СЕКЦИОНИРОВАННЫЙ ПРУЖИННЫЙ МАТРАЦ

Изобретение относится к пружинным матрацам и направлено на комфортное размещение пользователя на матраце при уменьшении возможности падения его с матраца. Пружинный матрац для кроватей содержит множество рядов, соединенных сторона к стороне. Ряды содержат непрерывный обшивочный материал с множеством отдельных карманов с заключенными в них цилиндрическими пружинами. Карманы выполнены из непроницаемого для воздуха обшивочного материала. Каждый из карманов содержит отверстие. Карманы обеспечивают сопротивление выдавливаемому воздуху, когда пружины матраца находятся под нагрузкой, что приводит, при равномерной нагрузке во время переходного периода, к постепенно увеличивающемуся сжиманию пружины до ее сжатого состояния. 3 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

ГНЕЗДОВОЙ МАТРАС С ПРОМЕЖУТОЧНЫМ ОТДЕЛЯЮЩИМ РАССТОЯНИЕМ МЕЖДУ КОНЦАМИ ПРУЖИН И СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к пружинному матрасу, содержащему пружины, помещенные в оболочках, и направлено на изготовление матраса с меньшим количеством пружин, без потери при этом степени комфортности. Пружинный матрас содержит множество рядов, взаимно соединенных бок о бок друг с другом. Каждый ряд содержит множество непрерывных оболочек и размещенных в них цилиндрических пружин. Оболочечные части, расположенные на концах пружины, выполнены с возможностью перемещения друг к другу через пружину и взаимно соединены соединительным средством. Между по меньшей мере некоторыми пружинами по меньшей мере в одном из рядов выполнен вырез, открытый к верхней или нижней стороне матраса. 3 н. и 14 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

МАТРАС КАРМАННОГО ТИПА, СОДЕРЖАЩИЙ ПРОЕМЫ В МАТЕРИАЛЕ ЧЕХЛА

Изобретение относится к пружинному матрасу, содержащему пружины, заключенные в чехлы, т.е. так называемому «матрасу карманного типа». Матрас содержит множество соединенных друг с другом витых пружин, заключенных в чехлы, части чехла, расположенные у концов по меньшей мере одной из пружин, соединены друг с другом сквозь пружину посредством сочленения. Сочлененные части чехла содержат проем (9) сквозь пружину. Чехлы ограничены по меньшей мере одной продольной соединительной линией и множеством поперечных соединительных линий, проходящих перпендикулярно указанной продольной соединительной линии. Продольные и поперечные соединительные линии расположены сбоку от пружин и по существу в одной и той же плоскости, перпендикулярной продольным осям пружин. Части чехла соединены сварными точками (10), распределенными вокруг проема (9) или непрерывной сваркой вокруг проема. Проем (9) выполнен пробивным и расположен в пределах периметра сочленения между частями чехла. Обеспечивается создание простого ...

ПРУЖИННЫЙ МАТРАС С ПРУЖИНАМИ, ПОМЕЩЕННЫМИ В КАРМАНЫ, РАЗДЕЛЕННЫЕ В РЯДУ ПРОРЕЗЯМИ

... 1. Пружинный матрас с продольными рядами, содержащими множество соединенных друг с другом винтовых пружин (1), заключенных в оболочки (2), причем такие параллельные ряды расположены бок о бок и соединены друг с другом посредством соединения прилегающих поверхностей, отличающийся тем, что по меньшей мере между двумя пружинами, расположенными одна около другой в одном и том же ряду, выполнена прорезь, которая обеспечивает образование увеличенного разделительного промежутка (РП) между упомянутыми соседними пружинами. 2. Пружинный матрас по п.1, отличающийся тем, что прорези выполнены таким образом, чтобы они были полностью заключены между верхней и нижней частями ряда. 3. Пружинный матрас по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что прорези выполнены, по существу, между всеми соседними пружинами, по существу, во всех рядах, расположенных параллельно. 4. Пружинный матрас по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что прорези выполнены только между некоторыми из всех соседних пружин по меньшей мере в некоторых ...

МАТРАС С ПРУЖИНАМИ КАРМАННОГО ТИПА МАЛОЙ ПЛОТНОСТИ С ВСТРОЕННЫМИ АМОРТИЗИРУЮЩИМИ ПОДУШКАМИ

ПРУЖИННЫЙ БЛОК С НЕЗАВИСИМОЙ ПОДВЕСКОЙ

ПРЕДМЕТ МЕБЕЛИ С РЕГУЛИРУЕМОЙ СТЕПЕНЬЮ ЖЕСТКОСТИ

ГНЕЗДОВОЙ МАТРАС С ПРОМЕЖУТОЧНЫМ ОТДЕЛЯЮЩИМ РАССТОЯНИЕМ МЕЖДУ КОНЦАМИ ПРУЖИН И СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Пружинный матрас, содержащий множество рядов, взаимно соединенных бок о бок друг с другом, причем каждый ряд содержит множество непрерывных оболочек (2) и размещенных в них цилиндрических пружин (1); при этом оболочечные части, расположенные на концах пружины, выполнены с возможностью перемещения друг к другу через пружину и взаимно соединены соединительным средством, отличающийся тем, что между по меньшей мере некоторыми пружинами по меньшей мере в одном из рядов выполнен вырез, открытый к верхней или нижней стороне матраса. 2. Пружинный матрас по п.1, отличающийся тем, что вырезы расположены между по существу всеми пружинами по меньшей мере в одном из рядов. 3. Пружинный матрас по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что он содержит вырезы, открытые к верхней, а также к нижней сторонам матраса. 4. Пружинный матрас по п.1, отличающийся тем, что пружины, между которыми выполнен вырез, отделены друг от друга промежуточным отделяющим расстоянием (SA); причем отделяющее расстояние превышает около ...

Опора

Federelement

Federelement zur Abstützung einer Matratze oder als Element einer Federkernmatratze mit einer unteren Stützfläche (1), einer oberen Stützfläche (5) und einem zwischen unterer Stützfläche (1) und oberer Stützfläche (5) angeordneten Federkörper (3) sowie optional einer von der oberen Stützfläche (5) abgestützten Deckplatte (6), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens ein elastischer Puffer (10) vorgesehen ist, welcher die Federbewegung in Richtung der zentralen Federachse (1) zumindest ab einer gewissen Kompression des Federkörpers (3) dämpft.

Taschenfederkern

Ein Taschenfederkern, mit mehreren, nebeneinander liegenden und miteinander verbundenen, eine Liegefläche bildenden Federsträngen (1), von denen jeder eine Vielzahl von in einer Reihe hintereinander angeordnete Federn (5) aufweist, die jeweils von einer vorzugsweise aus textilem Material bestehenden Tasche (2) umhüllt sind, ist so ausgebildet, dass an zumindest einem Federstrang (1) wenigstens ein in Funktion weitgehend knicksteifer Verstärkungsstreifen (4) befestigt ist.

Federelement, insbesondere für eine Federkernmatratze

Federelement, insbesondere für Federkernmatratzen, mit einer Basis (1), einer Stützfläche (2) und einem zwischen Basis (1) und Stützfläche (2) angeordneten Federkörper (3), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Basis (1) zwei voneinander beabstandete, sich parallel zueinander erstreckende Basisabschnitte (1', 1'') aufweist, dass mit jedem Basisabschnitt (1', 1'') mindestens ein Federarm (4) verbunden ist, der sich ausgehend von dem jeweiligen Basisabschnitt (1', 1'') mit einem ersten Armabschnitt (4') zunächst in Richtung auf den jeweils gegenüberliegenden Basisabschnitt (1'', 1') nach schräg oben und dann mit einem zweiten Armabschnitt (4'') ebenfalls schräg nach oben wieder zurück erstreckt, ohne dass sich die Armabschnitte (4', 4'') in Federrichtung (I) betrachtet gegenseitig überlappen.

SPRING ASSEMBLY

FEDERKERN FUER EINE MATRATZE

Upholstery for seats and reclining furniture has square centre-panels between bottom grid and upper panels

Seats or reclining furniture have a three-part upholstery structure consisting of an underlying array of linked rectangular grids, under a regular interlocking array of essentially square flexible supports with U-shaped arms as seen in side-view, forming an approx. flat horizontal surface for the top layer of flat upholstery blocks (1).

Anatomischer Federkern

Polster mit über die Fläche des Polsters verteilten Federelementen oder Federn

Handgriffanordnung fuer Federkernmatratzen

Federelement

Federelement für eine Polstereinrichtung eines Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbels, insbesondere für eine Bettmatratze, mit einem Federkörper (10) und einem daran angeordneten Aufnahmeabschnitt (30), wobei der Federkörper (10) und der Aufnahmeabschnitt (30) einstückig aus Kunststoff spritzgegossen sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Federkörper (10) als in Längsrichtung (40) gestrecktes Ringteil (11) ausgebildet ist, das zwei in einem Mittelabschnitt (12) einstückig ineinander übergehende Ringteilabschnitte (13, 14) aufweist, die jeweils ausgehend vom Mittelabschnitt (12) in Höhenrichtung (42) aufwärtssteigend ausgebildet sind, wobei die in Längsrichtung (40) einander gegenüberliegenden Endbereiche (15, 16) der Ringteilabschnitte (13, 14) unter Zwischenordnung des Aufnahmeabschnitts (30) miteinander verbunden sind.

Sprungfeder fuer Matratzen und Polsterungen

Federeinlage fuer Polster und Kissen

Drahtflechtwerk als federnd nachgiebige Einlage fuer Gebrauchsgegenstaende, insbesondere fuer Polstermoebel

Trägerstruktur für den menschlichen Körper

Matratze mit einer Taschenfederzone

Matratze (1) mit einer parallel zueinander angeordnete Taschenfederschlangen (3–12) aufweisenden Taschenfederzone, bei welcher – die Taschenfedern jeder Taschenfederschlange mit den jeweils benachbarten Taschenfedern derselben Taschenfederschlange verbunden sind, – die Taschenfedern einander in Längsrichtung der Matratze benachbarter Taschenfederschlangen verbindungsfrei nebeneinander angeordnet sind, – die Wirkachsen (20, 21) der Taschenfedern einen von der Senkrechten (22) zur Liegefläche abweichenden Winkel (–α, α) aufweisen, – die Unterseiten der Taschenfedern direkt auf der Oberseite einer Schaumstoffunterlage (2) aufliegen und – die Oberseiten der Taschenfedern direkt an der Unterseite einer Schaumstoffdecklage (13) anliegen.

Spring mattress, has side with couch area and another side serving as bearing surface, where couch area is surrounded by edge region, and spring frames assigned to couch area for forming recess to accommodate cushion

The mattress (1) has a side with a couch area (10) and another side that serves as a bearing surface, where the couch area is surrounded by an edge region. Spring frames (8a) are assigned to the couch area for forming a recess (16) to accommodate a cushion (18). Spring frames (8a) have smaller height than the spring frames (8b) in the edge region. The cushion is struck together with front surfaces of the spring frames (8a) in the couch area. An independent claim is also included for a device for rolling a spring mattress to a mattress packing.

Federvorrichtung

Federvorrichtung, insbesondere als Teil einer Untermatratze zur Abstützung oder als Federkern einer Polsterauflage oder Matratze, mit mindestens zwei nebeneinander angeordneten im wesentlichen ringförmigen Biegefederelementen, deren Ringebenen in Federrichtung und zueinander parallel verlaufen und die in Federrichtung gesehen in einem oberen und/oder unteren Ringabschnitt, insbesondere einstückig, miteinander verbunden sind. Damit wird eine hohe Kippstabilität der Federvorrichtung in allen Richtungen erreicht.

Seat spring

... 672,444. Spring upholstery. STUBNITZ GREENE SPRING CORPORATION, and STUBNITZ, M. May 9, 1950. [May 10, 1949] No. 11471/50. Class 52 (iv). The spring assembly of a seat or seat back consists of short length coiled springs 13, clipped to an upper frame 14 and connected to each other by smaller coiled springs, supported on resilient stiff wire bearers 9 having at each end spring legs 8 hooked into cross channels 3 of a base frame formed of L-section bar to which the cross channels 3 of inverted V-section are attached by welding hook ends 4, the L-section bar being made of strip metal 1 doubled back on itself. Each bearer 9 consists of two parallel stiff wires, one end of each ending in a safety pin type of spring 8, and transverse bracing wires 11 intersect the bearers at the base of the springs 13, the wire 11 and the bearers 9 having oppositely directed kinks 10, 12 which interlock at intersection points.

Improvements in or relating to spring units for mattresses, cushions, mattress and cushion supports, divans and the like and to fabric covers therefor

... 667,282. Spring upholstery. NEWBORN, J. T., and VI-SPRING PRODUCTS, Ltd. Jan. 24, 1950. [Jan. 28, 1949] No. 2387/49. Class 52 (iv). The fabric cover 6, 7 of a spring unit for mattresses, cushions, mattress supports, divans &c. has a number of hooks 11 secured to a border 7 extending wholly round the cover for attachment to the spring unit 12, or to a supporting frame therefor, to hold the cover in place. As shown, hooks 11 bent up from T- shaped blanks have the cross-pieces 10 received in a hem or pocket 9 extending around the border 7 above the welt 8. The hooks 11 pass out through slits in the bottom edge of the border and are hooked under the bottom coils 12 of the springs 1 or the metal frame supporting the springs. According to the Provisional Specification the hooks may be replaced by clips or by lugs secured to a wooden frame by screws. Specifications 404,441, 413,565, 519,297 and 633,497 are referred to.

WIRE FORMING APPARATUS

Improvements in and relating to spring surfaces or mattresses

... 342,436. Spring upholstery. NEWBORN, J. T., 13, Mayfield Road, Acton, and MARSHALL PATENT MATTRESS CO., Ltd., Vi-Spring Works, Victoria Road, Willesden Junction, both in London. Nov. 29, 1929, No. 36637. [Class 52 (iv).] In an upholstery spring assemblage having end frames 1 and connecting members 2 of spiral wire the connections between the spiral wire members and the springs are made by soldering, welding or brazing. The top coils of the springs are preferably of substantially triangular shape to facilitate connection, but may be rectangular or otherwise shaped.

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO SPRING UNITS FOR FURNITURE

... 1279849 Spring upholstery SILENTNIGHT Ltd 29 July 1970 [30 June 1969] 32877/69 Heading A4M In a spring unit comprising a plurality of interconnected springs 2 the opposite end coils of border springs are engaged between the limbs (3a, 3b) of plastics strips 3 of channel section, the limbs converging towards their free ends and being resiliently separable to receive and clamp the end coils of the springs. The end coils are additionally retained in the strip 3 by spaced welds 4, Fig.2 (not shown) along the free ends of the limbs (3a, 3b), by metal clips 5, Fig.3 (not shown) engaged around the strip 3, or by a wire 6, Fig.4 (not shown) wound helically around the strip 3.

APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY SECURING BORDERWIRES ON MATTRESS INNERSPRINGS

Mattress with layers of springs

A mattress includes at least four superposed layers of springs, each spring in each layer of springs having a diameter which is greater than the height of the spring. This allows the spring count of the mattress to be varied. Each of the springs is preferably a pocketed spring, and there may be layers of filling material between the layers of springs. The springs may be made of steel, aluminium or aluminium alloy.

Adaptable item of furniture

MATTRESS

Combination mattress

A combination mattress 10 consists of a number of independent supports or barrels/cylinders 21-23 which are of different resiliencies so that the user can adjust the resilience of the mattress by re-positioning the barrels. The supports can be barrel-shaped or post-shaped and each has an internal recess. The shape of the recess varies between the supports giving them different resiliencies. The supports are arranged in a rectangular matrix to form the mattress and are held in this position by a fixing member 50 which locates into a positioning groove in the barrels. The barrels may be made of latex.

Mattress with stiffening edge support structure

A mattress (1) comprising a spring base (2) sandwiched between upper (3), lower (4) and side upholstery layers (5). The spring base (2) has coil springs (10, 11) and a stiffening edge support structure (15) comprising a stiffening edge panel of a dense pliable material, eg needled felt, and a framework of upper and lower wires (17, 18) and inclined intermediate bands (19) all forming a tying framework for the stiffening edge support structure (15).

Improvements in and connected with spring cushions for vehicles and upholstery

... 202,675. Stevenson, F. R. April 21, 1922. Spring surfaces.-A spring cushion comprises in combination a foundation frame a, an upper frame f, an intermediate frame k, springs c attached to the frame a and supporting the frames f and k, and a. series of cross wires b to support the springs c. The lower coils of the springs c may be secured to the cross wires b by means of two metal strips d, secured together at right angles, their slotted ends being bent around the lower coil. The springs s of the outer row are preferably conical, their lower ends being secured by cone-shaped split thimbles c'. The springs are preferably connected near their middle parts by discs l and wires n, while diagonal stays p, extending from the upper frame to the lower or intermediate frame, may be provided.

Apparatus for producing a pocketed innerspring construction mattress

Improvements in or relating to spring seats, spring cushions, mattresses and the like

... 704,501. Spring upholstery. COX, Ltd., T. Feb. 16, 1953 [March 24, 1952], No. 7514/52. Class 52(4) A spring seating comprises main compression springs 1, the lower ends of which are connected to a helically wound flattened tension spring 6 by means of rivets 5 passing through the lowermost coils of the compression springs 1 and through a coil of the springs 6. The ends of the flattened base springs 6 are connected to brackets 7 for securing to a seat frame. The coil spring 1 at the front of the seat may be connected directly to a bracket 7 to which the adjacent end of the flattened spring is also riveted. The springs may be interconnected transversely by.metal strips 10.

SPRING CORE FOR MATTRESS

Pocketted springs

Pressure control layer for a mattress or seating

A pressure control layer (1) for use in a mattress or in a cushion for a seat. The layer (1) includes a plurality of interconnected fabric pockets (11) each enclosing at least one spring member (13). The fabric pockets (11) are made from elastic material. The pressure control layer (1) also has upper and lower fabric sheath portions (5,7), and each fabric pocket (11) has at least one elongate seam (9) formed between the upper and lower fabric sheath portions (5,7), these elongate seams (9) interconnecting and defining the periphery of the fabric pockets (11).

Improvements in spring mattresses and the like

... 494,428. Spring upholstery. LUDLAM, A. J., and BINCH, A. H. May 1, 1937, No. 12490. [Class 52 (iv)] A stay wire 12 is connected at its ends only to spaced springs in a row forming part of a spring assembly and is located substantially midway of the height of the springs. Each row of springs, longitudinal or transverse, may have a stay, and the ends of the stays are preferably connected to the penultimate springs of the row.

Spring units

Inking systems for offset printing and duplicating machines

... 867,623. Inking-apparatus. GERICKE, E. May 6, 1959 [Oct. 31, 1958], No. 15516/59. Class 100(2) An offset printing-machine comprises an inking system in which each alternate inking roller is mounted in the machine frame while the other rollers are mounted in a roller frame which can be tilted about a fulcrum on the machine frame, a guide pin on the machine frame is arranged to lock the roller frame in position, and a control lever is provided for arresting the roller frame in various positions, the control lever having a forked member which is so positioned with respect to the guide pin that in a first position it engages or releases the pin, while in the remaining positions it slides over the pin and thus locks the roller frame in its various positions. The rollers 8, 10, 12, Fig. 3, are supported on a roller frame 1 carrying a shaft 14 on which is pivoted a control lever 2 with a forked portion 6 co-operating with a fixed pin 7. A pin 3 on the lever engages in one of a number of grooves ...

SPRING INTERIORS AND ARTICLES CONTAINING SPRING INTERIORS

... 1319445 Spring upholstery SLUMBERLAND GROUP Ltd 2 July 1970 [3 July 1969] 33519/69 Heading A4M A spring core for mattresses or the like comprises rows of coil springs 1, 2 defining upper and lower main faces, the springs being interconnected by helical wires 6, and includes in at least one main face 10 or an extension thereof a plurality of stiff but resilient wire formers 7-9 of generally U-shape, the limbs 8 of the former being inserted lengthwise into the helical wires 6 and being shaped to define a contour which does not lie in the plane of the main face. As shown, Figs.4 and 6, the limbs 8 are crimped and an arcuate portion 9 defines a raised edge. Alternatively, Fig.8, the former includes an arcuate portion 12 which curves downwardly from the limbs 8. In a further embodiment, Fig.11, the former includes an upwardly inclined portion extending from its limbs 8. The latter type of former may be fitted into two opposite sides of a divan base Fig. 13 (not shown).

Coil spring for resilient unit

A single, continuous coiled spring 400, is formed into two distinct spring portions 400A and 400B, of generally constant pitch, separated by a transition portion 450 approximately half-way along the spring 400. The transition portion 450 comprises at least one turn which is of a reduced pitch, but which may be of a zero pitch or even a negative pitch. The spring is encased in a continuous pocket P. The transition portion 450 includes a substantially flat turn. The spring portions 400A and 400B comprise a common portion of spring material and the coils are substantially continuous throughout the overall spring 400.

Trimming of springs for stuffings and analogues.

BAG MATTRESS WITH SEPARATE END AS WELL AS PROCEDURE FOR YOUR PRODUCTION

EDGE REINFORCEMENT FOR MATTRESS CORES

MATTRESS FEATHER/SPRING

CARRIER STRUCTURE FOR THE HUMAN BODY

RANDVERSTEIFUNG FUER MATRATZENKERNE

FEATHER/SPRING NUCLEAR MATTRESS WITH SEPARATE BAGS AND CUT THROUGH THREAD AND PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SUCH A MATTRESS

SCHRAUBENFEDER FUER FEDERKERNE VON MATRATZEN UND POLSTERMOEBELN

FEDERKERN FUER POLSTERUNGEN U. DGL.

BAG FEATHER/SPRING CORE

CHAIN OF BAG FEATHERS/SPRINGS FOR A BED MATTRESS.

FEDERKERN FOR PADDING And SUCH.

Spring element for supporting cavity in mattress, has curved sections connected with one another, where coupling rods are provided in regions of connecting elements, respectively to connect spring element with another spring element

The spring element has curved sections (1, 2) made up of elastically deformable material. The curved sections are connected with one another by V-shaped connecting elements. Two coupling rods (8, 9) are provided in regions of the connecting elements, respectively so as to connect the spring element with another spring element. A reinforcing element (7) is provided to support the curves sections against each other. The reinforcing element is designed in an S-shaped and curved manner or in the form of 8. The curved sections are elliptically designed. An independent claim is also included for a mattress comprising a foam body.

FEDERKÖRPER AUS KUNSTSTOFF, INSBESONDERE ZUR VERWENDUNG IN SCHAUMSTOFF- ODER LATEXMATRATZEN ODER DERGLEICHEN

Federkörper aus Kunststoff, insbesondere zur Verwendung in Schaumstoff- oder Latexmatratzen oder für Sitzkissen, Polstermöbel, Automobilsitze, Flugzeugsitze und -betten, sowie für alle Sitz- und Liegemöbel in Luft-, Wasser- und Landfahrzeugen bestehend aus mindestens einem Federblock (1, 2), der aus einer Anzahl von parallel und im gegenseitigen Abstand zueinander angeordneten Federelementen (3) besteht, von denen jedes Federelement (3) aus bandförmigen, mehrfach gefalteten Kunststofffedern besteht, die im Bereich ihrer Außenseiten mindestens teilweise miteinander verbunden sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der zum Einbauraum weisenden Stirnseite des Federblockes (1, 2) ein Abschlusselement (7) angeordnet ist, das als Stoßdämpfer ausgebildet ist und dass ebenfalls das Verbindungselement (15) zur stirnseitigen Verbindung einzelner Federblöcke (1, 2) als Stoßdämpfer ausgebildet ist.

Suspension and/or spring loaded capsule.

A-TOTALLY ENCLOSED SUSPENSION UNIT, MATTRESS OR PAD WITH SUCH UNITS, PROCEDURES AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING THIS UNIT.

BAG FEATHER/SPRING NUCLEAR MATTRESS ALSO IN ROWS ARRANGEMENT BAG FEATHERS/SPRINGS

CORNER PIECE FOR MATTRESSES AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR IT

BAG FEATHER/SPRING

FEATHER/SPRING NUCLEAR MATTRESS

MATTRESS

MATTRESS SYSTEM.

MATTRESS WITH DOUBLE FEATHER/SPRING CORE, AND PROCEDURE FOR YOUR PRODUCTION

Feather/spring insert for padding and such.

MATTRESS WITH INTERACTIVE FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS

FEATHER/SPRING INSERT, IN PARTICULAR FOR MATTRESSES, PAD FURNITURE And DGL

SIDE PAD SYSTEM FOR A MATTRESS

Low density pocket spring mattress with integrated cushioning pads

A pocket spring mattress for use in a bedding or seating product is disclosed. The mattress comprises a plurality of interconnected coil springs enclosed in continuous covers forming strings of pockets accommodating the coil springs. Adjacent coil springs within each string are spaced apart by an interjacent separation distance, said separation distance exceeding at least 20 percent of the diameter of the largest one of the spiral turns of the adjacent coil springs. Further, the pocket spring mattress further comprises a cushioning pad located above the upper end of each coil spring, wherein the covers provides first compartments enclosing the coil springs, and second compartments enclosing the cushioning pads, said first and second compartments being separated from each other. The cushioning pads each have a length extension in the longitudinal direction of the strings exceeding the diameter of the largest one of the spiral turns of the corresponding coil spring.

Pocketed spring unit and method of manufacture

A pocketed spring unit comprising an array of springs (120) located in pockets (180) formed by discrete superposed webs (140) of pocketing material joined together by welds W between the springs, wherein the welds are located at alternately opposite ends of the pocketed springs. Figure (1) shows generally a pocketed spring unit at a first stage of manufacture. A row of coil springs (120) (only the end one of which is visible) is introduced by an inserter mechanism (130) into position between axially disposed webs (40a and 140b) of pocketing material. The webs (140a and 140b) are fed from supply reels (not shown via guide rollers (150). The springs (120) are partly compressed and are pushed between plates (160) towards the webs (140) by the inserter (130) in the direction of Arrow A1. Once the springs are between the webs (140) a pair of ultrasonic welding tools (170a and 170b) joins the webs together at weld locations W between the springs to form individual pockets (180) for the springs ...

Mattresses including an elastomeric cushioning element and a pocketed coil layer and related methods

A mattress assembly includes a base layer, a coil layer disposed over the base layer, an upper layer disposed over the coil layer, and an elastomeric cushioning element disposed over the upper layer. The coil layer may include a plurality of pocketed coils. Furthermore, the elastomeric cushioning element may have a thickness within a range of about 2.0 inches (5.08 cm) to about 4.5 inches (11.43 cm). Furthermore, the elastomeric cushioning element may form between about 15.0% and about 32.0% of an overall thickness of the mattress assembly. A method of forming a mattress assembly includes disposing a coil layer over a base layer, disposing an upper layer over the coil layer, disposing an elastomeric cushioning element over the upper layer, and disposing an outer covering over at least the upper layer.

Support element

Bed construction with reduced sagging

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SECURING BORDERWIRES ON MATTRESS INNERSPRINGS

Spring, spring core unit and method of producing a spring core unit

A spring (2) for a spring core unit (1), the spring (2) having a spiral body and an end ring (3) with a substantially straight leg (4). The leg (4) is provided with at least one V-shaped bending (5) or at least one U-shaped bending.

Resilient unit with different major surfaces

A resilient unit comprises a number of wire coil springs (12), each of which is located within its own discrete pocket (14) formed by first, upper and second, lower layers (14a) and (14b) of material, preferably of non-woven material. The two layers (14a) and (14b) have been thermally, or ultrasonically, welded together at points (16) between the adjacent springs to create the pockets. The upper layer of material (14a) differs from the lower layer of material (14b) in respect of at least one characteristic.

Resilient unit

A resilient unit suitable for providing comfort, convenience, support or protection is described. The unit typically takes the form of a pad comprising a plurality of pocketed coil springs (12) arranged in an array, each spring being substantially encased in an individual pocket (14), and the unit being compressible in the axial direction of the springs, wherein each spring comprises a number of coils, and in respect of at least some springs the coils at opposed ends are of different diameter.

Mattress arrangement, such as a bed, having zones with adjustable height/firmness

A mattress arrangement, such as a bed arrangement (1), is disclosed, comprising an upper mattress (2) and optionally a lower mattress (3). The mattresses (2,3) are preferably pocket spring mattresses. A support structure (41,42,43,44) is arranged beneath the upper mattress (2), and comprises at least one flexible elongate element (42) arranged to extend between two holding elements (43,44) arranged at opposite sides of at least one variable zone in the bed arrangement (1). A retraction device (45) is further arranged to control the slack of said flexible elongate element(s) (42)by controlling the length of the flexible elongate element(s) being provided between the holding elements (43,44). Hereby, the height and/or firmness of the bed arrangement (1) is controlled in the variable zone(s).

Upholstery spring, method for producing an upholstery spring, mattress, and upholstered furniture

An upholstery spring comprises a steel spring wire made of a microalloyed steel and a color indicator arranged thereon at least in some regions, the microalloyed steel containing between 0.004 to 0.015 wt.-% of one or more alloy elements. The invention further relates to a method for producing an upholstery spring, a mattress or a piece of upholstered furniture having such an upholstery spring.

Encapsulated spring unit, mattress or upholstery unit comprising such spring units, method and apparatus for manufacturing the same

Retracted pocket spring mattress; method for manufacturing of a pocket spring mattress and device for pre-tensioning pocketed coil springs

Pocketed bedding or seating product

Method and apparatus for manufacturing innerspring assemblies

Elastic elements and their respective components, manufactured by injection in plastic material, non-metallic, to be used in mattress, chair or other purpose

UPHOLSTERY SPRING DEVICE

MULTI-STRANDED COIL SPRING

A spring assembly including a helical coil formed from a multi-strand cord.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CUSHION SUPPORTS

The mattress assemblies have an array (100) of springs (104) extending from a sheet. Each spring (104) in the array (100) may be manufactured by choosing a position for the spring, cutting a profile of the sheet spring in the sheet, peeling back or bending the profile or tab of the sheet, and shaping the profile to form the sheet spring. The array (100) of springs may be formed from creating a plurality of such springs (104) along rows and columns. In certain embodiments, multiple sheets may be stacked to form the sheet spring array.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CUSHION SUPPORTS

The mattress assemblies have an array (100) of springs (104) extending from a sheet. Each spring (104) in the array (100) may be manufactured by choosing a position for the spring, cutting a profile of the sheet spring in the sheet, peeling back or bending the profile or tab of the sheet, and shaping the profile to form the sheet spring. The array (100) of springs may be formed from creating a plurality of such springs (104) along rows and columns. In certain embodiments, multiple sheets may be stacked to form the sheet spring array.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SPRINGS WITH FOAM CHARACTERISTICS

Systems and methods include a spring-coil assembly having non-linear load-deflection characteristics that are substantially similar to foam. In particular, the systems and methods described herein include a first set of encased springs that are in a partially compressed state and a second set of shorter springs. These two sets of springs may be arranged in alternating rows such that the resulting spring-coil assembly displays non linear load-deflection characteristics similar to foam.

FURNITURE DEVICE FOR A PIECE OF FURNITURE

The invention relates to a furniture device (100) for an item of furniture, wherein the furniture device (100) comprises: a frame device (110); a suspension device (130) which is designed to be coupled to the frame device (110); a frame spring device (120) which is designed to cause a first spring effect between the frame device (110) and the suspension device (130); and a suspension spring device (140) which is designed to cause a second spring effect on the suspension device (130) ...

MATTRESS CORNER CONSTRUCTION

COIL SPRING LOCK

PLASTIC SPRING

Пружинный матрас

Пружинный матрас относится к производству матрасов с изменяемыми характеристиками жесткости. Для упрощения матраса и обеспечения возможности его оперативного выбора по жесткости, соответствующей характеристике нагрузок на матрасе от массы персонального пользователя, пружинный матрас содержит чехол, выполненный из верхней и нижней частей, соединенных между собой замком-молнией, в нижней части которого расположен нижний короб с днищем и множество расположенных в коробе пружин, образующих блок пружин.На днище нижнего короба расположен, по меньшей мере, один нижний изоляционный слой матраса, на который опирается блок пружин, на блоке пружин расположен, по меньшей мере, один верхний изоляционный слой матраса.Матрас содержит верхний короб, на нижней стороне которого закреплены по периметру этого короба гибкие элементы, внутри верхнего короба по его длине расположены компенсаторы нагрузок, имеющие разную плотность и упругость. По периметру каждого компенсатора закреплены гибкие элементы, соединенные в рабочем положении матраса с гибкими элементами верхнего короба.На верхней кромке верхнего короба по его периметру расположены упругие элементы, сжатые чехлом и имеющие в сжатом положении закругленную форму с наружной и верхней сторон матраса.Замок-молния расположен выше оси симметрии матраса на его виде сбоку. Все названные формообразующие компоненты матраса выполнены премущественно из пенополиуретана разной жесткостиКаждый компенсатор выполнен, по меньшей мере, из двух слоёв пенополиуретана, между которыми расположен пружинный блок, выполненный из множества соединенных между собой пружин, при этом высота каждой пружины пружинного блока находится в пределах 30-50мм. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 190 787 U1 (51) МПК A47C 23/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A47C 23/04 (2019.05); A47C 23/0433 (2019.05); A47C 23/0435 (2019.05); A47C 23/00 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019112236, 23.04.2019 ( ...

Furniture device adapted to receive the weight of a being

A furniture device comprising a section, having a fundament, a plate member, a first set of elastic members, an array of connections, a plurality of connection members attached to the first set of elastic members and to the fundament and a deformation member adapted to displace the plate member. Each elastic member comprises an elastic element having a first spring constant and a flexible envelope that encloses the elastic element. The connections located between the upper and lower ends of the elastic members forming an upper part with an upper length extending between the upper ends of the elastic members and the connections, and a lower part extending between the connections and the lower ends of the elastic members. The upper length is mainly unaffected by the displacement of the plate member and the lower length is adjustable by means of the displacement of the plate member.

Method for automatically adjusting hardness of mattress based on operator's lying position or operator's side lying position and device thereof

A method for automatically adjusting the hardness of a mattress based on an operator's lying position or an operator's side lying position and a device are disclosed. The device comprises: a base, having hollow platforms that have support legs; a lifting device, below the hollow platforms; a mattress body, disposed on the base and comprising a bed surface, a bed bottom, flexible support units, and gravity sensors, through holes being disposed in the bed bottom and corresponding to the lifting device, the flexible support unit being constructed by a first flexible member female-connected with a second flexible member; and a control device, connected with the lifting device and the gravity sensors, wherein the control device determines that the touching number of the gravity sensors is greater, equal to or less than a preset value and therefore automatically adjusts the hardness of the mattress.

INTERLOCKING FOAM ENCASEMENT COMPONENTS TO FORM MATTRESS ENCASEMENTS, AND RELATED MATTRESS ENCASEMENTS, MATTRESS ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS

Interlocking foam encasement components to form mattress encasements, and related mattress encasements, mattress assemblies, and methods are disclosed. A mattress encasement is formed by two interlocking foam encasement components engaged with each other. Each interlocking foam encasement component includes a foam base member with two foam side-support members provided in parallel or substantially parallel arrangement on opposite sides of the foam base member. To form the mattress encasement, first side-support members of a first interlocking foam encasement component are interlocked orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to second side-support members of a second interlocking foam encasement component to form a foam side-support perimeter for the mattress encasement. The foam side-support perimeter provides an interior area to receive and encase a mattress innerspring or mattress core. In this manner, as a non-limiting example, the mattress encasement can be easily assembled and the foam encasement members folded or rolled for reduced-volume storage and/or shipment. 1. A mattress encasement for encasing a mattress innerspring or mattress core , comprising:a first interlocking foam encasement component comprising a first foam base member having a first pair of foam side-support members provided on first opposite ends of the first foam base member and disposed in parallel or substantially parallel arrangement in a first longitudinal direction; anda second interlocking foam encasement component comprising a second foam base member having a second pair of foam side-support members provided on first opposite ends of the second foam base member and disposed in parallel or substantially parallel arrangement in a second longitudinal direction;the first interlocking foam encasement component received by the second interlocking foam encasement component to interlock the first pair of foam side-support members in the first longitudinal direction orthogonal or substantially ...

INNERSPRING MATTRESS WITH SHREDDED FOAM FILL

Disclosed is an innerspring bed mattress with shredded fill inside the mattress central spring core, around, between, in and inside the springs. The shredded fill is generally particulate, and may be of conventional types, sizes and shapes of resilient and compressive materials. Preferably, the fill is shredded organic latex rubber foam fill, obtained from the scrap of organic latex rubber mats used in conventional mattress upholstery layers manufacture. Alternatively, the fill may be specially designed and manufactured to obtain specific dampening characteristics for a specific combination of spring, upholstery and fill types, for example. 1. An innerspring mattress with a mattress central spring core , comprising shredded fill inside the central spring core and around and between the springs.2. The mattress of wherein the shredded fill is also inside the springs.3. The mattress of wherein the shredded fill is also in the coils of the springs.4. The mattress of wherein the fill is generally particulate.5. The mattress of wherein the fill is shredded foam fill.6. The mattress of wherein the shredded foam fill is latex rubber.7. The mattress of wherein the shredded foam fill is organic latex rubber.8. The mattress of wherein the mattress has a top upholstery layer comprising a foam mat claim 5 , and the shredded foam fill is obtained from scraps of the foam mat.9. The mattress of wherein the central spring core is completely filled with shredded fill.10. The mattress of wherein the central spring core is partially filled with shredded fill. This application claims priority of my prior, co-pending provisional patent application, Ser. No. 61/622,927, filed on Apr. 11, 2012, entitled “Innerspring Mattress With Shredded Fill”, which application is incorporated herein by reference.This disclosed technology relates generally to mattresses, and more specifically to innerspring bed mattresses with shredded foam fill, preferably shredded organic latex rubber foam fill, inside ...

CONTINUOUS POCKETED SPRING UNIT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A method of forming a pocketed spring unit (), comprising a plurality of pocketed spring portions () arranged in a row, is described. The pocketed spring portions each comprise a portion of coil spring encased in a pocket (), wherein the axis of the spring is substantially transverse to the row. The method comprises the steps of: forming a continuous coil spring, encasing the spring in a pocket and deforming the encased spring to form the pocketed spring portions. 1. A method of forming a pocketed spring unit comprising a plurality of pocketed spring portions arranged in a row , the pocketed spring portions each comprising a portion of coil spring encased in a pocket , the axis of the spring being substantially transverse to the row , wherein the method comprises the steps of: forming a continuous coil spring , encasing the spring in a pocket and deforming the encased spring to form the pocketed spring portions.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of deforming the spring comprises pressing the pocket between adjacent turns of the spring and then folding the spring within the pocket claim 1 , to form the pocketed spring portions.3. A method according to comprising alternately folding the spring within the pocket in opposed directions claim 1 , in the manner of a folded fan.4. A method according to claim 1 , comprising joining together adjacent pocketed spring portions to cause them to maintain their deformed configuration.5. A method of forming a pocketed spring array claim 1 , the method comprising taking a plurality of coil springs claim 1 , encasing each spring within its own pocket claim 1 , arranging the encased springs to be substantially parallel and joining the pockets of adjacent springs claim 1 , then substantially simultaneously deforming the encased springs to form plural sets of pocketed spring portions.6. A method according to claim 5 , comprising pressing the pockets between adjacent turns of the springs and then folding the springs ...

LINKED COIL MATTRESS ASSEMBLY

A mattress assembly may include a foam frame, an inner assembly within the foam frame, the inner assembly including a foam core and a pocketed coil assembly. The pocketed coil assembly can include a plurality of individual pocketed coil springs having a height. Each coil spring may be joined together to a neighboring coil spring such that at least a majority of the height of each coil spring is configured to vertically deflect without deflecting the joined neighboring coil spring. 1. A mattress assembly , comprising:a foam frame;an inner assembly within the foam frame, the inner assembly including a foam core and a pocketed coil assembly;wherein the pocketed coil assembly includes a plurality of individual pocketed coil springs having a height, each coil spring joined together to a neighboring coil spring such that at least a majority of the height of each coil spring is vertically deflectable without deflecting the joined neighboring coil spring.2. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , wherein each coil spring is joined to the neighboring coil spring below a midpoint of each of the joined coil springs.3. The mattress assembly of claim 2 , wherein each coil spring is joined to a neighboring coil spring at a bottom portion of each of the joined coil springs.4. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of individual pocketed coil springs are spaced apart from one another such that excess fabric is provided between the plurality of individual pocketed coil springs to allow each coil spring to vertically deflect without deflecting the neighboring coil spring.5. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of individual pocketed coil springs is encased in a stretchable fabric pocket.6. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , wherein each pocketed coil spring of the plurality of individual pocketed coil springs has a diameter of 3″ and a height of 3″.7. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a spring assembly frame arranged about ...

Resilient Unit

A resilient unit suitable for providing comfort, convenience, support or protection is described. The unit typically takes the form of a pad comprising a plurality of pocketed coil springs arranged in an array, each spring being substantially encased in an individual pocket, and the unit being compressible in the axial direction of the springs, wherein each spring comprises a number of coils, and in respect of at least some springs the coils at opposed ends are of different diameter.

Pocket spring core

The present invention relates to a pocket spring core (40). The pocket spring core (40) comprises a plurality of pocketed spring elements (41). Each of the plurality of pocketed spring elements (41) is formed of a pocket (42) and at least one coil spring (43) enclosed by the pocket (42). The pocket spring core (40) comprises furthermore a frame element (44) enclosing an arrangement of the plurality of pocketed spring elements (41) along a circumference of the arrangement. The frame element (44) is glued to several pockets (42) of the plurality of pocketed spring elements (41) using a hot melt adhesive, a polyurethane adhesive or an epoxy lime adhesive.

Pocket Coil Spring Assemblies Having Separated Seams and Support Cushions Including the Same

A pocketed coil spring assembly is provided that comprises a plurality of pocketed coil springs arranged in a row. Each of the pocketed coil springs includes a coil spring surrounded by a flexible enclosure. A seam is positioned between each one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs and an adjacent one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs. Each seam is configured to allow one or more ends of each of the pocketed coil springs to move independently of the corresponding end of an adjacent one of the pocketed coil springs. Support cushions, such as mattresses, that include a plurality of such pocketed coil spring assemblies arranged in a matrix are further provided. 1. A pocketed coil spring assembly , comprising:a plurality of pocketed coil springs arranged in a row, each one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs including a coil spring surrounded by a flexible enclosure, and each one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs including a lower end and an upper end; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'b': '2', 'a seam positioned between each one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs and an adjacent one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs in the row, each seam having a top portion and a bottom portion, and each seam defining a separation at the top portion, the bottom portion, or both the top portion and the bottom portion of the respective seam to allow the upper end, the lower end, or both the upper end and the lower end of each one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs to move independently of the upper end, the lower end, or both the upper end and the lower end of the adjacent one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs. The pocketed coil spring assembly of , wherein the separation is at the top portion of the seam or the bottom portion of the seam. The pocketed coil spring assembly of claim , wherein the separation is at the top portion of the seam.'}4. The pocketed coil spring assembly of claim 3 , wherein each seam ...

METHOD OF FORMING AN ORTHOPEDIC MATTRESS AND ORTHOPEDIC MATTRESS

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an orthopedic mattress and to an orthopedic mattress. In the method, strategic measuring points of a future user of the mattress are determined. The springing is determined according to the build of the person using the mattress on the basis of a method in which the build dimensions of the mattress user are determined at strategic points. 1. A method for forming an orthopedic mattress , the method comprising determining by measurements strategic measuring points of a future user of the mattress , measuring outer dimensions of the future user of the mattress , determining , based on the determined strategic measuring points , a depression depth for each spring in a spring system in the mattress , and determining , based on the measured outer dimensions , a stiffness for said each spring in the spring system.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising determining claim 1 , based on the measured outer dimensions claim 1 , a surface pressure which the mattress user exerts on the mattress claim 1 , and determining the stiffness of the spring system based on the surface pressure.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising determining in the method a location of the fulcrum of the shoulder claim 1 , and the location of the femur end and the hip fulcrum of the future user of the mattress.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising determining in the method the circumference of the user's body at different measuring points claim 1 , and based on a calculation claim 1 , determining the surface pressure the user exerts on the mattress at the measured points in question.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising taking at least one image of the user from the front or rear claim 1 , determining the strategic measuring points of the user by measuring them from the at least one image in question claim 1 , taking at least one image of the user from a side claim 1 , and measuring ...

NO-GLUE POCKETED SPRING UNIT CONSTRUCTION

Methods and systems for no-glue pocketed spring unit construction. Rows of pocketed springs, preferably arranged into modules of more than two pocketed springs surrounding a central hole, are welded together when paired probes and anvils press layers of pocketed spring fabric from the rows of pocketed springs together and a welding pulse of current is transmitted through wires on the probes to heat the wire it is pressed against the fabric. Non-stick material interposed between the wires and the fabric prevents melted fabric from sticking to the wires. 126-. (canceled)27. A mechanism for glueless assembly of pocketed spring units , comprising:multiple alternating rows of probes and anvils, said probes and anvils configured to be inserted into openings in pocketed spring modules, individual ones of said modules comprising more than two pocketed springs which together surround one of said openings, and individual ones of said pocketed springs each comprising a spring inside a pocket made of a flexible material;ones of said anvils having at least one contact region on at least two probe-facing sides, said contact regions configured to press flush against said heating element when said probe and anvil are closed together; andat least one heating element mounted on each of the anvil-facing sides of ones of said probes and configured to thermally weld pocketed spring fabric when ones of said probes and ones of said anvils press together and current is propagated through said heating element.28. The mechanism of claim 27 , wherein probes are configured to close together with adjacent anvils and weld pairs of modules from pairs of multiple continuous rows of said modules claim 27 , and then to close together with other adjacent anvils and weld pairs of modules in different pairs of said rows of modules.29. The mechanism of claim 27 , wherein the front-most row and/or the far-most row of said probes and/or said anvils have heating elements and/or contact regions on only one ...

POCKETED SPRING UNIT AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING THE SAME

A method of forming a pocketed spring unit for an upholstered article comprises taking successive strings of pocketed springs and welding at least one sheet of material to at least a first end of the pocketed springs. Anvils are moved from a non-operative position to an operative position, in which they are located between adjacent pockets at upper and lower ends of the springs. This embodiment makes use of the surplus material that is formed at the ends of the pockets in the form of flaps or “ears” of material. These flaps protrude upwardly initially, and then become folded flat as the spring unit advances between the rolls of material. 1. A method of forming a pocketed spring unit for an upholstered article , the method comprising taking at least one string of pocketed springs and welding at least one sheet of material to at least a first end of the pocketed springs.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein at least some of the springs are compressed axially prior to the step of welding.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one welding device is any of inserted at least partly into at least one pocket prior to the step of welding claim 1 , or inserted adjacent to at least one pocket prior to the step of welding.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one welding anvil is located at least partly below at least one coil of at least one spring prior to the step of welding.5. (canceled)6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the method comprises indexing the claim 1 , or each claim 1 , spring between successive welding steps.7. A method according to wherein the method comprises any of compressing the springs against the sheet of material claim 1 , or compressing the string of springs substantially simultaneously claim 1 , or compressing the springs between the at least one sheet of material and another sheet of material claim 1 , or compressing the string of springs between the at least one sheet of material and another sheet of material. ...

Zoned Spring Mattress That Can Be Compactly Compressed, Folded and Rolled

A foldable and rollable zoned spring mattress includes a zoned spring layer with first, second and third lateral regions. The central axis of the mattress passes through the second lateral region. The first lateral region is disposed between the second lateral region and the top of the mattress, and the third lateral region is disposed between the second lateral region and the bottom of the mattress. The second lateral region includes pocket springs comprised of individual metal coils each encased in a fabric pocket. The first and third lateral regions include coils that are connected to one another by parallel rows of helical-shaped wires that are oriented perpendicular to the central axis. The mattress is compressed and then folded at its central axis at the pocket springs of the second lateral region. The compressed and folded mattress is then rolled such that the helical-shaped wires are not folded or bent. 1. A mattress comprising:an upper foam layer with a lower side; anda zoned spring layer with an upper side, a central axis, a top and a bottom, wherein the lower side of the upper foam layer is adjacent to the upper side of the zoned spring layer, wherein the zoned spring layer has a first lateral region, a second lateral region and a third lateral region, wherein the central axis passes through the second lateral region, wherein the first lateral region is disposed between the second lateral region and the top of the mattress, wherein the third lateral region is disposed between the second lateral region and the bottom of the mattress, wherein the second lateral region includes pocket springs comprised of individual metal coils each encased in fabric, wherein the first lateral region and the third lateral region include coils that are connected to one another by helical-shaped wires, and wherein the helical-shaped wires are oriented within the first lateral region and the third lateral region longitudinally from the top to the bottom of the mattress.2. The ...

HYBRID STAND ALONE MATTRESS SYSTEM

A mattress system includes a subframe having fold joints. The subframe includes a foot section, a transition section, a body section, and a head section that are separated by the fold joints. The subframe includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The mattress system further includes a first strap and a second strap. The first strap extends through the foot section from the upper portion of the subframe to a lower portion of the subframe. The second strap extends through the foot section from the lower portion of the subframe to an upper portion of the subframe such that the first and second straps form an X. 1. A mattress system , comprising:a subframe having fold joints, the subframe including a foot section, a transition section, a body section, and a head section that are separated by the fold joints;a first strap that extends from the foot section to the body section; anda second strap that is secured to the foot section and is disposed transverse to the first strap.2. The mattress system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second straps have different lengths.3. The mattress system of claim 2 , wherein the first strap is longer than the second strap.4. The mattress system of claim 1 , wherein the foot section includes a border wire to which a first end of the first strap connects.5. The mattress system of claim 4 , wherein a second end of the first strap connects to a cross wire in the body section.6. The mattress system of claim 5 , wherein the first end of the first strap is positioned higher than the second end of the first strap such that the first strap extends in a first direction at an inclined angle.7. The mattress system of claim 6 , wherein the second strap extends in a second direction at an inclined angle claim 6 , the first and second directions being different.8. The mattress system of claim 1 , wherein the second strap has a first end that connects to a cross wire in the foot section.9. The mattress system of claim 8 , wherein the second ...

Foldable Bed Frame and Adjustable Mattress

An adjustable mattress comprises a foldable bed frame, a decorative soft package covering the bed frame, and a plurality of independent barrel springs inside the bed frame. The plurality of independent barrel springs are arranged in a matrix. The bed frame and the independent barrel springs are covered with a cover cloth and an upper sealing mattress. The bed frame includes two transverse frames and two vertical frames, which are connected via bendable joints. The two transverse frames comprise two PVC sections connected by folding joints, and the two vertical frames comprises a plurality of PVC sections connected by bidirectional bending joints. 1. A foldable bed frame , comprising two transverse frames and two vertical frames , said two transverse frames are connected to said two vertical frames by bendable joints , wherein said two transverse frames comprise two sections of PVC straight sections which are connected by folding joints; said two vertical frames comprise a plurality of PVC straight sections which are connected by bidirectional bending joints.2. The foldable bed frame according to claim 1 , wherein said bidirectional bending joints comprise a second sub-joint claim 1 , a plurality of first sub-joints and a third sub-joint claim 1 , one side of the first sub-joints protrude outside forming first mounting lugholes claim 1 , another side of the first sub-joints sink inside forming second mounting lugholes claim 1 , the first mounting lugholes and the second mounting lugholes which are adjacent to each other form pivots when they are fixed by locking screws; one side of the second sub-joint is connected with the sub-joints by the locking screws claim 1 , the other side of the second sub-joint is clipped to the adjacent PVC straight section claim 1 , one side of the third sub-joint is connected with the adjacent first sub-joints by the locking screws claim 1 , and the other side of the third sub joint is clipped to the adjacent PVC straight section.3. The ...

ENCASED ASYMMETRIC COIL INNERSPRINGS WITH ALTERNATING COIL SPRING ORIENTATIONS

Encased coil innersprings with alternating spring coil orientations utilize a common coil configuration and a uniform encasement or pocket configuration, and wherein the coils have an asymmetrical configuration and the vertical end-up orientation of the coils that is alternated or otherwise varied. Selected coils in different areas or patterns in the array of pocketed coils that form the spring core are inverted, relative to a support surface of the spring core, within the individual pockets. The inverted coils have spring characteristics including spring rate, stiffness and initial deflection force which are different from the spring characteristics of the non-inverted coils due to the asymmetry of the coils along a longitudinal axis. 1. A mattress comprising:a core of a plurality of individually encased asymmetric coils, each asymmetric coil having a coil body, a first coil end and a second coil end, and asymmetry in the coil body or between the first coil end and the second cod end, the first and second ends of the coils located in first or second planes of the innerspring, at least some of the coils of the innerspring being in with respect to other coils of the innerspring;at least one layer of padding on one of the surfaces of the innerspring,an upholstery layer over the padding and the innerspring; andthe coil body of the encased asymmetric coil has at least one non-helical segment.2. The mattress of wherein the coil body of the encased asymmetric coil is generally helical.3. The mattress of wherein the coil body of the encased asymmetric coil is asymmetrical.4. The mattress of wherein the coil body of the encased asymmetric coil has helical turns with differing pitch.5. The mattress of wherein the coil body of the encased asymmetric coil has helical turns with differing diameter.6. (canceled)7. The mattress of wherein a lateral extent of the first coil end of the encased asymmetric coil differs from a lateral extent of the second coil end of the asymmetric ...

COIL-IN-COIL SPRINGS WITH NON-LINEAR LOADING RESPONSES AND MATTRESSES INCLUDING THE SAME

A coil-in-coil spring is provided that exhibits a variable and non-linear loading response. The spring includes a first spring portion having a first spring constant, a second spring portion having a second spring constant less than the first spring constant, and a third spring portion having a third spring constant less than the first spring constant and less than the second spring constant. The first spring portion forms an outer coil of the coil-in-coil spring and the second spring portion, the third spring portion, or both the second spring portion and the third spring portion are positioned within the first spring portion and form an inner coil of the coil-in-coil spring. A multi-coil spring is also provided that includes an outer coil, an intermediate coil positioned within the outer coil, and an inner coil positioned with the intermediate coil. 1. A coil-in-coil spring , comprising a continuous wire including:a first spring portion having a first spring constant and forming an outer coil of the coil-in-coil spring;a second spring portion having a second spring constant less than the first spring constant; anda third spring portion having a third spring constant less than the first spring constant and less than the second spring constant;wherein the second spring portion, the third spring portion, or both the second spring portion and the third spring portion are positioned within the first spring portion and form an inner coil of the coil-in-coil spring.2. The coil-in-coil spring of claim 1 , wherein the second spring portion is positioned within the first spring portion; andwherein the third spring portion is positioned above the first spring portion and further forms the outer coil of the coil-in-coil spring.3. The coil-in-coil spring of claim 2 , wherein the first spring portion includes a transition convolution and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions extending from the transition convolution to a lower end of the coil-in-coil spring; ...

MATTRESSES INCLUDING SPACER FABRIC AND RELATED METHODS

A mattress assembly includes a base core layer and an inner core located over the base core layer. The inner core includes coil springs. The mattress assembly also includes a side panel assembly located around a perimeter of the inner core. The side panel assembly includes a spacer fabric located over and transverse to the base core layer. The spacer fabric includes a first knit layer, a second knit layer, and an inner fibrous material located therebetween. Methods of forming the mattress assembly are disclosed. 1. A mattress assembly , comprising:a base core layer;an inner core located over the base core layer, the inner core comprising coil springs; anda side panel assembly located around at least a portion of a perimeter of the inner core, the side panel assembly comprising a spacer fabric located over and extending transverse to the base core layer, wherein the spacer fabric comprises a first knit layer, a second knit layer, and an inner fibrous material located therebetween.2. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one elastomeric cushion member located over the inner core; anda stabilizing material located on a lower surface of the at least one elastomeric cushion member.3. The mattress assembly of claim 2 , wherein the stabilizing material comprises a thin material comprising cotton spandex adhered to the lower surface of the at least one elastomeric cushion member.4. The mattress assembly of claim 2 , further comprising:an upper foam layer located between the inner core and the at least one elastomeric cushion member;a cover located over the upper foam layer, the cover disposed around at least a portion of the side panel assembly; anda top layer located between an upper surface of an uppermost elastomeric cushion member and the cover.5. The mattress assembly of claim 4 , wherein a lower surface of the spacer fabric abuts an upper surface of the base core layer and an upper surface of the spacer fabric abuts a lower surface of the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DECONSTRUCTING MATTRESSES

A method and apparatus for deconstructing a mattress of the type having steel coil springs held within fabric pockets. The apparatus includes a frame and an opener mechanism mounted to the frame and operable for opening a plurality of fabric pockets at a first end thereof to create an opening in the first end of the fabric pockets and expose the steel coil springs contained therewithin. A gripper mechanism is provided for gripping the plurality of fabric pockets at a second end thereof, opposite the first end. An extractor mechanism is mounted to the frame for extracting the steel coil springs from the fabric pockets through the openings formed in the first end of the fabric pockets. 1. A method of deconstructing a mattress of the type having steel coil springs held within fabric pockets comprising:opening a plurality of fabric pockets at a first end thereof to create an opening in the first end of the fabric pockets and expose the steel coil springs contained therewithin;gripping the plurality of fabric pockets at a second end thereof, opposite the first end; andextracting the steel coil springs from the fabric pockets through the openings formed in the first end of the fabric pockets.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of opening the plurality of fabric pockets comprises cutting open the fabric pockets.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of opening the plurality of fabric pockets comprises cutting open the fabric pockets with a high-speed rotating blade.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of gripping the fabric pockets at the second end thereof is carried out after opening the fabric pockets at the first end thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of gripping the fabric pockets at the second end thereof is carried out before opening the fabric pockets at the first end thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of gripping the fabric pockets at the second end thereof comprises rotating corkscrew-like implements into the ...

CUSTOMIZABLE MATTRESS

A customizable mattress includes a chassis defining a cavity. A spring pack is removably positioned within the cavity. A top pad removably covers at least a portion of the spring pack. In some embodiments, kits and methods of use are provided. 1. A customizable mattress , comprising:a chassis defining a cavity;a spring pack removably positioned within the cavity; anda top pad removably covering at least a portion of the spring pack.2. A customizable mattress as recited in claim 1 , wherein the spring pack is divided into a first side configured to support a first sleeper and a second side configured to support a second sleeper claim 1 , the first side being removably coupled to the second side.3. A customizable mattress as recited in claim 1 , wherein the spring pack is divided into a first side configured to support a first sleeper and a second side configured to support a second sleeper claim 1 , the first side interlocking with the second side such that the first side is removably coupled to the second side.4. A customizable mattress as recited in claim 1 , wherein the spring pack is divided into a first side configured to support a first sleeper and a second side configured to support a second sleeper claim 1 , the first side comprising a series of recesses claim 1 , the second side comprising a series of projections disposed in the recesses to interlock the first side with the second side such that the first side is removably coupled to the second side.5. A customizable mattress as recited in claim 1 , wherein the spring pack is divided into a first side configured to support a first sleeper and a second side configured to support a second sleeper claim 1 , the first side being removably coupled to the second side claim 1 , the first side having a different firmness than the second side.6. A customizable mattress as recited in claim 1 , wherein the spring pack comprises a plurality of rows of springs claim 1 , the springs in each row being connected to one ...

MATTRESS WITH AN AIR FLOW CHANNEL

A foam mattress is provided having a body facing surface comprising a first foam layer on a first spring layer formed of a plurality of individual pocketed spring coils. A second foam layer formed of a reticulated foam supports the first spring layer. The foam mattress further having a bottom layer of conventional foam. The foam mattress is surrounded by a foam casing that has at least one vent formed in the casing. The first spring layer causes air to flow from the second foam layer through the vents. 1. A mattress comprising in order from a body facing surface to a ground facing surface at least a first , a second , and a third layer ,the first layer comprising a first viscoelastic foam layer having a first thickness separating a body facing side and a ground facing side opposite the body facing side, wherein the body facing side of the first layer is the body facing surface;the second layer comprising a first spring layer proximal to the ground facing side of the first foam layer and a second foam layer, wherein the second foam layer comprises a non-viscoelastic, reticulated cell foam that is separated from the first viscoelastic the foam layer by the first spring layer and proximal to the third layer, the second layer having a body facing side proximal the ground facing side of the first layer and the second layer having a ground facing side opposite the body facing side; the second layer having a second thickness;the third layer comprising a third foam layer having a third thickness greater than both the first and second thicknesses, the third foam layer having a body facing surface proximal the ground facing side of the second layer and a ground facing side opposite the body facing surface, wherein the ground facing side of the third layer is the ground facing surface of the mattress;a foam sidewall extending from the body facing surface of the first layer to the ground facing surface of the third layer, wherein the foam sidewall comprises a reticulated cell ...

Pocketed Spring Assembly

A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of springs, each string joined to at least one adjacent string, each string comprising first and second opposed plies of fabric and a plurality of pockets formed along a length of the string by transverse seams joining the first and second plies. At least one spring is positioned in each pocket. Exterior strings have identical springs in their pockets. Interior strings have two different springs along their length, the outermost springs being firmer than the interior core springs. The pocketed spring assembly has increased firmness or edge support along all four sides due to the different coil springs of the assembly.

Method For Manufacturing An Innerspring Unit

In order to manufacture an innerspring unit comprising pocketed springs and having an increased stability at its edge regions, in a first step, an innerspring main body comprising a plurality of first strings of pocketed springs is provided. In a subsequent second step, at least one second string of pocketed springs is attached to a lateral surface of the innerspring main body, so that the at least one second string of pocketed springs extends in a longitudinal direction of the innerspring main body. The springs of the at least one second string of pocketed springs have a spring characteristic or a spring geometry different from the springs of the plurality of first strings of the innerspring main body. The at least one second string of pocketed springs forms together with the innerspring main body the innerspring unit. 1. A method for manufacturing an innerspring unit comprising pocketed springs , the method comprising the steps of(a) providing an innerspring main body comprising a plurality of first strings of pocketed springs; and(b) attaching at least one second string of pocketed springs to a lateral surface of the innerspring main body, so that the at least one second string of pocketed springs extends in a longitudinal direction of the innerspring main body, wherein the springs of the at least one second string of pocketed springs have a spring characteristic or a spring geometry different from the springs of the plurality of first strings of the innerspring main body, the at least one second string of pocketed springs forming together with the innerspring main body the innerspring unit.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (a) comprises providing the innerspring main body with at least one third string of pocketed springs at a first longitudinal end of the innerspring main body and with at least one fourth string of pocketed springs at a second longitudinal end of the innerspring main body claim 1 ,wherein the springs of the at least one third string of ...

Posturized Pocketed Spring Comfort Layer

A posturized comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has different sections of different firmness due to different mini coil springs within the sections. The springs may be individually pocketed between two sheets of non-woven polypropylene fabric joined with circular seams or rectangular seams. Each circular seam joins opposed pieces of fabric around one of the mini coil springs with curved segments. Alternatively, rectangular seams join opposed pieces of fabric around each of the mini coil springs with linear segments. Regardless of the shape of the seams, the different firmness of the different sections of the comfort layer may be due to the mini-coil springs contained in the pockets. 1. A mattress comprising:a spring core;a cushioning pad on top of the spring core;a comfort layer on top of the cushioning pad, the comfort layer comprising a matrix of interconnected mini pocketed springs, each mini coil spring being contained within a pocket, said pocket having a weld seam around the pocket joining first and second pieces of fabric of the pocket, each weld seam having multiple weld segments;said comfort layer having a center section and a perimeter section surrounding the center section, the mini pocketed springs within the pockets of the perimeter section being made of thicker wire than the wire from which the mini pocketed springs within the pockets of the center section.2. The mattress of wherein the weld seams of the comfort layer are circular and the weld segments of the pocket are curved.3. The mattress of wherein the weld seams of the comfort layer are rectangular and the weld segments of the pocket are straight.4. The mattress of wherein the weld segments of the weld seams of said pockets of the comfort layer are evenly spaced from each other.5. The mattress of wherein at least some of said mini coil springs of the comfort layer have a barrel shape.6. The mattress of wherein the mini coil springs of the comfort layer have a uniform diameter.7. A ...

Pocketed Spring Assembly Including Cushion Pads

A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of springs, each string joined to at least one adjacent string, each string comprising one piece of fabric folded into first and second opposed plies of fabric. Outer pockets are formed along each string by transverse seams joining the first and second plies. One pocketed spring and at least cushion pad is positioned in each outer pocket. The cushion pad may be individually pocketed. An upper end of each transverse seam may be below an upper surface of the string to partially separate adjacent outer pockets within a string. 1. A bedding or seating product comprising:a pocketed spring assembly;an edge support extending along each of two opposing sides of the pocketed spring assembly, each edge support comprising a plurality of parallel edge strings of springs, each of said edge strings being joined to at least one adjacent edge string, each of said edge strings comprising a piece of fabric surrounding a plurality of pocketed springs and a plurality of cushion pads, first and second opposed plies of fabric being on opposite sides of the pocketed springs and cushion pads, a plurality of outer pockets formed along said string by a longitudinal seam and transverse seams joining said first and second plies, at least one pocketed spring and at least one cushion pad being in each of said outer pockets;cushioning materials; anda covering encasing said pocketed spring assembly and cushioning materials.2. A bedding or seating product comprising:a pocketed spring assembly;an edge support extending along each of two opposing sides of the pocketed spring assembly, each edge support comprising a plurality of parallel edge strings of springs, each of said edge strings being joined to at least one adjacent edge string, each of said edge strings comprising a piece of fabric surrounding a plurality of pocketed springs and a plurality of cushion pads, first and second opposed plies of fabric being on opposite sides of ...

INDIVIDUALLY POCKETED COIL SPRINGS WITH CUSHONING PADS, AND POCKET SPRING MATTRESSES WITH SUCH POCKETED COIL SPRINGS

An individually pocketed coil spring for use in a bedding or seating product, is disclosed, as well as pocket spring mattresses including such pocketed coil springs. The individually pocketed coil spring include: a coil spring having an upper end and a lower end; a casing forming a pocket enclosing said coil spring; and a cushioning pad located above said upper end of the coil spring. The casing provides a first compartment enclosing the coil spring, and a second compartment enclosing the cushioning pad. The first and second compartments are separated from each other. 1. An individually pocketed coil spring for use in a bedding or seating product , said individually pocketed coil spring comprising:a coil spring having an upper end and a lower end;a casing forming a pocket enclosing said coil spring; anda cushioning pad located above said upper end of the coil spring;wherein the casing provides a first compartment enclosing the coil spring, and a second compartment enclosing the cushioning pad, said first and second compartment being separated from each other.2. The individually pocketed coil spring of claim 1 , wherein the casing comprises a first piece of fabric forming said first compartment claim 1 , and a second piece of fabric forming said second compartment.3. The individually pocketed coil spring of claim 2 , wherein the first piece of fabric entirely encloses the coil spring claim 2 , and the second piece of fabric is arranged to partly enclose the first compartment claim 2 , and to be secured to the first piece of fabric.4. The individually pocketed coil spring of claim 3 , wherein the second piece of fabric is secured to the first piece of fabric along a few transverse connection lines extending parallel to the longitudinal direction of the coil spring claim 3 , said connecting lines consisting of a surface joint.5. The individually pocketed coil spring of claim 1 , wherein the first compartment and the second compartment are formed by a single piece of ...

RESILIENT UNIT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A resilient unit (), such as for a mattress, comprises a folded pad containing rows of resilient elements () in discrete pockets formed between superposed sheets of material joined at locations between adjacent resilient elements. Between at least some adjacent resilient elements the sheets form a gusset () which acts as a hinge when the pad is folded to form the resilient unit. 1. A resilient unit comprising a folded pad containing rows of resilient elements in discrete pockets formed between superposed sheets of material joined at locations between adjacent resilient elements , wherein between at least some adjacent resilient elements the sheets form a gusset which acts as a hinge when the pad is folded to form the resilient unit.2. A unit according to claim 1 , wherein the pad comprises a plurality of gussets claim 1 , each between adjacent pairs of resilient elements in a longitudinal direction of the pad.3. A unit according to or claim 1 , wherein successive gussets are located on alternate sides of the folded pad.4. A unit according to any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein at least some of the resilient elements have axes that extend between gussets.5. A unit according to any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein at least some of the resilient elements have axes that are aligned in a substantially parallel fashion in the folded pad.6. A unit according to any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the sheets are joined at two or more spaced locations between adjacent resilient elements to form the gusset.7. A unit according to any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein a single resilient element is located between successive gussets.8. A unit according to any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein a plurality of resilient elements are located between successive gussets in the pad.9. A unit according to any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the resilient elements comprise springs.10. A unit according to any of the preceding claims ...

MATTRESS WITH BREATHABLE AND VENTILATION FUNCTIONS

A mattress includes a plurality of layers vertically stacked to one another, the plurality of layers comprising a first layer; a second layer; and a third layer. The first layer comprises a plurality of openings defined therein being operably in fluidic communication with a plurality of fans for providing air circulation to a user through the mattress. The second layer is disposed between the first layer and the third layer and comprises an array of springs. 1. A mattress , comprising:a plurality of layers vertically stacked to one another, the plurality of layers comprising a first layer; a second layer; and a third layer,wherein the first layer comprises a plurality of openings defined therein being operably in fluidic communication with a plurality of fans for providing air circulation to a user through the mattress; andwherein the second layer is disposed between the first layer and the third layer and comprises an array of springs.2. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein the first layer is formed of a flex support foam for providing corner to corner support.3. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein the first layer has a thickness in a range of about 2-3 CM.4. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein the array of springs comprises hybrid support-springs for providing ventilation and thorough foundation.5. The mattress of claim 3 , wherein the array of springs comprises a plurality of pocket springs.6. The mattress of claim 4 , wherein the array of springs comprises about 1500-2500 pocket springs.7. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein the second layer further comprises four side walls defining a housing therewith for accommodating the array of springs.8. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein the second layer has a thickness in a range of about 12-20 cm.9. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein the third layer is formed of a flex comfort foam.10. The mattress of claim 9 , wherein the third layer has a thickness in a range of about 2-3 CM.11. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein the plurality ...

Dual-Sided Vented Pocketed Spring Comfort Layer

A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has fast-acting pockets characterized by the individual mini springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with permeable fabric having apertures therein. Apertures in the fabric facilitate airflow through the fabric. The permeable fabric is specifically structured to facilitate airflow while minimizing noise. Each seam joining opposed pieces of fabric around each of the mini coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments. 1. A comfort layer configured to overlay a spring core of a bedding or seating cushion product , said comfort layer comprising:a matrix of mini pocketed springs, each mini coil spring of which is contained within a pocket, said pocket being permeable to airflow through said pocket and having a weld seam around the pocket joining first and second pieces of fabric of the pocket;at least one of said pieces of fabric being made of a nonwoven aperture fabric to increase the rate at which air escapes through the fabric of the pocket when a load is placed on the pocket, the rate of compression of the mini coil springs subjected to the load being increased by apertures in the fabric.2. The comfort layer of wherein at least one of the pieces of fabric is made at least partially of polyester.3. The comfort layer of wherein each weld seam comprises multiple weld segments.4. The comfort layer of wherein at least one of the pieces of fabric has a fabric weight of between 45 grams per square meter and 150 grams per square meter.5. The comfort layer of wherein at least one of the pieces of fabric is a ten-mesh sized fabric.6. The comfort layer of wherein the apertures in the fabric are oval-shaped.7. The comfort layer of wherein the pockets are arranged in rows spaced from each other.8. A comfort layer configured to overlay a spring core of a bedding or seating product claim 1 , said comfort layer comprising:a matrix of mini coil springs;a first piece of nonwoven ...

Pocketed Spring Assembly

A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of springs, each string joined to at least one adjacent string, each string comprising first and second opposed plies of fabric and a plurality of pockets formed along a length of the string by transverse seams joining the first and second plies. At least one spring is positioned in each pocket. Exterior strings have identical springs in their pockets. Interior strings have two different springs along their length, the outermost springs being firmer than the interior core springs. The pocketed spring assembly has increased firmness or edge support along all four sides due to the different coil springs of the assembly. 1. A bedding or seating product comprising:a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of springs including exterior strings and interior strings, each of said strings being joined to at least one adjacent string and being approximately the same height, each of said strings comprising first and second opposed plies of fabric and a plurality of pockets formed along a length of said string by transverse seams joining said first and second plies, and at least one spring positioned in each of said pockets;each of said springs having upper and lower end turns and a plurality of central convolutions between said end turns, at least one of the central convolutions having a barrel diameter greater than the diameters of the other convolutions of the spring;wherein each of said pockets of each of the exterior strings contains an edge spring, each of the edge springs having a first out-of-pocket barrel diameter and a first out-of-pocket height;each of the interior strings comprising outer pockets and inner pockets between the outer pockets, each of the inner pockets containing a core spring and each of the outer pockets containing an edge spring, each of the core springs having a second out-of-pocket barrel diameter and a second out-of-pocket height, the first out-of- ...

MATTRESS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

A mattress assembly includes a chassis having top and bottom walls and first and second sidewalls that each extend from the top wall to the bottom wall. Inner surfaces of the walls and the sidewalls define an interior cavity. The top and bottom walls each include a first section that is connected to the first sidewall and a second section that is connected to the second sidewall such that the first sections are pivotable relative to the first sidewall and the second sections are pivotable relative to the second sidewall. The first section of the top wall is pivotable relative to the second section of the top wall and the first section of the bottom wall is pivotable relative to the second section of the bottom wall. A spring assembly is configured to be positioned within the interior cavity. 120-. (canceled).21. A bedding system comprising:a chassis comprising a base layer, opposite first and second side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall and opposite first and second end walls extending upwardly from the base layer, the walls and the base layer defining a cavity, the end walls each being movable relative to the side walls;a cover covering outer surfaces of the side walls and the end walls;a spring pack positioned in the cavity, the spring pack comprising a plurality of springs;a barrier layer positioned over the spring pack, the barrier layer being attached to the cover;a topper positioned over the barrier layer, the topper being attached to the cover; andan outer layer positioned over the topper, the outer layer being attached to the cover.22. The bedding system recited in claim 21 , wherein the base layer extends continuously from the top wall to the bottom wall and continuously from the first side wall to the second side wall.23. The bedding system recited in claim 21 , wherein the walls are each being permanently coupled to the base layer.24. The bedding system recited in claim 21 , wherein the barrier layer is removably attached to the cover claim ...

SPRING CORE FOR A MATTRESS

A spring core is provided that includes a head portion, a foot portion, and a middle portion positioned between the head portion and the foot portion. The head portion and the foot portion each include a plurality of coil springs arranged in a matrix with each coil spring of the head portion and foot portion having a first height and a second height, respectively. The middle portion also includes a plurality of coil springs arranged in a matrix, but with each coil spring of the middle portion having a third height and with the middle portion providing greater support, less motion transfer, or both greater support and less motion transfer than the head portion and the foot portion. 1. A spring core comprising:a head portion including a plurality of coil springs arranged in a matrix with each coil spring of the head portion having a first height;a foot portion including a plurality of coil springs arranged in a matrix with each coil spring of the foot portion having a second height; anda middle portion positioned between the head portion and the foot portion, the middle portion including a plurality of coil springs arranged in a matrix with each coil spring of the middle portion having a third height, the middle portion providing greater support, less motion transfer, or both greater support and less motion transfer than the head portion and the foot portion.2. The spring core of claim 1 , further comprising a flexible enclosure surrounding each of the plurality of coil springs of the middle portion.3. The spring core of claim 2 , wherein the first height claim 2 , the second height claim 2 , and the third height are substantially the same.4. The spring core of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of coil springs of the middle portion is configured to partially compress independently of an adjacent one of the plurality of coil springs of the middle portion.5. The spring core of claim 3 , wherein the head portion further comprises one or more helical wires ...

SLEEPING SYSTEM

A sleeping system includes a comfortable layer comprising a plurality of pressure relief springs and a supporting layer arranged under the comfortable layer. The supporting layer includes a plurality of supporting springs corresponding to the plurality of pressure relief springs, each of the plurality of supporting springs is connected with one of the plurality of pressure relief springs to constitute a pair of spring, the supporting springs and the supporting springs forms a plurality of pairs of springs arranged along a length direction and a width direction, each pair of spring has a same size, and a ratio of a length of the supporting spring to a length of the pressure relief spring varies smoothly along the length direction of the sleeping system. 1. A sleeping system , comprising:a comfortable layer comprising a plurality of pressure relief springs; anda supporting layer arranged under the comfortable layer, wherein the supporting layer comprises a plurality of supporting springs corresponding to the plurality of pressure relief springs, each of the plurality of supporting springs is connected with one of the plurality of pressure relief springs to constitute a pair of spring, the plurality of supporting springs and the plurality of supporting springs forms a plurality of pairs of springs arranged along a length direction and a width direction of the sleeping system, each pair of spring has a same size, and a ratio of a length of the supporting spring to a length of the pressure relief spring in each pair of spring varies smoothly along the length direction of the sleeping system, thus a smooth curve formed at a joint between the comfortable layer and the supporting layer along the length direction of the sleeping system.2. The sleeping system according to claim 1 , wherein each pair of spring is packaged in an independent bag.3. The sleeping system according to claim 2 , wherein the bag is made of non-woven fabric or woven fabric.4. The sleeping system ...

Automatic Assembly of Glueless Pocketed Spring Units

Methods and systems for no-glue pocketed spring unit construction. Rows of pocketed springs modules, comprising more than two pocketed springs surrounding a central hole, can be automatically loaded onto an assembler; pocketed spring-surrounded openings can be automatically aligned with welding phalanges; and probe/anvil welding pairs can be inserted into modules in different rows of modules, closed around polymer pocket fabric, and activated to weld rows of modules together without glue; without a user manually loading rows of modules onto the assembler. 1. A method for assembling a cushioning unit , comprising the steps of:wherein individual pocketed spring modules comprise more than two pocketed springs which together surround an opening,a) automatically aligning, using multiple positioning rods inserted between pairs of adjacent ones of said modules in a linearly connected row of said modules, a main axis of said openings of said row of modules with a main axis of welding phalanges in a row of welding phalanges;b) inserting said welding phalanges into said aligned openings, and inserting another row of welding phalanges into said openings of another row of modules which is adjacent and parallel to said row of modules; andc) closing together said rows of welding phalanges, and activating ones of said welding phalanges to thereby weld together said rows of modules.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising d) separating said welding phalanges and removing them from said rows of modules; and e) automatically aligning said main axis of said openings with a main axis of welding phalanges in said another row of welding phalanges.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising repeating steps a) through e) to form a completed cushioning unit.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , only for a first row of modules in the cushioning unit claim 3 , steps b) and c) are skipped.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein performance of step a) directly causes performance of ...

REINFORCED POCKET SPRING MATTRESS

A pocket spring mattress () comprising a plurality of double layer spring units () arranged in rows and columns to form a rectangular shaped mattress is provided. Each double layer spring unit () comprises a first pocket spring unit () arranged axially onto a second pocket spring unit (), and each spring unit (a, b) comprises a number of springs (-, -) and a fabric pocket () enclosing the springs (a-b, a-b). The springs (-, -) comprises reference springs (-) having a first spring constant and frame springs (-) having a second spring constant being greater than the first spring constant, and frame springs (-) are arranged in at least one of the first and second pocket spring units () of at least one outermost row or column of the double layered spring units () in a configuration such that the edge of the mattress () is reinforced. 12b. A pocket spring mattress comprising a plurality of double layer spring units arranged in rows and columns to form a rectangular shaped mattress , each double layer spring unit comprising a first pocket spring unit arranged axially onto a second pocket spring unit () , and wherein each spring unit comprises a number of springs and a fabric pocket enclosing the springs , said springs comprising reference springs having a first spring constant and frame springs having a second spring constant being greater than the first spring constant , and wherein frame springs are arranged in at least one of the first and second pocket spring units of at least one outermost row or column of the double layered spring units in a configuration such that the edge of the mattress is reinforced.2. The pocket spring mattress according to claim 1 , wherein a series of adjacent double layer spring units are attached to each other to form an elongated spring string.3. The pocket spring mattress according to claim 2 , wherein each spring string is arranged side by side with another spring string forming an upper spring layer formed by the first pocket spring ...

FURNITURE DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE FIRMNESS

The invention relates to a furniture device configured to receive the weight of a being, said furniture device having a holding arrangement () and at least one section (). The section () comprises a base (), a movable plate element (), a moving mechanism () and at least one elastic device (). The plate element () is configured to interact with the at least one elastic device and to be moved by the moving mechanism in respect to the base in order to adjust the firmness of the at least one elastic device. The elastic device comprises a pocket () made of a fabric, and an elastic member (), the elastic member is arranged within said pocket, the pocket is attached to adjacent pockets whereby the attachment (′) is formed so that adjacent elastic devices may move independently from one another along a distance (A), as measured from a free end of the elastic device and in a direction perpendicular to the plate member. The holding arrangement comprises a connecting portion () and a holding member (), which is connected to the at least one elastic device via the connecting portion, such that the at least one elastic member is compressed and relaxed over its entire length during movement of the plate element in a respective direction, wherein the connecting portions are arranged on a straight line, which extends through the centre of two or more attached elastic devices. 1. A furniture device configured to receive the weight of a being , said furniture device having a holding arrangement and at least one section comprising a base , a movable plate element , a moving mechanism and at least one elastic device , the plate element being configured to interact with the at least one elastic device and to be moved by the moving mechanism in respect to the base in order to adjust the firmness of the at least one elastic device , the elastic device comprising a pocket made of a fabric , and an elastic member the elastic member being arranged within said pocket , the pocket being ...

MATTRESS AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MATTRESS

The present disclosure envisages a mattress that comprises a resiliently compressible foam shell defining a plurality of pockets along the breadth of the mattress, a bottom layer, a plurality of resiliently compressible block elements receivable in the plurality of pockets having predetermined varying compressibility values, and a flexible top layer. In one aspect of the present disclosure, the plurality of pockets is configured in the form of an array of rows and columns, wherein the rows are in parallel to a width of mattress and preferably seven in numbers and the columns are in parallel to length of mattress and number of columns varies with the width of the mattress. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the plurality of pockets is in the form of horizontal slots along the breadth of the mattress. 1. A mattress comprising ,i. a resiliently compressible foam shell defining a plurality of pockets along the breadth of said mattress;ii. a bottom layer;iii. a plurality of resiliently compressible block elements receivable in said plurality of pockets and having predetermined varying compressibility values; andiv. a flexible top layer.2. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of pockets are configured in an array of rows and columns claim 1 , wherein said rows comprise seven rows claim 1 , which are in parallel to a width of mattress claim 1 , said columns are in parallel to a length of mattress claim 1 , and wherein a number of columns varies with the width of the mattress.3. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of pockets is in the form of horizontal slots along the breadth of said mattress.4. The mattress as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said shell claim 1 , said bottom layer and said flexible top layer are of a material selected from the group consisting of latex foam claim 1 , polyurethane foam claim 1 , visco-elastic foam claim 1 , coir foam and combinations thereof.5. The mattress as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said plurality of ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING AN INNERSPRING UNIT AND CORRESPONDING INNERSPRING UNIT

In order to manufacture an innerspring unit () comprising pocketed springs and having an increased stability at its edge regions, in a first step, an innerspring main body () comprising a plurality of first strings () of pocketed springs is provided. In a subsequent second step, at least one second string () of pocketed springs is attached to a lateral surface of the innerspring main body (), so that the at least one second string () of pocketed springs extends in a longitudinal direction of the innerspring main body (). The springs () of the at least one second string () of pocketed springs have a spring characteristic or a spring geometry different from the springs of the plurality of first strings of the innerspring main body (). The at least one second string () of pocketed springs forms together with the innerspring main body () the innerspring unit (). 128-. (canceled)29. A method for manufacturing an innerspring unit comprising pocketed springs , the method comprising the steps of(a) providing an innerspring main body comprising a plurality of first strings of pocketed springs; and(b) attaching at least one second string of pocketed springs to a lateral surface of the innerspring main body, so that the at least one second string of pocketed springs extends in a longitudinal direction of the innerspring main body, wherein the springs of the at least one second string of pocketed springs have a spring characteristic or a spring geometry different from the springs of the plurality of first strings of the innerspring main body, the at least one second string of pocketed springs forming together with the innerspring main body the innerspring unit.30. The method of claim 29 ,wherein step (a) comprises providing the innerspring main body with at least one third string of pocketed springs at a first longitudinal end of the innerspring main body and with at least one fourth string of pocketed springs at a second longitudinal end of the innerspring main body,wherein ...

Pressure control layer for a mattress or seating

A pressure control layer ( 1 ) for use in a mattress or in a cushion for a seat. The layer ( 1 ) includes a plurality of interconnected fabric pockets ( 11 ) each enclosing at least one spring member ( 13 ). The fabric pockets ( 11 ) are made from elastic material. The pressure control layer ( 1 ) also has upper and lower fabric sheath portions ( 5,7 ), and each fabric pocket ( 11 ) has at least one elongate seam ( 9 ) formed between the upper and lower fabric sheath portions ( 5,7 ), these elongate seams ( 9 ) interconnecting and defining the periphery of the fabric pockets ( 11 ).

High tension coil-spring for bed mattress having means for preventing frictional noise

A high tension coil spring for a bed mattress having an exposed wiring portion which is formed on the coil spring and works together with a body spring to absorb an external load. A gap A is provided on at least one of upper and lower end wiring portions 14 and 14 ′ so as to define a space in which at least one of turns 16 - 5 and 16 - 5 ′ of upper and lower exposed wiring portions 16 and 16 ′ moves upward and downward while the coil spring is being compressed. Frictional noise between the upper and lower end wiring portions and the upper and lower turns 16 - 5 and 16 - 5 ′ of upper and lower exposed wiring portions 16 and 16 ′ is fundamentally prevented. The elasticity of the upper and lower exposed wiring portions is increased. The wiring portions move only upward and downward without being displaced or deformed in the lateral direction, thereby increasing longevity.

HYBRID MATTRESS ASSEMBLIES

Mattress assemblies that provide increased user comfort and increased airflow. The mattress assemblies generally include a multilayered mattress core including at least one coil spring layer disposed on and in direct contact with a viscoelastic foam layer. 1. An elongated mattress core for a mattress structure , the mattress core comprising:at least one coiled spring layer; andan underlying support layer comprising a viscoelastic foam, wherein the coiled spring layer is in direct contact with the viscoelastic foam.2. The mattress core of claim 1 , wherein the coiled spring layer is of a multi-strand configuration.3. The mattress core of claim 1 , further comprising a second viscoelastic foam layer disposed on and in direct contact the coiled spring layer.4. The mattress core of claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional foam layer.5. The mattress core of claim 1 , wherein the at least one coiled spring layer comprises a plurality of pocketed coil springs.6. The mattress core of claim 1 , further comprising a microgel infused phase change material foam layer overlaying the at least one coiled spring layer and the underlying support layer claim 1 , wherein micro gel infused phase change material foam layer comprises a planar top surface configured to face a user resting on the mattress structure.7. The mattress core of claim 1 , wherein the microgel infused phase change material foam layer comprises a convoluted surface facing away from the user resting on the mattress structure.8. The mattress core of claim 4 , wherein the at least one additional layer comprises a latex foam layer.9. The mattress core of claim 4 , wherein the at least one additional layer comprises a pre-stressed foam layer having a firmness that is different from the firmness of the same foam that was not pre-stressed.10. The mattress core of claim 4 , wherein the at least one additional layer comprises a polyurethane foam layer.11. The mattress core of claim 1 , wherein the coiled spring ...

Method and apparatus for manufacturing a cover layer of a fleece material for an innerspring unit and innerspring unit

A cover layer (23) of a fleece material for an innerspring unit (20) comprising a plurality of pocketed springs (29) is manufactured by supplying at least two longitudinal fleece webs (24, 25), which extend substantially parallel in a longitudinal direction and are spaced from one another, and repeatedly attaching a transverse fleece web (26, 27), which extends between the longitudinal fleece webs (24, 25) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, to the longitudinal fleece webs (24, 25). The transverse fleece web segments (26, 27) are attached to the longitudinal fleece webs (24, 25) such that they form together with the longitudinal fleece webs (24, 25) a framelike structure (21) serving as the cover layer (23).

MICROALLOYED SPRING

The systems and methods described herein include innerspring assemblies or innerspring cores for use with cushioning articles such as mattresses. The innerspring core may have one or more coil springs formed from a high-carbon steel wire alloyed with one or more suitable alloying elements such as titanium and copper and capable of imparting greater strength and durability to the innerspring core. 1. An innerspring assembly , comprising:a plurality of coil springs, wherein at least one of the coil springs comprises a high carbon steel spring wire having a diameter of 0.04 to 0.11 inches (1.016 to 2.794 millimeters) coiled into a helical spring and alloyed with at least one alloying element;wherein the alloying element includes titanium in an amount from 0.001 to 0.1 weight percent of the spring, andwherein a total amount of the alloying element is from 0.001 to 0.2 weight percent of the spring.2. The innerspring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the steel wire comprises more than one strand.3. The innerspring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of coil springs are open coils.4. The innerspring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of coil springs are encased coils.5. The innerspring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the alloying element further comprises at least one of manganese claim 1 , vanadium claim 1 , chromium claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , molydenum claim 1 , and copper.6. The innerspring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the alloying element further comprises copper in an amount of 0.1 to 0.3 weight percent of the spring.7. The innerspring assembly of claim 6 , wherein the copper alloying element is 10 to 20 times more than titanium alloying element.8. The innerspring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the helical spring includes a frustoconical upper spring coil portion and a lower cylindrical portion disposed below the upper portion.9. The innerspring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the alloying element further comprises silicon in an amount from 0.001 to 0.55 ...

MATTRESS ARRANGEMENT, SUCH AS A BED, HAVING ADJUSTABLE FIRMNESS

A mattress arrangement, such as a bed arrangement (), having adjustable firmness is disclosed. The mattress arrangement comprises an upper mattress () and a lower mattress () being arranged beneath said upper mattress (). At least one side () of the lower mattress () is moveable in relation to an opposite side () of the lower mattress (), the lower mattress () thereby being expandable into an expanded state, having a lower firmness, and compressible into a contracted state, having a higher firmness. A support layer () is arranged between the upper mattress () and the lower mattress (), to partly support the upper mattress (), and arranged overlying the at least one moveable side () of the lower mattress (). Hereby, at least one compartment is formed beneath the upper mattress (), wherein the compartment(s) is at least partly empty when the lower mattress () is in the contracted state and at least partly filled when the lower mattress () is in the expanded state. 1. A mattress arrangement , such as a bed arrangement , comprising:an upper mattress;a lower mattress being arranged beneath said upper mattress;a support layer arranged between the upper mattress and the lower mattress, to partly support the upper mattress;wherein at least one side of the lower mattress is moveable in relation to an opposite side of the lower mattress, the lower mattress thereby being expandable into an expanded state, having a lower firmness, and compressible into a contracted state, having a higher firmness; andwherein said support layer is arranged overlying said at least one moveable side of the lower mattress, thereby forming at least one compartment beneath the upper mattress, said compartment(s) being at least partly empty when the lower mattress is in the contracted state and at least partly filled when the lower mattress is in the expanded state.2. The mattress arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the lower mattress has a variable extension in at least a length direction of the ...

CUSHIONS WITH REINFORCED CORNERS

A cushion may include a cushioning element. The cushioning element may comprise an elastomeric material and one or more reinforcing features positioned at one or more exterior portions of the cushioning element. 1. A cushion , comprising: a plurality of intersecting buckling walls defining a plurality of voids; and', a characteristic of at least one buckling wall of the plurality of intersecting buckling walls of the at least one reinforced corner;', 'an element within at least one void of the plurality of voids; or', 'an area of predetermined size that comprises a mass of unperforated cushioning material., 'at least one reinforced corner comprising a stiffening feature comprising], 'a cushioning element comprising2. The cushion of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic is a density of the at least one buckling wall claim 1 , with the density of the at least one buckling wall exceeding densities of buckling walls of the plurality of intersecting buckling walls in a central portion of the cushioning element.3. The cushion of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic is an stiffness of the at least one buckling wall claim 1 , with the stiffness of the at least one buckling wall exceeding stiffnesses of buckling walls of the plurality of intersecting buckling walls in a central portion of the cushioning element.4. The cushion of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic is a width of the at least one buckling wall claim 1 , with the width of the at least one buckling wall exceeding widths of buckling walls of the plurality of intersecting buckling walls in a central portion of the cushioning element.5. The cushion of claim 1 , wherein the element within the at least one void comprises a filler material.6. The cushion of claim 1 , wherein the element within the at least one void comprises a reinforcing plug.7. The cushion of claim 6 , wherein at least a portion of the reinforcing plug has a plug shape complementary to at least a portion of a void shape of the at least one void.8. ...

Furniture construction with elastic or spring modules

Furniture is assembled from elastic modules enabling rapid and convenient assembly and disassembly. The elastic module has a spring, an outer covering layer, and an end member attached to an end face of the outer covering layer. A mattress includes a plurality of individual spring assemblies ( 145 ), with each spring assembly including at least one spring ( 134 ) and a spring cap ( 144, 150, 161, 164, 171, 184, 194, 204 ). Each spring cap has at least one first attachment fitting ( 168, 178, 174, 186, 196 ) and at least one second attachment fitting ( 169, 180, 176, 187 ) with each first attachment fitting engageable into or onto and removable from a second attachment fitting of an adjoining spring cap. The spring assemblies are attached to each other via the first and second attachment fittings, forming the individual spring assemblies into a spring core. A top pad is positioned on top of the spring core. The mattress can be quickly dis-assembled and stored in a compact space by removing the top pad and separating the spring assemblies from each other.

Pocket spring bed mesh bonding combining apparatus and method, and pocket spring mattress

An apparatus for bonding and combining a pocket spring bed mesh and method, and a pocket spring bed mesh. The apparatus includes a rack, a platform arranged on the rack for driving the pocket spring bed mesh to move reciprocally, a rotating mechanism used for driving the pocket spring bed mesh to rotate, and a combining mechanism used for combining pocket spring strings to form the pocket spring bed mesh. The combining mechanism bonds and combines pocket spring strings to form an unshaped pocket spring bed mesh which is driven by the platform to move to the position of rotating mechanism to be rotated for adjusting the orientation, then the pocket spring bed mesh is moved by the platform to the combining mechanism, and the combining mechanism bonds and combines the side parts of the unshaped pocket spring bed mesh using a pocket spring string of a smaller diameter.

MATTRESSES INCLUDING A ZONED CUSHIONING LAYER AND RELATED METHODS

Mattress assemblies are disclosed herein. The mattress assemblies can include a multilayered construction having a base layer, a coil layer, and a zoned cushioning layer. The zoned cushioning layer can include two or more cushioning members made of an elastomeric cushioning material. The cushioning members can be disposed in a hip region, a shoulder region, and/or a leg region of the mattress assembly. One or more support and/or comfort layers can also be included. 1. A mattress assembly , comprising:a base layer;a coil layer; anda zoned cushioning layer, wherein the zoned cushioning layer comprises at least two cushioning members spaced apart along a longitudinal length of the zoned cushioning layer, each of the cushioning members extending laterally across the zoned cushioning layer.2. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , wherein the base layer comprises a polyurethane foam or a latex foam.3. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , wherein the coil layer comprises a plurality of encased metal coils.4. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , wherein the zoned cushioning layer comprises three cushioning members spaced apart along the longitudinal length of the zoned cushioning layer.5. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the cushioning members comprises an elastomeric cushioning material.6. The mattress assembly of claim 5 , wherein the elastomeric cushioning material comprises a styrene-based copolymer.7. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , wherein each cushioning member comprises a plurality of buckling walls that define hollow columns.8. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a support layer disposed between the coil layer and the zoned cushioning layer.9. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a comfort layer disposed above the zoned cushioning layer claim 1 , the comfort layer comprising a memory material.10. The mattress assembly of claim 9 , further comprising a support layer disposed between the zoned cushioning layer and the ...

MATTRESSES INCLUDING SPACER FABRIC AND RELATED METHODS

A mattress assembly includes a base core layer and an inner core located over the base core layer. The inner core includes coil springs. The mattress assembly also includes a side panel assembly located around a perimeter of the inner core. The side panel assembly includes a spacer fabric located over and transverse to the base core layer. The spacer fabric includes a first knit layer, a second knit layer, and an inner fibrous material located therebetween. Methods of forming the mattress assembly are disclosed. 1. A mattress assembly , comprising:a base;coil springs over the base; anda side panel around at least a portion of the coil springs and comprising a spacer fabric including at least one knit layer having a greater elasticity along a vertical axis of the side panel than along a lateral axis of the side panel.2. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one knit layer comprises a first knit layer and a second knit layer superimposed relative to one another.3. The side panel assembly of claim 2 , wherein the spacer fabric further includes a fibrous material between the first knit layer and the second knit layer.4. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one elastomeric cushion over the coil springs.5. The mattress assembly of claim 4 , further comprising:a stabilizing material between the at least one elastomeric cushion and the coil springs.6. The mattress assembly of claim 5 , wherein the stabilizing material is secured to a lower surface of the at least one elastomeric cushion.7. The mattress assembly of claim 4 , further comprising:an upper layer between the at least one elastomeric cushion and the coil springs.8. The mattress assembly of claim 7 , wherein a lower edge of the side panel abuts an upper surface of the base and an upper edge of the side panel abuts a lower surface of the upper layer.9. The mattress assembly of claim 4 , further comprising:a top layer over the at least one elastomeric cushion.10. The ...

Active airflow temperature controlled bedding systems

A climate controlled bedding system includes at least one coil spring layer; and an air supply fluidly coupled to the one or more fluid conduits. In some embodiments, a filter is disposed within a flow path of a fluid conduit.

FURNITURE DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE FIRMNESS

The invention relates to a furniture device configured to receive the weight of a being, said furniture device having a holding arrangement and at least one section. The section comprises a base, a movable plate element, a moving mechanism and at least one elastic device. The plate element is configured to interact with the at least one elastic device and to be moved by the moving mechanism in respect to the base in order to adjust the firmness of the at least one elastic device. The elastic device comprises a pocket made of a fabric, and an elastic member, the elastic member is arranged within said pocket, the pocket is attached to adjacent pockets whereby the attachment is formed so that adjacent elastic devices may move independently from one another along a distance (A), as measured from a free end of the elastic device and in a direction perpendicular to the plate member. The holding arrangement comprises a connecting portion and a holding member, which is connected to the base or the plate element and connected to the at least one elastic device via the connecting portion, such that the at least one elastic member is compressed and relaxed respectively over its entire length during movement of the plate element upwards and downwards. The connecting portions are arranged on a straight line, which extends through the centre of two or more attached elastic devices and the holding member is a flexible thread or string, which is directly connected to each connecting portion. 118-. (canceled)19. A furniture device configured to receive the weight of a being , said furniture device having a holding arrangement and at least one section comprising a base , a movable plate element , a moving mechanism and at least one elastic device , the plate element being configured to interact with the at least one elastic device and to be moved by the moving mechanism in respect to the base in order to adjust the firmness of the at least one elastic device , the elastic device ...

MATTRESSES WITH MUTILPLE CUSTOMIZABLE AND REPLACEABLE LEVELS AND SECTIONS AND METHODS THEREOF

A mattress including a customizable and replaceable mattress core, two or more customizable and replaceable foam sections, a customizable and replaceable panel and at least one connection device. The two or more customizable and replaceable foam sections are positioned on a surface of the customizable and replaceable mattress core. The customizable and replaceable panel is positioned over the two or more customizable and replaceable foam sections. The connection device has detachably mating connector portions. One of the detachably mating connector portions is secured adjacent at least a portion of an outer periphery of the customizable and replaceable panel. Another of the detachably mating connector portions is secured adjacent at least a portion of another outer periphery of the surface of the customizable and replaceable mattress core. The detachably mating connector portions of the connection device detachably secure the customizable and replaceable panel to the customizable and replaceable mattress core and retain the position of the two or more customizable and replaceable foam sections. 1. A mattress comprising:two or more customizable and replaceable foam sections positioned on a surface of a customizable and replaceable mattress core;a customizable and replaceable panel positioned over the two or more customizable and replaceable foam sections; andat least one connection device comprising detachably mating connector portions, one of the detachably mating connector portions secured adjacent at least a portion of an outer periphery of the customizable and replaceable panel and another of the detachably mating connector portions secured adjacent at least a portion of another outer periphery of the surface of the customizable and replaceable mattress core, the detachably mating connector portions of the connection device detachably securing the customizable and replaceable panel to the customizable and replaceable mattress core and retaining the position of ...

GLUELESS POCKETED SPRING UNIT CONSTRUCTION

Methods and systems for no-glue pocketed spring unit construction. Rows of pocketed springs, preferably arranged into modules of more than two pocketed springs surrounding a central hole, are ultrasonically welded together when paired vibrating probes and anvils press layers of pocketed spring fabric from the rows of pocketed springs together and a welding pulse is transmitted to the vibrating probe. 1. A method for glueless assembly of cushioning units , comprising:a) inserting one of at least one probe/anvil pair into openings in a first continuous row of connected multiple-coil modules, and inserting the other of said probe/anvil pair into openings in a second continuous row of connected multiple-coil modules; wherein individual ones of said modules comprise more than two pocketed springs which together surround one of said openings; and wherein individual ones of said pocketed springs each comprise a spring inside a pocket made of a flexible material;b) moving said probe/anvil pair together, and applying thermal power to said probe, to thereby weld said first and second rows of multiple-coil modules together at one or more locations;c) removing at least one of said first and second rows of modules from said probe/anvil pair; andrepeating said steps (a), (b) and (c) until more than two rows of modules have been thereby welded together to form a cushioning structure having an extended area.2. A cushioning unit manufactured by the method of .3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said probe comprises an active region facing and configured to press against said anvil claim 1 , said active region configured so that said acoustic power causes said probe to vibrate claim 1 , and to thereby weld claim 1 , at said active region.45-. (canceled)6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said at least one probe/anvil pair comprises a row of probes approximately parallel to a row of anvils.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said rows of modules are formed by welding two rows of pocketed ...

MATTRESSES WITH MULTIPLE CUSTOMIZABLE AND REPLACEABLE LEVELS AND SECTIONS AND METHODS THEREOF

A mattress including a customizable and replaceable mattress core, two or more customizable and replaceable foam sections, a customizable and replaceable panel and at least one connection device. The two or more customizable and replaceable foam sections are positioned on a surface of the customizable and replaceable mattress core. The customizable and replaceable panel is positioned over the two or more customizable and replaceable foam sections. The connection device has detachably mating connector portions. One of the detachably mating connector portions is secured adjacent at least a portion of an outer periphery of the customizable and replaceable panel. Another of the detachably mating connector portions is secured adjacent at least a portion of another outer periphery of the surface of the customizable and replaceable mattress core. The detachably mating connector portions of the connection device detachably secure the customizable and replaceable panel to the customizable and replaceable mattress core and retain the position of the two or more customizable and replaceable foam sections. 1. A mattress comprising:three or more different types of customizable and replaceable mattress core sections arranged in an asymmetrical configuration with one of the customizable and replaceable mattress core sections comprising a transition region that is positioned between and smaller than the other customizable and replaceable mattress core sections and wherein a longer side of each of the customizable and replaceable mattress core sections extends along a length of the mattress;three or more customizable and replaceable foam sections positioned on a surface of the three or more different types of customizable and replaceable mattress core sections;a customizable and replaceable panel positioned over the three or more customizable and replaceable foam sections; andat least one connection device comprising detachably mating connector portions, one of the detachably mating ...

CUSHION OR MATTRESS SUSPENSION ELEMENT

The invention relates to the field of furniture, and in particular to a cushion or mattress suspension element comprising a compressible core of flexible material and presenting at least one compression axis Z, and also comprising two bearing parts of material that is substantially more rigid than the material of the compressible core , with at least a first bearing part being connected to one end of the compressible core and at least one second bearing part being connected to an end of the compressible core that is opposite along the compression axis Z, and with each bearing part presenting an outer bearing area that is substantially perpendicular to said compression axis Z and, in at least one direction perpendicular to the compression axis Z, that is substantially larger than the compressible core in its relaxed position. 1. A cushion or mattress element comprising:at least one compressible core of flexible material and presenting at least one compression axis;at least two bearing parts of material that is substantially more rigid than the material of the compressible core, with at least a first bearing part being connected to one end of the compressible core and at least one second bearing part being connected to an end of the compressible core that is opposite along the compression axis, and with each bearing part presenting an outer bearing area that is substantially perpendicular to said compression axis, and in at least one direction perpendicular to the compression axis, that is substantially larger than the compressible core in its relaxed position; andat least one spring secured to at least one of the bearing parts and formed integrally with at least one of the bearing parts to which it is secured.2. The cushion or mattress element according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible material of the compressible core is a foam.3. The cushion or mattress element according to claim 2 , wherein said foam is a high resilience foam.4. The cushion or mattress element ...

MULTIPLE ZONE MATTRESS CORE ELEMENT WITH MULTIPLE COIL CONFIGURATIONS

This disclosure addresses mattresses. The mattress includes a core made up of multiple zones. Each of the zones includes a plurality of core elements, the core elements being formed from at least one wire coil spring at least partially contained in a fabric pouch. The core elements are typically joined in linear chains. The zones vary in support firmness according to the selection of a user. The core elements include wire coil springs formed from wires of at least two different sizes, and of at least two different heights. 1. A mattress device , comprising:a core comprising a plurality of zones, each of the plurality of zones comprising a plurality of core elements, each of the plurality of core elements comprising at least one wire coil spring at least partially contained in a fabric pouch; anda mattress cover to enclose and secure the core; whereinat least two of the plurality of zones vary in support firmness from one another, according to a selection of a user.2. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein:the core comprises seven zones.3. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein:the core comprises at least one side zone, at least one end zone, a head support zone, a foot support zone, and a central trunk support zone.4. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein:the core elements include wire coil springs formed from wires of at least two different thicknesses.5. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein:the core elements include wire coil springs of at least two different heights.6. A multi-zone core adapted to be used in a mattress claim 1 , comprising:a plurality of zones, each of the plurality of zones comprising a plurality of core elements, each of the plurality of core elements comprising at least one wire coil spring at least partially contained in a fabric pouch; and wherein at least two of the plurality of zones vary in support firmness from one another, according to a selection of a user.7. The multi-zone core of claim 6 , wherein:the multi-zone core comprises seven zones.8. The ...

Adjustable comfort mattress system and processes

Hybrid coil and air chamber assemblies for cushioning supports generally include pressurized air chambers that are positioned intermediate strings of pocketed coils. In this manner, the coils and air chambers can move independently but can be made to cooperate to provide firmness control, contouring and/or support of a user thereof. Air pressure within the air chambers can be independently adjusted to manipulate firmness and/or contour properties in specific zones defined by the presence and location of the air chambers, e.g., pressure of the air chambers corresponding to the lumbar region can be adjusted to eliminate high pressure points. Still further, the pressure within the air chambers can be automatically adjusted to different applied loads as a function of movement. Also disclose are processes for adjusting a mattress including the hybrid coil and air assemblies.

CUSHION APPARATUS HAVING A RESILIENT SPRING MEMBER

Embodiments of the invention relate to a cushion apparatus comprising a resilient spring member. Typically, the cushion apparatus in configured to provide flexible support to a user, allow air circulation through and within the cushion apparatus and allow ventilation of excess heat. In some embodiments, the cushion apparatus comprises a resilient spring member and a cushion cover member at least partially enclosing the spring member. In some embodiments, the cushion cover member is structured to be removable attached to the resilient spring member. 1. A cushion apparatus , comprising:a resilient spring member, the resilient spring member comprising a first surface, a second surface, and a left-lateral surface, wherein the first surface, second surface, and left-lateral surface define an interior hollow; anda cushion cover member at least partially enclosing the spring member.2. A cushion apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a right-lateral surface claim 1 , and wherein the first surface claim 1 , second surface claim 1 , left-lateral surface and right-lateral surface define the interior hollow.3. A cushion apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first surface claim 1 , second surface claim 1 , and left-lateral surface define at least one aperture.4. A cushion apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the resilient spring member is formed of plastic.5. A cushion apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the resilient spring member is formed of metal.6. A cushion apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the cushion apparatus further comprises one or more reinforcing members positioned within the interior hollow.7. A cushion apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the resilient spring member comprises a contoured indentation along at least one of the first surface and the second surface claim 1 , wherein the contoured indentation extends into the interior hollow.8. A cushion apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the resilient ...

RESILIENT UNIT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A resilient unit is shown generally at , and comprises a structural portion () and a support portion (). The structural portion is formed by rows of large pocketed metallic coil springs (). In particular two rows of slightly longer pocketed springs () form the side walls (S) of the structural portion, whilst an array of slightly shorter ones () form a base (B) of the structural portion. The support portion () is formed of a pocketed spring unit () comprising a plurality of metal coil springs individually encased in pockets formed by layers of thermally weldable, non-woven material that are joined together at locations between the springs. The raised side walls (S) formed by the rows of tall springs () form a recess within which the pocketed spring unit () rests on the springs of the base (B). No adhesive is used in the resilient unit (). The tall springs are formed in rows by welding layers of the pocket material together along seams that run axially beside the springs. The rows themselves are then joined by thermally welding together their edges and/or their ends, or by welding a common layer of material across the ends of the pocketed springs. The spring unit () is loosely rested upon the base so that it may be removed and replaced with another, similar unit of a different gauge, or combined with such another unit. 1. A resilient unit , for a mattress or the like , comprising a structural portion for providing shape and structure to the unit , and one or more support portions , for supporting a person or an object in use , the one or more support portions being arranged upon and/or within the structural portion , wherein the structural portion and the or each support portion comprise only pocketed spring units.2. A resilient unit according to claim 1 , wherein one or more of the pocketed spring units comprises a spring encased within a pocket of material.3. A resilient unit according to claim 1 , wherein at least some of the pocketed spring units are of a first ...

POCKET MATTRESS COMPRISING OPENINGS IN THE CASING MATERIAL

A spring mattress is disclosed, comprising a plurality of interconnected coil springs enclosed in casings, thereby forming a pocket spring mattress. For at least one of the springs, the casing portions arranged at the ends of the spring being moved towards each other, through the spring, and interconnected with the aid of connecting means, such as a weld. Further, the casing portions at the ends of the spring comprise an opening through the spring. Hereby, the casing forms a toroid or doughnut shape enclosing the spring. 1. A spring mattress comprising a plurality of interconnected coil springs enclosed in casings , wherein for at least one of the springs , casing portions arranged at the ends of the spring are connected to each through the spring by a joint , characterized in that said joined casing portions comprise an opening through the spring.2. A spring mattress as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the casing portions at the ends of the spring are in direct contact with each other.3. A spring mattress as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the opening is within a perimeter of the joint between the casing portions.4. A spring mattress according to claim 1 , wherein the opening is substantially circular.5. A spring mattress as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the average diameter of opening is within the range 2-50% of the average diameter of the spring claim 1 , and preferably within the range 5-30% claim 1 , and most preferably within the range 10-25%.6. A spring mattress as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the joint is formed by a mechanical connecting element claim 1 , such as a clamp.7. A spring mattress as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the joint is formed by a surface joint claim 1 , such as a glue claim 1 , a weld or the like.8. A spring mattress as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the casing portions are connected by a plurality of welding points distributed around the opening.9. A spring mattress as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the casing portions are connected by a continuous ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A POCKET SPRING CORE

A method for producing a pocket spring core including multiple interconnected spring coils, each having a plurality of individual helical springs arranged one behind the other and encased in a pocket is disclosed. At least some of the spring coils are made of at least two partial spring coils abutting each other at their end faces. A spring coil made of partial spring coils is formed by progressively synchronously joining and interconnecting the partial coils together in the position in which their end faces point towards each other relative to the longitudinal axes of their individual springs. 113.-. (canceled)14. A method for producing a pocket spring core , comprising:forming a partial spring coil by connecting individual helical springs arranged one behind the other and encased in a pocket;progressively synchronously joining and interconnecting at least two of said partial spring coils in-end-to-end disposition in relation to a longitudinal axis of their individual springs; andforming multiple interconnected spring coils, with at least one of the spring coils being made by at least the two of the partial spring coils in-end-to-end disposition.15. The method of claim 14 , further comprising applying an adhesive to a face end of one of the at least two of said partial spring coils prior to progressively synchronously joining and interconnecting the at least two of said partial spring coils.16. The method of claim 15 , further comprising pressing together the at least two of said partial spring coils in a region where the adhesive is applied claim 15 , after progressively synchronously joining and interconnecting the at least two of said partial spring coils.17. An apparatus claim 15 , comprising:a synchronisation device;at least two feed devices supplying partial spring coils comprised of individual springs to the synchronisation device, with the synchronisation device being configured to position the partial spring coils, received from the feeding devices, in ...

Systems and methods for adjusting the firmness and profile of a mattress assembly

In systems and methods for adjusting the firmness of a mattress assembly and/or modulating the pressure in a mattress assembly, a mattress assembly includes: a two-dimensional array of bladders; at least one pump that is in fluid communication with the bladders to provide air and/or fluid to the bladders: multiple valves that are interposed between the pump and the bladders to control the flow of air and/or fluid to or from the bladders; a pressure sensor operably connected to one or more of the bladders; and a controller in communication with the pump, the valves, and the pressure sensors. The controller is configured to selectively actuate the pump and one or more of the valves, while receiving feedback from the pressure sensors, in order to adjust the firmness of the mattress assembly and/or modulate the pressure in the mattress assembly.

ADJUSTABLE FIRMNESS DEVICE AND RELAXATION FURNITURE THAT COMPRISES SAID DEVICE

An adjustable force device for relaxation furniture that comprises a multitude of resilient elements and at least one rigid base element on which the resilient elements rest, in such a way that the resilient elements are intended to compress when receiving pressure and return to their original shape when this pressure is removed, in which at least some of the resilient elements comprise: 1. An adjustable force device for relaxation furniture comprising:a plurality of elastic bodies andat least one rigid plate on which the plurality of elastic bodies rest,wherein the plurality of elastic bodies are configured to be compressed when receiving pressure, and return to their original shape when the pressure is removed, a head component on an upper part thereof;', 'a link configured to apply tension to the head component, and, 'wherein at least some of the plurality of elastic bodies comprisewherein each link is connected to an actuator such that an action of the actuator causes the at least some of the plurality of elastic bodies to be compressed via the respective links, thereby a neutral position represents the maximum firmness of the device, whereas when the at least some of the plurality of elastic bodies are compressed by the actuator, the firmness of the device is reduced due to a reduction in the number of the elastic bodies in surface area.2. The adjustable force device for relaxation furniture according to claim 1 , wherein the link is a string claim 1 , a thread or a cable.3. The adjustable force device for relaxation furniture according to claim 1 , wherein each elastic body comprises a spring claim 1 , springs or a set of springs claim 1 , or a foam block or set of foam blocks.4. The adjustable force device for relaxation furniture according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator is configured to produce compressions in varying magnitude.5. The adjustable force device for relaxation furniture according to claim 1 , wherein the rigid plate comprises a board or ...

Pillow

Disclosed is a pillow comprising a plurality of pocket spring units. Each of the pocket spring units comprise a top portion, a bottom portion, and a side portion. The pillow further comprises an attachment layer comprising a top portion comprising an upper surface and a lower surface. The pillow further comprises a plurality of first cushion elements engaged with the upper surface of the top portion of the attachment layer. The bottom surface of the top portion of the attachment element being engaged with the top portion of the plurality of pocket springs units such that each of the first cushion elements act only upon one of the pocket spring units. 1. A pillow comprising:a plurality of pocket spring units; each of said pocket spring units comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, and a side portion;an attachment layer comprising a top portion comprising an upper surface and a lower surface; anda plurality of first cushion elements engaged with said upper surface of said top portion of said attachment layer; said bottom surface of said top portion of said attachment element being engaged with said top portion of said plurality of pocket springs units such that each of said first cushion elements act only upon one of said pocket spring units.2. The pillow of claim 1 , wherein said attachment layer further comprises a bottom portion comprising an upper surface and a lower surface; the pillow further comprising a plurality of second cushion elements engaged with said upper surface of said bottom portion of said attachment layer; said lower surface of said bottom portion of said attachment layer being engaged with said bottom portion of said plurality of pocket spring units such that each of said second cushion elements act only upon one of said pocket spring units.3. The pillow of claim 2 , wherein said attachment layer further comprises a side portion comprising an upper surface and a lower surface; the pillow further comprising a plurality of third cushion ...

Pocketed Spring Assembly Comprising Perimeter String of Springs Having Rectangular Convolutions

A bedding or seating product comprises a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel interior strings of individually pocketed coil springs. The interior strings of springs may extend from head-to-foot or side-to-side of the product. The pocketed spring assembly further comprises at least one perimeter string of springs. Each of the springs of each perimeter string of springs has rectangular convolutions to provide edge support to the product. 1. A bedding or seating product comprising:a pocketed spring assembly comprising an interior pocketed spring core comprising a plurality of interior strings of springs joined to each other, each of the interior strings of springs comprising a plurality of interconnected pockets, each of the pockets containing at least one coil spring encased in fabric, the fabric being joined to itself along a longitudinal seam and adjacent individually pocketed coil springs being separated from each other by at least one separating seam joining opposed first and second plies;the pocketed spring assembly further comprising at least one perimeter string of springs, each perimeter string of springs being one continuous string of pocketed springs surrounding four sides of the interior pocketed spring core and comprising a plurality of interconnected perimeter pockets, each of the perimeter pockets containing at least one perimeter spring having rectangular convolutions, each perimeter spring being encased in fabric and comprising four substantially planar side surfaces, wherein one of the substantially planar side surfaces is substantially parallel to and contacts one of the substantially planar side surfaces of an adjacent perimeter pocket;cushioning materials on at least one side of the pocketed spring assembly; anda covering encasing the pocketed spring assembly and cushioning materials.2. A pocketed spring assembly for use in a bedding or seating product , the pocketed spring assembly comprising:an interior pocketed spring ...

Non-linear springs and mattresses including the same

A pocketed spring, such as that used in a mattress, comprises: a compression spring having an upper end convolution and a lower end convolution opposite the upper end convolution, and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions between the upper end convolution and the lower end convolution; a flexible enclosure including a top wall positioned adjacent to the upper end convolution of the compression spring, a bottom wall positioned adjacent to the lower end convolution of the compression spring, and a side wall that extends from the top wall to the bottom wall; and a tension member connected to the flexible enclosure. The tension member acts in opposition to the compression spring until the pocketed spring is compressed to a point at winch the tension member no longer applies any force. Thus, the pocketed spring exhibits a non-linear response when compressed.

High Tension Coil Spring Structure for Bed Mattress having Means for Preventing Friction Noise

A high tension coil spring structure for a bed mattress includes spring bodies and exposed wiring portions which absorb an external load. Diameter-increasing portions (A) are formed on at least one of upper and/or lower end wiring portions ( 14, 14′ ) of body wiring portions ( 12 ), and provide spaces in which upper and/or lower exposure start wiring portions ( 16 - 5, 16 - 5′ ) move upward and downward. Rigid support ends ( 18 ) are formed on at least one of the body wiring portions ( 12 ) and upper and lower exposed wiring portions ( 16, 16′ ), and absorb a compressive load. The diameter-increasing portions and the rigid ends of the coil spring structure fundamentally prevent noise caused by friction between the exposed wiring portions and surrounding wiring portions when the exposed wiring portions are compressed and significantly increase the elasticity of the exposed wiring portions.

Mattress

The present invention is a mattress comprising a layer of cushion pockets secured to a layer of coil pockets. The first layer of cushion pockets comprises first and second cushion pockets. Each of the first and second cushion pockets comprise a pocket and a cushion member disposed in the pocket. The layer of cushion pockets further comprises an attachment member comprising an upper surface and a lower surface. The first and second cushion pockets are engaged with the upper surface of the attachment member. The layer of coil pockets comprise first and second coil pockets. Each of the first and said coil pockets comprise a pocket and a coil spring disposed in the pocket. The lower surface of the attachment member is engaged with the layer of coil pockets such that the first and second cushion pockets act directly upon the first and second coil pockets, respectively. 1. A mattress comprising:a layer of coil pockets comprising first and second coil pockets; each of said first and second coil pockets comprising a pocket and a coil spring disposed in said pocket; anda first layer of cushion pockets comprising first and second cushion pockets; each of said first and second cushion pockets comprising a pocket and a cushion member disposed in said pocket; said first layer of cushion pockets further comprising an attachment member comprising an upper surface and a lower surface; said first and second cushion pockets being engaged with said upper surface of said attachment member; said lower surface of said attachment member being engaged with said layer of coil pockets such that said first and second cushion pockets act directly upon said first and second coil pockets, respectively; said pocket of said first cushion pocket is free standing from said pocket of said second cushion pocket thereby causing a pumping action to occur upon depression of said first cushion pocket and circulation of air.2. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein said first layer of cushion pockets is ...

Pocket-Coil Mattress Construction for Ease of Transport

A mattress as disclosed herein comprises first and second pocket coil sections forming the head and foot portions of the mattress, wherein the first and second pocket coil sections are connected to one another by a compressible strip of material extending across the mattress, providing a hinge location for packing the mattress for transportation, in use. This structure allows the mattress to be compressed flat such as by vacuum compression and then folded at the hinge location. The folded compressed mattress can then be rolled up transverse to the folded hinge into a substantially cylindrical shape and boxed for transport. The compressible strip of material, which may be a durable open-cell foam material, allows the mattress to be folded and rolled into a compact form for transport without causing unrecoverable deformation of the mattress springs. 1. A mattress comprising first and second pocket coil sections forming the head and foot portions of the mattress , the first and second pocket coil sections being connected to one another by a compressible strip of material extending across the mattress providing a hinge location for packing the mattress for transportation , in use.2. A mattress according to claim 1 , wherein the compressible strip of material comprises an open-cell foam material.3. A mattress according to claim 1 , wherein the strip of material comprises a high-density open-cell polyurethane foam material.4. A mattress according to claim 1 , wherein the strip of material extends across substantially the entire width and height of the mattress between the first and second pocket coil sections and has a thickness in the range of 2 to 6 centimeters.5. A mattress according to claim 1 , to wherein the first and second pocket coil sections and the strip of material are compressed and the first and second pocket coil sections are folded one onto the other with the fold location being along the compressed strip of material.6. A method of forming and packing a ...

POCKETED SPRING UNIT HAVING MULTIPLE INNER SPRINGS

A pocketed spring unit comprises a first pocketed spring (), a second pocketed spring () arranged inside the first pocketed spring (), and a third pocketed spring () arranged inside the second pocketed spring (). 112-. (canceled)13. A pocketed spring unit , comprisinga first pocketed spring;a second pocketed spring arranged inside the first pocketed spring; anda third pocketed spring arranged inside the second pocketed spring.14. The pocketed spring unit of claim 13 ,wherein each of the first, second and third pocketed springs comprises a coil spring enclosed by a fabric pocket.15. The pocketed spring unit of claim 13 ,wherein the first, second and third pocketed springs are arranged in a generally concentric arrangement.16. The pocketed spring unit of claim 13 ,wherein the first, second and third pocketed springs have a same spring rate.17. The pocketed spring unit of claim 13 ,wherein the first, second and third pocketed springs have different spring rates.18. The pocketed spring unit of claim 13 ,wherein the second pocketed spring is smaller than or equal in axial dimension as the first pocketed spring; andwherein the third pocketed spring is smaller than or equal in axial dimension as the second pocketed spring.19. The pocketed spring unit of claim 13 ,wherein the second pocketed spring is smaller in transverse dimension than the first pocketed spring; andwherein the third pocketed spring is smaller in transverse direction than the second pocketed spring.20. A string of pocketed spring units claim 13 , a first pocketed spring;', 'a second pocketed spring arranged inside the first pocketed spring; and', 'a third pocketed spring arranged inside the second pocketed spring., 'wherein each of the pocketed spring units comprises'}21. The string of pocketed spring units of claim 20 ,wherein a first spring of each of the pocketed spring units is enclosed by a respective fabric pocket which is formed in an elongate fabric envelope; andwherein the pocketed spring units ...

ACTIVE AIRFLOW TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED BEDDING SYSTEMS

A climate controlled bedding system includes at least one coil spring layer; and an air supply fluidly coupled to the one or more fluid conduits. In some embodiments, a filter is disposed within a flow path of a fluid conduit. 1. A climate controlled bedding assembly comprising:a base comprising a cavity, the base having a top porous surface;an air supply device disposed in the cavity and in fluid communication with the top porous surface of the base;a perforated foam layer of overlaying the base;a coil spring layer overlaying the perforated foam layer; andan uppermost foam layer overlaying the coil spring layer, the uppermost the foam layer including a support surface adapted to substantially face a user resting on the bedding system.2. The climate controlled bedding system of claim 1 , wherein the coil spring layer comprises pocketed coil strings.3. The climate controlled bedding system of claim 1 , wherein the air supply device is selected from the group consisting of a fluid transfer device claim 1 , a thermoelectric device claim 1 , a convective heater claim 1 , a heat pump claim 1 , a dehumidifier and combinations thereof.4. The climate controlled bedding system of claim 1 , wherein the base defines a foundation for supporting a mattress claim 1 , and wherein the mattress comprises the perforated foam layer claim 1 , the coil spring layer; and the uppermost the foam layer including the support surface.5. The climate controlled bedding system of claim 1 , further comprising a filter intermediate the air supply device and the top porous surface of the base.6. The climate controlled bedding system of claim 1 , wherein the perforated foam layer comprises a plurality of opening extending from a bottom surface to a top surface.7. A climate controlled bedding assembly comprising:a base comprising one or more channels extending from a head end to a foot end, each channel in fluid communication with an air inlet in the base and comprising an air outlet defined by a ...

MATTRESS TOPPERS COMBINING FOAM AND POCKET COIL LAYERS

A mattress topper includes a pocket coil pad having a top surface and a bottom surface. The pocket coil pad includes a plurality of pockets, each pocket having a compressible coil that moves independently of the other compressible coils of the pad. The mattress topper includes a first foam pad overlying and connected with the top surface of the pocket coil pad, and a second foam pad overlying and connected with the bottom surface of the pocket coil pad. The compressible coils are joined together by a fabric covering that holds the compressible coils together as a unitary structure. The compressible coils have a height of about ¼ inch or greater. The pocket coil pad and the first and second foam pads cover an area that is the same size such as single, twin, queen, king, and California king sizes. 1. A mattress topper comprising:a pocket coil pad having a top surface and a bottom surface, said pocket coil pad including a plurality of pockets, each said pocket having a compressible coil that moves independently of other compressible coils of said pad;a foam pad overlying and connected with one of said top and bottom surfaces of said pocket coil pad.2. The mattress topper as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a first foam pad overlying and connected with said top surface of said pocket coil pad;a second foam pad overlying and connected with said bottom surface of said pocket coil pad.3. The mattress topper as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said foam pad overlies and is connected with said bottom surface of said pocket coil pad.4. The mattress topper as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said foam pad overlies and is connected with said top surface of said pocket coil pad.5. The mattress topper as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said compressible coils are joined together by a fabric covering that holds said compressible coils together as a unitary structure.6. The mattress topper as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said compressible coils have a height of about ¼ inch.7. The ...

GLUELESS POCKETED SPRING UNIT CONSTRUCTION

Methods and systems for no-glue pocketed spring unit construction. Rows of pocketed springs, preferably arranged into modules of more than two pocketed springs surrounding a central hole, are ultrasonically welded together when paired vibrating probes and anvils press layers of pocketed spring fabric from the rows of pocketed springs together and a welding pulse is transmitted to the vibrating probe. 141-. (canceled)42. A method for glueless assembly of extended area cushioning units , comprising the steps of repeatedly:loading first and second rows of pocketed springs onto first and second rows, respectively, of locator pins; wherein individual ones of said pocketed springs each comprise a coil spring in a pocket made of a flexible material;welding said first and second rows of pocketed springs together, with a relative alignment determined by said first and second rows of locator pins;loading said first row of pocketed springs onto said second row of locator pins, and loading an additional row of pocketed springs onto said first row of locator pins; andrepeating said welding step to weld said first row of pocketed springs together with said additional row of pocketed springs.43. A cushioning unit manufactured by the method of .44. The method of claim 42 , wherein said welding step is repeated on said first and second rows of pocketed springs at multiple different coaxial positions claim 42 , to thereby form welding at multiple vertical positions on said first and second rows of pocketed springs.45. The method of claim 44 , wherein said vertical positions are determined in at least partial dependence on a desired firmness of the cushioning unit.46. The method of claim 42 , wherein each said row of pocketed springs is itself a doubled row of pocketed springs.47. The method of claim 42 , wherein said pocketed springs have uniform coil size.48. The method of claim 42 , wherein said rows of pocketed springs are rows of pocketed spring modules claim 42 , wherein ...

FURNITURE DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE FIRMNESS

A furniture device configured to receive the weight of a being, said furniture device comprising a holding arrangement () and at least one section () comprising a base (), a movable plate element (), a moving mechanism () and at least one elastic device (). The plate element () is configured to interact with the at least one elastic device and to be moved by the moving mechanism in respect to the base in order to adjust the firmness of the at least one elastic device. The elastic device comprises a pocket () made of a flexible sheet material, and an elastic member (). The holding arrangement comprises a holding member (), which is fixed in relation to the base () or the plate element () and a connecting portion () which is arranged at the elastic device () and which connects the holding member to the elastic member. The elastic member () exhibits a first portion () arranged proximal to the free end of the elastic member, a second portion () being arranged distal to the free end of the elastic member and an intermediate portion () arranged between the first and second portions. The holding member () is, via the connecting portion (), connected to the intermediate portion () of the elastic member, such that, during movement of the plate element () relative to the base (), the elastic member () is compressed and relaxed only over the second portion (). 1. A furniture device configured to receive the weight of a being , said furniture device comprising a holding arrangement and at least one section comprising a base , a movable plate element , a moving mechanism and at least one elastic device , the plate element being configured to interact with the at least one elastic device and to be moved by the moving mechanism in respect to the base in order to adjust the firmness of the at least one elastic device , the elastic device comprising a pocket made of a flexible sheet material , and an elastic member , the elastic member being arranged within said pocket , the pocket ...

GLUELESS POCKETED SPRING UNIT CONSTRUCTION

Methods and systems for no-glue pocketed spring unit construction. Rows of pocketed springs, preferably arranged into modules of more than two pocketed springs surrounding a central hole, are ultrasonically welded together when paired vibrating probes and anvils press layers of pocketed spring fabric from the rows of pocketed springs together and a welding pulse is transmitted to the vibrating probe. 125-. (canceled)26. A method for glueless assembly of cushioning units , comprising:putting first and second rows of pocketed springs onto first and second rows of locator pins respectively; wherein individual ones of said pocketed springs each comprise a coil spring in a pocket made of a flexible material;transferring said first and second rows of pocketed springs from said first and second rows of locator pins onto a double row of probe/anvil pairs; andmoving the probe and anvil of ones of said probe/anvil pairs together, and applying power to said probes to thereby weld said first and second rows of pocketed springs together.27. A cushioning unit manufactured by the method of .2832-. (canceled)33. The method of claim 26 , wherein said probe/anvil pairs perform said moving step substantially simultaneously claim 26 , and perform said applying step substantially simultaneously.34. (canceled)35. The method of claim 26 , wherein said rows of pocketed springs are rows of pocketed spring modules claim 26 , wherein individual ones of said modules comprise more than two pocketed springs which together surround an opening claim 26 , and wherein putting said rows of pocketed springs onto said rows of locator pins comprises inserting said locator pins into said openings.36. (canceled)37. The method of claim 35 , wherein said modules comprise two rows of pocketed springs welded together between non-consecutive pairs of said pocketed springs.38. The method of claim 35 , wherein adjacent modules are welded together in both length and width directions of the cushioning unit.39. ( ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF AN ADJUSTABLE SLEEPING SYSTEM

An adjustable sleeping system. At least some of the example embodiments are an adjustable sleeping system comprising a plurality of spring modules arranged in a first column, each spring module defines a row within the first column. Each spring module may comprise a rail and a plurality of adjustable spring assembles coupled along the rail. Each adjustable spring assembly may comprise a motor coupled to the rail, a lead screw coupled to a rotor of the motor, a spring plate coupled to the lead screw, and a spring coupled to the spring plate. A bed controller is communicatively coupled to each spring module, and the bed controller is configured to selectively control a load carried by each spring assembly. 1. A method of assembly of a sleeping system , comprising:coupling a first spring module to a bed frame, the first spring module comprising a plurality of spring assemblies that are adjustable, and the first spring module defining an upper surface;coupling a second spring module to the bed frame, the second spring module comprising a plurality of spring assemblies that are adjustable, and the second spring module defining an upper surface;the upper surfaces of the first and second spring modules defining a surface parallel to a sleeping surface of the sleeping system.2. The method of wherein coupling the first spring module further comprises:coupling the first spring module to a first frame rail of the bed frame, the first frame rail extending along a length of the sleeping system, the length perpendicular to a width; andcoupling the first spring module to a second frame rail of the bed frame, the second frame rail parallel to the first frame rail.3. The method of wherein coupling the first spring module to the first frame rail further comprises sliding the first spring module across the first frame rail until a first hinge member of the first spring module couples to a second hinge member of the first frame rail claim 2 , when coupled the first and second hinge ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF SPRING MODULES FOR AN ADJUSTABLE SLEEPING SYSTEM

Spring modules for an adjustable sleeping system. At least some of the example embodiments are spring modules comprising: a spring rail, and a plurality of adjustable spring assemblies spaced along the length of the spring rail. Each adjustable spring assembly may comprise: a motor with a stator coupled to the spring rail, a lead screw coupled to the rotor of the motor, and the lead screw extending above an upper surface of the spring rail, a spring plate coupled to the lead screw, and a main spring coupled to the spring plate. Thus, the weight or force carried by each adjustable spring assembly along the spring rail is separately adjustable by a bed controller. 1. A spring module for an adjustable sleeping system , comprising:a spring rail that defines a length, a width, an upper surface, and a lower surface;a plurality of adjustable spring assemblies spaced along the length of the spring rail; a motor with a stator and a rotor, the motor coupled to the spring rail;', 'a lead screw coupled to the rotor and extending above the upper surface;', 'a spring plate coupled to the lead screw; and', 'a main spring having a first end coupled to the spring plate, and a second end opposite the first end., 'each adjustable spring assembly comprises2. The spring module of wherein each adjustable spring assembly further comprises a force sensor associated with the stator claim 1 , the force sensor configured to measure an amount of force carried by the respective adjustable spring assembly.3. The spring module of wherein each adjustable spring assembly further comprises:a bottom plate coupled to the stator of the motor, the bottom plate rigidly coupled to the spring rail; anda force sensor in operational relationship to the bottom plate and the spring rail, the force sensor configured to measure an amount of force carried by the respective adjustable spring assembly.4. The spring module of wherein each adjustable spring assembly further comprises the bottom plate coupled to the ...

ADJUSTABLE SLEEPING SYSTEM WITH MASSAGE FUNCTION

Adjustable sleeping system with massage function. At least one example embodiment is a method of operating a sleeping system, the method including massaging a person residing on a sleeping surface of the sleeping system, the massaging by driving a plurality of adjustable spring assemblies, the plurality of adjustable spring assemblies part of an array of adjustable spring assemblies arranged such that a top of each adjustable spring assembly defines an upper surface parallel to the sleeping surface. 1. A method of operating a sleeping system , the method comprising massaging a person residing on a sleeping surface of the sleeping system , the massaging by driving a plurality of adjustable spring assemblies , the plurality of adjustable spring assemblies part of an array of adjustable spring assemblies arranged such that a top of each adjustable spring assembly defines an upper surface parallel to the sleeping surface.2. The method of further comprising:sensing an area of the sleeping surface upon which the person resides, the sensing by a bed controller communicatively coupled to the array of adjustable spring assemblies; andwherein driving the plurality of adjustable spring assemblies further comprises driving the plurality of adjustable spring assemblies being the adjustable spring assemblies beneath the area.3. The method of further comprising:sensing, by a bed controller, an area of the sleeping surface upon which the person resides by reading a force value from the array of adjustable spring assemblies, each adjustable spring assembly comprising a force sensor configured to measure an amount of force carried by the respective adjustable spring assembly; andwherein driving the plurality of adjustable spring assemblies further comprises driving the plurality of adjustable spring assemblies being the adjustable spring assemblies beneath the area.4. The method of further comprising:sensing, by a bed controller, an area of the sleeping surface upon which the person ...

BEDS

The present invention relates to beds having a support surface defined by a plurality of support members. According to some aspects the support members are sprung and the bed includes a damping system for example a damping arm, for damping vibrations of the springs. According to some aspects the support members have laterally extending pusher members arranged to engage with adjacent support members; the pusher members comprising damping material. According to some aspects the support members are received by a guide member made up of two parts arranged to retain a spring by engaging between the coils of the spring. The present invention also relates to bed frames comprising a plurality of movable side elements mounted for movement in a direction substantially normal to the body support surface. The side elements are resiliently urged towards an unloaded position. The present invention also relates to methods of manufacturing beds. 1. A bed frame comprising a side for bordering a body support surface of a bed , wherein:the side comprises a plurality of movable side elements mounted for movement in a direction substantially normal to the body support surface; andthe movable side elements are resiliently urged towards an unloaded position; andwherein the movable side elements are so arranged that movement of a first movable side element, beyond a threshold distance relative to a second adjacent movable side element, causes movement of the second adjacent movable side element in substantially the same direction as the first movable side element.2. A bed frame according to claim 1 , wherein there is substantially no movement of the second adjacent movable side element claim 1 , caused by the movement of the first movable side element claim 1 , when the distance of relative movement is below the threshold distance.3. A bed frame according to claim 2 , wherein the first movable side element comprises a laterally extending pusher member claim 2 , and wherein movement of the ...

A SPRING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF SPRING SYSTEM

A spring unit containing a spring system used in bed, armchair and sofa like constructions and realizing different hardness and comfort levels in different areas of the constructions and having a soft spring forming a soft comfort area of low hardness of the spring unit, a medium hard spring providing gradual transition between soft comfort areas of the spring unit and hard comfort areas with a spring a having number of convolution different from the soft spring and of the same wire diameter, and a hard spring providing hard comfort area of the spring unit by a spring having number of convolution different from the soft spring and medium hard spring and of the same wire diameter as the medium hard spring and soft spring. 1. A spring unit used in bed , armchair and sofa like constructions and realizing adjustment of different hardness and comfort levels in different areas of said constructions characterized in comprising:at least a soft spring of one single wire diameter forming soft comfort area of low hardness area of said spring unit;at least a medium hard spring providing gradual transition between soft comfort areas of said spring unit and hard comfort areas with a spring having number of convolution different from said soft spring and of same wire diameter;a spring system comprising at least a hard spring providing hard comfort area of said spring unit by means of a spring having number of convolution different from spring of soft spring and medium hard spring and of same wire diameter as said medium hard spring and said soft spring.2. A spring unit according to claim 1 , characterized in comprising at least a medium hard spring having number of convolution smaller than soft spring and bigger than hard spring and which can be in range from 6 to 11.3. A spring unit according to claim 2 , characterized in comprising at least a medium hard spring made from steel material.4. A spring unit according to claim 1 , characterized in comprising at least a soft spring ...

Pocketed Spring Comfort Layer

A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or impermeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil. 1. A comfort layer configured to overlay a spring core of a bedding or seating cushion product , said comfort layer comprising:a matrix of interconnected mini pocketed springs, each mini coil spring of which is contained within a pocket of fabric between first and second pieces of fabric, each of said pieces of fabric comprising multiple layers and being impermeable to airflow, each pocket having a circular weld seam around the pocket joining the first and second pieces of fabric of the pocket, each circular weld seam comprising multiple curved weld segments;said comfort layer being characterized, when a load is placed upon the comfort layer, by the rate of compression of at least some of the mini coil springs inside some of the pockets of the comfort layer being retarded by the rate at which air escapes through gaps between the curved weld segments joining the first and second pieces of fabric of each circular weld seam, the rate of compression of the mini coil springs being slowed by the size of the gaps between the curved weld segments.2. The comfort layer of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said pieces of fabric comprises three layers.3. The comfort layer of claim 1 , wherein each of said pieces of fabric comprises three layers.4. The comfort layer of claim 1 , wherein said curved weld segments are the same size.5. A comfort layer configured to overlay a spring core of a bedding or seating product claim 1 , said comfort layer ...

FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION WITH ELASTIC OR SPRING MODULES

Furniture is assembled from elastic modules enabling rapid and convenient assembly and disassembly. The elastic module has a spring, an outer covering layer, and an end member attached to an end face of the outer covering layer. A mattress includes a plurality of individual spring assemblies (), with each spring assembly including at least one spring () and a spring cap (). Each spring cap has at least one first attachment fitting () and at least one second attachment fitting () with each first attachment fitting engageable into or onto and removable from a second attachment fitting of an adjoining spring cap. The spring assemblies are attached to each other via the first and second attachment fittings, forming the individual spring assemblies into a spring core. A top pad is positioned on top of the spring core. The mattress can be quickly dis-assembled and stored in a compact space by removing the top pad and separating the spring assemblies from each other. 120-. (canceled)21. A mattress comprising:{'b': 145', '134', '144', '150', '161', '164', '171', '184', '194', '204', '168', '178', '174', '186', '196', '169', '180', '176', '187, 'a plurality of individual spring assemblies (), with each spring assembly including at least one spring () and a spring cap (, , , , , , , ), with each spring cap having at least one first attachment fitting (, , , , ) and at least one second attachment fitting (, , , ) with each first attachment fitting engageable into or onto and removable from a second attachment fitting of an adjoining spring cap, the spring assemblies attached to each other via the first and second attachment fittings, forming the individual spring assemblies into a spring core; and'}a top pad on top of a top end of the spring core.2223-.24. The mattress of with the spring of each spring assembly removable from the spring cap.25178180. The mattress of wherein the at least one first attachment fitting comprises a side post () on the spring cap and the at least ...

Pocketed Spring Assembly Comprising Strings of Springs of Different Heights and Enhanced Ventilation

A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs of different heights. Each string is joined to an adjacent string. Each string has first and second opposed plies of fabric and a plurality of pockets formed along a length of the string by transverse seams joining the plies. An upper end of each transverse seam is below the upper surface of the string so as to partially separate adjacent pockets within a string of springs when the spring is relaxed. The strings of springs have ventilation openings to increase airflow. 1. A bedding or seating product comprising:a pocketed spring assembly having two border sections and an interior section between the border sections, each border section comprising a plurality of parallel longitudinally extending tall strings of springs joined together for edge support and the interior section comprising a plurality of parallel longitudinally extending alternating tall and short strings of springs, the tall strings of springs having a greater height than the short strings of springs, each of said strings of springs comprising a plurality of individually pocketed springs, each of said strings of springs comprising a piece of fabric joined along a longitudinal seam, a plurality of pockets being formed along a length of said string of springs by transverse seams joining said first and second plies, at least one spring being positioned in each said pocket,wherein at least one of the strings of springs has a plurality of ventilation openings;cushioning materials; andan upholstered covering encasing said pocketed spring assembly and cushioning materials.2. A bedding or seating product comprising:a pocketed spring assembly having two border sections and an interior section between the border sections, each border section comprising a plurality of parallel longitudinally extending tall strings of springs joined together for edge support and the interior section comprising a plurality of ...

Pocketed Spring Assembly Comprising Strings of Springs Having Non-Linear Separating Seams

A bedding or seating product comprises a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. The strings of springs may extend from head-to-foot or side-to-side of the product. Adjacent individually pocketed springs are separated from each other by at least one separating seam. Each of the separating seams comprises a pair of Y-shaped or U-shaped seams which may be joined together or spaced apart. 1. A bedding or seating product comprising:a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of springs joined to each other, each of the strings of springs comprising a plurality of interconnected pockets, each of the pockets containing at least one spring encased in fabric, the fabric being joined to itself along a longitudinal seam;wherein adjacent individually pocketed springs are separated from each other by a separating seam joining opposed first and second plies, each of the separating seams comprising first and second U-shaped end portions joined together by a linear portion, wherein the fabric is folded downwardly from an upper surface of the string of springs towards the bottom of the first U-shaped end portion within the first U-shaped end portion, and the fabric is folded upwardly from the bottom of the string of springs towards the top of the second U-shaped end portion within the second U-shaped end portion;cushioning materials on at least one side of the pocketed spring assembly; andan upholstered covering encasing the pocketed spring assembly and cushioning materials.2. A bedding or seating product comprising:a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of springs joined to each other, each of the strings of springs comprising a plurality of interconnected pockets, each of the pockets containing at least one spring encased in fabric, the fabric being joined to itself along a longitudinal seam;wherein adjacent individually pocketed springs are separated from each ...

Flexible Member with Adjustable Stiffness for Lying and/or Sitting Furniture

The invention relates to a flexible member with adjustable stiffness for lying and/or sitting furniture. This member includes one or more inner spring(s) oriented along a central axis, one or more pair(s) of outer helical springs about the central axis, and a rotating part able to rotate, about the central axis, between a blocking position and an unblocking position. Each pair of outer helical springs includes an upper outer helical spring and a lower outer helical spring, connected by a corresponding hinge, which has a pivot axis orthogonal to the central axis. In the blocking position, the rails engage the corresponding hinges of the pairs of the outer helical spring, so as to prevent radial displacement, relative to the central axis, of the corresponding hinges, while the unblocking position allows the radial displacement of each corresponding hinge. 1. A flexible member with adjustable stiffness for lying and/or sitting furniture , comprising:one or more inner springs oriented along a central axis,one or more pairs of outer helical springs about the central axis, each pair of outer helical springs comprising an upper outer helical spring and a lower outer helical spring, connected by a corresponding hinge with a pivot axis orthogonal to the central axis, anda rotating part including one or more rails each extending over an arc of circle, the rotating part being able to rotate about the central axis, between a blocking position, in which the rails engage the corresponding hinges of the pairs of outer helical springs, so as to prevent radial displacement, relative to the central axis, of the corresponding hinges, and an unblocking position allowing the radial displacement of each corresponding hinge.2. The flexible member with adjustable stiffness according to claim 1 , wherein the rails are configured to enter claim 1 , in the blocking position of the rotating part claim 1 , into spaces defined by pairs of jaws associated with the corresponding hinges claim 1 , ...

Sectioned Pocketed Spring Assembly

A pocketed spring assembly comprises parallel strings, each string joined to at least one adjacent string. At least some of the strings have springs of different gauge wire and some of the pockets of the strings having springs of different gauge wire are spliced together. At least some of the strings have springs of different geometries and some of the pockets of the strings having springs of different geometries are spliced together. At least some strings may have end sections with springs different than a middle section therebetween, the springs of the end sections being firmer than the springs of the middle section. 1. A bedding or seating product comprising:a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of pocketed springs, each of said strings being joined to at least one adjacent string, each of the strings comprising a plurality of interconnected pockets, each of the pockets containing at least one spring encased in fabric, the fabric being joined to itself along a longitudinal seam and having first and second opposed plies of fabric on opposite sides of the springs, the fabric of said first and second plies being joined by transverse seams,wherein at least some of the strings have springs of different gauge wire and some of the pockets of the strings having springs of different gauge wire are spliced together;cushioning materials; anda cover encasing the pocketed spring assembly and cushioning materials.2. A bedding or seating product comprising:a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of pocketed springs, each of said strings being joined to at least one adjacent string, each of the strings comprising a plurality of interconnected pockets, each of the pockets containing at least one spring encased in fabric, the fabric being joined to itself along a longitudinal seam and having first and second opposed plies of fabric on opposite sides of the springs, the fabric of said first and second plies being joined ...

Pocketed Spring Assembly Comprising Strings of Springs Having Non-Linear Separating Seams

A bedding or seating product comprises a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. The strings of springs may extend from head-to-foot or side-to-side of the product. Adjacent individually pocketed springs are separated from each other by at least one separating seam. Each of the separating seams comprises a branched end portion. 1. A bedding or seating product comprising:a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of springs joined to each other, each of the strings of springs comprising a plurality of interconnected pockets, each of the pockets containing at least one spring encased in fabric, the fabric being joined to itself along a longitudinal seam,wherein adjacent individually pocketed springs are separated from each other by first and second separating seams joining opposed first and second plies, each of the separating seams being generally Y-shaped and comprising an end portion and a linear portion, wherein the fabric is folded downwardly from an upper surface of the string of springs towards a lower surface of the string of springs within the end portion of the first Y-shaped separating seam, and the fabric is folded upwardly from the lower surface of the string of springs towards the upper surface of the string of springs within the end portion of the second Y-shaped separating seam;cushioning materials on at least one side of the pocketed spring assembly; andan upholstered covering encasing the pocketed spring assembly and cushioning materials.2. A bedding or seating product comprising:a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of springs joined to each other, each of the strings of springs comprising a plurality of interconnected pockets, each of the pockets containing at least one spring encased in fabric, the fabric being joined to itself along a longitudinal seam,wherein adjacent individually pocketed springs are separated from each other ...

Separating Components of a Pocket Sprung Mattress Sub-Assembly

Components of a pocket-sprung-mattress sub-assembly having individual metal springs retained within a matrix of fabric pockets are separated. A rotatable tearing drum is driven by a drive motor Tearing devices are arranged to pull metal springs from a pocket-sprung-mattress sub-assembly during the rotation of the tearing drum A feeding assembly compressors an end portion of the mattress sub-assembly and moves this end portion continually to bring an end of the mattress sub-assembly into contact with the rotating tearing devices 1. An apparatus for separating components of a pocket-sprung-mattress sub-assembly , in which individual metal springs are retained within a matrix of fabric pockets , comprising:a rotatable tearing drum;a drive motor arranged to rotate said tearing drum;a plurality of tearing devices, each arranged to pull metal springs from a pocket-sprung-mattress sub-assembly during the rotation of said tearing drum; anda feeding assembly configured to:compress an end portion of said mattress sub-assembly; andmove said end portion continually to bring an end of said mattress sub-assembly into contact with said rotating tearing devices.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:said metal springs are fabricated from steel; andthe apparatus includes a magnet for collecting spring components after separation.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein;said fabric pockets are polypropylene; andthe apparatus includes a fan for directing separated scraps of said polypropylene.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:a pocket-sprung-mattress sub-assembly has a non-compressed depth; andsaid combination of said first feed roller and said second feed roller compresses a mattress sub-assembly to a compressed depth, wherein said non-compressed depth is at least three times greater than said compressed depth.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said feeding assembly includes a first feed roller and a second feed roller.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein said first feed roller ...

Resilient unit with different major surfaces

A resilient unit comprises a number of wire coil springs 12 , each of which is located within its own discrete pocket 14 formed by first, upper and second, lower layers 14 a and 14 b of material, preferably of non-woven material. The two layers 14 a and 14 b have been thermally, or ultrasonically, welded together at points 16 between the adjacent springs to create the pockets. The upper layer of material 14 a differs from the lower layer of material 14 b in respect of at least one characteristic.

MATTRESS SPRING ASSEMBLY

A mattress is configured to have multiple zones made of springs configured in different orientations. A first zone of the mattress has springs packed in a first pattern, and a second zone has the springs packed in a second pattern that is different from the first pattern. The springs in the first zone and the second zone are the same type of springs. By packing the same springs in different patterns, the zones can have different firmness levels. 1. A mattress , comprising:a first zone having springs packed in a first pattern;a second zone having the springs packed in a second pattern that is different from the first pattern; andwherein the springs in the first zone and the second zone have the same stiffness.2. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein the springs in the first zone and the second zone are the same.3. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein the springs in the first zone have a packing density that is less than the packing density of the springs in the second zone.4. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein the springs in the first zone have a packing density that is greater than the packing density of the springs in the second zone.5. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein:the first pattern is a cube pattern; andthe second pattern is a hexagonal pattern.6. The mattress of claim 1 , further comprising:a third zone having the springs packed in a third pattern.7. The mattress of claim 6 , wherein the first pattern and the third pattern are the same pattern.8. The mattress of claim 6 , wherein:the first pattern and the third pattern have a cube pattern; andthe second pattern is a hexagonal pattern.9. The mattress of claim 6 , further comprising:a fourth zone having the springs packed in a fourth pattern;a fifth zone having the springs packing in a fifth pattern;wherein the first pattern, the third pattern, and fifth pattern are the same; andwherein the second pattern and the fourth pattern are the same.10. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein the springs are pocket springs.11. The ...

MATTRESSES, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND COMPONENTS

Mattress coverings are manufactured utilizing conventional equipment and using a dummy mattress core. The mattress coverings include a zippered access on the bottom panel, for example, where the dummy core can be removed after the mattress covering is completed. When shipped to a regional assembly facility the zippered access is utilized for insertion of a select mattress core that corresponds to the size of the dummy mattress core about which the mattress covering was assembled. The zippered access is zipped shut and the mattress is ready for sale, transport, and use. Great efficiencies are available where the mattress cover is assembled in a first location, shipped to a sale and use location and also regionally close to where mattress cores are manufactured, and the mattress covers are assembled with cores into mattresses. 1. A stack or compilation of mattress covers for subsequent assembly with mattress cores for providing completed mattresses for retail sale , each of the mattress covers comprising:a quilted top panel component having a periphery, the quilted top panel component comprising a top exterior fabric panel with a peripheral edge portion, a thin interior fabric panel with a peripheral edge portion, at least one foam layer with a peripheral edge and at least one low density fiber layer sandwiched between the exterior fabric panel and the thin interior fabric panel, the quilted top panel having an ordered arrangement of connections extending through the top panel thereby securing together the top exterior fabric panel, the thin interior fabric panel, the at least one foam layer, and the at least one low density fiber layer;a quilted sidewall border component extending around the entire periphery, the quilted sidewall border component comprising an exterior fabric strip with an upper edge portion and a lower edge portion, a thin interior fabric strip with an upper edge portion and a lower edge portion, a foam or fiber layer strip sandwiched between the ...

COIL-IN-COIL SPRINGS WITH NON-LINEAR LOADING RESPONSES AND MATTRESSES INCLUDING THE SAME

A coil-in-coil spring is provided that exhibits a variable and non-linear loading response upon compression. The spring comprises a continuous wire including a first spring portion having a first spring constant, a second spring portion having a second spring constant less than the first spring constant, and a third spring portion having a third spring constant less than the first spring constant and less than the second spring constant. In the coil-in-coil spring, the first spring portion forms an outer coil of the coil-in-coil spring and the second spring portion, the third spring portion, or both the second spring portion and the third spring portion are positioned within the first spring portion and form an inner coil of the coil-in-coil spring. A multi-coil spring is also provided that includes an outer coil, an intermediate coil positioned within the outer coil, and an inner coil positioned with the intermediate coil. 1. A coil-in-coil spring , comprising: a first spring portion having a first spring constant and forming an outer coil of the coil-in-coil spring, said first spring portion having a height;', 'a second spring portion having a second spring constant greater than said first spring constant, the second spring portion having a height less than the height of the outer coil, said second spring portion being positioned within said first spring portion; and,', 'at an upper end of said second spring portion and within said first spring portion or, at an upper end of said first spring portion;', 'a third spring portion having a third spring constant which varies and is less than said second spring portion, the third spring portion being positioned in either, 'the third spring portion having a transition convolution and a plurality of convolutions of differing diameter;', 'wherein each of said first spring portion, said second spring portion and said third spring portion are of different diameters and different spring constants., 'a continuous wire ...

Pocketed Spring Comfort Layer and Method of Making Same

A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or non-permeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil. 1. A method of manufacturing a comfort layer for a bedding or seating product , which comfort layer is characterized by slow and gentle compression when a load is applied to the product , said method comprising:forming a continuous blanket of individually pocketed springs, each spring of which is contained within a pocket of fabric, said pocket of fabric being semi-impermeable to airflow through said fabric and being surrounded by a segmented weld seam; andcutting said continuous blanket of individual pocketed springs to a desired size to create the comfort layer, the comfort layer being characterized, when a load is placed upon the comfort layer, by the rate of deflection of the comfort layer being retarded by the rate at which air escapes through said semi-impermeable fabric within which the pocketed springs are contained and by the rate at which air travels through said weld seams.2. The method of wherein said comfort layer is further characterized by the rate of recovery of the comfort layer to its original height after removal of a load from the comfort layer being retarded by the rate at which air returns through said semi-impermeable fabric into the pockets within which compressed springs are contained and by the rate at which air enters individual pockets through said weld seams.3. The method of wherein the weld seams are configured to allow air to pass between portions of the weld seams.4. The method of wherein at least ...

Pocketed Spring Comfort Layer and Method of Making Same

A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or impermeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil. 1. A method of manufacturing a comfort layer for a bedding or seating product , which comfort layer is characterized by slow and gentle compression when a load is applied to the product , said method comprising:forming a continuous blanket of individually pocketed springs, each spring being contained within a pocket of fabric formed by joining multiple plies of fabric together with segmented weld seams, said fabric being impermeable to airflow through said fabric; andcutting said continuous blanket of individual pocketed springs to a desired size to create a comfort layer, the comfort layer being characterized, when a load is placed upon the comfort layer, by the rate of deflection of the comfort layer being retarded by the rate at which air passes between segments of said weld seams.2. The method of wherein said comfort layer is further characterized by the rate of recovery of the comfort layer to its original height after removal of a load from the comfort layer being retarded by the rate at which air returns between said segments of said weld seams into the pockets within which compressed springs are contained.3. The method of wherein the weld seams are configured to allow air to pass between portions of the weld seams.4. The method of wherein at least some of the weld seams are circular comprising multiple curved segments with gaps therebetween.5. The method of wherein at least some of the weld seams are rectangular comprising ...

COIL SPRINGS WITH NON-LINEAR LOADING RESPONSES AND MATTRESSES INCLUDING THE SAME

A spring is provided that exhibits a variable and non-linear loading response upon compression. The spring comprises a continuous wire having a lower end convolution, an upper end convolution, and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions. The upper end convolution, the lower end convolution, and the helical intermediate convolutions each have a respective diameter, with the continuous wire further defining a pitch between the various convolutions. In the spring, one or more of the diameters of the convolutions or one or more of the pitches varies along the length of the continuous wire such that the spring exhibits a non-linear loading response upon compression. A mattress is further provided and includes a plurality of the springs arranged in a matrix. 1. A mattress , comprising:a plurality of coil springs arranged in a matrix and defining a first support surface and a second support surface opposite the first support surface, each of the plurality of coil springs comprised of a continuous wire having a length and forming an upper end convolution, and a lower end convolution opposite the upper end convolution, and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions between the upper end convolution and the lower end convolution, said plurality of helical intermediate convolutions having an upper portion having a plurality of upper convolutions and a lower portion having a plurality of lower convolutionsthe upper end convolution having a diameter, the lower end convolution having a diameter, and each of the plurality of helical intermediate convolutions having a respective diameter, andthe continuous wire defining a pitch between each one of the plurality of helical intermediate convolutions, a pitch between the upper end convolution and the plurality of helical intermediate convolutions adjacent the upper end convolution, and a pitch between the lower end convolution and the plurality of helical intermediate convolutions adjacent the lower end convolution, ...

Apparatus For Ventilating Fabric Used To Make Pocketed Springs and Method of Making Strings of Pocketed Springs

An apparatus for ventilating a web of material used in the manufacture of pocketed springs may be removably attached to a pocket coiler. The apparatus has an upper movable portion which pivots relative to a stationary portion. The stationary portion may be removably attached to the pocket coiler. Each portion has at least one roller, a web of material passing between the rollers during use. One of the rollers may have protrusions to create openings in the material before the material enters the pocket coiler. 1. A method of making a continuous string of pocketed springs , said method comprising:passing a web of material between two rollers, at least one of the rollers having protrusions to create a patterned web, the patterned web having multiple patterns of openings in the web;introducing the patterned web into a pocket coil machine for creating a string of individually pocketed springs.2. The method of wherein at least one of the patterns includes at least one letter.3. The method of wherein at least one of the patterns includes at least one number.4. The method of wherein at least one of the patterns includes numbers and letters.5. The method of wherein at least one of the rollers is a brush roller.6. The method of wherein at least one of the rollers is adjustable.7. The method of wherein at least one of the rollers having protrusions is heated.8. A method of making a continuous string of pocketed springs claim 1 , said method comprising:passing a web of material between rollers to create a patterned web, at least one of the rollers having pins and at least one of the rollers being a brush roller, the patterned web having openings through the web;introducing the patterned web into an apparatus for creating a string of individually pocketed springs.9. The method of wherein the patterns of openings include letters.10. The method of wherein the patterns of openings include numbers.11. The method of wherein the patterns of openings include numbers and letters.12. The ...

Pocketed Spring Assembly Comprising Strings of Springs Having Non-Linear Separating Seams

A bedding or seating product comprises a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. The strings of springs may extend from head-to-foot or side-to-side of the product. Adjacent individually pocketed springs are separated from each other by at least one separating seam. Each of the separating seams comprises a branched end portion. 1. A bedding or seating product comprising:a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of springs joined to each other, each of the strings of springs comprising a plurality of interconnected pockets, each of the pockets containing at least one spring encased in fabric, the fabric being joined to itself along a longitudinal seam,wherein adjacent individually pocketed springs are separated from each other by first and second separating seams joining opposed first and second plies, each of the separating seams comprising a generally U-shaped end portion and a linear portion extending inwardly from the generally U-shaped end portion, wherein the fabric is folded downwardly from an upper surface of the string of springs towards a lower surface of the string of springs within the generally U-shaped end portion of the first separating seam, and the fabric is folded upwardly from the lower surface of the string of springs towards the upper surface of the string of springs within the generally U-shaped end portion of the second separating seam;cushioning materials on at least one side of the pocketed spring assembly; andan upholstered covering encasing the pocketed spring assembly and cushioning materials.2. A bedding or seating product comprising:a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of springs joined to each other, each of the strings of springs comprising a plurality of interconnected pockets, each of the pockets containing at least one spring encased in fabric, the fabric being joined to itself along a longitudinal seam,wherein ...

TUNABLE SPRING MATTRESS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A mattress includes a spring extending between first and second points to provide a first spring rate in a first direction. A polymer fiber structure is provided between the first and second points and adjoins the spring. The polymer fiber structure includes fibers interlinked with one another to provide the second spring rate in the first direction. An example method of manufacturing a mattress is provided that includes arranging springs to provide a mattress innerspring. A polymer fiber structure is introduced in a first state to the innerspring to provide an assembly. The assembly is further processed and the polymer fiber structure is simultaneously altered from the first state to a second state. 1. An mattress for a mattress comprising:an innerspring including a plurality of springs, the springs extending between first and second points in a first direction; anda polymer fiber structure comprising directionally oriented fibers, the directionally oriented fibers oriented along the first direction, the polymer fiber structure providing an increased spring rate relative to a polymer fiber structure comprising only randomly oriented fibers.2. The mattress as recited in claim 1 , wherein some of the springs are perimeter springs providing an outer perimeter of the innerspring claim 1 , and wherein the polymer fiber structure is provided adjacent the perimeter springs.3. The mattress as recited in claim 1 , wherein the springs provide a first spring rate in the first direction claim 1 , and wherein the mattress includes another polymer fiber structure including fibers interlinked with one another to provide a second spring rate in the first direction.4. The mattress as recited in claim 3 , wherein the other polymer fiber structure comprises only randomly oriented fibers.5. The mattress according to claim 3 , wherein the other polymer fiber structure is provided by an elongated batt having a generally rectangular cross-section claim 3 , when viewed along the length of ...

COIL SPRING MATTRESS CONSTRUCTION

A more versatile pocket coil mattress provides increased support in the perimeter side regions of the mattress in combination with increased support in the main sleeping area. The shape, preloading and characteristics of the pocket coil springs has changed to decrease compression per unit of force applied while still maintaining the desired user response of a pocket coiled mattress. 1. A mattress comprising a main sleep area surrounded by perimeter support region with both the main sleep area and the perimeter support region being defined by wire coil springs contained within fabric pockets; the wire coil springs in the main sleep area are arranged in honeycomb offset rows; the wire coil springs in the perimeter support region are of a different wire construction having different flex characteristics relative to the wire coil springs in the main sleep area; said wire coil springs in said perimeter support region are arranged to define at least two side by side rows about the mattress; and wherein said wire coil springs of said perimeter support region define four corner regions of the mattress with each corner region including at least 8 wire coil springs cross connected and joining adjacent wire coil springs of the respective row and adjacent wire coil springs of opposite rows; said wire coil springs of the perimeter region cooperating to allow said wire coil springs between said corner regions to accommodate substantial resilient bending of said mattress in a length thereof.2. A mattress as claimed in wherein said wire coil springs of said perimeter region are of a smaller spring coil diameter relative to the diameter of the wire coil springs of said main sleep area.3. A mattress as claimed in wherein said wire coil springs of said perimeter region have a gauge of about 14.5.4. A mattress as claimed in wherein said wire coil springs of said main sleep area have a gauge of about 15.5.5. A mattress as claimed in wherein said wire coil springs of said perimeter ...