Compactable Mattress and Method

Abstract

The present invention relates to a compactable mattress for use on a predetermined arrangement surface. The compactable mattress may include: a support layer and a comfort layer, arrangeable at the support layer. The support layer may be provided with a predetermined underside shape for shape adjustable arrangeability relative to the predetermined arrangement surface. The support layer may be provided with a predetermined topside shape for arranging thereof of the comfort layer. The support layer may be transformable between a state of use and a compacted state.

Claims

1. A compactable mattress configured for use on a predetermined arrangement surface, wherein the compactable mattress comprises: a support layer for supporting on the predetermined arrangement surface, the support layer formed by surface features; and a comfort layer for providing comfort for lying to a person, the comfort layer being configured to be arranged at the support layer, wherein: the support layer is provided with a predetermined underside shape for substantially shape adjustable arrange-ability relative to the predetermined arrangement surface, the support layer is provided with a predetermined topside shape for arranging the comfort layer thereof, and the support layer is transformable between a state of use and a compacted state.

2. The compactable mattress according to claim 1, wherein the topside shape of the support layer is flat.

3. The compactable mattress according to claim 1, wherein the comfort layer is transformable between the state of use and the compacted state.

4. The compactable mattress according to claim 1, wherein the support layer is inflatable by means of a gas, or wherein the comfort layer is inflatable by means of a gas, or wherein the comfort layer comprises a compressible foam layer.

5. The compactable mattress according to claim 1, wherein the support layer is provided with contour definition means defining the predetermined underside shape of the support layer relative to the topside shape in the state of use, the contour definition means comprising a separation wall, a spacer, a web or a wraparound element.

6. The compactable mattress according claim 1, wherein the support layer comprises at least one air chamber, the at least one air chamber defining the predetermined underside shape of the support layer, the support layer further comprising a support layer topside defining the predetermined topside shape, a support layer underside defining the underside shape, and at least one shape definition member.

7. The compactable mattress according to claim 6, wherein the support layer comprises a combination of air chambers adjacent to each other, the combination of air chambers being arranged for shaping of the support layer with the predetermined topside shape and the predetermined underside shape in combination thereof.

8. The compactable mattress according to claim 1, wherein the comfort layer comprises a foam element.

9. The compactable mattress according to claim 1, comprising a tick encasing the comfort layer or encasing the comfort layer and the support layer.

10. The compactable mattress according to claim 1 comprising a control layer for providing of aeration and/or moist regulation.

11. The compactable mattress according to claim 1 comprising fastening means for mutually fastening the support layer relative to the comfort layer, the fastening means comprising friction means preventing lateral movement, hook and loop means, cord, pushbuttons and/or a zipper.

12. The compactable mattress according to claim 1 comprising a cover layer of stretchable material at the top side of the comfort layer.

13. The compactable mattress according to claim 1, wherein an encasing of the support layer configured to provide dimensional stability relative to the shape adjustable arrange ability comprises substantially nonstretchable materials as wall material or as reinforcement of wall material.

14. The compactable mattress according to claim 1, wherein the support layer comprises a front side support part for the purpose of supporting against a front side of a folded down rear seat, a topside thereof forming a part of the topside shape.

15. The compactable mattress according to claim 1, wherein in a top side view, the mattress has a shape for fitting in a contour shape at the location of the arrangement surface.

16. The compactable mattress according to claim 1 comprising an air pump for pumping of air into the support layer and/or the comfort layer for transformation thereof to the state of use and/or pumping of air out of the support layer and/or the comfort layer for transformation thereof to the compacted state.

17. The compactable mattress according to claim 16 comprising distribution means for distribution of an input and/or an output of air between the support layer and/or the comfort layer.

18. The compactable mattress according to claim 1, wherein the topside shape is defined such that during use the topside shape is arranged horizontally relative to gravity.

19. The compactable mattress according to claim 1 comprising a width ratio of one third relative to two thirds or a width ratio of 40% relative to 60%, when seen in a top view.

20. The compactable mattress according to claim 1, wherein, in the compacted state, the compactable mattress comprises a shape configured to allow the compactable mattress to be arranged in a storage space of a vehicle.

21. The compactable mattress of claim 1 comprising crease lines or folding lines for folding of the mattress there along during transfer of the mattress between the state of use and the compacted state.

22. (canceled)

23. A method for manufacturing of a compactable mattress according to claim 1, the method comprising steps of: determining or receiving of the shape of a predetermined arrangement surface for placement thereof of the support layer of the compactable mattress; determining or receiving of the shape of an underside shape of the support layer; determining or receiving of the shape of the support layer including a topside shape in the state of use; determining or receiving of contour definition means defining the predetermined underside shape of the support layer relative to the topside shape in the state of use and/or determining of a shape of a combination of air chambers; determining of the support layer on the basis of the determined shape of the arrangement surface, the determined shape of the underside shape, the determined shape of the support layer including topside shape in the state of use and the determined contour definition means.

24. The method according to claim 23 comprising the steps of: assembling the comfort layer; and joining the support layer and the comfort layer.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] Further advantages, features and details of the present invention will be further elucidated on the basis of a description of one or more preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying figures. Similar yet not necessarily identical parts of different preferred embodiments may be indicated with the same reference numerals.

[0044] FIG. 1A shows a top view of a support layer according to a first preferred embodiment according to the present disclosure;

[0045] FIG. 1B shows a first side view of the support layer of FIG. 1A;

[0046] FIG. 1C shows a bottom view of the support layer of FIG. 1A;

[0047] FIG. 1D shows a section view taken along the line I-I in FIG. 1C;

[0048] FIG. 1E shows a perspective view of the support layer of FIG. 1A;

[0049] FIG. 1F shows a second side view of the support layer of FIG. 1A;

[0050] FIG. 2A shows a first side view of a comfort layer according to another preferred embodiment according to the present disclosure;

[0051] FIG. 2B shows a top view of the comfort layer of FIG. 2A;

[0052] FIG. 2C shows a second side view of the comfort layer of FIG. 2A;

[0053] FIG. 2D shows a bottom view of the comfort layer of FIG. 2A;

[0054] FIG. 2E shows a first perspective view of the comfort layer of FIG. 2A;

[0055] FIG. 2F shows a second perspective view of the comfort layer of FIG. 2A;

[0056] FIG. 3 shows a perspective exploded view of a further preferred embodiment according to the present disclosure;

[0057] FIG. 4 shows a perspective exploded view of a further preferred embodiment according to the present disclosure; and

[0058] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of an arrangement surface with a preferred embodiment according to the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0059] A first preferred embodiment (FIGS. 1A-1F) according to the present invention relates to a compactable mattress 1. It comprises a support layer 2 with a flat topside 4 with a topside shape 4′ and an arrangement surface R of a car (FIG. 5). The underside 6 of the support layer 2 has an underside shape 6′ that is adapted to fit with the arrangement surface. This adaption of the shape is readily visible in the bottom view of FIG. 1C, the side view of FIG. 1 B and the section view of FIG. 1D.

[0060] From the rear side of the car, a slope 11 extends downwardly to a top 14 after which the slope 12 extends upwardly to a corner 15. Subsequently an extending part 13 is arranged near the end of the compactable mattress. This extending part 13 extends beyond the downwardly folded rear seat until the front seats of the car (not shown). While part 16 of the extending part 13 hereby pushes against the downwardly folded rear seat in order to find support against this for upwardly holding of the end part 4″ of the flat upper side 4 of the support part. Furthermore, a recess 17 is provided for taking in of the head support of the downwardly folded rear seats. In a recess 18 for taking in of a further irregularity in the arrangement surface of the car laterally.

[0061] Glued in parts and intermediate walls are furthermore provided in the support layer for providing of the bottom and the top side. Air nipples are provided at the right side arranged at the rear passenger door of the vehicle. An inlet nipple and an outlet nipple is provided. By means of a manual or electrical pump, of which predetermined pump pressure values are preferably settable, the mattress is pumped. Preferably, for folding of the mattress, the mattress is pumped to emptiness such that the required storage space is minimized.

[0062] The comfort layer 21 is a layer that is arranged on the topside 4 of the support layer. This comfort layer generally relates to an air bed or a mattress or a self inflatable mattress for providing comfort relative to the hard support layer 2. Optionally, hook and loop means 29 are provided in cooperation with hook and loop means 29′ of the support layer for fastening. Furthermore, an optional zipper is provided along the edges of the support layer and the comfort layer for fastening. Furthermore, a ticket 27 is provided that is further preferably provided with a comfortable material 28 as interface between the comfort layer and the user.

[0063] In the variant according to FIG. 3, a control layer 31 is further provided providing aeration and/or market regulation for the compactable mattress. This layer is arranged on the comfort layer. Alternatively, this layer is herewith integrated. It is herewith provided that both these layers each have a separate tick 29 or are arranged together in a single tick. Alternatively, it is provided that a tick is provided around both the support layer, the comfort layer and the control layer. In this variant, the comfort layer 21 is embodied as an air bed.

[0064] In the variant according to FIG. 4, the comfort layer is embodied as a foam element holding self inflatable mattress 21′ with a relatively large thickness. On top of that, a control layer 31′ is arranged with a 3D mesh providing moist regulation therein.

[0065] Furthermore, it is envisioned that the compactable mattress is suitable for any irregularly shaped arrangement surface for which a mattress solution and/or a temporary mattress solution is needed. To this end, no reference to a feature of a vehicle is required.

[0066] The present invention is described in the foregoing on the basis of preferred embodiments. Different aspects of different embodiments are expressly considered disclosed in combination with each other and in all combinations that on the basis of this document, when read by a skilled person of the area of skill, fall within the scope of the invention or are deemed to be read with the disclosure of this document. These preferred embodiments are not limitative for the scope of protection of this document. The rights sought are defined in the appended claims.