EP3973823B1 - Cushioning, in particular seating or lying support - Google Patents

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EP3973823B1
EP3973823B1 EP21198490.1A EP21198490A EP3973823B1 EP 3973823 B1 EP3973823 B1 EP 3973823B1 EP 21198490 A EP21198490 A EP 21198490A EP 3973823 B1 EP3973823 B1 EP 3973823B1
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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
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B68—SADDLERY; UPHOLSTERY
    • B68G—METHODS, EQUIPMENT, OR MACHINES FOR USE IN UPHOLSTERING; UPHOLSTERY NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • the present invention relates to an upholstery device, in particular a seat or lounger pad, with an upholstery core body with an upper side, a lower side and surrounding side regions, wherein the upholstery core body consists of three-dimensional structural material with swirled monofilaments made of hydrophobic plastic, wherein the upholstery core body is completely surrounded by a covering, the covering has an air- and water-impermeable upper fabric layer made of plastic on the upper side and an air- and water-permeable layer with continuous recesses made of plastic, in particular a mesh layer, is present at least on the side regions, wherein the underside has an air- and water-impermeable lower fabric layer made of plastic.
  • seat or lounge cushions that have a cushion core made of foam-like plastic that is surrounded by a textile cover. If such seat or lounge cushions are exposed to a humid climate or rain, they absorb water and dry very slowly. There is also often a risk of mold forming, which has a negative impact on their appearance. Sometimes an unpleasant smell develops over time.
  • This cushion has a cover with a top layer and a base that envelops a core.
  • the top and The base is made of knitted hydrophobic mesh material, on the underside of which at least one anti-slip agent is provided.
  • the base core consists of a three-dimensional structural material with monofilaments made of polyethylene.
  • the US 2010/122417 A1 discloses an upholstery device, in particular a seat or lounger pad, with a cushion core body with an upper side, a lower side and surrounding side regions, wherein the cushion core body consists of three-dimensional structural material with swirled monofilaments made of hydrophobic plastic, wherein the covering on the upper side has an air- and water-impermeable upper fabric layer made of plastic and at least on the side regions there is an air- and water-permeable layer with continuous recesses made of plastic, in particular a mesh layer.
  • the present invention is based on the task or the technical problem of specifying an upholstery device, in particular a seat or lounger pad, which ensures permanently reliable function even under humid climatic conditions, enables a high level of sitting and lying comfort, can be manufactured economically and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
  • the cushioning device according to the invention is accordingly characterized in that the entire covering has the air and water permeable layer with recesses, in particular a mesh layer, with the covering on the top and the upper and lower fabric layers are arranged on the underside, respectively, and the upper and lower fabric layers have a downward or upward projection in the side area.
  • the underside has an air- and water-impermeable lower fabric layer made of plastic.
  • the upholstery allows for quick drying and also ensures simple and economical production and also offers a high level of sitting/lying comfort.
  • the upper/lower fabric layer consists of a ripstop fabric.
  • Ripstop fabrics of this type are woven using a special technique and are particularly tear-resistant. Thicker threads are integrated into the otherwise thinner fabric at intervals of a few millimeters.
  • a fabric layer of this type has a very good weight/stability ratio and is highly tear-resistant. This ensures long-term, reliable functionality.
  • a particularly preferred embodiment of the upholstery device according to the invention is characterized in that the height of the overhang is 10% to 60%, in particular approximately 50%, of the total height of the upholstery device.
  • a particularly preferred embodiment in this context is characterized in that the height of the overhang of the upper fabric layer is approximately 100% of the total height of the upholstery device at least on one side area.
  • This The overhang area may also have recesses in a grid pattern and be present all around.
  • an embodiment which is particularly advantageous in terms of simple production is characterized in that the casing has a continuous slot which can be releasably closed by means of a closure device, wherein the slot preferably runs along at least one edge length of the cushion core body, so that the cushion core body can be easily removed from the casing if required.
  • the closure device can be designed, for example, as a zipper or Velcro fastener unit.
  • cover has elastic properties, which is ensured according to a particularly preferred embodiment by the use of mesh material for the cover or the water-permeable layer with recesses.
  • the upholstery according to the invention can be disposed of or recycled in a particularly environmentally friendly manner.
  • the polyester material ensures long-term, reliable functionality even in extreme climatic conditions. Because the cover has a mesh layer, the upholstery core is always sufficiently ventilated so that any moisture that may occur inside can dry quickly and no mold can form.
  • other plastic materials such as polyethylene, polyamide or the like is also possible.
  • the upholstery device according to the invention can be used without any problems, especially in the maritime sector on boats or ships, since contact with water does not affect the permanently reliable functionality of the upholstery device according to the invention.
  • a particularly advantageous embodiment which ensures good dehumidification and ventilation, is characterized in that the recesses of the layer are present in a predetermined, in particular orthogonal or diamond-shaped, grid.
  • the Fig.1 shows a first non-inventive embodiment of an upholstery device 10.1, which is designed as a seat or lounger pad.
  • the upholstery device 10.1 has a cuboid-shaped upholstery core body 12 with an upper side 14, a lower side 16 and surrounding side areas 18, wherein the upholstery core body 12 consists of three-dimensional structural material 24 with swirled monofilaments made of hydrophobic plastic, in particular polyester.
  • the upholstery core body 12 is surrounded on its upper side 14, lower side 16 and the surrounding side areas 18 with a closed covering 20 with a first mesh layer 22.1 in the side areas and a second mesh layer 22.2 on the upper side 14 and lower side 16.
  • the covering 20 is preferably made of polyester.
  • the covering 20, like the upholstery core body 12, is designed to be permeable to air and water. It preferably has elastic properties in the thickness direction, which increases seating comfort.
  • an upper fabric layer 26 is arranged or connected, which consists of air and water-impermeable plastic material, in particular polyester, and in the exemplary embodiment is designed as a ripstop fabric, the fabric of which has thicker threads running in a grid pattern at a distance of a few millimeters from the otherwise thinner threads of the rest of the fabric.
  • This ripstop is characterized by a particularly high tear resistance.
  • the upper fabric layer 26 is guided in the edge region with an overhang 32 downwards into the upper edge regions of the side region 18.
  • the Fig.2 shows a cushioning device 10.2 according to the invention which basically has the same structure as the cushioning device 10.1 according to Fig.1 with the same materials and dimensions. Identical components have the same reference number and are not explained again.
  • a difference to the upholstery device 10.1 is that a lower fabric layer 28 is arranged or connected to the underside 16 as an air- and water-impermeable ripstop layer, which has an upward projection 32 in the side area 18.
  • FIG.3 The third embodiment not according to the invention shown has a similar structure to the cushioning device according to Fig.2 . Identical components have the same reference number and are not explained again. In contrast to the upholstery device 10.2 according to Fig.2 the cushioning device 10.3 does not have a closed covering, but the air and water permeable mesh layer 22.1 is only present in the surrounding side areas 18.
  • the upper fabric layer 26 and the lower fabric layer 28 are also made of plastic, in particular polyester.
  • all components of the upholstery device 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 are made of polyester, which ensures permanently reliable functionality, enables economical production, and the upholstery device 10 as a whole can be disposed of or recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
  • the upholstery 10 is well ventilated when moisture enters, so that a quick drying process is guaranteed and the formation of mold is prevented.
  • the elastic properties of the upholstery core 12 enable a high level of sitting or lying comfort.
  • the Fig.4 shows schematically a variant of the upholstery device 10.1 according to Fig.1 , in which the upper fabric layer in the region of a longitudinal edge of the cushion core body 12 has a projection 32.1 which extends over the entire height of the cushion device 10.1.

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TECHNISCHES GEBIETTECHNICAL AREA

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Polstereinrichtung, insbesondere Sitz- oder Liegeauflage, mit einem Polsterkernkörper mit einer Oberseite, einer Unterseite und umlaufenden Seitenbereichen, wobei der Polsterkernkörper aus dreidimensionalen Strukturwerkstoff mit verwirbelten Monofilamenten aus hydrophobem Kunststoff besteht, wobei der Polsterkernkörper von einer Umhüllung vollständig umgeben ist, die Umhüllung auf der Oberseite eine luft- und wasserundurchlässige obere Gewebeschicht aus Kunststoff aufweist und zumindest an den Seitenbereichen eine luft- und wasserdurchlässige Schicht mit durchgehenden Ausnehmungen aus Kunststoff, insbesondere Netzschicht, vorhanden ist, wobei die Unterseite eine luft- und wasserundurchlässige untere Gewebeschicht aus Kunststoff aufweist.The present invention relates to an upholstery device, in particular a seat or lounger pad, with an upholstery core body with an upper side, a lower side and surrounding side regions, wherein the upholstery core body consists of three-dimensional structural material with swirled monofilaments made of hydrophobic plastic, wherein the upholstery core body is completely surrounded by a covering, the covering has an air- and water-impermeable upper fabric layer made of plastic on the upper side and an air- and water-permeable layer with continuous recesses made of plastic, in particular a mesh layer, is present at least on the side regions, wherein the underside has an air- and water-impermeable lower fabric layer made of plastic.

STAND DER TECHNIKSTATE OF THE ART

Es sind Sitz- oder Liegeauflagen bekannt, die einen Polsterkernkörper aus schaumartigen Kunststoff aufweisen, der von einer Textilumhüllung umgeben ist. Sind derartige Sitz- oder Liegeauflagen einem feuchtem Klima oder Regen ausgesetzt, saugen sie sich mit Wasser voll und trocknen nur sehr langsam wieder ab. Häufig besteht auch die Gefahr einer Schimmelbildung, so dass deren Aussehen negativ beeinflusst wird. Mitunter tritt im Laufe der Zeit auch ein unangenehmer Geruch auf.There are seat or lounge cushions that have a cushion core made of foam-like plastic that is surrounded by a textile cover. If such seat or lounge cushions are exposed to a humid climate or rain, they absorb water and dry very slowly. There is also often a risk of mold forming, which has a negative impact on their appearance. Sometimes an unpleasant smell develops over time.

Aus der DE 20 2018 104 691 U1 ist eine Sitz- und/oder Liegeauflage bekannt. Diese Auflage weist eine Bezugshülle mit einer Oberlage und einer Unterlage auf, die einen Auflagekern umhüllt. Die Ober- und Unterlage ist aus gestricktem hydrophoben Netzmaterial ausgebildet, auf dessen Unterseite wenigstens ein Antirutschmittel vorgesehen ist. Der Auflagekern besteht aus einem dreidimensionalen Strukturwerkstoff mit Monofilamenten aus Polyethylen.From the DE 20 2018 104 691 U1 A seat and/or reclining cushion is known. This cushion has a cover with a top layer and a base that envelops a core. The top and The base is made of knitted hydrophobic mesh material, on the underside of which at least one anti-slip agent is provided. The base core consists of a three-dimensional structural material with monofilaments made of polyethylene.

Die US 2010/122417 A1 offenbart eine Polstereinrichtung, insbesondere Sitz- oder Liegeauflage, mit mit einem Polsterkernkörper mit einer Oberseite, einer Unterseite und umlaufenden Seitenbereichen, wobei der Polsterkernkörper aus dreidimensionalen Strukturwerkstoff mit verwirbelten Monofilamenten aus hydrophobem Kunststoff besteht, wobei die Umhüllung auf der Oberseite eine luft- und wasserundurchlässige obere Gewebeschicht aus Kunststoff aufweist und zumindest an den Seitenbereichen eine luft- und wasserdurchlässige Schicht mit durchgehenden Ausnehmungen aus Kunststoff, insbesondere Netzschicht, vorhanden ist.The US 2010/122417 A1 discloses an upholstery device, in particular a seat or lounger pad, with a cushion core body with an upper side, a lower side and surrounding side regions, wherein the cushion core body consists of three-dimensional structural material with swirled monofilaments made of hydrophobic plastic, wherein the covering on the upper side has an air- and water-impermeable upper fabric layer made of plastic and at least on the side regions there is an air- and water-permeable layer with continuous recesses made of plastic, in particular a mesh layer.

DARSTELLUNG DER ERFINDUNGDESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe beziehungsweise das technische Problem zugrunde eine Polstereinrichtung, insbesondere Sitz- oder Liegeauflage anzugeben, die eine dauerhaft zuverlässige Funktion auch unter feuchten klimatischen Bedingungen gewährleistet, einen hohen Sitz- und Liegekomfort ermöglicht, wirtschaftlich hergestellt und umweltfreundlich recycelt werden kann.The present invention is based on the task or the technical problem of specifying an upholstery device, in particular a seat or lounger pad, which ensures permanently reliable function even under humid climatic conditions, enables a high level of sitting and lying comfort, can be manufactured economically and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.

Die erfindungsgemäße Polstereinrichtung ist durch die Merkmale des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 gegeben. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen sind Gegenstand der vor dem unabhängigen Anspruch 1 direkt oder indirekt abhängigen Ansprüche.The upholstery device according to the invention is given by the features of independent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments are the subject of the claims directly or indirectly dependent on independent claim 1.

Die erfindungsgemäße Polstereinrichtung zeichnet sich demgemäß dadurch aus, dass die gesamte Umhüllung die luft- und wasserdurchlässige Schicht mit Ausnehmungen, insbesondere Netzschicht, aufweist, wobei auf der Umhüllung oberseitig und unterseitig die obere beziehungsweise die untere Gewebeschicht angeordnet sind, und die oberen und unteren Gewebeschichten im Seitenbereich einen nach unten beziehungsweise oben weisenden Überstand aufweisen.The cushioning device according to the invention is accordingly characterized in that the entire covering has the air and water permeable layer with recesses, in particular a mesh layer, with the covering on the top and the upper and lower fabric layers are arranged on the underside, respectively, and the upper and lower fabric layers have a downward or upward projection in the side area.

Erfindungsgemäß weist die Unterseite eine luft- und wasserundurchlässige untere Gewebeschicht aus Kunststoff auf. Ein schnelles Abtrocknen ermöglicht die Polstereinrichtung und gewährleistet auch eine einfache und wirtschaftliche Herstellung und weist zudem einen hohen Sitz-/Liegekomfort auf.According to the invention, the underside has an air- and water-impermeable lower fabric layer made of plastic. The upholstery allows for quick drying and also ensures simple and economical production and also offers a high level of sitting/lying comfort.

Eine besonders bevorzugte Weiterbildung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die obere/untere Gewebeschicht aus einem Ripstopgewebe besteht. Derartige Ripstopgewebe sind in einer speziellen Technik gewebt und besonders reißfest. Dabei werden im Abstand von wenigen Millimetern dickere Fäden in das ansonsten dünnere Gewebe integriert. Eine derartige Gewebeschicht besitzt ein sehr gutes Gewichts-/Stabilitätsverhältnis und weist eine hohe Reißfestigkeit auf. Dadurch ist eine dauerhaft zuverlässige Funktionalität gewährleistet. Eine besonders bevorzugte Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Polstereinrichtung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die Höhe des Überstands 10 % bis 60 %, insbesondere circa 50 %, der Gesämthöhe der Polstereinrichtung beträgt.A particularly preferred development is characterized in that the upper/lower fabric layer consists of a ripstop fabric. Ripstop fabrics of this type are woven using a special technique and are particularly tear-resistant. Thicker threads are integrated into the otherwise thinner fabric at intervals of a few millimeters. A fabric layer of this type has a very good weight/stability ratio and is highly tear-resistant. This ensures long-term, reliable functionality. A particularly preferred embodiment of the upholstery device according to the invention is characterized in that the height of the overhang is 10% to 60%, in particular approximately 50%, of the total height of the upholstery device.

Durch das Vorsehen eines Überstands wird gewährleistet, dass eine auf der Polstereinrichtung sitzende Person auf der Knieinnenseite auch in angenehmen Kontakt mit der oberen Gewebeschicht kommt.By providing an overhang, it is ensured that a person sitting on the upholstery also comes into comfortable contact with the upper fabric layer on the inside of the knee.

Eine in diesem Zusammenhang besonders bevorzugte Ausgestaltung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die Höhe des Überstands der oberen Gewebeschicht zumindest auf einem Seitenbereich circa 100 % der Gesamthöhe der Polstereinrichtung beträgt. Dabei kann dieser Überstandsbereich auch rasterförmig vorhandene Ausnehmungen aufweisen und umlaufend vorhanden sein.A particularly preferred embodiment in this context is characterized in that the height of the overhang of the upper fabric layer is approximately 100% of the total height of the upholstery device at least on one side area. This The overhang area may also have recesses in a grid pattern and be present all around.

Eine hinsichtlich einer einfachen Fertigung besonders vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die Umhüllung einen mittels einer Verschlusseinrichtung lösbar verschließbaren durchgehenden Schlitz aufweist, wobei der Schlitz bevorzugt zumindest an einer Kantenlänge des Polsterkernkörpers entlang verläuft, so dass der Polsterkernkörper bedarfsweise problemlos aus der Umhüllung entnommen werden kann.An embodiment which is particularly advantageous in terms of simple production is characterized in that the casing has a continuous slot which can be releasably closed by means of a closure device, wherein the slot preferably runs along at least one edge length of the cushion core body, so that the cushion core body can be easily removed from the casing if required.

Die Verschlusseinrichtung kann beispielsweise als Reißverschluss- oder Klettverschlusseinheit ausgebildet sein.The closure device can be designed, for example, as a zipper or Velcro fastener unit.

Ein sehr hoher Komfort wird dadurch gewährleistet, dass die Umhüllung elastische Eigenschaften aufweist, was gemäß einer besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung durch die Verwendung von Mesh-Material für die Umhüllung oder die wasserdurchlässige Schicht mit Ausnehmungen gewährleistet wird.A very high level of comfort is ensured by the fact that the cover has elastic properties, which is ensured according to a particularly preferred embodiment by the use of mesh material for the cover or the water-permeable layer with recesses.

Dadurch, dass erfindungsgemäß für sämtliche Elemente der Polstereinrichtung eine Kunststoffart, bevorzugt Polyestermaterial, eingesetzt wird, kann die erfindungsgemäße Polstereinrichtung besonders umweltfreundlich entsorgt beziehungsweise recycelt werden. Das Polyestermaterial gewährleistet eine dauerhaft zuverlässige Funktionalität auch bei extremen klimatischen Bedingungen. Dadurch, dass die Umhüllung eine Netzschicht aufweist, ist der Polsterkernkörper immer ausreichend belüftet, so dass eventuell auftretende Feuchtigkeit im Inneren rasch abtrocknen kann und es zu keiner Schimmelbildung kommt. Es ist auch die Verwendung anderer Kunststoffmaterialien wie Polyethylen, Polyamid oder dergleichen möglich.Because a type of plastic, preferably polyester material, is used for all elements of the upholstery according to the invention, the upholstery according to the invention can be disposed of or recycled in a particularly environmentally friendly manner. The polyester material ensures long-term, reliable functionality even in extreme climatic conditions. Because the cover has a mesh layer, the upholstery core is always sufficiently ventilated so that any moisture that may occur inside can dry quickly and no mold can form. The use of other plastic materials such as polyethylene, polyamide or the like is also possible.

Die erfindungsgemäße Polstereinrichtung ist insbesondere im maritimen Bereich auf Booten oder Schiffen problemlos einsetzbar, da ein Kontakt mit Wasser die dauerhaft zuverlässige Funktionalität der erfindungsgemäßen Polstereinrichtung nicht beeinflusst.The upholstery device according to the invention can be used without any problems, especially in the maritime sector on boats or ships, since contact with water does not affect the permanently reliable functionality of the upholstery device according to the invention.

Eine besonders vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung, die eine gute Entfeuchtung und Belüftung gewährleistet, zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die Ausnehmungen der Schicht in einem vorgegebenen, insbesondere orthogonalen oder rautenförmigen, Raster vorhanden sind.A particularly advantageous embodiment, which ensures good dehumidification and ventilation, is characterized in that the recesses of the layer are present in a predetermined, in particular orthogonal or diamond-shaped, grid.

Weitere Ausführungsformen und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich durch die in den Ansprüchen ferner aufgeführten Merkmale sowie durch die nachstehend angegebenen Ausführungsbeispiele.Further embodiments and advantages of the invention result from the features further listed in the claims and from the exemplary embodiments given below.

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Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand der in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele näher beschrieben und erläutert. Es zeigen:

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schematischer Querschnitt durch ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel einer nicht dungsgemäßenPolstereinrichtung,
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schematischer Querschnitt durch ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Polstereinrichtung,
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schematischer Querschnitt durch ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel einer nicht erfindungsgemäßenPolstereinrichtung und
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schematische Perspektivdarstellung einer Polstereinrichtung gemäß Fig. 1, bei der der Überstand der oberen Stoffschicht auf einem Seitenbereich des Polstergrundkörpers eine Höhen von 100 % der Höhe der Polstereinrichtung aufweist.
The invention is described and explained in more detail below with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawing. They show:
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schematic cross-section through a first embodiment of a cushioning device not according to the invention,
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schematic cross section through a second embodiment of a cushioning device according to the invention,
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schematic cross section through a third embodiment of a cushioning device not according to the invention and
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schematic perspective view of an upholstery device according to Fig.1 , in which the overhang of the upper fabric layer on a side area of the upholstery base body has a height of 100% of the height of the upholstery device.

WEGE ZUM AUSFÜHREN DER ERFINDUNGWAYS TO CARRY OUT THE INVENTION

Die Fig. 1 zeigt ein erstes nicht erfindungsgemäßes Ausführungsbeispiel einer Polstereinrichtung 10.1, die als Sitz- oder Liegeauflage ausgebildet ist. Die Polstereinrichtung 10.1 besitzt im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel einen quaderförmigen Polsterkernkörper 12 mit einer Oberseite 14, einer Unterseite 16 und umlaufenden Seitenbereichen 18, wobei der Polsterkernkörper 12 aus dreidimensionalem Strukturwerkstoff 24 mit verwirbelten Monofilamenten aus hydrophoben Kunststoff, insbesondere Polyester, besteht. Der Polsterkernkörper 12 ist auf seiner Oberseite 14, Unterseite 16 und den umlaufenden Seitenbereichen 18 mit einer geschlossenen Umhüllung 20 umgeben mit einer ersten Netzschicht 22.1 in den Seitenbereichen und einer zweiten Netzschicht 22.2 jeweils auf der Oberseite 14 und Unterseite 16. Die Umhüllung 20 besteht bevorzugt aus Polyester. Die Umhüllung 20 ist ebenso wie der Polsterkernkörper 12 luft- und wasserdurchlässig ausgebildet. Sie besitzt in Dickenrichtung bevorzugt elastische Eigenschaften, was den Sitzkomfort steigert.The Fig.1 shows a first non-inventive embodiment of an upholstery device 10.1, which is designed as a seat or lounger pad. In the embodiment shown, the upholstery device 10.1 has a cuboid-shaped upholstery core body 12 with an upper side 14, a lower side 16 and surrounding side areas 18, wherein the upholstery core body 12 consists of three-dimensional structural material 24 with swirled monofilaments made of hydrophobic plastic, in particular polyester. The upholstery core body 12 is surrounded on its upper side 14, lower side 16 and the surrounding side areas 18 with a closed covering 20 with a first mesh layer 22.1 in the side areas and a second mesh layer 22.2 on the upper side 14 and lower side 16. The covering 20 is preferably made of polyester. The covering 20, like the upholstery core body 12, is designed to be permeable to air and water. It preferably has elastic properties in the thickness direction, which increases seating comfort.

Oberseitig ist auf der Umhüllung 20 eine obere Stoffschicht 26 angeordnet beziehungsweise angeschlossen, die aus luft- und wasserundurchlässigem Kunststoffmaterial, insbesondere Polyester, besteht und im Ausführungsbeispiel als Ripstopgewebe ausgebildet ist, deren Gewebe rasterförmig in wenigen Millimeter Abstand verlaufende dickere Fäden als die ansonsten dünneren Fäden des übrigen Gewebes integriert vorhanden sind. Dieser Ripstop zeichnet sich durch eine besonders hohe Reißfestigkeit aus.On the top side of the covering 20, an upper fabric layer 26 is arranged or connected, which consists of air and water-impermeable plastic material, in particular polyester, and in the exemplary embodiment is designed as a ripstop fabric, the fabric of which has thicker threads running in a grid pattern at a distance of a few millimeters from the otherwise thinner threads of the rest of the fabric. This ripstop is characterized by a particularly high tear resistance.

Die obere Stoffschicht 26 ist im Randbereich mit einem Überstand 32 nach unten bis in die oberen Randbereiche des Seitenbereichs 18 geführt.The upper fabric layer 26 is guided in the edge region with an overhang 32 downwards into the upper edge regions of the side region 18.

Die Fig. 2 zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Polstereinrichtung 10.2 die prinzipiell denselben Aufbau wie die Polstereinrichtung 10.1 gemäß Fig. 1 mit denselben Materialien und Abmessungen aufweist. Gleiche Bauteile tragen dasselbe Bezugszeichen und werden nicht nochmals erläutert. Ein Unterschied zu der Polstereinrichtung 10.1 besteht darin, dass auch auf der Unterseite 16 eine untere Gewebeschicht 28 als luft- und wasserundurchlässige Ripstopschicht angeordnet beziehungsweise angeschlossen ist, die im Seitenbereich 18 jeweils einen Überstand 32 nach oben aufweist.The Fig.2 shows a cushioning device 10.2 according to the invention which basically has the same structure as the cushioning device 10.1 according to Fig.1 with the same materials and dimensions. Identical components have the same reference number and are not explained again. A difference to the upholstery device 10.1 is that a lower fabric layer 28 is arranged or connected to the underside 16 as an air- and water-impermeable ripstop layer, which has an upward projection 32 in the side area 18.

Das in Fig. 3 dargestellte dritte nicht erfindungsgemäße Ausführungsbeispiel weist einen ähnlichen Aufbau wie die Polstereinrichtung gemäß Fig. 2. Gleiche Bauteile tragen dasselbe Bezugszeichen und werden nicht nochmals erläutert. Im Unterschied zu der Polstereinrichtung 10.2 gemäß Fig. 2 weist die Polstereinrichtung 10.3 keine geschlossene Umhüllung auf, sondern die luft- und wasserdurchlässige Netzschicht 22.1 ist lediglich in den umlaufenden Seitenbereichen 18 vorhanden.This in Fig.3 The third embodiment not according to the invention shown has a similar structure to the cushioning device according to Fig.2 . Identical components have the same reference number and are not explained again. In contrast to the upholstery device 10.2 according to Fig.2 the cushioning device 10.3 does not have a closed covering, but the air and water permeable mesh layer 22.1 is only present in the surrounding side areas 18.

Auch die obere Gewebeschicht 26 und die untere Gewebeschicht 28 bestehen aus Kunststoff, insbesondere Polyester.The upper fabric layer 26 and the lower fabric layer 28 are also made of plastic, in particular polyester.

In den dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen sind sämtliche Bauteile der Polstereinrichtung 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 aus Polyester ausgebildet, das eine dauerhaft zuverlässige Funktionalität gewährleistet, eine wirtschaftliche Herstellung ermöglicht, wobei die Polstereinrichtung 10 als ganzes umweltfreundlich entsorgbar beziehungsweise recycelbar ist.In the illustrated embodiments, all components of the upholstery device 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 are made of polyester, which ensures permanently reliable functionality, enables economical production, and the upholstery device 10 as a whole can be disposed of or recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.

Dadurch das zumindest auf den umlaufenden Seitenbereichen 18 (siehe Fig. 2) als auch auf der Unterseite 16 (siehe Fig. 1) eine luft- und wasserdurchlässige Netzschicht vorhanden ist, wird die Polstereinrichtung 10 bei Feuchtigkeitseinfall gut durchlüftet, so dass ein schneller Trocknungsvorgang gewährleistet ist und eine Schimmelbildung verhindert wird. Die elastischen Eigenschaften des Polsterkernkörpers 12 ermöglichen einen hohen Sitz- beziehungsweise Liegekomfort.This means that at least on the surrounding side areas 18 (see Fig.2 ) as well as on the bottom 16 (see Fig.1 ) an air and water permeable mesh layer is present, the The upholstery 10 is well ventilated when moisture enters, so that a quick drying process is guaranteed and the formation of mold is prevented. The elastic properties of the upholstery core 12 enable a high level of sitting or lying comfort.

Die Fig. 4 zeigt schematisch eine Ausführungsvariante der Polstereinrichtung 10.1 gemäß Fig. 1, bei der die obere Gewebeschicht im Bereich einer Längskante des Polsterkernkörpers 12 einen Überstand 32.1 aufweist, der über die gesamte Höhe der Polstereinrichtung 10.1 verläuft.The Fig.4 shows schematically a variant of the upholstery device 10.1 according to Fig.1 , in which the upper fabric layer in the region of a longitudinal edge of the cushion core body 12 has a projection 32.1 which extends over the entire height of the cushion device 10.1.

Dadurch werden auch im Knieinnenbereich einer auf der Polstereinrichtung 10.1 sitzenden Person komforttable Kontakflächen mit der Polstereinrichtung 10.1 in Sitzposition gewährleistet.This ensures that comfortable contact surfaces with the upholstery device 10.1 in the sitting position are also provided in the inside knee area of a person sitting on the upholstery device 10.1.

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  1. Padding device (10), in particular support for sitting or lying, comprising
    - a pad core body (12) having a top side (14), a bottom side (16) and encircling side regions (18), wherein the pad core body (12) consists of three-dimensional structural material (24) comprising intermingled monofilaments composed of hydrophobic plastic,
    wherein
    - the pad core body (12) is completely surrounded by an envelope (20),
    - the envelope (20) comprises, on the top side, an air-impermeable and water-impermeable upper woven fabric layer (26) composed of plastic, and,
    - at least in the side regions (18), there is an air-permeable and water-permeable layer (22.1, 22.2) with continuous apertures (34) composed of plastic, in particular a net layer (22.1),
    wherein
    - the bottom side (16) comprises an air-impermeable and water-impermeable lower woven fabric layer (28) composed of plastic,
    - characterized in that
    - the entire envelope comprises the air-permeable and water-permeable layer (22.1, 22.2) with apertures (34), in particular the net layer (22.1, 22.2), wherein the upper and the lower woven fabric layer (26, 28) are respectively arranged on the top side and bottom side of the envelope (20), and
    - the upper and lower woven fabric layers (26, 28) comprise a downwardly and, respectively, upwardly pointing protrusion (32) in the side region (18).
  2. Padding device according to Claim 1,
    - characterized in that
    - the upper/lower woven fabric layer consists of a ripstop woven fabric.
  3. Padding device according to one or more of the preceding claims,
    - characterized in that
    - the envelope (20) comprises a continuous slit which can be releasably closed by means of a closure device (30).
  4. Padding device according to Claim 3,
    - characterized in that
    - the slit is arranged at least along an edge length of the pad core body (12).
  5. Padding device according to Claim 3 or 4,
    - characterized in that
    - the closure device (30) is in the form of a zip fastener unit or hook and loop fastener unit.
  6. Padding device according to Claim 1,
    - characterized in that
    - the height of the protrusion (32) is 10% to 60%, in particular about 50%, of the total height of the padding device (10).
  7. Padding device according to Claim 1 or 6,
    - characterized in that,
    - at least on one side region (18), the height of the protrusion (32.1) of the upper woven fabric layer (26) is about 100% of the total height of the padding device (10).
  8. Padding device according to Claim 1,
    - characterized in that
    - the monofilaments of the structural material (24), the upper and lower woven fabric layer (26, 28) and the layer (22.1, 22.2) with the continuous apertures (34) consist of polyester.
  9. Padding device according to Claim 1,
    - characterized in that
    - the envelope (20) exhibits elastic properties.
  10. Padding device according to one or more of the preceding claims,
    - characterized in that
    - the apertures (34) in the layer (21.2, 22.2) are present in a predefined, in particular orthogonal or rhombic, pattern.
  11. Padding device according to Claim 7,
    - characterized in that
    - the woven fabric layer (26) comprises apertures in the region of the protrusion.
  12. Padding device according to one or more of the preceding claims,
    - characterized in that
    - the water-permeable layer (22.1, 22.2) with apertures (34) or the envelope (20) consists of mesh material.
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