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EP0038155A1
EP0038155A1 EP81301481A EP81301481A EP0038155A1 EP 0038155 A1 EP0038155 A1 EP 0038155A1 EP 81301481 A EP81301481 A EP 81301481A EP 81301481 A EP81301481 A EP 81301481A EP 0038155 A1 EP0038155 A1 EP 0038155A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C23/00—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/06—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases using wooden springs, e.g. of slat type ; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/062—Slat supports
    • A47C23/065—Slat supports by fluid means

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  • the present invention relates to support appliances such as beds, chairs or couches designed to provide a high standard of comfort for all types of user, large or small, heavy or light in weight, or to sufferers from back complaints.
  • appliances such as beds, chairs or couches designed to provide a high standard of comfort for all types of user, large or small, heavy or light in weight, or to sufferers from back complaints.
  • bed will be used generally to describe all such appliances.
  • present practice is for users to purchase beds having soft, medium or hard mattresses and once purchased, there is no adjustment possible. Guests and casual users may therefore experience some discomfort and even detrimental after effects e.g. back complaints, for some time after use. Therefore, it is also an object of this invention to provide a means whereby users of such beds, whether having back troubles or not, have the ability to rapidly adjust the bed to the exact desired hardness or softness required by the user. For example, in the case of a so-called double bed, the user of one side might be light in weight and require a more resilient (softer) surface to lie on, whereas the other user may be of heavier build and require a firmer surface in order to compensate for the increased weight.
  • the present invention enables both parties to have equal comfort by setting the resilience of the surface beforehand to their respective requirements, notwithstanding that each adjacent support surface was identically produced.
  • the mattress used was a compromise hardness or softness which was often not suitable for either user.
  • Single or double beds manufactured in a like, exact . manner with final adjustment easily effected by the purchaser thus substantially reduces manufacturing costs by standardisation of all the main components.
  • the present invention consists in a bed (as hereinbefore defined) comprising a frame and a body support surface formed by a plurality of members extending transversely of the frame and movable normal to the plane thereof with spaced portions of each member positioned respectively on opposite sides of its centre and engaging resilient support means such that, in use, the support surface formed by the transversely extending members conforms substantially to the profile of a user's body in contact therewith.
  • said resilient support means comprises one or more pressurised, flexible, elongate tubes extending, respectively, along spaced members forming the sides of said frame.
  • each side member 12 has its lower portion of channel-shaped cross-section which is formed by an inwardly directed flange 14 provided at its inner end with an upwardly directed flange 16, spaced from, but parallel to the side member 12 with an elongate flexible tube 18 accommodated in the channel-shaped portion, the tube 18 having a filling valve 19 and containing air or liquid under pressure e.g. 1 to 5 lbs/sq. inch depending on the weight and configuration of the users.
  • a plurality of independent, transversely extending body support members or slats 20 extend between the side members 12 and are guided for vertical movement in guideways 22, conveniently formed by'slots in the side members 12 which engage the respective extremities of each slat 20.
  • a downwardly depending support foot 21 is fixedly mounted at each corner of the bed frame 10.
  • each slat 20 may be formed with a downwardly extending portion 20a which engages with the respective pressurised tube 18 positioned along each side member 12 as described above.
  • the lower surface 20b of each downwardly projecting portion 20a may be arcuate, or part-spherical, whilst the upper surface 20c of each slat 20 is preferably profiled to suit the user.
  • the upper surfaces of all the slats 20 may be flat as shown in Fig. 2, or concave as shown in Fig.
  • the upper surfaces of the slats 20 may collectively be formed to provide humps or ridges (not shown) in order to provide varying degrees of lumbar support so that a wide variety of users of different physique can receive the benefits of the bed construction in a simple and economical manner.
  • the slats 20 enable the support surface to conform accurately to the profile of the user's body in contact with the support surface so that all parts are adequately supported i.e. the end portions of the slats 20 subjected to the greatest pressure are thrust downwardly onto the pressurised tubes 18 to urge any non-pressurised slats upwardly into contact with the user's body.
  • each slat 20 may have a downwardly depending piston (not shown) slidably mounted in a cylinder which communicates with a common fluid reservoir, but clearly, this is more expensive than the preferred arrangement described above.
  • the ends of each slat 20 may engage coil springs (not shown).
  • a thin foam mattress 23 may be provided to overlie the slats 20 and the bed may be provided with covers which are tailored to fit and provided with zips to allow easy removal thereof for laundering.
  • a rectangular bed frame having longitudinally extending side members 12 and transverse end members (not shown) as described with reference to the previous embodiment.
  • Each side member 12 has at its lower portion an inwardly directed flange 14 provided at its inner end with an upwardly directed member 16 having a plurality of aligned, vertical bores 24 extending therethrough.
  • the member 16 is spaced from and parallel to the side member 12 with an elongate flexible tube 18 seated on the flange 14.
  • the plurality of independent, transversely extending body support members or slats 20 are positioned with their larger dimension horizontall ' disposed and forming the body support surface.
  • Each member 20 is guided for vertical movement by means of spaced downwardly depending dowels 26 fixedly mounted on the underside of the member 20 and slidable in the bores 24 in the respective upwardly directed members 16.
  • dowels 26 fixedly mounted on the underside of the member 20 and slidable in the bores 24 in the respective upwardly directed members 16.
  • the side members 12 are mounted on longitudinally extending support feet 28 positioned inwardly of the side members 12.
  • a mattress or cover 23 may overlie the body support surface formed by the members or slats 20.
  • a central, longitudinally extending member 30 is positioned at a level lower than the side members 12 and provides a common support for the adjacent flanges 14 and the associated upwardly extending flanges 16. It will be appreciated that this arrangement obviates a central ridge extending longitudinally of the bed as would be caused by the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 to 3 and as shown in Figure 6, enables the respective adjacent inner portions 20d, 20f of the members 20 to be in juxtaposed relationship and thus provide a "merging" of the two independent body support surfaces.
  • Fig. 7 which shows a modification of the arrangement shown in Figure 4, the downwardly depending dowels 26 are slidable in bearing bushes 32 fixedly mounted in a panel 34 interconnecting the respective inwardly directed flanges 14.
  • the lower end of each downwardly depending dowel 26 is provided with a part-spherical member 36 engaging the resilient tube 18 which, in this modified arrangement, is accommodated in a base member 38.
  • Abutment members 40 may be provided to limit the vertical movement of the transversely extending members 20.
  • the slats 20 may be of wood or moulded from a synthetic resinous material.
  • a bed according to the present invention has the advantage that it is of normal shape, as opposed to a number of previous designs of orthopaedic, or other types of bed which tend to be of unusual shape, thus requiring special bed clothes and other covers.
  • the basic frame and assembly may be utilised in place of a deep spring or other mattress, on top > of the existing base in order to conveniently convert existing beds into the improved construction described above.
  • beds made according to the present invention may conveniently be supplied in kit form which facilitates transit. Such beds are provided with connector members which simplifies re-assembly.

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  • Invalid Beds And Related Equipment (AREA)
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EP81301481A 1980-04-11 1981-04-06 Bett oder dgl. Expired EP0038155B1 (de)

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US4525886A (en) * 1982-02-03 1985-07-02 Auping B. V. Body support adapted to differing volume to weight ratios
GB2164550A (en) * 1984-09-20 1986-03-26 Griffin G D An improved body support arrangement
DE3505644A1 (de) * 1985-02-19 1986-08-21 Metalegno Stabilimento, Vaduz Lattenrost fuer doppelbetten
FR2641454A1 (fr) * 1989-01-09 1990-07-13 Pierre Elmalek Sommier et procede de fabrication du sommier
US5058224A (en) * 1988-08-12 1991-10-22 Hcm Ag Undermattress laths having spring type connections
US5060326A (en) * 1987-08-26 1991-10-29 Kurt Oswald Bed with fluidically supported slats
US5070560A (en) * 1990-10-22 1991-12-10 Healthflex, Inc. Pressure relief support system for a mattress
US5127114A (en) * 1990-12-06 1992-07-07 Hoerburger Reinhard Lath grating for supporting mattresses
US5265290A (en) * 1990-10-16 1993-11-30 Complete Investments Limited Device for supporting the slats of a slatted base
WO1995007644A1 (de) * 1993-09-15 1995-03-23 Erhard Weber Pneumatisches, federndes flächenlager und seine verwendungen
WO1999002075A1 (de) * 1997-07-08 1999-01-21 Woodstock Company Langegger Breitfuss Oeg Unterlage zum liegen oder sitzen
NL1007201C2 (nl) * 1997-10-03 1999-04-08 Jade B V Bodemsamenstel.
US6298505B1 (en) * 1999-06-25 2001-10-09 Onorato Brivio Cushioned support system for an orthopaedic bedspring
CN108175213A (zh) * 2018-02-27 2018-06-19 张心峰 一种床架
CN108991809A (zh) * 2017-06-06 2018-12-14 H·格拉辛格有限公司 床

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DE9213403U1 (de) * 1992-10-06 1993-05-06 Neumann, Hans-Joachim, 8949 Stetten, De
DE19804362B4 (de) * 1998-02-04 2007-08-02 Woodstock Company Langegger Breitfuss Oeg Unterlage zum Liegen oder Sitzen
DE102007030667A1 (de) 2007-07-02 2009-01-08 Recticel Schlafkomfort Gmbh Auflagekonstruktion für eine Matratze
DE202008002110U1 (de) 2008-01-11 2009-06-25 Recticel Schlafkomfort Gmbh Auflagekonstruktion für eine Matratze

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GB327192A (en) * 1929-07-25 1930-04-10 Robert Hugh Forsythe Finlay Improvements relating to spring surfaces for mattresses, beds, sofas, seat and chairbottoms and the like
DE1260092B (de) * 1963-12-23 1968-02-01 Dr Med Ludwig Zwehl Sitz- und Liegemoebel
DE2621803B1 (de) * 1976-05-15 1977-06-30 Eggenweiler Gmbh Ulrich Lattenrost für ein liegemöbel
FR2407692A1 (fr) * 1977-11-02 1979-06-01 Ind Transformation Bois Perfectionnements aux sommiers dits tapissiers

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GB327192A (en) * 1929-07-25 1930-04-10 Robert Hugh Forsythe Finlay Improvements relating to spring surfaces for mattresses, beds, sofas, seat and chairbottoms and the like
DE1260092B (de) * 1963-12-23 1968-02-01 Dr Med Ludwig Zwehl Sitz- und Liegemoebel
DE2621803B1 (de) * 1976-05-15 1977-06-30 Eggenweiler Gmbh Ulrich Lattenrost für ein liegemöbel
FR2407692A1 (fr) * 1977-11-02 1979-06-01 Ind Transformation Bois Perfectionnements aux sommiers dits tapissiers

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4525886A (en) * 1982-02-03 1985-07-02 Auping B. V. Body support adapted to differing volume to weight ratios
GB2164550A (en) * 1984-09-20 1986-03-26 Griffin G D An improved body support arrangement
DE3505644A1 (de) * 1985-02-19 1986-08-21 Metalegno Stabilimento, Vaduz Lattenrost fuer doppelbetten
US5060326A (en) * 1987-08-26 1991-10-29 Kurt Oswald Bed with fluidically supported slats
US5058224A (en) * 1988-08-12 1991-10-22 Hcm Ag Undermattress laths having spring type connections
FR2641454A1 (fr) * 1989-01-09 1990-07-13 Pierre Elmalek Sommier et procede de fabrication du sommier
EP0378469A1 (de) * 1989-01-09 1990-07-18 Vieux Chene Expansion Sarl Unterlage für eine Matratze und Verfahren zur Herstellung der Unterlage
US5038429A (en) * 1989-01-09 1991-08-13 Vieux Chene Expansion Sarl Undermattress and method of manufacturing the undermattress
US5265290A (en) * 1990-10-16 1993-11-30 Complete Investments Limited Device for supporting the slats of a slatted base
US5070560A (en) * 1990-10-22 1991-12-10 Healthflex, Inc. Pressure relief support system for a mattress
US5412821A (en) * 1990-10-22 1995-05-09 Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. Pressure relief support system for a mattress
US5127114A (en) * 1990-12-06 1992-07-07 Hoerburger Reinhard Lath grating for supporting mattresses
WO1995007644A1 (de) * 1993-09-15 1995-03-23 Erhard Weber Pneumatisches, federndes flächenlager und seine verwendungen
WO1999002075A1 (de) * 1997-07-08 1999-01-21 Woodstock Company Langegger Breitfuss Oeg Unterlage zum liegen oder sitzen
WO1999017640A1 (en) * 1997-10-03 1999-04-15 Jade B V Base assembly
NL1007201C2 (nl) * 1997-10-03 1999-04-08 Jade B V Bodemsamenstel.
US6305038B1 (en) 1997-10-03 2001-10-23 Bakker & Elkhuizen Ergonomie B.V. Base assembly
US6286160B1 (en) 1998-02-04 2001-09-11 Woodstock Company Langegger Breitfuss Oeg Support for reclining or sitting
DE19811854B4 (de) * 1998-03-18 2007-04-12 Woodstock Company Langegger Breitfuss Oeg Unterlage zum Liegen oder Sitzen
US6298505B1 (en) * 1999-06-25 2001-10-09 Onorato Brivio Cushioned support system for an orthopaedic bedspring
CN108991809A (zh) * 2017-06-06 2018-12-14 H·格拉辛格有限公司 床
CN108175213A (zh) * 2018-02-27 2018-06-19 张心峰 一种床架

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