Adaptive Furniture Drive System: Smart Ejection Tech

Publication ID: 24-11857070_0010_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Furniture Drive System: Smart Ejection Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857070_0010_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857070_0010_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,070.

Background and Problem Solved

The original drive device for moveable furniture parts, as described in the original patent, lacks adaptability to varying furniture part properties and sizes, resulting in inefficient and potentially damaging ejection forces. This new invention addresses this limitation by introducing an adaptive force adjustment mechanism, sensor array, and control unit, enabling real-time optimization of ejection force and movement trajectory.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The introduction of an adaptive force adjustment mechanism, sensor array, and control unit enables real-time optimization of ejection force and movement trajectory, making the drive device more efficient, intelligent, and adaptable to varying furniture part properties. This represents a significant departure from the original patent's fixed ejection force design, providing a novel and non-obvious solution to the problem of inefficient ejection forces.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include different sensor array configurations, adaptive force adjustment mechanisms, or control unit algorithms. Additionally, the invention could be applied to various types of moveable furniture parts, such as shelves, cabinets, or drawers.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive furniture drive system has significant commercial potential in the furniture industry, particularly in the context of smart homes, offices, and public spaces. The system's ability to optimize ejection force and movement trajectory could lead to increased efficiency, reduced damage, and improved user experience, making it an attractive solution for furniture manufacturers and consumers alike.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,070
TitleDrive device for a moveable furniture part
Assignee(s)JULIUS BLUM GMBH