JP2008086559A - Room shoes - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make safe walking possible in the darkness of the night without turning on a light, with respect to room shoes primarily used indoors like slippers or sandals. <P>SOLUTION: The room shoes 11 are a pair of left and right room shoes 11 to put on the feet and are structured such that a pressure sensor for detecting the shoes being worn is installed on the sole 21 of the room shoes 11 and that LEDs (light emitting diodes) 41, ... are mounted on the toe of the room shoes 11 as light sources, wherein the LEDs are energized to emit light in response to the detection of the pressure sensor. The LEDs 41 light up by merely stepping on the shoes with the feet. The LEDs 41 are also set to shed light on the forward and/or downward direction and designed to shine on the floor in walking. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to indoor footwear that is mainly used indoors, such as slippers and sandals, and more particularly to indoor footwear that enables walking in a dark corridor at night without lighting the light.

  Footwear having a light-emitting device has been proposed for a long time, such as Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 below.

  Such footwear was developed in order to inform the driver of vehicles, etc. of the presence of pedestrians and prevent accidents when a pedestrian on the foot goes out at night. Means for light emission is provided on the heel portion and the side surface.

  However, there are no slippers or other indoor shoes having a light emitting device. For this reason, as a matter of course, there is no light source that emits light for walking.

  By the way, for example, when you get up in the bathroom while sleeping at night, care is taken not to disturb the sleep of those around you, but it is difficult to balance such consideration with the safety of those who get up in the bathroom. .

  In other words, in order not to disturb the sleep of those around you, it is necessary to get up quietly and walk without turning on the light in the bedroom and making noise, but there is a step on the floor. There is a risk of crawling because there are obstacles such as objects and things and the feet are dark.

In order to avoid such a fear, it is possible to turn on the bedside stand or prepare a small flashlight at the bedside, but in the former case, the person who is sleeping next to it will be woken up In the latter case, it may be difficult to find the flashlight because it is not in the place where the flashlight should have been placed due to misunderstandings. Also, when you turn on the flashlight, you may not know the location of the switch and how to operate it. In such a case, the eyes may be blocked, and the subsequent sleep may be disturbed in the same manner as when the lights in the bedroom or hallway are turned on.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-209807 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-50101

  Accordingly, the main object of the present invention is to provide indoor wear with a light source that shines when stepped on with a foot, and contribute to quiet and safe walking in the dark at night.

  The means for this is a pair of left and right indoor footwear worn on the foot, and a light source that emits light when part of the indoor footwear is stepped on with the foot is provided at the toe side portion, and the direction of the light source Are indoor footwear set to illuminate the front and / or bottom.

  For example, a light-emitting diode or a small light bulb is used as the light source, and the number thereof may be one or more.

  The light source can be controlled to emit light depending on its pressure and body temperature when it is stepped on with a foot. The light emission may be performed only when it is stepped on, or may be performed for a predetermined time after it is stepped on.

  Further, the light source is configured such that when one of the left and right indoor footwears is stepped on, the light source of one indoor footwear emits light, but the light source of the other indoor footwear emits light. In addition, it may be configured so that the light source of both indoor shoes emits light.

  In the indoor footwear having such a configuration, the light source provided at the toe side portion emits light just by stepping on the indoor footwear, and illuminates the front and / or the lower side. For this reason, it is not necessary to separately illuminate, and it is possible to illuminate the toe side, i.e., the floor surface in the traveling direction, by simply wearing indoors, and can walk safely.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain indoor footwear that can be illuminated simply by stepping on the foot. For example, when waking up in the toilet at night, it is possible to wake up quietly without waking up the neighbor be able to. In addition to getting up in the bathroom, it is also convenient when you go home at night or enter a dark room such as a warehouse, library, or storage room.

An embodiment for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the indoor footwear 11 and shows the indoor footwear 11 in a form that completely wraps the entire foot as an example of indoor footwear.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the indoor footwear 11 integrally includes a footwear table 21 having a foot contact surface 21 a with which the sole contacts and an upper 31 that covers the entire foot below the ankle on the upper surface side. An opening 32 is formed at a portion corresponding to the ankle at the upper end portion of the upper 31 in the shape that it has.

  The footwear table 21 is formed in an upper and lower double structure over substantially the entire length thereof, and has a hollow bag-shaped portion 22 in an intermediate layer. The bottom part 23 below the bag-like part 22 is formed of a core member 23a and a covering member 23b made of a cloth covering the core member 23a. The middle bottom portion 24 above the bag upper portion 22 is formed of a batting 24a and a covering material 24b made of a cloth covering the same.

  The upper 31 is formed of a batting 31a and a covering material 31b made of a cloth covering the upper end 31a, and is opposed to a front end edge (toe side edge) and a rear end edge (end side edge) of the main bottom portion 23. The hanging pieces 33 and 34 are integrally formed at the site. One of the surface fasteners 33a, 34a is attached to the inner side surface of the hanging pieces 33, 34, and the other portion of the surface fastener or a portion 23c having a property equivalent to that of the surface fastener is formed at the corresponding portion of the opposed bottom portion 23. The front end edge and the rear end edge of the bag-like portion 22 can be closed.

  Further, on the upper surface of the upper 31 on the toe side, a rising portion 35 is formed that rises like a corner and curves toward the toe side. The rising portion 35 is formed in an appropriate form so as to have a uniform appearance with the appearance formed by the footwear table 21 and the upper 31.

  Further, LEDs (light emitting diodes) 41... As light sources are provided at the tip of the rising portion 35 and the front surface of the upper 31. In this example, there are two LEDs 41..., One for each rising portion 35, two on the upper side of the toe side of the upper 31, and one on the left and right side of the upper side of the toe side of the upper 31. 2 in total, 6 in total, each oriented in a direction to illuminate the front.

  The LEDs 41 are attached so that holes are made at predetermined positions on the surfaces of the respective parts so that the LEDs 41 protrude from the holes.

  Further, in order to obtain an opportunity to emit light of these LEDs 41..., A pressure sensor 52 that detects a pressure when stepped on with a foot and applies a voltage to the light emission control circuit 51 (see FIG. 3) is a bag of the footwear table 21. The shape portion 22 is housed in a portion corresponding to the sole of the foot.

  The light emission control circuit 51 is mounted on a substrate, packaged together with a battery 53 as a power source, and stored as a control device 54 in a foot arch portion of the bag-like portion 22 of the footwear 21. Since the control device 54 can be formed in a small size, and the middle bottom portion 24 has a configuration in which the batting 24a is inserted, the control device 54 can be in a state in which there is no pain or discomfort even if it is stepped on with a foot.

FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the light emission control circuit configuration of the LEDs 41.
That is, when the pressure sensor 52 portion of the footwear 21 of the indoor footwear 11 is stepped on and it is detected that the pressure sensor 52 is stepped on, the light emission control circuit 51 inputs the detection signal, and the pressure sensor 52 detects it. During this time, the LEDs 41 are turned on all at once. The light emission control circuit 51 may be provided with a timer, for example, so that the LED is turned on for a predetermined time by one detection of the pressure sensor 52.
The indoor footwear 11 thus configured has the following operational effects.

  When the indoor footwear 11 is placed under the bed, at the exit or entrance of the room, etc., when the foot of the human body steps on the indoor footwear 11 and the stepping force is detected by the pressure sensor 52, Six LEDs 41 provided on the toe side portion of the footwear 11 are lit. For this reason, the position of the indoor footwear 11 can be recognized, and the indoor footwear 11 can be correctly worn without turning on the light.

  When the indoor footwear 11 is properly worn, the front side, that is, the traveling direction side is illuminated.

  For this reason, when walking, as shown in FIG. 4, the front of the foot on the grounding side is illuminated, and the safety of the foot on the next grounding side can be ensured.

  In this way, since the toe side portion of the indoor footwear 11 emits light simply by stepping on with a foot, for example, even when sleeping at night, there is no trouble of turning on the switch, so there is no noise. In addition, since it is only the foot that shines, it does not give a dazzling feeling, and it is possible to avoid unexpected occurrence of the surrounding people. That is, you can get up quietly and start walking quickly.

  Moreover, since the indoor footwear 11 has the rising part 35 and LED41 is provided in the front-end | tip part of this rising part 35, as shown in FIG. 5, floors, such as a sill and the appropriate installation thing on a floor, are shown. A portion protruding from the surface 61 can be clearly illuminated. As a result, even if there is a level difference, safe walking can be performed.

  Furthermore, the indoor footwear 11 has a bag-like portion 22 on the footwear base 21, and both front and rear ends thereof can be opened and closed, and the control device 54 and the pressure sensor 52 are accommodated in the bag-like portion 22. Battery replacement and maintenance can be performed easily.

  Further, in the bag-like portion 22, for example, a heating means such as a hood can be stored. The warming means is suitable for indoor wear that is warm when the indoor wear 11 is worn, especially on cold winter evenings. In the hot season, conversely, a cold insulation material can be added, and a deodorant or a fragrance can also be added, and the bag-like portion 22 can be used as needed.

Other examples will be described below. In the description, the same or equivalent parts as those in the above configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
FIG. 6 shows an example in which the LEDs 41... Of both the indoor shoes 11 a and 11 b can be turned on when one of the left and right indoor shoes 11 is stepped on. That is, although not shown, a transmitter and a receiver are connected to the control device 54, and the LEDs 41 ... emit light based on the detection signal input from the pressure sensor 52 to the light emission control circuit 51, and the detection signal is transmitted to the transmitter. Is input to the receiver of the other indoor footwear 11b, and the other indoor footwear LEDs 41 ... emit light. The LEDs 41 are provided not only on the upper 31 as described above but also on the bottom surface of the footwear table 21. The LED 41 on the bottom surface of the footwear 21 is directed downward so as to illuminate the floor surface 61, that is, the lower part.

  In addition, when one indoor footwear 11a is stepped on, only the LED 41 of the other indoor footwear 11b can be configured to emit light.

  FIG. 7 shows an example in which the rising portion 35 provided in the upper 31 can be deformed and can retain its form. That is, a wire-shaped bendable shape retaining member 71 is built in the rising portion 35. In the figure, reference numeral 71 a denotes a substrate integrally formed on the base of the shape retaining member 71 and fixed to the upper 31, and supports the rising portion 35.

  In the indoor shoe 11 configured as described above, the rising portion 35 can be deformed and the shape can be maintained, so that the height and position of the illumination are appropriately changed to cope with the difference in level of the space in which the indoor shoe 11 is used. Can be made. It can also be used as a toy.

  FIG. 8 shows an example in which a toy 81 is provided using the bag-like portion 22 provided on the footwear table 21. That is, in the bag-like portion 22, air is discharged when stepped on, and a pump member 82 that expands while sucking air when stepped on is released, a lead-out pipe 83 that guides air discharged from the pump member 82, and the lead-out A wound elastic member 84 connected to the tip of the tube 83 is provided.

  The pump member 82 is housed in the toe side portion of the bag-like portion 22, and its lower surface is fixed to the upper surface of the main bottom portion 23. The outlet pipe 83 is set to a length that does not reach the end of the opening. Moreover, the winding expansion-contraction member 84 is a flat cylinder shape, and the hook is attached in the direction wound up in the mainspring shape in a normal state. And when it is unnecessary, it can be accommodated in the bag-like portion 22 as indicated by a virtual line in FIG.

  In the indoor footwear 11 having such a configuration, when it is detected that the pressure sensor 52 is stepped on, the LEDs 41... Emit light as described above, while when the pump member 82 is stepped on, the wound elastic member 84 is a snake. It enters and exits from the bag-like portion 22 like a tongue.

  For this reason, there is an actual benefit such as ensuring safety by light emission, and also enjoyment as a toy is obtained.

  FIG. 9 shows another example of the toy 81 stored in the bag-like portion 22. That is, the toy of this example has a pump member 82 and a lead-out pipe 83 similar to the pump member and lead-out pipe shown in FIG. 8, and has a protruding member 85 that is detachably fitted to the tip of the lead-out pipe 83. . The protruding member 85 is obtained by blow molding of synthetic resin, and a connecting pipe portion 85a that is fitted to the leading end of the outlet pipe 83 is formed at the rear end. In this example, the pop-out member 85 is shaped like an automobile, and has a rotatable wheel 85b on the lower surface.

  Even in the indoor shoe 11 having such a configuration, when it is detected that the pressure sensor 52 has been stepped on, the LEDs 41 emit light as described above. On the other hand, when the pump member 82 is stepped on, the pop-out member 85 makes a popping sound. Standing out and running on the floor 61.

  For this reason, there is an actual benefit such as ensuring safety by light emission, and also enjoyment as a toy is obtained.

  FIGS. 10 and 11 are examples of the indoor footwear 11 similar to a slipper of a general form, in which the upper 31 is a first-closed type crust.

  The plurality of LEDs 41 are attached so as to protrude forwardly between the footwear base 21 and the upper 31 along the shape of the footwear base 21 and the upper 31, and these LEDs 41 are transparent tube-shaped cover members. 42. The control device 54 and the pressure sensor 52 are accommodated in the footwear table 21.

  Even in the indoor footwear 11 configured as described above, when the footwear 21 is stepped on with a foot, the plurality of LEDs 41 provided on the front edge emit light and illuminate the front.

  FIG. 12 shows the indoor footwear 11 in which the toy color is enhanced without using the bag-like portion 22.

  That is, in the indoor footwear 11 similar to the slippers of a general form in which the upper 31 is a front-opening type crust, the LEDs 41... Are provided at the front edge of the indoor footwear 11 as in the indoor footwear 11 shown in FIGS. In addition, a rising portion 36 is formed on the upper surface of the upper 31 so as to rise above a bed light or a form that impresses the eyes, and an LED 41 is provided at the tip of the rising portion 36.

  Further, the footwear table 21 is provided with rotatable wheels 25. As shown in FIG. 13, the wheel 25 is supported by a flexible axle 26 that is deformed so as to displace the wheel 25 into a C-shape when the footwear 21 is stepped on so as not to hinder walking. ing.

  In the indoor footwear 11 thus configured, the LED 41... Emits light as described above when it is detected that the footwear 21 has been stepped on. Can be used as

  In this case, as shown in phantom lines in FIGS. 12 and 3, if the changeover switch 91 is provided and the LEDs 41 are turned on without stepping on the footwear table 21 with the feet, the LEDs 41. Can be provided.

  14 and 15 show an example in which a bag-like portion 22 is used and a to-be-used one is provided instead of a toy 81. That is, two bag-like portions 22 and 22 are provided on the upper and lower sides, the upper bag-like portion 22 is provided with the control device 54 and the like as described above, and the lower bag-like portion 22 has a fly-tapping member 86. It is a footwear for indoor use.

  The hitting member 86 includes a hitting surface 88 having a substantially square shape at the distal end of the flat shaft portion 87, and a retaining portion 87 a that projects laterally at the proximal end of the shaft portion 87. The lower bag-like portion 22 that houses the hitting member 86 is formed in the bottom portion 23. The shape is formed so that the hitting member 86 can be prevented from slipping out, and the inside is formed to have a width that allows the retaining portion 87a to slide, and the shaft portion 87 is fitted to the middle portion in the length direction to be wider than that. A narrow portion having a corresponding width is formed, and a large opening for accommodating the hitting surface 88 is formed on the tip side.

  In the indoor footwear 11 configured as described above, when it is detected that the footwear 21 has been stepped on, the LEDs 41... Emit light as described above. On the other hand, when a cockroach, for example, is found in a room or corridor where indoor shoes 11 are present, the hitting member 86 is stretched and used to hit the cockroach.

  At the time of discovery of cockroaches, it has been apt to try to hit cockroaches using slippers that are close to hand, and it seems that many people do so, but indoor shoes are generally cloth bottoms etc. In many cases, it was difficult to wash when dirty. However, if the hitting member 86 is used, such a case can be dealt with, and the indoor footwear 11 can be prevented from being soiled.

  Further, in such a case, if the changeover switch 91 is turned on, the LEDs 41 can be turned on without wearing the footwear 11 on the foot, so that a cockroach or the like can be hit accurately even in the dark.

  In this way, there is an actual benefit such as ensuring safety by light emission, and use as a convenient tool can also be expected.

In the correspondence between the configuration of the present invention and the configuration of the one aspect described above,
The light source of the present invention corresponds to the LED 41 of the above-mentioned one form,
The present invention is not limited to the above configuration, and other forms can be adopted.
For example, a small light bulb may be used in addition to the LED.

  The pressure sensor can be attached not only to the part corresponding to the sole of the foot, but also to the part corresponding to the base of the thumb on the toe side or the part corresponding to the entire surface of the foot. When the pressure sensor is detected when the light source emits light, the light emission timing can be changed depending on the position of the pressure sensor.

  Furthermore, the opening part of a bag-shaped part may be only one place.

The perspective view of indoor footwear. The side view and sectional drawing of indoor footwear. The control circuit block diagram. The top view of an action state. The side view of an action state. The partial cross-section side view of the action state of the indoor footwear which concerns on another example. The side view of the indoor footwear which concerns on another example. Sectional drawing of the indoor footwear which concerns on another example. Sectional drawing of the indoor footwear which concerns on another example. The perspective view of the indoor footwear which concerns on another example. The partial cross-section side view of the indoor footwear shown in FIG. The perspective view of the indoor footwear which concerns on another example. Sectional drawing of the indoor footwear shown in FIG. The perspective view of the indoor footwear which concerns on another example. The partial cross section side view of the indoor footwear shown in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Indoor footwear 21 ... Footwear table 21a ... Footing surface 22 ... Bag-shaped part 35, 36 ... Rising part 41 ... LED
51 ... Light emission control circuit 52 ... Pressure sensor

Claims (4)

A pair of left and right indoor shoes worn on the feet,
A light source that emits electricity when part of the indoor footwear is stepped on with a foot is provided at the toe side part,
Indoor wear in which the direction of the light source is set so as to illuminate the front and / or bottom. The indoor footwear according to claim 1, wherein a pressure sensor that applies a voltage to the light emission control circuit of the light source when receiving pressure is provided in a footwear table having a contact surface. On the upper surface of the toe side portion of the indoor footwear is formed a rising portion that rises upward,
The indoor footwear according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the light source is provided at a tip portion of the rising portion. The indoor footwear according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a hollow bag-like portion capable of storing an article is formed on a footwear table having a contact surface.

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