Suspended flexible matrix support system
AssigneeSealy Technology, LLC
InventorsEugen Constantinescu, Bernhard W. Kuchel
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Abstract
A suspended matrix support structure has a perimeter frame which supports a flexible matrix formed with intersecting flexible members, the ends of which are supported by the perimeter frame. Edges of the flexible members are held within channels which form a frame about the flexible matrix. In one embodiment, the perimeter frame is constructed of foam with contoured features which support the frame of the flexible matrix. The flexible members of the flexible matrix extend across the expanse within the perimeter frame to provide a flexible support structure which can be used as a mattress, mattress foundation or both in combination.
Claims32
A flexible support system comprising:
- a frame formed by frame members, the frame members having a generally rectangular cross-section with a bottom surface and top surface;
- a flexible matrix comprised of a plurality of intersecting flexible members and at least one channel engaged with ends of at least some of the flexible members;
- a perimeter of the flexible matrix supported by the top surface of the frame at an elevation above the bottom surface of the frame.
A flexible support system comprising:
- a frame formed by intersecting frame members, each of the frame members having a bottom surface, a top surface and vertical surfaces which extend between the bottom surface and the top surface, one of the vertical surfaces forming an outer perimeter of the frame and a flexible support system;
- a flexible matrix positioned within the frame, the flexible matrix formed by intersecting flexible members which extend from one frame member to another frame member and within the outer perimeter of the frame, and
- ends of the flexible members supported by the top surfaces of the frame members.
A flexible support system comprising:
- a flexible matrix comprised of a plurality of intersecting flexible members, ends of the flexible members engaged in channels which define a rectangular perimeter to the flexible matrix;
- a frame defined by intersecting frame members, each of the frame members having a top surface and a bottom surface;
- the perimeter of the flexible matrix positioned on the top surfaces of the frame members.
A flexible support system comprising:
- a flexible matrix comprised of a plurality of intersecting flexible members, ends of the flexible members held within channels which define a perimeter to the flexible matrix;
- a frame formed by compressible frame members, the frame members having a bottom surface and a top surface and side walls which extend from the bottom surface to the top surface;
- the perimeter of the flexible matrix positioned upon the top surface of the frame, and
- a foam deck supporting the bottom surface of the frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.