Nap pillow

Abstract

To provide a nap pillow which can support a user in a comfortable posture in accordance with the user's taste.SOLUTION: The present invention is a nap pillow 1 that can be placed on a desk D. The nap pillow includes: a base 2 for being placed on the desk D; a body 4 containing a cushion part 3; and an angle adjustment mechanism 5 for holding the body 4 in an angle adjustable manner for the base 2. The cushion part 3 of the body 4 includes: a first support part 3a for supporting the head of a user P when the pillow is used in a prone state; and a second support part 3b which is continuous to the first support part 3a and which can support the chest of the user P. The first support part 3a has a first end 3c on the opposite side of the second support part 3b. The second support part 3b has a second end 3d on the opposite side of the first support part 3a. The angle adjustment mechanism 5, when the pillow is used in a prone state, can adjust to an angle θ where the second end 3d is situated lower than the bottom face 2a of the base 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pillow for napping that can be placed on a desk. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a pillow for naps that is placed on a desk when taking a nap during a lunch break in the office, etc. For example, the following Patent Document 1 proposes a portable pillow that is equipped with an arch forming means for making the pillow body into an arch shape. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2011-244990 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the pillow in Patent Document 1 is small and the user's posture when using it is not comfortable, so there has been a demand for a nap pillow that can support the user in a more comfortable posture according to their preference.

[0005] The present invention has been devised in view of the above circumstances, and has as its main object to provide a pillow for napping that can support a user in a comfortable posture according to the user's preference. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention is a nap pillow that can be placed on a desk, comprising: a base for placing on the desk; a main body including a cushion portion; and an angle adjustment mechanism for holding the main body so that the angle can be adjusted relative to the base, wherein the cushion portion of the main body includes a first support portion for supporting the head of a user when the pillow is used in a prone position, and a second support portion that is connected to the first support portion and can support the chest of the user, wherein the first support portion has a first end opposite the second support portion and the second support portion has a second end opposite the first support portion, and the angle adjustment mechanism is adjustable to an angle where the second end is positioned below the bottom surface of the base when the pillow is used in the prone position. Effect of the Invention

[0007] The nap pillow of the present invention, having the above-mentioned configuration, can support the user in a comfortable posture according to the user's preference. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a nap pillow of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a side view showing the nap pillow in use. [Diagram 3] This is a front view of the nap pillow as seen from a direction perpendicular to the main body. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. [Diagram 5] This is a cross-sectional view of a nap pillow when the angle θ between the base and the main body is 30°. [Figure 6] This is a cross-sectional view of a pillow for napping when the angle θ between the base and the main body is 10°. [Figure 7] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a nap pillow when the angle θ between the base and the main body is −10°. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a side view of the nap pillow sandwiched between the backrest of a chair. [Figure 9] This is a perspective view of the nap pillow seen diagonally from below. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a nap pillow 1 of this embodiment, and Fig. 2 is a side view showing the nap pillow 1 in use. As shown in Fig. 1, the nap pillow 1 of this embodiment can be placed on a desk D used in an office or at home. Such a nap pillow 1 can be easily used by a user P on the desk D during his / her lunch break or break.

[0010] The nap pillow 1 of this embodiment includes a base 2 for placing on a desk D, and a main body 4 including a cushion part 3. Such a nap pillow 1 can be stably placed on the desk D by the base 2, and the cushion part 3 can comfortably support the user P.

[0011] Fig. 3 is a front view of the nap pillow 1 as viewed from a direction perpendicular to the main body 4. As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the cushion part 3 of the main body 4 of this embodiment includes a first support part 3a for supporting the head of the user P when using the pillow in a prone position, and a second support part 3b that is connected to the first support part 3a and can support the chest of the user P. The second support part 3b may be configured to be able to support, for example, the chest to the abdomen of the user P.

[0012] The second support portion 3b is a portion that protrudes toward the user P from the base 2 when the pillow is used in a prone position, for example. Such a main body 4 can support the user P from the head to the chest or abdomen, reducing the burden on the neck and shoulders of the user P and improving comfort. In this specification, the head of the user P means the portion including the head and face of the user P.

[0013] The first support portion 3a of this embodiment has a first end 3c on the opposite side to the second support portion 3b. The second support portion 3b of this embodiment has a second end 3d on the opposite side to the first support portion 3a. This allows the cushion portion 3 to extend in the longitudinal direction from the first end 3c to the second end 3d. Such a cushion portion 3 can comfortably support the user P even if the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is small, and is also excellent in compactness.

[0014] Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 3. As shown in Fig. 4, the nap pillow 1 of this embodiment includes an angle adjustment mechanism 5 for holding the main body 4 in an adjustable angle relative to the base 2. Such a nap pillow 1 allows the user P to adjust the angle θ of the main body 4 according to his or her preference.

[0015] The angle adjustment mechanism 5 of this embodiment can be adjusted to an angle θ at which the second end 3d is positioned below the bottom surface 2a of the base 2 when the pillow is used in a prone position. This allows the cushion section 3 to prevent the chest or abdomen of the user P from directly contacting the edge De of the desk D, improving comfort during use. Therefore, the nap pillow 1 of this embodiment can support the user P in a comfortable posture according to the user P's preference.

[0016] In a more preferred embodiment, the angle adjustment mechanism 5 includes a pair of angle adjustment fittings 5A built into the base 2 and the main body 4. An example of the angle adjustment fitting 5A is a ratchet stop fitting that is preferably used for chairs and the like. The angle adjustment fitting 5A is not limited to this embodiment, and may be, for example, a well-known friction stop fitting. Such an angle adjustment fitting 5A can be set to a tilt lock state in which tilting in one direction is locked by a ratchet or friction. In addition, by using a well-known fitting, the angle adjustment fitting 5A can achieve both operational stability and cost performance.

[0017] It is desirable for the angle-adjustable fitting 5A to include a fixed fitting 5a built into the base 2 and a swiveling fitting 5b built into the main body 4. The swiveling fitting 5b in this embodiment is tiltable around a rotation fulcrum axis 5c relative to the fixed fitting 5a, and is supported so as to be able to stop and hold at any angle.

[0018] The angle adjustment mechanism 5 of this embodiment tilts the main body 4 around the pivot axis 5c by the angle adjustment metal fitting 5A. It is desirable that the angle adjustment mechanism 5 can adjust the angle θ between the base 2 and the main body 4 within an acute angle range. The angle θ is adjusted at least within a range of -5° to 40°, preferably within a range of -10° to 45°, and more preferably within a range of -15° to 50°. FIG. 4 shows the nap pillow 1 when the angle θ between the base 2 and the main body 4 is 45°. Here, the angle θ between the base 2 and the main body 4 is the angle θ of the frame 6 built into the base 2 and the main body 4.

[0019] The frame 6 includes, for example, a base frame 6a built into the base 2 and a main body frame 6b built into the main body 4. In the present embodiment, the base frame 6a has a base base end portion 6c fixed to the fixing bracket 5a. Such a base frame 6a can form the framework of the base 2 integrally with the fixing bracket 5a.

[0020] In this embodiment, the main body base end 6d of the main body frame 6b is fixed to the swinging fitting 5b so as to have a first angle α. As a result, the main body frame 6b and the swinging fitting 5b are fixed in a substantially L-shape when viewed from the side as shown in FIG. 4. The first angle α is preferably 75° or more and less than 90°. By setting the first angle α to less than 90°, the angle θ between the base 2 and the main body 4 can be adjusted into a negative range. FIG. 4 illustrates an example in which the first angle α is 80°.

[0021] In this specification, the angle θ between the base 2 and the main body 4 is the angle θ between the base frame 6a and the main body frame 6b. Here, the angle θ is considered positive when the main body tip portion 6e of the main body frame 6b on the first end 3c side is positioned above the main body base portion 6d of the main body frame 6b on the rotation fulcrum shaft 5c side when placed on the desk D. Here, the angle adjustment mechanism 5 connects the base base portion 6c of the base frame 6a and the main body base portion 6d of the main body frame 6b.

[0022] Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the nap pillow 1 when the angle θ between the base 2 and the main body 4 is 30°, Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the nap pillow 1 when the angle θ between the base 2 and the main body 4 is 10°, and Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the nap pillow 1 when the angle θ between the base 2 and the main body 4 is -10°. As shown in Figs. 4 to 7, the angle adjustment mechanism 5 of this embodiment can hold the base 2 and the main body 4 at a plurality of angles θ. The angle adjustment mechanism 5 may, for example, be capable of steplessly adjusting the angle θ between the base 2 and the main body 4.

[0023] It is desirable that the angle adjustment mechanism 5 is reset at a position where the angle θ between the base 2 and the main body 4 exceeds 45°, i.e., the tilt lock state due to the ratchet or friction is released, and the angle θ is freely tilted to a position smaller than -10°. The angle adjustment mechanism 5 is locked at a position where the angle θ between the base 2 and the main body 4 is -10°, and the main body 4 is pulled from there, so that the angle θ can be locked at any angle θ within the range of acute angles, for example, 10°, 30°, 45°, etc. Such an angle adjustment mechanism 5 does not require a separate operating means for adjusting the angle θ, and the angle of the main body 4 can be easily adjusted.

[0024] When the angle θ between the base 2 and the main body 4 of the nap pillow 1 is at least 10°, the second end 3d is preferably located below the bottom surface 2a of the base 2. As a result, when the nap pillow 1 is used on a desk D, the second end 3d of the cushion part 3 is located below the upper surface of the desk D.

[0025] In this embodiment, at least a portion of the second support portion 3b is located between the edge De of the desk D and the user P when the pillow is used in a prone position. Therefore, the cushion portion 3 of the nap pillow 1 is always located between the edge De of the desk D and the user P, so the weight of the user P can be received without worrying about the hardness of the desk D, and the pressure resistance is also distributed, improving the comfort of the sleep. When using the pillow in a prone position, the user P's chest or abdomen does not come into direct contact with the edge De of the desk D, and the angle θ of the main body 4 can be adjusted to the user P's preference while reducing the sense of pressure.

[0026] Fig. 8 is a side view of the nap pillow 1 with the backrest Ca of the chair C sandwiched therein. As shown in Figs. 5, 6 and 8, the angle adjustment mechanism 5 of this embodiment can adjust the angle θ at which the backrest Ca of the chair C is sandwiched between the first support portion 3a and the base 2. As a result, a space S in which the backrest Ca of the chair C can be placed is formed between the first support portion 3a and the base 2 of this embodiment.

[0027] For example, when the thickness of the backrest Ca is large, the angle adjustment mechanism 5 adjusts the angle θ to 30° to form a space S in which the backrest Ca can be placed. For example, when the thickness of the backrest Ca is small, the angle adjustment mechanism 5 adjusts the angle θ to 10° to form a space S in which the backrest Ca can be placed. Such an angle adjustment mechanism 5 can ensure a space S according to the backrest Ca of the chair C, and can improve stability when the backrest Ca of the chair C is sandwiched.

[0028] As shown in Fig. 7, the nap pillow 1 can be used like a normal pillow by setting the angle θ between the base 2 and the main body 4 to -10°, for example. The nap pillow 1 at an angle θ of -10° is the most compact, and is therefore an angle θ that is suitable for storage and portability. By adjusting the angle θ to -10°, such a nap pillow 1 can be stored more compactly than when the angle θ can only be adjusted in a positive range, and is also suitable for portability.

[0029] 4 to 7, the rotation fulcrum shaft 5c of the angle adjustment mechanism 5 of this embodiment is disposed closer to the second end 3d of the cushion part 3 extending from the first end 3c to the second end 3d. Such an angle adjustment mechanism 5 can increase the amount of movement of the first end 3c and decrease the amount of movement of the second end 3d, which helps the cushion part 3 to support the user P in a comfortable posture.

[0030] The distance L between the pivot shaft 5c and the second end 3d is preferably 100 mm or more and 200 mm or less. When the distance L between the pivot shaft 5c and the second end 3d is 100 mm or more, the second end 3d can be positioned lower than the bottom surface 2a of the base 2, and the chest of the user P can be reliably prevented from directly contacting the edge De of the desk D. When the distance L between the pivot shaft 5c and the second end 3d is 200 mm or less, the second end 3d can be prevented from protruding toward the user P and excessively compressing the chest of the user P.

[0031] 3, the cushion section 3 is, for example, substantially rectangular with at least one side curved inward. Such a cushion section 3 can support the user P over a wide area and can also increase the degree of freedom of posture when the user P wraps his / her arms around it (as shown in FIG. 2).

[0032] The first support portion 3a of this embodiment includes a through hole 7 for supporting the breathing of the user P when using the pillow in a prone position. Such a through hole 7 allows the mouth and nose of the user P to be exposed when the user P places his / her face on the first support portion 3a in a prone position, allowing the user P to breathe easily.

[0033] The through hole 7 is preferably an elliptical shape having a major axis D1 and a minor axis D2. Such a through hole 7 can be adapted to the contours of the head of many users P, and can improve the comfort of the user P.

[0034] The major diameter D1 is preferably 1.2 times or more and 2.0 times or less than the minor diameter D2. By making the major diameter D1 1.2 times or more than the minor diameter D2, the cheeks of the user P are prevented from lifting when the chin and forehead of the user P come into contact with each other, thereby improving the comfort of the user P in a prone position. By making the major diameter D1 2.0 times or less than the minor diameter D2, the cheeks of the user P are prevented from lifting when the chin and forehead of the user P come into contact with each other, thereby improving the comfort of the user P in a prone position.

[0035] It is preferable that the cushion portion 3 has a tapered portion 3e around the through hole 7, in which the thickness of the cushion portion 3 gradually decreases. Such a tapered portion 3e can stably support the head of the user P.

[0036] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the nap pillow 1 as viewed obliquely from below. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 9, the main body 4 of this embodiment has an awakening mechanism 8 including a timer (not shown) and a vibration unit (not shown) that vibrates in response to the timer. The awakening mechanism 8 can set the timer, for example, by operating the operation unit 8a. The timer and vibration unit are supplied with electricity, for example, from a power source 8b (shown in FIG. 4). Examples of the power source 8b include a dry cell or a rechargeable battery. Such an awakening mechanism 8 can awaken the user P after any time has elapsed.

[0037] 9, the main body 4 preferably has a cloth-like cover 9 that covers the cushion portion 3. The cover 9 in this embodiment has a ring portion 9a that has an elastically deformable core material built in. The ring portion 9a preferably has an outer diameter larger than the through hole 7. Such a ring portion 9a has a function of preventing the through hole 7 from coming off.

[0038] The cover 9 of this embodiment is detachably attached via the through hole 7. For example, with the ring portion 9a positioned on the base 2 side of the main body 4, the other cloth portion of the cover 9 is inserted through the through hole 7 towards the user P. In this way, the cloth portion inserted through the through hole 7 can be wrapped around the main body 4 by wrapping it around the base 2 side via the outer periphery of the main body 4. Such a cover 9 can be removed and washed, so it can always be kept clean, improving the comfort of the user P.

[0039] The bottom surface 2a of the base 2 of this embodiment has a non-slip mechanism. For example, the non-slip mechanism may be a non-slip sheet containing a rubber material having an uneven structure. Such a non-slip mechanism can prevent the nap pillow 1 from moving unintentionally on the desk D and improve the stability of the pillow when used in a prone position.

[0040] Although a particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and can be modified in various ways.

[0041] [Note] The present invention is as follows.

[0042] [Invention 1] A nap pillow that can be placed on a desk, A base for placing on the desk; A main body including a cushion portion; an angle adjustment mechanism for holding the main body in an angle adjustable manner relative to the base, The cushion portion of the main body includes a first support portion for supporting the head of the user when the pillow is used in a prone position, and a second support portion connected to the first support portion and capable of supporting the chest of the user, the first support has a first end opposite the second support; the second support has a second end opposite the first support; The angle adjustment mechanism is adjustable to an angle at which the second end is positioned below the bottom surface of the base when the pillow is used in the prone position. A pillow for naps.

[0043] [Invention 2] The nap pillow according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein the angle adjustment mechanism includes angle adjustment fittings built into the base and the main body.

[0044] [Invention 3] The first support portion includes a through hole for supporting the breathing of the user when using the pillow in the prone position, 3. The pillow for naps according to invention 1 or 2, wherein the through-hole is in an elliptical shape having a major axis and a minor axis.

[0045] [Invention 4] 4. A pillow for naps according to claim 3, wherein the major axis is 1.2 to 2.0 times the minor axis.

[0046] [Invention 5] 5. A pillow for naps as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the angle adjustment mechanism is capable of adjusting the angle between the base and the main body at least within a range of -5° to 40°.

[0047] [Invention 6] 6. A pillow for naps according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the main body has a wake-up mechanism including a timer and a vibration unit that vibrates in response to the timer.

[0048] [Invention 7] the angle adjustment mechanism tilts the main body around a pivot axis, 7. A pillow for napping as set forth in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the pivot shaft is disposed close to the second end side of the cushion portion extending from the first end to the second end.

[0049] [Invention 8] A pillow for napping according to invention 7, wherein the distance between the pivot shaft and the second end is not less than 100 mm and not more than 200 mm.

[0050] [The present invention 9] A pillow for napping as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the bottom surface of the base has an anti-slip mechanism.

[0051] [The present invention 10] 10. A pillow for naps as set forth in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the angle adjustment mechanism is capable of adjusting the angle at which the backrest of a chair is sandwiched between the first support portion and the base. [Explanation of symbols]

[0052] 1. Napping pillow 2. Bass 2a Bottom 3 Cushion section 3a 1st support part 3b Second support part 3c 1st end 3d second end 4. Main unit 5 Angle adjustment mechanism

Claims

1. A nap pillow that can be placed on a desk, A base for placing on the desk; A main body including a cushion portion; an angle adjustment mechanism for holding the main body in an angle adjustable manner relative to the base, The cushion portion of the main body includes a first support portion for supporting the head of the user when the pillow is used in a prone position, and a second support portion connected to the first support portion and capable of supporting the chest of the user, the first support has a first end opposite the second support; the second support has a second end opposite the first support; The angle adjustment mechanism is adjustable to an angle at which the second end is positioned below the bottom surface of the base when the pillow is used in the prone position. A pillow for naps.

2. The pillow for naps according to claim 1 , wherein the angle adjustment mechanism includes angle adjustment fittings built into the base and the main body.

3. The first support portion includes a through hole for supporting the breathing of the user when using the pillow in the prone position, 2. The pillow for naps according to claim 1, wherein the through hole is elliptical in shape having a major axis and a minor axis.

4. 4. The pillow for naps according to claim 3, wherein the major axis is 1.2 times or more and 2.0 times or less than the minor axis.

5. 2. The pillow for naps according to claim 1, wherein the angle adjustment mechanism is capable of adjusting the angle between the base and the main body at least in the range of -5° to 40°.

6. 2. The pillow for naps according to claim 1, wherein the main body has a wake-up mechanism including a timer and a vibration unit that vibrates in response to the timer.

7. the angle adjustment mechanism tilts the main body around a pivot axis, 2. The pillow for naps according to claim 1, wherein the pivot shaft is disposed close to the second end of the cushion portion that extends from the first end to the second end.

8. 8. The pillow for naps according to claim 7, wherein the distance between the pivot shaft and the second end is not less than 100 mm and not more than 200 mm.

9. The sleeping pillow of claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface of the base has an anti-slip feature.

10. 10. The pillow for naps according to claim 1, wherein the angle adjustment mechanism is capable of adjusting an angle at which the backrest of a chair is sandwiched between the first support portion and the base.

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