Hip seat

Abstract

To provide a hip seat capable of reducing burden on a lower abdominal part when worn, regardless of its simple structure.SOLUTION: A hip seat worn on a wearer's abdominal part has a pedestal member 10 and a waist belt 20. The pedestal member 10 has a seat plate part 11 and a waist pad part 12, the seat plate part 11 and the waist pad part 12 having cross sections integrally formed into an almost L-shape. The waist belt 20 is provided with a pedestal fitting member 30 for fitting the pedestal member 10, the pedestal fitting member 30 being a pocket-shaped member engaging and storing the waist pad part 12 of the pedestal member 10. The pedestal fitting member 30 is fixed to the waist belt 20 at a waist belt side upper side part and a lateral side part of the pedestal fitting member 30, but not fixed at a lower side part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a hip seat. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, various hip seats (baby carriers, child carriers) that are attached to the wearer's waist like a waist pouch and support an infant in a seated position have been known. Hip seats can be used as an aid for carrying an infant by placing the buttocks of the infant on the seat, as an aid for carrying the infant sideways, or as a nursing cushion. Hip seats feature a chair-like base structure that supports the weight of the baby close to the center of gravity of the person carrying the baby (the wearer), thereby reducing the load on the shoulders and waist. The base is attached around the wearer's waist (abdomen) with a belt, and a lumbar support part integrated with the seat is provided on the wearer's waist (abdomen) to support the seat. When an infant is placed on the base, the front end of the seat lowers, and as a result, the lower end of the lumbar support part comes into contact with the wearer's body, which can place pressure on the abdomen. To address this issue, a hip seat has been proposed that can reduce the pain caused by the lower end of the lumbar support part coming into contact with the abdomen when the infant is placed on the seat (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the hip seat, a cushion member is formed in a manner that wraps around the lower end of the lumbar support portion, thereby reducing pain caused by the lower end touching the abdomen. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3240958 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in conventional hip seats, the lumbar support portion is attached so that it is fixed to the belt side, so even with the cushion member in between, it comes into contact with the wearer's abdomen, and pain relief is not sufficient.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a hip seat that has a simple structure yet can further reduce the burden on the lower abdomen when worn. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the hip seat of the present invention is a hip seat to be worn around the abdomen of a wearer, It has a base member and a waist belt, The base member has a seat plate portion and a lumbar support portion, The seat plate portion and the lumbar support portion are integrally formed with a substantially L-shaped cross section, The waist belt is provided with a base mounting member for mounting a base member, the base mounting member is a pocket-shaped member into which the waist support portion of the base member is fitted and stored, The base attachment member is fixed to the waist belt at the upper edge and side edge portions on the waist belt side of the base attachment member, but is not fixed at the lower edge portion.

[0007] In the hip seat of the present invention, it is preferable that there is a gap between the lower end of the base attachment member and the lower side of the waist belt, and the width of the gap is in the range of 10 mm to 30 mm.

[0008] In the hip seat of the present invention, it is preferable that the thickness of the base attachment member on the waist belt side is within a range of 3 mm to 25 mm.

[0009] The hip seat of the present invention preferably further comprises a cover member that houses the base member and the base mounting member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a hip seat that has a simple structure but can further reduce the burden on the lower abdomen when worn. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the hip sheet of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a method for attaching the base member to the hip seat of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the attachment state of the seat member in the hip seat of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the state in which the hip seat of the present invention is used. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments of the hip seat of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to or restricted to the following examples. Note that the drawings referred to below are schematic, and the dimensional ratios of objects depicted in the drawings may differ from the dimensional ratios of actual objects. The dimensional ratios of objects may also differ between drawings.

[0013] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a hip seat 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. This hip seat 100 has a built-in base member 10 on which an infant is placed, and is used by attaching it to the wearer's abdomen with a waist belt 20. FIG. 1 shows the state before base member 10 is attached, and the base member 10 is stored inside cover member 40 on the front side of the figure. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the use of the hip seat of the present invention, showing the wearer wearing hip seat 100 around the abdomen with a waist belt 20 and the infant placed on base member 10, as viewed from the right side of the wearer.

[0014] The base member 10 has a seat panel 11 and a lumbar support portion 12, which are integrally formed with a substantially L-shaped cross section. The waist belt 20 is provided with a base attachment member 30 to which the base member 10 is attached. The base attachment member 30 is a pocket-like (bag-like) member into which the lumbar support portion 12 of the base member 10 is fitted and stored. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a method for attaching the base member 10 to the hip seat of the present invention. In FIG. 2, the cover member 40 is shown with a dashed line to make it easier to see the state of the base attachment member 30 inside the cover member 40. This figure shows the state in which the lid portion of the cover member 40 of the hip seat 100 in FIG. 1 is opened and the base member 10 is being inserted into the base attachment member 30. The base attachment member 30 may be directly fixed to the waist belt 20, or it may be indirectly attached via a separate member. The base attachment member 30 has an opening at the top edge, but the above-mentioned fastening (attachment) points are on the waist belt 20 side and the side edge of the top edge opening of the base attachment member 30, and it is important that the bottom edge (the area surrounded by the two-dot chain line in the figure) is not fastened. The parts other than the above-mentioned fastening points (the bag part other than the top edge and left and right edges of the pocket) are free from the outer fabric.

[0015] FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the state in which the base member 10 is attached to the hip seat 100 of the present invention. The waist belt 20 is not shown in this figure, but is provided on the right end surface of the figure. The lumbar support portion 12 of the base member 10 is stored in a pocket (base attachment member 30), and the seat plate portion 11 forms the seat surface. In conventional hip seats with a base member attached, fabric is sewn to the waist belt side member to form a pocket into which the base member is inserted. In contrast, in the hip seat of the present invention, the pocket (base attachment member 30) is structured independently from the outer fabric (the waist belt 20 side member), and its lower edge is not fixed, so that it is formed to float above the waist belt 20 side member. Therefore, after the waist support portion 12 of the base member 10 is inserted, the base member 10 has some play to move in both directions. In this embodiment, the pocket size is just large enough to fit the thickness of the lumbar support portion 12 of the base member 10, and when stored, there is no room for room and it fits tightly, so the pocket and base member 10 move together. When an infant is placed on the seat, the lower part of the lumbar support portion 12 moves forward (toward the body) as the seat moves. If the pocket were tightly attached to the outer fabric as in the past, the lower end of the base member (lower end of the lumbar support portion) would feel like it was directly touching the stomach, causing a sense of pressure. However, since the base attachment member 30 is not fixed at the lower edge and is free, there is play between the outer fabric and the base member 10, and the lower part of the lumbar support portion 12 moves forward as if rubbing against the outer fabric, making it less likely to feel pressure. In this way, even if the base moves, there is little strain on the wearer's abdomen.

[0016] In this embodiment, there is a gap between the lower end of the base attachment member 30 and the lower edge of the waist belt 20, so that the base member 10 does not reach the position of the lower edge of the waist belt 20. In other words, the pocket of the base attachment member 30 appears to be floating within the hip seat 100. The width of the gap is preferably in the range of 10 mm to 30 mm, and is particularly preferably around 15 mm. If the gap is too wide, the length of the lumbar support portion 12 becomes too short, and a sufficient sense of stability cannot be obtained when an infant is placed on the seat plate portion 11 (seat surface). Furthermore, if the gap is narrow or there is no gap and the base member 10 reaches the position of the lower edge of the waist belt 20, the lower edge of the waist belt 20 is likely to dig into the body when an infant is placed on the seat plate portion 11 (seat surface).

[0017] In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, a base-side cushion member 31 is provided above the seat panel 11, and a lumbar-side cushion member 32 is provided between the base mounting member 30 and the waist belt 20. The base mounting member 30, base-side cushion member 31, and waist-side cushion member 32 are preferably made of a material selected from urethane resin, melamine resin, polyethylene foam, synthetic rubber, natural sponge, and nonwoven fabric, with urethane foam being preferred. The base mounting member 30 is preferably a cushion member with a thickness on the waist belt 20 side ranging from 3 mm to 25 mm. The thickness of the base-side cushion member 31 is preferably approximately 15 mm. When the thickness of the base mounting member 30 is approximately 5 mm, the thickness of the waist-side cushion member 32 is preferably approximately 20 mm. If the thickness of the base mounting member 30 on the waist belt 20 side is large, or if the waist belt 20 itself is made of a cushioning material, the waist-side cushion member 32 may not necessarily be provided.

[0018] In the base member 10, the lumbar support portion 12 has a curved shape that fits around the abdomen of the wearer, and the seat panel portion 11 is integrally formed in a generally L-shape, protruding outward from the upper edge of the curved lumbar support portion 12. Reinforcing ribs are preferably provided near the corners of the surface opposite the seat surface, which is the inner portion of the generally L-shape. Providing the reinforcing ribs increases the rigidity of the base member 10, prevents deformation due to the weight of an infant, and allows for a thinner and lighter member. Furthermore, the base member 10 is preferably provided with a plurality of through holes. Providing the through holes allows for a lighter base member 10 and ensures breathability. When the reinforcing ribs are provided, the through holes are preferably provided between the reinforcing ribs. The base member 10 can be made of materials such as resin, metal, and wood.

[0019] In this embodiment, a cover member 40 is provided to house the base member 10 and the base mounting member 30. The cover member 40 is not an essential component for the function of the hip seat of the present invention. However, as shown in the drawings, providing the cover member 40 is preferable because it allows the space under the seat panel 11 (the area surrounded by the dotted line in FIG. 3) to be used as a storage compartment for small items. Another advantage is that it allows for greater freedom in design.

[0020] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. Embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in different embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0021] 100 Hip Seat 10 Base member 11 Seat plate part 12 Lumbar support 20 Waist belt 30 Base mounting member 31 Base side cushion member 32 Lumbar cushion member 40 Cover member

Claims

1. A hip seat to be worn around the abdomen of a wearer, It has a base member and a waist belt, The base member has a seat plate portion and a lumbar support portion, The seat plate portion and the lumbar support portion are integrally formed with a substantially L-shaped cross section, The waist belt is provided with a base mounting member for mounting a base member, the base mounting member is a pocket-shaped member into which the waist support portion of the base member is fitted and stored, The hip seat is characterized in that the base mounting member is fixed to the waist belt at the upper edge and side edge portions of the base mounting member on the waist belt side, and is not fixed at the lower edge portion.

2. 2. The hip seat according to claim 1, wherein there is a gap between the lower end of the base mounting member and the lower side of the waist belt, the width of the gap being in the range of 10 mm to 30 mm.

3. 2. The hip seat according to claim 1, wherein the base attachment member is a cushion member having a thickness on the waist belt side within a range of 3 mm to 25 mm.

4. 2. The hip seat according to claim 1, further comprising a cover member that houses said base member and said base mounting member.

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