JP2001017292A - Pillow with massage function - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve usability of a pillow and enable massage of legs and waist by providing a group of protrusion on one side and disposing a vibrational device in the pillow body of a rectangular shape with swollen upper and lower surfaces. SOLUTION: A pillow A is provided with a vibration device 2 in a pillow body of a rectangular shape by planar view with curvedly swollen upper and lower surfaces 11, 12 and a battery 3 as a power source for the vibrational device 2, and the lower surface of the pillow body is provided with a group of protrusion 4. The vibrational device 2 is stored in a functional part storing hollow 13 provided on the upper surface 11 side with a controller base plate, and is a vibrator constituted by attaching an oscillator to a rotary shaft of a vibrational motor. A group of protrusion 4 provided on the lower surface 12 of the pillow body is protrusion 40 planted in a multiple number on the left and right sides of the lower surface 12, avoiding each storing hollow 13, 14. Since the pillow body is formed in a relatively flat form, and the upper and lower surfaces 11, 12 are curvedly swollen, the pillow can stably be placed on a futon, and closely abutted on an affected area part to enable sufficient massage.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a pillow having a massage function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, there has been a pillow having a vibrator function capable of performing massage of a head and a neck.

With such a pillow, a user can perform a massage while sleeping, and after the massage, can use the pillow as a pillow and go to bed as it is.

[0004]

However, if the above-mentioned conventional pillow is not suitable for waist and foot massage or is suitable for waist and foot massage, it will be used in the future. Was only inconvenient as a sleeping pillow.

[0005] That is, if it is used as a pillow, it can sleep well,
In addition, there has not been anything that can comfortably massage not only the head and neck, but also the legs and hips.

An object of the present invention is to provide a pillow having a massage function that can solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to the present invention, a vibration device is provided in a pillow body having a rectangular shape in a plan view with upper and lower surfaces bulging in a curved shape. In addition, a projection group was provided on one of the upper and lower surfaces. Therefore, it is easy to use as a pillow, and it has a compact configuration, so it is easy to use as a massager for feet and waist on a futon or bed, and furthermore, the points on the soles of the feet, etc. You can massage effectively.

According to the present invention, the pillow body is formed of hinoki.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the upper and lower surfaces are bulged in a curved shape, and the length, height and width dimensions are respectively 300 to 350 mm, 30 to 40 mm, and 110 to 130 mm in plan view. The pillow body having a rectangular shape was formed of hinoki wood, a projection group was provided on one of the upper and lower surfaces, and the pillow body was covered with a cover body while leaving at least a part of the skin.

According to the present invention, the pillow main body is formed with a storage recess for storing a power supply and a vibration device, and a portion of the cover body that covers the storage recess is detachably configured.

According to the present invention, the pillow main body is formed by connecting a plurality of main body constituting pieces each provided with a projection group, and the connecting posture is freely deformable in the vertical direction.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A pillow having a massage function according to the present invention has a vibration device disposed in a pillow body having a rectangular shape in plan view with upper and lower surfaces bulging in a curved shape. One of them is provided with a projection group.

The pillow body may be made of synthetic resin or the like, but is here made of hinoki.

That is, in the present embodiment, the cypress is cut into a rectangular shape in plan view, the upper and lower surfaces are bulged in a curved shape, and the length, the maximum height, and the width are set to 300 to 35, respectively.
Formed to be about 0mm, 30-40mm, 110-130mm, easy to use as a pillow, and when placed on the waist, the whole waist rests on the pillow, and the body does not warp significantly The size is easy to handle for placing the foot.

A recess is formed in the pillow body having the above-described shape and dimensions, and a power source such as a vibrator having a vibrator mounted on a rotating shaft and a battery is incorporated therein.

Further, a projection group is provided on one of the upper and lower surfaces, and the pillow body is covered by a cover body via a flexible material such as a sponge while leaving at least a part of the skin. In other words, the entire remaining area except for the projection group is covered with the cover body.

Therefore, when the pillow is used as a pillow, the pillow itself has no rugged feeling, is softly in contact with the body, and has a fragrance peculiar to hinoki from the exposed part of the skin, and can be mentally relaxed. You can sleep well. Note that the flexible material is not necessarily required, and only the cover may be used.

The exposed projections are convenient for massaging the sole of the foot, and can stimulate the acupoint of the sole of the foot comfortably to enhance the massage effect.

The projections are implanted in the pillow body and may be made of wood or synthetic resin.

It is preferable that the projections are arranged near both sides of the pillow body, avoiding the center of the pillow body, and the center portion is preferably provided with a recess for accommodating a battery serving as a power supply. Then, a portion of the cover body that covers the storage recess may be used also as a lid of the storage recess.

In the structure in which the cover body is detachable, the cover body is extended so as to cross the central part of the pillow body to form a tongue portion, and the back surface of the tongue portion and the corresponding cover body front surface , A hook-and-loop fastener can be provided.
With such a configuration, the production is easy and the cost is advantageous, and furthermore, the replacement of the battery becomes extremely easy, and no labor is required.

In addition to the concave portion for the power supply portion, a lid portion having a similar configuration is formed in the concave portion for accommodating the above-described vibration device, so that maintenance can be easily performed.

As the power supply unit, an AC power supply of 100 V may be used in place of the battery or in combination with the battery.

Further, the vibrating device can be switched between high and low, or a built-in timer can be operated for a desired time, or can be operated at a set time, so that the vibrating device can be used instead of an alarm clock.

Further, as another embodiment, the pillow body may be made of a synthetic resin integrally formed with a projection group, or a magnet may be embedded in the projection.

If a synthetic resin is used, it is advantageous in terms of cost and can be manufactured at low cost.

When a magnet is used, the massage effect can be enhanced by magnetism.

Further, as another embodiment, the pillow body is
A plurality of main body constituent pieces each having a projection group provided on one side surface are connected to each other, and the connecting posture can be freely changed in a vertical direction.

That is, a plurality of body component pieces are connected by wires or the like via freely movable pieces disposed between adjacent component pieces, and the pillow body is set in accordance with a place to be massaged or a place to be placed. It is made freely deformable. And
The massage effect is obtained by pressing the massaged portion against the projection group. Also, if the surface on which no projection group is provided is turned upside down, it can be used as a normal pillow.

As described above, the pillow having a massage function according to the present invention is not only useful as a pillow for sleeping, but also easy to handle due to its shape and size. It is extremely useful as a simple massager that can be easily placed on a futon or bed.

[0031]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.

(First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing an upper surface of a pillow having a massage function according to the first embodiment (hereinafter referred to as "pillow A"), FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a back surface, and FIG. 4 and 5 are cross-sectional explanatory views of the same, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are explanatory views of the same use state.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pillow A according to this embodiment has a vibration device 2 in a pillow body 1 having a rectangular shape in plan view in which upper and lower surfaces 11 and 12 are bulged in a curved shape. A battery 3 serving as a power source of the vibration device 2 is provided, and a projection group 4 is provided on a lower surface of the pillow main body 1.

In this embodiment, the pillow main body 1 is made of hinoki wood, and the hinoki wood is cut into a rectangular shape in plan view, and the upper and lower surfaces 11, 12 are bulged in a curved shape.

The length L, the maximum height H, and the width D are L = 320 mm, H = 35 mm, and D = 115 mm, respectively. Note that each dimension ⁰¹²¹ D is 300 to 35
It is preferable from the viewpoint of usability to set the range to 0 mm, 30 to 40 mm, and 110 to 130 mm.

That is, it is easy to use as a pillow for sleeping, and has such a size that the whole waist can be easily put on the pillow when it is put on the waist, and that the body does not warp greatly. In addition, the dimensions are such that they can be easily handled even when the feet are placed.

The vibrating device 2 is housed and arranged together with a control board (not shown) in a functional part housing recess 13 provided on the upper surface 11 near the center of the pillow main body 1, and as shown in FIG.
The vibrator is configured by attaching a vibrator 22 to a rotating shaft 21 of a vibration motor 20.

A battery 3 serving as a power supply for driving the vibration device 2 is provided on the lower surface 12 of the pillow body 1 near the center of the pillow body 1 and substantially adjacent to the storage recess 13. It is housed and arranged in the housing recess 14.

Although two C-cells are used in this embodiment, a commercial power supply of AC 100 V can be used together by using an adapter cord for DC conversion.

An operation section S provided with a switch group is provided on one end face of the pillow main body 1. The operation unit S includes a power switch, a timer operation switch, a strength switch, and the like.

The projection group 4 provided on the lower surface 12 of the pillow body 1
Is formed by implanting a large number of projections 40 each having a diameter and a height of about 10 mm on the left and right sides of the lower surface 12 so as to avoid the storage recesses 13 and 14. Note that the tip of each projection 40 is formed in a hemispherical shape.

In the present embodiment, each projection 40 is formed of a cypress like the pillow body 1, but it may be made of synthetic resin.

Furthermore, the pillow main body 1 is covered with a cover body 5 made of leather or synthetic leather while leaving at least a part of the wooden skin, except for the projections 4 here.

In other words, the entire remaining portion except the projection group 4 is covered with the cover body 5. In addition, the material of the cover body 5 is not particularly limited.

Therefore, the pillow A according to the present embodiment can have a soft feel without the wood portion of the pillow body 1 directly abutting on the head or neck by the cover body 5, and furthermore, the exposed wooden skin Because the fragrance of Hinoki is unique from the part and it can be mentally relaxed, it can sleep well when used as a sleeping pillow.

In the present embodiment, the power storage recess 14 is openable and closable. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, a portion of the cover body 5 covering the power storage recess 14 is extended so as to cross the central portion of the pillow body 1 to form a tongue portion 15, and the tongue portion 15 is formed. The hook-and-loop fastener 6 is provided on the back surface of the 15 and the corresponding cover body surface to be detachable. In FIG. 5, the lower surface 12 is set to the upper side for easy understanding.

Therefore, the production is easy and the cost is advantageous. In addition, the replacement of the battery 3 becomes extremely easy, and no trouble is required.

In addition, not only the power storage recess 14 but also the functional storage recess 13 may be provided with a lid having a similar configuration to facilitate maintenance.

The pillow A according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the above-described configuration. As described above, when used as a pillow A for sleeping, the fragrance of the cypress provides a mental relaxing effect, and In addition to being able to be used, when used as a massager, its shape and dimensions make it extremely convenient to use, and it is possible to effectively massage the back, hips, neck, legs, and soles of the feet.

For example, when performing a waist massage,
As shown in FIG. 6, the main pillow A may be placed on the futon F, applied to the waist, and massaged for a predetermined time by operating the operation unit S. At this time, since the pillow body 1 is formed relatively flat and the upper and lower surfaces 11 and 12 bulge in a curved shape, the pillow body 1 can be stably placed on the futon F, and the affected part ( (A part to be massaged) so that sufficient massage is possible. FIG. 6 shows a case where a pillow B is separately used in addition to the main pillow A.
Is not required.

The projections 4 exposed from the pillow body 1
It is suitably used when massaging the soles of the feet.

That is, when the sole of the foot is massaged, as shown in FIG. 7, the pillow A is comfortably stimulated with the acupoints on the sole of the foot so that the projections 4 are positioned upward, thereby enhancing the massage effect. Can be.

Even at this time, the pillow A can be stably placed on the futon F because of its shape, and the sole of the foot can be placed exactly on the projection group 4.

It should be noted that the use of the projection group 4 is not limited to the sole of the foot, and the user may appropriately apply the projection group 4 to various places where massage is performed.

(Second Embodiment) FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of a pillow A according to a second embodiment, and FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the pillow A. In FIG. 8, the lower surface 12 of the pillow body 1 is shown with the upper side.

As shown, in this embodiment, the pillow body 1
And upper and lower cases 1a and 1b made of synthetic resin are attached to each other, and the projection group 4 is integrally formed on substantially the entire surface of the lower case 1b.

Further, the magnet 7 is provided in some of the projections 40.
Is embedded, and the magnetic effect enhances the massage effect.

Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of (two in this embodiment) vibrating devices 2 are arranged in the pillow main body 1 so as to have a stronger vibration function.

Further, from the side surface of the pillow body 1 to the surface side of the upper case 1a, a soft cushion material C such as a sponge is provided between the pillow body 1 and the cover body 5. Therefore, the pillow A according to the present embodiment has appropriate softness as a sleeping pillow as compared with the first embodiment, and when used as a massager, the affected part (massaged part)
The hits have become softer.

As described above, since the pillow main body 1 is made of a synthetic resin, mass production is possible, which is advantageous in terms of cost, and it is easy to use because the weight can be reduced.

(Third Embodiment) FIGS. 10 and 11
The pillow A shown in FIG. 1 is configured by connecting a plurality of main body constituting pieces 10 each having a projection group 4 provided on one side surface with a linear connecting means such as a wire 8, and the pillow body 1 has a connecting posture. , And can be deformed vertically.

That is, a plurality of body constituting pieces 10 each having a shape obtained by cutting the pillow body 1 shown in the first embodiment into a round slice are
Freely movable pieces 9 arranged between adjacent component pieces 10
As shown in FIG. 12, the shape of the pillow body 1 can be freely changed according to the place to be massaged and the place to be placed.

Further, the end component pieces 10 ′ located at the left and right ends.
Is formed wider than the other main body constituting pieces 10, and in this embodiment, although not shown, the vibration device 2, the power supply 3 and the like are housed and arranged in one end constituting piece 10 ′, and the wires 8 are arranged. Vibration is transmitted to the whole via.

Further, in this embodiment, each main body constituting piece 10 is made of a synthetic resin, but it is a matter of course that it may be made of wood such as hinoki.

With this configuration, the massage effect can be obtained by appropriately deforming the shape of the pillow body 1 so as to fit the massaged portion and pressing the massaged portion. In FIG. 11, 81 is a wire tension adjusting means, and 82 is an adjusting knob.

Although the present invention has been described through the above embodiments, the present invention is not only useful as a pillow A for sleeping, but also easy to handle due to its shape, and can be placed on a futon F or a bed. It is also useful as an easy and simple massager, making it extremely convenient.

The reference numerals used in the description of the embodiments are the same for the same components.

[0068]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a vibration device is provided in a pillow body having a rectangular shape in plan view with upper and lower surfaces bulging in a curved shape, and a projection is provided on one of the upper and lower surfaces. By providing the group, it is useful not only as a pillow but also as a simple massager that is easy to handle and easy to put on a futon or a bed.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the pillow main body is formed of hinoki, the scent of the hinoki can be mentally relaxed and sleep well when used as a pillow.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the upper and lower surfaces are bulged in a curved shape, and the length, height, and width dimensions are respectively set as follows.
A pillow body having a rectangular shape in plan view of 300 to 350 mm, 30 to 40 mm, and 110 to 130 mm was formed of hinoki, and a projection group was provided on one of the upper and lower surfaces, and at least a part of the skin was left. By covering the pillow body with the cover body in the state, in addition to the above effects, handling is facilitated by its shape, and it is easy to use on a futon or a bed.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the pillow body is
A storage recess for accommodating a power supply and a vibration device is formed, and a portion of the cover body that covers the storage recess is detachably configured, thereby facilitating replacement of a battery or the like.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the pillow body is
A state in which a plurality of body constituent pieces each having a projection group are connected and configured, and the connecting posture is freely deformable in the vertical direction, so that the shape is deformed according to the massaged part and fitted to the body Massage effect is enhanced because it can be massaged with.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a pillow according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a back surface of the pillow.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram as viewed from the front.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory sectional view of the same.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory sectional view of the same.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing the same use state.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the same use state.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a pillow according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view of the pillow in a sectional view.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a pillow according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view in the same sectional view.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the same deformed state.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A Pillow 1 Pillow body 2 Vibration device 3 Battery 4 Projection group 11 Upper surface 12 Lower surface

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A vibration device is provided in a pillow body having a rectangular shape in plan view with upper and lower surfaces bulging in a curved shape, and a projection group is provided on one of the upper and lower surfaces. Pillow with massage function. 2. The pillow having a massage function according to claim 1, wherein the pillow body is formed of hinoki. The upper and lower surfaces are bulged in a curved shape, and the length, height,
Each width dimension is 300 ~ 350mm, 30 ~ 40mm, 110
A pillow body having a rectangular shape in a plan view of about 130 mm is formed of hinoki, and a projection group is provided on one of the upper and lower surfaces, and further, at least a part of the skin is left,
A pillow having a massage function, wherein a pillow body is covered with a cover body. 4. A pillow body, wherein a storage recess for storing a power supply and a vibration device is formed, and a portion of the cover body which covers the storage recess is detachably configured.
A pillow having a massage function according to the above. 5. The pillow body is formed by connecting a plurality of body constituent pieces each having a projection group, and the connecting posture is
4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the upper and lower parts are freely deformable.
4. A pillow having a massage function according to any one of the above items 4.