JP2008264010A - Pillow - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pillow with which the shape of a pillow surface can be easily adjusted matched with the individual difference of the head posture of mounting the head on the pillow and a head shape by providing a regulation means capable of adjusting slack and movement on one belt and winding it. <P>SOLUTION: The pillow 10 includes: a roughly recessed holding frame body 1 constituted of left and right side frame parts 1A and 1B and a bottom frame part 1D connecting the left and right side frame parts; one belt 3 wound around between the left and right side frame parts to form the pillow surface M; and a length adjusting means 5 for varying the winding length of the belt. A tray body 9 can be arranged at the bottom part of the holding frame body 1. The regulation means 50 for regulating the movement of the belt 3 can be provided on each winding position of the belt 3 at the side frame part 1A. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pillow, and more particularly to a pillow that can be easily adjusted in shape according to the shape of the head.

  For example, there is provided an anti-sleep pillow having the duality of improving sleep and maintaining a long sleep. This pillow is provided with rubber string attachment frames on both sides of the concave holding frame, and a rubber rubber string installed on the upper end of the attachment frame is fitted with a plate rubber magnet, and the whole is covered with a vinyl net. It is a thing. As a result, the back of the head can be air-cooled with excellent breathability and stable retainability, and a pleasant sleep state can be maintained. In addition, since the height of the pillow can be adjusted in multiple steps by adjusting the tension of the rubber cord, it is difficult to sleep by selecting the appropriate height and elasticity of the pillow (for example, patents) Reference 1).

  Also, pillows are provided that allow anyone to adjust the height, deflection, and hardness with their own hands so that they can easily fit the shape of their heads. This pillow is composed of a base frame, a pair of leg frames raised to the left and right, and a plurality of belts bridged horizontally in the front-rear direction between the frames, and the belt has a height and a length. It is provided with a variable means that can vary. Thereby, the height, bending, and hardness according to one's liking can be adjusted, and it can sleep well (for example, refer to patent documents 2).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-43022 JP 2005-66254 A

The conventional configuration has the following problems.
First, the above-mentioned sleep pillow has the merit that it becomes difficult to fall asleep by selecting a height suitable for oneself because the height of the pillow can be adjusted in multiple stages by adjusting the tension of the rubber string. However, the height of the pillow is adjusted individually for each rubber cord, and it becomes a three-stage type, so it is easy to adjust the shape of the back of the head with individual differences. Not fit and not practical. That is, what is important for the pillow is the positional relationship between the neck and the head. For example, if the head is high relative to the neck position, the airways of the throat are narrowed, causing snoring. However, there is an individual difference in the posture of putting the head on the pillow (person who sleeps with the head deepened, person who sleeps with the head shallow), and there is a problem that it is difficult to cope with this.

  In addition, the pillow is composed of a plurality of belts, and the height and length of the belts are adjusted independently by a variable means, so that the adjustment operation takes time and the back of the head with individual differences. It could not be easily fitted to the three-dimensional shape and was not practical.

  The present invention has been made based on such points, and the object of the present invention is to provide a pillow that can easily adjust the shape of the pillow surface in accordance with individual differences in the head posture and the head shape of the head placed on the pillow. Is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, a pillow according to claim 1 of the present invention includes a substantially concave holding frame body composed of a pair of side frame parts and a bottom frame part, and one end fixed to the holding frame body on both side frame parts. A belt which is wound a plurality of times in a spiral shape and the other end is fixed to the holding frame at an arbitrary position to form a pillow surface corresponding to the shape of the head on the upper surface of the holding frame. It is a feature.

  The pillow according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in the pillow according to claim 1, a tray is arranged at the bottom of the holding frame.

  The pillow according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in the pillow according to claim 1 or 2, a regulating means for regulating the movement of the belt is provided at each winding position of the belt of the side frame portion. is there.

In the pillow according to the present invention, when the back of the head is placed on the pillow surface, each surface of the belt wound with moderate looseness corresponding to the shape of the head having individual differences is adapted to the same tension and quickly fitted.
In addition, it has excellent breathability due to the pillow surface of the belt, and it is cool in the summer without sweating the back of the head that is in contact with the pillow surface.
Moreover, since one end is fixed and the other end side can be fixed at an arbitrary position, the height of the pillow surface can be freely adjusted.
In addition, when a tray body is arranged at the bottom of the holding frame body, it can receive and collect hair, dandruff, and others that fall off from the head during sleep, and the mattress can be used in a sanitary manner.
Also, if the side frame part is provided with a regulating means for regulating the movement of the belt, the height of each part of the pillow surface can be freely set individually, so that the pillow surface can be set to an arbitrary shape, for example, the effect of preventing snoring Can be demonstrated.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 are exploded perspective views of the pillow, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the length regulating means, FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the pillow in use, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the pillow in use.

  The overall configuration of the pillow 10 according to the present embodiment is as shown in FIG. First, there is a holding frame 1, and this holding frame 1 includes four frame bars a, a ′, b, b ′ forming a pair of side frame portions 1A, 1B and the pair of side frame portions 1A. , 1B is held at a predetermined dimensional interval L, and frame rods c, c 'of the bottom frame portion 1C are formed as a whole and have a substantially concave appearance. In addition, the frame rod d of the reinforcement frame part 1D is formed in the back side (front side in FIG. 1) of the pair of side frame parts 1A and 1B and the bottom frame part 1C. However, if there is strength, the reinforcing frame 1D may be omitted. Leg portions F1 to F4 are provided at the lower ends of the four corners of the holding frame 1.

  Between the four frame bars a, a ′, b, b ′ constituting the pair of side frame portions 1A, 1B of the holding frame body 1, a single belt-like belt 3 is placed with an appropriate amount of looseness. The pillow surface M is formed by displacing the position and winding it a plurality of times. As the belt 3, a band material woven from cotton or silk, a band material woven from a synthetic resin, or the like is appropriately used. The belt 3 is fixed to a clamper CK having one end 3A attached to one corner of the frame bar a ′. Further, the other end side 3B of the belt is fixed at an arbitrary position by a length adjusting means 5 that restrains the length of the belt constituting the pillow surface M in an adjustable manner. Thereby, the pillow surface M has air permeability, and is formed so that the amount of looseness of the belt 3 can be appropriately adjusted to adjust the height. Position restraint bands 8 are engaged with the left and right corners of the pillow surface M in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the belt 3. Thus, the belt 3 is devised so as not to be detached from the holding frame 1.

  Further, if the gaps of the position restraining band 8 are stitched, the gaps can be held constant. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, if the convex portions G are provided at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the frame bars a and a ′, the position constraint band 8 can be omitted. On the upper surface of the belt 3 that forms the bottom of the holding frame 1, a tray body 9 that receives and collects hair, dandruff, and others that fall off from the back head H <b> 1 of the user H during sleep is disposed. Of course, you may arrange | position on the mattress used as the lower surface side of the belt 3. FIG. In addition, you may attach the pillow cover 11 to the upper surface of the pillow surface M as needed.

  The length adjusting means 5 can be of various types. A specific example is shown in FIG. First, what is shown in FIG. 3 (a) is a detachable planar fastener, and includes a fixed locking portion 5A attached to the frame rod a and a variable locking portion 5B attached to the tip of the belt 3. Become. In the surface fastener, a large number of male and female locking pieces are implanted on each joint surface of the fixed locking portion 5A and the variable locking portion 5B. Further, the length adjusting means 5 shown in FIG. 3 (b) is a detachable engaging tool, and includes a fixed latching portion 5C provided with double-row protruding pieces attached on the frame rod a, and a belt. 3 and a variable latching portion 5D provided with a plurality of holes at the tip.

  Further, the length adjusting means 5 shown in FIG. 3 (c) is supported by a hook 5E mounted on the frame bar a, a fixed frame 5F having a U-shaped cross section, and a pin P so as to be rotatable. The movable frame 5G includes a movable frame 5G and a hook portion 5H bent in an L shape at the base of the movable frame 5G. When the front end side of the belt 3 is passed through the gap between the fixed frame 5F and the movable frame 5G, and the free end of the movable frame 5G is tilted toward the belt 3, the serrated hooking portion 5H bites into the belt 3 and is fixed. To do. In addition to the above, known length adjusting means can be adopted as appropriate. In either case, the length and looseness of the belt 3 can be adjusted quickly and simply.

  The operation will be described based on the above configuration. First, as shown in FIG. 1, a pillow surface M is obtained by winding a single belt 3 around the holding frame 1 multiple times with an appropriate amount of looseness (appropriate movable range when the head is placed). Is formed. The amount of looseness of the belt 3 is adjusted to an appropriate length by the length adjusting means 5 fixed at one end and disposed at the other end. That is, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the pillow surface M created by one belt 3 conforms equally to the three-dimensional shape of the occipital head H <b> 1 and neck H <b> 2 with individual differences and supports the occipital head H <b> 1 and the neck H <b> 2. And fits quickly and properly. At this time, the belt is loosened to determine the height of the pillow surface M. In addition, if the three-dimensional shape of the back of the head placed on the pillow surface M changes by turning over, the belt tension is quickly and evenly adapted to the new three-dimensional shape of the back of the head within the movable range due to the amount of looseness of the belt. The

  Thus, the amount of looseness of the pillow surface M is adjusted to the optimum value by the belt length adjusting means 5. As a result, an appropriate height of the head and hardness of holding can be obtained, and it is breathable to prevent stuffiness and prevent local fatigue. Therefore, during sleep with a long time, a pleasant sleep can be obtained without giving fatigue to the back of the head H1 and the neck H2.

  The holding frame 1 is formed by four frame bars a, a ′, b, b ′, and the pillow 10 winds one belt 3 around the four frame bars a, a ′, b, b ′. Because it is hung, it is lighter. Furthermore, if the tray 9 is placed under the holding frame 1, it is possible to receive and collect hair, dandruff, etc. that fall off from the head during sleep, and the mattress is not contaminated. Can be used hygienically for a long time. Of course, the use of the tray 9 can be omitted. When the tray 9 is omitted, if the pillow cover 11 is covered with the pillow face M, hair, dandruff, etc. that falls off during sleep Is received by the pillow cover 11, so that the pillow 11 can be used in a sanitary manner by exchanging it or washing it. The pillow cover 11 is removed in the summer to increase the air permeability of the pillow surface M, and is used by covering the pillow surface M in winter to increase the heat retaining effect of the head. Of course, the shape of the pillow surface M set according to the shape of the head can be maintained even when the pillow cover 11 is covered.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.
First, one belt wound around the holding frame 1 can be easily adjusted to an appropriate looseness and tension by the length adjusting means 5. Thus, functions such as an appropriate height of the head, prevention of stuffiness and prevention of local fatigue can be exhibited. Even if there is a difference in the three-dimensional shape of the user's H back head H1 and neck H2 due to individual differences, the belt is stretched along the three-dimensional shape of the back head H1 within this movable range, and the entire belt can be quickly and evenly distributed. It can be adjusted to fit the shape of the head, ensuring a good sleep

  Moreover, the pillow is reduced in weight by winding the belt 3 around the four frame bars a, a ′, b, b ′ of the holding frame. Furthermore, if the tray 9 is arranged on the bottom surface of the holding frame 1, it can receive and collect hair, dandruff, etc. that fall off during sleep, and the mattress can be used hygienically. Since the length adjusting means 5 can adjust the length and tension of the belt at one place, the height of the pillow surface can be adjusted quickly and simply.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The pillow 20 according to the present embodiment is provided with a restricting means 50 for restricting movement of the belt 3 on one of the side frame portions 1A and 1B. The restricting means 50 is a belt along the surface of the side frame portion 1A. 3 is clamped from the outside and restrained. That is, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, a pair of support plates 51, 52 are formed to extend on both sides of the side frame 1 </ b> A around which the belt 3 is wound, and the support pins 54 installed between the support plates 51, 52. A substantially half-moon shaped clamp piece 55 is rotatably supported.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a clamp surface 57 whose rotational radius is increased parabolically by a coil spring 56 presses the outer surface of the belt 3, and holds and restrains the belt 3 passed between the surface of the side frame portion 1A. It is. The clamp surface 57 is provided with tooth-shaped irregularities so as to bite into the belt 3. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the tip of the clamp piece 55 is hooked on a pin 58 attached to the support plate 51 so that the clamp surface 57 is separated from the belt 3 and fixed. It is designed to move freely. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a resin cover body 59 is attached to the surface of the clamp surface 57 so that the belt 3 slides without biting into the clamp surface 57 so as to freely move the belt 3. It is a thing. The restricting means 50 can also exert a function of preventing the belt 3 from slipping.

  The operation will be described based on the above configuration. First, there is an individual difference in the three-dimensional shape of the user H's occipital head H1 and neck H2, that is, an individual difference in posture in which the head is placed on the pillow (a person who sleeps with a deep head, a person who sleeps with a shallow head). If there is, as shown in FIG. 11, the length of the belt 3 is adjusted by the regulating means 50 arranged at each wound position of the belt 3 in order to reduce the height of the back head H1 and raise the neck H2. Then, restrain the slack so that it matches the shape and contour of the head. Then, the belt position of the neck portion H2 is set high. Thus, by setting the pillow surface M, the belt 3 is stretched in a three-dimensional shape of the back of the head H1 within this movable range, and the belt position of the neck H2 is set high, thereby widening the airway K of the throat. You can sleep in a relaxed state, the air flow to the lungs is normal, and snoring is prevented.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
First, since the restriction means 50 for restricting the movement of the belt 3 is provided in the side frame portion, the height of each part of the pillow surface M can be freely adjusted individually. Therefore, the pillow surface M can be set to an arbitrary shape. In this way, for example, by setting the position of the neck H2 and lowering the occipital head H1 to set the airway K in an expanded state, the air flow to the lungs is normalized, and snoring can be prevented. Other actions and effects are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The present invention is not limited to the first and second embodiments.
For example, the pillow 30 according to the third embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 12 includes a plurality of hanging tools 40 provided inside four frame bars a, a ′, b, b ′ in the holding frame body 1. The pillow surface M is formed by passing a single belt 3 through the holding holes h1 and h2 of 42 and winding the belt 3 a plurality of times.

  Also in the pillow 30, the same actions and effects as those in the first embodiment and the second embodiment can be obtained. In particular, according to the pillow 30, the pillow surface M is provided in the holding frame body 1, which is excellent in design and usability.

  Furthermore, in the pillow 35 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 13, the holding frame 1 is formed in a plate shape, and slit-like holding holes h3 and h4 are formed at the upper and lower positions of the side surface portions 1A and 1B. Are opened in a row. One belt-like belt 3 is inserted into the holding holes h3 and h4, sequentially wound from one side to the left and right and upper and lower holding holes h3 and h4, one end is fixed to a clamper CK (not shown), and the other end Is fixed by the length adjusting means 5. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  According to the present embodiment, the same effect as the pillow 10 of the first embodiment and the pillow 20 of the second embodiment can be obtained, and the holding frame 1 is formed in a box shape having a concave cross section. Therefore, it is possible to provide a pillow having high rigidity, robustness and durability.

  Although the present invention has been described with reference to the use example of a pillow whose object is sleep, the present invention can be applied to pillows and cushions for various uses, headrests of automobile seats, and the like.

1 is a developed perspective view of a pillow according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a developed perspective view of a pillow according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a length adjusting unit according to the first embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the use condition of the pillow which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the use condition of the pillow which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of a pillow, showing a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a restricting means, showing a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a sectional view showing the operation of the restricting means according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a sectional view showing the operation of the restricting means according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a sectional view showing the operation of the restricting means according to the second embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing of the use condition of the pillow which shows the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is the partial expanded perspective view of the pillow which shows the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged perspective view of a pillow, showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

1, 1 'Holding frame body 1A, 1B Side frame portion 1C, 1D Bottom frame portion / reinforcement frame portion 1A', 1B 'Side surface portion 1C' Bottom surface portion 1D 'Reinforcement plate 3 Belt 3A One end 3B Other end 5 Length adjustment Means 5A Fixed locking part 5B Variable locking part 5C Fixed latching part 5D Variable latching part 5E Fixing tool 5F Fixed frame 5G Movable frame 5H Hatching part 8 Position restraint band 9 Satisfaction body 10, 20, 30, 35 Pillow 11 Pillow cover 40 Suspension tool 42 Suspension tool 50 Restriction means 51 Support plate 52 Support plate 54 Support pin 55 Clamp piece 56 Coil spring 57 Clamp surface 58 Pin 59 Cover body a, a ', b, b' Frame rod CK Clamper G Protrusion H User H1 Rear head H2 Neck h1, h2 Holding hole h3, h4 Holding hole M Pillow face P Pin

Claims (3)

  A substantially concave holding frame having a pair of side frames and a bottom frame, and one end fixed to the holding frame and spirally wound on both side frames, and the other end is optional to the holding frame A pillow that is fixed at the position and forms a pillow surface corresponding to the shape of the head on the upper surface of the holding frame.   The pillow according to claim 1, wherein a tray body is disposed at the bottom of the holding frame body.   The pillow according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a regulating means for regulating the movement of the belt is provided at each winding position of the belt of the side frame portion.

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