Furniture spring system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current furniture spring systems are not easily replaceable or adjustable, limiting user customization and flexibility, as they are often permanently fixed within furniture items, making it difficult to change the firmness or size of the cushioning effect without replacing the entire furniture piece.
Innovation Solution
A modular furniture spring system featuring a lid with a frame and elongate slats that can be extended or contracted, allowing for adjustable firmness and size, and can be easily replaced without deconstructing the furniture, incorporating a catch mechanism that engages with retention members to maintain the slats' position and flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If spring systems are permanently fixed within furniture items, then structural stability is improved, but ease of repair and adaptability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The spring system is divided into modular components including individual slats with catches that can be independently installed and removed from the frame members, allowing partial replacement without complete disassembly of the furniture structure
Solution Approach 2:
The connection mechanism transitions from fixed to dynamic through the use of removable catches that engage with retention members, enabling the spring system to be easily assembled, disassembled, and reconfigured while maintaining structural integrity during use
2Reliability
If spring systems are permanently integrated into furniture, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The spring system incorporates adjustable elements including removable slats and configurable retention members that allow users to modify firmness and support characteristics while maintaining structural stability through proper engagement of the connection mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables parameter adjustments by allowing selective removal and reconfiguration of slats and retention members, changing the firmness and support properties of the spring system without altering the fundamental furniture structure
3Object-affected harmful factors
If rigid barriers are used for storage spaces in furniture, then protection of stored items is improved, but comfort deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The furniture structure implements different local qualities by using rigid barriers for storage space protection while incorporating flexible spring systems and cushioning elements in seating areas, allowing each zone to optimize its specific function without compromising the other
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
Enables users to customize the firmness and size of the spring system to suit their preferences, providing support while protecting stored items, and allows for easy replacement and reconfiguration without damaging the furniture, enhancing user convenience and flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
a flexible middle portion extending between the first end and the second end. The slat also includes a catch disposed at the first or second end. The catch engages the retention member to retain the slat to the frame and is configured to slide back-and-forth relative to the retention member as the middle portion elastically flexes downward and upward in response to forces intermittently pushing downward on the slat during use.
Data Source
AI summary
A furniture spring system, configured to provide a seating surface. The furniture spring system comprising a lid comprising a frame. The frame comprising two opposing frame members and a retention member associated with at least one of the two opposing frame members, a slat extending between the two opposing frame members, the slat comprising an elongate body having a first end and a second end and a catch disposed at the first end or second end, wherein the catch engages the retention member to retain the slat to the frame and the catch is configured to slide back-and-forth relative to the retention member as a portion of the elongate body between the first end and the second end elastically flexes downward and upward in response to forces intermittently pushing downward on the slat during use.