Arrangement with a plurality of spring elements for a cushion support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cushion support arrangements with multiple spring elements face challenges in simple and efficient assembly, as they often require complex fastening methods and lack flexibility in adjusting the degree of hardness.
Innovation Solution
The arrangement integrates multiple spring elements with one-piece connecting elements that are moulded onto the spring elements, allowing for easy assembly and adjustable hardness through varying spring arm configurations and separate part support discs, enabling flexible arrangement and combination of spring elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If spring elements are separately fastened using screws or nails, then the cushion support achieves stable fixation on the support, but the assembly process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting element integrates multiple functions into a single component: it provides structural connection between spring elements, incorporates fastening features (recesses for screws/nails), and enables modular assembly. This merging eliminates the need for separate fastening operations for each spring element, reducing assembly complexity while maintaining stable fixation.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting elements are pre-assembled with spring elements to form ready-to-install modules. The base plates and connection structures are prepared in advance with integrated fastening features, allowing for rapid installation on the support without complex on-site assembly operations.
2Stability of the object's composition
If multiple spring elements are connected with separate connecting elements, then the position of spring elements is secured, but the device complexity increases due to multiple components
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting element is designed as an integrated component that combines structural support, positioning, and fastening functions. The base plate with recesses and connection points merges what would otherwise be separate positioning elements and fasteners into a single piece, reducing component count while maintaining position stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting element serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a structural support beam, a positioning device for spring elements, and a fastening component with integrated screw/nail recesses. This multi-functionality reduces the need for specialized components for each function.
3Device complexity
If spring elements are arranged in a fixed configuration, then the cushion support structure is simplified, but the ability to adjust degree of hardness is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cushion support is divided into modular spring element units that can be independently configured. Each spring element with its base plate forms a standardized module that can be arranged in different patterns (regular or irregular) to create varying support characteristics while maintaining simple individual component design.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic reconfiguration of spring element arrangements to adjust the degree of hardness. By varying the density, pattern, and distribution of spring elements in different zones, the cushion support can be adapted to provide different levels of firmness in different areas while using the same standardized components.
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
This solution simplifies the assembly process and allows for customizable cushion support hardness by enabling efficient interconnection and combination of spring elements, facilitating both simple installation and adjustable support characteristics.
Implementation Method 1
The spring arms between the base and the support disc can be embodied leading into the base and/or the support disc directly or via connecting pieces, can be formed as leaf spring arms in sections or entirely
Data Source
AI summary
An arrangement of spring elements for a cushion support is provided, having a plurality of spring elements, at which between a base and a support disc spring arms are arranged in each case, wherein the spring elements are arranged lying next to one another in such a manner that the support discs of the plurality of spring elements jointly define a support area and connecting elements are interconnected via the spring elements in such a manner that the spring elements are fixed in their position relative to one another, wherein the connecting elements are formed in one piece and are integrally molded onto the spring elements. The application furthermore includes a stack of spring element arrangements.