Mat with auxiliary part

Abstract

To provide a mat with an auxiliary part that is new and can support phase-free. 【Solution means】The mat 1 with an auxiliary part of the present invention includes a rectangular mat part 2 and an auxiliary part 3 fixed to one surface side of the mat part 2. The shape of the auxiliary part 3 in a plan view is in the shape of a figure-eight. When any side forming one surface of the mat part 2 is defined as one side and the side opposite thereto is defined as the other side, the left arc of each of the upper and lower two circles forming the figure-eight protrudes outside one side of the mat part 2, and the right arc of each of the upper and lower two circles forming the figure-eight protrudes outside the other side of the mat part 2.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a mat with auxiliary parts.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, with the increasing awareness of disaster prevention, attempts have been made to design things and services around us to be phase-free so that they can respond to two phases: normal times and disaster occurrence times. For example, in Patent Document 1, in a partition panel suitable for adding functions such as a whiteboard, in order to meet the demand for being able to rearrange quickly and easily, the number of parts is reduced without difficulty, and weight reduction can be achieved without sacrificing strength. A partition panel has been proposed.

[0003] Regarding various bedding etc. (for example, beds and mattresses), various proposals have been made with disaster prevention in mind. For example, in Patent Document 2, a disaster prevention mattress has been proposed that can reduce the storage volume in shelters etc., is easy to dispose of after use, and can be used for other purposes besides mattresses. In Patent Document 3, an outer frame with a central part connected by a joint is installed on a pedestal that can be expanded and contracted by a spring mechanism, and a turntable is attached to the front and back inside this outer frame respectively, so that it can be transformed into a shelter immediately after an earthquake. A disaster prevention bed has been proposed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] The main object of the present invention is to provide a mat with an auxiliary part that is novel and can cope with phase-free.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The mat with an auxiliary part according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a rectangular mat part and an auxiliary part fixed to one surface side of the mat part. When the auxiliary part is viewed in plan, its shape is an 8-shaped. When any side forming one surface of the mat part is defined as one side and the side opposite thereto is defined as the other side, the left arc of each of the upper and lower two circles forming the 8-shaped protrudes outside one side of the mat part, and the right arc of each of the upper and lower two circles forming the 8-shaped protrudes outside the other side of the mat part. and the left arc and the right arc of the auxiliary part projecting from the mat part function as handles for lifting the mat part .

[0007] In the above mat with an auxiliary part, the intersection of the 8-shaped may be located substantially at the center of the mat part. In the above mat with an auxiliary part, the mat part and the auxiliary part may be fixed at the intersection of the 8-shaped. In the above mat with an auxiliary part, the mat part and the auxiliary part may be fixed in the vicinity of the start point and the end point of all the protruding arcs. In the above mat with an auxiliary part, the auxiliary part may be a belt. In the above mat with an auxiliary part, the mat and the auxiliary part may be fixed by sewing.

Effects of the Invention

[0008] The mat with an auxiliary part of the present invention is novel and can cope with phase-free.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] Hereinafter, the mat with auxiliary parts according to the embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as the mat with auxiliary parts of one embodiment) will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. Note that each embodiment described below does not limit the invention according to the claims, and not all of the various elements and combinations thereof described in each embodiment are essential for the solution means of the present invention.

[0011] <<Mat with Auxiliary Parts>> As shown in FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b), the mat with auxiliary parts 1 of one embodiment includes a mat part 2 and an auxiliary part 3 fixed to one surface side of the mat part 2. In the mat with auxiliary parts 1 of one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1(a), the auxiliary part 3 is in an 8 - shaped form in plan view and is fixed to one surface side of the mat part 2. Further, in the mat with auxiliary parts 1 of one embodiment, when any side forming one surface of the mat part 2 is taken as one side and the side opposite thereto is taken as the other side, the left - hand arcs of the upper and lower two circles forming the 8 - shaped form protrude outside one side of the mat part 2, and the right - hand arcs of the upper and lower two circles forming the 8 - shaped form protrude outside the other side of the mat part 2. FIG. 1(a) is a plan view showing an example when the mat with auxiliary parts 1 of one embodiment is viewed from one surface side of the mat part 2, and FIG. 1(b) is a plan view showing an example when the mat with auxiliary parts 1 of one embodiment is viewed from one surface side of the mat part 2.

[0012] According to the mat 1 with an auxiliary part of one embodiment, in normal times, it can be used for the original use of the mat. For example, if the mat is a futon, it can be used as a normal bedding. On the other hand, in an emergency such as a disaster, the auxiliary part 3 protruding from the mat part 2 can be used to easily lift the mat part 2 and can be used as a stretcher or a stretcher. The mat 1 with an auxiliary part of one embodiment can correspond to two phases: normal times and emergency times. Next, each configuration of the mat 1 with an auxiliary part of one embodiment will be described more specifically with an example.

[0013] (Mat part) The mat 1 with an auxiliary part of one embodiment includes a mat part 2. The mat part 2 only needs to have the function of a mat and can be appropriately determined according to the normal use. As an example, the mat part 2 is bedding such as a futon cover and a bed pad. As an example, the mat part 2 is a mat such as a stretch mat and a rehabilitation mat. As an example, the mat part 2 is a seat used in transportation means such as railway vehicles, taxis, and buses. As an example, the mat part 2 is a rush mat, a bamboo mat, and a unit tatami. The above is an example of the mat part 2, and other things may also be used as the mat part 2.

[0014] There is no limitation on the size of the mat part 2. However, as shown in Fig. 1(b), it can let a person lie on it horizontally. Also, when the mat 1 with an auxiliary part of one embodiment is used as a stretcher or a stretcher, it preferably has a size such that a person does not fall off. As an example, the rectangular mat part 2 has a long side and a short side, the length of the long side is 50 cm or more and 300 cm or less, and the length of the short side is 30 cm or more and 200 cm or less. There is no limitation on the thickness of the mat part 2, and it can be appropriately determined in consideration of the material and weight of the mat part 2. As an example, the thickness of the mat part 2 is 0.5 cm or more and 20 cm or less.

[0015] In the illustrated form, the four corners are square, but the four corners may have a curved shape or a tapered shape.

[0016] There is no limitation on the material (material quality) of the covering part 2, and conventionally known materials can be appropriately selected and used. Examples of the material of the covering part 2 include cloth such as canvas, natural leather, synthetic leather, plants, natural resins, synthetic resins, and metals. Other materials may also be used. Further, the covering part 2 may be composed of a plurality of materials. When the covering part 2 and the reinforcing part are fixed by sewing, it is preferable that the sewing with the reinforcing part can be facilitated.

[0017] The covering part 2 as an example is composed of a main body part and a cover part that covers a part or the whole of the main body part (not shown). In this case, on one surface of the covering part 2 to which the auxiliary part 3 is fixed, the main body part may be exposed or may be covered by the cover part. Examples of such a covering part 2 include those composed of a futon and a futon cover that covers either one or both of one surface and the other surface of the futon. When one surface side of the covering part 2 is covered by the cover part, the auxiliary part 3 is directly or indirectly fixed to the cover part.

[0018] The covering part 2 as an example can be folded into two or more folds.

[0019] (Auxiliary part) As shown in Fig. 1(a), the mat 1 with an auxiliary part according to one embodiment includes an auxiliary part 3 fixed to one surface side of the mat part 2. Here, in the mat 1 with an auxiliary part according to one embodiment, the shape of the auxiliary part 3 in a plan view is in a figure-eight shape. Further, in the mat 1 with an auxiliary part according to one embodiment, when any side (the long side in the illustrated form) forming one surface of the mat part 2 is taken as one side and the side opposite thereto is taken as the other side, the left arcs of the upper and lower two circles forming the figure-eight shape each protrude outside one side of the mat part 2, and the right arcs of the upper and lower two circles forming the figure-eight shape each protrude outside the other side of the mat part 2. The mat part 2 and the auxiliary part 3 are fixed at predetermined locations (nine locations in the illustrated form). As used in the present specification, the "circle in a figure-eight shape" includes not only a circle but also a shape approximating a circle. The shape approximating a circle includes those having a partially straight line, etc. The "circle" may be read as "ring". In the present specification, "circle" and "ring" are synonymous. Also, as used in the present specification, the "arc" includes a shape approximating an arc. The shape approximating an arc includes those having a partially straight line, etc.

[0020] As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, by making the arcs of the upper and lower two circles in a figure-eight shape protrude outside the mat part 2, the protruding part of the auxiliary part 3 (arc-shaped auxiliary part 3) can be used as a handle. That is, the mat 1 with an auxiliary part according to one embodiment has four handles. Note that the mat 1 with an auxiliary part according to one embodiment is not limited to the form having four handles, and may have an auxiliary handle separately from the above four handles formed by the figure-eight-shaped auxiliary part 3. For example, in the form shown in Fig. 1, etc., an auxiliary handle protruding outward from the end of the short side of the mat part 2 may be provided (not shown).

[0021] Next, the advantages of the mat 1 with auxiliary parts of one embodiment having the above configuration will be described. FIG. 3 is a plan view of a comparative mat with auxiliary parts. In the comparative mat with auxiliary parts in the form shown in FIG. 3, two substantially semi-circular auxiliary parts 3 are fixed to each side so as to project outward from the end of the long side of the rectangular mat part 2, and the auxiliary part 3 of the projecting part serves as a handle. When using the comparative mat with auxiliary parts in the form shown in FIG. 3 as a stretcher or a stretcher, the mat with auxiliary parts will be lifted by four handles. However, in the comparative mat with auxiliary parts in the form shown in FIG. 3, when the mat with auxiliary parts is lifted, a load is applied to the mat part 2, and the mat part 2 is likely to be damaged, such as being torn off.

[0022] On the other hand, in the mat 1 with auxiliary parts of one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1(a), by making the auxiliary part 3 in an 8 - shaped configuration, one auxiliary part 3 projecting from one side of the mat part 2 can be connected to another auxiliary part 3 projecting from the other side. Also, one auxiliary part 3 projecting from one side of the mat part 2 can be connected to another auxiliary part 3 projecting from the same side. Similarly, the two auxiliary parts 3 projecting from the other side of the mat part 2 can be connected to each other. In summary, in the form shown in FIG. 1(a), when the upper - left auxiliary part 3 in the figure is the first auxiliary part, the lower - left auxiliary part 3 in the figure is the second auxiliary part, the upper - right auxiliary part 3 in the figure is the third auxiliary part, and the lower - right auxiliary part 3 in the figure is the fourth auxiliary part, the first auxiliary part is connected to all other auxiliary parts 3. According to such a mat 1 with auxiliary parts of one embodiment, when holding the projecting auxiliary part 3 and lifting the mat 1 with auxiliary parts, the load applied to the mat part 2 can be significantly reduced, and the damage to the mat part 2 caused by applying a load to the mat part 2 can be suppressed.

[0023] There are no restrictions on the material (material quality) of the auxiliary part 3, and conventionally known materials can be appropriately selected and used. Examples of the material of the auxiliary part 3 include cloth such as canvas, natural leather, synthetic leather, natural resin, synthetic resin, and metal. Other materials may also be used. As an example, the auxiliary part 3 is made of a rope or a belt. Among them, by making the auxiliary part 3 a belt, sufficient durability can be imparted to the auxiliary part 3, and it can be easily fixed to the mat part 2 by sewing or the like.

[0024] The figure-eight shape of the auxiliary part 3 may be formed from one member (for example, one belt) or from two members (for example, two belts). In the latter case, two loops forming a figure-eight can be created first and joined by sewing or the like to form it.

[0025] As shown in Fig. 1(a), the intersection of the figure-eight shape of the auxiliary part 3 is preferably located at approximately the center of the mat part 2. According to this form, the stability when lifting the mat 1 with an auxiliary part in one embodiment can be made good, and the load applied to the mat part 2 can be dispersed.

[0026] There are no restrictions on the fixing method of the auxiliary part 3, and it may be fixed with a strength such that the auxiliary part 3 does not fall off or the like from the mat part 2. As an example, the auxiliary part 3 is fixed to the mat part 2 by sewing. As an example, the auxiliary part 3 is indirectly fixed to the mat part 2 by a bonding material such as an adhesive. As an example, the auxiliary part 3 is fixed to the mat part 2 by fusion.

[0027] (Fixing part) As shown in each figure, the mat part 2 and the auxiliary part 3 are fixed at a predetermined fixing part 4. There is no limitation on the position of the fixing part 4, and any place where the mat part 2 and the auxiliary part 3 can be fixed may be used. In a preferred form, the fixing part 4 is the intersection of the figure-eight as shown in Fig. 2(a). In a preferred form, the fixing part 4 is in the vicinity of the starting point and the ending point of all the arcs protruding from the mat part 2 as shown in Fig. 2(b). In a more preferred form, the fixing part 4 is in the vicinity of the intersection of the figure-eight and the starting point and the ending point of all the arcs protruding from the mat as shown in Fig. 1(a). Particularly preferably, the fixing of the mat part 2 and the auxiliary part 3 at this fixing part 4 is by sewing.

[0028] By fixing the mat part 2 and the auxiliary part 3 in a preferred form of the fixing part 4, when the mat 1 with the auxiliary part of one embodiment is lifted, the load on the mat part 2 can be reduced and the breakage of the mat part 2 can be suppressed without impairing the flexibility, texture, and stretchability of the material of the mat part 2. In particular, according to the form shown in Fig. 1(a), the durability can be made better.

[0029] The mat 1 with the auxiliary part of the present invention described above is novel and can support phase-free operation. Since the mat 1 with the auxiliary part of the present invention has a simple structure, its application range can be expanded. The mat 1 with the auxiliary part of the present invention can be preferably used, for example, targeting inpatients in hospitals, residents in nursing facilities, home caregivers, children / students in school nurseries, hotel guests, patients in rehabilitation facilities, students in gymnastics classes, passengers in taxis, buses, railways, etc.

Explanation of reference numerals

[0030] 1 ··· Mat with auxiliary part 2 ··· Mat part 3 ··· Auxiliary part 4 ··· Fixing part

Claims

1. a rectangular mat portion; and an auxiliary portion fixed to one surface side of the mat portion, wherein the shape of the auxiliary portion in plan view is an 8 - shaped, when any side forming the one surface of the mat portion is defined as one side and the side opposite thereto is defined as the other side, the left - hand arcs of the upper and lower two circles forming the 8 - shaped each project outside one side of the mat portion, the right - hand arcs of the upper and lower two circles forming the 8 - shaped each project outside the other side of the mat portion, the left - hand arc and the right - hand arc of the auxiliary portion projecting from the mat portion function as handles for lifting the mat portion, A mat with an auxiliary portion.

2. the intersection of the 8 - shaped is located substantially at the center of the mat portion, The mat with an auxiliary portion according to Claim 1.

3. at the intersection of the 8 - shaped, the mat portion and the auxiliary portion are fixed, The mat with an auxiliary portion according to Claim 2.

4. in the vicinity of the start points and end points of all the projecting arcs, the mat portion and the auxiliary portion are fixed, The mat with an auxiliary portion according to Claim 3.

5. the auxiliary portion is a belt, The mat with an auxiliary portion according to any one of Claims 1 to 4.

6. the mat and the auxiliary portion are fixed by sewing, The mat with an auxiliary portion according to Claim 5.

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