Patent ID: 6256815
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
A spring bridge, comprising:a main, load-bearing bridge having a longitudinal axis and a top side; andat least one supporting element attac he d to said main bridge , said at least one supporting element having a sheet-like shape which extends laterally away from said longitudinal axis of said main bridge, and is cantilevered from said main bridge, said at least one supporting element having an unloaded state, at least a portion of said at least one supporting element extending above said top side of said main bridge when in said unloaded state, and said at least one supporting element being designed such that it bends in a downward direction when a bearing force is exerted thereon, wherein a portion of said at least one supporting element located adjacent to said main bridge bends downward forming a first angle and wherein a portion of said at least one supporting element located remotely from said main bridge bends downward forming a second angle, said first angle being no greater than said second angle.