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WO2002087392A1
WO2002087392A1 PCT/FR2001/001280 FR0101280W WO02087392A1 WO 2002087392 A1 WO2002087392 A1 WO 2002087392A1 FR 0101280 W FR0101280 W FR 0101280W WO 02087392 A1 WO02087392 A1 WO 02087392A1
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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
    • A47C23/00—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/04—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases using springs in compression, e.g. coiled
    • A47C23/05—Frames therefor; Connecting the springs to the frame ; Interconnection of springs, e.g. in spring units
    • A47C23/0522—Frames therefor; Connecting the springs to the frame ; Interconnection of springs, e.g. in spring units using metal wires
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C23/00—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/04—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases using springs in compression, e.g. coiled
    • A47C23/05—Frames therefor; Connecting the springs to the frame ; Interconnection of springs, e.g. in spring units
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C23/00—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/06—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases using wooden springs, e.g. of slat type ; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/062—Slat supports
    • A47C23/063—Slat supports by elastic means, e.g. coil springs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C23/00—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/06—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases using wooden springs, e.g. of slat type ; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/062—Slat supports
    • A47C23/068—Slat supports with additional supports between the ends of the slats
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/14—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
    • A47C27/20—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays with springs moulded in, or situated in cavities or openings in foamed material

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  • the present invention relates to a box spring - mattress, capable of marrying and of maintaining in an ideal position, the anatomical profile of each individual, during sleep, and in particular that of the lumbar region, which if not respected, is one of the main causes of pain on waking, or simply, discomfort during sleep.
  • the box spring according to the invention overcomes these drawbacks.
  • Figure 1 shows the top view
  • Figure 2 shows the longitudinal section
  • Figure 3 shows the cross section
  • Figure 4 shows the cross section, in the case of a simple box spring use.
  • Figure 5 shows in cross section, the detail of the fixing of the springs.
  • Figure 6 shows in front view, one of the two longitudinal uprights, supporting the slats.
  • Figure 7 shows the top view of the upright.
  • Figure 8 shows in side view, shows a second version of the box spring without mattress.
  • Figure 9 shows the top view.
  • Figure 10 shows section AA
  • Figure 11 shows the top view of the wooden frame.
  • FIG. 12 represents one of the two strips of fabric, provided with lateral stabilization straps.
  • Figure 13 shows the detail B.
  • Figure 14 shows the detail C.
  • the box spring consists of a set of slats (1), each supported by two amounts of foam (2) and two biconical springs (3).
  • L ' has lateral stability is provided by two tensioners (4), one avoiding the slat (1) to leave, under load, to che gau-, the other avoiding from rightward .
  • Tensioners (4) can be simply attached to the springs (3), 'or attached to the slats (1), together with the springs (3) by stapled wise. In this case, their ends will be provided with a knot or a ball.
  • Each end of the batten (1) is glued over the entire thickness of the amount of foam (2), on which are made notches (6), corresponding to the thickness and spacing of said batten (1) .
  • the small thickness of these uprights (2), about 7 cm, guarantees, despite the springs (3), the flexibility of the assembly.
  • each slat (1) is positioned in height, according to the anatomical profile of the sleeper, while ensuring effective support, thanks to the biconical springs (3).
  • the rigid support (9) is formed by two long sections (10) and two short sections (II), as- seem by screws (12), all supported by four feet (13).
  • the slats (1) are no longer glued to the foam uprights (2), but held at each end by a strip of canvas (14) folded in half, and provided with polypropylene tensioners (4) 15mm), which are sewn onto said fabric (14), so as to form pockets (15) (fig 12), in which the ends of the slats (1) are housed.
  • the polypropylene tensioners (14) are fixed to the long sides (10) using a washer (16) and a screw (17)
  • the two fabric strips (14) are fixed according to the same principle, to immobilize them longitudinally.
  • Two blocks of foam (18) are glued to the short sides (11), to the head and to the feet of the box spring.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a spring-mattress, capable of matching and maintaining in an ideal position, the user's anatomical profile during his sleep. It consists of an assembly of slats (1), each supported by two foam posts (2), and by two biconical springs (3). The lateral stability of the foam posts (2), hence of the slats (1), is obtained by means of two intersecting braces (4) attached to the springs (3). Above the slats (1) is installed a foam block (7), capable of freely sliding thereon. The whole assembly is covered with an elastic ticking (8).

Description

SOMMIER - MATELAS BOX SPRING MATTRESS

La présente invention concerne un sommier - matelas, capable d'épouser et de maintenir dans une position idéale, le profil anatomique de chaque individu, pendant le sommeil, et notamment celui de la région lombaire, qui s'il n'est pas respecté, est une des principales causes de douleurs au réveil, ou simplement, d'inconfort pendant le sommeil.The present invention relates to a box spring - mattress, capable of marrying and of maintaining in an ideal position, the anatomical profile of each individual, during sleep, and in particular that of the lumbar region, which if not respected, is one of the main causes of pain on waking, or simply, discomfort during sleep.

La grande majorité des sommiers actuels sont composés de lattes qui, de part leur conception, ne peuvent pas avoir une grande amplitude de mouvement les unes par rapport au autres, et de ce fait ne permettent pas d'épouser très précisément le profil anatomique de l'utilisateur. D'autre part, sur les modèles récents de matelas-sommier, qui assurent cet grande amplitude de mouvement, l'instabilité latérale des lattes est trop importante, pour garantir un fonctionnement et une tenue correcte dans le temps.The vast majority of current box springs are made up of slats which, due to their design, cannot have a large range of movement in relation to each other, and therefore do not allow the anatomical profile of the 'user. On the other hand, on recent models of mattress bases, which ensure this large range of movement, the lateral instability of the slats is too great, to guarantee correct operation and hold over time.

Le sommier-matelas selon l'invention, permet de remédier à ces inconvénients.The box spring according to the invention overcomes these drawbacks.

Il est en effet composé selon une première caractéristique, d'un ensemble de lattes, capable chacune d'une grande amplitude de mouvement vertical, et stabilisées latéralement, grâce à deux tendeurs croisés, fixés sur chacune d ' entre- elles. Au dessus de ces lattes, est placé un bloc de mousse de faible épaisseur, environ 7cm, faisant office de matelas proprement dit. Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention:It is in fact composed according to a first characteristic, of a set of slats, each capable of a large amplitude of vertical movement, and stabilized laterally, by means of two crossed tensioners, fixed on each of them. Above these slats is placed a block of thin foam, about 7cm, acting as a mattress proper. The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention:

La figure 1 représente la vue de dessus.Figure 1 shows the top view.

La figure 2 représente la coupe longitudinale.Figure 2 shows the longitudinal section.

La figure 3 représente la coupe transversale.Figure 3 shows the cross section.

La figure 4 représente la coupe transversale, dans le cas d'une utilisation sommier simple.Figure 4 shows the cross section, in the case of a simple box spring use.

La figure 5 représente en coupe transversale, le détail de la fixation des ressorts.Figure 5 shows in cross section, the detail of the fixing of the springs.

La figure 6 représente en vue de face, un des deux montants longitudinaux, supportant les lattes. La figure 7 représente la vue de dessus du montant. La figure 8 représente en vue de profil, représente une deuxième version du sommier sans matelas.Figure 6 shows in front view, one of the two longitudinal uprights, supporting the slats. Figure 7 shows the top view of the upright. Figure 8 shows in side view, shows a second version of the box spring without mattress.

La figure 9 en représente la vue de dessus. La figure 10 représente la coupe AA La figure 11 représente la vue de dessus du cadre bois. La figure 12 représente une des deux bandes de toile, munie des sangles de stabilisation latérale. La figure 13 représente le détail B. La figure 14 représente le détail C. En référence à ces dessins, le sommier-matelas est composé d'un ensemble de lattes (1), supportée chacune par deux montants de mousse (2) et de deux ressorts biconiques (3). L'a stabilité latérale est assurée par deux tendeurs (4), l'un é- vitant à la latte (1) de partir, sous la charge, vers la gau- che , l'autre l'évitant de partir vers la droite.Figure 9 shows the top view. Figure 10 shows section AA Figure 11 shows the top view of the wooden frame. FIG. 12 represents one of the two strips of fabric, provided with lateral stabilization straps. Figure 13 shows the detail B. Figure 14 shows the detail C. With reference to these drawings, the box spring consists of a set of slats (1), each supported by two amounts of foam (2) and two biconical springs (3). L 'has lateral stability is provided by two tensioners (4), one avoiding the slat (1) to leave, under load, to che gau-, the other avoiding from rightward .

La fixation des ressorts biconiques (3), sur les lattes (1) est assurée par des agrafes (5). Les tendeurs (4) peuvent être simplement attachés aux ressorts (3),' ou bien fixés aux lattes (1), en même temps que les ressorts (3), par agra- fage. Dans ce cas, leur bouts seront munis d'un noeud ou d'une boule.The fixing of the biconical springs (3), on the slats (1) is ensured by staples (5). Tensioners (4) can be simply attached to the springs (3), 'or attached to the slats (1), together with the springs (3) by stapled wise. In this case, their ends will be provided with a knot or a ball.

Chaque bout de latte (1), est collé sur toute l'épaisseur du montant de mousse (2), sur lequel sont pratiquées des encoches (6), correspondant à l'épaisseur et à l'espacement desdi- tes lattes (1). La faible épaisseur de ces montants (2), environ 7cm, garantit, malgré les ressorts (3), la souplesse de 1 ' ensemble .Each end of the batten (1) is glued over the entire thickness of the amount of foam (2), on which are made notches (6), corresponding to the thickness and spacing of said batten (1) . The small thickness of these uprights (2), about 7 cm, guarantees, despite the springs (3), the flexibility of the assembly.

Au-dessus des lattes (1) et des montants de mousse (2), qui composent le sommier proprement dit, est posé, en guise de matelas, un bloc de mousse (7), de faible épaisseur (environ 10cm), pouvant coulisser librement sur les lattes (1). Tout cet ensemble est recouvert d'un coutil élastique (8), rendant la partie sommier et la partie matelas solidaire.Above the slats (1) and the amounts of foam (2), which make up the bed base itself, is placed, as a mattress, a block of foam (7), of small thickness (about 10 cm), which can slide freely on the slats (1). This whole set is covered with an elastic ticking (8), making the box spring part and the mattress part integral.

Le sommier et le matelas peuvent être indépendants l'un de l'autre, dans ce cas, les ressorts (3) et les deux montants de mousse (2), sont respectivement agrafés et collés sur un support rigide (9), fig : 4 . Ainsi au moment de l'utilisation, chaque latte (1), se positionne en hauteur, en fonction du profil anatomique du dormeur, tout en assurant un maintien efficace, grâce aux ressorts biconiques (3). Le bloc de mousse (7), posé librement au dessus des lattes (1), suit le mouvement de celle-ci sans aucune contrainte.The bed base and the mattress can be independent of one another, in this case, the springs (3) and the two foam uprights (2), are respectively stapled and glued to a rigid support (9), fig: 4. Thus at the time of use, each slat (1) is positioned in height, according to the anatomical profile of the sleeper, while ensuring effective support, thanks to the biconical springs (3). The foam block (7), placed freely above the slats (1), follows the movement of the latter without any constraint.

Dans une forme particulière de réalisation, représentée par les figures 8,9,10,11,12,13,14, le support rigide (9) est formé par deux longs pans (10) et deux courts pans (il), as- semblés par vis (12), le tout supporté par quatre pieds (13).In a particular embodiment, represented by FIGS. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, the rigid support (9) is formed by two long sections (10) and two short sections (II), as- seem by screws (12), all supported by four feet (13).

Les lattes (1) ne sont plus collées sur les montants de mousse (2), mais maintenues à chaque bout, par une bande de toile (14) pliée en deux, et munie des tendeurs (4) en poly- propylène (largeur environ 15mm), qui sont cousus sur ladite toile (14), de manière à former des poches (15) (fig 12), dans lesquelles, viennent se loger le bout des lattes (1).The slats (1) are no longer glued to the foam uprights (2), but held at each end by a strip of canvas (14) folded in half, and provided with polypropylene tensioners (4) 15mm), which are sewn onto said fabric (14), so as to form pockets (15) (fig 12), in which the ends of the slats (1) are housed.

Les tendeurs en polypropylène (14) sont fixés sur les longs pans (10) à l'aide d'une rondelle (16) et d'une vis (17)The polypropylene tensioners (14) are fixed to the long sides (10) using a washer (16) and a screw (17)

On fixe suivant le même principe les deux bandes de toile (14), pour les immobiliser longitudinalement .The two fabric strips (14) are fixed according to the same principle, to immobilize them longitudinally.

Deux blocs de mousse (18) sont collés sur les court pans (11), à la tête et aux pieds du sommier. Two blocks of foam (18) are glued to the short sides (11), to the head and to the feet of the box spring.

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REVENDICATIONS 1) Sommier-matelas, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un ensemble de lattes (1), supportées à leurs bouts, soit par deux montants de mousse (2) et deux ressorts biconiques (3), soit, dans une deuxième version, par les deux seuls montants de mousse ( 2 ) .1) mattress base, characterized in that it comprises a set of slats (1), supported at their ends, either by two foam uprights (2) and two biconical springs (3), or, in a second version, by the only two amounts of foam (2). 2) Sommier-matelas selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les lattes (1) sont soit collées sur les montants de mousse (2), soit maintenues par deux bandes de toile (14) fixées aux longs pans (10) du sommier, et munies de poches (15), dont chacune enveloppe un bout de latte (1).2) mattress base according to claim 1, characterized in that the slats (1) are either glued to the foam uprights (2), or held by two strips of canvas (14) fixed to the long sides (10) of the base , and provided with pockets (15), each of which envelops a piece of batten (1). 3) Sommier-matelas selon les revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que la stabilité latérale des montants de mousse (2) et donc des lattes (1), est assurée par deux tendeurs croisés (4), qui sont soit attachés aux ressorts bico- niques (3), soit cousus d'un côté, entre chaque "poche (15) de la toile (14), et 'fixés de l'autre côté, par. rondelle (16) et vis (17), sur des longs pans (10). 3) mattress base according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the lateral stability of the foam uprights (2) and therefore of the slats (1), is ensured by two crossed tensioners (4), which are either attached to the springs bicniques (3), either sewn on one side, between each "pocket (15) of the canvas (14), and ' fixed on the other side, by washer (16) and screws (17), on long sections (10).
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