Patent ID: 6101647
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: A47C,Y10S

Abstract:
An adjustable bed comprising:a bed frame having a head end and a foot end;a center support section supported by the bed frame and having a head end and a foot end;a head support section having one end pivotally attached to the head end of the center support section;a thigh support section having one end pivotally attached to the foot end of the center support section;a first member connected to the bed frame below and between the head and foot ends of the center support section and closer to the head end than the foot end of the center support section;a second member connected to the bed frame at a location below and between the head and foot ends of the center support section and between the first member and the foot end of the center support section;a first motor and drive mechanically connected between the second member and the head support section and moving the head support section through a pivoting motion with respect to the center support section; anda second motor and drive mechanically connected between the first member and the thigh support section and moving the thigh support section through a pivoting motion with respect to the center support section.