Mat and supporting method

Abstract

To provide a mat having a connecting part that enables vehicles such as rescue vehicles and fire engines to support an object at a site. [Solution] The mat 1 has a connecting portion 21 that can be connected to a connecting member, and is equipped with a main body 10 that is pressed toward an installation surface to support a vehicle wheel W, which is an object. The main body 10 has a first surface that faces the installation surface, and a second surface S2 located on the opposite side of the first surface, and the second surface S2 has a pressing area A1 that can be pressed in a direction from the second surface S2 toward the first surface, and a peripheral area A2 that is located around the pressing area A1 and in which the connecting portion 21 is formed.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mat. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, various vehicles such as rescue vehicles and fire engines are known (for example, Patent Document 1). At accident sites, disaster sites, and other such sites, connecting members such as wires, winches, and pulleys are used. For this reason, rescue vehicles may be equipped with connecting parts called fulcrums to which connecting members can be connected. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7354367 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, depending on the type of vehicle, the vehicle may not have the above-mentioned connecting portion. Even if the vehicle does not have a connecting portion, there may be cases where a connecting member that requires the above-mentioned connecting portion is loaded and the use of the connecting member is required. Therefore, one of the objects of the present invention is to provide a mat that has a connecting portion capable of supporting an object. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The mat according to one embodiment is No. 1 Connected to the object Ren A connecting portion that can be connected to a connecting member, No. 1 Towards the installation surface to support the object by a second object different from the first object. It has a body that can be pressed. The main body further has a pair of cover materials including a first surface facing the installation surface and a second surface located opposite the first surface, and a base material sandwiched between the pair of cover materials and reinforcing the tensile strength of the main body when the connecting portion is pulled by the connecting member connected to the first object.

[0006] beforeThe second surface may have a pressing area that can be pressed in a direction from the second surface toward the first surface, and a peripheral area that is located around the pressing area and in which the connecting portion is formed. The connecting portion may be a through hole penetrating the first surface and the second surface. The mat may further include a connecting metal fitting provided at the connecting portion. The distance between the first surface and the second surface may be 10 mm or less. The main body may be deformable between a first form supporting the first object and a second form that is different from the first form and is in a roll shape.

[0007] A supporting method in one embodiment is a method for supporting an object, and includes placing the mat on the installation surface, pressing the mat with a vehicle which is the second object, and connecting the first object and the connecting portion via the connecting member. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a mat having connecting parts capable of supporting an object. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a state in which a mat according to a first embodiment is installed. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of the mat according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a mat having a different form from that shown in FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of use of the mat according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining another example of use of the mat according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining another example of use of the mat according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining another example of use of the mat according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a schematic partial enlarged view of a mat according to the second embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic partial enlarged view of a mat according to the third embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a schematic partial enlarged view of a mat according to a third embodiment. [Figure 12]FIG. 12 is a schematic partial enlarged view of a mat according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a schematic partial enlarged view of a mat according to a fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in the drawings, an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis that are perpendicular to each other are described as necessary to facilitate understanding. The direction along the X-axis is called the X-direction, the direction along the Y-axis is called the Y-direction, and the direction along the Z-axis is called the Z-direction. The Z-direction is the normal direction of a plane including the X-direction and the Y-direction. The side indicated by the arrow in the Z-direction is sometimes called "upper" or "upper", and the opposite side to the side indicated by the arrow in the Z-direction is sometimes called "lower" or "lower". In this embodiment, the X-direction corresponds to the traveling direction of the vehicle, and the Y-direction corresponds to the width direction of the vehicle. Also, viewing various elements parallel to the Z-direction is called planar view.

[0011] In each embodiment, a mat applicable in the field of firefighting is disclosed as an example. The mat is a member that supports an object via a connecting member connected to the object to be supported. The connecting member is, for example, a wire, a hook connected to the wire, a winch, a pulley, etc., but is not limited to these examples. The mat is used in, for example, nuclear facilities, oil storage bases, disaster sites, etc. The mat can be applied to other fields other than the field of firefighting, such as the Self-Defense Forces, construction, and leisure.

[0012] [First embodiment] Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a situation in which a mat 1 according to this embodiment is installed. In Fig. 1, a fire engine is shown as an example of a vehicle 100. The vehicle 100 may be a special vehicle such as a rescue vehicle or a ladder truck, an emergency vehicle such as an ambulance or a special disaster countermeasure vehicle, a general vehicle, a construction machine, or the like.

[0013] As shown in Fig. 1, the mat 1 is disposed between the wheels W of the vehicle 100 and the installation surface G. Specifically, the mat 1 is in contact with both the wheels W of the vehicle 100 and the installation surface G. From another perspective, the mat 1 is stepped on by the vehicle 100. In the example shown in Fig. 1, the mat 1 is disposed under the rear wheels of the wheels W, but it may be disposed under the front wheels of the wheels W, or may be disposed under both the rear and front wheels.

[0014] The installation surface G is changed as appropriate depending on, for example, the location where the vehicle 100 is placed. The installation surface G is, for example, a flat surface, but may be an uneven surface. The installation surface G is formed of, for example, soil, concrete, asphalt, metal material, or the like.

[0015] Fig. 2 is a schematic plan view of the mat 1 according to the present embodiment. Fig. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a form of the mat 1 different from that shown in Fig. 1.

[0016] The mat 1 has a size that allows at least one of the wheels W of the vehicle 100 to be placed thereon. In the example shown in Fig. 2, the mat 1 has a rectangular shape that is elongated in the Y direction. The length of the mat 1 in the Y direction is greater than, for example, the length of the vehicle 100 in the Y direction. In this case, the mat 1 is placed across the left wheel W and the right wheel W.

[0017] The shape of the mat 1 is not limited to the example shown in Fig. 2. The mat 1 may be a square, a trapezoid, another rectangular shape, a circle, an oval, an ellipse, or any other shape.

[0018] The mat 1 includes a main body 10. As shown in Fig. 2, the main body 10 has sides E11 and E13 extending in the X direction and sides E21 and E23 extending in the Y direction. The sides E11 and E13 correspond to the short sides of the main body 10, and the sides E21 and E23 correspond to the long sides of the main body 10. The sides E11 and E13 are lined up in this order in the Y direction, and the sides E21 and E23 are lined up in this order in the X direction.

[0019] The main body 10 is formed, for example, from a composite material. As shown in Fig. 3, the main body 10 has a base material 11 and cover materials 13 and 15. The main body 10 is formed by laminating the cover materials 13 and 15 and the base material 11 sandwiched between the cover materials 13 and 15. The base material 11 and the cover materials 13 and 15 are bonded together, for example, by an adhesive (not shown).

[0020] The base material 11 is formed of a material different from the cover materials 13 and 15, for example. The base material 11 is formed in a sheet shape. The base material 11 is, for example, a reinforcing cloth. The reinforcing cloth is formed by weaving threads of, for example, a resin material. However, the material forming the base material 11 is not limited to this example. The base material 11 has sufficient strength (for example, tensile strength) to support an object. The cover materials 13 and 15 cover the entire upper and lower surfaces of the base material 11, respectively.

[0021] 1, the cover materials 13, 15 are in contact with the installation surface G and the surface of the tire of the wheel W. In one example, the cover materials 13, 15 are made of a rubber material, but are not limited to this example. The cover materials 13, 15 have a static friction coefficient that is equal to or greater than the static friction coefficient of the tire that they contact.

[0022] The thicknesses of the substrate 11 and the covers 13 and 15 are appropriately changed. The thicknesses of the covers 13 and 15 are, for example, greater than the thickness of the substrate 11. The thickness of the cover 13 is, for example, equal to the thickness of the cover 15.

[0023] Here, as shown in Fig. 3, the thickness of the main body 10 is defined as thickness T1. The thickness T1 of the main body 10 corresponds to the sum of the thickness of the base material 11 and the thickness of the cover materials 13 and 15. The thickness T1 of the main body 10 is, for example, 10 mm or less, and in one example, 5 mm or less. However, the thickness T1 of the main body 10 may be greater than 10 mm. In this embodiment, the thickness T1 of the main body is uniform in the X direction and the Y direction.

[0024] The main body 10 has a first surface S1, a second surface S2 located on the opposite side of the first surface S1, and a connecting portion 21. The first surface S1 corresponds to a surface of the cover material 13, and the second surface S2 corresponds to a surface of the cover material 15. From another perspective, the first surface S1 is a surface facing the installation surface G, and the second surface S2 is a surface facing the wheel W.

[0025] The first surface S1 and the second surface S2 are, for example, flat surfaces, but the first surface S1 and the second surface S2 may have protrusions formed thereon to function as anti-slip surfaces. The thickness T1 of the main body 10 corresponds to the distance between the first surface S1 and the second surface S2.

[0026] The second surface S2 has a pressing area A1 that can be pressed by the vehicle 100, and a peripheral area A2 around the pressing area A1. In Fig. 2, the pressing area A1 is indicated by dots. The peripheral area A2 surrounds the pressing area A1.

[0027] In the example shown in Fig. 2, there are, for example, two pressing areas A1. Specifically, the pressing areas A1 are provided near sides E11 and E13. The left and right wheels W (indicated by two-dot chain lines in Fig. 2) are respectively located in the pressing areas A1. In Fig. 2, the pressing area A1 is shown as a rectangular shape that is elongated in the X direction, but is not limited to this example.

[0028] In order to distinguish the pressing area A1 from the surrounding area A2, the second surface S2 may be provided with a display frame 17 as shown by a dashed line in Fig. 2, or the pressing area A1 and the surrounding area A2 may be colored in different colors. This makes it easier to guide the vehicle 100 toward the pressing area A1. In addition, the wheels W can reliably step on the pressing area A1.

[0029] The connecting portion 21 is configured so that a connecting member can be connected thereto. The connecting portion 21 is formed in the peripheral region A2. The main body 10 has at least one connecting portion 21. In the example shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of (e.g., two) connecting portions 21 are formed in the peripheral region A2.

[0030] The connecting portion 21 is, for example, a through hole penetrating the first surface S1 and the second surface S2. As shown in Fig. 2, the shape of the connecting portion 21 is, for example, a circular shape, but is not limited to this example. The size of the connecting portion 21 is appropriately changed depending on the size of the connecting fitting 30 described later, etc.

[0031] The two connecting portions 21 are respectively formed in the center in the X direction of the main body 10. In the Y direction, the connecting portions 21 are respectively formed between the side E11 and the right pressing area A1, and between the side E13 and the left pressing area A1.

[0032] Focusing on the two pressing areas A1, the connecting parts 21 sandwich the two pressing areas A1 in the Y direction. In the Y direction, the connecting parts 21 are lined up in the center of the pressing areas A1. Here, a virtual line connecting the centers of the connecting parts 21, 21 on the main body 10 is defined as a line L1. The line L1 intersects with each of the pressing areas A1. As a result, when a wheel W is located in the two pressing areas A1, the line L1 intersects with the wheel W.

[0033] As shown enlarged at the top of Fig. 2, reinforcing portion 23 may be disposed on the edge of connecting portion 21. Reinforcing portion 23 is hatched in Fig. 2. Reinforcing portion 23 is, in one example, a grommet, but is not limited to this example. Reinforcing portion 23 may be formed, for example, by making the thickness of the periphery of the edge of connecting portion 21 thicker than other portions.

[0034] The mat 1 may further include a connecting metal fitting 30 provided on the connecting portion 21. In the example shown in Fig. 2, the connecting metal fittings 30 are passed through the connecting portions 21. The connecting metal fittings 30 are, for example, a shackle or a carabiner, but are not limited to these examples.

[0035] For example, a hook provided at the end of a wire can be connected to the connecting portion 21 of the mat 1 via a connecting metal fitting 30. The connecting metal fitting 30 makes it easier to connect connecting members such as wires and hooks to the connecting portion 21. However, the connecting members may be connected directly to the connecting portion 21.

[0036] In this embodiment, the mat 1 is configured to be deformable. Specifically, the main body 10 has a first form F1 and a second form F2. In other words, the main body 10 is deformable between the first form F1 and the second form F2.

[0037] The first form F1 is a form capable of supporting an object. From another viewpoint, the first form F1 is a form suitable for being stepped on by a wheel W. Specifically, the main body 10 has a rectangular shape in the first form F1 as shown in FIG. 2. With respect to the mat 1 in the first form F1, the wheel W of the vehicle 100 is located in the pressing area A1.

[0038] As a result, the pressing area A1 of the mat 1 is pressed in a direction (downward) from the second surface S2 to the first surface S1 by the vehicle 100. In other words, the mat 1 is pressed by the vehicle 100 toward the installation surface G to support an object.

[0039] The second form F2 is a form different from the first form F1. Specifically, the second form F2 is a form of the mat 1 suitable for loading into the vehicle 100 by the user and carrying from the vehicle 100. Specifically, the main body 10 has a roll shape in the second form F2 as shown in FIG.

[0040] From another point of view, the main body 10 has flexibility that allows the user to transform it into a roll shape. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the mat 1 is rolled up along the Y direction, for example, but the way in which the mat 1 is rolled up can be changed as appropriate depending on the shape of the mat 1.

[0041] Next, a method of using the mat 1 will be described.

[0042] First, the mat 1 in the first form F1 is placed on the installation surface G. Then, the vehicle 100 is moved onto the mat 1, and the wheels W of the vehicle 100 are placed in the pressing area A1. As a result, the mat 1 is stepped on by the vehicle 100. At this time, the wheels W on the mat 1 side are deformed, so that the wheels W and the mat 1 come into surface contact with each other.

[0043] Next, one end of a connecting member such as a wire is connected to the connecting fitting 30. Next, the other end of the connecting member is connected to the object. As a result, the object is connected to the connecting portion 21 via the connecting member and the connecting fitting 30.

[0044] At this time, it is assumed that the mat 1 is pulled by the connecting members. In this case, a normal force due to the weight of the vehicle 100 generates large frictional forces between the wheels W and the cover material 15, and between the cover material 13 and the installation surface G. This makes it difficult for the mat 1 to shift position even when pulled by the connecting members. As a result, the mat 1 stepped on by the vehicle 100 can support an object.

[0045] The mass of an object that can be supported by the mat 1 is, for example, 100 kg or more and 500 kg or less, but is not limited to this example. The mass of an object that can be supported by the mat 1 may be greater than 500 kg or less than 100 kg. The materials forming the base material 11 and the cover materials 13 and 15, the thickness T1 of the mat 1, etc. are appropriately changed depending on the mass of an object that can be supported by the mat 1.

[0046] Next, an example of how the mat 1 can be used will be described.

[0047] [Usage example 1] FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of how the mat 1 according to this embodiment is used.

[0048] In Fig. 5, the mat 1 supports a load 57 connected to a wire 55 via a winch 51 and a pulley 53. In other words, the mat 1 has a function of preventing the load 57 from falling. In the example shown in Fig. 5, the winch 51, the pulley 53, and the wire 55 correspond to the connecting members.

[0049] The vehicle 100 is placed on a lid 63 that covers a large storage tank 61. In FIG. 5, the inside of the storage tank 61 is shaded. The lid 63 is formed with a through hole 65 that connects to the inside of the storage tank 61. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the upper surface of the lid 63 corresponds to the installation surface G, and the luggage 57 corresponds to the target object. The through hole 65 is located to the right of the wheel W. The mat 1 is placed under the wheel W.

[0050] A support member 59 is disposed above the through hole 65. The support member 59 is formed in a substantially triangular pyramid shape by, for example, three supports. A pulley 53 is disposed below the apex of the support member 59. The pulley 53 is, for example, a fixed pulley. One end of a wire 55 hung on the pulley 53 is connected to a load 57, and the other end is connected to the connecting fitting 30 of the mat 1 via a winch 51.

[0051] Assume that there is no element for supporting an object around the vehicle 100 and the lid 63. With the mat 1 according to this embodiment, by placing the mat 1 on the lid 63 and pressing it with the vehicle 100, it is possible to provide the connecting portion 21 for supporting the luggage 57.

[0052] Specifically, the mat 1 supports a load 57 via a winch 51 and a pulley 53. In this case, by adjusting the length of the wire 55 by the winch 51, the load 57 can be transported into the storage tank 61 or from the storage tank 61 to the ground, as shown by the arrows.

[0053] Here, an example has been disclosed in which pulley 53 is, for example, a fixed pulley, but a combination of multiple fixed pulleys or movable pulleys may support load 57. Also, an example has been disclosed in which winch 51 and pulley 53 are both used, but only winch 51 or only pulley 53 may be used.

[0054] [Usage example 2] 6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining other examples of use of the mat 1 according to this embodiment.

[0055] 6 to 8, a water discharge receiver 71 used in a water discharge performance test is supported by a mat 1. The vehicle 100 is placed on a lid 63 covering a storage tank 61, similar to the example shown in FIG.

[0056] 6 to 8, the upper surface of the lid 63 corresponds to the installation surface G, the water discharge receptacle 71 corresponds to the target object, and the wire 55 corresponds to the connecting member. The mat 1 is disposed under both the front and rear wheels of the wheels W. The through hole 65 is located on the right side of the wheels W. The water discharge receptacle 71 is disposed above the through hole 65.

[0057] 6 to 8, the vehicle 100 has a nozzle 110 extending toward the right side of the vehicle 100. Focusing on the vehicle 100, the water receiver 71 is disposed on the right side of the vehicle 100 and aligned with the nozzle 110.

[0058] In the water discharge performance test, the pressure of the water discharged from the nozzle 110 is measured by the water discharge receiver 71. The water discharged from the nozzle 110 hits the water discharge receiver 71 and flows toward the storage tank 61, as shown by the arrow in FIG.

[0059] The water discharge receptacle 71 is supported by a forklift 80 and a mat 1. Specifically, the claws 81 of the forklift 80 are inserted into insertion holes (not shown) below the water discharge receptacle 71 to mainly support the water discharge receptacle 71. The mat 1 provides auxiliary support for the water discharge receptacle 71.

[0060] Eyebolts 73 for connecting wires 55 are provided on both side surfaces of water discharge receiver 71 in the X direction. One of eyebolts 73 is connected via wire 55 to mat 1 arranged on the front wheel of wheels W. The other eyebolt 73 is connected via wire 55 to mat 1 arranged on the rear wheel of wheels W. Although not shown, hooks or the like are provided on both ends of wire 55.

[0061] In the case of the mat 1 according to this embodiment, by placing the mat 1 on the lid 63 and pressing it with the vehicle 100, two connecting portions 21 for supporting the water discharge receiver 71 can be provided.

[0062] Here, the use examples 1 and 2 have been described, but the mat 1 can also be applied to other uses. For example, when a user passes through the above-mentioned through-hole 65, a safety belt worn by the user may be connected to the connecting portion 21 of the mat 1 to support the user. In this case, the user corresponds to the target object. In the use examples 1 and 2, the wire 55 has been disclosed as an example of a connecting member, but instead of the wire 55, a sling, a chain, or the like may be applied.

[0063] The mat 1 configured as above includes a connecting portion 21. Specifically, as described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3, the vehicle 100 presses the pressing area A1 of the main body 10, whereby the connecting portion 21 can support an object. As a result, even if there are no elements for supporting an object around the vehicle 100 or the site, the mat 1 according to this embodiment can provide the connecting portion 21 capable of supporting an object.

[0064] For example, rescue vehicles are equipped with connecting parts called fulcrums at the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle. However, in the case of vehicles that do not have such connecting parts, it is difficult to prepare connecting parts with sufficient strength at the scene.

[0065] With the mat 1 according to this embodiment, the mat 1 can be placed on the installation surface G and pressed with the wheels W, thereby providing the connecting portion 21 at a desired location. This allows connecting members such as winches and pulleys to be installed at desired locations on-site, improving the degree of freedom of work on-site.

[0066] Even if a vehicle does not have an element equivalent to a connecting portion, the mat 1 according to this embodiment does not require modification of the vehicle, and the connecting portion 21 can be provided on-site. Furthermore, even if there are not enough connecting portions 21 on-site depending on the situation, the mat 1 can be further installed to increase the number of connecting portions 21.

[0067] For example, when supporting posts with wires, anchors may be installed on the installation surface G. In this case, work such as forming anchor holes in the installation surface G for installing the anchors is required. In addition, after removing the posts, work such as filling the anchor holes is required to restore the original state. Also, depending on the installation surface G, processing the anchor holes may be difficult.

[0068] In this embodiment, the mat 1 can be installed without performing the above-mentioned operations, and the connecting portion 21 can be provided by simply setting up the mat 1. This allows efficient work on-site, and reduces the burden on the user. For example, even in a site where additional construction is difficult, such as a nuclear facility, the mat 1 according to this embodiment can provide the connecting portion 21.

[0069] In this embodiment, the main body 10 of the mat 1 is formed of a composite material, which allows the main body 10 to have sufficient tensile strength for supporting an object and a sufficient static friction coefficient.

[0070] In this embodiment, the mat 1 has a first form F1 and a second form F2. Specifically, the mat 1 can be set up by transforming the mat 1 from the second form F2 to the first form F1, setting the mat 1 in a desired location, and moving the vehicle 100 onto the mat 1.

[0071] When removing the mat 1, the vehicle 100 is moved from above the mat 1, the mat 1 is transformed from the first form F1 to the second form F2, and the mat 1 can be removed by being loaded onto the vehicle 100. If the mat 1 can be transformed between the first form F1 and the second form F2 in this way, the work involved in installation and removal becomes easier, and the user can perform these tasks by himself.

[0072] The mat 1 in the second form F2 is more compact than the first form F1. This makes it easier to load and unload the mat 1 from the vehicle 100, to load the mat 1 into the vehicle 100, and to carry the mat 1 to the installation location, and also reduces the installation space within the vehicle 100.

[0073] In this embodiment, the thickness T1 of the main body 10 is, for example, 10 mm or less, and in one example, 5 mm or less. By reducing the thickness of the main body 10, the weight of the mat 1 can be reduced, and the portability of the mat 1 can be improved.

[0074] The material, thickness, and the like of the mat 1 are appropriately changed depending on the mass of the object that the mat 1 can support. For example, multiple types of mats 1 may be loaded in advance on the vehicle 100 depending on the mass of the object that the mat 1 can support.

[0075] In the present embodiment, the mat 1 in the second form F2 is in a roll shape, but is not limited to this example. In the second form F2, the mat 1 may be folded or divided into a plurality of pieces.

[0076] In the present embodiment, an example in which the mat 1 is disposed across the left and right wheels W has been disclosed, but the present invention is not limited to this example. The mat 1 may be disposed across all the wheels W of the vehicle 100, or may be disposed on only one wheel W.

[0077] In the present embodiment, an example in which one connecting portion 21 is formed on each of the sides E11 and E13 has been disclosed, but the present invention is not limited to this example. A plurality of connecting portions 21 may be formed along the sides E11 and E13. Alternatively, at least one connecting portion 21 may be formed along the sides E21 and E23.

[0078] In the present embodiment, an example in which the thickness T1 of the main body is uniform is disclosed, but the present invention is not limited to this example. Regarding the thickness T1 of the main body 10, the thickness of the peripheral region A2 may be greater than the thickness of the pressing region A1, or the thickness of the pressing region A1 may be greater than the thickness of the peripheral region A2.

[0079] In the present embodiment, an example in which the main body 10 is formed by laminating the substrate 11 and the cover materials 13 and 15 has been disclosed, but the present invention is not limited to this example. The layer structure of the main body 10 may further include other layers. For example, the main body 10 may include more layers. Specifically, the main body 10 may include a plurality of substrates 11. In this case, a layer formed of a material different from the substrate 11 is also disposed between the substrates 11. When a plurality of substrates 11 are included, the materials forming the substrates 11 may be different from each other.

[0080] In this embodiment, an example has been disclosed in which the mat 1 is pressed by the wheels W of the vehicle 100, but the mat 1 may be pressed by a weight other than the vehicle 100. The mass of the weight is appropriately changed depending on the mass of the object supported by the mat 1.

[0081] Next, other embodiments will be described. In the other embodiments described below, the same components as those in the first embodiment described above are given the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions thereof may be omitted or simplified.

[0082] [Second embodiment] Fig. 9 is a schematic partial enlarged view of the mat 1A according to this embodiment, showing an enlarged view of the vicinity of the pressed area A1 on the side E11.

[0083] The main body 10 further has an extending portion 91. In the example shown in Fig. 9, the extending portion 91 extends from the side E11 in the direction opposite to the Y direction. Although not shown, the extending portion 91 is also formed on the E13 side.

[0084] The extending portion 91 is located at the center in the X direction. The extending portion 91 has, for example, a rectangular shape, but is not limited to this example. The extending portion 91 is included in the peripheral area A2. The extending portion 91 is provided with a connecting portion 21. Although not shown, a connecting fitting 30 may be connected to the connecting portion 21.

[0085] The configuration of this embodiment can also provide the same effects as those of the first embodiment. Although an example in which one extension portion 91 is provided for the side E11 has been disclosed, the positions and the number of the extension portions 91 can be appropriately changed according to the positions and the number of the connecting portions 21.

[0086] [Third embodiment] 10 and 11 are schematic partial enlarged views of a mat 1B according to this embodiment. In Fig. 11, the mat 1B is viewed in the X direction. The configuration of this embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that it has a protruding portion 93.

[0087] The main body 10 further has a protruding portion 93. The protruding portion 93 is located closer to the center of the main body 10 than the connecting portion 21 in the Y direction. From another perspective, the protruding portion 93 is provided between the pressing area A1 and the connecting portion 21.

[0088] The protruding portion 93 is formed long in the X direction along the pressing area A1. As shown in Fig. 11, the protruding portion 93 has a rectangular shape when viewed in the X direction, but is not limited to this example. As shown in Fig. 11, the protruding portion 93 protrudes in the Z direction (upward). The thickness of the peripheral area A2 including the protruding portion 93 is greater than the thickness of the pressing area A1.

[0089] The configuration of this embodiment can provide the same effect as the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the main body 10 has a protrusion 93. As a result, when the mat 1 is pulled by the connecting member and is likely to shift in position in the Y direction, the protrusion 93 comes into contact with the side of the wheel W. In other words, the protrusion 93 functions as a stopper that suppresses the occurrence of the main body 10 shifting in position.

[0090] The protruding portions 93 may be formed to sandwich the pressing area A1 in the X direction or the Y direction, or may be formed to surround the pressing area A1. The protruding portions 93 of the mat 1B according to this embodiment can also be applied to the first embodiment. The connecting portion 21 may be formed to overlap the protruding portions 93.

[0091] [Fourth embodiment] 12 and 13 are schematic partial enlarged views of a mat 1C according to this embodiment. In Fig. 13, the mat 1C is viewed in the X direction. The configuration of this embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the connection part 21. In this embodiment, the connection part 21 corresponds to the end of the main body 10 in the Y direction. Here, the end includes the end and the area nearby.

[0092] The mat 1C further includes a member 31. The length of the member 31 in the X direction is approximately equal to the length of the main body 10 in the X direction. The member 31 has a configuration capable of sandwiching the first surface S1 and the second surface S2, for example, at the end of the main body 10 in the Y direction. In the main body 10, the portion sandwiched by the member 31 corresponds to the connecting portion 21. In this embodiment, the object is connected to the connecting portion 21 via the member 31.

[0093] The member 31 is formed of, for example, a metal material, but may be formed of a resin material, etc. The member 31 and the main body 10 may be bonded with an adhesive, etc., or the main body 10 may be sandwiched between the member 31 with a fastening member such as a bolt. The member 31 is provided with an extension portion 35 in which a through hole 33 for connecting the connecting fitting 30, for example, is formed.

[0094] The configuration of this embodiment can provide the same effect as the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 21 is sandwiched between the members 31. Therefore, the mat 1C according to this embodiment can support an object more stably compared to the other embodiments described above. In this embodiment, an example in which the connecting portion 21 is an end portion of the main body 10 in the Y direction has been disclosed, but the connecting portion 21 may be an end portion of the main body 10 in the X direction.

[0095] The scope of the present invention is not limited to the configurations disclosed in the above embodiments. The present invention can be implemented by modifying the configurations disclosed in the embodiments in various ways. [Explanation of symbols]

[0096] 1...mat, 10...main body, 11...base material, 13, 15...cover material, 21...connecting portion, 30...connecting metal fittings, 100...vehicle, A1...pressure area, A2...peripheral area, G...installation surface, S1...first surface, S2...second surface.

Claims

1. A body having a connecting portion connectable to a connecting member connected to a first object, and pressed by a second object different from the first object toward an installation surface to support the first object, The main body further includes a pair of cover materials including a first surface facing an installation surface and a second surface located on the opposite side of the first surface, and a base material sandwiched between the pair of cover materials and reinforcing the tensile strength of the main body against a case where the connecting portion is pulled by the connecting member connected to the first object. mat.

2. The second surface has a pressing area that can be pressed in a direction from the second surface toward the first surface, and a peripheral area located around the pressing area and in which the connecting portion is formed. The mat according to claim 1.

3. The connecting portion is a through hole penetrating the first surface and the second surface. The mat according to claim 2.

4. Further comprising a connecting fitting provided at the connecting portion. The mat according to claim 1.

5. The distance between the first surface and the second surface is 10 mm or less. The mat according to claim 2.

6. The main body is deformable between a first configuration in which the main body supports the first object and a second configuration that is different from the first configuration and has a roll shape. A mat according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. A method for supporting an object, comprising: The mat according to claim 1 is placed on the installation surface, The mat is pressed by the vehicle, which is the second object; connecting the first object and the connecting portion via the connecting member. Support method.

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