Cushion covers

Abstract

The cushion cover is used by placing it over a cushion and includes a main body portion having a predetermined area, a pair of vertical edge portions formed along the left and right edges of the main body portion, a pair of horizontal edge portions formed along the upper and lower edges of the main body portion, and a pair of connecting portions formed to connect both ends of the pair of vertical edge portions to each other, the pair of connecting portions including a pair of first connecting portions respectively extending from the upper ends of the pair of vertical edge portions and a pair of second connecting portions respectively extending from the lower ends of the pair of vertical edge portions and coupled to the pair of first connecting portions.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cushion cover that is used by covering a cushion such as a pillow, a cushion, or a backrest. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, pillows, cushions, backrests, etc. are made of elastically deformable cushion material for shock absorption, and the outside of the cushion is protected by a cover. Such cushions are used to support body parts such as the head, neck, buttocks, back, and waist when a user rests, and a wide variety of cushions are available on the market, from those for humans to those for pets.

[0003] When using a cushion, the user's body comes into contact with the cushion, which can stain the cover, especially in the summer due to sweat and other secretions. However, cushions are generally made of foam materials containing many tiny voids, making them difficult to dry. Furthermore, the cushions themselves are quite large, making them difficult to wash in a washing machine. For this reason, in recent years, cushions have been fitted with easily removable covers.

[0004] However, conventional cushion covers have the problem that they easily slip off due to the user's movements during actual use, preventing them from fully fulfilling their role as a cover. To prevent this, a corresponding fastening member must be separately provided on the cushion, which is cumbersome. Furthermore, if the cushion size is different, a corresponding cover must be purchased separately, and if the cushion and cover sizes do not match, the cushion may slip off the cover or the cushion may become deformed, reducing usability.

[0005] Meanwhile, documents related to cushion covers include JP 2010-227384 A, a pillow cover with a connecting structure; CN 210930626 U, a pillow cover with a connecting structure; US 2021 / 0321799 A, a pillow case with an elastic cord assembly; KR 10-2231157 B, a pillow cover into which a tightening cord with a buckle is inserted; US 2010 / 0269259 A, a pillow cover in which an extension portion forms a hook set as an adjustment means; CN 209574188 U, a pillow cover into which a rope ring is inserted; CN 211748537 U, a pillow cover formed with a stitching line that defines a pillow area; and KR 10-2404253 B, a futon with fabric covering the stitching line.

[0006] However, the above-mentioned conventional covers have the problem that they cannot securely fasten the cushion, and the cover and cushion often separate unintentionally during use. In addition, covers that use hooks have the problem that the hooks can damage other laundry when washing. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a cushion cover that can be easily attached to and detached from a cushion, can be firmly attached to the cushion, and can prevent the cushion from being unintentionally separated. Another object of the present invention is to provide a cushion cover that does not deform or damage other laundry when washed. It is still another object of the present invention to provide a cushion cover that can be adjusted in size to fit the size of the cushion. It is still another object of the present invention to provide a cushion cover that has a good appearance when placed over a cushion. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a cushion cover including a main body having a predetermined area, a pair of vertical edge portions formed along the left and right edges of the main body, respectively, a pair of horizontal edge portions formed along the upper and lower edges of the main body, respectively, and a pair of connecting portions formed to connect both ends of the pair of vertical edge portions to each other.

[0009] According to one feature, the pair of connecting portions may include a pair of first connecting portions extending from upper ends of the pair of vertical edge portions, respectively, and a pair of second connecting portions extending from lower ends of the pair of vertical edge portions, respectively, and coupled to the pair of first connecting portions.

[0010] According to another feature, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion can be connected to each other by a connecting member, and the connecting member may be a button, a hook and loop fastener, a snap button, a hook, or the like.

[0011] According to another feature, the first and second connecting portions may be formed at portions where the vertical edges meet the horizontal edges, and the pair of vertical edges may have curved shapes that convex outward from the main body. When the first and second connecting portions are coupled together, portions of the upper and lower ends of the main body are folded back, and the upper and lower ends of the pair of vertical edges are folded back at a predetermined angle toward the inside of the main body, and the first and second connecting portions are spaced apart a predetermined distance inward from the pair of vertical edges. When the cover is coupled to the cushion, the cover encloses the four corners of the cushion, firmly coupling the cushion and preventing the pillow from coming off the side of the cover. According to another feature, an elastic cord can be inserted into at least one of the pair of vertical edge portions and the pair of horizontal edge portions.

[0012] According to another feature, a string formed by connecting an elastic cord and a string may be inserted into at least one of the pair of vertical edge portions and the pair of horizontal edge portions, and the string may have a middle section of the entire length made of a string, and elastic cords may be connected to both end sections of the string.

[0013] According to another feature, a buckle having a through hole is provided, and a length-adjustable strap is built into at least one of the pair of vertical edge portions, the pair of horizontal edge portions, the first connecting portion, and the second connecting portion, and an insertion slit for inserting and retracting the buckle may be cut into at least one of the pair of vertical edge portions, the pair of horizontal edge portions, the first connecting portion, and the second connecting portion.

[0014] According to another feature, the connecting portion includes a strap extending from one of the two ends of the vertical edge portion, a first buckle provided on the strap, and a second buckle connected to a loop portion sewn to the other of the two ends of the vertical edge portion and to which the strap is connected, and the first buckle and the second buckle are formed in a form having a pair of through holes on both sides of the main body, so that the length of the strap can be adjusted.

[0015] According to another feature, the connecting member may include at least one hook hole formed at a predetermined interval along a longitudinal direction of the first connecting portion, and a hook provided on the second connecting portion to be hooked into the hook hole.

[0016] According to another feature, the second connecting part may have a hook pocket formed on a surface where the hook is exposed at a position spaced apart from the hook by a predetermined distance, and in this case, when an end of the second connecting part is folded back and the hook is accommodated in a state where it is hooked into the hook pocket, the hook is not exposed.

[0017] According to another feature, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are made of strings that can be tied together in a knot, and the connecting member is made of a string length adjuster that can adjust the length of the strings. According to another feature, the cushion cover may further include a cushion position indicator formed inside the main body for indicating a position where the cushion should be placed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the cushion cover of the present invention, the cover can be easily attached to and detached from the cushion, and in particular, when the cover is attached to the cushion by the connecting parts and connecting members, the cover is firmly attached by wrapping around the four corners of the cushion, thereby preventing the cushion and cover from being unintentionally separated.

[0019] According to the cushion cover of the present invention, the cover can be easily replaced and washed frequently, making it possible to use it hygienically, and in particular, preventing damage to other laundry caused by the hooks when washing the cover. Furthermore, the cushion cover according to the present invention can be adjusted in size to fit the cushion without deforming the shape of the cushion. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1 is a photograph showing a cushion cover according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a photograph showing a cushion cover according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a photograph showing a cushion cover according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a view showing a state in which the cushion cover according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used. [Figure 5] 10 is a photograph showing a cushion cover according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 10 is a photograph showing a cushion cover according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 10 is a photograph showing a cushion cover according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 10 is a photograph showing a cushion cover according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 10 is a photograph showing a cushion cover according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 10 is a photograph showing a cushion cover according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] 10 is a photograph showing an example in which a cushion position indicator is formed on the inside of a cover. [Figure 12] 10 is a photograph showing an example in which a cushion position indicator is formed on the inside of a cover. [Figure 13] 10 is a photograph showing a cushion cover according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] 10 is a photograph showing a cushion cover according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] 10 is a photograph showing an example of a cushion cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a strap and a buckle are built into the vertical edge portion. [Figure 16] 10 is a photograph showing an example of a cushion cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a strap and a buckle are built into the vertical edge portion. [Figure 17] 10 is a photograph showing an example of a cushion cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a strap and a buckle are built into the vertical edge portion. [Figure 18] 10 is a photograph showing an example of a cushion cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a strap and a buckle are built into the vertical edge portion. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0021] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments described below are merely for the purpose of explaining in detail so that a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily carry out the invention, and the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments alone. In describing various embodiments of the present invention, components having the same technical features will be designated by the same reference numerals.

[0022] The term "cushion" in this specification can be applied to all items with cushioning functions, such as pillows, cushions, and lumbar support, and is not limited to items for people but can also be applied to items for pets. However, for convenience, this specification will focus on pillows as an example of a cushion.

[0023] A cushion cover according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 3. Figure 1 is a photograph showing the outside of the cushion cover according to the first embodiment, Figure 2 is a photograph showing the inside of the cushion cover according to the first embodiment, Figure 3 is a photograph showing the first and second connecting parts according to the first embodiment connected together, and Figure 4 is a photograph showing the cushion cover according to the first embodiment connected to a cushion.

[0024] The cushion cover 100 according to the first embodiment is made of a fabric material commonly used for bedding, such as cotton, rayon, linen, modal, Tencel, nylon, or polyester, and covers one side of a cushion, such as a pillow 10, to prevent contamination.

[0025] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the cushion cover 100 according to the first embodiment includes a main body 200 having a predetermined area on which a pillow 10 is placed, a pair of vertical edge portions 210 formed along the left and right edges of the main body 200, respectively, and a pair of horizontal edge portions 220 formed along the upper and lower edges of the main body 200, respectively.

[0026] The main body 200 may be formed by overlapping a single or double layer of fabric, and the pair of horizontal edges 220 may be formed by folding inward and sewing the upper and lower edges of the main body 200. Also, the pair of vertical edges 210 may be formed by folding inward and sewing the left and right edges of the main body 200.

[0027] Furthermore, when the main body 200 is made of double fabric, the top, bottom, left and right edges of the outer fabric can be folded back toward the inner fabric and sewn to form vertical edge 210 and horizontal edge 220.

[0028] A pair of first connecting portions 310 are respectively formed to extend from the upper ends of the pair of vertical edges 210, and a pair of second connecting portions 320 are respectively formed to extend from the lower ends of the pair of vertical edges 210. For example, the first connecting portions 310 may be joined to the upper ends of the vertical edges 210 by sewing, and the second connecting portions 320 may be joined to the lower ends of the vertical edges 210 by sewing. The first connecting part 310 and the second connecting part 320 are connected to each other so as to surround the outside of the pillow 10 placed on the main body part 200 as shown in FIG.

[0029] At this time, elastic cords (not shown) may be inserted into the pair of vertical edge portions 210 so that the width and length of the main body portion 200 can be freely changed to match the size of the pillow 10. Elastic cords may also be inserted into the pair of horizontal edge portions 220. When elastic cords are inserted into the horizontal edge portions 220 or the vertical edge portions 210, the fabric at the corners of the cushion cover 100 adheres tightly to the pillow 10 without sagging, which improves the aesthetic appearance and has the advantage that the cushion cover 100 will not easily come off the pillow 10 even when moving during use.

[0030] If necessary, the elastic cord may be inserted into only one of the pair of vertical edge portions 210 and the pair of horizontal edge portions 220, or the elastic cord may be inserted into only a portion (e.g., an intermediate portion) of the entire length of the vertical edge portion 210 and the horizontal edge portion 220.

[0031] Furthermore, a string (not shown) made of a rubber cord and a string connected to a cord may be inserted into the pair of vertical edges 210, and a string made of a rubber cord and a string connected to a cord may also be inserted into the pair of horizontal edges 220. If necessary, a string made of a rubber cord and a string connected to a cord may be inserted into only one of the pair of vertical edges 210 and the pair of horizontal edges 220.

[0032] As one example, the string may be formed of a cord in the middle section of its entire length, with elastic cords of a predetermined length connected to both end sections of the cord. As another example, the string may be formed of an elastic cord in the middle section of its entire length, with elastic cords of a predetermined length connected to both end sections of the elastic cord.

[0033] In this case, the string is made of a non-elastic material, and when a string consisting of a string connected to an elastic string is inserted, wrinkles are less likely to occur in the vertical edge portion 210 and horizontal edge portion 220 of the cushion cover 100 compared to when only the elastic string is inserted, which has the effect of improving the appearance and making it neater.

[0034] The first connecting portion 310 and the second connecting portion 320 may be coupled together using a coupling member. That is, a first coupling member is provided on the first connecting portion 310, a second coupling member is provided on the second connecting portion 320 that is coupled to the first coupling member, and the first connecting portion 310 and the second connecting portion 320 are coupled together by coupling the first coupling member and the second coupling member.

[0035] The drawings show an example in which at least one or more hook holes 400 are formed at predetermined intervals along the length of the first connecting part 310 as the first connecting member, and a hook 500 is provided at the end of the second connecting part 320 as the second connecting member. In this case, the user can freely adjust the connection length between the first connecting part 310 and the second connecting part 320 by selecting one of the plurality of hook holes 400 of the first connecting part 310 according to the size of the pillow 10 and inserting and connecting the hook 500 of the second connecting part 320.

[0036] Meanwhile, the first connecting part 310 and the second connecting part 320, which are made of cloth, string, or elastic string, can be tied together in a knot without using a separate connecting member. Alternatively, a string length adjuster (810, see FIG. 9) can be used as a connecting member to connect the first connecting part 310 and the second connecting part 320, which are made of cloth, string, or elastic string, to adjust the connection length.

[0037] 2, a hook pocket 510 for receiving the hook 500 may be formed on one side of the end of the second connecting portion 320. The hook pocket 510 prevents damage to laundry due to friction between the hook 500 and the laundry during washing and is formed at a predetermined distance from the hook 500 on the side where the hook 500 is exposed. When the user folds the end of the second connecting portion 320 inward so that the hook 500 is inserted and caught in the hook pocket 510, the hook 500 is no longer exposed to the outside, thereby preventing the laundry from being caught on the hook 500 and being torn or damaged during washing. The hook pocket 510 may be formed integrally with the second connecting portion 320, or, as shown in the drawing, may be formed by sewing a separate piece of fabric over the second connecting portion 320. In this case, the unsewn section formed in the center of the upper end of the hook pocket 510 serves as an opening for inserting the hook 500.

[0038] The lengths of the first connecting portion 310 and the second connecting portion 320 can be selected appropriately as needed. For example, the first connecting portion 310 and the second connecting portion 320 may be formed to have the same length, or the length of the first connecting portion 310 may be formed to be longer or shorter than the length of the second connecting portion 320.

[0039] In addition, in the embodiment shown in the drawings, an example in which elastic cords are not inserted into the first connecting part 310 and the second connecting part 320 is shown, but this is one embodiment of the present invention, and elastic cords can be inserted into the first connecting part 310 and the second connecting part 320 as needed so that the lengths of the first connecting part 310 and the second connecting part 320 can be freely changed according to the size of the pillow 10. In this case, elastic cords can be inserted into both the first connecting part 310 and the second connecting part 320, or it is also possible to insert an elastic cord into only one of the first connecting part 310 and the second connecting part 320.

[0040] Furthermore, in addition to the aforementioned hook holes 400 and hooks 500, it goes without saying that the connecting members may be configured in various forms that can be connected to each other, such as buttonholes and buttons, male and female hook-and-loop fasteners, or male and female snap buttons, if necessary.

[0041] Meanwhile, the first connecting portion 310 and the second connecting portion 320 are formed at the portions where the vertical edge portions 210 meet the horizontal edge portions 220, and the pair of vertical edge portions 210 may have a curved shape that convex toward the outside of the main body portion 200 (see FIG. 2). As a result, when the first connecting portion 310 and the second connecting portion 320 are joined, a portion of each of the upper and lower ends of the main body portion 200 is folded back, and the upper and lower ends of the pair of vertical edge portions 210 are folded back at a predetermined angle toward the inside of the main body portion 200 (see the arrows in FIG. 3), and the first connecting portion 310 and the second connecting portion 320 are disposed at a predetermined interval inside the pair of vertical edge portions 210 (see FIG. 3).

[0042] Therefore, when a pillow is placed inside the main body 200, i.e., on the inside of the vertical edge 210 and the horizontal edge 220, and then the first connecting part 310 and the second connecting part 320 are connected, as shown in Fig. 4, the first connecting part 310 and the second connecting part 320 surround and secure the pillow at positions spaced a predetermined distance inward from both ends of the pillow, and the "folded-up parts at the top and bottom of the main body 200" and the "slanted folded-up parts of the vertical edge 210" enclose the four corners of the pillow, firmly securing the pillow and preventing the pillow from coming off in the lateral direction of the cover 100. In other words, the shape of the vertical edge 210 and the positions of the first connecting part 310 and the second connecting part 320 alone are effective in preventing the pillow from coming off in the lateral direction.

[0043] A cushion position indicator 900 may be formed on the inside of the main body 200. The cushion position indicator 900 indicates the position where the cushion should be placed on the inner surface of the cushion cover 100 when the user attaches the cushion to the cushion. For example, by aligning the pillow 10 with the cushion position indicator 900, the cushion cover 100 can be accurately placed on the pillow 10 in one go without any vertical misalignment. As an example, as shown in FIG. 2, the cushion position indicator 900 can be formed by a cloth-like fabric of a predetermined area (hereinafter, cushion position indicator fabric 910) that is layered and attached to the inside of the main body 200, thereby visually distinguishing the position where the pillow 10 is placed. In this case, if the cushion position indicator 900 is formed using the cushion position indicator fabric 910 of a different color from the main body 200, there is an advantage in that it is easy to see and convenient to use.

[0044] Here, if cushion position indicator fabric 910 having a predetermined area is sewn inside the single-layered main body portion 200, the sewing lines will be exposed on the outer surface of the main body portion 200, which is aesthetically unsightly. To prevent this, as shown in Fig. 2, the upper and lower edges of the main body portion 200 are folded inward, and then the upper and lower edges of the folded-over main body portion 200 are sewn together with the upper and lower edges of the cushion position indicator fabric 910. Then, the left and right edges of the main body portion 200 are folded inward, and then the left and right edges of the folded-over main body portion 200 are sewn together with the left and right edges of the cushion position indicator fabric 910, thereby forming a pair of horizontal edges 220 and a pair of vertical edges 210. In this case, the cushion position indicator 900 is formed on the inside of the main body portion 200, separated from the main body portion 200 by the cushion position indicator fabric 910. As described above, visibility is improved by making the color of the cushion position indicator fabric 910 different from that of the main body portion 200.

[0045] A cushion cover according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 5 and 6. Figure 5 is a photograph showing the exterior of the cushion cover according to the second embodiment, and Figure 6 is a photograph showing the interior of the cushion cover according to the second embodiment. The cushion cover 100a according to the second embodiment is similar in overall configuration to the cushion cover 100 of the first embodiment described above, in that it includes a main body 200, a pair of vertical edge portions 210, a pair of horizontal edge portions 220, a pair of first connecting portions 310, and a pair of second connecting portions 320. However, the cushion cover 100a according to the second embodiment differs in that it further includes a cover 600 that covers the exterior of the main body 200. The following description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment.

[0046] In the cushion cover 100a according to the second embodiment, a cover 600 is attached to the outside of the main body 200, and the cover 600 is formed of a fabric that is longer than the length (horizontal direction) of the main body 200 so as to cover the outside of the main body 200. Both ends of the cover 600 in the width direction (vertical direction) may be sewn to the horizontal edges 220 of the main body 200, for example. Although the drawings show an example in which the width of the cover 600 is shorter than the width of the main body 200, this is merely an example, and the width of the cover 600 may be the same as or longer than the width of the main body 200.

[0047] Furthermore, in the cushion cover 100a according to the second embodiment, the main body 200 is covered by the cover 600. Therefore, even if the four corners of the main body 200 are deformed and rounded due to the elastic deformation of the rubber cords inserted into the vertical edge portions 210 and / or the horizontal edge portions 220 when attaching the pillow 10, the four rounded corners are hidden by the cover 600, which has the effect of further improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0048] Although FIG. 6 shows the first connecting portion 310 and the second connecting portion 320 connected to each other by a hook-and-loop fastener, this is merely an example, and various connecting members that can be connected to each other may be used, such as a hook hole and a hook, a button hole and a button, or male and female snap buttons.

[0049] A cushion cover according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 7 and 8. Figures 7 and 8 are photographs of the inside of the cushion cover according to the third embodiment. The cushion cover 100b according to the third embodiment is similar in overall configuration to the cushion cover 100 of the first embodiment in that it includes a main body 200, a pair of vertical edge portions 210, a pair of horizontal edge portions 220, a pair of first connecting portions 310, and a pair of second connecting portions 320. However, it differs from the cushion cover 100 of the first embodiment in that it further includes a first auxiliary connecting portion 710 and a second auxiliary connecting portion 720 that connect the center of the upper edge and the center of the lower edge of the main body 200. The following description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment.

[0050] In the cushion cover 100b according to the third embodiment, a first auxiliary connecting portion 710 having a predetermined width and length is formed extending from the center of the upper edge of the main body portion 200, and a second auxiliary connecting portion 720 having a predetermined width and length is formed extending from the center of the lower edge of the main body portion 200. Here, the first auxiliary connecting portion 710 and the second auxiliary connecting portion 720, together with the first and second connecting portions 310 and 320, serve to attach the cushion cover 100 to the pillow 10, and may be connected to each other by tying in a knot like the first and second connecting portions 310 and 320 described above, or may be connected to each other by the connecting member described above.

[0051] For reference, the drawings show an example in which hook holes 400 are formed as the first connecting member in the first auxiliary connecting portion 710, and hooks 500 are formed as the second connecting member in the second auxiliary connecting portion 720. Also, different fabrics with hook holes 400 formed therein are overlapped and connected to the first connecting portion 310 and the first auxiliary connecting portion 710, and different fabrics with hooks 500 are overlapped and connected to the second connecting portion 320 and the second auxiliary connecting portion 720. In this case, it goes without saying that hook pockets 510 can be formed in the second connecting portion 320 and the second auxiliary connecting portion 720. In this case, forming hook holes 400 and hooks 500 in different fabrics and overlapping and connecting them to the first and second connecting portions 310 and 320 is also applicable to the above-mentioned embodiment.

[0052] 7 shows an example in which no elastic cord is inserted into the first auxiliary connecting portion 710 and the second auxiliary connecting portion 720, while FIG. 8 shows an example in which elastic cords are inserted into the first auxiliary connecting portion 710 and the second auxiliary connecting portion 720. If necessary, an elastic cord may be inserted into only one of the first auxiliary connecting portion 710 and the second auxiliary connecting portion 720.

[0053] Furthermore, at this time, an elastic cord may be inserted into at least one of the first connecting portion 310 and the second connecting portion 320. Also, an elastic cord may be inserted into at least one of the pair of vertical edge portions 210, and similarly, an elastic cord may be inserted into at least one of the pair of horizontal edge portions 220.

[0054] A cushion cover according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 9 and 10. Figure 9 is a photograph showing the inside of the cushion cover according to the fourth embodiment, and Figure 10 is a photograph showing the cushion cover of Figure 9 in an unfolded state. The cushion cover 100c according to the fourth embodiment is similar in overall configuration to the cushion cover 100 of the first embodiment described above, in that it includes a main body 200, a pair of vertical edges 210, a pair of horizontal edges 220, a pair of first connecting portions 310, and a pair of second connecting portions 320. However, it differs in that the cushion cover 100 is attached to the pillow 10 using a string 800 inserted into the pair of vertical edges 210, without providing a separate connecting portion. The following will focus on the differences from the first embodiment.

[0055] Unlike the cushion cover 100 of the first embodiment, the cushion cover 100c according to the fourth embodiment does not have a first connecting portion 310 and a second connecting portion 320 for attaching the cushion cover 100c to the pillow 10. Instead, a string 800 is inserted into a pair of vertical edges 210, and both ends of the string 800 exposed to the outside of the vertical edges 210 are tied together to attach the cushion cover 100c to the pillow 10. In this case, the string 800 can be tied in a knot by the user, and a conventional string length adjuster 810 can be provided on one side of the string 800 so that the length of the string 800 can be adjusted to suit the size of the pillow 10 as needed.

[0056] 10, a cushion position indicator 900 is formed on the inside of the main body 200. The cushion position indicator 900 indicates the position where the cushion should be placed on the inside surface of the cushion cover 100c when the user attaches the cushion to the cushion. For example, by placing the pillow 10 along the cushion position indicator 900, the cushion cover 100c can be accurately placed on the pillow 10 in one go without any vertical misalignment. In this case, the cushion position indicator 900 can be formed by sewing separate strips of fabric to the inside of the main body 200 at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction according to the size of the pillow 10.

[0057] As another example, the cushion position indicator 900 may be formed by a printed line or a sewn line on the inner surface of the main body 200. As yet another example, the cushion position indicator 900, which visually distinguishes the position where the pillow 10 is placed, may be formed by a cloth-like fabric of a predetermined area that is overlapped and joined to the inside of the main body 200 by sewing. In this case, as one example, the cushion position indicator 900 may be formed by a fabric of a predetermined area that has a different color from that of the main body 200. As another example, the cushion position indicator 900 may be formed by overlapping a different type of fabric from the main body 200 (e.g., a thinner fabric, a thicker fabric, a more taut fabric, a waterproof fabric, a silicone-coated fabric, etc.) over a predetermined area and sewing it together.

[0058] 11 and 12 are photographs showing an example of forming a cushion position indicator on the inside of a cushion cover, and are intended to prevent the stitching lines of the cushion position indicator 900 from being exposed to the outside of the cushion cover. That is, when a cushion position indicator fabric 910 having a predetermined area is sewn to the inside of a single-layered main body 200, the stitching lines are also exposed on the outer surface of the main body 200, which is an aesthetically unsightly problem. The cushion position indicator 900 described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12 can also be applied to the first to fourth embodiments as needed.

[0059] As shown in FIG. 11 , a pair of auxiliary fabrics 921, 922 (parts "E+1") may be further joined between the cushion position indicator fabric 910 and the pair of horizontal edges 220. For example, the lower edge of the first auxiliary fabric 921 may be sewn along the upper edge of the cushion position indicator fabric 910, and the upper edge of the first auxiliary fabric 921 may be sewn to the horizontal edge 220 (part "B") at the top of the main body 200, while the upper edge of the second auxiliary fabric 922 may be sewn along the lower edge of the cushion position indicator fabric 910, and the lower edge of the second auxiliary fabric 922 may be sewn to the horizontal edge 220 at the bottom of the main body 200. In this case, the left and right edges of the cushion position indicator fabric 910, the first auxiliary fabric 921, and the second auxiliary fabric 922 are sewn to the vertical edge 210 (part "C"). In this case, the stitching lines on the upper and lower edges of the cushion position indicator fabric 910 are covered by the main body 200, and the stitching lines of the cushion position indicator fabric 910 are not exposed on the outer surface of the main body 200, which results in a good aesthetic appearance and prevents the stitching lines from coming into contact with the skin and causing a rough feeling.

[0060] FIG. 12 shows an example in which a separate fabric 930 is layered inside the main body 200 by sewing the upper edge of the separately prepared fabric 930 to the horizontal edge 220 (part "B") at the top of the main body 200 and the lower edge to the horizontal edge 220 (part "B") at the bottom of the main body 200. At this time, the left and right edges of the fabric 930 are sewn to the vertical edge 210 (part "C") of the main body 200. In this case, the cushion position indicator 900 is displayed by a printed line on the layered fabric 930, and the position where the pillow 10 is placed (part "D+1") is designated. At this time, the part indicated by "E+1" in FIG. 12 indicates the area corresponding to the part where the first auxiliary fabric 921 and the second auxiliary fabric 922 are formed in FIG. 11 (part "E+1" in FIG. 11).

[0061] As another example, the cushion position indicator 900 can be formed by sewing strips of fabric to the overlapping fabric 930 at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction. As another example, the cushion position indicator 900 can be formed by sewing lines into the overlapping fabric 930, or by overlapping another piece of fabric (not shown) having a predetermined area on top of the overlapping fabric 930 and sewing them together. In this case, the color and material of the other piece of fabric may be the same as or different from that of the overlapping fabric 930. Furthermore, in consideration of operational convenience, it is preferable that the cushion position indicator 900 be formed in advance on the overlapping fabric 930 before the fabric 930 is overlapped. However, if necessary, the cushion position indicator 900 can be formed as described above after the fabric 930 is overlapped.

[0062] Meanwhile, the main body 200, vertical edge 210, horizontal edge 220, first connecting portion 310, second connecting portion 320, first auxiliary connecting portion 710, and second auxiliary connecting portion 720 of the above-described embodiment of the present invention may be formed of the same material or different materials. For example, the main body 200, which comes into direct contact with the skin when attached to the pillow 10, may be formed of soft 100-count cotton fabric, while the vertical edge 210 and horizontal edge 220 may be formed of durable cotton fabric, taking into consideration that they are located on the edges and are susceptible to wear due to repeated stretching when elastic cords are inserted. In addition, various materials may be selected for each component depending on the structure and function of the cushion covers 100-100c.

[0063] A cushion cover according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. 13 is a photograph showing the inside of the cushion cover according to the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 14 is a photograph showing the strap and first and second buckles of the fifth embodiment. The cushion cover 100d according to the fifth embodiment is similar in overall configuration to the cushion cover 100 of the first embodiment described above in that it includes a main body 200, a pair of vertical edge portions 210, a pair of horizontal edge portions 220, and a pair of connecting portions 300, and that strings can be inserted into the vertical edge portions 210 and the horizontal edge portions 220. However, the cushion cover 100d according to the fifth embodiment differs in that the connecting portion 300 includes a strap 330 and a buckle 340. The following description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment.

[0064] In the cushion cover 100d according to the fifth embodiment, a pair of connecting portions 300 are formed to connect both ends of a pair of vertical edge portions 210. In this case, the connecting portion 300 includes a strap 330 extending from one of the ends of the vertical edge portion 210, a first buckle 341 provided on the strap 330, and a second buckle 342 connected to the other of the ends of the vertical edge portion 210.

[0065] The strap 330 is formed of a strip of fabric or elastic material having a predetermined width and length, and one end of the strap 330 may be sewn to either one of the ends of the vertical edge portion 210. A first buckle 341 is provided on one longitudinal side of the strap 330. For example, the first buckle 341 may be formed with a pair of holes on both sides of the body through which the strap 330 passes. A second buckle 342 is attached to the other of the ends of the vertical edge portion 210, and the second buckle 342 may have the same shape as the first buckle 341. As shown in FIG. 14 , the second buckle 342 has a loop portion 211 sewn to the other of the ends of the vertical edge portion 210 that is attached to one hole of the second buckle 342, and the other end of the strap 330 passes through the other hole to be connected to the first buckle 341. The length of the connecting part 300 can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the strap 330 using the first buckle 341 and the second buckle 342.

[0066] The connecting structure using the straps 330 and buckles 340 applied to the cushion cover 100d according to the fifth embodiment can be applied to the horizontal edge portion 220 or the vertical edge portion 210, and can also be applied to the first connecting portion 310 or the second connecting portion 320. When pillows of different sizes are to be placed inside the cushion cover, the use of the straps 330 and buckles 340 makes it easy to appropriately stretch and contract the cushion cover. In this case, the straps 330 and buckles 340 can be incorporated into the horizontal edge portion 220, the vertical edge portion 210, the first connecting portion 310, or the second connecting portion 320, and an insertion slit can be formed in each portion to allow the buckles 340 to protrude and retract. Examples of this are shown in FIGS. 15 and 16.

[0067] 15 and 16 show an example in which a strap 330 and a buckle 340 are embedded in the vertical edge portion 210 of a cushion cover and an insertion slit 212 is formed by cutting. FIG. 15 shows the buckle 340 inserted into the insertion slit 212, and FIG. 16 shows the buckle 340 exposed to the outside of the insertion slit 212. If the size of the vertical edge portion 210 needs to be adjusted, the buckle 340 and a portion of the strap 330 connected to the buckle 340 can be exposed to the outside through the insertion slit 212, and the length of the strap 330 can be adjusted. After adjusting the length of the strap 330, the strap 330 and the buckle 340 can be stored inside the vertical edge portion 210 through the insertion slit 212 to prevent them from being exposed to the outside, thereby achieving a neat and tidy appearance. As mentioned above, although not shown in the drawings, the structure incorporating the strap 330 and buckle 340 and forming the insertion slit can also be applied to the side edge 220, the first connecting portion 310, or the second connecting portion 320. 17 and 18 are diagrams showing examples of a strap 330 and a buckle 340 that are built into the vertical edge portion 210 described in FIGS. 15 and 16. In FIG.

[0068] 17, when the strap 330 is inserted into the vertical edge portion 210, one end of the strap 330 (the lower end in the drawing) is sewn to the inside of the vertical edge portion 210 along a first sewing line 343. At this time, a loop portion 211 is sewn to the opposite side of the strap 330 from the first sewing line 343 of the vertical edge portion 210 along a second sewing line 344, and a second buckle 342 at the other end of the strap 330 (the upper end in the drawing) is connected to the loop portion 211. This connection structure of the strap 330 is applicable when a strap 330 with no or slight stretchability, or a strap 330 made of an elastic material is used.

[0069] 18, a pair of elastic bands 345 may be sewn together at a predetermined distance inside the vertical edge 210 by a third sewn line 346 and a fourth sewn line 347. One of the elastic bands 345 is sewn together at one end (the top or bottom end in the drawing) of the strap 330 by a fifth sewn line 348. The remaining elastic band 345 is connected to the second buckle 342 at the other end of the strap 330 by folding it back twice and then sewing it together at a sixth sewn line 349 to form a loop. This type of connection structure for the strap 330 is applicable when a strap 330 with no or slight elasticity is used.

[0070] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope of the claims of the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0071] The cushion cover of the present invention can be easily attached to and detached from the cushion, and when attached, it is firmly attached by wrapping around the four corners of the cushion, preventing the cushion and cover from unintentionally separating during use. Furthermore, the cushion cover can be adjusted to fit the cushion without deforming its shape. Furthermore, the hooks do not damage other laundry when washing the cushion cover.

Claims

1. a main body portion having a predetermined area; a pair of vertical edges formed along the left and right edges of the body portion, respectively; a pair of lateral edges formed along the upper and lower edges of the main body, respectively; a pair of connecting portions formed to connect both ends of the pair of vertical edge portions to each other, the pair of connecting portions includes a pair of first connecting portions respectively extending from upper ends of the pair of vertical edge portions, and a pair of second connecting portions respectively extending from lower ends of the pair of vertical edge portions and coupled to the pair of first connecting portions, the first connecting portions and the second connecting portions being coupled to each other by a coupling member; The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are formed at portions where the vertical edge portions contact the horizontal edge portions, and the pair of vertical edge portions have curved shapes that are convex toward the outside of the main body portion, A cushion cover in which, when the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are joined, portions of the upper and lower ends of the main body portion are folded back, and the upper and lower ends of the pair of vertical edge portions are each folded back at a predetermined angle toward the inside of the main body portion, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are positioned a predetermined distance apart inward from the pair of vertical edge portions.

2. The cushion cover according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening member is a button, a hook-and-loop fastener, or a snap button.

3. The cushion cover according to claim 1, wherein an elastic cord is inserted into at least one of the pair of vertical edge portions and the pair of horizontal edge portions.

4. 2. The cushion cover according to claim 1, wherein a string consisting of an elastic cord and a string connected together is inserted into at least one of the pair of vertical edge portions and the pair of horizontal edge portions, the string has a middle section made of string along its entire length, and an elastic cord is connected to each of the end sections of the string.

5. 2. The cushion cover according to claim 1, wherein a buckle having a through hole is provided, a length-adjustable strap is built into at least one of the pair of vertical edge portions, the pair of horizontal edge portions, the first connecting portion, and the second connecting portion, and an insertion slit for the buckle to enter and exit is cut into at least one of the pair of vertical edge portions, the pair of horizontal edge portions, the first connecting portion, and the second connecting portion.

6. 2. The cushion cover of claim 1, wherein the connecting portion includes a strap extending from one of the two ends of the vertical edge portion, a first buckle provided on the strap, and a second buckle connected to a loop portion sewn to the other of the two ends of the vertical edge portion and to which the strap is connected, and the first buckle and the second buckle are formed in the form of a pair of through holes on both sides of the main body, allowing the length of the strap to be adjusted.

7. 2. The cushion cover according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are made of strings that can be tied together in a knotted manner, and the connecting member is made of a string length adjuster that can adjust the length of the strings.

8. 2. The cushion cover according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member includes at least one hook hole formed at a predetermined interval along the longitudinal direction of the first connecting portion, and a hook provided on the second connecting portion so as to be hooked onto the hook hole.

9. 9. The cushion cover according to claim 8, wherein the second connecting portion has a hook pocket formed at a position spaced a predetermined distance from the hook on a surface where the hook is exposed, and when an end of the second connecting portion is folded back and the hook is accommodated in a state where it is hooked into the hook pocket, the hook is not exposed.

10. The cushion cover according to claim 1, further comprising a cushion position indicator formed inside the body for indicating a position where a cushion is to be placed.

11. a main body portion having a predetermined area; a pair of vertical edges formed along the left and right edges of the body portion, respectively; a pair of lateral edges formed along the upper and lower edges of the main body, respectively; a pair of connecting portions formed to connect both ends of the pair of vertical edge portions to each other, the pair of connecting portions includes a pair of first connecting portions respectively extending from upper ends of the pair of vertical edge portions, and a pair of second connecting portions respectively extending from lower ends of the pair of vertical edge portions and coupled to the pair of first connecting portions, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are connected to each other by a connecting member, the coupling member includes at least one hook hole formed at a predetermined interval along a longitudinal direction of the first coupling portion, and a hook provided on the second coupling portion to be hooked into the hook hole, The second connecting portion has a hook pocket formed at a position spaced a predetermined distance from the hook on a surface where the hook is exposed, and when an end of the second connecting portion is folded back and the hook is accommodated in a state where it is hooked into the hook pocket, the hook is not exposed.

12. a main body portion having a predetermined area; a pair of vertical edges formed along the left and right edges of the body portion, respectively; a pair of lateral edges formed along the upper and lower edges of the main body, respectively; a pair of connecting portions formed to connect both ends of the pair of vertical edge portions to each other, the pair of connecting portions includes a pair of first connecting portions respectively extending from upper ends of the pair of vertical edge portions, and a pair of second connecting portions respectively extending from lower ends of the pair of vertical edge portions and coupled to the pair of first connecting portions, The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are formed at portions where the vertical edge portions contact the horizontal edge portions, and the pair of vertical edge portions have curved shapes that are convex toward the outside of the main body portion, A cushion cover characterized in that, when the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are coupled, a portion of each of the upper and lower ends of the main body portion is folded back, and the upper and lower ends of the pair of vertical edge portions are each folded back at a predetermined angle toward the inside of the main body portion, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are positioned a predetermined distance apart inside the pair of vertical edge portions.

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