JP2001128803A - Seat support - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a revolutionary seat support which can maintain a shape adapted to meet the seating shape of a user, is easy to handle and may be easily constituted. SOLUTION: This seat support is constituted by covering a cushion body 1 having pliability with a sheet-like covering body 2 impregnated with a curing resin and disposing this cushion body in the position of the seat 3 of a seat, chair, etc., on which the portion of the body like the hip, the waist, the back or the neck abuts.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is used, for example, for sitting on a seat such as a seat or a chair. The present invention relates to a seat support that can provide a suitable fit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, seats of various kinds of automobiles are manufactured so as to be suitable for an average user, so that some users may lack a feeling of fitting.

In view of such circumstances, various seat supports (lumbar supports) have been conventionally proposed as means for solving this, and some of them have already been put to practical use.

The present invention further pursues the practicality of such a seat support, is capable of maintaining a shape corresponding to a user's seating shape, and is easy to handle and can be easily configured. It provides seat support.

[0005]

The gist of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0006] A flexible cushion body 1 is covered with a sheet-like covering body 2 impregnated with a cured resin, and a body part such as a hip, a waist, a back and a neck of a seat 3 such as a seat or a chair is applied. The present invention relates to a seat support characterized in that it is configured to be provided at a contact position.

The sheet support according to claim 1, wherein the sheet-like covering body (2) is formed by impregnating a cloth material with a cured resin.

The sheet support according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the sheet-like cover 2 is formed by impregnating a hardened resin into a cotton cloth.

The seat support according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein substantially the entire cushion body 1 is covered with the sheet-like covering body 2.

[0010] Further, the cured resin has a property of curing in a short time by exposure to moisture or a property of curing in a short time by adding a catalyst liquid. The present invention relates to the seat support described in any one of (1) to (4).

The cushion body 1 is made of a block-like flexible material, and the block-like cushion body 1 is covered with the sheet-like covering body 2. The present invention relates to the seat support described in any one of the above aspects.

The cushion body 1 is made of a block-shaped foam material having flexibility and air permeability such as a sponge, and the block-shaped cushion body 1 is covered with the sheet-like covering body 2. Claims 1 to
6. The seat support according to any one of (6) to (6).

[0013] Further, the periphery of the cover 2 is covered with a cover 4 having flexibility.
The present invention relates to the seat support according to any one of the above items (7) to (7).

The cover 4 is made of a foam material having a predetermined thickness and having flexibility and air permeability, and the cover 2 having the predetermined thickness covers substantially the entire cover 2. The present invention relates to a seat support as set forth in claim 8.

Further, the seat 3 can be held by a holding portion 5 provided at a position where a body part such as a hip, a waist, a back and a neck of the seat 3 abuts. The present invention relates to the seat support according to the first aspect.

Further, the cover 2 is sealed and stored in the moisture-proof bag 6, and the moisture-proof bag 6 is opened and exposed to moisture such as adding water or containing moisture so that the cover 2 cures in a short time. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the coating 2 is configured to be cured in a short time by opening the moisture-proof bag 6 and adding a catalyst liquid. It relates to the seat support.

[0017]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Preferred embodiments of the present invention (how to implement the invention) will be briefly described with reference to the drawings, showing the operational effects thereof.

For example, the seat support A of the present invention is placed between the position where the buttocks, waist, back, neck and the like of the seat 3 abut, that is, the part where the holdability of the seat 3 is required, and the user's body. When the seat support A is pressed and deformed while the user is seated, the sheet-like cover body 2 impregnated with the hardening resin is cured to the pressed and deformed shape, and the seat support A having a seating shape of the user himself. It will be kept in shape.

Therefore, it is possible to easily form the seat support A in a seating shape of the user's personal person, and the portion of the seat support A which is in contact with the seat 3 is also the seat 3.
Therefore, the sheet support A can be installed in a state where it is hard to be displaced with respect to the sheet 3, and the sheet support A is formed while the cover 2 is hardened to maintain the shape. Since the contents are the cushion body 1 having flexibility, not only stiffness but also appropriate flexibility can be obtained, so that good holdability and sitting comfort can be obtained.

Further, since the seat support A of the present invention can be constructed simply by covering the cushion body 1 with the covering body 2 impregnated with a cured resin, this construction is a construction that can be simply designed and realized. It is possible to provide cheap and excellent products.

Further, for example, the sheet-like coating 2
If a cloth material, for example, a cotton cloth is impregnated with a cured resin, the cloth material is very easy to be impregnated with the cured resin.
This sheet-shaped cover 2 can be configured more easily.

For example, if the cured resin is cured in a short time by exposing it to moisture or is cured in a short time by adding a catalyst solution, the coating 2 is cured in a normal state. It is extremely easy to handle because it does not need to be cured, and once it starts to cure, it cures in a short time, so it is not necessary to take a long sitting posture when molding the seat support A, and it is easier to mold to the user's personal sitting shape You can do it.

For example, if the cushion body 1 is made of a block-shaped flexible material, the block-shaped cushion body 1 has an appropriate thickness, so that it is sufficient to hold the body by molding. The seat support A having a holding property can be formed, and the cushion body 1 having a large thickness can provide a very good sitting comfort.

Further, for example, if the surroundings of the cover 2 are covered with a cover 4 having flexibility, the user can impregnate the cured resin by touching the cover 4 during handling. Since the cover 2 can be prevented from being touched, the seat support A of the present invention can be handled with bare hands, which makes handling easier.

For example, if the seat 3 is configured to be able to be held by the holding portion 5 provided at a position where the body part such as the buttocks, waist, back, and neck of the seat 3 abuts, the holding property of the seat 3 is required. The sheet support A of the present invention can be easily
Can be held, and the work of forming the sheet support A can be more easily performed in a state where the sheet support A is held by the holding portion 5, so that the handling becomes easier.

Also, for example, it is sealed and stored in a moisture-proof bag 6,
The moisture-proof bag 6 is opened and exposed to moisture so that the coating 2 is cured in a short time. Alternatively, the moisture-proof bag 6 is opened and a catalyst liquid is added thereto to form the coating 2.
If it is configured to cure in a short time, it is possible to reliably prevent the coating 2 from being cured unless it is taken out of the moisture-proof bag 6, so that handling such as transportation and distribution can be easily performed.

[0027]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the seat 3 of this embodiment is applied to an automobile seat 3.

In this embodiment, a seat support A is formed by covering a flexible cushion body 1 with a sheet-like covering body 2 impregnated with a cured resin.

More specifically, the cushion body 1 is
It is made of a block-shaped flexible material. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a horizontally long block-shaped foam material having flexibility (flexibility) such as sponge and air permeability is used as the flexible material.

The size of the cushion body 1 is set to be slightly larger than the body width of the part to be applied, and the cushion is held so as to enclose the part to be applied, so that an extremely good support effect can be obtained.

The cover 2 is formed by impregnating a cloth material with a cured resin. More specifically, a cotton cloth is used as a cloth material.

In this embodiment, the cover 2 is configured so as to cover substantially the entire cushion 1.

More specifically, in this embodiment, two coverings 2 are used, and the coverings 2 are brought into contact with the upper and lower surfaces of the cushion body 1 in FIG. The entire periphery of the covering body 2 is fixed to each other, so that the cushion body 1 is entirely covered with the two covering bodies 2.

Incidentally, when the fastening portion between the two covering members 2 is located on the peripheral side surface portion of the cushion body 1 in FIG. 3, when the upper and lower surface portions of the sheet support A are pressed and formed. The peripheral portions of the two covering members 2 greatly protrude to the outside of the peripheral side surface of the cushion member 1 with the compression deformation of the cushion member 1. Then, the protruding fastening portion has a cushion body 1 inside, so that the fastening portion may be rattled, which may disturb the sitting comfort.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to solve this point, as shown in FIG. 4, the fastening portion is located on the upper and lower surface portions, not the peripheral side surface portion of the cushion body 1, and the two covering members are provided. The two peripheral portions are fixed to each other. That is,
When the fastening is performed in this manner, the cushion body 1 does not largely protrude outward in the peripheral side surface when the cushion body 1 is pressed and deformed, so that a good cushioning property can be obtained even in a portion where the fastening portion exists. 4A shows a case where the fastening portion is located on both upper and lower surfaces of the cushion body 1, and FIG. 4B shows a case where the fastening portion is located on one of the upper and lower surfaces of the cushion body 1. FIG.

The means for fastening the two covering members 2 is preferably a simple fastening means such as sewing, tape fixing, clipping or stapling.

As the cured resin to be impregnated into the coating 2, a moisture-curable resin having a property of curing in a short time by exposing to moisture such as adding moisture or adding moisture, such as moisture-cured urethane, is employed. are doing.

In addition to the above, as the one that satisfies these conditions and is most suitable for the cover 2 of this embodiment, for example,
A casting product manufactured by 3M Healthcare Co., Ltd. is commercially available. This casting product has the property of hardening firmly in a short time (3 to 5 minutes) when immersed in water.

Further, as the curable resin, for example, a resin having a property of being cured in a short time by adding (spraying) a catalyst liquid to a base material (catalyst-curable resin) or a resin having other properties may be used. Although it may be used, it is more convenient to carry or distribute the sheet support A because it is not normally hardened because it is hardened by some trigger as in this embodiment, or the sheet support A is formed in a timely manner. Desirable to be able to.

The seat support A of this embodiment is
Are sealed and stored in a moisture-proof bag 6 as shown in FIG. Therefore, in this stored state, the cover 2 is not exposed to moisture, so that it can be reliably prevented from being cured, and the moisture-proof bag 6 is opened and exposed to moisture such as adding water or containing moisture. The coating 2 is configured to be cured in a short time.

Further, the seat support A of this embodiment is configured to be able to be held by the holding portion 5 provided on the seat 3.

More specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 6, a seat cover 7 mounted on the seat 3 is provided with the holding portion 5 described above.

More specifically, the backrest 3A of the seat 3
The back cover 7A is provided on the back cover 7A.
A side opening type storage bag capable of storing the seat support A of the present embodiment is formed, and the storage bag is used as the holding portion 5. That is, the present embodiment shows a use state in which the seat functions as a seat support for supporting the waist of the user.

A fastener 8 is provided on a side surface of the backrest cover 7A, and a side opening of the holding portion 5 is opened and closed by opening and closing the fastener 8, so that the seat support A can be taken in and out. Therefore, when the fastener 8 is closed, the seat support A becomes completely invisible in appearance,
The configuration is such that the appearance of the sheet 3 in this holding (equipment) state is extremely well maintained. Reference numeral 3B in the figure denotes a headrest.

In the above, an embodiment (first embodiment) of the seat support A in which the cushion body 1 is covered with the covering body 2 has been described. FIG.
An embodiment (second embodiment) of a seat support A in which the periphery of a cover 2 is further covered (surrounded) by a cover 4 having flexibility is shown.

More specifically, the cover 4 is made of a thin foam material having flexibility and air permeability, and the sheet-like cover 4 covers substantially the entire cover 2. . In addition, the cover body 4 is set to have a small thickness so that the seat support A itself does not become too large due to being too thick, and a good cushioning effect can be obtained when the seat is seated.

Therefore, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to reliably prevent the sheet 3 from being stained with the cured resin, and to touch the cover 4 during handling. It is possible to reliably prevent the cover 2 impregnated with the cured resin from being touched, and it is possible to handle the sheet support A with bare hands to perform a molding operation, thereby further facilitating the handling.

Further, since the structure of the first embodiment is covered with a more flexible foam (cover body 4), better cushioning properties can be obtained than in the first embodiment. Since the body 4 also has air permeability and is not lost, better sitting comfort can be obtained.

In this embodiment, one cover 2 is wrapped around the peripheral surface of the cushion 1 to cover it, and the fastening portions at both ends of the cover 2 are connected to one of the upper and lower surfaces of the cushion 1. The figure shows a case where it is positioned on the side.

Since the other construction is the same as that of the first embodiment, detailed illustration and explanation will be omitted.

Next, a specific method of using the first and second embodiments will be described.

The sheet support A is taken out of the moisture-proof bag 6.

After immersing the sheet support A in water or adding water to the cover 2, the moisture is wiped off. Note that the sheet support A of the second embodiment can be handled with bare hands, but the sheet support A of the first embodiment is in a state in which the cover 2 impregnated with the cured resin is exposed. Perform by attaching.

At this time, the cured resin impregnated in the coating 2 has a property of being cured by being exposed to moisture such as adding water or containing moisture, and thus begins to cure.

The fastener 8 of the seat cover 7 (backrest cover 7A) attached to the backrest 3A of the seat 3 is opened, and the seat support A of the present embodiment is inserted into the holding portion 5 with the horizontally long seat support A upright. Hold and close fastener 8.

Subsequently, when the seat support A is pressed and deformed while the user is sitting, a short time (3 to 5 minutes) is obtained.
As a result, the cover 2 is solidified in the pressed and deformed form, and the solidified layer (cover 2) also keeps the cushion 1 in a deformed state.

Accordingly, in the present embodiment, since the above-described structure is employed, the seat support A having a seating shape of the user can be easily formed in a short time, and the seat support A contacts the seat 3 side. The solid portion is also solidified in a shape suitable for the sheet 3, so that it can be installed in a state where it is hard to be displaced with respect to the sheet 3. In addition, the sheet support A is hardened when the cover 2 is hardened. Since the cushion body 1 has flexibility and breathability while retaining the contents, the cushion body 1 is not only stiff, but also has an appropriate flexibility, and because of the breathability, it may be peeled off even when used for a long time. Therefore, a good hold property and a comfortable sitting can be obtained.

Further, the sheet support A of the present embodiment can be constructed by simply covering the block-shaped foam material (cushion body 1) with a cotton cloth (covering body 2) impregnated with a cured resin. It is a configuration that can be easily designed and realized,
Excellent mass productivity and affordable products can be provided.

Further, since the sheet-like cover 2 is made by impregnating a hardened resin into a cotton cloth, it is easy to impregnate the hardened resin into the cotton cloth. It becomes possible.

Conventionally, an attempt has been made to obtain a sheet support A by impregnating a foam having interconnected cells with a cured resin. However, according to this configuration, a new cured resin is required to inject the cured resin into the foam. A resin injection facility was required.

In this regard, according to the present embodiment (the present invention), since the cotton cloth is impregnated with the hardening resin, the coating 2 which can harden the existing material by utilizing the existing equipment can be easily formed. A cushion body 1 such as a sponge is formed by the cover 2.
Thus, the seat support A exhibiting the above-described operation and effect can be configured simply by covering the sheet support, so that it is possible to provide the seat support A having a simple configuration which is not costly and excellent in mass productivity.

Further, since it is housed in the moisture-proof bag 6 in a sealed manner, unless the cover 2 is taken out from the moisture-proof bag 6, the cover 2 is surely held.
Can be prevented from being cured, and handling such as transportation and distribution becomes extremely easy.

[0064]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above, it can be easily formed into a seat support of a user's personal seating shape, and the portion of the seat support which is in contact with the seat is also suitable for the seat. In order to solidify in shape,
The seat support can be provided in a state where it is difficult to displace with respect to the seat.Moreover, this seat support is a cushion body having flexibility while the covering body is hardened and the shape is maintained, so it is only hard It is possible to obtain a suitable flexibility without having a good holdability and a comfortable sitting, and furthermore, the present invention can be constituted by simply covering the cushion body with a coating body impregnated with a cured resin. Therefore, this configuration is a configuration that can be easily designed and realized, and is an epoch-making seat support that excels in mass production and can provide an inexpensive product.

In the second and third aspects of the present invention, the cloth material, for example, a cotton cloth, is very easy to be impregnated with the cured resin. It becomes a seat support excellent in nature.

Further, in the invention according to the fourth aspect, since the cushion covers substantially the entirety of the cushion body, the cover covering substantially the entirety is hardened, so that the seat support is more adapted to the body shape when the user is seated. It becomes a sheet support that is extremely practical and can be molded.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the coating does not cure in a normal state, it is extremely easy to handle, and once it starts to cure, it cures in a short time, so that it takes a long time to form a sheet support. The seat support does not need to take a seating posture, and can be easily formed into a user's personal seating shape.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the block-shaped cushion body has an appropriate thickness, it is possible to form a seat support having a sufficient holding property for holding the body. An extremely good cushioning property (sitting comfort) can be obtained by a cushion body having a certain thickness, and the seat support is extremely practical.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the cushion body exhibiting the function and effect of the sixth aspect of the invention can be easily designed and realized by a simple structure, and the cushion body has air permeability. Therefore, the seat support is more practical, such that the user does not get lost even if the user sits for a long time.

Further, in the invention according to claim 8, the user can prevent the user from touching the cover impregnated with the cured resin by touching the cover at the time of handling. It is a seat support that can handle the seat support and is easy to handle and excels in practicality.

In the ninth aspect of the present invention, since the cover is covered substantially entirely with the cover having a predetermined thickness, the work with bare hands can be further simplified without touching the cover impregnated with the cured resin. In addition, since the cover body has air permeability, the seat support is more practical because the user does not get lost even if the user sits for a long time.

In the invention according to claim 10,
In addition to being able to easily hold the seat support of the present invention in a portion where a sheet holding property is required, the work of forming the seat support can be more easily performed while being held by the holding portion. An extremely practical sheet support that makes handling easier.

In the invention according to claim 11,
As long as it is not taken out of the moisture-proof bag and water is added or water is contained, for example, the coating can be reliably prevented from hardening, so handling such as transportation and distribution can be easily performed. Excellent seat support.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory sectional view showing a use state of a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory perspective view showing a use state of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory perspective view of the first embodiment with a part cut away.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory sectional view showing the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory perspective view showing a state of being stored in the moisture-proof bag of the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory perspective view showing a state where a seat support, a seat cover (backrest cover) and a seat of the first embodiment are separated.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory sectional view showing a second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cushion body 2 Covering body 3 Seat 4 Cover body 5 Holding part 6 Moistureproof bag

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A flexible cushion body is covered with a sheet-like covering body impregnated with a cured resin, and a body part such as a hip, a back, a back, and a neck of a seat such as a seat or a chair abuts. A seat support characterized by being configured to be provided at a position. 2. The seat support according to claim 1, wherein the sheet-like cover is formed by impregnating a hardening resin into a cloth material. 3. The sheet-like covering body is formed by impregnating a hardened resin into a cotton cloth.
The seat support according to any one of the above. 4. The seat support according to claim 1, wherein substantially the entire cushion body is covered with the sheet-shaped covering body. 5. The curable resin has a property of curing in a short time by exposing to moisture or a property of curing in a short time by adding a catalyst liquid. The seat support according to any one of items 1 to 4. 6. The cushion according to claim 1, wherein the cushion is formed of a block-shaped flexible material, and the block-shaped cushion is covered with the sheet-shaped covering. Seat support described in section. 7. The cushion body is made of a block-shaped foam material having flexibility and air permeability such as sponge, and the block-shaped cushion body is covered with the sheet-like cover. The seat support according to any one of claims 1 to 6. 8. The seat support according to claim 1, wherein the periphery of the cover is covered with a flexible cover. 9. The cover body is made of a foam material having a predetermined thickness having flexibility and air permeability, and is formed by covering substantially the entirety of the cover body with the cover body having the predetermined thickness. The seat support according to claim 8. 10. The sheet according to claim 1, wherein the sheet can be held by a holding portion provided at a position where a body part such as a hip, a waist, a back and a neck of the sheet abuts. Seat support described in section. 11. A structure in which the coating is cured in a short time by sealingly storing in a moisture-proof bag, opening the moisture-proof bag, and exposing it to moisture such as adding water or containing moisture. The sheet support according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the coating is cured in a short time by opening the moisture-proof bag and adding a catalyst liquid.