Supporting you while you rest is the main task of every mattress. The main responsibility in this matter lies with the spring block. It is he who takes on the main load and, if we are talking about full-fledged anatomical mattresses, provides support for the body in a physiologically correct position. How and why does this happen?
How Did The First Springs Appear?
The first coil springs were invented by watchmakers back in the 15th century. However, they began to be manufactured on an industrial scale only in the 18th century with the onset of the industrial revolution.
History owes the use of springs in the mattress business to the German engineer Heinrich Westphal, who in 1871 made the first mattress based on springs. The idea to fasten the springs together and arrange them in rows over the entire area of the mattress came to his colleague from America, developer Joseph Leggett. In 1883, he patented this technology and founded the production of mattresses with a dependent spring block.
First Mattress with independent spring block, where each spring is placed in a separate case, was introduced in 1901. However, the manufacture of such blocks was very expensive, so it was possible to organize mass production of mattresses based on them only after several decades.
Japan’s “Spring Revolution”
The Japanese are known for their accuracy and scrupulousness. It is not surprising that the most reliable and modern equipment for the production of springs comes from this country. Matsushita Electric’s machines, which dates back to 1917, are now unparalleled in terms of capability, manufacturability and performance.
For example, the Matsushita automatic line for the production of spring blocks – works non-stop. In one month, such a car produces 4.5 million (!) springs. Moreover, it has the ability to create an unlimited number of point stiffness zones within a single spring block. And this means that each part of the sleeper’s body will receive the support he needs.
The Most Independent Spring Block
Obviously, the less the work of each spring depends on the neighboring ones, the better the support is. That is why blocks, the design of which cannot guarantee the complete independence of springs, are not able to provide a proper good sleep. Among them are the classic Bonnel and spring blocks created on the principle of “hourglass”.
To solve this problem, Diamond Foam experts have developed an exclusive block of independent springs. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that the springs are shifted as close to each other as possible (according to the principle of a honeycomb). This increases their frequency per bed and minimizes voids. In addition, each spring “barrel” is connected to the neighboring one only in the central part, while the edges remain free. As a result, each spring operates autonomously, making the spring mattresses units the most independent to date.
Choosing The Perfect Support
As mentioned above, the more springs per bed and the more independent they are from each other, the more accurately the mattress adapts to the curves of the body. People of large build should pay attention to the Mattresses, which are based on reinforced blocks of independent springs. Despite heavy loads, they perform their functions, providing reliable support and quality rest.
Mattress With Spring Block
If you find it difficult to decide which mattress is right for you, we recommend take the mattress selection test. This is an intelligent mattress selection system, which, according to a special algorithm, calculates the most comfortable mattress, taking into account the unique parameters of a particular person (body mass index, gender, age and preferred sleeping position).
