Ambient bed having a heat reclaim system.
Abstract
Se proporciona un sistema de cama (20) que incluye una capa de caja de ventilador (22) con una pluralidad de conductos (34), cada uno de los ductos estando en comunicación con un ventilador (32) configurado para mover el aire hacia afuera del conducto y hacia un área que rodea el sistema de cama. Una capa de condensadores incluye una pluralidad de puertos de salida (42), cada uno de los puertos de salida está en comunicación con uno de los conductos. Una capa de colchón (26) está en posición por encima de la capa de condensadores. La caja de colchón tiene una parte inferior que tiene una pluralidad de primeros agujeros (60) que están en comunicación cada uno con al menos uno de los puertos de salida, y una parte superior que tiene una pluralidad de segundos agujeros (62) que están cada uno en comunicación con uno de los primeros agujeros.La parte superior define una superficie para dormir (28).

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20 claims: 1 independent, 19 dependent
- 1REIVINDICACIONES 1. Un sistema que comprende las camas:Una capa de la caja del ventilador comprende una pluralidad de conductos, cada uno de los conductos debe estar en comunicación con un ventilador configurado para mover el aire hacia fuera del conducto y en una zona que rodea el sistema de cama;Un estrato de condensador posicionado por encima de estrato de la caja del ventilador comprende una pluralidad de puertos de salida, cada uno de los orificios de salida en comunicación con uno de los conductos;y Un estrato de colchón colocado por encima del estrato del condensador que comprende una parte inferior que tiene una pluralidad de primeros orificios que están cada uno en comunicación con al menos uno de los puertos de salida y una parte superior que tiene una pluralidad de segundos orificios que están cada uno en comunicación con una de los primeros orificios, la parte superior que define una superficie de descanso.
- 2Un sistema de cama según la reivindicación 1, en el que los ventiladores están configurados para aspirar aire de la superficie de descanso y mover el aire a través de los segundos orificios y los primeros agujeros y en los puertos de salida, el aire se mueve desde los orificios de salida en los conductos de manera que el aire es expulsado hacia fuera de los conductos y en el área que rodea el sistema de cama.
- 3Un sistema de cama según la reivindicación 1, en el que los primeros orificios tienen cada uno un diámetro que es mayor que la de cada uno de los segundos agujeros.
- 4Un sistema de cama según la reivindicación 1, en el que cada uno de los primeros orificios se extienden paralelos a cada uno de los segundos orificios.
- 5Un sistema de cama según la reivindicación 1, en el que al menos uno de los segundos orificios es coaxial con una respectiva de los primeros orificios y al menos uno de los segundos agujeros está desplazado de un eje longitudinal definido por el respectivo de los primeros agujeros.
- 6Un sistema de cama según la reivindicación 1, donde la porción superior comprende una pluralidad de cavidades, cada una de las cavidades que se extienden perpendiculares a los segundos orificios tales que las cavidades se extienden cada uno a través de una pluralidad de los segundos orificios.
- 7Un sistema de cama de acuerdo con la reivindicación 6, en el que las cavidades se llenan de espuma reticulada.
- 8Un sistema de cama de acuerdo con la reivindicación 6, en el que las cavidades están situadas por debajo de la superficie de descanso.
- 9Un sistema de cama según la reivindicación 1, en el que la capa de colchón comprende una mayor cantidad de segundos orificios que primeros agujeros.
- 10Un sistema de cama según la reivindicación 1, en el que el estrato del condensador comprende un conjunto de sensores y un conjunto de reguladores de la temperatura, el conjunto de sensores se extiende desde el estrato del condensador y la capa de colchón de tal manera que un canal de flujo suave del conjunto de sensores se coloca adyacente a la superficie de descanso, el conjunto sensor comprende un sensor configurado para detectar eventos o cambios en las cantidades y proporcionar una salida correspondiente al conjunto de reguladores 5 de temperatura.
- 11Un sistema de cama de acuerdo con la reivindicación 10, donde el conjunto de reguladores de la temperatura comprende un dispositivo termoeléctrico configurado para ajustar la temperatura del aire dentro del sistema de la cama en respuesta a una señal recibida desde el conjunto de sensores. 10
- 12Un sistema de cama de acuerdo con la reivindicación 10, en el que el sensor está configurado para detectar cuando la temperatura del aire adyacente a la superficie de descanso se desvía de un umbral seleccionado y el conjunto de reguladores de la temperatura está configurado para ajustar la temperatura del aire dentro del sistema de la cama en respuesta a una señal recibida desde el 15 conjunto de sensores que indica que la temperatura del aire adyacente a la superficie de descanso se ha desviado del umbral seleccionado.
- 13Un sistema de cama según la reivindicación 1, en el que los ventiladores están configurados para generar una presión negativa dentro de los puertos de salida, primeros agujeros y segundos orificios para extraer el aire de la 20 superficie de descanso y mover el aire en los conductos.
- 14Un sistema de cama según la reivindicación 1, en el que los ventiladores están configurados para expulsar aire en una dirección que es paralela a la superficie de descanso.
- 15Un sistema de cama según la reivindicación 1, en el que el estrato del condensador comprende un primer lado y un segundo lado que se separa de la primera parte por una pared, que comprende el primer lado un primer conjunto de sensores y un primer conjunto de reguladores de la temperatura, el primer conjunto de sensores que se extiende desde el estrato del condensador y en la capa de colchón de tal manera que un canal de flujo suave del primer conjunto de sensores se coloca adyacente a la superficie de descanso en un primer lado de la capa de colchón, el primer conjunto de sensores comprende un primer sensor configurado para detectar eventos o cambios en las cantidades y proporcionar una salida correspondiente al primer conjunto de reguladores de la temperatura, el segundo lado que comprende un segundo conjunto de sensores y un segundo conjunto de reguladores de la temperatura, el segundo conjunto de sensores se extiende desde la capa de condensador y en la capa de colchón de tal manera que un suave canal de flujo del segundo conjunto de sensores se coloca adyacente a la superficie de descanso en un segundo lado de la capa de colchón, el segundo conjunto de sensores comprende un segundo sensor configurado para detectar eventos o cambios en las cantidades y proporcionar una salida correspondiente al conjunto de reguladores de segunda temperatura, el segundo sensor y el segundo conjunto de reguladores de temperatura están configurados para funcionar de forma independiente del primer sensor y el primer conjunto de reguladores de la temperatura.
- 16Un sistema de cama de acuerdo con la reivindicación 15, en el que el primer conjunto de reguladores de la temperatura está configurado para intercambiar aire con el segundo conjunto de reguladores de la temperatura.
- 17Un sistema de cama de acuerdo con la reivindicación 15, en el que el primer conjunto de reguladores de la temperatura agota el aire frío durante la producción de aire caliente y está configurado para mover el aire frío en el segundo lado.
- 18Un sistema de cama de acuerdo con la reivindicación 15, en el que el primer conjunto de reguladores de la temperatura y el segundo conjunto de reguladores de temperatura comprenden cada uno una salida configurada para agotar el aire en la zona que rodea el sistema de cama.
- 19Un sistema de cama según la reivindicación 1, que comprende además un poste de flujo de aire acoplado a cada uno de los ventiladores, cada uno de los postes de flujo de aire define un paso y que incluye una abertura situada adyacente a la superficie de descanso, en la que los ventiladores están configurados para aspirar aire desde la superficie de descanso y mover el aire a través de los segundos orificios y los primeros agujeros y en los puertos de salida, el aire se mueve desde los orificios de salida en los conductos de manera que el aire es expulsado hacia fuera de los conductos y en los pasillos, el aire se mueve a través de la pasadizos y fuera de las aberturas de los postes de flujo de aire de tal manera que el aire se mueve de la superficie de descanso en dirección paralela a la superficie de descanso.
- 20Un sistema de cama de acuerdo con la reivindicación 19, en el que al menos uno de los puestos de flujo de aire está configurado para mover el aire sobre la superficie de descanso en una dirección que es perpendicular a la superficie de descanso.
Independent claims20
64 paragraphs in 6 sections, as filed
(54) Title: ENVIRONMENTAL BED THAT HAS A HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM.
(54) Title: AMBIENT BED HAVING A HEAT RECLAIM SYSTEM.
(57) Summary
A bed system (20) is provided that includes a fan box layer (22) with a plurality of ducts (34), each of the ducts being in communication with a fan (32) configured to move air outward. from the duct and into an area surrounding the bed system. A layer of capacitors includes a plurality of outlet ports (42), each of the outlet ports being in communication with one of the conduits. A cushion layer (26) is in position above the capacitor layer. The mattress box has a lower part having a plurality of first holes (60) that are each in communication with at least one of the outlet ports, and an upper part having a plurality of second holes (62) that are each in communication with one of the first holes. The upper part defines a sleeping surface (28).
(57) Abstract
A bedding system (20) is provided that ineludes a fan box layer (22) having a plurality of duets (34), each of the duets being in communication with a fan (32) configured to move air out of the duct and into an area surrounding the bedding system. A capacitor layer (24) is positioned above the fan box layer. The capacitor layer includes a plurality of outlet ports (42), each of the outlet ports being in communication with one of the duets. A mattress layer (26) is positioned above the capacitor layer. The mattress layer includes a bottom portion having a plurality of first holes (60) that are each in communication with at least one of the outlet ports and a top portion having a plurality of second holes (62) that are each in communication with one of the first holes. The top portion defines a sleep surface (28).
ROOM BED WITH HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0000] This application claims the benefit of US application Ser. No. 61 / 926,526, filed on January 13, 2014, and in US Patent Application Service No. 61 / 926,540, filed on January 13, 2014, both of which are incorporated herein by reference, in their entirety.
[0001] The present description relates generally to systems that include a bed temperature control system that draws ambient air away from the sleeping surface of the mattress. The following usage methods are included.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
[0002] Sleep is essential for people to feel and do their best, in all aspects of their lives. Sleep is a fundamental way to better health and to achieve personal goals. In fact, sleep affects everything from the ability to take in new information from memory to weight gain. Therefore, it is essential for people to use beds that suit both their personal sleep preferences and body types in order to achieve a comfortable and restful sleep.
[0003] Mattresses are an important aspect to achieve adequate rest during sleep. Therefore, it is beneficial to provide a mattress capable of maintaining a preselected temperature based on a user's sleep preferences so that the user achieves maximum comfort during sleep. It is desirable to provide a system that draws ambient air away from the mattress surface. It is also desirable to provide a temperature control system that can be controlled to apply different temperatures to different regions of the resting surface. This discussion describes an improvement over technologies prior to the prior art.
COMPENDIUM
[0004] In a model made in accordance with the principles of the present description, a bed is provided with a system that includes in a layer the fan box containing a plurality of ducts, each of the ducts communicating with a fan to move air out of the ducts into the area surrounding the bedding system. One layer of the condenser is placed above the layer of the fan box. The condenser layer includes a plurality of outlet ports and each of the outlet ports is in communication with one of the ducts. A layer of the mattress is placed above the condenser layer. The mattress stratum includes a lower portion having a plurality of primary holes that are each in communication with at least one of the outlet ports and an upper portion that has a plurality of secondary ducts each in communication with one of the first holes. The upper part defines a resting surface.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATIONS
[0005] The present publication will become more apparent from the specific description accompanied by the following drawings, in which:
[0006] Illustration 1 is a perspective approach to the bed system in accordance with the principles of this publication;
[0007] Illustration 2 is a side perspective of the system components as shown in Illustration 1;
[0008] Illustration 3 is a cross-sectional view of system components shown in Illustration 1 taken along lines AA in Illustration 2;
[0009] Illustration 4 is a perspective view of the components of the system shown in Illustration 1.
[0010] Illustration 5 is a perspective approach, in the invisible section, of the components of the system shown in Illustration 1;
[0011] Illustration 6 is a perspective view of the components of the system shown in Illustration 1;
[0012] Illustration 7 is a side view of the system components as shown in Illustration 1;
[0013] Illustration 8 is a cross-sectional approach to the components of the system shown in Illustration 1 taken along lines DD in Illustration 7;
[0014] Illustration 9 is a cross-sectional view of the system components shown in Illustration 1, taken along transverse lines EE in Illustration 7.
[0015] Illustration 10 is a perspective view, partly invisible, of the system components shown in Illustration 1;
[0016] Illustration 11 is a perspective view of a component of the system shown in Illustration 1.
[0017] Illustration 12 is a detailed, top-down approach to the system components shown in Illustration 1;
[0018] Illustration 13 is an approach to a cross-section of system components shown in Illustration 1 taken along lines BB of Illustration 15;
[0019] Illustration 14 is an approach to a cross section of system components shown in Illustration 1 taken along lines CC in Illustration 13;
[0020] Illustration 15 is a top view of the system components shown in Illustration 1;
[0021] Illustration 16 is a cross-sectional view of the components of an elaborate system shown in Illustration 1;
[0022] Illustration 17 is a cross-sectional top view of the components of one embodiment of the system shown in the Illustration. 1;
[0023] Illustration 18 is a cross-sectional view of the components of a system elaborated and shown in Illustration 1; and
[0024] Illustration 19 is a cross-sectional view of the components of an elaborate system shown in Illustration 1.
[0025] Like reference numerals indicate like parts throughout the Illustrations.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The exemplary construction of a room bed with a heat recovery system and methods of use is discussed in terms of a rest system that includes elements that allow air to be sucked away from the sleeping surface of the mattress to regulate the temperature of the resting surface. The present information can be more easily understood by reference to the following detailed description of the description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing figures, which form a part of this publication. It is to be understood that this description is not limited to the specific devices, methods, conditions, or parameters described and / or shown herein, and that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments by way of example only. and they are not intended to be limiting of the claimed description.
Also, as used in the specification and including the appended claims, the singular forms a, an, and the include the plural, and the reference to a particular numerical value includes at least that particular value, unless the context dictates clearly the opposite. The ranges may hereinafter be expressed from the envelope or an approximately particular value and / or approximately another or approximately particular value. When said interval is expressed, another model to include is of a particular value and / or another particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by using the term approximately it will be understood that the particular value forms another aspect. It is also understood that all spatial references, such as, and for example, horizontal, vertical, top, bottom, bottom, left, and right, are used for illustrative purposes only and may vary within the scope of the description. For example, the top and bottom references are relative and are used only in the context of each other, and are not necessarily top and bottom.
The following discussion includes a description of a room bed having a heat recovery system, its components and methods related to the use of the room bed system in accordance with the principles of the present published disclosure. Alternate embodiments are also described. Reference will now be made, in detail, to the examples or models of the present description, which are illustrated in the attached figures.
Turning to Illustrations 1 -19, we can see the illustrations of the components of a bed with a particular system 20.
[0029] The components of the bed 20 can be manufactured from materials including metals, polymers and / or composites, depending on the particular application. For example, the components of the bed system 20, individually or collectively, can be manufactured from materials such as fabrics or textiles, paper or cardboard, cellulose-based materials, biodegradable materials, plastics and other polymers, metals, semi-materials. -rigid and rigid. Various components of the bed system 20 may have composite materials, including the above materials, to achieve various desired characteristics such as strength, stiffness, elasticity, performance, and durability. The components of the bed system 20, individually or collectively, can also be manufactured from a heterogeneous material such as a combination of two or more of the materials described above. The components of the bed system 20 can be extracted, molded, injection molded, cast, pressed and / or machined. The components of the bed system 20 can be monolithically formed, integrally connected, or include fastening elements and / or instruments, as described herein.
[0030] In one model, shown in Illustrations 1-15, the bed system 20 includes a cooling element, for example, a layer with the fan box 22, a layer with the condenser box 24 located above of the fan box layer 24 and a mattress layer 26 positioned on top of the condenser layer 24. In one sample / model, the cooling member can be a Peltier device, Peltier heat pump, solid state cooler, or thermoelectric cooler (TEC). The condenser layer 24 includes components for sensing the temperature adjacent the resting surface 28 to the mattress surface 26. If the temperature adjacent to the sleeping surface 28 deviates from a temperature selected by a user, the condenser box 24 will heat or cool the air within the bed system 20, expelling it from the bed system 20 through the box. of the fan 22 so that the cooled or heated air can change the temperature of the air adjacent to the sleeping surface 28 to the temperature selected by the user.
[0031] As shown in Illustrations 1-4, the fan box layer 22 comprises a box 30 configured to support, enclose and / or protect other components of the box in the fan layer 22, such as , a plurality of fans 32 and a plurality of ducts 34. In particular, cage 30 includes at least one of fans 32 within the wall on a first side of box 30 and includes at least one of fans 32 within a wall on an opposite second side of box 30, such as shown in Illustration 4, for example. It is envisioned that the fan housing 22 and / or the enclosure 30 may be of any size or shape, depending on the requirements of a particular application. For example, the fan housing layer 22 and / or the cage can be of any size or shape, depending on the requirements of a certain application. For example, the box in the fan stratum 22 and / or casing may substantially conform to the size and shape of a particular mattress, such as, for example, a personal (twin) mattress, a double bed mattress, or a mattress. King, etc.
In one model, the wall on the first side of the enclosure 30 includes three fans 32 that are spaced from each other and the wall on the second side of the enclosure 30 includes three fans 32 that are spaced from each other. However, it is envisioned that the wall on the first side of the enclosure 30 and the wall on the second side of the enclosure 30 may each include one, one, or a plurality of fans 32. In one model, each of the fans 32 on the wall on the first side of the box 30 is aligned with one of the fans 32 on the opposite wall on the second side of the box 30, as shown in Figure 4. The fans 32 are all coupled to one of the ducts 34 such that an air channel defined by an inner surface respective to the ducts 34 is in communication with one of the fans 32 such that each fan 32 can move the air within. of the duct channels 34 outside of the cage 30 and into an area surrounding the 20 bed system, such as, for example, the surrounding ambient air system that circulates the air around the bed 20. Each of the ducts 34 extends from a first end 36, coupled to one of the fans 32 and to a second on the opposite side 38. The ducts 34 each include a precise portion between the first end 36 and the second end 38 such that an arcuate portion between the first end 36 extends perpendicular to an opening in the second end 38, as shown in the Illustrations. 3 and 4, for example.
[0033] In one model, the cage 30 comprises a gap 40 between adjacent fans 32 and / or between fans 32 and the upper and lower sides of the cage 30 extending between the first and second sides of the cage 30, as shown in Illustration 1. In one model, the gaps 40 extend between, and through, the walls on the first and second sides of the box 30, as shown in Figure 4, to allow air to move under the box 30 from the first side. from box 30 to the second side of box 30. In one model, the enclosure 30 does not include cavities 40 and has a solid wall configuration instead of gaps 40 to prevent air from moving under the enclosure 30.
[0034] The condenser layer 24 is positioned on top of the fan box layer 22 such that the secondary ends 38 of the 15 ducts 34 are all coupled to an outlet port 42 in the condenser box layer 24 , as shown in Illustration 3, such that the openings in the outlet ports 42 are in communication with the openings in the secondary ends 38 of the ducts and the air channels of the ducts 34. The outlet ports 42 extend upwardly from the lower surface 44 of the condenser layer 24 and terminate before the upper surface 46 of the condenser layer 24, as shown in Figure 5. The upper surface 46 and the lower surface 44 define an empty cavity 48 therebetween. In one model, compartment 48 is divided into a first section 48a and a second section 48b by a wall 50, as shown in Figure 5. In one model, wall 50 includes a plurality of openings 50a to allow air within first section 48a to move toward second section 48b, and vice versa. It is noted that a portion of the upper surface 46 covering the first section 48a of the compartment 48 has been removed in Illustration 5 in order to view the contents of the first section 48a. In one model, first section 48a is a mirror image of second section 48b. The first section 48a and the second section 48b each include one or a plurality of temperature controllers 52 and one or a plurality of temperature controllers 54, which are discussed in greater detail below.
[0035] Upper surface 46 of capacitor layer 24 includes a plurality of openings 56 associated with each outlet port 42, as shown in the figure. 5. In one embodiment, shown in the figure. 5, the top surface 46 includes eight openings 56 for each exit port 42. However, it is contemplated that the top surface 46 may include one or a plurality of openings 56 for each exit port of the layer 42. Condenser 24 includes a plurality of airflow opening devices 58 and extending upwardly from upper surface 46 of condenser layer 24, as shown in Figure 6. Airflow opening devices 58 are hollow and each aligns with one of the openings 56. Each airflow opening device 58 is aligned with one of the openings 56. In some embodiments, the upper surface of capacitor layer 24 includes a plurality of openings 56a located between aligned outlet ports 42, as shown in the figure. 5. It is envisioned that the top surface 46 may include one or a plurality of openings 56a positioned between each pair of aligned outlet ports 42. The condenser layer 24 includes a plurality of air flow aperture devices 58a that extend upwardly from the upper surface 46 of the condenser layer 24, as shown in the figure. 6. The air flow aperture devices 58a are hollow and each is aligned with one of the apertures 56a.
[0036] The mattress layer 26 is positioned above the condenser layer 24 such that the air flow opening devices 58, 58a are aligned with the first holes 60 which extend through the bottom surface of the mattress stratum 26. The first holes 60 are in communication with one of the openings 56 and one of the outlet ports 42 or are in communication with one of the openings 56a. The mattress surface 26 includes a plurality of sets of secondary holes 62, each set of second holes 62 in communication with one of the first holes 60. That is, each first hole 60 is in communication with a plurality of second holes 62 which are they each extend across the sleeping surface 28. The first holes 60 each have a diameter that is greater than that of each of the second holes 62 such that the holes in the mattress stratum 26 decrease in diameter and increase in amount of the lower surface of the mattress layer. mattress 26 for sleeping surface 28. The first holes 60 each extend parallel to each of the second holes 62. In one model, at least one of the second holes 62 is coaxial corresponding to the first holes 60 and at least one of the second holes 62 is offset from a longitudinal axis defined by the corresponding first holes 60. In one model, each set of second holes 62 has a circular configuration, as shown in Illustration 12 with a second hole 62 in the center of the set, a first ring of secondary holes 62 radically extending around a second hole 62 and a second ring of secondary orifices 62 extending radially around the first ring of secondary orifices 62.
[0037] The mattress stratum 26 includes a plurality of cavities 64 that extend perpendicular to the secondary holes 62 such that the cavities 64 each extend through a plurality of secondary holes 62, as shown in the Figures 3, 13 and 14, for example. Each of the cavities 64 is aligned with one of the outlet ports 42. In one model, the cavities 64 each include opposite linear portions and an arcuate portion therebetween, as shown in Illustration 14. The linear portions as in a duct / airflow channel portion and the round center or arcuate portion It acts as an empty space to take advantage of. In one model, the cavities 64 each have an insert 66 positioned within them, as shown in Illustration 14. In one model, inserts 66 are made of foam, such as, for example, cross-linked foam. In one model, the cavities 64 each extend perpendicular to each of the second holes 62. In one model, the cavities 64 are positioned below the surface of the bed 28. In one model, cavities 64 and inserts 66 are positioned to extend along a plurality of sets of secondary holes 62 to enlarge an area that would be of sufficient size to extract air from resting surface 38a. Indeed, if the cavities were too small or too few, it is likely that there would not be a wide area to extract air from the resting surface 38 such that the amount of air from the resting surface 38 entering the orifices The secondary 62 would be lowered, even 32 when the fans are on.
The cavities 64 and inserts 66 allow air that moves perpendicular to the sleeping surface 28 within the secondary holes 62 to move parallel to the sleeping surface 28 within the cavities 64 and insert 66. This, for example, allows air moving vertically within one of the secondary holes 62 to move in a direction opposite to the resting surface 28 to enter one of the cavities 64, insert 66 and move laterally within from cavity 64 and inserted 66 such that air can continue to move vertically in different secondary holes 62 in a direction away from resting surface 28. That is, cavities 64 and inserts 66 create a partially open cavity of space, intersecting with a plurality of secondary holes 62 to allow air to drain from cavities 64. The orientation of the cavities 64 in insert 66 relative to the reclining person are configured to be positioned adjacent to the head, torso, and foot of the bed, as these areas of the body are most often affected by increases and decreases in temperature.
[0038] System controller 52 may include a printed circuit board and system-wide sensors that are built into the various components. The system controller 52 may be connected to a module 68 by a cable or wirelessly such that a user can select a desired temperature for the resting surface 28 using the module 68. The functions of the system controller 52 and / or the module 68 may be carried out by a processor, such as, for example, a computer processor. Temperature regulator assemblies 54 are connected to the system controller 52 by a cable or wirelessly. Sets of temperature regulators 54 extend to the top layer of mattress 26 such that a smooth flow channel 70 from each set of temperature regulators 54 is positioned on the adjacent resting surface 28. In one model, the channels Flow channels 70 are flush with landing surface 28. In one model, smooth flow channels 70 protrude at least slightly above landing surface 28. In one model, the smooth flow channels 70 are positioned at least slightly below the resting surface 28. In either case, the smooth flow channels 70 are positioned to support at least part of the weight of the person sleeping on the bed. surface 28, while at the same time allowing air flow through the resting surface 28.
[0039] Each of the temperature regulator assemblies 54 includes sensors 72. Sensors 72 can include temperature sensors, pressure sensors, humidity sensors, mass air flow sensors, and the like. Sensors 72 are configured to detect at least one air characteristic within smooth flow channels 70, such as, for example, temperature. The set of temperature regulators 54 each includes a device configured to adjust the temperature of the air within the compartment 48, such as, for example, a thermoelectric device. In one model, the bed system 20 includes a humidity sensor 76 that is separate from temperature regulator assemblies 54 and pressure sensors 78 that are integral to temperature regulator assemblies 54, as shown in Figure 10. . Similarly, the bed system 20 may include temperature sensors 80 and mass flow sensors 82 that are integral to the temperature regulator assemblies 54, as shown in Figure 11. In one model, the sensor Moisture 76 is placed in one of the first holes 60 or secondary holes 62. The orientation of the sets of temperature regulators 54 and / or sensors 72 relative to the sleeping person are configured to be positioned adjacent to the head, torso and feet of the person who is resting. It is the biometric analysis algorithms that drive the exact placement of the sensors 72. This therefore determines the placement of the sensors 72 at different locations on the resting surface 28. In one model, the electrical components that are included in the construction of the mattress are to operate on 5 volts or less and to be of the highest fire safety standards.
[0040] In one model, the bed system 20 comprises pressure sensors placed in the areas corresponding to the lower back and hips during sleep and when he or she lies down on the mattress 26. There are two main functions of the series of pressure sensors within the bed system 20. The first is that it is used to indicate the presence of the person who is resting. The second function of the pressure sensor array is to interpolate the direction, weight, and approximate size of the person resting. The pressure sensor interacts directly with a PID system controller and / or system controller 54. The pressure sensor array also allows potential use of the smart comfort and feature controls.
[0041] Sensors 72 can be used to detect whether the air temperature within at least one of the smooth flow channels 70 is greater than, less than or equal to the selected temperature using module 68 and send a signal to the controller of system 52 indicating the same. If the air temperature within one of the smooth flow channels 70 is higher than the temperature selected using module 68, the system controller 52 will send a signal to the temperature regulator assemblies 54 that causes thermoelectric devices 74 to alter the air within compartment 48 such that the temperature of said air is less than or equal to the temperature selected using module 68. System controller 52 and / or temperature regulator assemblies 54 will send a signal to fans 32 causing the fans to turn on to blow air out of compartment 48 and into the vicinity of bed system 20. The negative pressure created when air moves out of compartment 48 and into the surrounding area of the bed system 20 will cause the air on the sleeping surface 28 to have a temperature that is higher than the temperature selected using module 68 to enter the secondary ports 62. Air will move from the secondary ports 62 toward the first ports 60. Air will move out of first ports 60 and into outlet ports 42 such that air moves through air channels in ducts 34 and around the bed system 20. Air will change the ambient temperature in the area surrounding the bed system 20 over time.
[0042] In the same way, if the air temperature within one of the smooth flow channels 70 is lower than the temperature selected using the module 68, the system controller 52 will send a signal to the sets of temperature regulators 54 that causes thermoelectric devices 74 to alter the air within compartment 48 such that the temperature of said air is greater than or equal to the temperature selected using module 68. System controller 52 and / or temperature regulator assemblies 54 will send a signal to fans 32 causing the fans to turn on and blow air out of compartment 48 and into the surrounding area of bed system 20. The negative pressure created as the air from compartment 48 to the area around the bed system 20 will cause the air to rest surface 28 that has a temperature that is lower than the selected temperature using module 68 to move to the second ports 62. Air will move from the secondary ports 62 toward the first ports 60. The air will move from first holes 60 towards the outlet ports 42 such that the air will pass through the air channels of the ducts 34 and into the area surrounding the bed system 20. The air will change the ambient temperature in the area around the bed system 20 over time.
[0043] In one model, the bed system 20 can be configured to continuously draw air from the sleeping surface 28, alter the temperature of the air within the bed system 20, and then circulate the air around the system. Bed 20 continuously until sensors 72 detect that the air within smooth flow channels 70 has a temperature equal to the temperature selected using module 68. That is, the bed system 20 will operate in the manner described in the preceding paragraphs until the sensors 72 detect that the air within the smooth flow channels 70 each have a temperature that is equal to the temperature selected using the module. controller 68. The system regulator 52 will interrupt the signal to the temperature regulator assembly 54 that causes the temperature assembly regulator 54 to activate the thermoelectric device 74 and / or the signal turns on the fans 32. Alternatively, the system controller 52 may send a signal to the temperature regulator assembly 54 that triggers the temperature regulator assembly 54 to turn the thermoelectric device 74 on and / or off causing the fans 32 to turn off. There will be no signal between the system controller 52 and the temperature regulator assembly 54 unless and / until the sensors 72 detect that the air temperature within at least one of the smooth flow channels 70 is higher or lower. than the temperature selected using module 68, where point controller system 52 will provide the signals described above. The end result is to create and achieve a balance between the sleeping person's environment and their surroundings.
[0044] In one model, first section 48a and second section 48b of condenser stratum 24 each have a system controller 52 and a temperature regulator assembly 54 that can be independently controlled. That is to say, the system controller 52 and the temperature regulator assembly or assemblies 54 in the first section 48a can be adjusted and controlled independently of the system controller 52 and the temperature regulator assembly or assemblies 54 in the second section 48a such that a portion of the resting surface 28 above the first layer 48a of the condenser 24 can be adjusted to a temperature that is different from a portion of the surface of landing 28 above the second section 48b of the condenser layer 24. In one model, this can be achieved by selecting a desired temperature for the landing surface portion 28 above the first section 48a. The sensors 72 of the temperature regulator assembly or assemblies 54 of the first section 48a can be used to detect whether the air temperature within at least one of the smooth flow channels 70 of the regulator of the temperature assemblies 54 of the first section 48a is greater than, less than or equal to the temperature selected using module 68 and can send a signal to the system controller 52 of the first section 48a indicating the same. If the air temperature within one of the smooth flow channels 70 of the first section 48a is higher than the temperature selected using the module 68, System controller 52 of the first section 48a will send a signal to the temperature regulator assemblies 54 of the first section 48a that causes the thermoelectric devices 74 of the first section 48a to alter air within the compartment 48a so that the temperature of said air is less than or equal to the temperature selected using module 68. The assembly of the system controller 52 and / or the temperature regulator 54 of the first section 48a will send a signal to the fans 32 in a portion of the fan housing 22 directly below the fans in the first layer 48a causing 32 to turn on. and expulsion of air from compartment 48a and into the surrounding area of system 20. The negative pressure created by moving the air out of the first section 48a of the compartment 48 and into the surrounding area of the bed system 20 will cause the air in the portion of the resting surface 28 in the stratum of the first section 48a to have a temperature than the temperature selected using the module 68 to move it toward the secondary ports 62 of a portion of the mattress stratum 26 directly above the first section 48a. Air will move from the secondary ports 62 and into the first ports 60 of the portion of the mattress stratum 26 directly above the first section 48a. Air will move from the primary holes 60 in a portion of the mattress stratum 26 directly above the first section 48a and into the outlet ports 42 of the first section 48a such that the air moves through the channels of air from the ducts 34 of the part of the fan layer 22 directly below the first layer 48a and in the surrounding area of the bed system 20. The air will change the ambient temperature in the area around the bed system 20 over time. The system 20 can also be used to lower the temperature of the adjacent resting surface 28 on the first layer 48a if the temperature of the air within one of the smooth flow channels 70 of the first layer 48a is lower than the temperature selected using module 68 in the manner described above.
[0045] In the same way, to adjust the temperature of a portion of the resting surface directly on the stratum in the second section 48b of the condenser 24 stratum, a user can select a desired temperature for the portion of the resting surface. 28 on secondary section 48b. The sensors 72 of the temperature regulator assembly or assemblies 54 of the second section 48b can be used to detect whether the air temperature within at least one of the smooth flow channels 70 of the temperature regulator assembly or assemblies 54 of second section 48b is greater than, less than or equal to the temperature selected using module 68 and sending a signal to system controller 52 of second section 48b indicating the same. If the air temperature within one of the smooth flow channels 70 of the second section 48b is higher than the temperature selected using the module 68, the system controller 52 of the second section 48b will send a signal to the temperature regulator assemblies 54 of the second section 48b that causes the thermoelectric devices 74 of the second section 48b to alter the air within the compartment 48 such that the temperature of said air is less than or equal to the temperature selected using module 68. The system controller 52 and / or the temperature of the set of regulators 54 of the second section 48b will send a signal to the fans 32 in a portion of the fan layer 22 directly below the second section 48b turning on the fans 32 to expel the air. of compartment 48b and in the surrounding area of bed system 20. The negative pressure created by moving the air out of the second section 48b of the compartment 48 and into the area surrounding the bed system 20 will cause the air in the portion of the resting surface 28 above the second section 48b that has a temperature that is greater than the temperature selected using the module 68 to move in the secondary holes 62 of a portion of the mattress stratum 26 directly above the second section 48b. Air will move out of the secondary ports 62 and into the primary ports 60 of the stratum portion of the mattress 26 directly above the second section 48b. Air will move from the primary holes 60 in one of the mattress stratum 26 directly above the second section 48b and into the outlet ports 42 of the first section 48a such that the air moves through the air channels. air from the ducts 34 of the box into the fan layer 22 directly below the second section 48b and into the surrounding area of the bed system 20. The air will change the ambient temperature in the area around the bed system 20 over time. The system 20 can also be used to lower the temperature of the air adjacent to the landing surface 28 above the second section 48b if the temperature of the air within one of the smooth flow channels 70 of the second section 48b is lower than the temperature selected using module 68 in the manner described above.
[0046] When a thermoelectric device is in cooling mode it must expel hot air and when it is in heating mode it must expel cold air. As such, in one model, the thermoelectric device (s) 74 of the set of temperature regulators or of the sets 54 of the first section 48a of the condenser layer 24 are configured to exchange air with a thermoelectric device (s) 74 of the temperature regulator mounting assemblies 54 of the second section 48b of the condenser layer 24. This can improve the efficiency of the bed system 20 by limiting the amount of work required by the thermoelectric devices 74 to alter the temperature within the first section 48a or second compartment section 48 of the condenser layer 24. In one model , the air in the first section 48a can be exchanged with the air in the second section 48b through openings 50a in the wall 50 of the fan housing layer 22. Such a configuration acts as a heat recovery system that feeds hot air into the second section 48b of the compartment 48 when a person rests on top of the first section.
48a of compartment 48 is cooling down and a person on the bed in second section 48b is warming up. In contrast, the cold air that is produced by the thermoelectric device 74 in the second section 48b that is warming the person who is resting will be sent to the first section 48a, which includes the thermoelectric device 74 that is cooling the person who is resting. .
[0047] In one model of the heat recovery system, when the thermoelectric device (s) 74 of the set of temperature regulators or sets 54 of the first section 48a receive a signal to increase the temperature of the resting surface 28 by above the first section 48a, of thermoelectric device (s) (s) 74 of set of temperature regulators or of sets 54 of the first section 48a can expel the cool air created at the same time hot air in order to return the temperature to the resting surface adjacent top 28 first section 48a at a selected temperature. The cold air can then be used by the thermoelectric device (s) 74 of the set of temperature regulators or sets 54 of the second section 48b to cool the adjacent resting surface 28 above the second section 48b in order to of decreasing the adjacent resting surface 28 of the temperature above the second section 48b. This allows air on one side of system 20 to be recovered and used by the opposite side of system 20 to improve efficiency. In the same way, the thermoelectric device (s) 74 of the set of temperature regulators or sets 54 of the second section 48b can extract the cool air when hot air arises in order to return to the adjacent resting surface a temperature above the 28 second section 48b at a selected temperature. The fresh air can then be used by the thermoelectric device (s) 74 of the set of temperature regulators or sets 54 of the first section 48a to cool the air on the adjacent surface 28 above the first section 48a with the in order to lower the temperature of the adjacent resting surface 28 above the first section 48a.
[0048] Likewise, when the thermoelectric device (s) 74 of the set of temperature regulators or sets 54 of the first section 48a receive a signal to lower the temperature of the adjacent resting surface 28 above the first section 48a, The thermoelectric device (s) 74 of the set of temperature regulators or assemblies 54 of the first section 48a can extract the hot air that expels the cold air in order to return the temperature to the adjacent resting surface above the first 28 section 48a at a selected temperature. The hot air can then be used by the thermoelectric device (s) 74 of the set of temperature regulators or set 54 of the second section 48b to heat the air from the adjacent resting surface 28 above the second section 48b with the in order to increase the temperature of the adjacent surface 28 above the second section 48b. This allows air on one side of the system 20 to be recovered and used by the opposite side of the system to improve the efficiency of the system. In the same way, the thermoelectric device (s) 74 of the set of temperature regulators or sets 54 of the second section 48b can extract the hot air as the cold air is created in order to return to the resting surface adjacent the temperature above 28 the second section 48b at a selected temperature. The hot air can then be used by the thermoelectric device (s) 74 of the set of temperature regulators or sets 54 of the first section 48a to heat the air adjacent to the resting surface 28 above the first section 48a to end of increasing the temperature of the adjacent landing surface 28 above the first section 48a. The thermoelectric device (s) 74 may be, for example, an instrument also called a Peltier device, Peltier heat pump, solid state cooler, or thermoelectric cooler (TEC).
[0049] In one model, The thermoelectric device (s) in the first section 48a of the compartment 48 of the condenser layer 24 and the thermoelectric device (s) in the second section 48b of the compartment 48 of the condenser layer 24 includes an outlet or exhaust 84 to expel the external air from the condenser layer 24 such that when the thermoelectric device (s) in the first section 48a or the thermoelectric device (s) in the second section 48b are producing hot air (to increase the air temperature on the surface adjacent to mattress 28), the cool air that is expelled from the thermoelectric device (s) in the first section 48a or from the thermoelectric device (s) in the second section 48b is not contained within the compartment 48. Rather, the cold air is blown out of the condenser layer 24. Similarly, when the thermoelectric device (s) in the first section 48a or the thermoelectric device (s) in the second section 48b are producing cool air (to lower the air temperature in the surface adjacent to the mattress 28), the hot air that has been exhausted from the thermoelectric device (s) in the first section 48a or the thermoelectric device (s) in the second section 48b is not contained within from compartment 48. Rather, the hot air is blown out of the condenser layer 24. This allows the thermoelectric device (s) in the first section 48a to cool the air from the adjacent surface of the mattress 28 above the first section 48a while the thermoelectric device (s) in the second section 48b cool the air adjacent to the mattress surface 28 above the second section 48b or the thermoelectric device (s) in the first section 48a heat the air adjacent to the air rest surface 28 above of the first section 48a in the thermoelectric device at the same time (s) that the second section 48b heats the air adjacent to the surface of the mattress 28 above the second section 48b.
[0050] In one model, shown in Figures 16-19, the bed system 20 is configured to direct the conditioned air adjacent to the sleeping surface 28, rather than direct the conditioned air to the system area of the bed. surrounding bed 20, such as, for example, the room in which the bed system 20 is placed, as was the case with the model shown in Figures 1-15. That is, in the model shown in Figures 16 through 18, the air conditioner is directed to the sleeping surface 28 (or an area adjacent to the sleeping surface 28) to adjust the temperature of the sleeping surface 28, instead adjusting the air temperature in the room is adjusted in the 20 positioned bed system. It is anticipated that this setting will allow the temperature of the sleeping surface 28 to adjust more quickly than would occur when adjusting the air temperature in the bed system in room 20. Accordingly, the bed system 20 includes at least one air flow pole 86 coupled to the fan housing 22 such that conditioned air from one of the fans 32 can be directed to an air flow pole. air 86 such that the conditioned air can exit the air flow pole 86 adjacent to the sleeping surface 28. In one model, the bed system 20 includes an air flow post 86 coupled to the stratum with the fan housing 22 adjacent to each of the fans 32. That is, each fan 32 will be coupled to one of the airflow poles 86 such that conditioned air from each of the fans 32 can be directed to one of the airflow ducts 86 in such a way that the air conditioner can exit the air flow posts 86 adjacent to the surface 28 to sleep. In one model, the airflow posts 86 each include a first portion 86a that extends parallel to the sleeping surface 28, a second portion 86b that extends perpendicular to the sleeping surface 28, and a third portion 86c that extends extends parallel to sleeping surface 28. An interior surface of air flow post 86 defines a passageway 88 that passes continuously through portions 86a, 86b, 86c.
[0051] In one model, shown in Figures 16 and 16A, the third portion 86c of the rear airflow 86 includes an opening 90 that extends parallel to the sleeping surface 28 such that the fan 32 will blow conditioned air toward outside of box 22 and in the first portion 86a. The air conditioner will move from the first portion 86a and 86b into the second portion. The conditioned air will move out of the second portion 86 and into the third portion 86c, from which the third portion 86 will exit through the opening 90 so that the conditioned air moves parallel to the sleeping surface 28, as shown in Figures 16 and 16A. In one model, shown in Illustration 17, the rear airflow opening 90 86 extends perpendicular to the sleeping surface 28 such that the conditioned air within the airflow pole 86 exits the opening 90 at a direction perpendicular to surface 28. This allows air to circulate over the sleeping surface. As shown in Illustrations 16 to 17, third portion 86 has a length that allows third portion 86 to extend over at least a portion of mattress layer 26 such that the conditioned air is directed toward the center of the room. mattress 26, rather than a perimeter of a layer of mattress 26.
[0052] In one model, shown in Figures 16-19, the air flow posts 86 include features that allow the air conditioning from fans 32 to be directed either to the surface of the mattress 28 or to the area surrounding the ventilation system. bed 20, depending on the preference of the sleeper. For example, the second portion 86b of the air flow posts 86 may include a fin 92 that is movable between a closed position, shown in Illustration 16, to an open position, shown in Illustration 17 92 moves from From the closed position to the open position, the flap 92 exposes an opening 94 which is shown in Illustration 17. Such that the fans 32 can move the air conditioner through the opening 94 in a direction that is parallel to the sleeping surface 28 such that the air conditioner moves in the area around the bed system 20, where the temperature in that zone will be adjusted until the temperature in the room matches the selected temperature. In one model, the flap 92 is moved between the open and closed positions by rotation or rotary gate 92 around a hinge 96. In one model, the flap 92 includes a latch or flange 98 configured to hold the flap 92 in position. closed. It is envisioned that the fins 92 of some airflow posts 86 may be in the closed position while other fins of other airflow posts 86 may be in the open position, as shown in Illustration 17. This allows the Conditioned air can be directed onto the adjacent sleeping surface 28 and the area surrounding the bed system 20 simultaneously.
[0053] In one model, shown in Illustration 19, second portion 86b of air flow post 86 has a reduced length compared to that shown in Illustrations 16-18. The reduced length of the second portion 86b allows the third portion 86c to be positioned such that the opening 90 of the airflow post 86 directs the conditioned air to a portion of the mattress 26 between the sleeping surface 28 of the mattress layer. 26 and a surface opposite the mattress layer 26, as shown in Illustration 19. The third portion 86c of airflow posts 86 also has a reduced length compared to that shown in Figures 16 and 16A such that the third portion 86 can be positioned to one side of the surface of mattress 26, instead of on the mattress surface 26. In one model, the second airflow portion 86b is telescopic such that the length of the second portion 86b can be axially shortened or increased, depending on preference. For example, if a person wants the air conditioner to be directed above the resting surface 28, the resting person can adjust the height of the second portion 86b such that the third portion 86c can be positioned above the surface. rest 28, as shown in Figures 16-18. In case the person wants the air conditioner to be directed over the resting surface 28, he / she can adjust the height of the second portion 86b such that the third portion 86c and / or the opening 90 is placed underneath. surface 28, as shown in Illustration 19.
[0054] It will be understood that various modifications can be made to the models described in this document. For example, features of any model can be combined with features of any other model. Therefore, the above description should not be construed as limiting, but merely as exemplification of the various models. Those skilled in the art will envision other modifications within the scope and spirit of the claims appended hereto.
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- Spanish
- CAMA AMBIENTAL QUE TIENE UN SISTEMA DE RECUPERACION DE CALOR.
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- ENVIRONMENTAL BED THAT HAS A HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM.
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- CPC, 6
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