ACTUATOR SUPPORT SYSTEM
A bed assembly (10) includes a sub-frame (12) and a configurable mattress support frame member (14). A plurality of electrically operated actuators (30-38) are hingedly coupled at one end to a respective pivotable or movable frame member or strut and at the other end to the sub-frame (14). The sub-frame (14) is of a rectangular form, provided by four connected frame struts (40-46). Within the rectangular frame there is a support member (50) which is formed of a plurality of sections (52-56) arranged substantially at right angles to one another. The support structure (50) allows for many actuators (30-38) to be located within the sub-frame (14) in a very compact form. It also allows for relatively simple electrical connection to the actuators (30-38).