Pillow

Abstract

To provide a pillow that can be easily and stably hung down from a hanger.SOLUTION: A pillow 1 includes: a front cover outer fabric 11 that has a rectangular shape extending to both a first direction D1 and a second direction D2; a lining fabric 12 that faces the opposite side of the front cover outer fabric 11; and a pair of pocket-forming fabrics 30 that are provided on the front side of the lining fabric 12 and that are arranged on both end parts of the first direction D1 as well as covering at least a part of the front side. Between the pocket-forming fabrics 30 and the lining fabric 12, there are formed a pair of openings 36 that open toward the central part of the first direction D1 in the lining fabric 12.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to pillows.

Background Art

[0002] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-191485 describes a pillow that can suspend a pillow body using a hanger. This pillow has a hanger support sheet body formed of an arcuate cloth having a certain width on the bottom surface side of the first long side portion of the pillow body. Both ends of the hanger support sheet body are sewn to the pillow body, and a hook portion insertion hole through which the hook portion of the hanger is inserted is formed in the middle portion of the hanger support sheet body. When the hook portion of the hanger is inserted into the hook portion insertion hole, the latching portion of the hanger is stopped by both ends of the hanger support sheet body.

[0003] Utility Model Registration No. 3187170 describes a pillow that can be suspended from a hanger or the like. This pillow has a pair of straps provided on a cloth bag body. The pillow is suspended by hanging the pair of straps on a hanger.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] The above-described conventional pillow can be dried by being suspended from a hanger. However, a member or structure for hooking on a hanger is provided separately, and the configuration of the pillow is complicated.

[0006] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a pillow that can be easily and stably hung on a hanger.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] A pillow according to an aspect of the present invention includes a rectangular fabric extending in both a first direction and a second direction intersecting the first direction, a back fabric facing the opposite side of the fabric, and a pair of pocket-forming fabrics provided on the surface side of the fabric or the back fabric, covering at least a part of the surface and disposed at both ends in the first direction. The first direction is the longitudinal direction of the front fabric and the back fabric, and the second direction is the lateral direction of the front fabric and the back fabric. Between the pocket-forming fabric and the fabric or the back fabric, there are openings that open toward the central portion in the first direction in the fabric or the back fabric and On one side of the first long side portion and the second long side portion located at one end and the other end in the second direction at least one side pair of openings reaching up to are formed. A storage space for accommodating a height adjustment member is formed between the pair of pocket-forming fabrics and the fabric or the back fabric. The insertion direction of the height adjustment member inserted into the storage space through each of the pair of openings is the same as the insertion direction of the shoulders of the hanger inserted into the storage space through each of the pair of openings.

[0008] According to this pillow, on the surface side of the fabric or the back fabric, a pair of pocket-forming fabrics disposed at both ends in the first direction are provided. Between the pocket-forming fabric and the fabric or the back fabric, it is possible to store any articles or members that can be used when the user sleeps or the like. The pocket-forming fabric forms a pair of openings that open toward the central portion in the first direction in the fabric or the back fabric. By inserting the left and right portions of the hanger through the openings, the pillow can be easily hung on the hanger. Also, since the pocket-forming fabric catches on the left and right portions of the hanger, the pillow can be stably hung. Also, the height of the pillow can be adjusted by a height adjustment member. Since the pocket-forming fabric provided for the height adjustment member is also used for hanging the hanger, the overall configuration is further simplified.

[0009] The pair of pocket-forming fabrics has a pair of central side edges that form part of the opening, and the distance between the pair of central side edges in the first direction may increase from one side to the other side in the second direction. In this case, it is easy to insert the hanger from the widened part of the distance. After inserting the hanger, by moving the hanger toward the narrower side (i.e., one side in the second direction), the spread of the pocket-forming fabric can be suppressed, and the posture of the pillow is likely to be stable when suspended from the hanger.

[0010] The pair of pocket-forming fabrics has a pair of central side edges that form part of the opening, and the distance between the pair of central side edges in the first direction may be substantially constant in the second direction. In this case, since the distance between the central side edges is kept substantially constant, it is easy to suppress the spread of the pocket-forming fabric after inserting the hanger. Therefore, the posture of the pillow is likely to be stable when suspended from the hanger.

[0011] Of the pair of pocket-forming fabrics, the first pocket-forming fabric arranged on one end side in the first direction is joined to the first short side portion located at one end in the first direction and the first long side portion and the second long side portion located at one end and the other end in the second direction, and the second pocket-forming fabric arranged on the other end side in the first direction of the pair of pocket-forming fabrics may be joined to the second short side portion located at the other end in the first direction and the first long side portion and the second long side portion.

[0012] On the surface side of the outer fabric or the inner fabric, a belt piece extending in the first direction and having both ends joined to the outer fabric or the inner fabric is attached, and at least a part between both ends of the belt piece may be exposed between the pair of openings. In this case, between both ends joined to the outer fabric or the inner fabric, the hook portion of the hanger can be inserted through the belt piece. Since the belt piece is caught around the neck portion of the hanger and the pocket-forming fabric abuts against the left and right portions of the hanger, the pillow can be suspended more stably.

[0013] The pair of pocket-forming fabrics has a pair of central side edges that form part of the opening, and between the pair of central side edges, a connecting portion that extends in the first direction and connects the pair of pocket-forming fabrics is provided. A hook portion insertion hole for inserting the hook portion of the hanger may be formed between the connecting portion and at least one side portion of the front fabric or the back fabric in the second direction. In this case, since the pair of pocket-forming fabrics are connected by the connecting portion, it is possible to prevent the distance between the pair of central side edges in the first direction from widening (the central side edges moving apart). Also, since the hook portion of the hanger can be inserted into the hook portion insertion hole, the pillow can be suspended more stably.

Advantages of the Invention

[0014] According to the present invention, a pillow that can be easily and stably suspended from a hanger is realized.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments of the pillow according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the following examples, and is shown in the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope equivalent to the claims. In the description of the drawings, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are appropriately omitted. Also, the drawings are drawn with some parts simplified or exaggerated for easy understanding, and the dimensional ratios and the like are not limited to those described in the drawings.

[0017] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pillow 1 according to the present embodiment includes a pillow body 5. The pillow body 5 has side fabrics 10. An inner space S (see FIG. 4) of the side fabric 10 contains a content 20. The side fabric 10 includes a front fabric 11 and a lining 12 facing the opposite side of the front fabric 11. The pillow body 5 (that is, the side fabric 10) is generally in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped, and each of the front fabric 11 and the lining 12 has a rectangular shape extending in both the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. The side fabric 10 has, for example, high flexibility. The pillow body 5 has a pair of long side portions 2 extending in the first direction D1 and a pair of short side portions 3 extending in the second direction D2 intersecting the first direction D1. The first direction D1 is the longitudinal direction of the pillow body 5, and the second direction D2 is the width direction of the pillow body 5. For example, the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 are orthogonal to each other. A plurality of partition portions for partitioning the inner space S may be provided in the pillow body 5.

[0018] For example, the length of the side fabric 10 in the first direction D1 is 20 cm or more and 100 cm or less, and may be 40 cm or more and 90 cm or less, or may be 50 cm or more and 80 cm or less, or may be 60 cm or more and 70 cm or less. The length of the side fabric 10 in the second direction D2 is 20 cm or more and 70 cm or less, and may be 30 cm or more and 60 cm or less, or may be 40 cm or more and 50 cm or less. However, these lengths can be changed as appropriate.

[0019] The pillow body 5 (or pillow 1) is used, for example, while being housed in a pillow cover for preventing dirt. As an example, the pillow 1 is used while being placed on a bedding such as a mattress or a futon. The long side portion 2 includes a first long side portion 2b located on one side of the second direction D2 and a second long side portion 2c located on the other side of the second direction D2. The second long side portion 2c is, for example, a portion where the user's neck is placed. The short side portion 3 includes a first short side portion 3b located on one side of the first direction D1 and a second short side portion 3c located on the other side of the first direction D1. In this specification, the "user" refers to a person who may use the pillow body 5 (or pillow 1), for example, a person who tries the pillow body 5 (or pillow 1) before purchasing the pillow body 5 (or pillow 1).

[0020] For example, quilting may be applied to the surface fabric 11. In this case, it is possible to enhance the heat retention of the side fabric 10 and improve the design. The material of the surface fabric 11 may include, for example, cotton and silk, or may include polyester. As an example, the proportion of cotton in the surface fabric 11 is 70%, and the proportion of silk in the surface fabric 11 is 30%.

[0021] The material of the lining 12 may include, for example, at least one of polyester and cotton. As an example, the proportion of polyester in the lining 12 is 65% and the proportion of cotton is 35%. The lining 12 has, for example, a shape that is symmetric with respect to a central axis line L2 extending in the second direction D2 through the center O2 of the lining 12. Note that the surface fabric 11 also has a shape that is symmetric with respect to a central axis line (not shown) extending in the second direction D2 through the center of the surface fabric 11, similar to the lining 12.

[0022] The front fabric 11 and the back fabric 12 are sewn (joined) to each other at the position of the first long side portion 2b. The front fabric 11 and the back fabric 12 are sewn (joined) to each other at the position of the second long side portion 2c. Further, the front fabric 11 and the back fabric 12 are sewn (joined) to each other at the position of the first short side portion 3b. The front fabric 11 and the back fabric 12 are sewn (joined) to each other at the position of the second short side portion 3c.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 2, the pillow body 5 may have a pair of side portions 4 disposed at the position of the short side portion 3. The side portions 4 include a first side portion 4b disposed at the position of the first short side portion 3b and a second side portion 4c disposed at the position of the second short side portion 3c. The first side portion 4b and the second side portion 4c are arranged, for example, so as to intersect the first direction D1, and are sewn (joined) to the front fabric 11 and the back fabric 12. That is, the front fabric 11 and the back fabric 12 may be sewn (joined) to each other at the positions of the pair of short side portions 3 via the pair of side portions 4. The configuration of the pillow body 5 may adopt any known configuration other than the above-described configuration.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 4, the interior space S of the side fabric 10 contains the contents 20. The contents 20 are, for example, hollow granular bodies. As a specific example, the contents 20 are hollow pipe materials or beads. As an example, the contents 20 may be a polyethylene pipe material having a cylindrical shape. When a partition portion for partitioning the interior space S is provided in the pillow body 5, the partition portions may be filled with the contents 20. A communication port may be provided in the partition portion so that the contents 20 can move inside the pillow body 5.

[0025] The content 20 may be cotton. As an example, the material of the content 20 is polyester. The content 20 may be feathers or urethane and can be changed as appropriate. The content 20 may include a plurality of different types of content 20. Different contents 20 may be filled in the plurality of partition parts. The same content 20 may be filled in one or some partitioned spaces, and different contents 20 may be filled in one or some other partitioned spaces. The material of the content 20 can be changed as appropriate.

[0026] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a bottom fastener 16 for taking in and out the content 20 with respect to the internal space S is provided at the central portion of the lining 12 in the first direction D1. The lining 12 can be opened using the bottom fastener 16, and the content 20 can be taken out or the content 20 can be put in through the opening. The size and arrangement of the bottom fastener 16 may be determined as appropriate. For example, the bottom fastener 16 extends in the first direction D1.

[0027] Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6, the hanger suspension structure included in the pillow 1 of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the pillow 1 includes a pair of height adjustment sheets (height adjustment members) 40 attached to the pillow body 5. The height adjustment sheets 40 include a first height adjustment sheet 40b attached to the surface side (the exposed side opposite to the internal space S) of the lining 12 of the pillow body 5 on the side of the first short side portion 3b with respect to the central axis L2, and a second height adjustment sheet 40c attached to the side of the second short side portion 3c with respect to the central axis L2. The first height adjustment sheet 40b and the second height adjustment sheet 40c have a predetermined thickness and, for example, have a rectangular shape with the same shape and size. The first height adjustment sheet 40b and the second height adjustment sheet 40c are made of a foamed urethane sheet as an example. The material of the height adjustment sheet 40 may be polyester or polyethylene, or may be other materials having cushioning properties.

[0028] The height adjustment sheet 40 may be an accessory of the pillow 1. The first height adjustment sheet 40b and the second height adjustment sheet 40c are detachable from the pillow body 5. The height adjustment sheet 40 is usually attached to the pillow body 5 when the pillow 1 is used, but the attachment and use of the height adjustment sheet 40 are not essential. When the pillow 1 is sold (transferred), for example, the pillow body 5 and the height adjustment sheet 40 may be sold together, or the pillow body 5 and the height adjustment sheet 40 may be sold separately.

[0029] The pillow body 5 (pillow 1) is provided on the surface side of the lining 12 and has a pocket-forming fabric 30 that covers a part of the lining 12. The pocket-forming fabric 30 includes a first pocket-forming fabric 30b disposed at an end (one end) on the side of the first short side portion 3b of the lining 12 in the first direction D1, and a second pocket-forming fabric 30c disposed at an end (the other end) on the side of the second short side portion 3c of the lining 12 in the first direction D1. The first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c are made of a stretchable material. The first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c may be made of the same material as the lining 12. In relation to the hanging using the hanger H described later, it is desirable that the stretchability of the first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c is smaller than the stretchability of the lining 12.

[0030] The first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c each have three of their four sides joined to the lining 12 (or the outer fabric 11). By means of the first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c, a pair of bag-shaped accommodation spaces P arranged along the first direction D1 are formed in the pillow 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, a first outer edge 34b located at an end of the first pocket-forming fabric 30b in the first direction D1 is stitched (joined) to the first side surface portion 4b at the first short side portion 3b. A second outer edge 34c located at an end of the second pocket-forming fabric 30c in the first direction D1 is stitched (joined) to the second side surface portion 4c at the second short side portion 3c. As shown in FIGS. 2, 4, and 6, a first edge 32 (one end edge) located at one end of the first pocket-forming fabric 30b in the second direction D2 is stitched (joined) to the outer fabric 11 and the lining 12 at the first long side portion 2b. A second edge 33 (the other end edge) located at the other end of the first pocket-forming fabric 30b in the second direction D2 is stitched (joined) to the outer fabric 11 and the lining 12 at the second long side portion 2c. A first edge 32 (one end edge) located at one end of the second pocket-forming fabric 30c in the second direction D2 is stitched (joined) to the outer fabric 11 and the lining 12 at the first long side portion 2b. A second edge 33 (the other end edge) located at the other end of the second pocket-forming fabric 30c in the second direction D2 is stitched (joined) to the outer fabric 11 and the lining 12 at the second long side portion 2c.

[0031] The first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c are not provided to cover the entire lining 12, but are provided to cover a part of the lining 12. The first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c are provided at both ends of the pillow body 5 in the first direction D1. In the central portion of the pillow body 5 in the first direction D1, no pocket-forming fabric 30 is provided, and the exposed portion 12e of the lining 12 is exposed. Note that both ends of the lining 12 in the first direction D1 mean "the portion excluding the central portion", and for example, it may be a region occupying more than half of the total width in the first direction D1, or a region occupying more than three-quarters. In the pillow body 5, at least a part (central portion), the exposed portion 12e is exposed. Note that a part or all of the lower surface fastener 16 may be exposed from between the first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c.

[0032] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, between the pocket-forming fabric 30 and the lining 12, a pair of accommodation spaces P for accommodating the height adjustment sheet 40 are formed. Each accommodation space P can accommodate the first height adjustment sheet 40b or the second height adjustment sheet 40c. The first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c are formed in a size with a slight margin with respect to the lining 12 even in the pillow body 5 that swells by accommodating the contents 20. Between the pocket-forming fabric 30 and the lining 12, a pair of openings 36 that open toward the central portion of the lining 12 in the first direction D1 are formed. As shown in FIG. 5, the opening 36 has a first opening 36b formed by the first central-side edge 31b of the first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the lining 12, and a second opening 36c formed by the second central-side edge 31c of the second pocket-forming fabric 30c and the lining 12. The first central-side edge 31b and the second central-side edge 31c face each other in the first direction D1.

[0033] As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 5, and 6, the distance G in the first direction D1 between the first central side edge 31b and the second central side edge 31c widens as it goes from the first long side portion 2b side (one side) to the second long side portion 2c (the other side). That is, the first central side edge 31b and the second central side edge 31c exhibit a shape with an inverted V when viewed from the direction shown in FIG. 3. In the pillow body 5, the first central side edge 31b and the second central side edge 31c each extend linearly.

[0034] The first opening 36b and the second opening 36c reach both side portions in the second direction D2 of the lining 12, that is, the positions of the first long side portion 2b and the second long side portion 2c. In other words, the first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c are completely separated. In the pair of central side edges 31 forming a V shape, the first end interval Gb (see FIG. 6) existing at the position of the first long side portion 2b is, for example, the smallest among the intervals G, and the second end interval Gc (see FIG. 2) existing at the position of the second long side portion 2c is, for example, the largest among the intervals G.

[0035] Subsequently, the state when the pillow body 5 is suspended from the hanger H will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a view showing the pillow body 5 suspended from the hanger. As shown in FIG. 7, the first shoulder Hb and the second shoulder Hc of the hanger H are respectively inserted into the accommodation spaces P, P between the first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c and the lining 12. The pillow body 5 hangs down by its own weight, the first shoulder Hb abuts against the first abutting portion 37b of the first pocket-forming fabric 30b, and the second shoulder Hc abuts against the second abutting portion 37c of the second pocket-forming fabric 30c. The first abutting portion 37b and the second abutting portion 37c are located in the vicinity of the first edge 32. The first abutting portion 37b and the second abutting portion 37c are not necessarily in fixed positions in the pocket-forming fabric 30 and can vary depending on the weight and balance (posture) etc. of the suspended pillow body 5.

[0036] In the state shown in Fig. 7, the hook portion H1 of the hanger H protrudes from the interval G. When the pillow body 5 is dried during washing or after use, etc., this hook portion H1 is hooked on an appropriate cylindrical portion, hook-shaped portion, or protruding portion. The pillow body 5 hangs down due to its own weight. The neck portion H2 located between the hook portion H1 and the main body portion Ha including the first shoulder portion Hb and the second shoulder portion Hc can be arranged within the range of the interval G.

[0037] According to the pillow body 5 and the pillow 1 of the present embodiment, on the surface side of the lining 12, a pair of pocket-forming fabrics 30 are provided at both ends in the first direction D1. Between the pocket-forming fabric 30 and the lining 12, any article or member that can be used when the user sleeps (the height-adjusting sheet 40 in this embodiment) can be accommodated. The pocket-forming fabric 30 forms a pair of openings 36 that open toward the central portion of the lining 12 in the first direction D1. By inserting the left and right first shoulder portions Hb and second shoulder portions Hc of the hanger H through the openings 36, the pillow body 5 (or the pillow 1) can be easily suspended from the hanger H. Further, since the first contact portion 37b and the second contact portion 37c of the pocket-forming fabric 30 are respectively hooked on the left and right first shoulder portions Hb and second shoulder portions Hc of the hanger H, the pillow body 5 (or the pillow 1) can be stably suspended. Furthermore, a separate member for suspension is not required, and the configuration is simple. Also, the pillow body 5 (or the pillow 1) can be dried quickly.

[0038] In the structures described in the above-mentioned Patent Documents 1 and 2, a special member is attached to suspend the pillow by a hanger. In the pillow body 5 and the pillow 1 of the present embodiment, such a member is not required. Conventionally, a structure is also known in which a through hole is provided near the first long side portion 2b, and the hook portion of the hanger inserted into the pillow is protruded through the through hole. In that case, however, it is not easy to attach the pillow to the hanger, and it is very troublesome. In the pillow body 5 and the pillow 1 of the present embodiment, since the first shoulder portion Hb and the second shoulder portion Hc may be sequentially inserted through the opening 36, the attachment of the pillow body 5 to the hanger H is easy (does not require much effort) and prompt.

[0039] In addition, in the pillow body 5 and the pillow 1 of the present embodiment, with respect to the V-shaped interval G, it is easier to insert the hanger H from the wider part of the interval. After inserting the hanger H, by moving the hanger H toward the narrower side (i.e., the first long side portion 2b side), the spread of the pocket-forming fabric 30 can be suppressed, and the posture of the pillow body 5 (or the pillow 1) when suspended from the hanger H is likely to be stable.

[0040] The pair of openings 36 reach the positions of both side portions (the first long side portion 2b and the second long side portion 2c) located at the ends in the second direction D2 of the lining 12. Therefore, the neck portion H2 between the main body portion Ha and the hook portion H1 of the hanger H is disposed in the interval G between the pair of central side edges 31 that reach the first long side portion 2b. Therefore, the pillow body 5 (or the pillow 1) suspended from the hanger H can hang relatively straight. When the pillow body 5 (or the pillow 1) is being dried after washing or the like, such a posture of the pillow body 5 (or the pillow 1) is advantageous from the viewpoint of early drying as compared with being laid flat.

[0041] The stretchability of the pair of pocket-forming fabrics 30 is smaller than the stretchability of the lining 12. Therefore, the pocket-forming fabric 30 is caught on the left and right first shoulder portions Hb and second shoulder portions Hc of the hanger H, and due to the weight of the pillow body 5 (or the pillow 1), a stretching force acts in the vicinity of the first contact portion 37b and the second contact portion 37c of the pocket-forming fabric 30. Since the stretchability of the pocket-forming fabric 30 is small, the pillow body 5 (or the pillow 1) is likely to be firmly held by the hanger H.

[0042] A storage space P for storing the height adjustment sheet 40 is formed between the pair of pocket-forming fabrics 30 and the lining 12, and the height adjustment sheet 40 is inserted into the storage space P through the pair of openings 36. Inserting and removing the height adjustment sheet 40 is very easy. In the pillow 1, the height of the pillow 1 can be adjusted by the height adjustment sheet 40. Since the pocket-forming fabric 30 provided for the height adjustment sheet 40 is also used for hanging the hanger, the overall configuration is further simplified.

[0043] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, a pillow body 5A (pillow 1A) may be provided in which the distance G between a pair of central side edges 31 in the first direction D1 is substantially constant in the second direction D2. That is, the pillow body 5A in which the distance G is substantially constant may be used. In this case, the first central side edge 31b and the second central side edge 31c extend substantially parallel to each other. Since the distance G between the central side edges 31 is kept substantially constant, it is easy to suppress the spread of the pocket-forming fabric 30 after the hanger H is inserted. Therefore, the posture of the pillow body 5 (or pillow 1) when suspended from the hanger H is likely to be stable. Also, whether the hanger H is moved closer to the first long side portion 2b side or the second long side portion 2c side, the hanging state (posture, etc.) of the pillow body 5 (or pillow 1) does not change significantly. Therefore, the user can hang the pillow body 5 (or pillow 1) without worrying about the orientation of the pillow body 5 (or pillow 1).

[0044] Also, as shown in FIG. 9, a pillow body 5B (pillow 1B) may be provided in which the distance G between a pair of central side edges 31 in the first direction D1 once greatly spreads as it goes from the first long side portion 2b side (one side) to the second long side portion 2c (the other side) in the first direction D1 and becomes somewhat narrower as it approaches the second long side portion 2c (the other side). In this pillow body 5B, the first central side edge 31b and the second central side edge 31c each extend so as to curve outward in the first direction D1. For example, the third end interval Gd in the middle in the second direction D2 is larger than the first end interval Gb and also larger than the second end interval Gc. Also in this case, similar to the pillow body 5, the effect of being easy to insert the hanger H is achieved. At the same time, similar to the pillow body 5A, the effect of being easy to suppress the spread of the pocket-forming fabric 30 after the hanger H is inserted is also achieved.

[0045] Also, as shown in FIG. 10, a soothing shoulder-shaped pillow body 5C may be provided in which the first long side portion 2b approaches the central axis L3 extending in the first direction D1 passing through the center O2 of the lining 12 as it moves away from the central axis L2 and approaches the first short side portion 3b and the second short side portion 3c. In this case, the pocket-forming fabric 30 is likely to fit the shapes of the first shoulder Hb and the second shoulder Hc of the hanger H.

[0046] Further, as shown in FIG. 11, a pillow body 5D may be provided in which the first opening 36b and the second opening 36c terminate without reaching both side portions in the second direction D2 of the lining 12, that is, the positions of the first long side portion 2b and the second long side portion 2c. In the pillow body 5D, the first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c are continuous in the vicinity of the first long side portion 2b and the vicinity of the second long side portion 2c. For example, the first central side edge 31b and the second central side edge 31c each extend linearly and exhibit a shape with an inverted V. The first edge 38 formed at the first end of the opening 36 and extending, for example, in the first direction D1 is spaced apart from the first long side portion 2b in the second direction D2. The second edge 39 formed at the second end of the opening 36 and extending, for example, in the first direction D1 is spaced apart from the second long side portion 2c in the second direction D2. With such a pillow body 5D as well, the shape is such that the neck portion H2 of the hanger H is caught on the first edge 38, and the posture is stabilized. Since the opening 36 does not reach the first long side portion 2b, it is also easy to prevent the shape of the pocket-forming fabric 30 from collapsing. Note that the pair of openings 36 may reach one of the positions of the first long side portion 2b and the second long side portion 2c and terminate without reaching the other position.

[0047] Also, as shown in FIG. 12, a pillow body 5E may be provided in which a belt piece 50 extending in the first direction D1 and having both end portions 52, 52 joined to the lining 12 is attached to the surface side of the lining 12. An intermediate portion 51 between both end portions 52, 52 of the belt piece 50 is exposed between the pair of openings 36. Both end portions 52, 52 are, for example, sewn to the lining 12. The distance between both end portions 52, 52 is larger than the lateral width of the hook portion H1 of the hanger H. In FIG. 12, a part of the pocket-forming fabric 30 is broken to facilitate understanding of the structure of both end portions 52 (sewn portions). The belt piece 50 is provided, for example, near the first long side portion 2b, and a sufficient distance is ensured between the belt piece 50 and the second long side portion 2c. From the space between the belt piece 50 and the second long side portion 2c, the hanger H is inserted into the accommodation space P (opening 36) and the belt piece. According to the pillow body 5E, the hook portion H1 of the hanger H can be inserted through the intermediate portion 51 of the belt piece 50 (see FIG. 13). Since the belt piece 50 is caught around the neck portion H2 of the hanger H and the pocket-forming fabric 30 abuts against the left and right portions of the main body portion Ha of the hanger H, the pillow body 5E (or the pillow 1) can be stably suspended.

[0048] When the original weight of the pillow body 5E (or the pillow 1) is large, or when the pillow body 5E (or the pillow 1) contains moisture (is wet due to washing or the like) and is heavy, etc., the pillow body 5 hangs by its own weight, the first shoulder Hb abuts against the first contact portion 37b of the first pocket-forming fabric 30b, and the second shoulder Hc abuts against the second contact portion 37c of the second pocket-forming fabric 30c. This state is similar to the state shown in FIG. 7. In the state shown in FIG. 13, the neck portion H2 of the hanger H is arranged within the range of the interval G, and further, the intermediate portion 51 of the belt piece 50 can protrude from the interval G while abutting against the pocket-forming fabrics 30b, 30c and being caught by the neck portion H2. The belt piece 50 reinforces the pillow body 5E suspended from the hanger H.

[0049] Further, as shown in FIG. 14, between the first central side edge 31b and the second central side edge 31c, a connecting portion 55 is provided that extends in the first direction D1 and connects a pair of pocket-forming fabrics 30 (the first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c), and a hook portion insertion hole 60 is formed between the connecting portion 55 and the first long side portion 2b of the lining 12 for inserting the hook portion H1 of the hanger H. A pillow body 5F may be provided. The connecting portion 55 is provided, for example, near the first long side portion 2b, and a sufficient distance is ensured between the connecting portion 55 and the second edge 39. The connecting portion 55 is a fabric piece (a strip-shaped fabric piece) separate from the first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c, and the fabric piece may be joined to the first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c by sewing or the like. Alternatively, the connecting portion 55 may be a fabric piece integral with the first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second pocket-forming fabric 30c (a single fabric piece cut into the shape shown in FIG. 14). The hanger H is inserted into the accommodation space P (opening 36) and the hook portion insertion hole 60 from the space between the connecting portion 55 and the second edge 39. According to the pillow body 5F, since the pair of pocket-forming fabrics 30 are connected by the connecting portion 55, it is possible to prevent the distance between the first central side edge 31b and the second central side edge 31c in the first direction D1 from widening (the central side edges 31 moving apart from each other). Further, since the hook portion H1 of the hanger H can be inserted into the hook portion insertion hole 60, the pillow body 5F (or the pillow 1) can be suspended more stably. Also, the structure provided with the belt piece 50 shown in FIG. 12 may be applied to the pillow body 5F provided with the connecting portion 55 and the hook portion insertion hole 60.

[0050] Further, the first outer edge 34b of the first pocket-forming fabric 30b and the second outer edge 34c of the second pocket-forming fabric 30c shown in FIG. 6 may be open without being sewn at the positions of the first short side portion 3b and the second short side portion 3c. The height adjustment sheet 40 may be inserted through this outer opening. The height adjustment sheet 40 may be detachable from the lining 12 (or the pocket-forming fabric 30) by buttons, for example.

[0051] The height adjustment sheet 40 is not limited to the aspect of being divided in the first direction D1, and may be an integral member provided over substantially the entire area of the lining 12. For example, an integral (single) height adjustment sheet 40 may be inserted into each of the first opening 36b on one side in the first direction D1 and the second opening 36c on the other side in the first direction D1. The height adjustment sheet 40 may have a structure for filling the interior with contents.

[0052] The accommodation space P (pocket) is not limited to the aspect for the height adjustment sheet 40. An opening 36 and an accommodation space P formed by the pocket-forming fabric 30 may accommodate pads or the like that are applied to the user's cheek. The pocket-forming fabric 30 may be provided on the surface side of the outer fabric 11, and the accommodation space P may be formed on the surface side of the outer fabric 11. In that case, the belt piece 50 (see FIG. 12) or the connecting portion 55 (see FIG. 14) is also provided on the surface side of the outer fabric 11.

[0053] In the pillow 1, the height adjustment sheet 40 may be omitted. That is, the accommodation space P (pocket) is provided, but the present invention may be applied to a pillow that does not include the height adjustment sheet 40. The present invention may be applied to a pillow 1 in which the user (depending on preference, etc.) uses or does not use the height adjustment sheet 40.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0054] 1, 1A, 1B... pillows, 2... long side portions, 2b... first long side portion, 2c... second long side portion, 3... short side portions, 3b... first short side portion, 3c... second short side portion, 5, 5A to 5D... pillow bodies, 10... side fabrics, 11... outer fabric, 12... lining, 30... pocket-forming fabric, 30b... first pocket-forming fabric, 30c... second pocket-forming fabric, 31... central side edge, 31b... first central side edge, 31c... second central side edge, 36... opening, 36b... first opening, 36c... second opening, 40... height adjustment sheet (height adjustment member), 40b... first height adjustment sheet, 40c... second height adjustment sheet, 50... belt piece, 51... intermediate portion, 52... both end portions, 55... connecting portion, 60... hook portion insertion hole, G... interval, Gb... first end interval, Gc... second end interval, H... hanger, P... accommodation space.

Claims

1. A rectangular surface fabric extending in both a first direction and a second direction intersecting the first direction, A back fabric facing the opposite side of the surface fabric, A pair of pocket-forming fabrics provided on the surface side of the surface fabric or the back fabric, covering at least a part of the surface and arranged at both ends in the first direction, The first direction is the longitudinal direction of the surface fabric and the back fabric, and the second direction is the transverse direction of the surface fabric and the back fabric. Between the pocket-forming fabric and the surface fabric or the back fabric, there are formed a pair of openings that open toward the central portion in the first direction of the surface fabric or the back fabric and reach at least one of a first long side portion and a second long side portion located at one end and the other end in the second direction. Between the pair of pocket-forming fabrics and the surface fabric or the back fabric, a storage space for accommodating a height adjustment member is formed. The insertion direction of the height adjustment member inserted into the storage space through each of the pair of openings is the same as the insertion direction of the shoulders of the hanger inserted into the storage space through each of the pair of openings. Pillow.

2. The pair of pocket-forming fabrics have a pair of central side edges that form a part of the openings. The interval in the first direction between the pair of central side edges widens from one side to the other side in the second direction. The pillow according to claim 1.

3. The pair of pocket-forming fabrics have a pair of central side edges that form a part of the openings. The interval in the first direction between the pair of central side edges is substantially constant in the second direction. The pillow according to claim 1.

4. Of the pair of pocket-forming fabrics, the first pocket-forming fabric disposed on one end side in the first direction is joined to a first short side portion located at one end in the first direction, the first long side portion, and the second long side portion. Of the pair of pocket-forming fabrics, the second pocket-forming fabric disposed on the other end side in the first direction is joined to a second short side portion located at the other end in the first direction, the first long side portion, and the second long side portion. The pillow according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. On the surface side of the front fabric or the back fabric, a belt piece extending in the first direction and having both ends joined to the front fabric or the back fabric is attached, and at least a part between the both ends of the belt piece is exposed between the pair of openings. The pillow according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. A rectangular front fabric extending in a first direction and a second direction intersecting the first direction, A back fabric facing the opposite side of the front fabric, A pair of pocket-forming fabrics provided on the surface side of the front fabric or the back fabric, covering at least a part of the surface and disposed at both ends in the first direction. Between the pocket-forming fabric and the front fabric or the back fabric, a pair of openings opening toward the central portion in the first direction of the front fabric or the back fabric are formed. The pair of pocket-forming fabrics have a pair of central side edges forming a part of the openings. The interval in the first direction between the pair of central side edges widens from one side to the other side in the second direction. Between the pair of central side edges, a connecting portion extending in the first direction and connecting the pair of pocket-forming fabrics is provided. A hook portion insertion hole for inserting the hook portion of a hanger is formed between the connecting portion and at least one side portion in the second direction of the front fabric or the back fabric. Pillow.

7. A rectangular fabric extending in both the first direction and a second direction intersecting the first direction, A lining facing the opposite side of the fabric, A pair of pocket-forming fabrics provided on the surface side of the fabric or the lining, covering at least a part of the surface and arranged at both ends in the first direction, Between the pocket-forming fabric and the fabric or the lining, a pair of openings opening toward the central portion in the first direction of the fabric or the lining are formed, Between the pair of pocket-forming fabrics and the fabric or the lining, a storage space for accommodating a height adjustment member is formed, Through the pair of openings, the height adjustment member is inserted into the storage space, The pair of pocket-forming fabrics have a pair of central-side edges forming a part of the openings, Between the pair of central-side edges, a connecting portion extending in the first direction and connecting the pair of pocket-forming fabrics is provided, A hook portion insertion hole for inserting the hook portion of a hanger is formed between the connecting portion and at least one side portion of the fabric or the lining in the second direction, Pillow.

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