ES1166458U - Folding structure for mattresses (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Folding structure (100) for mattresses, the folding structure (100) comprising a support surface (200) and a support structure (300), characterized in that the support structure (300) has at least an articulation area (400) with the support surface (200), the support structure (300) being configured to adapt externally and removably to a mattress (500). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Collapsible structure for mattresses.

The present invention relates to a collapsible structure comprising a folding support surface and a support structure conveniently adapted to be removably arranged in a mattress.

At present, bed assemblies are known which incorporate means for articulating a mattress in order to tilt at least a part thereof and arrange it in a desired position 10. A conventional option for tilting at least a part of a mattress is through a mechanism that is part of the base where the mattress rests, or through an internal mechanism with structures that articulate the mattress from the inside. However, these are mechanisms that are fixed to the structure of the mattress with what is not practical, especially in the case where it is required to replace the mattress with another. fifteen

In order to try to solve this inconvenience, a simple and very effective folding structure has been devised, which is intended to be placed on a conventional mattress so that it can be removed from it easily, comfortably and quickly at any time by the Username. With the system described below, it is possible to modify the 20 characteristics of a mattress, for example expand its surface, or even close it to form a barrier in order to prevent a person from falling to the ground. This possibility is advantageously maintained even if the mattress has to be replaced by another even if it has different characteristics than the previous one.

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The proposed folding structure is adapted to be arranged in a conventional mattress and comprises a support surface adapted to support the head of a person, to support the feet of a person or even to place on the same objects, thus acting as a small table night. However, other applications, such as the lateral inclination of the user's body, are not ruled out. This particular application 30 is very useful in cases of sick people who are long prostrated on a mattress, since it allows varying the position of the person on the sides, preventing them from always lying on their backs evenly.

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For this purpose, the support surface may be formed by a substantially rigid plane or by a perimeter structure that surrounds an at least substantially flexible element, such as cloth, etc. The support surface may comprise a mattress or cushion part, especially if it is intended to rest a person's head or to support a person's feet. The support surface can also be configured, for example, to receive a part of a supplementary mattress intended to be placed on a main mattress.

The present folding structure also comprises a support structure. This support structure has at least one articulation area with the support surface. The support structure is properly configured to adapt externally and detachably to a mattress of any type.

In a preferred example, although not limiting, the support surface is articulated in two support structures. In some cases it may be desirable to arrange several folding structures on a mattress, for example to have two headboards, two footboards, two bedside tables, etc. In this case, the articulation area of the support structure with the support surface It could be shared so that two adjacent support structures have a common joint area. No cases are ruled out when

have several fixed articulation areas in the same support structure to be able to articulate the support surface in the appropriate position as required or desired. Nor are cases ruled out where a variable joint area is available. This case will be described later.

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In some cases it can be provided that the support structure has a first dimension that is variable so that the folding structure can be conveniently adapted to the thickness of a mattress. Said first dimension of the support structure could be, for example, a separation distance between two clamping elements adapted so that a mattress is introduced between them. By making the relative position 10 of these two clamping elements variable so that the separation distance can be modified, it becomes possible, on the one hand, that the support structure is advantageously adapted to any mattress in the market and, on the other, that the folding structure can be placed and removed from the mattress in a quick, easy and comfortable way by the user. fifteen

In this sense, a pressure element could be incorporated, for example formed by the two clamping elements mentioned above, adapted to reduce the first dimension in order to properly adjust the support structure to the thickness of the mattress so that the folding structure is mounted well fixed on the mattress in 20 position of use.

As indicated above, it is envisaged in some cases that a variable articulation zone is available. Thus, the support structure could have a second dimension that is variable to modify the position of the articulation area of the support structure with the support surface. That is, the second dimension of the support structure could be a separation distance between the articulation zone and an edge of the mattress. In this way, the articulation zone could be arranged, for example, located near an edge of the mattress or away from it a distance as desired. This would allow in some cases that the support surface can reach over the contour of the mattress, if required. In any case. By making the relative position of the articulation area and the edge of the mattress variable, it is possible that the support structure can be folded into different positions on the mattress plane.

Although it is preferable that the support structure is formed by at least one C-shaped profile adapted to fit the thickness of a mattress, for example formed by two brackets, the support structure could have other configurations and be formed, by for example, by one or several L-shaped profiles adapted to fit the thickness of a mattress.

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The case is also provided in which the support structure has a lower part adapted to be introduced into a base of a bed base, couch or the like. In this particular case, the support structure could be formed by at least one I-shaped profile with a lower part suitable to be introduced into a base of a box spring, couch or the like, as indicated. Four. Five

In one example, the support structure comprises two of said profiles, which can be joined together by at least one crossbar. It is envisioned that the profiles may be joined together by a surface such as, for example, a flat surface.

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It is preferable that the support surface has the ability to rotate a wide range of appropriate angles. In particular, it is preferred to use articulation zones that include articulation elements that allow the surface or support surfaces to be arranged in a multiplicity of angular positions, and preferably at least in one position.

less substantially horizontal, to extend at least laterally the surface of a mattress and / or in a position at least substantially vertical so that the support surface acts as a barrier or protective element by closing at least a part of the perimeter of the mattress avoiding that babies, children, old people, sick people, etc. They can fall to the ground. Articulation areas may be used that include 5 articulation elements that allow the surface or support surfaces to be arranged in a multiplicity of angular positions freely or in predefined angular positions.

In one example, motor means may be provided. These motor means may comprise an electric motor or a motor of any other type suitable for driving the support surface by rotating it in the articulation area with respect to the support surface. A control module associated with said motor means may also be provided. Through this control module, the user can control the motor means, activating them to rotate the support surface, either of the head, of the feet, of the lateral ones, etc., around the joint area with respect to to the support structure, and deactivating them when the support surface has reached a desired angle, for example inclined, extended horizontally, extended vertically, etc. The control module may incorporate programmable means to operate the support surface at a given time, for example, to return the user's head, feet or any other part of the body 20 to a fully stretched body position once a determined time from an inclined position. With this feature it can be advantageously avoided, for example, that the user falls asleep in an improper position, such as with the head, feet, etc. excessively inclined This control module can be arranged remotely, as appropriate, separated from the mattress and the collapsible structure, and could be remotely operated by the user. The remote drive to rotate the support surface with respect to the support structure could be done through an application on a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, etc. These options can be advantageous in medical, care of people, etc. 30

With the folding structure that has been described, the characteristics of a mattress of any type can be modified, whether conventional, existing in the market, or another, in a very comfortable, easy and fast way, offering great comfort to the user. With the present folding structure a mattress of any type can be converted into a mattress with at least one reclining surface (headboard, footboard, wing), the useful surface of which can be extended. With the present folding structure a mattress of any type can also be made to include a protective barrier that closes at least a part of the perimeter thereof in order to prevent a person from falling to the ground.

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The collapsible structure that has been described is external to the mattress and its configuration allows to articulate a plane of the mattress in any part of the perimeter thereof, that is, both from the perimeter inwards and from the perimeter outwards. This feature is possible regardless of where the mattress is placed.

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The collapsible structure that has been described can be applied to any type of mattress existing in the market, regardless of the existence of an added mattress. Being a compact, simple, detachable and, consequently, portable and economical structure represents an extremely useful innovation in the concept of rest articulation. fifty

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A non-limiting example of a folding mattress structure according to the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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In these drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a particular example of two folding structures applied to a mattress;

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Figure 2 is a perspective view of the folding structures of Figure 1, shown outside the mattress, for a better understanding;

Figure 3 is a perspective view of a collapsible structure according to Figure 1 and Figure 2, where the manner in which the folding structure 15 can be varied to adapt to the thickness of a mattress can be appreciated; Y

Figures 4, 5 and 6 are schematic side elevation views of the example of the collapsible structure applied on a mattress illustrating the support surface in different angular positions and with the articulation area also shown in different positions. twenty

DETAILED EXHIBITION OF AN EMBODIMENT

In the non-limiting example shown in Figures 1 to 6, one or more folding structures 100 are illustrated. The folding structures 100 illustrated are intended to be applied in a conventional mattress 500, shown in Figure 1 and in Figures 4 , 5 and 6, so that they can be removed from it.

The collapsible structures 100 shown by way of example are constituted by a support surface 200 which is intended to rest the head of a person (not shown). Other applications are also possible, such as to support the feet of a person or to place 200 objects on said support surface, as if it were a removable bedside table.

The support surface 200 of the folding structure 100 is formed by a substantially rigid plane 35, in the non-limiting example shown in the figures. In said example, the support surface 200, which is intended to rest a person's head, that is to function as a headboard, is formed by a substantially rigid plane intended to receive a part of a cushion (not shown). The support surface 200 could, however, be formed by a perimeter structure 40 that surrounds an at least substantially flexible element, such as cloth, etc.

The collapsible structure 100 shown also includes a support structure 300. The support structure 300 has the function of attaching the folding structure 100 to the mattress 500 in a detachable manner. In the example shown, the support structure 300 45 comprises two pairs of brackets. Each pair is formed by an upper square 305 and a lower square 310, which are described below.

Although not shown in the figures, the support structure 300 could incorporate one or multiple crossbars to join said brackets together and provide greater stability, especially if the spacing between said brackets is large. It is envisioned that the profiles can be joined together even by a flat surface.

The upper square 305, in each pair of squares, includes a substantially horizontal section in a section of which an articulation zone 400 with the support surface 200 is formed. The support surface 200 can thus rotate around a geometric axis that passes through the articulation zone 400 of each upper square 305. It is possible, in some particular cases, to incorporate several fixed articulation zones 400 in the same support structure 300 in order to articulate the support surface 200 in one proper position

The substantially horizontal section of the upper square 305 is intended to rest on the upper surface of the mattress 500. The upper square 305, in each pair 10 of squares, also includes a substantially vertical section that is at an angle of approximately 90 ° with the substantially horizontal section.

The example shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, the articulation zone 400 is in a fixed position. However, said position can be variable, as shown in Figures 4, 5 and 6. That is, a dimension could be defined that was variable to modify the position of the articulation zone 400 of the support structure 300 with the support surface 200. Said dimension of the support structure 300 could be a separation distance between the articulation zone 400 and an edge 505 of the mattress 500. By way of example, the articulation zone 400 could be arranged close to the edge 505 from 20 mattress 500 or away from it a distance as desired. This could allow the support surface 200 to protrude from the contour of the mattress 500, if necessary.

Referring to figures 4, 5 and 6 of the drawings, it is necessary to highlight especially the fact that, depending on the position of the articulation zone 400, the collapsible structure 25 100 may or may not allow the surface extension of the mattress 500. Thus, in the example shown in Figure 4, the articulation zone 400 is located at a position away from the edge 505 of the mattress 500, towards the interior thereof, a distance equal to or substantially greater than a surface dimension of support 200. Thus, when the support surface 200 is completely folded down on the mattress 500, said support surface 200 does not protrude therefrom, that is, it does not reach the edge 505 of the mattress 500. However, as can be seen in In the case of the example shown in Figure 6, the articulation zone 400 is in a position outside the contour of the mattress 500, or even in a position close to the edge 505 of the mattress 500 but a substantial distance cially smaller than a dimension of the bearing surface 200. Thus, by fully folding down the bearing surface 200 on the mattress 500, as shown in Figure 6, said the bearing surface 200 protrudes therefrom, is that is, it exceeds the edge 505 of the mattress 500 a certain distance. This expands the useful surface of mattress 500.

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For its part, the lower square 310, in each pair of squares, includes a substantially horizontal section intended to be below the lower surface of the mattress 500. This substantially horizontal section could be adapted to be introduced into a base of a bed base, couch or similar, if necessary. The lower square 310, in each pair of squares, also includes a substantially vertical section 45 which is at an angle of approximately 90 ° with the substantially horizontal section.

With particular reference to Figure 3 of the drawings, in each pair of squares, the substantially vertical section of the upper square 305 and the substantially vertical section 50 of the lower square 310 are configured to be able to join together in different areas thereof . This feature allows a dimension, corresponding in this case to the separation between substantially horizontal opposite sections of the same pair of brackets 305, 310, can be varied so that the folding structure 100

can be conveniently adapted to the thickness of the mattress 500. By making the relative position of each pair of brackets 305, 310 variable so that the separation distance can be modified, it becomes possible, the support structure 100 can adapt to any type of mattress existing in the market and can be removed from the mattress 500 quickly, easily and conveniently by the user. Although not shown, a pressure element could be included to reduce the separation between substantially horizontal opposite sections of the same pair of brackets 305, 310. This pressure element would allow the support structure 300 to be adjusted in a controlled manner to the thickness of the mattress 500 so that the folding structure 100 is mounted securely fixed on the mattress 500 in use position. 10

The articulation zone 400 of the support structure 300 allows the support surface 200 to be rotated by an appropriate angle within a range of possible angles, such as those shown by way of example in Figures 4, 5 and 6 of the drawings. Thus, the support surface 200 can rotate slightly, as shown in Figure 4, to slightly tilt the user's head to rest normally in the bed. Although the illustrated example, the support surface 200 acts as a headboard, the invention is not limited to the inclination of the user's head but could be used to additionally or alternatively tilt other parts of the body, such as the legs, the side, etc. . The support surface 200 can be rotated to be arranged in a more vertical position, as shown in Figure 5, to further tilt the user's head to, for example, read or watch television in bed. However, the support surface 200 can rotate completely, as shown in Figure 5, to be completely horizontal in order to extend the surface of the mattress 500. In addition to the folding positions of the support surface 200 illustrated a As an example in Figures 4, 5 and 25 6 of the drawings, many other angular positions different from the support surface 200 including a position at least substantially vertical are possible so that the support surface 200 acts as a barrier or element of protection by closing at least a part of the perimeter of mattress 500. This allows to avoid babies, children, elderly, sick people, etc. they accidentally fall to the ground. 30

In the example shown in Figure 1, two folding structures 100 are shown applied to the same mattress 500. Each folding structure 100 has its own support surface 200 articulated in two corresponding support structures 300, each formed by two pairs of squares. With this configuration you get a mattress 500 that is equipped with two independent headboards. However, the application of this structure as a footboard, as a bedside table, etc., is not ruled out. on the same mattress. Nor is the case in which two support surfaces 200 share a support structure 300, that is, the case in which three pairs of brackets are used for two support surfaces 200, adjacent to which the central pair of brackets is shared. 40

The non-limiting example shown in Figures 1-6 of the drawings allows a reclining surface 200 on the same mattress 500, which can extend the effective surface of the mattress 500 if required, provide at least one inclined surface for tilt the head, feet or other part of the user's body, or even provide a protective barrier by closing at least part of the perimeter of the mattress 500 preventing a person from falling to the floor. This is achieved with a structure 100 of comfortable, easy and fast use, of very simple and effective configuration which can be removed from the mattress 500 in an easy, comfortable and fast way at any time by the user. fifty

Although only one particular example embodiment of a folding mattress structure has been described herein, the person skilled in the art will understand that many other alternative embodiments and / or uses of said table are possible, as well as modifications

obvious and equivalent elements. The scope of this description should not, therefore, be limited to the specific example described, but should only be determined by an appropriate reading of the appended claims.

Claims (16)

1. Folding structure (100) for mattresses, the folding structure (100) comprising a support surface (200) and a support structure (300), characterized by the fact that the support structure (300) has at least an articulation zone (400) with the support surface (200), the support structure (300) being configured to adapt externally and detachably to a mattress (500). 2. Structure (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the support structure (300) has a first dimension that is variable to adapt to the thickness of a mattress (500). 3. Structure (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the support structure (300) has a second dimension that is variable to modify the position of the articulation area (400). fifteen 4. Structure (100) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bearing surface (200) is formed by a substantially rigid plane.  twenty 5. Structure (100) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support surface (200) is formed by a perimeter structure that surrounds an at least substantially flexible element. 6. Structure (100) according to any of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that it includes a pressure element intended to reduce said first dimension to adjust the support structure (300) to the thickness of the mattress ( 500). 7. Structure (100) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the articulation zone (400) is located near a edge of the mattress (500). 8. Structure (100) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support structure (300) is formed by at least one C-shaped profile adapted to fit the thickness of a mattress (500 ). 35 9. Structure (100) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support structure (300) is formed by at least one L-shaped profile adapted to fit the thickness of a mattress (500 ).  40 10. Structure (100) according to any of claims 8 or 9, characterized in that the support structure (300) comprises two profiles. 11. Structure (100) according to claim 10, characterized in that said profiles of the support structure (300) are joined by at least one crossbar. 12. Structure (100) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support structure (300) has a lower part adapted to be introduced into a base of a box spring, couch or the like. fifty 13. Structure (100) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support surface (200) is adapted to rest the head and / or feet of a person. 14. Structure (100) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support surface (200) is adapted to be arranged in a substantially horizontal position to extend at least laterally the surface of a mattress (500 ).  5 15. Structure (100) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support surface (200) is adapted to be arranged in a substantially vertical position to act as a protection element.  10 16. Structure (100) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it also includes motor means for operating the support surface (200) by rotating it in the articulation zone (400) with respect to the surface support (200).