Elastic module balancing pad, elastic pad and furniture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mattresses are difficult to disassemble and transport, lack comfort due to restricted spring movement, and are not easily cleaned, posing hygiene issues.
Innovation Solution
A balancing pad with receiving holes to restrict elastic modules' movement and a vent structure for airflow, allowing for rapid restoration and improved support, enhancing comfort and hygiene.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional separately-pocketed spring mattress is used, then individual spring movement is improved, but the mattress remains integral and difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic pad is divided into multiple independent elastic modules, each containing springs and support layers. These modules can be separated and reassembled, enabling easy disassembly and transport while maintaining individual spring movement freedom within each module.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic modules are extracted from the integral structure and designed as separable units that can be removed from the pad body. This allows the elastic modules to be taken out for cleaning or replacement while leaving the pad body intact.
2Shape
If non-woven fabrics are used to wrap spring pockets, then spring arrangement is improved, but spring movement is restricted when pressed
Solution Approach 1:
The springs are extracted from the non-woven fabric pockets and placed into elastic modules with independent support layers. This removes the restrictive non-woven fabric constraint while maintaining organized spring arrangement within each module.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic modules use composite structures combining support layers with elastic elements, replacing the single non-woven fabric material. This composite design allows spring movement while maintaining structural organization.
3Device complexity
If the sponge portion is made integral, then structural simplicity is improved, but cleaning becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The pad is segmented into a pad body and separate elastic modules. The elastic modules can be removed from the pad body for independent cleaning, while the pad body maintains its structural integrity and simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic modules are extracted as removable components that can be taken out for cleaning. This allows the sponge portion to be cleaned separately while the pad body remains in place, solving the cleaning accessibility problem.
4Stability of the object's composition
If receiving holes are added to restrict elastic module movement, then support stability is improved, but pad structure complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving holes are added only at specific locations where elastic modules need stabilization. This localized modification provides necessary support stability without making the entire pad body complex, maintaining simplicity in areas where it is not needed.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides stability, recoverability, and support performance, ensuring higher comfort and hygiene while facilitating easier assembly, disassembly, and cleaning.
Implementation Method 1
the vent structure on the second pad surface of the pad body allows rapid airflow exchange between the inside of the elastic pad and the outside at the pressurized area of the elastic pad
Implementation Method 2
in a procedure where the upper surface of the elastic pad is compressed due to a compressive force applied thereon and in a restoration procedure of the elastic pad after the compressive force is removed
Data Source
AI summary
A balancing pad for furniture includes a pad body having a first pad surface with receiving holes extending in the thickness direction of the pad body. Each receiving hole is configured to receive a portion of a corresponding elastic module of an elastic base pad, to restrict movement of the elastic modules in the transverse direction of the pad body. A second pad surface is provided with a vent structure. After assembled to form an elastic pad, the balancing pad restricts movement of elastic modules and allows the elastic pad to be rapidly restored with good support properties. The balancing pad can effectively improve stability, recoverability and support performance, providing higher comfort and a more hygienic environment.