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TWM655329U
TWM655329U TW112211984U TW112211984U TWM655329U TW M655329 U TWM655329 U TW M655329U TW 112211984 U TW112211984 U TW 112211984U TW 112211984 U TW112211984 U TW 112211984U TW M655329 U TWM655329 U TW M655329U
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本創作係有關於一種「易攜式充氣墊結構」,該種 充氣式墊體,包括有上覆層與下覆層,其間利用複數輕薄之連接拉帶進行連接。本案特別是在上覆層與下覆層間設置有阻斷層,該波浪狀之阻斷層能減少氣體流動,降低溫度幅射作用;或更再設置有一支撐層,以獲致限位功能與形成一熱籠(Heat Trapped)效應。本案同時提供阻斷空氣流動與隔離溫度輻射之作用,能符合野營或極地環境之人體躺臥需求。 This invention is about a "portable inflatable cushion structure". This inflatable cushion includes an upper covering layer and a lower covering layer, which are connected by multiple thin connecting straps. In this case, a blocking layer is set between the upper covering layer and the lower covering layer. The wavy blocking layer can reduce gas flow and reduce temperature radiation; or a supporting layer is further set to obtain a limiting function and form a heat trapped effect. This case provides the functions of blocking air flow and isolating temperature radiation at the same time, which can meet the needs of lying down in camping or polar environments.

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易攜式充氣墊結構 Portable inflatable mattress structure

本創作「易攜式充氣墊結構」,涉及一種輕量化之充氣墊結構,特別是該墊體具有良好的阻斷空氣流動與降低溫度輻射傳導等功效技術者。 This creation "Portable Inflatable Pad Structure" involves a lightweight inflatable pad structure, especially the pad has good functions of blocking air flow and reducing temperature radiation conduction.

傳統的露營與登山活動已無法滿足資深且專業的野營玩家,勇於突破限制或挑戰人體極限多半會是玩家們嚮往達成的目標。 Traditional camping and mountaineering activities can no longer satisfy experienced and professional camping players. Breaking through limitations or challenging the limits of the human body are probably the goals that players aspire to achieve.

專業野營玩家深知裝備的重要性,一般除了備妥足夠的食物與飲水外,保暖工作極為重要,當一天的活動結束後,一定要有適當的休息,才有體力應付隔天的行程。然當夜幕低垂時,環境溫度更低,該些地域常年零下數十度,甚易凍傷、失溫,睡眠中的人體若沒有足夠的禦寒裝備,若是人體失溫,將會衍生休克、心跳停止等致命危險。於野營入睡時,因人體也在靜止狀態,若人體直接躺臥在地面,地面的低溫傳導往往會增加人體失溫的機率。是以,以往野營睡眠時都會在睡墊下鋪一層鋁箔墊,以減少地面低溫的傳導,然而該種單層式鋁箔墊之效果有限,若是應用在極地氣候,其阻斷低溫的效果甚差。再者, 從事野營等戶外活動因攜帶的配備相當多,所有攜帶之配備都需考量輕量化與體積小,連帶也限制了功能上的改進。創作人發現,現有各式野營用睡墊,因溫度阻斷效果仍有所不足或體積太大、過重,完全不適合於極地環境使用。 Professional campers know the importance of equipment. In addition to preparing enough food and water, keeping warm is extremely important. After a day's activities, you must have a proper rest to have the physical strength to cope with the next day's itinerary. However, when night falls, the ambient temperature is even lower. The temperature in these areas is tens of degrees below zero all year round, and it is very easy to get frostbite and hypothermia. If the sleeping body does not have enough cold-proof equipment, if the body is hypothermic, it will lead to fatal dangers such as shock and cardiac arrest. When sleeping in a camping camp, because the human body is also in a static state, if the human body lies directly on the ground, the low temperature conduction of the ground will often increase the probability of hypothermia. Therefore, in the past, when camping and sleeping, a layer of aluminum foil pad would be placed under the sleeping mattress to reduce the conduction of low temperature from the ground. However, the effect of this single-layer aluminum foil pad is limited. If used in polar climates, its effect of blocking low temperature is very poor. In addition, when engaging in outdoor activities such as camping, you have to carry a lot of equipment, and all the equipment you carry must be lightweight and small in size, which also limits the improvement of functions. The creator found that various existing camping sleeping pads are not suitable for use in polar environments because of their insufficient temperature blocking effect or their large size and weight.

顯見,現有野營墊體之結構與功效仍不理想完善,實有改進的必要。創作人有鑑於此,特以研創成本案,期能藉本案之提出,俾改進現有野營露宿墊體之缺點,期能提升野營露宿愛好者之裝備,使其更臻致完善理想,符合實際需求。 Obviously, the structure and function of existing camping mattresses are still not ideal and perfect, and there is a need for improvement. In view of this, the creator has specially developed this case, hoping to improve the shortcomings of existing camping mattresses through the proposal of this case, and to improve the equipment of camping enthusiasts, so that it can be more perfect and meet actual needs.

本新型主要目的在於:提供一種「易攜式充氣墊結構」,其為一充氣式墊體,其結構全部都是以輕薄的片體連結製成,因此能滿足基本的輕便與易攜帶需求。 The main purpose of this new invention is to provide a "portable inflatable cushion structure", which is an inflatable cushion body, and its structure is entirely made of thin sheets connected together, so it can meet the basic requirements of being light and easy to carry.

本新型另一主要目的在於:提供一種「易攜式充氣墊結構」,其結構內部設置有複數間隔空間,因此能有效大輻提升阻斷空氣流動與減少溫度輻射等功用,如是,應用於野營之人體躺臥休息時,能有效減少地面之低溫傳導,獲致保暖、避免失溫之目的。 Another main purpose of the present invention is to provide a "portable inflatable mattress structure" with multiple compartments inside the structure, so that it can effectively enhance the functions of blocking air flow and reducing temperature radiation. In this way, when people lie down to rest during camping, it can effectively reduce the low temperature conduction of the ground, so as to achieve the purpose of keeping warm and avoiding hypothermia.

本新型再一目的為:提供一種「易攜式充氣墊結構」,其內部設置有波浪狀之阻斷層,能減少氣體流動,以達到降低溫度幅射的作用。 Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a "portable inflatable cushion structure" with a wavy barrier layer inside to reduce gas flow and thus reduce temperature radiation.

本新型又一目的為:提供一種「易攜式充氣墊結構」,其內部設置有一支撐層,可獲致限位功能,俾提升 減少氣體流動、降低溫度幅射等作用,並藉以形成一熱籠(Heat Trapped),使該支撐層以上的結構能產生良好的保暖功效。 Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a "portable inflatable cushion structure" with a supporting layer inside, which can achieve a limiting function to enhance the effect of reducing gas flow, lowering temperature radiation, etc., and thereby forming a heat trap, so that the structure above the supporting layer can produce a good warming effect.

為達成上述目的,本案具體之主要手段為:該種墊體,採充氣式囊體結構,包括有一上覆層與一下覆層,其間形成有空間,該上覆層與下覆層之週邊呈接合封閉狀;上覆層與下覆層之間,利用複數連接拉帶進行連接。 To achieve the above purpose, the specific main means of this case are: the cushion adopts an inflatable bag structure, including an upper covering layer and a lower covering layer, a space is formed between them, and the periphery of the upper covering layer and the lower covering layer are connected and closed; the upper covering layer and the lower covering layer are connected by a plurality of connecting straps.

較佳的其中一種實施例,該連接拉帶,呈輕薄之片體狀,該連接拉帶之頂端連接到該上覆層底面並與之結合於一結合部,而該連接拉帶之底端連接到該下覆層頂面並與之結合於一結合部。該兩條相鄰的連接拉帶之間,特別是在上覆層下緣配置有一阻斷層,並於下覆層上緣配置有一阻斷層,該各阻斷層略呈長條片狀,由其側面觀之略呈波浪狀。 In one preferred embodiment, the connecting strap is in the form of a thin sheet, the top end of the connecting strap is connected to the bottom surface of the upper covering layer and is combined with it at a joint, and the bottom end of the connecting strap is connected to the top surface of the lower covering layer and is combined with it at a joint. Between the two adjacent connecting straps, in particular, a blocking layer is arranged at the lower edge of the upper covering layer, and a blocking layer is arranged at the upper edge of the lower covering layer. Each blocking layer is slightly in the form of a long sheet, and is slightly wavy when viewed from the side.

較佳的其中一種實施例,該阻斷層亦得採大面積之整片式結構,亦即該阻斷層之面積略接近該上覆層、下覆層;另於該阻斷層上穿設複數缺口,藉此,於上覆層下方的阻斷層下緣再設置有一支撐層,利用該些缺口,連接拉帶、支撐層可用以與上覆層結合於第一結合部。 In one of the preferred embodiments, the blocking layer may also adopt a large-area integral structure, that is, the area of the blocking layer is slightly close to the upper covering layer and the lower covering layer; and a plurality of notches are provided on the blocking layer, whereby a supporting layer is provided at the lower edge of the blocking layer below the upper covering layer. By utilizing these notches, the connecting strap and the supporting layer can be combined with the upper covering layer at the first joint portion.

較佳的其中一種實施例,該阻斷層係由具高反射率及低吸收率之聚酯薄膜材料製成為佳,但不以此為限。 In one preferred embodiment, the blocking layer is preferably made of a polyester film material with high reflectivity and low absorptivity, but the invention is not limited thereto.

較佳的其中一種實施例,該支撐層係以熱塑性聚胺酯(TPU,Thermoplastic Polyurethane)材料製成為佳,但不以此為限。 In one preferred embodiment, the supporting layer is preferably made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), but not limited thereto.

11:上覆層 11: Overlying layer

12:下覆層 12: Lower covering layer

13:連接拉帶 13: Connecting straps

14:阻斷層 14: Blocking layer

141:缺口 141: Gap

15:支撐層 15: Support layer

18:結合部 18: Junction

191:第一結合部 191: First joint

192:第二結合部 192: Second joint

第一圖:係為本新型之剖面組合結構示意圖; Figure 1: is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional assembly structure of this new model;

第二圖:係為本新型之立體結構示意圖; Figure 2: A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of this new model;

第三圖:係為本新型充氣時之結構示意圖; Figure 3: is a schematic diagram of the structure of the new model when inflated;

第四圖:係為本新型另一實施例之剖面組合結構示意圖; Figure 4: is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional assembly structure of another embodiment of the present invention;

第五圖:係為本新型另一實施例之立體結構示意圖; Figure 5: is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention;

第六圖:係為本新型另一實施例充氣時之結構示意圖。 Figure 6: It is a schematic diagram of the structure of another embodiment of the present invention when inflated.

茲謹就本創作「易攜式充氣墊結構」其詳細組成,及所能產生的功效,配合圖式,舉一本案之較佳實施例詳細說明如下。 The following is a detailed description of the detailed composition and effects of the "portable inflatable cushion structure" of this invention, with the help of diagrams and a preferred embodiment of this case.

首請參閱第一圖、第二圖與第三圖所示,本案之易攜式充氣墊結構,採充氣式囊體結構,包括有一上覆層11與一下覆層12,其間形成有一空間,該上覆層11與該下覆層12之週邊呈接合封閉狀;11上覆層與下覆層12之間利用複數連接拉帶13進行連接。 First, please refer to the first, second and third figures. The portable inflatable cushion structure of this case adopts an inflatable bag structure, including an upper covering layer 11 and a lower covering layer 12, with a space formed therebetween. The upper covering layer 11 and the lower covering layer 12 are connected and sealed at their peripheries; the upper covering layer 11 and the lower covering layer 12 are connected by a plurality of connecting straps 13.

前述該連接拉帶13,呈輕薄之片體狀,該連接拉帶13之頂端連接到該上覆層11底面並與之結合於一結合部18,而該連接拉帶13之底端連接到該下覆層12頂面並與之結合於一結合部18。該兩條相鄰的連接拉帶13之間,特別是在上覆層11下緣配置有一阻斷層14,並於下覆層12上緣配置有一阻斷層14,該各阻斷層14略呈長條片狀,由其側面觀之略呈波浪狀。 The aforementioned connecting strap 13 is in the form of a thin sheet. The top end of the connecting strap 13 is connected to the bottom surface of the upper covering layer 11 and is combined with it at a combination portion 18, and the bottom end of the connecting strap 13 is connected to the top surface of the lower covering layer 12 and is combined with it at a combination portion 18. Between the two adjacent connecting straps 13, in particular, a blocking layer 14 is arranged at the lower edge of the upper covering layer 11, and a blocking layer 14 is arranged at the upper edge of the lower covering layer 12. Each blocking layer 14 is slightly in the form of a long strip, and is slightly wavy when viewed from the side.

如第三圖,當將本案之內部充飽氣體,利用各波浪狀阻斷層14之設置,使上覆層11與阻斷層14之間、兩 阻斷層14之間、下覆層12與下方的阻斷層14之間,各區域都分別被該兩阻斷層14隔離且獨立,各區域各自的氣流無法對流或交換,即能獲致阻斷空氣流動與隔離溫度輻射之作用; As shown in the third figure, when the interior of this case is filled with gas, the wave-shaped blocking layers 14 are used to make the areas between the upper covering layer 11 and the blocking layer 14, between the two blocking layers 14, and between the lower covering layer 12 and the lower blocking layer 14, all of which are isolated and independent by the two blocking layers 14. The airflows in each area cannot convect or exchange, thus achieving the effect of blocking air flow and isolating temperature radiation;

再請參閱第四圖、第五圖與第六圖,係本案之另一實施例。其與前一實施例之差異,再於將該阻斷層14改採大面積之整片式結構,亦即該阻斷層14之面積略接近該上覆層11、下覆層12;另於該阻斷層14上穿設複數缺口141;藉此,於上覆層11下方的阻斷層14下緣再設置有一支撐層15,利用該些缺口141,連接拉帶13、支撐層15可用以與上覆層11結合於第一結合部191;而連接拉帶13與下覆層12結合於第二結合部192。本實施例相較於前一實施例之優點在於:由於將原本呈分離式多片的阻斷層14改成一整片,因此具有產製時可大量生產、提高產能之優點,加上增設支撐層15,其可有效限制與支撐相對上方阻斷層14之高度與間距,以提升隔離溫度輻射之作用,使支撐層15到上覆層11間之區域產生熱籠(Heat Trapped)效應,以獲致較習知者更佳的保暖功效。 Please refer to the fourth, fifth and sixth figures, which are another embodiment of the present invention. The difference between the first embodiment and the first embodiment is that the blocking layer 14 is changed to a large-area integral structure, that is, the area of the blocking layer 14 is slightly close to the upper covering layer 11 and the lower covering layer 12; and a plurality of notches 141 are formed on the blocking layer 14; thereby, a supporting layer 15 is provided at the lower edge of the blocking layer 14 below the upper covering layer 11. By using the notches 141, the connecting strap 13 and the supporting layer 15 can be combined with the upper covering layer 11 at the first combining portion 191; and the connecting strap 13 and the lower covering layer 12 are combined at the second combining portion 192. The advantages of this embodiment over the previous embodiment are: since the barrier layer 14, which was originally separated into multiple pieces, is changed into a whole piece, it has the advantages of mass production and improved production capacity during production. In addition, the support layer 15 is added, which can effectively limit the height and distance of the barrier layer 14 above the support layer to enhance the effect of isolating temperature radiation, so that the area between the support layer 15 and the upper covering layer 11 produces a heat trap effect, so as to obtain a better warming effect than the known ones.

由於本案中,該阻斷層14採用類似Z形翹曲結構,得以增加覆蓋率,再者,多層式波浪結構,其所增加之波浪狀態樣能減少氣體流動之可能,能提升阻斷氣體流動作用,獲致杜絕溫度輻射之功效。如此一來,將本案應用於極地環境睡眠時,能有效抵禦地面低溫,防止人體失溫。 In this case, the blocking layer 14 adopts a Z-shaped warp structure to increase the coverage rate. Furthermore, the multi-layer wave structure can reduce the possibility of gas flow and enhance the effect of blocking gas flow, thereby achieving the effect of eliminating temperature radiation. In this way, when this case is used for sleeping in a polar environment, it can effectively resist the low temperature of the ground and prevent hypothermia.

綜上所述,本案「易攜式充氣墊結構」,其結構能在輕薄的前提下獲致有效阻斷空氣流動與溫度輻射的 功效,大為提升其效用。本案技術內容完全符合新型專利之取得要件。本案在產業上確實得以利用,於申請前未曾見於刊物或公開使用,且非為公眾所知悉之技術。再者,本案有效解決先前技術中長期存在的問題並達成相關使用者與消費者長期的需求,得佐證本新型並非能輕易完成。本案富具專利法規定之「產業利用性」、「新穎性」與「進步性」等要件,爰依法提請專利,懇請 鈞局詳查,並儘早為准予專利之審定,以保護申請人之智慧財產權,俾勵創新。 In summary, the "portable inflatable cushion structure" of this case can effectively block air flow and temperature radiation while being thin and light, greatly improving its effectiveness. The technical content of this case fully meets the requirements for obtaining a new patent. This case has indeed been used in the industry, and has never been seen in publications or publicly used before the application, and is not a technology known to the public. Furthermore, this case effectively solves the long-standing problems in previous technologies and meets the long-term needs of relevant users and consumers, which proves that this new model is not easy to complete. This case has the requirements of "industrial applicability", "novelty" and "progressiveness" stipulated in the Patent Law. Therefore, we have filed a patent application in accordance with the law. We sincerely request the Office of the Supreme People's Court to conduct a detailed investigation and make a decision on the grant of the patent as soon as possible to protect the intellectual property rights of the applicant and encourage innovation.

本新型雖藉由前述實施例來描述,但仍可變化其形態與細節,於不脫離本新型之精神而達成,並由熟悉此項技藝之人士可了解。前述本案之較佳實施例,僅係藉本案原理可以具體實施的方式之一,但並不以此為限制,應依後附之申請專利範圍所界定為準。 Although the novel invention is described by the aforementioned embodiments, its form and details can still be changed without departing from the spirit of the novel invention and can be understood by people familiar with this technology. The aforementioned preferred embodiment of the present invention is only one of the ways that can be specifically implemented by the principle of the present invention, but it is not limited to this and should be defined in accordance with the scope of the attached patent application.

11:上覆層 11: Overlying layer

12:下覆層 12: Lower covering layer

13:連接拉帶 13: Connecting straps

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一種易攜式充氣墊結構,包括一上覆層與一下覆層,該上覆層與該下覆層之週邊呈接合封閉狀,該上覆層與該下覆層之間利用複數連接拉帶進行連接;該連接拉帶呈輕薄之片體狀,該連接拉帶之頂端連接到該上覆層底面並與之結合,該連接拉帶之底端連接到該下覆層頂面並與之結合;該上覆層下緣之連接拉帶間配置有一阻斷層,並於下覆層上緣之連接拉帶間配置有一阻斷層。 A portable inflatable cushion structure includes an upper covering layer and a lower covering layer, the upper covering layer and the lower covering layer are connected to each other by a plurality of connecting straps; the connecting straps are in the form of a thin sheet, the top end of the connecting straps is connected to and combined with the bottom surface of the upper covering layer, and the bottom end of the connecting straps is connected to and combined with the top surface of the lower covering layer; a blocking layer is arranged between the connecting straps at the lower edge of the upper covering layer, and a blocking layer is arranged between the connecting straps at the upper edge of the lower covering layer. 如請求項1所述之易攜式充氣墊結構,其中該阻斷層側面略呈波浪狀。 The portable inflatable cushion structure as described in claim 1, wherein the side surface of the barrier layer is slightly wavy. 如請求項1所述之易攜式充氣墊結構,其中該阻斷層略呈長條片狀,設置於相鄰的兩該連接拉帶之間。 As described in claim 1, the portable inflatable cushion structure, wherein the barrier layer is in the shape of a slightly long strip and is disposed between two adjacent connecting straps. 如請求項1所述之易攜式充氣墊結構,其中該阻斷層之面積略接近該上覆層。 The portable inflatable cushion structure as described in claim 1, wherein the area of the barrier layer is slightly close to the upper covering layer. 如請求項4所述之易攜式充氣墊結構,其中該阻斷層上穿設複數缺口。 The portable inflatable cushion structure as described in claim 4, wherein the barrier layer is provided with a plurality of notches. 如請求項5所述之易攜式充氣墊結構,其中該上覆層下方的該阻斷層下緣設置有一支撐層。 The portable inflatable cushion structure as described in claim 5, wherein a supporting layer is provided at the lower edge of the barrier layer below the upper covering layer. 如請求項6所述之易攜式充氣墊結構,其中該缺口可提供該連接拉帶、該支撐層與該上覆層結合於一第一結合部處。 The portable inflatable cushion structure as described in claim 6, wherein the notch can provide the connecting strap, the supporting layer and the upper covering layer to be combined at a first joint. 如請求項1所述之易攜式充氣墊結構,其中該阻斷層係由具高反射率及低吸收率之聚酯薄膜材料製成為佳。 The portable inflatable cushion structure as described in claim 1, wherein the blocking layer is preferably made of a polyester film material with high reflectivity and low absorption. 如請求項6所述之易攜式充氣墊結構,其中該支撐層係以熱塑性聚胺酯材料製成為佳。 The portable inflatable mattress structure as described in claim 6, wherein the supporting layer is preferably made of thermoplastic polyurethane material.
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