BR102013022484A2 - VACUUM COMPACT MATTRESS PACKING PROCESS - Google Patents

Abstract

PROCESS OF PACKING MATTRESSES OF COMPACT FORM IN VACUUM, comprised of a mattress. inserted into a. then positioned inside a press with devices, which compress the mattress through the mechanical action between the parts of the press, so during the pressing operation the casing is partially open to escape most of the air contained inside, immediately after the However, before the pressing action is interrupted, the remaining air in the enclosure is removed with a suction pump or by a vacuum pump. proceeds to the next step, where it is inserted in a calender taking the spiral shape receiving an adhesive tape that prevents it from unrolling, finally the spiral-shaped mattress is inserted in a bag with handles.

Description

“VACUUM COMPACT MATTRESS PACKING PROCESS”.

This patent application refers to a "VACUUM COMPACT MATTRESS PACKAGING PROCESS" which has been developed for the purpose of providing a method of individually packaging a mattress including the steps of inserting the mattress into a wrapper. flexible and sealable by compressing the wrapped mattress through a press promoting compression to reduce the thickness of the mattress within limits compatible with the elastic structure of the mattress while simultaneously removing air from the interior of the enclosure which is then sealed after be packed the mattress is introduced into a calender is curling stabilizing in that form by wrapping it in a kind of shoulder bag state of the art

Fundamental pieces in furniture, mattresses have been, over time, modernized and made of synthetic materials that guarantee them less weight and also designed to give the user the comfort needed during sleep hours.

One of the major drawbacks with mattresses is that,

Even made of foam and increasingly modern and anatomical synthetic materials, by their own dimensions (especially double mattresses), end up gaining excess weight.

Such a combination of size and weight makes it difficult to store these elements, especially double mattresses, which require considerable space in stores, large areas or sheds for overlapping units. After choosing the model, the mattress must be removed from the shed, often requiring the force of two employees, because depending on the material from which it is manufactured, can gain greater weight. In addition, the chosen model cannot be taken by the user at the time of purchase, since, also due to the dimensions and weight, the mattress must be transported in 5 store delivery trucks, which may cause some delay until arrival at the residence. Buyer

The delivery itself is difficult and also requires the work of two employees, who must remove the mattress from the truck, introduce it in the elevator to the buyer's apartment.

Another important factor, which causes some disturbance, is the fact that

that the purchaser is not guaranteed that the delivered mattress has not been used in any way, whether for testing or any other reason, and even if it has not been used, the fact that it has been stored or exposed may result in the accumulation of bacteria, mites and other fungi on their surface and in their pores, which can affect the user's health.

For these reasons many companies advise that when it comes to buying the mattress, the transportation should be done properly, otherwise you will have a big headache, because the highest rate of complaints on products are caused by transportation.

In the case of mattresses is even worse, a rope running through it

can cut the foam blankets and even damage the springs, so many companies today are questioned about the way the product is delivered, some manufacturers are already refusing returns of mattresses damaged by improper transportation.

UM 8500414-6 deals with a device for transporting

of mattresses or similar loads, object of the present utility model, comprises a central strip (10) with ends attached to one another, said central strip (10) having length adjusting structures (11).

The central strip (10) has two handles (12) disposed equidistantly on the surface of the central strip (10), said handles (12) that constitute a kind of handle for moving the load (30).

From equidistant points of the central strip (10), a transversely disposed strip (20) relative to said central strip (10), said transverse strips (20) parallel to each other, having a structure for adjusting the length (21).

For the transport of bulky or asymmetrical loads (30),

as for example mattresses, the load (30) is positioned over the transverse strips (20), thus staying firmly between the central strip (10). The user moves the load (30) through the handles (12) disposed on the surface of the central strip (10), and can easily and safely move the load (30) downhill, downhill and flat areas without compromising posture and cause damage to the load.

Because of these and other unspecified drawbacks the inventor, after a long period of testing and study, developed the "Vacuum-Compacted MATTRESS PACKAGING PROCESS", which is comprised of a mattress inserted into a shell then positioned within a device press, which compresses the mattress by mechanical action between the parts of the press, thus during the pressing operation the casing is partially open to vent most of the air contained therein immediately after pressing, but prior to pressing. pressing action is interrupted, the remaining air in the housing is removed with a suction pump or a vacuum pump, after the complete removal of air the housing is sealed through the device preventing expansion of the mattress, which proceeds to the next step, where it is inserted into a calender assuming the spiral shape receiving an adhesive tape that prevents it to unwind Finally, the spiral-shaped mattress is inserted in a bag with handles.

For a better understanding of the present utility model, a detailed description of the utility model is then made, with reference to the accompanying drawings, where:

Figure 1 shows a schematic view of the packaging process.

Figure 2 shows a schematic view of the packaging process with the compacted mattress.

Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the mattress in the

casing.

Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the mattress

compacted inside the enclosure.

Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the compacted and rolled mattress.

Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the compact and rolled mattress inside the bag.

As the drawings and their details show, we can see that the “VACUUM COMPACT MATTRESS PACKING PROCESS” comprises a mattress (1) inserted into a housing (2) and then positioned within a press (3) 'with devices (4) and (4a), which compresses the mattress by mechanical action between the parts (4) and (4a) of the press (3), thus during the pressing operation the housing (2) It is partially open to vent most of the air inside it immediately after pressing, but before the pressing action is stopped, the remaining air in the housing (2) is removed with a suction pump or a vacuum pump. (5), after the complete removal of air, the housing (2) is sealed through the device (6) preventing the expansion of the mattress (1), which proceeds to the next step, where it is inserted in a calender (7). assuming the spiral shape (8) receiving an adhesive tape (9) which prevents it unwinds, finally the spiral-shaped mattress (8) is inserted into a pocket (10) with handles (11).

Based on what is described and illustrated it is given that the

“VACUUM COMPACT MATTRESS PACKING PROCESS” has huge advantages, because through the above mentioned steps, the mattresses are therefore initially covered in their always larger plastic films in relation to their length, and then conveyed by conveyor to a press machine so that the units are compacted on an automated production line.

At the moment of pressing, air is expelled from an open edge of the plastic film, which is then immediately heat sealed.

Thus, with the air almost completely removed from its foam and simultaneously receiving the thermal seal along the plastic film with which it was initially packed, the mattress, already with its drastically reduced height (in almost laminar format), passes into 25, still in an industrial line at the roll-up stage receiving labeling, being housed in a package manually or by means of equipment that moves it in the transverse direction of the calender to the interior of the package, proceeding for premarketing storage.

Thus, storage, transportation and delivery are extremely facilitated, requiring minimum space and strength, allowing the mattress, free of dust mites and fungi since it is vacuum packed, to be taken at the time of purchase by the user himself or herself. mailed or carrier. For use, it is only necessary for the user to cut the plastic film for the mattress to decompress, return to its original shapes with the return of air in the porosity of the foam.

We should also point out that the removal of air can obey to

In any mechanical or manual medium, as well as its sealing, the mattress can still be stored in the industry in laminar form that allows for greater stacking occupying a reduced physical space, and be calendered according to sales.

Because it is innovative and hitherto not understood in the state of

technique, the proposed process fits perfectly into the criteria that define the invention patent. Your claims are as follows.

Claims (1)

1. “VACUUM COMPACT MATTRESS PACKING PROCESS”, characterized by a mattress (1) inserted into a housing (2) then positioned inside a press (3) with devices (4) and (4a) ), which compresses the mattress by the mechanical action between the parts (4) and (4a) of the press (3), thus during the pressing operation the housing (2) is partially open to vent most of the air contained in it. immediately after pressing, but before the pressing action is interrupted, the remaining air in the housing (2) is removed with a suction pump or a vacuum pump (5) after the housing is completely removed from the air ( 2) is sealed through the device (6) preventing the expansion of the mattress (1), which proceeds to the next step, where it is inserted into a calender (7) assuming the spiral shape (8) receiving an adhesive tape (9) that prevents it from unrolling, finally the spiral-shaped mattress (8) is inserted o in a bag (10) with handles (11).