Elastic module unit, elastic cushion, and furniture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing elastic pads in furniture have poor comfort, stability, and occupy large storage space due to their non-detachable and enclosed design, which also increases transportation inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
An elastic module unit comprising a fixed base plate with first and second connecting structures allows for assembly into an elastic cushion with fully opened sides, enabling quick assembly, enhanced ventilation, and easy disassembly for reduced storage space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the elastic pad is designed as a non-detachably integrated and enclosed structure, then the structural stability is improved, but the storage space occupied increases and transportation becomes inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic pad is divided into multiple detachable modules, each comprising a base layer, spring layer, and sponge overlaying layer. These modules can be separated for compact storage and reassembled for use, resolving the contradiction between structural stability and storage space efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic pad transitions from a static enclosed structure to a dynamic reconfigurable system. The detachable design allows the pad to change between assembled (stable) and disassembled (compact) states, enabling adaptation between different usage and storage requirements.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the elastic pad is designed as an enclosed structure with side surrounding cover, then the structural integrity is improved, but the ventilation performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The side surrounding cover is removed from the elastic pad design, extracting the enclosure function while retaining structural integrity through the modular assembly of base layer, spring layer, and sponge overlaying layer. This opens the structure for improved ventilation while maintaining necessary structural support.
Solution Approach 2:
The open-sided design creates a porous structure that allows air circulation through the elastic pad. The modular components themselves provide structural integrity while the spaces between them enable ventilation, combining both requirements.
3Ease of manufacture
If the elastic pad is designed as a whole piece with enclosed sides, then the manufacturing simplicity is improved, but the assembly and disassembly convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic pad is segmented into standardized modules that can be manufactured independently and then assembled. This maintains manufacturing simplicity through modular production while dramatically improving assembly and disassembly convenience, as modules can be quickly connected and disconnected without complex operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design creates universal components that can be used in various configurations. Each module serves multiple functions (structural support, elasticity, comfort) while being designed for easy assembly and disassembly, resolving the contradiction between manufacturing simplicity and operational convenience.
4Device complexity
If the elastic pad is designed as a non-detachable integrated structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability for different storage and transportation conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic pad becomes a dynamic system that can adapt its configuration based on needs. The detachable modular design allows the same components to be assembled into a stable structure for use or disassembled into compact units for storage and transportation, providing adaptability without significantly increasing overall structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design allows smaller elastic pad modules to be nested or stacked together for compact storage and transportation. This nesting capability provides adaptability for different storage conditions while maintaining relatively simple individual module structures.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to the technical field of elastic cushion for manufacturing household articles, and discloses an elastic module unit, an elastic cushion and a furniture. The elastic module unit configured for assembling into an elastic cushion, the elastic module unit comprises a fixed base plate and a plurality of elastic modules disposed on the fixed base plate; wherein mutually opposite splicing side edges of the fixed base plate are respectively formed with first connecting structures configured to splice together the fixed base plates of the plurality of elastic module units so that the plurality of elastic module units are assembled into an elastic support layer; wherein a side edge of the fixed base plate is provided with a second connecting structure configured to releasably connect an edge fastening device which releasably connects a pad layer of the elastic cushion with the second connecting structure such that the elastic cushion can be formed as an elastic cushion with fully opened sides by means of the edge fastening device, thereby improving the comfort of the elastic cushion, improving the ventilation of the elastic cushion, meanwhile facilitating assembling and disassembling of the elastic cushion, and effectively reducing the storage space of the elastic cushion.