Abstract: A spring system in particular for upholstery and/or mattresses of push-carriage seats, furniture for sitting on or lying on or the like, having a plurality of successively spaced-apart slats (20), in particular resilient slats, and having supporting bodies (21) for supporting the slats directly or indirectly on a carrying structure. The bearing points or bearing regions (27) of the slats (20), in which the slats (20) are supported by the supporting bodies (21), are arranged exclusively between the slat ends (31, 32).

Abstract: In the production of elongate plastic profiles (10), which usually takes place by the pultrusion process, the cured plastic profile (10) emerging from a die (14) is pulled through the stationary die (14) by a take-off device. This process only makes it possible to produce straight plastic profiles (10). The invention envisages producing curved plastic profiles (10) by using a die (14) corresponding to the curvature of the plastic profile (10). For moving the cured part of the plastic profile (10) out of the die (14), it is provided that the die (14) is moved back step by step in relation to the stationary plastic profile (10) counter to the direction of production (19). In order that the plastic profile (10) remains stationary in relation to the die (14) as this takes place, it is securely held outside the die (14) by a holding means (20) during the moving back of the die (14).

Abstract: Stimulation actuators that exert any desired movements on the underspringing arrangement. The underspringing arrangement has lifting members (11) that are mounted elastically by means of elastic elements (14). The elastic elements (14) are arranged such that at least a main direction of work extends at an angle with respect to the direction of the movement of the lifting member. In this way, the lifting member (11) can have a particularly low overall height. The supporting surface of the underspringing arrangement can be moved up and down by the lifting member (11) and the elastic element (14), thereby permitting an individual stimulation and movement of a person lying on the mattress.

Abstract: A spring system in particular for upholstery and/or mattresses of push-carriage seats, furniture for sitting on or lying on or the like, having a plurality of successively spaced-apart slats (20), in particular resilient slats, and having supporting bodies (21) for supporting the slats directly or indirectly on a carrying structure. The bearing points or bearing regions (27) of the slats (20), in which the slats (20) are supported by the supporting bodies (21), are arranged exclusively between the slat ends (31, 32).

Abstract: Underspringing arrangements for mattresses are known, in particular for mattresses of furniture for sleeping on, which have resilient slats that act as support elements for the mattress and that at opposite ends are mounted with elastic bearing means on a frame. The bearing means and the resilient slats yield elastically when the mattresses are subjected to a load. Otherwise, however, the bearing means and the resilient slats are passive. The invention relates to stimulation actuators that exert any desired movements on the underspringing arrangement. The underspringing arrangement has lifting members (11) that are mounted elastically by means of elastic elements (14). The elastic elements (14) are arranged such that at least a main direction of work extends at an angle with respect to the direction of the movement of the lifting member. In this way, the lifting member (11) can have a particularly low overall height.

Abstract: In the production of elongate plastic profiles (10), which usually takes place by the pultrusion process, the cured plastic profile (10) emerging from a die (14) is pulled through the stationary die (14) by a take-off device. This process only makes it possible to produce straight plastic profiles (10). The invention envisages producing curved plastic profiles (10) by using a die (14) corresponding to the curvature of the plastic profile (10). For moving the cured part of the plastic profile (10) out of the die (14), it is provided that the die (14) is moved back step by step in relation to the stationary plastic profile (10) counter to the direction of production (19). In order that the plastic profile (10) remains stationary in relation to the die (14) as this takes place, it is securely held outside the die (14) by a holding means (20) during the moving back of the die (14).

Abstract: The invention provides as a connecting element at least one flexural pull element (29) disposed between the pivotable back element (13) and leg element (15) of the support (12). Such a flexural pull element, which can be a cord or belt, for example, can be arranged in a space-saving manner under the support (12) and integrated in a frame (11) of the bed or cot. Thus, no space is taken up by the pull element beneath the frame (11). The invention thereby provides a connecting element of simple and space-saving design which allows for the simultaneous pivoting of the back element (13) and leg element (15) of the support (12).

Abstract: The invention here provides a support, in particular a mattress or a part of a mattress, that preferably has a number of layers (11, 12) of elastic tubes (13). The tubes (13) of each layer (11 and 12) extend parallel to one another. The tubes (13) of different layers (11, 12), however, extend in a preferably crosswise manner to one another. Due to the elastic tubes (13), the inventive support or mattress provides a high degree of sitting and lying comfort with amazingly simple means.

Abstract: A supportive spring base for sleeping or reclining having connecting elements (13) for the connection of at least two spring slats (10), the connecting elements (13) having spring elements and/or suspension devices (16) which permit a relative movement of the connecting elements (13) with respect to the spring slats (10).

Abstract: A method of producing a reinforced plastic profile (10) with a uniform profile cross section, in which the transverse reinforcement (12) is formed by a linked, knitted, sewn or woven tube. Such a tube can be seamlessly formed continuously during the production of the plastic profile (10), which is preferably performed by pultrusion.

Abstract: The invention provides as a connecting element at least one flexural pull element (29) disposed between the pivotable back element (13) and leg element (15) of the support (12). Such a flexural pull element, which can be a cord or belt, for example, can be arranged in a space-saving manner under the support (12) and integrated in a frame (11) of the bed or cot. Thus, no space is taken up by the pull element beneath the frame (11). The invention thereby provides a connecting element of simple and space-saving design which allows for the simultaneous pivoting of the back element (13) and leg element (15) of the support (12).

Abstract: A mattress provided with an upper layer (12) having a plurality of filled cushions (16). The filled cushions (16) are positioned next to one another and one after the other in a grid-like arrangement to form a planar upper surface (12). The cushions (16) can be provided with any kind of filling. By virtue of the upper layer (12) being formed by cushions (16) that are adjacent to each other on all sides, and the suitable choice of filling for the cushions (16), it is possible to produce individual cushioning characteristics of the upper layer (12), with the filling (18) of the cushions (16) also allowing for special secondary effects of the mattress.

Abstract: The invention here provides a support, in particular a mattress or a part of a mattress, that preferably has a number of layers (11, 12) of elastic tubes (13). The tubes (13) of each layer (11 and 12) extend parallel to one another. The tubes (13) of different layers (11, 12), however, extend in a preferably crosswise manner to one another. Due to the elastic tubes (13), the inventive support or mattress provides a high degree of sitting and lying comfort with amazingly simple means.

Abstract: A supporting spring system designed such that at least individual slats can be individually raised and lowered proximal to bearing means, enabling the supporting spring system to execute any desired movements that are transferred via the mattress to the individual lying on it, thus enabling prevention or treatment of bed sores, stimulating patients with certain clinical characteristics such as patients whose mobility is limited and thus suffer from lack of stimulus, and treatment of pain.

Abstract: A simply constructed, inexpensive underlay (10) for which the underspringing arrangement (12) is formed in the simplest case by a plastic sheet (15), which is selectively reinforced by supplementary crosslinking of the plastic of the plastic sheet (15). This crosslinking provides the plastic sheet (15) with supplementarily consolidated, more stable regions (20), which support the mattress (11). If required, the plastic sheet (15) having supplementarily consolidated regions (20) may be assigned spring strips (14). It is also conceivable to integrate the underspringing arrangement (12) in the mattress (11). The underspringing arrangement (12) formed according to the invention can be easily produced, thereby creating a low-cost underlay (10) with good resilient properties.

Abstract: A cost-effective supportive spring base which nevertheless ensures a high degree of comfort for sleeping or reclining. For this purpose, connecting elements (13) for the connection of at least two spring slats (10) are provided. The connecting elements (13) preferably have spring elements and/or suspension devices (16) which permit a relative movement of the connecting elements (13) with respect to the spring slats (10). The abovementioned measures use simple means to provide a supportive spring base having a high degree of comfort for reclining or sleeping.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for examining and/or recording medical disorders, physical conditions and/or physiological processes of a test person or patient. The inventive device comprises a sensor unit and a display unit for indicating a sensor signal that is generated and/or processed by the sensor unit, whereby the sensor unit can be placed in the vicinity of test persons or patients. This is particularly advantageous in the field of nursing care in order to be able to monitor the quantity and quality of treatment. To this end, an odor detection unit is provided for measuring odors. By virtue of the fact that examination is carried out in a non-contact manner, measurements can be continuously taken without causing harm to the test person.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of seating and/or reclining furniture, especially a bed, which emits rays of light. In particular, a mattress (10) is provided with illuminants (12) in the mattress core (17) and/or in the cover (18), or between the mattress core (17) and the cover (18). The light irradiation, to which a person (11) is exposed promotes the stimulus for sleeping and/or waking up. The mattress also promotes therapeutic effects, for example wound-healing properties.

Abstract: Supporting spring systems for mattresses or the like usually have slats which are mounted at their opposite ends on a frame by means of elastic bearing means. It is known to individually adapt the bearing means with regard to their spring properties to the individual lying thereon. However, this alone is not adequate for sick people. The supporting spring system according to the invention is designed in such a manner that at least individual slats can be individually raised and lowered in the regions of their bearing means. This enables the supporting spring system to execute any desired movements which are transferred via the mattress to the individual lying on it. These movements of the mattress enable, in particular, prevention or treatment of bed sores. In addition, these movements are also suitable for stimulating patients with certain clinical characteristics, in particular patients whose mobility is limited and thus suffer from lack of stimulus.

Abstract: A seat (10) for a wheeled carriage or chair for children or disabled people, the seat having a multipart seat surface (11) and a pivotable backrest (12) connected to at least one part of the seat surface (11), such that with the pivoting of backrest (12) the position of at least one part of the seat surface is changed.