This article is about the frame used to support a mattress. For the spring in Yellowstone Park, see Box Spring. For other uses, see Box Springs. Queen size box-spring on metal bed frame A box-spring (or divan in some countries) is a type of bed base typically consisting of a sturdy wooden frame covered in cloth and containing springs. Usually the box-spring is placed on top of a wooden or metal bedframe that sits on the floor and acts as a brace, except in the UK where the divan is more often fitted with small casters. The box-spring is usually the same size as the much softer mattress that is placed on it. Working together, the box-spring and mattress (with optional bed frame) make up a bed. It is common to find a box-spring and mattress being used together without the support of a frame underneath, the box spring being mounted directly on casters standing on the floor. The purpose of the box-spring is threefold: The first rectangular spring-cushioned wire frames to support mattresses did not have wood rims or cloth covers.
These were called bedsprings. More and more box-springs are being made out of wood, then covered in fabrics. Wood makes a better support system for the newer memory foam and latex mattresses.[1] The newest design in box-springs is the folding box spring made of wood or metal, then covered in fabric which can fold in half and can be sent by shipping and courier companies. With the increasing height of mattresses, manufacturers now make box springs in different heights. Standard "high profile" box springs are 9 inches (23 cm) in height, whereas "low profile" box springs are between 5 and 5.5 inches (13 and 14 cm). The difference between the two heights is purely aesthetic and makes no difference in the support provided for the mattress. Box-spring beds are especially popular in the United States, Canada and Australia. Alternatively, in Japan, futon mattresses are usually either placed on a bedframe or on the floor, without the use of springs. In Europe, wooden frames with a middle section consisting of springs held in place by wire (to be put into the wooden bedframe as a unit) used to be the standard for most of the 20th century.
The springs have mostly been replaced by pre-bent wooden slats (usually glulam made from beech or birch) which are joined to the outer wooden frame by some form of flexible rubber bolt, shoe or socket. This lath floor provides suspension, allows the mattress to ventilate, and can be designed to be vertically adjustable in order to elevate the legs and / or the torso. A more simple approach is to join straight laths with a textile strap so that they can be rolled up for transport and placed right into the bedframe. Ga naar: navigatie, zoeken De veren in het binnenste van een boxspring Een boxspring is een verende matras met binnenvering gecombineerd met een onderstel. Door de duurzaamheid en het comfort wordt het systeem vaak toegepast in hotels en wordt ook wel hotelbed genoemd. Vrij vertaald is een boxspring een "bak met springveren". Het is dan ook een matrasdrager die is gevuld met metalen spiraalveren en heeft daardoor de nodige loze ruimte. Deze loze ruimte zorgt voor extra ventilatie in de bodem.
De binnenkant van deze matrasdrager is meestal afgedekt met schuim. Voor een goed ligcomfort moet er op de boxspring nog een matras en/of een topdekmatras gelegd worden. Het gebruikte matras is meestal een pocketveringmatras. De combinatie van de boxspring met de matras zorgt ervoor dat de ondersteuning van het lichaam beter gereguleerd kan worden ten opzichte van de lattenbodem en de spiraal omdat de boxspring een langere veerweg heeft. Ook is de instap hoger, wat comfortabeler is. Een gemiddelde boxspring combinatie is tussen de 40 en 55 centimeter hoog. Door de samenstelling is er een goede regulering van vocht en ventilatie en wordt het gewicht gelijkmatig verdeeld. Als kostenbesparing kunt u ook een gestoffeerde houten kist aanschaffen. Vaak worden deze als boxspring verkocht, maar zou niet zo mogen heten omdat er geen "springs" oftewel geen veren in zitten. De vering moet dan volledig uit de matras komen en deze zal dan harder aanvoelen.Why are we laughing? As a mattress manufacturer, we understand the importance of boxsprings, but live in a world completely uneducated about them.
Is it the world’s fault? I often use Wikipedia for daily information and usually find a ton of material. The search term “mattress” for instance, produces a page full of information regarding the history of mattresses, what’s in them, what’s new about them, who makes them, etc.. Try typing “boxspring” into Wikipedia’s search field. The page result is sad. You don’t even have to use the scroll bar to read the entire article, which by the way, doesn’t cite any reliable sources or references. I’m using Wikipedia as an example, but the reality is that boxspring literature is almost non-existent. And while the internet lacks information about boxsprings, other organizations discredit their importance. Just this month, the highly regarded organization, Consumer Reports released an article that critically undervalued the necessity of boxsprings without any explanation. This is not only confusing to the consumer, but frustrating as well. Especially because many mattress manufacturers require consumers to purchase the boxspring in order to receive a full warranty.
And if consumers are reading information about why they shouldn’t buy a boxspring, and yet are still required to buy one, it’s not too suprising when a consumer becomes bitter about their purchase. Poor ole’ Boxspring: the Eeyore to the Winnie-the-Pooh, the coleslaw to the burger and fries, the kid-brother to the high-school football jock. For too long, boxsprings have been misunderstood, picked on, put down and forgotten about. According to Google, it took me .18 seconds to find a message-board that posed the question: “Do I need a boxspring?” Luckily the people-of-the-world stopped living their lives for a few minutes and responded to (what I presume is) the best of their ability. Below, the first four replies. “A boxspring is good if you like your bed to squeak, other than that I’m not sure.” Now, although, I do appreciate the ingenuity of the responses, I can’t say that I blame these Q&A moguls for thinking that way. Boxspring vs. Foundation: A lot of the reason why people are bewildered by a boxspring’s functionality is because the boxspring has actually devolved over the years.
The boxspring was initially created to provide strong, flexible support and help prolong the life of the mattress. Its coils were designed to respond independently to movement and pressure for optimal weight transfer. Essentially, the boxspring functions as a shock absorber. So it doesn’t quite matter what happens above the mattress (uhem, uhem) because the mattress itself won’t take on all the brunt of the movement. Instead, the boxspring supports the mattress by providing some give so the mattress remains firm and durable. Now think about what would happen to your mattress if it were only supported by a solid-wood foundation. If there is nothing below the mattress absorbing the shock, then you are likely damaging the inside of the mattress. It would be like driving a car without shock absorbers. Can you imagine what that would do to your tires (and your teeth)?? Unfortunately, modern bedding manufacturers are mostly to blame when it comes to the decline of the boxspring.