JP2006141657A - Mat material - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently generate mid infrared rays and anions by simple constitution using natural ores. <P>SOLUTION: On a first mat 1 obtained by arranging a heater 3 on a foaming resin mat 2 where conglomerate hornfels P coexist, a second mat 8 consisting of foaming resin mats 9, 10, and 11 where conglomerate hornfels P coexist is laminated. The mid infrared rays radiated from the conglomerate hornfels P in the second mat 8 is resonated by mid infrared rays radiated from the conglomerate hornfels P heated by a heater 3, so that the generation efficiency of the mid infrared rays and the anions is improved. A water prevention wall is provided in surrounding and at the lower part of the foaming resin mat 11 on one end side of the second mat 8, and water is sprinkled in the inside of it to improve the generation efficiency of the anions. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a mat member for bedding, furniture, etc. intended to promote health.

  Conventionally, it is preferable to irradiate a human body with far-infrared rays as one method for improving health. Far-infrared rays irradiated to the human body penetrate into the subcutaneous tissue of the human body, causing a thermal reaction between the cellular tissues, raising the temperature of the deep layer, activating the circulation of blood, etc. It is said to have many excellent effects such as promoting the excretion of substances and harmful substances. For this reason, many beds that generate far-infrared rays have been proposed so that such effects can be obtained during sleep (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Another way to promote health is to allow negative ions to penetrate the human body. The negative ions enhance self-healing ability, immune ability, etc., promote blood substance exchange, and activate metabolism. Therefore, a bed that generates such negative ions has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
JP 2003-245366 A JP 2003-275330 A

  However, the conventional bed for health promotion has a complicated structure in order to efficiently generate far infrared rays from charcoal, ceramics, natural ore, etc. There was a problem. Similarly, in order to efficiently generate negative ions, the configuration is complicated, and if the configuration is simplified, there is a problem that the generation efficiency of negative ions is poor. Furthermore, with regard to mid-infrared, which has a better effect on the human body than far-infrared rays, although natural ore that emits mid-infrared radiation is known, such natural ore can be efficiently incorporated into a bed. There was no technology to emit mid-infrared radiation.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a mat material that can efficiently generate mid-infrared rays and negative ions with a simple configuration using natural ore. And

  The mat material of the present invention is a first mat in which a heater is disposed on a foamed resin mat mixed with conglomerate horn fels, and a first mat that is laminated on the first mat and mixed with conglomerate horn fels. It has a configuration with two mats. Conglomerate hornfels are a kind of natural ore found at the border between Miyazaki Prefecture and Oita Prefecture in Kyushu, and are known to generate mid-infrared rays. Mid-infrared rays with a wavelength of 6 to 14 μm stimulate the midbrain, which is considered to be the highest center of the human body, and affect the pituitary gland, thereby causing the pituitary hormones to stimulate the adrenal medulla, and 30 kinds of hormones throughout the body. It is supposed to promote the health of the human body by releasing it. In addition, by emitting mid-infrared rays, ambient air is ionized and negative ions are generated. In the present invention, the first mat in which the conglomerate hornfels is mixed in the foamed resin mat is heated by a heater to emit mid-infrared light from the conglomerate hornfels, and the gravel of the second mat is radiated from the mid-infrared emitted from the first mat. By resonating the mid-infrared light from the rock hornfels, the generation efficiency of the mid-infrared light and negative ions is enhanced, which can greatly contribute to health promotion.

  The mat material of the present invention is characterized in that the thickness of the second mat is thinner than the thickness of the first mat. Since the foamed resin mat is also a heat insulating material, by reducing the thickness of the second mat on the surface side, heat from the heater of the first mat can be easily transferred to the second mat, You can warm the lying human body faster.

  The mat material of the present invention is characterized in that the mixing rate of the conglomerate hornfels of the second mat is higher than the mixing rate of the conglomerate hornfels of the first mat. With this configuration, the amount of mid-infrared radiation from the second mat can be increased, and the human body lying on the second mat can be warmed more quickly.

  Moreover, the mat member of the present invention is characterized in that a reflective member is disposed below the first mat. With this configuration, the mid-infrared rays escaping from the lower portion of the first mat can be reflected upward, the amount of mid-infrared radiation from the second mat can be increased, and the human body lying on the second mat can be warmed faster. .

  The mat material of the present invention is characterized in that conglomerate hornfels are attached to the heater of the first mat. With this configuration, the conglomerate hornfels is directly heated by the heater, so that the amount of mid-infrared radiation can be increased and the human body lying on the second mat can be warmed more quickly.

  The mat member of the present invention is characterized in that a water supply pipe for supplying moisture to a predetermined region on at least one end side of the second mat is disposed. With this configuration, moisture can be permeated from a water supply pipe into a predetermined region on the side where the head of the human body is located, and the moisture is electrolyzed by mid-infrared rays generated from conglomerate hornfels, so the generation efficiency of negative ions Can be increased.

  In addition, the mat member of the present invention is characterized in that a waterproof ventilation process is performed around and below a predetermined region on at least one end side of the second mat. With this configuration, water can be supplied to a predetermined region on the side where the head of the human body is located, and the supplied water can be prevented from leaking outside.

  Further, the mat material of the present invention is formed by molding at least one of the first mat and the second mat with a foamed resin material in which conglomerate hornfels are not mixed together at the time of molding instead of the foamed resin mat mixed with conglomerate hornfels. Then, spray or attach conglomerate hornfels granules or powder to the surface of the mat, or apply a solution mixed with conglomerate hornfels granules or powder to form a film or layer. It is characterized by that. With this configuration, a mat member having the effects of the present invention can be easily manufactured.

  In the mat material of the present invention, the first mat in which the heater is provided in the foamed resin mat mixed with the conglomerate hornfels and the second mat in which the conglomerate hornfels are mixed in the foamed resin mat are laminated. The mid-infrared radiation radiated from the conglomerate hornfels of the second mat resonates with the mid-infrared radiation radiated from the conglomerate hornfels heated by the heater, so that the generation efficiency of the mid-infrared can be increased. Further, along with this, the surrounding air can be ionized by the generated mid-infrared rays, and negative ions can be efficiently generated, which can greatly contribute to health promotion.

Embodiments using the mat material of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a mattress in the first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a first mat 1 is obtained by arranging a heater 3 on a foamed resin mat 2 in which particles or powders of conglomerate hornfels P are mixed. As the foamed resin mat 2, foamed polyurethane is used. The heater 3 is the same as that used for electric carpets and electric blankets, is a heating element covered with a heat-resistant resin, and is connected to a plug 5 via a temperature controller 4 and a cord. The first mat 1 is provided with folding grooves 6 and 7 on the lower surface and the upper surface, respectively, so that the first mat 1 can be folded in three in the longitudinal direction. The 2nd mat 8 is divided into 3 so that it may become the same size as the 1st mat 1 as a whole, and consists of foamed resin mats 9, 10, and 11 mixed with conglomerate hornfels P, respectively. Production of the foamed resin mats 2, 9, 10, and 11 in which such mineral substances are mixed is performed using a conventional technique in which a foamed polyurethane raw material is mixed with conglomerate hornfels and foamed.

  The foamed resin mats 9, 10, 11 of the second mat 8 are provided through the heater 3 in the respective regions divided by the folding grooves 6, 7 of the first mat 1. It is joined at an appropriate location with an adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. Furthermore, an aluminum sheet 12 having the same size as that of the first mat 1 is bonded to the lower surface of the first mat 1 with an adhesive or a double-sided adhesive tape at a peripheral portion and an appropriate place inside thereof. The aluminum sheet 12 that is a reflecting member is a resin sheet or cloth having an aluminum foil 13 attached to the surface or aluminum vapor deposition. The mat material is constituted by these, and the whole is covered with a waterproof and breathable mat cover 14 provided with a chuck 14a. The chuck 14a is provided so as to be hung from one end to the other end of the mat material, and the mat material can be taken in and out.

  Conglomerate Hornfels P uses a natural radiation special mineral called Amaterite from the Takachiho region of Miyazaki Prefecture, and is mainly composed of silicic acid, alumina, iron oxide, calcium oxide, etc. It is an igneous rock that has undergone degenerative action (hornfelsification). This amaterite absorbs sunlight and natural dynamic energy (vibration, etc.) to obtain electric potential, and emits 4 to 14 μm mid-infrared rays, compared to natural ores such as tourmaline, platinum, granite, It is said to have much better utility in anti-cancer, blood flow disorder, arthritis, stress relief, etc.

  The thickness of the first mat 1 is about 30 mm, and the thickness of the second mat 8 is about 20 mm. The mixing rate of conglomerate hornfels P with respect to the foamed resin of the first mat 1 is 6 to 4 (weight ratio), and the mixing rate of conglomerate hornfels P with respect to the foamed resin of the second mat 8 is 5 to 5 (weight ratio). ) And the mixing rate in the second mat 8 is higher.

  Next, the effect | action of the mat material in this Embodiment 1 is demonstrated. When the plug 5 of the first mat 1 is connected to a commercial power outlet, the conglomerate hornfels P of the first mat 1 is activated by obtaining thermal energy and actively emits mid-infrared rays. Since the first mat 1 is a porous foamed resin, the emitted mid-infrared light passes through the inside of the first mat 1 and is emitted from the surface, and passes through the gap between the first mat 1 and the second mat 8. Incident on the second mat 8. The mid-infrared light from the first mat 1 incident on the second mat 8 resonates with the mid-infrared light emitted from the conglomerate hornfels P of the second mat 8 and is amplified from the surface of the second mat 3. Infrared rays are emitted efficiently. Since the conglomerate hornfels P is a granule or powder, it has a large surface area as a whole, and emits a large amount of mid-infrared rays when activated. Therefore, the heater 3 is heated to a high temperature to generate mid-infrared rays. There is no need. Furthermore, since the mixing rate of the conglomerate hornfels P of the second mat 8 is made higher than the mixing rate of the conglomerate hornfels P of the first mat 1, the amount of mid-infrared radiation from the second mat 8 can be increased. In addition, since the aluminum sheet 12 is disposed under the first mat 1, it is possible to increase the amount of mid-infrared irradiation from the second mat 8 by reflecting upward the mid-infrared rays escaping from the bottom of the first mat 1. it can. Furthermore, since the thickness of the second mat 8 is made thinner than the thickness of the first mat 1, the heat of the heater 3 can be easily transmitted onto the second mat 8. Further, by adjusting the heating temperature of the heater 3 by the temperature controller 4, the temperature of the surface of the second mat 8 can be adjusted to a user's favorite temperature.

FIG. 2 shows the radiance characteristics of the mat material according to the first embodiment by an infrared radiometer. Measurement by infrared radiometers, foamed polyurethane 0.180 g / cm ^3, conglomerate hornfels 0.105 g / cm ^3, mat thickness 20 mm, room temperature 22 ° C., a humidity of 58%, was measured at the heater heating temperature 70 ° C.. In FIG. 2, a broken line A indicates the luminance characteristic of an ideal black body wave according to Planck's radiation law, and a solid line B indicates the luminance characteristic of the mat material of the present invention. As is clear from this figure, it can be seen that the mat material of the present invention can obtain mid-infrared light having a wavelength of 6 to 14 μm which is very close to the ideal curve. FIG. 3 shows the emissivity of the mid-infrared ray in the mat material of the present invention, and it can be seen that a high emissivity is obtained at a wavelength of 5 to 14 μm.

The mid-infrared rays emitted from the conglomerate hornfels P are beta rays (negative ions). When these negative ions come into contact with water molecules in the air, they instantly discharge and cause electrolysis, resulting in water molecules (H ₂ O). Is separated into hydrogen ions (H +) and hydroxide ions (OH-), and the hydrogen ions are attracted to the negative pole of the water molecule and combined with electrons (e-) emitted from the pole to form hydrogen gas. Disappear. On the other hand, hydroxyl ions are bonded to surrounding water molecules and released as hydroxyl ions (H ₃ O _2- ) minus ions having a very high surface activity effect. When such negative ions are absorbed by the human body, self-healing ability, immunity ability, etc. are enhanced, which promotes the exchange of substances in the blood, activates metabolism, and greatly promotes health. Also in this case, since the conglomerate hornfels P is a granule or powder, it has a large surface area as a whole and emits a large amount of mid-infrared rays when activated, so that a large amount of the negative ions are also generated. Accordingly, a relatively large amount of negative ions can be generated without heating the heater 3 to a high temperature.

FIG. 4 shows the amount of ions released from the second mat 8 of the mat material according to the first embodiment. Foamed polyurethane 0.180 g / cm ³ , conglomerate hornfels 0.105 g / cm ³ , mat thickness 20 mm, room temperature The measurement data is every 5 minutes at 22 ° C., humidity 58%, and heater heating temperature 70 ° C. As is apparent from this figure, the generation of negative ions is increased at a mat surface temperature of about 34 ° C. which is comfortable for the human body.

  FIG. 5 shows the amount of ion radiation when the granule or powder of conglomerate hornfels P is kneaded into an adhesive or paint and applied to the heater 3 in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. Measured under the same conditions as in FIG. As apparent from FIG. 4, by applying the conglomerate hornfels P to the heater 3, the conglomerate hornfels P is directly heated by the heater 3, so that the amount of mid-infrared radiation increases. The generation of negative ions is remarkably increased at a mat surface temperature of around ℃.

  In the first embodiment, waterproof ventilation is provided around and below the foamed resin mat on one end side of the second mat 8, here the foamed resin mat 11 on the side where the temperature controller 5 of the first mat 1 is disposed. It is possible to form a waterproof wall impregnated with a conductive resin paint. Then, if water is evenly sprayed on the foamed resin mat 11 by spraying or the like, a larger amount of negative ions is generated as much as the water in the foamed resin mat 11 is electrolyzed to increase the water content. be able to. The dispersed water does not leak to the outside by the waterproof wall formed around and under the foamed resin mat 11, and the mid-infrared rays and negative ions can pass through the waterproof wall.

  Thus, according to the mat material in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, the conglomerate hornfels P is formed on the first mat 1 in which the heater 3 is disposed on the foamed resin mat 2 mixed with the conglomerate hornfels P. Since the second mat 8 composed of the foamed resin mats 9, 10, and 11 mixed together is laminated, the mid-infrared rays that are heated by the heater 3 of the first mat 1 and radiated from the conglomerate hornfels are the first mat 1 and the first mat 1. Since the mid-infrared rays emitted from the conglomerate hornfels P of the second mat 8 through the gap with the two mats 8 are resonantly resonated, the generation efficiency of the mid-infrared rays and negative ions can be increased. Further, by applying the granule or powder of conglomerate hornfels P to the entire heater 3, the generation of negative ions can be remarkably increased. Further, by providing a waterproof wall 12 around and below the foamed resin mat 11 on one end side of the second mat 8, and spraying water on the area, the foamed resin mat is obtained by the mid-infrared radiation emitted from the conglomerate hornfels P. 11 water molecules in the interior can be electrolyzed to generate a large amount of negative ions. In addition, since the foamed polyurethane resin is used as the material of the mat, there are effects such as better sleeping than when lying on the plate of conglomerate hornfels.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 7 shows the configuration of the foamed resin mat 21 in the second embodiment. The foamed resin mat 21 corresponds to the foamed resin mat 11 of FIG. In the first embodiment, the example in which the user sprays water on the foamed resin mat 11 corresponding to the head of the human body has been shown. However, in the second embodiment, the water supply pipe is applied to the same portion of the mat material. Water is supplied from The foamed resin mat 21 has the same size and thickness as the foamed resin mat 11, and a water supply pipe 24 is interposed between the upper mat 22 and the lower mat 23 mixed with conglomerate hornfels P, and the lower mat. 23 is fitted into the fitting recess 22 a of the upper mat 22. Around the lower mat 23 on which the pipe 24a of the water supply pipe 24 is placed, a waterproof wall 23a impregnated with a waterproof breathable resin paint is provided. The water supply pipe 24 circulates a synthetic resin or metal pipe 24 a to form a circulation path, and both ends (may be joined so that one end becomes one) via the cap 25. Connected to the water tank 26. In the pipe 24a of the water supply pipe 24, a large number of water spray holes 24b are provided at predetermined intervals over almost the entire length of the lower part thereof. The water tank 26 has a water supply cap 27, can store an amount of water enough to wet the lower mat 23, and is exposed to the outside of the foamed resin mat 21.

  The operation of the foamed resin mat 21 in the second embodiment is the same as that when water is sprayed on the foamed resin mat 11 of FIG. That is, when the water supply cap 27 is removed from the water tank 26 and filled with water, the water supply cap 27 is tightened, so that water oozes out from the water spray holes 24 b of the water supply pipe 24 and soaks into the lower mat 23. The soaked water does not leak outside through the waterproof wall 23a. Thereafter, negative ions can be efficiently generated in the same manner as when water is sprayed on the foamed resin mat 11 of the first embodiment.

  Thus, according to the second embodiment, the water supply pipe 24 is disposed inside the foamed resin mat 21 on the side where the head of the human body of the second mat is located, and the resin mat is provided from the water supply pipe 24. Since the moisture is allowed to permeate into 21, the foamed resin mat 21 can be replenished with water at any time, and negative ions can be generated stably and continuously.

(Embodiment 3)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the foamed resin mat 11 closer to the head of the human body among the second mat 8 divided into three areas is sprayed with water for generating negative ions. , 21 only. This is because negative ions are said to be absorbed by breathing by about 18% and by skin by about 82%, and is limited to a region close to the human head. However, it is needless to say that not only the area 11 of the second mat 8 but also the area 10, 11 or all the areas 9, 10, 11 may have a structure capable of spraying water. On the other hand, in this Embodiment 3, the area | region which spreads water is further limited, and it is only a pillow part.

  FIG. 8 shows the configuration of the pillow 31 in the third embodiment. The pillow 31 has an upper foamed resin body 32 and a lower foamed resin body 33, and is molded from foamed polyurethane in which conglomerate hornfels P are mixed. A water supply pipe 34 is disposed on the lower foamed resin body 33 and is assembled by fitting the lower foamed resin body 23 into the fitting recess 32 a of the upper foamed resin body 22, except for the water tank 36 as a whole. And covered with a waterproof and breathable pillowcase with a chuck. A waterproof wall 33a impregnated with a waterproof breathable resin paint is provided around and under the lower foamed resin body 33 on which the pipe 34a of the water supply pipe 34 is placed. The water supply pipe 34 is formed by twisting a vinyl pipe 34 a to form a circulation path, and both ends thereof are connected to a water tank 36 via caps 35. The pipe 34a of the water supply pipe 34 is provided with a water spray hole 34b over almost the entire length of the lower part thereof. The water tank 36 only needs to accommodate an amount of water that moistens the lower foamed resin body 33.

  The effect | action of the pillow 31 in this Embodiment 3 is demonstrated. After the cap 35 is removed and filled with water in the water tank 36, the cap 35 is tightened and the water tank 36 is lifted above the position of the pipe 34 a, so that water oozes out from the water spray hole 34 b of the water supply pipe 34. Soak into the lower foamed resin body 33. Such a pillow 31 is placed on the foamed resin mat 11 on which the head of the mattress shown in FIG. 1 comes, and the heater 3 is energized, whereby the conglomerate of each of the first mat 1 and the second mat 8 is provided. Since the mid-infrared rays emitted from the hornfels P resonate with the mid-infrared rays emitted from the conglomerate hornfels P in the pillow 31, the mid-infrared rays are efficiently emitted from the pillow 31 and the water in the pillow 31 Molecules can be electrolyzed to generate negative ions efficiently.

  As described above, according to the third embodiment, the water supply pipe 34 is disposed between the foamed resin bodies 32 and 33 impregnated with the conglomerate hornfels P, and moisture is supplied from the water supply pipe 34 into the pillow 31. Since this pillow 31 is used on the mat material shown in the first embodiment or the second embodiment, a large amount of mid-infrared rays and negative ions are efficiently generated from the pillow 31. be able to.

  In the description of each of the above embodiments, the first mat 1 and the second mat 8, and each foamed resin mat and foamed resin body have been described as foamed polyurethane in which conglomerate horn fels are mixed together at the time of molding. 1 mat 1 and 2nd mat 8 etc. are molded with ordinary foamed resin material (the conglomerate hornfels are not mixed together at the time of molding), and granule or powder of conglomerate hornfels is formed on the surface via an adhesive layer. The body may be sprayed and attached, or a solution containing conglomerate particles or powder of conglomerate hornfels may be applied to form a film or a layer.

  In the above description of each embodiment, foamed polyurethane is used as the first mat 1 and the second mat 8, and each foamed resin mat or foamed resin body. Instead, a foamed resin material such as foamed polystyrene is used. May be. Further, instead of these materials, natural fibers such as synthetic fibers and coconut shells used in ordinary beds may be used as the porous structure.

  In the third embodiment, the pillow 31 has been described as being used on the second mat 8. However, for example, by providing a heater below the lower foamed resin body 33 in FIG. Even if it is used in, it can efficiently generate mid-infrared rays and negative ions.

  As described above, the mat material according to the present invention has an effect of increasing the generation efficiency of mid-infrared rays and negative ions, and is useful as bedding and furniture for promoting health. It can also be applied to applications such as sofas, couches, cushions, and cushions.

The disassembled perspective view of the mattress in the 1st Embodiment of this invention The characteristic view which shows the mid-infrared radiance which generate | occur | produces from the mat | matte material in the 1st Embodiment of this invention The characteristic view which shows the mid-infrared emissivity which generate | occur | produces from the mat | matte material in the 1st Embodiment of this invention The characteristic view which shows the amount of negative ion radiation generated from the mat material in the first embodiment of the present invention Another characteristic diagram showing the amount of negative ion radiation when conglomerate hornfels is attached to the heater in the first embodiment of the present invention The partial perspective view at the time of making the conglomerate hornfels adhere to a heater in the 1st Embodiment of this invention The disassembled perspective view of the mat material in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention The exploded perspective view of the pillow in the 3rd embodiment of the present invention

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 1st mat 2 Foamed resin mat 3 Heater 4 Temperature controller 5 Plug 6, 7 Folding groove 8 2nd mat 9, 10, 11 Foamed resin mat 12 Aluminum sheet 13 Aluminum foil 14 Mat cover 21 Foamed resin mat 22 Upper mat 23 Lower Mat 23a Waterproof wall 24 Water supply pipe 24a Pipe 24b Sprinkling hole 25 Cap 26 Water tank 27 Water supply cap 31 Pillow 32, 33 Foamed resin body 33a Waterproof wall 34 Water supply pipe 34a Pipe 34b Sprinkling hole 35 Cap 36 Water tank

Claims (8)

  A mat provided with a first mat in which a heater is disposed on a foamed resin mat mixed with conglomerate hornfels, and a second mat laminated on the first mat and mixed with conglomerate hornfels. Wood.   The mat member according to claim 1, wherein the thickness of the second mat is smaller than the thickness of the first mat.   The mat material according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a mixing ratio of the conglomerate hornfels of the second mat is higher than a mixing ratio of the conglomerate hornfels of the first mat.   The mat member according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a reflective member is disposed below the first mat.   The mat material according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein conglomerate horn fels is attached to the heater of the first mat.   The mat member according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a water supply pipe for supplying moisture to a predetermined region on at least one end side of the second mat.   The mat member according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein waterproof ventilation is applied to a periphery and a lower portion of a predetermined region on at least one end side of the second mat. Instead of the foamed resin mat mixed with the conglomerate hornfels, at least one of the first mat and the second mat is molded with a foamed resin material in which the conglomerate hornfels is not mixed together at the time of molding. 2. A rock hornfels granule or powder is sprayed and adhered, or a mixture of conglomerate hornfels granule or powder is applied to form a film or a layer. The mat material according to claim 7.

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