futon

Abstract

We provide futons that customers can use throughout the year. [Solution] The futon 100 is a rectangular futon. On one side of the futon 100, adhesive sections 101-102 are provided along at least one pair of two parallel sides of the futon 100, each having the same length as the two sides. The surfaces that make up the adhesive sections 101-102 can be adhered to each other. The thickness of the futon 100 is equal to or greater than that of a summer futon and less than that of a winter futon.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a futon that can be used in a folded state. [Background technology]

[0002] Deformable futons are described in Patent Documents 1 and 2. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a futon with a storage device that allows the futon to be stored in a bag when not in use without requiring special care of the bag, and that allows the futon stored in the bag to be used as a cushion in everyday life without having to be stored in a closet or the like.

[0003] Specifically, the futon 1 described in Patent Document 1 has a cover 3 of approximately similar shape to the futon sewn around the entire periphery at approximately the center of the back of the futon 1, an opening 4 in the center of the cover, and a zipper 5 in the opening, making it a futon with a storage device.

[0004] Furthermore, Patent Document 2 describes a separate futon that can be divided into different sizes, has multifunctionality, has a simple structure for the joints, maintains the softness of the futon, does not impair comfort, and can be easily washed in a home washing machine.

[0005] Specifically, the separate futon 10 described in Patent Document 2 is a separable futon consisting of at least one first futon member 12 and at least one second futon member 14, with a concave adhesive portion on at least one side of the first futon member and a convex adhesive portion on at least one side of the second futon member, and hook-and-loop fasteners arranged on one or both adhesive portions, allowing the concave adhesive portion and the convex adhesive portion to be attached and detached freely. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Registered Utility Model No. 3017535 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3251052 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] In an average household, different types of futons are usually used in summer and winter, i.e., a summer futon and a winter futon are purchased for each family member.

[0008] However, purchasing a summer futon and a winter futon for each family member is a burden on the household budget, and there is also the problem that purchasing a summer futon and a winter futon for each family member results in less storage space than if only one futon were purchased for each family member.

[0009] Therefore, if there were a futon that could be used all year round, customers would be able to solve the above problems. Patent Documents 1 and 2 do not describe a futon that can solve the above problems.

[0010] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a futon that customers can use all year round. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The futon of the present invention is a rectangular futon, and on one side of the futon, adhesive sections are provided along at least one pair of two parallel sides of the futon, each of which has the same length as the two sides, and the surfaces that make up the adhesive sections can be adhered to each other, and the thickness of the futon is greater than or equal to the thickness of a summer futon and less than the thickness of a winter futon. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] This invention allows customers to provide futons that can be used all year round. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a futon according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a futon according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the futon according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the futon according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of the futon according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of the futon according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another modified example of the futon according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another modified example of the futon according to the embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] [Configuration Description] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same or corresponding parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted or simplified as appropriate. Furthermore, the shape, size, and arrangement of the components shown in each drawing may be changed as appropriate within the scope of the present invention.

[0015] Figures 1 and 2 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a futon according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 shows the back surface 100A of the futon 100 as seen from the back side. Figure 2 shows the front surface 100B of the futon 100 as seen from the front side. The dotted lines in Figures 1 and 2 represent seams on the futon 100.

[0016] The filling material of the futon 100 of this embodiment is, for example, cotton, feathers, wool, silk, or polyester. The material of the side fabric of the futon 100 of this embodiment is, for example, cotton, polyester, silk, or a blend of these materials.

[0017] As will be described later, the futon 100 of this embodiment is mainly used folded in winter. In other words, the futon 100 in its unfolded state is mainly used in summer. Therefore, the thickness of the futon 100 in its unfolded state is equal to or greater than the thickness of a futon for summer use, but less than the thickness of a futon for winter use. Specifically, the thickness of the futon 100 of this embodiment is 3 to 8 cm.

[0018] As shown in Fig. 1, the futon 100 of this embodiment is rectangular. Furthermore, on the back surface 100A of the futon 100 of this embodiment, adhesive sections 101-102 having the same length as the short sides are provided along each of the short sides of the futon 100, as shown in Fig. 1.

[0019] 1, adhesive part 103 having the same length as the short side is provided parallel to the short side at the center of the length of the futon 100 on the back side 100A of the futon 100. If there was only one adhesive part, it would be difficult to adhere the surfaces of the futon 100 to each other, so adhesive parts 101 to 103 are provided on the back side 100A of the futon 100. Note that adhesive part 103 does not have to be provided on the back side 100A of the futon 100.

[0020] The adhesive parts 101 to 103 of this embodiment have the property that their surfaces adhere to each other when folded. That is, the surfaces constituting the adhesive parts 101 to 103 can adhere to each other. Furthermore, the adhesive parts 101 to 103 of this embodiment are made of a soft material that does not hurt the face or skin when it comes into contact with them. The adhesive parts 101 to 103 of this embodiment are made of, for example, polyester.

[0021] As described above, the futon 100 of this embodiment can be used in a folded state. Figures 3 and 4 are explanatory diagrams showing another example of a futon according to an embodiment of the present invention. Note that the dotted lines in Figures 3 and 4 represent seams on the futon 100.

[0022] Figure 3 shows the futon 100 folded in the direction of arrow a along the center line XX shown in Figure 1. When folded as shown in Figure 3, the surfaces that make up the adhesive sections 101 to 103 are adhered to each other, so the futon 100 shown in Figure 3 does not easily return to the state shown in Figure 1.

[0023] As shown in Figure 3, the thickness of the folded futon 100 is approximately twice the thickness of the unfolded futon 100. Also, as shown in Figure 3, the area of ​​the futon 100 folded at the center of the short side of the futon 100 (center line of XX) is at least large enough to cover the body parts of one person except for the head.

[0024] Specifically, the horizontal length of the futon 100 of this embodiment is 190 to 210 cm. The vertical length of the futon 100 of this embodiment is 190 to 210 cm. Therefore, customers can use the folded futon 100 as shown in Figure 3 as a comforter, mainly in winter.

[0025] Figure 4 shows futon 100 folded in the direction of arrow b along the center line YY shown in Figure 1. When folded as shown in Figure 4, the surfaces that make up adhesive portion 101 and the surfaces that make up adhesive portion 102 are bonded together, and the surfaces that make up adhesive portion 103 are bonded together, so futon 100 shown in Figure 4 does not easily return to the state shown in Figure 1.

[0026] As shown in Figure 4, the vertical length of the folded futon 100 is approximately half the vertical length of the unfolded futon 100. Therefore, customers can fold the futon 100 as shown in Figure 4 when storing it in a closet, for example.

[0027] Next, a modified example of this embodiment will be described. Figures 5 and 6 are explanatory diagrams showing a modified example of the futon according to the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 shows the back surface 200A of the futon 200 as seen from the back side. Figure 6 shows the front surface 200B of the futon 200 as seen from the front side.

[0028] 5 and 6 represent seams on the futon 200. The material of the futon 200 is the same as the material of the futon 100. The thickness of the futon 200 is the same as the thickness of the futon 100.

[0029] As shown in Figure 5, the comforter 200 of this modified example is rectangular. Furthermore, on the back surface 200A of the comforter 200 of this modified example, adhesive sections 201-202 having the same length as the long sides are provided along each of the long sides of the comforter 200, as shown in Figure 5.

[0030] 5, adhesive part 203 having the same length as the long side is provided parallel to the long side at the center of the width of the futon 200 on the back surface 200A of the futon 200. Since it would be difficult to adhere the surfaces of the futon 200 together if there was only one adhesive part, adhesive parts 201 to 203 are provided on the back surface 200A of the futon 200. Note that adhesive part 203 does not have to be provided on the back surface 200A of the futon 200.

[0031] The adhesive portions 201-203 of this modified example have the property that their surfaces adhere to each other when folded. That is, the surfaces that make up the adhesive portions 201-203 can adhere to each other. Furthermore, the adhesive portions 201-203 of this modified example are made of a soft material that does not hurt the face or skin when it comes into contact with them. The material of the adhesive portions 201-203 is the same as the material of the adhesive portions 101-103.

[0032] 7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams showing another modified example of the comforter according to the embodiment of the present invention. Note that the dotted lines shown in Figures 7 and 8 represent the seams of the comforter 200.

[0033] Figure 7 shows futon 200 folded in the direction of arrow c along the center line XX shown in Figure 5. When folded as shown in Figure 7, the surfaces constituting adhesive portion 201 and adhesive portion 202 are bonded together, and the surfaces constituting adhesive portion 203 are bonded together, so futon 200 shown in Figure 7 does not easily return to the state shown in Figure 5.

[0034] As shown in Figure 7, the thickness of the folded futon 200 is approximately twice the thickness of the unfolded futon 200. Also, as shown in Figure 7, the area of ​​the futon 200 folded at the center of the short side of the futon 200 (center line of XX) is at least large enough to cover the body parts of one person except for the head.

[0035] The horizontal length of the futon 200 is the same as the horizontal length of the futon 100. The vertical length of the futon 200 is the same as the vertical length of the futon 100. Therefore, customers can use the folded futon 200 as shown in Figure 7 as a comforter, mainly in winter.

[0036] Figure 8 shows the futon 200 folded in the direction of arrow d along the center line YY shown in Figure 5. When folded as shown in Figure 8, the surfaces that make up the adhesive sections 201 to 203 are adhered to each other, so the futon 200 shown in Figure 8 does not easily return to the state shown in Figure 5.

[0037] As shown in Figure 8, the vertical length of the folded futon 200 is approximately half the vertical length of the unfolded futon 200. Therefore, the customer can fold the futon 200 as shown in Figure 8 when storing it in a closet, for example.

[0038] As described above, the futons 100 and 200 of this embodiment are rectangular futons. On one side of the futons 100 and 200, adhesive sections 101-102 and 201-202 are provided along at least one pair of two parallel sides of the futons 100 and 200, respectively, and are the same length as the two sides. The surfaces that make up the adhesive sections 101-102 and 201-202 can be adhered to each other. The thickness of the futons 100 and 200 is equal to or greater than that of a summer futon but less than that of a winter futon.

[0039] For example, the futon 100 is rectangular, and the two sides are the short sides of the futon 100. Also, an adhesive part 103 having the same length as the short sides is provided in the center of the length of the futon 100, parallel to the short sides.

[0040] Furthermore, for example, the futon 200 is rectangular, and the two sides are the long sides of the futon 200. Furthermore, an adhesive part 203 having the same length as the long sides is provided in the center of the short side of the futon 200, parallel to the long sides.

[0041] Furthermore, the area of ​​the futons 100, 200 folded at the center in the short direction of the futons 100, 200 is at least large enough to cover the body parts of one person except for the head.

[0042] Note that some or all of the adhesive regions 201 to 203 may be provided on the futon 100. Also, some or all of the adhesive regions 101 to 103 may be provided on the futon 200.

[0043] [Effect description] The thickness of the futon 100 of this embodiment is thinner than that of a futon for winter use. In winter, customers can double the thickness of the futon 100 by folding it at the center in the short direction.

[0044] Therefore, customers can use the futon 100 of this embodiment in an unfolded state in the summer and in a folded state in the winter. In other words, customers can use the futon 100 throughout the year. [Explanation of symbols]

[0045] 100, 200 futons 100A, 200A back side 100B, 200B surface 101~103, 201~203 Adhesive part

Claims

1. It is a rectangular futon, On one side of the futon, Adhesive portions having the same length as the two parallel sides are provided along at least one pair of the futon, The surfaces constituting the adhesive joint are They can be bonded to each other, The thickness of the futon is It is thicker than a summer futon but thinner than a winter futon. A futon characterized by:

2. The futon is rectangular, The two sides are the short sides of the futon The futon according to claim 1.

3. The adhesive portion is provided in the center of the length of the futon in parallel with the short side and has the same length as the short side. The futon according to claim 2.

4. The futon is rectangular, The two sides are the long sides of the futon. The futon according to claim 1.

5. The adhesive portion is provided in the center of the futon in the short direction, and has the same length as the long side and is parallel to the long side. The futon according to claim 4.

6. The area of ​​the futon folded at the center in the short direction of the futon is at least large enough to cover the body parts of one person except for the head. The futon according to any one of claims 2 to 5.

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