Hanging net foot pillow

Abstract

We provide a hanging net-type foot pillow that can be used even while sleeping, to alleviate leg fatigue. [Solution] The system comprises two rod-shaped members, support columns 11; a base 12 that supports the support columns 11 so that they are substantially perpendicular to the installation surface; a cylindrical portion 13 that is installed between the two support columns 11 and is a substantially cylindrical member having a hole 131 provided along its longitudinal direction and a substantially rectangular opening 132 provided from the side to the hole 131; a cylindrical portion 14 that is inserted into the hole of the cylindrical portion 13 so as to be movable in the longitudinal and circumferential directions of the cylindrical portion 13; and a net 15 for resting the lower leg, which is attached to the cylindrical portion 14 and positioned outside the cylindrical portion 13 through the opening 132.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a suspension mesh-type foot pillow for improving fatigue in the feet. [Background Art]

[0002] In general, fatigue in the feet is often caused by poor blood circulation in the lower limbs. In particular, the contraction action of the calf muscles plays an important role in circulating blood in the lower limbs back to the heart against gravity. However, when the muscle strength of the calves decreases, blood stagnates in the lower limbs, which causes fatigue in the feet.

[0003] As a method for improving such foot fatigue, for example, a method using a foot pillow as disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known. As described above, the main cause of foot fatigue is blood stagnation in the lower limbs. By using a foot pillow to keep the toes oriented upward, it is possible to utilize the effect of gravity and prevent blood stagnation. [Prior Art Documents] [Patent Documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3095522 [Summary of the Invention] [Problem to be Solved by the Invention]

[0005] However, conventional foot pillows such as that disclosed in Patent Document 1 have a problem in that, for example, when the position of the feet shifts due to turning over in bed, the feet come off the foot pillow, making them difficult to use during sleep. For this reason, the use of conventional foot pillows is limited to use when awake.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of such conventional circumstances. One object of the present invention is to provide a suspension mesh-type foot pillow for improving foot fatigue that can be used even during sleep. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A suspended net type footrest according to the first aspect of the present invention can be configured to include: a base portion that supports the support portion so that the support portion is substantially perpendicular to the installation surface; a cylindrical portion that is installed between the two support portions and is a substantially cylindrical member having a hole portion provided along its longitudinal direction and an opening portion that is a substantially rectangular hole provided from the side to the hole portion; a cylindrical portion that is inserted into the hole portion of the cylindrical portion so as to be movable in the longitudinal and circumferential directions of the cylindrical portion; and a net for resting the lower leg portion, which is attached to the cylindrical portion and is arranged outside the cylindrical portion through the opening portion.

[0008] A second aspect of the present invention relates to a suspended net-type footrest, which can be configured such that the net portion is attached symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal direction of the cylindrical portion.

[0009] A third aspect of the present invention relates to a suspended net-type footrest, which can be configured such that the cylindrical portion has two recesses for resting the lower leg, the recesses being located on the side surface of the cylindrical portion opposite to the position where the opening is provided.

[0010] A fourth aspect of the present invention, the suspended net type footrest, can be configured such that the recess is arranged symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal direction of the cylindrical portion.

[0011] A fifth aspect of the present invention relates to a suspended net-type footrest, which can be configured such that the support column is extendable and retractable in the longitudinal direction.

[0012] A sixth aspect of the present invention relates to a suspended net-type footrest, which can be configured such that the cylindrical portion is expandable and contractible in the longitudinal direction. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] The suspended net-type foot pillow according to the present invention is equipped with a net portion for resting the lower leg via a cylindrical portion that is movable in the longitudinal and circumferential directions. This configuration allows the net portion to follow the user's foot position as it moves, so it can be used even while sleeping.

[0014] Furthermore, the suspended net-type foot pillow according to the present invention has two recesses, and by placing the lower legs in these recesses and stimulating them with body weight, it can be used as a massage device. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram of a suspended net type foot pillow according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram of the support column. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram of the base. [Figure 4] This is a schematic diagram of the cylindrical part. [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram of the cylindrical part. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram illustrating the assembly method of the cylindrical section, the cylindrical section, and the mesh section. [Figure 7] This is a schematic diagram of the cylindrical and mesh sections. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments shown below are examples for embodying the technical idea of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the following. In addition, this specification by no means limits the members recited in the claims to the members of the embodiments. In particular, unless specifically stated otherwise, the dimensions, materials, shapes, relative arrangements and the like of components described in the embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention thereto, but are merely illustrative examples. Note that the sizes and positional relationships of members shown in each drawing may be exaggerated for clarity of explanation. Furthermore, in the following description, the same names and reference numerals denote the same or homogeneous members, and detailed descriptions are omitted as appropriate. Furthermore, each element constituting the present invention may be configured such that a plurality of elements are formed of the same member and one member serves as the plurality of elements, or conversely, the function of one member may be shared and realized by a plurality of members. In addition, the functions or processes of each element constituting the present invention can also be realized by artificial intelligence (AI: Artificial Intelligence) within a feasible range. [Suspended mesh-type leg pillow 1]

[0017] A suspended mesh-type leg pillow 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, the suspended mesh-type leg pillow 1 mainly includes a support column part 11, a base part 12, a cylindrical part 13, a columnar part 14, and a mesh part 15. Each member will be described below. [Support column part 11]

[0019] As shown in FIG. 2, the support column part 11 is a substantially columnar member, and as shown in FIG. 1, it is supported by the base part 12 so as to be substantially perpendicular to an installation surface. As shown in FIG. 2, the support column part 11 has a circular hole in its upper portion, and as shown in FIG. 1, by inserting the cylindrical part 13 into the hole, the cylindrical part 13 can be bridged between two support column parts 11.

[0020] Furthermore, the support column 11 has a telescopic mechanism (similar to the one used in trekking poles; not shown) that allows the overall length to be adjusted arbitrarily by fitting multiple cylindrical members coaxially and making them relatively slidable, and it can be extended or retracted within a range of 50 to 80 cm. This allows the height of the cylindrical section 13 to be adjusted.

[0021] The configuration of the support column 11 is not limited to those described above. Furthermore, the material of the support column 11 is not particularly limited, but a durable material such as metal is preferred. Also, the means for fixing the telescopic mechanism after length adjustment is not particularly limited, and existing twist-lock mechanisms, lever-lock mechanisms, push-button mechanisms, etc., can be applied. [Base section 12]

[0022] The base portion 12 is a roughly rectangular parallelepiped-shaped member, as shown in Figure 3. The base portion 12 has a circular hole on its upper surface, and as shown in Figure 1, the support portion 11 is supported so that it is roughly perpendicular to the installation surface by inserting the support portion 11 into this hole.

[0023] The form of the base portion 12 is not limited to those described above. The material of the base portion 12 is also not particularly limited, but a durable material such as metal is preferred. The size of the base portion 12 is also not particularly limited, but in order to ensure the stability of the suspended net-type footrest 1, it is preferable that the long side of the base portion 12 be 50 cm or more, and the short side be 10 cm or more greater than the diameter of the support portion 11. [Cylindrical section 13]

[0024] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the cylindrical portion 13 is a substantially cylindrical member and has a hole 131, an opening 132, and a recess 133.

[0025] Furthermore, the cylindrical portion 13 has an extension / retraction mechanism (not shown) similar to that of the support column portion 11. However, in the suspended net foot pillow 1, the cylindrical portion 14 is inserted into the hole portion 131 of the cylindrical portion 13 and is configured to be movable in the longitudinal and circumferential directions of the cylindrical portion 13. Therefore, the extension / retraction mechanism of the cylindrical portion 13 is applied in a way that does not narrow the movable range of the cylindrical portion 14. As a result, the cylindrical portion 13 is extendable and retractable within a range of 80 to 150 cm, and its length can be adjusted to suit the environment in which the suspended net foot pillow 1 is installed (for example, the size of the bed).

[0026] The form of the cylindrical portion 13 is not limited to those described above. Furthermore, the material of the cylindrical portion 13 is not particularly limited, but a material that is less prone to friction in relation to the cylindrical portion 14 is preferred. This is to reduce noise generation when the cylindrical portion 14 moves inside the cylindrical portion 13. <Hole 131>

[0027] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the hole 131 is a hole provided along the longitudinal direction of the cylindrical portion 13, into which the cylindrical portion 14 is inserted, as shown in Figure 6.

[0028] The size of the hole 131 is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that it be large enough for the cylindrical portion 14 to move smoothly inside. <Opening 132>

[0029] As shown in Figure 4, the opening 132 is a roughly rectangular hole extending from the side of the cylindrical portion 13 to the hole portion 131, and is a hole for allowing the mesh portion 15 attached to the cylindrical portion 14 inserted into the hole portion 131 to come out.

[0030] The size of the opening 132 is not particularly limited, as long as it is large enough for the mesh portion 15 to pass through but not for the cylindrical portion 14 to pass through. <Recess 133>

[0031] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the recesses 133 are two indentations for resting the lower leg, and are positioned on the side of the cylindrical portion 13 opposite to the position where the opening 132 is provided, symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal direction of the cylindrical portion. The longitudinal length of each recess 133 on the cylindrical portion 13 is approximately 15 cm.

[0032] As a result, the suspended net-type foot pillow 1 can be used as a massage device by placing the lower leg on the recess 133 and stimulating it with the weight of the body.

[0033] The configuration of the recess 133 is not limited to those described above and can be modified as appropriate. For example, the surface of the recess 133 may be made uneven so that it provides a stronger stimulation when used as a massage device. [Cylindrical section 14]

[0034] The cylindrical portion 14 is a substantially cylindrical member with a mesh portion 15 on its side. It is inserted into the hole 131 of the cylindrical portion 13 and is configured to be movable in the longitudinal and circumferential directions of the cylindrical portion 13.

[0035] The size of the cylindrical portion 14 is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that it be large enough to move smoothly within the hole 131, taking into account the size of the cylindrical portion 13 and the hole 131, as well as the recess of the recess 133. Specifically, it is preferable that the longitudinal length be 20 to 30 cm and the diameter be about 3 cm smaller than the diameter of the cylindrical portion 13.

[0036] Furthermore, while the material of the cylindrical portion 14 is not particularly limited, a material that is less prone to friction in relation to the cylindrical portion 13 is preferred. This is to reduce noise generation when the cylindrical portion 14 moves inside the cylindrical portion 13. [Amibe 15]

[0037] The mesh portion 15 is a net for resting the lower leg portion, and is attached to the side of the cylindrical portion 14 and positioned outside the cylindrical portion 13 through the opening 132.

[0038] Because the mesh portion 15 is a "mesh," it fits the lower leg and has the flexibility to follow the movement of the lower leg to some extent. [Effects of the hanging net type foot pillow 1]

[0039] Conventional foot pillows, such as the one disclosed in Patent Document 1, have a fixed position for the member that supports the lower leg. Therefore, if the foot moves due to turning over in sleep, for example, the foot will come off the foot pillow, making it difficult to use while sleeping.

[0040] In contrast, the suspended net-type footrest 1 according to the present invention employs a flexible "net" for the member (net portion 15) on which the lower leg rests, allowing it to follow the movement of the lower leg to a certain extent. Furthermore, since the cylindrical portion 14 to which the net portion 15 is attached is also movable in the longitudinal and circumferential directions of the cylindrical portion 13, the range of motion of the net portion 15 can be expanded.

[0041] In other words, the suspended net-type foot pillow 1 can follow the movement of the lower leg over a wide range by moving the net portion 15 and the cylindrical portion 14 to which the net portion 15 is attached. As a result, the use of the suspended net-type foot pillow 1 according to the invention is not limited to use while awake, but can also be used while sleeping.

[0042] Furthermore, the suspended net-type foot pillow according to the present invention has two recesses, and by placing the lower legs in these recesses and stimulating them with body weight, it can be used as a massage device. [About this application]

[0043] The present invention received the "Mirror of the Times" award at the 2024 Patent Contest, and this application was filed with the support of the patent application support program. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 1…Suspended net foot pillow 11...Strut part 12...Base 13…Cylindrical section 131...Hole 132…Opening 133…recess 14…Cylindrical section 15…Amibe

Claims

1. The support section consists of two rod-shaped members, A base portion that supports the support portion so that it is substantially perpendicular to the installation surface, A cylindrical member having a hole portion provided along its longitudinal direction and an opening portion provided from the side to the hole portion, the cylindrical portion being erected between the two support columns, A single, substantially cylindrical member, comprising a cylindrical portion inserted into a hole in the cylindrical portion so as to be movable in the longitudinal and circumferential directions of the cylindrical portion, A net for resting the lower leg, comprising a net portion attached to the cylindrical portion and positioned outside the cylindrical portion through the opening, A hanging net type foot pillow characterized by having the following features.

2. The hanging net type foot pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that the net portion is attached symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal direction of the cylindrical portion.

3. The hanging net type foot pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that the cylindrical portion has two recesses for resting the lower leg, and the recess is provided on the side surface of the cylindrical portion at a position opposite to the position where the opening is provided.

4. The hanging net type foot pillow according to claim 3, characterized in that the recess is arranged symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal direction of the cylindrical portion.

5. The hanging net type foot pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that the support column is extendable and retractable in the longitudinal direction.

6. The hanging net type foot pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that the cylindrical portion is expandable and contractible in the longitudinal direction.

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