EP3461372B1 - Padding device - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a support device of the type mentioned in the preamble of claim 1.
- Such support devices are generally known and can be designed, for example, as a slatted frame.
- the support device has a base body which preferably has at least two support parts which are adjustable relative to one another and on which spring elements are arranged, on which the upholstery is supported when the support device is used.
- An electromotive adjustment device can be provided to adjust the support parts relative to one another.
- a support device with the features of the preamble of claim 1 is known, in which a loading / relief device is provided to achieve pressure relief or relief on the upholstery.
- the loading / unloading device is arranged below the base body of the supporting device.
- Support devices with loading / unloading devices are also through DE 10 2008 031 043 A1 , DE 20 2005 009 180 U1 , WO 2012/052972 A1 and DE 29509909 U1 and WO 2016/156247 known.
- the invention is based on the object of specifying a support device of the type specified in the preamble of claim 1, which is simply constructed and robust.
- the loading / unloading device has at least one first carriage which is in drive connection with an electric motor and which is translationally movable in the longitudinal direction of the support device, the carriage carrying at least one arm whose free end carries the pressure element for loading / relieving the spring elements.
- the pressure element or the pressure elements are arranged on at least one slide which is translationally movable in the longitudinal direction of the support device. According to the respective position of the carriage in the longitudinal direction of the support device, different spring elements and thus different areas are pressurized in the longitudinal direction of the support device, so that, for example, a massage effect can be achieved. By moving the slide accordingly, a rolling massage effect can be achieved, for example, which is generally perceived as pleasant.
- the support device according to the invention thus opens up a wide range of possibilities, for example for achieving a massage effect.
- the invention provides that the spring elements are resilient slats which are connected to one another via at least one flexible band, with at least one pressure element resting on the band to load or relieve the slats via the band. This results in a particularly simple construction of the loading / unloading device.
- the first carriage carries at least two arms, each of which carries a pressure element, the pressure elements being spaced from one another transversely to the longitudinal direction of the support device.
- Another advantageous development of the shape and configuration of the pressure element can be selected within wide limits according to the respective requirements.
- An advantageous development of the invention provides that at least one pressure element is designed as a wheel or roller.
- a first electromotive linear drive is assigned to the first slide for moving the slide in the longitudinal direction of the support device.
- Appropriate Linear drives are available as relatively simple and inexpensive standard components.
- An extremely advantageous development of the invention provides that the or each pressure element is adjustable in the direction of the support plane and in the direction away from the support plane relative to the spring elements and that the or each pressure element is assigned an electromotive adjustment drive.
- the or each pressure element is adjustable in the direction of the support plane and in the direction away from the support plane relative to the spring elements and that the or each pressure element is assigned an electromotive adjustment drive.
- the adjustment of the pressure element relative to the support plane can be implemented in a variety of ways.
- an advantageous development provides that the or each pressure element is arranged at a free end of a pivot lever and that a pivot drive is assigned to the pivot lever as an adjustment drive for adjusting the pressure element relative to the spring elements.
- At least one electromotive Linear drive has a spindle drive.
- Corresponding spindle drives are available as relatively simple and inexpensive standard assemblies and are particularly robust.
- pivot lever or levers provides that the or each pivot lever is non-rotatably connected to a pivot shaft pivotably mounted on the first carriage, the pivot shaft being in pivot drive connection with the second electromotive linear drive.
- the swivel drive acts on the swivel shaft.
- a particularly simple embodiment provides that a first end of a connecting plate is articulated at a first hinge point to a linearly movable output member of the second linear drive, while a second end of the connecting plate is connected to the pivot shaft at a second hinge point eccentrically to its pivot axis , in such a way that the pivot shaft pivots about its pivot axis in the event of a linear movement of the output member.
- the supporting device has a single loading / unloading device.
- a loading or unloading at different points of the support device can then be achieved in that the slide is positioned accordingly.
- an advantageous further development provides that at least two loading / unloading devices are provided, which are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the support device to act on different areas in the longitudinal direction of the support device. In this way, the comfort for a user of the support device is further increased in that, for example, a massage effect can be achieved simultaneously in different areas of the support device.
- control device for controlling the electric motor or the electric motors.
- the control device can be actuated, for example, via a remote control or a manual switch, wired or wirelessly.
- control device controls the electric motor or the electric motors in such a way that the pressure element or the pressure elements act or act on at least two successive spring elements in the longitudinal direction of the support device.
- Appropriate programming of the control device allows almost any load or massage scheme to be implemented.
- the spring elements can for example be designed as resilient slats in a variety of ways.
- the spring elements are wooden slats.
- Corresponding spring woods are available as simple and inexpensive standard components and offer a high level of suspension comfort.
- the base body of the support device has a single support part that defines an essentially horizontal support plane.
- the support device has at least two support parts which can be pivoted relative to one another. The support device thus offers adjustment options, for example between a sitting position and a lying position, as is generally known from slatted frames.
- a further development of the aforementioned embodiment provides at least one electromotive adjustment device arranged on the support device for adjusting at least one support part in its inclination and / or its height.
- Another advantageous development of the invention provides that the loading / unloading device is accommodated together with the support device and the upholstery in a common casing.
- the loading / unloading device is arranged within the profile height of the base body of the supporting device. Under an arrangement within the profile height of the base body of the support device is to be understood according to the invention that the loading / unloading device does not protrude beyond the base body in the side view, that is to say in the vertical direction.
- Another extremely advantageous development of the invention provides sensor means assigned to the support level for sensing the weight of a person resting on the support device, the sensor means being in data transmission connection with the control device and the control device being designed and programmed in such a way that the pressure force exerted by at least one pressure element is adjustable or is set depending on the sensed weight.
- the sensor means being in data transmission connection with the control device and the control device being designed and programmed in such a way that the pressure force exerted by at least one pressure element is adjustable or is set depending on the sensed weight.
- a person with a relatively low body weight can be loaded with a relatively low pressure force and with a person with a relatively high body weight a relatively large pressure force can be applied so that the massage effect is adapted to the body weight of the respective user.
- a massage function perceived as pleasant can be implemented for users of different body weights.
- a support device 2 which has a base body 20, which is designed as a slatted frame in this embodiment and has a plurality of spring elements which are formed by resilient slats.
- a base body 20 which is designed as a slatted frame in this embodiment and has a plurality of spring elements which are formed by resilient slats.
- Fig. 1 only two slats are provided with the reference numerals 22, 24.
- the top of the slats 22, 24 defines a support plane on which upholstery, for example a mattress, is supported when the support device is used.
- an electromechanical loading / unloading device is provided, which is explained in more detail below.
- Fig. 2 shows a schematic diagram of an electromechanical loading / unloading device 26.
- the loading / unloading device 26 has a first slide 28 which is translationally movable in the longitudinal direction of the support device 2, as in FIG Fig. 2 symbolized by a double arrow 30.
- the first slide 28 is part of a first linear drive 32.
- the first slide 28 is in drive connection with a first electric motor 34 and carries an arm 33, the free end of which carries a pressure element 36 for loading and unloading the slats 22, 24.
- the pressure element 36 is designed as a wheel or roller.
- the pressure element 36 can be adjusted relative to a support plane defined by the slats 22, 24.
- An adjustment drive 38 is designed and arranged for adjusting the pressure element 36 relative to the support plane, as in FIG Fig. 2 symbolized by a double arrow 40.
- An associated adjustment drive 38 which has a second electric motor, is described below with reference to FIG Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 explained in more detail.
- the slats 22, 24 are held between flexible bands that are shown in Fig. 2 are symbolized by dashed lines 40, 42.
- the first carriage 28 of the first linear drive is moved along the associated linear axis in FIG Fig. 2 moved to the left.
- the pressure element 36 can be adjusted relative to the slats 22, 24 by means of the adjusting drive 38, in order to effect loading / unloading on them and thereby to realize a massage function.
- Fig. 3 shows the interaction between the pressure element 36 and the lath 24, wherein the pressure element 36 pressurizes the lath 24 so that it is deflected in such a way that it protrudes over the plane of support. How out Fig. 3 As can be seen, the pressure element 36 rests on the side of the belt 40 which faces away from the slats 22, 24.
- Fig. 4 the support device 2 is shown, with some slats being omitted to illustrate details of the electromechanical loading / unloading device 26.
- a further loading / unloading device 26 ′ is provided in addition to the loading / unloading device 26.
- the loading / unloading devices 26, 26 ' are arranged at a distance from one another in the longitudinal direction of the support device 2 in order to enable a massage effect in different areas in the longitudinal direction of the support device 2.
- Both loading / unloading devices 26, 26 ' have the same structure. Therefore, only the loading / unloading device 26 is explained in more detail below. For reasons of presentation, in FIGS. 4 to 7 only the loading / unloading device 26 is shown, while the loading / unloading device 26 'is omitted.
- the loading / unloading device 26 has the first slide 28, which is part of the first linear drive and is movable in the longitudinal direction of the support device 2 along a linear axis.
- the linear axis is through a first linear guide 44 is defined, which extends in the longitudinal direction of the support device 2.
- the first slide 28 is in drive connection with the first electric motor 34, the first slide 28 carrying the arm 33 (cf. Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 ), the free end of which carries the pressure element 36 for loading or unloading the slats 22, 24.
- the pressure element 36 is designed as a wheel or roller which is mounted rotatably relative to the arm 33 and rests on the side of the belt 40 facing away from the slats 22, 24. (see in particular Fig. 6 ).
- the first carriage 28 carries two arms, namely the arm 33 and a further arm 33 ', each of the arms 33, 33' carrying a pressure element 36 and 36 ', respectively.
- the pressure elements 36, 36 ' are spaced apart from one another transversely to the longitudinal direction of the support device 2, as shown in particular in FIG Fig. 6 evident.
- the pressure elements 36, 36 ' are adjustable relative to the support plane defined by the slats 22, 24, the adjustment drive 38 being provided in order to adjust the pressure elements 36, 36' relative to the support plane.
- a pivot shaft 46 is pivotably mounted on the first slide 28 (cf. Fig. 6 ), with which the arms 33, 33 'are rotatably connected.
- the adjustment drive 38 is designed to pivot the pivot shaft 46 about its pivot axis in order to adjust the pressure elements 36, 36 'relative to the slats 22, 24 by pivoting the arms 33, 33'. Accordingly, the arms 33, 33 'have the function of pivot levers.
- the first linear drive has a first spindle drive 48 (cf. Fig. 6 ) on.
- the first spindle drive 48 has a first threaded spindle, which extends in the longitudinal direction of the first linear guide 44 and is supported against rotation.
- a first spindle nut is placed on the first threaded spindle and is in rotary drive connection with the output shaft of the first electric motor 34 via a worm gear.
- the first spindle nut is received together with the worm gear and the output shaft in the first carriage 28, which is designed like a housing.
- the first spindle nut rotates.
- the first carriage 28 moves along the first linear guide 44 in one direction or the other corresponding to the direction of rotation of the spindle nut, whereby the first carriage 28 with the pressure elements 36, 36 'is positioned in the longitudinal direction of the first linear guide, so that slats at the corresponding point 22, 24 are acted upon by the pressure elements 36, 36 'for loading / relieving the relevant slats 22, 24.
- Running parallel to the first linear guide 44 is a second linear guide 50 (cf. Fig. 5 ) intended.
- a second slide 52 is guided on the second linear guide 50 in the longitudinal direction of the support device 2.
- the pivot shaft 46 is rotatably or pivotably connected to the second slide 52.
- the second sledge 52 is thus connected in a non-displaceable manner to the first slide 28 by means of the pivot shaft. Accordingly, the carriages 28, 52 move synchronously when the first carriage 28 moves when the first electric motor 34 is actuated.
- the adjustment drive 38 has a second linear drive with a second electric motor 54 and a second spindle drive 56.
- a second spindle nut 58 is arranged on a second threaded spindle of the second spindle drive 56 so that it cannot rotate.
- the second spindle nut forms the output member of the second spindle drive 56.
- a connecting bracket 60 is provided for rotating or pivoting the pivot shaft 46 about its pivot axis during a linear movement of the second spindle nut 58.
- a first end of the connecting plate 60 is articulated to the second spindle nut at a first pivot point 62, while a second end of the connecting plate 60 is connected to the pivot shaft 46 at a second pivot point 64, eccentrically to its pivot axis, such that the pivot shaft 46 pivoted when the second spindle nut 58 moves linearly.
- a control device 64 (cf. Fig. 2 ) intended.
- the carriages 28, 52 are positioned relative to the slats 22, 24 along the linear guides 44, 50 in order to act on the slats 22, 24 in the respective area.
- the swivel shaft 46 swivels so that the pressure elements 36, 36 ′ act on the respective slats by applying pressure.
- the intensity of the resulting massage effect can be controlled by controlling the swivel angle.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Stützeinrichtung der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 genannten Art.The invention relates to a support device of the type mentioned in the preamble of
Derartige Stützeinrichtungen sind allgemein bekannt und können beispielsweise als Lattenrost ausgebildet sein. Die Stützeinrichtung weist einen Grundkörper auf, der vorzugsweise wenigstens zwei relativ zueinander verstellbare Stützteile aufweist, an denen Federelemente angeordnet sind, an denen sich bei Benutzung der Stützeinrichtung die Polsterung abstützt. Zur Verstellung der Stützteile relativ zueinander kann eine elektromotorische Verstelleinrichtung vorgesehen sein.Such support devices are generally known and can be designed, for example, as a slatted frame. The support device has a base body which preferably has at least two support parts which are adjustable relative to one another and on which spring elements are arranged, on which the upholstery is supported when the support device is used. An electromotive adjustment device can be provided to adjust the support parts relative to one another.
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Stützeinrichtungen mit Be/Entlastungseinrichtungen sind auch durch
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Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Stützeinrichtung der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 angegebenen Art anzugeben, die einfach aufgebaut und robust ist.The invention is based on the object of specifying a support device of the type specified in the preamble of
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die im Anspruch 1 angegebene Erfindung gelöst.This object is achieved by the invention specified in
Erfindungsgemäß weist die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung wenigstens einen mit einem Elektromotor in Antriebsverbindung stehenden ersten Schlitten auf, der in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung translatorisch beweglich ist, wobei der Schlitten wenigstens einen Arm trägt, dessen freien Ende das Druckelement trägt zum Be-/Entlasten der Federelemente.According to the invention, the loading / unloading device has at least one first carriage which is in drive connection with an electric motor and which is translationally movable in the longitudinal direction of the support device, the carriage carrying at least one arm whose free end carries the pressure element for loading / relieving the spring elements.
Erfindungsgemäß ist das Druckelement oder sind die Druckelemente an wenigstens einem Schlitten angeordnet, der in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung translatorisch beweglich ist. Entsprechend der jeweiligen Position des Schlittens in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung werden unterschiedliche Federelemente und damit unterschiedliche Bereiche in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung druckbeaufschlagt, so dass beispielsweise eine Massagewirkung erzielt werden kann. Durch entsprechende Bewegung des Schlittens kann beispielsweise eine rollierende Massagewirkung erzielt werden, die in der Regel als angenehm empfunden wird.According to the invention, the pressure element or the pressure elements are arranged on at least one slide which is translationally movable in the longitudinal direction of the support device. According to the respective position of the carriage in the longitudinal direction of the support device, different spring elements and thus different areas are pressurized in the longitudinal direction of the support device, so that, for example, a massage effect can be achieved. By moving the slide accordingly, a rolling massage effect can be achieved, for example, which is generally perceived as pleasant.
Die erfindungsgemäße Stützeinrichtung eröffnet damit vielfältige Möglichkeiten, beispielsweise zum Erzielen einer Massagewirkung.The support device according to the invention thus opens up a wide range of possibilities, for example for achieving a massage effect.
Die Erfindung sieht vor, dass die Federelemente federnde Latten sind, die über wenigstens ein flexibles Band miteinander verbunden sind, wobei wenigstens ein Druckelement an dem Band anliegt zum Be- oder Entlasten der Latten über das Band. Auf diese Weise ergibt sich ein besonders einfacher Aufbau der Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung.The invention provides that the spring elements are resilient slats which are connected to one another via at least one flexible band, with at least one pressure element resting on the band to load or relieve the slats via the band. This results in a particularly simple construction of the loading / unloading device.
Grundsätzlich ist es ausreichend, wenn ein einzelnes Druckelement vorgesehen ist, das beispielsweise in der Längsmittelebene der Stützeinrichtung auf die Federelemente wirkt. Um eine quer zur Längsrichtung gleichmäßigere Druckeinwirkung zu erzielen, sieht eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung vor, dass der erste Schlitten wenigstens zwei Arme trägt, die jeweils ein Druckelement tragen, wobei die Druckelemente relativ zueinander quer zur Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung zueinander beabstandet sind.In principle, it is sufficient if a single pressure element is provided which acts on the spring elements, for example, in the longitudinal center plane of the support device. In order to achieve a more uniform pressure effect transversely to the longitudinal direction, an advantageous further development of the invention provides that the first carriage carries at least two arms, each of which carries a pressure element, the pressure elements being spaced from one another transversely to the longitudinal direction of the support device.
Eine andere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Form und Ausgestaltung des Druckelementes sind entsprechend den jeweiligen Anforderungen innerhalb weiter Grenzen wählbar. Eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass wenigstens ein Druckelement als Rad oder Rolle ausgebildet ist.Another advantageous development of the shape and configuration of the pressure element can be selected within wide limits according to the respective requirements. An advantageous development of the invention provides that at least one pressure element is designed as a wheel or roller.
Gemäß einer anderen vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist dem ersten Schlitten ein erster elektromotorischer Linearantrieb zugeordnet zum Bewegen des Schlittens in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung. Entsprechende Linearantriebe stehen als relativ einfache und kostengünstige Standardbauteile zur Verfügung.According to another advantageous development of the invention, a first electromotive linear drive is assigned to the first slide for moving the slide in the longitudinal direction of the support device. Appropriate Linear drives are available as relatively simple and inexpensive standard components.
Eine außerordentlich vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass das oder jedes Druckelement in Richtung auf die Unterstützungsebene und in Richtung weg von der Unterstützungsebene relativ zu den Federelementen verstellbar ist und dass dem oder jedem Druckelement ein elektromotorischer Verstellantrieb zugeordnet ist. Auf diese Weise lässt sich nicht nur die Position verstellen, an der eine Be- und Entlastung, beispielsweise zum Erzielen einer Massagewirkung, ausgeführt wird, sondern zusätzlich auch die Intensität der Druckbelastung, indem das Druckelement relativ zu der Unterstützungsebene mehr oder weniger stark verstellt wird. Dadurch lässt sich beispielsweise die Intensität einer Massagewirkung an die Gegebenheiten des jeweiligen Benutzers anpassen.An extremely advantageous development of the invention provides that the or each pressure element is adjustable in the direction of the support plane and in the direction away from the support plane relative to the spring elements and that the or each pressure element is assigned an electromotive adjustment drive. In this way, it is not only possible to adjust the position at which loading and unloading, for example to achieve a massage effect, is carried out, but also the intensity of the pressure load by adjusting the pressure element more or less strongly relative to the support level. In this way, for example, the intensity of a massage effect can be adapted to the circumstances of the respective user.
Bei der vorgenannten Ausführungsform kann die Verstellung des Druckelementes relativ zu der Unterstützungsebene in vielfältiger Weise realisiert werden. Im Sinne eines besonders einfachen und robusten Aufbaus sieht eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung vor, dass das oder jedes Druckelement an einem freien Ende eines Schwenkhebels angeordnet ist und dass zum Verstellen des Druckelementes relativ zu den Federelementen dem Schwenkhebel ein Schwenkantrieb als Verstellantrieb zugeordnet ist.In the aforementioned embodiment, the adjustment of the pressure element relative to the support plane can be implemented in a variety of ways. In terms of a particularly simple and robust structure, an advantageous development provides that the or each pressure element is arranged at a free end of a pivot lever and that a pivot drive is assigned to the pivot lever as an adjustment drive for adjusting the pressure element relative to the spring elements.
Eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführungsform sieht vor, dass der oder jeder Schwenkantrieb einen zweiten elektromotorischen Linearantrieb aufweist.An advantageous further development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that the or each swivel drive has a second electromotive linear drive.
Eine Weiterbildung der Ausführungsformen mit den Linearantrieben sieht vor, dass wenigstens ein elektromotorischer Linearantrieb einen Spindeltrieb aufweist. Entsprechende Spindeltriebe stehen als relativ einfache und kostengünstige Standardbaugruppen zur Verfügung und sind besonders robust.A further development of the embodiments with the linear drives provides that at least one electromotive Linear drive has a spindle drive. Corresponding spindle drives are available as relatively simple and inexpensive standard assemblies and are particularly robust.
Eine andere Weiterbildung der Ausführungsform mit dem Schwenkhebel oder den Schwenkhebeln sieht vor, dass der oder jeder Schwenkhebel drehfest mit einer schwenkbar an dem ersten Schlitten gelagerten Schwenkwelle verbunden ist, wobei die Schwenkwelle mit dem zweiten elektromotorischen Linearantrieb in Schwenkantriebsverbindung steht. Bei dieser Ausführungsform wirkt der Schwenkantrieb auf die Schwenkwelle.Another further development of the embodiment with the pivot lever or levers provides that the or each pivot lever is non-rotatably connected to a pivot shaft pivotably mounted on the first carriage, the pivot shaft being in pivot drive connection with the second electromotive linear drive. In this embodiment, the swivel drive acts on the swivel shaft.
Bei Verwendung eines Linearantriebs als Schwenkantrieb kann die Umsetzung der Linearbewegung des Abtriebsorganes des Linearantriebs in eine Schwenkbewegung auf vielfältige Weise realisiert werden. Eine besonders einfach aufgebaute Ausführungsform sieht insoweit vor, dass ein erstes Ende einer Verbindungslasche an einem ersten Gelenkpunkt gelenkig mit einem linear beweglichen Abtriebsorgan des zweiten Linearantriebs verbunden ist, während ein zweites Ende der Verbindungslasche an einem zweiten Gelenkpunkt mit der Schwenkwelle exzentrisch zu deren Schwenkachse verbunden ist, derart, dass die Schwenkwelle bei einer Linearbewegung des Abtriebsorgans um ihre Schwenkachse verschwenkt.When using a linear drive as a pivot drive, the conversion of the linear movement of the output member of the linear drive into a pivot movement can be implemented in a variety of ways. A particularly simple embodiment provides that a first end of a connecting plate is articulated at a first hinge point to a linearly movable output member of the second linear drive, while a second end of the connecting plate is connected to the pivot shaft at a second hinge point eccentrically to its pivot axis , in such a way that the pivot shaft pivots about its pivot axis in the event of a linear movement of the output member.
Erfindungsgemäß ist es grundsätzlich ausreichend, wenn die Stützeinrichtung eine einzelne Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung aufweist. Eine Be- bzw. Entlastung an unterschiedlichen Stellen der Stützeinrichtung lässt sich dann dadurch erzielen, dass der Schlitten entsprechend positioniert wird. Um gleichzeitig in wenigstens zwei in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung zueinander beabstandeten Bereichen eine Be- bzw. Entlastung zu erzielen, sieht eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung vor, dass wenigstens zwei Be-/Entlastungseinrichtungen vorgesehen sind, die in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung zueinander beabstandet sind zum Beaufschlagen unterschiedlicher Bereiche in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung. Auf diese Weise ist der Komfort für einen Benutzer der Stützeinrichtung weiter erhöht, indem beispielsweise gleichzeitig in unterschiedlichen Bereichen der Stützeinrichtung eine Massagewirkung erzielt werden kann.According to the invention, it is basically sufficient if the supporting device has a single loading / unloading device. A loading or unloading at different points of the support device can then be achieved in that the slide is positioned accordingly. To at the same time in at least To achieve loading or unloading two areas spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the support device, an advantageous further development provides that at least two loading / unloading devices are provided, which are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the support device to act on different areas in the longitudinal direction of the support device. In this way, the comfort for a user of the support device is further increased in that, for example, a massage effect can be achieved simultaneously in different areas of the support device.
Eine andere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung sieht eine Steuerungseinrichtung zur Ansteuerung des Elektromotors oder der Elektromotoren vor. Die Betätigung der Steuerungseinrichtung kann beispielsweise über eine Fernbedienung oder einen Handschalter drahtgebunden oder drahtlos erfolgen.Another advantageous development provides a control device for controlling the electric motor or the electric motors. The control device can be actuated, for example, via a remote control or a manual switch, wired or wirelessly.
Eine außerordentlich vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass die Steuerungseinrichtung den Elektromotor oder die Elektromotoren derart ansteuert, dass das Druckelement oder die Druckelemente zeitlich aufeinanderfolgend auf wenigstens zwei in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung aufeinanderfolgende Federelemente einwirkt bzw. einwirken. Durch entsprechende Programmierung der Steuerungseinrichtung lassen sich damit nahezu beliebige Belastungs- bzw. Massageschemata realisieren.An extremely advantageous development of the invention provides that the control device controls the electric motor or the electric motors in such a way that the pressure element or the pressure elements act or act on at least two successive spring elements in the longitudinal direction of the support device. Appropriate programming of the control device allows almost any load or massage scheme to be implemented.
Im Sinne eines einfachen und unkomplizierten Aufbaus sieht eine andere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung vor, dass das oder jedes Druckelement das oder jedes zugeordnete Federelement lose beaufschlagt.In terms of a simple and uncomplicated structure, another advantageous development of the invention provides that the or each pressure element loosely acts on the or each associated spring element.
Die Federelemente können beispielsweise als federnde Latten in vielfältiger Weise ausgebildet sein. Insoweit sieht eine andere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung vor, dass die Federelemente Federhölzer sind. Entsprechende Federhölzer stehen als einfache und kostengünstige Standardbauteile zur Verfügung und bieten einen hohen Federungskomfort.The spring elements can for example be designed as resilient slats in a variety of ways. In this respect, another advantageous development provides that the spring elements are wooden slats. Corresponding spring woods are available as simple and inexpensive standard components and offer a high level of suspension comfort.
Erfindungsgemäß ist es grundsätzlich ausreichend, wenn der Grundkörper der Stützeinrichtung ein einzelnes, eine im Wesentlichen horizontale Stützebene definierendes Stützteil aufweist. Um den Komfort für einen Benutzer der Stützeinrichtung weiter zu erhöhen, sieht eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung vor, dass die Stützeinrichtung wenigstens zwei relativ zueinander schwenkverstellbare Stützteile aufweist. Damit bietet die Stützeinrichtung Verstellmöglichkeiten, beispielsweise zwischen einer Sitzposition und einer Liegeposition, wie dies von Lattenrosten allgemein bekannt ist.According to the invention, it is basically sufficient if the base body of the support device has a single support part that defines an essentially horizontal support plane. In order to further increase the comfort for a user of the support device, an advantageous development provides that the support device has at least two support parts which can be pivoted relative to one another. The support device thus offers adjustment options, for example between a sitting position and a lying position, as is generally known from slatted frames.
Um den Komfort weiter zu erhöhen, sieht eine Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführungsform wenigstens eine an der Stützeinrichtung angeordnete elektromotorische Verstelleinrichtung zur Verstellung wenigstens eines Stützteiles in seiner Neigung und/oder seiner Höhe vor.In order to further increase comfort, a further development of the aforementioned embodiment provides at least one electromotive adjustment device arranged on the support device for adjusting at least one support part in its inclination and / or its height.
Eine andere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass die Be/Entlastungseinrichtung zusammen mit der Stützeinrichtung und der Polsterung in einer gemeinsamen Ummantelung aufgenommen ist.Another advantageous development of the invention provides that the loading / unloading device is accommodated together with the support device and the upholstery in a common casing.
Gemäß einer anderen vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung innerhalb der Profilhöhe des Grundkörpers der Stützeinrichtung angeordnet ist. Unter einer Anordnung innerhalb der Profilhöhe des Grundkörpers der Stützeinrichtung ist erfindungsgemäß zu verstehen, dass die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung in der Seitenansicht, also in Vertikalrichtung, nicht über den Grundkörper übersteht.According to another advantageous development of the invention, the loading / unloading device is arranged within the profile height of the base body of the supporting device. Under an arrangement within the profile height of the base body of the support device is to be understood according to the invention that the loading / unloading device does not protrude beyond the base body in the side view, that is to say in the vertical direction.
Eine andere außerordentlich vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung sieht der Unterstützungsebene zugeordnete Sensormittel zum Abfühlen des Gewichts einer auf der Stützeinrichtung ruhenden Person vor, wobei die Sensormittel in Datenübertragungsverbindung mit der Steuerungseinrichtung stehen und die Steuerungseinrichtung derart ausgebildet und programmiert ist, dass die von wenigstens einem Druckelement ausgeübte Druckkraft in Abhängigkeit von dem abgefühlten Gewicht einstellbar ist oder eingestellt wird. Auf diese Weise kann bei einer Person mit einem relativ geringen Körpergewicht mit einer relativ geringen Druckkraft und bei einer Person mit einem relativ hohen Körpergewicht mit einer relativ großen Drucckraft belastet werden, so dass die Massagewirkung an das Körpergewicht des jeweiligen Benutzers angepasst wird. Auf diese Weise kann für Benutzer unterschiedlichen Körpergewichts eine jeweils als angenehm empfundene Massagefunktion realisiert werden.Another extremely advantageous development of the invention provides sensor means assigned to the support level for sensing the weight of a person resting on the support device, the sensor means being in data transmission connection with the control device and the control device being designed and programmed in such a way that the pressure force exerted by at least one pressure element is adjustable or is set depending on the sensed weight. In this way, a person with a relatively low body weight can be loaded with a relatively low pressure force and with a person with a relatively high body weight a relatively large pressure force can be applied so that the massage effect is adapted to the body weight of the respective user. In this way, a massage function perceived as pleasant can be implemented for users of different body weights.
Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend unter Bezugnahme auf die beigefügte Zeichnung näher erläutert, in der ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung dargestellt ist. Dabei bilden alle beschriebenen, 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 Rückbezügen.The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which an embodiment of a support device according to the invention is shown. All the features described, shown in the drawing and claimed in the claims, taken individually and in any suitable combination with one another, form the subject of the invention, regardless of their description or illustration in the drawing and regardless of their summary in the claims and their references.
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- a schematic diagram to explain the functional principle of a loading / unloading device of the support device according to FIG
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Um eine Massagefunktion bereitzustellen, ist eine elektromechanische Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung vorgesehen, die nachfolgend näher erläutert wird.In order to provide a massage function, an electromechanical loading / unloading device is provided, which is explained in more detail below.
Die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung 26 weist einen ersten Schlitten 28 auf, der translatorisch in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung 2 beweglich ist, wie in
Das Druckelement 36 ist bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel als Rad bzw. Rolle ausgebildet.In this exemplary embodiment, the
Das Druckelement 36 ist relativ zu einer durch die Latten 22, 24 definierten Unterstützungsebene verstellbar. Ein Verstellantrieb 38 ist zur Verstellung des Druckelements 36 relativ zu der Unterstützungsebene ausgebildet und angeordnet, wie in
Die Latten 22, 24 sind zwischen flexiblen Bändern gehalten, die in
Bei Benutzung der Stützeinrichtung 2 wird zum Erzielen einer Massagewirkung der erste Schlitten 28 des ersten Linearantriebs entlang der zugeordneten linearen Achse in
Das Druckelement 36 ist mittels des Verstellantriebs 38 relativ den Latten 22, 24 verstellbar, um an denselben eine Be-/Entlastung zu bewirken und dadurch eine Massagefunktion zu realisieren.The
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Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist zusätzlich zu der Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung 26 eine weitere Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung 26' vorgesehen. Die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtungen 26, 26' sind in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung 2 zueinander beabstandet angeordnet, um in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung 2 in unterschiedlichen Bereichen eine Massagewirkung zu ermöglichen.In this exemplary embodiment, a further loading /
Beide Be-/Entlastungseinrichtungen 26, 26' haben den gleichen Aufbau. Daher wird im Folgenden ausschließlich die Be-/Entlastungseinrichtung 26 näher erläutert. Aus Darstellungsgründen ist in
Wie in
Der erste Schlitten 28 steht in Antriebsverbindung mit dem ersten Elektromotor 34, wobei der erste Schlitten 28 den Arm 33 trägt (vgl.
Bei dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel trägt der erste Schlitten 28 zwei Arme, nämlich den Arm 33 sowie einen weiteren Arm 33', wobei jeder der Arme 33, 33' ein Druckelement 36 bzw. 36' trägt. Die Druckelemente 36, 36' sind relativ zueinander quer zur Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung 2 zueinander beabstandet, wie insbesondere aus
Die Druckelemente 36, 36' sind relativ zu der durch die Latten 22, 24 definierten Unterstützungsebene verstellbar, wobei der Verstellantrieb 38 vorgesehen ist, um die Druckelemente 36, 36' relativ zu der Unterstützungsebene zu verstellen.The
An dem ersten Schlitten 28 ist eine Schwenkwelle 46 schwenkbar gelagert (vgl.
Um den ersten Schlitten 28 entlang der ersten Linearführung 44 zu bewegen, weist der erste Linearantrieb einen ersten Spindeltrieb 48 (vgl.
Bei Drehung der Abtriebswelle des ersten Elektromotors 34 dreht sich die erste Spindelmutter. Demzufolge bewegt sich der erste Schlitten 28 entlang der ersten Linearführung 44 in der einen oder anderen Richtung entsprechend dem Drehsinn der Spindelmutter, wodurch der erste Schlitten 28 mit den Druckelementen 36, 36' in Längsrichtung der ersten Linearführung positioniert wird, damit an der entsprechenden Stelle Latten 22, 24 durch die Druckelemente 36, 36' beaufschlagt werden zum Be-/Entlasten der betreffenden Latten 22, 24.When the output shaft of the first
Parallel zu der ersten Linearführung 44 verlaufend ist eine zweite Linearführung 50 (vgl.
Die Schwenkwelle 46 ist drehbar bzw. schwenkbar mit dem zweiten Schlitten 52 verbunden. Der zweite Schlitten 52 ist somit mittels der Schwenkwelle verschiebefest mit dem ersten Schlitten 28 verbunden. Dementsprechend bewegen sich die Schlitten 28, 52 synchron, wenn sich der erste Schlitten 28 bei Betätigung des ersten Elektromotors 34 bewegt.The
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Der Verstellantrieb 38 weist einen zweiten Linearantrieb mit einem zweiten Elektromotor 54 und einem zweiten Spindeltrieb 56 auf.The adjustment drive 38 has a second linear drive with a second
Auf einer zweiten Gewindespindel des zweiten Spindeltriebs 56 ist verdrehsicher eine zweite Spindelmutter 58 angeordnet. Die zweite Spindelmutter bildet das Abtriebsorgan des zweiten Spindeltriebs 56. Bei Betätigung des zweiten Elektromotors 54 dreht sich die zweite Gewindespindel, so dass sich die zweite Spindelmutter 58 in Axialrichtung der zweiten Gewindespindel in der einen oder anderen Richtung bewegt entsprechend dem Drehsinn der zweiten Gewindespindel.A
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Zur Ansteuerung der Elektromotoren 34, 54 ist eine Steuerungseinrichtung 64 (vgl.
Bei Betätigung des ersten Elektromotors 34 werden die Schlitten 28, 52 relativ zu den Latten 22, 24 entlang der Linearführungen 44, 50 positioniert, um die Latten 22, 24 in dem jeweiligen Bereich zu beaufschlagen.When the first
Bei Betätigung des zweiten Elektromotors 54 verschwenkt die Schwenkwelle 46, so dass die Druckelemente 36, 36' die jeweiligen Latten durch Druckbelastung beaufschlagen. Die Intensität des resultierenden Massageeffekts ist durch Steuerung des Schwenkwinkels steuerbar.When the second
Claims (20)
- Support device (2) for supporting a padding of a chair and/or lounger, in particular a mattress of a bed,
comprising a main body (20) having resilient elements (22, 24) for supporting the area of the padding and comprising at least one pressurising/unpressurising device (8) for achieving pressurising or unpressurising of the padding, wherein the pressurising/unpressurising device (8) for achieving pressurising or unpressurising acts on at least one resilient element (22, 24),
wherein the pressurising/unpressurising device has at least one electric motor (34) which is in operative connection with at least one pressure element (36), by means of which to achieve pressurising or unpressurising a pressure force may be exerted or is exerted onto at least one resilient element (22, 24),
wherein the pressurising/unpressurising device (8) has at least one first slide (28) in drive connection with an electric motor (34), which slide can be moved in translation in longitudinal direction of the support device (2), wherein the first slide (28) supports at least one arm (33), the free end of which supports the pressure element (36) for pressurising/unpressurising the resilient elements (22, 24),
wherein the resilient element are resilient slats (22, 24),
characterised in that the resilient slats (22, 24) are joined together by at least one flexible band (40, 42), wherein at least one pressure element (36, 36') bears on the band (40) for pressurising/unpressurising the slats (22, 24) by means of the band (40). - Support device according to claim 1, characterised in that the first slide (28) supports at least two arms (33, 33'), each of which supports a pressure element (36, 36'), wherein the pressure elements (36, 36') are spaced apart perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support device (2).
- Support device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one pressure element (36, 36') is designed as a wheel or roller.
- Support device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that a first electric motor linear drive is assigned to the first slide (28) for moving the first slide (28) in longitudinal direction of the support device (2).
- Support device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the or each pressure element (36, 36') can be adjusted in the direction of the support plane and in a direction away from the support plane relative to the resilient elements (22, 24) and in that an electric motor adjusting drive is assigned to the or each pressure element (36, 36').
- Support device according to claim 5, characterised in that the or each pressure element (36, 36') is arranged on a free end of a pivot lever and in that for adjusting the pressure element (36, 36') relative to the resilient elements (22, 24) a pivot drive is assigned to the pivot lever as an adjusting drive.
- Support device according to claim 6, characterised in that the or each pivot drive has a second electric motor linear drive.
- Support device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one electric motor linear drive has a spindle drive.
- Support device according to any of claims 6 to 8, characterised in that the or each pivot lever is connected in a non-rotational manner to a pivot shaft (46) mounted pivotably on the first slide, wherein the pivot shaft (46) is in pivot drive connection with the second electric motor linear drive.
- Support device according to any of claims 6 to 9, characterised in that a first end of a connecting tab (60) is connected in an articulated manner at a first point of articulation (62) to a linearly movable output member of the second linear drive, whereas a second end of the connecting tab (60) is connected at a second point of articulation (64) to the pivot shaft (46) eccentrically to its pivot axis, such that the pivot shaft (46) with a linear movement of the output member pivots about its pivot axis.
- Support device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least two pressurising/unpressurising devices (26, 26') are provided which are spaced apart from one another in longitudinal direction of the support device (2) for loading different areas in longitudinal direction of the support device (2).
- Support device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised by a control device (64) for actuating the electric motor or the electric motors (34, 54).
- Support device according to claim 12, characterised in that the control device (64) actuates the electric motor or the electric motors (34, 54) such that the pressure element or the pressure elements (36, 36') acts or act consecutively on at least two consecutive resilient elements (22, 24) in longitudinal direction of the support device (2).
- Support device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the or each pressure element (36, 36') loosely pressurises the or each assigned resilient element (22, 24).
- Support device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the resilient elements (22, 24) are bed frames.
- Support device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the support device (2) has at least two support parts which can be adjusted pivotably relative to one another.
- Support device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised by at least one electric motor adjusting device arranged on the support device (2) for adjusting at least one support part in inclination and/or height.
- Support device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pressurising/unpressurising device (26, 26') is mounted together with the support device (2) and the padding in a common casing.
- Support device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pressurising/unpressurising device (26, 26') is arranged within the profile height of the main body (20) of the support device (2).
- Support device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised by sensor means assigned to the support plane for sensing the weight of a person resting on the support device (2), wherein the sensor means are in data transfer connection with the control device (64) and the control device (64) is designed and programmed such that the pressure force exerted by at least one pressure element (36, 36') is adjustable or adjusted as a function of the detected weight.
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