JPH0370515A - Loofa pillow - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve ventilating property and flexibility, and improve heat retaining property also, without the space of a shoulder section by removing a flesh from a loofa, to break a dried fiber texture into chips and to contain the texture in a pillow section, and by recessing the pillow section confronted with the shoulder section through the neck of a man lying on his back, in a circular shape. CONSTITUTION:A chip-shaped loofa fiber texture 1 is contained in a slender small bag 2, and a plurality of the bags 2 are arranged and are contained in a pillow bag 3. It is convenient to contain the bags 2 or to take them out if an outlet/inlet to be freely opened or closed is set at the side end of the pillow bag 3. At a side edge section on the lower side of a pillow, a circular section 4 is set. The circular section 4 can be simply formed if the small bags are arranged in the horizontal direction on a central section and on both the sides of the small bags, shorter small bags and the longer small bags 2 are arranged in parallel with each other in order. If the outlet/inlet to be freely opened or closed is set at the upper or lower side edge section or both the side edge sections of the pillow, its forming work is facilitated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pillow that has excellent shape retention in addition to breathability and flexibility.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventional pillows filled with buckwheat, red beans, bulk materials, feathers, etc. are well known.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention Although these materials have the properties required for pillars, such as breathability and flexibility, when used for a long period of time, the individual fillers deform and mutually interact. If a positional displacement occurs between the cushions and the pillow does not return to its original shape, the entire pillow loses its shape, resulting in a decrease in breathability and flexibility. A pillow that has become like this becomes less comfortable to use and becomes unusable.

The present invention focuses on loofah, a new material that has not been previously used as a filling material for pillows, and attempts to solve the above-mentioned problems by processing it.

The invention of claim (1) has a technical problem of utilizing the strong rope of the fibrous tissue of loofah, and the invention of claim (2) has a technical problem of using the pillow according to the invention of (1) by specifying its shape. The technical challenge is to make it easier.

Means for Solving IIa According to the invention of claim (1), first, the pulp of loofah is removed and dried to obtain a fibrous tissue. This is divided into chips and stored in a pillow bag.

In the invention of claim (2), the shape of the pillow of the invention of claim (1) is as follows. That is, the opposing parts from the neck to the shoulders of a person lying on their back are concave in an arc shape to form an arc shape.

In the invention of claim (1), the long continuous fiber structure of the loofah is subdivided into chips.

On the cut surface, the sharp ends of the loofah fibers that formed the network protrude in all directions. Therefore, when these are collected and integrated, the ends of the fibers become entangled with each other and stab each other to form a strong bond. A certain space is maintained between the fibers, and even if an external force is applied and the fibers bend and the space narrows, once the external force is removed, the unique elasticity of loofah fibers will work and the space will immediately return to its original size. I can go back. In addition, good breathability and flexibility can be maintained at all times, and the weight can be reduced.

In the invention as claimed in claim (2), an arcuate portion is provided where the neck and shoulders come into contact when the pillow is placed on the pillow.

By pressing this arcuate part along the body, the gap that would be formed between the pillow and both sides of the shoulder part if the pillow had a straight part is filled, and the cold air enters the body and shoulders. cooling of the parts is reliably prevented. If the pillow is made of conventional filling material, it will deform easily if a small amount of external force is applied, so it can be deformed to cover the shoulder opening to some extent, but in the case of a loofah pillow that is difficult to deform, this is not possible. Therefore, the presence of this arc is especially important in loofah pillows.

Embodiments First, embodiments of the invention of claim (1) will be explained. FIG. 1 is a partially sectional elevational view of the example. The fibrous tissue of the loofah that has been made into chips is made into an elongated pouch 2
It is stored inside. Several of these are lined up and stored in the pillow bag 3. If the side end of the pillow bag 3 is provided with an entrance that can be opened and closed, it will be convenient for storage and removal.

Generally, the elongated pouches 2 are arranged so that they extend horizontally in the center of the pillow and vertically in the sides of the pillow, but depending on the user's preference, all the pouches 2 can be arranged horizontally. Of course, it may be oriented in the direction or in the vertical direction. The shape of the pouch can also be modified as appropriate. Although not shown, the chip-like fiber tissue l is not put into the pouch 2, but is put into the pillow pouch 3, and after adjusting the shape, the upper and lower cloths of the pouch are tied in several places with thread, etc. This can also be done by binding the pages together.

An embodiment of the invention of claim (2) is shown in the perspective view of FIG. An arcuate portion 4 is provided on the lower side edge of the pillow as shown in the figure. The arcuate portion 4 can be easily formed by arranging the pouches laterally in the center and sequentially arranging the pouches 2 from short to long on both sides of the pouches. At this time, if an entrance and exit door that can be opened and closed is provided at the upper or lower side edge of the pillow or at both side edges, the formation work will be facilitated. In addition, formation without using a pouch can also be easily performed.

Effects of the Invention According to the invention of claim (1), even if the pillow is used for a long period of time, the filling material will not become uneven and lose its shape, and the pillow will maintain its original shape forever. It always maintains good air permeability, is soft to the touch, and has excellent silkiness. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for use during the hot and humid summer months. As a lightweight filler, it can be expected to provide a feeling of use that is not found in conventional pillows.

According to the invention of claim (2), the characteristics of the loofah material, namely,
Problems arising from difficulty in deformation can be improved. That is, if the loofah pillow is made into a rectangular shape in plan view, a gap will be created in the shoulders and it will be difficult to fill it, so the pillow should be shaped in advance so that the gap does not occur.
If the shoulder area is not cooled, it is possible to obtain a pillow that can be comfortably used even in the coldest months.

[BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS] Fig. 1 is a partially sectional elevational view of an embodiment of the invention of claim (1), and Fig. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention of claim (2). It is. 1... Chip-like fiber! i&il weave 3... shaped bag 4... arcuate part

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A loofah pillow characterized in that the fibrous tissue obtained by removing the pulp of a loofah and drying it is finely divided into chips and then stored in a pillow bag. (2) The loofah pillow according to claim (1), wherein the portion of the pillow that is opposed from the neck to the shoulders of a person lying on his back is concave in an arc shape.