JP3227240U - Stretch pillow - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a stretch pillow capable of improving the posture of the user's head and neck and stretching the neck. SOLUTION: The support includes three supporting portions having substantially the same shape each having a bottom surface and an inclined surface, and the three supporting portions have their respective bottom surfaces flush with each other and the inclination directions of the respective inclined surfaces are substantially parallel. The stretch pillow is characterized in that the adjacent support portions are arranged so that the inclination directions thereof are different. [Selection diagram] Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a stretch pillow that improves the posture of the user's head and neck and stretches the neck.

Conventionally, bedding has been generally used mainly for the purpose of improving body temperature adjustment at bedtime, but it becomes possible to provide better quality sleep with relative improvement of living level. Bedding is being demanded.
In particular, pillows and mats that support the human body have a great influence on the sleeping posture, and therefore various products have been provided with various ideas, such as materials, shapes, and structures. There is a health pillow that allows adjustment of the supporting height of the head as disclosed in Patent Document 1 (Utility Model Registration No. 3211075), and it is possible to optimize the sleeping posture. It is said to be possible.

Utility model registration No. 3211075

A recent study on sleeping posture shows that reproducing the posture of head and neck in a good standing posture in sleeping posture and moderately bending and stretching the neck laterally have favorable effects on health. It has been found that the conventional pillow has a structure designed to support only the head, so even if the support height is adjusted within the range possible by the pillow, Couldn't lead to good posture.

Then, the objective of this invention is made|formed in view of the said problem, and it is providing the stretch pillow which can improve a user's head and neck posture, and can stretch a neck part.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is
It is equipped with three support parts of substantially the same shape, each having a bottom surface and an inclined surface,
The three support portions are arranged such that the bottom surfaces thereof are flush with each other, the inclination directions of the inclined surfaces are substantially parallel, and the inclination directions of the adjacent support portions are different from each other.
Providing a stretch pillow characterized by.

The stretch pillow of the present invention having such a configuration can be suitably used in a supine position and a lateral position, and can provide a user with a good sleeping posture. When used in a supine position, it reproduces the relative position of the head and neck in a preferred position, and realizes abdominal breathing and parasympathetic dominant sleep, thereby tightening the abdomen, improving metabolism, and relaxing effects. Can be given. In addition, when used in a lying position, the neck stretch can be suitably promoted to improve blood flow and improve pain and numbness in various parts of the body due to lack of exercise.

Moreover, in the stretch pillow of the present invention described above,
It is preferable that the bottom surface is a substantially rectangular shape having two long sides and two short sides, and the three support portions are substantially triangular prisms extending in the short side direction.

In the stretch pillow of the present invention, it is preferable that the long side dimension and the short side dimension of the bottom surface are 30 to 45 cm and 23 cm to 24 cm, respectively.

In addition, in the stretch pillow of the present invention, it is preferable that the maximum separation distance between the bottom surface and the inclined surface is 5 cm to 6 cm.

The stretch pillow of the present invention having such a configuration can stably support the vicinity of the user's head and neck, and further optimizes the inclination angle of the inclined surface when using the supine position and the lateral position. In, it is possible to guide the user's head and neck to a good posture.

In addition, in the stretch pillow of the present invention, it is desirable that the three support portions are directly or indirectly connected and integrally configured.

With the stretch pillow of the present invention having such a configuration, it is possible to easily change the supine posture and the side lying posture according to the situation while keeping the sleeping posture, and to perform the neck stretching more effectively. You can

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a stretch pillow that can improve the posture of the user's head and neck and stretch the neck.

It is a schematic diagram which shows the outline of the stretch pillow 1 which concerns on this embodiment diameter form. It is a figure which shows the structure of the support part 3 which comprises the stretch pillow 1, FIG.2(a) is a top view of the support part 3, and FIG.2(b) is a side view of the support part 3. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the stretch pillow 1 which concerns on this embodiment, Comprising: FIG.3(a) is a top view of the stretch pillow 1, FIG.3(b) is arrow A of FIG.3(a). It is a side view, and FIG.3(c) is a side view of the arrow B in FIG.3(a). It is a figure which shows use in a supine position, FIG.4(a) is a schematic diagram of the state which used the conventional pillow, FIG.4(b) is a schematic diagram of the state which used the stretch pillow 1. FIG. Is. It is a figure which shows use in a lateral posture, FIG.5(a) is a schematic diagram of the state which used the conventional pillow, FIG.5(b) is a schematic diagram of the state which used the stretch pillow 1. FIG. Is.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of a stretch pillow according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated ones, and each drawing is for conceptually explaining the present invention. Therefore, in order to facilitate understanding, the ratios and numbers are exaggerated or simplified as necessary. In some cases, it is expressed as a representation. Further, in the following description, the same or corresponding parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description may be omitted.

1. Outline of Stretch Pillow 1 An outline of the stretch pillow 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a stretch pillow 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the stretch pillow 1 according to the present embodiment is a bedding having a shape in which a plurality of substantially triangular prisms are combined, and provides a good sleeping posture to a person using the stretch pillow. Is.

When used in the supine position, the relative position of the head and neck in the preferred standing position is reproduced to realize abdominal breathing and parasympathetic dominant sleep, thereby tightening the abdomen, improving metabolism, and relaxing. It can give an effect.

In addition, when used in the lying position, the neck is stretched and the movement of the neck is favorably promoted, improving blood flow and improving pain and numbness in various parts of the body due to lack of exercise. can do.

In the present embodiment, for easy understanding, the width of the stretch pillow 1 is defined as X, the depth direction as Y, and the height direction as Z.

2. Structure of Stretch Pillow 1 Next, the structure of the stretch pillow 1 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. 2A and 2B are views showing the structure of a support portion (cushion body) 3 that constitutes the stretch pillow 1, and FIG. 2A is a plan view of the support portion 3. 2B is a side view of the support portion 3. 3(a), (b) and (c) are views showing the structure of the stretch pillow 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3(a) is a plan view of the stretch pillow 1. 3B is a side view taken along the arrow A in FIG. 3A, and FIG. 3C is a side view taken along the arrow B in FIG. 3A.

The stretch pillow 1 according to the present embodiment includes three support parts 3 of substantially the same shape each having a bottom surface 5 and an inclined surface 7, and the three support parts 3 have their bottom surfaces 5 flush with each other. The inclined directions D of the inclined surfaces 7 are substantially parallel to each other, and the adjacent supporting portions 3 are arranged so that the inclination directions (directions in which the inclined surfaces are lowered) d are different.

<Structure of support part 3>
As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the support portion 3 has a bottom surface 5 facing downward in the direction Z, an inclined surface 7 facing substantially upward in the direction Z, and the support portion 3 substantially parallel to the directions Z and X. An upright surface 9 is provided upright to connect the bottom surface 5 to the inclined surface 7, and two side surfaces 11 upright substantially parallel to the direction Z and the direction Y to connect the bottom surface 5 to the inclined surface 7. Is configured.

More specifically, regarding the structure of the support portion 3, the bottom surface 5 has a substantially rectangular shape having two long sides 13 and two short sides 15, and the dimension W1 of the long side 13 of the bottom surface 5 is in the range of 30 to 45 cm. It is desirable to set the dimension W2 of the short side 15 in the range of 23 cm to 24 cm. Further, it is desirable that the maximum separation distance between the bottom surface 5 and the inclined surface 7 (height dimension H of the standing surface 9) is set within the range of 5 cm to 6 cm. The angle between the bottom surface 5 and the inclined surface 7 may be 5 degrees to 20 degrees, but it is desirable to set it in the range of 5 degrees to 15 degrees in order to more surely bring out the effect of the present invention.

By using the support portion 3 having the above structure, it is possible to stably support the vicinity of the user's head and neck, and further optimize the inclination angle of the inclined surface 7 to use it in the supine position and the lateral position. , The posture of the user's head and neck can be maintained in a good state.

The support portion 3 having the above structure has a substantially triangular prism shape extending in the direction X (short side direction), and the inclined surface 7 forms an inclined direction d that descends from the standing surface 9 side to the opposite side. Although the smooth inclined surface 7 is adopted in the present embodiment, a mode in which a regular pattern is formed by forming a plurality of unevennesses or the like on the whole, or a plurality of surfaces are formed to the user. It is also possible to adopt a mode in which only the abutting portion is provided with an appropriate inclination.

The support portion 3 is composed of a cushioning material having a cushioning property, and is preferably formed of a material having excellent flexibility and heat insulating properties such as porous polyurethane (generally referred to as “urethane foam”). Also, it is desirable to appropriately adjust the repulsive force according to the body size, head weight, etc. of the user.

<Structure of stretch pillow 1>
As shown in FIGS. 3A, 3</b>B, and 3</b>C, the stretch pillow 1 is configured by connecting three supporting portions 3 directly or indirectly to form one body. More specifically, the bottom surfaces 5 of the three support portions 3 are flush with each other in the lower direction of the direction Z, and the inclination direction d of the inclined surfaces 7 of the support portions 3 arranged at both ends in the direction X is d. And the inclination direction d of the inclined surface 3 of the support portion 3 arranged in the middle are arranged substantially parallel to the direction Y and are arranged so as to face each other. That is, the inclination directions D of the respective inclined surfaces 7 are substantially parallel to each other, and the adjacent support portions 3 are arranged so that the inclination directions d thereof are different from each other.

In the state in which the stretch pillow 1 is viewed from the arrow A side of FIG. 3A, the support portions 3 arranged at both ends in the direction X can see the standing surface 9, and the support portion 3 arranged in the center faces the front side. The inclined surface 7 that inclines as a result can be seen (see especially FIG. 3B). Further, when the stretch pillow 1 is viewed from the arrow B side of FIG. 3A, the support portions 3 arranged at both ends in the direction X can see the inclined surface 7 inclined toward the front side and are arranged in the middle. The upright surface 9 of the supporting portion 3 is visible (in particular, see FIG. 3C).

By connecting the three support parts 3 in the above-described manner, the supine position and the lateral position can be easily changed according to the situation while the sleeping position is maintained, and the neck stretching can be more effectively performed. It can be carried out.

In the present embodiment, the support portions 3 arranged at both ends in the direction X are chamfered 17 to reduce contact with the vicinity of the user's face and improve comfort. Specifically, the chamfer 17 extends over a part of the side surface 11, the inclined surface 7, and the standing surface 9 on the side of the supporting portion 3 arranged in the center above the standing surface 9 of the supporting portion 3 arranged at both ends. It is a notch.

In addition, the adjacent support parts 3 may be connected by the whole side surface 11 which abuts mutually, or may connect only one part. For example, if the connection is made only in the vicinity of the bottom surface 5, it is possible to easily perform deformation such as refraction between the support portions 3 and improve handleability.

Further, as described above, the three support portions 3 may be indirectly connected by using a separately prepared connecting case (not shown) or the like. It is preferable that the connection case is made of a material such as mesh, and if such a connection mode is adopted, it is possible to perform maintenance such as replacement of only the supporting portion 3 whose rebound is lowered due to continuous use. Become. Further, since the connecting case and each support portion 3 can be disassembled individually, washing or the like can be easily performed. It should be noted that a substantially pillow cover that covers the outside of the connection case may also be used in combination to further prevent the attachment of dirt.

3. Usage Method and Effect of Stretch Pillow 1 Next, the usage method and effect of the stretch pillow 1 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. 4(a) and 4(b) are diagrams showing use in a supine position, FIG. 4(a) is a schematic diagram of a state in which a conventional pillow is used, and FIG. 4(b) is FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a state where the stretch pillow 1 is used. 5(a) and 5(b) are views showing use in a lateral decubitus posture, and FIG. 5(a) is a schematic view showing a state where a conventional pillow is used, and FIG. ) Is a schematic view of a state in which the stretch pillow 1 is used.

<Use in supine position>
When the stretch pillow 1 is used in a supine position, the head and neck are basically supported by the support portion 3 arranged in the center. As shown in FIG. 4B, the stretch pillow 1 is set under the user's head and neck (on the back side of the head) with the inclination direction d facing the user side, and the head is supported by the inclined surface 7. ..

More specifically, while the user is lying down in the supine position, the stretch pillow 1 is slid in the inclination direction d in the gap between the floor surface and the head while the cervical occipital joint is bent to the chest side by a predetermined amount. insert. As a result, the neck of the user can be appropriately extended and the soft tissue near the back of the neck can be stretched.

When the conventional pillow 101 shown in FIG. 4A is used, the conventional pillow 101 supports the user's head and neck at approximately the highest position at approximately points, so that the lower head is lifted and the upper head is lifted. And the chin is moved to the top of the head, while the stretch pillow 1 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 4B is used, the head is appropriately sunk due to the characteristics of the material on the inclined surface 7 as described above. As a result, the spinal canal 103 is brought into a substantially horizontal state, and it is possible to guide the chin to an appropriate posture with the chin pulled appropriately.

By improving the sleeping posture as described above, the positional displacement of both the vertebral canal 103 of the cervical spine and the large occipital foramen 105 of the occipital bone of the head, which occurs when the conventional pillow 101 is used, is corrected, Since both opening positions can be matched, the medulla oblongata to spinal cord can be improved. For example, achieving abdominal breathing and parasympathetic-dominant sleep, tightening the abdomen, improving metabolism, and relaxing, as well as improving blood flow and in various parts of the body due to lack of exercise. It is expected to have effects such as improving pain and numbness.

<Use in the lateral position>
When the stretch pillow 1 is used in a lateral position, the head and neck are basically supported by the support portions 3 arranged at both ends. As shown in FIG. 5B, the stretch pillow 1 is set under the user's head and neck (temporal head side) in a state where the inclination direction d faces the side opposite to the user, and the inclined surface 7 Support the head with.

More specifically, in a state in which the user lays down in a lateral position and the lower part of the head is floated upward in the direction Z, the stretch pillow 1 is slid in the gap between the floor surface and the head opposite to the inclination direction d. And insert. As a result, the neck of the user can be laterally bent with the upper part of the standing surface 9 of the support portion 3 as a fulcrum, and the soft tissue near the side surface of the neck can be stretched.

When the conventional pillow 101 shown in FIG. 5A is used, the conventional pillow 101 supports the user's neck substantially horizontally, so that the neck is curved upward or downward and local pressure is applied. While it may be applied, or the lateral bending motion may be obstructed in a straight state, the ligament may become ossified, whereas when the stretch pillow 1 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. By supporting the head with 7, the head is supported obliquely downward in the direction Z with respect to the cervix, and a stretching effect can be obtained in which the original movement of the neck (parallel movement of the cervical spine) is expressed.

With the sleeping posture as described above, the parallel movement of the cervical spine is promoted, and pressure is applied to the neck from above and below in the direction X to stabilize the indirect connection, and the muscles inside the neck (cervical plate muscle, levator dorsi muscle, and It is possible to realize a relative muscle stretch (antagonistic muscle stretch) that simultaneously extends the left and right sternocleidomastoid muscles). As a result, the shoulder and upper arm can be accommodated in the necked part of the neck, the shoulder and upper arm are released from the support of the head, and the blood flow to the arm can be normally performed, and the above-mentioned effect is expected. it can.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and other embodiments are possible without departing from the spirit and teaching of the claims. There are improvements and modifications. It is easily understood by those skilled in the art that all such improvements and modifications are included in the technical scope of the present invention.

Industrial availability

The stretch pillow of the present embodiment is capable of improving the posture of the head and neck of the user and stretching the neck.

1 Stretch Pillow 3 Support 5 Bottom 7 Slope 9 Standing Side 11 Side 13 Long Side 15 Short Side 17 Chamfer 101 Conventional Pillow 103 Spinal Canal 105 Large Occipital Hole W1 Dimension W2 Dimension H Dimension D Slope Direction d Slope Direction

Claims (3)

It is equipped with three support parts of substantially the same shape, each having a bottom surface and an inclined surface,
The three support portions are arranged such that the respective bottom surfaces thereof are flush with each other, the inclination directions of the respective inclined surfaces are substantially parallel, and the inclination directions of the adjacent support portions are different from each other,
The three support parts are directly or indirectly connected to each other and integrally configured,
Stretch pillow characterized by. The bottom surface has a substantially rectangular shape having two long sides and two short sides, and the three support portions are substantially triangular prisms extending in the short side direction.
The stretch pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that. The angle of the inclined surface with respect to the bottom surface is 5 to 15 degrees,
The stretch pillow according to claim 1 or 2 characterized by things.