EP0257658B1 - Filler material for pillows or bed covers - Google Patents

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EP0257658B1
EP0257658B1 EP87112588A EP87112588A EP0257658B1 EP 0257658 B1 EP0257658 B1 EP 0257658B1 EP 87112588 A EP87112588 A EP 87112588A EP 87112588 A EP87112588 A EP 87112588A EP 0257658 B1 EP0257658 B1 EP 0257658B1
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    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
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    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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A filler material for cushions and covers, in particular with spherical fiber aggregates wherein individual cut fibers are intertwined, is described. The fiber aggregates are capable of forming connections with others parts of the filler material. The connection is burr-like and is releasable. This may be obtained, for example, by the individual fiber ends (3) which project from the surface of the otherwise spherical fiber aggregate (1). In this manner a filler material for cushions and covers is obtained, in which the fiber aggregates do not shift or slide excessively within a covering, in particular a pillow, so that an adequate and permanent support for the head of a person is provided.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Füllmaterial für Kissen und Decken mit insbesondere sphärischen Faseraggregaten gemäß Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a filling material for pillows and blankets with, in particular, spherical fiber aggregates according to the preamble of claim 1.

Ein derartiges Füllmaterial ist aus der EP-A-0013 427 bekannt.Such a filling material is known from EP-A-0013 427.

Aus der DE-B-2.301.913 ist ein Füllmaterial aus Formlingen mit einem runden Querschnitt bekannt. Dieses Füllmaterial wird somit aus sphärischen Faseraggregaten gebildet, wobei zur Herstellung des einzelnen Faseraggregates einzelne Fäden einer Länge von mindestens 200 mm verwendet werden. Diese Fäden werden durch einen Gasstrom voneinander getrennt, in ein Gefäß mit durchlochter Wandung eingeblasen, darin angesammelt und durch exzentrisches Einblasen eines Gasstroms in das Gefäß unter Ausbildung eines kugeligen Formlings in Rotation versetzt. Dabei entsteht ein Faseraggregat, welches in seinen räumlichen Außenbereichen eine größere Dichte aufweist, als in seinem Kernbereich. Für dieses Aggregat werden Synthetikfasern aus Polyamid, Polyester, Polyacrylsäure, Polyvinylalkohol, Polyvinylidenchlorid, Polyurethan oder Polyvinylchlorid benutzt. Es können auch verschiedene Synthetikfasern gemischt verwendet werden, die sich insbesondere in ihren thermoplastischen Eigenschaften unterscheiden.From DE-B-2,301,913 a filler material from molded articles with a round cross-section is known. This filler material is thus formed from spherical fiber aggregates, individual threads having a length of at least 200 mm being used to produce the individual fiber aggregate. These threads are separated from one another by a gas stream, blown into a vessel with a perforated wall, collected therein and rotated by eccentrically blowing a gas stream into the vessel to form a spherical molding. This creates a fiber aggregate that has a greater density in its spatial outer areas than in its core area. Synthetic fibers made of polyamide, polyester, polyacrylic acid, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylidene chloride, polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride are used for this unit. Different synthetic fibers can also be mixed, which differ in particular in their thermoplastic properties.

Infolge der gegenseitigen Befestigung der Fäden aus synthetischen Material an deren Berührungspunkten können diese bekannten Aggregate sich nicht ineinander verhaken oder einander durchdringen. Wenngleich ein solches Faseraggregat an sich ähnliche Eigenschaften, insbesondere in Bezug auf große Sperrigkeit, Druckelastizität, Weichheit, Wärmeisolierfähigkeit, geringes Gewicht und gute Anpassung an den einzuhüllenden Körper, wie Daunen aufweisen kann, weist es doch den Nachteil auf, daß sich die einzelnen kugelförmigen Aggregate innerhalb eines Kissens oder einer Decke sehr leicht verschieben. Dieses Verschieben tritt insbesondere dann auf, wenn silikonisierte Fasern verwendet werden. Insbesondere bei Kopfkissen ist dies aber nachteilig, da bei der Benutzung, d.h., wenn eine Person mit dem Kopf darauf liegt, sich die Aggregate in der Kissenhülle verschieben und im Bereich des Kopfes im Laufe des Schlafens immer weniger Faseraggregate zu liegen kommen. Dadurch "liegt" sich ein solches Kissen beim Schlafen durch und stützt den Kopf nicht mehr ab, der nun hart auf der Matratze liegt.As a result of the mutual fastening of the threads made of synthetic material at their contact points, these known aggregates cannot interlock or penetrate one another. Although such a fiber aggregate can have similar properties, in particular with regard to large bulk, elasticity in compression, softness, thermal insulation, low weight and good adaptation to the body to be wrapped, such as down, it has the disadvantage that the individual spherical aggregates move very easily within a pillow or blanket. This shifting occurs particularly when siliconized fibers are used. This is particularly disadvantageous for pillows, however, because when used, ie when a person with the head on it, the aggregates in the cushion cover move and less and less fiber aggregates come to rest in the area of the head during sleep. As a result, such a pillow "lies through" when sleeping and no longer supports the head, which is now hard on the mattress.

Der Erfindung liegt deshalb die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein gattungsgemäßes Füllmaterial für Kissen und Decken mit insbesondere sphärischen Faseraggregaten zu schaffen, bei dem sich die Faseraggregate innerhalb einer Hülle, insbesondere eines Kopfkissens, nicht zuviel gegeneinander verschieben und auseinandergleiten, so daß dem Kopf eine ausreichende und bleibende Stütze geboten wird.The invention is therefore based on the object of providing a generic filling material for pillows and blankets with, in particular, spherical fiber aggregates, in which the fiber aggregates do not move and slide apart too much within one envelope, in particular a pillow, so that the head has a sufficient and permanent shape Support is offered.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Erfindung, nie sie im Anspruch 1 gekennzeichnet ist gelöst. Das erfindungsgemäße Füllmaterial ist demnach dadurch gekennzeichnet daß die Faseraggregate geeignet sind, eine klettenartige Verbindung zu anderen Teilen des Füllmaterials, durch einzelne über die Oberfläche des ansonsten kugelförmigen Faseraggregates hervorstehende Faserenden zu bilden. Besondere Ausführungs Formen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen 2 bis 12 dargestelle.This object is achieved by the invention, never characterized in claim 1. The filler material according to the invention is therefore characterized in that the fiber aggregates are suitable for forming a Velcro-like connection to other parts of the filler material by individual fiber ends projecting over the surface of the otherwise spherical fiber aggregate. Particular embodiments of the invention are shown in dependent claims 2 to 12.

Die hervorstehenden Faserenden eines Faseraggregates dringen in benachbarte Faseraggregate ein und bilden so eine Verbindung mit diesen. Dadurch können sich benachbarte Faseraggregate miteinander verbinden und es wird ein freies Gleiten der einzelnen Faseraggregate gegeneinander vermieden. Bei einem Schlag auf ein mit diesem neuen Füllmaterial gefüllten Kissens werden die einzelnen Faseraggregate nicht wesentlich verschoben. Andererseits können die Faseraggregate auch wieder voneinander gelöst werden, was z.B. durch kräftiges Schütteln eines mit diesem Füllmaterial gefüllten Kopfkissens erfolgen kann. Es ist auch möglich, durch Ergreifen einer bestimmten Menge an Faseraggregaten durch die Kissenhülle hindurch und / oder in die Kissenhülle hinein die Anordnung der einzelnen Faseraggregate bzw. Ansammlungen von Faseraggregaten gegenüber anderen Ansammlungen zu verändern.The protruding fiber ends of a fiber aggregate penetrate into neighboring fiber aggregates and thus form a connection with them. As a result, adjacent fiber aggregates can connect to one another and free sliding of the individual fiber aggregates against one another is avoided. In the event of a blow to a cushion filled with this new filling material, the individual fiber aggregates are not significantly shifted. On the other hand, the fiber aggregates can also be detached from each other again, which e.g. can be done by shaking a pillow filled with this filling material vigorously. It is also possible to change the arrangement of the individual fiber aggregates or collections of fiber aggregates compared to other collections by grasping a certain amount of fiber aggregates through the cushion cover and / or into the cushion cover.

Die gewünschten Eigenschaften der Faseraggregate können noch verbessert werden, wenn die hervorstehenden Fasern an ihren Enden hakenförmig ausgebildet sind.The desired properties of the fiber aggregates can be further improved if the protruding fibers are hook-shaped at their ends.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung besteht ein Faseraggregat aus einem Gemisch von Fasern, deren eine Sorte aus dem kugelförmigen Faseraggregat hervorsteht. Dabei können die hervorstehenden Fasern aus gegenüber den anderen Fasern des Aggregates steiferen Fasern gebildet werden. Diese steiferen Fasern lassen sich nicht so leicht in das Faseraggregat integrieren und stehen deshalb eher über die Oberfläche desselben vor.According to one embodiment of the invention, a fiber aggregate consists of a mixture of fibers, one type of which protrudes from the spherical fiber aggregate. The protruding fibers can be formed from fibers that are stiffer than the other fibers of the aggregate. These stiffer fibers are not so easy to integrate into the fiber aggregate and are therefore more likely to protrude above the surface.

Wenngleich die Faseraggregate vorteilhafterweise Kugeln sind, können diese auch eine andere Form aufweisen und z.B. wurmförmig oder ovaloid ausgebildet sein.Although the fiber aggregates are advantageously spheres, they can also have a different shape and e.g. be worm-shaped or ovaloid.

Die Faseraggregate können Wollfasern enthalten. Insbesondere handelt es sich um Kugeln aus einer Mischung aus Wollfasern und Grannenhaaren, wobei vorzugsweise etwa 20% Grannenhaare vorliegen.The fiber aggregates can contain wool fibers. In particular, they are balls made from a mixture of wool fibers and awn hair, preferably about 20% of awn hair being present.

Es können in dem Füllmaterial aber auch Faseraggregate aus einer Mischung aus Tierhaaren, Woll- und Synthesefasern vorliegen.However, fiber aggregates made from a mixture of animal hair, wool and synthetic fibers can also be present in the filling material.

Gemäß einer besonderen Ausführungsform des Füllmaterials sind neben den Faseraggregaten mit hervorstehenden Faserenden nicht klettfähige andere Füllteile vorgesehen. Durch Auswahl des Mischungsverhältnisses zwischen klettfähigen Faseraggregaten und nicht klettfähigen Füllteilen kann der Zusammenhalt des gesamten Füllmaterials eingestellt werden. Diese anderen Füllteile können Faseraggregate mit im wesentlichen glatter Oberfläche sein, wobei es sich z.B. um insbesondere kugelförmige Faseraggregate handeln kann, wie sie aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt sind. Bei den anderen Füllmaterialien kann es sich aber auch um Federn, Daunen od.dgl. handeln.According to a special embodiment of the filling material, in addition to the fiber aggregates with protruding fiber ends, other filling parts which are not Velcro-capable are provided. The cohesion of the entire filling material can be adjusted by selecting the mixing ratio between Velcro fiber aggregates and non-Velcro fillers. These other fillers can be fiber aggregates with a substantially smooth surface, e.g. can in particular be spherical fiber aggregates as are known from the prior art. The other filling materials can also be feathers, down or the like. act.

Im Folgenden ist anhand der Zeichnung ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung dargestellt.An exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown below with reference to the drawing.

Es zeigt:
Figur 1 ein kugelförmiges Faseraggregat, aus dem kürzere Faserenden heraustreten, und
Figur 2 ein kugelförmiges Faseraggregat, aus dem längere Faserenden heraustreten.It shows:
Figure 1 is a spherical fiber aggregate, emerge from the shorter fiber ends, and
Figure 2 shows a spherical fiber aggregate from which longer fiber ends emerge.

Beide Figuren zeigen ein kugelförmiges Faseraggregat 1 im Schnitt als Teil eines Füllmaterials für Kissen und Decken, welches aus einer Vielzahl dreidimensional miteinander verschlungener Fasern 2 besteht. Der Übersichtlichkeit wegen ist in der Zeichnung nur ein Teil der Fasern 2 dargestellt. Die Packung der Fasern 2 ist bei dem Faseraggregat 1 selbstverständlich dichter, als dargestellt werden kann.Both figures show a spherical fiber aggregate 1 in section as part of a filling material for pillows and blankets, which consists of a large number of three-dimensionally intertwined fibers 2. For the sake of clarity, only a part of the fibers 2 is shown in the drawing. The packing of the fibers 2 in the fiber aggregate 1 is of course denser than can be shown.

Diese Fasern 2 können natürliche Fasern, wie Wollfasern, Tierhaare, oder synthetische Fasern, z.B. aus Polyamid oder Polyester, oder ein Gemisch aus diesen sein. Diese Faseraggregate 1 können z.B. wie in der EP-A-0.013.427 bzw. US-PS 4.413.030 beschrieben hergestellt sein.These fibers 2 can be natural fibers, such as wool fibers, animal hair, or synthetic fibers, e.g. made of polyamide or polyester, or a mixture of these. These fiber aggregates 1 can e.g. be produced as described in EP-A-0.013.427 or US Pat. No. 4,413,030.

Die Fasern 2 liegen als endliche Schnittfasern vor und haben eine Länge von mindestens 15 mm. Bevorzugt wird ein Längenbereich von 40 mm bis 80 mm. Die einzelnen kugelförmigen Faseraggregate 1 weisen einen Durchmesser zwischen 3 mm und 40 mm auf. Längliche Faseraggregate 1 können z.B. eine Dicke von 5 mm und eine Länge 50 mm aufweisen. In einer Füllung können verschieden große Faseraggregate enthalten sein.The fibers 2 are finite cut fibers and have a length of at least 15 mm. A length range from 40 mm to 80 mm is preferred. The individual spherical fiber aggregates 1 have a diameter between 3 mm and 40 mm. Elongated fiber aggregates 1 can e.g. have a thickness of 5 mm and a length of 50 mm. A fiber aggregate of different sizes can be contained in one filling.

Die in der Zeichnung dargestellten Faseraggregate 1 besitzen nun neben den eine Kugelform bildenden Fasern 2 noch weitere Fasern, die mit ihren Enden 3 über die Kugelform hinausstehen. Diese hervorstehenden Faserenden 3 können hakenförmig ausgebildet sein, wobei dieser Haken V-förmig oder U-förmig ausgebildet sein kann. Die Faserenden 3 können aber auch korkenzieherförmig ausgebildet sein.The fiber aggregates 1 shown in the drawing now have, in addition to the fibers 2 forming a spherical shape, further fibers which have their ends 3 projecting beyond the spherical shape. These protruding fiber ends 3 can be hook-shaped, and this hook can be V-shaped or U-shaped. The fiber ends 3 can also be corkscrew-shaped.

Das Faseraggregat 1 gemäß Figur 1 weist kürzere Faserenden 3 auf, als das Faseraggregat 1 gemäß Figur 2. Die hervorstehenden Faserenden 3 können eine Länge aufweisen, die etwa der Hälfte der Länge der Fasern 2 des entsprechenden Faseraggregates 1 entspricht, d.h., besitzen die Fasern des Aggregates 1 eine Länge von z.B. 40 mm, so stehen die Faserenden 3 bevorzugt mit einer Länge von 20 mm über die Kugelform hervor. Sind diese Enden korkenzieherförmig ausgebildet, so wirken die Faserenden 3 jedoch kürzer.The fiber aggregate 1 according to FIG. 1 has shorter fiber ends 3 than the fiber aggregate 1 according to FIG. 2. The protruding fiber ends 3 can have a length which corresponds to approximately half the length of the fibers 2 of the corresponding fiber aggregate 1, ie they have the fibers of Aggregates 1 have a length of 40 mm, for example the fiber ends 3 preferably protrude over the spherical shape with a length of 20 mm. If these ends are corkscrew-shaped, the fiber ends 3, however, appear shorter.

Diese hervorstehenden Faserenden 3 können in andere benachbarte Faseraggregate 1 oder auch in benachbarte andere Füllteile eindringen und mit diesen eine lösbare, klettenartige Verbindung eingehen. Insbesondere korkenzieherförmige Faserenden 3 können sich auch miteinander verwinden, um eine Verbindung zwischen zwei Faseraggregaten zu erhalten. Spitze Faserenden 3 können jedoch auch einfach in benachbarte Faseraggregate 1 oder Füllteile eindringen.These protruding fiber ends 3 can penetrate into other adjacent fiber aggregates 1 or also into other filling parts and enter into a releasable, Velcro-like connection with these. In particular, corkscrew-shaped fiber ends 3 can also twist with one another in order to obtain a connection between two fiber aggregates. Pointed fiber ends 3 can, however, also easily penetrate into adjacent fiber aggregates 1 or filler parts.

Solche Faseraggregate 1 können eine Dichte aufweisen, die um 1 g/cm³ beträgt. Dichtere Faseraggregate 1 halten besser und weisen weniger Faserenden 3 auf, als Faseraggregate 1 mit geringerer Dichte.Such fiber aggregates 1 can have a density which is around 1 g / cm 3. Dense fiber aggregates 1 hold better and have fewer fiber ends 3 than fiber aggregates 1 with a lower density.

Auf diese Art und Weise läßt sich einfach ein Stützbausch zusammenstellen, der jedoch auch leicht wieder trennbar ist, wenn dies gewünscht wird. Man erhält so einen reversiblen Zusammenhalt der Faseraggregate 1 untereinander, wie er mit bekannten Faseraggregaten nicht erzielbar ist.In this way, a support pad can easily be put together, but it is also easily separable if desired. This results in a reversible cohesion of the fiber aggregates 1 with one another, which cannot be achieved with known fiber aggregates.

Das Füllmaterial kann auch andere Füllteile, wie bekannte nicht klettfähige Faseraggregate, Daunen, Federn, Schaumstoffteilchen od.dgl. aufweisen. Diese Füllteile können eine lösbare Verbindung mit den Faserenden der Faseraggregate eingehen.The filling material can also other filling parts, such as known non-Velcro fiber aggregates, down, feathers, foam particles or the like. exhibit. These filler parts can form a detachable connection with the fiber ends of the fiber aggregates.

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  1. Filler material for cushions, pillows and coverings with fibre aggregates, in particular spherical, in which individual cut fibres are intertwined, characterised in that the fibre aggregates (1) are adapted to form a burr-like attachment to other components of the filler material by virtue of individual fibre ends (3) projecting out of the surface of the otherwise ball-shaped aggregate of fibres (1).
  2. Filler material according to claim 1 characterised in that the attachment is releasable.
  3. Filler material according to claim 1 or 2 characterised in that the projecting fibres are of hook-like shape at their ends (3).
  4. Filler material according to one of the foregoing claims characterised in that the fibre aggregate (1) comprises a mixture of fibres (2) of which one kind projects out of the ball-shaped fibre aggregate (1).
  5. Filler material according to claim 4 characterised in that the projecting fibres (3) are formed by stiffer fibres than the other fibres (2) in the aggregate (1).
  6. Filler material according to one of the foregoing claims characterised in that the fibre aggregates (1) are balls.
  7. Filler material according to one of the foregoing claims characterised in that the fibre aggregates (1) contain wool fibres (2).
  8. Filler material according to one of the foregoing claims characterised in that the fibre aggregates (1) are balls made of a mixture of wool fibres (2) and kemp or bristles (2), preferably about twenty percent of kemp or bristles being present.
  9. Filler material according to one of claims 1 to 7 characterised in that the fibre aggregates (1) are balls made of a mixture of wool fibres and synthetic fibres (2).
  10. Filler material according to one of the foregoing claims characterised in that in addition to the fibre aggregates (1) having projecting fibre ends (3) other filler components which are not burr-like are present.
  11. Filler material according to the preceding claim characterised in that the other filler components are fibre aggregates in particular ball-shaped, having substantially smooth surfaces.
  12. Filler material according to claim 10 characterised in that the other filler materials are feathers, down, foam crumbs or the like.
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