EP1057433A1 - Spring element for using in a bed base - Google Patents

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EP1057433A1
EP1057433A1 EP00109575A EP00109575A EP1057433A1 EP 1057433 A1 EP1057433 A1 EP 1057433A1 EP 00109575 A EP00109575 A EP 00109575A EP 00109575 A EP00109575 A EP 00109575A EP 1057433 A1 EP1057433 A1 EP 1057433A1
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Thomas Lindemann
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
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  • the invention relates to a spring element for use in a Underbed and for laying mattresses.
  • underbeds for insertion in existing bed frames known in a wide variety of configurations. So are in the The past in particular underbeds in the form of slatted frames have been used, each transverse to the longitudinal extent bed slat arranged along its length has a certain elasticity, so that to some extent a spatially different cushioning for those on the Bed lying person is possible.
  • an underblanket which serves to support a mattress and has a multiplicity of supporting elements arranged flat, each a support plate for the mattress and at least contain a spring element carrying the support plate, that is supported on strip-like abutments.
  • the spring elements each supported on two abutments and extend between the abutments downwards, so that at least partial areas of the spring elements are between the abutments. Will by a certain area of the person lying on the bed of the lower bed, so that in this area Spring elements arranged in the lower bed below the mattress yield elastically.
  • the disadvantage is, however, that the spring elements are essentially only vertical to the lying surface, i.e. can move perpendicular to the mattress.
  • the structure of these known elements is very complex. Other, but correspondingly complex designs show e.g.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a solution with which has a specific elasticity of a lower bed with a elastic compliance in any direction the least possible effort can be achieved.
  • This task is with a spring element of the type mentioned kind solved according to the invention by one in the Supporting structure of the lower bed built-in support ring, one centrically penetrating the support ring, the upper Area protruding spring body and a spring body spring fixing on or in the support ring.
  • a spring element according to the invention thus consists of three Parts, namely from one with the supporting structure of the lower bed connected support ring, a penetrating this and upwardly projecting spring body as well as from a spring, which the resilient link between the support ring and the spring body. Because of this design the spring body can not only cross to the lying surface move, but in any direction, so that a optimal adaptation to the lying position or the movements possible for the person on the associated bed is.
  • the spring element according to the invention is because it only consists of the three parts mentioned above, quite simple to manufacture.
  • the spring element can then be used to mount the spring element from below into the shoulder of the support ring like this be introduced that the supporting webs of the spring body in the guide slots of the support ring are guided. Below the ring spring is inserted and holds the spring body in a certain rest position on the support ring. against the power of Ring spring can then the spring body in any angular orientation pressed elastically into the support ring become.
  • the spring can advantageously be designed as a rubber ring spring be, with the supporting webs of the spring body on the Put on the rubber ring spring. It is also in configuration possible that the spring arranged on the support ring after below resilient tongues is formed.
  • the spring properties of the spring element can still thereby be further improved that in the position of use downward-facing area of the support ring with a Pot-shaped bottom equipped to form an air chamber is.
  • the spring body of the spring element can in principle be any Have shapes, is advantageously provided To design the spring body as an elastic ball or ball, but also essentially hemispherical or on the top slightly flattened, i.e. the spring body is then a spherical cutout with a flattened surface facing the mattress educated.
  • the spring body with a perforation to allow air to pass through towards the mattress to be placed over it is.
  • a spring element 1 according to the invention for use in one There is essentially a bed and mattress support of three parts, namely a support ring 2, which in the supporting structure of the lower bed can be installed, one the support ring 2 penetrating centrally, the upper surface protruding spring body 3 and a spring body 3 on the support ring 2 fixing ring spring 4, which preferably as Rubber ring spring is formed.
  • the support ring 2 has one in the use position down pointing cylindrical shoulder 5, which in the embodiment is provided with three guide slots 6. Further in this embodiment, the support ring 2 still an outer circumferential shoulder 7 for fastening the support ring 2 in the supporting structure of the lower bed. Moreover has the shoulder 5 of the support ring 2 to the outside pointing cams 8 on the lower edge, which are used for support the ring spring 4 serve.
  • the spring body 3 is essentially hemispherical and has a lower cylindrical region 9 on, the lower edge with outward-pointing supporting bars 10 is provided, which are designed such that they in the assembled position in the guide slots 6 of the shoulder 5 of the support ring 2 are guided.
  • FIG. 3 shows the spring body 3 from below in the direction of the arrows 11 in the cylindrical shoulder 5 of the support ring 2 such introduced that the supporting webs 10 in the guide slots 6th be included. Then the ring spring 4 is such pushed over the cylindrical shoulder 5 of the support ring 2, that they are on the one hand between the cams 8 of the support ring 2 and on the other hand between the supporting webs 10 of the Spring body 3 is held.
  • the spring element 1 is thus fully assembled, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2 as well the upper representation of FIG. 3 is shown.
  • Fig. 4 shows the rest position of the spring element 1. In In this position, the spring body 3 is not deflected downwards.
  • FIG. 5 shows a modified embodiment, in which the spring body 3 with a spherical cutout flattened surface 3a facing the mattress is. Otherwise, the embodiment differs 5 not from those described above Embodiments.
  • Fig. 6 shows an embodiment of an inventive Spring element 1, which is thereby different from those described above Embodiments differentiates that in the Area of use of the support ring pointing downwards 2 with a cup-shaped bottom 12 to form an air chamber 13 is equipped. This allows the suspension properties improve the spring element 1 even further. It can be provided that the spring body 3 with a perforation to allow air to pass through towards the mattress to be placed over it is.
  • FIGS. 7 to 9 Various installation situations are shown by way of example in FIGS. 7 to 9 shown for the spring elements 1 according to the invention.
  • the lower bed is designed as a continuous plate 17, which are provided with holes in which the support rings 2 of the spring elements 1 are used.
  • FIG. 9 largely corresponds to that 8, but here is not a single one Plate 17 provided, but the lower bed is from several plates 18 are formed, which can be pivoted to Forming a head or foot section connected to each other could be.
  • the spring element 1 shown there consists of a Support ring 2 with downward, forming the spring 4, integrally molded spring tongues 4a, one from above the elastic body 3 forming elastic ball or a ball is inserted.
  • the assembly is shown in Fig. 12, a bottom view is shown in Fig. 11.
  • the spring body 3 forming ball can be made of different materials each be formed according to the desired hardness, it can be a hollow body be trained in half-shell construction, such as indicated in Fig. 10, here also the different Degree of hardness through different colors or one different surface designs can be.

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The new design of a bed base comprises several rows of spring elements (1). Each spring element (1) has a soft hemispherical shaped top (3), which is inserted into the opening of a carrying ring (2) from below. The lower rim of the spring element (9) is kept in place by a fixing ring (4), designed as a spring (4). Several recesses (6) and projections (8,10) engage with matching areas located at the openings of the bed base (17,18), when the spring element (1) is attached to the construction. The spring element (1) offers a flexible surface which yields in all directions, facilitating a comfortable feeling for the user.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Federelement zum Einsatz in einem Unterbett und zur Auflage von Matratzen.The invention relates to a spring element for use in a Underbed and for laying mattresses.

Unterbetten zum Einsetzen in vorhandene Bettgestelle sind in vielfältigsten Ausgestaltungen bekannt. So sind in der Vergangenheit insbesondere Unterbetten in Form von Lattenrosten verwendet worden, wobei jeder quer zur Längserstrekkung des Bettes angeordnete Lattenrost entlang seiner Länge eine gewisse Elastizität aufweist, so daß in gewissem Maße eine räumlich unterschiedliche Abfederung für die auf dem Bett liegende Person möglich ist.There are underbeds for insertion in existing bed frames known in a wide variety of configurations. So are in the The past in particular underbeds in the form of slatted frames have been used, each transverse to the longitudinal extent bed slat arranged along its length has a certain elasticity, so that to some extent a spatially different cushioning for those on the Bed lying person is possible.

Um eine punktuelle Elastizität eines Unterbettes zu erreichen, ist bereits ein Unterbett vorgeschlagen worden (DE-197 00 130-A1), das zur Auflage einer Matratze dient und eine Vielzahl flächig angeordneter Stützelemente aufweist, die jeweils eine Auflageplatte für die Matratze und mindestens ein die Auflageplatte tragendes Federelement enthalten, das sich an leistenartigen Widerlagern abstützt.In order to achieve a specific elasticity of a lower bed, an underblanket has already been proposed (DE-197 00 130-A1), which serves to support a mattress and has a multiplicity of supporting elements arranged flat, each a support plate for the mattress and at least contain a spring element carrying the support plate, that is supported on strip-like abutments.

Um die Bauhöhe dieser Federelemente zu begrenzen, sind dabei die Federelemente jeweils an zwei Widerlagern abgestützt und erstrecken sich zwischen den Widerlagern hindurch nach unten, so daß mindestens Teilbereiche der Federelemente sich zwischen den Widerlagern befinden. Wird von der auf dem Bett liegenden Person ein bestimmter Bereich des Unterbettes belastet, so können die in diesem Bereich unterhalb der Matratze im Unterbett angeordneten Federelemente elastisch nachgeben. Nachteilig ist dabei allerdings, daß die Federelemente sich im wesentlichen nur senkrecht zur Liegefläche, d.h. senkrecht zur Matratze bewegen können. Außerdem ist der Aufbau dieser bekannten Elemente sehr aufwendig. Andere, aber entsprechend aufwendige Gestaltungen zeigen z.B. die DE-196 37 933-C1, DE-299 03 423-U1, AT-399 815-B, CH-680 337-A5, EP-0 653 174-A2, EP-0 401 712-A1 oder die WO-9903379-A2.To limit the overall height of these spring elements, are included the spring elements each supported on two abutments and extend between the abutments downwards, so that at least partial areas of the spring elements are between the abutments. Will by a certain area of the person lying on the bed of the lower bed, so that in this area Spring elements arranged in the lower bed below the mattress yield elastically. The disadvantage is, however, that the spring elements are essentially only vertical to the lying surface, i.e. can move perpendicular to the mattress. In addition, the structure of these known elements is very complex. Other, but correspondingly complex designs show e.g. DE-196 37 933-C1, DE-299 03 423-U1, AT-399 815-B, CH-680 337-A5, EP-0 653 174-A2, EP-0 401 712-A1 or WO-9903379-A2.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Lösung zu schaffen, mit der eine punktuelle Elastizität eines Unterbettes mit einer elastischen Nachgiebigkeit in beliebigen Richtungen bei möglichst geringem Aufwand erreichbar ist.The object of the invention is to provide a solution with which has a specific elasticity of a lower bed with a elastic compliance in any direction the least possible effort can be achieved.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit einem Federelement der eingangs bezeichneten Art erfindungsgemäß gelöst durch einen in der Tragkonstruktion des Unterbettes einbaubaren Tragring, einen den Tragring zentrisch durchsetzenden, dessen obere Fläche überragenden Federkörper sowie eine den Federkörper am bzw. im Tragring fixierende Feder.This task is with a spring element of the type mentioned Kind solved according to the invention by one in the Supporting structure of the lower bed built-in support ring, one centrically penetrating the support ring, the upper Area protruding spring body and a spring body spring fixing on or in the support ring.

Ein erfindungsgemäßes Federelement besteht somit aus drei Teilen, nämlich aus einem mit der Tragkonstruktion des Unterbettes verbundenen Tragring, einem diesen durchsetzenden und nach oben überragenden Federkörper sowie aus einer Feder, die das federnde Verbindungsglied zwischen dem Tragring und dem Federkörper herstellt. Aufgrund dieser Gestaltung kann der Federkörper sich nicht nur quer zur Liegefläche bewegen, sondern in beliebigen Richtungen, so daß eine optimale Anpassung an die Liegeposition bzw. die Bewegungen der auf dem zugehörigen Bett befindlichen Person möglich ist. Dabei ist das erfindungsgemäße Federelement, da es nur aus den drei vorgenannten Teilen besteht, recht einfach herzustellen.A spring element according to the invention thus consists of three Parts, namely from one with the supporting structure of the lower bed connected support ring, a penetrating this and upwardly projecting spring body as well as from a spring, which the resilient link between the support ring and the spring body. Because of this design the spring body can not only cross to the lying surface move, but in any direction, so that a optimal adaptation to the lying position or the movements possible for the person on the associated bed is. The spring element according to the invention is because it only consists of the three parts mentioned above, quite simple to manufacture.

In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung ist vorgesehen, daß am Tragring eine in der Gebrauchslage nach unten weisende zylindrische Schulter mit Führungsschlitzen vorgesehen ist, wobei der Federkörper nach außen weisende, in den Führungsschlitzen geführte Tragstege aufweist, die mit einer Ringfeder in wirkmäßiger Verbindung stehen. Letzteres läßt sich vorteilhaft dadurch erreichen, daß zur Abstützung der Ringfeder die Schulter nach außen weisende unterrandseitige Nocken aufweist.In an advantageous embodiment it is provided that on the support ring a cylindrical one pointing downwards in the position of use Shoulder with guide slots is provided, wherein the spring body facing outwards in the guide slots has guided supporting webs with an annular spring to be in effective communication. The latter can be advantageously achieve that to support the ring spring the shoulder facing outwards Has cams.

Zur Montage des Federelementes kann dann zunächst das Federelement von unten in die Schulter des Tragringes derart eingeführt werden, daß die Tragstege des Federkörpers in den Führungsschlitzen des Tragringes geführt sind. Nachfolgend wird die Ringfeder eingesetzt und hält den Federkörper in bestimmter Ruhelage am Tragring. Gegen die Kraft der Ringfeder kann dann der Federkörper in beliebiger Winkelausrichtung nach innen in den Tragring elastisch eingedrückt werden.The spring element can then be used to mount the spring element from below into the shoulder of the support ring like this be introduced that the supporting webs of the spring body in the guide slots of the support ring are guided. Below the ring spring is inserted and holds the spring body in a certain rest position on the support ring. Against the power of Ring spring can then the spring body in any angular orientation pressed elastically into the support ring become.

Vorteilhaft kann die Feder als Gummiringfeder ausgebildet sein, wobei sich die Tragstege des Federkörpers auf der Gummiringfeder auflegen. Es ist in Ausgestaltung aber auch möglich, daß die Feder von am Tragring angeordneten nach unten weisenden federnden Zungen gebildet ist.The spring can advantageously be designed as a rubber ring spring be, with the supporting webs of the spring body on the Put on the rubber ring spring. It is also in configuration possible that the spring arranged on the support ring after below resilient tongues is formed.

Die Federeigenschaften des Federelementes können noch dadurch weiter verbessert werden, daß der in der Gebrauchslage nach unten weisende Bereich des Tragringes mit einem topfförmigen Boden zur Bildung einer Luftkammer ausgerüstet ist.The spring properties of the spring element can still thereby be further improved that in the position of use downward-facing area of the support ring with a Pot-shaped bottom equipped to form an air chamber is.

Der Federkörper des Federelementes kann grundsätzlich beliebige Formen aufweisen, vorteilhaft ist vorgesehen, den Federkörper als elastischen Ball oder Kugel auszubilden, aber auch im wesentlichen halbkugelförmig oder oberseitig leicht abgeflacht, d.h. der Federkörper ist dann als Kugelausschnitt mit zur Matratze weisender abgeflachter Oberfläche ausgebildet. The spring body of the spring element can in principle be any Have shapes, is advantageously provided To design the spring body as an elastic ball or ball, but also essentially hemispherical or on the top slightly flattened, i.e. the spring body is then a spherical cutout with a flattened surface facing the mattress educated.

Zusätzlich kann vorgesehen sein, daß der Federkörper mit einer Perforation zur Ermöglichung eines Luftdurchtrittes in Richtung auf die darüber anzuordnende Matratze versehen ist.In addition, it can be provided that the spring body with a perforation to allow air to pass through towards the mattress to be placed over it is.

Die Erfindung ist nachstehend anhand der Zeichnung beispielsweise näher erläutert. Diese zeigt in

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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Federelementes,
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ebenfalls in perspektivischer Darstellung das Federelement nach Fig. 1 in anderer räumlicher Orientierung,
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teilweise im Schnitt ein Federelement und eine Explosionsdarstellung desselben,
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teilweise im Schnitt das Federelement in Ruhelage,
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das Federelement nach Fig. 4 bei senkrechter Belastung,
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das Federelement nach Fig. 4 bei beliebiger Belastung,
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teilweise im Schnitt ein Federelement mit abgewandeltem Federkörper,
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das Federelement nach Fig. 4 mit zusätzlicher Ausstattung,
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jeweils in perspektivischer Darstellung verschiedene Einbausituationen der Federelemente sowie in den
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The invention is explained below with reference to the drawing, for example. This shows in
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a perspective view of a spring element according to the invention,
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likewise in a perspective representation the spring element according to FIG. 1 in a different spatial orientation,
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partly in section a spring element and an exploded view of the same,
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partly in section the spring element in the rest position,
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Ein erfindungsgemäßes Federelement 1 zum Einsatz in einem Unterbett und zur Auflage von Matratzen besteht im wesentlichen aus drei Teilen, nämlich einem Tragring 2, der in die Tragkonstruktion des Unterbettes einbaubar ist, einen den Tragring 2 zentrisch durchsetzenden, dessen obere Fläche überragenden Federkörper 3 sowie eine den Federkörper 3 am Tragring 2 fixierende Ringfeder 4, die vorzugsweise als Gummiringfeder ausgebildet ist.A spring element 1 according to the invention for use in one There is essentially a bed and mattress support of three parts, namely a support ring 2, which in the supporting structure of the lower bed can be installed, one the support ring 2 penetrating centrally, the upper surface protruding spring body 3 and a spring body 3 on the support ring 2 fixing ring spring 4, which preferably as Rubber ring spring is formed.

Der Tragring 2 weist eine in der Gebrauchslage nach unten weisende zylindrische Schulter 5 auf, die beim Ausführungsbeispiel mit drei Führungsschlitzen 6 versehen ist. Ferner weist bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel der Tragring 2 noch eine äußere umlaufende Schulter 7 zur Befestigung des Tragringes 2 in der Tragkonstruktion des Unterbettes auf. Außerdem weist die Schulter 5 des Tragringes 2 nach außen weisende unterrandseitige Nocken 8 auf, die zur Abstützung der Ringfeder 4 dienen.The support ring 2 has one in the use position down pointing cylindrical shoulder 5, which in the embodiment is provided with three guide slots 6. Further in this embodiment, the support ring 2 still an outer circumferential shoulder 7 for fastening the support ring 2 in the supporting structure of the lower bed. Moreover has the shoulder 5 of the support ring 2 to the outside pointing cams 8 on the lower edge, which are used for support the ring spring 4 serve.

Der Federkörper 3 ist im wesentlichen halbkugelförmig gestaltet und weist einen unteren zylindrischen Bereich 9 auf, der unterrandseitig mit nach außen weisenden Tragstegen 10 versehen ist, die derart ausgebildet sind, daß sie in montierter Lage in den Führungsschlitzen 6 der Schulter 5 des Tragringes 2 geführt sind.The spring body 3 is essentially hemispherical and has a lower cylindrical region 9 on, the lower edge with outward-pointing supporting bars 10 is provided, which are designed such that they in the assembled position in the guide slots 6 of the shoulder 5 of the support ring 2 are guided.

Zur Montage des Federelementes 1 wird, wie dies Fig. 3 zeigt, der Federkörper 3 von unten in Richtung der Pfeile 11 in die zylindrische Schulter 5 des Tragringes 2 derart eingeführt, daß die Tragstege 10 in den Führungsschlitzen 6 aufgenommen werden. Anschließend wird die Ringfeder 4 derart über die zylindrische Schulter 5 des Tragringes 2 geschoben, daß sie einerseits zwischen den Nocken 8 des Tragringes 2 und andererseits zwischen den Tragstegen 10 des Federkörpers 3 gehalten wird. Damit ist das Federelement 1 vollständig montiert, so wie dies in den Fig. 1 und 2 sowie der oberen Darstellung der Fig. 3 gezeigt ist.For the assembly of the spring element 1, as shown in FIG. 3 shows the spring body 3 from below in the direction of the arrows 11 in the cylindrical shoulder 5 of the support ring 2 such introduced that the supporting webs 10 in the guide slots 6th be included. Then the ring spring 4 is such pushed over the cylindrical shoulder 5 of the support ring 2, that they are on the one hand between the cams 8 of the support ring 2 and on the other hand between the supporting webs 10 of the Spring body 3 is held. The spring element 1 is thus fully assembled, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2 as well the upper representation of FIG. 3 is shown.

Wird nun Druck auf den Federkörper 3 ausgeübt, so kann dieser entgegen der Kraft der Ringfeder 4 sich in das Innere des Tragringes 2 bewegen, was nachfolgend anhand der Fig. 4, 4a und 4b näher erläutert wird.If pressure is now exerted on the spring body 3, this can against the force of the ring spring 4 in the interior of the support ring 2 move, which is based on the Fig. 4, 4a and 4b is explained in more detail.

Fig. 4 zeigt zunächst die Ruhelage des Federelementes 1. In dieser Lage ist der Federkörper 3 nicht nach unten ausgelenkt.Fig. 4 shows the rest position of the spring element 1. In In this position, the spring body 3 is not deflected downwards.

Wird nun quer zur Liegefläche (Fig. 4a), also senkrecht, eine Kraft F auf das Federelement ausgeübt, so bewegt sich das Federelement 3 im wesentlichen senkrecht entgegen der Kraft der Ringfeder 4 nach unten in die zylindrische Schulter 5 des Tragringes 2 hinein. Bei Nachlassen der Kraft F findet entsprechend eine Rückstellung in die Ruhelage gemäß Fig. 4 durch die Rückstellkraft der Ringfeder 4 statt.Is now perpendicular to the lying surface (Fig. 4a), i.e. vertically, a force F exerted on the spring element moves the spring element 3 substantially perpendicular to the Force the ring spring 4 down into the cylindrical shoulder 5 of the support ring 2 into it. When the force F is accordingly reset to the rest position Fig. 4 instead of the restoring force of the ring spring 4.

Wesentlich ist nun, daß, wie dies Fig. 4b zeigt, auch andere Auslenkungen des Federelementes 1 als in senkrechter Richtung möglich sind. Wird auf den Federkörper 3 in beliebiger Richtung eine Kraft F ausgeübt, so erfolgt eine beliebige Bewegung des Federkörpers 3 gegenüber dem Tragelement 2 des Federelementes 1, wie dies in Fig. 4b dargestellt ist. Es kann eine Federbewegung auf 360° stattfinden. Damit ist eine exakte Anpassung an die Lage bzw. Bewegung der auf dem Bett liegenden Person möglich. It is essential that, as shown in Fig. 4b, others Deflections of the spring element 1 than in the vertical Direction are possible. Will on the spring body 3 in any Exerted in the direction of a force F, any one occurs Movement of the spring body 3 relative to the support element 2 of the spring element 1, as shown in Fig. 4b is. A spring movement can take place at 360 °. This is an exact adjustment to the position or movement possible for the person lying on the bed.

In Fig. 5 ist eine abgewandelte Ausführungsform dargestellt, bei der der Federkörper 3 als Kugelausschnitt mit zur Matratze weisender abgeflachter Oberfläche 3a ausgebildet ist. Ansonsten unterscheidet sich die Ausführungsform nach Fig. 5 nicht von den vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen.5 shows a modified embodiment, in which the spring body 3 with a spherical cutout flattened surface 3a facing the mattress is. Otherwise, the embodiment differs 5 not from those described above Embodiments.

Fig. 6 zeigt eine Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Federelementes 1, das sich dadurch von den vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen unterscheidet, daß der in der Gebrauchslage nach unten weisende Bereich des Tragringes 2 mit einem topfförmigen Boden 12 zur Bildung einer Luftkammer 13 ausgerüstet ist. Dadurch lassen sich die Federungseigenschaften des Federelementes 1 noch weiter verbessern. Es kann dabei vorgesehen sein, daß der Federkörper 3 mit einer Perforation zur Ermöglichung eines Luftdurchtrittes in Richtung auf die darüber anzuordnende Matratze versehen ist.Fig. 6 shows an embodiment of an inventive Spring element 1, which is thereby different from those described above Embodiments differentiates that in the Area of use of the support ring pointing downwards 2 with a cup-shaped bottom 12 to form an air chamber 13 is equipped. This allows the suspension properties improve the spring element 1 even further. It can be provided that the spring body 3 with a perforation to allow air to pass through towards the mattress to be placed over it is.

In den Fig. 7 bis 9 sind beispielhaft verschiedene Einbausituationen für die erfindungsgemäßen Federelemente 1 dargestellt.Various installation situations are shown by way of example in FIGS. 7 to 9 shown for the spring elements 1 according to the invention.

Bei der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 7 besteht die Tragkonstruktion des Unterbettes aus einem Rahmen 14 mit übereinander beabstandeten Längs- oder Querstreben 15, in welche die erfindungsgemäßen Federelemente 1 in geeigneter Form eingehängt sind, wozu die Tragringe 2 der Federelemente 1 mit gegenüberliegenden außenrandseitigen Traglaschen 16 ausgerüstet sind.7 there is the supporting structure of the lower bed from a frame 14 with one another spaced longitudinal or transverse struts 15, in which the spring elements 1 according to the invention in a suitable form are suspended, for which purpose the support rings 2 of the spring elements 1 with opposite outer flaps 16 are equipped.

Bei der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 8 ist die Tragkonstruktion des Unterbettes als durchgehende Platte 17 ausgebildet, die mit Bohrungen versehen sind, in welche die Tragringe 2 der Federelemente 1 eingesetzt sind.8 is the supporting structure the lower bed is designed as a continuous plate 17, which are provided with holes in which the support rings 2 of the spring elements 1 are used.

Die Ausführungsform nach Fig. 9 entspricht weitgehend derjenigen nach Fig. 8, hier ist allerdings nicht eine einzelne Platte 17 vorgesehen, sondern das Unterbett ist von mehreren Platten 18 gebildet, die ggf. verschwenkbar zur Bildung eines Kopf- oder Fußteiles miteinander verbunden sein können.The embodiment according to FIG. 9 largely corresponds to that 8, but here is not a single one Plate 17 provided, but the lower bed is from several plates 18 are formed, which can be pivoted to Forming a head or foot section connected to each other could be.

In den Fig. 10 bis 12 ist eine etwas andere Ausführungsform gezeigt, wobei die funktionell gleichen Teile mit den gleichen Bezugsziffern bezeichnet sind.10 to 12 is a slightly different embodiment shown, the functionally the same parts with the same Reference numbers are designated.

Das dort dargestellte Federelement 1 besteht aus einem Tragring 2 mit nach unten weisenden, die Feder 4 bildenden, einstückig angeformten Federzungen 4a, wobei von oben ein den Federkörper 3 bildender elastischer Ball bzw. eine Kugel eingesetzt ist. Den Zusammenbau zeigt Fig. 12, eine Unteransicht wird in Fig. 11 dargestellt. Die den Federkörper 3 bildende Kugel kann aus unterschiedlichen Materialien je nach gewünschter Härte gebildet sein, sie kann als Hohlkörper ausgebildet sein, in halbschaliger Bauweise, etwa wie in Fig. 10 angedeutet, wobei auch hier die unterschiedlichen Härtegrade durch unterschiedliche Farbgebung oder einer unterschiedlichen Oberflächengestaltung dargestellt werden können.The spring element 1 shown there consists of a Support ring 2 with downward, forming the spring 4, integrally molded spring tongues 4a, one from above the elastic body 3 forming elastic ball or a ball is inserted. The assembly is shown in Fig. 12, a bottom view is shown in Fig. 11. The spring body 3 forming ball can be made of different materials each be formed according to the desired hardness, it can be a hollow body be trained in half-shell construction, such as indicated in Fig. 10, here also the different Degree of hardness through different colors or one different surface designs can be.

Natürlich ist die Erfindung nicht auf die dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele beschränkt. Weitere Ausgestaltungen sind möglich, ohne den Grundgedanken zu verlassen.Of course, the invention is not limited to that shown Embodiments limited. Other configurations are possible without leaving the basic idea.

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Federelement zum Einsatz in einem Unterbett und zur Auflage von Matratzen,
gekennzeichnet durch
einen in der Tragkonstruktion (14, 15, 17, 18) des Unterbettes einbaubaren Tragring (2), einen den Tragring (2) zentrisch durchsetzenden, dessen obere Fläche überragenden Federkörper (3) sowie eine den Federkörper (3) am bzw. im Tragring (2) fixierende Feder (4).Spring element for use in a lower bed and for laying mattresses,
marked by
a support ring (2) which can be installed in the support structure (14, 15, 17, 18) of the lower bed, a spring body (3) centrally penetrating the support ring (2) and projecting from the upper surface thereof, and one the spring body (3) on or in the support ring (2) fixing spring (4). Federelement nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß am Tragring (2) eine in der Gebrauchslage nach unten weisende zylindrische Schulter (5) mit Führungsschlitzen (6) vorgesehen ist, wobei der Federkörper (3) nach außen weisende, in den Führungsschlitzen (6) geführte Tragstege (10) aufweist, die mit einer Ringfeder (4) in wirkmäßiger Verbindung stehen.Spring element according to claim 1,
characterized,
that a cylindrical shoulder (5) with guide slots (6) pointing downward in the position of use is provided on the support ring (2), the spring body (3) having outward-pointing support webs (10) guided in the guide slots (6), which are in effective connection with a ring spring (4). Federelement nach Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß zur Abstützung der Ringfeder (4) die Schulter (5) nach außen weisende unterrandseitige Nocken (8) aufweist. Spring element according to claim 2,
characterized,
that to support the ring spring (4) the shoulder (5) has outward-facing cams (8) on the lower edge. Federelement nach Anspruch 2 oder 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Feder (4) als Gummiringfeder ausgebildet ist, wobei sich die Tragstege (10) des Federkörpers (3) auf der Gummiringfeder (4) auflegen.Spring element according to claim 2 or 3,
characterized,
that the spring (4) is designed as a rubber ring spring, the supporting webs (10) of the spring body (3) resting on the rubber ring spring (4). Federelement nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Feder von am Tragring (2) angeordneten, nach unten weisenden federnden Zungen (4a) gebildet ist.Spring element according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the spring is formed by resilient tongues (4a) arranged on the support ring (2) and pointing downwards. Federelement nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß der in der Gebrauchslage nach unten weisende Bereich des Tragringes (2) mit einem topfförmigen Boden (12) zur Bildung einer Luftkammer (13) ausgerüstet ist.Spring element according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the area of the support ring (2) which points downward in the position of use is equipped with a cup-shaped base (12) to form an air chamber (13). Federelement nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß der Federkörper (3) als elastischer Ball bzw. Kugel ausgebildet ist.Spring element according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the spring body (3) is designed as an elastic ball or ball. Federelement nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß der Federkörper (3) im wesentlichen halbkugelförmig ausgebildet ist. Spring element according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the spring body (3) is substantially hemispherical. Federelement nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß der Federkörper (3) als Kugelausschnitt mit zur Matratze weisender abgeflachter Oberfläche (3a) ausgebildet ist.Spring element according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the spring body (3) is designed as a spherical cutout with a flattened surface (3a) facing the mattress. Federelement nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß der Federkörper (3) mit einer Perforation zur Ermöglichung eines Luftdurchtritts in Richtung auf die darüber anzuordnende Matratze versehen ist.Spring element according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the spring body (3) is provided with a perforation to allow air to pass in the direction of the mattress to be arranged above it.
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