EP1808100B1 - Head or body support, pillow or the like - Google Patents

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EP1808100B1
EP1808100B1 EP06119393A EP06119393A EP1808100B1 EP 1808100 B1 EP1808100 B1 EP 1808100B1 EP 06119393 A EP06119393 A EP 06119393A EP 06119393 A EP06119393 A EP 06119393A EP 1808100 B1 EP1808100 B1 EP 1808100B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47GHOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
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    • A47G9/1081Pillows comprising a neck support, e.g. a neck roll
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the invention relates to a head or body pad, in particular a pillow, a mattress or the like, according to the preamble of claim 1, see. US-A-6,170,808 ,
  • a head or body pad in particular a pillow, a mattress or the like, comprising an insert with a cover to further develop such that a certain breathability is provided to perspiration in Kopfauflage- or Body support area to prevent.
  • a breathable head or body pad in the form of a breathable pad or mattress is provided, which preferably permits internal ventilation of the pad. Because of the rigidity of the insert in conjunction with the open cavities results in a ventilation system, in particular by sweat or heat can be removed from the head or body. This happens because during the movement of the head or the body on the cushion or mattress, the spring elements are loaded or unloaded, whereby the respective cavity is reduced / enlarged, which in particular causes an automatic ventilation of the insert.
  • This design provides a breathable head or body pad capable of keeping heat away from the head area so as to inhibit perspiration.
  • the cavities kept open by the spring elements can also be used for other devices, wherein it is to be remembered to accommodate, for example, a radio, a heater, a vibrator or a ventilation in the cavities.
  • the cavity or cavities are formed by channels which extend transversely to the lying direction. These channels are open to the side walls of the block-like foam body.
  • the cover it is proposed according to the invention that preferably air-permeable fabric be attached to the side regions of the block-like foam body, which in particular promotes air circulation through the cushion core.
  • the lying surface is proposed that the top of the block-like foam body is formed wavy.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the spring element used provides that the spring element arranged in the cavity is formed as a one-piece plastic element with at least one strip-shaped, concave spring shell and a strip-shaped, concave spring base, the spring shell and spring base facing each other at their free ends having a common connection region ,
  • the structural design described allows a particularly simple and cost-effective production.
  • the upper spring part and the lower spring part can be arranged laterally offset from each other, wherein the connecting portion is formed as a substantially U-shaped elbow.
  • the free ends of the upper spring part may expediently have a fork-shaped region with two webs, wherein each web is connected to the free end of a laterally offset next to the spring upper part spring lower part.
  • the lower spring part can be designed in an equivalent manner so that it has a fork-shaped region with two webs.
  • the width of the web-shaped spring top is measured greater than the width of the spring base.
  • the connecting device has at least one receptacle arranged on an outer spring upper part or spring lower part and a corresponding connecting tongue located on the opposite side facing away from the receptacle on an outer spring lower part or spring upper part.
  • Receiving and connecting tongue engage in the assembly of multiple spring elements into one another, so that this can form spring element layers that correspond in length to the cavities or channels of the head or body support, so that they are completely filled.
  • Only a partial filling of the cavities with spring elements is conceivable.
  • the connecting tongue may have at least one latching lug.
  • the width of the outer spring bases is dimensioned substantially half as large as the width of the remaining spring bases.
  • the channel-shaped cavities within the head or body underlay are designed differently in cross-section.
  • the size of the cavities is matched to the size of the spring elements, so that with larger spring elements and depending on the plastic material used a harder spring action is achievable.
  • this spring effect can also be influenced by the parameters of the spring top and spring bottom widths.
  • the installation of different spring element sizes in the cavities is possible.
  • the introduction of the spring elements in the insert of the head or body support is facilitated by the fact that the foam body has a running from the bottom to the cavity separation section. Due to the separating cut, the head or body support can be unfolded from the underside so that the spring elements can be easily inserted into the cavity or cavities of the pillow or mattress. After inserting the spring elements then the opposite cut surfaces of the separating cut can be glued together. Alternatively, a separating cut for producing an insert upper part and insert lower part is also conceivable.
  • a further variant of the introduction of the spring elements into the cavities of the pad or the mattress provides that a plastic film is arranged between the spring element and the inner surface of the cavity in the foam body.
  • This plastic film may for example be formed like a tube, and pulled over the latter before the introduction of the spring elements in the channel-like cavities on the outside. Due to the low friction between the smooth plastic film and the inner wall of the foam body then the strip-shaped composite spring elements can be easily inserted or retract into the cavity.
  • FIG. 1 shows in perspective a head or body pad in the form of a pad 1, whose Inlett 2 consists of a block-like foam body 3, wherein the block-like foam body 3 is equipped with at least one cavity 4, in which one or more non-inventive spring elements 5 are arranged, which ensure a supporting spring-loaded support.
  • the individual spring elements 5, shown in detail in the FIG. 2 . 3 and 4 In this case, have a rigidity, which prevents a closing of the cavities or the cavity 4 for automatic ventilation of the head or body pad 1 due to the pressure pad of a head.
  • the cavity or cavities 4 are formed by channels which extend transversely to the lying direction.
  • the respective channel is formed open to the side walls 6.1 and 6.2 of the block-like foam body 3. This ensures that a direct exchange of air and a moisture release between the pillow core and the environment can take place.
  • the one or more non-inventive spring elements 5 are strip-like design, wherein the single spring element 5 preferably consists of a head plate 7 with supporting spring arms 8, which form a base 9 for fixing to a bar 10 or the like.
  • the base 9 may be formed as a locking element, so that the spring element 5 can be separated from the bar 10, and correspondingly different stiff spring elements 5 can be connected to the bar 10.
  • the cover 11 may be formed such that it is preferably made of an air-permeable fabric 12 at the side portions of the block-like foam body 3, as in the example FIG. 2 is indicated in one area.
  • the upper side 13 of the block-like foam body 3 is formed wavy, wherein the single waveform can be additionally ribbed.
  • FIG. 5 a head pad according to the invention shown in the form of a pillow, in which the design of the cavities and the spring elements arranged therein is solved differently.
  • the head pad according to the invention is also equipped with two cavities 14.
  • the cavities 14 are configured as channels extending transversely to the reclining direction, in each of which a plurality of juxtaposed spring elements 15 are arranged.
  • the design of the head pad according to the FIG. 5 otherwise corresponds to that of the embodiment according to the FIGS. 1 to 4 ,
  • the cross section of the channel-like configured cavities 14 has been chosen differently, wherein the respectively arranged in the cavities 14 spring elements 15 have been adjusted in size accordingly.
  • the different size of the spring elements 15 allows a different hardness setting of the respective cushion area, with usually the larger cross section brings a slightly harder spring property of the spring elements 15 with it.
  • a different hardness design of the corresponding cushion areas is additionally given by the possibility that 15 different plastics are used for the selection of materials of the spring elements.
  • the special embodiment of the spring elements 15 according to the invention is in the FIG. 6 clarified.
  • the spring element 15 consists of spring tops 16. which are designed as strip-shaped, concave elements.
  • the free ends of the spring tops 16 are fork-shaped and have two webs 17 and 18, which are each connected to a likewise strip-shaped, concave spring base 19.
  • the lower spring parts 19 have fork-shaped end portions.
  • the respective concave shaped spring tops 16 and spring bases 19 have, as shown in the FIG. 6 is shown, with their end regions to each other, so that when seen in cross-section, a corresponding cavity results.
  • the outer dimensions of the upper spring parts 16 and the lower spring parts 19 correspond to the inner contour of the cavities 14, wherein it is clear that that the spring tops 16 and lower springs 19 due to their design of a force on the pillow due to a head lying on it provide a corresponding resistance, but at the same time can be pushed together within certain limits.
  • the rigidity of the spring elements 15 is dimensioned such that the forces normally acting on a corresponding cushion preclude a complete compression of the spring elements 15.
  • the spring tops 16 and the spring bases 19 are each coupled together by means of a common substantially U-shaped connection region.
  • the connecting region 20 is configured substantially horizontally.
  • the width of the spring tops 16 is chosen to be wider according to an advantageous embodiment, as the spring lower parts 19, so that there is a corresponding wider support surface and thus improves the bearing feel for resting on the pillow head.
  • each a connecting device 20 is arranged, which allows a coupling of a plurality of spring elements 15 to a spring element strand.
  • the connecting device 20 consists essentially of two elements, which are arranged in the illustrated embodiment, in each case on the outer spring lower parts 19a.
  • the connecting device 20 further includes a connecting tongue 22, which is inserted into the cavity of the receptacle 21.
  • the connecting tongue 22 is arranged on that spring lower part 19 a, which on the opposite side of the spring element 15th is located, so that in each case two adjacent spring elements 15 are coupled to each other.
  • the spring tops 16 and the spring bases 19 are each arranged laterally offset side by side.
  • FIG. 7 Of course, given the opportunity to construct a corresponding spring element of a plurality of upper spring parts 16 and spring bases 19. To clarify the shows FIG. 7 Such a spring element, in which six spring tops 16 and seven spring lower parts 19 are used, in each case, as already described, the end located spring bases 19a are provided with a connecting tongues 22 and 21 receptacles connecting devices 20 to also these spring elements 16 to each other can.
  • connecting devices 20 are conceivable not only on the lower spring parts 19a, but can also be arranged on the upper upper parts 16 with a corresponding design.
  • the spring element row is embedded in a hose-like plastic film, with the help of which the frictional forces between the spring element and the inside of the spring member receiving cavity 14 is lowered.
  • Another possibility of introducing the spring elements 15 in the cavity 14 of the pad is to provide the foam body 3 with a running from the bottom of the foam body 3 to the respective cavity 15 separating cut 23. By running parallel to the longitudinal extent of the cavity 15 separating cut, the underside of the foam body 3 can be opened, which allows the insertion of the spring elements in the cavity 14 of the foam body 3. After inserting the spring elements 15, the opposite cut surfaces of the separating cut 23 can then be glued together.
  • the separating section may have a substantially parallel to the underside of the foam body 3 extending first portion 23a and a substantially perpendicular to the first portion extending further portion 23b.
  • FIGS. 5 to 8 discussed inventive design of a head pad in the form of a pillow with corresponding cavities 14 and disposed therein spring elements 15 can of course be extended to body pads, such as mattresses.
  • FIG. 9 schematically a mattress 24 is shown in the transverse to the longitudinal direction of the mattress 24, a plurality of cavities 14 are introduced.
  • the respective cavities 14 have a different cross-sectional configuration, resulting in a different compliance of the mattress 24.
  • the introduction of the spring elements 15 takes place in accordance with the illustration of FIG. 10 in analogy to the manner discussed in detail with reference to the pillow design.
  • the spring elements 15 are thereby assembled into spring element rows, which then according to the illustration of FIG. 10 be introduced into the respective cavities 14 of the mattress 24.

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The head bed (1) has a bedtick (2) with a block-shaped foam body (3) including a cavity (4), and a set of spring units (5) arranged in the cavity. The spring units have stiffness for preventing sealing of the cavity for automatic interior ventilation of the head bed during compressive stress. The cavity has channels extending transverse to a couch direction, where the channels are opened at side walls and at the body.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Kopf- oder Körperunterlage, insbesondere ein Kissen, eine Matratze oder dergleichen, gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1, vgl. US-A-6 170 808 .The invention relates to a head or body pad, in particular a pillow, a mattress or the like, according to the preamble of claim 1, see. US-A-6,170,808 ,

Bei aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Kissen, die beispielsweise aus einer Federeinlage oder aus einer Schaumstoffeinlage bestehen, wird es als nachteilig angesehen, dass infolge der Kopf- oder Körperauflage die Kopf- oder Körperunterlage bzw. das Kissen oder die Matratze derart gestaucht wird, dass Schweißabsonderungen im Auflagebereich begünstigt werden. Dies geschieht aus dem Grund, weil insbesondere die Kopf- oder Körperunterlage bzw. das Kissen nicht die Möglichkeit bietet, den abgesonderten Schweiß ausreichend vom Körper weg zu führen, so dass das Kissen oder die Matratze letztendlich nur in der Lage ist, den Schweiß aufzunehmen.In known from the prior art cushions, which consist for example of a spring insert or a foam insert, it is considered disadvantageous that due to the head or body support the head or body pad or the pillow or mattress is compressed such that Sweat secretions in the support area are favored. This is because, in particular, the head or body pad or pad does not provide the ability to adequately guide the secretion of perspiration away from the body so that the pad or mattress is ultimately only able to absorb perspiration.

Hieraus ergibt sich die der Erfindung zu Grunde liegende Aufgabe, eine Kopf- oder Körperunterlage, insbesondere ein Kissen, eine Matratze oder dergleichen, umfassend eine Einlage mit einem Bezug derart weiter zu bilden, dass eine gewisse Atmungsaktivität bereitgestellt wird, um Schweißbildungen im Kopfauflage- oder Körperauflagebereich zu unterbinden.It follows from the object underlying the invention, a head or body pad, in particular a pillow, a mattress or the like, comprising an insert with a cover to further develop such that a certain breathability is provided to perspiration in Kopfauflage- or Body support area to prevent.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch den Gegenstand des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the subject matter of claim 1.

Aufgrund dieser Ausbildung wird eine atmungsaktive Kopf- oder Körperunterlage in Form eines atmungsaktiven Kissens oder einer atmungsaktiven Matratze bereitgestellt, welche bevorzugt eine Innenbelüftung der Einlage zulässt. Denn aufgrund der Steifigkeit der Einlage in Verbindung mit den offenen Hohlräumen ergibt sich ein Belüftungssystem, durch dass insbesondere Schweiß bzw. Wärme vom Kopf oder Körper abgeführt werden kann. Dies geschieht dadurch, dass bei der Bewegung des Kopfes oder des Körpers auf dem Kissen oder der Matratze die Federelemente be- bzw. entlastet werden, wodurch sich der jeweilige Hohlraum verkleinert/vergrößert, was insbesondere eine selbsttätige Belüftung der Einlage hervorruft. Diese Ausbildung stellt eine atmungsaktive Kopf- oder Körperunterlage bereit, die in der Lage ist, Wärme vom Kopf- bzw. Körperbereich fern zu halten, so dass eine Schweißbildung unterbunden wird.Due to this design, a breathable head or body pad in the form of a breathable pad or mattress is provided, which preferably permits internal ventilation of the pad. Because of the rigidity of the insert in conjunction with the open cavities results in a ventilation system, in particular by sweat or heat can be removed from the head or body. This happens because during the movement of the head or the body on the cushion or mattress, the spring elements are loaded or unloaded, whereby the respective cavity is reduced / enlarged, which in particular causes an automatic ventilation of the insert. This design provides a breathable head or body pad capable of keeping heat away from the head area so as to inhibit perspiration.

Die durch die Federelemente offen gehaltenen Hohlräume können auch für andere Einrichtungen genutzt werden, wobei hier daran zu denken ist, beispielsweise ein Radio, eine Heizung, einen Rüttler oder auch eine Belüftung in den Hohlräumen unterzubringen.The cavities kept open by the spring elements can also be used for other devices, wherein it is to be remembered to accommodate, for example, a radio, a heater, a vibrator or a ventilation in the cavities.

Entsprechend einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung sind der oder die Hohlräume aus Kanälen gebildet, die sich quer zur Liegerichtung erstrecken. Diese Kanäle sind zu den Seitenwänden des blockartigen Schaumstoffkörpers geöffnet ausgebildet. Somit ist eine direkte Öffnung des Kissen- oder Matratzenkerns zur Umgebung gegeben, so dass Wärme unmittelbar an die Umgebung abgeführt werden kann, ohne dass es im Bereich der Kopf- oder Körperauflage zu einem Wärmestau kommen kann.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the cavity or cavities are formed by channels which extend transversely to the lying direction. These channels are open to the side walls of the block-like foam body. Thus, a direct opening of the cushion or mattress core is given to the environment, so that heat can be dissipated directly to the environment, without it in the head or body support can come to a heat accumulation.

In Weiterbildung insbesondere des Bezuges wird erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen, dass an den Seitenbereichen des blockartigen Schaumstoffkörpers vorzugsweise luftdurchlässiges Gewebe angebracht ist, welches insbesondere eine Luftzirkulation durch den Kissenkern begünstigt. In Weiterbildung insbesondere der Liegefläche wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Oberseite des blockartigen Schaumstoffkörpers gewellt ausgebildet ist.In a further development, in particular of the cover, it is proposed according to the invention that preferably air-permeable fabric be attached to the side regions of the block-like foam body, which in particular promotes air circulation through the cushion core. In particular, the lying surface is proposed that the top of the block-like foam body is formed wavy.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsform des verwendeten Federelementes sieht vor, dass das in dem Hohlraum angeordnete Federelement als einstückiges Kunststoffelement mit mindestens einem streifenförmigen, konkaven Federoberteil und einem streifenförmigen, konkaven Federunterteil ausgebildet ist, wobei Federoberteil und Federunterteil an ihren freien Enden aneinander zugewandt einen gemeinsamen Verbindungsbereich aufweisen. Die beschriebene konstruktive Gestaltung ermöglicht eine besonders einfache und kostengünstige Herstellungsweise.A further advantageous embodiment of the spring element used provides that the spring element arranged in the cavity is formed as a one-piece plastic element with at least one strip-shaped, concave spring shell and a strip-shaped, concave spring base, the spring shell and spring base facing each other at their free ends having a common connection region , The structural design described allows a particularly simple and cost-effective production.

Das Federoberteil und das Federunterteil können dabei seitlich versetzt zueinander angeordnet sein, wobei der Verbindungsbereich als im Wesentlichen U-förmiges Bogenstück ausgebildet ist. Die freien Enden des Federoberteils können zweckmäßigerweise einen gabelförmigen Bereich mit zwei Stegen aufweisen, wobei jeder Steg mit dem freien Ende eines seitlich versetzt neben dem Federoberteil angeordneten Federunterteils verbunden ist. Dabei kann selbstverständlich auch das Federunterteil in äquivalenter Weise so gestaltet sein, dass es einen gabelförmigen Bereich mit zwei Stegen aufweist. Zur Verbesserung der Auflageeigenschaften für den Kopf oder Körper einer die Kopf- oder Körperunterlage benutzenden Person ist es darüber hinaus zweckmäßig, dass die Breite des stegförmigen Federoberteils größer gemessen ist, als die Breite des Federunterteils.The upper spring part and the lower spring part can be arranged laterally offset from each other, wherein the connecting portion is formed as a substantially U-shaped elbow. The free ends of the upper spring part may expediently have a fork-shaped region with two webs, wherein each web is connected to the free end of a laterally offset next to the spring upper part spring lower part. In this case, of course, the lower spring part can be designed in an equivalent manner so that it has a fork-shaped region with two webs. To improve the support properties for the head or body of the head or body pad using person, it is also appropriate that the width of the web-shaped spring top is measured greater than the width of the spring base.

Um ausreichende Federeigenschaften der Federelemente innerhalb der Hohlräume des Kissens oder der Matratze zu gewährleisten, hat es sich darüber hinaus als vorteilhaft erwiesen, die Federelemente so zu gestalten, dass jeweils drei Federoberteile und vier Federunterteile bzw. ein gemeinsames Federelement bilden. Dabei sind die beschriebenen Federelemente erfindungsgemäß durch eine Verbindungsvorrichtung miteinander gekoppelt werden.In order to ensure sufficient spring properties of the spring elements within the cavities of the pillow or the mattress, it has also proven to be advantageous to make the spring elements so that in each case form three spring tops and four spring bases or a common spring element. The spring elements described are inventively coupled together by a connecting device.

Die Verbindungsvorrichtung weist erfindungsgemäß mindestens eine an einem außen liegenden Federoberteil oder Federunterteil angeordnete Aufnahme und eine an der gegenüber liegenden der Aufnahme abgewandten Seite an einem außen liegenden Federunterteil oder Federoberteil befindliche korrespondierende Verbindungszunge auf. Aufnahme und Verbindungszunge greifen beim Zusammenbau mehrerer Federelemente ineinander, so dass sich hierdurch Federelementlagen bilden lassen, die in ihrer Länge den Hohlräumen bzw. Kanälen der Kopf- oder Körperauflage entsprechen, so dass diese vollständig ausgefüllt sind. Natürlich ist unter entsprechenden Anwendungsbedingungen auch eine nur teilweise Füllung der Hohlräume mit Federelementen denkbar.According to the invention, the connecting device has at least one receptacle arranged on an outer spring upper part or spring lower part and a corresponding connecting tongue located on the opposite side facing away from the receptacle on an outer spring lower part or spring upper part. Receiving and connecting tongue engage in the assembly of multiple spring elements into one another, so that this can form spring element layers that correspond in length to the cavities or channels of the head or body support, so that they are completely filled. Of course, under appropriate conditions of use, only a partial filling of the cavities with spring elements is conceivable.

Um einen Vereinzeln der miteinander gekoppelten Federelemente zusätzlich zu verhindern, kann die Verbindungszunge mindestens eine Rastnase aufweisen.In order to additionally prevent separation of the coupled spring elements, the connecting tongue may have at least one latching lug.

Zur Erzielung einer gleichmäßigen Federwirkung sieht darüber hinaus eine zweckmäßige Weiterbildung der Ausgestaltungsvariante der Federelemente vor, dass die Breite der außen liegenden Federunterteile im Wesentlichen halb so groß bemessen ist, wie die Breite der übrigen Federunterteile. Durch diese Maßnahme wird bei einer Aneinanderkoppelung mehrerer Federelemente bei den Federunterteilen insgesamt die gleiche Breite im Kopplungsbereich erzielt, wie diese bei den übrigen Federunterteilen auch vorhanden ist.To achieve a uniform spring action beyond an expedient development of the design variant of the spring elements provides that the width of the outer spring bases is dimensioned substantially half as large as the width of the remaining spring bases. By this measure, a total of the same width in the coupling region is achieved with a Aneinanderkoppelung several spring elements in the lower spring parts, as this is also present in the other spring bases.

Um die Federungseigenschaften der Kopf- oder Körperauflage in verschiedenen Bereichen unterschiedlich zu gestalten, kann es darüber hinaus vorteilhaft sein, wenn die kanalförmigen Hohlräume innerhalb der Kopf- oder Körperunterlage im Querschnitt unterschiedlich groß gestaltet werden. Die Größe der Hohlräume ist dabei auf die Größe der Federelemente abgestimmt, so dass bei größeren Federelementen auch in Abhängigkeit des verwendeten Kunststoffmaterials eine härtere Federwirkung erzielbar ist. Diese Federwirkung lässt sich natürlich auch durch die Parameter der Federoberteil- und Federunterteilbreiten beeinflussen. Darüber hinaus ist auch der Einbau unterschiedlicher Federelementgrößen in die Hohlräume möglich.In order to make the suspension properties of the head or body support different in different areas, it may also be advantageous if the channel-shaped cavities within the head or body underlay are designed differently in cross-section. The size of the cavities is matched to the size of the spring elements, so that with larger spring elements and depending on the plastic material used a harder spring action is achievable. Of course, this spring effect can also be influenced by the parameters of the spring top and spring bottom widths. In addition, the installation of different spring element sizes in the cavities is possible.

Es hat sich darüber hinaus als vorteilhaft erwiesen, dass das Einbringen der Federelemente in die Einlage der Kopf- oder Körperauflage dadurch erleichtert wird, dass der Schaumstoffkörper einen von der Unterseite zum Hohlraum verlaufenden Trennschnitt aufweist. Durch den Trennschnitt lässt sich von der Unterseite die Kopf- oder Körperauflage aufklappen, so dass die Federelemente problemlos in den oder die Hohlräume des Kissens oder der Matratze eingelegt werden können. Nach dem Einlegen der Federelemente können dann die sich gegenüber liegenden Schnittflächen des Trennschnittes miteinander verklebt werden. Alternativ dazu ist auch ein Trennschnitt zur Herstellung eines Einlageoberteiles und Einlageunterteiles denkbar.It has also proven to be advantageous that the introduction of the spring elements in the insert of the head or body support is facilitated by the fact that the foam body has a running from the bottom to the cavity separation section. Due to the separating cut, the head or body support can be unfolded from the underside so that the spring elements can be easily inserted into the cavity or cavities of the pillow or mattress. After inserting the spring elements then the opposite cut surfaces of the separating cut can be glued together. Alternatively, a separating cut for producing an insert upper part and insert lower part is also conceivable.

Eine weitere Variante des Einbringens der Federelemente in die Hohlräume des Kissens bzw. der Matratze sieht vor, dass zwischen Federelement und innerer Oberfläche des Hohlraumes im Schaumstoffkörper eine Kunststofffolie angeordnet ist. Diese Kunststofffolie kann beispielsweise schlauchartig ausgebildet sein, und vor dem Einbringen der Federelemente in die kanalartigen Hohlräume außen über letztere herüber gezogen werden. Durch die geringe Reibung zwischen glatter Kunststofffolie und der Innenwandung des Schaumstoffkörpers lassen sich dann die streifenförmig zusammengesetzten Federelemente problemlos in den Hohlraum einschieben oder einziehen.A further variant of the introduction of the spring elements into the cavities of the pad or the mattress provides that a plastic film is arranged between the spring element and the inner surface of the cavity in the foam body. This plastic film may for example be formed like a tube, and pulled over the latter before the introduction of the spring elements in the channel-like cavities on the outside. Due to the low friction between the smooth plastic film and the inner wall of the foam body then the strip-shaped composite spring elements can be easily inserted or retract into the cavity.

Nachfolgend werden zwei Ausführungsbeispiele des Gegenstandes der Erfindung anhand der beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert:

Figur 1
eine perspektivische Draufsicht auf eine nicht erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltungsvariante eines blockartigen Schaumstoffkörpers ohne Bezug:
Figur 2
eine Seitenansicht des Schaumstoffkörpers gemäß der Figur 1;
Figur 3
eine teilweise geschnittene Ansicht des Schaumstoffkörpers gemäß Figur 1 ebenfalls in der Perspektive mit integrierten Federelementen;
Figur 4
eine Draufsicht gemäß der Schnittdarstellung der Figur 3;
Figur 5
eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Ausgestaltungsvariante eines blockartigen Schaumstoffkörpers gemäß der Erfindung mit integrierten Federelementen;
Figur 6
eine vergrößerte Darstellung der Federelemente gemäß Figur 5:
Figur 7
eine Aneinanderreihung von Federelementen gemäß Figur 6;
Figur 8
eine Draufsicht auf einen Teilbereich zweier benachbarter Federelemente:
Figur 9
eine perspektivische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Körperunterlage in Form einer Matratze mit darin angeordneten Hohlräumen und
Figur 10
eine Teilschnittdarstellung der Körperunterlage gemäß Figur 9 mit in den Hohlräumen angeordneten Federelementen entsprechend der zweiten Ausgestaltungsvariante der Figuren 5 bis 8.
In the following, two embodiments of the subject matter of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings:
FIG. 1
a perspective top view of a non-inventive embodiment variant of a block-like foam body without reference:
FIG. 2
a side view of the foam body according to the FIG. 1 ;
FIG. 3
a partially sectioned view of the foam body according to FIG. 1 also in perspective with integrated spring elements;
FIG. 4
a plan view according to the sectional view of FIG. 3 ;
FIG. 5
a perspective view of an embodiment variant of a block-like foam body according to the invention with integrated spring elements;
FIG. 6
an enlarged view of the spring elements according to FIG. 5 :
FIG. 7
a juxtaposition of spring elements according to FIG. 6 ;
FIG. 8
a plan view of a portion of two adjacent spring elements:
FIG. 9
a perspective view of a body pad according to the invention in the form of a mattress with cavities and disposed therein
FIG. 10
a partial sectional view of the body pad according to FIG. 9 with arranged in the cavities spring elements according to the second embodiment variant of FIGS. 5 to 8 ,

Die Figur 1 zeigt in der Perspektive eine Kopf- oder Körperunterlage in Form eines Kissens 1, dessen Inlett 2 aus einem blockartigen Schaumstoffkörper 3 besteht, wobei der blockartige Schaumstoffkörper 3 mit wenigstens einem Hohlraum 4 ausgestattet ist, in dem ein oder mehrere nicht erfindungsgemäße Federelemente 5 angeordnet sind, die eine stützende gefederte Auflage gewährleisten. Die einzelnen Federelemente 5, näher dargestellt in der Figur 2, 3 und 4, weisen dabei eine Steifigkeit auf, die infolge der Druckauflage eines Kopfes ein Verschließen der Hohlräume oder des Hohlraums 4 zur selbsttätigen Innenbelüftung der Kopf- oder Körperunterlage 1 unterbindet.The FIG. 1 shows in perspective a head or body pad in the form of a pad 1, whose Inlett 2 consists of a block-like foam body 3, wherein the block-like foam body 3 is equipped with at least one cavity 4, in which one or more non-inventive spring elements 5 are arranged, which ensure a supporting spring-loaded support. The individual spring elements 5, shown in detail in the FIG. 2 . 3 and 4 , In this case, have a rigidity, which prevents a closing of the cavities or the cavity 4 for automatic ventilation of the head or body pad 1 due to the pressure pad of a head.

Es versteht sich nun von selbst, dass, wenn infolge der Druckbelastung sich die Oberfläche des Schaumstoffkörpers 3 leicht eindrückt, die Federelemente 5 derart entgegenwirken, so dass die Hohlräume 4 mit einem gewissen Querschnitt offen gehalten werden, so dass eine Belüftung des Kissenkerns ermöglicht wird. Dadurch wird eine Wärmestaubildung im Auflagebereich unterbunden und eine Schweißbildung im Kopfbereich verringert. Infolge des sich bewegenden Kopfes auf dem blockartigen Schaumstoffkörper 3 ergeben sich ändernde Querschnittsverhältnisse im Bereich der Hohlräume bzw. des Hohlraumes 4, so dass bei Wenden des Kopfes beispielsweise eine Luftbewegung in den Hohlräumen bzw. in dem Hohlraum 4 stattfindet, und es zu einem Luftaustausch kommt. Darüber hinaus wird sichergestellt, dass eine natürliche Belüftung des Kissenkerns dadurch möglich ist.It goes without saying that if, as a result of the pressure load, the surface of the foam body 3 presses slightly, counteract the spring elements 5 so that the cavities 4 are kept open with a certain cross-section, so that a ventilation of the cushion core is made possible. This prevents heat build-up in the support area and reduces sweat formation in the head area. As a result of the moving head on the block-like foam body 3 results in changing cross-sectional conditions in the cavities or the cavity 4, so that when turning the head, for example, an air movement in the cavities or in the cavity 4 takes place, and there is an exchange of air , In addition, it ensures that a natural ventilation of the cushion core is thereby possible.

In Weiterbildung der Kopf- oder Körperunterlage sind der oder die Hohlräume 4 aus Kanälen gebildet, die sich quer zur Liegerichtung erstrecken. Dabei ist der jeweilige Kanal zu den Seitenwänden 6.1 und 6.2 des blockartigen Schaumstoffkörpers 3 geöffnet ausgebildet. Somit ist gewährleistet, dass ein direkter Luftaustausch sowie eine Feuchtigkeitsabgabe zwischen dem Kissenkern und der Umgebung stattfinden kann. Wie insbesondere in den Figuren 3 und 4 zu erkennen ist, sind das oder die nicht erfindungsgemäße Federelemente 5 leistenartig ausgebildet, wobei das einzelne Federelement 5 vorzugsweise aus einer Kopfplatte 7 mit stützenden Federarmen 8 besteht, die eine Basis 9 zur Festlegung an einer Leiste 10 oder dergleichen bilden. Dabei kann beispielsweise die Basis 9 als Rastelement ausgebildet sein, so dass das Federelement 5 von der Leiste 10 getrennt werden kann, und entsprechend unterschiedlich steife Federelemente 5 mit der Leiste 10 verbunden werden können.In a further development of the head or body pad, the cavity or cavities 4 are formed by channels which extend transversely to the lying direction. In this case, the respective channel is formed open to the side walls 6.1 and 6.2 of the block-like foam body 3. This ensures that a direct exchange of air and a moisture release between the pillow core and the environment can take place. As in particular in the Figures 3 and 4 can be seen, the one or more non-inventive spring elements 5 are strip-like design, wherein the single spring element 5 preferably consists of a head plate 7 with supporting spring arms 8, which form a base 9 for fixing to a bar 10 or the like. In this case, for example, the base 9 may be formed as a locking element, so that the spring element 5 can be separated from the bar 10, and correspondingly different stiff spring elements 5 can be connected to the bar 10.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung, angedeutet in der Figur 2, kann der Bezug 11 derart ausgebildet sein, dass er an den Seitenbereichen des blockartigen Schaumstoffkörpers 3 vorzugsweise aus einem luftdurchlässigen Gewebe 12 besteht, wie dies beispielsweise in der Figur 2 in einem Bereich angedeutet wird. Wie insbesondere aus den Figuren zu erkennen ist, ist die Oberseite 13 des blockartigen Schaumstoffkörpers 3 gewellt ausgebildet, wobei die einzelne Wellenform zusätzlich gerippt ausgebildet sein kann.In development of the invention, indicated in the FIG. 2 , the cover 11 may be formed such that it is preferably made of an air-permeable fabric 12 at the side portions of the block-like foam body 3, as in the example FIG. 2 is indicated in one area. As can be seen in particular from the figures, the upper side 13 of the block-like foam body 3 is formed wavy, wherein the single waveform can be additionally ribbed.

Alternativ zu der Gestaltung einer Kopfunterlage gemäß den Figuren 1 bis 4 ist in der Figur 5 eine erfindungsgemäße Kopfunterlage in Form eines Kissens dargestellt, bei dem die Gestaltung der Hohlräume sowie der darin angeordneten Federelemente anders gelöst ist.Alternatively to the design of a head pad according to the FIGS. 1 to 4 is in the FIG. 5 a head pad according to the invention shown in the form of a pillow, in which the design of the cavities and the spring elements arranged therein is solved differently.

Wie der Figur 5 zu entnehmen ist, ist die Kopfunterlage gemäß der Erfindung ebenfalls mit zwei Hohlräumen 14 ausgestattet. Die Hohlräume 14 sind dabei als quer zur Liegerichtung verlaufende Kanäle ausgestaltet, in denen jeweils eine Mehrzahl von nebeneinander befindlichen Federelementen 15 angeordnet ist. Die Gestaltung der Kopfunterlage gemäß der Figur 5 entspricht ansonsten derjenigen der Ausführungsvariante gemäß den Figuren 1 bis 4.Again FIG. 5 can be seen, the head pad according to the invention is also equipped with two cavities 14. The cavities 14 are configured as channels extending transversely to the reclining direction, in each of which a plurality of juxtaposed spring elements 15 are arranged. The design of the head pad according to the FIG. 5 otherwise corresponds to that of the embodiment according to the FIGS. 1 to 4 ,

Zu beachten ist dabei, dass der Querschnitt der kanalartig ausgestalteten Hohlräume 14 unterschiedlich gewählt worden ist, wobei die jeweils in den Hohlräumen 14 angeordneten Federelemente 15 in ihrer Größe entsprechend angepasst worden sind. Die unterschiedliche Größe der Federelemente 15 ermöglicht eine verschiedene Härteeinstellung des jeweiligen Kissenbereiches, wobei in aller Regel der größere Querschnitt eine etwas härtere Federeigenschaft der Federelemente 15 mit sich bringt. Natürlich ist eine unterschiedliche Härteausgestaltung der entsprechenden Kissenbereiche zusätzlich durch die Möglichkeit gegeben, dass für die Werkstoffauswahl der Federelemente 15 unterschiedliche Kunststoffe Verwendung finden.It should be noted that the cross section of the channel-like configured cavities 14 has been chosen differently, wherein the respectively arranged in the cavities 14 spring elements 15 have been adjusted in size accordingly. The different size of the spring elements 15 allows a different hardness setting of the respective cushion area, with usually the larger cross section brings a slightly harder spring property of the spring elements 15 with it. Of course, a different hardness design of the corresponding cushion areas is additionally given by the possibility that 15 different plastics are used for the selection of materials of the spring elements.

Die spezielle Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäße Federelemente 15 ist in der Figur 6 verdeutlicht. Das Federelement 15 besteht dabei aus Federoberteilen 16. die als streifenförmige, konkave Elemente ausgestaltet sind. Die freien Enden der Federoberteile 16 sind gabelförmig ausgeführt und weisen zwei Stege 17 und 18 auf, die jeweils mit einem ebenfalls streifenförmig, konkav ausgebildeten Federunterteil 19 verbunden sind.The special embodiment of the spring elements 15 according to the invention is in the FIG. 6 clarified. The spring element 15 consists of spring tops 16. which are designed as strip-shaped, concave elements. The free ends of the spring tops 16 are fork-shaped and have two webs 17 and 18, which are each connected to a likewise strip-shaped, concave spring base 19.

Zu beachten ist dabei, dass auch die Federunterteile 19 gabelförmige Endbereiche aufweisen. Die jeweils konkav ausgeformten Federoberteile 16 und Federunterteile 19 weisen dabei, wie dies in der Figur 6 dargestellt ist, mit ihren Endbereichen zueinander, so dass sich im Querschnitt gesehen ein entsprechender Hohlraum ergibt. Die Außenabmaße der Federoberteile 16 und der Federunterteile 19 entsprechen dabei der Innenkontur der Hohlräume 14, wobei klar ersichtlich ist, dass die Federoberteile 16 und Federunterteile 19 aufgrund ihrer Gestaltung einer Kraftwirkung auf das Kissen infolge eines darauf liegenden Kopfes einen entsprechenden Widerstand entgegenbringen, sich aber gleichzeitig in gewissen Grenzen zusammen drücken lassen. Die Steifigkeit der Federelemente 15 ist dabei so bemessen, dass die üblicherweise auf ein entsprechendes Kissen einwirkenden Kräfte ein komplettes Zusammendrücken der Federelemente 15 ausschließen.It should be noted that the lower spring parts 19 have fork-shaped end portions. The respective concave shaped spring tops 16 and spring bases 19 have, as shown in the FIG. 6 is shown, with their end regions to each other, so that when seen in cross-section, a corresponding cavity results. The outer dimensions of the upper spring parts 16 and the lower spring parts 19 correspond to the inner contour of the cavities 14, wherein it is clear that that the spring tops 16 and lower springs 19 due to their design of a force on the pillow due to a head lying on it provide a corresponding resistance, but at the same time can be pushed together within certain limits. The rigidity of the spring elements 15 is dimensioned such that the forces normally acting on a corresponding cushion preclude a complete compression of the spring elements 15.

Wie der Figur 6 weiter zu entnehmen ist, sind die Federoberteile 16 und die Federunterteile 19 jeweils mittels eines gemeinsamen im Wesentlichen U-förmig ausgebildeten Verbindungsbereich miteinander gekoppelt. Der Verbindungsbereich 20 ist dabei im Gegensatz zu der konkaven Ausgestaltung der Federoberteile 16 und Federunterteile 19 im Wesentlichen horizontal ausgestaltet.Again FIG. 6 can also be seen, the spring tops 16 and the spring bases 19 are each coupled together by means of a common substantially U-shaped connection region. In contrast to the concave configuration of the spring upper parts 16 and lower spring parts 19, the connecting region 20 is configured substantially horizontally.

Die Breite der Federoberteile 16 ist entsprechend einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung breiter gewählt, als die der Federunterteile 19, so dass sich eine entsprechende breitere Auflagefläche ergibt und sich damit das Auflagegefühl für einen auf dem Kissen aufliegenden Kopf verbessert.The width of the spring tops 16 is chosen to be wider according to an advantageous embodiment, as the spring lower parts 19, so that there is a corresponding wider support surface and thus improves the bearing feel for resting on the pillow head.

In der Figur 6 ist darüber hinaus zu entnehmen, dass die jeweiligen außen liegenden Federunterteile 19a in ihrer Breitenausdehnung etwa halb so groß bemessen sind, wie die innen liegenden Federunterteile 19. Diese Ausgestaltung ist deshalb gewählt, da wie der Figur 6 ergänzend zu entnehmen ist, an den außen liegenden Federunterteilen 19a jeweils eine Verbindungsvorrichtung 20 angeordnet ist, die eine Koppelung mehrerer Federelemente 15 zu einem Federelementenstrang ermöglicht. Die Verbindungsvorrichtung 20 besteht dabei im Wesentlichen aus zwei Elementen, die im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel jeweils an den außen liegenden Federunterteilen 19a angeordnet sind.In the FIG. 6 In addition, it can be seen that the respective outer spring lower parts 19a are dimensioned in their width dimension about half as large as the inner spring lower parts 19. This embodiment is therefore chosen as the FIG. 6 can be seen in addition, on the outer spring parts 19 a each a connecting device 20 is arranged, which allows a coupling of a plurality of spring elements 15 to a spring element strand. The connecting device 20 consists essentially of two elements, which are arranged in the illustrated embodiment, in each case on the outer spring lower parts 19a.

Es handelt sich dabei zum einen um eine Aufnahme 21, die in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel im Wesentlichen rechteckförmig ausgebildet ist und quer zur Längserstreckung des Federunterteiles 19 angeordnet ist. Zur Verbindungsvorrichtung 20 gehört ferner eine Verbindungszunge 22, die in den Hohlraum der Aufnahme 21 einschiebbar ist. Die Verbindungszunge 22 ist dabei an demjenigen Federunterteil 19a angeordnet, welches auf der gegenüber liegenden Seite des Federelementes 15 befindlich ist, so dass jeweils zwei benachbarte Federelemente 15 miteinander koppelbar sind.These are on the one hand to a receptacle 21 which is formed in this embodiment substantially rectangular and is arranged transversely to the longitudinal extent of the lower spring part 19. The connecting device 20 further includes a connecting tongue 22, which is inserted into the cavity of the receptacle 21. The connecting tongue 22 is arranged on that spring lower part 19 a, which on the opposite side of the spring element 15th is located, so that in each case two adjacent spring elements 15 are coupled to each other.

Die Koppelung ist im Einzelnen auch aus der Figur 8 ersichtlich, in der in einer Draufsicht ausschnittsweise zwei benachbarte Federelemente 15 dargestellt sind. Aus dieser Figur wird darüber hinaus deutlich, dass durch die schmalere Gestaltung der an den Enden der Federelemente 15 befindlichen Federunterteile 19a im zusammengesteckten Zustand mehrerer Federelemente sich eine Gesamtbreite der Federunterteile 19 ergibt, die im Wesentlichen derjenigen der übrigen zu einem Federelement 15 gehörenden Federunterteile 19 entspricht.The coupling is in detail also from the FIG. 8 can be seen, in which a pair of adjacent spring elements 15 are shown in a plan view in detail. From this figure it is also clear that due to the narrower design of the located at the ends of the spring elements 15 spring lower parts 19a in the assembled state of several spring elements, a total width of the spring bases 19 results, which substantially corresponds to that of the rest belonging to a spring element 15 spring bases 19 ,

Der Figur 8 ist darüber hinaus zu entnehmen, dass die Federoberteile 16 und die Federunterteile 19 jeweils seitlich versetzt nebeneinander angeordnet sind. Um Kissen unterschiedlicher Größe mit den beschriebenen Federelementen 15 auszustatten, kann es zweckmäßig sein, eine Federelementreihe aus mehreren einzelnen Federelementen 15 aufzubauen, die mittels der beschriebenen Verbindungsvorrichtung 20 miteinander koppelbar sind.Of the FIG. 8 In addition, it can be seen that the spring tops 16 and the spring bases 19 are each arranged laterally offset side by side. In order to equip cushions of different sizes with the described spring elements 15, it may be expedient to construct a spring element row of a plurality of individual spring elements 15, which can be coupled to one another by means of the described connection device 20.

Darüber hinaus ist entsprechend der Figur 7 natürlich die Möglichkeit gegeben, ein entsprechendes Federelement aus einer Mehrzahl von Federoberteilen 16 und Federunterteilen 19 aufzubauen. Zur Verdeutlichung zeigt die Figur 7 ein derartiges Federelement, bei der sechs Federoberteile 16 sowie sieben Federunterteile 19 Verwendung finden, wobei jeweils, wie bereits beschrieben, die endseitig gelegenen Federunterteile 19a mit einer aus Verbindungszungen 22 und Aufnahmen 21 bestehenden Verbindungsvorrichtungen 20 versehen sind, um auch diese Federelemente 16 miteinander koppeln zu können.In addition, according to the FIG. 7 Of course, given the opportunity to construct a corresponding spring element of a plurality of upper spring parts 16 and spring bases 19. To clarify the shows FIG. 7 Such a spring element, in which six spring tops 16 and seven spring lower parts 19 are used, in each case, as already described, the end located spring bases 19a are provided with a connecting tongues 22 and 21 receptacles connecting devices 20 to also these spring elements 16 to each other can.

Selbstverständlich sind die Verbindungsvorrichtungen 20 nicht nur an den Federunterteilen 19a denkbar, sondern können bei entsprechender Ausgestaltung auch an den Federoberteilen 16 angeordnet sein.Of course, the connecting devices 20 are conceivable not only on the lower spring parts 19a, but can also be arranged on the upper upper parts 16 with a corresponding design.

Zum Einbau der Federelemente 15 in die Hohlräume 14 des in Figur 5 dargestellten Kissens bestehen unterschiedliche Möglichkeiten.For installation of the spring elements 15 in the cavities 14 of in FIG. 5 illustrated pillow there are different possibilities.

Zum einen hat es sich als zweckmäßig erwiesen, wenn die Federelementreihe in eine schlauchartig ausgebildete Kunststofffolie eingebettet wird, mit deren Hilfe die Reibungskräfte zwischen dem Federelement und der Innenseite des das Federelement aufnehmenden Hohlraumes 14 herabgesetzt wird. Bei der Montage der Federelemente innerhalb der Hohlräume 14 wird somit die Federelementreihe in die Kunststofffolie eingelegt und die üblicherweise überstehenden freien Enden des Kunststofffolienschlauches dann mittels geeigneter Haltemittel durch den kanalartigen Hohlraum 14 hindurch gezogen, wobei die Federelemente 15 gleichzeitig in den Hohlraum eingezogen werden.On the one hand, it has proven to be expedient if the spring element row is embedded in a hose-like plastic film, with the help of which the frictional forces between the spring element and the inside of the spring member receiving cavity 14 is lowered. When mounting the spring elements within the cavities 14 thus the row of spring element is inserted into the plastic film and then pulled by means of suitable holding means through the channel-like cavity 14 through the usually protruding free ends of the plastic film tube, wherein the spring elements 15 are simultaneously retracted into the cavity.

Eine andere Möglichkeit der Einbringung der Federelemente 15 in den Hohlraum 14 des Kissens besteht darin, den Schaumstoffkörper 3 mit einem von der Unterseite des Schaumstoffkörpers 3 zum jeweiligen Hohlraum 15 verlaufenden Trennschnitt 23 zu versehen. Durch den parallel zur Längserstreckung des Hohlraumes 15 verlaufenden Trennschnitt lässt sich die Unterseite des Schaumstoffkörpers 3 aufklappen, was die Einlage der Federelemente in den Hohlraum 14 des Schaumstoffkörpers 3 ermöglicht. Nach Einlage der Federelemente 15 können anschließend die sich gegenüber liegenden Schnittflächen des Trennschnittes 23 miteinander verklebt werden.Another possibility of introducing the spring elements 15 in the cavity 14 of the pad is to provide the foam body 3 with a running from the bottom of the foam body 3 to the respective cavity 15 separating cut 23. By running parallel to the longitudinal extent of the cavity 15 separating cut, the underside of the foam body 3 can be opened, which allows the insertion of the spring elements in the cavity 14 of the foam body 3. After inserting the spring elements 15, the opposite cut surfaces of the separating cut 23 can then be glued together.

Wie der Figur 5 zu entnehmen ist, kann der Trennschnitt einen im Wesentlichen parallel zur Unterseite des Schaumstoffkörpers 3 verlaufenden ersten Teilbereich 23a und einen im Wesentlichen senkrecht zum ersten Teilbereich verlaufenden weiteren Teilbereich 23b aufweisen.Again FIG. 5 can be seen, the separating section may have a substantially parallel to the underside of the foam body 3 extending first portion 23a and a substantially perpendicular to the first portion extending further portion 23b.

Die anhand der Figuren 5 bis 8 besprochene erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung einer Kopfunterlage in Form eines Kissens mit entsprechenden Hohlräumen 14 und darin angeordneten Federelementen 15 lässt sich selbstverständlich auch auf Körperunterlagen, wie beispielsweise Matratzen erweitern.The basis of the FIGS. 5 to 8 discussed inventive design of a head pad in the form of a pillow with corresponding cavities 14 and disposed therein spring elements 15 can of course be extended to body pads, such as mattresses.

Zur Verdeutlichung einer derartigen Anwendung sind die Figuren 9 und 10 vorgesehen, wobei in der Figur 9 schematisch eine Matratze 24 dargestellt ist, in der quer zur Längsausrichtung der Matratze 24 eine Mehrzahl von Hohlräumen 14 eingebracht sind. Wie der Darstellung zu entnehmen ist, weisen die jeweiligen Hohlräume 14 eine unterschiedliche Querschnittsgestaltung auf, wodurch sich eine unterschiedliche Nachgiebigkeit der Matratze 24 ergibt. Somit kann je nach Anwendung der Matratze der Benutzer durch einfaches Drehen eine weichere oder härtere Matratzenlage erreichen. Das Einbringen der Federelemente 15 erfolgt dabei entsprechend der Darstellung der Figur 10 in Analogie zu der ausführlich anhand der Kissenausgestaltung besprochenen Art und Weise. Die Federelemente 15 werden dabei zu Federelementreihen zusammengesetzt, die dann entsprechend der Darstellung der Figur 10 in die jeweiligen Hohlräume 14 der Matratze 24 eingebracht werden.To illustrate such an application, the Figures 9 and 10 provided, wherein in the FIG. 9 schematically a mattress 24 is shown in the transverse to the longitudinal direction of the mattress 24, a plurality of cavities 14 are introduced. As can be seen from the illustration, the respective cavities 14 have a different cross-sectional configuration, resulting in a different compliance of the mattress 24. Thus, depending on the application of the mattress, the user can achieve a softer or harder mattress layer simply by turning it. The introduction of the spring elements 15 takes place in accordance with the illustration of FIG. 10 in analogy to the manner discussed in detail with reference to the pillow design. The spring elements 15 are thereby assembled into spring element rows, which then according to the illustration of FIG. 10 be introduced into the respective cavities 14 of the mattress 24.

Bezugszeichenliste:LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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Kopf- oder KörperunterlageHead or body pad
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Inletttick
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Oberseitetop
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Federelementspring element
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FederoberteilPen shell
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Stegweb
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Stegweb
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FederunterteilSpring base
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Verbindungsvorrichtungconnecting device
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Aufnahmeadmission
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Verbindungszungeconnecting tongue
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Claims (20)

  1. A head or body support, in particular a pillow or mattress, comprising an insert (2) having a cover, wherein the insert (2) is formed from a block-like foam body (3) having at least one cavity (4), in which a plurality of spring elements (5, 15) are arranged, which can be connected to one another by means of a connecting device (20) and which ensure a supporting spring-loaded head or body application, wherein the spring elements (5, 15) encompass a stiffness, which, due to the application of pressure, prevents a closing of the cavities or of the cavity (4), respectively, for the automatic internal ventilation of the head or body support,
    characterized in
    that the connecting device (20) encompasses at least one receptacle (21) arranged at an upper spring part (16) or lower spring part (19a) located on the outside and a corresponding connecting tongue (22) located at a lower spring part (19a) or upper spring part (16) at the opposite side facing away from the receptacle (21) located on the outside, so that receptacle (21) and connecting tongue (22) engage with one another in response to connected spring elements (14).
  2. The head or body support according to claim 1,
    characterized in
    that the cavity or the cavities (4, 14) is/are formed from ducts, which preferably extend at right angles to the lying direction.
  3. The head or body support according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in
    that the cover (11) of the head or body support consists of a fabric, which is pervious to air, in particular at the side areas of the block-like foam body (3).
  4. The head or body support according to one or a plurality of the above-mentioned claims,
    characterized in
    that the upper side (13) of the block-like foam body (3) is embodied so as to be undulated.
  5. The head or body support according to one of claims 1 to 4,
    characterized in
    that a plastic film is arranged between spring element (5, 15) and inner surface of the cavity (4, 14) in the foam body.
  6. The head or body support according to claim 1,
    characterized in
    that the spring element (15) arranged in the cavity (4, 14) is embodied as a one-piece plastic element having at least one strip-shaped concave upper spring part (16) and at least one strip-shaped concave lower spring part (19), wherein upper spring part (16) and lower spring part (19) face one another at their free ends and encompass a common connection area.
  7. The head or body support according to claim 6,
    characterized in
    that the upper spring part (16) and lower spring part (19) are arranged so as to be laterally offset to one another, wherein the connection area is embodied as a substantially U-shaped elbow.
  8. The head or body support according to claim 6 or 7,
    characterized in
    that the free ends of the upper spring part (16) encompass a bifurcated area having two bars (17, 18), wherein each bar (17, 18) is connected to the free end of a laterally offset lower spring part (19), which is arranged next to the upper spring part (16).
  9. The head or body support according to one of claims 6 to 8,
    characterized in
    that the connection area of lower spring part (19) and upper spring part (16) encompasses a horizontal partial area.
  10. The head or body support according to one of claims 6 to 9,
    characterized in
    that the width of the bar-shaped upper spring part (16) is dimensioned so as to be greater than the width of the lower spring part (19).
  11. The head or body support according to one of claims 6 to 10,
    characterized in
    that one spring element (15) encompasses three upper spring parts (16) and four lower spring parts (19).
  12. The bead or body support according to one of claims 6 to 10,
    characterized in
    that one spring element (15) encompasses six upper spring parts (16) and seven lower spring parts (19).
  13. The head or body support according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in
    that the connecting tongue (22) encompasses at least one lug (25), by means of which the connecting device (20) can be locked.
  14. The head or body support according to one of claims 6 to 13,
    characterized in
    that the width of the lower spring parts (19a) located on the outside are dimensioned so as to substantially be half as large as the width of the remaining lower spring parts (19).
  15. The head or body support according to one of claims 2 to 14,
    characterized in
    that at least two duct-shaped cavities (4, 14), which extend at right angles to the lying direction, are arranged within the head or body support next to one another in longitudinal direction, wherein the size of the cross section of the cavities (4, 14) varies.
  16. The head or body support according to one of claims 1 to 15,
    characterized in
    that the foam body (3) encompasses at least one separating cut (23), which runs from the lower side to the cavity (4, 14).
  17. The head or body support according to claim 16,
    characterized in
    that the intersections of the separating cut (23), which are located opposite from one another, are adhered to one another after insertion of the spring elements (4, 14).
  18. The head or body support according to claim 16 or 17,
    characterized in
    that the separating cut (23) encompasses a first partial area (23a), which runs substantially parallel to the lower side of the foam body (3) and a further partial area (23b), which runs substantially perpendicular to the first partial area.
  19. The head or body support according to one of claims 1 to 18,
    characterized in
    that a radio or a loudspeaker is arranged in at least one cavity (4) of the insert (2).
  20. The head or body support according to one of claims 1 to 19,
    characterized in
    that spring elements (5, 15) of varying size are arranged in at least one cavity (4) of the insert (2).
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