Mattress with edge area

Abstract

Mattress (10), wherein the mattress (10) has at least one lying area (16) comprising a lying surface (18) for one user, wherein the mattress (10) further comprises at least one edge area (20) which is designed as a support surface (22) for a user, and wherein the support surface (22) at least partially limits the lying surface (18) circumferentially and / or wherein the edge area (20) surrounds the lying area (16) at least in a partial area of ​​an outer circumference of the lying area (16).

Description

Technical field

[0001] The invention relates generally to the field of mattresses. In particular, the invention relates to a mattress. Background of the invention

[0002] Mattresses have long been used as a base and / or sleeping surface for a user and are constantly being further developed, particularly with regard to user comfort and ergonomic positioning. As a rule, mattresses are adapted to specific requirements.

[0003] To improve sleeping comfort, mattresses can be designed with adjacent zones, areas, and / or support zones of varying firmness, compressibility, compression hardness, and / or elasticity along the length of the mattress. This allows the user's body shape to be adjusted to the depth of pressure exerted on the mattress. For example, this can ensure that the user lies on their side with their spine as straight as possible. A similar principle applies to the supine position, where the spine should be supported in such a way that it maintains its natural S-shape.

[0004] Furthermore, by providing multiple support areas of varying hardness and / or different degrees of firmness, the user's weight distribution can be advantageously taken into account, thus ensuring an ergonomic posture of the user, for example in several sleeping positions or sleeping postures.

[0005] Conventional mattresses are therefore generally only suitable for specific applications, such as providing a lying surface for a user for relaxation or sleeping. However, conventional mattresses often fail to meet the requirements regarding lying comfort, ergonomic support, and / or adaptability to individual needs. Summary of the invention

[0006] It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a mattress with which at least one disadvantage known from the prior art can be eliminated or at least mitigated.

[0007] The problem is solved by a mattress according to claim 1. The mattress comprises at least one lying area, which is designed as a lying surface for a user. Furthermore, the mattress comprises at least one edge area, which is designed as a support surface for a user. In addition, the support surface at least partially delimits the lying area circumferentially. Alternatively or additionally, the edge area surrounds the lying area at least in a partial region of its outer circumference.

[0008] The core idea of ​​the present invention is to provide a mattress that combines different functions and thus meets various user needs. Firstly, a user can use the lying area of ​​the mattress as a surface for sleeping or resting. Secondly, the user can use the edge area as a support surface. In particular, the user can use the support surface for better support when getting up than the lying area. Consequently, the edge area makes it easier and more comfortable for a user to get up from the mattress. Therefore, the proposed mattress is a multifunctional mattress that combines various functions. Such a mattress is particularly suitable for use in a hotel room.Hotel rooms typically feature soft to medium-firm mattresses to offer the best possible sleeping comfort to a variety of guests. However, due to the soft to medium-firm nature of these mattresses, it is difficult for a user to use them for support when getting up. Therefore, such mattresses offer little to no support when standing. By dividing the mattress according to the invention into an edge area and a lying area, these disadvantages can be mitigated or overcome, as the edge area provides the hotel guest with a support area and makes getting up from the mattress easier.

[0009] In particular, the support surface and the sleeping surface add up to a total area equivalent to the standard area of ​​a standard single or double bed. The standard area of ​​a standard single bed is approximately 1.80 m². 2and the standard area of ​​a standard double bed is approximately 3.20 m². 2 or 3.60 m 2 Depending on the design. The dimensions of a standard single bed are 90 × 200 cm, and the dimensions of a standard double bed are either 160 × 200 cm or 180 × 200 cm, depending on the design. Since the total area, i.e., the standard area, is formed by the support surface and the sleeping surface, the support surface reduces the freely available sleeping area for the user. In other words, the edge area is not added to the sleeping area; rather, the sleeping area is reduced by the edge area, so that the mattress still corresponds to conventional standard mattress sizes for standard single or standard double beds. This offers the advantage that the proposed mattress fits into conventional bed frames, and no modifications to the bed frame are required to accommodate the mattress according to the invention.

[0010] The term "lying surface" can refer to an area and / or section of the mattress designed for a user to lie on, particularly for sleeping or resting. This area can therefore have dimensions that allow the user to lie down comfortably. Specifically, the lying surface can have a length of, for example, 170 to 200 cm and a width of 80 to 180 cm.

[0011] The term "edge area" can refer to an area and / or section of the mattress that is designed for a user to lean against.

[0012] Therefore, the edge area and the lying area have different functions. This can be achieved, for example, by ensuring that the edge area and the lying area differ from each other in at least one characteristic.

[0013] The characteristic "partially circumferentially limited" can mean that the sleeping area is at least partially surrounded by the edge area, or that the edge area is located around the perimeter of the sleeping area. In this sense, the edge area represents a section of the mattress that spatially limits the sleeping area to a specific portion of the mattress. An edge area around the perimeter of the sleeping area is particularly advantageous because the sleeping comfort for a user is hardly, if at all, affected by the edge area. This is because a user typically lies in the center of the mattress and not at the edge. Consequently, the mattress can have different sections with varying functions and properties, which are spatially separated from each other to such an extent that the overall sleeping comfort of the mattress is maintained.

[0014] According to a first embodiment, the edge area is structurally reinforced compared to the lying area by having one or more of the following features: - the edge area is harder than the lying area, in particular the edge area has a higher degree of hardness compared to the lying area; - the edge area has a higher density than the lying area; - the edge area is made of a harder or less elastic material than the lying area; and - the edge area has a greater compression hardness compared to the lying area.

[0015] The aforementioned characteristics can also be understood as four alternatives that can exist in isolation or in combination.

[0016] According to the first alternative, the edge of the mattress is firmer than the sleeping area. Specifically, the edge has a higher degree of firmness than the sleeping area. The term "firmness" can therefore refer to the firmness of the mattress. For example, the edge can have a higher degree of firmness than the sleeping area. This makes it easier for a user to support themselves from the edge, as it offers more support than the less firm and therefore softer sleeping area. This can help a user get from a lying to an upright position more comfortably and easily.

[0017] Furthermore, a firmer edge offers the advantage of being comfortable enough to sit on, as firmer seating areas are generally perceived as more pleasant. Conventional mattresses have the disadvantage that, if they are particularly soft and not very firm, a user sitting on them sinks in deeply. Seating comfort is therefore particularly low with such mattresses. This can be avoided with the proposed mattress thanks to its firmer edge, as the edge provides a seating area that differs from the sleeping surface due to its greater firmness, allowing the user to sit comfortably and with a high degree of support without sinking in.

[0018] At the same time, the mattress can still be used for sleeping, as the lying area is less hard and therefore softer than the edge area, which is perceived as pleasant for sleeping comfort.

[0019] According to the second alternative, the edge area has a higher density than the lying area. This higher density offers the advantage that the edge area provides greater support for the user compared to the lying area. In particular, such an edge area can also be used as a seating area. Therefore, the same advantages apply as for the first alternative, and reference is made to the description above.

[0020] For example, the edge region can have a density in the range of 35 to 65 kg / m³. 3 exhibiting, preferably 40 to 50 kg / m² 3 .

[0021] For example, the lying area can have a density in the range of 20 to 40 kg / m³. 3exhibit, preferably between 25 and 35 kg / m² 3 .

[0022] According to the third alternative, the edge area is made of a harder or less elastic material than the lying area. In particular, such an edge area can also be used as a seating area. For example, the edge area and / or the lying area can be made of foam, especially cold foam. Specifically, the edge area can be made of a harder cold foam than the lying area.

[0023] For example, the lying area can be made of a viscoelastic foam or a high resilience foam, which offers a soft lying feel.

[0024] The edge area can, for example, be made of a high-density foam that offers a high setup force.

[0025] According to the fourth alternative, the edge area has a higher compression strength than the lying area. In particular, such an edge area can also be used as a seating area. Therefore, the same advantages apply as for the first alternative, so reference is made to the description above.

[0026] According to a further embodiment, the edge region has a compression hardness in the range of 45 to 80 kPa, preferably 50 to 70 kPa, and most preferably 55 to 65 kPa.

[0027] The compression hardness values ​​mentioned are particularly suitable for providing an edge area that can be used by a user for support or for sitting.

[0028] Alternatively or additionally, the lying area has a compression hardness in the range of 30 to 60 kPa, preferably 35 to 50 kPa, most preferably 40 to 45 kPa.

[0029] The compression strengths mentioned are particularly suitable for providing a lying area that can be used by a user for sleeping or recreational purposes.

[0030] According to another embodiment, the lying surface and the support surface lie in a common plane.

[0031] Because the lying surface and the support surface are on the same plane, the edge and the lying area are flush against each other, so there is no overhang between the two areas. This avoids an edge between the two areas that would be perceived as unpleasant by the user.

[0032] According to a further embodiment, the lying surface lies in a first plane and the support surface lies in a second plane. The first and second planes are arranged parallel to each other, in particular wherein the second plane is arranged above or below the first plane.

[0033] If the second level is positioned above the first, the support surface is located above the lying surface, meaning the lying surface is set back from the support surface. This allows for a raised support surface or edge area, making it easier for the user to lean against it. Furthermore, the edge area can be better used as a seating area, as raised seating areas are often perceived as more comfortable. Consequently, improved seating comfort is achieved.

[0034] Alternatively, the second level can be positioned below the first, so that the support surface is located below the lying surface, with the edge area set back from the lying area. This offers greater sleeping and lying comfort for the user, as the softer lying area is not flush with the harder edge area and is therefore "free." Consequently, a user resting on the lying surface does not come into contact with the edge area.

[0035] According to another embodiment, the edge area borders the lying area and encloses it at least partially in a frame-like manner or at least along a partial area of ​​an outer circumference of the lying area.

[0036] This ensures that the edge of the mattress at least partially frames the sleeping area, so that the central sleeping area of ​​the mattress is free of any edge and a user can lie undisturbed without coming into contact with the edge. Furthermore, an edge that at least partially frames the sleeping area or extends along at least part of the outer perimeter of the sleeping area offers the advantage that the user can support themselves on different sides of the mattress or use it for sitting.

[0037] According to a further embodiment, the lying area has a first end in the form of a head end and a second end in the form of a foot end. The lying area is laterally bounded between the head end and the foot end by two parallel longitudinal sides, so that the lying area has a rectangular shape.

[0038] In other words, the sleeping area has two opposite ends, each forming a head end or a foot end. Between the head end and the foot end, the two parallel long sides extend lengthwise along the mattress, resulting in an overall rectangular shape. This rectangular shape offers the advantage that the mattress fits various bed frames without further adjustments. Therefore, the mattress described here is particularly well-suited as a hotel mattress.

[0039] According to another embodiment, the edge region borders one of the two longitudinal sides. In particular, the edge region extends at least over the entire length of the longitudinal side.

[0040] An edge area adjacent to or formed along the long side of the lying area can be used by a user of the mattress to more easily sit up after lying down and to get up from the mattress more easily. This is because a user typically gets up from the side of the mattress and thus finds an edge area directly available for support. Furthermore, the long side forms the longest section of the lying area, so an adjacent or formed edge area can be used as a kind of "bench," allowing several people to sit on it. The embodiment described here is particularly suitable for a mattress that forms one half of a double mattress, since, in the case of a double mattress, only one of the two long sides is advantageously provided with the edge area.

[0041] According to a further embodiment, the edge region is formed on each of the two longitudinal sides. In particular, the edge region extends at least over the entire length of both longitudinal sides.

[0042] If the edge area is formed on both long sides, a user can stand up on either long side or support themselves on either opposite long side of the mattress, since the edge area is provided on both long sides. This is particularly suitable for single mattresses.

[0043] According to another embodiment, the edge region borders the foot side or is formed on the foot side. In particular, the edge region extends over the entire length of the foot side.

[0044] This allows a user to support themselves at the foot of the sleeping area and / or use the edge at the foot of the sleeping area as a seat. The foot end of the sleeping area is particularly suitable for this purpose, as it typically faces the center of a hotel room or a seating area, allowing the user to use the mattress as an additional seat. Therefore, the described mattress is space-saving and can, for example, replace a chair or other seating in a hotel room, thus saving space.

[0045] According to another embodiment, the edge area does not border the head side and / or is not formed on it.

[0046] A border is typically unnecessary at the head end of the sleeping area, as the head end is usually against or adjacent to a wall. This is because a mattress, and especially the sleeping area, is generally not freestanding in a room, but rather its head end is attached to another element, preventing the user from getting up or sitting down over the head end of the mattress. Instead, this area is advantageously free of border elements, thus providing the user with even more sleeping surface.

[0047] According to another embodiment, the edge area has a width in a range of 2 to 30 cm, preferably 5 to 25 cm, and most preferably 10 to 20 cm.

[0048] It has been found that an edge area with a width that lies within the above-mentioned ranges does not excessively reduce the lying area and is still wide enough for a user to use the edge area as a seating area or as a support area.

[0049] According to another embodiment, the edge area and the lying area have the same height. In particular, the height is in a range of 15 to 32 cm, preferably 20 to 30 cm.

[0050] Advantageously, the edge area and the lying area are at the same height, so that a user perceives no visible difference between the two. Likewise, edges between the two areas, which are usually perceived as uncomfortable by users, are avoided. The aforementioned height provides good lying and sitting comfort for both the edge and the lying area.

[0051] According to another embodiment, the mattress comprises a lying element that has the lying area. Furthermore, the mattress comprises an edge element that has the edge area.

[0052] In other words, the mattress is multi-part, comprising a separate lying element for the sleeping area and a separate edge element for the perimeter, so the two areas are divided into different components. Firstly, this type of mattress is easier to manufacture, as the individual elements can be produced separately and then assembled. This is more cost-effective than producing a mattress where the sleeping area and edge are a single piece. Secondly, a multi-part mattress offers the advantage of being modular, consisting of the edge element and the lying element, and these two elements can be arranged in any configuration. This increases the mattress's flexibility, allowing it to be adapted to the various needs of a user.In particular, such a multi-part mattress is suitable for use in a hotel room, as the edge element and the lying element can be aligned and positioned to suit the needs of the hotel guest.

[0053] According to a further embodiment, the lying element has at least one side surface. The edge element also has a contact surface that is in contact with the side surface of the lying element.

[0054] The edge element and the lying element can be easily pushed together and brought into contact with each other using the side surface and the contact surface, in order to position them together as a mattress. In other words, the side surface and the contact surface form an interface via which the two elements can be aligned and assembled.

[0055] According to another embodiment, the side surface and / or the contact surface is flat.

[0056] It is particularly preferred that both the side surface and the contact surface are flat.

[0057] A flat side surface and / or a flat contact surface offers the advantage of easy manufacturing, alignment, and assembly. Typically, both the edge element and the lying element are made of a cold foam with a porous surface. Consequently, although flat, the surfaces of the contact area and the side surface are still sufficiently rough to generate static friction between them. This static friction ensures that the edge element and the lying element are held securely against each other.

[0058] According to a further embodiment, the side surface and the lying surface are each arranged in a plane that is oriented perpendicular to each other. In particular, the support surface and the lying surface are arranged in a common plane.

[0059] In other words, the side surface is arranged in a first plane and the lying surface in a second plane, with the first and second planes oriented perpendicular to each other. Put another way, the side surface and the lying surface share a common edge, which represents the line of intersection between the first and second planes. This arrangement of the side surface and lying surface allows the lying element to be connected to or merged with the edge element without reducing or obscuring the lying surface. Particularly preferred are the support surface and the lying surface arranged in a common plane, allowing a user to transition seamlessly from the lying surface to the support surface, which is perceived as especially comfortable.

[0060] According to a further embodiment, the contact surface and the support surface are each arranged in a plane that is oriented perpendicular to each other. In particular, the support surface and the lying surface are arranged in a common plane.

[0061] In other words, the contact surface is arranged in a first plane and the support surface in a second plane, with the first and second planes oriented perpendicular to each other. Put another way, the support surface and the contact surface share a common edge, which represents the line of intersection between the first and second planes. This arrangement of the contact surface and support surface allows the edge element to be contacted or joined with the lying element without reducing or obscuring the support surface. Particularly preferably, the support surface and the lying surface are arranged in a common plane, allowing a user to transition seamlessly from the lying surface to the support surface, which is perceived as especially comfortable.

[0062] According to a further embodiment, the lying element has a head side surface designed as a side surface, a foot side surface designed as a side surface, a first longitudinal side surface designed as a side surface and / or a second longitudinal side surface designed as a side surface.

[0063] In other words, the lying element is bounded by its side surface, foot surface, and both long sides. The geometry of the lying element described here is a cuboid shape, where the two end faces are bounded by the head and foot surfaces, and the two long sides are bounded by the long sides. This geometry is particularly versatile and can be combined with various edge elements as desired.

[0064] According to a further embodiment, the mattress has at least three edge elements. A first edge element is in contact with the foot end. A second edge element is in contact with the first long side. A third edge element is in contact with the second long side. The three edge elements together form a U-shaped profile and / or a U-shaped edge area. In particular, the head end is free of edge elements.

[0065] With three edge elements, it can be reliably ensured that the mattress is covered or equipped with at least one edge element on three different sides, allowing a user to support themselves on any side of the mattress or use that side as a seating area, assuming the mattress is positioned with its head end against a wall or other element that blocks the head end. This provides the user with maximum comfort in using the edge area for support or as a seating area.

[0066] By combining three edge elements, these can together form a U-shaped profile or a U-shaped common edge area, wherein the lying element is located within the U-shaped profile and is at least partially enclosed by the profile.

[0067] According to a further embodiment, the mattress has at least two edge elements. A first edge element is in contact with the first longitudinal side surface, and a second edge element is in contact with the second longitudinal side surface. In particular, the foot end surface and the head end surface are free of edge elements.

[0068] By providing two edge elements, a user can utilize the edge area on both sides of the lying element, or on both opposite long sides of the lying element. In other words, only the foot and head areas are free of edge elements. This design is particularly advantageous when the mattress is positioned in such a way that the foot and head areas are not easily accessible. Consequently, it is not necessary to provide the head and foot areas with edge elements for support or sitting.

[0069] According to another embodiment, the edge elements are detachably connected to one another, welded or glued together, or made in one piece.

[0070] Thanks to detachably connected edge elements, these can be manufactured separately and then reassembled and combined in any way desired. In particular, such a multi-part mattress can easily be disassembled and reassembled with other edge elements. Such a multi-part mattress can also be described as modular.

[0071] Alternatively, the edge elements can also be welded or glued together. This allows the mattress to be made particularly dimensionally stable, as the edge elements can no longer slip against each other and cannot be disassembled.

[0072] Alternatively, the edge elements can also be manufactured together as a single piece, meaning they can be produced from a common component or be designed as a single component. Edge elements manufactured together as a single piece form a common edge element that is particularly dimensionally stable.

[0073] According to a further embodiment, the mattress has at least one edge element that is in contact with one of the first and second longitudinal side surfaces. In particular, the foot side surface, the other of the first and second longitudinal side surfaces, and the head side surface are free of edge elements.

[0074] The above embodiment is particularly preferred when the mattress is used as one half of a two-part double mattress for a double bed. In this case, it is advantageous that only one long side of the sleeping element is provided with an edge element. In this way, two such sleeping elements, each with an edge element, can be pushed together with their free long sides (those not equipped with an edge element) to form a double bed or a double mattress. A user of such a double bed can then stand up or support themselves from either long side and will find at least one edge element on each of the two long sides of the double bed.

[0075] According to another embodiment, the lying element and / or the edge element is designed in a cuboid shape.

[0076] A cuboid design for the lying element and / or the edge element is particularly easy to manufacture and especially cost-effective. In particular, a cuboid edge element and a cuboid lying element can be easily pushed together and arranged modularly within a bed frame. Therefore, cuboid edge elements and / or lying elements offer the advantage of being particularly space-saving, as there is no dead space between such shaped elements.

[0077] According to another embodiment, the lying element and the edge element are two separate mattress elements.

[0078] By providing two separate mattress elements, the mattress is designed as a multi-part, or modular, unit. This allows the lying element and the edge element to be separated and reassembled as needed. This makes it easy to replace either the lying element or the edge element if damaged. Therefore, the mattress is repairable.

[0079] According to another embodiment, the lying element and the edge element are welded or glued together.

[0080] If the lying element and the edge element are welded or glued together, they are permanently joined and cannot be separated, making them particularly dimensionally stable. In particular, this permanently prevents the lying element from slipping relative to the edge element. This is especially advantageous for mattresses that are only assembled once and intended for permanent use in one location.

[0081] According to another embodiment, the lying element and the edge element are detachably connected to each other.

[0082] Detachably connected lying elements and edge elements can be separated and reassembled without additional tools, thus allowing for the repair of the lying element and / or the edge element. This means they can be easily replaced without having to dispose of the entire mattress.

[0083] Furthermore, it is also conceivable that different lying elements can be combined with different edge elements, resulting in greater overall flexibility of the mattress.

[0084] According to a further embodiment, the mattress also includes a fixing layer that encloses the at least one edge element and the lying element, so that the edge element and the lying element are held securely against slipping.

[0085] Due to the fixing layer, it is not necessary to glue and / or weld the edge element and the lying element together, as the fixing layer securely holds both elements in place. Consequently, a fixing layer offers a particularly cost-effective way to fix the edge element and the lying element to each other, since additional welding or gluing steps, which are usually complex and expensive in terms of production, are eliminated. For example, the fixing layer can be designed as a thin mesh element that is stretched around the edge element and the lying element.

[0086] According to another embodiment, the mattress further comprises a mattress cover that completely encloses the fixing layer.

[0087] By providing a mattress cover, the breathability and lying comfort of the mattress can be further increased, as a user does not come into direct contact with the lying element and / or the edge element or the fixing layer.

[0088] According to another embodiment, the mattress is a mono mattress, a combination mattress, or a pocket spring mattress.

[0089] A mono mattress is a mattress with only one firmness level. A combination mattress, on the other hand, has a sleeping surface with a two-part construction. Specifically, the two-part sleeping surface consists of two mattress sections stacked on top of each other, creating sleeping surfaces that are opposite each other and each has a different firmness level. Such a combination mattress can also be described as a reversible mattress with two different firmness levels. A combination mattress thus offers the advantage of being flexibly adaptable to the user's needs, allowing them to choose either of the two sleeping surfaces depending on their desired firmness level. It is also possible that the mattress is a pocket spring mattress. A pocket spring mattress offers a particularly high level of sleeping comfort.

[0090] According to a further embodiment, the mattress is a combination mattress, such that the lying element is designed in two parts and comprises the following: at least one first mattress element with a first contact surface and an opposing first outer surface, which is designed as the first lying surface for a user. Furthermore, the lying element comprises at least one second mattress element with a second contact surface and an opposing second outer surface, which is designed as the second lying surface for a user. The first mattress element and the second mattress element are stacked on top of each other in such a way that the first contact surface of the first mattress element and the second contact surface of the second mattress element are at least partially in contact with each other.The reclining element comprises at least one head support area for supporting a head, at least one neck support area for supporting a neck, at least one shoulder support area for supporting shoulders, at least one lumbar support area for supporting at least part of a spine, and at least one pelvic support area for supporting the user's pelvis. The first mattress element has profiles that differ from each other at least partially on its first outer surface, and the second mattress element has profiles that differ at least partially on its second outer surface.

[0091] Further features, advantages and possible applications of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the exemplary embodiments and figures.

[0092] The combination mattress mentioned here offers the advantage that its various profiles allow for different support zones with varying levels of support. This enables the mattress to adapt individually to the user's body shape and provide optimal support. Such a mattress can be particularly beneficial with a raised edge, as it often has zones that are especially soft, offering less support for certain body parts. These areas are particularly unsuitable for sitting or leaning on. A raised edge provides a much more advantageous solution, allowing the user to lean against it or use it as a seat. In this way, the advantages of a combination mattress—namely, its different support zones—can be combined with a raised edge. Character description

[0093] The figures are schematic only and not to scale. If the same reference symbols are used in different figures in the following description, these denote identical, equivalent, similar, or similarly acting elements. Fig. Figure 1 shows an isometric representation of a mattress according to the invention with a lying element and three edge elements; Fig. 2 shows an isometric representation of a mattress according to the invention with a lying element and four edge elements; Fig. Figure 3 shows an isometric representation of a mattress according to the invention with a lying element and an angled edge element; Fig. Figure 4 shows an isometric representation of a mattress according to the invention with a lying element and a linear edge element arranged on a left longitudinal side surface of the lying element; Fig. Figure 5 shows an isometric representation of a mattress according to the invention with a lying element and a linear edge element arranged on a right longitudinal side surface of the lying element; Fig. Figure 6 shows an isometric representation of a mattress according to the invention with a lying element and a linear edge element arranged on a foot side surface of the lying element; Fig. Figure 7 shows a side view of the mattress according to the invention. Fig. 6; Fig. Figure 8 shows a side view of the mattress according to the invention. Fig. 6 according to a further embodiment; Fig. Figure 9 shows a side view of the mattress according to the invention. Fig. 6 according to a further embodiment; Fig. Figure 10 shows a front view of a two-part lying element for a combination mattress; Fig. Figure 11 shows an isometric representation of a two-part lying element for a combination mattress; Fig. Figure 12 shows a cross-sectional view of a mattress according to the invention made of Fig. 6 with a fixation position; Fig. Figure 13 shows an isometric representation of a mattress according to the invention with a mattress cover; Fig. Figure 14 shows an enlarged section of the mattress cover made of Fig. 13; and Fig. Figure 15 shows a partial cross-sectional view through a cover fabric of the mattress cover made of Fig. 13.

[0094] Fig. Figure 1 shows a mattress 10 according to the invention with a lying element 12 and an edge area 14. The mattress 10 can be a mono mattress, a combination mattress or a pocket spring mattress.

[0095] Mattress 10 is preferably a combination mattress. Therefore, mattress 10 is included in the following descriptions. Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8 to Fig. 9 shown as a combination mattress.

[0096] The lying element 12 comprises a lying area 16, which has a lying surface 18 for a user of the mattress 10.

[0097] The edge element 14 has an edge area 20 which has a support surface 22 for a user to lean on or sit on.

[0098] Basically, the reclining element 12 has a head end 24 and a foot end 26, which can also be referred to as end faces. Between the head end 24 and the foot end 26, a first longitudinal side 28 and a parallel second longitudinal side 30 are provided. Consequently, the reclining element 12, and therefore the reclining area 16 and the lying surface 18, have an overall rectangular shape.

[0099] It is understood that the head side 24 is assigned to the head of a user and the foot side 26 is assigned to the feet of a user who is resting in a sleeping position on the mattress 10, more precisely on the lying element 12.

[0100] Furthermore, the lying element 12 has at least one side surface 32, wherein the side surface 32 at least partially limits the lying element 12 circumferentially. Specifically, the lying element 12 has at least one side surface 32. Fig. The lying element shown 12 has a rectangular basic shape and thus a total of four side surfaces 32.

[0101] More precisely, the lying element 12 has a head side surface 34 facing the head side 24. Furthermore, the lying element 12 has a foot side surface 36 corresponding to the foot side 26. In addition, the lying element 12 has a first longitudinal side surface 38 corresponding to the first longitudinal side 28 and a second longitudinal side surface 40 corresponding to the second longitudinal side 30.

[0102] In other words, the lying element 12 is circumferentially bounded by four side surfaces 32, each of the four side surfaces 32 forming a boundary surface of the lying element 12.

[0103] As in Fig. As further shown in Figure 1, the lying element 12 is in contact with the edge element 14. In other words, the support surface 22 is at least partially circumferentially bounded by the lying surface 18 and / or the edge area 20 surrounds the lying area 16 at least in a partial area of ​​an outer circumference of the lying area 16.

[0104] To achieve this, the edge element 14 has a cuboid geometry, in particular a rectangular base shape.

[0105] In particular, the edge element 14 has a contact surface 42 which faces at least one side surface 32 of the lying element 12. As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 1, the contact surface 42 is in contact with at least one side surface 32, so that the edge element 14 and the lying element 12 are touching and are held securely against slipping.

[0106] Preferably, the contact surface 42 and / or the side surface 32 is flat.

[0107] As further in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 1, the contact surface 42 and the side surface 32 are each arranged in a plane that runs parallel to each other. In contrast, the contact surface 42 is arranged in a first plane, and the support surface 22 in a second plane, which are oriented perpendicular to each other.

[0108] Likewise, the side surface 32 and the lying surface 18 are each arranged on a plane that is also vertically aligned.

[0109] Accordingly, the lying surface 18 and the support surface 22 are located in a common plane. However, it is also conceivable that the lying surface 18 and the support surface 22 are arranged in different planes that are aligned parallel to each other. In simplified terms, the support surface 22 can either be flush with the lying surface 18 or offset from it.

[0110] In the Fig. In the example shown for mattress 10, a total of three edge elements 14 are provided. The in Fig. The boundary elements 14 shown in Figure 1 are also referred to as linear boundary elements 44, since they have a straight shape without curvature or angles. In other words, the linear boundary elements 44 extend along a single axis without deviating significantly from it.

[0111] For example, the in Fig. The three linear boundary elements shown in 1 form a rectangular, in particular cuboid, geometry.

[0112] More precisely, in Fig. 1 three linear boundary elements 44 can be seen, namely a first boundary element 46, a second boundary element 48 and a third boundary element 50.

[0113] The three edge elements 46, 48, 50 together form a U-shaped profile and enclose the lying element 12, at least partially, in a frame-like manner. In particular, the support surfaces 22 of the three edge elements 46, 48, 50 circumferentially define the lying surface 18 of the lying element 12. In simplified terms, the lying element 12 can be considered the core and the three edge elements 46, 48, 50 the edge surrounding the core.

[0114] In the example shown in Fig. 1 In particular, the head end 24 and the head side surface 34 are free from an edge element 14, so that the mattress 10 shown in the example shown can be moved or supported with the head end 24 and the head side surface 34 against a wall or against a piece of furniture.

[0115] More precisely, the first edge element 46 is assigned to the first longitudinal side 28, so that its contact surface 42 is in contact with the first longitudinal side surface 38. The second edge element 48 is assigned to the second longitudinal side 30, so that its contact surface 42 is in contact with the second longitudinal side surface 40. The third edge element 50 is assigned to the base side 26, so that its contact surface 42 is in contact with the base side surface 36.

[0116] The three edge elements 46, 48, 50 could be three separate mattress elements, i.e., loose in relation to the lying element 12. However, it is also conceivable that the edge elements 46, 48, 50 are welded or glued together.

[0117] Basically, the three edge elements 46, 48, 50 together with the lying element 12 are arranged in such a way that the lying surface 18 transitions flush into the respective support surfaces 22 of the three edge elements 46, 48, 50, so that no gap is perceptible or recognizable.

[0118] It is understood that the header 24 can also be assigned to a border element 14. This is shown as an example in Fig. 2 shown. In which in Fig. In the example shown, the three boundary elements 46, 48, 50 are from Fig. 1 with the same arrangement with respect to the lying element 12 and furthermore an additional fourth edge element 52, which is assigned to the head side 24, such that its contact surface 42 is in contact with the head side surface 34. In this respect, the lying element 24 is completely surrounded by edge elements 14. Consequently, the lying surface 18 is completely bounded by the support surface 22 of the edge elements 14.

[0119] Another type of mattress is in Fig. Figure 3 shows that in this embodiment a single angled or curved edge element 54 is provided. In contrast to the linear edge elements 44, the angled or curved edge element 54 has a curvature and does not extend linearly along a single axis, but rather along at least two axes that are not parallel to each other.

[0120] Preferably, the angled or curved edge element 54 extends successively along two axes that are arranged obliquely to each other.

[0121] In particular, the angled or curved edge element 54 can be U-shaped, L-shaped, V-shaped, closed frame-shaped, preferably rectangular. In the Fig. In the example shown in Figure 3, the edge element 14 is an angled edge element 54 that has a U-shaped profile.

[0122] Consequently, the angled edge element 54 has a corresponding angled contact surface 42, which is in contact with the first longitudinal side surface 38, the second longitudinal side surface 40 and the foot side surface 36 of the lying element 12.

[0123] Another embodiment of mattress 10 is in Fig. 4 shown.

[0124] In the Fig. In the example shown in Figure 4, only a single linear boundary element 44 is provided in the form of the third boundary element 50, which extends along the first longitudinal side surface 38 and is in contact with it. As can be seen in Figure 4, the boundary element 50 is a single linear boundary element 44, which extends along the first longitudinal side surface 38 and is in contact with it. Fig. As can be further seen in Figure 4, the third edge element 50 extends along the entire length of the longitudinal side surface 38, so that the contact surface 42 of the third edge element 50 completely covers the first longitudinal side surface 38, and in particular is congruent to it.

[0125] A mirror-image embodiment of Fig. 4 is in Fig. Figure 5 shows, with the difference that the second boundary element 48 is provided, that the second longitudinal side surface 40 is completely bounded, in particular congruent to it.

[0126] The in the Fig. 5 and Fig. The six mattresses shown, when pushed together, form a double bed mattress. For this purpose, the second long side of the mattress can be made of 40 mm. Fig. 4 with the first longitudinal side surface 38 from Fig. 5 pushed together and brought into contact.

[0127] Fig. Figure 6 shows an embodiment in which only the first edge element 46 is provided, which is assigned to the foot side 26, so that the contact surface 42 of the first edge element 46 completely covers the foot side surface 36, in particular is congruent with it.

[0128] As in Fig. As shown in 7, the lying element 12 extends along a longitudinal direction L RThe two longitudinal sides 28, 30 and the longitudinal side surfaces 38, 40 run parallel to the longitudinal direction L. R of the lying element 12.

[0129] Furthermore, lying element 12 has a transverse direction Q R on, perpendicular or transverse to the longitudinal direction L R The head side 24 and the foot side 26, as well as the head side surface 34 and the foot side surface 36, extend parallel to this transverse direction Q. R .

[0130] Furthermore, it has a vertical direction H, lying element 12. R on, which are perpendicular to the transverse direction Q R and the longitudinal direction L R of the lying element 12 extends. In particular, the vertical direction H extends R along an axis that runs perpendicularly along a plane defined by the transverse direction Q R and in the longitudinal direction L R is defined.

[0131] In the Fig. 8 and Fig. Figure 9 shows two different dimensions of the mattress 10, which are only to be understood as examples.

[0132] Fig. Figure 8 shows the embodiment of the mattress 10 according to Fig. 6, in which the edge element 14, more precisely the first edge element 46, is arranged on the foot side 26 and on the foot side surface 36. As in Fig. As can also be seen in Figure 8, the edge element 14 has a thickness, viewed along the longitudinal direction L. R , which is approximately 13 cm. Furthermore, the edge element 14 has a height, viewed along the height direction H. R , which measures 27 cm.

[0133] Fig. Figure 9 shows another embodiment of the mattress 10 with the lying element 12 and an edge element 14, wherein the edge element 14 has a thickness of 9 cm, seen along the longitudinal direction L R , and a height, seen along the height direction H R , of 18 cm.

[0134] The following section explains the reclining element 12 in more detail.

[0135] As already explained, mattress 10 can preferably be a combination mattress. In a combination mattress, the lying element 12 is made in two parts, so that the lying element 12 comprises two mattress elements 55a, 55b. Each mattress element 55a, 55b has the same characteristics as the lying element 12 already described above, so reference is made to the above description.

[0136] Therefore, the two mattress elements 55a, 55b each have the lying area 16 and the lying surface 18, which are bounded at the ends by the head side 24 and the foot side 26, and along the sides by the first and second long sides 28, 30. This applies in the same way to the side surfaces 32 corresponding to sides 24, 26, 28, 30. The two mattress elements 55 are stacked on top of each other so that their lying surfaces 18 face away from each other. This is consistent throughout the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8 to Fig. 9 shown.

[0137] In Fig. Figure 10 shows a front view of one of the two mattress elements 55a, 55b for a combination mattress.

[0138] The mattress element 55 comprises a first half 56 and a second half 58, which are separated from each other by a central transverse plane 60 that is parallel to the transverse direction Q. R runs and runs midway between two longitudinally L R is arranged at opposite ends of the mattress element 55, in particular between the head side 24 and the foot side 26.

[0139] The central transverse plane 60 separates the mattress element 55 into the first half 56 and the second half 58.

[0140] Each of the halves 56, 58 of the mattress element 55 has a plurality of support areas 62. The plurality of support areas 62 are arranged symmetrically to the central transverse plane 60.

[0141] Starting from one end or front face of the mattress element 55 towards the central transverse plane 60, a head support area 64 for supporting a user's head, a neck support area 66 for supporting a user's neck, a shoulder support area 68 for supporting a user's shoulder, a lumbar support area 70 for supporting a user's lumbar spine and a pelvic support area for supporting a user's pelvis are arranged successively.

[0142] The aforementioned areas are arranged symmetrically on the mattress element 55 with respect to the central transverse plane 60 as a mirror plane and are therefore present twice. In particular, the individual areas extend in the transverse direction Q. RIn Fig. 10 these support areas 62 are schematically represented as strips.

[0143] The individual support areas 62 can differ from one another, at least partially, with regard to hardness, compressive strength, and / or elasticity. For example, the support areas 62 can have different profiles, profilings, and / or structures, such as transverse grooves 74 formed in the respective support areas 62.

[0144] The transverse grooves 74 can be formed in the lying surface 18 and extend across the entire width of the mattress element 55 in the transverse direction Q. R extend. To adjust the hardness of the individual support areas 62, profiles and / or the transverse grooves 74 in the respective support areas 62 can be modified with respect to their cross-section, geometry, shape, number, and their position along the vertical direction H. Rmeasured depth and / or its length L R They differ in their measured thickness or size.

[0145] As in Fig. As can be seen from Figure 11, the lying element 12 has a first mattress element 55a and a second mattress element 55v, which are stacked on top of each other.

[0146] Each of the two mattress elements 55a, 55b has a single first transverse groove 76 in each of the two halves 56, 58, which separates the head support area 64 from the neck support area 66. The first transverse groove 76 has a T-shaped cross-section.

[0147] Furthermore, the two mattress elements 55a, 55b each have a total of five second transverse grooves 78 in the shoulder support area 68 of the two halves 56, 58, each of which has a round, oval, elliptical and / or teardrop-shaped cross-section. The geometry, width, dimension, size, thickness and / or diameter of the five second transverse grooves 78 in the shoulder support areas 68 of the two halves 56, 58 of the mattress element 55a, 55b are identical.

[0148] The neck support areas 66 of the two mattress elements 55a, 55b are separated from the shoulder support areas 68 adjacent to the neck support areas 66 by one of the second transverse grooves 78. Likewise, the lumbar support areas 70 adjacent to the shoulder support areas 68 in the direction of the central transverse plane 60 are separated from the respective shoulder support area 68 by one of the second transverse grooves 78.

[0149] Furthermore, the lumbar support areas 70 are each separated from the adjacent pelvic support areas 72 by a third transverse groove 80. In the two pelvic support areas 72 adjacent to each other on the central transverse plane 60, a total of three third transverse grooves 80 are formed, each having a T-shaped and / or triangular cross-section. The three third transverse grooves 80 have identical geometries, widths, dimensions, sizes, thicknesses, and / or diameters. The middle of the three third transverse grooves 80 can run in the central transverse plane 60 and define a boundary between the first half 56 and the second half 58.

[0150] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 11, at least one further transverse groove 82 can be formed in each of the lumbar support areas 70, which may, for example, have a round and / or oval cross-section.

[0151] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 11, the upper mattress element 55a has no profile, profiling and / or structuring at its first contact surface 84 with the lower mattress element 55b. In other words, the contact surface 84 is completely flat.

[0152] Optionally, however, as shown for the lower mattress element 55b, a profile 86 can also be formed on the contact surface 84, at least in a partial area. Any cross-sectional profiles for transverse grooves 88 are conceivable here, such as round, oval, elliptical, triangular, square, polygonal, trapezoidal, or the like, as explained above and below.

[0153] The profile 86 can also be wave-shaped with multiple crests and troughs. Alternatively or additionally, the profile 86 or another profile can be incorporated into the contact surface 84 of the first mattress element 2. Profiles 86 and / or transverse grooves 88 can also be incorporated into both contact surfaces 84, which can at least partially interlock.

[0154] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 12, the mattress 10 can further comprise a fixing layer 90 which encloses the lying element 12 together with at least one edge element 14, so that the lying element 12 and the edge element 14 are held securely against slippage.

[0155] Furthermore, the mattress 10 can comprise a mattress cover 92 that encloses the fixing layer 90 and / or the lying element 12 and the at least one edge element 14. The mattress cover 92 is in Fig. 13 shown. Fig. Figure 14 shows in this context a highly simplified partial top view of an outer surface of the mattress cover 92. Fig. 13. Fig. Figure 14 shows a partial schematic cross-sectional view through a cover fabric of the mattress cover 92 of the Fig. 13 and Fig. 14.

[0156] Referring to Fig. Figure 13 shows an exemplary mattress cover 92 or a mattress protector 92 in a stretched state, in which the lying element 12 and the at least one edge element 14 are enclosed, wherein the mattress cover 92 forms a first lying surface on a top side 94 and optionally a second lying surface for a user on an opposite bottom side 96.

[0157] The mattress cover 92 is made entirely of the same cover fabric 98, whereby the side transverse surfaces 100 and longitudinal surfaces 102 also transition seamlessly into the two lying surfaces of the top 94 and the bottom 96. However, in other versions, the surfaces of the cover fabric 98 may be separated by seams and, if necessary, a piping strip.

[0158] A circumferential closure 104 in the form of a zipper is sewn into the mattress cover 92 (or mattress protector 92) on the transverse surfaces 100 and longitudinal surfaces 102 for inserting and removing the lying element 12 and the at least one edge element 14. In addition, several handles 106 are provided on the side longitudinal surfaces 102 for lifting the lying element 12 and the at least one edge element 14 enclosed by the mattress cover 92 (or mattress protector 92), of which only one handle 106 is shown by way of example.

[0159] As in a section X in Fig. 14, which represents the entire surface of the mattress cover 92 (or mattress protector 92), is the cover fabric 98 with a spacer fabric 108, such as a 3D spacer fabric, extending to its outer surface 110.

[0160] The cover fabric 98 has a honeycomb-like mesh structure with outwardly open recesses 112 in a regular, finely structured arrangement. The recesses 112 preferably have a round, rounded, elliptical and / or oval cross-section facing outwards, which in the unstretched state can be, for example, 2 mm to 4 mm in width and approximately 3 mm to 5 mm in length.

[0161] The material webs 114 made of spacer fabric 108 located between the offset and regularly arranged recesses 112 can be dimensioned at least approximately the same width.

[0162] The cover fabric 98 of the cover 92 is in this case a two- or three-layer spacer fabric 108 with an upper layer 116 forming the outer surface 110, an optional middle layer 118 forming the spacer fabric 108 and interwoven with the upper layer 116, and an inner or lower layer 120 which is interwoven with the upper layer 116 and / or the optional middle layer 118.

[0163] The upper layer 116 can consist of a monofilament yarn, such as smooth monofilament yarn, or a multifilament yarn, such as textured, twisted multifilament yarn. Similarly, the lower layer 120 can also consist of a monofilament yarn, such as smooth monofilament yarn, or a multifilament yarn, such as textured, twisted multifilament yarn. Likewise, the middle layer 118 can be at least partially composed of monofilament yarn or multifilament yarn.

[0164] One or more of the upper layer 116, the middle layer 118 and the lower layer 120 may also contain natural fibers and / or be at least partially made of natural fibers, as described above.

[0165] Natural fibers can include animal hair, wool, cotton, hemp, eucalyptus, bamboo, linen, wood, viscose, flax, silk, plant fibers, or a combination thereof. Compared to synthetic fibers, such natural fibers can offer advantages such as increased sustainability, odor neutrality, skin compatibility, durability, and / or robustness.

[0166] The upper layer 116 also has a fine knit structure 122 on the outside 110, which gives the surface a soft feel.

[0167] With regard to thickness, the upper layer 116 in the advantageous embodiment shown is dimensioned such that it occupies at least 70% to 80% of the total thickness of the cover fabric 98 in order to make the most of the microclimatic advantages of the spacer fabric 108.

[0168] To allow for maximum air circulation and optimal moisture transport to the outer surface 110, the honeycomb-like recesses 112 extend essentially across the thickness of the upper layer 116 and the middle layer 118 to the adjacent lower layer 120, so that the cover fabric exhibits high flexibility and lateral stretchability due to the recesses 112. The elasticity in height results in a softness that can be defined by the filler material of the middle layer 118, depending on the desired degree of softness.

[0169] It is understood that the cover fabric 98 can be manufactured using any known spacer knitting process as well as any known finishing processes, such as washing, bleaching, and shrinking following the knitting process, depending on the application. Optionally, the mattress cover 92 can be at least partially coated, rubberized, and / or latex-coated to prevent water penetration. Reference symbol list 10 mattresses 12 reclining elements 14 Edge element 16 sleeping areas 18 sleeping areas 20 Edge area 22 Support surface 24 Header 26 Footer 28 first long side 30 second long side 32 side surface 34 Head side surface 36 foot side area 38 first longitudinal side surface 40 second longitudinal side surface 42 Contact area 44 linear boundary element 46 first edge element 48 second edge element 50 third edge element 52 fourth edge element 54 angled or curved edge element L R Longitudinal direction Q R transverse direction H R Altitude 55 mattress elements 55a first mattress element 55b second mattress element 56 first half 58 second half 60 Central transverse plane 62 support areas 64 Headrest area 66 Neck support area 68 Shoulder support area 70 lumbar support area 72 Pelvic support area 74 transverse grooves 76 first transverse groove 78 second transverse grooves 80 third transverse grooves 82 additional transverse grooves 84 contact area 86 Profile 88 transverse grooves 90 Fixation position 92 mattress covers 94 Top 96 Underside 98 Upholstery fabric 100 cross surfaces 102 longitudinal surfaces 104 Closure 106 handles 108 spacer fabric 110 outside 112 recesses 114 material walkways 116 upper position 118 medium location 120 lower layer 122 Fine knit structure

Claims

[1] Mattress (10), wherein the mattress (10) has at least one lying area (16) comprising a lying surface (18) for one user, wherein the mattress (10) further comprises at least one edge area (20) which is designed as a support surface (22) for a user, and wherein the support surface (22) at least partially limits the lying surface (18) circumferentially and / or wherein the edge area (20) surrounds the lying area (16) at least in a partial area of ​​an outer circumference of the lying area (16). [2] Mattress (10) according to claim 1, wherein the edge area (20) is structurally reinforced compared to the lying area (16) by having one or more of the following features in the edge area (20): - the edge area (20) is harder than the lying area (16), in particular the edge area (20) has a higher degree of hardness compared to the lying area (16); - the edge area (20) has a higher density than the lying area (16); - the edge area (20) is made of a harder or less elastic material than the lying area (16); and - the edge area (20) has a greater compression hardness compared to the lying area (16). [3] Mattress (10) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the edge region (20) has a compression hardness in the range of 45 to 80 kPa, preferably 50 to 70 kPa, most preferably 55 to 65 kPa, and / or wherein the lying area (16) has a compression hardness in the range of 30 to 60 kPa, preferably of 35 to 50 kPa, most preferably of 40 to 45 kPa. [4] Mattress (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the lying surface (18) and the support surface (22) lie in a common plane, [5] Mattress (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the lying surface (18) lies in a first plane and the support surface (22) lies in a second plane, and wherein the first and second planes are arranged parallel to each other, in particular wherein the second plane is arranged above or below the first plane. [6] Mattress (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the edge area (20) adjoins the lying area (16) and at least partially surrounds it in a frame-like manner or at least along a partial area of ​​a perimeter / outer perimeter of the lying area (16). [7] Mattress (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lying area (16) has a first end in the form of a head end (24) and a second end in the form of a foot end (26), and wherein the lying area (16) is laterally bounded between the head side (24) and the foot side (26) by two parallel longitudinal sides (28, 30) so that the lying area (16) has a rectangular shape. [8] Mattress (10) according to claim 7, wherein the edge area (20) adjoins one of the two longitudinal sides (28, 30), in particular wherein the edge area (20) extends at least over the entire length of the longitudinal side (28, 30). [9] Mattress (10) according to claim 7, wherein the edge region (20) is formed on each of the longitudinal sides (28, 30), in particular wherein the edge region (20) extends at least over an entire length of both longitudinal sides (28, 30). [10] Mattress (10) according to one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the edge area (20) adjoins the foot side (26), in particular wherein the edge area (20) extends over the entire length of the foot side (26). [11] Mattress (10) according to one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the edge area (20) does not adjoin and / or form the head side (24). [12] Mattress (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the edge area (20) has a width in a range of 2 to 30 cm, preferably 5 to 25 cm, most preferably 10 to 20 cm. [13] Mattress (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the edge area (20) and the lying area (16) have the same height, in particular wherein the height is in a range of 15 to 32 cm, preferably from 20 to 30 cm. [14] Mattress (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the mattress (10) comprises a lying element (12) having the lying area (16) and an edge element (14) having the edge area (20). [15] Mattress (10) according to claim 14, wherein the lying element (12) has at least one side surface (32), and wherein the edge element (14) further has a contact surface (42) which is in contact with the side surface (32) of the lying element. [16] Mattress (10) according to claim 15, wherein the side surface (32) and / or the contact surface (42) is flat. [17] Mattress (10) according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the side surface (32) and the lying surface (18) are each arranged in a plane which are oriented perpendicular to each other, in particular wherein the support surface (22) and the lying surface (18) are arranged in a common plane. [18] Mattress (10) according to one of claims 15 to 17, wherein the contact surface (42) and the support surface (22) are each arranged in a plane that are oriented perpendicular to each other, in particular wherein the support surface (22) and the lying surface (18) are arranged in a common plane. [19] Mattress (10) according to one of claims 15 to 18, wherein the lying element (12) has a head side surface (34) designed as a side surface (32), a foot side surface (36) designed as a side surface (32), a first longitudinal side surface (38) designed as a side surface (32) and / or a second longitudinal side surface (40) designed as a side surface (32). [20] Mattress (10) according to claim 19, wherein the mattress (10) has at least three edge elements (14), wherein a first edge element (46) is in contact with the foot side surface (36), a second edge element (48) with the first longitudinal side surface (38) and a third edge element (50) with the second longitudinal side surface (40), so that the three edge elements (14) together form a U-shaped profile and / or a U-shaped edge area, in particular wherein the head side surface (34) is free of edge elements (14). [21] Mattress (10) according to claim 19, wherein the mattress (10) has at least two edge elements (14), wherein a first edge element (46) is in contact with the first longitudinal side surface (38) and a second edge element (48) is in contact with the second longitudinal side surface (40), in particular wherein the foot side surface (36) and the head side surface (34) are free of edge elements (14). [22] Mattress (10) according to claim 20 or 21, wherein the edge elements (10) are detachably connected to one another, are welded or glued together, or are made in one piece. [23] Mattress (10) according to claim 19, wherein the mattress (10) has at least one edge element (14) which is in contact with one of the two first and second longitudinal side surfaces (38, 40), in particular wherein the foot side surface (36), the other of the two first and second longitudinal side surfaces (38, 40) and the head side surface (34) are free of edge elements (14). [24] Mattress (10) according to one of claims 14 to 23, wherein the lying element (12) and / or the edge element (14) is cuboid in shape. [25] Mattress (10) according to one of claims 14 to 24, wherein the lying element (12) and the edge element (14) are two separate mattress elements. [26] Mattress (10) according to one of claims 14 to 25, wherein the lying element (12) and the edge element (14) are welded or glued together. [27] Mattress (10) according to one of claims 14 to 26, wherein the lying element (12) and the edge element (14) are detachably connected to each other. [28] Mattress (10) according to one of claims 14 to 27, further comprising a fixing layer (90) which encloses the at least one edge element (14) and the lying element (12) so that the edge element (14) and the lying element (12) are held in a slip-proof manner. [29] Mattress (10) according to claim 28, further comprising a mattress cover (92) that completely encloses the fixing layer (90). [30] Mattress (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the mattress (10) is a mono mattress, a combination mattress or a pocket spring mattress. [31] Mattress (10) according to claim 30, where the mattress (10) is a combination mattress, so that the lying element (12) is designed in two parts and has the following features: at least one first mattress element (55a) with a first contact surface (84) and an opposing first outer surface, which is designed as a first lying surface (18) for a user; and at least a second mattress element (55b) with a second contact surface (84) and a second outer surface arranged opposite, which is designed as a second lying surface (18) for a user; wherein the first mattress element (55a) and the second mattress element (55b) are stacked on top of each other in such a way that the first contact surface (84) of the first mattress element and the second contact surface (84) of the second mattress element (55b) are at least partially in contact with each other; wherein the reclining element (12) has at least one head support area (64) for supporting a head, at least one neck support area (66) for supporting a neck, at least one shoulder support area (68) for supporting shoulders, at least one lumbar support area (70) for supporting at least part of a spine and at least one pelvic support area (72) for supporting a pelvis of the user; wherein the first mattress element (55a) on the first outer surface and the second mattress element (55b) on the second outer surface have at least partially different profiles to each other.

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