JPH09192361A - Manufacture of foldable mat - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for manufacturing a highly durable and foldable mat which is not bulky and is portable and storable, even if it is thick. SOLUTION: A mat material M is composed of a textile or sheets 2, 2 stuck integrally to both front and rear faces of an elastic and sponge-like foam synthetic resin sheet 1. In addition, this mat material M has splits 4, 5 formed alternately on the front and the rear face and at a specified interval, starting with either of both faces and further, in such a manner that the textile or the sheet 2 on the other face is not cut off.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for producing a foldable mat which is bulky and can be easily folded, and which is easy to carry and store.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, camping mats have been used for climbing, camping, and the like, to keep the body warm and protected when sleeping. This camping mat has an aluminum foil stuck on one side of a sponge-like foamed synthetic resin plate having a thickness of several mm, and has a length and width necessary for one or two people to lie on it. It is cut in such a way that it is rolled up when carrying to reduce its bulk.

[0003]

There are many items to carry in mountain climbing, camping, and the like. Therefore, it is desirable that the items to be carried are as low as possible. For this reason, camping mats that can be generally wound up are employed. By the way, in order to be able to be easily wound up and within the required bulk, it is necessary to suppress the thickness of the camping mat to about several mm, but the camping mat may be laid directly on the ground. In many cases, a thicker mat is desirable from the viewpoint of moisture prevention and heat retention.
However, conventional camping mats could not be made too thick for the above reasons.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems of conventional mats, and has been developed to provide a durable, foldable mat which is easy to carry and store without thickening even if the mat thickness is increased. It aims to provide a manufacturing method.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the method for producing a foldable mat according to the present invention comprises a sponge-like foam synthetic resin plate having a required thickness and elasticity. Make a cut on the mat material that is made by adhering the sheets to each other from one side of the front and back sides alternately at the required intervals and prevent the woven fabric or sheet on the other side from being cut. It is characterized by

[0006]

[Function] By making a cut from one side of the front and back sides of the mat material at a required interval alternately, and cutting the woven fabric or sheet on the other side,
A foldable mat can be manufactured without special edge treatment of the mat material. And
The mat manufactured by this method can be folded in a bellows shape through the woven fabric or sheet remaining without being cut, and the mat surfaces are in close contact with each other and are not bulky, so it is convenient for carrying, storing, and the like. Since the woven fabric or sheet is adhered to both the front and back surfaces of the sponge-like foamed synthetic resin plate, the sponge-shaped foamed synthetic resin plate is durable and excellent in heat retention and moisture proof.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A method of manufacturing a foldable mat according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the illustrated camping mat. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a sponge-like foamed synthetic resin plate in which a required synthetic resin is foamed to form a closed cell or an open cell. The foamed synthetic resin plate 1 has an appropriate elasticity and heat insulating property even if it is placed on the foamed synthetic resin plate. The thickness is set to several mm to several tens of mm, and the width and length are determined so that one or two persons can sleep side by side.

A woven fabric or sheet 2 made of synthetic resin of the same or different quality as the foamed synthetic resin plate 1 is welded to both the front and back surfaces of the foamed synthetic resin plate 1. As the woven fabric or sheet 2, a woven thin tape of synthetic resin or a woven synthetic resin thread, or a sheet of a required thickness is used.
Use the one with high strength. The woven fabric or sheet 2 used is one in which an aluminum foil 3 is integrally attached to the surface thereof by welding, vapor deposition or adhesion.

Next, a mat material M formed by bonding a synthetic resin woven fabric or sheet 2 having an aluminum foil 3 on its surface to the front and back surfaces of the foam synthetic resin plate 1 to form an integral unit is folded low in volume. The cuts 4, 5,... Are made in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the mat material, with a predetermined width as one pitch so as to make it easy to carry and store. In this case,
The cuts 4 are from the front surface side of the mat material M, the cuts 5 are from the back surface side of the mat material, the front surface and the back surface are alternately spaced by a required distance, and the other surface (the surface opposite to the cut surface) is made of synthetic resin. Make sure that the woven fabric or sheet 2 is not cut. Thereby, the mat material M cut at the cuts 4 and 5 can be folded in a bellows shape via the synthetic resin woven fabric or sheet 2 left uncut, and
Since a mat material M made by bonding a synthetic resin woven fabric or a sheet 2 having an aluminum foil 3 on its surface to be integrated is used, a special end portion is provided for the mat material having cuts 4 and 5. It is possible to make a product that is durable and has excellent heat insulation and moisture proofing without treating.

The camping mat constructed as described above is folded into a bellows shape and turned into a prismatic shape, and is carried or stored by fastening with a band or the like.

[0011]

EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, a cut is made from one of the front and back surfaces of the mat material alternately at the front and back surfaces with the required spacing, and the woven cloth or sheet on the other surface is not cut. As a result, it is possible to easily manufacture a foldable mat without making a special edge treatment only by making a cut in the mat material. And
The mat produced by this method can be folded in a bellows shape via the woven cloth or sheet that remains without being cut, and the mat surfaces are in close contact with each other as compared with the conventional roll-up type and can be carried without being bulky, It is convenient for storage, etc., and since the woven cloth or sheet is adhered to both sides of the sponge-like foamed synthetic resin plate, it is strong and excellent in heat retention and moisture resistance.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an example of a camping mat manufactured by the method for manufacturing a foldable mat according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the same.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged explanatory view of a cut portion.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view when carrying or storing.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Foam synthetic resin board 2 Woven cloth or sheet 3 Aluminum foil 4 Cut 5 Cut M mat material

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A mat material formed by adhering a woven cloth or a sheet to both sides of a sponge-like foamed synthetic resin plate having a required thickness and elasticity to form a mat material, and from one side of the front side to the back side. A method for producing a foldable mat, characterized in that the woven fabric or sheet on the other side is notched so that the woven fabric or sheet on the other side is spaced apart from each other at required intervals.