JP2002143128A - Body measuring instrument, method of forming bedding user data, method of manufacturing bedding utilizing this data, sales method for the same, customer management method and bedding study development method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To develop a body measuring instrument body which enables a person to be measured to precisely measure the rugged shapes of not only the back but flanks of the person to be measured at ease without forcing vexatious work and to provide a method of forming data from the information relating to the bed environment of the bedding user and the information on the bedding user by using such a measuring instrument as the instrument described above for the purpose of manufacturing the bedding, a method of manufacturing the bedding utilizing this data, a sales method utilizing the data, a customer management method utilizing the data and a bedding study development method utilizing the data. SOLUTION: This body measuring instrument B is constituted to measure the rugged shapes of not only the back but flanks of the person to be measured in a posture that the upper half of the body rises up and has a displacement measuring instrument 110 provided with one measuring element 111 which ascends, descends and moves in a vertical direction while thrusting the back and flanks of the person to be measured.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to the manufacture of bedding such as mattresses, mattresses, pillows, etc., by measuring the unevenness of the back or side of the body of the bedding user, thereby obtaining the bedding user's body. Body measuring device for providing bedding suitable for the shape of the body, information on the sleeping environment of the bedding user, and a method of creating data from information on the bedding user using the measuring device as described above, said data The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing bedding using the data, a method of selling the data, a method of managing customers using the data, and a method of researching and developing the bedding using the data.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional technique, there has been developed a device as shown in FIG. 13 which can continuously measure a sleeping posture of a subject lying on a bed (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-1998).
216105).

Further, a device for measuring the uneven shape of the back of the body in a standing posture as shown in FIG. 14 has been developed (JP-A-2000-83928). The device is provided with a base having a weight scale for the subject to stand, a support erected on the base, and movably provided along a front-rear direction intersecting the vertical direction of the support. Moving frame, and a plurality of rod-shaped measuring elements provided at predetermined intervals along the vertical direction of the moving frame and moved and displaced in accordance with the uneven shape of the back surface of the subject, and displaced against the back surface of the subject. A laser range finder for measuring the displacement of the rod-shaped measuring element.

[0004]

However, of the above-mentioned two conventional devices, the former one forces the subject to be measured, that is, the customer to be in a sleeping posture, and the other is not the one in which anyone can easily take measurements. It is impractical because there is none. In addition, the latter device, even if a plurality of bar-shaped tracing stylus is provided, because the unmeasurable area between the tracing stylus cannot be eliminated, the unevenness of the back surface obtained from the measurement result is merely an estimation, There is a disadvantage that the actual uneven shape cannot be measured. In order to improve the accuracy of the measurement result, the measurement may be repeated a number of times. However, the customer as the person to be measured has to perform cumbersome and troublesome work, which is not practical.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, and an object of the present invention is to manufacture a bedding such as a mattress, a mattress, a pillow, etc.
Developed an anthropometric device that can accurately measure not only the back but also the side surface of the subject without complicating and complicating work, and also manufactures bedding such as mattresses, mattresses, and pillows. To create data from the information on the sleeping environment of the bedding user and the information of the bedding user using the measuring instrument as described above, a method of manufacturing bedding using the data, and using the data To develop and provide a sales method, a customer management method using the data, and a bedding research and development method using the data.

[0006]

A body measuring device according to the present invention is a body measuring device for measuring at least an uneven shape of a back surface and a side surface of a person to be measured in a posture in which an upper body is upright. It has a probe that moves up and down.

[0007] Since the body measuring device is configured as described above, the measurement can be performed while the subject is standing or sitting on a chair. In addition, it is possible to accurately measure not only the back surface but also the uneven shape of the side of the subject.

[0008] In the above-described body measuring device, the tracing stylus may be configured to move forward and backward with respect to the body.

In the above-mentioned body measuring device, the measuring element may be constituted by a wide measuring element and a narrow measuring element.

With this configuration, the vertical direction of the most protruding portion of the back of the body can be measured with a wide measuring element, and the vertical direction of the most concave portion of the back can be measured with a narrow measuring element. it can.

Further, in the above body measuring device, the wide measuring element and the narrow measuring element may be configured to move up and down at the same time.

With this configuration, the vertical direction of the protruding portion and the vertical direction of the depressed portion can be measured simultaneously.

Further, in the above body measuring device,
The narrow measuring element is arranged at a position protruding from the wide measuring element, the main arm is attached to the wide measuring element, and the auxiliary arm is attached to the narrow measuring element. The main arm and the auxiliary arm are vertically attached to an upright support. The arm support plate slidably attached to the body is slidably attached to the body in the forward and backward directions, and a pressure plate is provided so as to bridge the main arm and the auxiliary arm. It is fixed to the arm, slidable to the auxiliary arm, wrapped around the auxiliary arm and its end is fixed to a spring fixed to the auxiliary arm, The auxiliary arm may be configured to move via a pressure plate and a spring, and a handle for moving the arm may be provided on one of the main arm and the auxiliary arm.

With this configuration, for example, when the handle is provided on the main arm, the main arm can slide on the arm support plate by pushing the handle toward the back of the body. Then, the wide measuring element attached to the main arm moves and comes into contact with the back of the body. at the same time,
A pressure plate fixedly provided on the main arm is pushed toward the back of the body. Then, the auxiliary arm bridged to the pressure plate and slidably provided moves to the rear side of the body via a spring fixedly connecting the pressure plate and the auxiliary arm, and Abut. At this time, the narrow measuring element is arranged at a position protruding from the wide measuring element, and is set to be in contact with a recessed position on the back of the body because of the narrow width. Set to contact the protruding part of Then, while pushing the handle attached to the main arm toward the back of the body, moving the support plate attached to the main arm and the auxiliary arm slidably with respect to the body in the forward and backward directions along the support, The wide tracing stylus attached to the main arm and the narrow tracing stylus attached to the auxiliary arm simultaneously move while being in contact with the back of the body of the subject. By doing so, the narrow measuring element moves up and down along the depressed position on the back of the body, for example, along the spine, and the wide measuring element protrudes on the back of the body, for example, the scapula Will move up and down along the protruding part of. Therefore, according to this configuration, just by pushing and pulling the handle of the body measuring instrument, the tracing stylus simultaneously moves in the vertical direction of the protruding portion on the back of the body of the subject and the vertical direction of the depressed portion. So
It is possible to measure the vertical unevenness of the protruding portion on the back of the subject's body and the vertical unevenness of the recessed portion.

In the above-mentioned body measuring device, a first detector for measuring a vertical moving distance of each of the wide and narrow measuring elements, and a second detector for measuring an advancing / retreating distance of the wide measuring element. It is good also as composition provided with a detector and the 3rd detector for measuring the advance / retreat distance of a narrow gauge head.

According to this structure, the moving distance of the wide tracing stylus measured by the second detector in accordance with the vertical movement distance of each of the wide and narrow tracing stylus measured by the first detector and the second moving distance are measured. The advancing and retreating distance of the narrow tracing stylus measured by the three detectors can be measured.

Further, in the above body measuring device, the first
Measurement data input means for inputting measurement data from the detector, the second detector, and the third detector, calculation means for numerically converting the measurement data input to the measurement data input section, and conversion by the calculation section It may be configured to have a central processing unit including an output unit that outputs the set numerical value to an output unit such as a display device, an external storage device, or a printer.

With this configuration, the data of the subject is reliably recorded.

Further, in the above body measuring device,
A single probe may be used.

With such a configuration, the structure and operation are simplified.

In the above-mentioned body measuring instrument, an arm is attached to the measuring element, and the arm is slidable in the direction of movement with respect to the body on a displacement measuring section which is slidably mounted on an upright column in a vertical direction. A configuration may be adopted in which the arm is provided movably, a pressure means is provided on the arm, and a handle for moving the displacement measuring unit is provided on the displacement measuring unit.

With such a configuration, a smart appearance is provided, the whole body becomes compact, lightweight, and easy to move. Further, the measurement can be performed in a natural standing state without giving the subject a feeling of obstruction.

Further, in the above-mentioned body measuring instrument, a first detector for measuring the vertical movement distance of the tracing stylus in the displacement measuring section, and a second detector for measuring the moving distance of the tracing stylus.
It may be configured to include a detector.

With this configuration, the configuration related to the detector is simplified, and the measurement accuracy is improved.

Further, in the above body measuring device,
The displacement measurement unit includes a measurement data input unit that inputs each measurement data from the first detector and the second detector, and an output unit that outputs the measurement data input to the measurement data input unit. Is also good.

With such a configuration, it can be used by connecting to a general-purpose personal computer without having a computer function such as data analysis.

Further, in the above body measuring device,
The measurement position may be configured from the head of the subject to the heel.

Further, the above-mentioned body measuring device may be configured to include one or more measuring devices selected from a height meter, a weight scale, and a body fat percentage meter.

With this configuration, various data on the body can be measured simultaneously.

Further, the bedding user inquiry data creation method according to the present invention is a method of obtaining information on a sleeping environment of a bedding user using an inquiry sheet and creating the information using the information.

According to such a bedding user inquiry data creating method, it is possible to collect data for a constant question from a bedding user.

In the above-described bedding user inquiry data creating method, the information about the sleeping environment may be converted into electronic information to create the data.

Further, the bedding user's body data creating method according to the present invention is a method of obtaining information on the body of the bedding user using a measuring instrument, and creating using the information.

According to such a bedding user body data creating method, since a measuring instrument is used, constant data on the body can be constantly collected.

In the above-described bedding user body data creating method, the body information may be converted into electronic information to create the data.

Further, the method for manufacturing a bedding according to the present invention is characterized in that the information on the sleeping environment of the bedding user obtained by using the medical questionnaire and / or the information on the body of the bedding user obtained by using the measuring instrument. This is a method of designing bedding based on the design and manufacturing the bedding based on the design.

When bedding is manufactured by such a manufacturing method, it is possible to sufficiently take in the needs of the bedding user and to manufacture an optimal bedding supported by scientific data.

Further, the method for selling a product according to the present invention is characterized in that the information on the sleeping environment of the bedding user obtained by using the medical questionnaire and / or the information on the body of the bedding user obtained by using the measuring instrument are used. Based on this method, a bedding for the bedding user is manufactured, and the bedding is sold to the bedding user.

According to such a selling method, it is possible to provide an explanation that gives the bedding user sufficient satisfaction, and it is possible to provide a sufficiently satisfactory product.

Further, the customer management method according to the present invention is characterized in that the information on the sleeping environment of the bedding user obtained using the medical questionnaire is provided;
Create bedding user data including information on the body of the bedding user obtained using the measuring instrument and data on the bedding manufactured based on the information, and use the bedding user data to create the bedding user data. This is a method for managing items related to the sleeping environment of the user.

According to such a customer management method, the past data of the customer can be easily confirmed, and the current situation can be easily compared.

Also, the bedding research and development method according to the present invention
Bedding including information on the bedding user's sleeping environment obtained using the medical questionnaire, information on the bedding user's body obtained using the measuring instrument, and data on the bedding manufactured based on these information This is a method of creating user data and researching and developing the bedding using the bedding user data.

According to such a research and development method, it is possible to conduct research in accordance with the actual situation of the bedding user.

[0044]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIGS. 1 to 6 show a first embodiment. FIG. 1 (a) is a plan view of the anthropometric device of the first embodiment viewed through a top plate, and FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view thereof, and FIG. 2 is a side view of the body measuring device of the body measuring device of the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of FIG. 1A, FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of a detector used in the body measuring device of the first embodiment,
FIG. 5 is a schematic enlarged view of FIG. 2, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram relating to control of the body measuring device of the first embodiment.

1 and 2, A denotes a body measuring instrument, 1 denotes a base, 2a and 2b denote backrest rods, and 3a and 3b denote pipes for vertically moving a displacement measuring unit 10 to be described later. Reference numeral 4 denotes a top board, on which a backrest rod 2a, 2b and a vertical moving pipe 3a, 3b are erected on the base 1 and fixed by the top board 4, so that the body measuring device A A frame is configured. It should be noted that four rubber bushes 5 are provided below the base 1 to maintain the stability of the body measuring device A.

On the base 1, a step board 6 on which a person to be measured
The step board 6 has a built-in weight scale provided with a body fat percentage meter, and the weight and the body fat percentage can be measured by riding on the step board. The back rods 2a, 2b or the pipes 3a, 3
The height of the person to be measured may be measured using any one of b.

Reference numeral 7 denotes a steel take-up spring that extends and contracts freely from a take-up device 8 installed on the top of the top plate 4, the lower end of which is connected to the displacement measuring unit 10.
The weight of the displacement measuring unit 10 can be balanced. That is, when the displacement measuring unit 10 is pushed up, the winding spring 7 is wound up by the winding device 8, and when the displacement measuring unit 10 is pushed down, the winding spring 7 is unwound from the winding device 8, and the displacement is increased. Measuring unit 1
Numeral 0 is configured to be able to stop at any position of the vertical movement pipes 3a, 3b.

FIGS. 3 to 5 show the details of the displacement measuring unit 10. Reference numeral 11 denotes a wide measuring element, reference numeral 12 denotes a narrow measuring element, the former being the main arm 13, and the latter being the auxiliary. The narrow tracing stylus 12 is fixed to the arm 14, and is disposed at a position protruding from the wide tracing stylus 11. Reference numeral 15 denotes an arm support plate slidably mounted on the vertically moving pipes 3a, 3b in the up-down direction. The main arm 13 and the auxiliary arm 14 are to be measured with respect to the arm support plate 15. It is slidably mounted in the forward and backward directions toward the body of the person. Reference numeral 16 denotes a pressure plate bridged between the main arm 13 and the auxiliary arm 14, wherein the main arm 13 and the pressure plate 16 are fixed, and the auxiliary arm 14 and the pressure plate 16 are slidable. Have been. The auxiliary arm 14 between the pressure plate 16 and the narrow roller 12 has a fixing member 1 for the auxiliary arm 14.
A spring 18 having 7 is wound. A handle 19 is attached to the main arm 13 at an end of the arm 13 opposite to the side to which the wide measuring element 11 is attached, and measuring elements of the main arm 13 and the auxiliary arm 14 are attached. Support rod 2 at the end opposite to the
The support rod 20 is slidable with respect to the main arm 13 and fixed with respect to the auxiliary arm 14.

When the handle 19 is pushed toward the back of the body, that is, in the forward direction, the main arm 13 is slidable with respect to the arm support plate 15, so that the main arm 13 is attached to the main arm 13. Wide measuring element 11
Moves forward and abuts the back of the body. at the same time,
A pressure plate 16 fixedly provided on the main arm 13 is pushed toward the back of the body, that is, in the forward direction. With this pressing force, the auxiliary arm 14 slidably provided on the pressure plate 16 moves forward to the back side of the body and comes into contact with the back side of the body. That is, the spring 18 is pressed in the forward direction by the pressing force on the pressing plate 16 in the forward direction, and the auxiliary arm fixed to the fixing member 17 together with the fixing member 17 moves in the forward direction by this pressing force, and the narrow width is obtained. The tracing stylus 12 moves in the forward direction.

At this time, the narrow tracing stylus 12 is
1 is set at a position protruding from the body, and because of its narrow width, it is set so as to abut on a recessed position on the back of the body, and the wide measuring element 11 is brought into contact with a protruding portion on the back of the body. Set to. Then, while pushing the handle 19 attached to the main arm 13 toward the back of the body, the arm support plate 15 in which the main arm 13 and the auxiliary arm 14 are slidably movable in the forward and backward directions with respect to the body is used as a support. When moving up and down along the vertical movement pipes 3a and 3b, the wide measuring element 11 attached to the main arm 13 and the narrow measuring element 12 attached to the auxiliary arm 14 simultaneously Move while touching the back. With such a configuration, the narrow tracing stylus 12 moves up and down along a recessed position on the back of the body, for example, along a spine portion.
1 moves up and down along a protruding position on the back of the body, for example, a protruding portion of the scapula. In addition, since the body measuring device A was configured in this manner, the narrow width measuring element 12 was used.
Since the pressing force is always exerted in the forward direction by the spring 18, even when the wide tracing stylus 11 is not displaced in the retreating direction, the narrow tracing stylus 12 can move alone in the forward direction. Further, since the auxiliary arm 14 is slidable with the pressure plate 16 and the arm support plate 15 and the support rod 20 fixed to the auxiliary arm 14 is slidable with respect to the main arm 13, wide-width measurement is possible. Even when the stylus 11 is not displaced in the retreating direction, only the narrow-width measuring stylus 12 can independently move in the retreating direction.

As described above, the body measuring device A in the present embodiment is such that the measuring elements 11 and 12 simultaneously project from the back of the body of the subject only by pushing the handle 19 of the body measuring device A up and down. It moves between the up and down direction and the up and down direction of the recessed part, so it is extremely easy to measure the up and down unevenness of the protruding part on the back of the subject's body and the up and down unevenness of the recessed part can do. Therefore, the person to be measured can receive the measurement easily and without any trouble, so that the body measuring device exhibits an excellent practical effect.

Reference numeral 21 denotes a first detector for measuring the moving distance of each of the wide and narrow measuring elements in the vertical direction, and reference numeral 22 denotes a second detector for measuring the moving distance of the wide measuring element. , 23 are the third for measuring the advance / retreat distance of the narrow width measuring element.
It is a detector. In this embodiment, the same first detector 21, second detector 22, and third detector 23 are used. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the configuration of each detector is composed of a displacement detection roller 24 and a rotation counter 25 such as a rotary encoder or a potentiometer for counting the number of rotations of the displacement detection roller 24. In the first detector, the displacement detecting roller 24 comes into contact with the vertical movement pipe 3b, and
The vertical movement distance of each of the wide and narrow tracing stylus is measured by 5. Further, the displacement detecting roller 24 contacts the main arm 13 in the second detector 22, and the rotation counter 2
5, the moving distance of the wide tracing stylus 11 in the forward / backward direction is measured. Further, the displacement detection roller 24 comes into contact with the auxiliary arm 14 in the third detector 23, and measures the moving distance of the narrow tracing stylus 12 in the reciprocating direction by the rotation counter 25.

With this configuration, the wide measuring element measured by the second detector 22 according to the vertical movement distance of each of the wide and narrow measuring elements 11 and 12 measured by the first detector 21. 11 and the distance of the narrow tracing stylus 12 measured by the third detector 23 can be measured.
Therefore, it is possible to graphically represent the uneven shape on the back of the body of the subject from the data measured from these detectors. For example, if the data obtained from the first detector 21 is taken on the horizontal axis and the data obtained from the second and third detectors 22 and 23 is taken on the vertical axis, in a state where the subject is laid down sideways, The uneven shape of the protruding portion and the recessed portion on the back of the body can be displayed as curves as they are. Therefore, according to the present body measuring device A, the irregularities on the back of the body of the subject can be visually grasped, which is extremely convenient.

The body measuring device A of this embodiment is the same as that of FIG.
As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 1, the central processing unit 30 has a switch group 31 for operating the anthropometric device A on the input side thereof, that is, start and end of measurement. And switches for remeasurement are connected. The input side of the central processing unit 30 is connected to the first detector 21 so that measurement data of the vertical movement distance of each of the wide and narrow tracing stylus is input. Further, the input side of the central processing unit 30 is connected to the second detector 22,
Measurement data of the moving distance of the wide tracing stylus 11 in the forward and backward directions is input. Furthermore, the input unit side of the central processing unit 30 is connected to the third detector 23, so that measurement data of the moving distance of the narrow tracing stylus 12 in the reciprocating direction is input. Further, an operation unit 32 such as a work instruction operation switch or a numeric keypad is connected to the input unit side of the central processing unit 30 so that various operation instructions and data relating to a subject can be input.

The central processing unit 30 includes the first detector 21, the second detector 22, and the third detector 2 as described above.
It has a calculating means for converting each measurement data inputted from 3 into a numerical value, and an output section for outputting a numerical value converted by the calculating means. The output unit is connected with a display unit 33 such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT, an external storage unit 34 such as an IC card or a flexible disk, and an output unit such as a printer 35. It can be recorded.

With this configuration, the above-described graphic processing becomes extremely easy, and the data of the subject is completely recorded, so that the usability of the data is remarkably improved.

Next, a method of using the body measuring instrument A in this embodiment will be described. First, in the body measuring device A, the switch group 31 and the operation unit 32 are operated. Then, the subject is allowed to stand on the step 6 of the body measuring device A,
The measurement is performed by pushing the handle 19 toward the measurement subject and sliding it up and down while the measurement subject grasps the shoulder of the measurement subject and leans on the tracing stylus side. Note that a cloth for the backrest may be hung over the backrest bars 2a and 2b so that the person to be measured can easily lean on the tracing stylus side. When the measurement on the back side of the subject is completed in this way, the subject is rotated by 90 degrees, and the side of the subject is leaned on the tracing stylus side. Go and measure. When measuring the side surface of the body, only the wide tracing stylus 11 is used.

Since the body measuring instrument A is configured as described above, the measurement can be performed while the person to be measured is standing, so that the person to be measured can use it easily and without any troublesome work. In addition, not only the back surface but also the side surface of the subject can be accurately and accurately measured. Therefore, a highly practical body measuring device can be provided by the present invention. Therefore, it is possible to design and manufacture and provide the most suitable bedding for the bedding user who is the subject, so that the bedding user's sleeping environment, that is, the state of the bedding or the bedroom and other environments where the person sleeps can be reduced. It is effective in improving and promoting health.

The body measuring device A according to the present embodiment is configured to measure the back and side surfaces of the body from the head to the heel. Can also be used as measured.
Further, in the body measuring device A according to the present embodiment, a long roller-shaped thing is used as the wide measuring element 11,
The invention is not limited to this, and any device that can trace the back of the body may be used. In addition, the narrow measuring element 12 is also used in the form of a roller having a short length, but is not limited to this, and may be one that can trace the back and side surfaces of the body, for example, a spherical one. Further, in the present embodiment, a method is adopted in which the measuring elements are brought into contact with the back and side surfaces of the body, but it is also possible to change the method so as not to make contact with the back and side surfaces of the body. That is, light may be emitted from each of the tracing styluses, and the degree of protrusion on the back and side surfaces may be measured by reflection.

Next, as a second embodiment, the configuration of the body measuring instrument B will be described in detail.

FIGS. 7 to 13 show a second embodiment, and FIGS.
(A) is a plan view of the anthropometric device of the second embodiment, (b)
8 is a front view, FIG. 8C is a side view, and FIG.
FIG. 9B is a partially enlarged view of the displacement measuring unit, FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 7C, and is a side view of the displacement measuring unit, and FIG. FIG. 11 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 11A, which is a plan view of a displacement measuring unit, FIG. 11 is a block diagram related to control of a body measuring device of a second embodiment, and FIG. 12 is a body of the second embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state which is measuring using the measuring instrument.

In FIG. 7, B indicates a body measuring instrument, and 1
Reference numeral 01 denotes a step on which a person to be measured rests, and four rubber bushes 105 are provided on the lower surface of the step 101 to maintain the stability of the body measuring instrument B. Reference numeral 103 denotes an elevating rod which functions as a rail when the displacement measuring unit 110 described later is moved up and down, is constituted by a 40 mm square aluminum prism, and is erected on the platform 101 by a mounting bracket 104. The lifting rod 10
An impact buffering member 112 is provided at the bottom of the displacement measuring unit 110 at the lower part of the displacement measuring unit 110 so that the displacement measuring unit 110 is not damaged even if the displacement measuring unit 110 falls down rapidly along the lifting rod 103. The shock absorbing member 112
The receiving member 107 of the shock absorbing member corresponding to the above is disposed. Further, an eyebolt 102 is attached to the upper end of the top of the elevating rod 103 to prevent the body measurement device B from tipping over. The body measurement device B can be fixed by suspending a wire or the like over the eyebolt 102 and stopping it. It has become.

With the above configuration, compared to the body measuring device A in the first embodiment, the number of pillars is reduced to one, so that simplification, weight reduction and cost reduction are achieved.

Further, on the step 101, a footprint 106 for determining a position on which the subject is placed is drawn. The step 101 has a built-in weight scale equipped with a body fat percentage meter,
06, the body weight and the body fat percentage may be measured.
The height of the person to be measured may be measured using the number 10.

Next, the displacement measuring section 11 will be described with reference to FIGS.
The configuration of 0 will be described in detail. In the figure, reference numeral 111 denotes a roller-shaped measuring element, which is fixed to the arm 113. The arm 113 is configured to exert a constant urging force by a spring or the like toward the side where the tracing stylus 111 is disposed, and smoothly and smoothly along irregularities and a curved shape on the back of the person to be measured. They come and go. The arm 113 has a groove in its longitudinal direction for preventing rotation. The measuring element 111 is covered with an elastic material such as a sponge around the measuring element 111 so as to prevent the subject from feeling uncomfortable. When the body measuring device B is not used, a stylus fixing bracket 118 is provided to prevent the stylus 111 from jumping out.

With the configuration described above, compared to the body measuring device A in the first embodiment, the number of arms and the number of probes are reduced, thereby simplifying and reducing costs. .

The displacement measuring unit 110 is designed to fall naturally by its own weight, and incorporates a speed adjusting knob 114 for adjusting the falling speed, so that it can measure at an appropriate speed at the time of measurement. ing. A handle 119 is provided on the right front side of the displacement measuring unit 110 so that the displacement measuring unit 110 can be manually moved up and down.
Is provided, and the measurer can move freely, which is convenient. Furthermore, when the displacement measuring unit 110 does not need to be moved up and down when not in use, a fall prevention knob 115 is provided to prevent the displacement measuring unit 110 from falling.
When the drop prevention knob 115 is removed, the displacement measurement unit 110
Is configured to fall naturally by its own weight and fall at an appropriate speed by adjusting the speed adjusting knob 114.

Also, inside the displacement measuring unit 110, FIG.
Two encoders equivalent to the structure shown in the example are installed, one of which functions as a first detector for detecting the displacement of the displacement measuring unit 110 with respect to the lifting rod 103,
The other functions as a second detector that detects the displacement of the tracing stylus 111 with respect to the displacement measuring unit 110. A bush 122 for connecting the point switch 120 to the displacement measurement unit 110 via a cable 121 is provided on the right side surface of the displacement measurement unit 110 in the front view. By pressing at an arbitrary position in, that is, at the measurement point, the displacement amount of the displacement measuring unit 110 measured by the first detector at that measurement point and the displacement amount of the tracing stylus 111 measured by the second detector are changed. It can be measured. A bush 126 for connecting an AC adapter 123 for power supply and a connector 124 for data output to the displacement measurement unit 110 via a cable 125 is provided above the bush 126. 110
, And the amount of displacement detected by each detector at the measurement point determined by the point switch 120 can be output to an information processing device such as a personal computer (hereinafter simply referred to as a “PC”) through the connector 124. Has become. For PCs,
All measured data is output in ASCII format by a read request command from a personal computer by the serial interface standard RS-232C communication.

Further, on the front panel of the displacement measuring section 110, an operation section 13 for operating the displacement measuring section 110 is provided below.
0 is provided, and a display unit 140 is provided at the center where the status of the displacement measuring unit 110 can be checked by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing by a light emitting diode (hereinafter, simply referred to as “LED”). [Measurement start / end] switch 13 operated to start and end measurement
1 and a [re-measurement] switch 132 for performing re-measurement are provided. When the [measurement start / end] button is pressed for the first time, measurement starts, and the [measurement start / end] button is pressed for the second time. This completes the measurement. The display section 140 displays a “measurement” display 14 indicating that measurement is in progress.
1, an [HIT] display 142 that is displayed only when the point switch 120 is pressed, a [measurement completed] display 143 that notifies that the measurement has been completed, and an [error] display 144 that indicates that an error has occurred during the measurement. It is arranged.

The displacement measuring section 110 has a built-in data processing section 150. As shown in FIG. 11, the data processing section 150 transmits a signal to the data processing section 150 by operation [measurement start / end]. ], An operation unit 130 including a switch 131 and a [re-measurement] switch 132 and a point switch 120 are connected, and a displacement measurement unit for the lifting rod 103 which functions by these operations and transmits a signal to the data processing unit 150. 110 displacement,
That is, the first detector 151 for detecting the displacement in the vertical direction and the second detector 152 for detecting the displacement of the tracing stylus 111 with respect to the displacement measuring unit 110, that is, the displacement in the horizontal direction, are connected. Turns on, blinks, and turns off based on the command signal transmitted from the [measurement] display 141, [HIT] display 142, [measurement completed]
The display unit 14 including a display 143 and an [error] display 144
0 is connected, the data processing unit 150 performs data processing based on the signal input thereto, and outputs the data to the personal computer through RS-232C communication.

With the above configuration, FIG.
As shown in the figure, a point switch 12 for determining a measurement point
0 can be easily operated with one hand by remote control via the cable 121, so that the measurement can be performed while talking with the subject. The operation unit 13
Since the display unit 0 and the display unit 140 are arranged on one surface, there is an advantage that the operation is easy.

Next, a method of operating the body measuring device B having the above configuration will be described in detail. The outline is point switch 1.
While the displacement measuring section 110 is falling, the point switch 120 is pressed at each measurement point, and the displacement amount at the measurement point is measured.

The specific operation procedure is as follows.

(1) The displacement measuring unit 110 is fixed by the fall prevention knob 115 so as not to fall.

(2) The arm 113 is fixed at the reference position by the roller fixing bracket 118.

(3) Connect the RS-232C connector 124 to the personal computer.

(4) Insert the AC adapter 123 into an AC outlet. Then, the power is turned on, and the respective LEDs of the “measurement in progress” display 141 and the “measurement completion” display 143 blink.

(5) Start up the body measuring instrument software installed on the personal computer.

(6) An encoder reset command is transmitted from the personal computer to the data processing unit 150 of the displacement measuring unit 110 in the body measuring device B, and zero correction of horizontal data is performed.

The above steps (1) to (6) need only be performed once when the power is turned on.

(7) Input necessary data such as the name, age, sex, height, and weight of the subject into the personal computer.

(8) The personal computer transmits a measurement preparation command to the data processing unit 150 of the displacement measuring unit 110 in the body measuring instrument B, and waits for measurement data. At this time, the LED of the [measurement completed] display 143 goes out, and only the LED of the [measurement completed] display 141 blinks.

(9) The person to be measured is placed on the step 101 and is stopped in an upright posture.

(10) The measuring element 11 is placed on the top of the head of the subject.
1 is moved, and the displacement measuring unit 110 is
Secure so that it does not fall.

(11) [Measurement start / end] switch 13
Press 1. At this time, the LED of the [measurement] display 141 changes from blinking to lighting.

(12) Release the fall prevention knob 115,
The displacement measuring unit 110 is dropped.

(13) The tracing stylus 111 descends while slowly tracing from the top of the head to the heel via the back, and measures irregularities and curved surfaces. At this point, the point switch 120 is pressed at five measurement points, and the data at the measurement points is transmitted to the data processing unit 150. Each time the point switch 120 is pressed, the [HIT] display 142
LED lights for only one second.

(14) [Measurement start / end] switch 13
Press 1 to end the measurement. At this time [Measurement] display 1
41 LED goes out and [Measurement Complete] display 143 LED
Lights up.

When the measurement is to be performed again, the [remeasurement] switch 132 is pressed, and the process returns to (10).

(15) A data recording command is transmitted from the personal computer to the data processing section 150 of the displacement measuring section 110 in the body measuring device B, and the measurement data obtained by the above measurement is read.

(16) Next, a reset command is transmitted from the personal computer to the data processing unit 150 of the displacement measuring unit 110 in the body measuring device B, and the personal computer B is initialized. At this time, the “measurement” display 141 and the “measurement complete” display 143
LED blinks.

The measurement of one person to be measured is completed as described above, and the measurement of the next person to be measured is performed from the above (7).

As described above, since the body measuring device B in this embodiment has a single elevating rod, it has a smart appearance, is compact in its entirety, is lightweight, and can be easily moved. There are advantages. Further, the measurement can be performed in a natural standing state without giving the subject a feeling of obstruction.

The body measuring device B in this embodiment is
Since there is only one probe 111, the structure and operation are simplified, and the related configuration of the detector is simplified, so that the measurement accuracy is improved.

Further, the body measuring device B in this embodiment
Is a configuration in which the displacement measurement unit 110 naturally falls due to its own weight, and the operation unit 1
30 and a display unit 140, and a point switch 120 that requires manual operation is connected to the displacement measurement unit 110 via a cable 121 so that it can be operated at hand. In addition, it is convenient because the body measuring instrument B can be operated while assisting the measurement subject in advancing and retreating.

Further, the body measuring instrument B in this embodiment does not have a computer function such as data analysis,
Since it can be used by connecting to a general-purpose personal computer, cost reduction can be achieved.

As described above, the subject can receive the measurement easily and without any trouble.
The anthropometric device exhibits excellent practical effects.

Further, from the data measured from these detectors, it is possible to graphically represent the uneven shape on the back of the body of the subject. For example, if the data obtained from the first detector 151 is taken on the horizontal axis and the data obtained from the second detector 152 is taken on the vertical axis, the back of the body protrudes when the subject is lying down. The concavo-convex shapes of the portion and the recessed portion can be displayed as curves as they are. Therefore, according to the present body measuring device A, the irregularities on the back of the body of the subject can be visually grasped, which is extremely convenient. Therefore, the graphicization becomes extremely easy, and the data of the subject is completely recorded, so that the usability of the data is remarkably improved.

As described above, the body measuring device B can accurately and accurately measure the unevenness of the back or side surface of the subject, and based on the measurement result, gives the bedding user who is the subject a measurement. It is possible to design and manufacture and provide optimal bedding, so that the bedding user's sleeping environment, that is,
It is effective in improving bedding or bedroom conditions and other people's sleeping environment and promoting health.

The body measuring device B according to the present embodiment is configured to measure the back and side surfaces of the body from the head to the heel, but the chair is placed at the step 101 and only the upper body is set. Can also be used as measured. Further, in the body measuring device B according to the present embodiment, a long roller-shaped thing is used as the wide measuring element 11, but the present invention is not limited to this, as long as it can trace the back of the body. Good. In the present embodiment,
Although the method of contacting the tracing stylus with the back or side surface of the body is adopted, it may be modified so that the measurement is performed without contacting the back and side surfaces of the body. That is, light may be emitted from the tracing stylus, and the degree of protrusion on the back surface or side surface may be measured by reflection.

Next, as a third embodiment, an embodiment relating to a method of creating bedding user inquiry data will be described.

In this embodiment, matters relating to the body,
Use a questionnaire with bedding and bedroom information in a question format. Matters relating to the body include a medical history, a medical history, and a habit of sleeping. Items related to bedding include, for example, whether or not a bed is used, the configuration of the bed if used, the presence or absence of a mat, the configuration of the mat when used, and the presence or absence of a mattress. If so, the composition of the mattress, the use of pillows and the use of pillows if used, the use of quilts and the use of quilts if used If so, the configuration of the bedding or the change in bedding depending on the season may be considered. Further, as the matters relating to the bedroom, for example, the size, the sunshine condition, the temperature change according to the season, the noise condition during sleep time, or the family structure with the bedroom can be considered. The information about the sleeping environment of the bedding user is obtained using such an inquiry sheet, and the bedding user inquiry data is created using the information.

According to such a method for preparing bedding user questionnaire data, it is possible to constantly collect data for a fixed question from a bedding user, so that the obtained information is controlled, and Usability is improved.
In the above-mentioned bedding user inquiry data creation method,
If information about the sleeping environment is converted into electronic information to create data, data management is easy and data usability is improved.

Next, as a fourth embodiment, an embodiment relating to a method of creating bedding user physical data will be described.

In this embodiment, the body measurement device A described in the first embodiment or the body measurement device B described in the second embodiment is mainly used to obtain information on the body of the bedding user. Then, the bedding user body data is created using the information.

According to such a bedding user body data creating method, since a measuring instrument is used, constant data on the body can be collected at all times, so that the obtained information is controlled. , The usefulness as data is improved.

In the above-described bedding user body data creating method, if data on the body is converted into electronic information to create data, data management is easy and data usability is improved.

Next, as a fifth embodiment, an embodiment relating to a method of manufacturing bedding will be described.

In this embodiment, the information on the sleeping environment of the bedding user obtained by using the medical questionnaire described in the third embodiment and the measuring device described in the fourth embodiment are obtained. The bedding is designed based on information on the body of the bedding user, and the bedding is manufactured based on the design.

If bedding is manufactured by such a manufacturing method, it is possible to sufficiently capture the needs of bedding users and to manufacture optimal bedding supported by scientific data. The sleeping environment can be provided as desired.

Next, as a sixth embodiment, an embodiment relating to a method of selling a product will be described.

In the present embodiment, the information on the sleeping environment of the bedding user obtained by using the questionnaire described in the fifth embodiment and the information on the body of the bedding user obtained by using the measuring instrument are added. Manufacture bedding for the bedding user based on the
Sell the bedding to the bedding user.

According to such a selling method, it is possible to provide an explanation that gives a satisfactory conviction to a bedding user, and it is possible to provide a product that satisfies the user sufficiently. Therefore, an effect that leads to sales promotion can be expected.

Next, as a seventh embodiment, an embodiment relating to a customer management method will be described.

In the present embodiment, the information on the sleeping environment of the bedding user obtained using the questionnaire described in the third embodiment and the information obtained using the measuring instrument described in the fourth embodiment are used. Bedding user data including information on the body of the bedding user and the data on the bedding manufactured by the method of manufacturing bedding described in the fifth embodiment, and using the bedding user data, Manages the user's sleeping environment.

According to such a customer management method, the past data of the customer can be easily confirmed and compared with the current situation, so that it is easy to cope with changes in the body and sleeping environment, and therefore, it is further improved. Suitable bedding can be provided.

Next, as an eighth embodiment, an embodiment relating to a bedding research and development method will be described.

In this embodiment, the information on the sleeping environment of the bedding user obtained by using the questionnaire described in the seventh embodiment and the information on the body of the bedding user obtained by using the measuring instrument are used. The bedding user data including the data of the bedding manufactured based on these information is created, and the bedding is researched and developed using the bedding user data.

According to such a research and development method, it is possible to conduct research in accordance with the actual situation of the bedding user, and there is an effect useful for developing a new product.

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The body measuring device according to the present invention is a body measuring device for measuring at least the uneven shape of the back and side surfaces of the subject in the posture in which the upper body is upright, and is a measuring device that moves up and down in the vertical direction. Since it is equipped with a child, the measurement can be performed while the measurement target is standing or sitting on a chair, so that the measurement target can be used easily and without any troublesome work. The irregularities on the side as well as the back of the user can be accurately measured. Therefore, a highly practical body measuring device can be provided by the present invention. Therefore, it is possible to design and manufacture and provide the most suitable bedding for the bedding user who is the subject, so that the bedding user's sleeping environment, that is, the state of the bedding or the bedroom and other environments where the person sleeps can be reduced. It is effective in improving and promoting health.

In the above body measuring instrument, the measuring element is configured to move forward and backward with respect to the body, and in the above body measuring instrument, the measuring element is constituted by a wide measuring element and a narrow measuring element. For example, the vertical direction of the most protruding part of the back of the body can be measured with a wide measuring element, and the vertical direction of the most concave part of the back can be measured with a narrow measuring element, which is convenient and accurate. It has the effect of improving.

Further, in the above-mentioned body measuring device, if the wide measuring element and the narrow measuring element move up and down at the same time, the vertical direction of the projecting portion and the vertical direction of the concave portion can be measured simultaneously. Therefore, it is more convenient and has the effect of reducing the troublesomeness for the subject.

Furthermore, in the above body measuring device,
The narrow measuring element is arranged at a position protruding from the wide measuring element, the main arm is attached to the wide measuring element, and the auxiliary arm is attached to the narrow measuring element. The main arm and the auxiliary arm are vertically attached to an upright support. The arm support plate slidably attached to the body is slidably attached to the body in the forward and backward directions, and a pressure plate is provided so as to bridge the main arm and the auxiliary arm. It is fixed to the arm, slidable to the auxiliary arm, wrapped around the auxiliary arm and its end is fixed to a spring fixed to the auxiliary arm, If the auxiliary arm is configured to move via a pressing plate and a spring, and a handle for moving the arm is provided on one of the main arm and the auxiliary arm,
For example, when the handle is provided on the main arm, by pushing the handle toward the back side of the body, the main arm is slidable with respect to the arm support plate. The tracing stylus moves and contacts the back of the body. At the same time, the pressure plate fixedly provided on the main arm is pushed toward the back of the body. Then, the auxiliary arm bridged to the pressure plate and slidably provided moves to the rear side of the body via a spring fixedly connecting the pressure plate and the auxiliary arm, and Abut.
At this time, the narrow measuring element is arranged at a position protruding from the wide measuring element, and is set to be in contact with a recessed position on the back of the body because of the narrow width. Set to contact the protruding part of
Then, while pushing the handle attached to the main arm toward the back of the body, moving the support plate attached to the main arm and the auxiliary arm slidably with respect to the body in the forward and backward directions along the support, The wide tracing stylus attached to the main arm and the narrow tracing stylus attached to the auxiliary arm simultaneously move while being in contact with the back of the body of the subject. By doing so, the narrow measuring element moves up and down along the depressed position on the back of the body, for example, along the spine, and the wide measuring element protrudes on the back of the body, for example, the scapula Will move up and down along the protruding part of. Therefore, according to this configuration, just by pushing and pulling the handle of the body measuring instrument, the tracing stylus simultaneously moves in the vertical direction of the protruding portion on the back of the body of the subject and the vertical direction of the depressed portion. Therefore, it is possible to extremely easily measure the vertical unevenness of the protruding portion of the body of the subject and the vertical unevenness of the recessed portion. Therefore, the subject can easily and easily take the measurement without any trouble, and the anthropometric device exerts an excellent practical effect.

Further, in the above-mentioned body measuring device, a first detector for measuring a vertical moving distance of each of the wide and narrow measuring elements, and a second detector for measuring a moving distance of the wide measuring element. With the configuration including the detector and the third detector for measuring the advance / retreat distance of the narrow measuring element, the wide and narrow measuring elements measured by the first detector are moved in the vertical direction. The moving distance of the wide tracing stylus measured by the second detector and the moving distance of the narrow tracing stylus measured by the third detector according to the distance can be measured. Therefore, it is possible to graphically represent the uneven shape on the back of the body of the subject from the data measured from these detectors. For example, if the data obtained from the first detector is taken on the horizontal axis, and the data obtained from the second and third detectors is taken on the vertical axis, the back of the body protrudes when the subject is laid down. The concavo-convex shapes of the portion and the recessed portion can be displayed as curves as they are. Therefore, according to the present body measuring device, the uneven shape on the back of the body of the subject can be visually grasped, which is extremely convenient.

Furthermore, in the above body measuring device, the first
Measurement data input means for inputting measurement data from the detector, the second detector, and the third detector, calculation means for numerically converting the measurement data input to the measurement data input section, and conversion by the calculation section If a central processing unit having an output unit for outputting the set numerical values to an output unit such as a display device, an external storage device, or a printer is provided, the above-described graphic processing becomes extremely easy, and Since the data of the measurer is completely recorded, the usability of the data is significantly improved.

Furthermore, in the above-mentioned body measuring device,
A single probe may be used.

With this configuration, the structure and operation are simplified, and the cost can be reduced.

Further, in the above-mentioned body measuring device, an arm is attached to the measuring element, and the arm is slid in the direction of movement with respect to the body to a displacement measuring section which is slidably attached to an upright support column in a vertical direction. A configuration may be adopted in which the arm is provided movably, a pressure means is provided on the arm, and a handle for moving the displacement measuring unit is provided on the displacement measuring unit.

With such a configuration, there is an advantage that a smart appearance is exhibited, the whole is compact, the weight is reduced, and the device can be easily moved. In addition, since the measurement can be performed in a natural standing state without giving the subject a feeling of obstruction, the measurement can be performed with peace of mind for the subject.

Further, in the above-mentioned body measuring instrument, the displacement measuring section has a first detector for measuring the vertical moving distance of the tracing stylus and a second detector for measuring the moving distance of the tracing stylus.
It may be configured to include a detector.

With this configuration, the configuration of the detector is simplified, so that there is an advantage that the measurement accuracy is improved, and the cost can be reduced.

Further, in the above body measuring device,
The displacement measurement unit includes a measurement data input unit that inputs each measurement data from the first detector and the second detector, and an output unit that outputs the measurement data input to the measurement data input unit. Is also good.

With such a configuration, since it is not provided with a computer function such as data analysis and can be used by connecting to a general-purpose personal computer, the cost can be reduced.

Further, in the above body measuring device,
The measurement position may be configured from the head of the subject to the heel.

In the above-described body measuring device, if one or more measuring devices selected from a height scale, a weight scale, and a body fat percentage meter are provided, various data relating to the body can be obtained. Measurement can be performed at the same time, and there is an advantage that the subject is not troublesome to move.

Further, the bedding user inquiry data creation method according to the present invention always obtains information on the sleeping environment of the bedding user using an inquiry sheet, and is always a method of creating using the information. Since data for a fixed question can be collected from the bedding user, the obtained information is controlled and the usefulness as data is improved.

In the above-described bedding user inquiry data creating method, if information on the sleeping environment is converted into electronic information to create data, data management is easy and data usability is improved.

Further, the bedding user body data creating method according to the present invention is a method in which information on the body of the bedding user is obtained using a measuring instrument and the information is created using the information. , The constant data on the body can be collected at all times, so that the obtained information is controlled and the usefulness as data is improved.

In the above-described bedding user body data creating method, if data on the body is converted into electronic information to create data, data management is easy and data usability is improved.

Further, the method of manufacturing bedding according to the present invention is characterized in that the information on the sleeping environment of the bedding user obtained by using the questionnaire and / or the information on the body of the bedding user obtained by using the measuring instrument is obtained. A method of designing bedding based on the bedding and manufacturing the bedding based on the design can sufficiently capture the needs of the bedding user and manufacture the optimal bedding supported by scientific data. Thus, a desired sleeping environment can be provided to the subject.

Further, the method for selling a product according to the present invention is characterized in that the information on the sleeping environment of the bedding user obtained by using the medical questionnaire and / or the information on the body of the bedding user obtained by using the measuring instrument are used. Based on the method of manufacturing the bedding for the bedding user based on the method and selling the bedding to the bedding user, it is possible to provide an explanation that gives the bedding user sufficient consent, and is sufficiently satisfied. Since products can be provided, an effect that leads to sales promotion can be expected.

Further, according to the customer management method of the present invention, the information on the sleeping environment of the bedding user obtained by using the medical questionnaire,
Create bedding user data including information on the body of the bedding user obtained using the measuring instrument and data on the bedding manufactured based on the information, and use the bedding user data to create the bedding user data. In the case of managing the user's sleeping environment, the past data of the customer can be easily confirmed and compared with the current situation, so that it is easy to respond to changes in the body and sleeping environment, It is possible to provide more appropriate bedding.

The bedding research and development method according to the present invention comprises:
Bedding including information on the bedding user's sleeping environment obtained using the medical questionnaire, information on the bedding user's body obtained using the measuring instrument, and data on the bedding manufactured based on these information The method of creating user data and conducting research and development on bedding using the bedding user data enables research that matches the actual situation of the bedding user, and has the effect of being useful for the development of new products. is there.

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FIG. 1 is a first embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1 (a) is a plan view of the top of an anthropometric device as seen through, and FIG. 1 (b) is a front view thereof.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the body measuring device of the body measuring device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of a detector used in the anthropometric device of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a schematic enlarged view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a block diagram related to control of the body measuring device according to the first embodiment.

7 (a) is a plan view, FIG. 7 (b) is a front view, and FIG. 7 (c) is a side view of a body measuring device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. .

8 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 7B and is a front view of a displacement measuring unit.

FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 7C, and is a side view of a displacement measuring unit.

FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 7A and is a plan view of a displacement measuring unit.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram relating to control of a body measuring device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing a state where measurement is performed using the body measuring device of the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a schematic view of a conventional body measuring device.

FIG. 14 is a schematic view of a conventional body measuring device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A ··· Body measurement device 1 ··· Base 2a, 2b · · · Back bar 3a, 3b · · · Vertical movement pipe 4 ··· Top plate 5 ··· Rubber bush 6 ··· ··· Stepping plate 7 ··· Winding spring 8 ··· Winding device 10 ··· Displacement measuring unit 11 · · · wide measuring element 12 · · · narrow measuring element 13 · · · main arm 14 · · ·・ Auxiliary arm 15 ・ ・ ・ Arm support plate 16 ・ ・ ・ Pressure plate 17 ・ ・ ・ Fixing member 18 ・ ・ ・ Spring 19 ・ ・ ・ Handle 20 ・ ・ ・ Support rod 21 ・ ・ ・ First detector 22 ・ ・ ・2nd detector 23 ... 3rd detector 24 ... Displacement detection roller 25 ... Rotation counter 30 ... Central processing unit 31 ... Switch group 32 ... Operation unit 33 ... Display Display device 34: External storage device 35: Printer B: Body measurement device 01 ・ Step platform 102 ・ ・ Eyebolt 103 ・ ・ Elevating rod 104 ・ ・ Mounting fitting 105 ・ ・ Rubber bush 106 ・ ・ Footprint 107 ・ ・ Receiving member 110 ・ ・ Displacement measuring part 111 ・ ・ Measurement element 112 ・ ・ Shock absorbing member 113 ··· Arm 114 ··· Speed adjustment knob 115 ··· Fall prevention knob 118 ··· Probe fixing bracket 119 ··· Handle 120 ··· Point switch 121 ··· Cable 122 ··· Bush 123 ··· AC adapter 124 ··· Connector 125 · Cable 126 · Bush 130 · Operation unit 131 · · · [Measurement start / end] switch 132 · · · [Remeasurement] switch 140 · · · Display unit 141 · · · [Measurement] display 142 · · · [HIT ] Display 143 ... [measurement completed] display 144 ... [error] display 150 ... data processing unit 151 first detector 152 second detector

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Claims (21)

[Claims] 1. A body measuring device for measuring the unevenness of the back and side surfaces of a subject in at least a posture in which the upper body is upright, comprising a measuring element which moves up and down in a vertical direction. Body measuring instrument. 2. The body measuring instrument according to claim 1, wherein the tracing stylus moves forward and backward with respect to the body. 3. The body measuring instrument according to claim 1, wherein the measuring element comprises a wide measuring element and a narrow measuring element. 4. The body measuring instrument according to claim 3, wherein the wide measuring element and the narrow measuring element move up and down at the same time. 5. A narrow measuring element is disposed at a position protruding from the wide measuring element, a main arm is mounted on the wide measuring element, and an auxiliary arm is mounted on the narrow measuring element. The main arm and the auxiliary arm are erected. An arm support plate slidably mounted in the up and down direction on the support column, slidably mounted in the forward and backward directions with respect to the body, and a pressure plate is provided so as to bridge the main arm and the auxiliary arm. The pressure plate is fixed to the main arm,
It is slidable with respect to the auxiliary arm, and is wound around the auxiliary arm and its end is fixed to a spring fixed to the auxiliary arm, and assists the movement of the main arm via the pressure plate and the spring. The body measuring instrument according to claim 4, wherein the arm is configured to move, and a handle for moving the arm is provided on one of the main arm and the auxiliary arm. 6. A first detector for measuring a vertical movement distance of each of a wide and a narrow tracing stylus, a second detector for measuring an advancing and retreating distance of the wide tracing stylus, and a narrow width measurement. The body measuring device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, further comprising: a third detector for measuring an advance / retreat distance of the child. 7. Measurement data input means for inputting measurement data from the first detector, the second detector, and the third detector, and arithmetic means for numerically converting the measurement data input to the measurement data input means. And the numerical value converted by the arithmetic means,
7. The body measuring device according to claim 6, further comprising a central processing unit including a display device, an external storage device, and output means for outputting to an output device such as a printer. 8. The body measuring instrument according to claim 1, wherein the number of the tracing stylus is one. 9. An arm is attached to the measuring element, and the arm is attached to a displacement measuring section attached to an upright support so as to be slidable in a vertical direction, so that the arm is slidable in an advancing / retreating direction with respect to a body. The body measuring instrument according to claim 8, wherein a pressure unit is provided on the arm, and a handle for moving the displacement measuring unit is provided on the displacement measuring unit. 10. A displacement measuring unit comprising: a first detector for measuring a vertical moving distance of a tracing stylus; and a second detector for measuring a moving distance of the tracing stylus. The body measuring device according to claim 9, wherein 11. A measurement data input means for inputting each measurement data from the first detector and the second detector to the displacement measurement unit, and an output means for outputting the measurement data input to the measurement data input means. The anthropometric device according to claim 10, comprising: 12. The body measuring instrument according to claim 1, wherein the measurement position is from the head of the subject to the heel. 13. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising one or more measuring devices selected from a height scale, a weight scale, and a body fat percentage meter. Body measuring instrument. 14. A bedding user inquiry data creation method for bedding, wherein information on a sleeping environment of a bedding user is obtained using an inquiry sheet, and the information is created using the information. 15. The method according to claim 14, wherein the information on the sleeping environment is converted into electronic information and created. 16. A bedding user body data creating method for bedding, wherein information on the body of the bedding user is obtained by using a measuring instrument, and the information is created using the information. 17. The method according to claim 16, wherein information relating to the body is converted into electronic information and generated. 18. Designing the bedding based on the information on the sleeping environment of the bedding user obtained using the medical questionnaire and / or the information on the body of the bedding user obtained using the measuring instrument,
A method for manufacturing bedding, comprising manufacturing bedding based on the design. 19. The bedding for the bedding user based on information on the bedding user's sleeping environment obtained using the questionnaire and / or information on the bedding user's body obtained using the measuring instrument. And selling the bedding to the bedding user. 20. Information on the bedding user's sleeping environment obtained using the medical questionnaire, information on the bedding user's body obtained using the measuring instrument, and information on the bedding manufactured based on these information. A customer management method comprising: creating bedding user data including data and managing the items related to the sleeping environment of the bedding user using the bedding user data. 21. Information on the bedding user's sleeping environment obtained using the questionnaire, information on the bedding user's body obtained using the measuring instrument, and information on the bedding manufactured based on these information. A bedding research and development method comprising: creating bedding user data including data; and researching and developing the bedding using the bedding user data.