Zoned mattress for optimizing lumbar support

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of sleep support, and particularly discloses a zoned mattress for optimizing waist support, which comprises a waist zone, wherein the width size of the waist zone is obtained by a human waist length determination method; the human waist length determination method comprises the following steps: acquiring a plurality of static human body sizes; calculating a distance size A from an elbow joint to the end position of the fifth lumbar vertebra L5 according to the static human body sizes; determining the number n of lumbar vertebrae contained from the elbow joint to the end position of the fifth lumbar vertebra L5; and determining the waist length size of the five lumbar vertebrae according to the distance size A and the number n of lumbar vertebrae. The zoned mattress for optimizing waist support provided by the application can determine the waist length size of a human body according to static human body sizes, and then scientifically determine the width size of the waist zone, so that the comfort of waist support and the health of the waist are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of sleep support technology, and more particularly to a zoned mattress that optimizes lumbar support. Background Technology

[0002] As middle-aged and elderly people increasingly demand healthy sleep, especially greater support and protection for their lower back, this is because with age, the spine may experience varying degrees of degeneration or slight deformation. If the mattress is too soft and cannot provide sufficient support, the lower back and spine may not maintain their natural curves during sleep, potentially causing or worsening lower back pain over time. Mattresses with strong lumbar support can help middle-aged and elderly people maintain correct sleeping posture, reduce muscle soreness caused by poor sleeping posture, and thus improve sleep quality.

[0003] While most mattresses on the market offer a degree of comfort, they often lack specific designs for lumbar support, failing to effectively address the problem of insufficient lumbar support in middle-aged and elderly individuals. This can negatively impact their sleep quality and overall health, especially for those with more vulnerable lumbar spines. A prolonged lack of adequate support can increase pressure on the lumbar spine, potentially triggering or exacerbating lower back pain.

[0004] While some mattresses currently claim to have zoned support, most of these zones are too broad and do not provide precise support for the lower back.

[0005] When designing a zoned mattress, the specific length of each support zone is a key design parameter.

[0006] Some national standard documents (such as "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Minors" and "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Adults") provide some static anthropometric dimensions for reference. Theoretically, the width dimensions of each support zone can be determined by referring to the above national standard documents, thereby completing the design of the zoned mattress.

[0007] Taking "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Minors" as an example, see... Figure 1 The standard document provides the static anthropometric dimensions for minors, including: height, shoulder height, perineal height, anterior superior iliac spine height, and upper arm length.

[0008] For example, see "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Adults". Figure 2 The standard document provides the static anthropometric dimensions for adults, including: height, shoulder height, upper arm length, perineum height, thigh length, and tibialis point height.

[0009] Among them, the static human body dimensions such as height, shoulder height, perineal height, anterior superior iliac spine height, upper arm length, thigh length, and tibia height do not require complex technical means such as X-ray imaging. They can be directly obtained by simple measurement on the human body surface and belong to "directly measurable body surface dimensions".

[0010] The lumbar region usually refers to the location of the lumbar vertebrae, that is, from the first lumbar vertebra L1 to the fifth lumbar vertebra L5. The first lumbar vertebra L1 and the fifth lumbar vertebra L5 are both internal structural features of the human body and cannot be directly obtained by simple measurement on the human body surface. Therefore, the waist length of the human body cannot be directly obtained through existing national standard documents.

[0011] Since the human waist length cannot be directly obtained, the current method for determining the zoning dimensions of zoned mattresses often involves first determining the lengths of the head zone, back zone, and leg zone based on static human body dimensions, and then using the remaining space as the lumbar zone. In other words, the width of the lumbar zone is determined last, and its matching degree with the actual waist length is low. As a result, the comfort of the lumbar support provided by the zoned mattress determined in this way is also poor.

[0012] In fact, when providing support for different parts of the body during sleep, lumbar support is the most crucial. Therefore, the final design method for determining the length of the lumbar region is extremely unreasonable.

[0013] Therefore, there is a need to develop a zoned mattress that optimizes lumbar support, which can determine the waist length of the human body based on static human body dimensions, and then scientifically determine the width of the lumbar zones, thereby improving the comfort of lumbar support and protecting lumbar health.

[0014] The above information is provided as background information only to aid in understanding this disclosure and does not constitute an assertion or admission that any of the above content can be used as prior art relative to this disclosure. Summary of the Invention

[0015] This invention provides a zoned mattress for optimized lumbar support, which can determine the waist length of the human body based on static human body dimensions, and then scientifically determine the width of the lumbar zones, thereby improving the comfort of lumbar support and protecting lumbar health.

[0016] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a zoned mattress for optimizing lumbar support, including a lumbar zone, wherein the width of the lumbar zone is obtained by a method for determining the human waist length;

[0017] The method for determining the human waist length includes:

[0018] Obtain several static human body dimensions;

[0019] Based on the static human body dimensions described above, the distance A from the elbow joint to the termination position of the fifth lumbar vertebra L5 is calculated.

[0020] Determine the number of lumbar vertebrae n contained in the distance from the elbow joint to the termination position of the fifth lumbar vertebra L5;

[0021] The lumbar length of the five lumbar vertebrae is determined based on the distance dimension A and the number of lumbar vertebrae n.

[0022] Optionally, the number of lumbar vertebrae n satisfies the following relationship: 3≤n≤4; lumbar length = (5 / 3+5 / 4)·A / 2.

[0023] Optional,

[0024] Each of the static human body dimensions includes shoulder height, upper arm length, thigh length, and tibia height, wherein the distance dimension A = shoulder height - upper arm length - (thigh length + tibia height).

[0025] Optionally, the optimized lumbar support zoned mattress has, from the head to the foot of the bed, a head and neck zone, a shoulder and back zone, a lumbar zone, a hip zone, and a leg zone.

[0026] Optional,

[0027] The width of the head and neck section = height - shoulder height;

[0028] The width of the shoulder and back section = shoulder height - (thigh length + tibialis point height) - waist length;

[0029] The width of the waist section equals the length of the waist.

[0030] The width of the hip section = (thigh length + tibialis point height) - perineal height + transition dimension;

[0031] Leg section width = perineal height - transition dimension;

[0032] The transition dimension is 5cm to 10cm.

[0033] Optionally, the width dimensions of the head and neck section, shoulder and back section, waist section, hip section, and leg section are 330mm, 240mm, 210mm, 270mm, and 770mm, respectively.

[0034] Optionally, the support stiffness of the waist area is greater than that of the head and neck area and the leg area;

[0035] The support stiffness of the head and neck area and the leg area is greater than that of the shoulder and back area and the hip area.

[0036] Optionally, the springs in different zones may have different waist diameters and / or wire diameters.

[0037] Optionally, a high-stiffness spring is provided in the middle of the waist section, and a transition spring is provided in the waist section near the shoulder and back section and the hip section;

[0038] The waist diameter of the high-stiffness spring is smaller than that of the transition spring.

[0039] Optionally, the waist diameter of the springs in the head and neck section, shoulder and back section, and leg section is 6.5cm, the waist diameter of the transition spring is 5.0cm, and the waist diameter of the high-stiffness spring is 3.5cm.

[0040] The wire diameter for the springs in the head and neck and leg sections is 2.0 mm, while the wire diameter for the springs in the shoulder and back, hip, and transition sections is 1.8 mm; the wire diameter for the high-stiffness springs is 1.4 mm.

[0041] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: It provides a zoned mattress for optimizing lumbar support. First, the distance dimension A corresponding to the length dimension of n lumbar vertebrae is determined by existing static human body dimensions. Then, the lumbar length dimension of the five lumbar vertebrae is determined according to the distance dimension A and the number of lumbar vertebrae n. Thus, the lumbar length dimension not explicitly stated in the prior art can be calculated, thereby scientifically determining the width dimension of the lumbar zoning, so as to provide a reference for the zoning design of the mattress, thereby improving the comfort of lumbar support and protecting lumbar health.

[0042] The present invention has other features and advantages, which will be apparent from or will be set forth in detail in the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description, which together serve to explain the particular principles of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0043] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0044] Figure 1 This is a static anthropometric chart of minors provided by the "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Minors";

[0045] Figure 2 This is a static anthropometric chart of adults provided by the "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Adults";

[0046] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the method for determining human waist length provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 4 It is a diagram of human anatomy;

[0048] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of the mattress partitioning method provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the body parts of a minor.

[0050] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the body parts of an adult.

[0051] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the zoned mattress for optimized lumbar support according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0052] Figure label:

[0053] 1. Head and neck division;

[0054] 2. Shoulder and back sections;

[0055] 3. Waist section; 301, high-stiffness spring; 302, transition spring;

[0056] 4. Buttock division;

[0057] 5. Leg section;

[0058] 6. Edge reinforcement system. Detailed Implementation

[0059] To illustrate the possible application scenarios, technical principles, implementable specific solutions, and achievable objectives and effects of this application in detail, the following description, in conjunction with the listed specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, provides a detailed explanation. The embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are therefore intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0060] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The term "embodiment" appearing in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it specifically limit its independence or connection with other embodiments. In principle, in this application, as long as there are no technical contradictions or conflicts, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form corresponding implementable technical solutions.

[0061] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the use of related terms herein is merely for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit this application.

[0062] In the description of this application, the term "and / or" is used to describe the logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A exists, B exists, and A and B exist simultaneously. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following objects have an "or" logical relationship.

[0063] In this application, terms such as “first” and “second” are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual quantity, hierarchy or order relationship between these entities or operations.

[0064] Unless otherwise specified, the use of terms such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” or other similar expressions in this application is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which does not exclude the presence of additional elements in a process, method, or product that includes the stated elements, such that a process, method, or product that includes a list of elements may include not only those defined elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, or product.

[0065] Similar to the understanding in the Examination Guidelines, in this application, expressions such as "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; expressions such as "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments in this application, "multiple" means two or more (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, such as "multiple groups" and "multiple times," unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0066] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the space-related expressions used, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings. They are only for the purpose of describing the specific embodiments of this application or for the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0067] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," and "setting," as used in the description of the embodiments of this application, should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral setting; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art to which this application pertains, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0068] Example 1

[0069] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining the waist length of a human body according to an embodiment of the present invention. This method is applicable to scenarios requiring the acquisition of waist length dimensions (from the thoracolumbar vertebrae dividing line to the end position of the fifth lumbar vertebra, L5). It can determine the waist length of a human body based on static human body dimensions, providing a reference for mattress zoning design and thus improving the comfort of sleep support. The method specifically includes the following steps:

[0070] S101: Obtain several static human body dimensions;

[0071] In this embodiment, several static human body dimensions can be obtained from the "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Minors" and / or the "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Adults"; wherein, the static human body dimensions include at least one of height, shoulder height, perineal height, anterior superior iliac spine height, upper arm length, thigh length, and tibial point height.

[0072] Specifically,

[0073] The static body dimensions of minors that can be directly obtained from "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Minors" include: height, shoulder height, perineal height, anterior superior iliac spine height, and upper arm length.

[0074] The static anthropometric measurements of adults that can be directly obtained from "Chinese Adult Anthropometric Measurements" include: height, shoulder height, upper arm length, perineum height, thigh length, and tibialis point height.

[0075] It should be noted that when obtaining static anthropometric dimensions from "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Minors" and "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Adults", only the 50th percentile (P50) value can be taken. This is because the 50th percentile (P50) size is usually used as a representative of "average" or "medium" size. Designing a zoning system based on P50 data is beneficial to ensure that the resulting zoning is suitable for individuals of "average height" in most populations.

[0076] S102: Based on the static human body dimensions described above, calculate the distance A from the elbow joint to the termination position of the fifth lumbar vertebra L5;

[0077] For minors, the following is based on the "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Minors": Distance dimension A = shoulder height - upper arm length - height of the anterior superior iliac spine;

[0078] For adults, the following is based on the "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Adults": Distance dimension A = shoulder height - upper arm length - (thigh length + tibia point height).

[0079] S103: Determine the number of lumbar vertebrae n contained in the distance from the elbow joint to the termination position of the fifth lumbar vertebra L5;

[0080] The human spine has 12 thoracic vertebrae and 5 lumbar vertebrae. Anatomically, the termination position of the 12th thoracic vertebra T12 is defined as the dividing point between the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae (thoracolumbar dividing line). Therefore, the total length of the 12 thoracic vertebrae is defined as the shoulder and back length, and the length of the 5 lumbar vertebrae is defined as the waist length dimension.

[0081] When conducting anthropometric measurements, the standard document referenced in "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Minors" and "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Adults" is "GB / T 5703-2010 Basic Anthropometric Items for Technical Design". "GB / T 5703-2010 Basic Anthropometric Items for Technical Design" specifies that the upper arm length is measured as the vertical distance from the acromion to the lower edge of the elbow joint (hereinafter referred to as "elbow joint") at the horizontal flexion point of the forearm.

[0082] See Figure 4 For a typical human anatomy, the starting positions of the anterior superior iliac spine height and thigh length, two static human body dimensions, generally match the location of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5). However, the ending position of the upper arm length (i.e., at the elbow joint) differs significantly from the starting position of the first lumbar vertebra (L1) (i.e., the thoracolumbar dividing line). Specifically, the elbow joint is clearly lower than the thoracolumbar dividing line. Therefore, the distance A from the elbow joint to the ending position of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5) is not the actual length of the five lumbar vertebrae; the actual length of the five lumbar vertebrae is slightly larger than A.

[0083] from Figure 4 It can be seen that the position of the elbow joint corresponds to the position of the second lumbar vertebra L2. That is, the elbow joint is located between the starting position and the ending position of the second lumbar vertebra L2. Therefore, the number of lumbar vertebrae n included from the elbow joint to the ending position of the fifth lumbar vertebra L5 is 3 (third lumbar vertebra L3 to fifth lumbar vertebra L5) to 4 (second lumbar vertebra L2 to fifth lumbar vertebra L5).

[0084] Therefore, the distance A from the elbow joint to the termination position of the fifth lumbar vertebra L5 is the length of the 3rd to 4th lumbar vertebrae.

[0085] S104: Determine the lumbar length of the five lumbar vertebrae based on the distance dimension A and the number of lumbar vertebrae n.

[0086] Generally, the lengths of the lumbar vertebrae are not significantly different.

[0087] If the distance A from the elbow joint to the termination position of the fifth lumbar vertebra L5 is 3 segments, then the length of a single lumbar vertebra is A / 3. In this case, the actual length of the five lumbar vertebrae is 5A / 3.

[0088] If the distance A from the elbow joint to the termination position of the fifth lumbar vertebra L5 is 4 segments, then the length of a single lumbar vertebra is A / 4. In this case, the actual length of the five lumbar vertebrae is 5A / 4.

[0089] If half of the people have a distance A of 3 vertebrae from their elbow joint to the L5 vertebra, and the other half have a distance A of 4 vertebrae, then the average of the two distances can be used as a reference for subsequent design.

[0090] Waist length = (5 / 3 + 5 / 4)·A / 2 = 35A / 24.

[0091] In summary, the method for determining the human waist length provided in this embodiment first determines the distance dimension A corresponding to the length of n lumbar vertebrae based on existing static human body dimensions, and then determines the waist length of the five lumbar vertebrae based on the distance dimension A and the number of lumbar vertebrae n. This allows for the calculation of waist length dimensions not explicitly stated in existing technologies, providing a reference for mattress zoning design and thereby improving the comfort of sleep support.

[0092] Example 2

[0093] This embodiment provides a mattress partitioning method, which is applicable to application scenarios where the size of each support partition is limited according to the waist length dimensions provided in Embodiment 1. This method can improve the scientificity and rationality of partition size design and further enhance the comfort of sleep support.

[0094] See Figure 5 The mattress zoning method provided in this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0095] S201: Obtain the waist length dimension according to any of the human waist length determination methods described in Example 1;

[0096] The specific method for obtaining the waist length has been described in Example 1. Based on Example 1, features not explained in this example will be explained using the method described in Example 1, and will not be repeated here.

[0097] S202: Determine the width of each support section based on the waist length dimension;

[0098] In this embodiment, the two documents, "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Minors" and "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Adults," provide different static anthropometric dimensions. Therefore, when designing mattress zones:

[0099] ①See Figure 6 The mattress designed based on the static human body dimensions provided in "Chinese Minors' Human Body Dimensions" is a zoned mattress suitable for minors.

[0100] ②See also Figure 7 The mattress designed based on the static human body dimensions provided in "Chinese Adult Anthropometric Dimensions" is a zoned mattress suitable for adults.

[0101] Furthermore, most zoned mattresses currently on the market have a three-zone or five-zone structure.

[0102] Specifically, when it is a three-zone structure, each of the support zones includes a shoulder and back zone (zone one), a waist and hip zone (zone two), and a leg zone (zone three).

[0103] When it is a five-zone structure, each of the support zones includes the head and neck zone (zone 1), the shoulder and back zone (zone 2), the waist zone (zone 3), the hip zone (zone 4), and the leg zone (zone 5).

[0104] Therefore, based on the target population and the number of zones as the dividing criteria, the mattress zoning method in this embodiment can be further refined as follows:

[0105] A. A three-zone mattress zoning method suitable for minors;

[0106] B. Five-zone mattress zoning method suitable for minors;

[0107] C. Three-zone mattress zoning method suitable for adults;

[0108] D. Five-zone mattress zoning method suitable for adults.

[0109] A: Three-zone mattress zoning method suitable for minors

[0110] At this point, in step S202:

[0111] The width of the shoulder and back section = height - height of the anterior superior iliac spine - waist length;

[0112] The width of the lumbar and hip area = lumbar length + (anterior superior iliac spine height - perineal height) + transition dimension;

[0113] Leg section width = perineal height - transition dimension;

[0114] The transition dimension is 5cm to 10cm.

[0115] B: Five-zone mattress zoning method suitable for minors

[0116] At this point, in step S202:

[0117] The width of the head and neck section = height - shoulder height;

[0118] The width of the shoulder and back section = shoulder height - height of the anterior superior iliac spine - waist length;

[0119] The width of the waist section equals the length of the waist.

[0120] The width of the buttock section = height of the anterior superior iliac spine - height of the perineum + transition dimension;

[0121] Leg section width = perineal height - transition dimension;

[0122] The transition dimension is 5cm to 10cm.

[0123] C: Three-zone mattress zoning method suitable for adults

[0124] At this point, in step S202:

[0125] The width of the shoulder and back section = height - waist length - (thigh length + shin point height);

[0126] The width of the waist and hip area = waist length + (thigh length + tibia point height - perineum height) + transition dimension;

[0127] Leg section width = perineal height - transition dimension;

[0128] The transition dimension is 5cm to 10cm.

[0129] D: Five-zone mattress zoning method suitable for adults

[0130] At this point, in step S202:

[0131] The width of the head and neck section = height - shoulder height;

[0132] The width of the shoulder and back section = shoulder height - (thigh length + tibialis point height) - waist length;

[0133] The width of the waist section equals the length of the waist.

[0134] The width of the hip section = (thigh length + tibialis point height) - perineal height + transition dimension;

[0135] Leg section width = perineal height - transition dimension;

[0136] The transition dimension is 5cm to 10cm.

[0137] It should be noted that the "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Minors" and "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Adults" referenced the national standard document "GB / T 5703-2010 Basic Items for Anthropometric Measurement for Technical Design" when conducting anthropometric measurements.

[0138] GB / T 5703-2010, "Basic Items of Anthropometric Measurement for Technical Design," specifies that the perineal height is measured as the vertical distance from the ground to the area below the pubic symphysis. Since the lower edge of the buttocks (the natural fold where the lower edge of the gluteus maximus meets the posterior thigh) and the area below the pubic symphysis are not on the same horizontal line, the lower edge of the buttocks is lower vertically than the area below the pubic symphysis. Therefore, the height of the lower edge of the buttocks is smaller than the perineal height. Consequently, the perineal height is not equal to the leg length. Furthermore, considering the transitional position of the buttocks, the leg length is calculated by subtracting 5-10 cm from the perineal height (referred to as the "transitional dimension" in this application). Correspondingly, the hip length is calculated by adding 5-10 cm to the formula: height of the anterior superior iliac spine - perineal height (for adults: thigh length + tibialis point height - perineal height). Therefore, the formula for calculating the leg length is: perineal height - transitional dimension.

[0139] S203: Based on the width of the pillow, perform size compensation on the support area corresponding to the head and / or the leg area to determine the final width dimensions of the support area corresponding to the head and / or the leg area.

[0140] In the above mattress zoning methods A to D, generally, the sum of the widths of each support zone (usually less than 180cm) will be smaller than the actual length of the mattress. Taking a 180×200cm mattress as an example, with a 1cm wide slat, if there is an edge reinforcement system (8cm wide) around the perimeter, the mattress dimensions (width × length) are 162×182cm; if there is no edge reinforcement system (8cm wide) around the perimeter, the mattress dimensions (width × length) are 177×197cm. That is, whether it is 182cm with an edge reinforcement system or 197cm without an edge reinforcement system, it will be greater than 180cm.

[0141] Excess dimensions = total mattress length - sum of the width dimensions of each support zone.

[0142] The excess dimensions can be handled as follows:

[0143] When the width of the support area for the head (i.e., the shoulder and back section or the head and neck section) is smaller than the width of the pillow (the pillow's width is typically 40×60cm or 48×74cm), at least some of the excess space should be allocated to the head support area to ensure the pillow can be placed properly. This ensures that the waist, hips, or shoulders and back are correctly aligned with the shoulder or waist position. After ensuring the head support area can accommodate the pillow, the remaining excess space should be allocated to the leg section.

[0144] It should be noted that for mattresses with edge reinforcement systems, when considering whether a pillow can be placed in the head support area, the width of the edge reinforcement system should also be taken into account, i.e.:

[0145] If (width of the support area where the head is located + width of the edge reinforcement system) < width of the pillow, it can be considered that the size of the support area where the head is located is insufficient to fit the pillow, and the excess size should be used to compensate for the support area where the head is located.

[0146] Conversely, if (the width of the support area where the head is located + the width of the edge reinforcement system) > the width of the pillow, then the size of the support area where the head is located can be considered sufficient to fit the pillow, and the excess size can be compensated for in the leg area.

[0147] It should be noted that edge reinforcement systems specifically refer to a structural design at the edges of a mattress. Its main function is to increase the stability of the mattress and prevent it from deforming or shifting due to external forces during use. This system typically includes a reinforced edge frame and / or reinforced surround strips.

[0148] Reinforced edge frames are typically made of rigid materials such as wood or metal and are installed around the edges of the mattress to provide extra support and stability. Reinforced joists, on the other hand, are usually made of soft but resilient materials such as foam and wrap around the edges of the mattress to provide fixation and reinforcement.

[0149] This edge reinforcement system improves the overall durability and lifespan of the mattress, ensuring a stable and comfortable sleep experience for users.

[0150] S204: Calculate the number of rows of independent pocket springs corresponding to each support section based on the waist diameter of the independent pocket springs and the width dimensions of each support section after compensation.

[0151] After obtaining the final width dimension of each support section, the number of rows of independent pocket springs corresponding to each support section can be obtained by dividing the width dimension of each support section by the waist diameter of the independent pocket spring.

[0152] For three-zone mattresses, the firmness of the waist and hips is higher than that of the head, shoulders, back, and legs; for five-zone mattresses, the firmness of the head, neck, waist, and legs is higher than that of the shoulders, back, and hips.

[0153] The following examples illustrate this with specific parameters:

[0154] There is a children's mattress targeting children aged 7-12, and the goal is to design a five-zone independent pocket spring mattress suitable for this age group. First, based on the anthropometric data in GB / T 26158-2010 "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Minors," there are anthropometric data for children aged 7-10 and 11-12, with the average dimensions (50th percentile, P50) used as the base data. For children aged 7-10: height 132cm, shoulder height 103.8cm, anterior superior iliac spine height 70.4cm, perineum height 56.5cm, upper arm length 24cm; for children aged 11-12: height 146.6cm, shoulder height 116.9cm, anterior superior iliac spine height 80.1cm, perineum height 64.7cm, upper arm length 27.1cm. According to the formula, the value of A is calculated first: for children aged 7-10: A = 9.4cm; for children aged 11-12: A = 9.7cm. Then calculate the waist length: for children aged 7-10: waist length = 13.71cm; for children aged 11-12: waist length = 14.15cm. Finally, calculate the five-zone measurements based on the existing data: for children aged 7-10: head and neck = 28.2cm, shoulders and back = 19.7cm, waist = 13.7cm, hips = 18.9cm, legs = 51.5cm; for children aged 11-12: head and neck = 29.7cm, shoulders and back = 22.7cm, waist = 14.1cm, hips = 20.4cm, legs = 59.7cm. Therefore, there are two methods for using a five-zone pocket spring mattress for children aged 7-12. First, if the weights for the two age groups are evenly distributed, then the head and neck = 29cm, shoulders and back = 21cm, waist = 14cm, hips = 20cm, and legs = 56cm. Second, if, based on actual sales data, a higher proportion of the products sold to minors aged 11-12 are found within the target group of 7-12 years old, then the 11-12 year old group can be given a higher weight, and the final values ​​will change accordingly.

[0155] This explanation uses a weighted average approach. After obtaining the data from the five zones, the sum of the data from the five zones is 140cm. The standard length of a mattress is 200cm. The reinforcement system around the edges is 8cm wide, and the side strips are 1cm thick. Therefore, for a 200cm long mattress, the actual length of the mattress is only 182cm. The remaining 42cm, whether it should be placed at the head or foot area, can be considered as follows:

[0156] Since most pillows for minors are 40×60cm, it's essential to ensure that Zone 1 of the mattress can accommodate the width of a pillow so that Zone 2 can correctly align with the shoulders and back. Currently, the head and neck area is 29cm, the edge reinforcement is 8cm, and the side strip is 1cm, totaling 38cm. Considering that the pillow edge doesn't perfectly align with the mattress edge, leaving a margin of approximately 2-3cm, 5cm of this 42cm is allocated to Zone 1, and the remaining 37cm to Zone 5. The final five-zone dimensions are: Head and Neck = 34cm, Shoulders and Back = 21cm, Waist = 14cm, Hips = 20cm, Legs = 93cm. For a 182cm long mattress, if the spring waist diameter is 6.5cm, then there are 29 rows of individual pocket springs. Note that due to slight compression between the springs, a spring with a waist diameter of 6.5cm will actually be used in approximately 6.3cm of the mattress. Therefore, the final number of rows for the five zones is as follows: head and neck (zone 1) 5 rows, shoulders and back (zone 2) 4 rows, waist (zone 3) 2 rows, hips (zone 4) 4 rows, and legs (14 rows).

[0157] In summary, the mattress zoning method provided in this embodiment has the following beneficial effects:

[0158] ① By first determining the waist length and then determining the width of each support zone based on the waist length, the waist length is used as a key parameter in the design of the zoned mattress. This changes the existing design method of determining the waist zone length last, making the width of the waist zone more consistent with the actual waist length and the design of the zoned mattress more scientific and reasonable, especially improving the support comfort of the waist.

[0159] ② Based on the static body dimensions of different groups, we offer three-zone and five-zone mattresses suitable for minors and adults, making mattress design more targeted and positioning more precise;

[0160] ③ Considering the impact of pillow width on the head support area, a method for size compensation of the head and leg areas is proposed to ensure that the pillow can be placed normally and that the waist and hips are correctly aligned with the waist position.

[0161] ④ A method for calculating the number of spring rows based on the waist diameter of the individual pocket springs and the width of each support zone was proposed, providing a reference for the specific production of mattresses;

[0162] ⑤ The zoning data is based on the national standard for Chinese human body size big data. The data source is authoritative and reliable. The mattress zoning data calculated based on this data is more suitable for Chinese body types and is conducive to the development of a zoned mattress that is truly suitable for Chinese body sizes.

[0163] Example 3

[0164] This embodiment provides a zoned mattress for optimizing lumbar support, which can perform the methods provided in any embodiment of the present invention and has the corresponding functional modules and beneficial effects of performing the methods.

[0165] Based on the above embodiments, features not explained in this embodiment are explained using the methods in other embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0166] See Figure 8 The optimized lumbar support zoned mattress provided in this embodiment has the lumbar zone 3 width dimension obtained by the human waist length determination method provided in Embodiment 1, and the width dimensions of other zones determined by the mattress zoning method provided in Embodiment 2.

[0167] The optimized lumbar support zoned mattress provided in this embodiment first determines the distance dimension A corresponding to the length dimension of n lumbar vertebrae based on existing static human body dimensions. Then, based on the distance dimension A and the number of lumbar vertebrae n, the lumbar length dimension of the five lumbar vertebrae is determined. This allows the calculation of lumbar length dimensions not explicitly stated in existing technologies, thereby scientifically determining the width dimension of the lumbar zone 3. This provides a reference for mattress zoned design, thereby improving the comfort of lumbar support and protecting lumbar health.

[0168] Furthermore, when the optimized lumbar support zoned mattress provided in this embodiment is mainly designed for middle-aged and elderly people, you can refer to “D: Five-zone mattress zoned method adapted to adults” in embodiment 2. In this case, the optimized lumbar support zoned mattress is provided with head and neck zone 1, shoulder and back zone 2, waist zone 3, hip zone 4, and leg zone 5 from head to foot of the bed.

[0169] The calculation method for the width of each zone is shown in "D: Five-zone mattress partitioning method adapted for adults" in Example 2, and will not be repeated in this example.

[0170] Consistent with Example 2, in this example, after calculating and obtaining the width dimension of the head and neck section 1, it is necessary to further compensate for the width dimension of the head and neck section 1 based on the total length of the optimized lumbar support section mattress, the width of the edge reinforcement system 6, the pillow width, and the sum of the width dimensions of each section. The specific compensation method is detailed in Example 2 and will not be repeated here.

[0171] In this embodiment, the support stiffness of the waist section 3 is greater than that of the head and neck section 1 and the leg section 5; the support stiffness of the head and neck section 1 and the leg section 5 is greater than that of the shoulder and back section 2 and the hip section 4.

[0172] The lower back is a crucial area that bears the weight of the entire body, so it must have sufficient support to prevent sagging or abnormal curvature. This design allows the mattress to adjust its support firmness according to the physiological needs of different parts of the body, thereby improving overall comfort and health.

[0173] As an optional method of adjusting support firmness, the spring waist diameter and / or wire diameter can be different in different zones. Specifically, the spring waist diameter and / or wire diameter can be adjusted according to the support needs of different zones, thereby improving the support and comfort of the mattress.

[0174] For example, using a spring with a smaller waist diameter in the middle of the waist section 3 increases the number of springs per unit area (i.e., increases spring density), which helps to enhance the support of the waist.

[0175] In this embodiment, a high-stiffness spring 301 is provided in the middle of the waist section 3, and a transition spring 302 is provided near the shoulder and back section 2 and the hip section 4 of the waist section; wherein, the waist diameter of the high-stiffness spring 301 is smaller than the waist diameter of the transition spring 302. The transition spring 302 can adjust the difference in firmness between the two areas, making the transition of firmness of the entire mattress smoother, avoiding an overly harsh transition, and increasing comfort.

[0176] Optionally, in this embodiment, the waist diameter of the springs in the head and neck section 1, the shoulder and back section 2, and the leg section 5 is 6.5cm, the waist diameter of the transition spring 302 is 5.0cm, and the waist diameter of the high-stiffness spring 301 is 3.5cm.

[0177] The wire diameter of the springs in the head and neck section 1 and the leg section 5 is 2.0 mm, the wire diameter of the springs in the shoulder and back section 2, the hip section 4 and the transition spring 302 is 1.8 mm, and the wire diameter of the high-stiffness spring 301 is 1.4 mm.

[0178] The following examples illustrate this with specific parameters:

[0179] For zoned mattresses designed to optimize lumbar support for adults aged 32-45, the GB / T 10000-2023 "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Adults" standard is based on a nationwide survey of adult anthropometric dimensions conducted from 2014 to 2018, which is 6-10 years old. If a mattress needs to be designed for adults aged 32-45, the corresponding age group in GB / T 10000-2023 "Anthropometric Dimensions of Chinese Adults" should be 26-35 years old, with the basic data taken from the average size, which is the 50th percentile (P50). Adult males aged 26-35: Height 170.6cm, shoulder height 138.4cm, thigh length + tibialis height 92.1cm, perineum height 73.5cm, upper arm length 31.8cm; Adult females aged 26-35: Height 158.8cm, shoulder height 128.6cm, thigh length + tibialis height 85.4cm, perineum height 70.3cm, upper arm length 29.2cm. According to the formula, first calculate the value of A: for adult males aged 26-35: A = 14.5cm; for adult females aged 26-35: A = 14cm. Then calculate the waist length: for adult males aged 26-35: waist length = 21.15cm; for adult females aged 26-35: waist length = 20.42cm. Finally, based on the existing data, the five-zone measurements were calculated as follows: For adult men aged 26-35: head and neck = 32.2cm, shoulders and back = 25.15cm, waist = 21.15cm, hips = 28.6cm, legs = 63.5cm; For adult women aged 26-35: head and neck = 31.2cm, shoulders and back = 23.96cm, waist = 20.78cm, hips = 26.85cm, legs = 61.9cm. This mattress does not differentiate between men and women; the data from both groups were added together and averaged to obtain the final five-zone measurements: head and neck = 31cm, shoulders and back = 24cm, waist = 21cm, hips = 27cm, legs = 62cm.

[0180] After obtaining the data for the five zones, the sum of the data for the five zones is 165cm. The standard length of the mattress is 200cm. The reinforcement system around the four edges is 8cm wide, and the side strips are 1cm thick. Therefore, for a 200cm long mattress, the actual length of the mattress is only 182cm. The remaining 17cm should be compensated for for the head or feet. The following considerations can be made:

[0181] Since most adult pillows are 40×60cm in size, it is essential to ensure that Zone 1 of the mattress can accommodate the width of a pillow so that Zone 2 can correctly align with the shoulders and back. Currently, the head and neck area is 31cm, the edge reinforcement is 8cm, and the side strip is 1cm, totaling 40cm. Considering that the pillow edge and the mattress edge are not perfectly aligned, a certain margin of approximately 2-3cm is left. Therefore, 2cm of this 17cm is allocated to Zone 1, and the remaining 15cm is allocated to Zone 5. The final five-zone dimensions are: Head and Neck = 33cm, Shoulders and Back = 24cm, Waist = 21cm, Hips = 27cm, and Legs = 77cm.

[0182] The three types of spring waist diameters are: 6.5cm for the head and neck, shoulder and back, and leg springs; 5.0cm for the transition spring 302 in the waist area; and 3.5cm for the high-density spring in the waist area. The final spring arrangement is as follows: Figure 8 As shown.

[0183] In summary, the zoned mattress with optimized lumbar support provided in this embodiment has the following beneficial effects:

[0184] ① Optimize the lumbar support zoned mattress by obtaining static human body dimensions, calculate the distance A from the elbow joint to the termination position of the fifth lumbar vertebra L5, determine the number of lumbar vertebrae n contained in the termination position of the elbow joint to the fifth lumbar vertebra L5, and then determine the lumbar length of the five lumbar vertebrae.

[0185] ② The support firmness of the mattress is reasonably set according to the physiological needs of different parts of the human body, thereby improving the overall comfort and health.

[0186] ③ Use a spring with a smaller waist diameter in the middle of the waist section 3 to increase the number of springs per unit area, which helps to enhance the support of the waist.

[0187] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the text and drawings of this application, this should not limit the scope of patent protection of this application. Any technical solutions that are based on the essential concept of this application and utilize the content described in the text and drawings of this application, resulting in equivalent structural or procedural substitutions or modifications, as well as the direct or indirect application of the technical solutions of the above embodiments to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A zoned mattress for optimized lumbar support, characterized in that, It includes a waist section, wherein the width of the waist section is obtained by a method for determining the waist length of a human body; The method for determining the human waist length includes: Obtain several static human body dimensions; Based on the static human body dimensions described above, the distance A from the elbow joint to the termination position of the fifth lumbar vertebra L5 is calculated. Determine the number of lumbar vertebrae n contained in the distance from the elbow joint to the termination position of the fifth lumbar vertebra L5; The lumbar length of the five lumbar vertebrae is determined based on the distance dimension A and the number of lumbar vertebrae n. in, Each of the static human body dimensions mentioned includes shoulder height, upper arm length, thigh length, and tibialis point height, wherein the distance dimension A = shoulder height - upper arm length - (thigh length + tibialis point height); The number of lumbar vertebrae n satisfies the following relationship: 3≤n≤4; lumbar length = (5 / 3+5 / 4)·A / 2.

2. The zoned mattress with optimized lumbar support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The optimized lumbar support zoned mattress has, from head to foot, a head and neck zone, a shoulder and back zone, a lumbar zone, a hip zone, and a leg zone.

3. The zoned mattress with optimized lumbar support according to claim 2, characterized in that, The width of the head and neck section = height - shoulder height; The width of the shoulder and back section = shoulder height - (thigh length + tibialis point height) - waist length; The width of the waist section equals the length of the waist. The width of the hip section = (thigh length + tibialis point height) - perineal height + transition dimension; Leg section width = perineal height - transition dimension; The transition dimension is 5cm to 10cm.

4. The zoned mattress with optimized lumbar support according to claim 3, characterized in that, The widths of the head and neck section, shoulder and back section, waist section, hip section, and leg section are 330mm, 240mm, 210mm, 270mm, and 770mm, respectively.

5. The zoned mattress with optimized lumbar support according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support stiffness of the waist area is greater than that of the head and neck area and the leg area; The support stiffness of the head and neck area and the leg area is greater than that of the shoulder and back area and the hip area.

6. The zoned mattress with optimized lumbar support according to claim 5, characterized in that, The springs in different zones have different waist diameters and / or wire diameters.

7. The zoned mattress with optimized lumbar support according to claim 6, characterized in that, A high-stiffness spring is provided in the middle of the waist section, and a transition spring is provided in the waist section near the shoulder and back section and the hip section; The waist diameter of the high-stiffness spring is smaller than that of the transition spring.

8. The zoned mattress with optimized lumbar support according to claim 7, characterized in that, The waist diameter of the springs in the head and neck section, shoulder and back section, and leg section is 6.5cm, the waist diameter of the transition spring is 5.0cm, and the waist diameter of the high-stiffness spring is 3.5cm. The spring wire diameter for the head and neck section and the leg section is 2.0mm, while the spring wire diameter for the shoulder and back section, the hip section, and the transition spring is 1.8mm; the wire diameter for the high-stiffness spring is 1.4mm.

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