Mat with support section

Abstract

To provide a new type of mat with an auxiliary section that is compatible with phase-free applications. [Solution] The rug with auxiliary part 1 of the present invention comprises a rectangular rug part 2 and an auxiliary part 3 fixed to one side of the rug part 2. When the auxiliary part 3 is viewed from above, it is shaped like an eight. When one side of the rug part 2 is considered one side and the opposite side is considered the other side, the left arc of each of the two upper and lower circles forming the eight shape extends outwards from one side of the rug part 2, and the right arc of each of the two upper and lower circles forming the eight shape extends outwards from the other side of the rug part 2.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a mat with auxiliary parts.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, with the increasing awareness of disaster prevention, attempts have been made to design things and services around us to be phase-free so that they can respond to two phases: normal times and disaster occurrence times. For example, in Patent Document 1, in a partition panel suitable for adding functions such as a whiteboard, in order to meet the demand for being able to quickly and easily rearrange, the number of parts is reasonably reduced, and weight reduction can be achieved without sacrificing strength. A partition panel has been proposed.

[0003] Regarding various bedding etc. (for example, beds and mattresses), various proposals have been made with disaster prevention in mind. For example, in Patent Document 2, a disaster prevention mattress has been proposed that can reduce the storage volume in shelters etc., is easy to dispose of after use, and can also be used other than mattresses. In Patent Document 3, a disaster prevention bed has been proposed that is made to transform into a shelter immediately after an earthquake by installing an outer frame whose center part is connected by a joint on a pedestal that can be expanded and contracted by a spring mechanism etc., and attaching turntables to the front and back inside this outer frame.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] The primary objective of this invention is to provide a novel mat with an auxiliary section that is compatible with phase-free design. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A mat with an auxiliary part according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a rectangular mat portion and an auxiliary part fixed to one side of the mat portion, wherein the shape of the auxiliary part when viewed from above is figure-eight shaped, and when one side of the mat portion is designated as one side and the opposite side as the other side, the left arc of each of the two upper and lower circles forming the figure-eight shape extends outward from one side of the mat portion, and the right arc of each of the two upper and lower circles forming the figure-eight shape extends outward from the other side of the mat portion.

[0007] In the above-mentioned mat with auxiliary parts, the intersection of the figure eight may be located approximately in the center of the mat portion. The above-described mat with auxiliary parts may be fixed in place at the intersection of the figure eight, with the mat portion and the auxiliary parts being fixed together. In the above-described mat with auxiliary parts, the mat portion and the auxiliary parts may be fixed near the starting and ending points of all the protruding arcs. In the above-mentioned mat with an auxiliary part, the auxiliary part may be a belt. In the above-described mat with auxiliary parts, the mat and the auxiliary parts may be fixed together by sewing. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The rug with auxiliary parts of the present invention is novel and is compatible with phase-free design. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] (a) is a plan view showing an example of a mat with an auxiliary part according to one embodiment, viewed from one side of the mat portion, and (b) is a plan view showing an example of a mat viewed from the other side. [Figure 2](a) and (b) are plan views showing an example of a mat with an auxiliary part according to one embodiment, viewed from one side of the mat portion. [Figure 3] This is a plan view showing an example of a rug with a comparative auxiliary section. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] Hereinafter, a mat with an auxiliary part according to an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as "a mat with an auxiliary part of one embodiment") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments described below are not intended to limit the invention as defined in the claims, and not all of the elements and combinations thereof described in each embodiment are necessarily essential to the solution of the present invention.

[0011] <<Rest with support section>> As shown in Figures 1(a) and 1(b), the rug with auxiliary part 1 of one embodiment comprises a rug portion 2 and an auxiliary part 3 fixed to one side of the rug portion 2. In the rug with auxiliary part 1 of one embodiment, as shown in Figure 1(a), the auxiliary part 3 is shaped like an "8" in plan view and fixed to one side of the rug portion 2. Furthermore, in the rug with auxiliary part 1 of one embodiment, when one side forming one side of the rug portion 2 is considered one side and the opposite side is considered the other side, the left arcs of the two upper and lower circles forming the "8" shape extend outwards from one side of the rug portion 2, and the right arcs of the two upper and lower circles forming the "8" shape extend outwards from the other side of the rug portion 2. Figure 1(a) is a plan view showing an example of a mat with an auxiliary part 1 according to one embodiment, viewed from one side of the mat part 2, and Figure 1(b) is a plan view showing an example of a mat with an auxiliary part 1 according to one embodiment, viewed from one side of the mat part 2.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the mat with auxiliary part 1, in normal times, the mat can be used for its intended purpose; for example, if the mat is a futon, it can be used as ordinary bedding. On the other hand, in emergencies such as disasters, the auxiliary part 3 extending from the mat part 2 can be used to easily lift the mat part 2, allowing it to be used as a stretcher or a carrier. The mat with auxiliary part 1 of one embodiment can accommodate two phases: normal times and emergencies. Next, the various components of the mat with auxiliary part 1 of one embodiment will be described in more detail with an example.

[0013] (Mat section) One embodiment of the mat with auxiliary part 1 includes a mat part 2. The mat part 2 only needs to have the function of a mat and can be appropriately determined according to its normal use. One example of the bedding section 2 is bedding such as futons and bed pads. As an example, item 2 of the floor covering section includes mats such as stretching mats and rehabilitation mats. As an example, the floor covering section 2 is a seat used in means of transportation such as railway cars, taxis, and buses. As an example, floor covering section 2 includes rush grass rugs, bamboo rugs, and modular tatami mats. The above is just one example of the floor covering 2; other items may also be used as the floor covering 2.

[0014] There are no limitations on the size of the mat portion 2, but as shown in Figure 1(b), it is preferable that it is large enough to allow a person to lie on, and that the person does not fall off when the mat portion 1 with the auxiliary part of one embodiment is used as a stretcher or carrier. For example, a rectangular mat portion 2 has a long side and a short side, with the long side being 50 cm to 300 cm long and the short side being 30 cm to 200 cm long. There are no limitations on the thickness of the mat portion 2, and it can be appropriately determined considering the material and weight of the mat portion 2. For example, the thickness of the mat portion 2 is 0.5 cm to 20 cm long.

[0015] In the illustrated form, the four corners are angular, but the four corners may have a curved shape. Alternatively, they may be tapered.

[0016] There is no limitation on the material (material quality) of the mat part 2, and conventionally known materials can be appropriately selected and used. Examples of the material of the mat part 2 include cloth such as canvas, natural leather, synthetic leather, plants, natural resins, synthetic resins, and metals. Other materials may also be used. Further, the mat part 2 may be composed of a plurality of materials. When the mat part 2 and the reinforcing part are fixed by sewing, it is preferable that the sewing with the reinforcing part can be facilitated.

[0017] As an example, the mat part 2 is composed of a main body part and a cover part that covers a part or the whole of the main body part (not shown). In this case, on one surface of the mat part 2 to which the auxiliary part 3 is fixed, the main body part may be exposed or may be covered by the cover part. Examples of such a mat part 2 include those composed of a futon and a futon cover that covers either one or both of one surface and the other surface of the futon. When one surface side of the mat part 2 is covered by the cover part, the auxiliary part 3 is directly or indirectly fixed to the cover part.

[0018] As an example, the mat part 2 can be folded into two or more folds.

[0019] (Auxiliary part) As shown in Figure 1(a), the rug with auxiliary part 1 of one embodiment includes an auxiliary part 3 fixed to one side of the rug part 2. In this embodiment, the shape of the auxiliary part 3 when viewed from above is figure-eight shaped. Furthermore, in the rug with auxiliary part 1 of one embodiment, when one side of the rug part 2 (the longer side in the illustrated form) is considered one side and the opposite side is considered the other side, the left arc of each of the two upper and lower circles forming the figure-eight extends outwards from one side of the rug part 2, and the right arc of each of the two upper and lower circles forming the figure-eight extends outwards from the other side of the rug part 2. The rug part 2 and the auxiliary part 3 are fixed at predetermined locations (nine locations in the illustrated form). The term "figure-eight shaped circle" as used in this specification includes not only circles but also shapes that approximate circles. Shapes that approximate a circle include shapes that have partially straight lines, etc. "Circle" may be read as "ring." In this specification, "circle" and "ring" are synonymous. Furthermore, "arc" as used in this specification also includes shapes that approximate an arc. Shapes that approximate an arc include shapes that have partially straight lines, etc.

[0020] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, by extending the arcs of the two upper and lower circles forming a figure-eight shape outwards from the mat portion 2, the protruding auxiliary portion 3 (arc-shaped auxiliary portion 3) can be used as a handle. In other words, the mat with auxiliary portion 1 of one embodiment has four handles. However, the mat with auxiliary portion 1 of one embodiment is not limited to having four handles, and may have auxiliary handles in addition to the four handles formed by the figure-eight shaped auxiliary portion 3. For example, in the form shown in Figure 1, an auxiliary handle may be provided that protrudes outwards from the end of the short side of the mat portion 2 (not shown).

[0021] Next, the advantages of the auxiliary mat 1 of one embodiment having the above configuration will be explained. Figure 3 is a plan view of the comparative auxiliary mat. In the comparative auxiliary mat of the form shown in Figure 3, two approximately semicircular auxiliary parts 3 are fixed to each side so as to protrude outward from the ends of the long sides of the rectangular mat part 2, and the protruding auxiliary parts 3 serve as handles. When the comparative auxiliary mat of the form shown in Figure 3 is used as a stretcher, the mat is lifted using the four handles. However, in the comparative auxiliary mat of the form shown in Figure 3, when the mat is lifted, a load is placed on the mat part 2, making it prone to damage to the mat part 2, such as tearing.

[0022] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the mat with auxiliary parts 1, as shown in Figure 1(a), by making the auxiliary parts 3 figure-eight shaped, one auxiliary part 3 extending from one side of the mat part 2 can be connected to another auxiliary part 3 extending from the other side. Also, one auxiliary part 3 extending from one side of the mat part 2 can be connected to another auxiliary part 3 extending from the same side. Similarly, two auxiliary parts 3 extending from the other side of the mat part 2 can be connected to each other. In summary, in the form shown in Figure 1(a), when the auxiliary part 3 in the upper left of the figure is called the first auxiliary part, the auxiliary part 3 in the lower left of the figure is called the second auxiliary part, the auxiliary part 3 in the upper right of the figure is called the third auxiliary part, and the auxiliary part 3 in the lower right of the figure is called the fourth auxiliary part, the first auxiliary part is connected to all the other auxiliary parts 3. According to this embodiment of the mat with auxiliary part 1, when the mat with auxiliary part 1 is lifted by holding the protruding auxiliary part 3, the load on the mat part 2 can be significantly reduced, and damage to the mat part 2 caused by the load on the mat part 2 can be suppressed.

[0023] There are no limitations on the material of the auxiliary part 3; conventionally known materials can be appropriately selected and used. Examples of materials for the auxiliary part 3 include canvas or other fabrics, natural leather, synthetic leather, natural resin, synthetic resin, and metal. Other materials may also be used. One example of the auxiliary part 3 is a rope or a belt. In particular, using a belt for the auxiliary part 3 provides sufficient durability to the auxiliary part 3 and allows it to be easily fixed to the mat part 2 by sewing or the like.

[0024] The figure-eight shape of auxiliary part 3 may be formed from one component (for example, one belt) or from two components (for example, two belts). In the latter case, two loops forming a figure eight are created first, and then joined together by sewing or other means to form the figure eight.

[0025] As shown in Figure 1(a), it is preferable that the figure-eight intersection of the auxiliary part 3 is located approximately in the center of the mat part 2. This configuration allows for good stability when the mat 1 with the auxiliary part of one embodiment is lifted, and also distributes the load on the mat part 2.

[0026] There are no limitations on the method of fixing the auxiliary part 3; it is sufficient that it is fixed with sufficient strength to prevent it from falling off the mat part 2. As an example, the auxiliary part 3 is fixed to the mat part 2 by sewing. As an example, the auxiliary part 3 is fixed indirectly to the mat part 2 by a bonding material such as an adhesive. As an example, the auxiliary part 3 is fixed to the mat part 2 by fusion.

[0027] (fixed part) As shown in each figure, the mat portion 2 and the auxiliary portion 3 are fixed at a predetermined fixing portion 4. The position of the fixing portion 4 is not limited and can be any location where the mat portion 2 and the auxiliary portion 3 can be fixed. A preferred form of fixing portion 4 is the intersection of a figure eight, as shown in Figure 2(a). A preferred form of fixing portion 4 is the vicinity of the start and end points of all arcs extending from the mat portion 2, as shown in Figure 2(b). A more preferred form of fixing portion 4 is the intersection of a figure eight and the vicinity of the start and end points of all arcs extending from the mat, as shown in Figure 1(a). Particularly preferred is that the mat portion 2 and the auxiliary portion 3 are fixed at this fixing portion 4 by sewing.

[0028] By fixing the mat portion 2 and the auxiliary portion 3 in a preferred form of fixing portion 4, the load on the mat portion 2 can be reduced when the mat with the auxiliary portion 1 of one embodiment is lifted, without impairing the flexibility, texture, and elasticity of the material of the mat portion 2, thereby suppressing damage to the mat portion 2. In particular, the form shown in Figure 1(a) can be made more durable.

[0029] The auxiliary mat 1 of the present invention, as described above, is novel and phase-free compatible. Because the auxiliary mat 1 of the present invention has a simple structure, its range of applications can be broadened. The auxiliary mat 1 of the present invention can be suitably used, for example, for hospital inpatients, residents of nursing homes, home caregivers, children and students in schools, hotel guests, patients in rehabilitation facilities, students in gymnastics classes, and passengers in taxis, buses, trains, etc. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0030] 1. Mat with support section 2. Mats and Rugs 3...Auxiliary part 4... Fixed part

Claims

1. A rectangular mat section, The mat portion comprises an auxiliary portion fixed to one side of the mat portion, The shape of the auxiliary part when viewed from above is eight-shaped. When one side of the surface of the mat portion is designated as one side, and the side opposite to it is designated as the other side, The left-hand arcs of the two upper and lower circles forming the aforementioned figure-eight shape extend outward from one side of the mat portion. The right-hand arcs of the two upper and lower circles forming the figure eight extend outwards from the other side of the mat portion. Mat with support section.

2. The intersection of the aforementioned figure eight is located approximately in the center of the mat portion. A mat with an auxiliary part as described in claim 1.

3. At the intersection of the figure eight, the mat portion and the auxiliary portion are fixed together. A mat with an auxiliary part as described in claim 2.

4. The mat portion and the auxiliary portion are fixed in the vicinity of the starting and ending points of all the protruding arcs. A mat with an auxiliary part as described in claim 3.

5. The auxiliary part is a belt. A mat with an auxiliary part according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The aforementioned mat and the aforementioned auxiliary part are fixed together by sewing. The mat with auxiliary part according to claim 5.

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