JP2002034758A - Pillow - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pillow which can properly cool user's head while sleeping without filling water or ice or cooling the pillow in advance, and also without changing the filling in the middle of use. SOLUTION: A large number of protrusions 3 are provided in the area 2 which supports the user's head, and the air holes 4 through which the air outside can flow in are formed in each protrusion. The user's head is supported by these protrusion, so that the space 6 is secured. As air flows into the space through the air holes, and the heat of the user's head is discharged outside, the user's head can properly be cooled. Furthermore, the user's head is stimulated by the protrusions, and relaxation effect by massaging can be obtained.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a pillow which is used by a person while sleeping or resting.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art It is well known that cooling the head at bedtime is preferable for health. for that reason,
Water pillows and ice pillows, as well as cooling pillows which incorporate a gel material and are cooled and used in a freezer or the like are widely used.

[0003]

However, since water pillows, ice pillows, and cooling pillows are heated by the user's body temperature and then kept warm afterwards, they must be replaced frequently, and the use of such pillows is generally common. Was troublesome. In addition, such a pillow is considered to be unfavorable for the skin, because the surface of the pillow is in close contact with the scalp and is easily stuffy.

[0004] The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and does not require filling or cooling with water, ice, or the like in advance, and does not require replacement during the course. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pillow capable of suitably cooling a user's head.

[0005]

According to the present invention, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a number of projections are formed on an upper surface portion for supporting a user's head, and a plurality of projections are formed between the projections. A pillow having a ventilation hole communicating the air gap with the outside air is provided. As a result, there is a gap between the projections supporting the user's head and the projections, and from this gap, the hot air of the head can be discharged to the outside through the ventilation holes, and the cool outside air can be introduced, so that the head is Cooled effectively. In addition, the head is supported by a number of projections, so that the pot is appropriately stimulated and a massage effect is obtained.

In one embodiment, a cover provided with a concave portion having a shape adapted to each projection is provided on the back surface, so that the displacement of the cover during use can be reliably prevented, and the head can be appropriately stimulated by the projection. Can be relaxed and more comfortable use can be guaranteed.

[0007] The pillow of the present invention further has an auxiliary portion that contacts the back portion of the user, and the auxiliary portion has a number of protrusions along the spine of the user that stimulates the right place near the scapula. Prepare. Thereby, the pot on the back of the user is appropriately stimulated while sleeping, and a massage effect is obtained. Further, it is preferable that the auxiliary portion be detachable since a user can select a desired use method.

[0008]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
A preferred embodiment of the pillow according to the present invention will be described in detail. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a pillow according to the present invention. The pillow 1 is formed of a substantially square box-shaped resin molded product, and its bottom is open. The head support section 2 on the upper surface is slightly depressed at the center as a whole so that the head of the user can be easily put on the head support section 2, and has a large number of projections 3 on its surface. These projections 3 moderately stimulate the user's head and provide a massage effect. As shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 4, those located near the center of the projections 3 have relatively small dimensions, and gradually increase as the distance from the center in the left-right direction increases. The right place (pot) on the person's head is stimulated.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, each projection 3 is formed with a plurality of ventilation holes 4 communicating with the back side of the pillow 1. Further, a plurality of ventilation slits 5 are formed on the front side, the rear side, and the left and right sides of the pillow 1. Therefore, the gap 6 defined between the projection and the head of the user passes through the inside of the pillow from the ventilation hole 4 and communicates with the outside air through the ventilation slit 5. Therefore, the user's head is point-supported by the projections 3 and, at the same time, the air gap 6 is constantly ventilated with cold outside air, so that the hot air from the user's head is discharged to the outside and the head becomes stuffy. It is always suitably cooled.

As shown in FIG. 5, the pillow 1 can be used with a cover 7 made of a relatively soft synthetic resin material or the like. On the back surface of the cover 7, a number of annular concave portions 8 having a shape adapted to the tip of each projection 3 are formed.
The cover 7 is mounted so as to fit this to each corresponding projection. Thereby, the stimulus given to the head by the projection 3 is appropriately alleviated, so that the user can use it more comfortably. Further, the cover 7 is simply put on the pillow 1 without providing a separate positioning means, and there is no risk of displacement from the pillow, and handling is easy. Also, ventilation holes can be provided in this cover 7 appropriately to make the space 6 more easily ventilated.

FIG. 6 is a plan view similar to FIG. 2 showing a modified example of the pillow according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the pillow 1
The main body has the same configuration as that of the above-described embodiment, but a pair of left and right auxiliary portions 9 and 10 are provided so as to hit and support the upper back of the user. As shown in FIG. 7, on the upper surface of the auxiliary parts 9, 10, a number of projections 11 are provided along the spine of the user to stimulate the right place near the scapula.
Are formed.

Each of the auxiliary parts 9, 10 is detachable from the front part of the main body of the pillow 1 by a suitable engaging means 12 such as a known Velcro (trade name). The user is free to use the auxiliary parts 9, 1 if there are any symptoms such as stiff shoulders.
The pillow 1 is used with 0 attached, and the auxiliary parts 9 and 10 are removed and used when unnecessary.

[0013]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the pillow of the present invention, a large number of projections are formed on the portion supporting the user's head, and each projection is provided with a ventilation hole communicating with the outside air. Thereby, the air gap defined between the user's head and the outside is ventilated to the outside through the ventilation hole, so that the user's head can always be appropriately cooled, and the head is stimulated by the projections. , Massage and relaxation effects are obtained.

[0014] Further, by covering the recess provided on the back surface of the cover with a cover in which the tip of each projection is fitted,
While the position of the cover is not shifted during use, the stimulation of the head by the projection can be reduced according to the user. In addition, by providing an auxiliary portion having a number of protrusions that hit the upper back of the user and stimulate appropriate places near the scapula along the spine, the relaxation effect by massage is further improved, and the auxiliary portion is detachable. By doing so, the user can select a desired method of use, and the usability according to the purpose is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pillow according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a pillow according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state in which a pillow is covered according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view similar to FIG. 2, showing a modified embodiment of the pillow according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. 6;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pillow 2 Head support part 3 Projection 4 Vent hole 5 Vent slit 6 Void 7 Cover 8 Annular concave part 9, 10 Auxiliary part 11 Projection 12 Engaging means

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A large number of protrusions are formed on an upper surface portion supporting a user's head, and a ventilation hole is formed through the inside thereof so as to communicate a space between the protrusions with outside air. Pillow to do. 2. The pillow according to claim 1, wherein a cover having a plurality of concave portions formed on a rear surface thereof, the concave portions corresponding to the respective projections is covered. 3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising an auxiliary portion for contacting a portion of the back of the user, wherein the auxiliary portion has a plurality of protrusions along the spine of the user to stimulate an appropriate position near the scapula. The pillow according to item 1. 4. The pillow according to claim 2, wherein said auxiliary part is detachable.