Elastic module balancing pad, elastic pad and furniture

Abstract

A balancing pad for furniture includes a pad body having a first pad surface with receiving holes extending in the thickness direction of the pad body. Each receiving hole is configured to receive a portion of a corresponding elastic module of an elastic base pad, to restrict movement of the elastic modules in the transverse direction of the pad body. A second pad surface is provided with a vent structure. After assembled to form an elastic pad, the balancing pad restricts movement of elastic modules and allows the elastic pad to be rapidly restored with good support properties. The balancing pad can effectively improve stability, recoverability and support performance, providing higher comfort and a more hygienic environment.

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         17 . A furniture balancing pad for use with elastic modules, comprising:
 a pad body having a first pad surface and a second pad surface opposite to the first pad surface in a thickness direction of the pad body, the first pad surface formed thereon with a plurality of receiving holes extending towards the second pad surface in the thickness direction of the pad body, each of the receiving holes configured to receive a portion of a corresponding elastic module of an elastic base pad to restrict movement of the corresponding elastic module in a transverse direction of the pad body, the second pad surface being provided thereon with a vent structure.   
     
     
         18 . The balancing pad of  claim 17  wherein the vent structure comprises a plurality of protrusions protruding from the second pad surface, and the plurality of protrusions are spaced apart to form interconnecting vent spaces. 
     
     
         19 . The balancing pad of  claim 18  wherein the plurality of protrusions include a plurality of first protrusions, wherein in an axial direction of the receiving hole, each of the plurality of first protrusions corresponds to a corresponding receiving hole of the plurality of receiving holes and forms a top wall of the receiving hole. 
     
     
         20 . The balancing pad of  claim 17  wherein a top wall of the receiving hole is formed with at least one vent hole communicating with the receiving hole. 
     
     
         21 . The balancing pad of  claim 20  wherein an outer surface of the top wall is provided with a gel pad which is formed with at least one vent opening communicating with the at least one vent hole. 
     
     
         22 . The balancing pad of  claim 18  wherein the plurality of protrusions comprise a plurality of second protrusions arranged to space apart from each other, wherein each of the plurality of second protrusions is surrounded by multiple of first protrusions, and each of the plurality of first protrusions is surrounded by multiple of the second protrusions. 
     
     
         23 . The balancing pad of  claim 22  wherein the second protrusions comprises tapered extensions extending towards gaps formed among adjacent first protrusions in their surroundings, such that an outer peripheral surface of each of the second protrusions comprises a mating segment that matches an outer peripheral surface of a portion of the first protrusion in shape. 
     
     
         24 . The balancing pad of  claim 19  wherein a gel pad is disposed on an outside top surface of each of the plurality of protrusions. 
     
     
         25 . The balancing pad of  claim 24  wherein an outer surface of the gel pad is formed with a vent groove which extends to an edge of the gel pad and communicates with the vent space. 
     
     
         26 . The balancing pad of  claim 17  wherein the pad body is an elastic body. 
     
     
         27 . The balancing pad of  claim 17  wherein an inner dimension of the receiving hole increases in a direction from a bottom to an opening of the receiving hole. 
     
     
         28 . The balancing pad of  claim 17  wherein the first pad surface is formed thereon with a plurality of sleeves surrounding the receiving holes respectively and projecting from an opening edge of the respective receiving holes, such that each of the receiving holes comprises an inner space of a corresponding sleeve. 
     
     
         29 . An elastic pad comprising:
 an elastic base pad comprising a plurality of elastic modules; and   the balancing pad of  claim 17 ;   wherein the balancing pad is laid over the elastic base pad and a portion of each of the plurality of elastic modules is received and located within a corresponding one of the plurality of receiving holes, wherein the plurality of receiving holes can restrict movements of the plurality of elastic module in a transverse direction.   
     
     
         30 . The elastic pad of  claim 29  wherein each elastic module has a truncated conical shape and is fit within one of the receiving holes. 
     
     
         31 . The elastic pad of  claim 30  wherein the elastic pad further comprises an outer cover covering the balancing pad and wrapping the balancing pad and at least a portion of the elastic base pad. 
     
     
         32 . Furniture comprising the elastic pad of  claim 29 .