公开(公告)号：EP0928283B1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-02

申请号：EP97939688.4

申请日：1997-09-08

申请人： Dreamwell, Ltd.

发明人： KUCHEL, Bernhard, Walter ,  MAUDLIN, Michael

IPC分类号： B68G7/00 ,  B21D39/03 ,  B23P11/02 ,  B65B5/00

CPC分类号： B23P19/048 ,  A47C27/064 ,  B68G9/00 ,  B68G2009/005 ,  Y10T29/481 ,  Y10T29/49829 ,  Y10T29/49872 ,  Y10T29/53348

摘要： Method and apparatus for forming strings (170) of springs (16) enclosed within pockets having flat overlapping side seams (172), thereby avoiding problems with false loft in mattress construction. Fabric is first formed into an envelope (33) having overlapping portions (A, B). The overlapping portions are then diverted away from one another to form an opening in the envelope, and springs which are compressed by a compressor (80) are inserted into the envelope through the opening. Following insertion of the springs, the overlapping portions are sealed together, individual pockets are created in the envelope, and the springs are rotated within their respective pockets to form a completed string of springs.