EP0975889A1 - Modules ressort en materiau composite avec fixations monobloc - Google Patents

Modules ressort en materiau composite avec fixations monobloc

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EP0975889A1
EP0975889A1 EP98915615A EP98915615A EP0975889A1 EP 0975889 A1 EP0975889 A1 EP 0975889A1 EP 98915615 A EP98915615 A EP 98915615A EP 98915615 A EP98915615 A EP 98915615A EP 0975889 A1 EP0975889 A1 EP 0975889A1
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Prior art keywords
spring
composite material
frame
attachment
members
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EP0975889A4 (fr
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Mark J. Quintile
Eugene Constantinescu
Robert F. Wagner
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Ohio Mattress Company Licensing and Components Group
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Ohio Mattress Company Licensing and Components Group
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16F—SPRINGS; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION
    • F16F1/00—Springs
    • F16F1/02—Springs made of steel or other material having low internal friction; Wound, torsion, leaf, cup, ring or the like springs, the material of the spring not being relevant
    • F16F1/18—Leaf springs
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16F—SPRINGS; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION
    • F16F2224/00—Materials; Material properties
    • F16F2224/02—Materials; Material properties solids
    • F16F2224/0241—Fibre-reinforced plastics [FRP]

Definitions

  • the present invention pertains generally to plastic composite material springs for use as flexible elements in weight bearing structures, and more particularly for use in flexible human weight bearing structures such as bedding and seating and furniture .
  • torsional steel spring formed from heavy gauge steel spring wire bent into multiple continuous sections which deflect by torsion when compressed. See for example U.S. Patent Nos. 4,932,535; 5,346,190 and 5,558,315. Because torsional springs are dimensionally larger and stiffer than compression springs, fewer torsional springs are needed in the foundation. However, the manufacture of torsional-type springs from steel wire requires very expensive tooling and bending equipment. Elaborate progressive bending dies are required to produce the complex torsional spring module shapes which may include four or more adjoining sections.
  • FIG. 6C is an elevation view of a spring module of the invention engaged with a frame member and a grid in a mattress foundation of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 illustrates one embodiment of a low profile mattress foundation of the invention having a plurality of composite material spring modules 16 constructed in accordance with the invention.
  • the foundation 10 includes a novel low profile frame, indicated generally at 12 which supports a plurality of composite material spring modules
  • the assembly of the composite material mattress foundation system is highly flexible and greatly simplified by the relatively small size and simple geometry of the spring modules.
  • the spring modules 16 may be attached to the inner frame members (such as frame members 22) before or after attachment of the inner frame members to the other frame members .
  • the spring modules are secured to the frame members by insertion of the key 37 through the frame member key hole and rotated 90 degrees to a locked position.
  • the number of spring module attachment points (e.g., holes for receiving keys 37) will determine the maximum number of modules which one frame member can support.
  • a single frame member may include as many as forty module or more attachment points, though only twenty or fewer evenly spaced modules may be attached in the assembly process .

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Mattresses And Other Support Structures For Chairs And Beds (AREA)
  • Springs (AREA)
  • Laminated Bodies (AREA)

Abstract

La présente invention concerne des modules ressort (16) en matériau composite et leur procédés de fabrication. Les modules ressort comprennent un corps de ressort (32) en matériau composite armé de fibres avec des fixations (34, 36) moulées d'un seul tenant autour du corps de ressort (32). Les fixations (34, 36) sont moulées dans un matériau souple qui réagit, de manière dynamique, aux changements de forme du corps de ressort (32) lors d'une déflexion. La réalisation des fixations (34, 36) d'un seul tenant avec le corps de ressort (32) donne un module d'un seul tenant se fixant facilement à n'importe quelle structure dans laquelle il y a besoin d'un support de ressort. L'invention concerne les modules ressorts (16) en matériau composite formant les éléments de base d'un matelas et attachés à des châssis (12) minces ou épais ainsi qu'à un réseau en superposition (14). l'invention concerne également des procédés de fabrication des modules ressorts (16) en matériau composite sur lesquels sont moulées des fixations d'un seul tenant. L'invention concerne enfin des procédés d'assemblage de châssis supports de poids souples tels que les éléments de base (10) de matelas à modules ressorts (16) en matière composite.
EP98915615A 1997-04-17 1998-04-16 Modules ressort en materiau composite avec fixations monobloc Withdrawn EP0975889A4 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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US84392797A 1997-04-17 1997-04-17
US843927 1997-04-17
PCT/US1998/007731 WO1998046902A1 (fr) 1997-04-17 1998-04-16 Modules ressort en materiau composite avec fixations monobloc

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EP0975889A1 true EP0975889A1 (fr) 2000-02-02
EP0975889A4 EP0975889A4 (fr) 2003-07-16

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JP (1) JP4619460B2 (fr)
KR (1) KR100644774B1 (fr)
CN (1) CN1118644C (fr)
AU (1) AU746261B2 (fr)
BR (1) BR9815184A (fr)
CA (2) CA2289285C (fr)
IL (1) IL132427A0 (fr)
NZ (1) NZ500728A (fr)
WO (1) WO1998046902A1 (fr)

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CN1118644C (zh) 2003-08-20
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JP2001524187A (ja) 2001-11-27
CA2601276A1 (fr) 1998-10-22
IL132427A0 (en) 2001-03-19
CA2289285A1 (fr) 1998-10-22
BR9815184A (pt) 2001-08-28
KR20010006549A (ko) 2001-01-26
EP0975889A4 (fr) 2003-07-16
JP4619460B2 (ja) 2011-01-26
WO1998046902A1 (fr) 1998-10-22
AU746261B2 (en) 2002-04-18
NZ500728A (en) 2001-11-30
KR100644774B1 (ko) 2006-11-13
CN1252858A (zh) 2000-05-10

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