KR20070084991A - Air mat with the function to blow air - Google Patents

Abstract

An air mat having an air blowing function is provided to remove the inconvenience of attaching or detaching an existing air blower, to increase the function of the air blower and to prevent the air blower from being exposed to the outside of the mat. An air mat having an air blowing function includes a mat body(20), a support layer(30), and an air blower. The support layer(30) is attached to one side of the mat body(20). Plural supports(32) are consecutively installed on the inner side of the support layer(30), and an air path(34) is formed between the plural pillar shaped supports(32). The air blower is mounted between the mat body(20) and the support layer(30) to send air to the air path(34). An air outlet(36) is formed in a direction of the outer surface of the support layer(30) to communicate with the air path.

Description

Air mat with blowing function {AIR MAT WITH THE FUNCTION TO BLOW AIR}

1 is a perspective view of an air mat having a blowing function according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the A-A cross section of FIG. 1.

3 is a perspective view showing a blower incorporated in an air mat according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a perspective view showing a state in which a plurality of blowers are mounted on an air mat according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a sectional view of an air mat according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

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20, 120: mat body 30, 130: support layer

32: column support 34, 134: air passage

36, 136: air outlet 38, 138: breathable seat

40: blower 42: housing

44, 144: Fan 46: Air intake

48: air discharge portion 50, 150: heating member

132: elastic spring

The present invention relates to an air mat having a blowing function, and more particularly, a blower is built in between a mat body and a support layer attached to an upper side of the mat body, and the air sucked by the blower is interposed between the mat body and the support layer. It relates to an air mat having a blowing function for forcibly blowing to the mat surface side through the air discharge port via the air passage formed in the.

In general, it is a fact that the conventional mat is used only for the purpose of providing comfort and comfort to the user by supporting the human body when the user rests or sleeps. However, when the humidity is high, such as summer, the user often feels uncomfortable due to the mat attached to the body due to sweat and water vapor emitted from the human body. Therefore, when resting or going to bed in the summer, a separate fan or air conditioner had to be operated. In particular, in the summer rainy season, the water vapor in the air is absorbed in the mat, there is a problem that the user can not take a good night's sleep when feeling the sticky feeling at bedtime. On the other hand, it is pointed out that the environment in the wet mat can be a hotbed of many pathogens, which can harm human health.

In addition, the conventional mat product is configured to contain jade, charcoal, ocher or the like, or to embed a hot wire inside the mat to be used even on cold days. However, it is also true that such expensive mats are relatively ineffective in hot summer days.

The present inventors recognize the problems and inconveniences of using the conventional mat as described above, and forms an air passage in the support layer supporting the mat body and blows air through the air inlet connected with the air passage to provide air from the mat body surface. Has developed a utility model (Registration No. 0393715 and Registration No. 0402674), which has developed an air mat containing a device that generates far-infrared rays and negative ions, which are beneficial for human health. .

However, the present inventors, in actual use of the product implemented in the prior art, according to the blower desorption method as in the prior art, as well as the hassle of having to be demounted every use, as well as the blower itself provided on the outside of the mat Due to the large volume, the space utilization is inhibited, and furthermore, the air flow is difficult from the air inlet portion directly connected to the blower to the far opposite side, and thus the air discharge amount emitted to the surface side is not uniform throughout the mat.

Therefore, the present inventors design and modify the air mat with a blower built-in type instead of a conventional blower detachment method, and has a plurality of blowers along the edge of the mat to provide an air mat that can evenly discharge air over the entire surface of the mat. It is about to develop.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a plurality of columnar support on the inner surface of the support layer attached on the mat body to form an air passage, between the support layer and the mat body By incorporating at least one blower and discharging air into the air passage, it eliminates the hassle of conventional blower detachment, increases the blowing function and prevents the blower from being exposed to the outside of the mat to improve the aesthetics of the product. It is to let.

An object of the present invention is to provide an air mat that can be usefully used not only in summer but also in cold winter by heating the air discharged by forced heating by the heating member attached to one side of the blower and discharging it to the mat surface side.

According to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, the present invention in the air mat having a blowing function, the mat main body 20 consisting of at least one layer, one side of the mat main body 20 A support layer 30 attached to the support layer, the support layer 30 having a plurality of columnar supports 32 continuously formed on the inner side thereof and having an air passage 34 through which air can flow between the plurality of columnar supports 32; A blower 40 mounted between the mat body 20 and the support layer 30 to blow air toward the air passage 34, and the support layer 30 passes through the air passage 34. Air mat is formed in the direction of the outer surface of the support layer 30 so as to be in communication with the air passage 34 so that the flowing air can be discharged toward the mat outer surface side to provide.

Preferably, the blower 40 can be mounted in plurality in accordance with the required amount of air discharge.

More preferably, the plurality of blowers 40 are mounted at predetermined intervals along the edge of the mat.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the blower 40 includes a fan and a motor for rotating the fan in a housing, and on one side of the housing, an air intake portion and the support layer 30 which allow air intake from the surface side of the mat. An air discharge portion for discharging the air sucked into the air passage 34 of the air passage 34 is formed, and the air passage 34 of the support layer 30 receives air sucked from the air suction portion by the rotation of the fan through the air discharge portion. It is preferable to comprise so that a forced air may be blown to the side.

Preferably, the heating member 50 is further provided at the air discharge portion of the blower 40.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, an air mat having a blowing function, comprising: a mat body (120) formed of at least one layer having a heating wire therein; The support layer 130 by the elastic spring 132 embedded in the upper side of the mat body 120; The fan 144 and the motor (M), which is mounted between the mat body 120 and the support layer 130, comprises a blower for blowing air to the air passage 134 side, the elastic spring ( Air passages 134 through which air flows are formed between the 132, and the support layer 130 has a plurality of air outlets so that air flowing through the air passages 134 can be discharged to the mat outer surface side. 136 is provided in the direction of the outer surface of the support layer 130 in communication with the air passage 134 provides an air mat having a blowing function.

 Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same components in the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions of well-known functions and configurations that may obscure the gist of the present invention will be omitted. In addition, the mat used in the present specification generally includes living mats and bed mattresses for home use and the like, as well as all kinds of functions to comfortably support the human body on the floor in various fields such as industrial sites or vehicles. It should be interpreted as a broad concept that includes a matte. Therefore, it is obvious that the mat provided in the back of the van for providing the driver's rest and sleeping space is naturally included in the mat concept of the present invention. On the other hand, one example of the blower structure shown in the drawings of the present specification is shown for convenience of description, it is apparent that various types of blowers can be applied to the mat or mattress used.

First Example  According Air mat

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an air mat having a blowing function according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross-section A-A of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, a blower 40 is embedded at one side of an edge portion of the air mat 100 to forcibly blow air into the mat. Looking at the internal configuration of the air mat 100 with reference to Figure 2 showing a cross section of the mat, the air mat 100 is attached to one side of the mat body 20, the mat body 20 consisting of at least one layer And an air blower 40 configured to form an air passage 34 therein, and a support layer 30 mounted between the mat body 20 and the support layer 30 to forcibly blow air to the air passage 34 side. . As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of columnar supports 32 are continuously provided in the support layer 30. The plurality of columnar supports 32 are attached to one side of the mat body 20 to form a predetermined space, that is, the air passage 34 that can be air flow between the plurality of columnar supports (32). 1 and 2, a plurality of air outlets 36 are provided in the support layer 30 so that air flowing through the air passage 34 can be discharged to the mat outer surface side. It is formed in the outer surface direction of the support layer 30 in communication with 34. In this case, it is preferable that the support layer 30 is made of a synthetic resin having excellent mechanical strength and heat resistance, such as fiber reinforced plastic. This is to prevent the support layer 30 and the air passage 34 formed in the support layer 30 from being collapsed, broken or deformed by the pressure that may be applied when the user sleeps or rests on the mat. In addition, more preferably, the far-infrared rays are continuously radiated from the mat itself by adding raw materials such as elite minerals, elvan, charcoal, loess, and die-generating materials that emit far infrared rays during injection molding of the support layer 30. In addition, the support layer 30 is provided with a sheet 38 made of a breathable material such as burlap, big net, mesh, etc., so that the air blown through the air outlet 36 can be smoothly reached to the surface of the mat. To help.

As shown in FIG. 2, the blower 40 is provided at one side of the edge of the mat, and the air sucked from the air suction unit 46 is forcedly blown through the air discharge unit 48 in the support layer 30. Air is discharged to the air passage 34 formed on the side. As a result, the air flowing through the air passage 34 is discharged to the surface side of the mat through the plurality of air discharge ports 36 formed in the outer surface direction in the support layer 30.

3 is a perspective view showing a blower incorporated in an air mat according to the present invention. Referring to Fig. 3, the blower 40 incorporates a fan 44 and a motor M for rotating the fan 44 in the housing 42, and on one side of the housing 42 from the surface side of the mat. An air suction unit 46 capable of sucking air and an air discharge unit 48 for discharging the sucked air into the air passage 34 of the support layer 30 are formed. In this case, More preferably, the fan 44 is composed of a multi-wing fan body. The air sucked from the air suction unit 46 by the rotation of the multi-purpose fan body 44 is discharged to the air passage 34 side of the support layer 30 through the air discharge unit 48. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the air discharge portion 48 of the blower 40 may be further provided with a heating member (50). This is to allow the hot air to be discharged to the mat surface side by heating the air discharged through the air discharge unit 48 to a predetermined temperature by the user's choice.

4 is a perspective view showing a state in which a plurality of blowers are mounted on an air mat according to another embodiment of the present invention. 4, a plurality of blowers 40 are mounted along the edge of the mat. This is to mount the plurality of blowers 40 at the edge of the mat according to the amount of air discharge required, so that the air can be discharged more smoothly, and at the same time the air can be discharged with a uniform intensity throughout the mat.

On the other hand, although not shown, by mounting an air purifier on one side of the air suction unit 46 or the air discharge unit 48 of the blower 40, the air sucked or discharged is purified. The air purifier includes an air purifying filter, and in particular, the air purifier functions to filter foreign substances such as dust and chemicals contained in the air sucked through the air suction unit 46. In addition, an anion generator (not shown) may be mounted on one side of the air discharge unit 48 inside the blower 40. The anion generator has at least one needle electrode. When a high voltage is applied to the anion generator, a discharge phenomenon occurs at the end of the needle electrode to generate negative ions in the surrounding air. The negative ions generated by the negative ion generator are discharged to the air passage 34 in the air mat 100 together with the wind generated by the rotation of the fan 44. The anion generator generates anions by bucorona discharge. When a negative voltage is applied to the sharp end of the needle electrode, the negative ion generator has a high energy enough to cause ionized electrons to be ionized from the end of the electrode by a high energy process. It is emitted to form anions by adhering to molecules in the air.

It is preferable to mount a silencer (not shown) on the air discharge portion 48 of the blower 40. This is to reduce or eliminate noise generated by the high speed rotation of the fan 44. Silencers are used in mufflers or pistols of automobiles, and are classified into expansion type, absorption type and interference type according to the noise reduction principle. The various types of silencers may be applied or applied to the air discharge unit 48 side of the blower 40. Therefore, by forming a space with a sound absorbing material or a porous pipe on the outlet side of the air discharge portion 48 of the blower 40, the noise transmitted along with the flow of air is minimized or completely eliminated.

2nd Example  According Air mat

5 is a sectional view of an air mat according to a second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the conventional bed mattress is provided with a plurality of elastic springs 132 between the mat body 120 and the support layer 130, and the support layer 130 is supported by the elastic spring 132. It is a structure.

In the air mat according to the second embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 5, an air passage 134 through which air may flow between a plurality of elastic springs 132 provided between the mat body 120 and the support layer 130. ) Is formed, a blower for blowing air to the air passage 134 side is provided on one side of the mat, and the first embodiment and its configuration except that the hot wire 160 is built into the mat body 120 Is the same. Looking at the operation process, the air is sucked from the air inlet 146 by the rotation of the fan 144 of the blower, the intake air is a plurality of air outlets 136 formed on the mat surface layer via the air passage 134 Emitted through Although FIG. 5 illustrates that the air inlet 146 is formed on the upper surface of the mat, a person skilled in the art will appreciate that the air inlet 146 is located where the air inlet 146 is located if the air can be introduced from the outside by the rotation of the fan 144. Will be recognizable. Therefore, in Fig. 5, a plurality of suction ports can be formed on the rear side of the fan provided with the motor, and air can be sucked from the suction ports by the rotation of the fan. The elastic spring 132 serves to elastically support the support layer 130 and to form a predetermined air passage 134 between the mat body 120 and the support layer 130. The heating wire 160 provided in the mat body 120 generates heat by electric power supplied from the outside. Therefore, it can be used as a heat mat by using a fan for blowing air during summer, as well as using it as a cool air mat, and in the winter, turning the mat upside down to generate heat to the outside by a heating wire.

Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to specific preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and the present invention is not limited to the spirit of the present invention. Various changes and modifications will be possible by those who have Thus, for example, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the structure and the like of the air mat having the blowing function shown in the drawings may be modified or modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Limited.

According to the air mat provided with the blowing function of the present invention as described above, the following effects are obtained.

First, by embedding at least one blower between the support layer and the mat body of the air mat, and configured to discharge the air sucked by the blower to the inside of the air passage, to eliminate the hassle of conventional blower detachment, blowing function With the increase of the blower is not exposed to the outside of the mat has the effect of improving the aesthetics of the product.

Second, by heating the air discharged by forced air blown by the heating member attached to one side of the blower to the mat surface side, it is useful in not only summer but also cold winter.

Third, it is possible to provide a plurality of blowers along the edge of the mat according to the amount of air discharge required by the user, and to be evenly discharged air throughout the mat surface.

Fourth, since the user's human body is continuously exposed to the wind blown from a plurality of air outlets formed on the bottom of the mat body, the amount of sweat can be reduced by that amount, and as a result, a more comfortable and satisfactory rest or sleep environment is achieved. You can make it.

Claims (6)

In the air mat with a blowing function, A mat body 20 composed of at least one layer; An air passage 34 attached to one side of the mat body 20 and continuously provided with a plurality of columnar supports 32 on an inner side thereof to allow air to flow between the plurality of columnar supports 32. The support layer 30 is formed; And It is mounted between the mat body 20 and the support layer 30, and comprises a blower 40 for blowing air to the air passage (34) side, The support layer 30 has a plurality of air outlets 36 in communication with the air passage 34 so that air flowing through the air passage 34 can be discharged to the mat outer surface side. An air mat having a blowing function, which is formed in an outer surface direction. The air mat having a blow function according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of blowers (40) are mounted in accordance with the required amount of air discharge. 3. An air mat with a blowing function according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of blowers (40) are mounted at predetermined intervals along the edge of the mat. 4. The blower (40) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the blower (40) incorporates a fan (44) and a motor (M) for rotating the fan in a housing (42), and the surface of the mat on one side of the housing (42). An air suction unit 46 capable of inhaling air from the side and an air discharge unit 48 for discharging the sucked air into the air passage 34 of the support layer 30 are formed, and the fan 44 rotates. Air blower with a blowing function, characterized in that forcibly blowing the air sucked from the air suction portion 46 to the air passage (34) side of the support layer (30) through the air discharge portion (48). The air mat having a blowing function according to claim 4, wherein a heating member (50) is further provided at the air discharge portion (48) of the blower (40). In the air mat with a blowing function, A mat body 120 having at least one layer having a heating wire therein; The support layer 130 by the elastic spring 132 embedded in the upper side of the mat body 120; The fan 144 and the motor (M), and is mounted between the mat body 120 and the support layer 130, and comprises a blower for blowing air to the air passage 134 side, An air passage 134 through which air flows is formed between the elastic springs 132, and the air flowing through the air passage 134 is discharged to the mat outer surface side in the support layer 130. Air mat having a blowing function, characterized in that a plurality of air outlet 136 is formed in the direction of the outer surface of the support layer 130 in communication with the air passage 134.

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