EP1239753B1 - Adjustable padding device for a piece of furniture used for sitting and/or lying upon - Google Patents

Adjustable padding device for a piece of furniture used for sitting and/or lying upon Download PDF

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EP1239753B1
EP1239753B1 EP00990808A EP00990808A EP1239753B1 EP 1239753 B1 EP1239753 B1 EP 1239753B1 EP 00990808 A EP00990808 A EP 00990808A EP 00990808 A EP00990808 A EP 00990808A EP 1239753 B1 EP1239753 B1 EP 1239753B1
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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
    • A47C20/00—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like
    • A47C20/04—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination
    • A47C20/041—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination by electric motors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C20/00—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like
    • A47C20/08—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with means for adjusting two or more rests simultaneously
    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/14—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
    • A47C27/20—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays with springs moulded in, or situated in cavities or openings in foamed material

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  • the invention relates to an adjustable upholstery device for seating and / or reclining furniture.
  • Upholstery for seating and / or reclining furniture are, for example, in the form of a combination a separate mattress with a separate slatted frame well known.
  • a disadvantage of this known combination from slatted frame and mattress is that usually the slatted frame in its suspension properties is not matched to the mattress. This leads to loss of comfort for the user.
  • Adjustable slatted frames are also known Adjustment means for adjusting at least one part of the slatted frame in its inclination and / or its height exhibit.
  • these slatted frames are also included separate mattresses used, so that again none Matching the mattress to the slatted frame allows is and therefore also loss of comfort for the Users.
  • Adjustable upholstery for seat and / or Lying furniture is for example by DE-A-195 00 185, US-A-5,491,854, DE-U 200 00 700, EP-A-0 373 912 and WO 91/01099 are known.
  • EP-A-0 873 709 is an adjustable padding device of the type in question for reclining furniture known, which is a flat, elastically deformable Upholstery element, an adjustable support device with a basic body for flat support of the upholstery element and on the support device arranged adjustment means for adjustment at least of a part of the support device in its inclination has, the padding element with the support device and the adjustment means into one unit connected is.
  • the invention has for its object a Upholstery device in the preamble of the claim 1 specified type, in which the comfort and the ergonomic properties are improved.
  • the basic idea of the teaching according to the invention is in the padding element, for example a mattress with the support device, for example a slatted frame, and the adjustment means into one unit connect to.
  • This way is an optimal one Matching the support device to the upholstery element enables and thereby the comfort for the user improved.
  • the thickness of the padding element can be chosen, for example, so that the suspension properties the upholstery device primarily through suspension properties of the support device are determined.
  • the padding element of the adjustment options of the support device be adjusted.
  • the upholstery device according to the invention is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and diverse used.
  • connection of the upholstery element with the Support device and the adjustment means into one unit can be done, for example, that the or each padding element releasably with the support device is connected and that holding means for holding the or each padding element on the support device are provided as this is a useful one Training of the teaching of the invention provides.
  • the Retaining means can be any suitable Be trained.
  • a particularly advantageous development of the invention Teaching provides that that or each Upholstery element firmly connected to the support device is.
  • the structure of the invention Upholstery device particularly simple designed.
  • the padding element and the support device can in the manufacture of the invention Upholstery in any suitable manner be firmly connected.
  • a further development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that the or each padding element glued or foamed onto the support device is.
  • the manufacture of the Upholstery device according to the invention further simplified.
  • the adjustment means can be in any suitable Be trained.
  • the Adjusting means at least one electromotive adjusting drive, in particular at least one linear drive, on.
  • Linear drives in particular are simple, inexpensive and robust standard components available, so that the padding device according to the invention overall, inexpensive and robust is.
  • the contact surfaces expediently formed in a strip shape.
  • Another appropriate further training provides that the base body on its the padding element facing side spaced, resilient Slats, especially made of wood, on which the Upholstery element rests.
  • the support device in the manner of a slatted frame educated.
  • the recesses advantageously to the free ends of the Slats essentially complementary shaped so that the Slats are positively held in the recesses.
  • the slats lie on the longitudinal spars of the main body on, so that the longitudinal spars the support for the Form slats and the suspension properties of the upholstery thus solely from the suspension properties the slats and the upholstery element are dependent.
  • the elastic material is expedient a plastic foam like this one embodiment provides. This is the manufacture the padding device according to the invention simplified.
  • the longitudinal spars and / or the transverse spars can also be foamed with the plastic foam, as an embodiment provides.
  • Shape, size and structure of the main body of the support device can be selected within wide limits.
  • points the main body of the support device a first support part and at least a second support part for flat support of the upholstery element on, wherein the first support member and the second support member articulated together and by means of the adjusting means are pivotable relative to each other.
  • a useful training of the aforementioned Embodiment provides that the first support part through a middle support part and the second support part is formed by an upper body support part and that a Leg support part is provided, which with the middle Support part on which the upper body support part facing away Side articulated and about one to the swivel axis of the Upper body support part essentially parallel Swivel axis is pivotally connected.
  • This embodiment enables adjustment of the upholstery device both in the upper body area as well in the leg area of a user, so that ergonomics is improved.
  • a further development of the aforementioned embodiment provides a headrest part that matches the upper body support part on which the middle support part facing away Side articulated and about one to the swivel axis of the Headrest part essentially parallel pivot axis is pivotally connected.
  • Another training provides a calf support part that matches the leg support part on the side facing away from the middle support part articulated and about a to the pivot axis of the leg support part essentially parallel pivot axis pivotable connected is.
  • the upholstery element is with the support device and the adjustment means in one common sheath added to the unit from the upholstery element and the support device with the adjustment means completely surrounds. In this way, the support device and the adjustment means completely covered and no longer appear visually.
  • the invention upholstery device mediates thereby the visual impression of a conventional mattress without adjustable slatted frame.
  • the casing at least one has a closable opening, such that the adjusting means accessible through the opening or openings are. This simplifies the maintenance of the adjustment means or exchange in the event of a defect of parts.
  • the sheath can be made from any suitable Material.
  • the casing is expedient through a cover from a textile material formed how this provides for further training. On this is an absorption of moisture by enables the padding element and the invention Upholstery device designed to be breathable.
  • Upholstery elements can be selected within wide limits. It can also have several upholstery elements depending on the application be provided. If the seating and / or reclining furniture is a bed or a couch, it is appropriate that the padding element is a mattress, as an embodiment provides.
  • One with an upholstery device according to the invention provided seating and / or reclining furniture is in the Claim 25 specified.
  • a base body 2 is a slatted frame trained with slats not shown in Fig. 1
  • the support device 4 has a first Support part, which forms a central support part 6, with the articulated on one side and a horizontal Swivel axis pivotable an upper body support part 8 and on the upper body support part 8 facing away Articulated side and around a horizontal swivel axis a leg support part 10 is pivotally connected.
  • the headrest part 12 and the calf support part 14 each have longitudinal spars 16, 18 and 20, 22, respectively each connected via a cross member 24 or 26 are.
  • the upper body support part 8 and the leg support part 10 each have longitudinal spars 28, 30 and 32, 34, respectively each connected via cross bars 36, 38 are.
  • the central support part 6 has longitudinal spars 40, 42 on, which are connected to one another via cross bars 44, 46 are.
  • Adjustment means for adjusting the support parts 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 are provided relative to each other.
  • the adjustment means have two electromotive in this embodiment Linear drives 48, 50, the linear drive 48 about someone who is not of any interest here Actuation mechanism with the upper body support part 8 and the headrest part 10 is connected such that the Upper body support part 8 relative to the central support part 6 and the headrest part 12 relative to the upper body support part 8 pivotable about the respective pivot axis and thus its inclination is adjustable.
  • the linear drive 50 is also here actuation mechanism of no interest connected to the leg support part 10 and the calf support part 14, such that the leg support member 10 relative to the middle support part 6 and the calf support part 14 relatively pivotable to the leg support part 10 and thereby in its inclination is adjustable.
  • the linear drives 48, 50 are between one through the tops of the longitudinal spars 40, 42 of the middle Support part 6 extending upper boundary plane and one through the undersides of the longitudinal spars 40, 42 of the middle support part 6 extending lower Limiting plane of the middle support part 6 and thus of the base body 2 of the support device 4 added. In this way, the support device 2 has only one low height.
  • FIG. 2 shows the support device according to FIG. 1, the upper body support part 8 and the leg support part 10 relative to the central support part 6 and the head support part 12 relative to the upper body support part 8 as well the calf support part 14 relative to the leg support part 10 is adjusted.
  • the adjustment position of the support parts shown in FIG. 1 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 corresponds to a lying position one not shown in the drawing, with the provided padding device according to the invention Sitting and reclining furniture, while that shown in Fig. 2 Adjustment of the support parts 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 corresponds to a seating position of the seating and reclining furniture.
  • the middle support part 6 can have a substructure of the seating and reclining furniture.
  • Fig. 3 shows the support device 4, wherein on the Base body 2 successive in its longitudinal direction Slats made of a resilient material, for example Wood.
  • Slats made of a resilient material, for example Wood.
  • the longitudinal bars 16-22, 28-34 and 40, 42 of the main body 2 and the cross bars 24, 26 are in this Embodiment with an elastic plastic foam 56 foamed, such that one essentially flat, all-round, elastic support surface 58 for support an upholstery element, not shown in Fig. 3 the padding device is formed.
  • a recess is designated by reference numeral 60 and substantially to the free ends of the slats 52, 54 are complementary.
  • Slats 52, 54 engage with their free ends in the recesses 60 and are thus form-fitting in the recesses 60 held up to the longitudinal spars 16-22, 30-34 and 40, 42 extend so that the slats 52, 54 on the Longitudinal bars 16-22, 28-34 and 40, 42 rest.
  • FIG. 4 shows the support device 4 according to FIG. 3, the support parts 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 by means of the linear drives 48, 50 are adjusted relative to each other.
  • FIG. 5 shows the upholstery device according to the invention 62.
  • upholstery element in the form of a mattress to a unit with the support device 4 and the The mattress is placed on the support surface 58 of the support device 4 and by a Glue glued to this so that the mattress is firm is connected to the support device 4 and the slats 52, 54 securely between the mattress and the body 2 of the support device 4 are held.
  • a sheath 64 on this Embodiment by reference from a textile material is formed and the unit completely surrounds.
  • the cover 64 can hold means for holding the mattress form on the support device 4, such that the mattress on the support device 4 by means of the cover 64 is held. Sticking the mattress with the support device 4 is then not required.
  • FIG. 6 shows the padding device 62, wherein the support parts 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 by means of the linear drive are adjusted relative to each other.
  • Fig. 7 shows a section along a line VII-VII in Fig. 5. It can be seen that the cross member 26 is foamed with the plastic foam 56 and the Mattress 68 rests on the contact surface 58.
  • the reference 64 surrounds the support device 4 with the Adjustment means and unit 68 connected to the mattress Completely.
  • Fig. 8 shows a section VIII-VIII in Fig. 5. It it can be seen that a bar 70 on the longitudinal spars 22, 20 rests and in the formed in the support surface 58 Recesses 72, 74 between the longitudinal spars 20, 22 and the mattress 68 is held.
  • the padding device 62 enables an excellent adjustment of the mattress 68 on the support device 4, so that for the user a high level of comfort can be achieved. For example it is possible to make the mattress 68 relatively thin. On this way it is avoided that the suspension properties the slats 52 affected by too thick a mattress become. This is compared to the comfort a conventional combination of a slatted frame with a mattress significantly increased.

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The upholstery for a chair and/or reclining furniture has at least one flat upholstery unit (62) such as a mattress (68) with elastic distortion within a textile mattress cover (64), mounted to an adjustable support with a base body to support the upholstery. A mechanism sets the position of the support to adjust its pitch angle and/or height.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine verstellbare Polsterungseinrichtung für ein Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbel.The invention relates to an adjustable upholstery device for seating and / or reclining furniture.

Polsterungseinrichtungen für Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbel sind beispielsweise in Form einer Kombination einer separaten Matratze mit einem separaten Lattenrost allgemein bekannt. Ein Nachteil dieser bekannten Kombination aus Lattenrost und Matratze besteht darin, daß in der Regel der Lattenrost in seinen Federungseigenschaften nicht auf die Matratze abgestimmt ist. Dies führt für den Benutzer zu Komforteinbußen.Upholstery for seating and / or reclining furniture are, for example, in the form of a combination a separate mattress with a separate slatted frame well known. A disadvantage of this known combination from slatted frame and mattress is that usually the slatted frame in its suspension properties is not matched to the mattress. This leads to loss of comfort for the user.

Ferner sind verstellbare Lattenroste bekannt, die Verstellmittel zur Verstellung wenigstens eines Teiles des Lattenrostes in seiner Neigung und/oder seiner Höhe aufweisen. Auch diese Lattenroste werden jedoch mit separaten Matratzen verwendet, so daß wiederum keine Abstimmung der Matratze auf den Lattenrost ermöglicht ist und sich daher ebenfalls Komforteinbußen für den Benutzer ergeben. Adjustable slatted frames are also known Adjustment means for adjusting at least one part of the slatted frame in its inclination and / or its height exhibit. However, these slatted frames are also included separate mattresses used, so that again none Matching the mattress to the slatted frame allows is and therefore also loss of comfort for the Users.

Verstellbare Polsterungseinrichtungen für Sitzund/oder Liegemöbel sind beispielsweise durch DE-A-195 00 185, US-A-5,491,854, DE-U 200 00 700, EP-A-0 373 912 und WO 91/01099 bekannt.Adjustable upholstery for seat and / or Lying furniture is for example by DE-A-195 00 185, US-A-5,491,854, DE-U 200 00 700, EP-A-0 373 912 and WO 91/01099 are known.

Durch EP-A-0 873 709 ist eine verstellbare Polsterungseinrichtung der betreffenden Art für ein Liegemöbel bekannt, die ein flächiges, elastisch verformbares Polsterungselement, eine verstellbare Stützeinrichtung mit einem Grundkörper zur flächigen Abstützung des Polsterungselementes und an der Stützeinrichtung angeordnete Verstellmittel zur Verstellung wenigstens eines Teiles der Stützeinrichtung in seiner Neigung aufweist, wobei das Polsterungselement mit der Stützeinrichtung und den Verstellmitteln zu einer Einheit verbunden ist.EP-A-0 873 709 is an adjustable padding device of the type in question for reclining furniture known, which is a flat, elastically deformable Upholstery element, an adjustable support device with a basic body for flat support of the upholstery element and on the support device arranged adjustment means for adjustment at least of a part of the support device in its inclination has, the padding element with the support device and the adjustment means into one unit connected is.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Polsterungseinrichtung der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 genannten Art anzugeben, bei der der Komfort und die ergonomischen Eigenschaften verbessert sind.The invention has for its object a Upholstery device in the preamble of the claim 1 specified type, in which the comfort and the ergonomic properties are improved.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst.This object is achieved by the specified in claim 1 Features solved.

Der Grundgedanke der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre besteht darin, das Polsterungselement, beispielsweise eine Matratze, mit der Stützeinrichtung, beispielsweise einem Lattenrost, und den Verstellmitteln zu einer Einheit zu verbinden. Auf diese Weise ist eine optimale Abstimmung der Stützeinrichtung auf das Polsterungselement ermöglicht und dadurch der Komfort für den Benutzer verbessert. Die Dicke des Polsterungselementes kann beispielsweise so gewählt werden, daß daß die Federungseigenschaften der Polsterungseinrichtung vornehmlich durch Federungseigenschaften der Stützeinrichtung bestimmt sind. Außerdem kann das Polsterungselement an die Verstellmöglichkeiten der Stützeinrichtung angepaßt werden.The basic idea of the teaching according to the invention is in the padding element, for example a mattress with the support device, for example a slatted frame, and the adjustment means into one unit connect to. This way is an optimal one Matching the support device to the upholstery element enables and thereby the comfort for the user improved. The thickness of the padding element can be chosen, for example, so that the suspension properties the upholstery device primarily through suspension properties of the support device are determined. In addition, the padding element of the adjustment options of the support device be adjusted.

Da das Polsterungselement mit der Stützeinrichtung verbunden ist, sind Transport und Handhabung gegenüber herkömmlichen Polsterungseinrichtungen, bei denen das Polsterungselement und die Stützeinrichtung als separate Einheiten ausgebildet sind, wesentlich vereinfacht.Because the upholstery element with the support device is connected, transport and handling are opposite conventional upholstery, where the Upholstery element and the support device as separate Units are formed, significantly simplified.

Die erfindungsgemäße Polsterungseinrichtung ist einfach und kostengünstig herstellbar und vielfältig einsetzbar.The upholstery device according to the invention is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and diverse used.

Die Verbindung des Polsterungselementes mit der Stützeinrichtung und den Verstellmitteln zu einer Einheit kann beispielsweise dadurch erfolgen, daß das oder jedes Polsterungselement lösbar mit der Stützeinrichtung verbunden ist und daß Haltemittel zum Halten des oder jedes Polsterungelementes an der Stützeinrichtung vorgesehen sind, wie dies eine zweckmäßige Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre vorsieht. Die Haltemittel können hierbei in beliebiger geeigneter Weise ausgebildet sein.The connection of the upholstery element with the Support device and the adjustment means into one unit can be done, for example, that the or each padding element releasably with the support device is connected and that holding means for holding the or each padding element on the support device are provided as this is a useful one Training of the teaching of the invention provides. The Retaining means can be any suitable Be trained.

Eine besonders vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre sieht vor, daß das oder jedes Polsterungselement fest mit der Stützeinrichtung verbunden ist. Auf diese Weise ist der Aufbau der erfindungsgemäßen Polsterungseinrichtung besonders einfach gestaltet. Das Polsterungselement und die Stützeinrichtung können bei der Herstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Polsterungseinrichtung auf beliebige geeignete Weise fest miteinander verbunden werden.A particularly advantageous development of the invention Teaching provides that that or each Upholstery element firmly connected to the support device is. In this way, the structure of the invention Upholstery device particularly simple designed. The padding element and the support device can in the manufacture of the invention Upholstery in any suitable manner be firmly connected.

Eine Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführungsform sieht vor, daß das oder jedes Polsterungselement auf die Stützeinrichtung aufgeklebt oder aufgeschäumt ist. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist die Herstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Polsterungseinrichtung weiter vereinfacht.A further development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that the or each padding element glued or foamed onto the support device is. In this embodiment, the manufacture of the Upholstery device according to the invention further simplified.

Eine andere Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre sieht vor, daß die Verstellmittel im wesentlichen vollständig zwischen einer oberen Begrenzungsebene und einer unteren Begrenzungsebene der Stützeinrichtung angeordnet sind. Auf diese Weise stehen die Verstellmittel nicht über die Stützeinrichtung hervor, so daß sich nur eine geringe Bauhöhe der Stützeinrichtung und damit auch der Polsterungseinrichtung ergibt.Another development of the invention Teaching provides that the adjusting means essentially completely between an upper boundary plane and a lower boundary plane of the support device are arranged. In this way, the adjustment means does not protrude from the support device, so that only a small height of the support device and thus also results in the upholstery device.

Die Verstellmittel können in beliebiger geeigneter Weise ausgebildet sein. Zweckmäßigerweise weisen die Verstellmittel wenigstens einen elektromotorischen Verstellantrieb, insbesondere wenigstens einen Linearantrieb, auf. Insbesondere Linearantriebe sind als einfache, kostengünstige und robuste Standardbauteile erhältlich, so daß die erfindungsgemäße Polsterungseinrichtung insgesamt kostengünstig und robust gestaltet ist.The adjustment means can be in any suitable Be trained. Advantageously, the Adjusting means at least one electromotive adjusting drive, in particular at least one linear drive, on. Linear drives in particular are simple, inexpensive and robust standard components available, so that the padding device according to the invention overall, inexpensive and robust is.

Eine andere Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre sieht vor, daß der Grundkörper zueinander beabstandete Längsholme und in Längsrichtung an seinen Enden Querholme aufweist und daß die Längsholme und/oder die Querholme auf ihrer dem Polsterungselement zugewandten Seite Auflageflächen aus einem elastischen Material aufweisen, auf denen das Polsterungselement aufliegt. Durch entsprechende Wahl des elastischen Materials lassen sich die Federungseigenschaften der Polsterungseinrichtung beeinflussen.Another development of the invention Teaching provides that the base body spaced apart Longitudinal spars and in the longitudinal direction at its ends Has cross bars and that the longitudinal bars and / or the cross bars on their facing the upholstery element Side contact surfaces made of an elastic material have on which the padding element rests. By choosing the appropriate elastic material the suspension properties of the upholstery device influence.

Bei der vorgenannten Ausführungsform sind die Auflageflächen zweckmäßigerweise streifenförmig ausgebildet.In the aforementioned embodiment, the contact surfaces expediently formed in a strip shape.

Eine andere zweckmäßige Weiterbildung sieht vor, daß der Grundkörper auf seiner dem Polsterungselement zugewandten Seite zueinander beabstandete, federnde Latten, insbesondere aus Holz, aufweist, auf denen das Polsterungselement aufliegt. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist die Stützeinrichtung nach Art eines Lattenrostes ausgebildet.Another appropriate further training provides that the base body on its the padding element facing side spaced, resilient Slats, especially made of wood, on which the Upholstery element rests. In this embodiment is the support device in the manner of a slatted frame educated.

Eine außerordentlich vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Ausführungsformen mit den Auflageflächen und den Latten sieht vor, daß in den Auflageflächen Ausnehmungen gebildet sind, in die die Latten mit ihren freien Enden eingreifen. Bei dieser Ausführungsform sind die Latten zwischen dem Grundkörper der Stützeinrichtung und dem Polsterungselment gehalten, so daß separate Haltemittel zum Halten der Latten an dem Grundkörper nicht erforderlich sind. Hierdurch ist der Aufbau der Polsterungseinrichtung vereinfacht und ihre Herstellung kostengünstiger gestaltet.An extremely advantageous training of the embodiments with the contact surfaces and the Latten provides for recesses in the contact surfaces are formed in which the slats with their free Engage ends. In this embodiment, the Slats between the main body of the support device and the padding element held so that separate Holding means for holding the slats on the base body are not required. This is the structure of the Upholstery device simplified and its manufacture designed more cost-effectively.

Bei der vorgenannten Ausführungsform sind die Ausnehmungen vorteilhafterweise zu den freien Enden der Latten im wesentlichen komplementär geformt, so daß die Latten formschlüssig in den Ausnehmungen gehalten sind.In the aforementioned embodiment, the recesses advantageously to the free ends of the Slats essentially complementary shaped so that the Slats are positively held in the recesses.

Eine andere zweckmäßige Weiterbildung der Ausführungsformen mit den Auflageflächen und den Latten sieht vor, daß die dem Polsterungselement zugewandten Flächen der Enden der Latten mit den angrenzenden Auflageflächen im wesentlichen fluchten. Bei dieser Ausführungsform bilden die Enden der Latten mit den angrenzenden Auflageflächen eine durchgehende Auflagefläche für das Polsterungselement, das beispielsweise auf diese durchgehende Auflagefläche aufgeklebt und damit sicher mit der Stützeinrichtung verbunden sein kann.Another useful development of the embodiments with the contact surfaces and the slats before that the upholstery element facing surfaces the ends of the slats with the adjacent contact surfaces essentially aligned. In this embodiment form the ends of the slats with the adjacent ones Contact surfaces a continuous contact surface for the Upholstery element, for example, continuous on this Glued on the support surface and thus safely with the support device can be connected.

Grundsätzlich ist es möglich, zwischen den Latten und den Längsholmen des Grundkörpers elastisches Material vorzusehen und so die Federungseigenschaften des Polsterungselementes zu beeinflussen. Zweckmäßigerweise liegen die Latten jedoch auf den Längsholmen des Grundkörpers auf, so daß die Längsholme das Auflager für die Latten bilden und die Federungseigenschaften der Polsterungseinrichtung somit ausschließlich von den Federungseigenschaften der Latten und des Polsterungselementes abhängig sind.Basically it is possible to put between the slats and the longitudinal spars of the base body elastic material to provide and so the suspension properties of the To influence the upholstery element. Conveniently, however, the slats lie on the longitudinal spars of the main body on, so that the longitudinal spars the support for the Form slats and the suspension properties of the upholstery thus solely from the suspension properties the slats and the upholstery element are dependent.

Bei der Ausführungsform mit den Auflageflächen aus elastischem Material ist das elastische Material zweckmäßigerweise ein Kunststoffschaum, wie dies eine Ausführungsform vorsieht. Hierdurch ist die Herstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Polsterungseinrichtung weiter vereinfacht.In the embodiment with the contact surfaces elastic material, the elastic material is expedient a plastic foam like this one embodiment provides. This is the manufacture the padding device according to the invention simplified.

Die Längsholme und/oder die Querholme können hierbei auch mit dem Kunststoffschaum umschäumt sein, wie dies eine Ausführungsform vorsieht.The longitudinal spars and / or the transverse spars can also be foamed with the plastic foam, as an embodiment provides.

Form, Größe und Aufbau des Grundkörpers der Stützeinrichtung sind in weiten Grenzen wählbar. Zweckmäßigerweise weist der Grundkörper der Stützeinrichtung ein erstes Stützteil und wenigstens ein zweites Stützteil zur flächigen Abstützung des Polsterungselementes auf, wobei das erste Stützteil und das zweite Stützteil gelenkig miteinander verbunden und durch die Verstellmittel relativ zueinander verschwenkbar sind. Bei dieser Ausführungsform lassen sich das erste Stützteil und das zweite Stützteil in ihrer Neigung zueinander verstellen.Shape, size and structure of the main body of the support device can be selected within wide limits. Conveniently, points the main body of the support device a first support part and at least a second support part for flat support of the upholstery element on, wherein the first support member and the second support member articulated together and by means of the adjusting means are pivotable relative to each other. At this Embodiment, the first support part and adjust the inclination of the second support part to each other.

Eine zweckmäßige Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführungsform sieht vor, daß das erste Stützteil durch ein mittleres Stützteil und das zweite Stützteil durch ein Oberkörperstützteil gebildet ist und daß ein Beinstützteil vorgesehen ist, das mit dem mittleren Stützteil auf dessen dem Oberkörperstützteil abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine zur Schwenkachse des Oberkörperstützteiles im wesentlichen parallele Schwenkachse verschwenkbar verbunden ist. Diese Ausführungsform ermöglicht eine Verstellung der Polsterungseinrichtung sowohl im Oberkörperbereich als auch im Beinbereich eines Benutzers, so daß die Ergonomie verbessert ist.A useful training of the aforementioned Embodiment provides that the first support part through a middle support part and the second support part is formed by an upper body support part and that a Leg support part is provided, which with the middle Support part on which the upper body support part facing away Side articulated and about one to the swivel axis of the Upper body support part essentially parallel Swivel axis is pivotally connected. This embodiment enables adjustment of the upholstery device both in the upper body area as well in the leg area of a user, so that ergonomics is improved.

Eine Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführungsform sieht ein Kopfstützteil vor, das mit dem Oberkörperstützteil auf dessen dem mittleren Stützteil abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine zur Schwenkachse des Kopfstützteiles im wesentlichen parallele Schwenkachse verschwenkbar verbunden ist. Eine andere Weiterbildung sieht ein Wadenstützteil vor, das mit dem Beinstützteil auf dessen dem mittleren Stützteil abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine zur Schwenkachse des Beinstützteiles im wesentlichen parallele Schwenkachse verschwenkbar verbunden ist. Bei den beiden vorgenannten Ausführungsformen ist die Ergonomie dadurch weiter verbessert, daß im Bereich des Kopfes bzw. der Waden des Benutzers zusätzliche Verstellmöglichkeiten geschaffen sind.A further development of the aforementioned embodiment provides a headrest part that matches the upper body support part on which the middle support part facing away Side articulated and about one to the swivel axis of the Headrest part essentially parallel pivot axis is pivotally connected. Another training provides a calf support part that matches the leg support part on the side facing away from the middle support part articulated and about a to the pivot axis of the leg support part essentially parallel pivot axis pivotable connected is. With the two aforementioned In embodiments, the ergonomics is further improved, that in the area of the head or calves of the User created additional adjustment options are.

Das Polsterungselement ist mit der Stützeinrichtung und den Verstellmitteln in einer gemeinsamen Ummantelung aufgenommen, die die Einheit aus dem Polsterungselement und der Stützeinrichtung mit den Verstellmitteln vollständig umgibt. Auf diese Weise sind die Stützeinrichtung und die Verstellmittel vollständig verdeckt und treten optisch nicht mehr in Erscheinung. Die erfindungsgemäße Polsterungseinrichtung vermittelt dadurch den optischen Eindruck einer herkömmlichen Matratze ohne verstellbaren Lattenrost.The upholstery element is with the support device and the adjustment means in one common sheath added to the unit from the upholstery element and the support device with the adjustment means completely surrounds. In this way, the support device and the adjustment means completely covered and no longer appear visually. The invention Upholstery device mediates thereby the visual impression of a conventional mattress without adjustable slatted frame.

Eine Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführungsform sieht vor, daß die Ummantelung wenigstens eine verschließbare Öffnung aufweist, derart, daß die Verstellmittel durch die Öffnung oder die Öffnungen zugänglich sind. Dies erleichtert die Wartung der Verstellmittel oder im Falle eines Defektes den Austausch von Teilen.A further development of the aforementioned embodiment stipulates that the casing at least one has a closable opening, such that the adjusting means accessible through the opening or openings are. This simplifies the maintenance of the adjustment means or exchange in the event of a defect of parts.

Grundsätzlich ist es möglich, die Öffnung bzw. die Öffnungen beispielsweise zu vernähen und im Bedarfsfalle die Naht aufzutrennen. Zweckmäßigerweise ist die Öffnung oder sind die Öffnungen jedoch durch einen Reißverschluß, einen Klettverschluß oder dergleichen verschließbar. Dies erleichtert im Bedarfsfalle den Zugang zu den Verstellmitteln und ermöglicht in einfacher Weise ein Wiederverschließen der Öffnungen.Basically, it is possible to open the or Sew openings, for example, and if necessary to cut the seam. This is expediently Opening or are the openings through a Zipper, Velcro or the like closable. This makes it easier if necessary Access to the adjustment means and allows in easier Way to reclose the openings.

Die Ummantelung kann aus einem beliebigen geeigneten Material bestehen. Zweckmäßigerweise ist die Ummantelung durch einen Bezug aus einem textilen Matrerial gebildet, wie dies eine Weiterbildung vorsieht. Auf diese Weise ist eine Aufnahme von Feuchtigkeit durch das Polsterungselement ermöglicht und die erfindungsgemäße Polsterungseinrichtung damit atmungsaktiv gestaltet.The sheath can be made from any suitable Material. The casing is expedient through a cover from a textile material formed how this provides for further training. On this is an absorption of moisture by enables the padding element and the invention Upholstery device designed to be breathable.

Form, Größe und Material des erfindungsgemäßen Polsterungselementes sind in weiten Grenzen wählbar. Es können je nach Anwendung auch mehrere Polsterungselemente vorgesehen sein. Wenn das Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbel ein Bett oder eine Liege ist, so ist es zweckmäßig, daß das Polsterungselement eine Matratze ist, wie dies eine Ausführungsform vorsieht.Shape, size and material of the invention Upholstery elements can be selected within wide limits. It can also have several upholstery elements depending on the application be provided. If the seating and / or reclining furniture is a bed or a couch, it is appropriate that the padding element is a mattress, as an embodiment provides.

Ein mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Polsterungseinrichtung versehenes Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbel ist im Anspruch 25 angegeben.One with an upholstery device according to the invention provided seating and / or reclining furniture is in the Claim 25 specified.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung näher erläutert, in der ein Ausführungsbeispiel dargestellt ist.The invention is described below with reference to the accompanying Drawing explained in more detail in the an embodiment is shown.

Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
in schematischer Perspektivansicht einen Grundkörper eines Ausführungsbeispieles einer Stützeinrichtung einer erfindungsgemäßen Polsterungseinrichtung, wobei die Stützteile der Stützeinrichtung relativ zueinander nicht verstellt sind,
Fig. 2
in kleinerem Maßstab und gleicher Darstellung wie in Fig. 1 den Grundkörper gemäß Fig. 1, wobei die Stützteile relativ zueinander verstellt sind,
Fig. 3
in schematischer Perspektivansicht den Grundkörper mit daran gehaltenen federnden Latten, wobei die Stützteile relativ zueinander nicht verstellt sind,
Fig. 4
in gleicher Darstellung wie Fig. 3 den Grundkörper gemäß Fig. 3, wobei die Stützteile der Stützeinrichtung rlativ zueinander verstellt sind,
Fig. 5
in schematischer Perspektivansicht ein Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Polsterungseinrichtung, wobei die Stützeinrichtung mit den Verstellmitteln und das Polsterungselement in einer Ummantelung in Form eines Bezuges aufgenommen sind und wobei die Stützteile der Stützeinrichtung relativ zueinander nicht verstellt sind,
Fig. 6
in gleicher Darstellung wie Fig. 5 die Polsterungseinrichtung gemäß Fig. 5, wobei die Stützteile der Stützeinrichtung in zu Fig. 4 entsprechender Weise relativ zueinander verstellt sind,
Fig. 7
einen Schnitt entlang einer Linie VII-VII in Fig. 6 und
Fig. 8
einen Schnitt entlang einer Linie VIII-VIII in Fig. 6.
It shows:
Fig. 1
a schematic perspective view of a base body of an embodiment of a support device of an upholstery device according to the invention, wherein the support parts of the support device are not adjusted relative to each other,
Fig. 2
on a smaller scale and the same representation as in FIG. 1, the base body according to FIG. 1, the supporting parts being adjusted relative to one another,
Fig. 3
a schematic perspective view of the base body with resilient slats held thereon, the supporting parts not being adjusted relative to one another,
Fig. 4
3 shows the basic body according to FIG. 3, the supporting parts of the supporting device being adjusted relative to one another,
Fig. 5
a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the upholstery device according to the invention, wherein the support device with the adjusting means and the padding element are accommodated in a casing in the form of a cover and wherein the support parts of the support device are not adjusted relative to each other,
Fig. 6
5 shows the upholstery device according to FIG. 5, the support parts of the support device being adjusted relative to one another in a manner corresponding to FIG. 4,
Fig. 7
a section along a line VII-VII in Fig. 6 and
Fig. 8
a section along a line VIII-VIII in Fig. 6th

In den Figuren der Zeichnung sind gleiche bzw. sich entsprechende Bauteile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen.In the figures of the drawing, the same or corresponding components with the same reference numerals Mistake.

In Fig. 1 ist ein Grundkörper 2 einer als Lattenrost mit in Fig 1 nicht dargestellten Latten ausgebildeten Stützeinrichtung 4 einer erfindungsgemäßen Polsterungseinrichtung dargestellt, wobei die Stützeinrichtung 4 in ihrer Längsrichtung aufeinanderfolgende Stützteile zur flächigen Abstützung eines in Fig. 1 nicht dargestellten, bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel als Matratze ausgebildeten Polsterungselementes aufweist.In Fig. 1, a base body 2 is a slatted frame trained with slats not shown in Fig. 1 Support device 4 of an upholstery device according to the invention shown, the support device 4 successive in their longitudinal direction Support parts for the flat support of one in FIG. 1 not shown, in this embodiment as Has mattress trained padding element.

Im einzelnen weist die Stützeinrichtung 4 ein erstes Stützteil auf, das ein mittleres Stützteil 6 bildet, mit dem an einer Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar ein Oberkörperstützteil 8 und an der dem Oberkörperstützteil 8 abgewandten Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar ein Beinstützteil 10 verbunden ist.In particular, the support device 4 has a first Support part, which forms a central support part 6, with the articulated on one side and a horizontal Swivel axis pivotable an upper body support part 8 and on the upper body support part 8 facing away Articulated side and around a horizontal swivel axis a leg support part 10 is pivotally connected.

Mit dem Oberkörperstützteil 8 ist auf dessen dem mittleren Stützteil abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar ein Kopfstützteil 12 verbunden, und mit dem Beinstützteil 10 ist auf dessen dem mittleren Stützteil 6 abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar ein Wadenstützteil 14 verbunden.With the upper body support part 8 is on that middle support part on the opposite side, articulated and around a horizontal pivot axis pivots a headrest part 12 connected, and with the leg support part 10th is on the center support part 6 facing away Articulated side and around a horizontal swivel axis pivotally connected to a calf support part 14.

Das Kopfstützteil 12 und das Wadenstützteil 14 weisen jeweils Längsholme 16, 18 bzw. 20, 22 auf, die jeweils über einen Querholm 24 bzw. 26 miteinander verbunden sind.The headrest part 12 and the calf support part 14 each have longitudinal spars 16, 18 and 20, 22, respectively each connected via a cross member 24 or 26 are.

Das Oberkörperstützteil 8 und das Beinstützteil 10 weisen jeweils Längsholme 28, 30 bzw. 32, 34 auf, die jeweils über Querholme 36, 38 miteinander verbunden sind.The upper body support part 8 and the leg support part 10 each have longitudinal spars 28, 30 and 32, 34, respectively each connected via cross bars 36, 38 are.

Das mittlere Stützteil 6 weist Längsholme 40, 42 auf, die über Querholme 44, 46 miteinander verbunden sind.The central support part 6 has longitudinal spars 40, 42 on, which are connected to one another via cross bars 44, 46 are.

An dem Grundkörper 2 der Stützeinrichtung 4 sind Verstellmittel zur Verstellung der Stützteile 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 relativ zueinander vorgesehen. Die Verstellmittel weisen bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel zwei elektromotorische Linearantriebe 48, 50 auf, wobei der Linearantrieb 48 über einen hier nicht näher interessierenden Betätigungsmechanismus mit dem Oberkörperstützteil 8 und dem Kopfstützteil 10 verbunden ist, derart, daß das Oberkörperstützteil 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 6 und das Kopfstützteil 12 relativ zu dem Oberkörperstützteil 8 um die jeweilige Schwenkachse verschwenkbar und damit in seiner Neigung verstellbar ist. Der Linearantrieb 50 ist über einen hier ebenfalls nicht näher interessierenden Betätigungsmechanismus mit dem Beinstützteil 10 und dem Wadenstützteil 14 verbunden, derart, daß das Beinstützteil 10 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 6 und das Wadenstützteil 14 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 10 verschwenkbar und dadurch in seiner Neigung verstellbar ist.Are on the base body 2 of the support device 4 Adjustment means for adjusting the support parts 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 are provided relative to each other. The adjustment means have two electromotive in this embodiment Linear drives 48, 50, the linear drive 48 about someone who is not of any interest here Actuation mechanism with the upper body support part 8 and the headrest part 10 is connected such that the Upper body support part 8 relative to the central support part 6 and the headrest part 12 relative to the upper body support part 8 pivotable about the respective pivot axis and thus its inclination is adjustable. The linear drive 50 is also here actuation mechanism of no interest connected to the leg support part 10 and the calf support part 14, such that the leg support member 10 relative to the middle support part 6 and the calf support part 14 relatively pivotable to the leg support part 10 and thereby in its inclination is adjustable.

Die Linearantriebe 48, 50 sind zwischen einer durch die Oberseiten der Längsholme 40, 42 des mittleren Stützteiles 6 verlaufenden oberen Begrenzungsebene und einer durch die Unterseiten der Längsholme 40, 42 des mittleren Stützteiles 6 verlaufenden unteren Begrenzungsebene des mittleren Stützteiles 6 und damit des Grundkörpers 2 der Stützeinrichtung 4 aufgenommen. Auf diese Weise weist die Stützeinrichtung 2 nur eine geringe Bauhöhe auf.The linear drives 48, 50 are between one through the tops of the longitudinal spars 40, 42 of the middle Support part 6 extending upper boundary plane and one through the undersides of the longitudinal spars 40, 42 of the middle support part 6 extending lower Limiting plane of the middle support part 6 and thus of the base body 2 of the support device 4 added. In this way, the support device 2 has only one low height.

Fig. 2 zeigt die Stützeinrichtung gemäß Fig. 1, wobei das Oberkörperstützteil 8 und das Beinstützteil 10 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 6 und das Kopfstützteil 12 relativ zu dem Oberkörperstützteil 8 sowie das Wadenstützteil 14 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 10 verstellt ist.FIG. 2 shows the support device according to FIG. 1, the upper body support part 8 and the leg support part 10 relative to the central support part 6 and the head support part 12 relative to the upper body support part 8 as well the calf support part 14 relative to the leg support part 10 is adjusted.

Die in Fig. 1 dargestellte Verstellage der Stützteile 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 entspricht einer Liegeposition eines in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten, mit der erfindungsgemäßen Polsterungseinrichtung versehenen Sitz- und Liegemöbels, während die in Fig. 2 dargestellte Verstellage der Stützteile 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 einer Sitzposition des Sitz- und Liegemöbels entspricht.The adjustment position of the support parts shown in FIG. 1 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 corresponds to a lying position one not shown in the drawing, with the provided padding device according to the invention Sitting and reclining furniture, while that shown in Fig. 2 Adjustment of the support parts 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 corresponds to a seating position of the seating and reclining furniture.

Das mittlere Stützteil 6 kann mit einem Unterbau des Sitz- und Liegemöbels verbunden sein.The middle support part 6 can have a substructure of the seating and reclining furniture.

Fig. 3 zeigt die Stützeinrichtung 4, wobei an dem Grundkörper 2 in dessen Längsrichtung aufeinanderfolgende Latten aus einem federnden Material, beispielsweise Holz, gehalten sind. Die Latten, von denen in Fig. 2 lediglich zwei Latten mit den Bezugszeichen 52, 54 bezeichnet sind, verlaufen in Querrichtung der Stützeinrichtung 4.Fig. 3 shows the support device 4, wherein on the Base body 2 successive in its longitudinal direction Slats made of a resilient material, for example Wood. The slats, of which in 2 only two slats with the reference number 52, 54 are labeled, run in the transverse direction of FIG Support device 4.

Die Längsholme 16-22, 28-34 und 40, 42 des Grundkörpers 2 sowie die Querholme 24, 26 sind bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel mit einem elastischen Kunststoffschaum 56 umschäumt, derart, daß eine im wesentlichen ebene, umlaufende, elastische Auflagefläche 58 zur Auflage eines in Fig. 3 nicht dargestellten Polsterungselementes der Polsterungseinrichtung gebildet ist.The longitudinal bars 16-22, 28-34 and 40, 42 of the main body 2 and the cross bars 24, 26 are in this Embodiment with an elastic plastic foam 56 foamed, such that one essentially flat, all-round, elastic support surface 58 for support an upholstery element, not shown in Fig. 3 the padding device is formed.

In der Auflagefläche 58 sind im Bereich der Längsholme 16-22, 28-34 und 40, 42 zueinander beabstandete Ausnehmungen gebildet, von denen in Fig. 3 lediglich eine Ausnehmung mit dem Bezugszeichen 60 bezeichnet ist und die zu den freien Enden der Latten 52, 54 im wesentlichen komplementär geformt sind. Die Latten 52, 54 greifen mit ihren freien Enden in die Ausnehmungen 60 ein und sind so formschlüssig in den Ausnehmungen 60 gehalten, die sich bis zu den Längsholmen 16-22, 30-34 und 40, 42 erstrecken, so daß die Latten 52, 54 auf den Längsholmen 16-22, 28-34 und 40, 42 aufliegen.In the support surface 58 are in the area of the longitudinal spars 16-22, 28-34 and 40, 42 spaced apart Recesses formed, of which only in Fig. 3 a recess is designated by reference numeral 60 and substantially to the free ends of the slats 52, 54 are complementary. Slats 52, 54 engage with their free ends in the recesses 60 and are thus form-fitting in the recesses 60 held up to the longitudinal spars 16-22, 30-34 and 40, 42 extend so that the slats 52, 54 on the Longitudinal bars 16-22, 28-34 and 40, 42 rest.

Fig. 4 zeigt die Stützeinrichtung 4 gemäß Fig. 3, wobei die Stützteile 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 mittels der Linearantriebe 48, 50 relativ zueinander verstellt sind.FIG. 4 shows the support device 4 according to FIG. 3, the support parts 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 by means of the linear drives 48, 50 are adjusted relative to each other.

Fig. 5 zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Polsterungseinrichtung 62. Zur Verbindung eines in Fig. 5 nicht erkennbaren Polsterungselementes in Form einer Matratze zu einer Einheit mit der Stützeinrichtung 4 und den Verstellmitteln wird die Matratze auf die Auflagefläche 58 der Stützeinrichtung 4 aufgelegt und durch einen Klebstoff mit dieser verklebt, so daß die Matratze fest mit der Stützeinrichtung 4 verbunden ist und die Latten 52, 54 sicher zwischen der Matratze und dem Grundkörper 2 der Stützeinrichtung 4 gehalten sind.5 shows the upholstery device according to the invention 62. To connect one that cannot be seen in FIG. 5 Upholstery element in the form of a mattress to a unit with the support device 4 and the The mattress is placed on the support surface 58 of the support device 4 and by a Glue glued to this so that the mattress is firm is connected to the support device 4 and the slats 52, 54 securely between the mattress and the body 2 of the support device 4 are held.

Die Einheit aus der Stützeinrichtung 4 mit den Verstellmitteln und der Matratze weist bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel eine Ummantelung 64 auf, die bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel durch einen Bezug aus einem textilen Material gebildet ist und die Einheit vollständig umgibt.The unit from the support device 4 with the Adjustment means and the mattress points in this embodiment a sheath 64 on this Embodiment by reference from a textile material is formed and the unit completely surrounds.

Der Bezug 64 kann Haltemittel zum Halten der Matratze an der Stützeinrichtung 4 bilden, derart, daß die Matratze an der Stützeinrichtung 4 mittels des Bezuges 64 gehalten ist. Ein Verkleben der Matratze mit der Stützeinrichtung 4 ist dann nicht erforderlich.The cover 64 can hold means for holding the mattress form on the support device 4, such that the mattress on the support device 4 by means of the cover 64 is held. Sticking the mattress with the support device 4 is then not required.

Aus der Zeichnung ist nicht erkennbar und deshalb wird hier erläutert, daß der Bezug 64 im Bereich des unteren Randes 66 der Polsterungseinrichtung 62 einen umlaufenden Reißverschluß aufweist, derart, daß eine verschließbare Öffnung gebildet ist, durch die die Verstellmittel zugänglich sind. Dies erleichtert die Wartung der Verstellmittel oder einen Austausch von deren Teilen im Falle eines Defektes.It is not recognizable from the drawing and therefore it is explained here that the reference 64 in the area of lower edge 66 of the padding device 62 a encircling zipper, such that a closable opening is formed through which the adjusting means are accessible. This makes maintenance easier the adjusting means or an exchange of their Share in the event of a defect.

Fig. 6 zeigt die Polsterungseinrichtung 62, wobei die Stützteile 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 mittels der Linearantreibe relativ zueinander verstellt sind.6 shows the padding device 62, wherein the support parts 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 by means of the linear drive are adjusted relative to each other.

Fig. 7 zeigt einen Schnitt entlang einer Linie VII-VII in Fig. 5. Es ist ersichtlich, daß der Querholm 26 mit dem Kunststoffschaum 56 umschäumt ist und die Matratze 68 auf der Auflagefläche 58 aufliegt. Der Bezug 64 umgibt die aus der Stützeinrichtung 4 mit den Verstellmitteln und der Matratze 68 verbundene Einheit vollständig.Fig. 7 shows a section along a line VII-VII in Fig. 5. It can be seen that the cross member 26 is foamed with the plastic foam 56 and the Mattress 68 rests on the contact surface 58. The reference 64 surrounds the support device 4 with the Adjustment means and unit 68 connected to the mattress Completely.

Fig. 8 zeigt einen Schnitt VIII-VIII in Fig. 5. Es ist ersichtlich, daß eine Latte 70 auf den Längsholmen 22, 20 aufliegt und in den in der Auflagefläche 58 gebildeten Ausnehmungen 72, 74 zwischen den Längsholmen 20, 22 und der Matratze 68 gehalten ist.Fig. 8 shows a section VIII-VIII in Fig. 5. It it can be seen that a bar 70 on the longitudinal spars 22, 20 rests and in the formed in the support surface 58 Recesses 72, 74 between the longitudinal spars 20, 22 and the mattress 68 is held.

Die erfindungsgemäße Polsterungseinrichtung 62 ermöglicht eine ausgezeichnete Abstimmung der Matratze 68 auf die Stützeinrichtung 4, so daß für den Benutzer ein hoher Komfort erzielbar ist. Beispielsweise ist es möglich, die Matratze 68 relativ dünn auszubilden. Auf diese Weise ist vermieden, daß die Federungseigenschaften der Latten 52 durch eine zu dicke Matratze beeinträchtigt werden. Hierdurch ist der Komfort gegenüber einer herkömmlichen Kombination eines Lattenrostes mit einer Matratze wesentlich erhöht.The padding device 62 according to the invention enables an excellent adjustment of the mattress 68 on the support device 4, so that for the user a high level of comfort can be achieved. For example it is possible to make the mattress 68 relatively thin. On this way it is avoided that the suspension properties the slats 52 affected by too thick a mattress become. This is compared to the comfort a conventional combination of a slatted frame with a mattress significantly increased.

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  1. Adjustable padding device (62) for a piece of furniture for sitting and/or lying upon, comprising at least one flat, elastically deformable padding element, at least one adjustable supporting device (4) with a base body (2) for supporting the padding element in a flat manner and adjusting means arranged on the supporting device (4) to adjust at least one part of the supporting device (4) with respect to its inclination and/or its height, the padding element being connected to the supporting device (4) and the adjusting means to form a unit, characterised in that the padding element with the supporting device (4) and the adjusting means are received in a common casing which completely surrounds the unit made of the padding element and the supporting device (4) with the adjusting means.
  2. Padding device according to claim 1, characterised in that the or each padding element is detachably connected to the supporting device (4) and in that holding means are provided to hold the or each padding element on the supporting device (4).
  3. Padding device according to claim 1, characterised in that the or each padding element is firmly connected to the supporting device (4).
  4. Padding device according to claim 3, characterised in that the or each padding element is glued or foamed onto the supporting device (4).
  5. Padding device according to claim 1, characterised in that the adjusting means are arranged substantially completely between an upper delimiting plane and a lower delimiting plane of the supporting device (4).
  6. Padding device according to claim 1, characterised in that the adjusting means have at least one electromotive adjusting drive, in particular at least one linear drive (48, 50).
  7. Padding device according to claim 1, characterised in that the base body (2) has longitudinal beams (16 to 22, 28 to 34, 40, 42) which are spaced apart from one another and transverse beams (24, 26) at its ends in the longitudinal direction and in that the longitudinal beams (16 to 22, 28 to 34, 40, 42) and/or the transverse beams (24, 26), on their side facing the padding element, have support faces (58) made of an elastic material, on which the padding element rests.
  8. Padding device according to claim 7, characterised in that the support faces (58) are formed as strips.
  9. Padding device according to claim 7, characterised in that the base body (2) of the supporting device (4), on its side facing the padding element, has resilient slats (52, 54), which are spaced apart from one another, in particular made of wood, on which the padding element rests.
  10. Padding device according to claim 7 and 9, characterised in that recesses (60) are formed in the support faces (58) in which recesses (60) the slats (52, 54) engage with their free ends.
  11. Padding device according to claim 10, characterised in that the recesses (60) are formed in a substantially complementary manner to the free ends of the slats (52, 54).
  12. Padding device according to claim 9, characterised in that the faces of the free ends of the slats (52, 54) facing the padding element substantially align with the adjoining support faces (58).
  13. Padding device according to claim 9, characterised in that the slats (52, 54) rest on the longitudinal beams (16 to 22, 28 to 34, 40, 42) of the base body (2) of the supporting device (4).
  14. Padding device according to claim 7, characterised in that the elastic material is a plastics material foam.
  15. Padding device according to claim 7 and 14, characterised in that the longitudinal beams (16 to 22, 28 to 34, 40, 42) and/or the transverse beams (24, 26) are at least partially surrounded by the plastics material foam.
  16. Padding device according to claim 1, characterised in that the base body (2) of the supporting device (4) has a first supporting part and at least one second supporting part for flat support of the padding element, the first supporting part and the second supporting part being connected to one another in an articulated manner and being pivotable relative to one another owing to the adjusting means.
  17. Padding device according to claim 16, characterised in that the first supporting part is formed by a central supporting part (6) and the second supporting part by an upper body supporting part (8) and in that a leg supporting part (10) is provided which is connected in an articulated manner to the central supporting part (6) on its side remote from the upper body supporting part (8) and connected so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis which is substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the upper body supporting part (8).
  18. Padding device according to claim 17, characterised in that a head supporting part (12) is provided which is connected in an articulated manner to the upper body supporting part (8) on its side remote from the central supporting part (6) and connected so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis which is substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the head supporting part (12).
  19. Padding device according to claim 17, characterised in that a calf supporting part (14) is provided which is connected in an articulated manner to the leg supporting part (10) on its side remote from the central supporting part (6) and connected so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis which is substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the leg supporting part (10).
  20. Padding device according to claim 1, characterised in that the casing has at least one closable opening, such that the adjusting means are accessible through the opening or the openings.
  21. Padding device according to claim 20, characterised in that the opening or the openings is or are closable by a zip fastener, a hook and burr-type fastener or the like.
  22. Padding device according to claim 1, characterised in that the casing is formed by a cover (64) made of a textile material.
  23. Padding device according to claim 1, characterised in that the padding element is a mattress (68).
  24. Piece of furniture for sitting and/or lying upon, characterised in that it has a padding device (62) according to any one of the preceding claims.
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