弹性垫、侧围挡、弹性垫层及家具Resilient cushions, side panels, resilient cushions and furniture
技术领域technical field
本发明涉及家具领域,具体涉及一种弹性垫、侧围挡、弹性垫层及家具。The invention relates to the field of furniture, in particular to an elastic cushion, a side enclosure, an elastic cushion and furniture.
背景技术Background technique
随着人民物质生活逐步提高,居民对居家用品的需求也日渐变化。尤其是对于床垫、沙发垫等使用者需要长时间坐卧的产品,使用者对其需求不仅日渐增高,并且需求也趋于多元化。With the gradual improvement of people's material life, residents' demand for household items is also changing day by day. Especially for mattresses, sofa cushions and other products that users need to sit and lie down for a long time, users' demand for them is not only increasing day by day, but also tends to be diversified.
须知,当前居家产品市场上,床垫被明显地划分为高档床垫和低档床垫。低档床垫通常厚度较薄、便于搬运和存储,但一定程度上无法满足使用者的舒适度需求。而高档床垫通常内部结构复杂、做工精湛、厚度较大,使用者坐卧时会感受到其优越的舒适性能,而正因为其内部结构的复杂性,导致高档床垫不可拆分,使用者购买到的一定是一体式不可分的床垫,使用者在搬运、存储床垫时会感到不便;并且,如果高档床垫的部分部件老化,使用者也无法针对性地进行维护,只能整体丢弃,这样也造成了一定的浪费。It should be noted that in the current home product market, mattresses are clearly divided into high-end mattresses and low-end mattresses. Low-grade mattresses are usually thinner, which is convenient for handling and storage, but to a certain extent, they cannot meet the comfort needs of users. However, high-grade mattresses usually have complex internal structures, exquisite workmanship, and large thickness. The purchased mattress must be a one-piece inseparable mattress, and the user will feel inconvenient when transporting and storing the mattress; moreover, if some parts of the high-end mattress are aging, the user cannot perform targeted maintenance and can only discard the whole , which also caused a certain waste.
并且,现有的高档床垫均为一体式结构,使用者无法调节其软硬程度,若想获得多种不同的体验,那么使用者就需要对应购买多个高档床垫。当前市场上还不存在可供使用者个性化定制的高档床垫。Moreover, the existing high-end mattresses are all one-piece structures, and the user cannot adjust the degree of softness and hardness. If a user wants to obtain a variety of different experiences, then the user needs to purchase multiple high-end mattresses accordingly. There is also no high-grade mattress that can be customized by users in the current market.
因此,需要提供一种弹性垫、侧围挡、弹性垫层及家具,以至少部分地解决上述问题。Therefore, there is a need to provide an elastic pad, side enclosure, elastic pad and furniture to at least partially solve the above problems.
发明内容Contents of the invention
本发明的主要目的是提供一种弹性垫、侧围挡、弹性垫层及家具。本发明提供的弹性垫为一种具有较高舒适性的高端弹性垫,相 比与现有的同类型的弹性垫,本发明的弹性垫还还允许使用者自行组装、拆分该弹性垫,这能够为使用者提供以下几点便利:1、使用者可以根据使用需要选取对应的配件以针对性地产生更符合自身使用需求的弹性垫,即允许使用者自行购买配件并自行定制组装所需的弹性垫;2、如果弹性垫的部分结构老化,使用者可以自行购买相应的配件,仅将老化的结构更换便可继续使用该弹性垫。The main purpose of the present invention is to provide an elastic cushion, a side enclosure, an elastic cushion and furniture. The elastic pad provided by the present invention is a high-end elastic pad with high comfort. Compared with the existing elastic pads of the same type, the elastic pad of the present invention also allows users to assemble and disassemble the elastic pad by themselves. This can provide users with the following conveniences: 1. Users can select corresponding accessories according to their needs to produce elastic pads that are more in line with their own needs, that is, users are allowed to purchase accessories and customize their own assembly needs. 2. If part of the structure of the elastic pad is aging, the user can purchase the corresponding accessories by himself, and the elastic pad can continue to be used only by replacing the aging structure.
根据本发明的一个方面,提供了一种可供使用者自行定制并组装的供使用者坐卧的弹性垫,所述弹性垫包括:According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an elastic pad for users to sit and lie on, which can be customized and assembled by the user. The elastic pad includes:
外罩,所述外罩能够限定封闭的容纳空间,所述外罩包括顶面罩体、底面罩体和连接在所述底面罩体、所述顶面罩体之间并沿周向方向整体延伸的侧围挡,所述侧围挡和所述顶面罩体、所述侧围挡和所述底面罩体均以可拆分的方式相连;An outer cover, the outer cover can define a closed accommodation space, and the outer cover includes a top cover body, a bottom cover body, and a side enclosure connected between the bottom cover body and the top cover body and integrally extending along the circumferential direction , the side enclosure and the top cover body, the side enclosure and the bottom cover body are all connected in a detachable manner;
弹性模块层,所述弹性模块层设置在所述容纳空间内,所述弹性模块层内设置有沿所述弹性垫的高度方向呈压缩状态的弹簧;an elastic module layer, the elastic module layer is arranged in the accommodating space, and a spring in a compressed state along the height direction of the elastic pad is arranged in the elastic module layer;
弹性垫层,所述弹性垫层也设置在所述容纳空间中并叠放在所述弹性模块层上方,an elastic cushion layer also arranged in the receiving space and stacked above the elastic module layer,
所述弹性垫被构造为允许使用者:The resilient pad is configured to allow the user to:
基于软硬度需求选取所需类型和/或所需数量的弹性模块层和弹性垫层;Selecting the required type and/or required number of elastic module layers and elastic cushion layers based on the hardness requirements;
基于所选的弹性模块层和弹性垫层的总的厚度选取侧围挡;Selection of side enclosures based on the total thickness of the selected elastic module layer and elastic underlayment;
将所述弹性模块层和所选的弹性垫层放置在所述容纳空间中并封闭所述外罩。The elastic module layer and selected elastic cushion layer are placed in the receiving space and close the outer cover.
在一种实施方式中,所述弹性垫层包括弹性缓冲层,所述弹性缓冲层结构包括布套结构和位于所述布套结构中的第一层结构、第二层结构和第三层结构,所述第三层结构的硬度高于所述第二层结构,所述第二层结构的硬度高于所述第一层结构。In one embodiment, the elastic cushion layer includes an elastic buffer layer, and the elastic buffer layer structure includes a cloth cover structure and a first layer structure, a second layer structure and a third layer structure located in the cloth cover structure , the hardness of the third layer structure is higher than that of the second layer structure, and the hardness of the second layer structure is higher than that of the first layer structure.
在一种实施方式中,所述弹性缓冲层结构中,所述第一层结构最靠近使用者,所述第三层结构最远离使用者;或者In one embodiment, in the elastic cushioning layer structure, the first layer structure is closest to the user, and the third layer structure is farthest away from the user; or
所述弹性缓冲层结构中,所述第二层结构最靠近使用者,所述第三层结构最远离使用者;或者In the elastic cushioning layer structure, the second layer structure is closest to the user, and the third layer structure is farthest away from the user; or
所述弹性缓冲层结构中,所述第三层结构最靠近使用者,所述第一层结构最远离使用者;或者In the elastic cushioning layer structure, the third layer structure is closest to the user, and the first layer structure is farthest away from the user; or
所述弹性缓冲层结构中,所述第一层结构最靠近使用者,所述第二层结构最远离使用者;或者In the elastic cushioning layer structure, the first layer structure is closest to the user, and the second layer structure is farthest away from the user; or
所述弹性缓冲层结构中,所述第二层结构最靠近使用者,所述第一层结构最远离使用者;或者In the elastic cushioning layer structure, the second layer structure is closest to the user, and the first layer structure is farthest away from the user; or
所述弹性缓冲层结构中,所述第三层结构最靠近使用者,所述第二层结构最远离使用者。In the elastic buffer layer structure, the third layer structure is closest to the user, and the second layer structure is farthest away from the user.
在一种实施方式中,所述第一层结构由海绵、鸡蛋海绵、动物绒、或乳胶制成。In one embodiment, the first layer structure is made of sponge, egg sponge, animal wool, or latex.
在一种实施方式中,所述第二层结构和所述第三层结构由海绵制成。In one embodiment, the second layer structure and the third layer structure are made of sponge.
在一种实施方式中,所述弹性模块层包括多个弹性模块,所述多个弹性模块能够在垂直于所述弹性垫的高度方向的方向上并呈阵列式排布,每一个弹性模块内设置有弹簧。In one embodiment, the elastic module layer includes a plurality of elastic modules, and the plurality of elastic modules can be arranged in an array in a direction perpendicular to the height direction of the elastic pad. Set with springs.
在一种实施方式中,每一个所述弹性模块包括锥形弹簧以及容纳并保持所述锥形弹簧的弹簧支架,并且,所述弹性模块层还包括弹性模块层底层和设置在所述弹性模块层底层上的多条轨道梁,所述多个弹性模块能够被安装在所述多条轨道梁上并沿对应的轨道梁滑动就位。In one embodiment, each of the elastic modules includes a conical spring and a spring support for accommodating and holding the conical spring, and the elastic module layer further includes an elastic module layer bottom layer and a bottom layer arranged on the elastic module. A plurality of track beams on the bottom layer, the plurality of elastic modules can be installed on the plurality of track beams and slide into position along the corresponding track beams.
在一种实施方式中,所述弹性模块层底层集成在所述底面罩体上。In one embodiment, the bottom layer of the elastic module layer is integrated on the bottom cover.
在一种实施方式中,每一个所述轨道梁被构造为分别接合位于其左右两侧的滑动模块,以使得位于所述轨道梁左右两侧的所述弹性模块能够相对于彼此独立地沿对应的滑道滑动。In one embodiment, each of the track beams is configured to engage the sliding modules located on the left and right sides thereof, so that the elastic modules located on the left and right sides of the track beam can independently move along the corresponding slide slide.
在一种实施方式中,每一个所述轨道梁包括:In one embodiment, each track beam includes:
沿竖直方向从所述轨道梁的顶侧延伸到其底侧的支撑壁;a support wall extending vertically from the top side of the track beam to the bottom side thereof;
顶侧接合部,所述顶侧接合部的中间部分连接所述支撑壁的顶侧并分别向所述支撑壁的左右两侧延伸且向下弯折,从而在所述轨道梁的顶部形成开口向下的两个顶侧容纳部;a top-side joint part, the middle part of the top-side joint part connects the top side of the support wall and extends to the left and right sides of the support wall respectively and bends downward, so as to form an opening at the top of the track beam Two top side housings facing downwards;
底侧接合部,所述底侧接合部的中间部分连接所述支撑壁的底侧并分别向所述支撑壁的左右两侧延伸且向上弯折,从而在所述轨道梁的底部处形成开口向上的两个底侧容纳部,a bottom side joint part, the middle part of the bottom side joint part connects the bottom side of the support wall and extends to the left and right sides of the support wall respectively and bends upwards, so as to form an opening at the bottom of the track beam Upwards of the two bottom side housings,
其中,每一个所述弹性模块的所述弹簧支架的左右两侧均设置有能够与轨道梁的顶侧容纳部和所述底侧容纳部接合的配合凸起,所述配合凸起分别从所述弹簧支架的底部两侧的顶表面向上突出和从所述弹簧支架的底部两侧的底表面向下突出。Wherein, the left and right sides of the spring bracket of each of the elastic modules are provided with matching protrusions capable of engaging with the top side accommodating portion and the bottom side accommodating portion of the track beam. Top surfaces on both sides of the bottom of the spring bracket protrude upward and protrude downward from bottom surfaces on both sides of the bottom of the spring bracket.
在一种实施方式中,每一个所述轨道梁包括:In one embodiment, each track beam includes:
设置在所述底面罩体上的基部;a base disposed on the bottom cover;
从所述基部的左右两侧分别向上延伸的一对连接壁;a pair of connecting walls respectively extending upward from the left and right sides of the base;
从所述一对连接壁的顶端彼此相向地延伸的一对端壁,所述一对端壁之间存在间隔,a pair of end walls extending toward each other from top ends of the pair of connecting walls, with a space between the pair of end walls,
其中,所述基部分别和所述一对连接壁、所述一对端壁共同限定一对开口彼此面对的容纳部,Wherein, the base part and the pair of connecting walls and the pair of end walls jointly define a pair of receiving parts with openings facing each other,
其中,每一个所述弹性模块的所述弹簧支架的左右两侧均设置有向下延伸的连接腿,所述连接腿的底端设置有彼此相背离地延伸的配合凸起,所述配合突起被构造成能够接合每一个所述轨道梁的一对所述容纳部。Wherein, the left and right sides of the spring support of each of the elastic modules are provided with connecting legs extending downward, and the bottom ends of the connecting legs are provided with matching protrusions extending away from each other, and the matching protrusions A pair of said receptacles configured to engage each of said track beams.
在一种实施方式中,所述基部的两个连接壁的中间设置有隔断壁,所述隔断壁的高度小于所述连接壁的高度。In one embodiment, a partition wall is provided between the two connecting walls of the base, and the height of the partition wall is smaller than that of the connecting wall.
在一种实施方式中,设置在所述基部的左侧和右侧的所述连接壁分别在所述轨道梁的延伸方向上间断设置,并且相互交错开。In one embodiment, the connecting walls arranged on the left side and the right side of the base part are arranged intermittently in the extending direction of the track beam respectively, and are staggered with each other.
在一种实施方式中,所述底面罩体上还设可拆卸地置有多组轨道梁安装件,每一组所述轨道梁安装件沿其对应的所述轨道梁的延 伸方向彼此间隔地设置。In one embodiment, multiple sets of track beam mounting parts are detachably arranged on the bottom cover body, and each set of track beam mounting parts is spaced apart from each other along the extending direction of the corresponding track beam. set up.
在一种实施方式中,每一个所述轨道梁安装件通过超声焊接、铆接或粘结而固定在所述底面罩体的顶表面上。In one embodiment, each of the track beam mounts is secured to the top surface of the bottom cover by ultrasonic welding, riveting or bonding.
在一种实施方式中,每一个所述轨道梁安装件包括位于其顶部的安装件突出部,所述安装件突出部沿垂直于所述轨道梁的延伸方向并平行于所述底面罩体的方向突出,所述轨道梁的底部设置有和所述安装件突出部相对应的安装容纳部,所述安装件突出部能够和所述轨道梁的安装容纳部相配合,从而使得所述轨道梁能够沿其自身的延伸方向相对于所述轨道梁安装件滑动并被安装就位。In one embodiment, each track beam mounting part includes a mounting part protrusion at its top, and the mounting part protrusion is along a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the track beam and parallel to the bottom cover body. The direction protrudes, and the bottom of the track beam is provided with an installation receiving part corresponding to the protrusion of the mounting part, and the protrusion of the mounting part can cooperate with the installation receiving part of the track beam, so that the track beam Can be slid relative to said track beam mount along its own extension and be mounted in place.
在一种实施方式中,每一个所述轨道梁通过超声焊接、铆接或粘结而直接固定在所述底面罩体的顶表面上。In one embodiment, each of the track beams is directly fixed on the top surface of the bottom shell by ultrasonic welding, riveting or bonding.
在一种实施方式中,每一个所述轨道梁包括依次相连的多个轨道梁节段。In one embodiment, each track beam includes a plurality of track beam segments connected in sequence.
在一种实施方式中,每一个所述轨道梁节段的前端设置有朝前伸出的凸起,后端设置有向所述轨道梁节段内部凹入的凹槽,相邻的所述轨道梁节段的凸起和凹槽彼此适配,从而将相邻的所述轨道梁节段连接在一起。In one embodiment, the front end of each track beam segment is provided with a protrusion protruding forward, and the rear end is provided with a groove recessed into the track beam segment. The protrusions and grooves of the track beam segments fit into each other, thereby connecting adjacent said track beam segments together.
在一种实施方式中,每一个所述弹性模块的外部轮廓为截圆锥形状,所述弹性垫层还包括弹性平衡网层,所述弹性平衡网层上开设有多个开孔,所述开孔的尺寸和所述弹性模块预定高度处的外径一致,使得所述弹性平衡网层能够将多个所述弹性模块分别套设在所述开孔内,从而将所有所述弹性模块关联起来。In one embodiment, the outer contour of each of the elastic modules is in the shape of a truncated cone, and the elastic cushion layer further includes an elastic balance net layer, and a plurality of openings are opened on the elastic balance net layer, and the openings The size of the hole is consistent with the outer diameter at the predetermined height of the elastic module, so that the elastic balance net layer can respectively sleeve a plurality of the elastic modules in the opening, thereby associating all the elastic modules .
在一种实施方式中,所述开孔的尺寸和所述弹性模块的顶部处的外径一致。In one embodiment, the size of the opening is consistent with the outer diameter at the top of the elastic module.
在一种实施方式中,所述弹性垫被构造为允许使用者选取至少两个所述弹性垫层、并将所述至少两个弹性垫层以不同的顺序层叠布置以获得不同软硬度的弹性垫。In one embodiment, the elastic cushion is configured to allow the user to select at least two elastic cushion layers and arrange the at least two elastic cushion layers in different orders to obtain different softness and hardness. Elastic pad.
在一种实施方式中,所述顶面罩体、所述底面罩体、所述侧围 挡以及所述弹性垫层均被构造为允许被使用者卷起并收纳。In one embodiment, the top cover, the bottom cover, the side panels and the elastic pad are all configured to allow being rolled up and stowed by a user.
在一种实施方式中,每一个所述弹性模块被构造为下端开口、内部中空的截圆锥结构,并且所述多个弹性模块被构造为允许使用者将各个所述弹性模块从所述轨道梁上取下,并沿所述弹性模块的高度方向将各个所述弹性模块依次套叠收纳,在套叠状态下,相邻的所述弹性模块中的位于下方的弹性模块向上经由位于上方的弹性模块的下端开口插入位于上方的弹性模块内。In one embodiment, each of the elastic modules is configured as a truncated cone structure with an open lower end and a hollow interior, and the plurality of elastic modules are configured to allow users to place each of the elastic modules from the track beam Take it off, and stack and store each of the elastic modules sequentially along the height direction of the elastic modules. The lower end opening of the module is inserted into the upper elastic module.
根据本发明的第二方面,提供了一种可供使用者自行定制并组装的供使用者坐卧的弹性垫,所述弹性垫包括:According to the second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an elastic pad for the user to sit and lie on which the user can customize and assemble, the elastic pad includes:
外罩,所述外罩能够限定封闭的容纳空间,所述外罩包括顶面罩体和底面罩体,所述顶面罩体和所述底面罩体以可拆分的方式相连;an outer cover, the outer cover can define a closed accommodation space, the outer cover includes a top cover body and a bottom cover body, the top cover body and the bottom cover body are connected in a detachable manner;
弹性垫层,所述弹性垫层彼此独立地设置在所述容纳空间中,elastic pads, the elastic pads are independently arranged in the accommodating space,
所述弹性垫被构造为允许使用者:The resilient pad is configured to allow the user to:
基于软硬度需求选取所需类型和/或所需数量的弹性模块层和弹性垫层;Selecting the required type and/or required number of elastic module layers and elastic cushion layers based on the hardness requirements;
将顶面罩体、底面罩体和所选的弹性模块层、弹性垫层装配在一起而获得所述弹性垫。The elastic pad is obtained by assembling the top cover body, the bottom cover body, the selected elastic module layer and the elastic cushion layer.
在一种实施方式中,所述顶面罩体包括朝向所述底面罩体伸出的一圈裙部;并且/或者In one embodiment, said top shell comprises a skirt protruding towards said bottom shell; and/or
所述底面罩体包括朝向所述顶面罩体伸出的一圈裙部,The bottom cover includes a skirt protruding toward the top cover,
所述弹性垫不设置侧围挡,所述顶面罩体和所述底面罩体直接地接合在一起。The elastic pad is not provided with side enclosures, and the top cover and the bottom cover are directly joined together.
根据本发明的一个方面,提供了一种侧围挡,所述侧围挡为根据上述方案中任意一项所述的弹性垫中的所述的侧围挡。According to one aspect of the present invention, a side enclosure is provided, and the side enclosure is the side enclosure in the elastic pad according to any one of the above solutions.
根据本发明的一种弹性垫层,所述弹性垫层为根据上述方案中任意一项所述的弹性垫中的所述的弹性垫层。According to an elastic pad of the present invention, the elastic pad is the elastic pad in the elastic pad according to any one of the above solutions.
根据本发明的再一个方面,提供了一种家具,所述家具包括根 据上述方案中任意一项所述的弹性垫。According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a piece of furniture, which includes the elastic pad according to any one of the above solutions.
在一种实施方式中,所述家具为床、沙发或沙发床。In one embodiment, the furniture is a bed, sofa or daybed.
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为了更好地理解本发明的上述及其他目的、特征、优点和功能,可以参考附图中所示的优选实施方式。附图中相同的附图标记指代相同的部件。本领域技术人员应该理解,附图旨在示意性地阐明本发明的优选实施方式,对本发明的范围没有任何限制作用,图中各个部件并非按比例绘制。For a better understanding of the above and other objects, features, advantages and functions of the present invention, reference may be made to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals refer to like parts in the figures. Those skilled in the art should understand that the accompanying drawings are intended to schematically illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, and components in the drawings are not drawn to scale.
图1为根据本发明的一个实施方式中的弹性垫的组装状态下的立体示意图;FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an assembled state of an elastic pad according to an embodiment of the present invention;
图2为图1中的弹性垫的分解立体示意图;Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the elastic pad in Fig. 1;
图3为图2中的几个弹性垫层的示意图;Fig. 3 is the schematic diagram of several elastic pads in Fig. 2;
图4A-图4G为弹性缓冲层的几种示例结构的剖视图;4A-4G are cross-sectional views of several exemplary structures of the elastic buffer layer;
图5为安装有弹性模块的底面罩体的示意图;Fig. 5 is the schematic diagram of the bottom surface cover body that elastic module is installed;
图6为一个实施方式中的轨道梁在底面罩体上的安装示意图;Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of the installation of track beams on the bottom cover body in one embodiment;
图7A为图6中的轨道梁安装件的多个视角的示意图;Fig. 7A is a schematic diagram of multiple viewing angles of the track beam mounting member in Fig. 6;
图7B和图7C为另外两种轨道梁安装件的和底面罩体的接合示意图;Fig. 7B and Fig. 7C are the joint schematic diagrams of other two kinds of track beam mounting parts and the bottom surface cover body;
图8为轨道梁安装就位后的示意图;Fig. 8 is the schematic diagram after track beam is installed in place;
图9A为图8中的A部分的局部放大图;Fig. 9A is a partially enlarged view of part A in Fig. 8;
图9B为图9A中的结构的端部示意图;Figure 9B is a schematic view of the end of the structure in Figure 9A;
图10为多个弹性模块安装在底面罩体上的示意图,其中放大地示出了位于一个轨道梁左右两侧的一对相邻的弹性模块;Fig. 10 is a schematic diagram of a plurality of elastic modules installed on the bottom cover body, in which a pair of adjacent elastic modules located on the left and right sides of a track beam are enlargedly shown;
图11为图10中的B部分的局部放大图;Fig. 11 is a partially enlarged view of part B in Fig. 10;
图12为一个实施方式中的轨道梁在底面罩体上的安装就位时的示意图;Fig. 12 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the track beam on the bottom cover body in one embodiment;
图13A和图13B分别为图12中的任意一条轨道梁的端部示意图 的两种可能的形态;Fig. 13A and Fig. 13B are respectively two possible forms of the end schematic diagram of any track beam in Fig. 12;
图14为该实施方式中多个弹性模块安装在底面罩体上的示意图,其中放大地示出了位于一个轨道梁左右两侧的一对相邻的弹性模块;Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of a plurality of elastic modules installed on the bottom cover in this embodiment, in which a pair of adjacent elastic modules located on the left and right sides of a track beam are enlargedly shown;
图15为图14中的C部分的局部放大图;Fig. 15 is a partially enlarged view of part C in Fig. 14;
图16为一个实施方式中的轨道梁在底面罩体上的安装就位时的示意图;Fig. 16 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the track beam on the bottom cover body in one embodiment;
图17中为一个轨道梁的一对相邻的轨道梁节段的正视和顶视图;Figure 17 is a front and top view of a pair of adjacent track beam segments of a track beam;
图18为多个弹性模块安装在图16中所示的轨道梁时的示意图;Fig. 18 is a schematic diagram when a plurality of elastic modules are installed on the track beam shown in Fig. 16;
图19为图18中的D部分的局部放大图;Fig. 19 is a partially enlarged view of part D in Fig. 18;
图20为将图2中的弹性垫拆解并移除了弹性模块后的示意图;Fig. 20 is a schematic diagram after disassembling the elastic pad in Fig. 2 and removing the elastic module;
图21、图22为图1中的弹性垫的拆解收纳示意图;Figure 21 and Figure 22 are schematic diagrams of disassembly and storage of the elastic pad in Figure 1;
图23为根据本发明的一个实施方式中的定制并组装弹性垫的方法流程示意图。Fig. 23 is a schematic flowchart of a method for customizing and assembling an elastic pad according to an embodiment of the present invention.
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现在参考附图,详细描述本发明的具体实施方式。这里所描述的仅仅是根据本发明的优选实施方式,本领域技术人员可以在所述优选实施方式的基础上想到能够实现本发明的其他方式,所述其他方式同样落入本发明的范围。Referring now to the accompanying drawings, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. What is described here is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can think of other ways to realize the present invention on the basis of the preferred embodiments, and the other ways also fall within the scope of the present invention.
本发明提供了一种用于居家产品的弹性垫和包括该弹性垫的家具,该弹性垫例如为床垫、沙发垫或其他用于供使用者坐卧的垫。该弹性垫允许使用者自行定制并组装、拆解、收纳。图1-图23示出了根据本发明的一些优选实施方式。The present invention provides an elastic pad for household products and furniture comprising the elastic pad. The elastic pad is, for example, a mattress, a sofa pad or other pads for users to sit or lie on. The elastic pad allows users to customize and assemble, disassemble and store by themselves. Figures 1-23 show some preferred embodiments according to the present invention.
首先需要说明的是,本发明所提到的方向术语、位置术语,应当参考图1-图23所示的实施方式进行理解。本发明所提到的方向术语、位置术语均表示各部件之间的相对方向、相对位置,而非绝对 方向、绝对位置。First of all, it should be noted that the terms of direction and position mentioned in the present invention should be understood with reference to the implementations shown in FIGS. 1-23 . The directional terms and positional terms mentioned in the present invention all represent the relative direction and relative position between the components, rather than the absolute direction and absolute position.
首先参考图1,本发明的一个优选实施方式中的弹性垫为一个长方体结构,下文的“纵向方向”、“横向方向”和“高度方向”应当参照图1中所示的长方体结构进行理解,纵向方向由D1示出,横向方向由D2示出,高度方向由D3示出。例如,本发明的各个优选实施方式中的各个轨道梁是沿横向方向延伸并沿纵向方向彼此间隔排布的。某部件的“左右两侧”指的是该部件的在横向方向上的两侧。另外,本发明还提到有“周向方向”,须知周向方向并不一定仅适用于圆形结构,在图1所示的结构中,在横向方向D2、纵向方向D1所限定的平面围绕弹性垫100的四周的方向即为周向方向。Referring to Fig. 1 first, the elastic pad in a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a cuboid structure, and the following "longitudinal direction", "transverse direction" and "height direction" should be understood with reference to the cuboid structure shown in Fig. 1, The longitudinal direction is shown by D1, the lateral direction by D2 and the height direction by D3. For example, each track beam in each preferred embodiment of the present invention extends along the transverse direction and is arranged at intervals along the longitudinal direction. The "left and right sides" of a component refer to both sides of the component in the lateral direction. In addition, the present invention also mentions the "circumferential direction". It should be noted that the circumferential direction is not necessarily only applicable to circular structures. In the structure shown in Figure 1, the plane defined by the transverse direction D2 and the longitudinal direction D1 surrounds The direction around the elastic pad 100 is the circumferential direction.
参考图1,弹性垫100包括外罩110和设置在由外罩110限定的封闭的容纳空间内的弹性模块层和层叠设置在弹性模块层上的至少一个弹性垫层。外罩110被构造为可拆解,其包括顶面罩体102、底面罩体105和在底面罩体105和顶面罩体102之间并沿周向方向整体延伸的侧围挡109。侧围挡109和顶面罩体102之间、侧围挡109和底面罩体105之间均以可拆分的方式相连。例如,在顶面罩体102和侧围挡109之间设置有沿弹性垫的整个周向完整地延伸的拉链101,在底面罩体105和侧围挡109之间也设置有沿弹性垫的整个周向完整地延伸的拉链101。Referring to FIG. 1 , the elastic pad 100 includes an outer cover 110 , an elastic module layer disposed in a closed receiving space defined by the outer cover 110 , and at least one elastic cushion layer stacked on the elastic module layer. The outer cover 110 is configured to be detachable, and includes a top cover body 102 , a bottom cover body 105 , and a side wall 109 integrally extending in the circumferential direction between the bottom cover body 105 and the top cover body 102 . Both the side enclosure 109 and the top cover 102, and the side enclosure 109 and the bottom cover 105 are connected in a detachable manner. For example, a zipper 101 extending completely along the entire circumference of the elastic pad is provided between the top cover body 102 and the side enclosure 109, and a zipper 101 along the entire circumference of the elastic pad is also provided between the bottom cover 105 and the side enclosure 109. The zipper 101 extends completely in the circumferential direction.
参考图2,外罩110内可取出地容纳有弹性模块层和至少一个弹性垫层。本实施方式的弹性垫100的特点在于,弹性垫被构造为允许使用者选取所需类型和/或所需数量的弹性垫层、进一步选取高度和弹性模块层所选的所有弹性垫层的总厚度相适配的侧围挡、并将顶面罩体、底面罩体、所选的侧围挡和所选的弹性垫层装配在一起而获得弹性垫。Referring to FIG. 2 , an elastic module layer and at least one elastic cushion layer are removably housed in the outer cover 110 . The elastic pad 100 of the present embodiment is characterized in that the elastic pad is configured to allow the user to select the desired type and/or number of elastic pads, further select the height and the total of all elastic pads selected by the elastic module layer. The elastic pads are obtained by assembling the side enclosures of appropriate thickness, the top panel, the bottom panel, the selected side enclosures and the selected elastic pad.
其中,使用者能够基于其软硬度需求而从以下几种弹性垫层中选取一个或多个弹性垫层:具有不同软硬程度的多个弹性缓冲层,图4A-图4G给出了一些具有不同软硬程度的多个弹性缓冲层的示 例。进一步地,使用者还能够从多种弹性平衡网层中选取一个或多个弹性垫层。图2、图3中给出了多个弹性垫层的组合,其自下至上地包括弹性模块层、弹性平衡网层104和弹性缓冲层103。弹性模块层的设置方式在图5-图19中详细示出。Among them, the user can select one or more elastic cushions from the following types of elastic cushions based on their softness and hardness requirements: multiple elastic buffer layers with different degrees of hardness. Figure 4A-Figure 4G provides some Example of multiple resilient cushioning layers with varying degrees of firmness. Further, the user can also select one or more elastic cushion layers from various elastic balancing mesh layers. Figure 2 and Figure 3 show the combination of multiple elastic cushion layers, which include elastic module layer, elastic balance net layer 104 and elastic buffer layer 103 from bottom to top. The arrangement of the elastic module layer is shown in detail in FIGS. 5-19 .
由于本发明的弹性垫允许使用者自行选取弹性垫层的种类和数量,因而弹性垫层的整体层叠高度并不是一定的。所以弹性垫还搭配有具有多个高度尺寸的外罩109侧围,以供使用者选取。基于此,本发明在顶面罩体102和侧围挡109之间、在底面罩体105和侧围挡109之间均设置了拉链101。Since the elastic pad of the present invention allows the user to select the type and quantity of the elastic pad, the overall stacking height of the elastic pad is not constant. Therefore, the elastic pad is also equipped with side walls of the outer cover 109 with multiple heights for users to choose. Based on this, in the present invention, a zipper 101 is provided between the top cover body 102 and the side enclosure 109 and between the bottom cover 105 and the side enclosure 109 .
须知,在顶面罩体和侧围挡之间均设置拉链并不是本领域常规设置,常规的床垫的外罩即使要设置拉链也通常只设置一道拉链,这一方面能够节约生产工序,一方面也避免了将外罩分解为多个部件而产生丢失。因而,对于常规的床垫等弹性垫来说,不设置拉链或仅设置一道拉链为优选设置,而设置两道拉链使外罩能被拆分为三个部分反而为明显变劣的方案。所以,本领域技术人员没有动机去将常规的床垫外罩修改为在顶面罩体和侧围挡、底面罩体和侧围挡之间都设置拉链的方案。It should be noted that it is not a conventional setting in the field to set zippers between the top cover body and the side enclosures. Even if a zipper is to be set on the outer cover of a conventional mattress, only one zipper is usually set. This can save production processes on the one hand, and also The loss caused by decomposing the cover into multiple parts is avoided. Therefore, for conventional elastic pads such as mattresses, no zipper or only one zipper is the preferred setting, while two zippers are provided so that the outer cover can be split into three parts, but it is an obviously inferior solution. Therefore, those skilled in the art have no incentive to modify a conventional mattress cover to include zippers between the top shell and side panels, and the bottom shell and side panels.
继续参考图4A-图4G,对具有不同软硬程度的几种弹性缓冲层进行进一步说明。图4A-图4G是弹性缓冲层按照从硬到软的顺序排列的。图4A-图4G中的弹性缓冲层均包括无纺制成的布套结构1034和由布套结构1034包覆的三层结构。三层结构中的第三层结构1033的硬度高于第二层结构1032,第二层结构1032的硬度高于第一层结构1031。Continuing to refer to FIG. 4A-FIG. 4G, several kinds of elastic buffer layers with different degrees of softness and hardness are further described. Figures 4A-4G are the elastic buffer layers arranged in order from hard to soft. The elastic cushioning layers in FIGS. 4A-4G all include a cloth cover structure 1034 made of non-woven fabric and a three-layer structure covered by the cloth cover structure 1034 . The hardness of the third layer structure 1033 in the three-layer structure is higher than that of the second layer structure 1032 , and the hardness of the second layer structure 1032 is higher than that of the first layer structure 1031 .
图4A所示的弹性缓冲层1034a中,第一层结构1031最远离使用者,第三层结构1033最靠近使用者,第二层结构1032夹在第一层结构1031和第二层结构1032之间。第一层结构1031、第二层结构1032、第三层结构1033均由海绵制成。In the elastic cushioning layer 1034a shown in Figure 4A, the first layer structure 1031 is farthest away from the user, the third layer structure 1033 is closest to the user, and the second layer structure 1032 is sandwiched between the first layer structure 1031 and the second layer structure 1032 between. The first layer structure 1031, the second layer structure 1032, and the third layer structure 1033 are all made of sponge.
图4B所示的弹性缓冲层1034b中,第三层结构1033最远离使 用者,第二层结构1032最靠近使用者,第一层结构1031夹在第二层结构1032和第三层结构1033之间。第一层结构1031、第二层结构1032、第三层结构1033均由海绵制成。In the elastic buffer layer 1034b shown in FIG. 4B , the third layer structure 1033 is farthest away from the user, the second layer structure 1032 is closest to the user, and the first layer structure 1031 is sandwiched between the second layer structure 1032 and the third layer structure 1033 between. The first layer structure 1031, the second layer structure 1032, and the third layer structure 1033 are all made of sponge.
图4C所示的弹性缓冲层1034c中,第一层结构1031最靠近使用者,第三层结构1033最远离使用者,第二层结构1032夹在第一层结构1031、第三层结构1033之间。第二层结构1032、第三层结构1033由海绵制成,第一层结构1031由乳胶制成。In the elastic cushioning layer 1034c shown in Figure 4C, the first layer structure 1031 is closest to the user, the third layer structure 1033 is farthest from the user, and the second layer structure 1032 is sandwiched between the first layer structure 1031 and the third layer structure 1033 between. The second layer structure 1032 and the third layer structure 1033 are made of sponge, and the first layer structure 1031 is made of latex.
图4D所示的弹性缓冲层1034d中,第一层结构1031最靠近使用者,第三层结构1033最远离使用者,第二层结构1032夹在第一层结构1031、第三层结构1033之间。第二层结构1032、第三层结构1033由海绵制成,第一层结构1031由鸡蛋海绵制成。In the elastic buffer layer 1034d shown in FIG. 4D , the first layer structure 1031 is closest to the user, the third layer structure 1033 is farthest from the user, and the second layer structure 1032 is sandwiched between the first layer structure 1031 and the third layer structure 1033 between. The second layer structure 1032 and the third layer structure 1033 are made of sponge, and the first layer structure 1031 is made of egg sponge.
图4E所示的弹性缓冲层1034e中,第一层结构1031最靠近使用者,第三层结构1033最远离使用者,第二层结构1032夹在第一层结构1031、第三层结构1033之间。第一层结构1031、第二层结构1032、第三层结构1033均由海绵制成。In the elastic cushioning layer 1034e shown in Figure 4E, the first layer structure 1031 is closest to the user, the third layer structure 1033 is farthest from the user, and the second layer structure 1032 is sandwiched between the first layer structure 1031 and the third layer structure 1033 between. The first layer structure 1031, the second layer structure 1032, and the third layer structure 1033 are all made of sponge.
图4F和图4G中的第一层结构1031采用动物绒毛。在图4F所示的弹性缓冲层1034f中,第一层结构1031最靠近使用者,第三层结构1033最远离使用者,第二层结构1032夹在第一层结构1031、第三层结构1033之间。第二层结构1032、第三层结构1033由海绵制成,第一层结构1031由鸭绒制成。The first layer structure 1031 in FIG. 4F and FIG. 4G uses animal hair. In the elastic cushioning layer 1034f shown in FIG. 4F , the first layer structure 1031 is closest to the user, the third layer structure 1033 is farthest from the user, and the second layer structure 1032 is sandwiched between the first layer structure 1031 and the third layer structure 1033. between. The second layer structure 1032 and the third layer structure 1033 are made of sponge, and the first layer structure 1031 is made of duck down.
在图4G所示的弹性缓冲层1034g中,第一层结构1031最靠近使用者,第三层结构1033最远离使用者,第二层结构1032夹在第一层结构1031、第三层结构1033之间。第二层结构1032、第三层结构1033由海绵制成,第一层结构1031由鹅绒制成。In the elastic cushioning layer 1034g shown in FIG. 4G, the first layer structure 1031 is closest to the user, the third layer structure 1033 is farthest from the user, and the second layer structure 1032 is sandwiched between the first layer structure 1031 and the third layer structure 1033. between. The second layer structure 1032 and the third layer structure 1033 are made of sponge, and the first layer structure 1031 is made of goose down.
除了图4A-图4G给出的第一弹性垫的七种示例以外,本实施方式继续给出如下的示例:在一种第一弹性垫中,第一层结构最靠近使用者,第二层结构最远离使用者,第三层结构夹在第一层结构、第二层结构之间;在一种第一弹性垫中,第二层结构最靠近使用者, 第一层结构最远离使用者,第三层结构夹在第一层结构和第二层结构之间;在一种第一弹性垫中,第三层结构最靠近使用者,第二层结构最远离使用者,第一层结构夹在第二层结构和第三层结构之间。在这几种示例中,第一层结构由海绵、鸡蛋海绵、动物绒、或乳胶制成,第二层结构和第三层结构由海绵制成。In addition to the seven examples of the first elastic pad shown in Figures 4A-4G, this embodiment continues to give the following examples: In a first elastic pad, the first layer structure is closest to the user, and the second layer The structure is farthest from the user, and the third layer structure is sandwiched between the first layer structure and the second layer structure; in a first elastic pad, the second layer structure is closest to the user, and the first layer structure is farthest from the user , the third layer structure is sandwiched between the first layer structure and the second layer structure; in a first elastic pad, the third layer structure is closest to the user, the second layer structure is farthest away from the user, and the first layer structure Sandwiched between the second layer structure and the third layer structure. In these several examples, the first layer structure is made of sponge, egg sponge, animal fleece, or latex, and the second layer structure and the third layer structure are made of sponge.
使用者可以根据软硬度需求上述示例性弹性缓冲层中的一个或多个。或者,使用者可以不选取弹性缓冲层,而仅选取弹性平衡网层。Users can choose one or more of the above-mentioned exemplary elastic cushioning layers according to their softness and hardness requirements. Alternatively, the user may not select the elastic buffer layer, but only select the elastic balancing net layer.
图5示出了弹性模块层的一个示例。多个弹性模块106能够被安装在容纳空间内的底面罩体105上沿垂直于高度方向的平面呈阵列式排布从而构成弹性模块层。并且,每一个弹性模块内的弹簧在高度方向上呈压缩状态。需要说明的是,本实施方式中,弹性模块是安装在底面罩体105上的,所以弹性模块层和底面罩体105形成为一体。但在其他的实施方式中,弹性模块层可以独立于外罩110设置,弹性模块层能够整体被放置在外罩110内或从外罩110内取出。Figure 5 shows an example of an elastic module layer. A plurality of elastic modules 106 can be installed on the bottom cover 105 in the accommodation space and arranged in an array along a plane perpendicular to the height direction to form an elastic module layer. Moreover, the spring in each elastic module is compressed in the height direction. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the elastic module is installed on the bottom cover 105 , so the elastic module layer and the bottom cover 105 are integrally formed. But in other embodiments, the elastic module layer can be provided independently from the outer cover 110 , and the elastic module layer can be placed in the outer cover 110 or taken out from the outer cover 110 as a whole.
回到本实施方式,弹性模块106是通过设置在底面罩体105上的轨道梁108而被滑动安装就位的,每一个轨道梁108沿横向方向延伸。图6-图11给出了其中一种具体的实现方式。Returning to the present embodiment, the elastic modules 106 are slidably mounted in place by track beams 108 disposed on the bottom cover body 105 , each track beam 108 extending along the transverse direction. Figures 6-11 show one of the specific implementations.
参考图6,每一个轨道梁108通过一组轨道梁安装件107可拆卸地安装在底面罩体105上,每一组轨道梁安装件107沿其对应的轨道梁108的延伸方向彼此间隔地设置。每一组轨道梁安装件107为三个,分别设置在轨道梁108的两个端部和中间位置处。Referring to Fig. 6, each track beam 108 is detachably installed on the bottom surface cover body 105 through a group of track beam mounting parts 107, and each group of track beam mounting parts 107 is arranged at intervals along the extending direction of its corresponding track beam 108 . There are three track beam mounting parts 107 in each group, which are respectively arranged at two ends and a middle position of the track beam 108 .
每一个轨道梁安装件107的结构在图7A中示出。每一个轨道梁安装件107设置有位于其顶部的沿垂直于轨道梁108的延伸方向并平行于底面罩体105的方向突出的安装件突出部,突出部的下方形成有沿纵向方向凹入的凹入部1073。换句话说,每一个轨道梁108包括上部结构1071和下部结构1072,上部结构1071的纵向方向上 的尺寸大于下部结构1072的纵向方向上的尺寸,从而使得上部结构1071的纵向两端相对于下部结构1072形成安装件突出部。安装件突出部以及其下方的凹入部1073用于和轨道梁108配合。The structure of each track beam mount 107 is shown in Figure 7A. Each track beam mounting part 107 is provided with a mounting protruding part protruding in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the track beam 108 and parallel to the bottom surface cover body 105 at its top, and a recessed part along the longitudinal direction is formed below the protruding part. Recess 1073 . In other words, each track beam 108 includes an upper structure 1071 and a lower structure 1072, the size of the upper structure 1071 in the longitudinal direction is greater than the size of the lower structure 1072 in the longitudinal direction, so that the longitudinal ends of the upper structure 1071 are relatively opposite to the lower structure. Structure 1072 forms a mount protrusion. The protruding portion of the mounting member and the recessed portion 1073 below it are used to cooperate with the track beam 108 .
继续参考图7A,安装件突出部的底部设置有阵列式排布的固定凸点1074,固定凸点1074用于将安装件突出部超声焊接在底面罩体105上。Continuing to refer to FIG. 7A , the bottom of the protruding part of the mounting part is provided with fixed bumps 1074 arranged in an array, and the fixing bumps 1074 are used to ultrasonically weld the protruding part of the mounting part to the bottom cover 105 .
轨道梁108沿横向方向相对于轨道梁安装件107滑动安装就位之后的示意图在图8-图9B中示出。参考图8-图9B,轨道梁108的底部设置有和安装件突出部对应的安装容纳部1081,安装件突出部能够和安装容纳部1081相配合从而使得轨道梁108能够沿其自身的延伸方向相对于轨道梁安装件107滑动并被安装就位。安装容纳部1081实际上也形成一个扣勾1086,其扣入轨道梁安装件107的凹入部1073。A schematic view of the track beam 108 after being slid into position relative to the track beam mounting member 107 in the transverse direction is shown in FIGS. 8-9B . Referring to FIGS. 8-9B , the bottom of the track beam 108 is provided with a mounting receiving portion 1081 corresponding to the protruding portion of the mounting piece. Slides relative to track beam mount 107 and is mounted in place. The mounting receptacle 1081 actually also forms a clasp 1086 that snaps into the recess 1073 of the track beam mount 107 .
轨道梁108的主体结构(即用于和弹性模块106配合的结构)也在图9A和图9B中示出。每一个轨道梁108包括从轨道梁108的顶侧延伸到其底侧的支撑壁1082、顶侧接合部1083和底侧接合部1085。顶侧接合部1083连接在支撑壁1082的顶侧并分别向支撑壁1082的左右两侧并向下弯折,从而在轨道梁108的顶部处形成开口向下的两个顶侧的容纳部1084;底侧接合部1085连接在支撑壁1082的底侧并分别向支撑壁1082的左右两侧并向上弯折,从而在轨道梁108的底部处形成开口向上的两个底侧的容纳部1084。The main structure of the track beam 108 (ie, the structure for cooperating with the elastic module 106) is also shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B. Each track beam 108 includes a support wall 1082 extending from a top side of the track beam 108 to a bottom side thereof, a top side joint 1083 and a bottom side joint 1085 . The top joint portion 1083 is connected to the top side of the support wall 1082 and is bent downwards to the left and right sides of the support wall 1082 respectively, so as to form two top-side receiving portions 1084 opening downward at the top of the track beam 108 The bottom joint part 1085 is connected to the bottom side of the support wall 1082 and is respectively bent to the left and right sides of the support wall 1082 and upwards, thereby forming two bottom-side receiving parts 1084 with openings upward at the bottom of the track beam 108 .
对应地,参考图10和图11,每一个弹性模块106包括锥形弹簧以及容纳并保持锥形弹簧的弹簧支架106,弹簧支架106的左右两侧均具有配合凸起1061,配合凸起1061从弹簧支架106的底部主体的顶表面向上突出并同时从弹簧支架106的底部主体的底表面向下突出,以使配合凸起1061能够同时被该弹性模块106左右两侧的轨道梁108的顶侧的容纳部1084和底侧的容纳部1084接收。也就是说,每一个轨道梁108的左右两侧设置有能够分别接合位于其左右两侧 的弹性模块106的结构,并且使得轨道梁108两侧的两个弹性模块106能够相对于彼此独立地沿其各自的滑轨滑动。Correspondingly, referring to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 , each elastic module 106 includes a conical spring and a spring support 106 for accommodating and maintaining the conical spring. The left and right sides of the spring support 106 have matching protrusions 1061, and the matching protrusions 1061 are connected from the The top surface of the bottom body of the spring bracket 106 protrudes upwards and protrudes downward from the bottom surface of the bottom body of the spring bracket 106 at the same time, so that the mating protrusion 1061 can be pressed by the top sides of the track beams 108 on the left and right sides of the elastic module 106 at the same time. The receiving portion 1084 on the bottom side and the receiving portion 1084 on the bottom side are received. That is to say, the left and right sides of each track beam 108 are provided with structures capable of respectively engaging the elastic modules 106 located on the left and right sides thereof, and the two elastic modules 106 on both sides of the track beam 108 can be independently moved along with respect to each other. slide on their respective rails.
图7B和图7C示出了作为替代超声焊接的其他实施方式的示例。参考图7B,轨道梁安装件可用粘结剂粘接在底面罩体105上,轨道梁安装件上同样包括形成有凹入部1073的上部结构1071和下部结构1072。参考图7C,轨道梁安装件107通过铆钉1075被铆接在底面罩体105上,轨道梁安装件107上同样设置有安装件突出部和凹入部。7B and 7C show examples of other embodiments as an alternative to ultrasonic welding. Referring to FIG. 7B , the track beam mounting part can be bonded to the bottom cover body 105 with an adhesive, and the track beam mounting part also includes an upper structure 1071 and a lower structure 1072 formed with a concave part 1073 . Referring to FIG. 7C , the rail beam mounting part 107 is riveted on the bottom cover body 105 through rivets 1075 , and the rail beam mounting part 107 is also provided with protrusions and recesses of the mounting part.
图13A-图15示出了另一种替代性实施方式。在该实施方式中,每一个弹性模块125的弹簧支架的左右两侧均具有配合凸起1251,配合凸起1251从弹簧支架的主体的顶表面向上突出并同时从弹簧支架的主体的底表面向下突出,以使配合凸起1251能够同时被该弹性模块左右两侧的轨道梁121的顶侧和底侧的容纳部1212(其形成有如图13A、图13B所示的容纳槽123)接收。每一个轨道梁121的左右两侧设置有能够分别接合位于其左右两侧的弹性模块125的结构,并且使得轨道梁121两侧的两个弹性模块能够相对于彼此独立地沿其各自的滑轨滑动。Figures 13A-15 illustrate another alternative embodiment. In this embodiment, the left and right sides of the spring bracket of each elastic module 125 have matching protrusions 1251, and the matching protrusions 1251 protrude upward from the top surface of the main body of the spring bracket and simultaneously face outward from the bottom surface of the main body of the spring bracket. Protrude downward, so that the matching protrusion 1251 can be received by the top and bottom receiving parts 1212 of the track beam 121 on the left and right sides of the elastic module (which is formed with the receiving groove 123 as shown in FIG. 13A and FIG. 13B ). The left and right sides of each track beam 121 are provided with a structure that can respectively engage the elastic modules 125 located on the left and right sides thereof, and enable the two elastic modules on both sides of the track beam 121 to independently move along their respective slide rails relative to each other. slide.
但是,不同于上一实施方式,本实施方式中的轨道梁是通过超声焊接(如图13A所示)、粘结、通过铆钉124铆接(如图13B)而直接固定在底面罩体122上的。本实施方式省略了轨道梁安装件的设置。However, unlike the previous embodiment, the track beam in this embodiment is directly fixed on the bottom cover body 122 by ultrasonic welding (as shown in FIG. 13A ), bonding, and riveting by rivets 124 (as in FIG. 13B ). . In this embodiment, the installation of the track beam mounting parts is omitted.
图16-图19示出了又一种实施方式。首先参考图17,每一个轨道梁包括多个轨道梁节段,各个轨道梁节段沿纵向方向依次相连。每一个轨道梁节段的前端设置有向前的凸起,后端设置有向前凹入的凹槽,相邻的轨道梁节段的凸起和凹槽彼此适配从而使相邻的轨道梁节段连接在一起。例如,对于图17中所示的相邻的轨道梁,第一轨道梁1312的前段的凸起1312a能够延伸进入第二轨道梁1312的后端的向前凹入的凹槽1311a。Figures 16-19 show yet another embodiment. Referring first to FIG. 17 , each track beam includes a plurality of track beam segments, and each track beam segment is sequentially connected along the longitudinal direction. The front end of each track beam segment is provided with a forward protrusion, and the rear end is provided with a forward concave groove, and the protrusions and grooves of adjacent track beam segments are adapted to each other so that the adjacent track Beam segments are joined together. For example, with adjacent track beams shown in FIG. 17 , the protrusion 1312 a of the front section of the first track beam 1312 can extend into the forwardly concave groove 1311 a of the rear end of the second track beam 1312 .
参考图19,每一个轨道梁包括:基部131;从基部131的左右两侧分别向上延伸的一对连接壁;从的一对壁的顶端彼此相对地延伸的一对端壁。每一对端壁之间存在间隔,其中,基部131分别和一对连接壁、一对端壁共同限定一对开口彼此面对的容纳部1313,容纳部1313形成有容纳槽1314。对应地,每一个弹性模块的弹簧支架的左右两侧均设置有:向下延伸的连接腿;从弹簧支架的左右两侧的连接腿彼此相向地延伸的配合凸起1321。每一个轨道梁的一对容纳部1313的容纳槽1314能够分别接合位于该轨道梁的左右两侧的弹性模块的对应的配合凸起1321。优选地,基部131的两个连接壁的中间设置有隔断壁1315,隔断壁131的高度小于连接壁的高度。Referring to FIG. 19 , each track beam includes: a base 131 ; a pair of connecting walls respectively extending upward from left and right sides of the base 131 ; and a pair of end walls extending opposite to each other from top ends of the pair of walls. There is a gap between each pair of end walls, wherein the base portion 131 together with a pair of connecting walls and a pair of end walls respectively define a pair of receiving portions 1313 with openings facing each other, and the receiving portions 1313 are formed with receiving grooves 1314 . Correspondingly, the left and right sides of the spring bracket of each elastic module are provided with: connecting legs extending downward; matching protrusions 1321 extending from the connecting legs on the left and right sides of the spring bracket towards each other. The receiving grooves 1314 of the pair of receiving parts 1313 of each track beam can respectively engage with the corresponding matching protrusions 1321 of the elastic modules located on the left and right sides of the track beam. Preferably, a partition wall 1315 is disposed between the two connecting walls of the base 131 , and the height of the partition wall 131 is smaller than that of the connecting wall.
进一步仔细观察图16可知,设置在基部131的左侧的连接壁在纵向方向上间断设置,设置在基部131的右侧的连接壁在纵向方向上间断设置,并且在横向方向上,设置在基部131的左侧的连接壁和设置在基部的右侧的连接壁交错开。Further careful observation of FIG. 16 shows that the connecting wall arranged on the left side of the base 131 is intermittently arranged in the longitudinal direction, the connecting wall arranged on the right side of the base 131 is arranged intermittently in the longitudinal direction, and in the transverse direction, arranged at the base The connection wall on the left side of 131 and the connection wall on the right side of the base are staggered.
上述几种弹性模块和底面罩体的连接方式均可应用于允许使用者基于软硬度需求而定制的弹性垫。The connection methods of the above-mentioned elastic modules and the bottom cover body can all be applied to elastic pads that allow users to customize according to their softness and hardness requirements.
除了上述弹性缓冲层103、弹性模块层之外,弹性平衡网层104也具有一些优选设置。例如,转回图2和图3,弹性平衡网层104上开设有多个开孔1041,开孔1041的尺寸和弹性模块106预定高度处的外径一致,使得弹性平衡网层104能够将多个弹性模块106分别套设在开孔1041内,从而将所有弹性模块106关联起来。优选地,开孔1041的尺寸和弹性模块106的顶部处的外径一致。In addition to the aforementioned elastic buffer layer 103 and elastic module layer, the elastic balancing net layer 104 also has some preferred settings. For example, turning back to Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, a plurality of openings 1041 are provided on the elastic balancing mesh layer 104, and the size of the openings 1041 is consistent with the outer diameter at the predetermined height of the elastic module 106, so that the elastic balancing mesh layer 104 can Each elastic module 106 is sleeved in the opening 1041 respectively, so as to connect all the elastic modules 106 together. Preferably, the size of the opening 1041 is consistent with the outer diameter at the top of the elastic module 106 .
本实施方式中的弹性垫,允许使用者自行将其拆解并收纳。图20-22示出了拆解收纳过程的示意图。The elastic pad in this embodiment allows users to disassemble and store it by themselves. 20-22 show schematic diagrams of the dismantling and storage process.
首先,使用者可以先将外罩拆解开并将弹性模块106从轨道梁上取下,此时的弹性垫的状态在图20中示出。Firstly, the user can disassemble the outer cover and remove the elastic module 106 from the track beam. The state of the elastic pad at this time is shown in FIG. 20 .
进一步地,弹性缓冲层103、顶面罩体102、侧围挡109均能够 被卷起收纳。更进一步地,上述轨道梁或轨道梁安装件由柔性塑料制成,以允许集成有多条轨道梁的底面罩体105能够沿垂直于轨道梁的延伸方向的平面被卷起收纳,在卷起收纳之后,较软的轨道梁也不至于刺破底面罩体。可以理解,轨道梁、轨道梁安装件均为具有一定稳定形状的结构,但其自身不一定非常坚硬,在一定的外力作用下,轨道梁、轨道梁安装件也可以发生一定形变。Further, the elastic buffer layer 103, the top cover body 102, and the side enclosures 109 can all be rolled up for storage. Furthermore, the track beam or the track beam mounting part is made of flexible plastic, so that the bottom cover body 105 integrating multiple track beams can be rolled up and stored along a plane perpendicular to the extending direction of the track beam. After storage, the softer track beams will not puncture the bottom cover. It can be understood that the track beam and the track beam mounting part are all structures with a certain stable shape, but they are not necessarily very rigid. Under certain external force, the track beam and the track beam mounting part can also be deformed to a certain extent.
参考图21,在将弹性垫的外罩110、弹性缓冲层103、弹性模块106、弹性平衡网层104相对于彼此分离之后,可以以如下步骤进一步收纳:将弹性缓冲层103、弹性平衡网层104叠放并将其一并卷起收纳以形成第一收纳卷120a;将顶面罩体102、侧围挡109、底面罩体105相对于彼此分离(可以理解顶面罩体102、侧围挡109之间以及侧围挡109和底面罩体105之间均设置有拉链)并将其叠放、一并卷起收纳以形成第二收纳卷120b。Referring to Fig. 21, after the outer cover 110, the elastic buffer layer 103, the elastic module 106, and the elastic balance net layer 104 of the elastic pad are separated from each other, they can be further accommodated in the following steps: the elastic buffer layer 103, the elastic balance net layer 104 Stack them and roll them together to form the first storage volume 120a; separate the top cover body 102, the side enclosure 109, and the bottom cover 105 from each other (it can be understood that the top cover 102, the side enclosure 109 Zippers are provided between the side enclosure 109 and the bottom cover body 105) and they are stacked, rolled up and stored together to form the second storage volume 120b.
进一步地,每一个弹性模块106被构造为下端开口、内部中空的截圆锥结构,并且多个弹性模块106被构造为允许使用者将各个弹性模块106从轨道梁上取下,并沿弹性模块的高度方向将各个弹性模块依次套叠收纳形成弹性模块收纳组120c。在套叠状态下,相邻的弹性模块106中的位于下方的弹性模块106向上经由位于上方的弹性模块106的下端开口插入位于上方的弹性模块106内。Further, each elastic module 106 is configured as a truncated conical structure with an open lower end and a hollow interior, and multiple elastic modules 106 are configured to allow users to remove each elastic module 106 from the track beam, and move along the elastic module. In the height direction, each elastic module is sequentially nested and stored to form the elastic module storage group 120c. In the nested state, the lower elastic module 106 of the adjacent elastic modules 106 is inserted into the upper elastic module 106 through the lower end opening of the upper elastic module 106 .
进一步地,使用者可以将第一收纳卷120a、第二收纳卷120b以及弹性模块收纳组120c共同放在收纳箱120中。可以随弹性垫一并出售或赠送尺寸对应的收纳箱120,以允许使用者在家拆解弹性垫并收纳。Further, the user can put the first storage roll 120 a , the second storage roll 120 b and the elastic module storage group 120 c together in the storage box 120 . A storage box 120 of corresponding size can be sold together with the elastic pad or presented as a gift, so as to allow the user to disassemble the elastic pad and store it at home.
图22给出了另一种收纳方式的示例。参考图19,在将弹性垫的外罩110、弹性缓冲层103、弹性模块106、弹性平衡网层104相对于彼此分离之后,可以以如下步骤进一步收纳:将弹性缓冲层103、弹性平衡网层104和侧围挡109叠放并将其一并卷起收纳以形成第一收纳卷120a;将顶面罩体102、底面罩体105叠放、一并卷起收 纳以形成第二收纳卷120b。Figure 22 shows an example of another storage method. Referring to Fig. 19, after the outer cover 110, the elastic buffer layer 103, the elastic module 106, and the elastic balance net layer 104 of the elastic pad are separated from each other, they can be further accommodated in the following steps: the elastic buffer layer 103, the elastic balance net layer 104 The first storage roll 120a is formed by stacking the side enclosure 109 and rolling them together; the top cover 102 and the bottom cover 105 are stacked and rolled up to form the second storage roll 120b.
进一步地,每一个弹性模块106被构造为下端开口、内部中空的截圆锥结构,并且多个弹性模块106被构造为允许使用者将各个弹性模块106从轨道梁上取下,并沿弹性模块的高度方向将各个弹性模块依次套叠收纳形成弹性模块收纳组120c。在套叠状态下,相邻的弹性模块106中的位于下方的弹性模块106向上经由位于上方的弹性模块106的下端开口插入位于上方的弹性模块106内。Further, each elastic module 106 is configured as a truncated conical structure with an open lower end and a hollow interior, and multiple elastic modules 106 are configured to allow users to remove each elastic module 106 from the track beam, and move along the elastic module. In the height direction, each elastic module is sequentially nested and stored to form the elastic module storage group 120c. In the nested state, the lower elastic module 106 of the adjacent elastic modules 106 is inserted into the upper elastic module 106 through the lower end opening of the upper elastic module 106 .
进一步地,使用者可以将第一收纳卷120a、第二收纳卷120b以及弹性模块收纳组120c共同放在收纳箱120中。可以随弹性垫一并出售或赠送尺寸对应的收纳箱120,以允许使用者在家拆解弹性垫并收纳。Further, the user can put the first storage roll 120 a , the second storage roll 120 b and the elastic module storage group 120 c together in the storage box 120 . A storage box 120 of corresponding size can be sold together with the elastic pad or presented as a gift, so as to allow the user to disassemble the elastic pad and store it at home.
本发明的另一个实施方式提供了一种图1-图22所示的弹性垫的替代方案。在该替代方案中,不设置侧围挡,所述顶面罩体包括朝向所述底面罩体伸出的一圈裙部;并且/或者所述底面罩体包括朝向所述顶面罩体伸出的一圈裙部。所述顶面罩体和所述底面罩体直接地接合在一起并限定容纳空间。在该替代方案中,除了上述不同,其他所有结构(包括但不限于弹性模块层、弹性缓冲层、平衡网层、底面罩体上的轨道梁结构)均可采用图1-图22所示的结构,即图1-图22所示结构可应用于“不设置侧围挡”的方案中,该方案构成本发明的一个实施方式。Another embodiment of the present invention provides an alternative to the resilient pad shown in FIGS. 1-22 . In this alternative, no side enclosures are provided, the top shell includes a skirt protruding toward the bottom shell; and/or the bottom shell includes a skirt protruding toward the top shell Round skirt. The top cover body and the bottom cover body are directly joined together and define a receiving space. In this alternative, except for the above differences, all other structures (including but not limited to the elastic module layer, elastic buffer layer, balance net layer, track beam structure on the bottom cover body) can be used as shown in Figure 1-Figure 22 The structure, that is, the structure shown in Figures 1-22 can be applied to the solution of "no side enclosure", which constitutes an embodiment of the present invention.
本发明还提供了一种包括上述实施方式的弹性垫的家具,该家具例如可以为沙发、床、沙发床等能够供使用者坐卧的家具。The present invention also provides a piece of furniture comprising the elastic pad of the above embodiment, such as a sofa, a bed, a sofa bed, etc., which can be used for sitting or lying on by a user.
本实施方式还提供了一种定制、组装弹性垫的方法,图23给出了该方法的步骤示例。参考图23,该方法包括:获取顶面罩体和底面罩体;基于软硬度需求获取所需数量、所需类型的弹性模块层和弹性垫层;根据获取的所有弹性垫层(包含弹性模块层在内)的整体的层叠高度尺寸获取侧围挡;使顶面罩体和侧围挡相连、使底面罩体和侧围挡相连、并使所选的弹性垫层容纳在由顶面罩体、底面 罩体和侧围挡共同限定的容纳空间内。This embodiment also provides a method for customizing and assembling the elastic pad, and FIG. 23 shows an example of the steps of the method. Referring to Fig. 23, the method includes: obtaining the top cover and the bottom cover; obtaining the required quantity and type of elastic module layers and elastic pads based on the softness and hardness requirements; Layer inside) the overall stacking height dimension to obtain the side enclosure; connect the top cover body with the side enclosure, connect the bottom cover body with the side enclosure, and make the selected elastic cushion layer accommodated by the top cover body, Inside the accommodation space defined jointly by the bottom cover body and the side enclosures.
其中,获取所需数量、所需类型的弹性垫层的步骤包括获取弹性缓冲层。获取弹性缓冲层的步骤包括基于硬度需求从多种弹性缓冲层中选取至少一个弹性缓冲层。各个弹性缓冲层的结构的示例在图4A-图4G以及相关描述中给出。Wherein, the step of obtaining the required quantity and type of elastic pad includes obtaining the elastic buffer layer. The step of obtaining the elastic buffer layer includes selecting at least one elastic buffer layer from various elastic buffer layers based on hardness requirements. Examples of the structure of various elastic buffer layers are given in FIGS. 4A-4G and the related description.
进一步地,获取的弹性模块层包括多个弹性模块,多个弹性模块能够在垂直于可拆装弹性垫的高度方向的方向上并呈阵列式排布从而构成弹性模块层。弹性块层的具体可选结构在图5-图19中示出。Further, the obtained elastic module layer includes a plurality of elastic modules, and the plurality of elastic modules can be arranged in an array in a direction perpendicular to the height direction of the detachable elastic pad to form the elastic module layer. Specific optional structures of the elastic block layer are shown in FIGS. 5-19 .
进一步地,获取所需数量、所需类型的弹性垫层的步骤包括获取弹性平衡网层。弹性平衡网层的结构在图2-图3和相关描述中示出。Further, the step of obtaining a required quantity and type of elastic pad includes obtaining an elastic balance net layer. The structure of the elastic balance net layer is shown in Figures 2-3 and related descriptions.
进一步地,在同时获取弹性缓冲层和弹性模块层的示例中,弹性缓冲层设置在容纳空间内并位于顶面罩体和弹性模块层之间。Further, in the example of obtaining the elastic buffer layer and the elastic module layer at the same time, the elastic buffer layer is arranged in the accommodation space and located between the top cover body and the elastic module layer.
进一步地,方法还包括收纳组成家用弹性垫的部件的收纳方法,参考图21、22,收纳方法包括:将顶面罩体、底面罩体、侧围挡以及弹性垫层均卷起并收纳。优选地,每一个弹性模块被构造为下端开口、内部中空的截圆锥结构,方法还包括收纳组成家用弹性垫的部件的收纳方法,收纳方法包括:将各个弹性模块从轨道梁上取下,并沿弹性模块的高度方向将各个弹性模块依次套叠收纳,使得在套叠状态下,相邻的弹性模块中的位于下方的弹性模块向上经由位于上方的弹性模块的下端开口插入位于上方的弹性模块内。Further, the method also includes a storage method for storing the components that make up the household elastic cushion. Referring to FIGS. 21 and 22 , the storage method includes: rolling up and storing the top cover, the bottom cover, the side enclosures and the elastic cushion. Preferably, each elastic module is configured as a truncated cone structure with an open lower end and a hollow interior. The method also includes a storage method for storing the components that make up the household elastic pad. The storage method includes: removing each elastic module from the track beam, and Each elastic module is nested and stored in sequence along the height direction of the elastic module, so that in the nested state, the elastic module located below among the adjacent elastic modules is inserted upward through the lower end opening of the elastic module located above and inserted into the elastic module located above Inside.
对于上方法的替代或补充,该方法还包括:获取包括底面罩体的外罩、获取多个弹性模块、获取弹性平衡网层、获取弹性缓冲层能够分别地在不同时间、地点实现。例如,若弹性垫的弹性平衡网层老化,那么使用者可以单独购买弹性平衡网层来替换,从而可以继续使用该弹性垫。弹性缓冲层、弹性模块、外罩等也是同理。As an alternative or supplement to the above method, the method further includes: obtaining the outer cover including the bottom cover body, obtaining multiple elastic modules, obtaining the elastic balance net layer, and obtaining the elastic buffer layer can be realized at different times and places respectively. For example, if the elastic balancing mesh layer of the elastic pad is aging, the user can purchase the elastic balancing mesh layer separately for replacement, thereby continuing to use the elastic pad. The same is true for the elastic buffer layer, elastic module, outer cover, etc.
同样优选地,获取外罩的步骤包括:根据所需的弹性垫的颜色、材质、图案选取对应的外罩。获取多个弹性模块的步骤包括:根据 所需的弹性垫的弹力程度、柔性程度选取对应的弹性模块。获取弹性平衡网层的步骤包括:根据所需的弹力程度、柔性程度选取对应的弹性平衡网层。获取弹性缓冲层的步骤包括:根据所需的弹力程度、柔性程度选取对应的弹性缓冲层。Also preferably, the step of obtaining the outer cover includes: selecting the corresponding outer cover according to the color, material, and pattern of the required elastic pad. The step of obtaining multiple elastic modules includes: selecting the corresponding elastic modules according to the degree of elasticity and flexibility of the elastic pad required. The step of obtaining the elastic balance mesh layer includes: selecting the corresponding elastic balance mesh layer according to the required degree of elasticity and flexibility. The step of obtaining the elastic buffer layer includes: selecting the corresponding elastic buffer layer according to the required degree of elasticity and flexibility.
这样的设置使得使用者能够根据自身需求针对性地组装出适合的弹性垫。例如,若使用者希望获得较软的弹性垫,那么使用者可以单独购买柔性程度高的弹性平衡网层、弹性缓冲层以及弹性模块等,来组装形成所需的较软的弹性垫;若使用者希望获得较硬的弹性垫,那么使用者可以单独购买柔性程度高的弹性平衡网层、弹性缓冲层以及弹性模块等,来组装形成所需的较硬的弹性垫;若使用者希望选取不同材质的外罩(例如布艺、丝绸等),使用者也可自行购买更换。Such an arrangement enables users to specifically assemble a suitable elastic pad according to their own needs. For example, if the user wishes to obtain a softer elastic pad, the user can separately purchase an elastic balance net layer, an elastic buffer layer, and an elastic module with a high degree of flexibility to assemble and form the required softer elastic pad; If the user wants to obtain a harder elastic pad, then the user can separately purchase elastic balancing mesh layers, elastic buffer layers, and elastic modules with high flexibility to assemble and form the required harder elastic pad; if the user wants to choose a different The outer cover of material (such as cloth art, silk etc.), the user also can buy replacement by oneself.
如前述各实施方式所述,侧围挡可以具有多种高度尺寸以被使用者自行地选取,所以,侧围挡是可以作为一个独立的商品进行生产制造和售卖的。本发明还提供一个侧围挡的实施方式,该实施方式中的独立的侧围挡为根据图1-22中所示的弹性垫中的侧围挡。As described in the foregoing embodiments, the side enclosures can have various heights for users to choose, so the side enclosures can be manufactured and sold as an independent commodity. The present invention also provides an embodiment of the side enclosure, in which the independent side enclosure is the side enclosure in the elastic pad shown in Figs. 1-22.
同理,弹性垫层可以具有多种结构设置以被使用者自行地选取,所以,每一个弹性垫层是可以作为一个独立的商品进行生产制造和售卖的。本发明还提供一个弹性垫层的实施方式,该实施方式中的独立的弹性垫层为根据图1-22中所示的弹性垫中的弹性缓冲层,尤其为图4A-图4G中的弹性缓冲层。In the same way, the elastic pad can have various configurations to be selected by the user. Therefore, each elastic pad can be manufactured and sold as an independent commodity. The present invention also provides an embodiment of an elastic pad. The independent elastic pad in this embodiment is the elastic cushioning layer in the elastic pad shown in FIGS. 1-22 , especially the elastic pad in FIGS. 4A-4G The buffer layer.
本发明提供的弹性垫为一种具有较高舒适性的高端弹性垫,相比与现有的同类型的弹性垫,本发明的弹性垫还还允许使用者自行定制、组装、拆分该弹性垫,这能够为使用者提供以下几点便利:1、使用者可以根据使用需要选取对应的配件以针对性地产生更符合自身使用需求的弹性垫;2、如果弹性垫的部分结构老化,使用者可以自行购买相应的配件,仅将老化的结构更换便可继续使用该弹性垫。The elastic pad provided by the present invention is a high-end elastic pad with high comfort. Compared with the existing elastic pads of the same type, the elastic pad of the present invention also allows users to customize, assemble, and disassemble the elastic pad by themselves. This can provide users with the following conveniences: 1. Users can select corresponding accessories according to their needs to produce elastic pads that better meet their own needs; 2. If part of the structure of the elastic pad is aging, use Those who choose to buy corresponding accessories can continue to use the elastic pad only by replacing the aging structure.
本发明的多种实施方式的以上描述出于描述的目的提供给相关 领域的一个普通技术人员。不意图将本发明排他或局限于单个公开的实施方式。如上,以上教导的领域中的普通技术人员将明白本发明的多种替代和变型。因此,虽然具体描述了一些替代实施方式,本领域普通技术人员将明白或相对容易地开发其他实施方式。本发明旨在包括这里描述的本发明的所有替代、改型和变型,以及落入以上描述的本发明的精神和范围内的其他实施方式。The foregoing description of various embodiments of the present invention are presented for purposes of illustration to one of ordinary skill in the relevant art. It is not intended that the invention be exclusive or limited to a single disclosed embodiment. As above, many alternatives and modifications to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art of the above teachings. Thus, while a few alternative implementations have been described in detail, other implementations will be apparent or relatively readily developed by those of ordinary skill in the art. The present invention is intended to embrace all alternatives, modifications and variations of the invention described herein, as well as other embodiments that fall within the spirit and scope of the invention described above.