JP3219048U - Upper body support cushion - Google Patents

Abstract

An upper body support cushion capable of supporting a user's upper body to stand up positively in order to prevent the user from leaning forward. An upper body support cushion includes a first surface, a second surface facing the first surface, and side portions of the first surface and the second surface. A third surface 126 that is a curved surface formed between the first surface 122 and the second surface 124, and the boundary between the first surface 122 and the third surface 126 and the second surface 124 and the second surface 124. The boundary between the third surface 126 and the third surface 126 is a curved curve as viewed from the third surface 126. Thereby, the upper body support cushion 100 can support the upper body of the user so as to positively stand up, and therefore, the user can be prevented from taking a forward leaning posture. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an upper body support cushion.

  A cushion disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known as a cushion that helps a user to maintain a comfortable posture when sitting for a long time, playing a game, or reading a book. The cushion shown in Patent Document 1 is configured by connecting two horseshoe-shaped members. The user puts the horseshoe-shaped cushion on the thigh and wears the cushion so that the end of the cushion is wrapped around the waist.

  By wearing the cushion, the user can put his arm on the cushion, so that the posture can be easily maintained. Also, when watching a TV or playing a game, the user tends to lean forward while trying to get close to the screen. At that time, the cushion on the thigh gets in the way, and the user leans forward. It is possible to prevent the camera from getting too close to the screen.

Noto 3050136

  However, since the conventional cushion is configured by connecting two members, the position where the height of the cushion is the highest is the center position in the front-rear direction of the cushion. Therefore, in the conventional cushion, the height of the end portion on the user side is not so high, and the height gradually increases while being inclined away from the user.

  For this reason, if a user leans against a cushion, it will be in a forward leaning posture along the inclination of the cushion. As described above, the conventional cushion can prevent the user from leaning forward to some extent, but it is difficult to support the user's upper body so as to stand up positively. is there.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to positively raise the user's upper body in order to prevent the user from leaning forward. An object of the present invention is to provide an upper body support cushion that can be supported.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, according to the present invention, the first surface, the second surface opposite to the first surface, the first surface and the side of the second surface, And a boundary between the first surface and the third surface and a boundary between the second surface and the third surface are recessed when viewed from the third surface, respectively. An upper body support cushion is provided that is characterized by an elliptical curve.

  According to this device, for example, when the upper body support cushion is placed on the user's thigh and the third surface is brought into contact with the user's abdomen, the curved surface of the third surface is applied to the user's abdomen. The user's abdomen is about to stand upright in contact with the entire surface. For this reason, the user does not tilt forward, and the upper body is supported by the third surface so as to positively stand up. In this way, the upper body support cushion supports the user's upper body so as to positively stand up, so that the user is prevented from getting worse in posture. Therefore, it is possible to reduce stiff shoulders, low back pain, and compression of the internal organs due to a worse posture.

The present invention can be applied to various applications in addition to the above configuration.
That is, the first surface is a surface that is recessed toward the second surface, and the boundary between the first surface and the third surface is along the recess of the first surface. You may do it. With this configuration, for example, when the first surface is placed on the user's thigh, the thigh is accommodated in the depression of the first surface. For this reason, the first surface and the thigh are fitted and the feeling of use is good, and the upper body support cushion is prevented from sliding off from the thigh.

  Further, a slip stopper may be provided on the first surface. By adopting such a configuration, for example, when the first surface is placed on the thigh, the upper body support cushion can be prevented from inadvertently slipping from the thigh.

  Further, the second surface may be a flat surface. With such a configuration, when the first surface is placed on the thigh, the planar second surface becomes the upper surface. Therefore, the user can use the second surface instead of the table. For this reason, for example, the user can write on the second surface or operate a notebook computer, tablet terminal, or the like. In addition, since the elbow can be placed on the second surface when reading or playing a game, the user can relax the shoulders and arms and relax.

  An air inlet / outlet may be provided. With this configuration, the user can fold and carry the upper body support cushion from which air has been exhausted through the pouring port. The ability to carry it allows the user to use the upper body support cushion when sitting on the go, such as relaxing in a cafe or traveling on a train or airplane. .

  A belt that defines a (columnar) space with the third surface may be provided. With this configuration, the user enters the space defined by the third surface and the belt, the third surface is brought into contact with the user's abdomen, and the belt is brought into contact with the user's back. When used, the upper body support cushion can be fixed on the thigh of the user. Therefore, even if the user is going to take off or lean forward, the upper body support cushion does not move, so that the upper body of the user can be supported more reliably.

  The upper body support cushion may be provided with a pocket. By providing the pocket, it is possible to store a mobile phone or a wallet in the pocket when the cushion is used. In addition, when a notebook computer is stored in the pocket, the upper body support cushion becomes a notebook computer case when moving, and also a work table on which the notebook computer is placed when used.

  The upper body support cushion may be provided with a rug. By providing a rug, the user can use the cushion warmly even in winter.

  According to the present invention, by supporting the user's upper body to stand up positively, the user can be prevented from leaning forward, and stiff shoulders, low back pain and internal organs caused by poor posture. Can reduce the pressure.

It is a perspective view of upper body support cushion 100 concerning one embodiment. It is an example of use of the upper body support cushion 100. 3 is a perspective view of a first application example of the upper body support cushion 100. FIG. It is a perspective view of the 2nd application example of the upper body support cushion. It is a perspective view of the 3rd application example of the upper body support cushion. It is a perspective view of the 4th application example of the upper body support cushion. It is a usage example of the 4th application example of the upper body support cushion 100. FIG. 10 is a usage example of a fifth application example of the upper body support cushion 100. It is a perspective view of the 6th application example of the upper body support cushion.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in this specification and drawing, about the component which has the substantially same function structure, duplication description is abbreviate | omitted by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol.

  The upper body support cushion 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a body support cushion 100 according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a usage example of the body support cushion 100 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the upper body support cushion 100 of the present embodiment mainly includes a first surface 122, a second surface 124 facing the first surface 122, and a first surface 122. A side surface of the second surface 124 is provided with a third surface 126 that is a curved surface formed over the first surface 122 and the second surface 124, and the first surface 122 and the third surface 126 are provided. And the boundary between the second surface 124 and the third surface 126 are respectively curved curves as viewed from the third surface 126.

  In addition, the upper body support cushion 100 of the present embodiment has a fourth surface 128 disposed on the sides of the first surface 122 and the second surface 124 excluding the third surface 126, The surface 128 is a substantially U-shaped surface formed across the first surface 122 and the second surface 124.

  The upper body support cushion 100 is made of various materials such as cloth, knit, and resin. For example, when the material is cloth or knit, it is formed by sewing. Further, when the material is a resin, it is formed by heat welding or the like. The upper body support cushion 100 is filled with urethane, cotton, beads, air, or the like.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of each part of the upper body support cushion 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

(First surface 122)
As shown in FIG. 1, the first surface 122 has a planar shape, and is a curved line whose boundary with the third surface 126 is recessed as viewed from the third surface 126. This curve is a shape along the curved surface of the third surface 126. Moreover, the 1st surface 122 is a surface mounted in the user's S thigh D, as shown in FIG. 2, The magnitude | size is larger than both thighs D of the user S It is slightly larger. In the present embodiment, the shape of the first surface 122 is a flat shape. However, this is only an example. For example, as described later, the first surface 122 may be a concave surface, a corrugated shape, or the like. .

(Second surface 124)
As shown in FIG. 1, the second surface 124 is disposed so as to face the first surface 122, and the boundary with the third surface 126 is a curved line that is recessed when viewed from the third surface 126. is there. This curve is a shape along the curved surface of the third surface 126. Further, the second surface 124 has a planar shape. Thus, by making the shape of the second surface 124 planar, as shown in FIG. 2, when the first surface 122 is placed on the thigh D, the planar second surface 124 becomes the upper surface, and the user S can use the second surface 124 instead of the table.

  Therefore, when the user S can read or play a game, the elbow H can be placed on the second surface 124. Therefore, the user S can remove the power of the shoulder and arm, can relax. In addition, the user S can write on the second surface 124 and operate a notebook computer, a tablet terminal, or the like.

  Further, a plate-like member made of a material having high rigidity such as plastic or wood may be provided on a part or all of the second surface 124. The plate-like member is, for example, affixed to the front surface or the back surface of the second surface 124, is composed of two members that overlap the second surface 124, and is inserted between the two members. The surface 124 itself may be configured. By providing a plate-like member on the second surface 124, the rigidity of the table can be improved.

(Third surface 126)
As shown in FIG. 1, the third surface 126 is a curved surface formed across the first surface 122 and the second surface 124, and this curved surface follows the shape of the abdomen F of the user S. It can be arcuate. When the user S uses the upper body support cushion 100 so that the first surface 122 is placed on the thigh D, as shown in FIG. It contacts the abdomen F. Since the 3rd surface 126 is formed in the circular-arc-shaped curved surface along the shape of the abdominal part F, the user's S abdominal part F will be supported by a surface. As a result, the upper body of the user S is supported by the third surface 126 so as to stand up positively. Therefore, it is prevented that the user S assumes a forward leaning posture.

(Fourth face 128)
As shown in FIG. 1, the fourth surface 128 is disposed on the side of the first surface 122 and the second surface 124 excluding the third surface 126, and the fourth surface 128 is the first surface 128. It is a substantially U-shaped surface formed across the first surface 122 and the second surface. In the present embodiment, the fourth surface 128 is configured by one member having a substantially U-shape, but is not limited to this example. For example, the fourth surface 128 may be configured by forming a substantially U shape by connecting a plurality of members.

(Effect of this embodiment)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the first surface 122 is placed on the thigh D of the user S and the third surface 126 is brought into contact with the abdomen F of the user S, The curved surface of the third surface 126 is in contact with the entire surface along the abdomen F of the user S, and supports the abdomen F of the user S who wants to take a forward leaning posture. For this reason, the user S is not inclined forward, and the posture is prevented from being deteriorated. Therefore, it is possible to reduce stiff shoulders, low back pain, and compression of the internal organs due to a worse posture.

  The configuration and effects of the embodiment have been described above. Next, first to fifth application examples of the present embodiment will be described.

(First application example)
As shown in FIG. 3, the first application example is a surface in which the first surface 122 is recessed toward the second surface 124, and the boundary between the first surface 122 and the third surface 126. However, it is comprised so that the hollow of the 1st surface 122 may be followed, and another structure is the same as that of embodiment.

  In this application example, the depression of the first surface 122 is formed in an arc shape. With this configuration, when the first surface 122 is placed on the thigh D, the thigh D is accommodated in the recess of the first surface 122. For this reason, the first surface 122 and the thigh D are fitted and the feeling of use is good, and the upper body support cushion 100 is prevented from sliding off the thigh D.

  In addition, in this application example, although the shape of the hollow of the 1st surface 122 was made into circular arc shape, it is not limited to this example. For example, any shape that can prevent the upper body support cushion 100 from sliding off the thigh D, such as a shape in which two arcs are arranged, a concave shape, a mountain shape, or a wave shape, can be designed as appropriate.

(Second application example)
In the second application example, as shown in FIG. 4, a slip stopper 160 is provided on the first surface 122, and the other configuration is the same as that of the embodiment. The anti-slip 160 can be appropriately designed, for example, by applying urethane resin processing to the first surface 122 or by using a raised cloth. As described above, the anti-skid 160 is provided on the first surface 122, so that when the user S is using the upper body support cushion 100, the upper body support cushion 100 is carelessly removed from the thigh D. It is possible to prevent slipping.

(Third application example)
The third application example is an air cushion in which an air inlet / outlet port 150 is provided on the fourth surface 128 as shown in FIG. The filler of this application example is air. The body support cushion 100 expands when air enters the inside of the body support cushion 100 through the pouring port 150, and the body support cushion 100 is formed by discharging air from the inside through the pouring port 150. It is designed to shrink. Other configurations are the same as in the embodiment.

  In this application example, the pouring port 150 is provided on the fourth surface 128, but the present invention is not limited to this example, and the pouring port 150 is formed on the first surface 122 to the fourth surface 128. It may be provided on any of these surfaces.

  In this application example, in use, the user S opens the pouring port 150 and fills the upper body support cushion 100 with air to inflate the bag body 120. The user S fully inflates the upper body support cushion 100 and then closes the pouring port 150 to hold the air filled in the upper body support cushion 100 to form an air cushion.

  In addition, if the inside of the upper body support cushion 100 is not sufficiently filled with air simply by opening the pouring port 150, the first surface 122, the second surface 124, the third surface 126, and the fourth surface The inner space of the upper body support cushion 100 can be increased by pulling 128 or the connected sides away from each other to widen the internal space, or by actively blowing air from the inlet / outlet port 150 with a mouth or a pump. Can be further filled with air.

  When the upper body support cushion 100 is not used, the user S can open the pouring port 150 to discharge air from the inside of the upper body support cushion 100 and contract the upper body support cushion 100. In this way, the upper body support cushion 100 can be contracted when not in use, so that the upper body support cushion 100 can be folded down and carried. Therefore, the user S can use the upper body support cushion 100 when sitting outside, such as when he / she relaxes at a cafe or travels on a train or airplane.

(Fourth application example)
In the fourth application example, as shown in FIG. 6, a belt 170 is connected to both end portions of the third surface 126, and a columnar space K is defined by the third surface 126 and the belt 170. It has become so. A buckle 172 that connects the belt 170 and the third surface 126 is provided at the tip of the belt 170 and the end of the third surface 126. The buckle 172 is connected by engaging an engaging portion 172 a provided at the tip of the belt 170 and an engaged portion 172 b provided on the third surface 126. Other configurations are the same as in the embodiment.

  In this application example, when using the upper body support cushion 100, the user S uses the belt 170 by bringing the third surface 126 into contact with the abdomen F of the user S as shown in FIG. The user S is brought into contact with the back of the user S so that the user S enters the space K defined by the third surface 126 and the belt 170. Then, the engaging portion 172a of the belt 170 and the engaged portion 172b of the third surface 126 are engaged. The upper body support cushion 100 is fixed on the thigh D of the user S only by engaging in this way. Therefore, even when the user S tries to take off or lean forward, the upper body support cushion 100 does not move, so the upper body support cushion 100 positively stands up the upper body posture of the user S. Can be supported.

  In this application example, the belt 170 and the third surface 126 are connected by the buckle 170, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the belt 170 and the third surface 126 may be coupled using a hook-and-loop fastener, a key hook, or the like.

(Fifth application example)
In the fifth application example, as shown in FIG. 8, the upper body support cushion 100 includes a pocket 180, and other configurations are the same as those of the embodiment. As described above, with the configuration including the pocket 180, the user S can store a mobile phone, a wallet, a notebook computer, or the like in the pocket 180.

  In addition, when this application example and application example 3 are combined and the upper body support cushion 100 of this application example is made into an air cushion, if the upper body support cushion 100 is contracted with the notebook PC stored in the pocket 180, the upper body support cushion 100 The cushion 100 becomes a cover of the notebook computer. Further, when the upper body support cushion 100 is inflated during use of the notebook computer, the upper body support cushion 100 serves as a table on which the notebook computer is placed.

(Sixth application example)
In the sixth application example, as shown in FIG. 9, a rug 190 is attached to the edge of the fourth surface 128 of the upper body support cushion 100 by sewing or the like. This is the same as the embodiment. Thus, by setting it as the structure by which the knee support 190 is provided in the upper body support cushion 100, the user S can use the upper body support cushion 100 warmly also in winter.

  In addition, the connection method of the rug 190 to the upper body support cushion 100 is not limited to this example, For example, it can also be made detachable using a hook-and-loop fastener. When the hook and loop fasteners are detachable, the knee support 190 is attached to the upper body support cushion 100 in the cold season such as winter, and the knee support 190 is detached from the upper body support cushion 100 in the hot season such as summer. Can be used.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this example. It is obvious for those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be conceived within the scope described in the claims for utility model registration, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the first surface 122 and the second surface 124 are configured in a planar shape, and the fourth surface 128 is configured in a substantially U shape. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, since the configuration of the portion excluding the boundary between the first surface 122 and the third surface 126 of the second surface 124 can be designed as appropriate, the first surface 122, the second surface 124, and the second surface 124 The shape of the fourth surface 128 may be a curved surface, a waveform, a shape of an animal or a character, or the like.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the 1st surface 122, the 2nd surface 124, and the 4th surface 128 were each comprised by the separate member, it is not limited to this example. For example, you may comprise the 1st surface 122, the 2nd surface 124, and the 4th surface 128 by one member. Moreover, you may comprise the 1st surface 122 and the 4th surface 128, or the 2nd surface 124 and the 4th surface 128 by one member.

  In addition, this invention can also be considered from the following viewpoints. That is, a first surface that is a part of the virtual first surface, a second surface that is a part of the virtual second surface facing the virtual first surface, the virtual first surface, and A third surface that is a curved surface formed by recessing a virtual third surface that is a flat surface formed on a side portion of the virtual second surface, and the first surface and the third surface The body support cushion according to claim 1, wherein the boundary and the boundary between the second surface and the third surface are respectively curved curves as viewed from the third surface.

  In this case, for example, the virtual first surface, the virtual second surface, and the virtual third surface are three surfaces of a hexahedron constituted by six rectangular surfaces, and the first surface, the second surface, The surface and the third surface are considered to be surfaces formed by recessing one surface of the hexahedron.

100 Upper body support cushion 122 First surface 124 Second surface 126 Third surface 128 Fourth surface 150 Discharge port 160 Anti-slip 170 Belt 172 Buckle 172a Engagement part 172b Engagement part 180 Pocket 190 Kneeling D Thigh F Abdomen H Elbow K Space S User

Claims (8)

The first aspect;
A second surface facing the first surface;
A third surface that is a curved surface formed on the side of the first surface and the second surface over the first surface and the second surface;
With
The boundary between the first surface and the third surface and the boundary between the second surface and the third surface are respectively curved curves as viewed from the third surface. Upper body support cushion.   The first surface is a surface that is recessed toward the second surface, and the boundary between the first surface and the third surface is along the recess of the first surface. The upper body support cushion according to claim 1, wherein the upper body support cushion is characterized.   The upper body support cushion according to claim 1, wherein an antiskid is provided on the first surface.   The upper body support cushion according to claim 1, wherein the second surface is a flat surface.   The body support cushion according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising an air pouring port.   The body support cushion according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a belt that defines a space together with the third surface.   The upper body support cushion according to claim 1, further comprising a pocket. The upper body support cushion according to claim 1, further comprising a rug.