US 12,329,282 B2
Bed frame for supporting a lateral sleeping position
Mary Ann Schell, Largo, FL (US)
Filed by Mary Ann Schell, Largo, FL (US)
Filed on Aug. 11, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/818,997.
Application 17/818,997 is a continuation in part of application No. 16/895,329, filed on Jun. 8, 2020, granted, now 11,439,247.
Prior Publication US 2022/0386783 A1, Dec. 8, 2022
Int. Cl. A47C 20/04 (2006.01)
CPC A47C 20/04 (2013.01) 15 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A bed frame for use by a user sleeping on their side, the bed frame for use on a floor, the bed frame comprising:
a first platform;
the first platform pivoting about a first platform hinge;
the first platform configured to create a first platform angle with respect to the floor;
the first platform having a first platform cross-sectional area;
a second platform;
the second platform pivoting about a second platform hinge;
the second platform configured to create a second platform angle with respect to the floor;
the second platform having a second platform cross-sectional area;
a fixed hinge-support member;
the first platform hinge affixed to the fixed hinge-support member;
the second platform hinge affixed to the fixed hinge-support member;
wherein the fixed hinge-support member remains stationary with respect to the floor regardless of changes to the first platform angle and the second platform angle;
a first electric linear actuator that controls the first platform angle;
a second electric linear actuator that controls the second platform angle;
the first electric linear actuator configured to extend, thereby increasing the first platform angle;
the second electric linear actuator configured to extend, thereby increasing the second platform angle;
an actuator bracing member;
the first electric linear actuator connected between the first platform and the actuator bracing member;
the second electric linear actuator connected between the first platform and the actuator bracing member;
whereby the user can control the first electric linear actuator and the second electric linear actuator to adjust the first platform angle of the first platform and the second platform angle of the second platform as desired for comfort;
the first platform and the second platform creating a between-platform angle with respect to each other; and
whereby the first platform supports a back of user, and the second platform supports a side of user.