Mat and support method

Abstract

To provide a mat with connecting parts that enables vehicles such as rescue and utility trucks and fire engines to support objects at a site.SOLUTION: A mat 1 comprises a body 10 that includes connecting parts 21 connectable to connecting members, and that is pressed against an installation surface to support vehicle wheels W, which are objects. The body 10 includes a first surface facing the installation surface and a second surface S2 located on the opposite side of the first surface. The second surface S2 has pressing areas A1 that can be pressed in a direction from the second surface S2 to the first surface, and peripheral areas A2 located around the pressing areas A1 and in which the connecting parts 21 are formed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a mat.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, various vehicles such as rescue work vehicles and fire trucks are known (for example, Patent Document 1). At the scene such as an accident site or a disaster site, connecting members such as wires, winches, and pulleys are used. Therefore, a rescue work vehicle may be provided with a connecting portion called a fulcrum to which the connecting member can be connected.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, depending on the type of vehicle, the above-described connecting portion may not be provided. Even in a vehicle not provided with the connecting portion, a connecting member that requires the above-described connecting portion may be loaded and its use may be required. Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a mat having a connecting portion capable of supporting an object.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The mat according to one embodiment supports the object via a connecting member connected to the object. The mat has a connecting portion connectable to the connecting member, and includes a main body that is pressed toward an installation surface to support the object.

[0006] The main body may have a first surface facing the installation surface and a second surface located on the opposite side of the first surface. The second surface may have a pressing region that can be pressed in a direction from the second surface toward the first surface, and a peripheral region located around the pressing region where the connecting portion is formed.

[0007] The connecting portion may be a through hole that penetrates the first surface and the second surface. The mat may further include a connecting fitting provided at the connecting portion. The distance between the first surface and the second surface may be 10 mm or less. The main body may have a pair of cover materials having the first surface and the second surface, and a base material sandwiched between the pair of cover materials. The main body may have a first form capable of supporting the object and a second form different from the first form.

Advantages of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a mat including a connecting portion capable of supporting an object.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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[0010] Hereinafter, each embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, for ease of understanding as necessary, X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis orthogonal to each other are shown. The direction along the X-axis is referred to as the X direction, the direction along the Y-axis is referred to as the Y direction, and the direction along the Z-axis is referred to as the Z direction. The Z direction is the normal direction of the plane including the X direction and the Y direction. The side indicated by the arrow in the Z direction may be referred to as "up" or "above", and the side opposite to the side indicated by the arrow in the Z direction may be referred to as "down" or "below". In the present embodiment, the X direction corresponds to the traveling direction of the vehicle, and the Y direction corresponds to the width direction of the vehicle. Also, viewing various elements parallel to the Z direction is referred to as a plan view.

[0011] In each embodiment, as an example, a mat applicable in the fire protection field is disclosed. The mat is a member that supports an object via a connecting member connected to the object to be supported. The connecting member is, for example, a wire, a hook connected to the wire, a winch, a pulley, etc., but is not limited to these examples. The place where the mat is used is, for example, a nuclear facility, an oil storage base, a disaster site, etc. The mat can be applied not only in the fire protection field but also in other fields such as the Self-Defense Forces, construction, and leisure.

[0012] [First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a situation where the mat 1 according to this embodiment is installed. In FIG. 1, a fire truck is shown as an example of the vehicle 100. The vehicle 100 may be a special vehicle such as a rescue work vehicle or a ladder truck, an emergency vehicle such as an ambulance or a special disaster countermeasure vehicle, a general vehicle, a construction machine, or the like.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 1, the mat 1 is disposed between the wheel W of the vehicle 100 and the installation surface G. Specifically, the mat 1 is in contact with the wheel W of the vehicle 100 and the installation surface G, respectively. From another perspective, the mat 1 is stepped on by the vehicle 100. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the mat 1 is disposed under the rear wheel among the wheels W, but may be disposed under the front wheel among the wheels W, or may be disposed under both the rear wheel and the front wheel.

[0014] The installation surface G is appropriately changed according to, for example, the location where the vehicle 100 is disposed. The installation surface G is, for example, a flat surface, but may be a surface with irregularities. The installation surface G is formed of, for example, soil, concrete, asphalt, a metal material, or the like.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of the mat 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a view showing an example of a form different from the form of the mat 1 shown in FIG. 1.

[0016] The mat 1 has a size that can accommodate at least one of the wheels W of the vehicle 100. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the mat 1 has a rectangular shape that is long in the Y direction. The length of the mat 1 in the Y direction is, for example, larger than the length of the vehicle 100 in the Y direction. In this case, the mat 1 is disposed across the left wheel W and the right wheel W.

[0017] The shape of the mat 1 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 2. The mat 1 may be square, trapezoidal, other quadrilateral, circular, oval, elliptical, or other shapes.

[0018] The mat 1 includes a main body 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the main body 10 has sides E11, E13 extending in the X direction and sides E21, E23 extending in the Y direction. The sides E11, E13 correspond to the short sides of the main body 10, and the sides E21, E23 correspond to the long sides of the main body 10. The sides E11, E13 are arranged in the Y direction in this order, and the sides E21, E23 are arranged in the X direction in this order.

[0019] The main body 10 is formed of, for example, a composite material. As shown in FIG. 3, the main body 10 has a base material 11 and cover materials 13, 15. The main body 10 is formed by laminating the cover materials 13, 15 and the base material 11 sandwiched between the cover materials 13, 15. The base material 11 and the cover materials 13, 15 are adhered by, for example, an adhesive (not shown).

[0020] The base material 11 is formed of, for example, a material different from the cover materials 13, 15. The base material 11 is formed in a sheet shape. The base material 11 is, for example, a reinforcing cloth. The reinforcing cloth is formed by, for example, weaving threads of a resin material. However, the material forming the base material 11 is not limited to this example. The base material 11 has sufficient strength (for example, tensile strength) to support the object. The cover materials 13, 15 cover the entire upper and lower surfaces of the base material 11, respectively.

[0021] In the example shown in FIG. 1, the cover materials 13, 15 are in contact with the installation surface G and the surface of the tire of the wheel W, respectively. The cover materials 13, 15 are formed of, for example, a rubber material in one example, but are not limited to this example. The cover materials 13, 15 have a static friction coefficient equal to or greater than the static friction coefficient of the contacting tire.

[0022] The thicknesses of the base material 11 and the cover materials 13, 15 are appropriately changed. The thickness of the cover materials 13, 15 is, for example, greater than the thickness of the base material 11. The thickness of the cover material 13 is, for example, equal to the thickness of the cover material 15.

[0023] Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the thickness of the main body 10 is defined as thickness T1. The thickness T1 of the main body 10 corresponds to the sum of the thickness of the base material 11 and the thicknesses of the cover materials 13 and 15. The thickness T1 of the main body 10 is, for example, 10 mm or less, and in one example, 5 mm or less. However, the thickness T1 of the main body 10 may be greater than 10 mm. In the present embodiment, the thickness T1 of the main body is uniform in the X direction and the Y direction.

[0024] The main body 10 has a first surface S1, a second surface S2 located on the opposite side of the first surface S1, and a connecting portion 21. The first surface S1 corresponds to the surface of the cover material 13, and the second surface S2 corresponds to the surface of the cover material 15. From another perspective, the first surface S1 is the surface facing the installation surface G, and the second surface S2 is the surface facing the wheel W.

[0025] The first surface S1 and the second surface are, for example, flat surfaces, but convex portions that function as anti-slip may be formed on the first surface S1 and the second surface S2. The thickness T1 of the main body 10 corresponds to the distance between the first surface S1 and the second surface S2.

[0026] The second surface S2 has a pressing region A1 that can be pressed by the vehicle 100 and a peripheral region A2 around the pressing region A1. In FIG. 2, dots are added to the pressing region A1. The peripheral region A2 surrounds the pressing region A1.

[0027] In the example shown in FIG. 2, the pressing region A1 is, for example, two locations. Specifically, the pressing region A1 is provided near the sides E11 and E13. The left and right wheels W (shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2) are respectively located in the pressing region A1. In FIG. 2, the pressing region A1 is shown as a rectangular shape elongated in the X direction, but this is not limited to this example.

[0028] On the second surface S2, in order to distinguish the pressing area A1 and the peripheral area A2, a display frame 17 as shown by a dashed line in FIG. 2 may be provided, or the pressing area A1 and the peripheral area A2 may be colored with different colors. This makes it easier to guide the vehicle 100 toward the pressing area A1. Also, the pressing area A1 can be surely stepped on by the wheel W.

[0029] The connecting portion 21 is configured such that a connecting member can be connected. The connecting portion 21 is formed in the peripheral area A2. The main body 10 has at least one connecting portion 21. In the example shown in FIG. 2, a plurality (for example, two) of connecting portions 21 are formed in the peripheral area A2.

[0030] The connecting portion 21 is, for example, a through hole penetrating the first surface S1 and the second surface S2. As shown in FIG. 2, the shape of the connecting portion 21 is, in one example, circular, but is not limited to this example. The size of the connecting portion 21 is appropriately changed depending on the size of the connecting fitting 30 described later and the like.

[0031] The two connecting portions 21 are respectively formed at the central portion of the main body 10 in the X direction. The connecting portion 21 is formed between the side E11 and the right pressing area A1 and between the side E13 and the left pressing area A1 in the Y direction.

[0032] Focusing on the two pressing areas A1, the connecting portion 21 sandwiches the two pressing areas A1 in the Y direction. In the Y direction, the connecting portions 21 are arranged side by side at the central portion of the pressing area A1. Here, a virtual line connecting the centers of the connecting portions 21, 21 on the main body 10 is defined as line L1. The line L1 intersects each of the pressing areas A1. Thus, when the wheel W is positioned at the two pressing areas A1, the line L1 intersects the wheel W.

[0033] As shown in an enlarged view above FIG. 2, a reinforcing portion 23 may be arranged at the edge of the connecting portion 21. In FIG. 2, the reinforcing portion 23 is hatched. In one example, the reinforcing portion 23 is a bead, but is not limited to this example. The reinforcing portion 23 may be formed, for example, by making the thickness around the edge of the connecting portion 21 thicker than other portions.

[0034] The mat 1 may further include a connecting fitting 30 provided at the connecting portion 21. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the connecting fittings 30 are respectively passed through the connecting portions 21. The connecting fitting 30 is, for example, a shackle or a carabiner, but is not limited to these examples.

[0035] For example, a hook provided at the end of a wire can be connected to the connecting portion 21 of the mat 1 via the connecting fitting 30. The connecting fitting 30 facilitates the connection operation between the connecting members such as the wire and the hook and the connecting portion 21. However, the connecting member may be directly connected to the connecting portion 21.

[0036] In the present embodiment, the mat 1 is configured to be deformable. Specifically, the main body 10 has a first form F1 and a second form F2. In other words, the main body 10 is deformable between the first form F1 and the second form F2.

[0037] The first form F1 is a form capable of supporting an object. From another perspective, the first form F1 is a form suitable for being stepped on by the wheel W. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the main body 10 has a rectangular shape in the first form F1. With respect to the mat 1 in the first form F1, the wheel W of the vehicle 100 is located in the pressing region A1.

[0038] Thereby, the pressing region A1 of the mat 1 is pressed by the vehicle 100 in the direction from the second surface S2 to the first surface S1 (downward). In other words, the mat 1 is pressed by the vehicle 100 toward the installation surface G to support the object.

[0039] The second form F2 is a form different from the first form F1. Specifically, the second form F2 is a form of the mat 1 suitable for loading onto the vehicle 100 by the user or carrying from the vehicle 100. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the main body 10 has a roll shape in the second form F2.

[0040] From another perspective, the main body 10 has flexibility that allows the user to deform it into a roll shape. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the mat 1 is rolled, for example, along the Y direction, but the way of rolling the mat 1 is appropriately changed according to the shape of the mat 1.

[0041] Next, the usage method of the mat 1 will be described.

[0042] First, place the mat 1 of the first form F1 on the installation surface G. Then, move the vehicle 100 onto the mat 1 and place the wheels W of the vehicle 100 in the pressing area A1. As a result, the mat 1 is stepped on by the vehicle 100. At this time, since the mat 1 side deforms due to the wheels W, the wheels W and the mat 1 are in surface contact.

[0043] Subsequently, connect one end of a connecting member such as a wire to the connecting fitting 30. Then, connect the other end of the connecting member to the object. As a result, the object is connected to the connecting portion 21 via the connecting member and the connecting fitting 30.

[0044] At this time, assume that the mat 1 is pulled by the connecting member. In this case, due to the vertical resistance force caused by the own weight of the vehicle 100, a large frictional force is generated between the wheels W and the cover material 15, and between the cover material 13 and the installation surface G, respectively. As a result, the mat 1 is difficult to be displaced even when pulled by the connecting member. As a result, the mat 1 stepped on by the vehicle 100 can support the object.

[0045] The mass of the object that can be supported by the mat 1 is, for example, 100 kg or more and 500 kg or less, but is not limited to this example. The mass of the object that can be supported by the mat 1 may be larger than 500 kg or smaller than 100 kg. The materials forming the base material 11 and the cover materials 13 and 15, the thickness T1 of the mat 1, etc. are appropriately changed according to the mass of the object that can be supported by the mat 1.

[0046] Next, usage examples of the mat 1 will be described.

[0047] [Usage Example 1] FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a usage example of the mat 1 according to the present embodiment.

[0048] In FIG. 5, the mat 1 supports a load 57 connected to a wire 55 via a winch 51 and a pulley 53. In other words, the mat 1 has a function of preventing the load 57 from falling. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the winch 51, the pulley 53, and the wire 55 correspond to the connecting members.

[0049] The vehicle 100 is disposed on a lid 63 that covers a large storage tank 61. In FIG. 5, the inside of the storage tank 61 is hatched. The lid 63 is formed with a through hole 65 that communicates with the inside of the storage tank 61. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the upper surface of the lid 63 corresponds to the installation surface G, and the load 57 corresponds to the object. The through hole 65 is located on the right side of the wheel W. The mat 1 is disposed under the wheel W.

[0050] Above the through hole 65, a support member 59 is disposed. The support member 59 is formed in a substantially triangular pyramid shape by, for example, three supports. Under the apex of the support member 59, a pulley 53 is disposed. The pulley 53 is, for example, a fixed pulley. In the wire 55 wound around the pulley 53, a load 57 is connected to one end, and a connecting fitting 30 of the mat 1 is connected to the other end via a winch 51.

[0051] Assume that there is no element for supporting the object around the vehicle 100 and the lid 63. With the mat 1 according to the present embodiment, by disposing the mat 1 on the lid 63 and pressing it with the vehicle 100, a connecting portion 21 for supporting the load 57 can be provided.

[0052] Specifically, the mat 1 supports the load 57 via the winch 51 and the pulley 53. In such a case, by adjusting the length of the wire 55 with the winch 51, as indicated by the arrow, the load 57 can be carried into the storage tank 61 or carried from the storage tank 61 to the ground.

[0053] Here, although an example where the pulley 53 is a fixed pulley, for example, has been disclosed, the load 57 may be supported by combining a plurality of fixed pulleys or movable pulleys. Also, although an example where the winch 51 and the pulley 53 are each used has been disclosed, only the winch 51 may be used, or only the pulley 53 may be used.

[0054] [Usage Example 2] FIGS. 6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining other usage examples of the mat 1 according to the present embodiment.

[0055] In FIGS. 6 to 8, the mat 1 supports the water receiver 71 used in the water discharge performance test. The vehicle 100 is disposed on the lid 63 covering the storage tank 61 in the same manner as the example shown in FIG. 5.

[0056] In the example shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the upper surface of the lid 63 corresponds to the installation surface G, the water receiver 71 corresponds to the object, and the wire 55 corresponds to the connecting member. The mat 1 is disposed respectively under both the front wheels and the rear wheels of the wheels W. The through hole 65 is located on the right side of the wheel W. Above the through hole 65, the water receiver 71 is disposed.

[0057] As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the vehicle 100 has a nozzle 110 extending toward the right side of the vehicle 100. Focusing on the vehicle 100, the water receiver 71 is disposed on the right side of the vehicle 100 and is aligned with the nozzle 110.

[0058] In the water discharge performance test, measurement of the pressure of the water discharged from the nozzle 110 by the water receiver 71 and the like is performed. The water discharged from the nozzle 110 hits the water receiver 71 and flows toward the storage tank 61 as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 8.

[0059] The water drain receiver 71 is supported by the forklift 80 and the mat 1. Specifically, the claw 81 of the forklift 80 is inserted into an insertion hole (not shown) below the water drain receiver 71, mainly supporting the water drain receiver 71. The mat 1 supports the water drain receiver 71 subsidiarily.

[0060] On both side surfaces of the water drain receiver 71 in the X direction, eye bolts 73 for connecting the wire 55 are respectively provided. One eye bolt 73 is connected to the mat 1 arranged on the front wheel among the wheels W via the wire 55. The other eye bolt 73 is connected to the mat 1 arranged on the rear wheel among the wheels W via the wire 55. Although not shown, hooks or the like are provided at both ends of the wire 55.

[0061] In the case of the mat 1 according to this embodiment, by arranging the mat 1 on the lid 63 and pressing it with the vehicle 100, two connecting portions 21 for supporting the water drain receiver 71 can be provided.

[0062] Here, although Use Examples 1 and 2 have been described, the mat 1 can also be applied to other uses. For example, when the user passes through the above-mentioned through hole 65, a safety belt worn by the user may be connected to the connecting portion 21 of the mat 1 to support the user. In this case, the user corresponds to the object. In Use Examples 1 and 2, as an example of the connecting member, the wire 55 has been disclosed, but instead of the wire 55, a sling, a chain, or the like may be applied.

[0063] The mat 1 configured as described above includes a connecting portion 21. Specifically, as described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, by pressing the pressing region A1 of the main body 10 with the vehicle 100, the connecting portion 21 can support the object. As a result, even when there are no elements for supporting the object around the vehicle 100 and the site, the mat 1 according to this embodiment can provide the connecting portion 21 capable of supporting the object.

[0064] The rescue vehicle is provided with connecting parts called fulcrums, for example, at the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle. However, in the case of a vehicle not equipped with such connecting parts, it was difficult to prepare a connecting part with sufficient strength at the scene.

[0065] In the case of the mat 1 according to the present embodiment, by installing the mat 1 on the installation surface G and pressing it with the wheel W, the connecting part 21 can be provided at a desired location. Thereby, at the scene, connecting members such as a winch and a pulley can be installed at a desired location, and the degree of freedom of work at the scene can be improved.

[0066] Even for a vehicle not equipped with an element corresponding to the connecting part, if it is the mat 1 according to the present embodiment, there is no need to modify the vehicle, and the connecting part 21 can be provided at the scene. Further, at the scene, even if the connecting part 21 is insufficient according to the situation, the mat 1 can be further installed to increase the connecting part 21.

[0067] For example, when supporting a column or the like with a wire or the like, an anchor may be installed on the installation surface G. In this case, operations such as forming an anchor hole for constructing the anchor are required on the installation surface G. Further, after removing the column, restoration work such as closing the anchor hole is required. Also, depending on the installation surface G, it may be difficult to process the anchor hole.

[0068] In the present embodiment, the connecting part 21 can be provided by installing the mat 1 without performing the above operations. At the scene, work can be carried out efficiently, and the burden on the user is also reduced. For example, even at a site where additional construction is difficult, such as a nuclear facility, if it is the mat 1 according to the present embodiment, the connecting part 21 can be provided.

[0069] In the present embodiment, the main body 10 of the mat 1 is formed of a composite material. Thereby, the main body 10 can have sufficient tensile strength for supporting an object and a sufficient coefficient of static friction.

[0070] In this embodiment, the mat 1 has a first form F1 and a second form F2. Specifically, the mat 1 can be installed by deforming the mat 1 from the second form F2 to the first form F1, installing the mat 1 at a desired location, and moving the vehicle 100 thereon.

[0071] At the time of removal, the vehicle 100 is moved from above the mat 1, the mat 1 is deformed from the first form F1 to the second form F2, and the mat 1 can be removed by loading it onto the vehicle 100. If the mat 1 can be deformed between the first form F1 and the second form F2 in this way, the work involved in installation and removal becomes easier, and the user can perform these operations alone.

[0072] The mat 1 becomes more compact in the second form F2 than in the first form F1. Therefore, it becomes easier to load and unload the mat 1 from the vehicle 100, carry the mat 1 to the installation location, etc., and the installation space in the vehicle 100 also decreases.

[0073] In this embodiment, the thickness T1 of the main body 10 is, for example, 10 mm or less, and in one example, 5 mm or less. By reducing the thickness of the main body 10, the mat 1 can be lightened and the portability of the mat 1 can be improved.

[0074] The material, thickness, etc. of the mat 1 are appropriately changed according to the mass of the object that the mat 1 can support. For example, according to the mass of the object that the mat 1 can support, a plurality of types of mats 1 may be pre-loaded on the vehicle 100.

[0075] Note that in this embodiment, an example in which the mat 1 in the second form F2 is in a roll shape has been disclosed, but the example is not limited thereto. The mat 1 may be folded or divided into a plurality in the second form F2.

[0076] In this embodiment, an example in which the mat 1 is arranged across the left and right wheels W has been disclosed, but the example is not limited thereto. The mat 1 may be arranged across all the wheels W of the vehicle 100, or may be arranged on only one wheel W.

[0077] In this embodiment, an example in which one connecting portion 21 is formed on each of the sides E11 and E13 has been disclosed, but the example is not limited thereto. A plurality of connecting portions 21 may be formed along the sides E11 and E13. Alternatively, at least one connecting portion 21 may be formed along the sides E21 and E23.

[0078] In this embodiment, an example in which the thickness T1 of the main body is uniform has been disclosed, but the example is not limited thereto. The thickness T1 of the main body 10 may be such that the thickness of the peripheral region A2 is greater than the thickness of the pressing region A1, or the thickness of the pressing region A1 may be greater than the thickness of the peripheral region A2.

[0079] In this embodiment, an example in which the main body 10 is formed by laminating the base material 11 and the cover materials 13 and 15 has been disclosed, but the example is not limited thereto. In the layer structure of the main body 10, other layers may be further provided. For example, the main body 10 may have more layers. Specifically, the main body 10 may have a plurality of base materials 11. In this case, a layer formed of a material different from the base material 11 is also arranged between the base materials 11. When the main body 10 has a plurality of base materials 11, the materials forming the base materials 11 may be different from each other.

[0080] In this embodiment, an example in which the mat 1 is pressed by the wheels W of the vehicle 100 has been disclosed, but the mat 1 may be pressed by other heavy objects other than the vehicle 100. The mass of the heavy object is appropriately changed according to the mass of the object supported by the mat 1.

[0081] Next, other embodiments will be described. In the other embodiments described below, the same components as those in the first embodiment described above may be denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and the detailed description thereof may be omitted or simplified.

[0082] [Second Embodiment] FIG. 9 is a schematic partial enlarged view of the mat 1A according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 9, the vicinity of the pressing region A1 on the side E11 is enlarged and shown.

[0083] The main body 10 further has an extending portion 91. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the extending portion 91 extends in a direction opposite to the Y direction from the side E11. Although not shown, the extending portion 91 is also formed on the E13 side.

[0084] The extending portion 91 is located at the central portion in the X direction. The extending portion 91 has, for example, a rectangular shape, but is not limited to this example. The extending portion 91 is included in the peripheral region A2. A connecting portion 21 is provided on the extending portion 91. Although not shown, a connecting fitting 30 may be connected to the connecting portion 21.

[0085] Even with the configuration in the present embodiment, the same effects as those in the first embodiment can be obtained. Although an example in which one extending portion 91 is provided with respect to the side E11 has been disclosed, the position and number of the extending portions 91 are appropriately changed according to the position and number of the connecting portions 21.

[0086] [Third Embodiment] FIGS. 10 and 11 are schematic partial enlarged views of the mat 1B according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 11, the mat 1B is viewed in the X direction. The configuration of the present embodiment is different from that of the second embodiment in that it has a protruding portion 93.

[0087] The main body 10 further has a protruding portion 93. In the Y direction, the protruding portion 93 is located closer to the central portion of the main body 10 than the connecting portion 21. From another viewpoint, the protruding portion 93 is provided between the pressing region A1 and the connecting portion 21.

[0088] The protruding portion 93 is formed to be long in the X direction along the pressing region A1. As shown in FIG. 11, the protruding portion 93 has a rectangular shape when viewed in the X direction, but is not limited to this example. As shown in FIG. 11, the protruding portion 93 protrudes in the Z direction (upward). The thickness including the protruding portion 93 in the peripheral region A2 is larger than the thickness of the pressing region A1.

[0089] Even with the configuration in this embodiment, the same effects as those in the first embodiment can be obtained. In this embodiment, the main body 10 has the protruding portion 93. Thereby, when the mat 1 is likely to be displaced in the Y direction by being pulled by the connecting member, the protruding portion 93 comes into contact with the side surface of the wheel W. In other words, the protruding portion 93 functions as a stopper that suppresses the occurrence of displacement of the main body 10.

[0090] The protruding portion 93 may be formed so as to sandwich the pressing region A1 in the X direction or the Y direction, or may be formed so as to surround the pressing region A1. The protruding portion 93 of the mat 1B according to this embodiment can also be applied to the first embodiment. The connecting portion 21 may be formed so as to overlap the protruding portion 93.

[0091] [Fourth Embodiment] FIGS. 12 and 13 are schematic partial enlarged views of the mat 1C according to this embodiment. In FIG. 13, the mat 1C is viewed in the X direction. The configuration of this embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment in the connecting portion 21. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 21 corresponds to the end portion of the main body 10 in the Y direction. Here, the end portion includes the end and the range in the vicinity thereof.

[0092] The mat 1C further includes a member 31. The length of the member 31 in the X direction is approximately equal to the length of the main body 10 in the X direction. The member 31 has a configuration capable of sandwiching the first surface S1 and the second surface S2, for example, at the end portion of the main body 10 in the Y direction. In the main body 10, the portion sandwiched by the member 31 corresponds to the connecting portion 21. In this embodiment, the object is connected to the connecting portion 21 via the member 31.

[0093] The member 31 is formed of, for example, a metal material, but it may be formed of a resin material or the like. The member 31 and the main body 10 may be adhered by an adhesive or the like, or the main body 10 may be sandwiched between the member 31 by a fastening member such as a bolt. The member 31 is provided with, for example, an extension portion 35 in which a through hole 33 for connecting the connecting fitting 30 is formed.

[0094] Even with the configuration in this embodiment, the same effects as those in the first embodiment can be obtained. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 21 is sandwiched between the members 31. Therefore, the mat 1C according to this embodiment can support the object more stably as compared with the other above-described embodiments. In this embodiment, an example in which the connecting portion 21 is an end portion of the main body 10 in the Y direction has been disclosed, but the connecting portion 21 may be an end portion of the main body 10 in the X direction.

[0095] Each of the above embodiments does not limit the scope of the present invention to the configurations disclosed in the embodiments. The present invention can be implemented by modifying the configurations disclosed in the embodiments in various ways.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0096] 1... mat, 10... main body, 11... base material, 13, 15... cover material, 21... connecting portion, 30... connecting fitting, 100... vehicle, A1... pressing region, A2... peripheral region, G... installation surface, S1... first surface, S2... second surface.

Claims

1. A mat for supporting an object via a connecting member connected to the object, having a connecting portion connectable to the connecting member and comprising a main body pressed toward an installation surface to support the object. Mat.

2. The main body has a first surface facing the installation surface and a second surface located on the opposite side of the first surface, the second surface having a pressing region that can be pressed in a direction from the second surface toward the first surface, and a peripheral region located around the pressing region and in which the connecting portion is formed. The mat according to Claim 1.

3. The connecting portion is a through-hole penetrating the first surface and the second surface. The mat according to Claim 2.

4. Further comprising a connecting fitting provided in the connecting portion. The mat according to Claim 1.

5. The distance between the first surface and the second surface is 10 mm or less. The mat according to Claim 2.

6. The main body has a pair of cover materials having the first surface and the second surface, and a base material sandwiched between the pair of cover materials. The mat according to Claim 2.

7. The main body has a first form capable of supporting the object and a second form different from the first form. The mat according to any one of Claims 1 to 6.

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