Particularly versatile double mattress

Solution Overview

Problem

The existing production of double mattresses is hindered by the need for numerous personalized variants to accommodate different comfort needs and body types, leading to increased production costs and complexity, especially in facilities with diverse user populations.

Innovation Solution

A double mattress design featuring a versatile structure with separable and adjustable pockets that allow for quick changes in heat retention and firmness, enabling customization for two users without requiring multiple pre-made mattresses, using a cover system with zippers that can be opened and closed to accommodate different filling materials.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple personalized mattresses are produced to meet different comfort needs and body types, then user comfort and customization are improved, but production costs and manufacturing complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomization capabilityVSAvoidproduction complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mattress is divided into two independent longitudinal portions, each with its own cover and filling materials. This segmentation allows each portion to be customized independently for different users' needs while being produced as a single unit, reducing production complexity while maintaining high adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The mattress structure is designed to serve multiple functions: it can accommodate different filling materials (heat-dispersing or heat-retaining), support different firmness requirements, and adapt to various body types. This universal design eliminates the need for producing multiple specialized mattresses, thereby reducing production complexity while maintaining versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple personalized mattresses are produced to meet different comfort needs and body types, then user comfort and customization are improved, but production costs and storage requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomization capabilityVSAvoidproduction cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The mattress is divided into two independent longitudinal portions, each with its own cover and filling materials. This segmentation allows each portion to be customized independently for different users' needs while being produced as a single unit, reducing production complexity while maintaining high adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The mattress structure is designed to serve multiple functions: it can accommodate different filling materials (heat-dispersing or heat-retaining), support different firmness requirements, and adapt to various body types. This universal design eliminates the need for producing multiple specialized mattresses, thereby reducing production complexity while maintaining versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a double mattress incorporates two zones with differentiated structures, then it can meet the needs of two users simultaneously, but the structural complexity and difficulty of adjustment increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedual-user accommodationVSAvoidadjustability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The mattress is divided into two independent longitudinal portions, each with its own cover and filling materials. This segmentation allows each portion to be customized independently for different users' needs while being produced as a single unit, reducing production complexity while maintaining high adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The covers of the two longitudinal portions can be separated and reconfigured. This dynamic feature allows users to adjust the mattress configuration based on their needs, such as separating the covers for individual use or reconfiguring for different comfort requirements, thereby maintaining ease of operation despite the dual-zone structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11419430B2Particularly versatile double mattress

Publication Date: 2022.08.23 MAGRI MASSIMO

AI summary

A double mattress that is particularly versatile thanks to a structure, which can be modified at any time according to particular needs or preferences, even if these differ between the two sides of the mattress. The book-like structure makes it possible to combine at will both the two different sides and the layers in contact with the body of two individuals with different needs.