ES1278184U - Variable firmness mattress adjustable by the user (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Mattress of variable firmness and adjustable by its user that comprises a core (1), characterized in that one or more recesses (2) are formed in the core (1) for inserting separate removable inserts (3), and the recess (2) is located in the upper part of the core (1). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Variable firmness mattress adjustable by the user

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present application refers to a mattress that has one or more recesses in the areas of greatest load (hip) or (hip and shoulder) for the introduction of inserts of different firmness, thus modifying its behavior.

STATE OF THE ART

Multiple types of mattresses are known, manufactured with different methodologies and offering different degrees of firmness.

Due to changing circumstances in users' lives, for example weight gain, illness or aging, the firmness chosen at the time of mattress purchase may not be the most desirable at a later time. For example, it allows the user to have a softer mattress in winter or firmer, therefore cooler in summer. Likewise, the wear of the mattresses due to use contributes to a loss of firmness over time, so it is desirable to be able to increase it periodically, thereby extending the useful life of the mattress.

There is a need for a mattress that allows the user to vary the firmness in certain sectors, mainly the areas where it supports the greatest load (hips and shoulders) according to the changing support needs of the user.

Until now, the mattresses that allow to vary their firmness are mattresses that are manufactured according to user demand (à la carte). No they allow the end user to modify their firmness in the future. There are also others in which the systems used to modify this firmness are complex and excessively expensive. With this proposal we improve what has been created so far regarding the simplicity to modify the firmness: turn the mattress and open a zipper to access the core (less than a minute) and the final price of the product.

The applicant does not know of any mattress similar to the invention.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a mattress of variable firmness and adjustable by its user by its user according to the first claim. Its different variants solve the problems outlined.

The mattress of the present invention is formed by a core in which one or more recesses have been made to house removable inserts.

These inserts have various degrees of firmness, so that the user can vary the firmness of the mattress in one or more sectors.

In the version with the three inserts, we can even modify firmness between each of them, so that it fully adapts to the anatomy of the user's body if, due to its morphology, we need the shoulder to sink more than the hip or vice versa.

In the same way, the same mattress presents different sensations of firmness depending on the base on which it rests (sheets, table ...) so this system improves the behavior of the mattress on any support.

The recesses can be arranged in one or more areas of the core and are preferably located in the lumbar support and shoulder support areas.

Recesses will preferably be made in a substantially orthohedral shape, although the use of other types of shapes is envisaged. It is also envisaged the option of presenting any irregular shape in the inserts of the insert to the nucleus for a better fixation to the same and that allow the easy introduction of the inserts in them. The size and shape of the different recesses made in the same core may be different.

The recesses preferably have a length equal to the width of the mattress and the depth of the insert can be the total width of the mattress in the case of single-user mattresses or half the mattress in the case of two users. In the latter case, inserts of different firmness can be inserted in each half of the mattress so that each user can adjust the mattress according to their preferences. The insertion of the inserts in the recesses will normally be done from the side of the mattress, but it can be from the front or the foot or from the bottom of the mattress, curving it slightly to facilitate the fitting of the piece.

In one embodiment, the recesses of the mattress are lined with a layer of stronger, but equally flexible material. This maintains the shape of the pocket over time and the inserts can be inserted or removed with ease throughout the life of the mattress.

The mattress core can be made of different materials, for example, latex, various foams, springs, etc. in a monobloc arrangement or be composed of different materials arranged in layers or in sectors.

The mattress can be made up of different superimposed layers so that the upper layers are in charge of offering comfort to the user.

Other variants can be seen in the rest of the report.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

Figure 1: General perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a mattress with several layers and with a pocket and insert in the hip area or sacral area.

Figure 2: General perspective view of an example of a mattress embodiment with two recesses, one in the hip or sacral area and the other in the area that corresponds to the user's shoulder support, in this example a Viscoelastic top layer, latex ... or any other type of material in charge of providing adaptability to the set.

Figure 3: General perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a mattress with three recesses, one in the hip or sacral area and the other in the area that corresponds to the user's shoulder support, the third recess is made so that the mattress offers symmetry and can be rotated (head-feet) for this, two inserts are applied to accommodate the shoulder area.

MODES OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the invention will be briefly described below, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

Figure 1 shows an embodiment comprising a core (1) in which a transverse, substantially rectangular recess (2) has been made in the central area of the mattress. This area is intended for lumbar support. The recess is intended to house inserts (3), with different degrees of firmness.

In this embodiment, the core (1) of the mattress is composed of various materials arranged in layers of equal or different density and firmness and the recess (2) is located at the top of the core (1) and close to the user creating a greater difference in firmness and sensation in the change of these inserts as they are closer to the sleeper.

In the embodiment shown in figure 2, the core (1) is a monobloc core composed of a single material in which we include in the upper part an adaptability complement (4) type viscoelastic, latex or any other material in charge of offering adaptability to the mattress

Two recesses (2) have been formed that correspond to the prominent areas of the body's anatomy and greater load within the mattress, the hip and the shoulder.

in the upper part of the core (1) and close to the user creating a greater difference in firmness and sensation in the change of these inserts as they are closer to the sleeper.

In the embodiment shown in figure 3, the core (1) is a monobloc core composed of a single material and three recesses have been formed that allow symmetry within the mattress, being able to rotate it in head-to-foot or head-to-foot positions keeping in any of their positions the area for the shoulder lace.

The recesses and inserts are located in the upper part of the core providing greater differences in firmness and sensation with the change of the same, since they are located closer to the sleeper.

The recesses (2) are arranged and have the necessary measure so that regardless of the height of the user they find the prominent area or areas of the body, hip or shoulder if it is a single insert, hip and shoulder if there are two inserts, hip and shoulder with possibility of symmetrical rotation of the mattress if there are three inserts.

The recess (2) arranged in the central part, in the longitudinal direction, corresponds to the lumbar support area. The other two recesses (2) correspond to the shoulder support area. In figure 3 they have been placed on either side of the central recess (2) so that the mattress It can be used interchangeably with the interchangeable head-to-toe positions.

Claims (1)

1- Mattress of variable firmness and adjustable by its user that comprises a core (1), characterized in that in the core (1) one or more recesses (2) are formed for inserting two removable inserts (3), and the recess (2) is located in the upper part of the core (1). 2- Variable firmness mattress adjustable by its user, according to claim 1, in which the recesses (2) of the core (1) have a substantially orthohedral shape. 3- Mattress of variable firmness and adjustable by its user, according to claim 1, in which the recesses (2) of the core (1) are transverse and have a length equal to the width of the mattress. 4- Variable firmness mattress adjustable by its user, according to claim 3, in which the inserts (3) of the core (1) have a length equal to the width of the mattress. 5- Mattress with variable firmness and adjustable by its user, according to claim 3, in which the inserts (3) of the core (1) have a length equal to half the width of the mattress. 6- Variable firmness mattress adjustable by the user, according to claim 1, in which there is at least one recess (2) in the lumbar support area. 7- Mattress of variable firmness and adjustable by its user, according to claim 1, in which there are at least two recesses (2), one in the lumbar support area and the other in the support area of the shoulders. 8. Mattress of variable firmness and adjustable by its user, according to claim 1, in which the recesses (2) are covered with a non-deformable material.