JPH10165276A - Pillow - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To create a natural atmosphere and also to easily adjust the divergence quantity of fragrance by filling the mixed granules of cork granules with a specified average particle diameter with Japanese cypress chips whose size is the same as that of the cork granules in a cover by means of mixing with the ratio of specified volume % of the Japanese cypress chips to the cork granules. SOLUTION: A pillow is formed to be a shape to fit a curved line from the neck of a human body to the head part as much as possible by inserting two thin and thick inner covers 4A and 4B consisting of unwoven cloth filled with filling materials 6 to an outer cover 2 consisting of excellently air permeable cotton parallel in their axis directions. The cork granules 8 and the Japanese cypress chips 10 with the average particle diameter being equivalent to that of the cork granules 8 are mixed in the filling materials 6. The materials where the average particle diameter is generally within the range of 3-8mm are used as the cork granules 8 and the Japanese cypress chips 10. The mixing ratio of the Japanese cypress chips 10 to the cork granules 8 is properly adjusted within the range of 3-50 volume % to the cork granules 8.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pillow in which a cover made of cloth or the like is filled with a filler made of particles of a natural material.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A pillow using cork granules as a filler has been conventionally known, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 63-68843. This conventional pillow has a cover filled with cork granules having a particle size of 3 to 12 mm or a mixture of cork granules and a small amount of buckwheat hulls.

[0003] In recent years, natural materials and natural materials have attracted much attention from various viewpoints such as environmental protection and health issues, and cork is no exception. And this cork,. Resilient and lightweight. . It has excellent water resistance, does not pass moisture, and does not absorb moisture. . It has excellent soundproofing and sound-insulating properties, and hardly emits sound even if the particles contact each other. . Even if chemicals adhere, no corrosion or deterioration occurs. . Insects are hard to stick. It has excellent properties as a pillow filler.

[0004] However, there are not a few opinions that the above-mentioned cork, even though it is a natural material, does not have the smell of a natural material, so that even if it is used as a pillow filler, it does not feel very natural. .

[0005]

The technical problem of the present invention is to provide a pillow which uses cork granules as a filler to effectively utilize its characteristics, thereby imparting a natural aroma to the pillow. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a pillow in which the amount of fragrance can be easily adjusted because the individual feeling of fragrance varies greatly from person to person.

[0006]

A pillow according to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems comprises a cork granule having an average particle size in the range of 3 to 8 mm in a permeable cover, and the cork granule. Hinoki chips of the same size as hinoki chips or hinoki chips having an average particle diameter smaller than that of cork granules are mixed with the hinoki chips at a ratio of 3 to 50% by volume with respect to the cork granules. It is characterized by being filled.

[0007] The pillow having the above-described structure has a cork particle of 3 to
It has an average particle size of 8 mm, which gives a good feeling of contact with the head when used as a pillow, and not only does not cause pain due to partial contact as in the case of a large average particle size In addition, the pillow does not harden into a fixed shape as in the case where the average particle size is too small, the pillow is given an appropriate elasticity, and the original characteristics of cork can be effectively used. Moreover, the hinoki chips are applied to the cork granules for 3 times.
Since the pillow is appropriately adjusted and mixed at a mixing ratio within the range of ５０50% by volume, the pillow can be given an appropriate fragrance of cypress according to the user's preference, so that a more natural atmosphere can be created. It will be suitable for a good night's sleep.

In this case, the average grain size of the hinoki chips is made equal to that of the cork granules, so that the cork granules and the hinoki chips are uniformly mixed in the cover. Regardless of the front or back surface of the pillow, the amount of fragrance emitted from the hinoki chips can be made uniform.

On the other hand, assuming that the average particle size of the hinoki chips is smaller than that of the cork granules, rubbing the pillow allows the hinoki chips having a small particle size to pass through the gaps between the cork granules and to reach the lower surface of the pillow. By using this, the emission amount of the aroma of the cypress can be appropriately adjusted. That is, when it is desired to reduce the amount of fragrance of the cypress and to weaken the fragrance of the cypress so that the fragrance of the cypress is slightly felt, use the pillow in a state where the cypress chips are gathered on the lower surface side of the pillow, To
When it is desired to increase the fragrance of the cypress by increasing the amount of the fragrance of the cypress, the pillow in which the cypress chips are gathered on the lower side is turned upside down and the cypress chips are gathered on the upper side. In addition, the degree of dispersal of the hinoki chips between cork granules can be adjusted by the degree of massaging, so that the amount of fragrance emitted from the hinoki can be appropriately adjusted. In this way, the user can easily adjust the amount of fragrance emitted from the cypress according to his / her preference.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.
Referring to the drawings in detail, FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a pillow according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, this pillow has an outer cover 2 made of cotton having good air permeability, and two thin inner covers 4A and 4B made of non-woven fabric filled with a filler material 6. Are inserted parallel to their axial directions, so that they are shaped as much as possible along the curve from the neck to the head of a human.

The filler 6 is a mixture of cork granules 8 and hinoki chips 10 having an average particle size equivalent to that of the cork granules 8. The one having an average particle size of 3 to 8 mm is used. The mixing ratio of the hinoki chips 10 to the cork granules 8 can be appropriately adjusted within the range of 3 to 50% by volume based on the cork granules 8. Then, by adjusting the ratio of the volume of the cypress chips 10 within the above range and mixing the cypress chips 10, from those having a strong fragrance to those having a weak fragrance,
The user can select the one having a desired fragrance intensity. In addition, the present inventors determined the mixing ratio of the hinoki chips 10 in the cork granules 8 by a comparative experiment by a plurality of users.
It has been confirmed that the content of 5 to 20% by volume with respect to the amount of fragrance of cypress which is most preferred by the user is the amount.

Here, the configuration of the pillow is not limited to the above-described outer cover 2 having two thin inner covers 4A and 4B inserted therein, but is directly mixed into the outer cover without using the inner cover. The outer cover 2 may be filled with granules or one or several inner covers may be inserted. Further, the outer cover 2 and the inner covers 4A and 4B are not limited to those made of the above-mentioned cotton or nonwoven fabric.
It can be formed of a cloth, a nonwoven fabric, or the like made of an appropriate material having good air permeability.

The pillow of the first embodiment having the above-mentioned structure has a cork grain having an average particle diameter of 3 to 8 mm.
When used as a pillow, the contact feeling to the head is good and not only does not feel pain due to partial contact like when the average particle size is large, but also when the pillow is too small when the average particle size is too small. An appropriate elasticity can be given to the pillow without being hardened into a fixed shape. Also,
As a configuration in which the substantially cylindrical inner covers 4A and 4B are inserted into the outer cover 2, the shape of the pillow is shaped so as to follow a curve from the neck to the head of a human, thereby providing an optimal sleeping posture for a good night's sleep. As a result, the burden on the cervical spine can be reduced.

In addition, the hinoki chips 10 which are appropriately adjusted and mixed at a mixing ratio within the range of 3 to 50% by volume with respect to the cork granules 8 have the same average particle size as the cork granules 8. Therefore, the cork granules 8 and the hinoki chips 10 are evenly mixed in the cover 2, and the hinoki chips 10 are not partially biased. Can be made equivalent.

Next, a pillow shown in FIG. 2 is a second embodiment of the present invention. This pillow has a mean particle size of 3 to 8 mm in the inner covers 4A and 4B in the first embodiment. A mixture of cork granules 8 within the range and hinoki chips 20 having an average particle size smaller by about 1 to 2 mm is filled as the filler 16.

The other constructions and operations of the second embodiment are substantially the same as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals and their description is omitted.

According to the pillow of the second embodiment having the above structure, the average particle size of the hinoki chips 20 is slightly smaller than that of the cork granules 8, so that the pillow is kneaded to reduce the particle size. The small cypress chips 20 gradually gather on the lower surface side of the pillow through the gaps of the cork granules 8, and by using this, the amount of odor of the cypress can be appropriately adjusted.

That is, when it is desired to reduce the amount of fragrance of the cypress to be reduced to such an extent that the fragrance of the cypress is slightly felt, the inner covers 4A and 4B are rubbed from the outside of the outer cover 2 and the cypress chips 2 are rubbed.
It is used in a state where 0 gathers on the lower surface side of the inner covers 4A and 4B. Conversely, when it is desired to increase the amount of fragrance of the cypress to increase the fragrance of the cypress, the cypress chip 20 is attached to the inner cover 4.
The pillows gathered on the lower surface side of A and 4B are turned upside down and used with the hinoki chips gathered on the upper surface side. In addition, by dispersing the hinoki chips 20 between the cork granules 8 according to the degree of rubbing of the pillow, the amount of odor of the hinoki can be appropriately adjusted.

As described above, the amount of fragrance emitted from the cypress can be easily adjusted by the user himself according to his / her preference.

[0021]

As described in detail above, the pillow of the present invention
By using cork granules having an average particle size of 3 to 8 mm as a filler, a good feeling of contact with the head when used as a pillow,
The pillow does not not only feel pain due to partial contact as in the case of a large average particle size, but also does not become solidified to a certain shape as in the case where the average particle size is too small. The hinoki chips can be appropriately mixed with cork granules at a mixing ratio in the range of 3 to 50% by volume with respect to the cork granules, and can be appropriately mixed according to the user's preference. Because the scent of cypress can be added, it can create a more natural atmosphere,
Thus, a pillow suitable for a good night's sleep can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a first embodiment of a pillow of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side sectional view showing a second embodiment of the pillow of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Outer cover 4A, 4B Inner cover 6,16 Filler 8 Cork granules 10,20 Cypress chips

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. An air-permeable cover having an average particle size of 3 to 3.
A mixture of a cork grain within a range of 8 mm and a hinoki chip having the same size as the cork grain is mixed with the hinoki chip at a ratio of 3 to 50% by volume with respect to the cork grain. Filled,
A pillow characterized by the fact that: 2. An air-permeable cover having an average particle size of 3 to 3.
A mixture of cork granules having a size of 8 mm and hinoki chips having an average particle diameter smaller than the cork particles is mixed at a ratio of 3 to 50% by volume of the hinoki chips to the cork particles. A pillow characterized by being filled.