mattress

The mattress design with hook-and-loop fasteners enables easy downsizing and transportation by allowing the mattress to be divided into blocks, which can be easily reassembled for use.

JP2026070650APending Publication Date: 2026-04-28TOHOKU INOAC CO LTD
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Patent Type
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TOHOKU INOAC CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-10-16
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Existing mattresses are difficult to downsize for transportation or storage, and there is a need for a solution that allows easy conversion between a divided state and a usable state.

Method used

A mattress design comprising three foam blocks connected by hook-and-loop fasteners, allowing easy disassembly and reassembly for transportation or storage, with an outer cover housing the blocks and fasteners.

Benefits of technology

The mattress can be easily miniaturized for transport or storage and quickly converted back to a usable state, while maintaining comfort and functionality.

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Abstract

To provide a mattress that can be easily miniaturized, transported, or stored. [Solution] The mattress comprises an outer cover, a first foam block, a second foam block, and a third foam block housed within the outer cover and arranged in a row, a first hook-and-loop fastener connecting the first foam block and the second foam block and separate from the first and second foam blocks, and a second hook-and-loop fastener connecting the second foam block and the third foam block and separate from the second and third foam blocks.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a mattress.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a cushion body in which a plurality of block bodies each accommodating a plurality of bag bodies are detachably attached to each other. Patent Document 2 discloses a care mat in which units divided into three are connected by a belt. Patent Document 3 discloses a mattress in which block bodies arranged side by side are connected by a hook-and-loop fastener.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] It is desirable that a mattress can be downsized when being transported or stored. When downsizing a mattress by dividing it into a plurality of units during transportation or storage, it is desired that the mattress can be easily changed between a divided state and a usable state.

[0005] The present disclosure provides a mattress that can be easily downsized and is easy to transport or store.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A mattress according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises an outer cover, a first foam block, a second foam block, and a third foam block housed within the outer cover and arranged in a row, a first hook-and-loop fastener connecting the first foam block and the second foam block and separate from the first and second foam blocks, and a second hook-and-loop fastener connecting the second foam block and the third foam block and separate from the second and third foam blocks. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] This disclosure provides a mattress that can be easily miniaturized and is easy to transport or store. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a bottom view of the mattress according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the mattress according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the mattress according to the second embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] <First Embodiment> Figure 1 is a bottom view showing a mattress 1 according to the first embodiment of this disclosure. The mattress 1 of this embodiment is, for example, bedding used for a user to sleep on, but is not limited to this, and the mattress 1 may be used by a patient, injured person, or user in a medical, rescue, or care setting. In Figure 1, arrow X corresponds to the width direction of the mattress 1, arrow Y corresponds to the length direction of the mattress 1, and arrow Z corresponds to the thickness direction of the mattress 1.

[0010] As shown in Figure 1, the mattress 1 comprises an outer cover 10, a first foam block 11, a second foam block 12, a third foam block 13, a first hook-and-loop fastener 14, and a second hook-and-loop fastener 15. The mattress 1 has dimensions that allow a person to lie down on it. The mattress 1 in this embodiment is not particularly limited, but for example, it has a length of 1800 mm, a width of 600 mm, and a height of 50 mm.

[0011] The outer cover 10 houses the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, the third foam block 13, the first hook-and-loop fastener 14, and the second hook-and-loop fastener 15. The outer cover 10 has a top surface 10a, a bottom surface 10b, a front surface 10c, a back surface 10d, a left side surface 10e, and a right side surface 10f. The top surface 10a is the surface that receives the user of the mattress 1. The user can lie on the outer cover 10 along the longitudinal direction (arrow Y direction in Figure 1). The bottom surface 10b is located on the opposite side of the top surface 10a. The front surface 10c connects the top surface 10a and the bottom surface 10b. The back surface 10d is located on the opposite side of the front surface 10c and connects the top surface 10a and the bottom surface 10b. The left side surface 10e connects the top surface 10a and the bottom surface 10b, and also connects the front surface 10c and the back surface 10d. The right side surface 10f connects the top surface 10a and the bottom surface 10b, and also connects the front surface 10c and the rear surface 10d, and is located on the opposite side of the left side surface 10e.

[0012] The outer cover 10 may include any material suitable for a bedding cover. The material of the outer cover 10 may include, for example, polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, and other resins. Furthermore, the material of the outer cover 10 may include, for example, cotton and other natural materials.

[0013] The outer cover 10 may have an opening to allow insertion and removal of the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, the third foam block 13, the first hook-and-loop fastener 14, and the second hook-and-loop fastener 15. The outer cover 10 may further have a fastener 10g at the opening to allow for easy opening and closing.

[0014] The first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, and the third foam block 13 are rectangular in shape and have the same dimensions. The width (in the direction of the arrow X in Figure 1) and thickness (in the direction of the arrow Z in Figure 1) of the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, and the third foam block 13 are the same as the width and thickness of mattress 1. The length (in the direction of the arrow Y in Figure 1) of the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, and the third foam block 13 is one-third of the length of mattress 1. In other words, the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, and the third foam block 13 are blocks formed by dividing mattress 1 into three parts in the length direction.

[0015] In this disclosure, the mattress 1 is described as comprising three block bodies (first foam block 11, second foam block 12, and third foam block 13) as an example, but this disclosure is not limited thereto. That is, the mattress 1 may comprise block bodies divided into two or four or more in the longitudinal direction (arrow Y direction in Figure 1).

[0016] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, the third foam block 13, the first hook-and-loop fastener 14, and the second hook-and-loop fastener 15 housed inside the outer cover 10.

[0017] As shown in Figure 2, the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, and the third foam block 13 are arranged in a row inside the outer cover 10 (see Figure 1). The first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, and the third foam block 13 in this embodiment have the same configuration, including dimensions, and can be used interchangeably. The first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, and the third foam block 13 are arranged in a row along the length direction of the mattress 1 (arrow Y direction in Figure 2), but are not limited to this and may be arranged along the width direction (arrow X direction in Figure 2).

[0018] The first surface fastener 14 connects the first foam block 11 and the second foam block 12 that are arranged adjacent to each other in the length direction (the direction of arrow Y in FIG. 2). The first surface fastener 14 is separate from the first foam block 11 and the second foam block 12.

[0019] The second surface fastener 15 connects the second foam block 12 and the third foam block 13 that are arranged adjacent to each other in the length direction (the direction of arrow Y in FIG. 2). The second surface fastener 15 is separate from the second foam block 12 and the third foam block 13. In the present embodiment, the second surface fastener 15 has the same configuration including dimensions as the first surface fastener 14 and can be used by exchanging with the first surface fastener 14.

[0020] Such a mattress 1 is provided for use by a user in a state where the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, and the third foam block 13 are connected by the first surface fastener 14 and the second surface fastener 15 and housed in the outer cover 10. When the user transports or stores the mattress 1 without using it, for example, the outer cover 10 is removed, the connection by the first surface fastener 14 and the second surface fastener 15 is released, and the first foam block 11 to the third foam block 13 are overlapped without gaps in, for example, the thickness direction (the direction of arrow Z in FIG. 2), so that the space occupied by the mattress 1 can be reduced for transportation or storage. Also, when the outer cover 10 includes a stretchable material, the first foam block 11 to the third foam block 13 may be overlapped within the outer cover 10. Not limited to this, the first foam block 11 to the third foam block 13 may be transported or stored in a three-fold state by folding while fastening the first surface fastener 14 and the second surface fastener 15 without removing the outer cover 10. Also, when it becomes necessary to wash the mattress 1 due to dirt or the like, by releasing the connection by the first surface fastener 14 and the second surface fastener 15, only the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, or the third foam block 13 corresponding to the soiled portion can be washed or replaced, improving the maintainability of the mattress 1.

[0021] Furthermore, by separating the first surface fastener 14 and the second surface fastener 15 from the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, and the third foam block 13, the first foam block 11 to the third foam block 13 can be arranged in any order. Furthermore, by connecting adjacent ones of the first foam block 11 to the third foam block 13 with the first surface fastener 14 or the second surface fastener 15, the mattress 1 can be easily put into a usable state.

[0022] The first foam block 11 has a support surface 11a, a back surface 11b, a front surface 11c, a back surface 11d, a left side surface 11e, and a right side surface (an example of the first side surface) 11f. The support surface 11a supports the user's body. The back surface 11b is located on the opposite side of the support surface 11a. The front surface 11c connects between the support surface 11a and the back surface 11b. The back surface 11d is located on the opposite side of the front surface 11c and connects between the support surface 11a and the back surface 11b. The left side surface 11e connects between the support surface 11a and the back surface 11b and also connects between the front surface 11c and the back surface 11d. The right side surface 11f is located on the opposite side of the left side surface 11e, connects between the support surface 11a and the back surface 11b, and also connects between the front surface 11c and the back surface 11d. In the present embodiment, the right side surface 11f is arranged facing the second foam block 12.

[0023] The first foam block 11 has an inner cover 110, a cushioning material 111 housed in the inner cover 110, and a third surface fastener 112.

[0024] The inner cover 110 includes, for example, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, and other resins. Furthermore, the material of the inner cover 110 may include, for example, cotton and other natural materials. Note that the material of the inner cover 110 may be the same as or different from that of the outer cover 10.

[0025] The inner cover 110 may have an opening so that the cushioning material 111 can be taken in and out. The inner cover 110 may further have a fastener 110a at the opening so that the opening can be easily opened and closed.

[0026] The cushioning material 111 may include, for example, polyurethane foam, chip urethane, or a combination thereof. The polyurethane foam may have, for example, a hardness of 200 N or more and an air permeability of 120 L / min or more.

[0027] Furthermore, when the mattress 1 of this disclosure is used in a nursing care setting, the material of the inner cover 110 may be waterproof, and the material of the cushioning material 111 may be water-repellent.

[0028] The third hook-and-loop fastener 112 is positioned on the back surface 11b of the first foam block 11 and can be fastened to the first hook-and-loop fastener 14. The third hook-and-loop fastener 112 may include two hook-and-loop fasteners 112a and 112b. In this embodiment, the third hook-and-loop fastener 112 is positioned at the right side 11f end of the back surface 11b and extends in the width direction (arrow X direction in Figure 2). Furthermore, the two hook-and-loop fasteners 112a and 112b are positioned with a gap between them in the length direction (arrow Y direction in Figure 2). Of the two hook-and-loop fasteners 112a and 112b, only the hook-and-loop fastener 112b positioned on the right side 11f may be fastened to the first hook-and-loop fastener 14, or both hook-and-loop fasteners 112a and 112b may be fastened to the first hook-and-loop fastener 14.

[0029] The first foam block 11 may further have a hook-and-loop fastener 113. The hook-and-loop fastener 113 is located on the back surface 11b. The hook-and-loop fastener 113 may include one hook-and-loop fastener 113a. In this embodiment, the hook-and-loop fastener 113 is located on the left side 11e of the back surface 11b (opposite the end where the third hook-and-loop fastener 112 is located) and extends in the width direction (in the direction of arrow X in Figure 2). The hook-and-loop fastener 113 may be fastened with the first hook-and-loop fastener 14 or the second hook-and-loop fastener 15 when the positions of the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, and the third foam block 13 are swapped and arranged.

[0030] The second foam block 12 has a support surface 12a, a back surface 12b, a front surface 12c, a back surface 12d, a left side surface (an example of a second side surface) 12e, and a right side surface (an example of a third side surface) 12f. The support surface 12a supports the user's body. The back surface 12b is located on the opposite side of the support surface 12a. The front surface 12c connects the support surface 12a and the back surface 12b. The back surface 12d is located on the opposite side of the front surface 12c and connects the support surface 12a and the back surface 12b. The left side surface 12e connects the support surface 12a and the back surface 12b, and also connects the front surface 12c and the back surface 12d. The right side surface 12f is located on the opposite side of the left side surface 12e and connects the support surface 12a and the back surface 12b, and also connects the front surface 12c and the back surface 12d. In this embodiment, the left side surface 12e is positioned facing the first foam block 11 and opposite the right side surface 11f of the first foam block 11. The right side surface 12f is positioned facing the third foam block 13.

[0031] The second foam block 12 includes an inner cover 120, a cushioning material 121 housed within the inner cover 120, a fourth hook-and-loop fastener 122, and a fifth hook-and-loop fastener 123. The inner cover 120 and the cushioning material 121 have the same configuration as the first foam block 11, so redundant explanations are omitted.

[0032] The fourth hook-and-loop fastener 122 is located on the back surface 12b and can be fastened to the first hook-and-loop fastener 14. The fourth hook-and-loop fastener 122 in this embodiment may include one hook-and-loop fastener 122a. The fourth hook-and-loop fastener 122 in this embodiment is located at the left side end 12e of the back surface 12b and extends in the width direction (arrow X direction in Figure 2). The fourth hook-and-loop fastener 122 is fastened to the first hook-and-loop fastener 14 together with the third hook-and-loop fastener 112 of the first foam block 11. As a result, the first foam block 11 is connected to the second foam block 12.

[0033] The fifth hook-and-loop fastener 123 is positioned on the back surface 12b and can be fastened to the second hook-and-loop fastener 15. The fifth hook-and-loop fastener 123 may include two hook-and-loop fasteners 123a and 123b. In this embodiment, the fifth hook-and-loop fastener 123 is positioned at the right side 12f of the back surface 12b (opposite the end where the fourth hook-and-loop fastener 122 is positioned) and extends in the width direction (arrow X direction in Figure 2). Furthermore, the two hook-and-loop fasteners 123a and 123b are positioned with a gap between them in the length direction (arrow Y direction in Figure 2). Of the two hook-and-loop fasteners 123a and 123b, only the hook-and-loop fastener 123b positioned on the right side 12f may be fastened to the second hook-and-loop fastener 15, or both hook-and-loop fasteners 123a and 123b may be fastened to the second hook-and-loop fastener 15.

[0034] The third foam block 13 has a support surface 13a, a back surface 13b, a front surface 13c, a back surface 13d, a left side surface (an example of a fourth side surface) 13e, and a right side surface 13f. The support surface 13a supports the user's body. The back surface 13b is located on the opposite side of the support surface 13a. The front surface 13c connects the support surface 13a and the back surface 13b. The back surface 13d is located on the opposite side of the front surface 13c and connects the support surface 13a and the back surface 13b. The left side surface 13e connects the support surface 13a and the back surface 13b, and also connects the front surface 13c and the back surface 13d. The right side surface 13f is located on the opposite side of the left side surface 13e and connects the support surface 13a and the back surface 13b, and also connects the front surface 13c and the back surface 13d. In this embodiment, the left side surface 13e is positioned facing the second foam block 12 and opposite the right side surface 12f of the second foam block 12.

[0035] The third foam block 13 includes an inner cover 130, a cushioning material 131 housed in the inner cover 130, and a sixth hook-and-loop fastener 132. The inner cover 130 and the cushioning material 131 have the same configuration as the first foam block 11 and the second foam block 12, so redundant explanations are omitted.

[0036] The sixth hook-and-loop fastener 132 is located on the back surface 13b and can be fastened to the second hook-and-loop fastener 15. In this embodiment, the sixth hook-and-loop fastener 132 may include one hook-and-loop fastener 132a. In this embodiment, the sixth hook-and-loop fastener 132 is located at the left side end 13e of the back surface 13b and extends in the width direction (arrow X direction in Figure 2). The sixth hook-and-loop fastener 132 is fastened to the second hook-and-loop fastener 15 together with the fifth hook-and-loop fastener 123 of the second foam block 12. As a result, the second foam block 12 is connected to the third foam block 13.

[0037] The third foam block 13 may further have a hook-and-loop fastener 133. The hook-and-loop fastener 133 is located on the back surface 12b. The hook-and-loop fastener 133 may include two hook-and-loop fasteners 133a and 133b. In this embodiment, the hook-and-loop fastener 133 is located on the right side 13f of the back surface 13b (opposite the end where the sixth hook-and-loop fastener 132 is located) and extends in the width direction (arrow X direction in Figure 2). Furthermore, the two hook-and-loop fasteners 133a and 133b are arranged with a gap between them in the length direction (arrow Y direction in Figure 2). The hook-and-loop fastener 133 may be fastened with the first hook-and-loop fastener 14 or the second hook-and-loop fastener 15 when the positions of the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, and the third foam block 13 are swapped.

[0038] <Second Embodiment> Next, a second embodiment of this disclosure will be described with reference to Figure 3. In the following description, a configuration different from that of the mattress 1 according to the first embodiment will be described, and descriptions of redundant configurations will be omitted. Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, the third foam block 13, the first hook-and-loop fastener 14, and the second hook-and-loop fastener 15 housed in the outer cover 10 of the mattress 1 of the second embodiment.

[0039] As shown in Figure 3, the first hook-and-loop fastener 14 of this embodiment is folded and positioned between the first foam block 11 and the second foam block 12. The first hook-and-loop fastener 14 of this embodiment has a first fastening portion 14a facing the right side surface 11f of the first foam block 11 and a second fastening portion 14b facing the left side surface 12e of the second foam block 12. As a result, the first hook-and-loop fastener 14 is sandwiched between the first foam block 11 and the second foam block 12, connecting the first foam block 11 and the second foam block 12 without being exposed on the support surface 11a (12a) and the back surface 11b (12b), thereby improving the tactile feel of the mattress 1.

[0040] The second hook-and-loop fastener 15 is folded and positioned between the second foam block 12 and the third foam block 13. In this embodiment, the second hook-and-loop fastener 15 has a first fastening portion 15a facing the right side surface 12f of the second foam block 12 and a second fastening portion 15b facing the left side surface 13e of the third foam block 13. As a result, the second hook-and-loop fastener 15 is sandwiched between the second foam block 12 and the third foam block 13, connecting the second foam block 12 and the third foam block 13 without being exposed on the support surface 12a (13a) and the back surface 12b (13b), thereby improving the tactile feel of the mattress 1.

[0041] The first foam block 11 has a seventh hook-and-loop fastener 114. The seventh hook-and-loop fastener 114 is located on the right side 11f and can be fastened to the first fastening portion 14a of the first hook-and-loop fastener 14.

[0042] The first foam block 11 may further have a hook-and-loop fastener 115. The hook-and-loop fastener 115 may be located on the left side surface 11e. The hook-and-loop fastener 115 may be fastened to the first hook-and-loop fastener 14 or the second hook-and-loop fastener 15 when the positions of the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, and the third foam block 13 are swapped.

[0043] The second foam block 12 has an eighth hook-and-loop fastener 124 and a ninth hook-and-loop fastener 125. The eighth hook-and-loop fastener 124 is located on the left side 12e and can be fastened to the first hook-and-loop fastener 14. The ninth hook-and-loop fastener 125 is located on the right side 12f and can be fastened to the second hook-and-loop fastener 15.

[0044] The third foam block 13 has a tenth hook-and-loop fastener 134. The tenth hook-and-loop fastener 134 is located on the left side 13e and can be fastened with the second hook-and-loop fastener 15.

[0045] The third foam block 13 may further have a hook-and-loop fastener 135. The hook-and-loop fastener 135 may be located on the right side 13f. The hook-and-loop fastener 135 may be fastened to the first hook-and-loop fastener 14 or the second hook-and-loop fastener 15 when the positions of the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, and the third foam block 13 are swapped.

[0046] As described above, the mattress 1 according to this embodiment can achieve the following effects.

[0047] Mattress 1 comprises an outer cover 10, a first foam block 11, a second foam block 12, and a third foam block 13 housed within the outer cover 10 and arranged in a row, a first hook-and-loop fastener 14 connecting the first foam block 11 and the second foam block 12 and separate from the first foam block 11 and the second foam block 12, and a second hook-and-loop fastener 15 connecting the second foam block 12 and the third foam block 13 and separate from the second foam block 12 and the third foam block 13.

[0048] With this type of mattress 1, when the user is transporting or storing the mattress 1 without using it, the connection between the first hook-and-loop fastener 14 and the second hook-and-loop fastener 15 can be released, and the first foam block 11 to the third foam block 13 can be stacked without gaps, for example in the thickness direction, thereby reducing the space occupied by the mattress 1 for storage or transport. Furthermore, when in use, the first foam block 11 to the third foam block 13 can be arranged in a line and connected with the first hook-and-loop fastener 14 and the second hook-and-loop fastener 15, making the mattress 1 easy to use.

[0049] Furthermore, the first foam block 11 has a support surface 11a that supports the user's body, a back surface 11b opposite to the support surface 11a, and a third hook-and-loop fastener 112 disposed on the back surface 11b and fastened with the first hook-and-loop fastener 14; the second foam block 12 has a support surface 12a that supports the user's body, a back surface 12b opposite to the support surface 12a, a fourth hook-and-loop fastener 122 disposed on the back surface 12b and fastened with the first hook-and-loop fastener 14, and a fifth hook-and-loop fastener 123 disposed on the back surface 12b and fastened with the second hook-and-loop fastener 15; and the third foam block 13 may have a support surface 13a that supports the user's body, a back surface 13b opposite to the support surface 13a, and a sixth hook-and-loop fastener 132 disposed on the back surface 13b and fastened with the second hook-and-loop fastener 15.

[0050] As a result, mattress 1 can connect the first foam block 11 to the third foam block 13 using the first hook-and-loop fastener 14 and the second hook-and-loop fastener 15 without affecting the tactile sensation given to the user from the support surfaces 11a (12a, 13a) of the first foam block 11 to the third foam block 13, and consequently the top surface 10a.

[0051] Furthermore, the third hook-and-loop fastener 112 may include two hook-and-loop fasteners 112a and 112b, the fourth hook-and-loop fastener 122 may include one hook-and-loop fastener 122a, the fifth hook-and-loop fastener 123 may include two hook-and-loop fasteners 123a and 123b, and the sixth hook-and-loop fastener 132 may include one hook-and-loop fastener 132a.

[0052] This allows the mattress 1 to be moved together with the first foam block 11 and the second foam block 12 when the connection between the first foam block 11 and the third foam block 13 is released for transport or storage, by fastening the separate first hook-and-loop fasteners 14 and 2, across the two hook-and-loop fasteners 112a and 112b (123a and 123b) of the third hook-and-loop fastener 112 and the fifth hook-and-loop fastener 123. As a result, the mattress 1 can be prevented from losing the first hook-and-loop fasteners 14 and 2, respectively.

[0053] Furthermore, the mattress 1 may have the following configurations: the first foam block 11 has a seventh hook-and-loop fastener 114 located on the right side (first side) 11f facing the second foam block 12 and fastened with the first hook-and-loop fastener 14; the second foam block 12 has an eighth hook-and-loop fastener 124 located on the left side (second side) 12e facing the first foam block 11 and opposite the first side 11f, fastened with the first hook-and-loop fastener 14; and a ninth hook-and-loop fastener 125 located on the right side (third side) 12f opposite the second side 12e and facing the third foam block 13, fastened with the second hook-and-loop fastener 15; and the third foam block 13 has a tenth hook-and-loop fastener 134 located on the left side (fourth side) 13e facing the second foam block 12 and opposite the third side 12f, fastened with the second hook-and-loop fastener 15.

[0054] As a result, the first hook-and-loop fastener 14 and the second hook-and-loop fastener 15 are sandwiched between the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, and the third foam block 13, connecting the first foam block 11, the second foam block 12, and the third foam block 13 without being exposed on the support surface 11a (12a, 13a) and the back surface 11b (12b, 13b), thereby improving the tactile feel of the mattress 1.

[0055] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. In particular, the various modifications described herein can be combined as needed. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0056] 1: Mattress 10: Outer cover 11: First foam block 12: Second foam block 13: Third foam block 14: First hook-and-loop fastener 15: Second hook-and-loop fastener 11a, 12a, 13a: Support surface 11b, 12a, 13a: Back side 112: Third hook-and-loop fastener 122: Fourth hook-and-loop fastener 123: Fifth hook-and-loop fastener 132: 6th hook-and-loop fastener 11f: 1st side (right side) 12e: 2nd side (left side) 12f: 3rd side (right side) 13e: 4th side (left side) 114: 7th hook-and-loop fastener 124: 8th hook-and-loop fastener 125: 9th hook-and-loop fastener 134: 10th hook-and-loop fastener

Claims

1. Outer cover and, Housed within the aforementioned outer cover, the first foam block, second foam block, and third foam block are arranged in a row, The first foam block and the second foam block are connected, and a first hook-and-loop fastener separate from the first foam block and the second foam block is provided. The second foam block and the third foam block are connected by a second hook-and-loop fastener, which is separate from the second foam block and the third foam block. mattress.

2. The first foam block has a support surface for supporting the user's body, a back surface opposite to the support surface, and a third hook-and-loop fastener located on the back surface and capable of fastening with the first hook-and-loop fastener. The second foam block has a support surface for supporting the user's body, a back surface opposite to the support surface, a fourth hook-and-loop fastener located on the back surface and capable of fastening with the first hook-and-loop fastener, and a fifth hook-and-loop fastener located on the back surface and capable of fastening with the second hook-and-loop fastener. The third foam block has a support surface for supporting the user's body, a back surface opposite to the support surface, and a sixth hook-and-loop fastener located on the back surface and capable of fastening with the second hook-and-loop fastener. The mattress according to claim 1.

3. The third hook-and-loop fastener includes two hook-and-loop fasteners, The fourth hook-and-loop fastener includes one hook-and-loop fastener, The fifth hook-and-loop fastener includes two hook-and-loop fasteners, The sixth hook-and-loop fastener includes one hook-and-loop fastener. The mattress according to claim 2.

4. The first foam block has a seventh hook-and-loop fastener that is arranged on a first side surface facing the second foam block and can be fastened with the first hook-and-loop fastener. The second foam block has an eighth hook-and-loop fastener located on the second side facing the first side and opposite the first side, which can be fastened with the first hook-and-loop fastener, and a ninth hook-and-loop fastener located on the third side facing the third foam block and opposite the second side, which can be fastened with the second hook-and-loop fastener. The third foam block has a tenth hook-and-loop fastener that is arranged on a fourth side facing the third side and opposite the second side, and is fastened to the second hook-and-loop fastener. The mattress according to claim 1.

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