DE10323838A1 - Mattress or pillow with internal water element and spine extension procedure - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention describes a mattress or a pillow with an internal water element, consisting of an upper support and a lower support support arranged underneath, wherein in the space between the two supports one or more recesses arranged over the length of the lying surface and having a mutual spacing are arranged. DOLLAR A The object of the invention is to further develop the mattress or the pillow in such a way that an easy-to-transport lying surface with a waterbed character, which can be easily changed in conjunction with a multi-part, pivoting support grid, is created. DOLLAR A To achieve the object, the invention proposes that at least one sheet-like water element is arranged in the intermediate space between the two supports, which element is positively formed in the recesses at least partially formed in the top of the support support.

Description

The Invention relates to a mattress or a pillow with an internal Water element and a procedure for extending the spine one person lying on the mattress or pillow.

A Mattress or pillow with an internal comfort area has become known with the subject of WO 02/21976 A1. There is an upper support mechanically with a lower support support coupled, recesses are arranged in the space between the two supports, which can also be filled with a foam if necessary.

disadvantage The well known two part mattress is that through the air or foam-filled Cutouts in the space between the top and the lower support pad just an inadequate one supporting action is achieved. This supportive effect is static, that is, it is not changeable and is independent the weight of the person lying on it. A dynamic is missing Support how it is required if someone lying on it changes bed, the situation changed or makes movements on the pad. Besides, none of the overlay can body tissues massaging bumps from the lying surface generated and against the body be judged.

It are further versions of waterbed-like Mattresses have become known, which are essentially three-part are. They consist of a lower support pad, one on the support pad hung up, about the entire length Water element (water cushion) and a cover with which the water cushion is covered upwards. The water cushion is about an approximately rectangular, filled with water Body, which is a supporting effect of the body lying on it should provide. However, with such "water beds" emphasized that a very high water filling is necessary in order to large area and continuous support effect to achieve. Unwanted ones arise Flow phenomena by inserting flow obstacles should be dampened in the interior of the water element.

In order to is a high cost in the manufacture of such a water bed required. Because of the large volume water filling there is a lot of weight to be realized and the disadvantages associated with it, such as the need to reinforce the substructure and the like more.

The Cleaning such a continuous, a relatively large height and one the corresponding water volume is water element difficult because there is a corresponding air passage from the The top of the mattress topper is missing towards the bottom.

Because of the need to temper the relatively large amount of water it is necessary to have appropriately large heating elements to be installed, which are undesirable for bioelectrical reasons.

Further the disadvantage is that with large volume, continuous water elements a swiveling slatted frame cannot be used. It is therefore not possible to use a slatted frame with a swiveling head or foot section, because the water element as such is rigid and swiveling of the entire lying area does not allow.

With such a large volume Water element, which together with the upper and the lower Forming a water bed, it is therefore not possible Massage effect or a spreading effect on human tissues if a person lies on such a pad. The well-known water element leaves no different flow zones to because it is a continuous, rectangular container filled with water, the not individual flow zones divides from each other.

The The invention is therefore based on the object of a mattress or a pillow of the type mentioned using a water element so that when used with a human Person has a dynamic streaking effect or a massage effect the body parts lying on top are given.

Furthermore there is the further task of dynamic support for individual, important parts of the body to ensure.

to solution The object is characterized in that that in the space between an upper edition and a lower one support pad one essentially about the entire area extending water element is installed and the recesses between the upper support and the lower support support essentially form-fitting.

With The given technical teaching has the advantage that in Space between the bottom of the top pad and the Top of the lower support pad spherical curved Recesses are arranged, which form sack-like depressions, into which the water element nestles.

In order to the water element forms sack-like water accumulations in the recesses, and thus - in Area of the cutouts - large area, covering the entire width of the mattress extending support surfaces through corresponding transition areas are separated from each other.

The However, separation is not to be understood in the sense of liquid separation, but it’s just throttling areas or flow resistance that between the individual bag-like recesses result so that the water (seen in the longitudinal direction of the lying surface) braked flows from one recess into the other when the weight distribution of the human body changes on the lying surface.

In A preferred embodiment of this inventive idea is provided that about the length the lying surface seen individual consecutive recesses in the Surface of the lower support pad are arranged, and in this recesses a self-sealed, sheet-like Water element engages so that the water volumes arranged in the water element essentially distribute into these recesses.

The The first recess forms a filling zone arranged in the head area increased length over a the water flow throttling comb passes into a second filling zone, which is used for support in the Serves shoulder area.

The second filling zone is liquid-conducting over a the water flow throttling compression connection connected to a third filling zone, the for support of the pelvic area, which in turn has a longer compression zone - seen in the longitudinal direction finally with a last filling zone connected to support of the heel area.

In order to the water element inserted into the gap is divided into the different previously mentioned filling zones divided and stores the amount of water contained in the water element themselves in these filling zones from which the later Support zones to be described for human body form.

The Invention is not based on the exact number of those previously described filling zones limited. It can also more or less filling zones over the longitudinal direction seen the lying area to be ordered.

Important is that the individual filling zones, which take up a relatively large filling volume due to reduced compression areas from one another in cross section are separated so that it is only with a corresponding weight shift of the human body on the individual filling zones in addition, the water is steamed in from one filling zone transferred to the other filling zone becomes.

Prefers the water element extends over the entire length of the lying area and also about also about the entire width.

With Given the technical teaching, there is the advantage that now no longer a cuboid Water element is used, as known in the prior art, but the one dynamically into individual gaps in the space water element nestling between an upper support and a support support is described, which forms individual spherical filling zones, the a large support for those lying on it Body Parts form the user.

In order to there is the advantage that such a water element only with a very small amount of water needs to be filled. At a lying area with dimensions of 1m × 2m it is sufficient to add a water element with a filling quantity of around 30l use.

In order to deleted the need to electrically increase the amount of water it contains temper.

Further there is no longer a risk that the relatively small amount of water rots or decomposes chemically in some other way because only one there is a small amount of water.

Also the weight of the mattress is much lower, so now for the first time also an adjustable support grid can be used, which has at least a foot part and a head part.

Later another form of a support grid described, which consists of several articulated parts consists. In connection with the mattress according to the invention one is in parts erectable support grid and described a method with which it is possible for the first time a spinal extension and a related vein massage of the human body guarantee.

above has indicated that it is preferred if the top of the lower support pad the spherical Has recesses or recesses in which the water element trapped water deposits.

In a further embodiment of this inven In other words, it is preferred if the underside of the upper support also has a corrugated structure that runs in the transverse direction of the lying surface.

Also the water element nestles in this relatively fine wave structure towards its top, so the surface of the water element through the in the longitudinal direction running, parallel wave structure divided and into, so to speak longitudinal direction is rasterized.

With this wave structure also becomes that within the individual filling zones flowing Structured water volume.

at that of a filling zone outgoing, into the other filling zone directed flow phenomena there is a damping that of the one filling zone to the other filling zone flowing Water flow and at the same time the water flows on the undulated (corrugated) surface of the Water element along, which also makes it a microdynamic delicate wave movement comes.

In order to receives the water on the corrugated inside of the water element impulses that are directed to the underside of the pad. It will be impulsive Massage jerks in the direction on the surface on top of the human body causes and thereby a special therapeutic effect is achieved.

Of course you can the invention various waveforms for undulating the water flow provide.

The The underside of the upper support can have sinusoidal waves. The Waves can in cross section, however, also triangular, trapezoidal, rectangular or be trained in a different way. It just has to be taken care of be that a relatively uniform, parallel structure essentially over the entire longitudinal surface of the lying area extends. This is an undulation of the water flow in the Stream longitudinal from one filling zone reached into the other.

In the introduction to the description was otherwise stated that the entire invention is both on a mattress as well Pillow covers. For the sake of simpler description, the following is used Description shown only the training of the invention as a mattress. However, this is not meant to be limiting be understood. It can too Parts of the structure of the Mattress for a pillow training can be used.

After this the water element over the entire area the mattress stretches, it is necessary to provide adequate ventilation to care.

Here The invention provides that in the area of the upper and / or lower Edition a number of parallel to each other, approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis extending, horizontal ventilation channels are available at corresponding pressure or load of the edition compressed and be expanded, which in the area of the edition is a horizontal Directional airflow for ventilation is achieved.

The same applies to the ventilation the lower support, who are also nearby the upper recess has horizontally extending ventilation channels, in order here too appropriate ventilation the support pad to ensure.

The Incidentally, invention is not overall on the formation of the upper edition or the lower one support pad limited from a foam material. It can all known materials are used with which it is possible to form spherical recesses in a space between two supports, in which a thin, about sheet form Water element can be inserted. As a result, it is also possible to to design the upper support as a combination of spring parts and foam parts, just like this for the lower support pad possible is. Furthermore can also individual spring areas or other non-material inserts used to add an extra in the compression areas retarder at the transition from one filling zone to ensure in the other.

With such a water element, which individual filling zones forms a favorable support of the in the area of the critical body zones body lying on it guarantee by the way also claims a method which is suitable for spinal extension and to ensure an assigned vein massage.

This The method is characterized in that in a first method step at least the head part and / or the foot part is raised, whereby the amount of water in the water element is approximately in the middle area (pool area) of the water element collects and in the filling zone arranged there fills.

In a second method step, at least the head part and / or foot part is then lowered, as a result of which the amount of water previously arranged in the filling zone on the pelvic region now flows upwards (when the head part is lowered) or downwards along the longitudinal axis of the body (when lowering the foot part) and thus the water flow flowing along the longitudinal axis of the body leads to a spreading movement and accordingly to an extension of the spine.

simultaneously becomes a heartward vein massage achieved when the foot section is raised because the one in the filling zone of the heel area arranged water flow in the direction of the pelvic side of the body flows and thereby also a streaking movement on the veins in the Leg area.

Becomes however, the foot section lowered, then the volume in the pool area becomes large filled with water fill zone emptied, causing the water from the pool area back to the heel area flows back and thereby the lumbar spine is extended towards the heel area.

In order to novel biophysical phenomena are achieved as before were not yet known in the prior art. It follows a novel therapeutic effect with the mattress according to the invention, if such a mattress with a correspondingly articulated support grid is used.

A Such mattress has standard dimensions so that it can be used with any Support grid used can be. In the following description, however, becomes a special one Kind of a support grate still shown as essential to the invention, because with a multi-part articulated trained support grid other therapeutic effects can be achieved.

The Invention sees otherwise several versions for the Connection of the upper and lower supports.

In a first execution it is envisaged that there will be no mechanical connection between the top and bottom editions there and that the two editions relatively displaceable with respect to the water element arranged between them are.

In a second version it is envisaged that the three elements (upper and lower support and Water element) are displaceable relative to each other, however are held together by a common reference that the parts fixed to each other.

In a third version it is provided that the upper and / or the lower support mechanically is connected to the water element.

In a fourth version it is envisaged that the upper with the lower support mechanically connected is.

The The subject of the present invention does not arise only from the subject of the individual claims, but also from the combination of the individual claims among themselves.

All in the documentation, including the information and features disclosed in the summary, in particular the spatial training shown in the drawings claimed as essential to the invention, insofar as they are used individually or in Combination versus the state of the art are new.

in the The invention is based on several embodiments illustrative drawings explained. Here go from the drawings and their description essential features and advantages of the invention.

It demonstrate:

1 : Section through a mattress according to the invention in the extended state (without water element);

2 : the assembled condition of the mattress with inserted water element;

3 : Section through an unpolluted water element;

4 : Cut through the loaded water element when it goes into the space between the top pad and the bottom support pad 2 is inserted;

5 : Cut according to the line VV in 2 ;

6 : Top view of a mattress according to the invention;

7 : schematically shows the ventilation of the upper support and the lower support support with horizontal channels;

8th : a section through a modified embodiment of an upper edition with combination modules;

9 : one opposite 8th modified embodiment of a edition with other combination modules;

10 : a representation of a lying surface similar 2 with a schematically represented human body lying thereon;

11 : Schematic representation of the water distribution in the mattress with the head part raised, leaving out the upper edition;

12 : the water distribution after 11 with the foot section raised;

13 : the water distribution with the head and foot section raised;

14 : Section through a multi-part support grid according to the invention;

15 : schematizes a support grid 14 in the raised position;

16 : schematizes the support grid 15 in raised position with mattress on top;

17 : schematizes the arrangement according to 16 with drained headboard.

18 : Another embodiment of a mattress In the embodiment according to the 1 and 2 the mattress according to the invention consists of a lower support pad 2 , which preferably consists of a foam material.

The support pad 2 is going up through an upper pad 1 covered, which also preferably consists of a foam material.

The invention is of course not based on the formation of the two editions 1 . 2 limited from a foam material. For example, in those to be described later 8th and 9 combination modules also mentioned. This means that both the top edition 1 as well as the lower support pad 2 can consist of modules lined up in the longitudinal direction, one module being designed, for example, as a foam element and the other module as a spring element.

The longitudinal Subdivision of the lying area into individual one inside the other The aim of the module is to be fit for the body To create a support that forms individual support zones that are special physiologically favorable support the parts of the body lying on it enable.

The invention is not based on a specific choice of material for the material of the edition 1 or the lower support pad 2 limited.

It is important that the surface of the lower support pad 2 spherically shaped recesses open upwards 5 has, which preferably extend over the entire width of the lying surface. These recesses 5 are - as in 1 shown - spherical, that is, they continuously merge with gently curved radii and form sack-like recesses 5 . 6 . 7 . 8th between which individual, raised areas are arranged.

From an upper clamping area 12 starting from which is oriented approximately horizontally, a first recess extends 5 in the material of the support pad 2 into it. The recess is spherically curved and serves to support the head area. There is a comb in the neck area 9 greater height arranged the recess 5 limited in the direction of the longitudinal axis (to the rear) and thereby a filling zone 22 for a water element inside 15 forms.

To 3 becomes the water element 15 in the interior 16 filled with water or other liquid and it gets on top of the support pad 2 hung up. This forms the water element 15 to the spherical recesses 5 - 8th on and this results in a first filling zone 22 in the area of the recess 5 which supports the head area of the human body.

It is important that the recess 5 seen through the comb in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the support 9 is limited and that this results in a first compression range 26 for the water element 15 is created. The liquid is displaced from the filling zone 22 out of the recess 5 in the filling zone 23 in the area of the recess 6 heavily braked. The water element 15 lies largely in the interspace 3 between the top edition 1 and the support pad 2 on.

To the crest 9 a second recess closes 6 which in connection with the water element 15 another filling zone 23 to support the shoulder area.

This filling zone too 23 is towards the foot side (seen in the longitudinal direction of the support) through a transition area 10 completed, which in turn forms an obstacle to the flow of water when this from the filling zone 23 into the filling zone behind 24 flows. This filling zone 24 is through the recess 7 in the surface of the support pad 2 Are defined.

The transition area 10 forms a further compression area for the water flow flowing through it 27 and this creates support in the lumbar region. This prevents the rounded back that is accepted in conventional water beds because it supports the compression area over a large area 27 is guaranteed.

The recess 7 is towards the foot side by a transitional area extending over a greater length 11 limited. The transition area 11 has a waveform deformed surface to give a wave pulse to the water flowing there. This will go up to the one on the edition 1 on the body.

The longer transition area 11 is assigned to the leg area of the human body lying on it, so that the venous blood vessels lying there are stroked and massaged by the flowing fluid flow.

The transition area 11 opens into a recess 8th which is another filling zone 25 for the amount of water in the water element 15 forms. The filling zone 25 serves as support in the heel area to prevent the heel from lying in bed in this area. This is followed by a clamping area 12 on.

To determine the water element 15 this has an upper and lower flat tab in the longitudinal direction 17 . 18 on. The two tabs 17 . 18 are in the clamping areas 12 between the edition 1 and the support pad 2 on. So that becomes the water element 15 in the space 3 between the two editions 1 . 2 recorded. Nevertheless, in a preferred embodiment, there can be a relative displacement between the water element and the upper support 1 come what later in connection with the support grid 50 is described in more detail.

In the above description it was stated that the surface of the recesses 5 . 8th is structured essentially smooth. However, the invention is not restricted to this. The surface of these recesses can also have a wave shape, such as that with respect to the transition region 11 is shown.

Even the bottom 4 the support pad 2 can be curled like this in 1 is shown.

Through this underside waveform 4 individual, parallel and horizontal ventilation channels are formed in connection with a support, not shown, so that there is a favorable ventilation of the underside of the piece support 2 is guaranteed.

The same applies to the bottom 14 the upper edition 1 that should have such a waveform.

This wave structure has several advantages:
Due to the undulating structure of the underside 14 will also be the top of the water element 15 get a wave structure. This is in 4 shown. Once the human body has the pad 1 loaded, the wave structure is pressed on the underside 14 the edition 1 into the surface of the water element 15 into it, which consequently receives a corresponding wave structure.

This creates filling zones 22 - 25 created, which are undulated undulated at the top. Through the individual filling zones connected to each other in a liquid-conducting manner 22 - 25 the water flows lengthways 64 and the resulting flow phenomena dynamically undulate impulses on the body lying on it. Here, an arbitrary displacement of the body on the mattress or an actuation of the support grid is required.

For example, water in the water element from the top filling zone 22 in the shoulder-side filling zone 23 longitudinal 64 displaced to the left, water flows in the direction of the arrow 65 to 2 , whereby the wave structure of the arrow shows that the water with individual, impulsive waves from the filling zone 22 in the filling zone 23 flows, which at the same time exert impulses directed upwards against the human body.

Here it is preferred if the wavelength is at the bottom 14 the upper edition 1 arranged waves corresponds approximately to the wavelength of the individual vertebrae of the human spine in order to deliver impulses directed against individual intervertebral discs to the human body lying thereon.

2 shows, by the way, that the water is a relatively calmed liquid flow from the top filling zone 22 over the crest 9 into the subsequent filling zone 23 is displaced and only there receives its wave structure.

This is because the bottom of the recess 5 is smooth and thereby a relatively uniform flow of liquid from the filling zone 22 in the filling zone 23 is ousted. However, once the water enters the filling zone 23 arrives with the waves of the water element formed therein, the water flow is braked accordingly, charged impulsively and these impulses are directed upwards to those on the support 1 given lying human body.

At the same time, there is a streaking movement of the human vessels on the pad 1 if, for example, a stream transition from the filling zone 22 to the filling zone 23 takes place.

Even the top 23 the edition 1 can be corrugated to ensure adequate horizontal ventilation.

Overall, it is shown that the water element 15 is also in the space in the loaded state 3 a wave surface 19 receives because the wave surface through the individual transverse channels 31 the top of the water element 15 is impressed.

In the transition area 11 becomes a wavy, relatively elongated. compression region 28 generates a stroking and massage effect on the leg veins located there.

The 5 and 6 show as a further embodiment that the wave structure extending over the entire width with the transverse channels 31 is interrupted in certain areas.

It is shown that a central longitudinal channel extending in the longitudinal direction extends approximately in the central region of the lying surface 20 is arranged, the cross channels 31 interrupts.

In addition to this middle longitudinal channel 20 can have further, smaller, parallel longitudinal channels on the left and right 21 be arranged.

After the longitudinal channels 20 . 21 the transverse wave structure of the transverse channels 31 interrupt, an improved flow in the longitudinal direction is ensured. So that is through the transverse ridge 9 formed flow obstacle interrupted. In this area there is an increased water flow in the longitudinal direction from the one filling zone 22 into the neighboring filling zone 23 guaranteed.

The water should therefore flow unimpeded predominantly in the central area, while an undulation of the water flow flowing there is generated in the adjacent, outer areas. This is due to the special arrow shape of the arrow direction 65 shown.

In the area of the longitudinal channels 20 . 21 there is no impulsive interruption of the water flow. This is in the direction of the arrow 65 ' in 6 shown.

After in the space 3 between the edition 1 and the support pad 2 the large-area water element is arranged, suitable, horizontal ventilation must be provided. This shows the 7 schematically.

There it is shown that in the lower area of the upper edition 1 a series of parallel, mutually spaced horizontal channels 29 are arranged, the self-opening slots under load in the bottom of the transverse channels arranged there 31 lead.

With a corresponding movement of the support forces in the direction of the arrow 33 initiated and thus the slots open and lead from the bottom of the horizontal channels 29 Air to.

With one in the direction of the arrow 33 and in the opposite direction to this, the pumping action caused by the body movement becomes the slots on the horizontal channels 29 opened and closed.

At the same time, the cross sections of the horizontal channels 29 compresses or expands, causing an inward or outward flow of air in the direction of the double arrow 32 comes.

The same conditions are otherwise for those in the support pad 2 arranged horizontal channels 30 in 7 shown. This creates an excellent microclimate and condensation on the water element 15 are avoided.

Because of the small amount of water (for example only 28l) there is the further advantage that the water is in the water element 15 very quickly the temperature of the edition 1 adapts and therefore no external heating is required.

On the other hand, the body heat from the pad 1 down towards the water element 15 is released very quickly via the wave structure on the top 13 issued. Likewise in the direction of the double arrow 32 over the horizontal channels 29 ,

The 8th and 9 show combination elements that have an edition 1 and / or a support pad 2 from different modules. For example, the 8th that the section assigned to the head part 34 consists of a foam material that is in a section 35 from a spring core, which in turn turns into a foam part 24 passes to which a spring part 35 followed.

The 9 shows another embodiment of a edition 1'' , There is shown that on a spring part 36 a foam molding 37 connects to which a spring part 36 connects that into a foam molding 37 continues. Individual spring parts are in this molded foam part 36 fitted.

This is intended to show that any type of modules are lined up for the formation of the edition 1 . 1' or 1'' is possible.

The same also applies to the formation of the support pad 2 , which also consist of such modular sections 34 - 37 can exist.

It is also not necessary to use the recesses in the support pad 2 through recesses in the support pad 2 manufacture. It can also be provided that the upper side of the support pad 2 as in 1 is shown, is contoured in a different way (in the sense of a recess). This can be done on the support pad 2 placed molded parts are made, for example as plastic molded parts, the previously mentioned recesses 5 - 8th form.

Likewise, separate foam parts can be placed, which the previously mentioned recesses 5 - 8th define.

The 10 now shows the operation of the mattress according to the invention on a body lying thereon.

Here you can see that the head area 38 from the filling zone 22 is supported and the neck area 39 connects, which is preferably in the harder (and liquid diluted) compression range 26 should be.

The shoulder area closes 40 who prefers the filling zone 23 of the water element 15 is assigned with a relatively large water filling volume.

To the filling zone 23 the narrower compression area (reduced in cross section) closes 27 on the one hand, in the recess with the filling zone 24 (increased filling volume) passes.

The lumbar region 41 should be preferred on the harder compression area 27 in order to obtain cheap support there.

The pelvic area 42 should be on the large volume filling zone if possible 24 lie while the leg area continues 43 on the longer trained compression area 28 should be.

Finally, the heel area 44 on the large volume filling zone 25 rest.

It is important that the water element extends over the entire longitudinal axis of the support 15 , the individual filling zones 22 - 25 and the associated compression ranges 26 - 28 are connected to one another in a liquid-conducting manner. There is therefore no need to rigidly limit the filling zones. By means of an appropriate weight shift, the water is dynamically displaced from one filling zone to the other via the respective upstream compression zone and there results in the differently contoured filling zone a correspondingly changed dynamic adaptation to the body contour lying thereon.

In addition, the invention provides in a further development that in the recesses 5 - 8th (below the water element 15 ) individual molded parts made of foam can still be inserted in order to better adapt the shape of the recess to a specific application. This results in a better possibility of variation for the lying surface, because the shape of the recess can be adapted to the desired requirements by the inserted foam parts.

Instead of inserting molded parts can of course also suitable air cushions are inserted, which are separated from each other - with a external air pump - inflated can be to adapt the shape of the recess to the desired application to be able to.

Of course, the invention is also not based on the filling of the water element 15 confined with a liquid. It can also be provided that the water element 15 instead of a liquid filled with a gas. Separate chambers can also be provided, of which one group can be filled with air and the other group with a liquid.

The 11 shows the dynamic therapeutic effect to be achieved with the mattress according to the invention, wherein a multi-part, articulated pivoting support grid 50 is used. The upper edition is for the sake of simplifying the drawing 1 omitted and it's just the water distribution in the water element 15 shown.

When lifting the headboard 46 of the support grate 50 the water comes from the water element 15 from the upper filling zone 22 and 23 displaced downwards and preferably gets into the filling zones 24 and 25 , This provides support in the pelvic and leg areas, but also in the heel area.

from lumbar spine down to the heel area there is a relatively large filling volume and a wide area support The spine reached.

This means that the water in the pool area is seen in the width of the edition 43 laterally ver urges, resulting in a cup-shaped lateral adjustment of the edition 1 to the side surfaces in the pool area 42 of the human body.

In order to the semi-erect or even sedentary human body becomes Form of a bucket seat embedded on the side and optimally relieved.

In order to is an automatic, hydraulic zone regulation guaranteed.

The 12 shows the side line, for example 45 , which results from the fact that the support is set up in the side areas and thus rests on the outer surface of the human body like a shell.

For example, after 12 only the foot part 48 raised, the headboard 46 is lowered, the water distribution changes as in 12 shown.

The water flows into the middle part 47 , whereby the head area with the filling zone there 22 is filled while in particular the filling zone assigned in the pool area 24 is emptied.

This also results in the previously described therapeutic effect, if now dynamic from a position of 11 in the transition to 12 the headboard 46 lowered and at the same time the foot section is raised, it comes in the direction of the arrow due to the water flow 66 to a cardiac stroke of the veins in the direction of the arrow 66 , because the water flow flows from the heel part towards the head part.

The 13 shows that with the headboard raised at the same time 46 and foot section 48 the water in the water element 15 collects in the pelvic area, which in particular the filling zone 24 is filled. The filling zone 24 extends from the lumbar region to the knee area, which creates a favorable support of the body in this area. Now the headboard becomes from this position 46 lowered, the water flow in the direction of the arrow described above occurs again 66 and the associated therapeutic effects.

However, if only from the in 13 position shown the foot part 48 lowered, then the water flows in the opposite direction to the arrow 66 downward, causing the leg to extend toward the heel section, thereby stretching the spine.

The 14 shows an exemplary embodiment of a support grid 50 the for the embodiments according to the 10 to 13 is preferably used. It is constructed in several parts and preferably consists of an upper part 51 , which is longer in the direction of the longitudinal extension than comparatively conventional slatted frame. It preferably has a length of about 80 cm. This ensures that the entire upper part of the human body is bent in accordance with the spine (namely elongated to the pelvic area). There is only a swivel joint in the pelvic area 55 arranged, which in a relatively short pelvic part 52 passes, which is preferably fixed and non-pivotable on a support.

The pelvic part, for example, has only an axial length of about 23 cm and goes in the direction of the foot part with a swivel joint 56 in a thigh part 53 about, which can be raised and lowered and has a length of about 27cm.

On this leg part 53 closes via another swivel joint 57 the leg part 54 on, which preferably has a length of about 49 cm.

The top of the headboard 80 otherwise has a recess 58 on which is a better sinking of the support pad 2 should ensure in the shoulder area. The fixed basin section also shows 52 a recess 59 the body-appropriate sinking of the support pad 2 in the pelvic area.

In the 15 to 17 is the use of a support grid 50 shown as a therapy device. It is shown that in a certain therapy situation the upper part 51 in the direction of the arrow 60 ' is raised.

In a relaxed state, the person sits on the three-part edition 1 . 2 . 15 , the edition will be approximately in the area at position 63 on the support grid 50 fixed because the greatest vertical force is exerted there and the support 1 . 2 . 15 in this area on the support grid 50 is locked.

In this position, the upper part 51 in the direction of the arrow 60 lowered, there is a liquid flow in the direction of the arrow 62 from the basin to the head section, causing the fluid flow in the direction of the arrows 62 flows in an impulsive and undulating manner into the head area and thus flows along the entire spine of the user with individual, small impulses into the head area, whereby the spine is stretched at the same time.

It this leads to an excellent massage effect and a simultaneous one Stretching of the spine, which is perceived as particularly relaxing and relieving.

Because the entire top 51 has a relatively large length and only the swivel joint in the pelvic area 55 there is no non-physiological kinking of the spine, because it extends over the entire area (from the cervical vertebrae area to the lumbar vertebrae area) on the upper part 51 is held.

The aforementioned cutouts 58 . 59 on the surface of the support grate, air or water elements can also be used to achieve a level support for the support grate.

The Use of the support parts there depends on the desired Requirements of the therapy device from.

Overall, with the execution of a therapy device according to the 15 to 17 proposed a new approach to the treatment of the human spine.

Regarding the material thickness of the upper edition 1 . 1' or 1'' applies that it must be chosen so that the desired therapeutic effects are effective on the body lying on it. This can lead to a relatively thin support, in which only the horizontal channels necessary for horizontal ventilation are arranged.

Also the surface of the water element 15 be provided with spacers (flocking, ribbing) in order to achieve horizontal ventilation.

Next horizontal ventilation can also be a vertical through the water element ventilation be provided. This assumes that the water element is vertical, from the top to the bottom, air-conducting and opposite the liquid inside sealed passageways formed.

As well can in addition to horizontal ventilation the lower support also vertical ventilation with channels going from the top to the bottom his.

18 shows a further embodiment of a mattress or a pillow with a specially designed heel area 44 , In the top of the upper lying area 1 is a recess that extends approximately across the width of the lying surface 67 arranged, which is spherically profiled. In this recess 67 is a spring-elastic filler 68 inserted, which preferably consists of a latex material or a foam.

It is preferred here if the filler 68 both a curl on the top 69 as well as a corrugation on the underside 70 having.

The two corrugations form a double spring effect because at least always one of the corrugations 69 . 70 a spring effect on the heel lying on it 72 exercises.

The heels are particularly at risk of bedsores. For this reason, this version forms a particularly favorable adaptation to the body, because of the resiliently designed, body-appropriate recess 67 in conjunction with the double spring effect, the heel becomes sore 72 definitely avoided.

In addition, the water-filled filling zone arranged in the heel area acts 25 with the massage effect that works upwards, it is also health-promoting.

By the weight of the heel on the water-filled filling zone 25 this cup-shaped deforms, with the heels lying in the middle of the cup formed therefrom and the side walls of the receptacle thus contacting the side areas in the foot area.

The recess on the top is now in direct body contact with the endangered heel area 67 with the resilient filler 68 arranged in the direction of the arrow 71 exerts an upward and sideways spring effect.

Of course, the previously described recess 67 with the resilient filler 68 also be arranged in other areas of the lying surface or the pillow.

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edition 1' . 1''

2

support pad

3

gap

4

bottom

5

recess

6

recess

7

recess

8th

recess

9

Comb

10

Transition area

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Transition area

12

clamping range

13

top

14

bottom

15

water element

16

inner space (Water)

17

flap

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flap

19

shaft surface

20

longitudinal channel

21

longitudinal channel

22

fill zone

23

fill zone

24

fill zone

25

fill zone

26

compression region

27

compression region

28

compression region

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Horizontal channel (above)

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Horizontal channel (below)

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Querkanal

32

double arrow

33

arrow

34

section

35

section

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spring part

37

Foam molding

38

head area

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neck

40

shoulders

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lumbar region

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pelvis

43

leg area

44

heel

45

sidelines

46

headboard

47

midsection

48

footboard

50

support grid

51

top

52

Beck part (firmly)

53

leg part

54

leg part

55

pivot

56

pivot

57

pivot

58

recess

(Shoulder)

59

recess

(Pelvic)

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arrow 60 '

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arrow

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position

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longitudinal direction

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arrow 65 '

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arrow

67

recess

68

filler

69

curl

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curl

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arrow

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heel

Claims (14)

Mattress or pillow with internal water element ( 15 ) consisting of an upper edition ( 1 ) and a lower support pad arranged underneath ( 2 ), where in the space ( 3 ) between the two editions ( 1 . 2 ) one or more recesses arranged distributed over the length of the lying surface and spaced from one another ( 5 - 8th ) are arranged, characterized in that in the intermediate space ( 3 ) between the two editions ( 1 . 1' . 1''; 2 ) at least one water element ( 15 ) is arranged, which in the top of the support pad ( 2 ) at least partially formed recesses ( 5 - 8th ) molded in positively. Mattress or pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that the water element ( 15 ) in connection with the recesses ( 5 - 8th ) a number of filling zones connected to one another in a liquid-conducting manner ( 22 - 25 ) formed by compression zones ( 26 - 28 ) of reduced depth are interconnected. Mattress or pillow according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the recesses ( 5 - 8th ) are spherically curved in cross-section. Mattress or pillow according to claim 3, characterized in that the bottom surface of the recesses ( 5 - 8th ) is smooth. Mattress or pillow according to claim 3, characterized in that the bottom surface of the recesses ( 5 - 8th ) is corrugated. Mattress or pillow according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the first recess ( 5 ) a filling zone arranged in the head area ( 22 ) of greater length, which over a comb restricting the water flow ( 9 ) in a second filling zone ( 23 ) which serves as support in the shoulder area; that the second filling zone ( 23 ) liquid-conducting via a compression connection restricting the water flow ( 27 ) with a third filling zone ( 24 ), which serves to support the pelvic area, which in turn has a - in the longitudinal direction - longer compression zone ( 28 ) with a fourth filling zone ( 25 ) connected to support the heel area. Mattress or pillow according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the underside of the upper support ( 1 ) which cover the top of the recesses ( 5 - 8th ) is defined corrugated. Mattress or pillow according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the supporting grid ( 50 ) is made in several parts and an upper part ( 51 ) preferably with a length of about 80cm, which is intended to support the entire spine up to the pelvic area. Mattress or pillow according to claim 8, characterized in that a first swivel joint ( 55 ) is arranged, which in a relatively short pelvic part ( 52 ) passes, which is preferably fixed and not pivotable on a support. Mattress or pillow according to claim 8 and 9, characterized in that on the pelvic part ( 52 ) a second swivel joint ( 56 ) is arranged, which with a pivotable leg part ( 53 ) is connected, via a third swivel joint ( 57 ) a leg section ( 54 ) starts. Procedure for operating a mattress or Pillow with a support grid according to one or more of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that that in a first method step at least the head part and / or the foot part is raised, which increases the amount of water in the water element collects in the middle area (pool area) of the water element and fills up in the filling zone located there, that in a second step, at least the head part and / or footboard is lowered, whereby the previously in the pelvic area Filling zone arranged Amount of water now along the longitudinal axis of the body flows upwards (when lowering the headboard) or flowing down (when Lowering the foot section) and thereby the in the longitudinal axis of the body flowing along Water flow to a spreading movement and accordingly to an extension The spine leads. A method according to claim 11, characterized in that the foot part is raised in a third process step and thus one heartward walking vein massage takes place because of that in the filling zone of the heel area arranged water flow flows towards the pelvic side of the body and thereby strokes the veins in the leg area. A method according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the foot part is lowered in a fourth method step, and that the large volume in the pool area filling zone filled with water is emptied, causing the water from the pool area to the heel area flows back and thereby the lumbar spine extended towards the heel area. Method according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that also in the top of the upper lying surface ( 1 ) spherically profiled recesses open upwards ( 67 ) are arranged in which a resilient filler ( 68 ) is arranged.