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EP0748177B1
EP0748177B1 EP96900310A EP96900310A EP0748177B1 EP 0748177 B1 EP0748177 B1 EP 0748177B1 EP 96900310 A EP96900310 A EP 96900310A EP 96900310 A EP96900310 A EP 96900310A EP 0748177 B1 EP0748177 B1 EP 0748177B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C31/00Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
    • A47C31/007Anti-mite, anti-allergen or anti-bacterial means
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/002Mattress or cushion tickings or covers
    • A47C27/007Mattress or cushion tickings or covers permeable to liquid or air in a special way
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47GHOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
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  • the invention relates to a mattress cover according to the preamble of the claim 1.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a mattress cover that is conventional Way is permeable to air and steam and in the sense of cleanliness and hygiene is washable, but it is an effective and durable barrier against allergens from the mattress.
  • this object is achieved by the preamble of the claim 1 starting with the characterizing features of claim 1 solved.
  • the underside material is only designed to be mite-proof, for the best possible immigration (and emigration) of a mite population to prevent.
  • a bottom material can do a lot be made air-permeable, so that the inner mattress of the The bottom is well ventilated. Moisture and heat build-up in the outside mattresses that are largely sealed all around and then occur also raise further health hazards through the formation of mold, can be prevented in this way.
  • the top material of the mattress cover can advantageously be made from a single layer Consist of fabric with a cotton fabric on its back directly carries an allergy-proof layer as a coating. Given that for one Vapor permeability is important small thickness of such a coating a smooth cotton fabric on the coating side to edit.
  • the advantage of such a single-layer upholstery fabric compared to a two-layer formation of cover fabric and barrier layer lies in the Possibility of not having to train the barrier layer self-supporting, see above that they are functional, especially in terms of vapor permeability, can be finely formed and in the sense of sufficient robustness uses the cotton fabric as a carrier. Such a cover fabric can be train washable.
  • the single-layer embodiment is appropriate to avoid a gap between the outer fabric and the barrier layer, in which mites could settle.
  • Complete separability of the mattress cover in is particularly advantageous two comprising the top material on the one hand and the Parts of the underside material, so that for example very much more heavily used top material can be washed more often. It is then not necessary to take up the mattress and the mattress cover subtract as a whole, rather a total wash of the Mattress covers are made at rough time intervals while the top material is to be washed in between at shorter intervals.
  • the one labeled 1 in Fig. 1 and in its use form, e.g. mattress cover put on a mattress, is typically for one one-piece single mattress provided.
  • mattress cover also a one-piece mattress of a ("French") Double bed, two mattresses of a double bed together or three or even six mattresses of the formerly more common (three-part) form can.
  • the mattress cover consists of two completely separable ones Parts, namely an upper part 2 and a lower part 3, upper part and Bottom part with a separable zipper running around the edges 4,5 6 are connected.
  • a zipper offers a robust, flexible, continuous textile connection, which is required here.
  • other connections such as adhesive or button strips, such as in Combination with sealing seams or strips, find application.
  • Two additional zipper sides are additional attached to the lower part 3 and run parallel to the zipper 6, so that one side of the zipper 6, which is attached to the upper part 2, with the Zipper sides 7 or 8 can be connected if a mattress lower mattress height should be obtained.
  • Inaccuracies or changes in the mattress height more uncertainties of a buyer of mattress covers with regard to the mattress height to be used, which at a slightly crowned mattress is difficult to determine and also the need to if necessary, use such a mattress cover for another mattress to be able to adjust the mattress cover 1 different mattress heights appear advantageous.
  • the upper part 2 comprises in particular an upper side 9 of the mattress cover 1 and next to it an adjacent edge strip in the edge pages 4, 5 and not shown edge sides of the mattress cover 1, the latter results in particular from the need to have a smooth, undisturbed top received and fasteners such as the zipper in the marginal sides too relocate.
  • this also opens up the aforementioned possibility of height adjustment through different zipper sides 6,7,8.
  • the upper part 2 consists of a cotton material, which is regarding its moisture absorption (sweat absorption) and its vapor permeability proven in bedding. It is understood that basically also another suitably body-friendly fiber or a blended fabric can be used.
  • An ticking fabric is advantageous because of its proven manufacturing options, strength and durability, all in one Thread count of Nm 70/1 (70 km / kg) related. So that is a surface with good usage properties guaranteed.
  • the functional properties of the upper part 2 are, however, determined to a very substantial extent by a layer of a polyurethane less than 50 ⁇ m thick (for example 30 ⁇ m), which is dimensioned and adjusted in such a way that it is vapor-permeable, but a reliable barrier against allergens, especially against mite droppings with a size of about 1 ⁇ m.
  • the water vapor permeability according to DIN 53122 / climate B is approx. 1300 g / m 2 d.
  • the top material of the upper part 2 is shrunk and smoothed, for example ground, on the rear side facing the mattress in order to take up the barrier layer as a coating.
  • the surface material and coating are then connected to one another without a gap to a thickness of approximately 220 ⁇ m, the surface material also serving as a protection and support for the coating.
  • the lower part 3 consists of a mite-proof underside material and in turn forms an underside 10 of the mattress cover (see FIG. 2) and the areas of the edge sides not covered by the upper part 2, i.a. Marginal sides 4 and 5.
  • the lower part 3 is also made of a ticking fabric, because of its dense weave with approx. 85% relative density mites holds back.
  • Such a fabric which is typically executed in twill weave with a yarn count of Nm 40/1, i.e. with a yarn that with a kilogram of yarn weight delivers a thread length of 40 km is on the one hand tight and firm, but also permeable to air and steam in a known manner.
  • the underside has gathers towards all four corners 11 on the inside by diagonally aligned elastic bands 12 (mattress side) sewn into the mattress cover.
  • This Ruffles have the task, on the one hand, the mattress with its Secure the pad against shifting, especially when pulling it off of the upper part, a fixed position of the mattress and the lower part of the mattress cover to obtain.
  • Fig. 3 is a section through the mattress cover 1, approximately in the area Marginal page 5, shown schematically.
  • the upper part 2 with the upper side 9 ends with a zipper side 13, the top material of the Upper part 2 folded over to form a clean edge finish and is sewn together by a seam 14 with the zipper side.
  • the lower part 3 has three matching the zipper side 13 of the upper part 2 Zipper sides 15,16,17, which are also broken by one in Lines 18, 19 and 20 are sewn in lines. How in particular can be seen on the zipper sides 16 and 17, these are in an S-length fold of the underside material sewn in, so that the underside material is consistently preserved and the zipper sides on the inside encloses.
  • Fig. 4 also in section as in Fig. 3, is a modified mattress cover shown, in which, however, the lower part 3 that shown in Fig. 3
  • the lower part corresponds and in general as well as in detail with the same reference numerals is provided.
  • An upper part 2 'with an inner zipper side 13' has one on the edge side so far down overhang 21 that the Zipper sides of the lower part 3 covers.
  • This covering the zipper sides is also beneficial for the appearance and use, since the zipper sides do not appear visually and the "scratchy" Sheath metal parts when in use.
  • the overhang 21 can advantageously be made of the same allergen-tight Material like the material on the top 9 can be formed by it for example forms its continuation. In the side area it can also - especially on the inside - reinforced, against friction loads on the zippers laminated or upholstered.
  • a hemstitch 22 for a band, especially an elastic band, against tightening the lower part 3 and the mattress may be provided.

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PCT No. PCT/EP96/00075 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 11, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 11, 1996 PCT Filed Jan. 10, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/21379 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 18, 1996A mattress cover is configured such that it is made differently at the top and bottom in that under a top side material is an allergen-proof barrier layer and the bottom material is made only mite-proof in order, on the one hand, to create an effective protection against allergens, but on the other hand, to provide long wear along with sufficient air and water vapor permeability as well as good laundering qualities.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Matratzenbezug nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a mattress cover according to the preamble of the claim 1.

Matratzenbezüge aus einem einheitlich durchgängigen Bezugsstoff, etwa aus Baumwolle, sind für den allgemeinen Gebrauch seit langem bekannt, um in einer durch Knöpfe, Druckknöpfe oder Reißverschlüsse zu schließenden Form eine Matratze vollständig einzuhüllen oder auch in einer die Matratzenunterseite Zumindest im wesentlichen offen belassenen Form deren Oberseite und Randseiten abzudecken. Dabei geht es traditionell um einen unter Sauberkeits- und Hygienegesichtspunkten abnehmbaren und waschbaren Bezug.Mattress covers made of a uniform, continuous cover material, such as Cotton, have long been known to be in general use a shape to be closed by buttons, press studs or zippers completely wrap a mattress or in the underside of the mattress At least essentially left open top and top Cover marginal sides. It is traditionally about one under cleanliness and Hygienic aspects removable and washable cover.

Weitergehende Anforderungen an einen Matratzenbezug haben sich aus der Erkenntnis ergeben, daß sich auch bei sauberer und hygienischer Haushaltsführung normalerweise Hausmilben in großer Zahl in Matratzen ansiedeln, die in diesem Lebensraum einerseits von dem Schlafklima des Menschen unter Nutzung der vom Menschen abgegebenen Wärme und Feuchtigkeit mitprofitieren, andererseits sich vollständig von den winzigen vom Menschen abgestoßenen Hautschuppen ernähren. Insbesondere der Kot dieser Hausmilben ist als eines der schwerstwiegenden Allergene identifiziert, wobei ein Schutz gegen solche Allergene nicht nur für die große und wachsende Zahl der an der "Hausstauballergie" erkrankten Menschen, sondern auch für weite Kreise von Bedeutung ist, deren Empfindlichkeit noch nicht zu Körperreaktionen von der Schwere einer Krankheit geführt hat.Further requirements for a mattress cover have emerged from the Knowledge shows that even with clean and hygienic housekeeping usually house mites settle in mattresses in large numbers in this habitat on the one hand from the sleeping climate of the human being Benefit from the use of heat and moisture given off by humans, on the other hand, completely from the tiny man-repulsed Nourish dander. Especially the feces of these house mites identified as one of the most serious allergens, taking protection against such allergens not only for the large and growing number of others "House dust allergy" people, but also for large groups of Significance is, whose sensitivity does not lead to body reactions from the Severity of an illness.

Zum Schutz gegen solche Allergene hat es bereits Entwicklungen gegeben, die darauf abzielten, eine Matratze hermetisch einzuschließen. Damit läßt sich zwar der Liegekomfort einer Matratze im Sinne einer weichen Körperauflage erhalten, nicht aber deren klimatische Wirkung, da über die Matratze normalerweise etwa ein Drittel der vom Körper dampfförmig abgegebenen Körperfeuchtigkeit abgeführt wird. Eine vollkommen versiegelte Matratze führt also zu einer Luft- und Dampfsperre mit einem entsprechenden Feuchtigkeitsstau am Körper, an der Bekleidung und dem Bettlaken. Dies führt zu einem ungesunden und unbehaglichen Schwitzen, aber auch zu Feuchtigkeitsbelastungen im Bereich der umgebenden Textilien.There have already been developments to protect against such allergens which aimed to hermetically enclose a mattress. So that can namely the comfort of a mattress in terms of a soft body support preserved, but not their climatic effects, as usually through the mattress about a third of the body's moisture vapor released by the body is dissipated. A completely sealed mattress leads to an air and vapor barrier with a corresponding moisture build-up on Body, clothing and bed sheet. This leads to an unhealthy and uncomfortable sweating, but also to moisture in the Area of surrounding textiles.

Im Sinne einer luft- und dampfdurchlässigen Körperauflage sind bereits Matratzenbezüge aus einem thermisch-mechanisch verdichteten Baumwollgewebe, insbesondere Inlettgewebe, angeboten worden. Nachdem nämlich durch Untersuchungen bereits festgestellt wurde, daß das Inlettgewebe dicht genug ist, mit seiner feinfädigen körperbindigen Form Hausmilben mit einer Körpergröße von etwa 20 µm auszusperren, bestand hier die Hoffnung, durch Verdichtung auch eine Sperre gegen die Allergene, d.h. den Milbenkot, mit einer Größe von unter 1 µm zu schaffen. Hierin kann allerdings insofern keine befriedigende Lösung gesehen werden, als eine solche thermisch-mechanische Verdichtung des Gewebes allenfalls als Neuware Barriereeigenschaften aufweisen kann, die aber durch Gebrauch und insbesondere durch Waschen verlorengehen.Mattress covers are already in the sense of an air and vapor permeable body support from a thermo-mechanically compressed cotton fabric, especially ticking fabrics. After namely through Investigations have already found that the ticking tissue is dense enough is, with its fine thread-like shape, house mites with a body size of around 20 µm, there was hope here by compression also a barrier against allergens, i.e. the mite droppings, with one Create a size of less than 1 µm. In this respect, however, no satisfactory Solution can be seen as such a thermal mechanical Compression of the fabric may have barrier properties as new goods can, but which are lost through use and in particular through washing.

Nach einem anderen Vorschlag (DE 40 27 798 C2) kann die Verwendung einer Polyurethanschicht, verstärkt durch ein textiles Material wie z.B. ein Polyestergewirk, zu einem dampfdurchlässigen, aber wasserdichten Matratzenüberzug vorgesehen werden. Ein solcher Überzug würde allerdings sehr schnell unbrauchbar, weil aufgenommener Wasserdampf in dem wasserdichten Überzug kondensiert und dann nicht entweichen kann. Es fehlt auch eine hinreichende Luftdurchlässigkeit.According to another proposal (DE 40 27 798 C2), the use of a Polyurethane layer, reinforced by a textile material such as a knitted polyester, to a vapor-permeable but waterproof mattress cover be provided. However, such a coating would quickly become unusable, because absorbed water vapor in the waterproof coating condenses and then cannot escape. A sufficient one is also missing Air permeability.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, einen Matratzenbezug zu schaffen, der in herkömmlicher Weise luft- und dampfdurchlässig ist und im Sinne von Sauberkeit und Hygiene waschbar ist, der dabei aber eine wirksame und beständige Barriere gegen Allergene aus der Matratze schafft.The object of the invention is to provide a mattress cover that is conventional Way is permeable to air and steam and in the sense of cleanliness and hygiene is washable, but it is an effective and durable barrier against allergens from the mattress.

Gemäß der Erfindung wird diese Aufgabe von dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 ausgehend mit den kennzeichnenden Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the preamble of the claim 1 starting with the characterizing features of claim 1 solved.

Es hat sich als wichtig für die Gebrauchseigenschaften eines solchen Matratzenbezugs herausgestellt, daß dieser oberseitig und unterseitig unterschiedlich gestaltet ist, wobei eine allergendichte Ausbildung der Oberseite zugewiesen wird. Dies beschränkt die besondere allergendichte Ausstattung auf den kritischen, als Auflagefläche für den Körper des Benutzers bestimmten und hinsichtlich des Durchtritts von Allergenen nach oben gefährlichen Bereich. Dabei wird die allergendichte Schicht innen (rückseitig) an dem Oberseitenmaterial vorgesehen, so daß die körperseitige Oberfläche aus einem herkömmlichen, hautfreundlichen Material wie etwa Baumwolle auszubilden ist, welches auch Feuchtigkeit absorbiert.It has proven to be important for the usage properties of such a mattress cover emphasized that this is different on the top and bottom is designed, with an allergy-tight design assigned to the top becomes. This limits the special allergy-proof features to the critical, determined as a support surface for the body of the user and in terms of the passage of allergens upwards dangerous area. Here becomes the allergy-proof layer on the inside (back) of the top material provided so that the body-side surface from a conventional, skin-friendly material such as cotton, which is also Absorbs moisture.

Demgegenüber wird das Unterseitenmaterial lediglich milbendicht ausgelegt, um Einwanderungen (und Auswanderungen) einer Milbenpopulation bestmöglich zu verhindern. Ein solches Unterseitenmaterial kann damit aber sehr viel luftdurchlässiger ausgebildet sein, so daß die innenliegende Matratze von der Unterseite her gut belüftet ist. Feuchtigkeits- und Wärmestaus, die in außenseitig ringsum weitgehend versiegelten Matratzen auftreten können und dann auch durch Schimmelpilzbildung weitere Gesundheitsgefahren heraufbeschwören, lassen sich auf diese Weise unterbinden.In contrast, the underside material is only designed to be mite-proof, for the best possible immigration (and emigration) of a mite population to prevent. Such a bottom material can do a lot be made air-permeable, so that the inner mattress of the The bottom is well ventilated. Moisture and heat build-up in the outside mattresses that are largely sealed all around and then occur also raise further health hazards through the formation of mold, can be prevented in this way.

Vorteilhaft kann das Oberseitenmaterial des Matratzenbezugs aus einem einlagigen Stoff bestehen, in dem ein Baumwollgewebe auf seiner Rückseite direkt eine allergendichte Schicht als Beschichtung trägt. Angesichts der für eine Dampfdurchlässigkeit wichtigen geringen Dicke einer solchen Beschichtung ist dabei ein Baumwollgewebe an der Beschichtungsseite regelmäßig glättend zu bearbeiten. Der Vorteil eines solchen einlagigen Bezugsstoffs im Vergleich zu einer zweilagigen Ausbildung von Bezugsstoff und Barriereschicht liegt in der Möglichkeit, die Barriereschicht nicht selbsttragend ausbilden zu müssen, so daß sie funktionsgerecht, insbesondere im Sinne einer Dampfdurchlässigkeit, fein ausgebildet sein kann und dabei im Sinne einer ausreichenden Robustheit das Baumwollgewebe als Träger nutzt. Ein solcher Bezugsstoff läßt sich waschbar ausbilden. Daneben ist die einlagige Ausführungsform zweckmäßig zur Vermeidung eines Zwischenraums zwischen Außenstoff und Barriereschicht, in dem sich Milben ansiedeln könnten.The top material of the mattress cover can advantageously be made from a single layer Consist of fabric with a cotton fabric on its back directly carries an allergy-proof layer as a coating. Given that for one Vapor permeability is important small thickness of such a coating a smooth cotton fabric on the coating side to edit. The advantage of such a single-layer upholstery fabric compared to a two-layer formation of cover fabric and barrier layer lies in the Possibility of not having to train the barrier layer self-supporting, see above that they are functional, especially in terms of vapor permeability, can be finely formed and in the sense of sufficient robustness uses the cotton fabric as a carrier. Such a cover fabric can be train washable. In addition, the single-layer embodiment is appropriate to avoid a gap between the outer fabric and the barrier layer, in which mites could settle.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist eine vollständige Trennbarkeit des Matratzenbezugs in zwei einerseits das Oberseitenmaterial umfassende und andererseits das Unterseitenmaterial umfassende Teile, so daß beispielsweise das sehr viel stärker beanspruchte Oberseitenmaterial häufiger gewaschen werden kann. Dabei ist es dann nicht erforderlich, die Matratze aufzunehmen und den Matratzenbezug als Ganzes abzuziehen, vielmehr kann eine Gesamtwäsche des Matratzenbezugs in groben Zeitintervallen erfolgen, während das Oberseitenmaterial zwischendurch in kürzeren Zeitabständen zu waschen ist.Complete separability of the mattress cover in is particularly advantageous two comprising the top material on the one hand and the Parts of the underside material, so that for example very much more heavily used top material can be washed more often. It is then not necessary to take up the mattress and the mattress cover subtract as a whole, rather a total wash of the Mattress covers are made at rough time intervals while the top material is to be washed in between at shorter intervals.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und wird nachfolgend näher beschrieben. In der Zeichnung zeigen in jeweils schematisierter Wiedergabe:

Fig. 1
Ansicht eines Matratzenbezuges in Ansicht schräg von oben,
Fig. 2
Unteransicht des Matratzenbezuges nach Fig. 1 und
Fig. 3
Schnitt durch eine Randseite des Matratzenbezuges und
Fig. 4
Schnitt entsprechend Fig. 3 durch einen abgewandelten Matratzenbezug.
An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawing and will be described in more detail below. The drawings show in a schematic representation:
Fig. 1
View of a mattress cover in an oblique view from above,
Fig. 2
Bottom view of the mattress cover according to Fig. 1 and
Fig. 3
Cut through an edge of the mattress cover and
Fig. 4
Section according to FIG. 3 through a modified mattress cover.

Der in Fig. 1 insgesamt mit 1 bezeichnete und in seiner Verwendungsform, z.B. auf eine Matratze aufgezogene Matratzenbezug, ist typischerweise für eine einteilige Einzelmatratze vorgesehen. Es versteht sich allerdings, daß ein solcher Matratzenbezug ebenso eine einteilige Matratze eines ("französischen") Doppelbettes, zwei Matratzen eines Doppelbettes gemeinsam oder auch drei oder gar sechs Matratzen der früher gebräuchlicheren (dreigeteilten) Form aufnehmen kann.The one labeled 1 in Fig. 1 and in its use form, e.g. mattress cover put on a mattress, is typically for one one-piece single mattress provided. However, it is understood that such Mattress cover also a one-piece mattress of a ("French") Double bed, two mattresses of a double bed together or three or even six mattresses of the formerly more common (three-part) form can.

Der Matratzenbezug besteht aus zwei vollkommen voneinander trennbaren Teilen, nämlich einem Oberteil 2 und einem Unterteil 3, wobei Oberteil und Unterteil über einen längs Randseiten 4,5 umlaufenden teilbaren Reißverschluß 6 miteinander verbunden sind. Ein solcher Reißverschluß bietet eine robuste, flexible, durchgängige Textilverbindung, die hier gefordert ist. Grundsätzlich können aber auch andere Verbindungen wie Haft- oder Knopfleisten, etwa in Kombination mit Dichtsäumen oder -streifen, Anwendung finden.The mattress cover consists of two completely separable ones Parts, namely an upper part 2 and a lower part 3, upper part and Bottom part with a separable zipper running around the edges 4,5 6 are connected. Such a zipper offers a robust, flexible, continuous textile connection, which is required here. Basically can also other connections such as adhesive or button strips, such as in Combination with sealing seams or strips, find application.

Zwei weitere Reißverschlußseiten (Reißverschlußhälften 7 bzw. 8) sind zusätzlich am Unterteil 3 angebracht und verlaufen parallel zum Reißverschluß 6, so daß eine Seite des Reißverschlusses 6, die am Oberteil 2 befestigt ist, mit den Reißverschlußseiten 7 oder 8 verbunden werden kann, wenn eine Matratze geringerer Matratzenhöhe bezogen werden soll. Ungenauigkeiten oder Veränderungen in der Matratzenhöhe, mehr noch Unsicherheiten eines Matratzenbezug-Käufers hinsichtlich der anzusetzenden Matratzenhöhe, die bei einer leicht ballig ausgeformten Matratze schwer zu bestimmen ist und auch das Bedürfnis, einen solchen Matratzenbezug notfalls für eine andere Matratze verwenden zu können, lassen eine Anpaßbarkeit des Matratzenbezugs 1 an unterschiedliche Matratzenhöhen vorteilhaft erscheinen.Two additional zipper sides (zipper halves 7 and 8 respectively) are additional attached to the lower part 3 and run parallel to the zipper 6, so that one side of the zipper 6, which is attached to the upper part 2, with the Zipper sides 7 or 8 can be connected if a mattress lower mattress height should be obtained. Inaccuracies or changes in the mattress height, more uncertainties of a buyer of mattress covers with regard to the mattress height to be used, which at a slightly crowned mattress is difficult to determine and also the need to if necessary, use such a mattress cover for another mattress to be able to adjust the mattress cover 1 different mattress heights appear advantageous.

Das Oberteil 2 umfaßt insbesondere eine Oberseite 9 des Matratzenbezugs 1 und daneben einen angrenzenden Randstreifen in den Randseiten 4,5 und den nicht dargestellten Randseiten des Matratzenbezugs 1, wobei sich letzteres insbesondere aus dem Bedürfnis ergibt, eine glatte, ungestörte Oberseite zu erhalten und Verbindungsmittel wie den Reißverschluß in die Randseiten zu verlagern. Dieses öffnet aber auch die vorerwähnte Möglichkeit einer Höhenanpassung durch verschiedene Reißverschlußseiten 6,7,8.The upper part 2 comprises in particular an upper side 9 of the mattress cover 1 and next to it an adjacent edge strip in the edge pages 4, 5 and not shown edge sides of the mattress cover 1, the latter results in particular from the need to have a smooth, undisturbed top received and fasteners such as the zipper in the marginal sides too relocate. However, this also opens up the aforementioned possibility of height adjustment through different zipper sides 6,7,8.

Das Oberteil 2 besteht aus einem Baumwollmaterial, das sich hinsichtlich seiner Feuchtigkeitsabsorption (Schweißabsorption) und seiner Dampfdurchlässigkeit im Bettwäschebereich bewährt hat. Es versteht sich, daß grundsätzlich auch eine andere entsprechend körperfreundliche Faser oder ein Mischgewebe eingesetzt werden kann. Mit Vorteil wird ein Inlett-Gewebe wegen seiner erprobten Fertigungsmöglichkeiten, Festigkeit und Haltbarkeit, etwa in einer Garnfeinheit von Nm 70/1 (70 km/kg) verwandt. Damit ist eine Oberfläche mit guten Gebrauchseigenschaften gewährleistet.The upper part 2 consists of a cotton material, which is regarding its moisture absorption (sweat absorption) and its vapor permeability proven in bedding. It is understood that basically also another suitably body-friendly fiber or a blended fabric can be used. An ticking fabric is advantageous because of its proven manufacturing options, strength and durability, all in one Thread count of Nm 70/1 (70 km / kg) related. So that is a surface with good usage properties guaranteed.

Die funktionellen Eigenschaften des Oberteils 2 werden allerdings sehr wesentlich durch eine dem Oberseitenmaterial unterlegte Schicht aus einem weniger als 50 µm (z.B. 30 µm) dicken Polyurethan bestimmt, die so bemessen und eingestellt ist, daß sie zwar dampfdurchlässig, jedoch eine verläßliche Barriere gegen Allergene, insbesondere gegen Milbenkot mit einer Größe von etwa 1 µm, darstellt. Die Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit nach DIN 53122/Klima B beträgt ca. 1300 g/m2 d. Hierzu ist das Oberseitenmaterial des Oberteils 2 gekrumpft und auf der der Matratze zugewandten Rückseite glättend vorbearbeitet, etwa geschliffen, um die Barriereschicht als Beschichtung aufzunehmen. Oberflächenmaterial und Beschichtung sind dann zwischenraumfrei zu einer Dicke von etwa 220 µm miteinander verbunden, wobei das Oberflächenmaterial auch als Schutz und Träger für die Beschichtung dient.The functional properties of the upper part 2 are, however, determined to a very substantial extent by a layer of a polyurethane less than 50 μm thick (for example 30 μm), which is dimensioned and adjusted in such a way that it is vapor-permeable, but a reliable barrier against allergens, especially against mite droppings with a size of about 1 µm. The water vapor permeability according to DIN 53122 / Climate B is approx. 1300 g / m 2 d. For this purpose, the top material of the upper part 2 is shrunk and smoothed, for example ground, on the rear side facing the mattress in order to take up the barrier layer as a coating. The surface material and coating are then connected to one another without a gap to a thickness of approximately 220 μm, the surface material also serving as a protection and support for the coating.

Das Unterteil 3 besteht aus einem milbendicht ausgelegten Unterseitenmaterial und bildet seinerseits eine Unterseite 10 des Matratzenbezugs (vergl. Fig. 2) und die vom Oberteil 2 nicht erfaßten Bereiche der Randseiten, u.a. Randseiten 4 und 5. Das Unterteil 3 ist hier gleichfalls aus einem Inlettgewebe gefertigt, das schon aufgrund seiner dichten Webart mit ca. 85% relativer Dichte Milben zurückhält. Ein solches Gewebe, das typischerweise in Köperbindung ausgeführt ist, mit einer Feinheit des Garns von Nm 40/1, d.h. mit einem Garn, das bei einem Kilo Garngewicht eine Fadenlänge von 40 km liefert, ist einerseits dicht und fest, andererseits aber auch in bekannter Weise luft- und dampfdurchlässig.The lower part 3 consists of a mite-proof underside material and in turn forms an underside 10 of the mattress cover (see FIG. 2) and the areas of the edge sides not covered by the upper part 2, i.a. Marginal sides 4 and 5. The lower part 3 is also made of a ticking fabric, because of its dense weave with approx. 85% relative density mites holds back. Such a fabric, which is typically executed in twill weave with a yarn count of Nm 40/1, i.e. with a yarn that with a kilogram of yarn weight delivers a thread length of 40 km is on the one hand tight and firm, but also permeable to air and steam in a known manner.

Wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich, weist die Unterseite zu allen vier Ecken hin Raffungen 11 auf, die durch diagonal ausgerichtete elastische Bänder 12, innenseitig (matratzenseitig) in den Matratzenbezug eingenäht, erzeugt werden. Diese Raffungen haben zum einen die Aufgabe, die Matratze ihrerseits mit deren Unterlage gegen Verschiebungen zu sichern, insbesondere auch beim Abziehen des Oberteils, eine feste Lage der Matratze und des Matratzenbezug-Unterteils zu erhalten. Weiterhin aber schaffen diese elastisch auseinanderziehbaren Raffungen 11 einen verbesserten Sitz der Matratze in den Eckbereichen, zumal Matratzen regelmäßig in den Ecken mehr oder weniger abgerundet sind.As can be seen from FIG. 2, the underside has gathers towards all four corners 11 on the inside by diagonally aligned elastic bands 12 (mattress side) sewn into the mattress cover. This Ruffles have the task, on the one hand, the mattress with its Secure the pad against shifting, especially when pulling it off of the upper part, a fixed position of the mattress and the lower part of the mattress cover to obtain. Furthermore, however, these create elastically separable Gathers 11 an improved fit of the mattress in the corner areas, especially since mattresses are regularly more or less rounded in the corners.

Aus Fig. 3 ist ein Schnitt durch den Matratzenbezug 1, etwa im Bereich der Randseite 5, schematisiert wiedergegeben. Das Oberteil 2 mit der Oberseite 9 schließt mit einer Reißverschlußseite 13 ab, wobei das Oberseitenmaterial des Oberteils 2 zur Bildung eines sauberen Randabschlusses innenseitig umgelegt und damit durch eine Naht 14 mit der Reißverschlußseite zusammengenäht ist. Das Unterteil 3 weist drei zu der Reißverschlußseite 13 des Oberteils 2 passende Reißverschlußseiten 15,16,17 auf, die gleichfalls durch eine in gebrochenen Linien dargestellte Naht 18,19 bzw. 20 eingenäht sind. Wie insbesondere an den Reißverschlußseiten 16 und 17 erkennbar ist, sind diese in eine S-Längsfalte des Unterseitenmaterials eingenäht, so daß das Unterseitenmaterial durchgängig erhalten bleibt und die Reißverschlußseiten nach innen hin umschließt. Damit ist auch eine Milbensicherheit der Unterseite auch für den Fall gewährleistet, daß die Reißverschlußseiten insbesondere im Nahtbereich im Gebrauch Öffnungen darbieten. Auch im Bereich der Reißverschlußseite 15, die im vorliegenden Fall (in durchgehender Linie) lediglich an einen rückgefalteten Rand des Unterteils 3 - ähnlich wie die Reißverschlußseite 13 - am Oberteil angenäht sein soll, kann grundsätzlich auch ein nach oben überstehender und innenseitig an die Reißverschlußseite 15 angenähter Rand vorgesehen werden, um eine weitergehende Milbenbarriere zu schaffen.From Fig. 3 is a section through the mattress cover 1, approximately in the area Marginal page 5, shown schematically. The upper part 2 with the upper side 9 ends with a zipper side 13, the top material of the Upper part 2 folded over to form a clean edge finish and is sewn together by a seam 14 with the zipper side. The lower part 3 has three matching the zipper side 13 of the upper part 2 Zipper sides 15,16,17, which are also broken by one in Lines 18, 19 and 20 are sewn in lines. How in particular can be seen on the zipper sides 16 and 17, these are in an S-length fold of the underside material sewn in, so that the underside material is consistently preserved and the zipper sides on the inside encloses. This also ensures that the underside is mite-proof Case ensures that the zipper sides especially in the seam area present openings in use. Also in the area of the zipper side 15, which in the present case (in a continuous line) only to a folded back Edge of the lower part 3 - similar to the zipper side 13 - on Basically, a top should be sewn on, a protruding one at the top and provided on the inside on the zipper side 15 edge to create a more extensive mite barrier.

In Fig. 4 ist, gleichfalls im Schnitt wie in Fig. 3, ein abgewandelter Matratzenbezug dargestellt, bei dem allerdings das Unterteil 3 dem in Fig. 3 dargestellten Unterteil entspricht und im ganzen wie auch im einzelnen mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen ist.In Fig. 4, also in section as in Fig. 3, is a modified mattress cover shown, in which, however, the lower part 3 that shown in Fig. 3 The lower part corresponds and in general as well as in detail with the same reference numerals is provided.

Ein Oberteil 2' mit einer innenliegenden Reißverschlußseite 13' weist einen randseitig soweit nach unten erstreckten Überhang 21 auf, daß dieser die Reißverschlußseiten des Unterteils 3 abdeckt. Dieses Abdecken der Reißverschlußseiten ist auch für das Erscheinungsbild und die Benutzung von Vorteil, da die Reißverschlußseiten nicht optisch zu Tage treten und die "kratzigen" Metallteile bei der Benutzung ummanteln.An upper part 2 'with an inner zipper side 13' has one on the edge side so far down overhang 21 that the Zipper sides of the lower part 3 covers. This covering the zipper sides is also beneficial for the appearance and use, since the zipper sides do not appear visually and the "scratchy" Sheath metal parts when in use.

Insbesondere aber geht es darum, daß auch an der Seite ein guter Schutz gegen das Eindringen von Milben in die Matratze, gegen das Eindringen von Hautpartikeln in die Matratze und gegen einen Austritt von allergenen Partikeln erreicht wird.In particular, it is a matter of good protection on the side against the entry of mites into the mattress, against the entry of Skin particles in the mattress and against the escape of allergenic particles is achieved.

In dieser Hinsicht kann der Überhang 21 vorteilhaft aus dem gleichen allergendichten Material wie das Material an der Oberseite 9 ausgebildet sein, indem es beispielsweise dessen Fortsetzung bildet. Im Seitenbereich kann es zusätzlich - insbesondere innenseitig - verstärkt, gegen Reibbelastungen an den Reißverschlüssen kaschiert oder gepolstert sein.In this regard, the overhang 21 can advantageously be made of the same allergen-tight Material like the material on the top 9 can be formed by it for example forms its continuation. In the side area it can also - especially on the inside - reinforced, against friction loads on the zippers laminated or upholstered.

Zu einem vorteilhaften eng anliegenden Abschluß kann ein Hohlsaum 22 für ein Band, insbesondere ein elastisches Band, zu einem festen Anziehen gegen das Unterteil 3 und die Matratze vorgesehen sein. For an advantageous close fitting, a hemstitch 22 for a band, especially an elastic band, against tightening the lower part 3 and the mattress may be provided.

Bei den vorstehenden Ausführungsbeispielen ist vorgesehen worden, daß das Oberteil eine Reißverschlußseite und das Unterteil drei Reißverschlußseiten trägt. Es versteht sich, daß sowohl Oberteil wie auch Unterteil 2 oder mehr Reißverschlußseiten - auch unterschiedlicher Abstände voneinander - aufweisen können, um entsprechende Kombinationsmöglichkeiten zur Anpassung an eine Matratzengröße zu schaffen.In the above embodiments, it has been provided that Upper part one zip side and the lower part three zip sides wearing. It is understood that both the upper part and the lower part 2 or more Zipper sides - also different distances from each other - have can to appropriate combination options for customization to create a mattress size.

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  1. A mattress cover of a textile material, in particular cotton, and employing an allergen-proof but water vapour-permeable barrier layer in a form enveloping one mattress or a plurality thereof and closed both on an upper face as well as a lower face and also on sides, characterised in that it is differently constructed on the upper face (9) and lower face (10) in that an upper face material is backed by the allergen-proof but water vapour-permeable barrier layer and in that a lower face material is purely of mite-proof construction.
  2. A mattress cover according to claim 1, characterised in that the upper face material consists of a woven cotton fabric which is given a secondary smoothing treatment on its reverse face (inside face), the woven cotton fabric carrying on this reverse face the direct coating of the allergen-proof layer.
  3. A mattress cover according to claim 2, characterised in that the coating consists of a polyurethane material in a thickness of less than 50 µm.
  4. A mattress cover according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the lower face material consists of a sealing-tight woven cotton fabric.
  5. A mattress cover according to claim 4, characterised in that the woven cotton fabric is a twill consisting of a yarn with a fineness of at least Nm 40/1.
  6. A mattress cover according to claim 5, characterised in that the woven fabric is pre-shrunk.
  7. A mattress cover according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterised in that in corner regions of the lower face (10) there are gathers produced by elastic strips orientated diagonally towards the corner areas.
  8. A mattress cover according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that it consists of two cover parts in the form of an upper part (2) and a lower part (3) which are completely separable along a connecting line extending around the edges.
  9. A mattress cover according to claim 8, characterised in that the cover parts (2, 3) are connected to each other by at least one sliding clasp fastener (13, 15, 16, 17).
  10. A mattress cover according to claim 9, characterised in that at least one of the cover parts (3) comprises a plurality of parallel half sliding clasp fasteners (15, 16, 17) at a spacing designed to adapt to different mattress thicknesses.
  11. A mattress cover according to claim 9 or 10, characterised in that the sides of the sliding clasp fastener are fixed in a fold in the upper or lower face material.
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