Elastic module with large supporting area and elastic mattress
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mattresses are difficult to disassemble and store due to their large size, and their sponge parts are hard to clean, leading to health hazards and reduced comfort over time due to gaps between springs.
Innovation Solution
An elastic module with a supporting area comprising spring supporting frames and tapered springs, where the springs are securely fixed between upper and lower covers with flexible connections, allowing for dense packing without gaps, and the module can be detachably mounted on a mattress frame.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If springs are independently assembled and disassembled from the mounting frame, then ease of assembly and disassembly is improved, but density and compactness of the springs are reduced due to preset gaps
Solution Approach 1:
The mattress is divided into multiple independent elastic modules, each containing springs arranged in a specific pattern. This segmentation allows easy assembly and disassembly of individual modules while maintaining proper spring density within each module through the designed arrangement of first, second, and third springs in predetermined patterns.
2Stability of the object's composition
If mattress is made as an integrated piece, then stability and compactness are improved, but ease of disassembly and storage is reduced due to large size
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated mattress structure is segmented into multiple detachable elastic modules that can be easily assembled and disassembled. Each module maintains the stability and compactness characteristics of the integrated design through its internal spring arrangement, while the modular nature enables easy storage and transportation.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic modules can be nested or stacked together when not in use, allowing compact storage of the entire mattress system. The first, second, and third springs within each module are arranged to maximize space utilization, enabling the modules to be stored in a compact manner similar to nested dolls.
3Device complexity
If sponge part is integrated into mattress, then structural simplicity is improved, but ease of cleaning is reduced as sponge cannot be disassembled
Solution Approach 1:
The mattress structure is segmented into detachable elastic modules with removable covers, allowing the outer layers to be separated for cleaning while the internal spring structures remain intact. This segmentation enables easy removal and washing of covers without disassembling the entire mattress structure.
4Reliability
If springs are packed densely without gaps, then comfort is improved, but ease of assembly and disassembly is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mattress is divided into multiple elastic modules, each containing a specific arrangement of first, second, and third springs that provide dense packing and high comfort within the module. The modular design allows these densely packed springs to be easily assembled and disassembled as complete units, resolving the contradiction between comfort and ease of assembly.
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 maintains mattress comfort by preventing spring deformation and interference, enhances stability and compactness, and facilitates easy assembly and disassembly for storage.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of tapered springs, the plurality of spring supporting frames are configured to support and secure the plurality of tapered springs
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AI summary
The present disclosure discloses an elastic module (101) with a supporting area, the elastic module (101) with the supporting area comprises a plurality of spring supporting frames (1) and a plurality of tapered springs (2), the plurality of spring supporting frames (1) are configured to support and secure the plurality of tapered springs (2), the plurality of spring supporting frames (1) comprise plurality of lower seats (10) and plurality of upper covers (11), the plurality of tapered springs (2) are defined between the plurality of upper covers (11) and the plurality of lower seats (10), large ends of the plurality of tapered springs (2) are disposed on the plurality of upper covers (11), the plurality of upper covers (11) are connected to one another to form the elastic module (101), and a connection between the plurality of upper covers (11) is a flexible connection. When the elastic module (101) of the present disclosure is used in an elastic mattress, the plurality of tapered springs (2) are more densely packed without gaps between the supporting surfaces. When a user uses the elastic mattress, a stressed area is larger, a stress of the plurality of tapered springs (2) will be more dispersed. Therefore, a risk of deformation of the elastic mattress is reduced, and the user will also feel more comfortable.