard chair or a mattress, and so forth, which provides a massage to multiple massage areas. Each massage element is composed of two biased, separated and correspondingly symmetric swing arms and two massage wheels disposed on the same surface side of two ends of the swing arms; when massage set is turned on, the spindle drives the swing arm with a biased rotation so that the massage wheels simultaneously provide a massage effect to the insides and outsides of both legs.

Abstract translation: 具有偏移运动的可移动按摩器的按摩机构可安装在按摩椅或按摩床，标准椅子或床垫等中，其提供对多个按摩区域的按摩。 每个按摩元件由设置在摆臂两端的相同表面侧上的两个偏置的，分离的和相应对称的摆臂和两个按摩轮组成。 当按摩器打开时，主轴以偏置的旋转方式驱动摆臂，使得按摩轮同时向两腿的内侧和外侧提供按摩效果。