EP1410743B1 - Motor-driven, adjustable supporting device for the upholstery of seating and/or reclining furniture, for example of a mattress or of a bed - Google Patents

Motor-driven, adjustable supporting device for the upholstery of seating and/or reclining furniture, for example of a mattress or of a bed Download PDF

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EP1410743B1
EP1410743B1 EP03026794.2A EP03026794A EP1410743B1 EP 1410743 B1 EP1410743 B1 EP 1410743B1 EP 03026794 A EP03026794 A EP 03026794A EP 1410743 B1 EP1410743 B1 EP 1410743B1
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  • the invention relates to a motor-adjustable support means for a padding of a sitting and / or lying furniture, such as a mattress or a bed, the type mentioned in the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such support means are well known in the form of slatted frames.
  • a slatted base which has a plurality of mutually articulated support members for the planar support of a mattress, which are pivotable relative to each other by drive means.
  • the drive means are formed by an adjusting drive, whose drive housing is arranged below the actual slatted base.
  • a disadvantage of this known slatted base is that it looks clunky and thus visually unattractive due to the arrangement of the relatively space-consuming adjustment.
  • EP 0 884 011 A1 is a similar slatted frame known in which the adjustment is also located below the actual slatted base. There are the same disadvantages as in the previously mentioned slatted frame.
  • a slatted frame of the type in question which has a first support member and a second support member for planar support of a mattress, wherein the first support member and the second support member are hinged together and by drive means are pivotable relative to each other.
  • the drive means are formed by axle motors integrated in pivot shafts, which are arranged on a frame of the slatted base. In this way, the slatted frame is optically more advantageous.
  • the axis motors used are complex in construction and thus expensive to manufacture. This is especially true when high adjustment forces must be applied and the axis motors must be dimensioned accordingly.
  • a motorized support means for a padding of a reclining furniture which is designed as a slatted base and serves to support a mattress of a bed.
  • the support means comprises a first support member and a second support member for planar support of the padding, wherein the first support member and the second support member are hinged together and by drive means are pivotable relative to each other, wherein arranged on the first support member a plurality of mutually parallel and spaced slats is and wherein the drive means comprise an electric motor drive.
  • the known support means of the drive is arranged below the actual slatted base.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a support means referred to in the preamble of claim 1, which is optically advantageous and is simple and inexpensive to produce.
  • the drive is arranged in a trained as a slatted support means immediately below the slats and enters visually in the background, so that the slatted frame is optically advantageous.
  • the structure of the support device according to the invention is also simplified and thus designed more cost-effective.
  • a particular advantage of the teaching of the invention is that the height of the support device is not or only slightly increased by the inventive arrangement of the drive between horizontal boundary planes of the first support member and thus of the base body of the support device compared to conventional non-adjustable support means.
  • the support device according to the invention can also be used in filigree furniture without their optical impression is adversely affected.
  • the teaching of the invention also allows for the first time the integration of the slatted frame with a mattress to a unit. Such integration is not possible with motor-adjustable support devices according to the prior art because of the resulting height.
  • the support device according to the invention is robust in construction, durable and versatile.
  • Another embodiment of the teaching according to the invention provides that the drive is releasably connected to the first support member, in particular with one of the longitudinal beams connected. This increases the ease of maintenance of the support device according to the invention, since, for example, a defective drive is easily replaceable.
  • the drive is expediently arranged between lateral boundary planes of the first support element.
  • the drive is also not laterally on the support means and is thus completely absorbed within its limits.
  • the drive may be accommodated in a housing, as provided for by another embodiment. In this way, the drive during handling or transport of the support device is protected from damage.
  • the housing may be held on a separate holding part connected to the first support part.
  • the housing is connected to one of the longitudinal members and / or a cross member of the first support member. This facilitates the attachment of the housing and simplifies the structure.
  • a single drive is arranged in each housing.
  • two drives can be arranged in the housing, such that a double drive is formed.
  • a linear drive for pivoting a leg support part and the other serve for pivoting a upper body support member.
  • the first support part has two longitudinal spars spaced apart from one another in the transverse direction of the support device, wherein each longitudinal rail is assigned a housing in which at least one drive is accommodated.
  • the output member of the drive is movable substantially in the longitudinal direction of the support means.
  • a simple pivot mechanism is required for pivoting a support member, such as a simple pivot lever.
  • the drive is according to the invention a linear drive.
  • Linear actuators are available as simple and inexpensive standard components.
  • high forces can be applied with linear drives, so that an adjustment of the support means is readily possible, even under high load.
  • the output member of the linear drive is a spindle nut, which is held against rotation and movable in the screw on a rotatably driven by the electric motor threaded spindle, wherein the spindle nut is in operative connection with a pivot mechanism for pivoting at least one of the support members relative to the first support part.
  • the threaded spindle is arranged substantially parallel to the output shaft of the electric motor and is in drive connection with this via a transmission. In this way, the space requirement of the linear drive is reduced in the direction of the threaded spindle.
  • the output shaft and the threaded spindle can be arranged one above the other or side by side.
  • the support device according to the invention consists of two mutually adjustable support parts.
  • the adjustment is then, for example, to adjust the inclination of a bed in the region of the upper body of a person lying on the bed.
  • the support means has more than two support parts.
  • an embodiment provides that the first support member is formed by a central support member and the second support member by an upper body support member and that a leg support member is provided, the articulated with the middle support member on the upper body support member side and a parallel to the pivot axis of the upper body support member Swivel axis is pivotally connected.
  • not only the inclination of the upper body support member relative to the central support member, but also the inclination of the leg support member relative to the central support member is adjustable. In this way, the adjustment options are expanded, so that the adaptation of the support means to the sitting or lying position of a supported on a support mattress is improved.
  • a development of the aforementioned Ausfatüngsform provides that a headrest part is provided which is pivotally connected to the upper body support member on its side facing away from the central support member and pivotable about a pivot axis of the upper body support member substantially parallel pivot axis. As a result, an adjustment of the support device in the head area is possible.
  • a calf support member is provided which is pivotally connected to the leg support member on its side facing away from the central support member and pivotable about a substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the leg support member pivot axis.
  • an adjustment of the support device in the calf area is also possible.
  • the support means may be formed as a slatted frame, as provided by a further development.
  • a sitting and / or lying furniture with a support device according to the invention is specified in claim 14.
  • a slatted base 2 is shown, which in its longitudinal direction has successive support parts 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 for the planar support of a mattress, not shown in the drawing.
  • the slatted base 2 has a first support part which forms a central support part 4, with which an upper body support part 6 is pivotable on one side and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis and on the side facing away from the upper body support member 6 hinged and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis, a leg support member 8 is connected.
  • a head support member 10 is connected to the leg support member 8 is pivotally connected to the middle support member 4 side and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis a calf support member 12 ,
  • the head support member 10 and the calf support member 12 each have longitudinal beams 14, 16 and 18, 20, which are connected to each other via a cross member 22 and 24, respectively.
  • the upper body support member 6 and the leg support member 8 each have longitudinal beams 26, 28 and 30, 32, which are connected to each other via transverse bars 34, 36 and 38, 40 with each other.
  • the central support member 4 has longitudinal beams 42, 44, which are connected to each other via a cross member 46.
  • the longitudinal bars 42, 44 of the central support member 4 are connected to a substructure of the slatted frame 2, which is formed by two laterally spaced rails 45, 47.
  • the longitudinal bars 42, 44 of the central support member 4 are formed as hollow profiles, in each of which in Fig. 1 unrecognizable electromotive linear drives for adjusting the upper body support member 6 and the leg support member 8 are received relative to the central support member 4.
  • the linear drives are located both between an upper and a lower boundary plane of the first support element 4 and between its lateral boundary planes, so that the linear drives do not protrude beyond the first support member 4. This results in a low height of the slatted base 2, which allows integration of the slatted base 2 with a mattress, not shown in the drawing into a single unit.
  • the slatted base 2 according to the invention is designed optically advantageous.
  • An arranged in the longitudinal beam 42 linear drive has an electric motor 50 which drives a rotatably driven threaded spindle 52, on which as a driven member in Fig. 2 unrecognizable spindle nut is held against rotation and movable in the screwing direction, wherein the threaded spindle extends substantially parallel to the output shaft of the electric motor 50 and is in driving connection therewith via a gear 54.
  • the spindle nut is in operative connection with a pivot mechanism for pivoting the leg part 8 relative to the central support part 4.
  • the pivot mechanism includes an actuator 56 having one end remote from the pivot axis of the leg support member 8 hingedly connected thereto and the other end pivotally connected to the spindle nut.
  • a band or belt 58 is provided, one end of which is fixed to the middle support part 4 and the other end to the calf support part 12.
  • the belt 58 exerts a tensile force on the calf support member 12 so that it pivots relative to the leg support member 8.
  • the pivoting of the calf support member 12 relative to the leg support member 8 at the beginning of the pivoting movement of the leg support member 8 relative to the central support member 4 or upon reaching a predetermined adjustment of the leg support member 8 relative to the central support member 4.
  • the adjustment of the calf support member 12 relative to the leg support member 8 is coupled to the adjustment of the leg support member relative to the central support member 4 and a forced movement of the calf support member relative to the leg support member 8 is achieved.
  • spring means are provided in the form of gas springs which seek to move the calf support member 12 relative to the leg support member 8 in a position in which the calf support member 12th is not adjusted relative to the leg support member 8, that is, in a position in which the calf support member 12 and the leg support member 8 together form a substantially flat support surface, as in FIG. 3 is shown.
  • the Belt 58 thus adjusts the calf support member 12 against the biasing force of the gas springs.
  • the pivoting of the upper body support member 6 can be carried out in a corresponding manner.
  • further linear drives are arranged in the longitudinal bars 42, 44.
  • Fig. 3 shows the slatted frame according to Fig. 2 wherein the calf support member 12, the leg support member 8 and the upper body support member 6 are not pivoted relative to the central support member 4 and only the head support member 10 is pivoted relative to the upper body support member 6.
  • the slatted base has a plurality of mutually parallel and spaced slats, of which only two slats are provided with the reference numerals 62, 64.
  • the slats 62, 64 are held by retaining means of no interest to the support members 4, 6, 8, 10, 12.
  • Fig. 5 shows a second embodiment of a slatted base 2 according to the invention, which differs from the embodiment according to the FIGS. 1 to 4 characterized in that the linear drives are not included in the longitudinal beams 42, 44, but in housings 66, 68 which are connected to the longitudinal bars 42, 44 and the cross member 46 of the central support member 4 and on mutually facing surfaces of the longitudinal bars 42, 44th are arranged.
  • the housing 66, 68 of the linear drives are based on transverse bars 70, 72 of the central support member 4 and are placed on this and so releasably connected to the central support member 4. If necessary, locking means for locking the housings 66, 68 may be provided on the central support part 4.
  • a lever mechanism 74 is provided in this embodiment, which is operatively connected to a linearly movable on a threaded spindle nut of the arranged in the housing 66 linear drive. Upon movement of the spindle nut in the direction of the upper body support member 6, the lever mechanism 74 exerts a compressive force on the headrest member 10 in a first movement phase, so that it pivots relative to the upper body support member 6.
  • the lever mechanism 74 is formed such that in this first movement phase, the upper body support member 6 is not yet pivoted relative to the central support member 4.
  • spring means in the form of gas pressure springs 76, 78, the calf support member 12 relative to the leg support member 8 in the in FIG. 5 shown position to move, in which the calf support member 12 and the leg support member 8 has a substantially planar support surface form.
  • FIG. 5 To adjust the leg support member 8 relative to the central support member 4 is an in FIG. 5 unrecognizable actuator provided, one end of which is pivotally connected to a linearly movable on a threaded spindle nut of the arranged in the housing 68 linear drive and whose other end is remote from the pivot axis of the leg support member 8 hingedly connected thereto.
  • the actuator Upon movement of the spindle nut of the linear drive in the direction of the leg support member 8, the actuator exerts a compressive force on the leg support part, so that it pivots about its pivot axis relative to the central support member 4.
  • a belt 76 is provided, one end of which is fixed to the cross member 70 of the central support member 4 and the other end to a cross member 78 of the calf support member 12.
  • the belt 176 exerts a tensile force on the calf support member 12 so that it pivots relative to the leg support member 8 about its pivot axis.
  • the strap has a fixed length.
  • FIG. 6 shows in a highly schematic representation of another example of an adjustment for adjusting a in FIG. 6
  • the support members 80, 82 are pivotally connected to each other about a pivot axis 84, wherein for pivoting the support member 80 relative to the support member 82, an adjustment is provided, which is a band or a Belt 86 has.
  • the belt 86 one end of which is fixed to an attachment point 88 on the support member 82, is in the manner of a pulley on arranged on the support member 80, rotatably mounted on this rollers 90, 92, 94 and arranged on the support member 82, rotatably on this mounted rollers 96, 98, 100 out.
  • the attachment point 88 facing away from the end of the belt is connected via a guide roller 102 with a about an axis of rotation 104 rotatably mounted and rotatably driven by a rotary drive, not shown winding drum 106.
  • the winding drum 106 Upon rotation of the winding drum 106 in the direction of arrow 108, the winding drum 106 winds on the belt 86, which thereby shortens and pivots the support member 80 relative to the support member 82 in the direction of an arrow 110. This allows in a particularly simple manner a pivoting of the support member 80 relative to the support member 82.
  • the rotary drive of the winding drum 106 can therefore be formed by a correspondingly small motor.
  • the elements of in FIG. 6 shown adjusting drive can be added, for example, in the support members 80, 82 by their spars are formed as hollow sections. The adjustment then does not visually appear.
  • Adjustment shown adjustment is not only used for the adjustment of support parts of a support device of a piece of furniture, but wherever a pivoting movement between two parts is required relative to each other.

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The adjustable support (2) of a seat or a bed mattress, and the like, is operated by a motor. The assembly has at least two sections (4,6) to support a flat mattress, with a swing joint between them. The drive is an electromotor at the first section (4), with the drive output within it between the outer levels of the section. At least one longitudinal member (42,44) is hollow at the first section (4), to contain the electromotor.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine motorisch verstellbare Stützeinrichtung für eine Polsterung eines Sitzund/oder Liegemöbels, beispielsweise einer Matratze oder eines Bettes, der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 genannten Art.The invention relates to a motor-adjustable support means for a padding of a sitting and / or lying furniture, such as a mattress or a bed, the type mentioned in the preamble of claim 1.

Derartige Stützeinrichtungen sind in Form von Lattenrosten allgemein bekannt. So ist beispielsweise durch DE 195 42 321 A1 ein Lattenrost bekannt, der mehrere gelenkig miteinander verbundene Stützteile zur flächigen Abstützung einer Matratze aufweist, die durch Antriebsmittel relativ zueinander verschwenkbar sind. Bei dem bekannten Lattenrost sind die Antriebsmittel durch einen Verstellantrieb gebildet, dessen Antriebsgehäuse unterhalb des eigentlichen Lattenrostes angeordnet ist.Such support means are well known in the form of slatted frames. For example, through DE 195 42 321 A1 a slatted base, which has a plurality of mutually articulated support members for the planar support of a mattress, which are pivotable relative to each other by drive means. In the known slatted frame, the drive means are formed by an adjusting drive, whose drive housing is arranged below the actual slatted base.

Ein Nachteil dieses bekannten Lattenrostes besteht darin, daß er aufgrund der Anordnung des relativ platzaufwendigen Verstellantriebes klobig und damit optisch unschön wirkt.A disadvantage of this known slatted base is that it looks clunky and thus visually unattractive due to the arrangement of the relatively space-consuming adjustment.

Ein weiterer Nachteil besteht darin, daß der Lattenrost mit dem Verstellantrieb eine erhebliche Bauhöhe aufweist. Dies erschwert den Transport und die Handhabung des Lattenrostes.Another disadvantage is that the slatted frame with the adjustment has a considerable height. This complicates the transport and handling of the slatted base.

Durch EP 0 884 011 A1 ist ein ähnlicher Lattenrost bekannt, bei dem der Verstellantrieb ebenfalls unterhalb des eigentlichen Lattenrostes angeordnet ist. Es ergeben sich die gleichen Nachteile wie bei dem zuvor genannten Lattenrost.By EP 0 884 011 A1 is a similar slatted frame known in which the adjustment is also located below the actual slatted base. There are the same disadvantages as in the previously mentioned slatted frame.

Durch EP 0 935 937 A1 ist ein Lattenrost der betreffenden Art bekannt, der ein erstes Stützteil und ein zweites Stützteil zur flächigen Abstützung einer Matratze aufweist, wobei das erste Stützteil und das zweite Stützteil gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind und durch Antriebsmittel relativ zueinander verschwenkbar sind. Um den Lattenrost optisch vorteilhafter zu gestalten, sind bei dem aus dieser Druckschrift bekannten Lattenrost die Antriebsmittel durch in Schwenkwellen integrierte Achsmotoren gebildet, die an einem Rahmen des Lattenrostes angeordnet sind. Auf diese Weise ist der Lattenrost optisch vorteilhafter gestaltet. Nachteilig ist jedoch, daß die verwendeten Achsmotoren aufwendig im Aufbau und damit teuer in der Herstellung sind. Dies gilt insbesondere dann, wenn hohe Verstellkräfte aufgebracht werden müssen und die Achsmotoren dementsprechend dimensioniert sein müssen.By EP 0 935 937 A1 a slatted frame of the type in question is known, which has a first support member and a second support member for planar support of a mattress, wherein the first support member and the second support member are hinged together and by drive means are pivotable relative to each other. In order to make the slatted frame optically more advantageous, in the slatted frame known from this publication, the drive means are formed by axle motors integrated in pivot shafts, which are arranged on a frame of the slatted base. In this way, the slatted frame is optically more advantageous. The disadvantage, however, that the axis motors used are complex in construction and thus expensive to manufacture. This is especially true when high adjustment forces must be applied and the axis motors must be dimensioned accordingly.

Durch EP-A-0 721 745 ist eine motorisch verstellbare Stützeinrichtung für eine Polsterung eines Liegemöbels bekannt, die als Lattenrost ausgebildet ist und zum Abstützen einer Matratze eines Bettes dient. Die Stützeinrichtung weist ein erstes Stützteil und ein zweites Stützeil zur flächigen Abstützung der Polsterung auf, wobei das erste Stützteil und das zweite Stützteil gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind und durch Antriebsmittel relativ zueinander verschwenkbar sind, wobei an dem ersten Stützteil eine Mehrzahl zueinander paralleler und beabstandeter Latten angeordnet ist und wobei die Antriebsmittel einen elektromotorischen Antrieb aufweisen. Bei der bekannten Stützeinrichtung ist der Antrieb unterhalb des eigentlichen Lattenrostes angeordnet.By EP-A-0 721 745 a motorized support means for a padding of a reclining furniture is known, which is designed as a slatted base and serves to support a mattress of a bed. The support means comprises a first support member and a second support member for planar support of the padding, wherein the first support member and the second support member are hinged together and by drive means are pivotable relative to each other, wherein arranged on the first support member a plurality of mutually parallel and spaced slats is and wherein the drive means comprise an electric motor drive. In the known support means of the drive is arranged below the actual slatted base.

Motorisch verstellbare Stützeinrichtungen für Polsterungen von Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbeln sind ferner durch US-5 542 744 und EP-A-0 568 957 bekannt.Motorized adjustable support means for upholstery of seating and / or reclining furniture are also by U.S. 5,542,744 and EP-A-0 568 957 known.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Stützeinrichtung der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 genannten Art anzugeben, die optisch vorteilhaft gestaltet ist und einfach und kostengünstig herstellbar ist.The invention has for its object to provide a support means referred to in the preamble of claim 1, which is optically advantageous and is simple and inexpensive to produce.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die im Anspruch 1 angegebene Erfindung gelöst.This object is achieved by the invention defined in claim 1.

Auf diese Weise ist der Antrieb bei einer als Lattenrost ausgebildeten Stützeinrichtung unmittelbar unterhalb der Latten angeordnet und tritt optisch in den Hintergrund, so daß der Lattenrost optisch vorteilhaft gestaltet ist.In this way, the drive is arranged in a trained as a slatted support means immediately below the slats and enters visually in the background, so that the slatted frame is optically advantageous.

Durch die Verwendung eines Linearantriebs ist zudem der Aufbau der erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung vereinfacht und damit kostengünstiger gestaltet.By using a linear drive, the structure of the support device according to the invention is also simplified and thus designed more cost-effective.

Ein besonderer Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre besteht darin, daß durch die erfindungsgemäße Anordnung des Antriebs zwischen horizontalen Begrenzungsebenen des ersten Stützteiles und damit des Grundkörpers der Stützeinrichtung die Bauhöhe der Stützeinrichtung im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen, nicht verstellbaren Stützeinrichtungen nicht oder nur geringfügig vergrößert ist. Damit ist die erfindungsgemäße Stützeinrichtung auch bei filigran wirkenden Möbelstücken einsetzbar, ohne daß deren optischer Eindruck nachteilig beeinflußt wird.A particular advantage of the teaching of the invention is that the height of the support device is not or only slightly increased by the inventive arrangement of the drive between horizontal boundary planes of the first support member and thus of the base body of the support device compared to conventional non-adjustable support means. Thus, the support device according to the invention can also be used in filigree furniture without their optical impression is adversely affected.

Aufgrund der geringen Bauhöhe der Stützeinrichtung, mit dem Antrieb ermöglicht die erfindungsgemäße Lehre auch erstmals die Integration des Lattenrostes mit einer Matratze zu einer Einheit. Eine solche Integration ist bei motorisch verstellbaren Stützeinrichtungen gemäß dem Stand der Technik wegen der sich dann ergebenden Bauhöhe nicht möglich.Due to the low height of the support means, with the drive, the teaching of the invention also allows for the first time the integration of the slatted frame with a mattress to a unit. Such integration is not possible with motor-adjustable support devices according to the prior art because of the resulting height.

Die erfindungsgemäße Stützeinrichtung ist robust im Aufbau, langlebig und vielfältig einsetzbar.The support device according to the invention is robust in construction, durable and versatile.

Eine andere Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre sieht vor, daß der Antrieb lösbar mit dem ersten Stützteil, insbesondere mit einem der Längsholme, verbunden ist. Dies erhöht die Wartungsfreundlichkeit der erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung, da beispielsweise ein defekter Antrieb in einfacher Weise austauschbar ist .Another embodiment of the teaching according to the invention provides that the drive is releasably connected to the first support member, in particular with one of the longitudinal beams connected. This increases the ease of maintenance of the support device according to the invention, since, for example, a defective drive is easily replaceable.

Der Antrieb ist zweckmäßigerweise zwischen seitlichen Begrenzungsebenen des ersten Stützelementes angeordnet. Bei dieser Ausführungsform steht der Antrieb auch seitlich nicht über die Stützeinrichtung hervor und ist damit vollständig in dessen Grenzen aufgenommen.The drive is expediently arranged between lateral boundary planes of the first support element. In this embodiment, the drive is also not laterally on the support means and is thus completely absorbed within its limits.

Bei den Ausführungsformen, bei denen der Antrieb nicht in einem der Längsholme des ersten Stützteiles aufgenommen ist, kann der Antrieb in einem Gehäuse aufgenommen sein, wie dies eine andere Ausführungsform vorsieht. Auf diese Weise ist der Antrieb bei der Handhabung oder dem Transport der Stützeinrichtung vor Beschädigungen geschützt.In the embodiments in which the drive is not accommodated in one of the longitudinal struts of the first support member, the drive may be accommodated in a housing, as provided for by another embodiment. In this way, the drive during handling or transport of the support device is protected from damage.

Das Gehäuse kann bei der vorgenannten Ausführungsform an einem mit dem ersten Stützteil verbundenen separaten Halteteil gehalten sein. Zweckmäßigerweise ist das Gehäuse jedoch mit einem der Längsholme und/oder einem Querholm des ersten Stützteiles verbunden ist. Dies erleichtert die Befestigung des Gehäuses und vereinfacht den Aufbau.In the aforementioned embodiment, the housing may be held on a separate holding part connected to the first support part. Conveniently, however, the housing is connected to one of the longitudinal members and / or a cross member of the first support member. This facilitates the attachment of the housing and simplifies the structure.

Grundsätzlich ist es ausreichend, daß in jedem Gehäuse ein einzelner Antrieb angeordnet ist. Entsprechend den jeweiligen Anforderungen können jedoch in dem Gehäuse zwei Antriebe angeordnet sein, derart, daß ein Doppelantrieb gebildet ist. Bei dieser Ausführungsform kann beispielsweise ein Linearantrieb zum Verschwenken eines Beinstützteiles und der andere zum Verschwenken eines Oberkörperstützteiles dienen.In principle, it is sufficient that a single drive is arranged in each housing. According to the respective requirements, however, two drives can be arranged in the housing, such that a double drive is formed. In this embodiment, for example, a linear drive for pivoting a leg support part and the other serve for pivoting a upper body support member.

Gemäß einer anderen Ausführungsform weist das erste Stützteil zwei in Querrichtung der Stützeinrichtung zueinander beabstandete Längsholme auf, wobei jedem Längsholm ein Gehäuse zugeordnet ist, in dem wenigstens ein Antrieb aufgenommen ist.According to another embodiment, the first support part has two longitudinal spars spaced apart from one another in the transverse direction of the support device, wherein each longitudinal rail is assigned a housing in which at least one drive is accommodated.

Vorteilhafterweise ist das Abtriebsorgan des Antriebs im wesentlichen in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung beweglich. Auf diese Weise ist zum Verschwenken eines Stützteiles nur ein einfacher Schwenkmechanismus erforderlich, beispielsweise ein einfacher Schwenkhebel.Advantageously, the output member of the drive is movable substantially in the longitudinal direction of the support means. In this way, only a simple pivot mechanism is required for pivoting a support member, such as a simple pivot lever.

Der Antrieb ist erfindungsgemäß ein Linearantrieb. Linearantriebe bestehen als einfache und kostengünstige Standardbauteile zur Verfügung. Darüber hinaus sind mit Linearantrieben hohe Kräfte aufbringbar, so daß eine Verstellung der Stützeinrichtung auch unter hoher Last ohne weiteres möglich ist.The drive is according to the invention a linear drive. Linear actuators are available as simple and inexpensive standard components. In addition, high forces can be applied with linear drives, so that an adjustment of the support means is readily possible, even under high load.

Zweckmäßigerweise ist das Abtriebsorgan des Linearantriebs eine Spindelmutter, die verdrehsicher und in Schraubrichtung beweglich auf einer von dem Elektromotor drehantreibbaren Gewindespindel gehalten ist, wobei die Spindelmutter in Wirkungsverbindung mit einem Schwenkmechanismus steht zum Verschwenken wenigstens eines der Stützteile relativ zu dem ersten Stützteil. Eine derartige Anordnung ist einfach und robust im Aufbau.Conveniently, the output member of the linear drive is a spindle nut, which is held against rotation and movable in the screw on a rotatably driven by the electric motor threaded spindle, wherein the spindle nut is in operative connection with a pivot mechanism for pivoting at least one of the support members relative to the first support part. Such an arrangement is simple and robust in construction.

Eine andere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre sieht vor, daß die Gewindespindel im wesentlichen parallel zu der Abtriebswelle des Elektromotors angeordnet ist und mit dieser über ein Getriebe in Antriebsverbindung steht. Auf diese Weise ist der Platzbedarf des Linearantriebs in Richtung der Gewindespindel verringert. Beispielsweise können die Abtriebswelle und die Gewindespindel übereinander oder nebeneinander angeordnet sein.Another advantageous development of the teaching of the invention provides that the threaded spindle is arranged substantially parallel to the output shaft of the electric motor and is in drive connection with this via a transmission. In this way, the space requirement of the linear drive is reduced in the direction of the threaded spindle. For example, the output shaft and the threaded spindle can be arranged one above the other or side by side.

Grundsätzlich ist es ausreichend, wenn die erfindungsgemäße Stützeinrichtung aus zwei zueinander verstellbaren Stützteilen besteht. Bei dieser Ausführungsform besteht die Verstellmöglichkeit dann beispielsweise darin, die Neigung eines Bettes im Bereich des Oberkörpers einer auf dem Bett liegenden Person zu verstellen. Es ist jedoch vorteilhaft, wenn die Stützeinrichtung mehr als zwei Stützteile aufweist. Hierzu sieht eine Ausführungsform 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 parallele Schwenkachse verschwenkbar verbunden ist. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist nicht nur die Neigung des Oberkörperstützteiles relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil, sonden auch die Neigung des Beinstützteiles relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil verstellbar. Auf diese Weise sind die Verstellmöglichkeiten erweitert, so daß die Anpassung der Stützeinrichtung an die Sitz- oder Liegeposition einer auf einer mit der Stützeinrichtung abgestützten Matratze ruhenden Person verbessert ist.In principle, it is sufficient if the support device according to the invention consists of two mutually adjustable support parts. In this embodiment, the adjustment is then, for example, to adjust the inclination of a bed in the region of the upper body of a person lying on the bed. However, it is advantageous if the support means has more than two support parts. For this purpose, an embodiment provides that the first support member is formed by a central support member and the second support member by an upper body support member and that a leg support member is provided, the articulated with the middle support member on the upper body support member side and a parallel to the pivot axis of the upper body support member Swivel axis is pivotally connected. In this embodiment, not only the inclination of the upper body support member relative to the central support member, but also the inclination of the leg support member relative to the central support member is adjustable. In this way, the adjustment options are expanded, so that the adaptation of the support means to the sitting or lying position of a supported on a support mattress is improved.

Eine Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführüngsform sieht vor, daß ein Kopfstützteil vorgesehen ist, das mit dem Oberkörperstützteil auf dessen dem mittleren Stützteil abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine zur Schwenkachse des Oberkörperstützteiles im wesentlichen parallele Schwenkachse verschwenkbar verbunden ist. Hierdurch ist eine Verstellung der Stützeinrichtung im Kopfbereich ermöglicht.A development of the aforementioned Ausführüngsform provides that a headrest part is provided which is pivotally connected to the upper body support member on its side facing away from the central support member and pivotable about a pivot axis of the upper body support member substantially parallel pivot axis. As a result, an adjustment of the support device in the head area is possible.

Eine andere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführungsformen sieht vor, daß ein Wadenstützteil vorgesehen ist, 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 dieser Ausführungsform ist zusätzlich eine Verstellung der Stützeinrichtung im Wadenbereich ermöglicht.Another advantageous development of the aforementioned embodiments provides that a calf support member is provided which is pivotally connected to the leg support member on its side facing away from the central support member and pivotable about a substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the leg support member pivot axis. In this embodiment, an adjustment of the support device in the calf area is also possible.

Die Stützeinrichtung kann als Lattenrost ausgebildet sein, wie dies eine Weiterbildung vorsieht.The support means may be formed as a slatted frame, as provided by a further development.

Ein Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbel mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung ist im Anspruch 14 angegeben.A sitting and / or lying furniture with a support device according to the invention is specified in claim 14.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung näher erläutert, in der Ausführungsbeispiele dargestellt sind.The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawing, are shown in the embodiments.

Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
in schematischer Perspektivdarstellung ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel einer Stützeinrichtung in Form eines erfindungsgemäßen Lattenrostes, wobei die Latten des Lattenrostes nicht dargestellt sind,
Fig. 2
zur Verdeutlichung der Wirkungsweise des Linearantriebs in vergrößerter, schematischer Perspektivdarstellung, teilweise in Phantomdarstellung, eine Einzelheit im Bereich der Verbindung eines mittleren Stützteiles mit einem Beinstützteil bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1,
Fig. 3
das Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 in schematischer Perspektivdarstellung von unten,
Fig. 4
das Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1, wobei das Kopfstützteil gegenüber den übrigen Stützteilen verschwenkt ist,
Fig. 5
in ähnlicher Darstellung wie Fig. 1 ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung in Form eines Lattenrostes und
Fig. 6
in stark schematischer Darstellung eine Einzelheit eines nach dem Flaschenzugprinzip arbeitenden Verstellantriebes.
It shows:
Fig. 1
1 is a schematic perspective representation of a first exemplary embodiment of a support device in the form of a slatted base according to the invention, the slats of the slatted base being not shown;
Fig. 2
to illustrate the operation of the linear drive in an enlarged, schematic perspective view, partially in phantom, a detail in the region of the connection of a central support member with a leg support member in the embodiment according to Fig. 1 .
Fig. 3
the embodiment according to Fig. 1 in a schematic perspective view from below,
Fig. 4
the embodiment according to Fig. 1 wherein the headrest part is pivoted with respect to the other support parts,
Fig. 5
in a similar representation as Fig. 1 A second embodiment of the support device according to the invention in the form of a slatted frame and
Fig. 6
in a highly schematic representation of a detail of a working according to the pulley principle adjustment.

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 are provided with the same reference numerals.

In Fig. 1 ist ein Lattenrost 2 dargestellt, der in seiner Längsrichtung aufeinanderfolgende Stützteile 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 zur flächigen Abstützung einer in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Matratze aufweist.In Fig. 1 a slatted base 2 is shown, which in its longitudinal direction has successive support parts 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 for the planar support of a mattress, not shown in the drawing.

Im einzelnen weist der Lattenrost 2 ein erstes Stützteil auf, das ein mittleres Stützteil 4 bildet, mit dem an einer Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar ein Oberkörperstützteil 6 und an der dem Oberkörperstützteil 6 abgewandten Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar ein Beinstützteil 8 verbunden ist.In detail, the slatted base 2 has a first support part which forms a central support part 4, with which an upper body support part 6 is pivotable on one side and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis and on the side facing away from the upper body support member 6 hinged and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis, a leg support member 8 is connected.

Mit dem Oberkörperstützteil 6 ist auf dessen dem mittleren Stützteil 4 abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar ein Kopfstützteil 10 verbunden, und mit dem Beinstützteil 8 ist auf dessen dem mittleren Stützteil 4 abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar ein Wadenstützteil 12 verbunden.With the upper body support member 6 is pivotally connected to the central support member 4 side and a horizontal pivot axis a head support member 10 is connected to the leg support member 8 is pivotally connected to the middle support member 4 side and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis a calf support member 12 ,

Das Kopfstützteil 10 und das Wadenstützteil 12 weisen jeweils Längsholme 14, 16 bzw. 18, 20 auf, die jeweils über einen Querholm 22 bzw. 24 miteinander verbunden sind.The head support member 10 and the calf support member 12 each have longitudinal beams 14, 16 and 18, 20, which are connected to each other via a cross member 22 and 24, respectively.

Das Oberkörperstützteil 6 und das Beinstützteil 8 weisen jeweils Längsholme 26, 28 bzw. 30, 32 auf, die jeweils über Querholme 34, 36 bzw. 38, 40 miteinander verbunden sind.The upper body support member 6 and the leg support member 8 each have longitudinal beams 26, 28 and 30, 32, which are connected to each other via transverse bars 34, 36 and 38, 40 with each other.

Das mittlere Stützteil 4 weist Längsholme 42, 44 auf, die über einen Querholm 46 miteinander verbunden sind. Die Längsholme 42, 44 des mittleren Stützteiles 4 sind mit einem Unterbau des Lattenrostes 2 verbunden, der durch zwei seitlich zueinander beabstandete Schienen 45, 47 gebildet ist.The central support member 4 has longitudinal beams 42, 44, which are connected to each other via a cross member 46. The longitudinal bars 42, 44 of the central support member 4 are connected to a substructure of the slatted frame 2, which is formed by two laterally spaced rails 45, 47.

Bei dem in Fig. 1 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel sind die Längsholme 42, 44 des mittleren Stützteiles 4 als Hohlprofile ausgebildet, in denen jeweils in Fig. 1 nicht erkennbare elektromotorische Linearantriebe zur Verstellung des Oberkörperstützteils 6 und des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 aufgenommen sind. Auf diese Weise befinden sich die Linearantriebe sowohl zwischen einer oberen und einer unteren Begrenzungsebene des ersten Stützelementes 4 als auch zwischen dessen seitlichen Begrenzungsebenen, so daß die Linearantriebe nicht über das erste Stützelement 4 hervorstehen. Dadurch ergibt sich eine geringe Bauhöhe des Lattenrostes 2, die eine Integration des Lattenrostes 2 mit einer in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Matratze zu einer Einheit ermöglicht.At the in Fig. 1 illustrated embodiment, the longitudinal bars 42, 44 of the central support member 4 are formed as hollow profiles, in each of which in Fig. 1 unrecognizable electromotive linear drives for adjusting the upper body support member 6 and the leg support member 8 are received relative to the central support member 4. In this way, the linear drives are located both between an upper and a lower boundary plane of the first support element 4 and between its lateral boundary planes, so that the linear drives do not protrude beyond the first support member 4. This results in a low height of the slatted base 2, which allows integration of the slatted base 2 with a mattress, not shown in the drawing into a single unit.

Dadurch, daß die Linearantriebe in den Längsholmen 42, 44 aufgenommen sind, sind sie nahezu vollständig verdeckt und treten optisch nicht mehr nennenswert in Erscheinung. Auf diese Weise ist der erfindungsgemäße Lattenrost 2 optisch vorteilhaft gestaltet.The fact that the linear actuators are accommodated in the longitudinal bars 42, 44, they are almost completely obscured and visually no longer noticeable in appearance. In this way, the slatted base 2 according to the invention is designed optically advantageous.

Die Verstellung des Oberkörperstützteiles 6 und des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 wird nachfolgend anhand von Fig. 2 erläutert:The adjustment of the upper body support member 6 and the leg support member 8 relative to the central support member 4 is hereinafter based on Fig. 2 explains:

Ein in dem Längsholm 42 angeordneter Linearantrieb weist einen Elektromotor 50 auf, der eine drehantreibbare Gewindespindel 52 antreibt, auf der als Abtriebsorgan eine in Fig. 2 nicht erkennbare Spindelmutter verdrehsicher und in Schraubrichtung beweglich gehalten ist, wobei sich die Gewindespindel im wesentlichen parallel zu der Abtriebswelle des Elektromotors 50 erstreckt und mit dieser über ein Getriebe 54 in Antriebsverbindung steht.An arranged in the longitudinal beam 42 linear drive has an electric motor 50 which drives a rotatably driven threaded spindle 52, on which as a driven member in Fig. 2 unrecognizable spindle nut is held against rotation and movable in the screwing direction, wherein the threaded spindle extends substantially parallel to the output shaft of the electric motor 50 and is in driving connection therewith via a gear 54.

Die Spindelmutter steht mit einem Schwenkmechanismus zum Verschwenken des Beinteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 in Wirkungsverbindung. Der Schwenkmechanismus weist ein Betätigungselement 56 auf, dessen eine Ende entfernt von der Schwenkachse des Beinstützteiles 8 gelenkig mit diesem verbunden ist und dessen anderes Ende gelenkig mit der Spindelmutter verbunden ist.The spindle nut is in operative connection with a pivot mechanism for pivoting the leg part 8 relative to the central support part 4. The pivot mechanism includes an actuator 56 having one end remote from the pivot axis of the leg support member 8 hingedly connected thereto and the other end pivotally connected to the spindle nut.

Aus Fig. 2 ist ersichtlich, daß bei Bewegung der Spindelmutter auf der Spindel 52 in Richtung eines Pfeiles 58 das Beinstützteil 8 in Richtung eines Pfeiles 60 verschwenkt wird.Out Fig. 2 It can be seen that when moving the spindle nut on the spindle 52 in the direction of arrow 58, the leg support member 8 in the direction of an arrow 60 is pivoted.

In entsprechender Weise ist in dem Längsholm 44 ein weiterer Linearantrieb aufgenommen, der synchron zu dem Linearantrieb angesteuert wird.In a corresponding manner, a further linear drive is received in the longitudinal beam 44, which is driven synchronously to the linear drive.

Zum Verschwenken des Wadenstützteiles 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 ist ein Band oder Gurt 58 vorgesehen, dessen ein Ende an dem mittleren Stützteil 4 und dessen anderes Ende an dem Wadenstützteil 12 festgelegt ist. Beim Verschwenken des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 übt der Gurt 58 eine Zugkraft auf das Wadenstützteil 12 aus, so daß dieses relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 verschwenkt. In Abhängigkeit von der Länge des Gurtes 58 kann das Verschwenken des Wadenstützteiles 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 am Beginn der Verschwenkbewegung des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 oder beim Erreichen einer vorbestimmten Verstellage des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 einsetzen. Auf diese Weise ist die Verstellung des Wadenstützteiles 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 an die Verstellung des Beinstützteiles relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 gekoppelt und eine Zwangsbewegung des Wadenstützteiles relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 erzielt.For pivoting the calf support part 12 relative to the leg support part 8, a band or belt 58 is provided, one end of which is fixed to the middle support part 4 and the other end to the calf support part 12. When pivoting the leg support member 8 relative to the central support member 4, the belt 58 exerts a tensile force on the calf support member 12 so that it pivots relative to the leg support member 8. Depending on the length of the belt 58, the pivoting of the calf support member 12 relative to the leg support member 8 at the beginning of the pivoting movement of the leg support member 8 relative to the central support member 4 or upon reaching a predetermined adjustment of the leg support member 8 relative to the central support member 4. In this way, the adjustment of the calf support member 12 relative to the leg support member 8 is coupled to the adjustment of the leg support member relative to the central support member 4 and a forced movement of the calf support member relative to the leg support member 8 is achieved.

Aus der Zeichnung ist nicht ersichtlich und deshalb wird hier erläutert, daß zwischen dem Beinstützteil 8 und dem Wadenstützteil 12 Federmittel in Form von Gasdruckfedern vorgesehen sind, die das Wadenstützteil 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 in eine Lage zu bewegen suchen, in der das Wadenstützteil 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 nicht verstellt ist, das heißt in eine Lage, in der das Wadenstützteil 12 und das Beinstützteil 8 zusammen eine im wesentlichen ebene Stützfläche bilden, wie dies in Figur 3 dargestellt ist. Der Gurt 58 verstellt das Wadenstützteil 12 somit entgegen der Vorspannkraft der Gasdruckfedern.From the drawing is not apparent and therefore it is explained here that between the leg support member 8 and the calf support member 12 spring means are provided in the form of gas springs which seek to move the calf support member 12 relative to the leg support member 8 in a position in which the calf support member 12th is not adjusted relative to the leg support member 8, that is, in a position in which the calf support member 12 and the leg support member 8 together form a substantially flat support surface, as in FIG. 3 is shown. Of the Belt 58 thus adjusts the calf support member 12 against the biasing force of the gas springs.

Das Verschwenken des Oberkörperstützteiles 6 kann in entsprechender Weise erfolgen. Hierzu sind in den Längsholmen 42, 44 weitere Linearantriebe angeordnet.The pivoting of the upper body support member 6 can be carried out in a corresponding manner. For this purpose, further linear drives are arranged in the longitudinal bars 42, 44.

Fig. 3 zeigt den Lattenrost gemäß Fig. 2, wobei das Wadenstützteil 12, das Beinstützteil 8 und das Oberkörperstützteil 6 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 nicht verschwenkt sind und lediglich das Kopfstützteil 10 relativ zu dem Oberkörperstützteil 6 verschwenkt ist. Fig. 3 shows the slatted frame according to Fig. 2 wherein the calf support member 12, the leg support member 8 and the upper body support member 6 are not pivoted relative to the central support member 4 and only the head support member 10 is pivoted relative to the upper body support member 6.

Aus Fig. 4 ist ersichtlich, daß der Lattenrost eine Mehrzahl zueinander paralleler und beabstandeter Latten aufweist, von denen lediglich zwei Latten mit den Bezugszeichen 62, 64 versehen sind. Die Latten 62, 64 sind durch hier nicht weiter interessierende Haltemittel an den Stützteilen 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 gehalten.Out Fig. 4 It can be seen that the slatted base has a plurality of mutually parallel and spaced slats, of which only two slats are provided with the reference numerals 62, 64. The slats 62, 64 are held by retaining means of no interest to the support members 4, 6, 8, 10, 12.

Fig. 5 zeigt ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Lattenrostes 2, das sich von dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß den Figuren 1 bis 4 dadurch unterscheidet, daß die Linearantriebe nicht in den Längsholmen 42, 44, sondern in Gehäusen 66, 68 aufgenommen sind, die mit den Längsholmen 42, 44 und dem Querholm 46 des mittleren Stützteiles 4 verbunden sind und an einander zugewandten Flächen der Längsholme 42, 44 angeordnet sind. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel stützen sich die Gehäuse 66, 68 der Linearantriebe auf Querholmen 70, 72 des mittleren Stützteiles 4 ab und sind auf diese aufgelegt und so lösbar mit dem mittleren Stützteil 4 verbunden. Falls erforderlich, können Arretierungsmittel zur Arretierung der Gehäuse 66, 68 an dem mittleren Stützteil 4 vorgesehen sein. Fig. 5 shows a second embodiment of a slatted base 2 according to the invention, which differs from the embodiment according to the FIGS. 1 to 4 characterized in that the linear drives are not included in the longitudinal beams 42, 44, but in housings 66, 68 which are connected to the longitudinal bars 42, 44 and the cross member 46 of the central support member 4 and on mutually facing surfaces of the longitudinal bars 42, 44th are arranged. In this embodiment, the housing 66, 68 of the linear drives are based on transverse bars 70, 72 of the central support member 4 and are placed on this and so releasably connected to the central support member 4. If necessary, locking means for locking the housings 66, 68 may be provided on the central support part 4.

Durch die lösbare Verbindung der Gehäuse 66, 68 mit dem mittleren Stützteil 4 können die Linearantriebe in schneller und einfacher Weise ausgetauscht werden. Dies erhöht die Wartungs- und Reparaturfreundlichkeit der erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung.Due to the detachable connection of the housing 66, 68 with the central support member 4, the linear actuators be exchanged in a quick and easy way. This increases the ease of maintenance and repair of the support device according to the invention.

Zur Verstellung des Oberkörperstützteiles 6 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 und des Kopfstützteiles 10 relativ zu dem Oberkörperstützteil 6 ist bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ein Hebelmechanismus 74 vorgesehen, der mit einer linear auf einer Gewindespindel beweglichen Spindelmutter des in dem Gehäuse 66 angeordneten Linearantriebs in Wirkungsverbindung steht. Bei Bewegung der Spindelmutter in Richtung auf das Oberkörperstützteil 6 übt der Hebelmechanismus 74 in einer ersten Bewegungsphase eine Druckkraft auf das Kopfstützteil 10 aus, so daß dieses relativ zu dem Oberkörperstützteil 6 verschwenkt. Der Hebelmechanismus 74 ist derart ausgebildet, daß in dieser ersten Bewegungsphase das Oberkörperstützteil 6 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 noch nicht verschwenkt.For adjusting the upper body support member 6 relative to the central support member 4 and the head support member 10 relative to the upper body support member 6, a lever mechanism 74 is provided in this embodiment, which is operatively connected to a linearly movable on a threaded spindle nut of the arranged in the housing 66 linear drive. Upon movement of the spindle nut in the direction of the upper body support member 6, the lever mechanism 74 exerts a compressive force on the headrest member 10 in a first movement phase, so that it pivots relative to the upper body support member 6. The lever mechanism 74 is formed such that in this first movement phase, the upper body support member 6 is not yet pivoted relative to the central support member 4.

In einer sich an die erste Bewegungsphase anschließenden zweiten Bewegungsphase übt der Hebelmechanismus 74 eine Druckkraft auf das Oberkörperstützteil 6 aus, so daß dieses relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 verschwenkt. Auf diese Weise ist die Verschwenkbewegung des Kopfstützteiles 10 an die Verschwenkbewegung des Oberkörperstützteiles 6 gekoppelt, derart, daß zunächst das Kopfstützteil 10 und daran anschließend das Oberkörperstützteil 6 verschwenkt.In a subsequent to the first phase of movement second movement phase of the lever mechanism 74 exerts a compressive force on the upper body support member 6 so that it pivots relative to the central support member 4. In this way, the pivoting movement of the head support member 10 is coupled to the pivoting movement of the upper body support member 6, such that first the head support member 10 and then the upper body support member 6 pivots.

Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Figur 5 sind zwischen dem Beinstützteil 8 und dem Wadenstützteil 12 Federmittel in Form von Gasdruckfedern 76, 78 angeordnet, die das Wadenstützteil 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 in die in Figur 5 dargestellte Lage zu bewegen suchen, in der das Wadenstützteil 12 und das Beinstützteil 8 eine im wesentlichen ebene Stützfläche bilden.In the embodiment according to FIG. 5 are disposed between the leg support member 8 and the calf support member 12 spring means in the form of gas pressure springs 76, 78, the calf support member 12 relative to the leg support member 8 in the in FIG. 5 shown position to move, in which the calf support member 12 and the leg support member 8 has a substantially planar support surface form.

Zur Verstellung des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 ist ein in Figur 5 nicht erkennbares Betätigungselement vorgesehen, dessen ein Ende gelenkig mit einer linear auf einer Gewindespindel beweglichen Spindelmutter des in dem Gehäuse 68 angeordneten Linearantriebes verbunden ist und dessen anderes Ende entfernt von der Schwenkachse des Beinstützteiles 8 gelenkig mit diesem verbunden ist. Bei Bewegung der Spindelmutter des Linearantriebes in Richtung auf das Beinstützteil 8 übt das Betätigungselement eine Druckkraft auf das Beinstützteil aus, so daß dieses um seine Schwenkachse relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 verschwenkt.To adjust the leg support member 8 relative to the central support member 4 is an in FIG. 5 unrecognizable actuator provided, one end of which is pivotally connected to a linearly movable on a threaded spindle nut of the arranged in the housing 68 linear drive and whose other end is remote from the pivot axis of the leg support member 8 hingedly connected thereto. Upon movement of the spindle nut of the linear drive in the direction of the leg support member 8, the actuator exerts a compressive force on the leg support part, so that it pivots about its pivot axis relative to the central support member 4.

Zur Verstellung des Wadenstützteiles 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 ist ein Gurt 76 vorgesehen, dessen ein Ende an dem Querholm 70 des mittleren Stützteiles 4 und dessen anderes Ende an einem Querholm 78 des Wadenstützteiles 12 festgelegt ist. Beim Verschwenken des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 übt der Gurt 176 eine Zugkraft auf das Wadenstützteil 12 aus, so daß dieses relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 um seine Schwenkachse verschwenkt. In Abhängigkeit von der Länge des Gurtes kann die Verschwenkbewegung des Wadenstützteiles 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 am Beginn der Verschwenkbewegung des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 oder später einsetzen. Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Figur 5 hat der Gurt eine feste Länge. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, einen längenverstellbaren Gurt vorzusehen, so daß in Abhängigkeit von der jeweils eingestellten Länge des Gurtes die Verschwenkbewegung des Wadenstützteiles 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 zu einem früheren oder späteren Zeitpunkt während der Verstellbewegung des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 erfolgt. Durch den Gurt 176 ist die Verstellbewegung des Wadenstützteiles 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 an die Verstellbewegung des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 gekoppelt.To adjust the calf support member 12 relative to the leg support member 8, a belt 76 is provided, one end of which is fixed to the cross member 70 of the central support member 4 and the other end to a cross member 78 of the calf support member 12. When pivoting the leg support member 8 relative to the central support member 4, the belt 176 exerts a tensile force on the calf support member 12 so that it pivots relative to the leg support member 8 about its pivot axis. Depending on the length of the belt, the pivotal movement of the calf support member 12 relative to the leg support member 8 at the beginning of the pivoting movement of the leg support member 8 relative to the central support member 4 or later. In the embodiment according to FIG. 5 The strap has a fixed length. However, it is also possible to provide a length-adjustable belt, so that, depending on the respectively set length of the belt, the pivoting movement of the calf support member 12 relative to the leg support member 8 at an earlier or later time during the adjustment the leg support part 8 takes place relative to the central support part 4. By the belt 176, the adjusting movement of the calf support member 12 is coupled relative to the leg support member 8 to the adjustment of the leg support member 8 relative to the central support member 4.

Figur 6 zeigt in stark schematisierter Darstellung ein weiteres Beispiel eines Verstellantriebes zur Verstellung eines in Figur 6 nur schematisch dargestellten Stützteiles 80 relativ zu einem ebenfalls nur schematisch dargestellten Stützteil 82. Die Stützteile 80, 82 sind um eine Schwenkachse 84 schwenkbar miteinander verbunden, wobei zum Verschwenken des Stützteiles 80 relativ zu dem Stützteil 82 ein Verstellantrieb vorgesehen ist, der ein Band oder einen Gurt 86 aufweist. Der Gurt 86, dessen eine Ende an einem Befestigungspunkt 88 an dem Stützteil 82 festgelegt ist, ist nach Art eines Flaschenzuges über an dem Stützteil 80 angeordnete, an diesem drehbar gelagerte Rollen 90, 92, 94 und an dem Stützteil 82 angeordnete, drehbar an diesem gelagerte Rollen 96, 98, 100 geführt. Das dem Befestigungspunkt 88 abgewandte Ende des Gurtes ist über eine Umlenkrolle 102 mit einer um eine Drehachse 104 drehbar gelagerte und mittels eines nicht dargestellten Drehantriebes drehantreibbaren Wickeltrommel 106 verbunden. Bei Drehung der Wickeltrommel 106 in Richtung eines Pfeiles 108 wickelt die Wickeltrommel 106 den Gurt 86 auf, der sich dadurch verkürzt und das Stützteil 80 relativ zu dem Stützteil 82 in Richtung eines Pfeiles 110 verschwenkt. Dies ermöglicht in besonders einfacher Weise eine Verschwenkung des Stützteiles 80 relativ zu dem Stützteil 82. Dadurch, daß der Gurt 86 nach Art eines Flaschenzuges um die Rollen 90, 92, 94, 96, 98 und 100 geführt ist, sind zum Aufwickeln des Gurtes 86 nur geringe Kräfte erforderlich. Der Drehantrieb der Wickeltrommel 106 kann daher durch einen entsprechend kleinen Motor gebildet sein. Die Elemente des in Figur 6 dargestellten Verstellantriebes können beispielsweise in den Stützteilen 80, 82 aufgenommen sein, indem deren Holme als Hohlprofile ausgebildet sind. Der Verstellantrieb tritt dann optisch nicht in Erscheinung. FIG. 6 shows in a highly schematic representation of another example of an adjustment for adjusting a in FIG. 6 The support members 80, 82 are pivotally connected to each other about a pivot axis 84, wherein for pivoting the support member 80 relative to the support member 82, an adjustment is provided, which is a band or a Belt 86 has. The belt 86, one end of which is fixed to an attachment point 88 on the support member 82, is in the manner of a pulley on arranged on the support member 80, rotatably mounted on this rollers 90, 92, 94 and arranged on the support member 82, rotatably on this mounted rollers 96, 98, 100 out. The attachment point 88 facing away from the end of the belt is connected via a guide roller 102 with a about an axis of rotation 104 rotatably mounted and rotatably driven by a rotary drive, not shown winding drum 106. Upon rotation of the winding drum 106 in the direction of arrow 108, the winding drum 106 winds on the belt 86, which thereby shortens and pivots the support member 80 relative to the support member 82 in the direction of an arrow 110. This allows in a particularly simple manner a pivoting of the support member 80 relative to the support member 82. The fact that the belt 86 is guided in the manner of a pulley to the rollers 90, 92, 94, 96, 98 and 100, are for Winding the belt 86 only small forces required. The rotary drive of the winding drum 106 can therefore be formed by a correspondingly small motor. The elements of in FIG. 6 shown adjusting drive can be added, for example, in the support members 80, 82 by their spars are formed as hollow sections. The adjustment then does not visually appear.

Der in Figur 6 dargestellte Verstellantrieb ist nicht nur zur Verstellung von Stützteilen einer Stützeinrichtung eines Möbelstücks einsetzbar, sondern überall dort, wo eine Verschwenkbewegung zwischen zwei Teilen relativ zueinander erforderlich ist.The in FIG. 6 Adjustment shown adjustment is not only used for the adjustment of support parts of a support device of a piece of furniture, but wherever a pivoting movement between two parts is required relative to each other.

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  1. Support device that can be adjusted by motor for a cushion of a piece of furniture for sitting and/or lying on, for example a mattress of a bed,
    comprising a first support element (4) and at least one second support element (6, 8) for supporting the cushion flat on its surface, wherein the first support element (4) and the second support element (6, 8) are connected to one another by articulation and can be pivoted relative to one another by drive means and
    wherein a plurality of mutually parallel and spaced apart slats (62, 64) are arranged on the first support element (4),
    wherein the drive means comprise at least one electric motor drive and wherein the electric motor drive is arranged on the first support element (4) such that an output element of the drive is arranged between an upper delimiting plane and a lower delimiting plane of the first support element (4), characterised in that
    the drive is arranged essentially completely between the upper delimiting plane and the lower delimiting plane of the first support element (4),
    in that the drive is a linear drive and
    in that the output element of the linear drive is a spindle nut which is held rotationally securely and to be movable in screwing direction on a threaded spindle (52) which can be driven rotationally by an electric motor (50) and in that the spindle nut is in operative connection with a pivot mechanism for pivoting at least one of the support elements (6, 8) relative to the first support element (4).
  2. Support device according to claim 1, characterised in that the drive is connected releasably to the first support element (4), in particular to a longitudinal side piece (42, 44).
  3. Support device according to claim 1, characterised in that the drive is arranged between lateral delimiting planes of the first support element (4).
  4. Support device according to claim 1, characterised in that the drive is mounted in a housing (66).
  5. Support device according to claim 4, characterised in that the housing (66) is connected to a longitudinal side piece (42, 44) and/or a transverse side piece (46) of the first support element (4).
  6. Support device according to claim 4, characterised in that two drives are arranged in the housing (66) so that a double drive is formed.
  7. Support device according to claim 1, characterised in that the first support element (4) comprises two longitudinal side pieces (42, 44) spaced apart from one another in the transverse direction of the slatted frame (2) and in that a housing (66, 68) is assigned to each longitudinal side piece (42, 44) in which housing at least one linear drive is mounted.
  8. Support device according to claim 1, characterised in that the output element of the drive can be moved essentially in longitudinal direction of the support device.
  9. Support device according to claim 1, characterised in that the threaded spindle (52) is arranged to be essentially parallel to the output shaft of the electric motor (50) of the linear drive and is in drive connection with the latter via a gear unit (54).
  10. Support device according to claim 1, characterised in that the first support element (4) is formed by a middle support element and the second support element (6) is formed by an upper body support element, and in that a leg support element (8) is provided which is connected by articulation to the middle support element (4) on its side facing away from the upper body support element (6) and to be pivotable about a pivot axis which is essentially parallel to the pivot axis of the upper body support element (6).
  11. Support device according to claim 10, characterised in that a head support element (10) is provided which is connected by articulation to the upper body support element (6) on its side facing away from the middle support element (4) and to be pivotable about a pivot axis which is essentially parallel to the pivot axis of the head support element (10).
  12. Support device according to claim 10, characterised in that a calf support element (12) is provided which is connected by articulation to the leg support element (8) on its side facing away from the middle support element (4) and to be pivotable about a pivot axis which is essentially parallel to pivot axis between the middle support element (4) and the leg support element (8).
  13. Support device according to claim 1, characterised in that the support device is designed as a slatted frame (2).
  14. Piece of furniture for sitting and/or lying on, in particular a bed, characterised in that it comprises a support device according to any one of the preceding claims.
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