Mattress assembly

Abstract

This mattress assembly comprises: a mattress body on which a user can lie; a massage module supported by the mattress body and massaging the user; an air cell unit which is supported by the mattress body and selectively accommodates air to support the user; an air pump which can supply the air to the air cell unit; a valve which is opened / closed to selectively discharge the air from the air cell unit; and a controller controlling at least one of the air pump and the valve. An opening is formed in the upper surface of the mattress body, the massage module massages the user through the opening, and the air cell unit supports the user through the opening when accommodating the air therein.

Description

mattress assembly

[0001] The present invention relates to a mattress assembly.

[0002] Typically, a mattress assembly can support the weight of a lying or sitting user. Such a mattress assembly includes a mattress that provides cushioning to provide greater comfort and relaxation to the user. Meanwhile, a massage device includes a massage module that provides a massage function to the user.

[0003] Massage modules typically include hard materials, such as massage balls. While direct contact with the massage ball is desirable to provide strong pressure during a massage, the contact with the hard massage ball can be uncomfortable when the user is sleeping or resting after the massage. For this reason, users often have to move to a mattress after receiving a massage from the massage module to sleep or rest, which can be inconvenient.

[0004] In this regard, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1679584 "Stretching bed equipped with airbag and massage rod" (Patent Document 1) of the applicant, Sungwoo Meditech Co., Ltd., discloses a bed including a cover covering a mat body, an airbag pressurizing the upper surface of the cover, and a massage rod moving along the upper surface of the cover.

[0005] However, since the massage rod of Patent Document 1 is structured to move and rise along the length of the bed, the user may experience discomfort while sleeping because the body is not supported in the space corresponding to the path along which the massage rod moves when sleeping on the bed. In other words, when the user is not receiving a massage, the path along which the massage rod moves is an empty space, so there is a problem in that the user's body may sink downward, causing discomfort.

[0006] In addition, since the airbag of Patent Document 1 is fixedly positioned on both outer sides of the mat body so as not to move, the airbag of Patent Document 1 can only support the user's both sides on both outer sides of the mat body and cannot support the user's back, so the user cannot sleep comfortably on the bed.

[0007] (Prior art literature)

[0008] (Patent Document) Korean Patent No. 10-1679584 (registered on November 21, 2016)

[0009] One embodiment of the present invention provides a mattress assembly that allows a user to sleep comfortably without moving after a massage.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a mattress assembly comprises: a mattress body on which a user can lie; a massage module supported by the mattress body and massaging the user; and an air cell unit supported by the mattress body and capable of selectively receiving air to support the user; an air pump capable of supplying air to the air cell unit; a valve opened and closed to selectively discharge air from the air cell unit; and a controller controlling at least one of the air pump and the valve, wherein an opening is formed on an upper surface of the mattress body, the massage module massages the user through the opening, and the air cell unit supports the user through the opening when receiving air therein.

[0011] Additionally, the mattress body may include a moving space in which at least one of the air cell unit and the massage module can move internally.

[0012] Additionally, the air cell unit may include a plurality of air pockets that expand so that the upper surface moves upward when the air is received and contract so that the upper surface moves downward when the air is discharged; and support the plurality of air pockets.

[0013] In addition, the massage module may include a massage supporter that can move forward and backward in the moving space; and a massage member that is supported by the massage supporter and massages the user.

[0014] Additionally, the massage member may be positioned so that when air is received in the air cell unit, it is positioned lower than the uppermost end of the air cell unit, and when air is discharged from the air cell unit, it is positioned higher than the uppermost end of the air cell unit.

[0015] In addition, the controller controls the air pump and the valve to provide a sleep mode that controls the air pump so that air is supplied to the air cell unit, and a massage mode that controls the valve so that air is discharged from the air cell unit, and when in the sleep mode, the air cell unit can support the user, and when in the massage mode, the massage module can massage the user.

[0016] Additionally, the massage module may be exposed on the upper surface of the mattress body and moved in the forward and backward direction of the mattress body when in the massage mode.

[0017] In addition, the foam cover may further include a foam cover disposed in the opening to cover the air cell unit, and the foam cover may have a receiving groove formed therein that can accommodate the upper portion of the air pocket to surround the air pocket of the air cell unit.

[0018] Additionally, the air cell unit and the massage module may be configured to move together when moving in the moving space.

[0019] Additionally, the massage module may be unexposed from the opening when moved as far forward as possible toward the front of the mattress body within the moving space.

[0020] Additionally, the air cell unit may be unexposed from the opening when moved as far as possible toward the rear of the mattress body within the moving space.

[0021] According to one aspect of the present invention, when a massage is performed, the massage module can massage the user through the opening of the mattress body, and when the massage is finished, the air cell unit supports the user through the opening, so that the user can sleep comfortably while lying on the mattress body even after the massage is finished.

[0022] In addition, since the air cell unit and massage module can be moved in the moving space of the mattress body, the user can move the massage module to the opening of the mattress body for a massage, or move the air cell unit to the opening of the mattress body for a comfortable sleep after the massage is finished.

[0023] In addition, the massage member is positioned lower or higher than the top of the air cell unit depending on whether the air cell unit can accommodate air, so that in the massage mode, the user can receive an effective massage through the massage member, and in the sleep mode, the user can sleep comfortably on the mattress assembly while being supported by the air cell unit.

[0024] In addition, when in massage mode, the massage module is exposed through the opening of the mattress body and moves forward and backward of the mattress body, so that the user can receive an even massage of the upper and lower body through the massage module.

[0025] Additionally, the foam cover is placed in the opening of the mattress body to cover the air cell unit, thereby protecting the air pocket of the air cell unit from external impact.

[0026] In addition, when the massage module is moved to the maximum in all directions within the moving space of the mattress body, the massage module is not exposed from the opening of the mattress body, so when in sleep mode, the user can sleep comfortably on the mattress body without being bothered by the massage module.

[0027] In addition, when the air cell unit is moved as far backward as possible within the moving space of the mattress body, the air cell unit is not exposed from the opening of the mattress body, so that when in massage mode, the user can receive an effective massage from the mattress body without interference from the air cell unit.

[0028] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a combined mattress assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of Figure 1.

[0030] Figure 3 is a plan view of the opening of the mattress assembly in Figure 2 viewed from above.

[0031] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV of Figure 2.

[0032] FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a control flow of a mattress assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Fig. 6 is a state diagram showing the contraction state of the air pocket when the air cell unit of Fig. 4 is in massage mode in which air is discharged.

[0034] Fig. 7 is a state diagram showing the movement state of the massage module when the massage module of Fig. 4 is in a sleep mode in which it is not exposed from the opening.

[0035] Hereinafter, specific embodiments for implementing the technical idea of ​​the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0036] In addition, when explaining the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description is omitted.

[0037] Additionally, when it is said that a component is 'connected' or 'flows' to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or flowed to that other component, but there may also be other components in between.

[0038] The terminology used herein is intended solely to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0039] Additionally, please note that the terms "upper side," "lower side," and "side" in this specification are based on the illustrations in the drawings and may be expressed differently if the orientation of the subject changes. For the same reason, some components in the attached drawings are exaggerated, omitted, or schematically depicted, and the sizes of each component do not fully reflect the actual size.

[0040] Additionally, terms that include ordinal numbers, such as "first," "second," etc., may be used to describe various components, but these components are not limited by such terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another.

[0041] The term "comprising" as used in the specification means specifying a particular characteristic, region, integer, step, operation, element and / or component, but does not exclude the presence or addition of other particular characteristics, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups.

[0042] Hereinafter, a mattress assembly (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0043] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, a mattress assembly (10) according to one embodiment of the invention can provide a massage and a space for lying down for sleep. This mattress assembly (10) can include a mattress body (100), an air cell unit (200), a massage module (300), a foam cover (400), a top cover (500), an air pump (600), a valve (700), and a controller (800).

[0044] The mattress body (100) can support a user. The mattress body (100) can accommodate an air cell unit (200), a massage module (300), an air pump (600), and a valve (700). The mattress body (100) can form the exterior of a mattress assembly (10). The mattress body (100) can include a mattress upper body (110) and a mattress lower body (120).

[0045] The mattress upper body (110) can provide a cushioning feel to comfortably support the user. The mattress upper body (110) can have an opening (101) formed therein. An air cell unit (200) and a massage module (300) can be selectively exposed in the opening (101). The lower part of the mattress upper body (110) can be coupled with the mattress lower body (120). A moving space (102) can be provided inside the mattress upper body (110). The moving space (102) can be a space in which the air cell unit (200) and the massage module (300) can move in the forward and backward direction of the mattress body (100). The forward and backward direction of the mattress body (100) can be parallel to the longitudinal direction of the mattress body (100). The upper part of the mattress upper body (110) can be covered by a top cover (500).

[0046] The mattress lower body (120) can support the mattress upper body (110). The mattress lower body (120) can be placed on the lower side of the mattress upper body (110). The mattress lower body (120) can include a frame that can support the mattress upper body (110). The upper part of the mattress lower body (120) can be connected to the mattress upper body (110).

[0047] The air cell unit (200) can selectively receive air to support the user. When air is received in the air cell unit (200), the air cell unit (200) can provide a cushioning feeling to the user. The air cell unit (200) can be movably supported in the moving space (102) of the mattress body (100). The air cell unit (200) can include an air pocket (210) and a cell supporter (220).

[0048] The air pocket (210) can adjust the cushioning provided to the user by being inflated by the inflow of air or deflated by the discharge of air. In other words, the air pocket (210) can be inflated and deflated, and the upper surface of the air pocket (210) can move up and down. For example, when air is contained in the air pocket (210), the uppermost end of the air pocket (210) can be positioned higher than the massage member (310) of the massage module (300), and when air is discharged from the air pocket (210), the uppermost end of the air pocket (210) can be positioned lower than the massage member (310) of the massage module (300). A plurality of such air pockets (210) can be provided. The plurality of air pockets (210) can be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the front-back direction. At least some of the plurality of air pockets (210) can be formed at different heights when air is introduced and inflated.

[0049] The cell supporter (220) can support a plurality of air pockets (210). The cell supporter (220) can be positioned below the air pockets (210). The cell supporter (220) can extend horizontally and be formed to have a size corresponding to the plurality of air pockets (210). The cell supporter (220) can be moved forward and backward in the moving space (102) of the mattress body (100).

[0050] The massage module (300) can massage a user lying on the mattress body (100). The massage module (300) can be moved in the moving space (102) of the mattress body (100) so as to be selectively exposed to the opening (101) of the mattress body (100). For example, when the massage module (300) is exposed to the opening (101) of the mattress body (100), the massage module (300) can massage the user's back, waist, and other body parts. When the massage module (300) is moved as far as possible toward one side (for example, forward) in the forward-backward direction of the mattress body (100) within the moving space (102), it can be unexposed in the opening (101) of the mattress body (100). The massage module (300) can include a massage member (310) and a massage supporter (320). The length in the front-back direction of the massage module (300) may be shorter than the length in the front-back direction of the air cell unit (200). In addition, the length in the front-back direction of the massage module (300) may be shorter than the distance between the front end of the opening (101) and the front end of the mattress body (100). In addition, the center of the opening (101) may be located further forward than the center of the mattress body (100).

[0051] The massage member (310) can massage the user's body while applying pressure to it. This massage member (310) may have a ball shape. The massage member (310) can rotate around a rotation axis extending in the left and right directions of the mattress body (100). A plurality of massage members (310) may be provided. The plurality of massage members (310) can massage the user's body while applying pressure to it when the massage module (300) moves in the opening (101). The massage member (310) may be positioned at a point relatively higher or lower than the top of the air cell unit (200). In other words, when air is received in the air cell unit (200), the massage member (310) can be positioned at a point lower than the top of the air cell unit (200), and when air is discharged from the air cell unit (200), the massage member (310) can be positioned at a point higher than the top of the air cell unit (200).

[0052] The massage supporter (320) can support a plurality of massage members (310). The massage supporter (320) can be placed on the lower side of the massage member (310). The massage supporter (320) can be moved forward and backward in the moving space (102) of the mattress body (100). The massage supporter (320) can be moved in the moving space (102) in conjunction with the cell supporter (220), or can be moved in the moving space (102) independently of the cell supporter (220).

[0053] The foam cover (400) can cover the air cell unit (200). The foam cover (400) can be placed in the opening (101) of the mattress body (100) so as to cover the air cell unit (200). A receiving groove (400a) capable of receiving the upper portion of the air pocket (210) can be formed at the lower portion of the foam cover (400). The receiving groove (400a) can be formed in a shape corresponding to the upper portion of the air pocket (210) so as to surround the air pocket (210) of the air cell unit (200).

[0054] The top cover (500) covers the mattress body (100) and can support the user's body. The user can lie down or sit on the top cover (500). The top cover (500) may be positioned above the mattress body (100). The top cover (500) may be provided with an area corresponding to the mattress body (100) so as to cover the mattress body (100). The top cover (500) may be composed of a rigid material, but the material may be various, such as natural or artificial leather, a blanket, etc.

[0055] The air pump (600) may be driven to inject air into the air cell unit (200). In other words, the air pump (600) may supply air to one or more of the plurality of air pockets (210) of the air cell unit (200) so that the air pockets (210) may be expanded. The operation of the air pump (600) may be controlled by the controller (800). The air pump (600) may be connected to the air cell unit (200) via a tube that provides an air flow path (not shown).

[0056] The valve (700) can open and close the air passage through which air is discharged so that air can be discharged. The valve (700) can close the air passage through which air is discharged when air is received inside the air pocket (210), and can open the air passage when air is discharged from inside the air pocket (210). The opening and closing of the valve (700) can be controlled by the controller (800).

[0057] Referring to FIG. 6, the controller (800) can control the massage module (300), the air pump (600), and the valve (700). This controller (800) can be implemented by a computing device including a microprocessor, a measuring device such as a sensor, and a memory, and the method of implementation thereof is obvious to those skilled in the art, so further detailed description is omitted.

[0058] The controller (800) can provide a massage mode by controlling the valve (700). The massage mode may be a state in which air is discharged from the air cell unit (200) so that the massage module (300) can provide a massage to the user. In the massage mode, the controller (800) can move the massage module (300) to the opening (101) of the mattress body (100) so that the massage module (300) is exposed in the opening (101) of the mattress body (100). In addition, in the massage mode, the controller (800) can move the air cell unit (200) as far as possible toward the other side (for example, rearward) in the forward-backward direction of the mattress body (100) within the moving space (102) so that the air cell unit (200) is not exposed in the opening (101) of the mattress body (100).

[0059] Referring to FIG. 7, the controller (800) can provide a sleep mode by controlling the air pump (600). The sleep mode may be a state in which air is supplied to the air cell unit (200). In the sleep mode, the controller (800) can move the air cell unit (200) to the opening (101) of the mattress body (100) so that the air cell unit (200) supports the user. In addition, in the sleep mode, the controller (800) can move the massage module (300) as far as possible toward one side (for example, forward) in the forward-backward direction of the mattress body (100) within the moving space (102) so that the massage module (300) is not exposed in the opening (101) of the mattress body (100).

[0060] Hereinafter, the operation and effect of a mattress assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0061] In a mattress assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention, when a massage is performed, the massage module (300) can massage the user through the opening (101) of the mattress body (100). Then, after the massage is finished, the air cell unit (200) can be expanded to support the user through the opening (101). After the massage is finished, the user can sleep or rest comfortably while lying down on the mattress body (100) without any separate movement and without any inconvenience such as back pressure caused by the massage ball.

[0062] In addition, the air cell unit (200) and the massage module (300) may be of a type with a fixed position, but may be of a type that can move in the moving space (102) of the mattress body (100) so that the mode can be switched between the massage mode and the sleep mode. When in the massage mode, the user can receive a massage through the massage module (300) by moving the massage module (300) to the opening (101) of the mattress body (100). In addition, when in the sleep mode, the user can get a comfortable sleep on the mattress body (100) after the massage is finished by moving the air cell unit (200) to the opening (101) of the mattress body (100).

[0063] In addition, the massage member (310) may be positioned lower or higher than the uppermost part of the air cell unit (200), depending on whether the air cell unit (200) can accommodate air. In the massage mode, if the massage member (310) is positioned higher than the uppermost part of the air cell unit (200), the user can receive an effective massage through the massage member (310), and in the sleep mode, if the massage member (310) is positioned lower than the uppermost part of the air cell unit (200), the user can be supported by the air cell unit (200) and sleep comfortably on the mattress assembly (10).

[0064] In addition, the massage module (300) can be moved in the forward and backward direction of the mattress body (100) while exposed through the opening (101) of the mattress body (100) when in massage mode. When in massage mode, the user can receive an even massage of the upper and lower body through the massage module (300) moved through the opening (101).

[0065] Additionally, the foam cover (400) can be placed in the opening (101) of the mattress body (100) to cover the air cell unit (200). When the foam cover (400) covers the air cell unit (200), the air pocket (210) of the air cell unit (200) can be protected from external impact.

[0066] In addition, when in sleep mode, the massage module (300) may be moved as far as possible toward one side (for example, forward) in the forward-backward direction within the moving space (102) of the mattress body (100), so that the massage module (300) may not be exposed in the opening (101) of the mattress body (100). When in sleep mode, the user may sleep comfortably on the mattress body (100) without any discomfort, such as back strain, caused by the massage module (300).

[0067] In addition, when in massage mode, the air cell unit (200) moves as far as possible in the rearward direction within the moving space (102) of the mattress body (100), so that the air cell unit (200) may not be exposed in the opening (101) of the mattress body (100). When in massage mode, the user can receive an effective massage from the mattress body (100) without interference from the air cell unit (200).

[0068] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described, these are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto, but should be construed to have the broadest scope consistent with the technical concepts disclosed herein. Those skilled in the art may combine / substitute the disclosed embodiments to implement patterns of shapes not specified, but this also does not depart from the scope of the present invention. In addition, those skilled in the art may easily modify or alter the disclosed embodiments based on the present specification, and it is clear that such modifications and alterations also fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Mattress body on which the user can lie down; A massage module supported on the above mattress body and massaging the user; and An air cell unit supported on the mattress body and capable of optionally containing air to support the user; An air pump capable of supplying air to the above air cell unit; a valve opened and closed to selectively discharge air from said air cell unit; and A controller comprising: a controller controlling at least one of the air pump and the valve; An opening is formed on the upper surface of the above mattress body, The above massage module massages the user through the above opening, The above air cell unit supports the user through the opening while containing air inside. Mattress assembly.

2. In paragraph 1, The above mattress body includes a moving space in which at least one of the air cell unit and the massage module can move inside. Mattress assembly.

3. In paragraph 2, The above air cell unit, A plurality of air pockets, which expand so that the upper surface moves upward when the air is received, and contract so that the upper surface moves downward when the air is discharged; and A cell supporter comprising a plurality of air pockets, Mattress assembly.

4. In paragraph 2, The above massage module A massage supporter that can move forward and backward in the above moving space; and Including a massage member that is supported by the above massage supporter and massages the user, Mattress assembly.

5. In paragraph 4, The above absence of massage When air is received in the air cell unit, it is positioned lower than the top of the air cell unit, and when air is discharged from the air cell unit, it is positioned higher than the top of the air cell unit. Mattress assembly.

6. In paragraph 1, The above controller Controlling the air pump and the valve to provide a sleep mode in which the air pump is controlled so that air is supplied to the air cell unit, and a massage mode in which the valve is controlled so that air is discharged from the air cell unit. When in the above sleep mode, the air cell unit supports the user, When in the above massage mode, the above massage module massages the user. Mattress assembly.

7. In paragraph 6, The above massage module, When in the above massage mode, it is exposed on the upper surface of the mattress body and moves in the forward and backward direction of the mattress body. Mattress assembly.

8. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a foam cover disposed in the opening to cover the air cell unit; The above foam cover The upper part of the air pocket is formed with an accommodating receiving groove to surround the air pocket of the air cell unit. Mattress assembly.

9. In paragraph 2, The above air cell unit and the massage module are configured to move together when moving in the moving space. Mattress assembly.

10. In paragraph 2, The above massage module, When the mattress body is moved as far forward as possible within the above moving space, it is not exposed through the opening. Mattress assembly.

11. In paragraph 2, The above air cell unit When the mattress body is moved as far as possible toward the rear within the above moving space, it is not exposed through the opening. Mattress assembly.

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