Modular Spring Bracket Assembly for Easy Disassembly and Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing furniture, such as beds, are difficult to disassemble and reassemble, and their spring cushions are not easily disassembled or cleaned, leading to storage and transportation challenges and health risks due to the integration of non-woven fabrics and sponge parts.

Innovation Solution

A spring module with conical springs and a spring bracket that allows for easy assembly and disassembly, featuring flexible straps and connectors for stacking, and a detachable sponge pad for enhanced cleaning and comfort.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If spring cushions are made as integrated non-disassemble units, then structural stability is improved, but ease of disassembly and storage is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidease of disassembly and storage
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The spring cushion is divided into multiple independent spring modules, each containing a spring, end cover, and mounting seat. These modules can be easily assembled and disassembled while maintaining structural stability when combined, directly resolving the contradiction between integrated stability and disassembly ease

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Stability of the object's composition

If non-woven fabrics are adhered to bagged springs to form integral mattresses, then structural integrity is improved, but spring independence and comfort are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidspring independence and comfort
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Each spring is independently housed in a module with its own end cover and mounting seat, eliminating the need for adhered non-woven fabrics. This segmentation allows springs to move independently while maintaining overall structural integrity through the modular design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The harmful non-woven fabric adhesive layer is completely removed from the design. Instead, springs are contained within individual modular units that provide structural integrity without restricting spring movement, thus extracting the problematic element while preserving necessary functions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Stability of the object's composition

If sponge parts are integrated into bed mattresses, then structural completeness is improved, but ease of cleaning is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural completenessVSAvoidease of cleaning
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The mattress is segmented into removable spring modules and a separate base structure with mounting racks. This allows the spring modules to be easily removed for cleaning or replacement while leaving the base structure intact, maintaining structural completeness while enabling easy maintenance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Adaptability or versatility

If furniture is designed for frequent disassembly and assembly, then adaptability to migration needs is improved, but structural stability during use is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to migration needsVSAvoidstructural stability during use
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The furniture is divided into standardized spring modules that can be easily assembled and disassembled. Each module is self-contained with precise mounting features that ensure stable construction when assembled, allowing frequent reconfiguration without compromising structural integrity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The spring modules are designed as universal components that can be configured in different arrangements and used with various mounting rack designs. This multi-functionality enables the same modules to serve different purposes and configurations while maintaining stable construction in each setup

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 spring module enables efficient storage and transportation by allowing modules to be compressed and stacked, while the detachable sponge pad improves hygiene and comfort by allowing independent spring motion and easy cleaning.

Implementation Method 1

one or more conical springs

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentEP4046541B1Spring module and spring cushion for furniture
Publication Date: 2024.08.07 NEW TEC INTEGRATION (XIAMEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention provides a spring module for a spring cushion of furniture and a spring cushion having the same, the spring module may comprise a spring and a spring bracket for accommodating the conical spring, and the spring bracket may comprise a base, an end cover and a flexible connecting part connected therebetween, the spring may be fixed in the spring bracket with a predetermined initial pressure. The present invention further relates to a spring cushion having the spring module.