EP1378268A1 - A supporting surface for the back and the head of a person - Google Patents

Abstract

Support device for the back and head region comprises a back and head region, a back support section (2), and a head support section (5). In the support position, a partial region of the back support section has at the height of the shoulder blade regions a support surface (4) in the spine region and open regions (3) on both sides of the support surface which are designed so that the shoulder blade regions are moved downward past the support surface. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) Home, leisure or work place device component comprising the above support device; and (2) Attachment unit comprising a head support section, a spacer, and at least one connecting element.

Description

The invention relates to a support device for a human Back and head area with a back support section and with a Headrest section, as well as a residential, recreational or work equipment part with such a support device.

Such support devices are in the form of couches or the like well known. Such support devices can be padded or be upholstered. On such support devices people can sit down. If a human lying on his back takes place on such a support device, so will both his back area as well as his head area supported. The back area extends from the tailbone to the neck area. To one to provide safe support for humans, has the support device for the back area a back support section and for the Head area on a headrest section. The back support section is designed so broad that a secure position of man is achievable. In particular, the back support portion at least from the hip area up to the shoulder area, a width at least the width corresponding to the appropriate areas of the human being to a safe To allow the human to lie down. Frequently, such support devices Orthopedic designs and / or nestle in the natural Attitude of man.

The posture of a person is common in orthopedic terms bad. In particular, bad attitudes in the workplace or lead to shortening of the chest muscles in other areas, which in turn leads to a bowed back posture, in particular to can cause a round back.

The object of the invention is a support device of the aforementioned To create a way that offers opportunities with simple means, especially by gymnastic exercises, such Brustmuskulaturverkürzungen counteract.

This object is achieved in that in a support position Part of the back support section at the level of shoulder blade areas the back area a support surface in a backbone area and on both sides of the support surface has open areas, designed in such a way are that the shoulder blade areas past the support surface after are movable behind.

Thus, according to the invention on the support device on the Back lying man his chest muscles in a simple way stretch, that he stretches his arms sideways outwards and this in laterally outwardly trimmed position its own weight leaves or actively the arms and thus the shoulders down, i.e. presses towards the back of the back support section. There on shoulder-blade height by the support surface only a central, preferably narrow and at least partially support in the backbone area is present, and the shoulder blade areas at least largely free to the rear, i. on the support surface over to the back, moved it is possible to stretch the chest muscles. Preferably If the human is in a position on the support, aligned in an angular range of 45 ° to 90 ° to the vertical is. Particularly preferred in the support position is at least approximately horizontal alignment of back and head support section given. This already exerts the weight of the arm and shoulder areas a desired stretching effect on the chest muscles, without human beings necessarily still using force actively must to achieve the purpose of chest muscle strain. The support device thus fulfills a dual function by the Create the reclining position a relaxation posture is achieved and in addition by simple lateral stretching and subsequent Lowering at least the upper arms approximately at a right angle to the chest already achieved an expansion of the chest muscles becomes. If the forearms in straight extension of the upper arms relative to the thorax region approximately at right angles laterally outward be strung, which is caused by the weight of the arms Leverage still increased, so that the stretching effect for the Breast musculature is improved. The two sides of the central support surface Existing open areas can be accessed throughout, through the bed support portion and the head support portion formed lying surface each be open laterally to the outside. Alternatively, these can be found in the lateral outer edge regions also be closed, if the Transverse extent of the open areas is designed so large that at right-angled ironing of the upper arms at least the elbow areas still dive through the open areas down can. Preferably, however, the open areas are also laterally designed to be open on the outside, even with a smaller overall width of the lying surface to allow the desired mobility of the shoulders and arms. Advantageously, the back support portion of the coccyx or Hip area starting just below the shoulder blade areas at least so broad that it is the width of a human Thoracic cage equates to at least just below the shoulder areas a secure support of the back of the person too enable. Also, the headrest portion is preferably designed that he ensures a secure headrest.

The solution according to the invention can be used in different fields. In particular, it can be part of different facilities be the residential, office, workplace or leisure area. The support device in particular on a separate pad, such as a Frame, rest or even with appropriate support, frame or foot elements to be positioned on to allow a subsurface. In a particularly simple Embodiment, the support device as a rigid support unit through a simple plate of a dimensionally stable material like especially wood or plastic formed with the Back support section including the support surface and the lateral open areas and provided with the head support section. A such plate can be integrated with other functional devices or with be coupled with this. So it is possible in particular, such Plate in the area of a room door or in the area of a room wall detachable to arrange and if necessary from the door or wall to solve and to be positioned on a suitable surface. Alternatively, one is Embodiment provided in which such a plate on a Residential or office furniture object is arranged detachably. Especially it is envisaged, such a plate standing in a pedestal to use, which is part of a lamp and in particular with at least one located behind the inserted plate fluorescent tube is provided. The serving as a support device plate thus has an additional function by using as an aperture or as a screen for the Illuminant is used.

In an embodiment of the invention, the head support portion and the back support portion separate components facing each other for the support position under the formation of the open areas are deliverable. That's it possible, the headrest portion and the backrest portion only If necessary, assign each other such that the desired support position for back and head is achieved. In one for the stretching of the Pectoral muscles not needed state, the head support section and the back support portion have completely different functions. So it is possible in particular, the surface of at least one Support section to be used as a table top or as a seat, as long as the support function for a human body is not needed becomes.

In an embodiment of the invention, the open areas are laterally open recesses of the back support portion formed. It is Advantageously, the back support portion in an area below the recesses - seen down the body - much wider than designed the central, preferably narrow support surface at the level of the shoulder blade areas, allowing a secure support in the back rib area of the human body is achieved. Advantageously form the Recesses a separation of the back support portion from the headrest portion, so that only between the headrest section and the back support portion at least for the support position the connection is maintained by means of the support surface.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the recesses are through detachably or movably arranged cover elements can be closed. As soon as the recesses closed by appropriate cover elements Preferably, the back support portion may include Kopfstützabschnitt a continuous plate shape or a continuous Have surface. This allows the back support section and / or the headrest portion completely different functions supplied as long as they are not delivered to each other for the circulation position are.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the back support portion and the head support portion integrated in a rigid support unit. Of the Back support portion and the head support portion are thus part of a common, rigid entity. Advantageously, the back support portion form and the headrest portion a dimensionally stable plate when not in use for breast stretching purposes, in particular as a table, can be used as a chair or the like.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the rigid support unit is between a particular upright rest position and one in particular lying resting position movable. This is it possible, which formed of back support portion and head support portion Back support unit only when needed in the desired support position to convict. If not required, the support unit can be another Have function or remain functionally in a rest position. Particularly advantageous embodiments provide that the Support unit is movably positioned in the range of table arrangements or as a fold-down backrest of a chair or chair is designed. It is also possible to make the support unit invisible to integrate a sitting or reclining furniture and only when needed in to transfer the support position. For the movable arrangement of Support unit between the rest position and the support position are in particular pivot bearings, linear guides and the like provided.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the headrest portion and the back support portion between the rest position and the functional position movably mounted to each other by guide means. When Guiding means can combined swing / slide guides, pure Linear guides or hinge arrangements or otherwise designed Be provided curve guides.

The support device according to the invention is particularly advantageous for Housing parts, spare parts or work equipment parts used. Particularly advantageous is an insert for seating furniture, Reclining furniture or combined seating / reclining furniture provided. Such device parts can be designed both stationary and mobile be, i. especially in vehicles or in buildings or Rooms are housed.

The invention also relates to an attachment unit, which together with existing Furnishings or other items, each have a surface part, a support device according to the invention form. The attachment unit according to the invention has a headrest section and serving as a support surface for the spine area Spacer on. The attachment unit is by means of at least one connecting element on a surface part of the device part or attached to the object, wherein the surface part in the mounted state the head support section and the spacer the function of Back support portion of the support device takes over. The spacer is designed so that on both sides of the open areas to the movement of the shoulder blades result. The spacer is also called Support surface designed for the spine area so narrow that appropriate Shoulder blade movements not hindered by the spacer become. This solution makes it possible in particular to existing Table, seating and / or deck arrangements add the extension unit and to obtain a support device according to the invention.

Fig. 1

zeigt schematisch in einer Draufsicht eine Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Auflagevorrichtung in Form einer plattenartigen Stützeinheit,

Fig. 2

eine Auflagevorrichtung ähnlich Fig. 1,

Fig. 3a bis 3e

weitere Varianten von Auflagevorrichtungen ähnlich den Fig. 1 und 2,

Fig. 4

eine Auflagevorrichtung, die mit starren, geradlinigen Stützfüßen versehen ist,

Fig. 5

eine Auflagevorrichtung ähnlich Fig. 4, jedoch mit gekrümmten Tischbeinen,

Fig. 6

eine Auflagevorrichtung mit einer plattenartigen Stützeinheit aus Kopfstützabschnitt, Ausnehmungen und Rückenstützabschnitt, die mit einem nach Art eines Bügelbrettes zusammenklappbaren Gestell versehen ist,

Fig. 7

eine Stützeinheit gemäß Fig. 1, die in einer entsprechenden Aussparung einer Raumtür lösbar integriert ist,

Fig. 8

ein Leuchtenobjekt in einer Seitenansicht, bei dem ein Schirm zusätzlich als Auflagevorrichtung ähnlich Fig. 2 ausgestaltet ist,

Fig. 9

das Leuchtenobjekt gemäß Fig. 8 in einer Frontansicht,

Fig. 10

eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Auflagevorrichtung in perspektivischer Darstellung, bei der die plattenförmige Stützeinheit in einer Ruheposition an einer Wand anliegt und für die in Fig. 10 dargestellte Auflageposition in eine horizontale Stellung ausgeklappt ist,

Fig. 11

ein Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbel, bei dem die Auflagevorrichtung in einem Auszugkasten integriert ist,

Fig. 12

in perspektivischer Darstellung einen Teil einer Auflagevorrichtung, bei der ein Kopfstützabschnitt an einen Rückenstützabschnitt unter Bildung der offenen Bereiche ansteckbar ist,

Fig. 13

eine weitere Ausführung ähnlich Fig. 12, bei der ebenfalls ein Kopfstützabschnitt unter Bildung der offenen Bereiche an einen Rückenstützabschnitt ansteckbar ist,

Fig. 14

eine weitere Ausführungsform ähnlich Fig. 13 mit Fixiermitteln für die Auflageposition, vorliegend in Form einer Schraubzwinge,

Fig. 15

eine weitere Ausführungsform einer Auflagevorrichtung, die in einem Tisch integriert ist,

Fig. 16

eine weitere Tischanordnung, die die Zusatzfunktion einer Auflagevorrichtung übernehmen kann,

Fig. 17

die Tischanordnung nach Fig. 16 in ihrer Auflageposition,

Fig. 18 bis 20

verschiedene Darstellungen von lösbar oder beweglich angeordneten Deckelementen, die in der Ruheposition die Ausnehmungen verschließen und für die Auflageposition diese freigeben,

Fig. 21 und 22

eine weitere Möbelanordnung, die zusätzlich als Auflagevorrichtung dient, wobei in Fig. 22 die Auflageposition dargestellt ist,

Fig. 23

eine weitere Möbelanordnung, die zueinander in einer Auflageposition für ihre Zusatzfunktion als Auflagevorrichtung positioniert sind,

Fig. 24 und 25

einen Bürostuhl, der mit einer Zusatzfunktion als Auflagevorrichtung versehen ist, und

Fig. 26 und 27

eine weitere Tischanordnung, die in einer Zusatzfunktion als Auflagevorrichtung dient.

Further advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the claims and from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention, which are illustrated by the drawings.

Fig. 1

shows schematically in a plan view an embodiment of a support device according to the invention in the form of a plate-like support unit,

Fig. 2

a support device similar to FIG. 1,

Fig. 3a to 3e

Further variants of support devices similar to FIGS. 1 and 2,

Fig. 4

a support device provided with rigid, rectilinear support feet,

Fig. 5

a support device similar to FIG. 4, but with curved legs,

Fig. 6

a support device with a plate-like support unit comprising head support section, recesses and back support section, which is provided with a collapsible in the manner of an ironing board frame,

Fig. 7

a support unit according to FIG. 1, which is detachably integrated in a corresponding recess of a room door,

Fig. 8

a luminaire object in a side view, in which a screen is additionally designed as a support device similar to FIG. 2,

Fig. 9

the luminaire object according to FIG. 8 in a front view,

Fig. 10

a further embodiment of a support device according to the invention in a perspective view, in which the plate-shaped support unit rests in a rest position on a wall and is unfolded for the support position shown in Figure 10 in a horizontal position,

Fig. 11

a seat and / or reclining furniture, in which the support device is integrated in a drawer,

Fig. 12

1 is a perspective view of a part of a support device in which a head support section can be attached to a back support section to form the open areas;

Fig. 13

a further embodiment similar to Figure 12, in which also a head support portion to form the open areas to a back support portion is plugged,

Fig. 14

a further embodiment similar to FIG. 13 with fixing means for the support position, in this case in the form of a screw clamp,

Fig. 15

another embodiment of a support device integrated in a table,

Fig. 16

another table arrangement that can take over the additional function of a support device,

Fig. 17

the table arrangement according to FIG. 16 in its resting position,

Fig. 18 to 20

various representations of detachably or movably arranged cover elements, which close the recesses in the rest position and release them for the support position,

FIGS. 21 and 22

a further furniture arrangement, which additionally serves as a support device, wherein in FIG. 22 the support position is shown,

Fig. 23

another furniture arrangement, which are positioned to each other in a support position for their additional function as a support device,

FIGS. 24 and 25

an office chair, which is provided with an additional function as a support device, and

FIGS. 26 and 27

another table arrangement that serves as a support device in an additional function.

Support devices according to FIGS. 1 to 27 serve in their support position as a couch or support for a lying on your back human body. The appropriate person can be in the on the Resting device with his back and his head resting Position by spreading the arms laterally outwards the arms and move your shoulders down. For this he has to be on the support device position so that the corresponding movements of the Shoulder areas, especially the shoulder blade areas no support offer through the support device. This will be close below described. The support devices of FIGS. 1 to 3 are functionally constructed so that the basic functional parts will first be described with reference to FIG. 1. Functionally identical parts or sections are the same with the other support devices Reference numerals with respective addition of a distinctive Letter provided. The support device is formed by a plate-shaped support unit 1. The support unit points a back support portion 2, serving as a support surface, central Support web 4, a subsequent to the support web 4 headrest portion 5 on. At the level of the support web 4 are recesses on both sides 3 provided, which open to the opposite side to the outside are. The support bar 4 extends along a central longitudinal axis, not shown the present total rectangular shaped support unit. A person lying on the support unit has to position himself that he with his shoulder blade areas at the level of the recesses 3 and his head is supported from behind. The as a support surface Serving support bar 4 is preferably designed so narrow that he with appropriate spreading and lowering movements of the arms and Shoulder the free mobility of the shoulder blades at least over one limited arm and shoulder path not obstructed. The limited Arm and shoulder path is defined by the fact that a sufficient Stretching of the chest muscles must be possible. The proportions the corresponding portions of the support unit are preferably on tuned the body of a Norman.

Preferably, the person lying on the support device leads a Stretching exercise so that he is lying on his back his arms horizontally spreads outwards to the outside while moving the palms towards turns up. Move by the weight of the spread out arms These together with the shoulder areas and shoulder blade areas inevitably in the area of the recesses 3 to a substrate down, which automatically puts the front, across ongoing pectoral muscles are stretched. This can be a shortening the chest muscles are effective and in a relaxed position as well be counteracted without great effort, causing postural damage avoided or reduced by humans.

In the embodiment of Fig. 2 are - seen in the body direction - Lower and upper Stirnendbereiche the support unit circular arc rounded. At the function of the support unit changes towards the explanation of FIG. 1 nothing. FIGS. 3a to 3e show further different ones Forms of support units whose functions are each the correspond to functions described with reference to FIG. The representations are each held schematically, so that the proportions the actually occurring proportions in practice not necessary Way correspond. This also applies to all those described in more detail below Support devices.

In the embodiments according to FIGS. 3a to 3e are in particular the lateral recesses with different geometric shapes provided, which are clearly visible from the drawings and therefore need not be explained in more detail here.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 4, the support unit according to FIG. 1 provided with standing on a surface support legs 6. These are according to the embodiment of FIG. 4 in a straight line as square profiles executed. In the embodiment of Fig. 5 are rigid support feet in curved shape provided with wide bottom sockets. The support unit 1 according to FIG. 5 corresponds to the support unit according to FIG. 4.

In the embodiment of Fig. 6, the plate-shaped support unit supported by a collapsible frame 8, the manner of a Frames for an ironing board is executed. The folded position of the frame 8 is shown in phantom. This is the result Support unit 1 to save space when not in use.

In the embodiment of Fig. 7, the support unit 1 for the space-saving Accommodation if not needed in a corresponding Recess of a larger area, in the present case accommodated a room door 9, by means of hinges 10 on a room wall 11th is held. Once the support unit 1 is needed, it can from the corresponding recess of the room door 9 removed and suitable Place be placed in the support position.

For transfer to the support position, the support unit 1 in particular placed on one or more support or frame elements become. For fixing the support unit 1 in the recess of the room door 9 releasable securing means in the area of the room door 9 are provided.

In the embodiment of FIGS. 8 and 9 is a kind of a Surfboard molded support unit 1g in addition as an object part of a Luminaire object 12 is inserted by being parallel in front of a standing Fluorescent tube assembly 14 is positioned. For this purpose, the support unit 1g provided in its bottom region with connector elements 15, the releasably on corresponding connector elements of a socket 13 are plugged. Also, the fluorescent tube assembly 14 is anchored firmly in the base 13 in its oblique position. Non-illustrated embodiments represent other types of space or Design objects, in each of which a correspondingly adapted Support unit is integrated.

In the embodiment of Fig. 10 is a support unit 1 in her lower Stirnendbereich by means of a hinge assembly 17, the one horizontal pivot axis defined on a vertical wall 16 between a dot-dashed, folded-up rest position and a support position shown by a solid pivot stored. For the support position a support leg assembly 18 is provided which can be hinged to the underside of the support unit 1 or be delivered as a separate part of the underside of the support unit 1 can.

In the embodiment of Fig. 11, the support unit 1 is in a Pull-out box 20 of a sitting and / or lying furniture 19, present in Form of a sofa bed, integrated. The support unit 1 is stable on corresponding Supported frame parts of the pull-out box 20, so that in the pull-out position of the pull-out box 20 shown in FIG Support unit 1 is transferred directly to its support position. A human can therefore hang up with his back on the support unit 1 and preferably his leg areas on the seat and back cushions of the Place sofa beds. In non-illustrated embodiments, the Support unit in a pull-out element in the form of a drawer or the like housed, wherein the pull-out element in any, suitable mobile or immobile object, in particular a Motor vehicle by air, water or land, in a housing a machine or plant, or integrated into other facilities can be.

In the embodiment of Fig. 12, the head support portion 5a including serving as a spacer, at the level of Recesses 3h located central support surface 4a of the Back support section 2h designed releasably. It is thus a Extension unit formed. These are as connecting elements Plug connections 21 are provided which plug in the direction of the arrow of the head support section 5h in the area of the corresponding, as Surface part serving end face of the back support portion 2h enable.

The support surface 4h is plate-shaped so designed that in the inserted State of the head support portion 5h at a distance from the two back support portions 5h remains positioned. This will be the Recesses 3h formed.

A similar embodiment with a mounting unit is shown in Fig. 13. There, only the type of connector 22 is executed differently. Corresponding legs of the connector 22 overlap the Plate shape of the back support section on top and bottom side according to Art a clamp. The upper leg of the connector 22 additionally forms the central support bar 4i for supporting the spine of the human body at the level of the scapula areas.

The embodiment of FIG. 14 with a mounting unit is similar designed to the embodiments of FIGS. 12 and 13. Differently It is here essentially that the connector 23 for attaching the head portion 5k including the support surface 4k on the back support portion 2k additional securing means 24 in shape associated with a screw clamp, which is a fixation of the mated Condition allows.

In the embodiment of Fig. 15 is a furniture or device part provided in the form of a table assembly 25. Under a table top the table assembly 25 is provided a cavity in which two Support units 1 are housed. In the embodiment of FIG. 15 serves the table arrangement thus only as storage space for the support units 1. In an embodiment not explicitly recognizable from FIG are the two support units 1 on the type of Ausziehplatten linearly displaceable positioned below the upper table top and may be for the transfer to their supporting position from the corresponding Storage space pulled out and preferably at the same level how to bring the tabletop. With the help of not shown Supporting means is at least one of the support units 1 then in this Fixed position. The table top thus serves as a support for Leg and buttocks areas of a person whose back area and Head area is positioned in the region of the support unit 1.

Figs. 16 and 17 disclose another table assembly 26 which is similar the last described embodiment with an extendable Head support portion 27 is provided. The headrest portion 27 is in its Rest position below a table top of the table assembly 25th sunk according to FIG 16 arranged. To the side recesses 31 To achieve scapula height, the headrest portion 27 in a simple Mode transferred to the position shown in FIG. 17, wherein a guide web portion 28 fixedly connected to the Kopfstützabschnittt 27 remains. The guide web section 28 takes over the linear guide and is held in corresponding rails below the table top. moreover the guide bar assumes the function of the central support surface for supporting the spine in the shoulder blade area, with its corresponding Dimensions are matched to this function.

In the embodiments according to FIGS. 18 to 20, the recesses are 3 of the support unit 1 by cover elements 29, 29a, 29b closed, to a continuous plate shape or a continuous Surface to achieve in the area of the recesses 3. This can the plate-like support unit fulfill additional functions by especially can act as a table top.

In the embodiment of FIG. 18, the cover elements 29 are simpler Inserted with the help of pins in the support unit.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 19, the plug-in elements 29a Plug edges, which correspond with corresponding plug-in grooves on the support unit 1 in the area of the recesses interact and so on allow horizontal insertion or withdrawal.

In the embodiment of FIG. 20, the cover elements remain 29b connected to the support unit 1. The cover elements 29b are over an unspecified hinge assembly to horizontal Swivel axes in the region of the bottom of each recess 3 with the Support unit 1 connected. By Sicherungsmitttel not shown can the cover elements 29b in the recesses 3 closing Rest position be fixed.

In the embodiment according to FIGS. 21 and 22 is a table arrangement 30 provided, consisting of an elongated table with rectangular Table top and a square table with the same width as the elongated table is composed. The square table is via a pivot / slide guide 31 permanently with an adjacent End face of the table top of the elongated table connected. Preferably, at a corresponding corner of the square table a carriage member provided in a longitudinally of the tabletop edge led the elongated table extending carriage guide is and in addition a pivoting movement of the square table allows.

By this design, it is possible, the table assembly 30 in addition to be used as a support device. The corresponding support position is shown in FIG. 22. The square table serves with its tabletop on the one hand as head support section and on the other in the 45 ° twisted position with his the slide member having Corner area as a support surface for the backbone of the person lying on it in the shoulder blade area. By the arrangement rotated by 45 ° In addition, on both sides of the carriage element bearing corner the desired Recesses 3m created for the shoulder blade areas. The table top of the oblong table serves in its to the square Table adjacent area as back support section 2m. The Sliding mobility of the square table is by the double arrow S and the combined rotational mobility by the double arrow D illustrated in Fig. 22.

In the embodiment of FIG. 23 is a furniture assembly 32 in Form square tables or stools provided, not with each other are connected. Such tables or stools are basically known. In the embodiment of Fig. 23, however, these are in Form a support device positioned by the one-sided last stool or table similar to the embodiment of FIG. 22 at 45 ° twisted with a corner adjoining the adjacent stool or table. All tables or stools are the same height. This forms the edge table or stool includes the headrest section 5n inclusive the support surface 4n for the spine and the adjacent stool or table the back support section 2n.

In the embodiment of FIGS. 24 and 25 is a mobile device part, presently provided in the form of an office chair, a Has backrest, which is designed as a support unit 1. The backrest is lowered into a horizontal support position shown in FIG. 25. For this purpose, the hinge assembly 36. To a safe support to allow the support unit 1 in the support position, are support feet 34 provided in the present embodiment at the rear the backrest are held on and folded out. It is also possible, separate support elements for supporting the support unit 1 in to provide their contact position.

In the embodiment of FIGS. 26 and 27 is a table arrangement 37 provided in addition to a on an outer edge of a Table top of the table arrangement 37 by means of a hinge arrangement 38 hinged support unit 1 is provided. This allows the support assembly 37 serve as a support device as soon as the support unit 1 in their horizontal support position is pivoted in the arrow direction upwards. In its horizontal support position, the support unit 1 by at least secured a corresponding support member 39.

All embodiments described above are merely schematic shown. Dimensions and proportions of individual parts or Sections do not necessarily agree in the drawings consistent with practical versions. The corresponding Support sections, support units or support devices can thus also upholstered, unpadded, but not flat, but curved or orthopedically shaped surfaces. The invention is thus not limited to the described embodiments, but also includes other, apparent to one skilled in the art.

Claims (10)

Supporting device for a human back and head area, comprising a back support portion and a head support portion, characterized in that in a support position, a portion of the back support portion (2 to 2n) at the level of shoulder blade areas of the back region, a support surface (4 to 4n) in a backbone region and On both sides of the support surface (4 to 4n) has open areas (3 to 3n), which are designed such that the shoulder blade areas are movable past the support surface down. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the head support portion (5 to 5n) and the back support portion (2 to 2n) are separate components, which are deliverable to each other for the support position to form the open areas (3 to 3n). Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the open areas are formed by laterally open recesses (3 to 3n) of the back support portion (3 to 3n). Support device according to claim 3, characterized in that the recesses (3) are closable by releasably or movably arranged cover elements (29 to 29b). Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the back support portion (2) and the head support portion (5) in a rigid support unit (1) are integrated. Support device according to claim 5, characterized in that the rigid support unit (1) between a particular upright rest position and a particular lying support position is arranged to be movable. Support device according to claim 6, characterized in that the head support portion and the back support portion between the rest position and the support position by means of guide means (21, 22, 23, 28, 31) are movably mounted to each other. Residential, recreational or workplace equipment part, characterized in that a support device is provided according to one of the preceding claims. Residential, recreational or workplace equipment part according to claim 8, which is designed as a seat and / or reclining furniture. Extension unit with a head support section and a spacer and with at least one connecting element to the attachment unit to attach to a surface part, wherein the spacer designed as a support surface for a spine area and the attachment is to be made such that the surface part as a back support portion for the overall creation of a support device according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 7 is used.

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