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EP0972472B1
EP0972472B1 EP98113310A EP98113310A EP0972472B1 EP 0972472 B1 EP0972472 B1 EP 0972472B1 EP 98113310 A EP98113310 A EP 98113310A EP 98113310 A EP98113310 A EP 98113310A EP 0972472 B1 EP0972472 B1 EP 0972472B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C31/00—Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
    • A47C31/12—Means, e.g. measuring means, for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons
    • A47C31/123—Means, e.g. measuring means, for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons for beds or mattresses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C23/00—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/12—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases using tensioned springs, e.g. flat type
    • A47C23/28—Tensioning devices therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C31/00—Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
    • A47C31/02—Upholstery attaching means
    • A47C31/04—Clamps for attaching flat elastic strips or flat meandering springs to frames
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C31/00—Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
    • A47C31/12—Means, e.g. measuring means, for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons
    • A47C31/126—Means, e.g. measuring means, for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons for chairs

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  • the invention relates to a method for adjusting a lying or sitting element a support frame and transverse to this elastic bands adjustable pretension, which varies by hanging up a person deformed below.
  • the contour of the loaded element determined by elastic bands, their pretension is adjustable. This results in the possibility of the bed element for the individual Optimally adjust users.
  • an ideal one for the user Contour of the deformed lying surface and an ideal pressure distribution can be determined and that while the user rests on the bed element, both the deformation the belts measured as the contact pressure and by changing the pretension be approximated to the desired value.
  • the ideal contour of the deformed lying surface is not reasonably determined by itself defined theoretical considerations, but by measuring the shape and especially the back shape of the user. Ultrasonic measuring devices set here suitable tool.
  • the bed element has a support frame 1 with longitudinal support parts 5, on which transversely extending elastic stretchable bands 2 are attached. Fastening the straps 2 on the support frame 1 takes place at least on one side of the band 2 via a Support frame arranged clamping device 6. By adjusting the Tensioning screw 4 of the tensioning device becomes a profile piece 3 on which the band is attached, moved in the direction of arrow 7, so that a tensile force on the corresponding Band 2 is exercised, through which the band is biased.
  • the prestresses of the individual belts are set differently. there one proceeds according to the invention in such a way that the user places it on the support and the Deflection of the individual bands through one below the bed element positioned observer is measured. At the same time, pressure sensors 8, only one of which is indicated by way of example, the contact pressure Corresponding signals are transmitted to an evaluation device. Adjusting the Setup then takes place in such a way that the tensioning screws 4 initially be rotated until the intended contour is reached. Then all those Tensioning screws 4 are adjusted in which the pressure deviates too much from the ideal has been determined. The process can be repeated until the best possible Approximation to the desired pressure and shape distribution and thus an optimal one Compromise is reached.
  • Known mats can be used for the intended pressure measurement, which contain a grid of sensors and the pressure distribution in different Play colors on a screen.
  • Such mats are made by Novel GmbH in Kunststoff distributed. This makes it easy to assign any pressure peaks to the responsible, overly pre-tensioned bands 2 and a quick correction possible.

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  • Invalid Beds And Related Equipment (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
  • Measuring And Recording Apparatus For Diagnosis (AREA)
  • Chair Legs, Seat Parts, And Backrests (AREA)
  • Finger-Pressure Massage (AREA)
  • Force Measurement Appropriate To Specific Purposes (AREA)

Abstract

Transversally positioned, slightly elastic straps (2) are fixed with one of their ends to one of the long sides (1) of a rectangular frame. The opposite ends are guided around a bar (5), positioned along the inside of the frame (1) and joined to short sticks (3), which can be pushed towards the center of the frame (1) by the tip of a screw (4), which is rotated in order to put a certain tension on the strap (2). Each of the straps (2) can be individually adjusted either according to the feedback of the person occupying the bed, or by the use of sensors (8).

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Einstellung eines Liege- oder Sitzelementes mit einem Tragrahmen und quer zu diesem verlaufenden elastischen Bändern mit einstellbarer Vorspannung, welche durch Auflegen einer Person verschieden weit nach unten verformt werden.The invention relates to a method for adjusting a lying or sitting element a support frame and transverse to this elastic bands adjustable pretension, which varies by hanging up a person deformed below.

Aus EP-A-0 270 582 (=WO-A-8 707 125) ist ein Liegeelement bekannt geworden, bei welchem an einem Tragrahmen mehrere nicht dehnbare, quer zum Trägerrahmen verlaufende Bänder vorgesehen sind. Die Länge der Bänder ist einstellbar. Die Kontur des belasteten Elements bestimmt sich unabhängig vom Gewicht der darauf liegenden Person aus der Länge der undehnbaren Bänder. Der Druck zwischen den Bändern und den aufliegenden Körperstellen ergibt sich zwangsläufig aus den anatomischen Gegebenheiten.From EP-A-0 270 582 (= WO-A-8 707 125) a couch element has become known, in which one Support frame several non-stretchable straps running across the support frame are provided. The length of the straps is adjustable. The contour of the loaded Elements is determined regardless of the weight of the person lying on it the length of the inextensible ligaments. The pressure between the bands and the overlying parts of the body inevitably result from the anatomical Circumstances.

Aus US-A-2,788,531 ist andererseits ein Liegeelement mit quer zum Tragrahmen verlaufenden elastischen Bändern bekannt geworden. Die einzelnen Bänder sind nicht einstellbar, weisen aber untereinander verschiedene, nach statistischen Überlegungen gewählte Federcharakteristiken auf. Die Elastizität der Bänder, welche durch seitlich angeordnete Federn bestimmt ist, ist so groß, daß es angeblich nicht darauf ankommt, ob der Benützer die Einrichtung in Seiten- oder Rückenlage verwendet. Bei der Einrichtung nach US-A-2,788,531 stellt sich sowohl die Kontur des belasteten Bettes wie auch der Auflagedruck nach den individuellen Gegebenheiten ein. Bedenkt man, daß für die Berechnung der statistisch festgelegten Idealkontur Rotationssymmetrie des menschlichen Körpers angenommen wird und daß die Abweichung der Benützer vom statistischen Mittel sehr erheblich sein kann, wird hier echter Liegekomfort höchstens zufällig erreicht.From US-A-2,788,531, on the other hand, is a lying element with a cross to the supporting frame trending elastic bands become known. The individual tapes are not adjustable, but different from each other, according to statistical considerations selected spring characteristics. The elasticity of the bands, which is due to the side arranged springs is so large that supposedly it does not matter whether the user uses the device lying on its side or on its back. In the Device according to US-A-2,788,531 presents both the contour of the loaded bed and also the contact pressure according to the individual circumstances. Considering that for the calculation of the statistically determined ideal contour rotational symmetry of the human body and that the deviation of the user from the statistical means can be very substantial, here is real lying comfort at most reached by chance.

Bei der vom Anmelder entwickelten eingangs skizzierten Einrichtung wird die Kontur des belasteten Elements von elastischen Bändern bestimmt, deren Vorspannung einstellbar ist. Damit ergibt sich die Möglichkeit, das Liegeelement für den einzelnen Benützer optimal einzustellen. In the device outlined at the outset by the applicant, the contour of the loaded element determined by elastic bands, their pretension is adjustable. This results in the possibility of the bed element for the individual Optimally adjust users.

Erfindungsgemäß ist hierzu vorgesehen, daß für den Benützer individuell eine ideale Kontur der verformten Liegefläche und eine ideale Druckverteilung festgelegt werden und daß, während der Benützer auf dem Liegeelement aufliegt, sowohl die Verformung der Bänder wie der Auflagedruck gemessen und durch Veränderung der Vorspannung dem gewünschten Wert angenähert werden.According to the invention it is provided that an ideal one for the user Contour of the deformed lying surface and an ideal pressure distribution can be determined and that while the user rests on the bed element, both the deformation the belts measured as the contact pressure and by changing the pretension be approximated to the desired value.

Die ideale Kontur der verformten Liegefläche wird vernünftigerweise nicht alleine durch theoretische Überlegungen definiert, sondern durch Vermessung der Gestalt und insbesondere der Rückenform des Benützers. Ultraschallmeßgeräte stellen hierbei ein geeignetes Hilfsmittel dar.The ideal contour of the deformed lying surface is not reasonably determined by itself defined theoretical considerations, but by measuring the shape and especially the back shape of the user. Ultrasonic measuring devices set here suitable tool.

Was die Druckverteilung angeht, so kann es als ideal angesehen werden, wenn jede aufliegende Hautpartie gleich belastet ist. Die Erfindung erlaubt es zunächst, grobe Abweichungen von diesem Ideal in Form von Belastungsspitzen zu vermeiden. Außerdem kann bewußt der auf einzelne Körperpartien wirkende Druck relativ hoch gehalten werden, um eine allmähliche Änderung der vorgefundenen Ausgangskontur des Benützers zu bewirken.In terms of pressure distribution, it can be considered ideal if each overlying skin area is equally loaded. The invention initially allows rough Avoid deviations from this ideal in the form of peak loads. In addition, the pressure acting on individual parts of the body can be relatively high be held to a gradual change in the found initial contour of the user.

Einzelheiten der Erfindung werden anschließend anhand der Zeichnungen erläutert.

  • Fig. 1 zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Teiles des Liegeelementes und
  • Fig. 2 einen Schnitt nach der Linie X-X in Fig. 1.
    • Details of the invention are subsequently explained with reference to the drawings.
  • Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a part of the bed element and
  • 2 shows a section along the line XX in FIG. 1st

    • Das Liegeelement weist einen Tragrahmen 1 mit Längstragteilen 5 auf, an denen quer verlaufende elastisch dehnbare Bänder 2 befestigt sind. Die Befestigung der Bänder 2 am Tragrahmen 1 erfolgt jeweils zumindest auf einer Seite des Bandes 2 über eine am Tragrahmen angeordnete Spanneinrichtung 6. Durch eine Verstellung der Spannschraube 4 der Spanneinrichtung wird ein Profilstück 3, an dem das Band befestigt ist, in Pfeilrichtung 7 verschoben, sodaß eine Zugkraft auf das entsprechende Band 2 ausgeübt wird, durch die das Band vorgespannt wird.The bed element has a support frame 1 with longitudinal support parts 5, on which transversely extending elastic stretchable bands 2 are attached. Fastening the straps 2 on the support frame 1 takes place at least on one side of the band 2 via a Support frame arranged clamping device 6. By adjusting the Tensioning screw 4 of the tensioning device becomes a profile piece 3 on which the band is attached, moved in the direction of arrow 7, so that a tensile force on the corresponding Band 2 is exercised, through which the band is biased.

    Die Vorspannungen der einzelnen Bänder werden unterschiedlich eingestellt. Dabei geht man erfindungsgemäß so vor, daß der Benützer auf die Auflage gelegt und die Durchbiegung der einzelnen Bänder durch einen unterhalb des Liegeelementes positionierten Beobachter gemessen wird. Gleichzeitig werden durch Drucksensoren 8, von welchen lediglich einer beispielhaft angedeutet ist, dem Auflagedruck entsprechende Signale an eine Auswerteeinrichtung übermittelt. Die Justierung der Einrichtung erfolgt dann in der Weise, daß zunächst die Spannschrauben 4 solange verdreht werden, bis die vorgesehene Kontur erreicht ist. Anschließend werden all jene Spannschrauben 4 verstellt, bei denen ein zu stark vom Ideal abweichender Druck festgestellt worden ist. Das Verfahren kann wiederholt werden, bis die bestmögliche Annäherung an die gewünschte Druck- und Formverteilung und damit ein optimaler Kompromiß erreicht ist.The prestresses of the individual belts are set differently. there one proceeds according to the invention in such a way that the user places it on the support and the Deflection of the individual bands through one below the bed element positioned observer is measured. At the same time, pressure sensors 8, only one of which is indicated by way of example, the contact pressure Corresponding signals are transmitted to an evaluation device. Adjusting the Setup then takes place in such a way that the tensioning screws 4 initially be rotated until the intended contour is reached. Then all those Tensioning screws 4 are adjusted in which the pressure deviates too much from the ideal has been determined. The process can be repeated until the best possible Approximation to the desired pressure and shape distribution and thus an optimal one Compromise is reached.

    Für die vorgesehene Druckmessung können bekannte Matten verwendet werden, welche einen Raster von Sensoren enthalten und die Druckverteilung in verschiedenen Farben auf einem Bildschirm wiedergeben. Solche Matten werden von Novel GmbH in München vertrieben. Damit ist eine einfache Zuordnung allfälliger Druckspitzen zu den dafür verantwortlichen, zu stark vorgespannten Bändern 2 und eine rasche Korrektur möglich.Known mats can be used for the intended pressure measurement, which contain a grid of sensors and the pressure distribution in different Play colors on a screen. Such mats are made by Novel GmbH in Munich distributed. This makes it easy to assign any pressure peaks to the responsible, overly pre-tensioned bands 2 and a quick correction possible.

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    1. Method of adjusting a lying or sitting element with a supporting frame (1) and elastic strips (2) running transversely to this with adjustable initial tension, which are downwardly deformed to varying extents when a person is placed on them characterized in that an ideal contour of the deformed lying or sitting surface and an ideal pressure distribution are individually determined for the user and that, while the user is resting on the element, both the deformation of the strips (2) and the bearing pressure are measured and approximated to the desired value by changing the tension.
    2. Method according to claim 1 characterized in that the ideal contour of the deformed lying or sitting element is determined on the basis of measurement of the user.
    3. Method according to claim 1 characterized in that the ideal pressure distribution is determined on the basis of a uniformly equal pressure.
    4. Method according to claim 1 characterized in that the bearing pressure is measured by means of a pressure-measuring mat which reproduces the pressure distribution in different colours on a screen.
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    EP98113310A EP0972472B1 (en) 1998-07-16 1998-07-16 Method for adjusting a sitting or lying element
    ES98113310T ES2157628T3 (en) 1998-07-16 1998-07-16 PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF A BED OR SEAT ELEMENT.
    DE59800535T DE59800535D1 (en) 1998-07-16 1998-07-16 Procedure for adjusting a lying or sitting element
    AT98113310T ATE199634T1 (en) 1998-07-16 1998-07-16 METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A LYING OR SEATING ELEMENT
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