DK178030B1 - Weight Duvet - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a weight pad (2) comprising a plurality of channels (8) and a plurality of disposable weight elements (6). The weight pad further comprises at least a first module (20) comprising means (12) for securing a second module (22) and means (12) for securing a third module (24). The weight elements (6) are of a kind that can be fixed by means of a fastener (4, 4 ', 4' ', 4' ''), which allows the weight elements (6) to be removed and mounted several times. The weight pad (2) comprises a cover (14), wherein the weight elements (6) are mounted on the cover (14) via fixing elements (4, 4 ') on the weight elements 6 which are joined together with fixing elements (4' '). 4 '') on the cover (14).

Description

Weight Duvet

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a comforter / blanket, in particular a comforter / blanket comprising at least one weight element and devices for assembling multiple comforters / blankets (modules).

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Brain injuries, mental illnesses, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, dementia and stress are all examples of disorders or conditions in which people may experience physical or mental turmoil. In the case of sleep, this anxiety can have major consequences for the person with the disorder, which can lead to lack of sleep or poor quality of sleep which can further aggravate the condition.

In the following, the term '' weight quilts' is used as a common term for '' weight quilts' 'and' 'weight blankets''.

It is known that quilts or blankets with a certain weight, so-called '' weight quilts '', have a calming effect on people suffering from physical or mental turmoil. Weight pillows thus facilitate sleep. In addition, the weight and weight of the weight cushion stimulate the senses, thereby increasing body awareness.

In some cases, a person needs a weight pillow through many of the stages of life, for example, from infancy to adulthood. It is therefore desirable if the weight pad can grow in line with the person. In practice, it must be possible to increase both the weight of the weight pad to fit the person's weight and the length of the weight pad to fit the person's height.

US 2011047698 A1 discloses D1 discloses a weight cushion for the relief of sleep problems that occur in various diseases such as autism and ADHD. The weight pad comprises a plurality of channels and a plurality of weight elements contained therein containing filler material. The weight pad comprises a cover which, when joined along or across the blanket, forms the plurality of channels enclosing the weight elements. The weight elements can be attached to the cover by attaching the seam at each end of the weight elements to the cover. With a weight pad as described in US 2011047698 A1, it is not possible to carry out repeated removal and mounting / replacement of the weight elements.

Therefore, it is desirable to design a weight cushion where the weight and extent of the weight cushion can be continuously adjusted and expanded in line with a varying need, so that an individually adjustable weight cushion can be provided which can be adjusted according to the weight and size of the individual. Furthermore, it is desirable to design a weight pad where the different areas of the weight pad may have individually adapted weight, including different weight.

The object of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a weight pad in which weight and length can be adjusted.

It is a further object of the invention to provide a weight pad that can be washed in a standard size washer (such a size as is found in most private homes).

The object of the present invention is achieved with a weight pad as defined in claim 1. Preferred embodiments are defined in the subclaims and are explained in the following description and illustrated in the accompanying figures.

The weight pad of the invention comprises a plurality of channels and a plurality of disposable weight elements. The weight pad further comprises at least a first module comprising means for securing a second module and means for securing a third module, the weight elements being of a kind which can be secured by means of a fastener which permits the weight elements to be removed and mounted. several times, wherein the weight pad comprises a cover where the weight elements are mounted on the cover via fixing elements on the weight elements which are joined together with fixing elements on the cover.

This results in a weight pad that can be joined (attached to) with additional modules and thus grow in line with the person's length growth.

Furthermore, the modular structure makes it easy to wash the weight pad in a washing machine of such size as is found in most private homes (with a drum volume of about 30-70 liters).

The channels may extend both across the weight pad, along the weight pad or diagonally e.g. along a direction parallel to the direction between two of the opposite corners of the weight pad. It is advantageous that the weight pad comprise a cover and that the channels extend all the way from one side to the other side of the cover.

Advantageously, each channel is configured to accommodate a variable number or size of weight elements so that the weight of the weight pad can be adjusted as needed.

The ducts may be bounded by stitching. In an alternative embodiment, the channels are bounded by a retractable element, for example, "velcro", which can facilitate the mounting of the weight elements in the quilt.

The weight pad can be made in different shapes and the modules can have identical as well as different shapes.

In a preferred embodiment, the weight pad comprises a cover that is rectangular. It is advantageous that the means for fastening are placed on two opposite sides and that these are the longest sides of the weight pad.

The means for attaching or joining the modules may extend in whole or in part along the side of the weight pad.

In a preferred embodiment, the weight pad comprises a fastener extending along at least 80% of the length of the side to which the fastener is secured. This provides good stability between the modules.

In an alternative embodiment, four modules are attached (or joined) to one total weight pad. This provides great flexibility and opportunity to provide an extra long weight pad.

By the term weight elements is meant elements which have a density greater than the density of down, feather, wadding or wool. Examples of weight elements are metal, plastic, wood and rubber. The weight elements may comprise '' light '' parts surrounded by '' heavy '' parts, so that the total 'density' of the weight element exceeds the density of down, feather, wadding or wool.

It is advantageous for the weight pad to comprise a first module, a second module and / or a third module.

This makes it possible to obtain a longer or wider weight pad.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the weight pad comprises a first module, a second module, a third module and a spring module.

Hereby it is possible to provide an adult duvet of sufficient length and width. Furthermore, it is possible to extend a smaller weight pad (eg consisting of three modules) to an adult mattress comprising four modules.

In a preferred embodiment, the weight elements are formed as sectional bags containing a filling material.

The sectional division of the bags may be provided longitudinally of the bags as well as across the bags. It may be advantageous that the sectional division is configured to prevent free passage of the filler material between the sections. This results in an even distribution of filler material in the weight element.

The filler may comprise granules, gels, liquids or spheres. In a preferred embodiment, the filler material comprises granules of a washable material such that the weight pad can withstand e.g. machine wash

It may be advantageous for the weight elements to be box-shaped.

By the term box-shaped is meant an element whose cross-section is square. It may be convenient that the box-shaped weight elements comprise a flexible and soft structure at the outer edge, for example foam, as well as a heavier core. It may be convenient for the soft structure to be surrounded by a waterproof membrane.

This provides the opportunity to fill the weight pad with weight elements that partly have the required weight and partly give the user a comfortable experience. Use of a waterproof membrane prevents the soft structure from absorbing moisture.

In a preferred embodiment, the weight pad comprises a cover to which the weight elements are attached.

This results in a more even distribution of the weight in the weight pad as the weight elements do not slip into one of the ends of the channels.

The weight cushion may advantageously be provided with means for attaching the weight elements to the inside of the cover.

Advantageously, the upholstery is made of a material configured to withstand the tension that occurs due to the mounted weight so that the quilt does not break. Furthermore, it is advantageous for the cover to be breathable. In a preferred embodiment, the cover is made of tightly woven cotton.

It is preferred that the weight elements be secured by means of a fastener which allows the weight element to be removed and reattached several times. Such a fastener may comprise, for example, velcro, buttons, straps, cords or a zipper.

In a preferred embodiment, the weight pad comprises a cover with a top and a bottom and the weight elements are attached at one end to the top and at their other end attached to the bottom.

This results in a more stable weight pad, where the pull from the weight elements is distributed on both the upper and lower parts of the weight pad cover.

In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of the weight pad channels are configured to receive and attach more than one weight element.

This results in less handling of the duvet during production as well as easier accessibility of the ducts as these become larger.

Advantageously, the at least two weight elements located in the same channel do not overlap.

This results in an even distribution of the weight material in the ducts.

In a further embodiment, the at least two weight elements are located in the same channel and are partially or completely overlapping.

This provides flexibility of the weight of the quilt without affecting the width / length of the quilt.

The weight elements can be mounted on the cover so that the at least two weight elements are joined together, for example by providing a joining element which holds the weight elements together on the at least two weight elements.

Alternatively, the weight elements may be mounted on the cover independently of one another, for example, in that the fixing element does not extend along the entire side of the weight element. Hereby the at least two weight elements can be mounted without being joined together.

Advantageously, the weight pad comprises a plurality of channels which are delimited by a plurality of fixing elements, wherein at least one fixing element is retractable.

This results in a weight pad where the weight elements are easy to mount.

By retractable is meant an element that is strong enough to withstand the features that occur in the quilt in ordinary use and is quick and easy to use, such as velcro, buttons or a zipper.

Figure Description

The invention will be explained in the following with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which

FIG. 1 a) shows a schematic illustration of a module from a weight pad according to the invention,

FIG. 1 (b) shows a weight element according to the invention,

FIG. 1 c) shows a close-up view of a sectional weight element according to the invention,

FIG. 2 a) shows a schematic illustration of the inside of the cover of a module of a weight pad according to the invention,

FIG. 2 b) shows an alternative weight element according to the invention,

FIG. 3 a) shows a schematic illustration of three modules from a weight pad according to the invention,

FIG. 3 b) shows a weight pad formed by the three of FIG. 3 (a) modules shown;

FIG. 4 a) shows a schematic illustration of four modules from a weight pad according to the invention,

FIG. 4 b) shows a weight pad formed by the four of FIG. 4 a) modules shown; FIG. 5 a) shows a schematic illustration of three modules from a weight pad according to the invention,

FIG. 5 b) shows a weight pad formed by the three of FIG. 3 (a) modules shown;

FIG. 6 is a schematic illustration of a further embodiment of a module of a weight pad according to the invention,

FIG. 7 is a schematic illustration of a further embodiment of a weight element according to the invention;

FIG. 8 is a schematic illustration of a further embodiment of the cover of a weight pad according to the invention; and FIG. 9 shows a schematic cross-section of a channel in a weight pad according to the invention.

Detailed description

Initially, it should be noted that the attached drawings illustrate non-limiting embodiments only. A variety of other embodiments will be possible within the scope of the present invention. In the following, similar or identical elements in the various embodiments will be denoted by the same reference numeral.

FIG. Figure 1 a) shows a schematic illustration of a module 20 from a weight pad according to the invention (viewed from the outside). The module 20 includes a cover 14 and a plurality of weight elements 6 attached to the inside of the cover 14. The weight elements attached to the inside of the cover are not visible in FIG. On the other hand, a weight element 6 according to the invention is shown next to module 20.

The cover 14 is rectangular and comprises four sides 16, 16 ', 18 and 18', the sides 16 and 16 'extending parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the module and being longer than the sides 18 and 18' extending parallel to the broad axis Y of the module. The side 16 'comprises an opening 52 through which the weight element 6 can be inserted into the cover 14.

The cover 14 is divided into eight channels 8 by means of stitches 10 extending parallel to the axis Y. Along side 16 there is provided a joining element 12 arranged to attach the module 20 to one in FIG. 1 not shown adjacent module.

FIG. 1 b) shows a weight element 6 seen from above. It will be seen that the weight element 6 is rectangular and comprises four sides 16 ', 16 ", 18' and 18", where 18 'and 18 "are longer than 16' and 16". In practice, it will be convenient to make the weight element 6 as a bag in which filling material is filled.

FIG. 1 c) illustrates a close-up view of a weight element 6 according to the invention. The weight element 6 comprises two ends 26 and 28. At each of these ends 26, 28, a fixing element 4 and 4 'is formed as a band made of' 'velcro' '.

The weight element 6 is configured to fit into a channel 8 in the cover 14 such that the weight elements 6 extend parallel to the width axis Y of the weight pad.

The weight element 6 is divided into 4 equal sections 32 by stitches 34 which are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis Z of the weight element.

On the sides 16 and 16 'of the cover, there is provided a joint member 12, illustrated as a velcro (velcro band) configured to join two adjacent weight pad modules 20.

FIG. 2 a) illustrates the inside of a weight pad module 20, which weight pad module 20 comprises the same elements as described in FIG. 1, however, with the addition that fixing elements 4 "and 4" 'arranged for attachment to the fixing elements 4 and 4' are now visible.

Beside the weight pad module 20, a weight element 6 is provided which can be mounted on the fixing elements 4 "and 4" ', respectively.

FIG. 2 b) illustrates a perspective view of two box-shaped wall elements 6 comprising four faces 36, 36 ', 36 "and 36'" extending just far along their longitudinal axis Z, as well as two faces 38 and 38 '; extending parallel to each other and perpendicular to the surfaces 36, 36 ', 36 ", 36'". The weight elements 6 are configured to fit in a channel 8 in the weight pad module 20.

FIG. 3 a) illustrates a weight pad 2 comprising a first module 20, a second module 22 and a third module 24. The modules 20, 22, 24 are not attached to each other. However, they are in Figs. 3 b).

The first module 20 comprises two joining elements 12 and 12 'disposed on each of the longest sides of the module. The joint member 12 is on the second module 22 located on the side 16, fits with a complementary joint member 12 'located on the side 42' of the first module 20. Thus, the two adjacent modules 20, 22 are arranged in an easy manner. to be joined together (attached to each other). The joining elements 12, 12 'are formed as velcro straps which allow fast and secure fastening. The Velcro straps can advantageously be attached to the modules via sewing, gluing or any other suitable fastening method.

The page 16 of the second module 22 does not include any joining element, this page being intended as a "free end". A velcro band is thus unnecessary and could contribute to unnecessary nuisance to the user of the weight pad 2.

Also located on the side 44 'of the third module 24 is a joint element 12' which fits a complementary joint element 12 located on the side 42 of the first module 20. The joint element 12 of the second module 22 further fits the complementary joint element 12 'of the third module. module 24 so that these two modules can be put together.

As an alternative to velcro bands, it will be possible to use other joining elements such as corresponding ties that can be tied together, buttons or a zipper. It may be advantageous to place joining elements behind a fabric edge constituting the distal end of the cover so that the joining member does not come into direct contact with the user of the weight pad.

FIG. 3 b) illustrates the weight pad 2 shown in FIG. 3 (a) in a unified state. It will be seen that the first module 20 is attached to an upstream second module 22 as well as to a third module 24 located below.

Since the modules 20, 22, 24 are all the same length, a nice rectangular weight pad 2 is obtained with straight sides. Since the joining elements extend all the way to the sides of the modules, '' loose corners '' are avoided where the modules are not joined. This results in a weight pad 2 that is comfortable and comfortable to use.

FIG. 4 a) illustrates an embodiment of a weight pad 2 according to the invention. The weight pad 2 comprises four modules 20, 22, 24 and 46, all of which comprise joint members 12, 12 'similar to those described in FIG. 31. The fourth module 46 is identical to the first module 20. Of these two modules 22, 46 are thus arranged to be attached to each other.

The third module 24 comprises only a single side 44 'on which is attached a joining element 44'. Thus, the side 44 'is arranged to be secured to the opposite side 48 of the opposing spring module 46. Similarly, the second module 22 is only provided with a side 16 comprising a joining member 12 configured to be secured to the corresponding joining member 12 'to the first module 20 located below.

FIG. 4 b) illustrates the weight pad 2 shown in FIG. 4 (a) in an overall state. Thus, it will be seen that the first module 20 is attached to an upstairs second module 22 as well as to a downstairs fourth module 46, and that the fourth module 46 is attached to a downstairs third module 24.

The modules 20, 22, 24 are the same length and the overall weight pad 2 thus has a rectangular shape.

FIG. 5 a) illustrates a weight pad 2 according to the invention. The weight pad 2 comprising a first module 20, a second module 22, and a third module 24, all separated from each other.

The modules 20, 22 and 24 each constitute, in principle, a small weight pad 2 comprising eight channels 8. The cover 14 comprises a transverse stitch 50 extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the weight pad. Stitches 10 extend parallel to the sides 16 and 16 'and define the sides. eight channels 8.

On sides 18 and 18 ', openings 52 and 52' are provided through which the weight elements 6 can be inserted.

Weight elements 6 are configured to fit in channels 8 such that they (the longitudinal axis of the weight elements) extend parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the weight pad.

FIG. 5 b) illustrates a schematic representation of a weight pad 40 assembled by the three modules shown in FIG. 5 a). It will be seen that the weight pad 40 constitutes a total rectangular weight pad with a uniform structural structure both in the longitudinal and latitudinal direction of the weight pad.

FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment of a weight pad module 20 according to the invention. The weight pad module 20 comprises four channels 8 separated in the form of three stitches 10 extending across the longitudinal axis X of the module or parallel to the broad axis Y of the module.

The channels are arranged to accommodate two weight elements 6 located side by side in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the module so that the sides 16 "of two weight elements 6 (inserted in the same channel 8) align and correspondingly that the sides 16 '" of the two weight elements 6 flush.

FIG. 7 illustrates various weight elements 6 according to the invention. The weight elements 6 are an outer sectional structure in which a filler material is placed. The weight elements 6 comprise the same elements as described in with reference to FIG. 1 c), except that the fixing elements 4 and 4 'extend only along half of the sides 16' and 16 'of the weight element.

FIG. 7 a) illustrates a weight element 6 with the fixing elements 4 and 4 'located at each end 26 and 28 respectively. The fixing elements 4, 4 'are arranged diagonally opposite each other in such a way that the first fixing element 4 aligns with the left side 18 "of the weight element and the second fixing element 4' aligns with the right side of the weight element 18" '.

FIG. 7 b) illustrates a weight element 6 'formed as described in Figure 7 a, except that the fixing elements 4 and 4' are located on the opposite side. That is, the fixing element 4 aligns with the weight element side 18 "" and the fixation element 4 "aligns with the weight element side 18".

FIG. 7 c) illustrates two wall elements 6 and 6 'located one above the other. As the fixing elements 4 and 4 'of the two weight elements 6 and 6' are positioned offset and thus can be joined with corresponding fixing elements located on the inner side of the cover of a weight pad according to the invention. This provides the opportunity to increase the weight of each channel in the weight pad by simply placing two weight elements on top of each other.

FIG. 8 illustrates a cover 14 according to a module of a weight pad according to the invention. The cover 14 is opened so that the inside is visible. Fixing elements 30 are located on the top 54 of the cover and perpendicular to the sides 16 and 16 '. Also, complementary and corresponding fixing elements 30 'are located on the lower part 56 of the cover.

When the top 54 and bottom 56 are folded together, the fixing elements 30 and 30 'join the top 54 and the bottom 56, thereby providing four parallel extending channels 8 in which weight elements can be placed.

FIG. 9 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a channel 8 in a module of a weight pad 2 according to the invention. The weight element 6 is mounted on the upper side 54 of the cover 14 via the fixing element 4 of the weight element 6, which is joined together with the fixing element 4 ”on the cover 14.

Similarly, the weight element 6 is mounted on the underside 56 via the fixing element 4 'of the weight element 6, which is joined together with the fixing element 4' 'on the cover 14.

The fixing elements 4, 4 ', 4', 4 '' are formed as Velcro tapes, they are attached to the cover 14 and to the outer structure of the weight element (eg made of fabric) via a sewing.

Reference number 2 - Weight cushions 4,4 ', 4 ", 4"' - Fixing element 6,6 '- Weight element 8 - Channel 10 - Sewing 12, 12' - Joining element 14 - Cover 16, 16 ', 16 ", 16'" - Page 18, 18 ', 18 ", 18'" - Page 20 - First Module 22 - Second Module 24 - Third Module 26 - End 28 - End 30.30 '- Fixing Element 32 - Section 34 - Sewing 36, 36', 36 ”, 36” ”- Surface 38.38’ - Surface 40 - Composite weight pad 42.42 ’- Page 44.44’ - Page 46 - Fourth module 48.48 ’- Page 50 - Sewing 52 - Opening 54 - Upper 56 - Subsection X - Axis Y - Axis Z - Longitudinal axis

Claims (10)

A weight pad (2) comprising a plurality of channels (8) and a plurality of disposable weight elements (6), characterized in that the weight pad comprises at least one first module (20) comprising means (12) for securing a second module (22) and means (12) for attaching a third module (24), wherein the weight elements (6) are of a kind that can be secured by means of a fastener (4, 4 ', 4', 4 '') which allows the weight elements (6) to be affixed several times, wherein the weight pad (2) comprises a cover (14), wherein the weight elements (6) are mounted on the cover (14) via fixing elements (4, 4 ') on the weight elements (6) , which is joined together with fixing elements (4 ”, 4” ’) on the cover (14). A weight pad (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that the weight pad (2) comprises a first module (20), a second module (22) and / or a third module (24) and / or a spring module (46). ). A weight pad (2) according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the weight elements (6) are formed as sectional bags (6) containing a filling material. A weight pad (2) according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the weight elements (6) are box-shaped. A weight cushion (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the quilt comprises a cover (14) to which the weight elements (6) are attached. A weight cushion (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the weight cushion (2) comprises a cover (14) with an upper part (54) and a lower part (56) and the weight elements (6) in their one end (26) is attached to the upper part (54) and at their other end (28) is fixed to the lower part (56). A weight pad (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of the channels of the weight pad (8) are configured for receiving and fastening more than one weight element (6). A weight cushion (2) according to claim 7, characterized in that the weight cushion (2) comprises one or more channels (8), wherein at least two weight elements (6) are fixed in the same channel (8) in such a way that the weight elements (largely) do not overlap. A weight cushion (2) according to claim 7, characterized in that the weight cushion (2) comprises one or more channels (8), wherein at least two weight elements (6) located in such a channel (8) are fixed in the same channel (8). such that the weight elements (6) overlap completely or partially. A weight pad (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the weight pad (2) comprises a plurality of channels (8) defined by a plurality of fixing elements (30), wherein at least one fixing element (30) ) is rechargeable.