JPH0636789Y2 - pillow - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pillow used at bedtime.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a general pillow, there is known a pillow having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape or a cylindrical shape in which battings are substantially uniformly accommodated in the side ground.

By the way, when the above-mentioned conventional pillow A is used to lie down, the batting is uniformly stored in the side ground,
The occipital region is also supported by the thickness of the batting at the occipital region abutting portion, and as shown in FIG. 3, the portion extending from the occipital region to the parietal region rises higher than the nape of the neck and becomes a supine posture with the chin retracted.

As described above, the supine posture in which the part extending from the occipital region to the crown rises upward and the chin is retracted, the posterior part of the neck is pulled and the mylohyoid muscles under the chin are strained. It will be in a state of being.

However, when the mylohyoid muscle becomes tense as described above, it may cause bruxism and stiff shoulder during sleep, and the body cannot relax, resulting in physical and mental fatigue. It has become clear that it will not be resolved.

Therefore, a pillow having a narrow width is used, and the rear part of the user's neck is placed on the upper part of the pillow so that only the neck is supported by the pillow, and the head is not supported, and the head is positioned below. The idea of letting go is proposed. According to such a pillow, there is an advantage that tension of the mylohyoid muscle can be released and fatigue can be healed.

However, when such a pillow is used on a hard surface such as a floor, the head directly contacts the hard surface, which makes it uncomfortable to sleep and is practically used in such an environment. There was a problem that I could not.

[0008]

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and not only can release the tension of the mylohyoid muscle to relieve fatigue, but also can be used comfortably in any environment. The pillow provides a comfortable sleep.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A pillow of the present invention comprises a pillow body formed in a substantially U shape and having a concave portion having a size for accommodating a user's occipital region, and a concave portion. Is attached to the inner side of the concave portion to substantially close the space formed inside the concave portion and has an elastic underlay portion.

[0010]

The pillow of the present invention is used when the back of the neck is placed on the pillow body, the back of the head is accommodated in the recess, and the back of the head is placed on the upper part of the underlay. As a result, the cervical spine is supported in an upwardly convex arc shape, and the head is placed at a low position,
It is possible to provide an ideal sleeping posture. Further, the back head can be elastically supported by the underlay portion.

[0011]

EXAMPLE A pillow C according to this example is formed in a substantially U shape,
A pillow body 6 having a recess 9 having a size for accommodating the occipital region of the user, and a space S formed inside the recess 9 attached to the inside of the recess 9.
Is substantially closed and has an elastic underlay portion 10.

The pillow body 6 has a bag-like side 7
It is formed by accommodating buckwheat husks as the batting 8.

The buckwheat hulls of the batting 8 are mostly in the central portion 6a in the longitudinal direction of the pillow main body 6 and are gradually reduced toward both end portions 6b, and the pillow main body 6 has a central portion 6a.
Is higher, and the thickness is gradually reduced toward both ends 6b. Also, both ends 6 of the pillow body 6
The distance between b is set to a predetermined distance such that the user's head is not pressed when the user's occipital region is housed in the recess 9.

Explaining the structure of the side cloth 7, the side cloth 7 is composed of two upper and lower cloths 7a and 7a having a substantially U-shape as shown in FIG. 1, and the upper and lower cloths 7a and 7a. Pillow body 6 fixed to each other by piping processing
The outer peripheral wall portion 7b (FIG. 2) which forms the outer peripheral wall of the pillow body 6 and the peripheral wall portion of the recessed portion 9 of the pillow body 6, and the inner peripheral wall portion 7 which is fixed to the outer peripheral portions 7a and 7a by piping.
c (Fig. 1).

The upper edge of the outer peripheral wall portion 7b is filled with batting 8
In order to store a large amount in the central portion of the side ground 7, the central portion is formed in an arc shape bulging upward.

The underlay portion 10 is formed in a substantially circular shape having a diameter slightly larger than that of a human head, and the upper and lower circular cloths 11 and 1 each having a circular periphery fixed to each other.
1 and a synthetic cotton 12 housed inside them. The upper and lower fabrics 11, 11 are quilted (stabbed) 13 so that the thickness of the underlay 10 is about 1 cm. In the pillow C of this example, the underlay portion 10 is given elasticity by the synthetic cotton 12.

The pillow body 6 is arranged such that its U-shaped outer peripheral portion extends along the outer periphery of the upper surface of the underlay portion 10, and the lower portion of the peripheral edge of the outer peripheral wall portion 7b and the underlay portion 10 are arranged. It is fixed to the underlay portion 10 by piping.

Next, a method of using the pillow of this embodiment having the above construction will be described.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pillow of this embodiment is used in a state where the back of the user's neck is placed on the pillow body 6 and the back of the head is housed in the recess 9. As a result, the cervical vertebra is securely supported by the pillow main body 6 which is relatively rigidly formed by buckwheat in the shape of an arch with a gentle convex upward, while the head is
The underlay portion 10 makes it possible to support it softly and at a position slightly below the cervical spine. Therefore, according to the pillow C of this example, it is possible to release the tension of the mylohyoid muscles, provide a natural sleeping posture, enhance the natural recovery of humans, and eliminate fatigue in the neck muscles and the like. And has the advantage of being able to provide a high quality sleep.

Further, according to the pillow C of this example, since the peripheral edge of the pillow body 6 is fixed to the upper surface of the underlay portion 10, the pillow body 6 is deformed even if the head is moved or it is used for many years. It has excellent shape retention and durability.

Further, since the synthetic cotton 12 is accommodated in the underlay portion 10 to give elasticity, even if the pillow C is used on a hard surface such as a floor or a campground,
The occipital region can be brought into contact with the underlay portion 10 and supported softly, which makes it comfortable to sleep and has a high effect of eliminating fatigue. That is, there is an advantage that a comfortable sleeping comfort can be provided to the user regardless of the use environment.

Further, since both end portions 6b of the pillow body 6 are fixed to the underlay portion 10 at a predetermined interval, when the person lies on the back and the back of the head is placed in the recessed portion 9, it becomes easy to move the head.

When the pillow C is used upside down according to the user's preference and the underlay 10 is laid under the shoulder, the pillow C is pressed under the shoulder, so that the pillow C can be used while sleeping. Since the shoulder will not come off and both shoulders will be supported by both ends 6b of the pillow main body 6, the back of the head will be more likely to be lower than the nape of the neck, and the jaw will not be retracted, and the supine position will also be maintained. It will be easier.

It is needless to say that cotton, wool cotton, panya, etc. can be used as the batting 8 of the pillow C of this example.

Also, in this example, the side ground 7 of the pillow body 6 is
In the above, the outer peripheral wall portion 7b and the inner peripheral wall portion 7c are provided, but without forming the outer peripheral wall portion 7b and the inner peripheral wall portion 7c, the upper and lower cloths 7a, 7a are simply fastened to form a bag shape. May be.

Further, in this example, the underlay portion 10 is formed in a circular shape, and the pillow body 6 is fixed to the upper surface thereof.
0 may be formed in a shape along the inner circumference of the pillow body 6 on the side of the recess 9 and the underlay 10 may be fixed to the inner circumference of the pillow body 6 on the side of the recess 9. In short, the underlay part 1
0 substantially closes the space S formed inside the concave portion 9,
In addition, as long as it has elasticity, the underlay portion 10 can elastically support the occipital region of the user to provide comfortable sleeping comfort.

Further, the fastening means at the peripheral portion of the side material 7 is not limited to piping.

[0028]

As described above, the pillow according to the present invention has a pillow body which is formed in a substantially U shape and is provided with a recessed portion having a size for accommodating a user's occipital region. ,
Since it is attached to the inside of the recessed portion and substantially closes the space formed inside the recessed portion and is provided with an elastic underlay, the cervical vertebra of the user is moved upward by the pillow body. While surely supporting in an arch shape with a loose convex to
The head portion can be softly supported by the underlay portion, and can be supported at a position slightly below the cervical spine. Therefore, the tension of the mylohyoid muscles can be released, and a natural sleeping posture can be provided, which enhances the natural recovery of human beings.
Fatigue in the neck muscles and the like can be eliminated, and high quality sleep can be provided.

Also, since the underlay is attached to the inside of the recess, even if the head is moved or it is used for many years,
The pillow body is not easily deformed, and it has excellent shape retention and durability as a pillow.

Further, since elasticity is imparted to the underlay, even if the pillow is used on a hard surface such as a floor or a campground, the back of the head is brought into contact with the underlay to support it softly. It has a good sleep feeling and is highly effective in eliminating fatigue. That is, there is an effect that a comfortable sleeping comfort can be provided to the user regardless of the use environment.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a development view showing an outer peripheral wall portion of the side ground of the pillow body.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a conventional pillow.

[Explanation of symbols]

 C Pillow 6 Pillow body 9 Recessed part 10 Underlay part S Space

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A pillow body, which is formed in a substantially U shape and has a recessed portion having a size for accommodating a occipital region of a user, and a recessed portion attached to the inside of the recessed portion. A pillow characterized by including an elastic underlay portion that substantially closes a space formed inside the portion.