JPH05504267A - Bed base with flexible slats - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Bed base with flexible slats The present invention applies to the inside of the head base, that is, the frame (also referred to as the frame of the bed), and the inside of each Concerning the flexible part of the bed that rests on the legs and on which the pine tresses are placed. Furthermore Specifically, the present invention has a slat-shaped spring made of wood or other flexible material. The present invention relates to a bed base having a rigid frame.

The importance of a good bed in daily life is that it helps you sleep peacefully and improves your mood before falling asleep. or for enjoying a relaxing breakfast in bed in the morning. The need has long been recognized. Therefore, each component of the bed, especially Bed bases have been constantly improved.

A wooden box or frame with a transverse bar below that is provided with upright springs covered with fabric Because of their volume and weight, spring-loaded bed bases made of One after the other, some of the It's been abandoned.

The frame of a wainscot bed usually consists of two pieces connected by side members facing upward on each side. panels (or bars) on the head and feet. Between these upward side members A series of slats, usually made of water, are placed parallel to each other and on the head and foot panels. Mounted in parallel. The advantage of such a bed base is that these slats are attached to each other. Since they are independent, the slats corresponding to the shoulder and buttocks positions correspond to the head, waist or leg positions. The slats can flex more than corresponding slats, and as a result the slats are more flexible, especially when sleeping on your side. Provide continuous and reliable support to the user's body. Both ends of each slat are usually attached to a frame or are inserted into individual holes in the attached support member.

The inherent problem with this type of bed base is that the slats are necessarily very hard to bend. otherwise the slats may fall while bending downwards excessively. This is a possibility. This first solution is DE 3 321 521 or complicated fixing means such as those disclosed in the specification of CH656787. However, since the fixing method is complicated, the manufacturing cost of the bed base and its If anything, the selling price will be higher. Another solution is to limit the maximum amount of deflection of each slat. Connect all slats by a series of connections or by a central elastic cord to connection at the center of the slat, compared to older spring-type ones. The advantages of a bed base like this are greatly diminished for the same reason. CH658891 The specification proposed installing double slats in the danger zone. but, In a practical example, only for very fat users, the upper slats are still The lower slat remains completely unbent, and the lower slat only rarely performs the supporting function of the slat. I don't have it. Moreover, the cost of such a complex bed base becomes very high. ing.

Typically, bed manufacturers use foam with a somewhat complex internal cell structure as a product. Beds by providing specially designed pine tresses made from wood We are trying to compensate for the lack of flexibility in the base. These foam pine tresses are relatively cheap. thick. Therefore, users indicate their requirements regarding hygiene, and over a long period of time, Users fear that these new materials may become a source of germs and bacteria. It will be done. Additionally, these thick pine tresses are too hot in the summer.

The prototype of the head base and pine tress consists of a large envelope filled with water. death However, such bed bases and pine supports can help your body move during sleep without any adjustment. I know that it will follow your movements. Therefore, a sleeping person may You may become unconscious of extremely bad posture that causes excessive movement of the muscles mentioned above.

In that case, the sleeping person wakes up in the morning feeling pain. Furthermore, such a bed Because of the heat capacity of the bed, it is difficult to warm up in the winter.

It is an object of the present invention to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks, so that each slat is fully extended downwards. In order to be able to bend and with equal pressure on each part of the body, and also to take into account the The vanes are independent so that they are each supported at a selected pressure. The object of the present invention is to provide a slat-shaped bed base that is very flexible. Also The bed base of the present invention is convenient for avoiding excessive flexure that causes bad sleeping posture. It is necessary to provide appropriate control means. With this combination, pine stress can be increased. Minimizes stiffness while providing true comfort and the optimal amount of sleep. As a result, the state of the body and brain can be regenerated. such a bed In the case of bases, the means for attaching the slats must be simple and efficient. . That is, the means must provide adequate support for the slats under all circumstances. child This means that one or more slats can be changed by the customer without interfering with the flexibility of the base. A given slat is made of different shapes and materials. By replacing one with another, you can also adjust the bed base slats according to your weight. The overall flexibility of the bed base can be adjusted by adjusting the height of the bed base. I'll keep it. Ultimately, the design of the bed base is such that manufacturing costs and resulting selling prices are reasonable. It has to be something.

These objectives are achieved by a substantially horizontal bed base. This bed base has a head panel and a foot panel connected on opposite sides by an upwardly facing member. this At the bed base, each slat is fixed to one of both ends or to the corresponding upward facing side member. and the other end of the slat slidably extends through the opposite upwardly facing side member. Also The top base allows the maximum amount of downward deflection of each blade to be a constant amount that varies along the length of the base. Provide means for limiting.

According to a first preferred embodiment, the means for limiting the maximum amount of downward deflection of each slat is , at least one abutment shape below the slat. rming) cross members. Both ends of this cross member are the head panel and foot panel respectively. The height of the top surface of the cross member varies along the length of the bed base. Ru.

According to a second preferred embodiment, the means for limiting the maximum amount of downward deflection of each slat is , along the longitudinal direction of the bed base on the sliding end of the slat that is pulled out from the upward side member. The abutment member is disposed in a position that changes depending on the position of the abutment member.

Preferably, these upwardly facing side members have identical longitudinal holes; All of one end of the slat can slide into these holes in the corresponding upward facing side member. Insert all of the opposite ends of the slats firmly into the holes in the opposing upward side members. It is installed with. These ends should pass through the thickness of the upward facing side member and the end of the slat. It is fixed by a pin or screw inserted into the hole, or by an intermediate piece inserted into the hole. the The intermediate piece has a central window having one or more projecting transverse latches therein. ns-verse 1atch) engages with the corresponding groove formed on the end of the vane. It is arranged so that

In practical terms, the stiffness of the slat to resist downward deflection is determined by the thickness of the central part of the slat or altered by increasing width or at least a pair of vertical slots can be changed by providing 1/4 and 374 of the length of the blade, respectively. and a series of notches (n) along the longitudinal leading or trailing edges of the slats. otch). One or more slats may also be arcuate in the horizontal plane. or may have an asymmetrical shape.

The height of each substantially horizontal slat at the bed base is adjusted to suit the length of the bed base. Changes well. Each substantially horizontal slat and or lower supplementary slat has a predetermined height. The two upwardly facing side members have a series of longitudinal and vertical They have the same holes.

In the following, the invention will be described in more detail by means of non-limiting examples given by way of example. and as shown in the accompanying drawings. Here, FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the bed base of the present invention. FIG.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the bed base of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of a second type of bed base corresponding to FIG.

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a third type of bed base corresponding to FIG.

Figures 5a and 5b are provided on one of the side panels on which one end of the slat slides. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the bed base of the present invention.

1 and 2, the bed base has a front foot panel 20 on the right side and a front foot panel 20 on the left side. the two upwardly facing side members 30 and the second head panel 10 connected together; It has a chassis made of 40. substantially parallel to each other and parallel to the panel A series of slats 6o are supported at each end by upwardly facing side members 30 and 40 to form a bed base. mounted on. Subordinate vertical cross members 50 and 5 substantially orthogonal to the slats 60 5 are fixed to the front panel 20 and the rear panel 10 side by side. These cross members 50 and The height of the top surface of 55 varies along the bed base in a special way. These intersections The basic function of the differential members 50 and 55 is to limit the maximum amount of downward deflection of each slat 60. The aim is to form an abutment for For comfort, as shown in Figure 1 The bed base is designed for two people and has a length of approximately 2.20 meters and a width of approximately 1.6 meters. It is 0 meters.

The upward facing side members 30 and 40 are secured by vertical planks of sufficient height of approximately 30 cm. Can be assembled. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, these upwardly directed members A series of identical holes corresponding to each other along a slightly diagonal line rising towards the It has 35 and 45. Referring to Figure 3, the holes 35 and 45 are rather horizontally It follows a curve that resembles the human body shape.

For further completeness, the upward member is also vertically and vertically aligned as shown in FIG. It has an identical series of holes horizontally corresponding to holes 35 and 45.

As best shown in FIG. 1, the right end 82 of the slat is inserted into the hole 45. . The end portion 82 is then inserted into a vertical hole provided in the upward member 40 to prevent rust. It is held in place by bronze screws or wooden pins 80. these screws Alternatively, the pins 80 may themselves be strips (not shown) screwed to the upper edge of the upward member 40. (not attached) or held in place by adhesive. Another fixing method is the periphery. corresponds to the periphery of the hole 45 and has an intermediate piece that is fixed at the large direction. These intermediate pieces a central window within which one or more transverse latches are formed at the end 82 of the slat; protrudes to engage a corresponding groove in the groove.

On the left side of the bed base, the end 84 of the slat passes slidably through the hole 35. Figure 5 Referring to a, the hole 35 is in the form of a groove, and the groove extends toward the inside of the bed base. or sloping.

The height of the groove is greater than the thickness of the end portion 84 of the slat.

This arrangement allows the outer edges 84 of the slats to remain fully intact even when the center portion of the slats is lowered. It doesn't get stuck, on the contrary, it slides completely freely. End portion 84 and upward portion of the slat The coefficient of friction with the wood forming the material 30 can be reduced by the lateral rollers 32 .

Referring to Figure 5b, the insert also has an inwardly inclined groove in the bed base. A hole is formed by the material 36. This insert member is connected to the end portion 84 of the slat. Made from harder wood, plastic or Teflon, which substantially reduces the coefficient of friction between It will be done.

Remove any protective strip and unscrew or remove pin 80 from hole 45. End 82 can be removed and then end 84 pulled out of hole 35. This is it It can be easily seen that the slats can be removed. Therefore, the slats should be replaced. Easy to remove and reinsert.

The slats attached to the bed base of the present invention are somewhat soft and flexible without being too soft. It should be. These properties depend on the material used, i.e. wood, plywood or composite. obtained by combining materials and their shapes. For example, the slat 60 is It has a continuous rectangular cross-section over its entire length and is horizontal or upward. slightly bent. The flexibility of this slat is approximately 1/4 and 3/4 of its length. Cut one or more pairs of vertical slits 63 vertically at the The flexibility of the blade 62 can be increased slightly by add Its thickness, as shown by slat 66, or its thickness, as shown by slat 64. By varying the width of the eel, or in particular, blades that are stiff in the center and flexible at each end. By simultaneously changing the thickness and width of the plate 68, the flexibility of the slats can be increased in the longitudinal direction. It can also be divided into two directions. The width at one end as indicated by the slat 70 is By increasing the longitudinal front as also indicated by the slats 72 Asymmetry across the width of the slats by applying a series of notches to the edges It is also possible to design a slat with a stiffness of . The slats formed in this way 70 and 72 are slightly easy to twist when the blades bend (and do not twist your body while sleeping). Adds a slight pine surge effect.

According to the present invention, the height arrangement of the slats can be adjusted according to the sleeping type of the user. can. For example, the arrangement of slanted slats as shown in Figures 1 and 2 It is also more suitable for people who tend to sleep on their stomachs. In contrast, as shown in Figure 3 The arrangement may be more comfortable for people who tend to sleep on their sides.

This possibility of arranging the slats allows the bed base to be shaped to the contour of the sleeping body. Can be adjusted. As shown in Figure 4, a series of holes 45 allow movement during the night. Two layers of slats can be placed if necessary for overweight people. That is, this The second layer is the first upper layer on the slope, which is basically made of very flexible slats 60. and a stiffer slat 6 arranged along a horizontal curve that resembles the shape of a sideways human body. Consists of the lower layer of 1.

As can be easily seen, one of the ends 84 is attached to its supporting member, ie, the upwardly facing member 3. It is possible to use particularly flexible vanes since they can slide in the holes 35 of 0. . However, it is necessary to limit the maximum amount of downward deflection for two reasons. There is a point. One is that a part of the body bends excessively while sleeping, and as a result, The purpose of this is to prevent the column from becoming twisted, and the other reason is to ensure that the end portion 84 of the slat is connected to the hole 35. The purpose is to prevent it from slipping and falling. The maximum amount of deflection is limited to 50 or 5 This is the goal of 5. As shown in Figures 2, 3 and 4, the The top surface mimics the contours of a human body sleeping on its side. From the left side where the head is located, The cross member 50.55 first moves downward to create space for the shoulders and then Move to Crab 1 to support the chest and then the hips, then move down again in essentially the middle to support the buttocks. and then move up very slowly towards the right side. Keep your feet in a slightly raised position. Preferably, cross members 50 or 55 The upper surface of each slat 60 is coated with a layer of elastomer 90 or corresponds to the bottom of each slat 60. A series of rubber pads 92 are applied.

Not only the arrangement of the cross members and slats on the bed base, but also the shape of the cross members and slats. The formula and shape are approximately 1 cm or more from the stopping position of the blades when sleeping quietly. This abutment is only used when the sleeper is selected to respond to rapid movements of the sleeping person. selected to be in contact with the

A second embodiment of the bed base of the present invention is shown in FIG. In this example, the slats are The means for limiting the maximum amount of downward deflection is the end of the blade emerging from the upward member 30. It is essentially made from an abutment piece 85 provided at 84. these bastards The ment piece 85 is provided at a certain distance from the upward member 30 and has a corresponding It has the function of allowing the maximum amount of deflection of the vane. As shown in more detail in Figure 5a, These abutments 85 are preferably wedges pointing in the direction of the upward member. It can be cut into the wood or attached with adhesive or screws. These wedges The shape will have a better bearing surface within the bore 35.

Due to the special flexibility of the bed base according to the invention, the thickness of the pine dress can be significantly reduced. pine tresses can be reduced, making handling and storage of pine tresses easier.

Furthermore, the free space located under the head and under the feet is pulled as shown in Figure 4. Beneficially used as drawers 100 and 105 that can be pulled out or rotated. It will be done.

Many modifications can be made to this bed base within the scope of the invention.

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Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. Head panel (10) and feet connected by upward facing members (30, 40) on both sides In a substantially horizontal bed base with a section panel (20), each slat (60 ), one end of which is fixed to the corresponding upward side member (40), and the blade The other end (84) of the plate slidably extends through the opposite upwardly facing side member (30), and Limits the maximum amount of downward deflection of each slat to a constant amount that varies along the length of the bed base A bed base comprising means (50) for 2. A means for limiting the large amount of downward deflection of each blade plate (60) is provided below the blade plate (60). At least one abutment-shaped cross member (50) is provided, and both ends of the cross member are are connected to the head panel (10) and foot panel (20), respectively, and are connected to the cross members. Claim 1, wherein the height of the upper surface varies along the longitudinal direction of the bed base. Bed base as described. 3. The means for limiting the maximum amount of downward deflection of each slat is an upwardly facing side member (30). At the sliding end (84) of the vane that is pulled out from the A claim characterized in that the abutment member (85) is arranged at a position where The bed base according to item 1. 4. Two upward facing side members (30, 40) have identical holes (3) connected in the longitudinal direction. 5, 45), and all of one end (84) of the vane (60) have a corresponding upward direction. are slidably inserted into these holes (35) in the side members (30), opposite the slats. All of the ends (82) of the These ends are attached to each other according to the thickness of the upward side member (40) and the ends of the slat by a pin or screw (80) passing through the hole, or by an intermediate piece inserted into the hole. affixed, the middle piece having a central window and one or more protruding cross sections therein. The latches are arranged to engage corresponding grooves formed in the ends of the slats. The bed base according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by: 5. Rigidity to resist downward deflection of at least one vane (64, 66, 68) by increasing the thickness and/or width of the central part of the slat. The bed base according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 6. At least one blade plate (62) has at least a rigidity that resists downward deflection. A pair of vertical slots (63) are inserted at 1/4 and 3/4 of the length of the slat, respectively. Any one of claims 1 to 3 characterized in that the change is made by positioning the Bed base as described in . 7. The rigidity of at least one slat (72) to resist downward deflection is determined by the length of the slat (72). It is characterized by a series of incisions along the leading or trailing edge in the hand direction. The bed base according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the bed base comprises: 8. At least one vane (70) is formed arcuate or asymmetrically in the horizontal plane. The bed base according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: 9. The height of each substantially horizontal slat at the bed base varies along the length of the bed base. The bed base according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: 10. Each substantially horizontal slat (60) and/or subordinate complementary slats are arranged in a predetermined position. Two upward facing side members (30, 40) are installed in the longitudinal direction and the lead Claims 1 to 3 characterized in that it has a series of identical holes (45) in the orthogonal direction. A bed base as described in any of the above.