US 12,329,283 B2
Foldable connection mechanism and adjustable bed system therewith
Jian Xie, Rugao (CN); Yifan Mao, Rugao (CN); Jinquan Ren, Rugao (CN); and Hailong Sun, Rugao (CN)
Assigned to NISCO CO., LTD, Jiangsu (CN)
Filed by Nisco Co., Ltd, Rugao (CN)
Filed on Aug. 23, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/408,788.
Application 17/408,788 is a continuation in part of application No. 16/747,842, filed on Jan. 21, 2020, granted, now 11,178,974.
Application 16/747,842 is a continuation in part of application No. 16/729,700, filed on Dec. 30, 2019, granted, now 11,317,729.
Application 17/408,788 is a continuation in part of application No. 16/729,700, filed on Dec. 30, 2019, granted, now 11,317,729.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/796,154, filed on Jan. 24, 2019.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/796,172, filed on Jan. 24, 2019.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/789,062, filed on Jan. 7, 2019.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/789,047, filed on Jan. 7, 2019.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/790,583, filed on Jan. 10, 2019.
Prior Publication US 2021/0378411 A1, Dec. 9, 2021
Int. Cl. A47C 19/12 (2006.01); A47C 20/04 (2006.01)
CPC A47C 20/041 (2013.01) [A47C 19/122 (2013.01)] 17 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An adjustable bed system, comprising:
a base frame structure having a first frame and a second frame; and
a foldable connection mechanism connecting the first frame and the second frame such that the first frame and the second frame are pivotally foldable relative to one another at the foldable connection mechanism,
wherein the foldable connection mechanism comprises at least one connecting bracket assembly, each connecting bracket assembly comprising a first hinge bracket having a first end portion and a second end portion, and a second hinge bracket having a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first hinge bracket and the second hinge bracket are pivotally connected to one another through a pivot at the first ends, and wherein the first hinge bracket and the second hinge bracket are respectively mounted on two adjacent end portions of the first frame and the second frame of the adjustable bed system such that the first frame and the second frame are capable of positioning in a plane state or a folded state;
wherein the foldable connection mechanism further comprises a latch, and wherein each of the first hinge bracket and the second hinge bracket has a groove defined in the second end portion of said hinge bracket, wherein when the latch is received in the grooves of the first hinge bracket and the second hinge bracket, the first frame and the second frame are locked and aligned in the same plane, and when the latch is off at least one of the grooves of the first hinge bracket and the second hinge bracket, the first frame and the second frame are unlocked and pivotally foldable to each other through the pivot,
wherein each connecting bracket assembly further comprises a frame mounting bracket having a body and two end tabs vertically extended from the body, and two protrusions outwards protruded from the two end tabs, respectively, and wherein in use, the body of the frame mounting bracket is mounted on one of the first frame and the second frame proximal to a corresponding one of the first hinge bracket and the second hinge bracket.