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Airbed with built-in pump having powered inflation and deflation

a technology of airbeds and airbags, which is applied in the field of airbeds, can solve the problems of inconvenient installation, inconvenient maintenance, and inability to adjust and achieve the effects of reducing the cost of maintenance, and improving the airflow of the airbag

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-04-27
THE COLEMAN CO INC
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[0008] In accordance with an embodiment, a built-in pump is provided for an airbed that permits both power inflation and power deflation. In accordance with an embodiment, the built-in pump utilizes mechanical advantage to open valves for the pump.

Problems solved by technology

These pumps have inherent airtight issues caused by the valve design.
The inherent problems with this design are the complexity of the unit, the limited performance ability of the fan, and the potential failure of the mechanical mechanisms for opening the valve.

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[0021] In the following description, various embodiments of the present invention will be described. For purposes of explanation, specific configurations and details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will also be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. Furthermore, well-known features may be omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the embodiment being described. In addition, to the extent orientations are given, such as“upper,”“lower,”“right,”“left,”“top,”“bottom,” and the like, such orientations are given for ease of reference only.

[0022]FIG. 1 shows an airbed 20 that may utilize aspects of the present invention. In the embodiment shown, the airbed 20 includes a receptacle 22 for a receiving a pump 24. In the embodiment shown, the pump 24 is attached to the receptacle 22. However, if desired, the pump 24 may be redesigned so as to be removable. To the...

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Abstract

A built-in pump for an airbed that provides both power inflation and power deflation. The built-in pump utilizes mechanical advantage to open valves for the pump. Separate inflate and deflate valves are utilized. A single direction, centrifugal fan is used to both inflate and deflate the airbed. The fan is activated when either of the valves is actuated, allowing air to flow into or out of the airbed. Separate channels associated with the inflate and deflate valves direct airflow in the appropriate direction.

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TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention is directed to inflatable products, and more specifically to airbeds. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] An airbed is a large rectangular rubber or plastic (e.g., vinyl) bag that is filled with air so that it may be used as a bed. Airbeds are well known in the art and have proven themselves to be very useful. On the one hand, an inflatable airbed may be deflated and folded to store the airbed in a closet or basement. On the other hand, when guests arrive or when the owner of the airbed takes a trip to a place where there is no bed, the airbed may be inflated and may be used as a bed. [0003] One thing airbeds have in common is that they must be inflated for use. To this end, a valve or valves are supplied on an airbed for a user to provide air or another gas into the airbed. The user may utilize his or her breath, i.e., by blowing into a valve or valves, may utilize a manual or electric pump, or may use an air compressor, ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C27/08A47C27/10
CPCA47C27/082F04D25/084F04D29/503
Inventor METZGER, ANDREW T.
Owner THE COLEMAN CO INC
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