EP3277129A1 - Adjustable padding device - Google Patents

Adjustable padding device

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EP3277129A1
EP3277129A1 EP16711829.8A EP16711829A EP3277129A1 EP 3277129 A1 EP3277129 A1 EP 3277129A1 EP 16711829 A EP16711829 A EP 16711829A EP 3277129 A1 EP3277129 A1 EP 3277129A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C23/00—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/06—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases using wooden springs, e.g. of slat type ; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/062—Slat supports
    • A47C23/067—Slat supports adjustable, e.g. in height or elasticity
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C20/00—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like
    • A47C20/04—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination
    • A47C20/041—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination by electric motors

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  • the invention relates to an adjustable Polste ⁇ guiding device referred to in the preamble of claim 1 Art.
  • Such cushioning devices are generally known and have a supporting means ⁇ example, in the form of a slatted base, on.
  • the Stützein ⁇ device has a base body which has at least two relatively adjustable support parts ⁇ in which spring elements are arranged, on which, in use, the support means supporting the padding.
  • an electromotive adjusting device is provided for adjusting the support members relative to each other.
  • a support device in which a loading / unloading device is provided for achieving a Druckbe- or relief on the padding.
  • the pressure / relief device is arranged below the main body of the support means.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an adjustable padding device mentioned in the preamble of claim 1, whose functionality is extended.
  • the functionality of the Pol ⁇ sterungs is extended by the fact that a loading / unloading device is provided for achieving a Druckbe- or -entlastung on the padding element, wherein the loading / unloading device is accommodated in the common casing.
  • the padding device is not only adjustable by electric motor, but can for example also perform a massage function.
  • the upholstery device according to the invention gives the visual impression of a conventional mattress without electromotive adjusting device and loading / unloading device.
  • Another advantage of the padding device according to the invention is that it has a low overall height.
  • the loading and unloading device acts to achieve a Druckbe- or relief on at least one spring element.
  • at least one spring element is acted upon by the loading and unloading device with a pressure or relieved of pressure.
  • the loading and unloading device can work according to any suitable operating principle and For example, be designed as a pneumatic loading and unloading ⁇ direction.
  • a particularly advantageous development of the invention provides insofar as the loading and unloading device is an electromechanical loading and unloading device.
  • Corresponding electromechanical devices are relatively ⁇ a fold and inexpensive in construction and permit Druckbe- or relief according to any Kine ⁇ matiken within wide limits.
  • the loading and Entla ⁇ Stungs 2015 has at least one electric motor, which is in operative connection with at least one pressure element, by means of which to obtain a pressure loading or relief of a compressive force on at least one spring element is exercised or is exercised.
  • a particularly einfa ⁇ cher structure of the loading and unloading device results by the electric motor drives at least one pressure element, which in turn generates a pressure loading or relief on the padding.
  • a single pressure element is sufficient to achieve a Druckbe or relief.
  • the number of printing elements corresponding to each ⁇ ips requirements can be selected within wide limits, two or more print elements. The same applies to the design of the printing elements.
  • vigsharm ⁇ Lich sufficient when a single electric motor is provided. If necessary according to the respective Anforde ⁇ conclusions, however, can also be provided two or more electric motors.
  • the control device can in particular have a manual switch, by which a user of the support device can select whether and to what extent or according to which kinematics a pressure loading or unloading is to be exercised.
  • control device controls the electric motor or the electric motors in such a way that the pressure element or pressure elements act sequentially in time on at least two spring elements respectively acting ⁇ .
  • the Druckbe- or relief on a single spring element vary in time, so that by varying pressure or relief on juxtaposed spring elements a time-varying, in particular rolling Druckbe- or -ent ⁇ load can be achieved, as for taken for example by so-called massage chairs known.
  • control device controls the electric motor or the electric motors in such a way that at least one pressure element acts in chronological succession on at least two spring elements. In this way, a particularly simple construction results.
  • Another extraordinarily advantageous further ⁇ education of the invention provides that the or each pressure element, the or each associated spring element applied loosely.
  • a connection between the pressure element and the associated ⁇ th spring element is not required, so that the Monta ⁇ ge and disassembly of the loading and unloading device, for example, for maintenance purposes, is simplified.
  • Another advantage of this embodiment is that the pressure element an associated spring element to achieve a pressure load applied with a pressure, while the pressure element is otherwise not in contact with the spring element, so that the spring element then unfolds its full spring action ⁇ .
  • the spring elements may also be resilient slats.
  • FIG. 1 in a highly schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a ⁇ he inventive electromotive adjustable padding device
  • FIG. 2 highly schematically a first side view of the ⁇ Padding device according to FIG. 1
  • FIG. 3 strongly schematized a second
  • FIG. 1 and 1 are identical to FIG. 1 and 1;
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view of the padding
  • FIG. 1 is an embodiment of an OF INVENTION ⁇ to the invention electromotive adjustable Poltans- device having a support means 2 for supporting a padding of a seat and / or reclining furniture, particularly illustrated a mattress of a bed.
  • the Stauerein ⁇ direction 2 is constructed as described in EP 1 239 753 Bl, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety in the present application.
  • the support device 2 has a base body which has at least two support parts which are adjustable relative to one another and on which spring elements are arranged, on which the padding is supported when the support device is used.
  • a padding element 4 is shown in the form of a mattress.
  • the padding element 4 is connected to the support device 2 and an electromotive adjusting device for adjusting the support members relative to each other to form a unit.
  • the padding element 4 is received with the Stauereinrich ⁇ tion 2 and the electromotive adjusting device in a common shell that completely surrounds the unit of the padding element 4 and the Stauerein ⁇ direction 2 with the adjusting device.
  • the sheath is shown in FIG. 3 by a dash dotted line 6 shown symbolically.
  • a loading / unloading device 8 is provided in the illustrated embodiment.
  • the loading / unloading device 8 can operate according to any suitable operating principle.
  • the loading / unloading stung device is shown as a pneumatically operating device.
  • the loading / unloading device acts to achieve a Druckbe- or relief on at least one spring element, such as a resilient bar, the support means.
  • the loading / unloading device in the illustrated embodiment a plurality of in the longitudinal direction of the support means 2 successive printing elements, of which in FIG. 1, only one printing element is designated by the reference numeral 10.
  • the successive in the longitudinal direction of the support means 2 pressure elements 10 act on in the longitudinal direction of the support means 2 successive spring elements.
  • the pressure ⁇ elements 10 are each formed like a pillow and inflated by a pump.
  • the pneumatic control via valves such that the pressure elements 10 are independently inflatable.
  • the loading / unloading device is arranged within the profile height of the main body of the support means 2.
  • the loading / unloading device 8 within the profile height of the base body of the Stauerein ⁇ device 2 is understood in the present invention that the Components of the loading / unloading device 8 are arranged within a defined by the top and the bottom of the base ⁇ body of the support means 2 upper boundary plane and lower boundary plane, while printing elements, by means of which the loading / unloading device 8 on the padding a Druckbe- or -auslast causes project during the operation of the loading / unloading device over the profile height.
  • the pressure elements 10 are (see. FIG. 2) arranged in the non-bubble- ⁇ NEN state within the profile height of the Stauereinrich ⁇ device 2, while they protrude in the inflated state over the profile height, as to obtain a compressive load to the padding 4 is required.
  • the loading / unloading device 8 is received in the common casing 6, as shown in FIG. 3 shown.
  • the padding on a Abdeckschaum 12, on which in use of the support means 2 is a user.
  • inflating the pressure elements 10 is arranged between the cover foam 12 and the pressure elements 10 arranged spring elements, such as resilient slats of the support means 2, a compressive force exerted by these on the cover foam 12 on which a user is in use of the support means 2.
  • spring elements such as resilient slats of the support means 2
  • the loading / unloading device 8 is shown as a pneumatically operating device, it is preferred in practice that the loading / unloading device is an electromechanical loading / unloading device, the at least one Elek- having tromotor, which is in operative connection with at least one pressure element, by means of which for He ⁇ aiming a compressive load, a compressive force on at least one spring element is exercisable or is exercised.
  • a controller For driving the electric motor or electric motors, a controller is provided which controls the electric motor or the electric motors preferably such that the pressure element or pressure elements acting successively in time with little ⁇ least two spring elements respectively act.
  • the control means controls the electric motor or the electric motors in such a way that at least one pressure element acts successively in time on at least two spring elements. In this way, for example, generate rolling compressive loads, as they are known by so-called massage chairs.
  • the or each pressure ⁇ element applied to the or each associated spring element loose.
  • the pressure element kei ⁇ ne fixed mechanical connection with the spring element and in the active state exerts a compressive force on the ⁇ parent spring element, while the pressure element in the non-active state of the spring element penetratege ⁇ retracted, so that in this state the spring action of the spring element is unimpaired, so that in this state, the spring element can spring freely and its spring action is thus not affected in this state.
  • the invention provides a support device with high functionality, which is not only an electric motor-driven adjustable ⁇ , but an integrated loading / unloading means for obtaining a Druckbe- or relief on the padding.

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustable padding device for a piece of furniture used for sitting and/or lying, which comprises at least one flat elastically deformable padding element (4) and one adjustable supporting device (2) having a main body for supporting the padding element (4) in a planar manner. The padding device also has at least one electric-motor adjusting device, arranged on the supporting device (2), for adjusting at least part of the supporting device in the inclination and/or height of said part of the supporting device, wherein the padding element (4) is connected to the supporting device (2) and to the adjusting device in order to form a unit and wherein the padding element (4) is accommodated together with the supporting device (2) and the adjusting device in a common casing (6), which substantially completely surrounds the unit consisting of the padding element (4) and the supporting device (2) together with the adjusting device. According to the invention, a loading/relief device (8) is provided for achieving pressure loading or pressure relief of the padding element (4), wherein the loading/relief device (8) is accommodated in the common casing (6).

Description

Verstellbare Polsterungseinrichtung  Adjustable padding device
Die Erfindung betrifft eine verstellbare Polste¬ rungseinrichtung der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 genannten Art . The invention relates to an adjustable Polste ¬ guiding device referred to in the preamble of claim 1 Art.
Derartige Polsterungseinrichtungen sind allgemein bekannt und weisen eine Stützeinrichtung, beispiels¬ weise in Form eines Lattenrostes, auf. Die Stützein¬ richtung weist einen Grundkörper auf, der wenigstens zwei relativ zueinander verstellbare Stützteile auf¬ weist, an denen Federelemente angeordnet sind, an denen sich bei Benutzung der Stützeinrichtung die Polsterung abstützt. Zur Verstellung der Stützteile relativ zueinander ist eine elektromotorische Versteileinrichtung vorgesehen . Such cushioning devices are generally known and have a supporting means ¬ example, in the form of a slatted base, on. The Stützein ¬ device has a base body which has at least two relatively adjustable support parts ¬ in which spring elements are arranged, on which, in use, the support means supporting the padding. For adjusting the support members relative to each other, an electromotive adjusting device is provided.
Aus der DE 10 2010 021 362 AI ist eine Stützeinrichtung bekannt, bei der eine Be-/Entlastungseinrich- tung zum Erzielen einer Druckbe- oder -entlastung an der Polsterung vorgesehen ist. Die Druckbe-/ Entlastungseinrichtung ist dabei unterhalb des Grundkörpers der Stützeinrichtung angeordnet.  From DE 10 2010 021 362 AI a support device is known in which a loading / unloading device is provided for achieving a Druckbe- or relief on the padding. The pressure / relief device is arranged below the main body of the support means.
Ähnliche Stützeinrichtungen sind auch durch DE 10 2008 031 043 AI, DE 20 2005 009 180 Ul, WO 2012/052972 AI und DE 29509909 Ul bekannt. Similar supporting devices are also described by DE 10 2008 031 043 AI, DE 20 2005 009 180 U1, WO 2012/052972 AI and DE 29509909 Ul known.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine verstellbare Polsterungseinrichtung der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 genannten Art anzugeben, deren Funktionalität erweitert ist.  The invention has for its object to provide an adjustable padding device mentioned in the preamble of claim 1, whose functionality is extended.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die im Anspruch 1 angege¬ bene Erfindung gelöst. This object is achieved by the angege ¬ in claim 1 bene invention.
Erfindungsgemäß ist die Funktionalität der Pol¬ sterungseinrichtung dadurch erweitert, dass eine Be- /Entlastungseinrichtung zum Erzielen einer Druckbe- oder -entlastung an dem Polsterungselement vorgesehen ist, wobei die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung in der gemeinsamen Ummantelung aufgenommen ist. According to the invention, the functionality of the Pol ¬ sterungseinrichtung is extended by the fact that a loading / unloading device is provided for achieving a Druckbe- or -entlastung on the padding element, wherein the loading / unloading device is accommodated in the common casing.
Auf diese Weise ist die Polsterungseinrichtung nicht nur elektromotorisch verstellbar, sondern kann beispielsweise auch eine Massagefunktion ausführen. Dadurch, dass sämtliche Bestandteile der Polsterungs¬ einrichtung, einschließlich der Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung in der gemeinsamen Ummantelung aufgenommen sind, vermittelt die erfindungsgemäße Polsterungseinrichtung den optischen Eindruck einer herkömmlichen Matratze ohne elektromotorische Versteileinrichtung und Be-/Ent- lastungseinrichtung . In this way, the padding device is not only adjustable by electric motor, but can for example also perform a massage function. The fact that all components of the upholstery ¬ device , including the loading / unloading device are accommodated in the common casing, the upholstery device according to the invention gives the visual impression of a conventional mattress without electromotive adjusting device and loading / unloading device.
Ein weiterer Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Polsterungseinrichtung besteht darin, dass sie eine geringe Bauhöhe aufweist.  Another advantage of the padding device according to the invention is that it has a low overall height.
Eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass die Be- und Entlastungseinrichtung zum Erzielen einer Druckbe- oder -entlastung auf wenigstens ein Federelement einwirkt. Bei dieser Ausführungsform wird somit wenigstens ein Federelement durch die Be- und Entlastungseinrichtung mit einem Druck beaufschlagt oder von einem Druck entlastet.  An advantageous development of the invention provides that the loading and unloading device acts to achieve a Druckbe- or relief on at least one spring element. In this embodiment, thus at least one spring element is acted upon by the loading and unloading device with a pressure or relieved of pressure.
Die Be- und Entlastungseinrichtung kann nach einem beliebigen geeigneten Wirkprinzip arbeiten und bei- spielsweise als pneumatische Be- und Entlastungsein¬ richtung ausgebildet sein. Eine besonders vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung sieht insoweit vor, dass die Be- und Entlastungseinrichtung eine elektromecha- nische Be- und Entlastungseinrichtung ist. Entsprechende elektromechanische Einrichtungen sind relativ ein¬ fach und kostengünstig im Aufbau und ermöglichen eine Druckbe- oder -entlastung entsprechend beliebiger Kine¬ matiken innerhalb weiter Grenzen. The loading and unloading device can work according to any suitable operating principle and For example, be designed as a pneumatic loading and unloading ¬ direction. A particularly advantageous development of the invention provides insofar as the loading and unloading device is an electromechanical loading and unloading device. Corresponding electromechanical devices are relatively ¬ a fold and inexpensive in construction and permit Druckbe- or relief according to any Kine ¬ matiken within wide limits.
Eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführungsform sieht vor, dass die Be- und Entla¬ stungseinrichtung wenigstens einen Elektromotor aufweist, der in Wirkungsverbindung mit wenigstens einem Druckelement steht, mittels dessen zur Erzielung einer Druckbe- oder -entlastung einer Druckkraft auf wenigstens ein Federelement ausübbar ist oder ausgeübt wird. An advantageous development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that the loading and Entla ¬ Stungseinrichtung has at least one electric motor, which is in operative connection with at least one pressure element, by means of which to obtain a pressure loading or relief of a compressive force on at least one spring element is exercised or is exercised.
Auf diese Weise ergibt sich ein besonders einfa¬ cher Aufbau der Be- und Entlastungseinrichtung, indem der Elektromotor wenigstens ein Druckelement antreibt, das seinerseits eine Druckbe- oder -entlastung an der Polsterung erzeugt. Grundsätzlich ist zur Erzielung einer Druckbe- oder -entlastung ein einzelnes Druckelement ausreichend. Erfindungsgemäß können jedoch auch zwei oder mehrere Druckelemente vorgesehen sein, so dass die Anzahl der Druckelemente entsprechend den je¬ weiligen Anforderungen innerhalb weiter Grenzen wählbar ist. Entsprechendes gilt auch für die Ausgestaltung der Druckelemente. Ferner ist es erfindungsgemäß grundsätz¬ lich ausreichend, wenn ein einzelner Elektromotor vorgesehen ist. Falls entsprechend den jeweiligen Anforde¬ rungen erforderlich, können jedoch auch zwei oder mehrere Elektromotoren vorgesehen sein. In this way, a particularly einfa ¬ cher structure of the loading and unloading device results by the electric motor drives at least one pressure element, which in turn generates a pressure loading or relief on the padding. Basically, a single pressure element is sufficient to achieve a Druckbe or relief. However, according to the invention may be provided, so that the number of printing elements corresponding to each ¬ weiligen requirements can be selected within wide limits, two or more print elements. The same applies to the design of the printing elements. Further, it is according to the invention grundsätz ¬ Lich sufficient when a single electric motor is provided. If necessary according to the respective Anforde ¬ conclusions, however, can also be provided two or more electric motors.
Eine andere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfin¬ dung sieht eine Steuerungseinrichtung zur Ansteuerung des Elektromotors oder der Elektromotoren vor. Die Steuerungseinrichtung kann insbesondere einen Handschalter aufweisen, durch den von einem Benutzer der Stützeinrichtung ausgewählt werden kann, ob und in welchem Maße bzw. entsprechend welcher Kinematik eine Druckbe- oder -entlastung ausgeübt werden soll. Another advantageous development of the inven ¬ tion provides a control device for driving of the electric motor or the electric motors. The control device can in particular have a manual switch, by which a user of the support device can select whether and to what extent or according to which kinematics a pressure loading or unloading is to be exercised.
Eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführungsform sieht vor, dass die Steuerungseinrichtung den Elektromotor oder die Elektromotoren derart ansteuert, dass das Druckelement oder die Druckelemente zeitlich aufeinanderfolgend auf wenigstens zwei Feder¬ elemente einwirkt bzw. einwirken. Bei dieser Ausführungsform kann die Druckbe- oder -entlastung an einem einzelnen Federelement zeitlich variieren, so dass durch entsprechende Druckbe- oder -entlastung an nebeneinander angeordneten Federelementen eine zeitlich variierende, insbesondere rollierende Druckbe- oder -ent¬ lastung erzielt werden kann, wie dies für sich genommen beispielsweise von sogenannten Massagesesseln bekannt ist . An advantageous further development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that the control device controls the electric motor or the electric motors in such a way that the pressure element or pressure elements act sequentially in time on at least two spring elements respectively acting ¬. In this embodiment, the Druckbe- or relief on a single spring element vary in time, so that by varying pressure or relief on juxtaposed spring elements a time-varying, in particular rolling Druckbe- or -ent ¬ load can be achieved, as for taken for example by so-called massage chairs known.
Eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführungsform sieht vor, dass die Steuerungseinrichtung den Elektromotor oder die Elektromotoren derart ansteuert, dass wenigstens ein Druckelement zeitlich aufeinanderfolgend auf wenigstens zwei Federelemente wirkt. Auf diese Weise ergibt sich ein besonders ein¬ facher Aufbau. An advantageous development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that the control device controls the electric motor or the electric motors in such a way that at least one pressure element acts in chronological succession on at least two spring elements. In this way, a particularly simple construction results.
Eine andere außerordentliche vorteilhafte Weiter¬ bildung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass das oder jedes Druckelement das oder jedes zugeordnete Federelement lose beaufschlagt. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist eine Verbindung zwischen dem Druckelement und dem zugeordne¬ ten Federelement nicht erforderlich, so dass die Monta¬ ge und Demontage der Be- und Entlastungseinrichtung, beispielsweise auch zu Wartungszwecken, vereinfacht ist. Ein weiterer Vorteil dieser Ausführungsform besteht darin, dass das Druckelement ein zugeordnetes Federelement zum Erzielen einer Druckbelastung mit einem Druck beaufschlagt, während das Druckelement sonst nicht in Kontakt mit dem Federelement steht, so dass das Federelement dann seine volle Federwirkung entfal¬ tet . Another extraordinarily advantageous further ¬ education of the invention provides that the or each pressure element, the or each associated spring element applied loosely. In this embodiment, a connection between the pressure element and the associated ¬ th spring element is not required, so that the Monta ¬ ge and disassembly of the loading and unloading device, for example, for maintenance purposes, is simplified. Another advantage of this embodiment is that the pressure element an associated spring element to achieve a pressure load applied with a pressure, while the pressure element is otherwise not in contact with the spring element, so that the spring element then unfolds its full spring action ¬ .
Eine andere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfin¬ dung sieht vor, dass die Federelemente Federhölzer sind . Another advantageous development of the inven ¬ tion provides that the spring elements are feather wood.
Gemäß einer anderen Weiterbildung der Erfindung können die Federelemente auch federnde Latten sein.  According to another embodiment of the invention, the spring elements may also be resilient slats.
Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend unter Bezugnahme auf die beigefügte Zeichnung näher erläutert, in der ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung dargestellt ist. Dabei bilden alle be¬ schriebenen, in der Zeichnung dargestellten und in den Patentansprüchen beanspruchten Merkmale für sich genommen sowie in beliebiger geeigneter Kombination miteinander den Gegenstand der Erfindung, unabhängig von ihrer Beschreibung bzw. Darstellung in der Zeichnung sowie unabhängig von ihrer Zusammenfassung in den Patentansprüchen und deren Rückbeziehung . The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which an embodiment of a support device according to the invention is shown. In this case, all be ¬ written , shown in the drawings and claimed in the claims characteristics taken alone and in any suitable combination with each other the subject of the invention, regardless of their description or representation in the drawing and regardless of their summary in the claims and their relationship.
Es zeigt: It shows:
FIG. 1 In stark schematisierter Perspektivansicht ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer er¬ findungsgemäßen elektromotorisch verstellbaren Polsterungseinrichtung,FIG. 1 in a highly schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a ¬ he inventive electromotive adjustable padding device,
FIG. 2 stark schematisiert eine erste Seiten¬ ansicht der Polsterungseinrichtung gemäß FIG. 1, FIG. 3 stark schematisiert eine zweite FIG. 2 highly schematically a first side view of the ¬ Padding device according to FIG. 1, FIG. 3 strongly schematized a second
Seitenansicht der Polsterungseinrichtung gemäß  Side view of the padding according to
FIG. 1 und  FIG. 1 and
FIG. 4 eine Draufsicht auf die Polsterung  FIG. 4 is a plan view of the padding
richtung gemäß FIG. 1  direction according to FIG. 1
In FIG. 1 ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfin¬ dungsgemäßen elektromotorisch verstellbaren Polterungs- einrichtung mit einer Stützeinrichtung 2 zur Abstützung einer Polsterung eines Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbels, insbesondere einer Matratze eines Bettes dargestellt. Bei dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Stützein¬ richtung 2 so aufgebaut, wie in der EP 1 239 753 Bl beschrieben, deren Inhalt hiermit durch Bezugnahme in vollem Umfang in die vorliegende Anmeldung aufgenommen wird . In FIG. 1 is an embodiment of an OF INVENTION ¬ to the invention electromotive adjustable Polterungs- device having a support means 2 for supporting a padding of a seat and / or reclining furniture, particularly illustrated a mattress of a bed. In the illustrated embodiment, the Stützein ¬ direction 2 is constructed as described in EP 1 239 753 Bl, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety in the present application.
Wie in der EP 1 239 753 Bl beschrieben, weist die Stützeinrichtung 2 einen Grundkörper auf, der wenigstens zwei relativ zueinander verstellbare Stützteile aufweist, an denen Federelemente angeordnet sind, an denen sich bei Benutzung der Stützeinrichtung die Polsterung abstützt. In FIG. 1 ist ein Polsterungselement 4 in Form einer Matratze dargestellt. Wie ferner in der EP 1 239 753 Bl beschrieben, ist das Polsterungselement 4 mit der Stützeinrichtung 2 sowie einer elektromotorischen Versteileinrichtung zur Verstellung der Stützteile relativ zueinander zu einer Einheit verbunden.  As described in EP 1 239 753 B1, the support device 2 has a base body which has at least two support parts which are adjustable relative to one another and on which spring elements are arranged, on which the padding is supported when the support device is used. In FIG. 1, a padding element 4 is shown in the form of a mattress. As further described in EP 1 239 753 B1, the padding element 4 is connected to the support device 2 and an electromotive adjusting device for adjusting the support members relative to each other to form a unit.
Das Polsterungselement 4 ist mit der Stützeinrich¬ tung 2 und der elektromotorischen Versteileinrichtung in einer gemeinsamen Ummantelung aufgenommen, die die Einheit aus dem Polsterungselement 4 und der Stützein¬ richtung 2 mit der Versteileinrichtung vollständig umgibt. Die Ummantelung ist in FIG. 3 durch eine strich- punktierte Linie 6 symbolisch dargestellt. The padding element 4 is received with the Stützeinrich ¬ tion 2 and the electromotive adjusting device in a common shell that completely surrounds the unit of the padding element 4 and the Stützein ¬ direction 2 with the adjusting device. The sheath is shown in FIG. 3 by a dash dotted line 6 shown symbolically.
Somit handelt es sich bei dem in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel um eine verstellbare Polsterungseinrichtung im Sinne der EP 1 239 753 Bl .  Thus, in the embodiment shown in the drawing is an adjustable padding device in the sense of EP 1 239 753 Bl.
Zum Erzielen einer Druckbe- oder -entlastung an der Polsterung ist bei dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel eine Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung 8 vorgesehen. Die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung 8 kann entsprechend einem beliebigen geeigneten Wirkprinzip arbeiten. Bei dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Be-/Entla- stungseinrichtung als pneumatisch arbeitende Einrichtung dargestellt. Die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung wirkt zum Erzielen einer Druckbe- oder -entlastung auf wenigstens ein Federelement, beispielsweise eine federnde Latte, der Stützeinrichtung ein. Hierzu weist die Be- /Entlastungseinrichtung bei dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel eine Mehrzahl von in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung 2 aufeinanderfolgenden Druckelementen auf, von denen in FIG. 1 lediglich ein Druckelement mit dem Bezugszeichen 10 bezeichnet ist. Die in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung 2 aufeinanderfolgenden Druckelemente 10 wirken auf in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung 2 aufeinanderfolgende Federelemente ein. Bei dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel sind die Druck¬ elemente 10 jeweils kissenartig ausgebildet und mittels einer Pumpe aufblasbar. Die pneumatische Ansteuerung erfolgt über Ventile derart, dass die Druckelemente 10 unabhängig voneinander aufblasbar sind. To achieve a Druckbe- or relief on the padding a loading / unloading device 8 is provided in the illustrated embodiment. The loading / unloading device 8 can operate according to any suitable operating principle. In the illustrated embodiment, the loading / unloading stung device is shown as a pneumatically operating device. The loading / unloading device acts to achieve a Druckbe- or relief on at least one spring element, such as a resilient bar, the support means. For this purpose, the loading / unloading device in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of in the longitudinal direction of the support means 2 successive printing elements, of which in FIG. 1, only one printing element is designated by the reference numeral 10. The successive in the longitudinal direction of the support means 2 pressure elements 10 act on in the longitudinal direction of the support means 2 successive spring elements. In the illustrated embodiment, the pressure ¬ elements 10 are each formed like a pillow and inflated by a pump. The pneumatic control via valves such that the pressure elements 10 are independently inflatable.
Wie in FIG. 2 bis FIG. 4 angedeutet, ist die Be- /Entlastungseinrichtung innerhalb der Profilhöhe des Grundkörpers der Stützeinrichtung 2 angeordnet. Unter einer Anordnung der Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung 8 innerhalb der Profilhöhe des Grundkörpers der Stützein¬ richtung 2 wird erfindungsgemäß verstanden, dass die Bestandteile der Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung 8 innerhalb einer durch die Oberseite und die Unterseite des Grund¬ körpers der Stützeinrichtung 2 definierten oberen Begrenzungsebene und unteren Begrenzungsebene angeordnet sind, während Druckelemente, mittels derer die Be-/Ent- lastungseinrichtung 8 an der Polsterung eine Druckbe- oder -entlastung bewirkt, während des Betriebs der Be- /Entlastungseinrichtung über die Profilhöhe hervorstehen. Bei dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel sind (vgl. FIG. 2) die Druckelemente 10 im nicht aufgeblase¬ nen Zustand innerhalb der Profilhöhe der Stützeinrich¬ tung 2 angeordnet, während sie im aufgeblasenen Zustand über die Profilhöhe hervorstehen, wie dies zum Erzielen einer Druckbelastung an der Polsterung 4 erforderlich ist . As shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 indicated, the loading / unloading device is arranged within the profile height of the main body of the support means 2. Under one arrangement, the loading / unloading device 8 within the profile height of the base body of the Stützein ¬ device 2 is understood in the present invention that the Components of the loading / unloading device 8 are arranged within a defined by the top and the bottom of the base ¬ body of the support means 2 upper boundary plane and lower boundary plane, while printing elements, by means of which the loading / unloading device 8 on the padding a Druckbe- or -auslast causes project during the operation of the loading / unloading device over the profile height. In the illustrated embodiment, the pressure elements 10 are (see. FIG. 2) arranged in the non-bubble-¬ NEN state within the profile height of the Stützeinrich ¬ device 2, while they protrude in the inflated state over the profile height, as to obtain a compressive load to the padding 4 is required.
Erfindungsgemäß ist die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung 8 in der gemeinsamen Ummantelung 6 aufgenommen, wie in FIG. 3 dargestellt.  According to the invention, the loading / unloading device 8 is received in the common casing 6, as shown in FIG. 3 shown.
Bei dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel weist die Polsterung einen Abdeckschaum 12 auf, auf dem bei Benutzung der Stützeinrichtung 2 ein Benutzer liegt. Durch Aufblasen der Druckelemente 10 wird auf zwischen dem Abdeckschaum 12 und den Druckelementen 10 angeordnete Federelemente, beispielsweise federnde Latten der Stützeinrichtung 2, eine Druckkraft ausgeübt, die von diesen auf den Abdeckschaum 12 übertragen wird, auf dem bei Benutzung der Stützeinrichtung 2 ein Benutzer liegt. Auf diese Weise ist beispielsweise eine Massage¬ wirkung erzielbar. In the illustrated embodiment, the padding on a Abdeckschaum 12, on which in use of the support means 2 is a user. By inflating the pressure elements 10 is arranged between the cover foam 12 and the pressure elements 10 arranged spring elements, such as resilient slats of the support means 2, a compressive force exerted by these on the cover foam 12 on which a user is in use of the support means 2. In this way, for example, a massage ¬ effect can be achieved.
Während in der Zeichnung die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung 8 als pneumatisch arbeitende Einrichtung dargestellt ist, ist es in der Praxis bevorzugt, dass die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung eine elektromechanische Be- /Entlastungseinrichtung ist, die wenigstens einen Elek- tromotor aufweist, der in Wirkungsverbindung mit wenigstens einem Druckelement steht, mittels dessen zur Er¬ zielung einer Druckbelastung eine Druckkraft auf wenigstens ein Federelement ausübbar ist oder ausgeübt wird. While in the drawing, the loading / unloading device 8 is shown as a pneumatically operating device, it is preferred in practice that the loading / unloading device is an electromechanical loading / unloading device, the at least one Elek- having tromotor, which is in operative connection with at least one pressure element, by means of which for He ¬ aiming a compressive load, a compressive force on at least one spring element is exercisable or is exercised.
Zur Ansteuerung des Elektromotors oder der Elektromotoren ist eine Steuerungseinrichtung vorgesehen, die den Elektromotor oder die Elektromotoren vorzugsweise derart ansteuert, dass das Druckelement oder die Druckelemente zeitlich aufeinanderfolgend auf wenig¬ stens zwei Federelemente einwirkt bzw. einwirken. Vor¬ zugsweise steuert die Steuerungseinrichtung den Elektromotor oder die Elektromotoren derart an, dass wenigstens ein Druckelement zeitlich aufeinanderfolgend auf wenigstens zwei Federelemente einwirkt. Auf diese Weise lassen sich beispielsweise rollierende Druckbelastungen erzeugen, wie sie von sogenannten Massagesesseln bekannt sind. For driving the electric motor or electric motors, a controller is provided which controls the electric motor or the electric motors preferably such that the pressure element or pressure elements acting successively in time with little ¬ least two spring elements respectively act. Before ¬ preferably the control means controls the electric motor or the electric motors in such a way that at least one pressure element acts successively in time on at least two spring elements. In this way, for example, generate rolling compressive loads, as they are known by so-called massage chairs.
Im Sinne eines einfachen und wartungsfreundlichen Aufbaus ist es bevorzugt, dass das oder jedes Druck¬ element das oder jedes zugeordnete Federelement lose beaufschlagt. Dies bedeutet, dass das Druckelement kei¬ ne feste mechanische Verbindung mit dem Federelement hat und im aktiven Zustand eine Druckkraft auf das zu¬ geordnete Federelement ausübt, während das Druckelement im nicht aktiven Zustand von dem Federelement zurückge¬ zogen ist, so dass in diesem Zustand die Federwirkung des Federelementes unbeeinträchtigt ist, so dass in diesem Zustand das Federelement frei federn kann und seine Federwirkung somit in diesem Zustand nicht beeinträchtigt ist. In terms of a simple and easy to maintain construction, it is preferred that the or each pressure ¬ element applied to the or each associated spring element loose. This means that the pressure element kei ¬ ne fixed mechanical connection with the spring element and in the active state exerts a compressive force on the ¬ parent spring element, while the pressure element in the non-active state of the spring element zurückge ¬ retracted, so that in this state the spring action of the spring element is unimpaired, so that in this state, the spring element can spring freely and its spring action is thus not affected in this state.
Die Erfindung stellt eine Stützeinrichtung mit hoher Funktionalität bereit, die nicht nur elektromoto¬ risch verstellbar ist, sondern eine integrierte Be- /Entlastungseinrichtung zum Erzielen einer Druckbe- oder -entlastung an der Polsterung aufweist. The invention provides a support device with high functionality, which is not only an electric motor-driven adjustable ¬, but an integrated loading / unloading means for obtaining a Druckbe- or relief on the padding.

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1. Verstellbare Polsterungseinrichtung für ein Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbel, mit wenigstens einem flächigen, elastisch verformbaren Polsterungselement , mit wenigstens einer verstellbaren Stützeinrichtung mit einem Grundkörper zur flächigen Abstützung des Polsterungselementes und mit wenigstens einer an der Stützeinrichtung angeordneten elektromotorischen Versteileinrichtung zur Verstellung wenigstens eines Teiles der Stützeinrichtung in seiner Neigung und/oder seiner Höhe, wobei das Polsterungselement mit der Stützeinrichtung und der Versteileinrichtung zu einer Einheit verbunden ist und wobei das Polsterungselement mit der Stützeinrichtung und der Versteileinrichtung in einer gemeinsamen Umman- telung aufgenommen ist, die die Einheit aus dem Pol- sterungselement und der Stützeinrichtung mit der Versteileinrichtung im Wesentlichen vollständig umgibt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung (8) zum Erzielen einer Druckbe- oder -entlastung an dem Polsterungselement vorgesehen ist und dass die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung (8) in der gemeinsamen Ummantelung (6) aufgenommen ist. 1. Adjustable padding device for a seat and / or reclining furniture, with at least one flat, elastically deformable padding element, with at least one adjustable support means having a base body for supporting the padding element and at least one arranged on the support means electromotive adjusting device for adjusting at least one part the support means in its inclination and / or its height, wherein the cushioning member is connected to the support means and the adjusting means to a unit and wherein the cushioning member is received with the support means and the adjusting device in a common Umman- tion that the unit from the pole - substantially surrounds the support element and the support means with the adjusting device, characterized in that a loading / unloading device (8) for achieving a Druckbe- or -entlastung on the padding element is provided and that the loading / unloading device (8) in the common Sheath (6) is added.
2. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung (8) zum Erzielen einer Druckbe- oder entlastung auf wenigstens ein Federelement einwirkt. 2. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the loading / unloading device (8) acts to achieve a Druckbe- or relief on at least one spring element.
3. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung eine elektromechanische Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung ist. 3. Support device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the loading / unloading device is an electromechanical loading / unloading device.
4. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung wenigstens einen Elektromotor aufweist, der in Wirkungsverbindung mit wenigstens einem Druckelement steht, mit¬ tels dessen zur Erzielung einer Druckbe- oder entlastung eine Druckkraft auf wenigstens ein Federelement ausübbar ist oder ausgeübt wird. 4. Support device according to claim 3, characterized in that the loading / unloading device has at least one electric motor, which is in operative connection with at least one pressure element, with ¬ means of which a Druckbe- or relief a compressive force on at least one spring element is exercisable or is exercised.
5. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 4, gekennzeichnet durch eine Steuerungseinrichtung zur Ansteuerung des Elektromotors oder der Elektromotoren. 5. Support device according to claim 4, characterized by a control device for controlling the electric motor or the electric motors.
6. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Steuerungseinrichtung den Elektro¬ motor oder die Elektromotoren derart ansteuert, dass das Druckelement oder die Druckelemente zeitlich auf¬ einanderfolgend auf wenigstens zwei Federelemente ein¬ wirkt bzw. einwirken. 6. Support device according to claim 5, characterized in that the control device controls the electric motor ¬ or the electric motors such that the pressure element or pressure elements on time ¬ successively a ¬ acts on at least two spring elements respectively act.
7. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 5 oder 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Steuerungseinrichtung den Elektromotor oder die Elektromotoren derart ansteuert, dass wenigstens ein Druckelement zeitlich aufeinand¬ erfolgend auf wenigstens zwei Federelemente einwirkt. 7. Support device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the control device controls the electric motor or the electric motors such that at least one pressure element temporally aufeinand ¬ successively acting on at least two spring elements.
8. Stützeinrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das oder jedes Druckele¬ ment (10) das oder jedes zugeordnete Federelement lose beaufschlagt . 8. Support device according to one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that the or each Druckele ¬ ment (10) applied to the or each associated spring element loose.
9. Stützeinrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Federele¬ mente Federhölzer sind. 9. Support device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Federele ¬ elements are spring woods.
10. Stützeinrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Federele¬ mente federnde Latten sind. 10. Support device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Federele ¬ elements are resilient slats.
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