JPH07163448A - Pillow - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To produce a pillow that fits the curved surface around the head and the scruff, eliminates any unusual feeling during sleep, gives an effect like the effect of pointillage to the scruff, and causes a good sleep, by a method wherein the pillow has a corrugated shape with two mounts in a back-and-forth cross section and is equipped with hard projections on the surface of at least one of the mounts. CONSTITUTION:The core member 2 of a pillow 1 has a corrugated shape with two mounts 3 in a back-and-forth cross section and is equipped with a large number of projections 5 on the surface of the two mounts 3. A concave section 6 is formed in the position between the two mounts 3. A bag-like part 7 containing a gelatinous material is put in the concave section 6 and the pillow 1 comprises the bag-like part 7, the core member 2 holding the bag-like part 7, and a bag 9 covering the core member 2 holding the bag-like part 7. The core member 2 has such a shape as to fit the longitudinally curved surface of the head, so that the head may be put on the pillow 1 with no unusual feeling and a good sleep may be obtained. The projections 5 increase an effect like the effect of pointillage. The projections 5 are formed by thermal compression molding of a soft foamed synthetic resin. The bag-like part 7 containing the gelatinous material has an effect of cooling the head even when the feet become feverish.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to pillows. More specifically, it relates to pillows that are beneficial to health.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Pillows are auxiliary materials for sleeping, but recently, in order to actively lead a healthy life, pillows of various shapes and materials are considered in order to obtain a better sleeping state. There is.

As a traditional pillow, there is known a buckwheat hull pillow in which buckwheat hulls are packed in a pillow bag made of cloth or the like.

As an alternative to the buckwheat hull pillow, synthetic resin foam having cushioning properties is used because it is inexpensive and easy to maintain, and pillows of various shapes and a large number of convex portions are provided on the surface. Pillows are also used.

[0005]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the conventional buckwheat hull pillow, although it absorbs the heat of the head and absorbs sweating, it has a structure in which the buckwheat hull is simply filled in the pillow bag and is used. There was a drawback that the buckwheat hulls would slip to the corners of the pillow bag, or the buckwheat hulls would collapse during long use and the pillows would dent. In addition, there is a drawback that bugs will grow on the buckwheat shell if care is not taken such as drying.

Further, the pillows made of various synthetic resin foams as described above have a drawback that they do not absorb heat and rather store heat, which is uncomfortable and that the pillows are too light and unstable.

Therefore, a pillow having a bed plate provided on the upper surface of the pillow core made of synthetic resin foam or a bag body connected to a plurality of strips filled with granular material has come to be used. .

However, in such a pillow, although the heat of the head is absorbed, the abutting portion of the head is too hard and the sleeping comfort is high due to the presence of the granular material filled in the base plate or the bag body on the upper surface of the foam. There were drawbacks such as badness.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art, and provides a pillow which has appropriate hardness and weight without impairing cushioning properties, and has excellent heat absorption and air permeability. With the goal.

[0010]

Means for Solving the Problems To achieve this object, a pillow of the present invention includes a pillow core material made of a soft synthetic resin foam having two ridges and a recess formed between the ridges. A pillow comprising a bag-shaped body filled with a gel-like material placed in a recess and a bag body enclosing the bag-shaped body, wherein the mountain portion is formed in a wave shape in the depth direction, and at least one mountain portion is formed. Is characterized by having hard protrusions on its surface.

The pillow of the present invention comprises a pillow core made of a soft synthetic resin foam having two ridges and recesses formed between the ridges, and a gel material placed in the recesses. A pillow comprising a bag-shaped body and a bag body that wraps the bag-shaped body, and the mountain portion is formed in a wavy shape in the depth direction, and the surface of at least one mountain portion communicates with the width direction of the pillow core material. It is characterized by having a concave groove.

Further, the pillow of the present invention comprises a pillow core made of a soft synthetic resin foam having two peaks and a recess formed between the peaks, and a gel-like material placed in the recess. A pillow consisting of a bag-like body and a bag body that wraps the bag-like body in which the mountain portion is formed in a wave shape in the depth direction, one mountain portion has a hard protrusion, and the other mountain portion. Is characterized by having a concave groove communicating with the width direction of the pillow core material.

Furthermore, the pillow of the present invention has a skirt portion whose thickness gradually decreases in the depth direction of the pillow core material from at least one mountain portion of the pillow core material of the pillow. Further, the skirt has a hard protrusion.

[0014]

[Function] Since the pillow core material has two wavy peaks, the head can be placed on the pillow without feeling uncomfortable, and promotes comfortable sleep.
In addition, by cooling the head by installing a bag-shaped body that is filled with a gel-like material in the recess between the two ridges,
Disperses body pressure on the head.

By providing the pillow core member with a hard protrusion, the acupressure effect is high. In addition, the recessed groove communicating in the width direction of the pillow core provides air permeability and discharges heated air.

By having a skirt portion whose thickness gradually decreases from at least one of the two wavy peaks,
When using sleep, this hem is located between the nape of the neck and the shoulders and presses on that area. Since the hem has a hard protrusion, the acupressure effect is high from the neck to the shoulder.

[0017]

The present invention will be described with reference to the drawings showing an embodiment.

FIG. 1 shows a pillow core material 2 which is an embodiment of the present invention.
Is shown in perspective view.

The pillow core material 2 has two wavy peaks 3 in the depth direction (vertical direction to the head contact direction), and a large number of protrusions 5 are provided on the two peaks 3. Has been. Also,
A recess 6 is formed between the two peaks 3.

In the concave portion 6 of the pillow core material 2, a bag-shaped body 7 filled with a gel-like material is installed, and the pillow core material 2 in which the bag-shaped body 7 is installed.
The pillow 1 is configured by covering the periphery of the with a bag body 9.

In the present invention, the width direction of the pillow core material 2 is the lateral direction with respect to the head contact direction when the pillow is used, and the vertical direction with respect to the head contact direction is the depth direction of the pillow core material 2. And

The pillow core material 2 is formed of a material having flexibility and a restoring force such as a soft synthetic resin foam having a cushioning property. Examples of the soft synthetic resin foam having cushioning properties include soft polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, rubber and the like. The pillow core 2 may be formed by combining these soft synthetic resin foams with chemical fiber cotton such as nylon, polyester, acrylonitrile, and natural fiber cotton such as cotton, hemp, palm rock, and wool.

The pillow core material 2 is formed along the vertical curved surface of the head so that the head can be placed on the pillow 1 comfortably when the pillow is used and gives a comfortable sleep, that is, the pillow core material 2 Two peaks 3 are formed in a wavy shape in the depth direction. The peaks 3 may have the same height, but as shown in FIG. 1, at least the center of the pillow core 2 in the depth direction has a corrugated shape so that the cervical spine can be easily contacted. preferable.

The two ridges 3 have a large number of protrusions 5, and the plurality of protrusions 5 have a suitable elasticity and are hard in order to enhance the acupressure effect of the head. The shapes of the respective protrusions 5 are triangular pyramid, triangular prism, quadrangular pyramid, quadrangular prism,
Any shape such as a cone or a cylinder may be used, but a hemispherical shape is particularly preferable.

The large number of protrusions 5 are formed by heat compression molding a soft synthetic resin foam, and for example,
It is formed by placing a soft urethane foam sheet between an upper mold and a lower mold having irregularities, and thermally compressing them 5 to 20 times. The hardness of the protrusions 5 is about 0.5 to 5.0 kg, preferably 0.7 to 2.0 when pressed by the push-pull scale.
It is about kg. The soft urethane foam having the protrusions 5 formed by the above method is provided on the upper surface of the pillow core material 2 by adhesion or the like.

The recess 6 provided between the two ridges 3 of the pillow core 2 is for installing the bag-like body 7 filled with the gel-like material, and the size and shape of the recess 6 are gel-like. It is formed according to the size and shape of the bag-shaped body 7 filled with the object. The bag-shaped body 7 filled with the gel-like material cools the head during sleep and promotes a good night's sleep, and has the effect of head cold foot heat.

Examples of the gel-like substance include a mixture of a highly water-absorbent resin and water, a low elastic polyurethane foam in which water is absorbed, and a continuous foamed polyurethane foam in which water is bubbled. The bag-shaped body 7 filled with the gel-like material is constituted by allowing the bag-shaped body 7 formed of non-water-permeable nylon, polyester or the like to have an appropriate capacity in a sealed state.

The bag-shaped body 7 installed in the recess 6 is installed on the surface of the pillow core 2 so as to promote the cooling effect of the head and the effect of dispersing the body pressure when the pillow 1 is used. The bag-shaped body 7 also serves as a head supporting surface, so that the bag-shaped body 7 has almost the same height as the two crests 3 of the pillow core 2 or slightly lower than the two crests 3 of the pillow core 2 so as not to feel uncomfortable. It is preferable to install it.

The pillow 1 is a bag body 9 which is opened and closed with a fastener or the like.
Thus, the pillow core material 2 provided with the bag-shaped body 7 filled with the gel-like material is detachably covered and configured.

The bag 9 is made of nylon, polyester,
A mesh-shaped bag body 9 formed of a material such as cotton is preferable, but is not particularly limited.

In FIG. 2, a large number of concave grooves 8 are provided in each of the two corrugated crests 3 of the pillow core material 2, and a concavity 6 is provided between the two crests 3. 6 shows an embodiment of a pillow 1 in which a bag-shaped body 7 filled with a gel-like material is installed.

The groove 8 communicates with the pillow core 2 in the width direction. The recessed groove 8 can be provided when the pillow core material 2 is cut or attached, or when the pillow core material 2 is molded. By providing the concave groove 8, the pillow core material 2 becomes an independent pillar, that is, an independent suspension structure, the hardness of the initial pressure is lost when the pillow 1 is used, and the feeling of bottoming even when pushed is eliminated, and the cushion It is more effective and effective.

Further, the concave groove 8 of the pillow core material 2 makes the air permeability excellent, and the hot air is pushed out from the concave groove 8 to the outside.
This has the effect of preventing heat accumulation in the pillow core material 2. If the groove 8 is formed into an undercut shape, when the pillow 1 is used, the undercut portion expands and contracts due to the movement of the head, and the pumping action increases the force to push out hot air, so that it is possible to take in fresh air. Since it is performed comfortably, the breathability is increased and the cushioning property is further improved, which is preferable.

Here, the undercut shape is formed by cutting with a contour cutter, a hot wire, a heating plate cutter, a grindstone, etc., and the width is wider toward the bottom than the surface slit width of the concave groove 8. The shape may be any shape such as a circle, a triangle, and a square, but in this embodiment, it is a round shape.

Further, in FIG. 3, the two ridges 3 of the pillow core 2 are shown.
One example is shown in which a skirt portion 4 having the same width as the mountain portion 3 and having a gradually decreasing thickness is formed from one side in the depth direction of the pillow core material 2. A groove 8 is formed in one mountain portion 3 of the pillow core material 2.
Is provided, and a large number of protrusions 5 are provided at the widthwise central portions of the other mountain portion 3 and skirt portion 4. Further, a concave portion 6 is formed between the two mountain portions 3, and a bag-shaped body 7 filled with a gel-like material is installed. The skirt portion 4 preferably has a shape corresponding to the shape from the neck muscle to the shoulder, and has a slightly concave curved surface shape. As another example, the skirt portion 4
May have a flat surface, and the thickness thereof gradually decreases.

The length of the skirt portion 4 is such that when the pillow 1 is positioned on the bag-shaped body 7 when the pillow 1 is used, the end portion of the skirt portion 4 reaches almost the front of the scapulae. The length from the top of the mountain portion 3 to the end position of the skirt portion 4 is 10 to 20c.
About m is preferable.

1 and 2, the pillow core 2 has the protrusions 5 or the recessed grooves 8 on the entire surface of the two ridges 3, but at least the protrusions 5 and the recessed grooves 8 are described. It only needs to be on one of the ridges 3 and does not necessarily have to be present on the entire surface of the two ridges 3 of the pillow core 2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, it is also possible to form a pillow core material 2 having a protrusion 5 on one mountain portion 3 and a concave groove 8 on the other mountain portion 3. With this configuration, whichever side of the two ridges 3 is used as the scruff support, it is effective to obtain a comfortable sleep. Alternatively, the pillow core material 2 may be one in which the projections 5 and the concave grooves 8 are formed in parallel and alternately on at least one of the mountain portion 3 or the skirt portion 4.

In the pillow core material 2, the ridge portion 3 can be integrally formed by cutting the soft synthetic resin foam block described above.

The pillow core material 2 can also be formed by laminating the respective parts of the soft synthetic resin foam as shown in FIGS. As a method of forming each part by bonding, for example, the lower part 2c of the plate-shaped soft synthetic resin foam shown in FIG.
To provide. Middle portions 2b and 2b 'made of a soft synthetic resin foam as shown in FIG. 6 are provided on the upper surface side of the lower portion 2c. Further, an upper portion 2a having the surface shape of the pillow core material 2 is provided on the upper surface as shown in FIG. 5 with an adhesive or the like. The upper portion 2a has two ridge portions 3, and one ridge portion 3 has a skirt portion 4 whose thickness gradually decreases in the depth direction of the pillow core material 2.
On the upper surface of the skirt portion 4, an upper surface base material 2d having a protrusion 5 formed by thermocompression molding is provided.

The middle portions 2b and 2b 'may have the same hardness as the lower portion 2c, but a soft synthetic resin foam softer than the lower portion 2c is used, and the middle portions 2b and 2b' are located not on the entire surface of the lower portion 2c but on the two mountain portions 3. It is preferable that it is provided in a portion to be filled, which functions as a cushioning material for holding the shape of the projection 5 or the concave groove 8.

The pillow core 2 is formed by integrating the upper part 2a, the middle parts 2b, 2b ', the lower part 2c and the upper surface base material 2d with an adhesive or the like. Further, a side surface portion 2e formed in conformity with the shape of the mountain portion 3 may be provided on the side surface of the pillow core material 2. The upper portion of the side surface portion 2e may be any shape such as a corrugated shape, a protrusion, or a groove. The pillow 1 of the present invention may be covered with a normal pillow cover when used.

[0043]

[Effects] Therefore, according to the present invention, the two crests conform to the curved surface from the head to the nape of the neck, discomfort during sleep is eliminated, and comfortable sleep can be promoted.

By providing a protrusion on at least one of the peaks, the acupressure effect of the neck muscle can be promoted.

By installing the bag-like body filled with the gel-like material in the recess, the heat of the head is absorbed, and the effect of the cold head heat during sleep makes the pillow comfortable to use.

By providing the concave groove on at least one of the peaks, the shape of the concave groove changes according to the movement of the head when the pillow is used, so that the air is satisfactorily circulated in the concave groove and the air permeability is improved. Is excellent. Further, it has an effect of releasing the heat absorbed by the bag-like body filled with the gel-like material to the outside from the concave groove.

Further, by providing a concave groove communicating with both ends of the pillow core material in at least one of the ridges, an independent suspension type pillow is provided, so that an appropriate elasticity is increased and the load on the head is increased. Since it is dispersed, the head is supported softly, and there is no feeling of bottoming even when pushed.

By providing the hem and the hard protrusion on the hem, the acupressure effect from the neck muscles to the shoulders is enhanced, and there is an effect of preventing wrong sleep and stiff shoulder.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pillow that is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a pillow that is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a pillow having a skirt according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of a pillow core material according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a central portion of the pillow core and a lower portion of the pillow core according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an upper surface base material of a pillow core material according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a side view of a side surface material of a pillow core material according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view of a usage state of a pillow having a skirt portion which is an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of reference numerals] 1 pillow 2 pillow core 2a pillow core upper 2b pillow core middle 2c pillow core lower 2d upper surface substrate 2e side material 3 mountain 4 skirt 5 protrusion 6 recess 7 gel-like material filled Bag-shaped body 8 Groove 9 Bag-shaped body

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A pillow core material made of a soft synthetic resin foam having two ridges and recesses formed between the ridges, and a bag-like body filled with a gel-like material placed in the recesses. A pillow comprising a bag body for wrapping these, wherein the mountain portion is formed in a wave shape in the depth direction, and at least one mountain portion has a hard protrusion on the surface thereof. 2. A pillow core made of a soft synthetic resin foam having two ridges and recesses formed between the ridges, and a bag-like body filled with a gel-like material placed in the recesses. A pillow comprising a bag body for wrapping these, wherein the mountain portion is formed in a corrugated shape in the depth direction, and at least one mountain portion has a concave groove communicating in the width direction of the pillow core material. A characteristic pillow. 3. A pillow core made of a soft synthetic resin foam having two ridges and recesses formed between the ridges, and a bag-like body filled with a gel-like material to be placed in the recesses. A pillow including a bag body that wraps these, in which the mountain portion is formed in a corrugated shape in the depth direction, one mountain portion has a hard protrusion, and the other mountain portion has a pillow core material on the surface. A pillow having a groove communicating with the width direction of the pillow. 4. The skirt portion having a thickness that gradually decreases in the depth direction of the pillow core material from at least one mountain portion of the pillow core material, according to claim 1, 2 or 3. Pillow. 5. The pillow according to claim 4, wherein the skirt is a skirt having protrusions on its surface.