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 improve stability, recoverability and support performance, providing higher comfort and a more hygienic environment.

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         18 . A 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 second pad surface facing an elastic base pad, the second pad surface forming a plurality of receiving holes spaced apart and extending towards an interior of the pad body;   a protective sheet laid over and connected to the first pad surface;   wherein each receiving hole is configured to receive a portion of a corresponding elastic module on the elastic base pad to restrict movement of the corresponding elastic module in a transverse direction of the pad body.   
     
     
         19 . The balancing pad of  claim 18  wherein the receiving holes penetrate through the pad body, and the protective sheet covers the receiving holes. 
     
     
         20 . The balancing pad of  claim 18  wherein a dimension of a cross section of each receiving hole increases in a direction from the first pad surface to the second pad surface. 
     
     
         21 . The balancing pad of  claim 18  wherein the pad body is an elastic body, and the protective sheet is a flexible sheet. 
     
     
         22 . The balancing pad of  claim 21  wherein the elastic body is a sponge body, and the flexible sheet is a non-woven fabric sheet. 
     
     
         23 . The balancing pad of  claim 18  wherein the balancing pad comprises a protective lining which is laid over and connected with the second pad surface, the protective lining having recessed portions recessed into the respective receiving holes, each of the recessed portions including a top wall and a sidewall around the top wall, the sidewall and an inner peripheral surface of the receiving hole are connected with each other, the top wall faces towards the first pad surface, and the pad body is wrapped between the protective sheet and the protective lining. 
     
     
         24 . The balancing pad of  claim 23  wherein the top wall and the protective sheet are connected with each other. 
     
     
         25 . The balancing pad of  claim 23  wherein the protective lining and the protective sheet are formed of the same material, and the recessed portion is complimentary to the receiving hole shape. 
     
     
         26 . A 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 second pad surface facing an elastic base pad, the second pad surface including a plurality of spaced apart receiving holes extending towards an interior of the pad body;   a protective lining laid over and connected with the second pad surface, the protective lining including recessed portions recessed into the respective receiving holes, each of the recessed portions comprising a top wall and a sidewall around the top wall, the sidewall and an inner surface of the receiving hole connected with each other, the top wall facing the first pad surface;   wherein each of the receiving holes is configured to receive a portion of a corresponding elastic module of the elastic base pad to restrict movement of the corresponding elastic module in a transverse direction of the pad body.   
     
     
         27 . The balancing pad of  claim 26  wherein the receiving hole penetrates through the pad body in thickness, the top wall is disposed at an opening of the receiving hole which is located at the first pad surface, and an outer surface of the top wall is flush with the first pad surface. 
     
     
         28 . The balancing pad of  claim 26  wherein a dimension of a cross section of the receiving hole increases in a direction from the first pad surface to the second pad surface and the recessed portion is complimentary with the receiving hole shape. 
     
     
         29 . The balancing of  claim 26  wherein the pad body is an elastic body, and the protective lining is a flexible sheet. 
     
     
         30 . The balancing pad of  claim 29  wherein the elastic body is a sponge body, and the flexible sheet is a non-woven fabric sheet. 
     
     
         31 . An elastic pad comprising:
 an elastic base pad comprising a plurality of elastic modules; and   the balancing pad of  claim 18 ;   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 receiving holes, wherein the receiving hole can restrict movement of the plurality of elastic modules in a transverse direction of the pad body.   
     
     
         32 . The elastic pad of  claim 31  wherein the elastic module is in a truncated conical shape and is fit within the receiving hole in a form of a truncated conical hole. 
     
     
         33 . The elastic pad of  claim 31  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. 
     
     
         34 . Furniture comprising the elastic pad of  claim 31 .