Bedding

Abstract

To provide bedding that can improve sleep comfort by suppressing generation of deviation or level difference to reduce discomfort for a user.SOLUTION: Bedding in one embodiment includes: a plurality of cushion bodies 20 which is bedding to place a user's body and which present a block shape; a cloth-made bag body 10 which stores a plurality of cushion bodies 20; and partition members 15 which partition the inner space S of the bag body 10 into a plurality of regions A for storing each of the plurality of cushion bodies 20. Inside the bag body 10, there are the plurality of cushion bodies 20 which array along a first direction D1, with the partition members 15 held in-between. Also, each side face 20c of the plurality of cushion bodies 20 extends along a second direction D2 intersecting the first direction D1. The partition members 15 extend along the second direction D2 in a region including the center of the second direction D2 of the bag body 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a mattress on which a user's body rests. [Background technology]

[0002] Various types of bedding have been known in the past. JP 2007-283087 A describes a mattress cover that fits the width of a mattress. The mattress cover has a pair of mattress cover pieces aligned along the width direction of the mattress cover. The mattress cover pieces have a cover bottom of the mattress cover and cover side parts that form the sides of the mattress cover.

[0003] A plurality of plates extend from the inner surface of the cover side portions extending along the longitudinal direction, and mattress material is accommodated between the plurality of plates and between the plates and the cover side portions. A fastener is attached between the pair of mattress cover pieces. The distance between the pair of mattress cover pieces can be adjusted by changing the fastening position of the fastener relative to each mattress cover piece.

[0004] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. 2000-139624 describes a futon set with variable functions. The futon set includes multiple padsacks. Each of the multiple padsacks is provided with an opening and closing fastener, and multiple refill pads are stored in the padsack when it is opened by the opening and closing fastener. Connecting fasteners are provided between the upper sides of the multiple padsacks, and the multiple padsacks are connected by the connecting fasteners. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2007-283087 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2000-139624 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The mattress cover described above accommodates multiple cushion bodies such as mattress materials. However, gaps may be formed between the multiple cushion bodies. Furthermore, the multiple cushion bodies may be misaligned vertically, resulting in steps on the surface of the mattress. If gaps or steps are formed in the mattress in this way, it may cause a user who places their body on the mattress to feel uncomfortable.

[0007] In the futon set described above, multiple padsacks are connected to each other by fasteners provided between the upper sides of the multiple padsacks. However, in this futon set, the fasteners are arranged along the upper sides of the padsacks, so the fasteners may come into contact with the user's body through the cover material, etc., and cause the user to feel uncomfortable. As such, there is room for improvement in the comfort of the user who places their body on the mattress.

[0008] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a bedding that can suppress the occurrence of shifting or unevenness, reduce discomfort felt by the user, and improve sleeping comfort. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The bedding according to the present disclosure is a bedding on which a user's body is placed, and includes a plurality of block-shaped cushion bodies, a cloth bag body that houses the plurality of cushion bodies, and a partition member that divides the internal space of the bag body into a plurality of regions in which the plurality of cushion bodies are housed, and inside the bag body, the plurality of cushion bodies are lined up along a first direction with the partition member in between, and each side of the plurality of cushion bodies extends along a second direction that intersects with the first direction, and the partition member extends along the second direction in a region that includes the center of the bag body in the second direction. The block-shaped cushion body can be inserted into and removed from the bag body, and the bag body has a top surface extending in a first direction and a second direction and a bottom surface facing the opposite side to the top surface, and the top side of the partition member is joined to the top surface and the bottom side of the partition member is joined to the bottom surface. .

[0010] In this bedding, a plurality of block-shaped cushion bodies are accommodated inside a bag made of cloth. Inside the bag, the plurality of cushion bodies are arranged along a first direction. Inside the bag, the side surfaces of the plurality of cushion bodies extend along a second direction intersecting the first direction. The bedding includes a partition member that divides the internal space of the bag into a plurality of regions, and a cushion body is accommodated in each of the plurality of regions divided by the partition member. The partition member extends along the second direction, which is the direction in which each side surface of the cushion body extends. Therefore, since each cushion body is accommodated so that the side surface is along the partition member, the plurality of cushion bodies can be brought close to each other via the partition member, and gaps between the plurality of cushion bodies can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of gaps or steps between the plurality of cushion bodies, and thus it is possible to reduce the discomfort felt by the user. The partition member extends along the second direction in a region including the center of the bag in the second direction. Therefore, since the partition member is provided at least in the center in the second direction of the bag body and the pair of cushion bodies are housed so as to sandwich the partition member, hook-and-loop fasteners or the like for connecting the multiple cushion bodies to each other are not required, thereby reducing the discomfort felt by the user and improving the sleeping comfort of the user.

[0011] The elasticity of the partition member may be lower than that of the bag body. In this case, the partition member can be made less susceptible to deformation than the bag body, so that the cushion body can be made even less likely to shift. As a result, the cushion body can be prevented from shifting and the occurrence of steps in the cushion body, making the sleeping experience even more comfortable.

[0012] The bag may have a fastener provided on either the top surface or the side surface of the bag, and the fastener may have a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending in a second direction from an end of the first portion in the first direction. In this case, since the fastener has the first portion extending in the first direction and the second portion extending in the second direction, the cushion can be easily inserted and removed from the bag. Effect of the Invention

[0013] According to the present disclosure, the occurrence of shifts or steps can be suppressed, reducing discomfort felt by the user and improving sleeping comfort. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a mattress according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the mattress of FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a side view showing the mattress of FIG. 1 in a folded state. [Figure 4] 2 is a perspective view showing a bag body of the mattress of FIG. 1. FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a schematic view of the bag body shown in FIG. [Figure 6] 5 is a side view showing the state where the zipper of the bag body in FIG. 4 is open. FIG. [Figure 7] 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the bag body of FIG. 4 is rolled up. FIG. [Figure 8] 5 is a side view showing a schematic view of the bag body, the partition member, and the cushion body shown in FIG. 4. [Figure 9] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a bedding recommendation system according to an embodiment. [Figure 10] 10 is a diagram showing a typical data input screen in the bedding recommendation system of FIG. 9. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 is a side view showing examples of the positions of various parts of a user's body. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the size of each part in FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing examples of sizes of various body parts that are displayed. [Figure 14] 13(a) to 13(f) are diagrams showing examples of body type patterns to be displayed. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of data of a cushion body of a mattress to be displayed. [Figure 16] 1 is a flowchart showing an example of steps of a bedding suggestion method according to an embodiment. [Figure 17]13 is a side view showing a schematic view of a cushion body, a bag body, and a partition member according to a modified example. FIG. [Figure 18] 13(a) and 13(b) are plan views showing a bag body according to a modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the bedding according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the bedding according to the present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiment. In the description of the drawings, the same or corresponding elements are given the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions are omitted as appropriate. In addition, the drawings may be partially simplified or exaggerated for ease of understanding, and the dimensional ratios and the like are not limited to those shown in the drawings.

[0016] The bedding according to the present disclosure is bedding on which the user's body rests. In the present disclosure, the term "user" refers to a person who uses the bedding. The "user" may be a person who purchases the bedding or a person who tries out the bedding. The "bedding" is something that the user's body rests against when the user rests or sleeps, and is typically a mattress, a futon, a cushion, a bed pad, a cushion, or a pillow.

[0017] The bedding includes multiple block-shaped cushion bodies. The term "cushion body" refers to an elastic body that deforms in response to an applied load. The term "block-shaped" refers to a property of being fixed in a certain shape. In other words, the "block-shaped" refers to a property of being deformed when an external force is applied, but returning to its original shape when the external force is removed. The "block-shaped" may be a plate-shaped or rectangular parallelepiped-shaped body, or may be a shape that maintains these shapes.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a mattress 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the mattress 1. For example, the mattress 1 is a mattress. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the mattress 1 has, for example, a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The mattress 1 has an upper surface 1b extending in a first direction D1 and a second direction D2, a pair of side surfaces 1c extending in the first direction D1 and a third direction D3, and a pair of side surfaces 1d extending in the second direction D2 and a third direction D3. For example, the first direction D1 is the longitudinal direction of the mattress 1, and the second direction D2 is the lateral direction (width direction) of the mattress 1. The third direction D3 is, for example, the height direction (thickness direction) of the mattress 1. The second direction D2 may be a direction that intersects with the first direction D1 and extends horizontally.

[0019] The bedding 1 has, for example, a cover 1A and a bag body 10 contained in the cover 1A. A cushion body 20 (see FIG. 6) is contained in the bag body 10. For example, a plurality of bag bodies 10 are contained in the cover 1A, and the portions between the plurality of bag bodies 10 in the cover 1A are formed as folded portions 2.

[0020] The folding portion 2 is formed, for example, by a cover material 1A that connects a plurality of bags 10 to one another. The folding portion 2 extends in the second direction D2 in the mattress 1, and as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the mattress 1 can be folded via the folding portion 2. As an example, the mattress 1 has two folding portions 2 and can be folded in three. When the mattress 1 can be folded in three in this way, the mattress 1 can be handled more easily than when it can be folded in five or six.

[0021] Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing an exemplary bag body 10 accommodated in the side fabric 1A. Fig. 5 is a plan view showing the bag body 10. As shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the bag body 10 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The bag body 10 has a top surface 11 extending in a first direction D1 and a second direction D2, a pair of side surfaces 12 extending in the first direction D1 and a third direction D3, and a pair of side surfaces 13 extending in the second direction D2 and the third direction D3.

[0022] The bag body 10 is made of, for example, a mesh material. By making the bag body 10 of the mesh material, the stretchability of the bag body 10 can be made moderate. That is, the bag body 10 can be made of a material that does not stretch too much. Furthermore, the bag body 10 can be made lighter and the breathability of the bag body 10 can be improved. The bag body 10 has a fastener 14 for opening and closing the bag body 10. Note that, when the bag body 10 is a rectangular parallelepiped, all the faces of the bag body 10 may be made of a mesh material, or some of the faces of the bag body 10 may be made of a mesh material. In the present embodiment, as an example, at least one face forming the bag body 10 is made of a mesh material.

[0023] 5 shows a schematic view of the position of the fastener 14. The fastener 14 is formed, for example, on a pair of side surfaces 12 and 13. The fastener 14 has a pair of first portions 14b extending along a first direction D1 and a second portion 14c extending along a second direction D2 between the ends of the pair of first portions 14b.

[0024] In this case, the fastener 14 is arranged in a U-shape in plan view. By arranging the fastener 14 in a U-shape, the cushion body 20 can be easily inserted into and removed from the inside of the bag body 10. However, the fastener 14 may be arranged in an L-shape in plan view. The fastener 14 may also be arranged on the top surface 11. In this manner, the arrangement of the fastener 14 can be changed as appropriate.

[0025] A partition member 15 is attached to the bag body 10. The partition member 15 is, for example, sewn to the bag body 10. The partition member 15 extends along the second direction D2, for example, extending linearly along the second direction D2. For example, the partition member 15 has a rectangular shape having long sides extending along the second direction D2 and short sides extending along the third direction D3.

[0026] For example, an upper side of the partition member 15 is joined (for example, sewn) to the top surface 11, and a lower side of the partition member 15 is joined to the bottom surface of the bag body 10 facing the opposite side to the top surface 11. The partition member 15 extends along the second direction D2 in a region including the center C of the bag body 10 in the second direction D2.

[0027] As an example, the partition member 15 extends from one end to the other end in the second direction D2 of the bag body 10. In this embodiment, the "one end" and the "other end" include an end portion of something and a portion slightly shifted from the end portion. For example, the partition member 15 extends from the center of one side surface 12 in the first direction D1 to the center of the other side surface 12 in the first direction D1.

[0028] Fig. 6 is a diagram showing the side surface 12 with the fastener 14 open. Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing the bag body 10 with the fastener 14 open and the top surface 11 rolled up. As shown in Figs. 6 and 7, the partition member 15 divides the internal space S of the bag body 10 into a plurality of areas A, and a cushion body 20 is housed in each of the divided areas A.

[0029] The partition member 15 is made of, for example, cloth. As an example, the partition member 15 has an edge portion 15b located at an end in the second direction D2, a linear portion 15c extending from the edge portion 15b in the second direction D2, and cloth portions 15d located on both sides of the linear portion 15c in the third direction D3.

[0030] For example, the thickness of the edge portion 15b and the thickness of the linear portion 15c are greater than the thickness of the fabric portion 15d. However, the configuration of the partition member 15 is not limited to the above example and can be modified as appropriate. In addition, the mesh of the partition member 15 is finer than that of the bag body 10, and the stretchability of the partition member 15 is lower than that of the bag body 10.

[0031] The cushion body 20 has a block shape. The cushion body 20 has flexibility to deform with the applied load, and has a property of returning to the original shape when the load is no longer applied. The cushion body 20 is made of, for example, urethane foam. However, the cushion body 20 is not limited to urethane foam, and may be made of, for example, solid cotton, a resin material, or a mesh body. For example, the cushion body 20 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape as a whole. The cushion body 20 has an upper surface 20b facing vertically upward, a side surface 20c facing the first direction D1 and extending along the second direction D2, a side surface 20d facing the second direction D2 and extending along the first direction D1, and a bottom surface 20f facing the opposite side of the upper surface 20b.

[0032] The cushion body 20 has, for example, a plurality of protrusions 21 facing one side in the third direction D3 (for example, vertically upward) and a plurality of slits 22 facing the other side in the third direction D3 (for example, vertically downward). The top surface 20b of the cushion body 20 is constituted by the tops of the plurality of protrusions 21.

[0033] The multiple protrusions 21 are arranged, for example, in a lattice pattern so as to be aligned along the first direction D1 and also aligned along the second direction D2. The multiple slits 22 are aligned, for example, along the first direction D1. Each slit 22 extends, for example, along the second direction D2. As an example, each slit 22 extends linearly along the second direction D2.

[0034] For example, the slit 22 has a narrow portion 22b located on the surface (as an example, the lower surface) side of the cushion body 20, and an expanded portion 22c located on the opposite side of the narrow portion 22b from the surface of the cushion body 20. The width (length in the first direction D1) of the expanded portion 22c is, for example, wider than the width of the narrow portion 22b.

[0035] As an example, the expansion portion 22c expands in a circular shape from the narrow portion 22b. Although the example of the cushion body 20 has been described above, the shape of the cushion body 20 is not limited to the above example and can be appropriately changed. That is, the cushion body 20 may be a cushion body that does not have the protrusions 21 or the slits 22.

[0036] The cushion body 20 includes, for example, a cushion body 20A and a cushion body 20B. The type of the cushion body 20A and the type of the cushion body 20B are different from each other, for example, the hardness of the cushion body 20A and the hardness of the cushion body 20B are different from each other. In this embodiment, when it is necessary to distinguish between the cushion body 20A and the cushion body 20B, they will be described as the cushion body 20A and the cushion body 20B, and when it is not necessary to distinguish between them, they will be described as the cushion body 20.

[0037] For example, the protrusions 21 of the cushion body 20B are softer than the protrusions 21 of the cushion body 20A, and the cushion body 20B is softer than the cushion body 20A. In this manner, the interior of the bag body 10 can accommodate a plurality of types of cushion bodies 20, such as the cushion body 20A and the cushion body 20B.

[0038] FIG. 8 is a side view showing the bag body 10, the partition member 15, and the cushion body 20. As shown in FIG. 8, when the cushion body 20 is housed, the height H1 (length in the third direction D3) of the bag body 10 and the partition member 15 is substantially the same as the height H2 of the cushion body 20. When the cushion body 20 is housed, the length N1 of the region A in the first direction D1 is substantially the same as the length N2 of the cushion body 20 in the first direction D1. In the present disclosure, "substantially the same" indicates, for example, that the difference between the larger value and the smaller value of the two values ​​is 0 cm or more and 5 cm or less. However, the difference between the length N1 and the length N2 may be 4 cm or less, 3 cm or less, 2 cm or less, or 1 cm or less. When the difference between the length N1 and the length N2 is 5 cm or less, it is possible to suppress the formation of gaps or steps between the multiple cushion bodies 20.

[0039] In the state where the region A is opened, the shape of the region A defined by the bag body 10 and the partition member 15 is, for example, a rectangular shape having long sides extending in the first direction D1. Also, the shape of the cushion body 20 defined by the top surface 20b, the pair of side surfaces 20c, and the bottom surface 20f as viewed along the second direction D2 is, for example, a rectangular shape having long sides extending in the first direction D1. That is, the shape of the region A as viewed along the second direction D2 is similar to the shape of the cushion body 20 as viewed along the second direction D2.

[0040] As described above, when the shape of the region A is similar to the shape of the cushion body 20, the height H1 and the height H2 are substantially the same, and the length N1 and the length N2 are substantially the same, the multiple cushion bodies 20 can be firmly held in the internal space S of the bag body 10. Therefore, it is possible to prevent gaps or steps from being formed between the multiple cushion bodies 20. For example, the thickness of the partition member 15 is thicker than the thickness of the bag body 10. In this case, the sagging of the partition member 15 can be more reliably prevented, so that the possibility of gaps or steps being formed between the multiple cushion bodies 20 can be further reduced.

[0041] As described above, the bag body 10 can accommodate a plurality of types of cushion bodies 20 (for example, the cushion bodies 20A and 20B). In this embodiment, two cushion bodies 20 are accommodated in each bag body 10 of the mattress 1, so that the mattress 1 accommodates a total of six cushion bodies 20. In the mattress 1, the types of the six cushion bodies 20 can be appropriately selected. Therefore, for example, it is possible to suggest the type of cushion body 20 to be accommodated in the mattress 1 to the user of the mattress 1.

[0042] In order to suggest the type of cushion body 20 to be contained in the mattress 1, for example, a bedding suggestion system is used. An example of the bedding suggestion system will be described below. FIG. 9 is a block diagram of the bedding suggestion system 101 according to this embodiment. The bedding suggestion system 101 includes, for example, an information terminal 102 and a server 110.

[0043] The server 110 is capable of communicating with the information terminal 102. As an example, the server 110 includes a processor (e.g., a CPU) that executes an operating system and software (applications), a main storage unit configured with a ROM and a RAM, an auxiliary storage unit configured with a hard disk or a flash memory, a communication control unit configured with a network card or a wireless communication module, an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse, and an output device such as a monitor. However, the configuration of the server 110 is not limited to the above and can be changed as appropriate.

[0044] Each functional element of the server 110 is realized by loading predetermined software into a processor or a storage unit (for example, the above-mentioned main storage unit or auxiliary storage unit) and executing the software. The processor operates the above-mentioned communication control unit, input device, or output device in accordance with the software, and reads and writes data in the storage unit. Data or databases used in the processing of the server 110 are stored in the storage unit.

[0045] The information terminal 102 is, for example, a device capable of executing the functions of the server 110. The information terminal 102 is, for example, a mobile terminal. "Mobile terminal" refers to a portable terminal such as, for example, a mobile phone including a smartphone, a tablet or a laptop. The information terminal 102 may be a terminal other than a mobile terminal, for example, a personal computer. For example, the information terminal 102 includes both an information terminal of a user who uses bedding, and an information terminal of a proposer who proposes bedding.

[0046] As an example, the server 110 includes, as functional components, a height input unit 111, an image acquisition unit 112, a mark display unit 113, a body position acquisition unit 114, a size calculation display unit 115, a body type pattern determination unit 116, and a cushion body data extraction unit 117. As shown in Fig. 9 and Fig. 10, the height input unit 111 displays, for example, an input screen N on the information terminal 102. For example, the height inputted on the input screen N is transmitted to the server 110.

[0047] The height input unit 111 functions, for example, when an application provided from the server 110 to the information terminal 102 is used. The height L of the user M (see FIG. 12) may be input to the height input unit 111 by the user M or by a proposer of the bedding (for example, a salesperson, a bedding provider, or a bedding advisor). Along with the input of the height L of the user M to the height input unit 111, the weight of the user M may also be input to the height input unit 111.

[0048] For example, on input screen N, weight can be input along with height L, but the input weight value is hidden (displayed with an asterisk (wildcard)). In other words, on input screen N, the person making the input can know the weight value, but those other than the person making the input cannot know the weight value. In this way, by hiding the weight value on input screen N, it is possible to prevent those other than the person making the input from knowing the weight.

[0049] The image acquiring unit 112 acquires an image of the body of the user M. For example, an image of the body of the user M captured by a camera (imaging unit) of the information terminal 102 is acquired by the image acquiring unit 112. As a specific example, an application is started on the information terminal 102 and an image of the body of the user M is captured by the information terminal 102, so that the image acquiring unit 112 acquires the captured image of the body.

[0050] 11, the image acquiring unit 112 may acquire an image by photographing together with a memory R disposed behind the body of the user M. Also, an image captured by a photographing unit other than the camera of the information terminal 102 (for example, a camera other than the information terminal 102) may be acquired by the image acquiring unit 112.

[0051] The mark display unit 113 displays marks K indicating the position of each part of the body on the image of the information terminal 102 together with the image of the body of the user M acquired by the image acquisition unit 112. For example, the mark display unit 113 displays a plurality of marks K for each part of the body of the user M. The marks K can be moved, for example, by touching the screen of the information terminal 102 with a finger, and by moving the marks K, it is possible to specify the part of the body of the user M.

[0052] In the example of Fig. 11, a plurality of marks K (six marks, for example) are displayed corresponding to the cervical vertebrae M1, back M2, waist M3, buttocks M4, backs of the knees M5, and heels M6 of the user M. For example, the bedding proposer or the user aligns each mark K with each part of the body on the image (for example, the positions of the cervical vertebrae M1, back M2, waist M3, buttocks M4, backs of the knees M5, and heels M6).

[0053] The body position acquisition unit 114 acquires the height L input by the height input unit 111 and the positions of each part of the body from the body of the user M photographed by the above-mentioned photographing unit. For example, the body position acquisition unit 114 acquires the positions of each part from the height L and the position of the body to which a mark K is attached on the image. That is, the body position acquisition unit 114 acquires the positions of each part of the body based on the position of the mark K moved on the image.

[0054] The size calculation display unit 115 displays the size of each part of the body of the user M from the position of the part acquired by the body position acquisition unit 114. As shown in Fig. 12, the size calculation display unit 115 calculates the height L1 from the cervical vertebrae M1 to the parietal M7, the height L2 from the back M2 to the parietal M7, the height L3 from the waist M3 to the parietal M7, the height L4 from the buttocks M4 to the parietal M7, and the height L5 from the back of the knee M5 to the parietal M7.

[0055] The value of height L inputted by height input unit 111 corresponds to the height from heel M6 to top M7 on the photographed image of the body. The values ​​of heights L1 to L5 and lateral positions W1 to W6 described later are calculated from their ratios to the input height L. As an example, if height L is inputted as 170 cm in height input unit 111 and the ratio of height L4 to height L on the image is 0.5, height L4 from buttocks M4 to top M7 is calculated as 85 cm. In this way, heights L1 to L5 and lateral positions W1 to W6 are calculated from the ratios to the input height L, so that the values ​​of heights L1 to L5 and lateral positions W1 to W6 can be obtained with high accuracy.

[0056] The size calculation display unit 115 may calculate at least one of the lateral position W1 of the cervical vertebrae M1, the lateral position W2 of the back M2, the lateral position W3 of the waist M3, the lateral position W4 of the buttocks M4, the lateral position W5 of the back of the knee M5, and the lateral position W6 of the heel M6. In this embodiment, the "lateral position" indicates the lateral position of each part of the body, for example, the degree to which each part protrudes or recesses in the front-rear direction of the body.

[0057] In general, the cervical vertebrae M1 and the waist M3 are recessed in front of the body relative to the back M2, and the buttocks M4 protrude from the waist M3 to the rear of the body. The backs of the knees M5 may be recessed in front of the buttocks M4, and the heels M6 may protrude from the backs of the knees M5 to the rear of the body. FIG. 12 shows an example in which the values ​​of the lateral positions W1, W2, W3, W5, and W6 are positive when the value of the lateral position W4 is set to 0. That is, in the example of FIG. 12, the lateral positions W1, W2, W3, W5, and W6 indicate the degree of recession in the front of the body relative to the lateral position W4. However, the method of displaying the lateral positions W1 to W6 can be changed as appropriate.

[0058] 12 and 13, the size calculation display unit 115 displays the calculated heights L1 to L5 and lateral positions W1 to W6 on, for example, a screen 121. As an example, the screen 121 is a screen displayed on the display of the information terminal 102. The screen 121 displays height 121b, weight 121c, head-to-cervical vertebrae length 121d, lateral position of the cervical vertebrae 121f, head-to-back length 121g, lateral position of the back 121h, head-to-waist length 121j, lateral position of the waist 121k, head-to-buttocks length 121m, lateral position of the buttocks 121p, and head-to-knee length 121q.

[0059] The height 121b and weight 121c respectively display the input height L and weight. The display of weight 121c may be omitted. For example, the head to cervical length 121d displays the calculated height L1 value, and the cervical vertebrae lateral position 121f displays the calculated lateral position W1 value. The head to back length 121g displays the calculated height L2 value, and the back lateral position 121h displays the calculated lateral position W2 value.

[0060] The calculated height L3 value is displayed in the head-to-waist length 121j, and the calculated lateral position W3 value is displayed in the lateral position of the waist 121k. The calculated height L4 value is displayed in the head-to-hip length 121m, and the calculated lateral position W4 value (0, for example) is displayed in the lateral position of the hips 121p. The calculated height L5 value is displayed in the head-to-knee length 121q.

[0061] As described above, the size of each part of the user M's body is displayed on the screen 121, allowing the user M to grasp the details of his or her body size. The size calculation display unit 115 may generate a silhouette image showing the height L, heights L1 to L5, and lateral positions W1 to W6 of the user M shown in Fig. 12, and display this silhouette image together with the screen 121. In this case, the size of each part of the user M can be displayed in an easier-to-understand manner.

[0062] The body type pattern determination unit 116 determines the body type of the user M from the positions of each part of the body acquired by the body position acquisition unit 114, for example, and displays the determined body type. The body type pattern determination unit 116 may also determine the body type of the user M from a silhouette image generated by the size calculation display unit 115.

[0063] Fig. 14(a) to Fig. 14(f) show examples of body type patterns to be determined (Type A to Type F). As shown in Fig. 12 and Fig. 14(a) to Fig. 14(f), Type A is a W-line type body type, and indicates a body type in which the curvature of each of the back M2, waist M3, and buttocks M4 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. Type B is an S-line type body type, and indicates a body type in which the back M2 and buttocks M4 protrude from the waist M3, but the curvature of each of the back M2, waist M3, and buttocks M4 is not equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

[0064] Type C is a protruding back body type, in which the back M2 protrudes further than the buttocks M4. Type D is a hip-type body type, in which the buttocks M4 protrude further than the back M2. Type E is a flat body type, in which the curvature of the back M2, the curvature of the waist M3, and the curvature of the buttocks M4 are less than a predetermined value. Type F is a rounded back type, in which the waist M3 protrudes further than the back M2 and the buttocks M4.

[0065] For example, the body type pattern determination unit 116 may determine which type of body type the user M belongs to, from A type to F type, and display the determination result on the screen 121. Note that the type of body type pattern determined by the body type pattern determination unit 116 is not limited to the above-mentioned A type to F type and can be changed as appropriate.

[0066] The cushion body data extraction unit 117 extracts data on the cushion body 20 contained in the mattress 1 and displays the data. "Cushion body data" indicates the type of cushion body. "Cushion body data" indicates, for example, the type of cushion body 20 suitable for the user M. "Cushion body data" indicates, as an example, the hardness (softness) of the cushion body 20 suitable for the user M. The cushion body data extraction unit 117 extracts data on the cushion body 20 of the mattress 1 from the positions of each part of the body acquired by the body position acquisition unit 114, as shown in FIG. 15, for example, and displays the data on the screen 122.

[0067] For example, the cushion body data extraction unit 117 may extract data of the cushion body 20 from a silhouette image generated by the size calculation display unit 115. In addition, the cushion body data extraction unit 117 may extract data of the cushion body 20 from a body type pattern determined by the body type pattern determination unit 116. In this case, it becomes possible to automatically select the type of cushion body 20 suitable for the body type of the user M.

[0068] As an example, the screen 122 includes a schematic diagram 122b that shows a schematic side cross section of the mattress 1, and a cushion type table 122d. However, the layout of the screen 122 is only an example and can be changed as appropriate. The schematic diagram 122b displays, for example, the layout of the cushion body 20 used by the user. In the example of Fig. 15, a schematic side cross section of a mattress divided into six areas A from the head side to the leg side is displayed.

[0069] The cushion type table 122d displays the type of the cushion body 20 accommodated in the area A of the bag body 10. As an example, the type of the cushion body 20 is displayed as "fit", "hard" or "soft" for any of the fit parts, the hard parts, and the soft parts.

[0070] As described above, the cushion body data extraction unit 117 displays the type of cushion body 20 on the screen 122, allowing the user M to know at a glance the type of cushion body 20 that is suitable for him or her. However, the data of the cushion body 20 displayed on the screen 122 is not limited to the example in FIG. 15 and can be changed as appropriate.

[0071] Next, an example of the steps of the bedding suggestion method will be described with reference to Fig. 16. Note that the steps shown in Fig. 16 are merely examples, and the method is not limited to these steps. First, for example, an application is started on the information terminal 102, and the height and weight of the user M are input on the screen of the application (on the input screen N, for example) (step S1).

[0072] Next, as shown in Fig. 11, the user M standing is photographed from the side (step S2). At this time, a height line may be displayed. The image acquisition unit 112 acquires an image of the user M's body, and for example, the mark display unit 113 displays a number of marks K together with the image of the body on the screen of the information terminal 102. After that, the user M or the bedding proposer moves the mark K on the image to align the position of the mark K with the position of each part of the body (for example, the cervical vertebrae M1, the back M2, the waist M3, the buttocks M4, the backs of the knees M5, and the heels M6) and performs marking (step S3).

[0073] Then, the body position acquisition unit 114 acquires the position of each part of the body of the user M from the input height and the marked position on the image, and the size calculation display unit 115 calculates the size of the corresponding position. For example, as shown in Fig. 12 and Fig. 13, the size calculation display unit 115 calculates each value of the height L1 to L5 and the lateral positions W1 to W6. Then, the size calculation display unit 115 displays each value of the height L, weight, heights L1 to L5, and lateral positions W1 to W6 in each item on the screen 121.

[0074] The body type pattern determining unit 116 determines a body type pattern from the positions of each part of the body acquired by the body position acquiring unit 114 (step S4). As illustrated in Fig. 14(a) to Fig. 14(f), the body type pattern determining unit 116 selects and displays one of types A to F from the positions of the cervical vertebrae M1, back M2, waist M3, buttocks M4, backs of the knees M5, and heels M6 acquired by the body position acquiring unit 114.

[0075] Thereafter, for example, data on the cushion body 20 of the mattress 1 is displayed and selected (step S5). Specifically, as shown in Fig. 15, the cushion body data extraction unit 117 displays the type of cushion body 20 on the screen 122. For example, the proposer looks at the screen 122 and proposes a type of cushion body 20 suitable for the body of the user M, and the user M selects and decides on the cushion body 20 after listening to this proposal.

[0076] After the user M has decided on the cushion body 20, the proposer prepares the cushion body 20, stores the cushion body 20 in each area A of the bag body 10, and stores each bag body 10 in the cover 1A of the bedding 1. Then, the user M lies down on the bedding 1, and the proposer takes a picture of the user M's sleeping position with the information terminal 102 (step S6). After the user M and the proposer check the sleeping position obtained by this photograph, for example, the user M purchases the bedding 1, and the series of steps is completed.

[0077] Next, the effects and advantages obtained from the mattress 1 according to this embodiment will be described. As shown in Fig. 6 to Fig. 8, in the mattress 1, a plurality of block-shaped cushion bodies 20 are accommodated inside a cloth bag body 10. Inside the bag body 10, the plurality of cushion bodies 20 are lined up along a first direction D1. Inside the bag body 10, the side surfaces 20c of the respective cushion bodies 20 extend along a second direction D2 intersecting the first direction D1.

[0078] The mattress 1 includes a partition member 15 that divides the internal space S of the bag body 10 into a plurality of regions A, and a cushion body 20 is housed in each of the plurality of regions A divided by the partition member 15. The partition member 15 extends in the second direction D2 together with each side surface 20c of the cushion body 20. Therefore, since each cushion body 20 is housed so that the side surface 20c is aligned with the partition member 15, the plurality of cushion bodies 20 can be brought close to each other via the partition member 15, and the formation of gaps between the plurality of cushion bodies 20 can be suppressed.

[0079] Therefore, it is possible to prevent gaps or steps from occurring between the multiple cushion bodies 20, thereby reducing the discomfort felt by the user M. The partition member 15 extends along the second direction D2 in a region including the center C (see FIG. 4) of the bag body 10 in the second direction D2. Therefore, the partition member 15 is provided at least in the center C in the second direction D2 of the bag body 10, and it is possible to accommodate a pair of cushion bodies 20 so as to sandwich the partition member 15, making it possible to eliminate the need for hook-and-loop fasteners or the like for connecting the multiple cushion bodies 20 to each other. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the discomfort felt by the user M and improve the sleeping comfort of the user M.

[0080] As described above, the elasticity of the partition member 15 may be lower than that of the bag body 10. In this case, the partition member 15 can be made less prone to deformation than the bag body 10, and the cushion body 20 can be made even less prone to slippage. As a result, the slippage and step formation of the contained cushion body 20 can be suppressed, making the sleeping comfort even better.

[0081] 4 and 5, the bag body 10 has a fastener 14 provided on the top surface 11 or any one of the side surfaces 12, 13 of the bag body 10, and the fastener 14 may have a first portion 14b extending along the first direction D1 and a second portion 14c extending along the second direction D2 from an end of the first portion 14b in the first direction D1. In this case, since the fastener 14 has the first portion 14b extending in the first direction D1 and the second portion 14c extending in the second direction D2, the cushion body 20 can be easily inserted and removed from the bag body 10.

[0082] In the bedding recommendation system 101 and bedding recommendation method according to this embodiment, the height L of the user M is inputted into the height input unit 111, and the body of the user M is photographed by an imaging unit (such as the camera of the information terminal 102). Then, the body position acquisition unit 114 acquires the input height L and the positions of each part of the photographed body of the user M (for example, the cervical vertebrae M1, the back M2, the waist M3, the buttocks M4, the backs of the knees M5, and the heels M6). The height L is a numerical value that is likely to be known by the user M himself, so the user M can easily input the numerical value of his / her own height L.

[0083] Therefore, the position of each part of the user M's body can be easily measured based on the input height L. Also, since the position of each part of the body is acquired using the input height L, it is possible to acquire the accurate position of each part based on the height L. In other words, since the positions of the cervical vertebrae M1, back M2, etc. are acquired based on the height L, the position of each part can be acquired independently of the imaging environment and imaging conditions. As a result, it is possible to acquire the position of each part of the body more accurately.

[0084] Furthermore, the cushion body data extraction unit 117 extracts data of the cushion body 20 of the mattress 1 (for example, data on the hardness of the cushion body 20) from the acquired positions of each part of the body, and the data of the cushion body 20 of the mattress 1 is displayed. Therefore, the user M can understand the type and arrangement of the cushion body 20 that suits him / her just by looking at the data on the image. Therefore, it is possible to adequately suggest to the user M of the mattress 1 a cushion body 20 with a hardness that suits the user M.

[0085] As described above, the cushion body data extraction unit 117 may display a cushion type table 122d indicating the type of cushion body 20 accommodated in the area A. In this case, the type of cushion body 20 accommodated in each area A of the cover 1A is displayed, so that, for example, a soft cushion body 20 ("soft" as an example) or a hard cushion body 20 ("hard" as an example) can be displayed. Therefore, for example, in a bedding 1 that is a pattern-ordered mattress, the arrangement of "soft", "hard", and "fit" can be freely changed, so that a bedding 1 (for example, a mattress) more suitable for the user M can be proposed.

[0086] The above describes the embodiments of the mattress according to the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and may be modified or applied to other things without changing the gist of the claims. In other words, the shape, size, number, material, and arrangement of each part of the mattress can be appropriately changed without changing the gist of the above-described aspects.

[0087] For example, in the above embodiment, the bedding 1 is described, which includes a plurality of bag bodies 10, each of which contains two cushion bodies 20. However, the bedding may be one in which the bag body functions as the cover. Fig. 17 is a side view showing a bag body 40 functioning as the cover, a partition member 15, and a cushion body 20.

[0088] 17, similar to the bag body 10 described above, the bag body 40 has a partition member 15 sewn thereto that divides the internal space T of the bag body 40 into a plurality of regions B. When the cushion body 20 is housed in the bag body 40, the height H3 (third direction D3) of the bag body 40 and the partition member 15 is approximately the same as the height H2 of the cushion body 20, similar to the height H1. When the cushion body 20 is housed in the bag body 40, the length N3 of the region B in the first direction D1 is approximately the same as the length N2 of the cushion body 20 in the first direction D1.

[0089] In a state where the region B is opened, the shape of the region B defined by the bag body 40 and the partition member 15 is, for example, rectangular. Also, the shape of the cushion body 20 defined by the upper surface 20b, the pair of side surfaces 20c, and the bottom surface 20f as viewed along the second direction D2 is, for example, rectangular. The shape of the region B defined by the bag body 40 and the partition member 15 is similar to the shape defined by the upper surface 20b, the pair of side surfaces 20c, and the bottom surface 20f of the cushion body 20.

[0090] As described above, when the shape of region B is similar to the above-mentioned shape of cushion body 20, height H3 and height H2 are substantially the same, and length N3 and length N2 are substantially the same, multiple cushion bodies 20 can be firmly held in internal space S of bag body 40. Therefore, it is possible to prevent gaps or steps from being formed between multiple cushion bodies 20, and therefore the same effect as in the above-mentioned embodiment can be obtained.

[0091] In the above embodiment, the bag 10 is provided with the partition member 15 extending linearly in the second direction D2. However, as shown in FIG. 18(a), the bag 50 may have a partition member 45b extending along the first direction D1 and a partition member 45c extending along the second direction D2 intersecting each other. The partition member 45b extending linearly in the first direction D1 and the partition member 45c extending linearly in the second direction D2 are joined (for example, sewn) to the bag 50. As with the bag 10 described above, the bag 50 also has the same effect as described above because the shape of each region Y inside the bag 50 formed by the partition members 45b and 45c is similar to the shape of the cushion body 20.

[0092] In the above embodiment, the bag 10 is described that includes the fastener 14 that is U-shaped in a plan view. However, as shown in FIG. 18(b), the bag 60 may include a fastener 64 that is L-shaped in a plan view. The fastener 64 has a first portion 64b that extends in the first direction D1 and a second portion 64c that extends in the second direction D2 from an end of the first portion 64b in the first direction D1. Therefore, the bag 60 can achieve the same effects as the above embodiment.

[0093] In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the type of cushion body 20 to be accommodated in the bag body 10 of the mattress 1 can be selected by the bedding recommendation system 101. The bedding recommendation system and bedding recommendation method are not limited to the above embodiment and can be modified as appropriate. In the above embodiment, the bedding recommendation system 101 was described, which includes a server 110 including a height input unit 111, an image acquisition unit 112, a mark display unit 113, a body position acquisition unit 114, a size calculation display unit 115, a body type pattern determination unit 116, and a cushion body data extraction unit 117, and an information terminal 102.

[0094] However, the bedding recommendation system may not have at least any of the height input unit 111, image acquisition unit 112, mark display unit 113, body position acquisition unit 114, size calculation display unit 115, body type pattern determination unit 116 and cushion body data extraction unit 117 in the server 110. Furthermore, the bedding recommendation system and bedding recommendation method may not have at least one of the information terminal 102 and the server 110, and the configuration for realizing the bedding recommendation system and bedding recommendation method may be modified as appropriate.

[0095] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the body of user M is photographed using the camera function of information terminal 102, image acquisition unit 112 acquires an image of the body, and body position acquisition unit 114 acquires the position of each part from the acquired image. However, the body position acquisition unit may acquire the position of each part from something other than the acquired image. For example, the body may be scanned using a 3D scanner, scanning data obtained as a result of the scanning may be input, and the body position acquisition unit may acquire the position of each part from the input scanning data. In this case, it is also possible to omit photographing the body using a camera.

[0096] In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the height H1 of the bag body 10 and the partition member 15 is approximately the same as the height H2 of the cushion body 20, and the length N1 of the region A in the first direction D1 is approximately the same as the length N2 of the cushion body 20 in the first direction D1. However, the mattress may be one in which the height of the bag body and the partition member 15 is not approximately the same as the height of the cushion body. Also, the mattress may be one in which the length of the region in the first direction is not approximately the same as the length of the cushion body in the first direction. Only one of the height and length of the region and the cushion body may be approximately the same as each other. Furthermore, the mattress may be one in which the shape of the region is not similar to the shape of the cushion body.

[0097] In the above embodiment, the mattress 1 that can be folded into three has been exemplified. However, the mattress according to the present disclosure may be a mattress that can be folded in two, or a mattress that can be folded into four or more. That is, the number of folding parts 2 in the mattress is not particularly limited. Furthermore, the mattress according to the present disclosure may be a mattress that cannot be folded. In the above embodiment, an example in which the mattress 1 is a mattress has been described. However, the mattress may be a mattress other than a mattress. That is, the mattress according to the present disclosure may be a futon, a cushion, a bed pad, or a pillow. [Explanation of symbols]

[0098] 1... bedding, 1A... cover, 1b... upper surface, 1c, 1d... side, 2... folded portion, 10, 40, 50, 60... bag body, 11... top surface, 12, 13... side, 14, 64... fastener, 14b, 64b... first part, 14c, 64c... second part, 15, 45b, 45c... partition member, 15b... edge, 15c... linear part, 15d... cloth part, 20, 20A, 20B... cushion body, 20b... upper surface, 20c, 20d... side, 20f... bottom surface, 21... protrusion, 22... slit, 22b... narrow width part, 22c... extension part, 101... bedding recommendation system, 102... information terminal, 110... server, 111... height input unit, 112... image acquisition unit, 113... a line display unit, 114...body position acquisition unit, 115...size calculation display unit, 116...body type pattern determination unit, 117...cushion body data extraction unit, 121...screen, 121b...height, 121c...weight, 121f, 121h, 121k, 121p...lateral position, 122...screen, 122b...schematic diagram, 122d...cushion type table, A, B, Y...area, C...center, D1...first direction, D2...second direction, D3...third direction, K...mark, L...height, M...user, M1...cervical vertebrae, M2...back, M3...waist, M4...buttocks, M5...back of knee, M6...heel, M7...top of head, N...input screen, R...memory, S, T...internal space, W1 to W6...lateral position.

Claims

1. A mattress on which a user's body rests, A plurality of block-shaped cushion bodies; A cloth bag that accommodates the plurality of cushion bodies; a partition member that divides an internal space of the bag body into a plurality of regions in which the plurality of cushion bodies are respectively housed; Equipped with Within the bag body, the plurality of cushion bodies are arranged along a first direction with the partition member in between, and each side surface of the plurality of cushion bodies extends along a second direction intersecting the first direction, the partition member extends along the second direction in a region including a center of the bag body in the second direction, The block-shaped cushion body can be inserted into and removed from the bag body, The bag body has a top surface extending in the first direction and the second direction and a bottom surface facing an opposite side to the top surface, The upper side of the partition member is joined to the top surface, The lower side of the partition member is joined to the bottom surface. Bedding.

2. The partition member has a lower elasticity than the bag body. The bedding according to claim 1.

3. The bag body has a fastener provided on either a top surface or a side surface of the bag body, The fastener comprises: A first portion extending along the first direction; a second portion extending along the second direction from an end of the first portion in the first direction, The bedding according to claim 1 or 2.

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