Neck cooling tool cover and neck cooling tool with cover

Abstract

To provide a neck cooling tool cover capable of extending cooling time of a neck cooling tool, and the neck cooling tool with the cover, which has the neck cooling tool cover attached to the neck cooling tool.SOLUTION: A neck cooling tool cover 1 is attached to a neck cooling tool 10 in which a fusiform-shaped coolant is bent in an arch shape. The neck cooling tool cover comprises a body 2 that adheres tightly along a shape of the neck cooling tool 10 so as to surround the neck cooling tool 10 in the state of being attached to the neck cooling tool 10. The body 2 is constituted so that a part, which is brought into contact with at least a user's neck, of the neck cooling tool 10 can be exposed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a neck cooler cover for attaching a spindle-shaped coolant body bent in an arch shape to a neck cooler, and a neck cooler with a cover in which the neck cooler cover is attached to the neck cooler.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, for the purpose of cooling a user's neck, a neck cooler formed by bending a spindle-shaped coolant body in an arch shape is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] The neck cooler described in Patent Document 1 includes a phase change material that changes from a solid phase to a liquid phase when absorbing heat, and an exterior that houses the phase change material. In a state where this neck cooler is wound around the user's neck, the phase change material absorbs heat through the contact surface between the exterior and the neck, so that the user's neck can be cooled.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in the neck cooler of Patent Document 1, since the exterior is wound around the user's neck in an exposed state, the phase change material absorbs external heat also from portions other than the portion where the exterior and the neck are in contact. Therefore, especially in a high-temperature environment such as in summer, there is a problem that the phase change material easily changes from the solid phase to the liquid phase, and the duration of the cooling effect (cooling time) becomes short.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a neck cooler cover capable of extending the cooling time of a neck cooler, and a neck cooler with a cover in which the neck cooler cover is attached to the neck cooler.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0007] The characteristic configuration of the neck cooler cover according to the present invention for solving the above problems is a neck cooler cover that is attached to a neck cooler formed by bending a spindle-shaped cooling body into an arch shape, in a state of being attached to the neck cooler, comprising a main body that closely adheres along the shape of the neck cooler so as to surround the neck cooler, the main body is configured such that at least a portion of the neck cooler that contacts the user's neck is exposed.

[0008] According to the neck cooler cover of this configuration, in a state of being attached to the neck cooler, it comprises a main body that closely adheres along the shape of the neck cooler so as to surround the neck cooler, and the main body is configured such that at least a portion of the neck cooler that contacts the user's neck is exposed. As a result, the neck cooler is covered by the main body except for the portion that contacts the user's neck, preventing the absorption of external heat from the portion where the neck and the neck cooler do not contact. Therefore, it is possible to realize a neck cooler cover that can extend the cooling time of the neck cooler without interfering with the cooling effect on the user.

[0009] In the neck cooler cover according to the present invention, the main body has elasticity and is preferably attached so as to be wound around the neck cooler at least in a state of being extended in the circumferential direction of the neck cooler.

[0010] According to the neck cooler cover of this configuration, since the main body has elasticity and is attached so as to be wound around the neck cooler at least in a state of being extended in the circumferential direction of the neck cooler, the main body can be made to closely adhere to the neck cooler as a whole. Therefore, outside air cannot enter between the neck cooler and the main body, preventing the neck cooler from absorbing external heat, and thus the cooling time of the neck cooler can be extended.

[0011] In the neck cooler cover according to the present invention, The main body preferably has an elastic resin layer and / or an aluminum vapor deposition layer.

[0012] According to the neck cooler cover of this configuration, the main body has the adhesion of the elastic resin layer and the heat insulation of the aluminum vapor deposition layer, and can significantly extend the cooling time of the neck cooler.

[0013] In the neck cooler cover according to the present invention, the neck cooler is provided with a tag protruding outward, the main body preferably has a cut at a portion where the tag overlaps in a state of being attached to the neck cooler.

[0014] According to the neck cooler cover of this configuration, since the tag of the neck cooler protrudes outward from the cut, even at a portion where the tag and the main body overlap, the main body can be closely attached to the neck cooler. Further, since the tag of the neck cooler protrudes outward from the cut, the tag functions as an anti-slip measure to prevent the main body from coming off the neck cooler, and can prevent the main body from slipping off and detaching from the neck cooler during use.

[0015] In the neck cooler cover according to the present invention, the main body is preferably configured to cover around the surface in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the neck cooler within a range of 60 to 180° with respect to the center of the neck cooler in a state of being attached to the neck cooler.

[0016] According to the neck cooler cover of this configuration, the range of 60 to 180° with respect to the center of the neck cooler covered by the main body is a range that appropriately covers the neck cooler, so that the cooling effect can be obtained for a sufficient time without impairing the wearing feeling of the user's neck cooler.

[0017] In the neck cooler cover according to the present invention, in a state of being attached to the neck cooler, it is preferably configured such that the cooling time of the neck cooler is 30 minutes or longer compared to the state of not being attached.

[0018] According to the neck cooler cover of this configuration, when attached to the neck cooler, the cooling time of the neck cooler is 30 minutes or more longer than when not attached, so that the neck cooling part can be made into a practical product.

[0019] In the neck cooler cover according to the present invention, the main body has pocket portions at both ends in the longitudinal direction into which the ends of the neck cooler can be inserted, and it is preferable to further include a locking portion connected to the tip of the pocket portion.

[0020] According to the neck cooler cover of this configuration, since the main body has pocket portions at both ends in the longitudinal direction into which the ends of the neck cooler can be inserted, it becomes a detachable neck cooler cover with a simple configuration. In addition, since it further includes a locking portion connected to the tip of the pocket portion, it is possible to prevent the neck cooler from coming off from the user's neck.

[0021] Next, the characteristic configuration of the neck cooler with a cover according to the present invention for solving the above problems is that any one of the above neck cooler covers is attached to the neck cooler.

[0022] According to the neck cooler with a cover of this configuration, the neck cooler cover attached to the neck cooler with a cover covers the main body except for the portion of the neck cooler that contacts the user's neck, and prevents the absorption of external heat from the portion where the neck and the neck cooler do not contact, so as not to interfere with the cooling effect on the user. Therefore, it is possible to provide a neck cooler with a cover having an extended cooling time.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0024] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments described below or the configurations described in the drawings. In the drawings, the shapes, sizes, thicknesses, etc. of each part are exaggerated or simplified as appropriate for ease of explanation, and the sizes and thicknesses of each part shown in the drawings do not strictly reflect the actual size relationship (scale).

[0025] 〔Neck Cooler with Cover〕 Figure 1 is an explanatory view showing the usage state of a neck cooler with a cover 100 in which a neck cooler cover 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached to a neck cooler 10. As shown in Fig. 1, the neck cooler with a cover 100 cools the user's neck by being wound around the user's own neck. The neck cooler with a cover 100 in the present embodiment is one in which the neck cooler cover 1 according to the present invention, which will be described in detail later, is attached to the neck cooler 10. The neck cooler 10 is formed by bending a spindle-shaped cooling body into an arch shape, and inside, a phase change material (PCM) that changes from a solid phase to a liquid phase when absorbing heat is filled. Note that the neck cooler 10 is also called a neck ring, a cool ring, and an ice ring.

[0026] 〔Neck Cooler Cover〕 When the head cooler cover 1 is attached to the head cooler 10, it can extend the cooling time of the head cooler 10. Note that the cooling time is the time during which the cooling effect of the head cooler 10 persists. Specifically, it is the time until all of the phase change material filled in the head cooler 10 changes from the solid phase to the liquid phase. The head cooler cover 1 includes a main body 2. Further, as an optional configuration, the head cooler cover 1 includes a locking portion 3. Hereinafter, each configuration included in the head cooler cover 1 will be described in detail.

[0027] FIG. 2 is a six-sided view of the head cooler 100 with the head cooler cover 1 of the present embodiment attached to the head cooler 10. FIG. 2(a) is a plan view, FIG. 2(b) is a front view, FIG. 2(c) is a left side view, FIG. 2(d) is a right side view, and FIG. 2(e) is a bottom view. Note that the rear view is omitted because it appears symmetrically with the front view. As shown in FIG. 2(b), in a state where the main body 2 is attached to the head cooler 10, it adheres along the shape of the head cooler 10 so as to surround the head cooler 10. The main body 2 is configured such that at least a portion of the head cooler 10 that contacts the user's head is exposed. By being configured in this way, the head cooler 10 is covered by the main body 2 except for the portion that contacts the user's head, preventing heat absorption from the portion where the head and the head cooler 10 do not contact. Therefore, it is possible to realize the head cooler cover 1 that can extend the cooling time of the head cooler 10 without interfering with the cooling effect on the user.

[0028] FIG. 3 is a six-sided view of the head cooler cover 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 3(a) is a plan view, FIG. 3(b) is a front view, FIG. 3(c) is a left side view, FIG. 3(d) is a right side view, FIG. 3(e) is a bottom view, and FIG. 3(f) is a rear view. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the main body 2 is formed in an elongated strip shape before use. During use, as shown in FIG. 2(b), it adheres along the shape of the head cooler 10 to form an annular portion (including those with a partially open part). The main body 2 can be appropriately selected within a preferable range (for example, when the head cooler 10 has a diameter of about 15 cm, the width is 3 cm and the length is 37 cm; when the head cooler 10 has a diameter of 18 cm, the width is 5 cm and the length is 40 cm) according to the shape and size of the head cooler 10 to be used.

[0029] The main body 2 has elasticity and is preferably mounted so as to be wound around the neck cooler 10 in a state of being extended at least in the circumferential direction R of the neck cooler 10 as shown by the arrow in FIG. 1. With such a configuration, the main body 2 can be brought into close contact with the neck cooler 10 as a whole. Therefore, outside air does not enter between the neck cooler 10 and the main body 2, and it is possible to prevent the neck cooler 10 from absorbing external heat, so that the cooling time of the neck cooler 10 can be extended.

[0030] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the layer structure of the neck cooler cover 1 of the present embodiment. The main body 2 preferably has an elastic resin layer 4 and an aluminum vapor deposition layer 5. It is preferable to provide both the elastic resin layer 4 and the aluminum vapor deposition layer 5, but it may be provided with either one of them. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the main body 2 is a laminate provided in the order of a base material layer 6, an elastic resin layer 4, and an aluminum vapor deposition layer 5 from the front side. The main body 2 has adhesiveness due to the elastic resin layer 4 and heat insulation properties due to the aluminum vapor deposition layer 5, and can significantly extend the cooling time of the neck cooler 10.

[0031] The material constituting the elastic resin layer 4 is not particularly limited as long as it has excellent elasticity. For example, neoprene rubber, natural rubber, EVA rubber, isoprene rubber, butadiene rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, silicone rubber, and polyurethane-based resins can be mentioned. Among these, it is preferable to use neoprene rubber. Neoprene rubber is excellent in elasticity and heat insulation properties and has low thermal conductivity, so it can suppress the transmission of external heat to the neck cooler 10 and prevent the coldness of the neck cooler 10 from escaping to the outside.

[0032] Examples of the aluminum vapor deposition layer 5 include an aluminum vapor deposition fabric obtained by vapor-depositing aluminum on a fabric, an aluminum vapor deposition non-woven fabric obtained by vapor-depositing aluminum on a thin cloth-like non-woven fabric sheet, an aluminum vapor deposition plastic sheet obtained by vapor-depositing aluminum on a thin plastic sheet, an aluminum laminated fabric obtained by laminating an aluminum foil on a fabric or the like, an aluminum laminated sheet obtained by laminating an aluminum foil on a thin plastic sheet, and the like. Among these, from the viewpoint of stretchability, an aluminum vapor deposition fabric is preferable. As the fabric, a knitted fabric is preferable. The knitting structure of the knitted fabric is not particularly limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, a weft knitted fabric knitted with a weft knitting structure such as plain knitting, rubber knitting, and pearl knitting is preferable. Since the aluminum vapor deposition layer 5 is an aluminum vapor deposition fabric, the main body 2 can be suitably adhered to the neck cooler 10, and the coldness from the neck cooler 10 can be confined inside by the radiation of the aluminum vapor deposition, preventing the coldness from escaping to the outside.

[0033] The material constituting the base material layer 6 is not particularly limited as long as it is a stretchable material, but a knitted fabric is preferable. The knitting structure of the knitted fabric is not particularly limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, a weft knitted fabric knitted with a weft knitting structure such as plain knitting, rubber knitting, and pearl knitting is preferable. When the base material layer 6 is constituted by a weft knitted fabric, it is preferable to configure the course direction (weft direction) of the knitted fabric to coincide with the longitudinal direction L (see FIG. 1) of the main body 2. Since the weft knitted fabric has stretchability in the course direction, when the course direction of the knitted fabric of the base material layer 6 coincides with the longitudinal direction L of the main body 2, the main body 2 can be deformed according to the shape of the neck cooler 10 and can be more closely adhered.

[0034] As shown in FIGS. 2(a) to (d), the first cooler 10 includes a tag 11 that protrudes outward at the filling port when filled with a phase change material. As shown in FIGS. 2(a), 3(b), and (f), the main body 2 preferably has a cut 7 at a portion where the tag 11 overlaps when the first cooler 10 is attached. In the present embodiment, the cut 7 is formed at the center of the main body 2. However, the size and position of the cut 7 are not particularly limited, and are formed according to the location of the tag 11 formed on the first cooler 10 to be used. Since the tag 11 of the first cooler 10 protrudes outward from the cut 7, even at the portion where the tag 11 and the main body 2 overlap, the main body 2 can be brought into close contact with the first cooler 10. Further, since the tag 11 of the first cooler 10 protrudes outward from the cut 7, it serves as an anti-slip measure to prevent the main body 2 from coming off the first cooler 10, and it is possible to prevent the main body 2 from slipping off and detaching from the first cooler 10 during use.

[0035] FIG. 5 is a schematic end view at the A-A position of the first cooler 100 with a cover shown in FIG. 2(b). As shown in FIG. 5, the cross-sectional shape of the first cooler 10 formed by bending a spindle-shaped cooling body in an arch shape is circular. The main body 2 is preferably configured to cover the surface around the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L of the first cooler 10 within a range where the angle P is 60 to 180° with respect to the center O of the first cooler 10 when the main body 2 is attached to the first cooler 10. The range where the angle P is 60 to 180° with respect to the center O of the first cooler 10 covered by the main body 2 is a range that appropriately covers the first cooler 10, so that the cooling effect can be obtained over a sufficient period of time without impairing the wearing feeling of the first cooler 10 by the user. When covering the surface around the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L of the first cooler 10 such that the angle P is greater than 180° with respect to the center O of the first cooler 10, the main body 2 will cover the portion that contacts the user's neck, which may interfere with the cooling effect on the user. Further, when covering the surface around the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L of the first cooler 10 such that the angle P is less than 60° with respect to the center O of the first cooler 10, the exposed portion of the first cooler 10 will increase, and there is a risk that the first cooler 10 will absorb external heat and the cooling time cannot be sufficiently extended.

[0036] As shown in FIGS. 2(b) and 3(b) to (d), the main body 2 preferably has pocket portions 8 at both ends in the longitudinal direction L into which the ends of the neck cooler 10 can be inserted. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the pocket portions 8 are provided by folding and sewing the main body 2. Since the main body 2 has the pocket portions 8, the neck cooler cover 1 that can be attached to and detached from the neck cooler 10 is formed with a simple configuration. The shape of the pocket portions 8 is not particularly limited and may be appropriately set so that the ends of the neck cooler 10 can be inserted.

[0037] The locking portion 3 is preferably connected to the tip of the pocket portion 8. In the present embodiment, the locking portion 3 is a snap button. When the phase change material enclosed in the neck cooler 10 changes from a solid phase to a liquid phase, the shape of the neck cooler 10 tends to collapse and there is a risk of coming off the neck during use. However, as shown in FIG. 1, after the user winds the neck cooler 100 with a cover around his / her own neck, the locking portion 3 can prevent the neck cooler 10 from coming off the user's neck by connecting the ends of the neck cooler cover 1 to each other.

[0038] The locking portion 3 is not limited to a snap button, and for example, a hook-and-loop fastener, a hook, etc. may be adopted. Also, the tip of the locking portion 3 may be extended and configured to be tied like a scarf.

[0039] The neck cooler cover 1 of the present invention is preferably configured such that, when attached to the neck cooler 10, the cooling time of the neck cooler 10 is 30 minutes or longer compared to the state where it is not attached. For example, the cooling time of the neck cooler 10 as it is is usually about 30 to 180 minutes, but when the neck cooler cover 1 is attached to the neck cooler 10, the cooling time of the neck cooler 10 can be extended to about 60 to 300 minutes. Since the cooling time of the neck cooler 100 with a cover is 30 minutes or longer, the neck cooler 10 can be made into a practical product.

[0040] 〔Mounting method〕 A method of attaching the neck cooler cover 1 configured as described above to the neck cooler 10 will be described. First, the ends of the neck cooler 10 are inserted into the pocket portions 8 of the neck cooler cover 1, respectively. Next, the main body 2 is extended to project the tag 11 of the neck cooler 10 outward from the cut 7. Then, the shape of the main body 2 is adjusted so as to wind around the neck cooler 10. In this way, by first inserting the ends of the neck cooler 10 into the pocket portions 8 of the neck cooler cover 1, the neck cooler cover 1 can be easily attached so as to be in close contact with the neck cooler 10.

[0041] As described above, the neck cooler cover of the present invention has been described based on one embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to the configuration described in the above embodiment, and its configuration can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit thereof.

Industrial Applicability

[0042] The neck cooler cover of the present invention and the neck cooler with a cover can be used for various types of neck coolers. In particular, they can be suitably used as the neck cooler cover and the neck cooler filled with a PCM that naturally freezes when the temperature drops to 28°C or lower.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0043] 1 Neck cooler cover 2 Main body 3 Locking portion 4 Elastic resin layer 5 Aluminum vapor deposition layer 7 Cut 8 Pocket portion 10 Neck cooler 11 Tag 100 Neck cooler with a cover L Longitudinal direction R Circumferential direction O Center of the neck cooler

Claims

1. A neck cooler cover to be attached to a neck cooler formed by bending a spindle-shaped cooling body into an arch shape, in a state of being attached to the neck cooler, comprising a main body that closely adheres along the shape of the neck cooler so as to surround the neck cooler, wherein the main body is a neck cooler cover configured such that at least a portion of the neck cooler that contacts the user's neck is exposed.

2. The neck cooler cover according to claim 1, wherein the main body has elasticity and is attached so as to be wound around the neck cooler in a state of being stretched at least in the circumferential direction of the neck cooler.

3. The neck cooler cover according to claim 1, wherein the main body has an elastic resin layer and / or an aluminum vapor deposition layer.

4. The neck cooler includes a tag protruding outward, the neck cooler cover according to claim 1, wherein the main body has a cut in a portion where the tag overlaps in a state of being attached to the neck cooler.

5. The neck cooler cover according to claim 1, wherein the main body is configured to cover the surface around the neck cooler in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the neck cooler within a range of 60 to 180° with respect to the center of the neck cooler in a state of being attached to the neck cooler.

6. The neck cooler cover according to claim 1, configured such that in a state of being attached to the neck cooler, the cooling time of the neck cooler is 30 minutes or longer compared to a state of not being attached.

7. The main body has pocket portions at both ends in the longitudinal direction into which the ends of the neck cooler can be inserted, the neck cooler cover according to claim 1, further comprising locking portions connected to the tips of the pocket portions.

8. A neck cooler with a cover, in which the neck cooler cover according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is attached to the neck cooler.

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