Disaster relief slippers and pillow

Abstract

Normally, it can be used as a pillow, and even if an earthquake occurs while sleeping, the slippers will be easily noticed, and they can be easily prepared as slippers even in dim light. They also provide a means of protecting feet from glass shards and other debris that may fall on the floor if dishes break while evacuating indoors. [Solution] The upper cushion 10 and lower cushion 20 are divided into two sections. The first stretch belt 30 and the second stretch belt 40 are attached to the concave snap buttons 11 and 21 on both sides to form the foot openings 12 and 22, and the toes 61 of the feet 60 are inserted to use it as a slipper.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a pillow that also serves as disaster-time slippers, which can be used daily as a pillow, and can protect feet from glass fragments and the like when used as slippers during a disaster, enabling safe evacuation.

Background Art

[0002] It has been pointed out that large-scale disasters such as the Nankai Trough Megathrust Earthquake may occur in the future. If an earthquake strikes while a person is sleeping, it would be effective for evacuation if slippers that can protect the feet from glass fragments generated by broken tableware and the like indoors can always be kept close at hand in the form of a pillow.

[0003] Conventionally, Patent Document 1 (Utility Model Registration No. 3112678) discloses a technology that allows a disaster prevention hood, cold protection gear, and slippers to be stored inside a pillow cover.

Prior Art Literature

Patent Literature

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] When an earthquake or the like occurs during sleep, even if it is necessary to quickly prepare slippers, the pillow described in Patent Document 1 has a risk that a person may fall into a panic state and fail to notice that the slippers are stored in the pillow.

[0006] Furthermore, even if the person notices that the slippers are stored inside, taking the slippers out of the pillow and preparing them for use is not easy, especially when the power is out and the room is dark.

[0007] Therefore, the problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a means that can be used as a pillow in normal circumstances, that allows the user to be sure to notice the slippers even if an earthquake or the like occurs while sleeping, that can be easily prepared as slippers even in dim light, and that can protect the feet from glass shards and other debris that may have fallen on the floor due to broken dishes or other items when evacuating indoors. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The means for solving the problems of the present invention are as follows.

[0009] Firstly, A divided structure comprising an upper cushion and a lower cushion, When assembled, it can be used as a pillow. A pillow that doubles as a slipper for use during disasters, characterized in that, when separated, each part becomes part of a slipper.

[0010] Secondly, A divided structure comprising an upper cushion and a lower cushion, When assembled, it can be used as a pillow. In its separated state, each part is configured to become a component of the slipper. The aforementioned upper cushion and lower cushion are detachably joined together by hook-and-loop fasteners provided on their opposing surfaces, thereby forming a single integrated unit, which is a slipper / pillow for use during disasters.

[0011] Thirdly, In the disaster relief slipper / pillow described in item 1 or 2 above, Multiple attachment and detachment means are provided on both sides of the upper cushion. Multiple attachment and detachment means are provided on both sides of the lower cushion, It comprises a first elastic belt and a second elastic belt. Detachable means are provided at both ends of the back surface of the first stretchable belt. A pillow that doubles as a slipper for use in disaster situations, characterized in that detachable means are provided at both ends of the back surface of the second retractable belt.

[0012] Fourth, In the disaster relief slipper / pillow described in item 1 or 2 above, Multiple attachment and detachment means are provided on both sides of the upper cushion. Multiple attachment and detachment means are provided on both sides of the lower cushion, It comprises a first elastic belt and a second elastic belt. Detachable means are provided at both ends of the back surface of the first stretchable belt. Detachable means are provided at both ends of the back surface of the second stretchable belt. The means for attaching and detaching the first stretchable belt is combined with the means for attaching and detaching the upper cushion. A disaster relief slipper and pillow characterized in that the means for attaching and detaching the second elastic belt is combined with the means for attaching and detaching the lower cushion.

[0013] Fifth, In the disaster relief slipper / pillow described in Section 4 above, A pillow that can also be used as a slipper for emergencies, characterized in that a foot opening can be formed by attaching the first and second elastic belts between the opposing sides of the upper and lower cushions.

[0014] As a means of attachment and detachment, snap buttons are preferred because they can be reliably operated even by touch. Concave snap buttons can be provided on both sides of the upper and lower cushions, and convex snap buttons can be provided on the backs of the first and second stretch belts, although the concave and convex combinations may be reversed.

[0015] Velcro fasteners can also be used as a means of attachment and detachment.

[0016] Using the first elastic belt as the first belt and the second elastic belt as the second belt is preferable because it provides a better fit to the foot, but if the only requirement is to satisfy the foot-insertion function, a non-elastic belt can also be used. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, the pillow can be used as an ordinary pillow under normal conditions, and even during a disaster such as an earthquake, it can function as a simple slipper only by separating the upper cushion and the lower cushion and attaching the elastic belt to a predetermined button position.

[0018] Here, since the vertically divided structure and the side belt are visible every day, a user will not forget that the pillow can function as a slipper even if the user is flustered during an emergency such as an earthquake.

[0019] Furthermore, even in a groping situation with insufficient light, separating the pillow and attaching the elastic belt to a predetermined position can be easily done, since each member can be reliably felt by hand.

[0020] Accordingly, when a disaster such as an earthquake occurs during sleep, even if the pillow is used as a slipper, the thickness of the cushion layer reduces the risk of foot injury from fine glass fragments and the like, allowing safe evacuation.

[0021] In addition, in an integrated state, the pillow can be kept ready as an ordinary pillow without occupying additional installation space, so it also has the effect of reducing the trouble of separately storing disaster prevention supplies. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pillow that also serves as a slipper for disaster use according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pillow that also serves as a slipper for disaster use shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the opposite side. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where the first elastic belt and the second elastic belt are removed from the state of FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the pillow that also serves as a slipper for disaster use in FIG. 1 in a use state as a pillow. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a use state as a slipper from the state of FIG. 3. DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0023] Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In the attached drawings, identical components are denoted by the same reference numeral, and redundant explanations have been omitted. The description provided herein represents only one embodiment of the present invention, and therefore the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. [Examples]

[0024] As shown in Figure 1, the disaster relief slipper / pillow of this embodiment has a divided structure consisting of an upper cushion 10 and a lower cushion 20, and when used as a pillow, the upper cushion 10 and the lower cushion 20 are integrated into one unit.

[0025] The upper cushion 10 and the lower cushion 20 are integrated by using hook-and-loop fasteners (not shown) that are provided opposite each other on almost the entire bottom surface of the upper cushion 10 and almost the entire top surface of the lower cushion 20, allowing them to be detachably joined together.

[0026] In its integrated state, as shown in Figure 4, the head 50 can be placed in contact with the upper cushion 10 and used as a pillow.

[0027] In Figure 1, reference numeral 30 denotes a first elastic belt that is detachably attached to one side of the upper cushion 10 with a snap button, and reference numeral 40 denotes a second elastic belt that is detachably attached to one side of the lower cushion 20 with a snap button.

[0028] As shown in Figure 2, six recessed snap buttons 11 are attached to the side of the upper cushion 10, and six recessed snap buttons 21 are attached to the side of the lower cushion 20.

[0029] As shown in Figure 1, six recessed snap buttons 11 are attached to the side of the upper cushion 10 and six recessed snap buttons 21 are attached to the side of the lower cushion 20, in the same manner as in Figure 2, in the parts hidden by the first retractable belt 30 and the second retractable belt 40.

[0030] As shown in Figure 1, the first stretch belt 30 and the second stretch belt 40 are each provided with a convex snap button 31 and a convex snap button 41 on their back surfaces, respectively, as shown in Figure 3.

[0031] Here, the length of the first retractable belt 30 and the attachment positions of the convex snap buttons 31 at both ends are configured to match the button positions at both ends of the six concave snap buttons 11 on one side of the upper cushion 10 when it is in pillow form, and to match the button positions between the opposing sides when it is in slipper form as shown in Figure 5, thereby forming the foot entry portion 12.

[0032] Similarly, the length of the second stretchable belt 40 and the attachment positions of the convex snap buttons 41 at both ends are configured to match the button positions at both ends of the six concave snap buttons 21 on one side of the lower cushion 20 when it is in pillow form, and to match the button positions between the opposing sides when it is in the slipper form after being separated as shown in Figure 5, thereby forming the foot entry portion 22.

[0033] Next, we will explain an example of how to use the above-mentioned slipper / pillow for use during disasters.

[0034] When used as a pillow, as shown in Figure 1, the upper cushion 10 and the lower cushion 20 are integrated by combining their hook-and-loop fasteners, and the first stretch belt 30 is attached to one side of the upper cushion 10, and the second stretch belt 40 is attached to one side of the lower cushion 20.

[0035] Then, as shown in Figure 4, the head 50 is brought into contact with the upper cushion 10 to be used as a pillow.

[0036] In the event of an earthquake, the first and second elastic belts 30 and 40 are removed (see Figure 3) to use the slippers, and the upper cushion 10 and lower cushion 20 are separated and placed side by side, as shown in Figure 5.

[0037] In addition, the first stretchable belt 30 is attached to the concave snap buttons 11 on both sides to match the size of the foot 60, thereby forming the foot entry section 12.

[0038] In Figure 5, the first retractable belt 30 is attached to the second concave snap button 11, as viewed from the foot 61 side.

[0039] Similarly, the second stretchable belt 40 is attached to the concave snap buttons 21 on both sides to match the size of the foot 60, thereby forming the foot entry section 22.

[0040] In Figure 5, the second elastic belt 40 is attached to the second concave snap button 21, as viewed from the foot 61 side.

[0041] By inserting the toes 61 into the foot openings 12 and 22, the shoes can be used as slippers during an earthquake.

[0042] Although not shown in the diagram, sheet materials made of materials that cannot be cut even by glass shards can be placed inside the upper cushion 10 and lower cushion 20, and foam materials, fiber materials, or air-filled materials may be selected as the cushion material.

[0043] When using the disaster relief slipper / pillow of this embodiment as a pillow, the upper and lower divided structure consisting of the upper cushion 10 and the lower cushion 20, as well as the first and second elastic belts 30 and 40 on the sides, are visible at all times. Therefore, even when one is disoriented during an emergency such as an earthquake, one will not forget that it functions as a slipper.

[0044] Furthermore, during an earthquake, even in dimly lit conditions where one is fumbling around, separating the pillow and attaching the first and second elastic belts 30 and 40 to their designated positions can be easily done because each component can be reliably touched by hand.

[0045] When using the disaster relief slipper / pillow of this embodiment as slippers, the upper cushion 10 and lower cushion 20 have enough thickness to function as a pillow, so even if you step on small glass shards or the like, your soles will not get injured, allowing you to evacuate safely. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0046] 10 Upper cushion 11. Snap button on the concave side 12 Foot entry area 20 Lower cushion 21. Recessed snap button 22 Foot entry area 30 First stretch belt 31 Convex snap button 40. Second stretch belt 41 Convex snap button 50 heads 60 pairs 61 Toes

Claims

1. A divided structure comprising an upper cushion and a lower cushion, When assembled, it can be used as a pillow. A pillow that doubles as a slipper for use during disasters, characterized in that, when separated, each part becomes part of a slipper.

2. A divided structure comprising an upper cushion and a lower cushion, When assembled, it can be used as a pillow. In its separated state, each part is configured to become a component of the slipper. The aforementioned upper cushion and lower cushion are detachably joined together by hook-and-loop fasteners provided on their opposing surfaces, thereby forming a single integrated unit, which is a slipper / pillow for use during disasters.

3. In the disaster relief slipper / pillow according to claim 1 or 2, Multiple attachment and detachment means are provided on both sides of the upper cushion. Multiple attachment and detachment means are provided on both sides of the lower cushion, It comprises a first belt and a second belt. Detachable means are provided at both ends of the back surface of the first belt. A pillow that doubles as a slipper for use in disaster situations, characterized in that detachable means are provided at both ends of the back surface of the second belt.

4. In the disaster relief slipper / pillow according to claim 1 or 2, Multiple attachment and detachment means are provided on both sides of the upper cushion. Multiple attachment and detachment means are provided on both sides of the lower cushion, It comprises a first belt and a second belt. Detachable means are provided at both ends of the back surface of the first belt. Detachable means are provided at both ends of the back surface of the second belt. The means for attaching and detaching the first belt is combined with the means for attaching and detaching the upper cushion. A disaster relief slipper and pillow characterized in that the means for attaching and detaching the second belt is combined with the means for attaching and detaching the lower cushion.

5. In the disaster relief slipper / pillow described in claim 4, A pillow that can also be used as a slipper for emergencies, characterized in that a foot opening can be formed by attaching the first belt and the second belt between the opposing sides of the upper cushion and the lower cushion.

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