EP1239755A2 - Motor-driven, adjustable supporting device for the upholstery of seating and/or reclining furniture, for example of a mattress or of a bed - Google Patents

Motor-driven, adjustable supporting device for the upholstery of seating and/or reclining furniture, for example of a mattress or of a bed

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EP1239755A2
EP1239755A2 EP00991986A EP00991986A EP1239755A2 EP 1239755 A2 EP1239755 A2 EP 1239755A2 EP 00991986 A EP00991986 A EP 00991986A EP 00991986 A EP00991986 A EP 00991986A EP 1239755 A2 EP1239755 A2 EP 1239755A2
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Eckhart Dewert
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C20/00—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like
    • A47C20/04—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination
    • A47C20/041—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination by electric motors

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  • Motor-adjustable support device for upholstering a seating and / or reclining furniture, for example a mattress or a bed
  • the invention relates to a motor-adjustable support device for upholstering a seating and / or reclining furniture, for example a mattress or a bed, of the type mentioned in the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such support devices are generally known in the form of slatted frames.
  • a slatted frame is known from DE 195 42 321 AI, which has a plurality of articulated support parts for supporting a mattress over a large area, which can be pivoted relative to one another by drive means.
  • the drive means are formed by an adjusting drive, the drive housing of which is arranged below the actual slatted frame.
  • a disadvantage of this known slatted frame is that due to the arrangement of the relatively space-consuming adjusting drive, it appears bulky and thus visually unattractive. Another disadvantage is that the slatted frame with the adjustment drive has a considerable height. This complicates the transportation and handling of the slatted frame.
  • EP 0 884 011 AI is a similar slatted frame known, in which the adjusting drive is also arranged below the actual slatted frame. There are the same disadvantages as the slatted frame mentioned above.
  • EP 0 935 937 A1 discloses a slatted frame of the type in question, which has a first support part and a second support part for supporting a mattress over a wide area, the first support part and the second support part being connected to one another in an articulated manner and being pivotable relative to one another by drive means.
  • the drive means in the slatted frame known from this publication are formed by axis motors integrated in pivot shafts, which are arranged on a frame of the slatted frame.
  • the slatted frame is designed optically more advantageous.
  • the axle motors used are complex in construction and thus expensive to manufacture. This applies in particular when high adjustment forces have to be applied and the axle motors have to be dimensioned accordingly.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a support device of the type mentioned in the preamble of claim 1, which is optically advantageous and which is simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
  • the basic idea of the teaching according to the invention is to arrange the drive in such a way that it does not protrude, or protrudes only slightly, over the longitudinal spars of the first support part.
  • the invention provides that an output member of the drive between an upper limit plane and a lower boundary plane of the first support part is arranged.
  • the drive in a support device designed as a slatted frame is arranged directly underneath the slats and appears optically in the background, so that the slatted frame is designed to be optically advantageous.
  • a particular advantage of the teaching according to the invention is that by the arrangement of the drive according to the invention between horizontal delimitation planes of the first support part and thus the base body of the support device, the overall height of the support device in
  • the support device according to the invention can also be used with filigree-looking pieces of furniture, without the optical impression being adversely affected.
  • the teaching according to the invention also enables the slatted frame to be integrated into a unit for the first time. Such integration is not possible in motor-adjustable support devices according to the prior art because of the resulting height.
  • the support device according to the invention is robust in construction, durable and versatile.
  • the advantages achieved with the teaching according to the invention are largely retained if the drive on the side facing away from the upholstery has parts slightly above the first support part survives.
  • a particularly advantageous further development 'of the inventive teaching provides that the drive is arranged substantially completely between the upper limiting plane and the lower limiting plane of the first support member. In this embodiment, the linear drive does not increase the height of the slatted frame.
  • Another particularly advantageous development of the teaching according to the invention consists in that at least one of the longitudinal spars is designed as a hollow profile and that the drive is accommodated in the hollow profile. In this embodiment, the drive is almost completely covered and thus hardly appears optically.
  • Another embodiment of the teaching according to the invention provides that the drive is detachably connected to the first support part, in particular to one of the longitudinal spars. This increases the ease of maintenance of the support device according to the invention, since, for example, a defective drive can be exchanged in a simple manner.
  • the drive is expediently arranged between lateral boundary planes of the first support element.
  • the drive does not protrude laterally beyond the support device and is therefore completely included within its limits.
  • the drive can be accommodated in a housing, as is provided by another embodiment. In this way, the drive is protected from damage when handling or transporting the support device.
  • the output element of the linear drive is expediently a spindle nut which is held against rotation and movable in the screwing direction on a threaded spindle which can be driven by the electric motor, the spindle nut being operatively connected to a pivot mechanism for pivoting at least one of the support parts relative to the first supporting part.
  • the threaded spindle is arranged essentially parallel to the output shaft of the electric motor and is in drive connection with the latter via a gear. In this way, the space requirement of the linear drive in the direction of the threaded spindle is reduced.
  • the output shaft and the threaded spindle can be arranged one above the other or next to one another.
  • the support device according to the invention consists of two mutually adjustable support parts.
  • the adjustment possibility then consists, for example, in adjusting the inclination of a bed in the region of the upper body of a person lying on the bed.
  • the support device has more than two support parts.
  • an embodiment provides that the first support part is formed by a central support part and the second support part is formed by an upper body support part and that a leg support part is provided which is in contact with the central
  • Support part is articulated on its side facing away from the upper body support part and pivotally connected about a pivot axis parallel to the pivot axis of the upper body support part.
  • this embodiment is not only the inclination of the upper body support part relative to the central support part, but also the inclination of the leg support part relative to the central support part adjustable. In this way, the adjustment possibilities are expanded, so that the adaptation of the support device to the sitting or lying position of a person resting on a mattress supported by the support device is improved.
  • a further development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that a headrest part is provided which is articulated to the upper body support part on its side facing away from the central support part and is pivotable about a pivot axis which is essentially parallel to the pivot axis of the upper body support part. This enables adjustment of the support device in the head area.
  • a calf support part is provided which is articulated to the leg support part on its side facing away from the central support part and pivotably connected about a pivot axis which is essentially parallel to the pivot axis of the leg support part.
  • an adjustment of the support device in the calf area is also made possible.
  • the support device can be designed as a slatted frame, as is provided by a further development.
  • a seating and / or reclining furniture with a support device according to the invention is specified in claim 18.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic perspective illustration of a first exemplary embodiment of a support device in the form of a slatted frame according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 Slats of the slatted frame are not shown, FIG. 2 to clarify the mode of operation of the linear drive in an enlarged, schematic perspective view, partly in phantom, a detail in the area of the connection of a central support part to a leg support part in the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 shows the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 in a schematic perspective illustration from below
  • FIG. 4 shows the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1, the headrest part being pivoted relative to the other supporting parts
  • FIG. 5 in a representation similar to FIG. 1 shows a second exemplary embodiment of the invention Support device in the form of a slatted frame and
  • a slatted base 2 is shown, which in its longitudinal direction successive support parts 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 for the flat support of a mattress, not shown in the drawing.
  • the slatted frame 2 has a first support part, which forms a central support part 4, with which an upper body support part 6 is articulated on one side and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis and articulated on the side facing away from the upper body support part 6 and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis a leg support part 8 is connected.
  • a headrest part 10 is articulated to the upper body support part 6 on its side facing away from the central support part 4 and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis
  • a calf support part is articulated to the leg support part 8 on its side facing away from the central support part 4 and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis 12 connected.
  • the headrest part 10 and the calf support part 12 each have longitudinal spars 14, 16 and 18, 20, which are each connected to one another via a cross spar 22 or 24.
  • the upper body support part 6 and the leg support part 8 each have longitudinal bars 26, 28 and 30, 32, which are each connected to one another via cross bars 34, 36 and 38, 40.
  • the central support part 4 has longitudinal spars 42, 44 which are connected to one another via a cross spar 46.
  • the longitudinal bars 42, 44 of the central support part 4 are connected to a substructure of the slatted frame 2, which is formed by two rails 45, 47 which are laterally spaced apart.
  • the longitudinal bars 42, 44 of the central support part 4 are designed as hollow profiles, in each of which Electromotive linear drives, not recognizable in FIG. 1, for adjusting the upper body support part 6 and the leg support part 8 relative to the central support part 4 are accommodated.
  • the linear drives are located both between an upper and a lower boundary plane of the first support element 4 and between its lateral boundary planes, so that the linear drives do not protrude beyond the first support element 4. This results in a low overall height of the slatted base 2, which enables the slatted base 2 to be integrated into a unit with a mattress (not shown in the drawing).
  • the slatted base 2 according to the invention is designed to be optically advantageous.
  • a linear drive 48 arranged in the longitudinal spar 42 has an electric motor 50 which drives a rotationally drivable threaded spindle 52, on which a spindle nut, which cannot be seen in FIG. 2, is held against rotation and movable in the screwing direction as the drive element, the threaded spindle being held in the extends substantially parallel to the output shaft of the electric motor 50 and is connected to the drive shaft via a gear 54.
  • the spindle nut is operatively connected to a pivot mechanism for pivoting the leg part 8 relative to the central support part 4.
  • the swivel mechanism has an actuating element 56, - li whose one end is pivotally connected to the pivot axis of the leg support part 8 and the other end is pivotally connected to the spindle nut. From Fig. 2 it can be seen that when the spindle nut moves on the spindle 52 in the direction of an arrow 58, the leg support part 8 is pivoted in the direction of an arrow 60.
  • a band or belt 58 is provided, one end of which is fixed to the central support part 4 and the other end of which is fixed to the calf support part 12.
  • the belt 58 exerts a tensile force on the calf support part 12, so that it pivots relative to the leg support part 8.
  • the pivoting of the calf support part 12 relative to the leg support part 8 can begin at the start of the pivoting movement of the leg support part 8 relative to the central support part 4 or when a predetermined adjustment position of the leg support part 8 relative to the central support part 4 is reached. In this way, the adjustment of the calf support part 12 relative to the leg support part 8 is coupled to the adjustment of the leg support part relative to the central support part 4 and a forced movement of the calf support part relative to the leg support part 8 is achieved.
  • locking means can be provided for locking the housings 66, 68 on the central support part 4.
  • the releasable connection of the housings 66, 68 to the central support part 4 means that the linear drives can be exchanged quickly and easily. This increases the maintenance and repair friendliness of the support device according to the invention.
  • a lever mechanism 74 is provided in this exemplary embodiment, which is operatively connected to a spindle nut, which is linearly movable on a threaded spindle, of the linear drive arranged in the housing 66 , When the spindle nut moves in the direction of the upper body support part 8, the lever mechanism 74 exerts a compressive force on the head support part 10 in a first movement phase, so that it pivots relative to the upper body support part 6.
  • the lever mechanism 74 is designed such that in this first phase of movement the upper body support part 6 does not yet pivot relative to the central support part 4.
  • the lever mechanism 74 exerts a compressive force on the upper body support part 6, so that it pivots relative to the central support part 4.
  • the pivoting movement of the head support part 10 is coupled to the pivoting movement of the upper body support part 6, such that first the head support part 10 and then the upper body support part 6 are pivoted.
  • spring means in the form of gas pressure springs 76, 78 are arranged between the leg support part 8 and the calf support part, which attempt to move the calf support part 12 relative to the leg support part 8 into the position shown in FIG. 5, in which the Calf support part 12 and leg support part 8 form a substantially flat support surface.
  • an actuating element which cannot be seen in FIG. 5, is provided, one end of which is connected in an articulated manner to a spindle nut, which is linearly movable on a threaded spindle, of the linear drive arranged in the housing 68 and the other end of which is remote from the pivot axis of the leg support part 8 is articulated to the latter.
  • the spindle nut of the linear drive moves in the direction of the leg support part 8
  • the actuating element exerts a compressive force on the leg support part so that it pivots about its pivot axis relative to the central support part 4.
  • a belt 76 is provided, one end of which is attached to the cross member 70 of the central support part 4 and the other end of which is attached to a cross member 78 of the calf support part 12.
  • the belt 74 exerts a tensile force on the calf support part 12, so that the leg support part 8 pivots about its pivot axis.
  • the belt has a fixed length.
  • FIG. 6 shows, in a highly schematic representation, a further exemplary embodiment of an adjustment drive for adjusting a support part 80, which is only shown schematically in FIG. 6, relative to a support part 82, which is also only shown schematically.
  • the support parts 80, 82 are pivotally connected to one another about a pivot axis 84 , an adjusting drive having a band or a belt 86 being provided for pivoting the support part 80 relative to the support part 82.
  • the belt 86 one end of which is fixed to the support part 82 at a fastening point 88, can be rotated in the manner of a pulley via rollers 90, 92, 94 arranged on the support part 80, rotatably mounted thereon and arranged on the support part 82 guided on this mounted rollers 96, 98, 100.
  • the end of the belt facing away from the attachment point 88 is connected via a deflection roller 102 to a winding drum 106 which is rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation 104 and can be driven in rotation by means of a rotary drive (not shown).
  • the winding drum 106 rotates in the direction of an arrow 108, the winding drum 106 on the belt 86, which is thereby shortened and the support member 80 pivots relative to the support member 82 in the direction of an arrow 110.
  • This enables the support part 80 to be pivoted in a particularly simple manner relative to the support part 82.
  • the fact that the belt 86 is guided around the rollers 90, 92, 94, 96, 98 and 100 in the manner of a pulley means that the belt 86 is wound up only slight forces required.
  • the rotary drive of the winding drum 106 can therefore be formed by a correspondingly small motor.
  • the elements of the adjustment drive shown in FIG. 6 can, for example, be accommodated in the support parts 80, 82 in that their spars are designed as hollow profiles. The adjusting drive then does not appear optically.
  • the adjusting drive shown in FIG. 6 can be used not only for adjusting supporting parts of a supporting device of a piece of furniture, but also wherever a pivoting movement between two parts relative to one another is required.

Abstract

The adjustable support (2) of a seat or a bed mattress, and the like, is operated by a motor. The assembly has at least two sections (4,6) to support a flat mattress, with a swing joint between them. The drive is an electromotor at the first section (4), with the drive output within it between the outer levels of the section. At least one longitudinal member (42,44) is hollow at the first section (4), to contain the electromotor.

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Motorisch verstellbare Stützeinrichtung für eine Polsterung eines Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbels, beispielsweise einer Matratze oder eines Bettes Motor-adjustable support device for upholstering a seating and / or reclining furniture, for example a mattress or a bed
Die Erfindung betrifft eine motorisch verstellbare Stützeinrichtung für eine Polsterung eines Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbels, beispielsweise einer Matratze oder eines Bettes, der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 genannten Art .The invention relates to a motor-adjustable support device for upholstering a seating and / or reclining furniture, for example a mattress or a bed, of the type mentioned in the preamble of claim 1.
Derartige Stützeinrichtungen sind in Form von Lattenrosten allgemein bekannt. So ist beispielsweise durch DE 195 42 321 AI ein Lattenrost bekannt, der mehrere gelenkig miteinander verbundene Stützteile zur flächigen Abstutzung einer Matratze aufweist, die durch Antriebsmittel relativ zueinander verschwenkbar sind. Bei dem bekannten Lattenrost sind die Antriebsmittel durch einen Versteilantrieb gebildet, dessen Antriebsgehäuse unterhalb des eigentlichen Lattenrostes ange- ordnet ist .Such support devices are generally known in the form of slatted frames. For example, a slatted frame is known from DE 195 42 321 AI, which has a plurality of articulated support parts for supporting a mattress over a large area, which can be pivoted relative to one another by drive means. In the known slatted frame, the drive means are formed by an adjusting drive, the drive housing of which is arranged below the actual slatted frame.
Ein Nachteil dieses bekannten Lattenrostes besteht darin, daß er aufgrund der Anordnung des relativ platzaufwendigen Versteilantriebes klobig und damit optisch unschön wirkt . Ein weiterer Nachteil besteht darin, daß der Lattenrost mit dem Versteilantrieb eine erhebliche Bauhöhe aufweist. Dies erschwert den Transport und die Handhabung des Lattenrostes.A disadvantage of this known slatted frame is that due to the arrangement of the relatively space-consuming adjusting drive, it appears bulky and thus visually unattractive. Another disadvantage is that the slatted frame with the adjustment drive has a considerable height. This complicates the transportation and handling of the slatted frame.
Durch EP 0 884 011 AI ist ein ähnlicher Lattenrost bekannt, bei dem der VerStellantrieb ebenfalls unterhalb des eigentlichen Lattenrostes angeordnet ist. Es ergeben sich die gleichen Nachteile wie bei dem zuvor genannten Lattenrost . Durch EP 0 935 937 AI ist ein Lattenrost der betreffenden Art bekannt, der ein erstes Stützteil und ein zweites Stützteil zur flächigen Abstutzung einer Matratze aufweist, wobei das erste Stützteil und das zweite Stützteil gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind und durch Antriebsmittel relativ zueinander verschwenkbar sind. Um den Lattenrost optisch vorteilhafter zu gestalten, sind bei dem aus dieser Druckschrift bekannten Lattenrost die Antriebsmittel durch in Schwenkwellen integrierte Achsmotoren gebildet, die an einem Rah- men des Lattenrostes angeordnet sind. Auf diese Weise ist der Lattenrost optisch vorteilhafter gestaltet. Nachteilig ist jedoch, daß die verwendeten Achsmotoren aufwendig im Aufbau und damit teuer in der Herstellung sind. Dies gilt insbesondere dann, wenn hohe Verstell- kräfte aufgebracht werden müssen und die Achsmotoren dementsprechend dimensioniert sein müssen.EP 0 884 011 AI is a similar slatted frame known, in which the adjusting drive is also arranged below the actual slatted frame. There are the same disadvantages as the slatted frame mentioned above. EP 0 935 937 A1 discloses a slatted frame of the type in question, which has a first support part and a second support part for supporting a mattress over a wide area, the first support part and the second support part being connected to one another in an articulated manner and being pivotable relative to one another by drive means. In order to make the slatted frame optically more advantageous, the drive means in the slatted frame known from this publication are formed by axis motors integrated in pivot shafts, which are arranged on a frame of the slatted frame. In this way, the slatted frame is designed optically more advantageous. It is disadvantageous, however, that the axle motors used are complex in construction and thus expensive to manufacture. This applies in particular when high adjustment forces have to be applied and the axle motors have to be dimensioned accordingly.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Stützeinrichtung der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 genannten Art anzugeben, die optisch vorteilhaft ge- staltet ist und die einfach und kostengünstig herstellbar ist.The invention has for its object to provide a support device of the type mentioned in the preamble of claim 1, which is optically advantageous and which is simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die im Anspruch 1 angegebene Lehre gelöst . ' This object is achieved by the teaching specified in claim 1. '
Der Grundgedanke der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre be- steht darin, den Antrieb so anzuordnen, daß er nicht oder nur geringfügig über Längsholme des ersten Stützteiles hervorsteht.The basic idea of the teaching according to the invention is to arrange the drive in such a way that it does not protrude, or protrudes only slightly, over the longitudinal spars of the first support part.
Hierzu sieht die Erfindung vor, daß ein Abtriebsorgan des Antriebs zwischen einer oberen Begrenzungs- ebene und einer unteren Begrenzungsebene des ersten Stützteiles angeordnet ist.For this purpose, the invention provides that an output member of the drive between an upper limit plane and a lower boundary plane of the first support part is arranged.
Auf diese Weise ist der Antrieb bei einer als Lattenrost ausgebildeten Stützeinrichtung unmittelbar un- terhalb der Latten angeordnet und tritt optisch in den Hintergrund, so daß der Lattenrost optisch vorteilhaft gestaltet ist.In this way, the drive in a support device designed as a slatted frame is arranged directly underneath the slats and appears optically in the background, so that the slatted frame is designed to be optically advantageous.
Durch die Verwendung eines Linearantriebs ist zudem der Aufbau der erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung vereinfacht und damit kostengünstiger gestaltet.The use of a linear drive also simplifies the construction of the support device according to the invention and thus makes it more cost-effective.
Ein besonderer Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre besteht darin, daß durch die erfindungsgemäße Anordnung des Antriebs zwischen horizontalen Begrenzungsebenen des ersten Stützteiles und damit des Grundkörpers der Stützeinrichtung die Bauhöhe der Stützeinrichtung imA particular advantage of the teaching according to the invention is that by the arrangement of the drive according to the invention between horizontal delimitation planes of the first support part and thus the base body of the support device, the overall height of the support device in
Vergleich zu herkömmlichen, nicht verstellbaren Stützeinrichtungen nicht oder nur geringfügig vergrößert ist. Damit ist die erfindungsgemäße Stützeinrichtung auch bei filigran wirkenden Möbelstücken einsetzbar, ohne daß deren optischer Eindruck nachteilig beeinflußt wird.Compared to conventional, non-adjustable support devices is not or only slightly enlarged. Thus, the support device according to the invention can also be used with filigree-looking pieces of furniture, without the optical impression being adversely affected.
Aufgrund der geringen Bauhöhe der Stützeinrichtung mit dem Antrieb ermöglicht die erfindungsgemäße Lehre auch erstmals die Integration des Lattenrostes mit ei- ner Matratze zu einer Einheit. Eine solche Integration ist bei motorisch verstellbaren Stützeinrichtungen gemäß dem Stand der Technik wegen der sich dann ergebenden Bauhöhe nicht möglich.Because of the low overall height of the support device with the drive, the teaching according to the invention also enables the slatted frame to be integrated into a unit for the first time. Such integration is not possible in motor-adjustable support devices according to the prior art because of the resulting height.
Die erfindungsgemäße Stützeinrichtung ist robust im Aufbau, langlebig und vielfältig einsetzbar.The support device according to the invention is robust in construction, durable and versatile.
Grundsätzlich bleiben die mit der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre erzielten Vorteile weitestgehend erhalten, wenn der Antrieb auf der der Polsterung abgewandten Seite mit Teilen geringfügig über das erste Stützteil übersteht. Eine besonders vorteilhafte Weiterbildung ' der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre sieht jedoch vor, daß der Antrieb im wesentlichen vollständig zwischen der oberen Begrenzungsebene und der unteren Begrenzungsebene des ersten Stützteiles angeordnet ist. Bei dieser Ausführungsform vergrößert der Linearantrieb die Bauhöhe des Lattenrostes nicht.Basically, the advantages achieved with the teaching according to the invention are largely retained if the drive on the side facing away from the upholstery has parts slightly above the first support part survives. However, a particularly advantageous further development 'of the inventive teaching provides that the drive is arranged substantially completely between the upper limiting plane and the lower limiting plane of the first support member. In this embodiment, the linear drive does not increase the height of the slatted frame.
Eine andere besonders vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre besteht darin, daß wenig- stens einer der Längsholme als Hohlprofil ausgebildet ist und daß der Antrieb in dem Hohlprofil aufgenommen ist . Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist der Antrieb nahezu vollständig verdeckt und tritt somit optisch kaum noch in Erscheinung. Eine andere Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre sieht vor, daß der Antrieb lösbar mit dem ersten Stützteil, insbesondere mit einem der Längsholme, verbunden ist. Dies erhöht die Wartungsfreundlichkeit der erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung, da beispielsweise ein defekter Antrieb in einfacher Weise austauschbar ist .Another particularly advantageous development of the teaching according to the invention consists in that at least one of the longitudinal spars is designed as a hollow profile and that the drive is accommodated in the hollow profile. In this embodiment, the drive is almost completely covered and thus hardly appears optically. Another embodiment of the teaching according to the invention provides that the drive is detachably connected to the first support part, in particular to one of the longitudinal spars. This increases the ease of maintenance of the support device according to the invention, since, for example, a defective drive can be exchanged in a simple manner.
Der Antrieb ist zweckmäßigerweise zwischen seitlichen Begrenzungsebenen des ersten Stützelementes angeordnet . Bei dieser Ausführungsform steht der Antrieb auch seitlich nicht über die Stützeinrichtung hervor und ist damit vollständig in dessen Grenzen aufgenommen.The drive is expediently arranged between lateral boundary planes of the first support element. In this embodiment, the drive does not protrude laterally beyond the support device and is therefore completely included within its limits.
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Zweckmäßigerweise ist bei der vorgenannten Ausführungsform das Abtriebsorgan des Linearantriebs eine Spindelmutter, die verdrehsicher und in Schraubrichtung beweglich auf einer von dem Elektromotor drehantreibba- ren Gewindespindel gehalten ist, wobei die Spindelmutter in Wirkungsverbindung mit einem Schwenkmechanismus steht zum Verschwenken wenigstens eines der Stützteile relativ zu dem ersten Stützteil. Eine derartige Anordnung ist einfach und robust im Aufbau. Eine andere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre sieht vor, daß die Gewindespindel im wesentlichen parallel zu der Abtriebswelle des Elektromotors angeordnet ist und mit dieser über ein Getriebe in Antriebsverbindung steht. Auf diese Weise ist der Platzbedarf des Linearantriebs in Richtung der Gewindespindel verringert. Beispielsweise können die Abtriebswelle und die Gewindespindel übereinander oder nebeneinander angeordnet sein.In the aforementioned embodiment, the output element of the linear drive is expediently a spindle nut which is held against rotation and movable in the screwing direction on a threaded spindle which can be driven by the electric motor, the spindle nut being operatively connected to a pivot mechanism for pivoting at least one of the support parts relative to the first supporting part. Such an arrangement is simple and robust in construction. Another advantageous development of the teaching according to the invention provides that the threaded spindle is arranged essentially parallel to the output shaft of the electric motor and is in drive connection with the latter via a gear. In this way, the space requirement of the linear drive in the direction of the threaded spindle is reduced. For example, the output shaft and the threaded spindle can be arranged one above the other or next to one another.
Grundsätzlich ist es ausreichend, wenn die erfin- dungsgemäße Stützeinrichtung aus zwei zueinander verstellbaren Stützteilen besteht. Bei dieser Ausführungsform besteht die Verstellmöglichkeit dann beispielsweise darin, die Neigung eines Bettes im Bereich des Oberkörpers einer auf dem Bett liegenden Person zu ver- stellen. Es ist jedoch vorteilhaft, wenn die Stützeinrichtung mehr als zwei Stützteile aufweist. Hierzu sieht eine Ausführungsform vor, daß das erste Stützteil durch ein mittleres Stützteil und das zweite Stützteil durch ein Oberkörperstützteil gebildet ist und daß ein Beinstützteil vorgesehen ist, das mit dem mittlerenBasically, it is sufficient if the support device according to the invention consists of two mutually adjustable support parts. In this embodiment, the adjustment possibility then consists, for example, in adjusting the inclination of a bed in the region of the upper body of a person lying on the bed. However, it is advantageous if the support device has more than two support parts. For this purpose, an embodiment provides that the first support part is formed by a central support part and the second support part is formed by an upper body support part and that a leg support part is provided which is in contact with the central
Stützteil auf dessen dem Oberkörperstützteil abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine zur Schwenkachse des Oberkörperstützteiles parallele Schwenkachse verschwenkbar verbunden ist. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist nicht nur die Neigung des Oberkörperstützteiles relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil, sonden auch die Neigung des Beinstützteiles relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil verstellbar. Auf diese Weise sind die Ver- Stellmöglichkeiten erweitert, so daß die Anpassung der Stützeinrichtung an die Sitz- oder Liegeposition einer auf einer mit der Stützeinrichtung abgestützten Matratze ruhenden Person verbessert ist.Support part is articulated on its side facing away from the upper body support part and pivotally connected about a pivot axis parallel to the pivot axis of the upper body support part. In this embodiment is not only the inclination of the upper body support part relative to the central support part, but also the inclination of the leg support part relative to the central support part adjustable. In this way, the adjustment possibilities are expanded, so that the adaptation of the support device to the sitting or lying position of a person resting on a mattress supported by the support device is improved.
Eine Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführungs- form sieht vor, daß ein Kopfstützteil vorgesehen ist, das mit dem Oberkörperstützteil auf dessen dem mittleren Stützteil abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine zur Schwenkachse des Oberkörperstützteiles im wesentlichen parallele Schwenkachse verschwenkbar verbunden ist. Hierdurch ist eine Verstellung der Stützeinrichtung im Kopfbereich ermöglicht.A further development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that a headrest part is provided which is articulated to the upper body support part on its side facing away from the central support part and is pivotable about a pivot axis which is essentially parallel to the pivot axis of the upper body support part. This enables adjustment of the support device in the head area.
Eine andere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführungsformen sieht vor, daß ein Waden- stützteil vorgesehen ist, das mit dem Beinstützteil auf dessen dem mittleren Stützteil abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine zur Schwenkachse des Beinstützteiles im wesentlichen parallele Schwenkachse verschwenkbar verbunden ist. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist zusätzlich eine Verstellung der Stützeinrichtung im Wadenbereich ermöglicht.Another advantageous development of the aforementioned embodiments provides that a calf support part is provided which is articulated to the leg support part on its side facing away from the central support part and pivotably connected about a pivot axis which is essentially parallel to the pivot axis of the leg support part. In this embodiment, an adjustment of the support device in the calf area is also made possible.
Die Stützeinrichtung kann als Lattenrost ausgebildet sein, wie dies eine Weiterbildung vorsieht.The support device can be designed as a slatted frame, as is provided by a further development.
Ein Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbel mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung ist im Anspruch 18 ange- geben.A seating and / or reclining furniture with a support device according to the invention is specified in claim 18.
Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung näher erläutert, in der Ausführungsbeispiele dargestellt sind. Es zeigt :The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. It shows :
Fig. 1 in schematischer Perspektivdarstellung ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel einer Stützeinrichtung in Form eines erfin- dungsgemäßen Lattenrostes, wobei die1 shows a schematic perspective illustration of a first exemplary embodiment of a support device in the form of a slatted frame according to the invention, the
Latten des Lattenrostes nicht dargestellt sind, Fig. 2 zur Verdeutlichung der Wirkungsweise des Linearantriebs in vergrößerter, Schema- tischer Perspektivdarstellung, teilweise in Phantomdarstellung, eine Einzelheit im Bereich der Verbindung eines mittleren Stützteiles mit einem Beinstützteil bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1,Slats of the slatted frame are not shown, FIG. 2 to clarify the mode of operation of the linear drive in an enlarged, schematic perspective view, partly in phantom, a detail in the area of the connection of a central support part to a leg support part in the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1,
Fig. 3 das Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 in schematischer Perspektivdarstellung von unten, Fig. 4 das Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1, wobei das Kopfstützteil gegenüber den übrigen Stützteilen verschwenkt ist, Fig. 5 in ähnlicher Darstellung wie Fig. 1 ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung in Form eines Lattenrostes und3 shows the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 in a schematic perspective illustration from below, FIG. 4 shows the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1, the headrest part being pivoted relative to the other supporting parts, FIG. 5 in a representation similar to FIG. 1 shows a second exemplary embodiment of the invention Support device in the form of a slatted frame and
Fig. 6 in stark schematischer Darstellung eine Einzelheit eines nach dem Fla- schenzugprinzip arbeitenden VerStellantriebes .6 in a highly schematic representation a detail of an adjusting drive working according to the cylinder pull principle.
In den Figuren der Zeichnung sind gleiche bzw. sich entsprechende Bauteile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen.In the figures of the drawing, identical or corresponding components are provided with the same reference symbols.
In Fig. 1 ist ein Lattenrost 2 dargestellt, der in seiner Längsrichtung aufeinanderfolgende Stützteile 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 zur flächigen Abstutzung einer in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Matratze aufweist.In Fig. 1, a slatted base 2 is shown, which in its longitudinal direction successive support parts 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 for the flat support of a mattress, not shown in the drawing.
Im einzelnen weist der Lattenrost 2 ein erstes Stützteil auf, das ein mittleres Stützteil 4 bildet, mit dem an einer Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar ein Oberkörperstützteil 6 und an der dem Oberkörperstützteil 6 abgewandten Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse ver- schwenkbar ein Beinstützteil 8 verbunden ist.Specifically, the slatted frame 2 has a first support part, which forms a central support part 4, with which an upper body support part 6 is articulated on one side and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis and articulated on the side facing away from the upper body support part 6 and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis a leg support part 8 is connected.
Mit dem Oberkörperstützteil 6 ist auf dessen dem mittleren Stützteil 4 abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar ein Kopf- stützteil 10 verbunden, und mit dem Beinstützteil 8 ist auf dessen dem mittleren Stützteil 4 abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar ein Wadenstützteil 12 verbunden.A headrest part 10 is articulated to the upper body support part 6 on its side facing away from the central support part 4 and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis, and a calf support part is articulated to the leg support part 8 on its side facing away from the central support part 4 and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis 12 connected.
Das Kopfstützteil 10 und das Wadenstützteil 12 weisen jeweils Längsholme 14, 16 bzw. 18, 20 auf, die jeweils über einen Querholm 22 bzw. 24 miteinander verbunden sind.The headrest part 10 and the calf support part 12 each have longitudinal spars 14, 16 and 18, 20, which are each connected to one another via a cross spar 22 or 24.
Das Oberkörperstützteil 6 und das Beinstützteil 8 weisen jeweils Längsholme 26, 28 bzw. 30, 32 auf, die jeweils über Querholme 34, 36 bzw. 38, 40 miteinander verbunden sind.The upper body support part 6 and the leg support part 8 each have longitudinal bars 26, 28 and 30, 32, which are each connected to one another via cross bars 34, 36 and 38, 40.
Das mittlere Stützteil 4 weist Längsholme 42, 44 auf, die über einen Querholm 46 miteinander verbunden sind. Die Längsholme 42, 44 des mittleren Stützteiles 4 sind mit einem Unterbau des Lattenrostes 2 verbunden, der durch zwei seitlich zueinander beabstandete Schienen 45, 47 gebildet ist.The central support part 4 has longitudinal spars 42, 44 which are connected to one another via a cross spar 46. The longitudinal bars 42, 44 of the central support part 4 are connected to a substructure of the slatted frame 2, which is formed by two rails 45, 47 which are laterally spaced apart.
Bei dem in Fig. 1 dargestellten Ausführungsbei- spiel sind die Längsholme 42, 44 des mittleren Stützteiles 4 als Hohlprofile ausgebildet, in denen jeweils in Fig. 1 nicht erkennbare elektromotorische Linearantriebe zur Verstellung des Oberkörperstützteils 6 und des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 aufgenommen sind. Auf diese Weise befinden sich die Linearantriebe sowohl zwischen einer oberen und einer unteren Begrenzungsebene des ersten Stützelementes 4 als auch zwischen dessen seitlichen Begrenzungsebenen, so daß die Linearantriebe nicht über das erste Stützelement 4 hervorstehen. Dadurch ergibt sich eine geringe Bauhöhe des Lattenrostes 2, die eine Integration des Lattenrostes 2 mit einer in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Matratze zu einer Einheit ermöglicht.In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the longitudinal bars 42, 44 of the central support part 4 are designed as hollow profiles, in each of which Electromotive linear drives, not recognizable in FIG. 1, for adjusting the upper body support part 6 and the leg support part 8 relative to the central support part 4 are accommodated. In this way, the linear drives are located both between an upper and a lower boundary plane of the first support element 4 and between its lateral boundary planes, so that the linear drives do not protrude beyond the first support element 4. This results in a low overall height of the slatted base 2, which enables the slatted base 2 to be integrated into a unit with a mattress (not shown in the drawing).
Dadurch, daß die Linearantriebe in den Längsholmen 42, 44 aufgenommen sind, sind sie nahezu vollständig verdeckt und treten optisch nicht mehr nennenswert in Erscheinung. Auf diese Weise ist der erfindungsgemäße Lattenrost 2 optisch vorteilhaft gestaltet.The fact that the linear drives are accommodated in the longitudinal spars 42, 44 means that they are almost completely covered and no longer appear visually. In this way, the slatted base 2 according to the invention is designed to be optically advantageous.
Die Verstellung des Oberkörperstützteiles 6 und des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 wird nachfolgend anhand von Fig. 2 erläutert:The adjustment of the upper body support part 6 and the leg support part 8 relative to the central support part 4 is explained below with reference to FIG. 2:
Ein in dem Längsholm 42 angeordneter Linearantrieb 48 weist einen Elektromotor 50 auf, der eine drehan- treibbare Gewindespindel 52 antreibt, auf der als Ab- triebsorgan eine in Fig. 2 nicht erkennbare Spindelmutter verdrehsicher und in Schraubrichtung beweglich gehalten ist, wobei sich die Gewindespindel im wesentlichen parallel zu der Abtriebswelle des Elektromotors 50 erstreckt und mit dieser über ein Getriebe 54 in An- triebsverbindung steht.A linear drive 48 arranged in the longitudinal spar 42 has an electric motor 50 which drives a rotationally drivable threaded spindle 52, on which a spindle nut, which cannot be seen in FIG. 2, is held against rotation and movable in the screwing direction as the drive element, the threaded spindle being held in the extends substantially parallel to the output shaft of the electric motor 50 and is connected to the drive shaft via a gear 54.
Die Spindelmutter steht mit einem Schwenkmechanismus zum Verschwenken des Beinteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 in Wirkungsverbindung. Der Schwenkmechanismus weist ein Betätigungselement 56 auf, - li dessen eines Ende entfernt von der Schwenkachse des Beinstützteiles 8 gelenkig mit diesem verbunden ist und dessen anderes Ende gelenkig mit der Spindelmutter verbunden ist. Aus Fig. 2 ist ersichtlich, daß bei Bewegung der Spindelmutter auf der Spindel 52 in Richtung eines Pfeiles 58 das Beinstützteil 8 in Richtung eines Pfeiles 60 verschwenkt wird.The spindle nut is operatively connected to a pivot mechanism for pivoting the leg part 8 relative to the central support part 4. The swivel mechanism has an actuating element 56, - li whose one end is pivotally connected to the pivot axis of the leg support part 8 and the other end is pivotally connected to the spindle nut. From Fig. 2 it can be seen that when the spindle nut moves on the spindle 52 in the direction of an arrow 58, the leg support part 8 is pivoted in the direction of an arrow 60.
In entsprechender Weise ist in dem Längsholm 44 ein weiterer Linearantrieb aufgenommen, der synchron zu dem Linearantrieb 48 angesteuert wird.In a corresponding manner, a further linear drive is accommodated in the longitudinal beam 44, which is controlled synchronously with the linear drive 48.
Zum Verschwenken des Wadenstützteiles 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 ist ein Band oder Gurt 58 vorgesehen, dessen eines Ende an dem mittleren Stütz- teil 4 und dessen anderes Ende an dem Wadenstützteil 12 festgelegt ist. Beim Verschwenken des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 übt der Gurt 58 eine Zugkraft auf das Wadenstützteil 12 aus, so daß dieses relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 verschwenkt. In Abhängigkeit von der Länge des Gurtes 58 kann das Verschwenken des Wadenstützteiles 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 am Beginn der Verschwenkbewegung des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 oder beim Erreichen einer vorbestimmten Verstellage des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 einsetzen. Auf diese Weise ist die Verstellung des Wadenstützteiles 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 an die Verstellung des Beinstützteiles relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 gekoppelt und eine Zwangsbewegung des Wadenstützteiles relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 erzielt .To pivot the calf support part 12 relative to the leg support part 8, a band or belt 58 is provided, one end of which is fixed to the central support part 4 and the other end of which is fixed to the calf support part 12. When the leg support part 8 is pivoted relative to the central support part 4, the belt 58 exerts a tensile force on the calf support part 12, so that it pivots relative to the leg support part 8. Depending on the length of the belt 58, the pivoting of the calf support part 12 relative to the leg support part 8 can begin at the start of the pivoting movement of the leg support part 8 relative to the central support part 4 or when a predetermined adjustment position of the leg support part 8 relative to the central support part 4 is reached. In this way, the adjustment of the calf support part 12 relative to the leg support part 8 is coupled to the adjustment of the leg support part relative to the central support part 4 and a forced movement of the calf support part relative to the leg support part 8 is achieved.
Aus der Zeichnung ist nicht ersichtlich und deshalb wird hier erläutert, daß zwischen dem Beinstützteil 8 und dem Wadenstützteil 12 Federmittel in Form > to to o Π o LΠ o LΠIt is not apparent from the drawing and therefore it is explained here that spring means in the form between the leg support part 8 and the calf support part 12 > to to o Π o LΠ o LΠ
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men 70, 72 des mittleren Stützteiles 4 ab und sind auf diese aufgelegt und so lösbar mit dem mittleren Stützteil 4 verbunden. Falls erforderlich, können Arretierungsmittel zur Arretierung der Gehäuse 66, 68 an dem mittleren Stützteil 4 vorgesehen sein.men 70, 72 of the central support part 4 and are placed on this and so releasably connected to the central support part 4. If necessary, locking means can be provided for locking the housings 66, 68 on the central support part 4.
Durch die lösbare Verbindung der Gehäuse 66, 68 mit dem mittleren Stützteil 4 können die Linearantriebe in schneller und einfacher Weise ausgetauscht werden. Dies erhöht die Wartungs- und Reparaturfreundlichkeit der erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung.The releasable connection of the housings 66, 68 to the central support part 4 means that the linear drives can be exchanged quickly and easily. This increases the maintenance and repair friendliness of the support device according to the invention.
Zur Verstellung des Oberkörperstützteiles 6 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 und des Kopfstützteiles 10 relativ zu dem Oberkörperstützteil 6 ist bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ein Hebelmechanismus 74 vor- gesehen, der mit einer linear auf einer Gewindespindel beweglichen Spindelmutter des in dem Gehäuse 66 angeordneten Linearantriebs in Wirkungsverbindung steht . Bei Bewegung der Spindelmutter in Richtung auf das Oberkörperstützteil 8 übt der Hebelmechanismus 74 in einer ersten Bewegungsphase eine Druckkraft auf das Kopfstützteil 10 aus, so daß dieses relativ zu dem Oberkörperstützteil 6 verschwenkt. Der Hebelmechanismus 74 ist derart ausgebildet, daß in dieser ersten Bewegungsphase das Oberkörperstützteil 6 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 noch nicht verschwenkt.To adjust the upper body support part 6 relative to the central support part 4 and the head support part 10 relative to the upper body support part 6, a lever mechanism 74 is provided in this exemplary embodiment, which is operatively connected to a spindle nut, which is linearly movable on a threaded spindle, of the linear drive arranged in the housing 66 , When the spindle nut moves in the direction of the upper body support part 8, the lever mechanism 74 exerts a compressive force on the head support part 10 in a first movement phase, so that it pivots relative to the upper body support part 6. The lever mechanism 74 is designed such that in this first phase of movement the upper body support part 6 does not yet pivot relative to the central support part 4.
In einer sich an die erste Bewegungsphase anschließenden zweiten Bewegungsphase übt der Hebelmechanismus 74 eine Druckkraft auf das Oberkörperstützteil 6 aus, so daß dieses relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 verschwenkt. Auf diese Weise ist die VerSchwenkbewegung des KopfStützteiles 10 an die Verschwenkbewegung des Oberkörperstützteiles 6 gekoppelt, derart, daß zunächst das Kopfstützteil 10 und daran anschließend das Oberkörperstützteil 6 verschwenkt. Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Figur 5 sind zwischen dem Beinstützteil 8 und dem Wadenstützteil 12 Federmittel in Form von Gasdruckfedern 76, 78 angeordnet, die das Wadenstützteil 12 relativ zu dem Bein- stützteil 8 in die in Figur 5 dargestellte Lage zu bewegen suchen, in der das Wadenstützteil 12 und das Beinstützteil 8 eine im wesentlichen ebene Stützfläche bilden.In a second movement phase following the first movement phase, the lever mechanism 74 exerts a compressive force on the upper body support part 6, so that it pivots relative to the central support part 4. In this way, the pivoting movement of the head support part 10 is coupled to the pivoting movement of the upper body support part 6, such that first the head support part 10 and then the upper body support part 6 are pivoted. In the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 5, spring means in the form of gas pressure springs 76, 78 are arranged between the leg support part 8 and the calf support part, which attempt to move the calf support part 12 relative to the leg support part 8 into the position shown in FIG. 5, in which the Calf support part 12 and leg support part 8 form a substantially flat support surface.
Zur Verstellung des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 ist ein in Figur 5 nicht erkennbares Betätigungselement vorgesehen, dessen eines Ende gelenkig mit einer linear auf einer Gewindespindel beweglichen Spindelmutter des in dem Gehäuse 68 angeordneten Linearantriebes verbunden ist und dessen ande- res Ende entfernt von der Schwenkachse des Beinstützteiles 8 gelenkig mit diesem verbunden ist. Bei Bewegung der Spindelmutter des Linearantriebes in Richtung auf das Beinstützteil 8 übt das Betätigungselement eine Druckkraft auf das Beinstützteil aus, so daß dieses um seine Schwenkachse relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 verschwenkt .In order to adjust the leg support part 8 relative to the central support part 4, an actuating element, which cannot be seen in FIG. 5, is provided, one end of which is connected in an articulated manner to a spindle nut, which is linearly movable on a threaded spindle, of the linear drive arranged in the housing 68 and the other end of which is remote from the pivot axis of the leg support part 8 is articulated to the latter. When the spindle nut of the linear drive moves in the direction of the leg support part 8, the actuating element exerts a compressive force on the leg support part so that it pivots about its pivot axis relative to the central support part 4.
Zur Verstellung des Wadenstützteiles 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 ist ein Gurt 76 vorgesehen, dessen eines Ende an dem Querholm 70 des mittleren Stütz- teiles 4 und dessen anderes Ende an einem Querholm 78 des Wadenstützteiles 12 festgelegt ist. Beim Verschwenken des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 übt der Gurt 74 eine Zugkraft auf das Wadenstützteil 12 aus, so daß dieses relativ zu dem Bein- stützteil 8 um seine Schwenkachse verschwenkt. In Abhängigkeit von der Länge des Gurtes kann die Ver- schwenkbewegung des Wadenstützteiles 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 am Beginn der Verschwenkbewegung des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 oder später einsetzen. Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Figur 5 hat der Gurt eine feste Länge. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, einen längenverstellbaren Gurt vorzusehen, so daß in Abhängigkeit von der jeweils einge- stellten Länge des Gurtes die Verschwenkbewegung des Wadenstützteiles 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 zu einem früheren oder späteren Zeitpunkt während der Verstellbewegung des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 erfolgt. Durch den Gurt 74 ist die Verstellbewegung des Wadenstützteiles 12 relativ zu dem Beinstützteil 8 an die Verstellbewegung des Beinstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 gekoppelt .To adjust the calf support part 12 relative to the leg support part 8, a belt 76 is provided, one end of which is attached to the cross member 70 of the central support part 4 and the other end of which is attached to a cross member 78 of the calf support part 12. When the leg support part 8 is pivoted relative to the central support part 4, the belt 74 exerts a tensile force on the calf support part 12, so that the leg support part 8 pivots about its pivot axis. Depending on the length of the belt, the pivoting movement of the calf support part 12 relative to the leg support part 8 at the start of the pivoting movement of the leg support part 8 relative to the central support part 4 or use later. In the embodiment shown in Figure 5, the belt has a fixed length. However, it is also possible to provide a length-adjustable belt so that, depending on the length of the belt set in each case, the pivoting movement of the calf support part 12 relative to the leg support part 8 at an earlier or later time during the adjustment movement of the leg support part 8 relative to the middle Support part 4 is carried out. The adjustment movement of the calf support part 12 relative to the leg support part 8 is coupled to the adjustment movement of the leg support part 8 relative to the central support part 4 by the belt 74.
Figur 6 zeigt in stark schematisierter Darstel- lung ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines Verstell- antriebes zur Verstellung eines in Figur 6 nur schematisch dargestellten Stützteiles 80 relativ zu einem ebenfalls nur schematisch dargestellten Stützteil 82. Die Stützteile 80, 82 sind um eine Schwenkachse 84 schwenkbar miteinander verbunden, wobei zum Verschwenken des Stützteiles 80 relativ zu dem Stützteil 82 ein Versteilantrieb vorgesehen ist, der ein Band oder einen Gurt 86 aufweist. Der Gurt 86, dessen eines Ende an einem Befestigungspunkt 88 an dem Stützteil 82 festge- legt ist, ist nach Art eines Flaschenzuges über an dem Stützteil 80 angeordnete, an diesem drehbar gelagerte Rollen 90, 92, 94 und an dem Stützteil 82 angeordnete, drehbar an diesem gelagerte Rollen 96, 98, 100 geführt. Das dem Befestigungspunkt 88 abgewandte Ende des Gurtes ist über eine Umlenkrolle 102 mit einer um eine Drehachse 104 drehbar gelagerte und mittels eines nicht dargestellten Drehantriebes drehantreibbaren Wickel- trommel 106 verbunden. Bei Drehung der Wickeltrommel 106 in Richtung eines Pfeiles 108 wickelt die Wickel- trommel 106 den Gurt 86 auf, der sich dadurch verkürzt und das Stützteil 80 relativ zu dem Stützteil 82 in Richtung eines Pfeiles 110 verschwenkt. Dies ermöglicht in besonders einfacher Weise eine Verschwenkung des Stützteiles 80 relativ zu dem Stützteil 82. Dadurch, daß der Gurt 86 nach Art eines Flaschenzuges um die Rollen 90, 92, 94, 96, 98 und 100 geführt ist, sind zum Aufwickeln des Gurtes 86 nur geringe Kräfte erforderlich. Der Drehantrieb der Wickeltrommel 106 kann daher durch einen entsprechend kleinen Motor gebildet sein. Die Elemente des in Figur 6 dargestellten Verstellan- triebes können beispielsweise in den Stützteilen 80, 82 aufgenommen sein, indem deren Holme als Hohlprofile ausgebildet sind. Der Versteilantrieb tritt dann op- tisch nicht in Erscheinung.FIG. 6 shows, in a highly schematic representation, a further exemplary embodiment of an adjustment drive for adjusting a support part 80, which is only shown schematically in FIG. 6, relative to a support part 82, which is also only shown schematically. The support parts 80, 82 are pivotally connected to one another about a pivot axis 84 , an adjusting drive having a band or a belt 86 being provided for pivoting the support part 80 relative to the support part 82. The belt 86, one end of which is fixed to the support part 82 at a fastening point 88, can be rotated in the manner of a pulley via rollers 90, 92, 94 arranged on the support part 80, rotatably mounted thereon and arranged on the support part 82 guided on this mounted rollers 96, 98, 100. The end of the belt facing away from the attachment point 88 is connected via a deflection roller 102 to a winding drum 106 which is rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation 104 and can be driven in rotation by means of a rotary drive (not shown). When the winding drum 106 rotates in the direction of an arrow 108, the winding drum 106 on the belt 86, which is thereby shortened and the support member 80 pivots relative to the support member 82 in the direction of an arrow 110. This enables the support part 80 to be pivoted in a particularly simple manner relative to the support part 82. The fact that the belt 86 is guided around the rollers 90, 92, 94, 96, 98 and 100 in the manner of a pulley means that the belt 86 is wound up only slight forces required. The rotary drive of the winding drum 106 can therefore be formed by a correspondingly small motor. The elements of the adjustment drive shown in FIG. 6 can, for example, be accommodated in the support parts 80, 82 in that their spars are designed as hollow profiles. The adjusting drive then does not appear optically.
Der in Figur 6 dargestellte VerStellantrieb ist nicht nur zur Verstellung von Stützteilen einer Stützeinrichtung eines Möbelstücks einsetzbar, sondern überall dort, wo eine Verschwenkbewegung zwischen zwei Teilen relativ zueinander erforderlich ist. The adjusting drive shown in FIG. 6 can be used not only for adjusting supporting parts of a supporting device of a piece of furniture, but also wherever a pivoting movement between two parts relative to one another is required.

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Patentansprüche claims
1. Motorisch verstellbare Stützeinrichtung für eine Polsterung eines Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbels, beispielsweise eine Matratze eines Bettes,1. Motor-adjustable support device for upholstering a seating and / or reclining furniture, for example a mattress of a bed,
mit einem ersten Stützteil und wenigstens einem zweiten Stützteil zur flächigen Abstutzung einer Matratze, wobei das erste Stützteil und das zweite Stützteil gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind und durch Antriebsmittel relativ zueinander verschwenkbar sind,with a first support part and at least a second support part for the extensive support of a mattress, the first support part and the second support part being connected to one another in an articulated manner and being pivotable relative to one another by drive means,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,characterized,
daß die Antriebsmittel wenigstens einen elektromotorischen Antrieb (48) aufweisen, der derart an dem ersten Stützteil (4) angeordnet ist, daß ein Abtriebsorgan des Antriebs (48) zwischen einer oberen Begrenzungsebene und einer unteren Begrenzungsebene des ersten Stützteiles (4) angeordnet ist.that the drive means have at least one electromotive drive (48) which is arranged on the first support part (4) such that an output member of the drive (48) is arranged between an upper delimitation plane and a lower delimitation plane of the first support part (4).
2. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Antrieb (48) im wesentlichen vollständig zwischen der oberen Begrenzungsebene und der unteren Begrenzungsebene des ersten Stützteiles (4) angeordnet ist2. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive (48) is arranged substantially completely between the upper boundary plane and the lower boundary plane of the first support part (4)
3. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß wenigstens einer der Längsholme (42, 44) als Hohlprofil ausgebildet ist und daß der Antrieb (48] in dem Hohlprofil aufgenommen ist. 3. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the longitudinal spars (42, 44) is designed as a hollow profile and that the drive (48) is received in the hollow profile.
4. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Antrieb (48) lösbar mit dem ersten Stützteil (4) , insbesondere mit einem der Längsholme (42, 44), verbunden ist.4. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive (48) is detachably connected to the first support part (4), in particular with one of the longitudinal spars (42, 44).
5. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Antrieb (48) zwischen seitlichen Begrenzungsebenen des ersten Stützteiles (4) angeordnet ist .5. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive (48) is arranged between the lateral boundary planes of the first support part (4).
6. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Antrieb (48) in einem Gehäuse (66) aufgenommen ist .6. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive (48) is received in a housing (66).
7. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gehäuse (66) mit einem der Längsholme (42,44) und/oder einem Querholm (46) des ersten Stützteiles (4) verbunden ist.7. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (66) with one of the longitudinal spars (42,44) and / or a cross member (46) of the first support part (4) is connected.
8. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in dem Gehäuse (66) zwei Antriebe angeordnet sind, derart, daß ein Doppelantrieb gebildet ist .8. Support device according to claim 6, characterized in that two drives are arranged in the housing (66), such that a double drive is formed.
9. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das erste Stützteil (4) zwei in Querrichtung des Lattenrostes (2) zueinander beabstandete Längsholme (42, 44) aufweist und daß jedem Längsholm (42, 44) ein Gehäuse (66, 68) zugeordnet ist, in dem wenigstens ein Linearantrieb aufgenommen ist.9. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the first support part (4) has two longitudinal bars (42, 44) spaced apart from one another in the transverse direction of the slatted frame (2) and that each longitudinal bar (42, 44) has a housing (66, 68) is assigned in which at least one linear drive is accommodated.
10. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Abtriebsorgan des Antriebs (48) im wesentlichen in Längsrichtung der Stützeinrichtung be- weglich ist .10. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the output member of the drive (48) substantially in the longitudinal direction of the support device loading is mobile.
11. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Antrieb (48) ein Linearantrieb ist.11. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive (48) is a linear drive.
12. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Abtriebsorgan des Linearantriebs (48) eine Spindelmutter ist, die verdrehsicher und in Schraubrichtung beweglich auf einer von dem Elektro- motor drehantreibbaren Gewindespindel (52) gehalten ist und daß die Spindelmutter in Wirkungsverbindung mit einem Schwenkmechanismus steht zum Verschwenken wenigstens eines der Stützteile (8) relativ zu dem ersten Stützteil (4) .12. Support device according to claim 11, characterized in that the output member of the linear drive (48) is a spindle nut which is held against rotation and movable in the screwing direction on a threaded spindle (52) which can be driven by the electric motor, and in that the spindle nut is in operative connection with a Swivel mechanism stands for pivoting at least one of the support parts (8) relative to the first support part (4).
13. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Gewindespindel (52) im wesentlichen parallel zu der Abtriebswelle des Elektromotors des Linearantriebs (48) angeordnet ist und mit dieser über ein Getriebe (54) in AntriebsVerbindung steht.13. Support device according to claim 12, characterized in that the threaded spindle (52) is arranged substantially parallel to the output shaft of the electric motor of the linear drive (48) and is in drive connection with the latter via a gear (54).
14. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das erste Stützteil (4) durch ein mittleres Stützteil und das zweite Stützteil (6) durch ein Oberkörperstützteil gebildet ist und daß ein Beinstützteil (8) vorgesehen ist, das mit dem mittleren Stützteil (4) auf dessen dem Oberkörperstützteil (6) abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine zur Schwenkachse des Oberkörperstützteiles (6) im wesentlichen parallele Schwenkachse verschwenkbar verbunden ist.14. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the first support part (4) is formed by a central support part and the second support part (6) by an upper body support part and that a leg support part (8) is provided, which with the central support part (4th ) is articulated on its side facing away from the upper body support part (6) and is pivotably connected to a pivot axis which is essentially parallel to the pivot axis of the upper body support part (6).
15. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Kopfstützteil (10) vorgesehen ist, das mit dem Oberkörperstützteil (6) auf dessen dem mittleren Stützteil (4) abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine zur Schwenkachse des KopfStützteiles (10) im wesentlichen parallele Schwenkachse verschwenkbar verbunden ist.15. Support device according to claim 14, characterized in that a head support part (10) is provided which with the upper body support part (6) on the middle support part (4) on the opposite side is articulated and pivotally connected to a pivot axis substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the head support part (10).
16. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Wadenstützteil (12) vorgesehen ist, das mit dem Beinstützteil (8) auf dessen dem mittleren Stützteil (4) abgewandter Seite gelenkig und um eine zur Schwenkachse zwischen dem mittleren Stützteil (4) und dem Beinstützteil (8) im wesentlichen parallele Schwenkachse verschwenkbar verbunden ist .16. Support device according to claim 14, characterized in that a calf support part (12) is provided which is articulated with the leg support part (8) on its side facing away from the central support part (4) and about a to the pivot axis between the central support part (4) and the leg support part (8) is pivotally connected to a substantially parallel pivot axis.
17. Stützeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekenn- zeichnet, daß die Stützeinrichtung als Lattenrost (2) ausgebildet ist.17. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the support device is designed as a slatted frame (2).
18. Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbel, insbesondere Bett, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es eine Stützeinrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche aufweist. 18. Seating and / or reclining furniture, in particular bed, characterized in that it has a support device according to one of the preceding claims.
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