DE202017106563U1 - Padded item like a mattress - Google Patents

Abstract

A padded article comprising at least one sleeve (11) and a pad (12) positioned in the sleeve (11), the sleeve (11) being fixedly interchangeable with the pad (12), the sleeve (11) is provided with at least one lateral strip (13), wherein at least one band (14), at least over a part of the longitudinal extent of the band (14), is connected to the lateral strip (13), characterized in that the at least a band (14) is secured to the side panel (13) such that at least a first handle (15) has an opening (16) directed towards a first longitudinal edge (21) of the side panel (13); at least one second handle seat (17) having an opening (18) directed towards a second longitudinal edge (22) of the side strip (13) opposite the first longitudinal edge (21).

Description

SCOPE OF APPLICATION

The present invention relates to a padded article, such as a mattress or the like, provided with handle means adapted to provide a secure handle for handling the padded article by an operator.

STATE OF THE ART

There are known padded articles such as mattresses, which include a cushion and a cover that contains the padding in its interior.

The sheath is provided on at least one side surface with handle means to allow an operator to easily handle the mattress.

In particular, a first solution is known in which the gripping means comprise handles which are attached to the side surface of the envelope to facilitate the grip by the operator.

The handles are located at predetermined positions, which forces the mattress to be held in that specific position.

In addition, these handles degrade the aesthetic appearance of the mattress and provide an initial location for any breaks because they locate the stresses to which the mattress will be exposed in the connecting areas of the handles.

This known solution also requires complex operations for attaching the handles.

From the document DE 10 2008 003 104 B4 A second solution is known in which the gripping means of a mattress are defined by a band which is fastened with seams on at least one side surface of the casing. Such seams are made at predetermined intervals along the longitudinal extent of the belt itself and therefore define straps that an operator can manipulate to handle the mattress.

A disadvantage of this embodiment solution is caused by the discontinuity of the seams of the tape on the sleeve which cause stresses on the sleeve, causing cracks in the sleeve or seam itself.

From the document EP 2 524 625 A2 Another embodiment is known in which, on the side surfaces of the shell, two bands, each attached to one of the longitudinal edges of the side surfaces.

In particular, each band is secured to the side surface by stitching a side surface of the band to the corresponding longitudinal edge of the side surface and by making localized seams formed at predetermined intervals along the longitudinal extent of the band, around seats, or pockets, to the operator's grasp define.

A disadvantage of this embodiment solution is that it requires the attachment of two bands, on opposite edges of the side surfaces, to allow the grip from both the one and the other side.

In addition, the attachment of the two bands necessarily during the production of the whole envelope, and not a part thereof, to be made, which involves a high production cost, long production times and a low quality of the final product obtained.

Furthermore, the presence of two bands causes high cost of the final product obtained.

An object of the present invention is to produce a padded article provided with grip means which is said to be practical, economical and easy to manufacture.

Another object is to produce a padded article provided with handle means, the cover of which may be removable.

Another object of the present invention is to produce a padded article provided with grip means which is intended to be aesthetically pleasing.

Another object is to develop a method of manufacturing a padded article as described above.

In order to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art, and to achieve these, as well as other objects and advantages, the Applicant has developed, studied and embodied the present invention.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is expressed and characterized in the independent claims. The dependent claims explain further features of the invention or variants of the main idea of solution.

In accordance with the aforementioned objects, according to the invention, a padded article at least a shell and a pad that is positioned in the shell.

The sheath is provided with at least one lateral strip which is present at least on the long sides and to which, at least over part of its longitudinal extent, at least one band is connected.

The strap is secured to the side strap such that at least a first handle, having an opening directed to a first longitudinal edge of the side strap, and at least one second handle, having an opening directed to a second longitudinal edge of the side strap is, which is opposite to the first longitudinal edge defined.

This allows an operator, depending on the orientation of the padded article, to grasp this article either from the at least one first grip seat or from the at least one second grip seat.

The present invention also relates to a side strip for a sleeve of a padded article having the aforementioned band.

The present invention also relates to a sleeve for a padded article provided with at least one lateral strip as described above.

Moreover, the present invention also relates to a method for producing a side strip as described above.

According to a variant, the band is fastened with the lateral strip by seams.

According to one variant, the band defines, along its longitudinal extent, a plurality of first gripping seats and a plurality of second gripping seats.

According to another variant, the first handle seats and the second handle seats alternate.

According to a further variant, the band is fastened with the lateral strip along the entire longitudinal course of the lateral strip.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments, given by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

1 Figure 3 is a perspective view of a padded article, here a mattress, in accordance with the present invention;

2 Figure 4 is a side view of a padded article in accordance with the present invention;

3 a sectional view taken along the line III-III of 2 , an embodiment of the present invention;

4 a sectional view taken along the line IV-IV of 2 , the embodiment of 3 is;

5 a sectional view of a variant of the present invention;

6 a sectional view of another variant of the present invention is.

In order to facilitate understanding, identical reference numerals will be used, if possible, to designate identical common elements in the figures. It should be understood that elements and features of one embodiment may be beneficially incorporated into other embodiments without further further explanation.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

With reference to the attached 1 - 6 becomes a padded item 10 as a mattress, shown at least a shell 11 and a cushion 12 that in the shell 11 is arranged comprises.

According to a variant, the shell could 11 also a protective cover and inside a padded article 10 contain.

The case 11 is generally made of textile material, but also the use of other materials is possible.

The upholstery 12 For example, it may consist of polymer foams, latex, natural fibers such as wool, cotton, horsehair, straw or the like, or a combination of two or more components. It is not excluded that the upholstery 12 further comprises one or more springs or similar elements. It is also not excluded that the upholstery 12 from a liquid, such as water, or from gelatinous, semi-solid or solid materials, for example in the form of granules.

In addition, the shell can 11 with the upholstery 12 (please refer 5 ), or it may be interchangeable, with one or more removable connections 20 are provided, such as zippers and / or seams (see 3 . 4 and 6 ) to the decrease and the introduction of the upholstery 12 in the shell 11 to enable.

According to the present invention, the shell 11 with at least one side strip 13 Mistake.

According to some embodiments, the lateral strip 13 in the shell 11 be integrated. According to other embodiments, the lateral strip 13 on a side flank of the shell 11 be attached in one piece (see 5 ), or with the shell 11 be detachably connected (see 6 ).

At least one band 14 is with the side strip 13 over at least part of the longitudinal extent of the band 14 attached.

According to a characteristic aspect of the present invention, this is at least one band 14 on the side strip 13 fixed such that at least a first handle seat 15 , with an opening 16 on a first longitudinal edge 21 of the lateral strip 13 directed, and at least a second handle seat 17 , with an opening 18 on a second longitudinal edge 22 of the lateral strip 13 is directed, the first longitudinal edge 21 be defined.

According to one embodiment, the band is 14 on the side strip 13 through seams 19 attached.

It can be first and second handle seats 15 . 17 produce very different shapes, depending on the course of the seams 19 , to have. By reference, for example, to 1 can the seams 19 first and second handle seats 15 . 17 define triangular, rectangular, polygonal, or crooked shapes. The first and the second handle seat 15 . 17 may have the same design, or different designs, along the longitudinal course of the band 14 , to have.

In one embodiment, the band defines 14 along its longitudinal course, a plurality of first handle seats 15 and a plurality of second handle seats 17 ,

According to one embodiment, the first handle seats alternate 15 and the second handle seats 17 and are directed opposite.

According to one embodiment, the band is 14 on the side strip 13 along the entire longitudinal course of the lateral strip 13 attached.

The present invention also relates to the development of a method of making such a padded article 10 ,

The procedure provides, at least one band 14 over at least part of its longitudinal extent, on a lateral strip 13 such that at least a first handle seat 15 , with an opening 16 on a first longitudinal edge 21 of the lateral strip 13 directed, and at least a second handle seat 17 , with an opening 18 on a second longitudinal edge 22 of the lateral strip 13 is directed, the first longitudinal edge 21 be defined.

According to a characteristic aspect of the present invention, the lateral strip is 13 who with the band 14 is provided with the shell 11 of the padded article 10 connected.

According to one embodiment, the lateral strip is 13 either directly or indirectly with the shell 11 integrally connected.

The invention may be summarized as follows: Upholstered article comprising at least one envelope ( 11 ) and a cushion ( 12 ) contained in the envelope ( 11 ), wherein the envelope ( 11 ) with the pad ( 12 ) is firmly connected or exchangeable. The case ( 11 ) is provided with at least one lateral strip ( 13 ) at which at least one band ( 14 ), at least over part of the longitudinal extent of the strip ( 14 ), connected is. In addition, at least one volume ( 14 ) on the side strip ( 13 ) in such a way that at least a first grip seat ( 15 ), with an opening ( 16 ), which are on a first longitudinal edge ( 21 ) of the lateral strip ( 13 ), and at least a second grip seat ( 17 ), with an opening ( 18 ) located on a second longitudinal edge ( 22 ) of the lateral strip ( 13 ), which is the first longitudinal edge ( 21 ).

Of course, on the previously described padded article 10 , on the shell 11 , on the side stripes 13 and making changes and / or adding parts and / or steps to the method without departing from the scope of the present invention.

It is also to be understood that while the present invention has been described in terms of some specific examples, one skilled in the art will readily recognize many other equivalent forms of cushioned article 10 , Shell 11 , lateral stripes 13 and methods can be realized which have the features defined in the claims and thus all fall within the scope defined by the claims.

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 102008003104 B4 [0008]
• EP 2524625 A2 [0010]

Claims (5)

Padded article containing at least one cover ( 11 ) and a cushion ( 12 ) contained in the envelope ( 11 ), the envelope ( 11 ) with the pad ( 12 ) is firmly connected or interchangeable, wherein the envelope ( 11 ) with at least one lateral strip ( 13 ), wherein at least one band ( 14 ), at least over part of the longitudinal extent of the strip ( 14 ), with the lateral strip ( 13 ), characterized in that the at least one band ( 14 ) on the side strip ( 13 ) is fastened such that at least a first grip seat ( 15 ), with an opening ( 16 ), which are on a first longitudinal edge ( 21 ) of the lateral strip ( 13 ), and at least a second grip seat ( 17 ), with an opening ( 18 ) located on a second longitudinal edge ( 22 ) of the lateral strip ( 13 ), which is the first longitudinal edge ( 21 ). Padded article according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one band ( 14 ), along the longitudinal course of the band ( 14 ), a plurality of consecutive first gripping seats ( 15 ) and a plurality of successive second gripping seats ( 17 ) Are defined. Padded article according to claim 2, characterized in that the first handle seats ( 15 ) and the second handle seats ( 17 ) alternate and are directed opposite. Padded article according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one band ( 14 ) with the lateral strip ( 13 ) along the entire longitudinal course of the lateral strip ( 13 ) is attached. Padded article according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one band ( 14 ) with the lateral strip ( 13 ) connected either directly or indirectly to the envelope ( 11 ) is integrally connected.

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