KR20040024838A - Modulated air cushion - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: Provided is an improved modulated air cushion having a plurality of air pouches which are removably attached to the top face of the base in a matrix arrangement. CONSTITUTION: The modulated air cushion includes a base(10) having a top face, multiple air pouches(20) removably attached to the top face of the base(10) in a matrix arrangement via a bonding device. Each air pouch(20) has an inlet(22) formed on the air pouch(20). A controller(31) and two tubes(32,33) connected to the controller(31) is provided to an air pump(30). Each of the two tubes(32,33) as one body has branches having multiple air nozzles(321,331) corresponding to the inlets(22) of the air pouches(20). The air pump(30) is able to inflate air pouches(20) in odd and even columns or odd and even rows independently or simultaneously.

Description

Modular Air Cushion {MODULATED AIR CUSHION}

The present invention relates to a modular air cushion, and more particularly to a modular air having a plurality of air pockets detachably connected to the upper surface of the base so that the user can freely design an area that meets the needs by removing the unnecessary cushion portion It is about a cushion.

The air cushion bed provides comfort to the user, and the air cushion bed can be changed into a shape that meets the user's needs because of the controller.

US Pat. No. 5,564,142 discloses an air mattress comprising a plurality of air colors fixed in parallel and transversely on a mattress envelope. Each of the air colors is arranged long in parallel to each other on the mattress envelope, then long so that the air pump can inflate the air colors simultaneously or independently. Since the air color can be expanded independently or simultaneously, the shape of the air cushion changes. Thus, the user can determine the shape of the air cushion to suit different situations. However, if the burned patient is lying on this kind of air cushion, it is important that the damaged skin is provided with sufficient air for recovery. Since each air color cannot be adjusted to the burned skin area, the damaged skin is not provided with sufficient air for treatment.

Referring to FIG. 8, a conventional cushion bed is shown. The bed includes a base 71, a controller 721, and two air tubes 722 having a plurality of loops 70 formed on an upper surface of the base 71. It has an air pump 72 having a, an air capsule 73 and a mattress 75 formed integrally inflatable by the air pump 72.

When using an air cushion bed, the integrally formed air capsule 73 is positioned on top of the base 71 by the loop 70. When the user wants to change the inflated area and the burned skin to contact, the user cannot meet the need to change the inflation area to provide sufficient air to the wounded skin because the air capsule 73 is integral.

Referring to FIG. 9, another conventional air cushion is provided having a color 83, each having two pairs of holes 831 formed on opposite end faces. Around the color 83 is provided a tape 81 having several pairs of buttons 811 each formed to correspond to a pair of holes 831, so that each of the buttons 811 is into a corresponding one of the holes 831. By extending, the tape 81 can fix the color 83. Further, at the upper end of the color 83, a cover 85 having a plurality of fixing holes 851 formed to correspond to the corresponding buttons among the pair of buttons 811 is provided. After fixing the color 83 with the tape 81, the top of the color 83 is covered with the cover 85 to complete the assembly of the air cushion-type bed. Although the positioning method of the capsule 73 and the color 83 is not the same, both of the conventional air cushion type beds have the same problem. In other words, the dimensions, shape and contour of the cushion cannot be changed according to different needs.

In order to overcome the above problems, the present invention is to provide an improved modular air cushion to solve and alleviate the above-mentioned problems.

It is a primary object of the present invention to provide an improved modular air cushion having a plurality of air pockets each detachably connected to an upper surface of the base so that a user can freely remove any unnecessary air pockets to form an area suitable for a particular purpose. To provide.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an air pump having two air tubes each having a plurality of nozzles corresponding to air inlets formed in each air bag so that the air pump can inflate each air bag independently or simultaneously. .

In order to achieve the above object, the modular air cushion of the present invention at least each having a base, a plurality of air pockets detachably connected to the upper surface of the base, a plurality of nozzles corresponding to the inlet formed respectively in one of the air bag An air pump having two tubes, and a cover sheet provided on top of the air bag, the air pump being able to independently or simultaneously inflate the air bag according to the controller of the air pump.

Other objects, advantages and novelty of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a modular air cushion of the present invention.

2 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of a modular air cushion of the present invention.

3 is an exploded perspective view of a third embodiment of a modular air cushion of the present invention.

4 is a schematic diagram of a first embodiment of an air pump for inflating an air bag;

5 is a schematic representation of a second embodiment of an air pump for inflating an air bag.

6 is a schematic representation of a third aspect of an air pump for inflating an air bag.

7 is a schematic view of a plug provided in a tube nozzle of an air pump.

8 is an exploded perspective view of a conventional cushion bed.

9 is an exploded perspective view of another conventional cushion bed.

Referring to FIG. 1, the modular air cushion according to the present invention includes a base 10, a plurality of air bags 20, an air pump 30, and a cover seat 40.

The base 10 has an upper surface provided with the first joining member 11.

Each air bag 20 has a second joining member 21 formed on the bottom surface of the air bag 20 so as to correspond to the first joining member 11. The air bag 20 is preferably provided on the top surface of the base 10 via a hook and loop combination. In other words, the first joining member 11 and the second joining member 21 are hook and loop combinations. Hook and loop combinations are commonly referred to as Velcro ™. After the air bag 20 is arranged on the top surface of the base 10, it will be appreciated that the air bag 20 is preferably arranged in a matrix manner.

The air pump 30 has a controller 31 and at least two tubes 32, 33 extending outward from the controller 31. Each of the two tubes 32, 33 has a plurality of air nozzles 321, 331 corresponding to the inlet 22 of the air bag 20 so that the air pump 30 can inflate the air bag 20. . After arranging the air bag 20 on the top surface of the base 10, the cover sheet 40 is used to cover the top surface of the air bag 20 so that the user may have a generally flat surface.

Referring to FIG. 2, the first bonding member 11a includes several pairs of buttons 11a, and the second bonding member 21a includes several pairs of loops 21a. Each pair of loops 21a is one of the paired buttons 11a such that each of the air pockets 20 inserts each pair of buttons 11a into a corresponding loop 21a to be attached to the top surface of the base 10. Is formed on the bottom surface of the corresponding air bag of the air bag 20 so as to correspond to.

Referring to FIG. 3, a plurality of support belts 11b are disposed on the upper surface of the base 10 so that each of the air pockets 20 can be attached to the upper surface of the base 10. You will understand that it is formed.

Referring to FIG. 4, each of the tubes 32, 33 has integral branches 320, 330, each of which has air corresponding to the inlet 22 on the air bag 20. It has nozzles 321 and 331. Branch tubes 320 and 330 and tubes 32 and 33 have an even row of air pockets 20 arranged in a 5 × 4 matrix alternately connected to tubes 32 and 33 and evenly arranged in a 5 × 4 matrix. Air bags 20 are also arranged to be alternately connected to tubes 33 and 32. Since the controller 31 can be programmed, the odd and even rows of air bags 20 can be inflated independently or simultaneously.

Referring to FIG. 5, each of the tubes 32, 33 has integral branches 320, 330, each of which has air corresponding to the inlet 22 on the air bag 20. It has nozzles 321 and 331. The branch tubes 320 and 330 and the tubes 32 and 33 have an even number of air pockets in which odd rows of air pockets 20 arranged in a 5 × 4 matrix are connected to the tubes 32 and are arranged in the same 5 × 4 matrix. 20 is arranged to be connected to the tube 33. Since the controller 31 can be programmed, the odd and even rows of air bags 20 can be inflated independently or simultaneously.

Referring to FIG. 6, the tubes 32, 33 and branch tubes 320a, 330a have an even row of air pockets 20 arranged in a 5 × 4 matrix connected to the tube 32 and arranged in the same 5 × 4 matrix. An odd number of air bags 20 are arranged to connect to the tube 33. Since the controller 31 can be programmed, the odd and even rows of air bags 20 can be inflated independently or simultaneously.

From the foregoing description, it will be appreciated that the greatest advantage of the present invention can be removed as needed to fit any one of the air pockets 20 to a particular area that cannot have any air pockets 20. will be. However, after removing a certain amount of air bag 20 from base 10, a plug 34 is provided to each of air nozzles 321 and 331 to prevent leakage, as shown in FIG.

However, while the various features and advantages of the present invention have been set forth in the detailed description, together with a detailed description of the structure and function of the invention, the disclosure is illustrative only and the principles of the invention as set forth in the appended claims in broad terms. It will be appreciated that various changes can be made in particular to the shape, dimensions and arrangement of the part without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (3)

A base having a top surface, A plurality of air pockets detachably attached to the top surface of the base in a matrix arrangement via a bonding device, and Air pump with controller Including, Each of the air pockets has an inlet formed on the air pocket, The bonding device is a loop and hook combination, At least two tubes are connected to the controller, Each of the at least two tubes is integrally provided with a branch pipe, each provided with a plurality of air nozzles corresponding to the inlet of the air bag, Each of the air nozzles is provided with a plug, so that when the specific one of the air pockets is removed, the plug can be inserted into a corresponding one of the air nozzles to prevent leakage. The air pump can independently or simultaneously inflate air pockets arranged in odd rows and even rows. Modular air cushions. A base having a top surface, A plurality of air pockets detachably attached to the top surface of the base in a matrix arrangement via a bonding device, and Air pump with controller Including, Each of the air pockets has an inlet formed on the air pocket, The splicing apparatus is provided in such a manner that the pair of buttons is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the base so that the air bag is detachably mounted on the top surface of the base, and the air bag faces each of the plurality of pairs of buttons. Including a plurality of pairs of loops formed on one side, At least two tubes are connected to the controller, Each of the at least two tubes is integrally provided with a branch pipe, each provided with a plurality of air nozzles corresponding to the inlet of the air bag, Each of the air nozzles is provided with a plug, so that when the specific one of the air pockets is removed, the plug can be inserted into a corresponding one of the air nozzles to prevent leakage. The air pump can independently or simultaneously inflate air pockets arranged in odd rows and even rows. Modular air cushions. A base having a top surface, A plurality of air pockets detachably attached to the top surface of the base in a matrix arrangement via a bonding device, and Air pump with controller Including, The bonding device may be housed in a corresponding one of the loops including a plurality of loops formed on the top surface of the base such that each of the air pockets is detachably mounted on the top surface of the base, Each of the air pockets has an inlet formed on the air pocket, At least two tubes are connected to the controller, Each of the at least two tubes is integrally provided with a branch pipe, each provided with a plurality of air nozzles corresponding to the inlet of the air bag, Each of the air nozzles is provided with a plug, so that when the specific one of the air pockets is removed, the plug can be inserted into a corresponding one of the air nozzles to prevent leakage. The air pump can independently or simultaneously inflate air pockets arranged in odd rows and even rows. Modular air cushions.