Modular Spring Bracket Assembly for Disassemblable Furniture Cushions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing large furniture, such as beds, is difficult to disassemble and reassemble, making them cumbersome for migration and outdoor recreation, and their integral design hinders comfort and cleanliness.

Innovation Solution

A spring module for a spring cushion comprising conical springs and a spring bracket with flexible straps, allowing for easy assembly, disassembly, and storage, with independent compressing and releasing motions for enhanced comfort, and a detachable sponge part for easy cleaning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If existing spring cushions are designed as integrated non-disassemble cushions, then the structure is simple and stable, but they are large in size and not easy to disassemble and store

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of disassemblyVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

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 disassembled and reassembled freely, transforming the integrated cushion into modular components for easy storage and transport.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If independent bagged spring bed mattresses are designed with non-woven fabrics covering the bagged springs, then the springs are protected, but when the bed mattress is squeezed, a plurality of bagged springs cannot move up and down completely independently, thus affecting the comfort

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveindependence of spring motionVSAvoidinterference between springs
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Each spring is enclosed in its own independent module with separate end covers and mounting seats, eliminating the common non-woven fabric covering that causes interference. The modules can move independently without affecting adjacent springs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of operation

If existing bed mattresses have an integral sponge part, then the structure is stable, but the sponge part cannot be removed, thus not easy to clean

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of cleaningVSAvoiddisassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The sponge is divided into multiple detachable sponge blocks that can be removed from each spring module independently. This allows the sponge parts to be taken off for cleaning while maintaining the stability of the overall structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Ease of operation

If large furniture like beds needs to be disassembled frequently for migration, then mobility is improved, but the disassembly and assembly process becomes difficult and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of assemblyVSAvoidassembly time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The bed is divided into modular spring modules with standardized mounting seats and end covers that can be quickly connected and disconnected. This modular design significantly reduces assembly time compared to traditional integrated furniture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The spring modules can be nested within each other when disassembled, compacting the overall volume and making storage and transport much more efficient for migration purposes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

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 the spring cushion to be easily disassembled and stored, providing improved comfort and stability, while the detachable sponge part facilitates cleaning, addressing the challenges of mobility and hygiene in existing designs.

Implementation Method 1

one or more groups of flexible straps, each group of flexible straps comprising a plurality of flexible straps spaced apart from each other and evenly arranged between a corresponding pair of the spring mounting seat and the end cover

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentEP4046545B1Spring module and spring cushion for furniture
Publication Date: 2024.08.21 NEW TEC INTEGRATION (XIAMEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure 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 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 disclosure further relates to a spring cushion having the spring modules.