Removable elastic cushion, furniture, and assembly method
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NEW TEC INTEGRATION (XIAMEN) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2022-07-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-31
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of furniture, and particularly to a detachable elastic cushion, furniture provided with the same, and a method for assembling the detachable elastic cushion.
Background Art
[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, the needs for interior products are gradually changing. In particular, for products such as mattresses and sofa cushions that are used for long-term sitting or lying, not only do the needs of users continue to improve, but there is also a tendency for the needs to become diversified.
[0003] Incidentally, in the current interior product market, mattresses are clearly classified into high-grade mattresses and low-grade mattresses. Low-grade mattresses generally have a small thickness and are convenient for transportation and storage, but they cannot satisfy the needs of users' comfort to a certain extent. On the other hand, high-grade mattresses generally have a complex internal structure, high quality, and a large thickness, and users feel great comfort when sitting or lying on them. However, due to the complexity of the internal structure, high-grade mattresses are non-removable, and what users purchase is always an integrated non-removable mattress, which is inconvenient for the transportation and storage of the mattress. And when a part of the components of a high-grade mattress deteriorates over time, users cannot perform local maintenance and can only discard the whole, resulting in a certain amount of waste.
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0004] Therefore, there is a need to provide a detachable elastic cushion that can solve at least some of the above problems, furniture provided with the same, and a method for assembling the detachable elastic cushion.
[0005] The main object of the present invention is to provide a detachable elastic cushion, furniture equipped with it, and a method for assembling the detachable elastic cushion. The detachable elastic cushion provided by the present invention is a high-quality elastic cushion that offers relatively high comfort, and compared to similar elastic cushions currently on the market, the detachable elastic cushion of the present invention allows the user to assemble and detach it themselves, thus providing the user with the following advantages: (1) It can meet the needs related to transport and storage in daily life; (2) If a part of the structure of the detachable elastic cushion deteriorates over time, the user can purchase the corresponding part themselves and replace only the deteriorated part, allowing the elastic cushion to continue to be used; (3) The user can create a detachable elastic cushion that is more purposeful and better suited to their own needs by selecting the corresponding parts according to their usage needs.
[0006] The first point of the present invention is to provide a removable elastic cushion for the user to sit or lie down on, the removable elastic cushion being, closure done A flexible cover comprising a flexible cover top layer, a flexible cover bottom layer installed opposite the flexible cover top layer and having multiple track beams installed on the surface facing the flexible cover top layer, and a flexible cover lateral surrounding member connected between the flexible cover bottom layer and the flexible cover top layer, configured to define a storage space, The flexible cover bottom layer includes a plurality of elastic modules that can be attached to the track beams and arranged in an array, and each of these modules includes a conical spring that can be compressed along the height direction of the removable elastic cushion and a spring supporter that houses and holds the conical spring, The flexible cover is configured to be removable so as to expose the multiple track beams in the bottom layer of the flexible cover, thereby allowing the user to mount and position the multiple elastic modules within the flexible cover by attaching the multiple elastic modules to the multiple track beams and then sliding them along the corresponding track beams.
[0007] In one embodiment, each of the track beams is provided with a slide rail structure on both its left and right sides, which can be connected to the elastic modules located on either side of it. This allows the elastic modules on both sides of the track beam to slide independently of each other along the corresponding slide rails.
[0008] In one embodiment, each of the track beams is A support wall extending vertically from the top to the bottom of the track beam, The intermediate portion is connected to the top side of the support wall, and by extending toward both the left and right sides of the support wall and bending downward, two top-side storage sections that open downward are formed at the top of the track beam, the top-side joint, The intermediate portion is connected to the bottom side of the support wall, and the bottom joint portion extends toward both the left and right sides of the support wall and is bent upward, thereby forming two bottom storage portions that open upward at the bottom of the track beam, In each of the elastic modules, the spring supporter is provided with interlocking protrusions on both the left and right sides that can be joined to the top and bottom storage portions of the track beam. These interlocking protrusions project upward from the top surfaces on both sides of the bottom of the spring supporter, and downward from the bottom surfaces on both sides of the bottom of the spring supporter.
[0009] In one embodiment, each of the track beams is The base installed in the bottom layer of the flexible cover, A pair of connecting walls extending upward from both the left and right sides of the base, It includes a pair of end walls that extend opposite to each other from the top ends of the pair of connecting walls and have a gap between them, Of these, the base portion cooperates with the pair of connecting walls and the pair of end walls to define a pair of storage compartments whose openings face each other. In each of the elastic modules, connecting legs extending downward are provided on both the left and right sides of the spring supporter, and at the bottom ends of the connecting legs are interlocking protrusions that extend back to back, and these interlocking protrusions are configured to be connectable to a pair of the housing sections of each of the track beams.
[0010] In one embodiment, a partition wall is installed between the two connecting walls of the base, and the height of the partition wall is smaller than the height of the connecting walls.
[0011] In one embodiment, the connecting walls installed on the left and right sides of the base are each installed intermittently in the extending direction of the track beam and are arranged alternately.
[0012] In one embodiment, the bottom layer of the flexible cover is further provided with a plurality of sets of track beam mounting fixtures that are detachably installed, with each set of track beam mounting fixtures spaced apart from one another along the extending direction of the corresponding track beam.
[0013] In one embodiment, each of the track beam mounting fixtures is fixed to the top surface of the flexible cover bottom layer by ultrasonic welding, crimping, or adhesive.
[0014] In one embodiment, each of the track beam mounting fixtures includes a mounting projection located at the top, the mounting projection protruding perpendicular to the extension direction of the track beam and parallel to the bottom layer of the flexible cover, and a mounting housing corresponding to the mounting projection is provided at the bottom of the track beam, and the mounting projection can cooperate with the mounting housing of the track beam so that the track beam can slide relative to the track beam mounting fixture along its own extension direction, and be mounted and positioned.
[0015] In one embodiment, each of the track beams is directly fixed to the top surface of the flexible cover bottom layer by ultrasonic welding, crimping, or adhesive.
[0016] In one embodiment, each of the track beams includes a plurality of track beam sections that are connected in sequence.
[0017] In one embodiment, each of the track beam sections has a protrusion at its front end that projects forward, and a groove at its rear end that recesses into the interior of the track beam section, and the protrusions and grooves of adjacent track beam sections are aligned with each other to connect the adjacent track beam sections as a single unit.
[0018] In one embodiment, the external contour of each of the elastic modules is frustoconical, and the removable elastic cushion further includes an elastic balance mesh that is removablely installed in the storage space, the elastic balance mesh having a plurality of openings, the dimensions of which coincide with the outer diameter of the elastic module at a predetermined height, thereby allowing the plurality of elastic modules to be fitted into the openings and relating all of the elastic modules together.
[0019] In one embodiment, the dimensions of the opening coincide with the outer diameter at the top of the elastic module.
[0020] The detachable elastic cushion further includes a removable elastic buffer layer, which is installed in the storage space and located between the flexible cover top layer and the tops of the plurality of elastic modules.
[0021] In one embodiment, both the elastic buffer layer and the elastic balance net are made of sponge, and the flexible cover has a cloth covering structure. A slider fastener extending along the entire circumference of the flexible cover top layer and / or the flexible cover bottom layer is installed on the flexible cover.
[0022] In one embodiment, the springs in each of the elastic modules are in a temporarily compressed state within the spring supporters.
[0023] A slider fastener extending along the entire circumference of the flexible cover top layer and the flexible cover bottom layer is installed on the flexible cover, and the elastic buffer layer, the flexible cover top layer, and the flexible cover side surrounding members are all wound and storable.
[0024] In one embodiment, the plurality of track beams are made of flexible plastic, allowing the flexible cover bottom layer in which the plurality of track beams are integrated to be wound and stored along a plane perpendicular to the extending direction of the track beams.
[0025] In one embodiment, each of the elastic modules is configured as a frustum of a cone with an open lower end and a hollow interior. The plurality of elastic modules are configured to allow a user to remove each elastic module from the track beam and stack and store each elastic module in order along the height direction of the elastic module. In the stacked state, the elastic module located below among the adjacent elastic modules is inserted upward into the elastic module located above through the lower end opening of the elastic module located above.
[0026] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a piece of furniture is provided, the piece of furniture including a removable elastic cushion as described in any one of the above embodiments.
[0027] In one embodiment, the furniture is a bed, a sofa, or a sofa bed.
[0028] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a method for assembling a detachable elastic cushion as described in any one of the above embodiments is provided, and the method is A step of obtaining a flexible cover including a flexible cover bottom layer, Steps include obtaining multiple elastic modules, Steps to obtain an elastic equilibrium network, Steps include obtaining an elastic buffer layer, This includes the following steps of assembly performed in the order listed below at the site of use, The aforementioned order is, (1) The multiple elastic modules are slid by the track beam installed in the bottom layer of the flexible cover and attached to the correct position. (2) The elastic balance network is fitted into all of the elastic modules. (3) The elastic buffer layer is placed in all of the elastic modules. (4) Closing the flexible cover so that the plurality of elastic modules, the elastic balance network, and the elastic buffer layer are enclosed within the flexible cover.
[0029] In one embodiment, the steps of obtaining a flexible cover including a flexible cover bottom layer, obtaining multiple elastic modules, obtaining an elastic balance network, and obtaining an elastic buffer layer can each be performed at different times and locations.
[0030] In one embodiment, the step of obtaining a flexible cover includes selecting a corresponding flexible cover according to the user's needs regarding color, material, and pattern. The step of obtaining multiple elastic modules includes selecting the corresponding elastic module according to the user's needs regarding the elasticity and flexibility of the removable elastic cushion. The step of obtaining an elastic balance network includes selecting a corresponding elastic balance network depending on the required elasticity and flexibility. The step of obtaining an elastic buffer layer includes selecting a corresponding elastic buffer layer according to the required elasticity and flexibility. [Brief explanation of the drawing]
[0031] To better understand the above and other objectives, features, advantages and functions of the present invention, refer to the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings. In the drawings, identical reference numerals indicate identical components. Those skilled in the art should understand that the drawings are illustrative in nature, illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the invention in any way, and that the proportions of the components in the drawings do not correspond to actual proportions. [Figure 1] This is a schematic perspective view of a detachable elastic cushion in an assembled state according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is an exploded perspective schematic of the detachable elastic cushion. [Figure 3] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing how multiple elastic modules are attached to the bottom layer of the flexible cover. [Figure 4] This is a schematic diagram illustrating the attachment of a track beam to the bottom layer of a flexible cover in one embodiment. [Figure 5A] This is a schematic diagram showing the track beam mounting fixture in Figure 4 from multiple viewpoints. [Figure 5B] This is a schematic diagram illustrating the connection between a type of track beam mounting fixture and a flexible cover bottom layer. [Figure 5C] This is a schematic diagram illustrating the connection between another type of track beam mounting fixture and the flexible cover bottom layer. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram showing the track beams after they have been installed in place. [Figure 7A] This is a magnified view of a portion of section A in Figure 6. [Figure 7B]This is a schematic diagram of the end of the structure in Figure 7A. [Figure 8] This is a schematic diagram showing multiple elastic modules attached to the flexible cover bottom layer, with a close-up view of a pair of adjacent elastic modules located on both the left and right sides of one of the track beams. [Figure 9] This is a magnified view of a portion of section B in Figure 8. [Figure 10] This is a schematic diagram showing how the track beam in one embodiment is attached to the bottom layer of the flexible cover. [Figure 11A] Figure 10 shows one schematic representation of the end of a single track beam. [Figure 11B] This is another form of the schematic diagram of the end of one of the track beams in Figure 10. [Figure 12] This is a schematic diagram of the embodiment in which multiple elastic modules are attached to the bottom layer of the flexible cover, and a close-up view of a pair of adjacent elastic modules located on both the left and right sides of one track beam is shown. [Figure 13] This is a magnified view of a portion of section C in Figure 12. [Figure 14] This is a schematic diagram showing how the track beam in one embodiment is attached to the bottom layer of the flexible cover. [Figure 15] These are front and top views of a pair of adjacent track beam sections of a single track beam. [Figure 16] This is a schematic diagram showing how multiple elastic modules are attached to the track beam shown in Figure 14. [Figure 17] This is a magnified view of a portion of section D in Figure 16. [Figure 18] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the removal, disassembly, and storage of the detachable elastic cushion. [Figure 19] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the removal, disassembly, and storage of the detachable elastic cushion. [Figure 20] This is a perspective view of the assembled state of a detachable elastic cushion according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] Figure 20 is an exploded perspective schematic of the detachable elastic cushion. [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0032] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Only preferred embodiments of the present invention are described here, and those skilled in the art will be able to conceive of other forms in which the present invention can be realized based on the preferred embodiments, and such other forms also fall within the scope of the present invention.
[0033] The present invention provides a removable elastic cushion for use in interior products and a method for assembling the removable elastic cushion with furniture containing the elastic cushion, the elastic cushion being, for example, a mattress, a sofa cushion, or another cushion for a user to sit or lie on. Figures 1 to 21 show some preferred embodiments of the present invention.
[0034] Incidentally, the directional and positional terms described in this invention should be understood by referring to the embodiments shown in Figures 1 to 21. The directional and positional terms described in this invention all indicate the relative direction and relative position between each member, and not the absolute direction and absolute position.
[0035] First, referring to Figure 1, the elastic cushion in one preferred embodiment of the present invention is a rectangular structure, and the following "longitudinal direction," "lateral direction," and "height direction" should be understood by referring to the rectangular structure shown in Figure 1. For example, each track beam in each preferred embodiment of the present invention extends along the lateral direction and is arranged at intervals from one another along the longitudinal direction. The "left and right sides" of a member refer to both sides of the member in the lateral direction.
[0036] Referring to the exploded schematic diagram of the elastic cushion 100 shown in Figure 2, the elastic cushion 100 includes a flexible cover 110, a plurality of elastic modules 106, an elastic balance network 104, and an elastic buffer layer 103. The flexible cover 110 is closed. doneThe storage space can be defined and includes a flexible cover top layer 102, a flexible cover bottom layer 105, and a flexible cover lateral surrounding member 109 connected between the flexible cover bottom layer 105 and the flexible cover top layer 102. Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the multiple elastic modules 106 can be attached to the flexible cover bottom layer 105 in the storage space and arranged in an array, and are compressed between the flexible cover top layer 102 and the flexible cover bottom layer 105.
[0037] Returning to Figure 1, the flexible cover 110 is configured to be removable. For example, by opening the flexible cover 110 using a slider fastener 101 that extends along the direction of extension of the flexible cover lateral surrounding member 109, the user can install the elastic module 106, the elastic balance mesh 104, and the elastic buffer layer 103 into the flexible cover 110, remove them from inside the flexible cover 110, and put them back inside the flexible cover 110.
[0038] The elastic module 106 is slid and positioned to its mounting position by track beams 108 installed on the flexible cover bottom layer 105, and each track beam 108 extends along the lateral direction. Figures 4 to 9 illustrate one specific embodiment.
[0039] Referring to Figure 4, each track beam 108 is removably attached to the flexible cover bottom layer 105 by a set of track beam mounting brackets 107, with each set of track beam mounting brackets 107 spaced apart from one another along the extension direction of its corresponding track beam 108. Each set of track beam mounting brackets 107 comprises three brackets, which are installed at both ends and in the middle of the track beam 108, respectively.
[0040] Figure 5A shows the structure of each track beam mounting bracket 107. Each track beam mounting bracket 107 has a mounting bracket projection located at the top, which is perpendicular to the extension direction of the track beam 108 and protrudes in a direction parallel to the flexible cover bottom layer 105. Below the projection, a recessed portion 1073 is formed that is recessed in the vertical direction. In other words, each track beam 108 includes an upper structure 1071 and a lower structure 1072, and the vertical dimension of the upper structure 1071 is larger than the vertical dimension of the lower structure 1072, so that both vertical ends of the upper structure 1071 are formed as mounting bracket projections relative to the lower structure 1072. The mounting bracket projection and the recessed portion 1073 below it are used to connect with the track beam 108.
[0041] Next, referring to Figure 5A, fixed protrusions 1074 are installed in an array configuration at the bottom of the mounting bracket projection, and these fixed protrusions 1074 are used to weld the mounting bracket projection onto the flexible cover bottom layer 105 by ultrasonic welding.
[0042] Figures 6 to 7B are schematic diagrams showing the track beam 108 after it has slid and positioned to the mounting position relative to the track beam mounting bracket 107 along the lateral direction. Referring to Figures 6 to 7B, a mounting storage section 1081 corresponding to the mounting bracket projection is installed at the bottom of the track beam 108, and the mounting bracket projection can cooperate with the mounting storage section 1081, allowing the track beam 108 to slide and position to the mounting position relative to the track beam mounting bracket 107 along its own extension direction. The mounting storage section 1081 is actually formed as a single latching hook 1086, which latches onto the recessed portion 1073 of the track beam mounting bracket 107.
[0043] Figures 7A and 7B also show the main structure of the track beam 108 (i.e., the structure for matching with the elastic module 106). Each track beam 108 includes a support wall 1082 extending from the top to the bottom of the track beam 108, a top joint 1083, and a bottom joint 1085. The top joint 1083 is connected to the top of the support wall 1082 and is bent downward to the left and right sides of the support wall 1082, thereby forming two top-side storage compartments 1084 that open downward at the top of the track beam 108. The bottom joint 1085 is connected to the bottom of the support wall 1082 and is bent upward to the left and right sides of the support wall 1082, thereby forming two bottom-side storage compartments 1084 that open upward at the bottom of the track beam 108.
[0044] Correspondingly, referring to Figures 8 and 9, each elastic module 106 includes a conical spring and a spring supporter 106 that houses and holds the conical spring. Both the left and right sides of the spring supporter 106 are equipped with matching protrusions 1061. The matching protrusions 1061 protrude upward from the top surface of the bottom main body of the spring supporter 106 and downward from the bottom surface of the bottom main body of the spring supporter 106, so that the matching protrusions 1061 are simultaneously received by the top and bottom storage sections 1084 of the track beam 108 on both the left and right sides of the elastic module 106. In other words, structures are installed on both the left and right sides of each track beam 108 that can connect the elastic modules 106 located on those sides, so that the two elastic modules 106 on each side of the track beam 108 can slide individually along their respective slide rails.
[0045] Figures 5B and 5C illustrate alternative embodiments to ultrasonic welding. Referring to Figure 5B, the track beam fixture may be attached to the flexible cover bottom layer 105 by an adhesive, and the track beam fixture similarly includes a superstructure 1071 and a substructure 1072 with recessed portions 1073 formed therein. Referring to Figure 5C, the track beam fixture 107 is crimped onto the flexible cover bottom layer 105 by rivets 1075, and the track beam fixture 107 similarly has a fixture projection and a recessed portion.
[0046] Figures 11A to 13 show another alternative embodiment. In this embodiment, each elastic module 125 has a mating protrusion 1251 on both the left and right sides of the spring supporter, and the mating protrusion 1251 protrudes upward from the top surface of the main body of the spring supporter and downward from the bottom surface of the main body of the spring supporter, so that the mating protrusion 1251 is simultaneously received by the storage portions 1212 (where the storage grooves 123 shown in Figures 11A and 11B are formed) on the top and bottom sides of the track beam 121 on both the left and right sides of the elastic module. Structures are installed on both the left and right sides of each track beam 121 that can connect the elastic modules 125 located on their left and right sides, so that the two elastic modules on both sides of the track beam 121 can slide individually along their respective slide rails relative to each other.
[0047] However, unlike the embodiments described above, the track beams in this embodiment are directly fixed onto the flexible cover bottom layer 122 by ultrasonic welding (as shown in Figure 11A) or by adhesive or riveting with rivets 124 (as shown in Figure 11B). In this embodiment, the installation of track beam mounting fixtures is omitted.
[0048] Figures 14 to 17 show another embodiment. First, referring to Figure 15, each track beam includes multiple track beam sections, each track beam section being connected sequentially along the longitudinal direction. Each track beam section has a forward-facing protrusion at its front end and a forward-facing recess at its rear end, and adjacent track beam sections are connected as a single unit by the alignment of the protrusions and recesses of adjacent track beam sections. For example, in the adjacent track beams shown in Figure 15, the front protrusion 1312a of the first track beam 1312 extends until it can enter the forward-facing recess 1311a at the rear end of the second track beam 1312.
[0049] Referring to Figure 17, each track beam includes a base 131, a pair of connecting walls extending upward from the left and right sides of the base 131, and a pair of end walls extending relative to each other from the tops of the pair of walls. There is a gap between each pair of end walls, and the base 131, together with the pair of connecting walls and the pair of end walls, defines a pair of storage sections 1313 with openings facing each other, and storage grooves 1314 are formed in the storage sections 1313. Correspondingly, on both the left and right sides of the spring supporter of each elastic module, there are connecting legs extending downward and mating protrusions 1321 extending opposite to each other from the connecting legs on both sides of the spring supporter. The storage grooves 1314 of the pair of storage sections 1313 of each track beam can connect to the corresponding mating protrusions 1321 of the elastic modules located on both the left and right sides of the track beam. A partition wall 1315 is installed between the two connecting walls of the base 131, and it is preferable that the height of the partition wall 131 is smaller than the height of the connecting wall.
[0050] As can be seen by observing Figure 14 in more detail, the connecting wall installed on the left side of the base 131 is installed intermittently in the vertical direction, the connecting wall installed on the right side of the base 131 is also installed intermittently in the vertical direction, and the connecting wall installed on the left side of the base 131 and the connecting wall installed on the right side of the base are arranged alternately along the horizontal direction.
[0051] The detachable elastic cushion in this embodiment can be removed, disassembled, and stored by the user themselves. Figures 18 and 19 are schematic diagrams illustrating the process of removal, disassembly, and storage.
[0052] Specifically, the elastic buffer layer 103, the flexible cover top layer 102, and the flexible cover lateral surrounding members 109 can be encircled and housed. Furthermore, the above-mentioned track beam or track beam mounting fixture is made of flexible plastic, allowing the flexible cover bottom layer 105, which is composed of multiple track beams, to be encircled and housed along a plane perpendicular to the extension direction of the track beams, and after being encircled and housed, the soft track beams will not puncture the flexible cover bottom layer. Both the track beam and the track beam mounting fixture have a certain stable shape, but they are not extremely rigid themselves, and it should be understood that the track beam and track beam mounting fixture will deform to a certain extent under a certain biasing force.
[0053] Referring to Figure 18, the detachable elastic cushion flexible cover 110, elastic buffer layer 103, elastic module 106, and balance net 104 can be separated from each other and then further stored by the following steps, which include forming a first storage roll 120a by stacking the elastic buffer layer 103 and balance net 104 together and wrapping them up for storage, and forming a second storage roll 120b by separating the flexible cover top layer 102, flexible cover side surrounding member 109, and flexible cover bottom layer 105 from each other (it can be understood that slider fasteners are installed between the flexible cover top layer 102 and the flexible cover side surrounding member 109, and between the flexible cover side surrounding member 109 and the flexible cover bottom layer 105), stacking them together and wrapping them up for storage.
[0054] Furthermore, each elastic module 106 is configured as a frustoconical structure with an open lower end and a hollow interior, and multiple elastic modules 106 are configured to allow a user to remove each elastic module 106 from the track beam and stack them sequentially along the height direction of the elastic modules to form an elastic module storage set 120c. In the stacked state, the lower elastic module 106 of adjacent elastic modules 106 is inserted upward into the upper elastic module 106 through the lower end opening of the upper elastic module 106.
[0055] Furthermore, the user can place the first storage roll 120a, the second storage roll 120b, and the elastic module storage set 120c together in the storage box 120. A storage box 120 with dimensions corresponding to the removable elastic cushion may be sold or given as a gift, allowing the user to remove, disassemble, and store the removable elastic cushion at home.
[0056] Figure 19 illustrates other storage configurations. Referring to Figure 19, the detachable elastic cushion flexible cover 110, elastic buffer layer 103, elastic module 106, and balance net 104 can be separated from each other and then further stored by the following steps, which include the steps of forming a first storage roll 120a by stacking the elastic buffer layer 103, balance net 104, and flexible cover lateral surrounding member 109 (it should be understood that slider fasteners are installed between the flexible cover top layer 102 and the flexible cover lateral surrounding member 109, and between the flexible cover lateral surrounding member 109 and the flexible cover bottom layer 105) and wrapping them together, and forming a first storage roll 120b by stacking the flexible cover top layer 102 and the flexible cover bottom layer 105 and wrapping them together.
[0057] Furthermore, each elastic module 106 is configured as a frustoconical structure with an open lower end and a hollow interior, and multiple elastic modules 106 are configured to allow a user to remove each elastic module 106 from the track beam and stack them sequentially along the height direction of the elastic modules to form an elastic module storage set 120c. In the stacked state, the lower elastic module 106 of adjacent elastic modules 106 is inserted upward into the upper elastic module 106 through the lower end opening of the upper elastic module 106.
[0058] Furthermore, the user can place the first storage roll 120a, the second storage roll 120b, and the elastic module storage assembly 120c together in the storage box 120.
[0059] The elastic cushions shown in Figures 20 and 21 are alternatives to the elastic cushions 200 shown in Figures 1 and 2. As can be seen from Figures 20 and 21, the slider fastener 201 is installed between the flexible cover bottom layer 205 and the flexible cover lateral surrounding member.
[0060] Continuing to refer to Figure 21, the external contour of each elastic module is frustoconical, and the elastic cushion 200 further includes an elastic balance mesh 204 that is removablely installed in the storage space, the elastic balance mesh 204 having openings 2041 corresponding to all of the multiple elastic modules, the dimensions of which the openings 2041 correspond to the outer diameter of the elastic module at a predetermined height, thereby allowing the multiple elastic modules to be fitted into each opening 2041 and relating all of the elastic modules. Preferably, as shown in Figure 21, the dimensions of the openings 2041 correspond to the outer diameter of the elastic module at the top, thereby bonding the flexible cover top layer 202, the elastic buffer layer 203, and the elastic balance mesh 204 in sequence without any gaps. Both the elastic buffer layer 203 and the elastic balance mesh 204 are made of sponge, and the flexible cover is a cloth cover structure.
[0061] Incidentally, each implementation configuration in the above embodiments may be combined in different ways, and the resulting technical solutions should be recognized as embodiments of the present invention. For example, in one embodiment, the corresponding installation configurations of the flexible cover, elastic balance net, and elastic buffer layer in Figures 20 and 21 may be applied to the structure shown in Figures 1 and 2, and in one embodiment, the configuration of "installing the track beam using a track beam mounting bracket" may be applied to the track beam shown in Figures 16 and 17.
[0062] The present invention further provides furniture including the elastic cushion of the above embodiment, which may be, for example, furniture on which a user can sit or lie, such as a sofa, bed, or sofa bed.
[0063] The present invention further provides a method for assembling the elastic cushion of the above embodiment. The method can be understood by referring to the structures shown in Figures 1, 2, 20 and 21. The method includes the steps of obtaining a flexible cover including a flexible cover bottom layer, obtaining a plurality of elastic modules, obtaining an elastic balance mesh, and obtaining an elastic buffer layer. The method further includes the steps of assembling in the following order, which is: (1) sliding the plurality of elastic modules into the correct position using track beams installed in the flexible cover bottom layer, (2) fitting the elastic balance mesh onto all elastic modules, (3) placing the elastic buffer layer onto all elastic modules, and (4) closing the flexible cover so that the plurality of elastic modules, the elastic balance mesh, and the elastic buffer layer are enclosed within the flexible cover.
[0064] Preferably, the steps of obtaining a flexible cover including a flexible cover bottom layer, obtaining multiple elastic modules, obtaining an elastic balance mesh, and obtaining an elastic buffer layer can each be carried out at different times and locations. For example, if the elastic balance mesh of an elastic cushion deteriorates over time, the user can simply purchase and replace the elastic balance mesh on their own, allowing the elastic cushion to continue to be used. The same applies to the elastic buffer layer, elastic modules, flexible cover, etc.
[0065] Similarly, preferably, the step of obtaining a flexible cover includes selecting a corresponding flexible cover according to the user's needs regarding color, material, and pattern. The step of obtaining multiple elastic modules includes selecting a corresponding elastic module according to the user's needs regarding the resilience and flexibility of the removable elastic cushion. The step of obtaining an elastic balance mesh includes selecting a corresponding elastic balance mesh according to the required resilience and flexibility. The step of obtaining an elastic buffer layer includes selecting a corresponding elastic buffer layer according to the required resilience and flexibility.
[0066] With this type of installation, users can assemble a suitable elastic cushion with purpose according to their own needs. For example, if a user wants to obtain a soft elastic cushion, they can purchase a highly flexible elastic balance mesh, elastic buffer layer, and elastic module separately and assemble and form an elastic cushion of the required softness. If a user wants to obtain a hard elastic cushion, they can purchase a less flexible elastic balance mesh layer, elastic buffer layer, and elastic module separately and assemble and form an elastic cushion of the required hardness. If a user wants to select a flexible cover made of a different material (e.g., cloth, silk, etc.), they can purchase and replace it themselves.
[0067] The detachable elastic cushion provided by the present invention is a high-quality elastic cushion that offers relatively high comfort. Compared to similar elastic cushions currently available, the detachable elastic cushion of the present invention allows the user to assemble and detach it themselves, thus offering the following advantages to the user: (1) It can meet the needs related to transportation and storage in daily life; (2) If a part of the structure of the detachable elastic cushion deteriorates over time, the user can purchase the corresponding part themselves and replace only the deteriorated part, allowing the elastic cushion to continue to be used; and (3) By selecting the corresponding parts according to their usage needs, the user can create a detachable elastic cushion that is purposeful and better suited to their usage needs.
[0068] The above description relating to some embodiments of the present invention is provided for the purpose of explaining to a person of ordinary skill in the art. It is not intended to limit the present invention exclusively to one disclosed embodiment. As described above, those skilled in the art will be familiar with other alternatives and variations of the present invention. For this reason, although some alternative embodiments have been described in detail, those skilled in the art will be able to understand or relatively easily develop to other embodiments. The present invention includes all alternatives, improvements and variations of the present invention described herein and other embodiments that fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention as described above.
Claims
1. An elastic cushion in which the components for the user to sit or lie down are detachable from each other, The aforementioned elastic cushion is A flexible cover comprising a flexible cover top layer, a flexible cover bottom layer installed opposite the flexible cover top layer and having multiple track beams installed on the surface facing the flexible cover top layer, and a flexible cover lateral surrounding member connected between the flexible cover bottom layer and the flexible cover top layer, configured to form a closed storage space, The flexible cover bottom layer includes a plurality of elastic modules that can be attached to the track beams and arranged in an array, and each of these modules includes a conical spring that can be compressed along the height direction of the elastic cushion and a spring supporter that houses and holds the conical spring, The flexible cover is configured to be disassembled in such a way that it exposes the multiple track beams in the bottom layer of the flexible cover. Each of the aforementioned track beams is provided with a slide rail structure on both its left and right sides, which can be connected to the elastic modules located on either side of it. This allows both elastic modules located on either side of the track beam to slide independently of each other along the corresponding slide rails. An elastic cushion characterized by the following features.
2. Each of the aforementioned track beams is, A support wall extending vertically from the top to the bottom of the track beam, The intermediate portion is connected to the top side of the support wall, and by extending toward both the left and right sides of the support wall and bending downward, two top-side storage sections that open downward are formed at the top of the track beam, the top-side joint, The intermediate portion is connected to the bottom side of the support wall, and the bottom joint portion extends toward both the left and right sides of the support wall and is bent upward, thereby forming two bottom storage portions that open upward at the bottom of the track beam, On both the left and right sides of the spring supporter in each of the elastic modules, there are interlocking protrusions that can be joined to the top and bottom storage portions of the track beam, and these interlocking protrusions project upward from the top surfaces on both sides of the bottom of the spring supporter, and downward from the bottom surfaces on both sides of the bottom of the spring supporter. The elastic cushion according to feature 1.
3. Each of the aforementioned track beams is, The base installed in the bottom layer of the flexible cover, A pair of connecting walls extending upward from both the left and right sides of the base, It includes a pair of end walls that extend opposite to each other from the top ends of the pair of connecting walls and have a gap between them, The base portion cooperates with the pair of connecting walls and the pair of end walls to define a pair of storage compartments whose openings face each other. Each of the elastic modules has connecting legs extending downward on both the left and right sides of the spring supporter, and the bottom ends of the connecting legs have interlocking protrusions that extend back to back, and the interlocking protrusions are configured to be connectable to a pair of the housings of each of the track beams. The elastic cushion according to feature 1.
4. A partition wall is installed between the two connecting walls of the base, and the height of the partition wall is less than the height of the connecting walls. The elastic cushion according to feature 3.
5. The connecting walls installed on the left and right sides of the base are each installed intermittently in the extending direction of the track beam and are arranged alternately. The elastic cushion according to feature 3.
6. Each of the aforementioned track beams is directly fixed to the top surface of the flexible cover bottom layer. The elastic cushion according to feature 1.
7. Each of the aforementioned track beams includes a plurality of track beam sections connected in sequence, The elastic cushion according to feature 1.
8. Each of the aforementioned track beam sections has a protrusion at its front end that projects forward, and a groove at its rear end that recesses into the interior of the track beam section, and the protrusions and grooves of adjacent track beam sections are aligned with each other to connect the adjacent track beam sections as a single unit. The elastic cushion according to feature 7.
9. The external contour of each of the elastic modules is frustoconical, and the elastic cushion further includes an elastic balance mesh that is removablely installed in the storage space, the elastic balance mesh having a plurality of openings, the dimensions of which coincide with the outer diameter of the elastic module at a predetermined height, thereby allowing the plurality of elastic modules to be fitted into the openings and relating all of the elastic modules. The elastic cushion according to feature 1.
10. The dimensions of the opening coincide with the outer diameter at the top of the elastic module. The elastic cushion according to feature 9.
11. The elastic cushion further includes a removable elastic buffer layer, which is installed within the storage space and located between the top layer of the flexible cover and the tops of the plurality of elastic modules. The elastic cushion according to feature 9.
12. The elastic buffer layer and the elastic balance mesh are both made of sponge, and the flexible cover is made of cloth, and the flexible cover is fitted with a slider fastener that extends around the entire circumference of the top layer and / or bottom layer of the flexible cover. The elastic cushion according to feature 11.
13. Each of the springs in the elastic module is in a partially compressed state within the spring supporter. The elastic cushion according to feature 1.
14. The flexible cover is provided with a slider fastener that extends around the entire circumference of the top layer and bottom layer of the flexible cover, and the elastic buffer layer, the top layer of the flexible cover, and the lateral surrounding members of the flexible cover are all capable of being wrapped up and stored. The elastic cushion according to feature 11.
15. The plurality of track beams are made of flexible plastic, thereby allowing the flexible cover bottom layer on which the plurality of track beams are installed to be rolled up and stored along a plane perpendicular to the extension direction of the track beams. The elastic cushion according to feature 14.
16. Each of the aforementioned elastic modules is configured as a frustoconical structure with an open lower end and a hollow interior, and the plurality of elastic modules are configured to allow the user to remove each of the elastic modules from the track beam and stack them sequentially along the height direction of the elastic modules, and in the stacked state, the lower elastic module of the adjacent elastic modules is inserted upward into the upper elastic module through the lower end opening of the upper elastic module. The elastic cushion according to feature 1.
17. It is furniture, The furniture includes an elastic cushion according to any one of claims 1 to 16. Furniture characterized by the following features.
18. The aforementioned furniture is a bed, sofa, or sofa bed. The furniture according to feature 17.
19. A method for assembling an elastic cushion according to any one of claims 1 to 16, The aforementioned method, A step of obtaining a flexible cover including a flexible cover bottom layer, Steps include obtaining multiple elastic modules, Steps to obtain an elastic equilibrium network, The steps include obtaining an elastic buffer layer, This includes the following steps of assembly performed in the order listed below at the site of use, The aforementioned order is, (1) The multiple elastic modules are slid by the track beam installed in the bottom layer of the flexible cover and attached to the correct position. (2) The elastic balance network is fitted into all of the elastic modules. (3) The elastic buffer layer is placed in all of the elastic modules. (4) The flexible cover is closed so that the plurality of elastic modules, the elastic balance network, and the elastic buffer layer are enclosed within the flexible cover. A method characterized by the following:
20. The steps of obtaining a flexible cover including a flexible cover bottom layer, obtaining multiple elastic modules, obtaining an elastic equilibrium network, and obtaining an elastic buffer layer can be carried out individually and independently. The method according to feature 19.