Obi pillow

Abstract

To provide an Obi pillow which is improved in air-permeability and lightness, maintains strength and resilience as the Obi pillow, and does not spoil the traditional beauty of a Kimono while reducing sultriness.SOLUTION: A basket-like Obi pillow is obtained by laying a hollow exterior body having mesh-like voids on the similar interior body, and providing openings at both right and left ends of the exterior body and the interior body so as to allow a cold insulation bag containing a cold insulator to be put in and out. The exterior and interior bodies each are a molded article, or otherwise is formed by connecting or weaving a belt-like material such as a plastic resin, a kraft tape and a PP band, or a string-like material such as a Mizuhiki, or is obtained by using a sheet-like material having mesh-like voids formed by extrusion molding.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an obi pillow. In particular, it relates to an obi pillow for use when wearing Japanese kimono.

Background Art

[0002] Due to the recent rise in temperature, the heat in July and August, which is particularly midsummer, has become one of the factors that make people avoid wearing Japanese kimono. Obi pillows, which are used when wearing kimono, are Japanese-style accessories necessary for tying obi such as ichijo-daiko and niju-daiko, but since they are in close contact with the back, they make the wearer feel even more uncomfortably hot. As lightweight wear options, there are ways of tying obi that do not use an obi pillow, as well as hanhaba obi with half the width of a regular obi and soft heko obi. However, in occasions requiring formal or semi-formal attire, it is difficult to attend with an obi knot that does not use an obi pillow.

[0003] As materials for obi pillows, urethane foam, loofah, hemp, etc. have been conventionally used. As shown in FIG. 11, urethane obi pillows have poor air permeability, trap heat on the back, and make the wearer feel hotter than the actual temperature. FIG. 11(a) is a front view of the urethane obi pillow, and FIG. 11(b) shows an E-E' cross-sectional view. Urethane obi pillows cannot be expected to have good air permeability, and especially those using cardboard on the rear surface that contacts the back make the wearer feel quite warm. In addition, there are no spaces or gaps inside the urethane obi pillow, which traps heat and sweat between the back and the obi pillow. It is difficult to maintain the shape of the obi's drum knot if the obi pillow is removed to release the trapped heat. There are also obi pillows using natural materials such as loofah and hemp, which have higher air permeability than urethane obi pillows, but their adhesion to the back is still high, making it difficult for the wearer to feel cool.

[0004] For this reason, Patent Document 1 describes that forming the obi pillow into a hollow basket shape significantly improves air permeability.

Prior Art Literature

Patent Literature

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

[0006] By the way, in the case of a simple hollow, cage-like obi pillow as shown in Patent Document 1, although it is lightweight, it is often difficult to obtain the resilience necessary to maintain the strength and shape of an obi pillow.

[0007] This invention aims to solve the above problems by providing an obi pillow that enhances breathability and lightness while maintaining the strength and resilience required for an obi pillow, reducing discomfort from heat, and without compromising the traditional beauty of the kimono. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following obi pillow. (1) A belt pillow having an outer body with a hollow mesh shape inside, and an inner body with a hollow mesh shape inside the outer body, wherein the outer body and the inner body are intermittently in direct or indirect contact or fixed to each other. (2) The belt pillow of (1), wherein the outer body has an opening through which the inner body can be inserted and removed, and the inner body has an opening through which a cooling pack can be inserted and removed. (3) The outer casing has an opening through which the inner casing can be inserted and removed, the inner casing has an opening through which a cooler bag can be inserted and removed, and the cooler bag has an opening through which a coolant can be inserted and removed, or The belt pillow (1) has an outer casing having an opening for inserting and removing a cooler bag, the cooler bag having an opening for inserting and removing the inner casing, and the inner casing having an opening for inserting and removing a coolant. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an obi pillow that enhances breathability and lightness while maintaining the strength and resilience required for an obi pillow, reducing discomfort from heat, and without compromising the traditional beauty of the kimono. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This shows a schematic perspective view of the belt pillow of the present invention. [Figure 2] This shows an exploded view of the belt pillow of the present invention (the string is not shown). [Figure 3] This shows a combined diagram of the belt pillow of the present invention (the string is not shown). [Figure 4] This shows another exploded or assembled view of the belt pillow of the present invention (the cord is not shown). [Figure 5] Another cross-sectional view of the belt pillow of the present invention is shown. [Figure 6] This shows a schematic diagram of the insulated bag of the present invention. [Figure 7] This diagram shows the combined structure of the belt pillow and the insulated bag of the present invention (the string is not shown). [Figure 8] This document describes how to use the insulated bag of the present invention. [Figure 9] This shows an example of the appearance of the user-friendly obi pillow of the present invention (the string is not shown). [Figure 10] This shows the belt pillow of the present invention in a fitted state. [Figure 11] This shows a conventional obi pillow. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] The outer casing of the present invention has the outer shape of a belt pillow, with a mesh-like void on the surface side and a hollow structure on the interior side. To obtain this shape, in addition to a molded body, strips of plastic resin, kraft tape, PP band, or cords such as mizuhiki may be joined together or woven, or a sheet-like material with a mesh-like void may be folded to form the outer shape. Methods such as punching and expanding can also be used to create a mesh-like void in a sheet-like material. The size of the outer package is approximately 22 cm in left-right width, approximately 9 cm in vertical height, and approximately 5 cm in front-back thickness, measured based on the outer dimensions of the obi pillow. Various sizes for the height and thickness are conceivable depending on the obi to be tied, the age of the wearer, and the application, but it is unlikely that the left-right width of the obi pillow will be longer than the width of the obi. Since the width of a standard Nagoya obi or fukuro obi is approximately 8 sun (about 30 cm) in the Japanese carpentry measurement system, it is appropriate that the left-right width of the obi pillow is less than the obi width.

[0012] The inner body of the present invention is provided in the hollow space of the outer body, has a mesh-shaped surface side and a hollow inner side, and is constituted by one or a plurality of pieces. It is preferable that the inner body does not rattle within the hollow space of the outer body. The inner body may use the same material as the outer body, but it is preferable if the inner body has greater elasticity than the outer body, because this facilitates insertion and removal and allows the inner body to be firmly held by the outer body. Since the inner body is a component to be inserted into the outer body, it is smaller than the outer body, but a portion thereof may protrude from the outer body without any problem.

[0013] When inserting a cooling means such as a cooling agent into the obi pillow of the present invention, providing an opening at either the left or right end of the outer body and the inner body makes it easy to insert an insert into the outer body or the inner body. When the outer body and the inner body can be separated, providing openings at opposite left-right ends of the outer body and the inner body makes it difficult for cooling means such as a cooling agent to fall out. For the size of the opening of the inner body, if the vertical height is approximately 6 cm and the front-back thickness is approximately 4 cm, cooling agents and the like can be easily inserted. Various shapes such as circular, elliptical, quadrangular, and lid shapes are conceivable for the opening, and the size varies depending on the shape, but the opening of the outer body is equal to or larger than the opening of the inner body.

[0014] The outer body and inner body of the present invention form a double structure intermittently joined by direct or indirect contact or fixation. For the contact or fixed joint, the outer body and the inner body may be in direct contact with or fixed to each other, or an intermediate body such as a connecting body may be provided to enable indirect contact or fixation. Particularly when putting the inner body into or taking the inner body out of the outer body, if the connecting body is an elastic body, the obi pillow is prone to be stable after being worn. It is also feasible to directly contact or fix the inner body to the outer body without providing a connecting body, and the strength and resilience can be further improved by fixing a plurality of inner bodies inside the outer body.

[0015] The cold insulator usable in the present invention is a plate-shaped or rod-shaped product with a cooling agent packaged in a storage bag such as a plastic film, and is used after being cooled in a freezer or the like.

[0016] The cold insulating bag of the present invention is a bag for holding a cooling agent, has a function of sustaining cold insulation effect, and a material that absorbs condensed water on the surface of the cooling agent can also be selected. Cotton fabric is preferably used for the function of absorbing condensed water. If a water-resistant non-woven fabric is used, condensed water is less likely to seep out of the non-woven fabric. In addition, if a formed fabric woven from fibers coated with metal is used on the surface, or a metal sheet is used as a material of the cold insulating bag, thawing of the cooling agent can be delayed, and the cold insulation capacity can be sustained for a longer time.

[0017] In the obi pillow of the present invention, the outer surface of the outer body is in contact with an obi age or an obi, while the inner body is located inside the outer body and does not come into contact with the obi age or the like. The purpose of adopting the double structure for the outer body and the inner body is, in addition to maintaining the strength and resilience of the obi pillow, to deal with condensed water when a cooling agent is used. Most materials for kimonos, obis and accessories are pure silk, which is vulnerable to water and prone to staining. When a cooling agent is used, condensed water adheres to the surface of the cooling agent over time. By inserting the cooling agent into the inner body, which is the inner side of the double structure, the structure is formed such that the condensed water vaporizes before permeating into the obi age or the like. Furthermore, the use of the aforementioned cold insulating bag further improves the countermeasure against condensed water, so it is desirable to put the cooling agent into the cold insulating bag when using the cooling agent.

[0018] Since the outer surface of the present invention is the surface that comes into direct contact with the obiage (kimono sash), a smooth structure with few seams or steps is desirable to prevent the obiage from getting caught.

[0019] When using paper products such as kraft tape as a material, the strength decreases when condensation penetrates the kraft tape, so it is desirable to apply a finishing material such as varnish to increase water resistance.

[0020] If your destination, such as your workplace or training studio, has a freezer that you can use personally, you can freeze spare ice packs in advance. This way, even if the ice pack you're currently using thaws, you can replace it with a frozen spare through the opening while still wearing your obi (sash).

[0021] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

[0022] Figure 1 shows a schematic perspective view of the obi pillow of the present invention. It consists of a cage-shaped outer body 1 with a mesh with gaps, and a cage-shaped inner body 2 with a mesh with gaps inside the outer body 1, with a cooling bag 4 containing a cooling pack inserted inside the inner body 2. This embodiment has a mesh with gaps that penetrate from the inside to the outside, achieving high breathability. The string 5 is wrapped from the back to the stomach and tied at the front of the body, so its length is about 65 cm, but it can be omitted. The long sides of the obi pillow are left and right, the direction perpendicular to the long sides is up and down, the surface that touches the back is the back, and the curved surface that touches the inside of the obi's taiko knot is the front.

[0023] Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the belt pillow of the present invention (with the string not shown). Figure 2(a) is a perspective view of the outer casing, Figure 2(b) is a perspective view of the inner casing, Figure 2(c) is a side view of the outer casing, and Figure 2(d) is a side view of the inner casing. The outer casing 1 shown in Figure 2(a) is the outer shape of the obi pillow, and its surface has a mesh-like network of voids. It has openings 11 at both the left and right ends, and as shown in Figure 2(c), the inside is hollow 14. Since this outer casing 1 is what forms the appearance of the obi pillow, the front side that faces the obi knot is semi-circular and has a bulge, and both the left and right ends are also curved, giving it a shape that creates a beautiful obi knot when wearing a kimono. The inner body 2 shown in Figure 2(b) has an inner shape that fits inside the outer body 1, and has a mesh-like void similar to the outer body 1, with openings 21 on the left and right sides. The inside of the inner body 2 is hollow 24 as shown in Figure 2(d). The protrusions of the inner body 2 become joints 31 that intermittently and directly contact or fix the outer body 1 and the inner body 2. The shape of the inner body 2 is such that it does not need to be considered in relation to the shape of the obi knot when worn, as it is covered by the outer body 1.

[0024] Figure 3 shows a combined diagram of the belt pillow of the present invention (the string is not shown). Figure 3(a) is a front view, Figure 3(b) is a top view, Figure 3(c) is a side view, and Figure 3(d) is a cross-sectional view along A-A'. As shown in Figures 3(a) and 3(b), the outer casing 1 covers the inner casing 2. As shown in Figure 3(c), the inner casing 2 is located inside the hollow casing 14. A cooler bag 4 containing a cooling pack can be inserted through the inner casing opening 21, and the outer casing opening 11 is the same size as or larger than the inner casing opening 21. As shown in Figure 3(d), in this example, the interior body 2 is in contact or fixed in the vertical direction by a joint 31 provided on it. However, it is also possible to make contact or fix them in the front-to-back direction, for example. There are no restrictions on the location, number, or size of the joints, and the joint 31 may be located on either the exterior body 1 or the interior body 2. The material of the joint 31 may be the same as that of the exterior body 1 or the interior body 2, or it may be a different material. Furthermore, since the outer surface 12 of the outer body is the surface that the obiage (sash tie) comes into direct contact with, a smooth structure with few joints or steps is desirable to prevent the obiage from getting caught. Therefore, when joining the joints, consideration should be given to creating a structure in which the inner outer surface 22 and the outer inner surface 13 come into contact or are fixed together.

[0025] Figure 4 shows another exploded or combined view (without the string) of the belt pillow of the present invention. Figure 4(a) is a front view of the outer casing, Figure 4(b) is a top view of the outer casing, Figure 4(c) is a front view of the inner casing, Figure 4(d) is a combined view, and Figure 4(e) is a cross-sectional view of B-B', in which an independent connecting member 32 is provided instead of the joint 31 in Figure 3. Since the connecting member 32 is an independent component, using an elastic material makes it easier to insert and remove the interior unit 2, improves overall contact or fixation between the exterior unit 1 and the interior unit 2, and makes it easier to stably install the interior unit 2 on the exterior unit 1. Like the joint 31, there are no restrictions on the installation location, number, or size of the connecting member 32. In the B-B' cross-sectional view of Figure 4(e), the inner body is inserted into the outer body, and the elastic connecting member 32 provided on the outer body intermittently and indirectly contacts or fixes the outer body 1 and the inner body 2.

[0026] Figure 5 shows another cross-sectional view of the belt pillow of the present invention. Figure 5(a) shows the case with one inner body 2, and Figure 5(b) shows the case with multiple inner bodies 2. Figure 5(a) shows how the circular inner bodies 2 are joined together inside the outer body 1. In this shape, there are no joints 31 or connecting bodies 32, and the inner surface 13 of the outer body and the outer surface 22 of the inner bodies are directly joined together. Figure 5(b) shows how multiple inner bodies 2 are joined together inside the outer body 1. In this shape, the strength of the belt pillow can be increased by joining multiple inner bodies 2 together.

[0027] Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of the insulated bag used in the present invention. Figure 6(a) is a front view, Figure 6(b) is a cross-sectional view along C-C', and (c) shows the removable insulated sheet. The opening of the cooler bag 4 does not need to be a drawstring type. In this embodiment, the cooler bag 4 is designed to absorb condensation from the ice pack using the water-resistant nonwoven fabric 41, to maintain the ice pack's cooling effect using the metal sheet 42, and to absorb condensation from the surface of the metal sheet 42 using the cotton surface 43. It is intended to prevent condensation from adhering to the kimono or obiage, and other materials can be used besides those mentioned above, and the combinations are also flexible. Furthermore, the metal sheet 42 is placed on the side of the obi that is exposed to sunlight to extend the cooling effect of the ice pack, and is not placed on the back side to make it easier to feel the coldness of the ice pack. The cooling sheet 6 in Figure 6(c) is a metal sheet for maintaining the cooling effect. It does not have to be made of the same material as the metal sheet used in the aforementioned cooling bag. It may also be in the form of a sheet or a bag. Its shape will change depending on the method of contact or attachment between the outer body 1 and the inner body 2.

[0028] Figure 7 shows a combined diagram of the strap pillow and the insulated bag of the present invention (string not shown). Figure 7(a) is a front view, Figure 7(b) is a top view, Figure 7(c) is a partial cross-sectional view of D-D', and Figure 7(d) is a side view.

[0029] Figure 8 shows how to use the cooling sheet 6. Figure 8(a) shows the cooling sheet 6 being inserted into the hollow space 14 inside the outer casing, which is the gap between the outer casing 1 and the inner casing 2. The outer casing 1 has two openings 11: a large opening 11 for inserting the insert and a smaller opening 11 at the opposite end. Figure 8(b) shows the inserted cooling sheet 6 being pulled out from the smaller opening 11 in the outer casing 1 in the direction of the arrow. Figure 8(c) shows how the cooling sheet 6 is inserted into the hollow space 24 inside the inner body, which is the gap between the inner body 2 and the cooling bag 4 containing the cooling pack inserted into the inner body 2. Figure 8(d) shows how the inserted cooling sheet 6 is being pulled out in the direction of the arrows through the opening 21 of the inner body and the small opening 11 of the outer body 1. The outer opening 11 and inner opening 21 can be provided in various locations, sizes, and shapes, taking advantage of the mesh structure, not just those described above. By pulling out the cooling sheet 6 inserted into the hollow 14 inside the outer or inner hollow 24 through these openings at the right time, the cooling sensation of the ice pack can be felt more strongly when needed. For example, after putting on the belt, the cooling sheet 6 can be wrapped around the cooler bag 4 containing the ice pack until just before going out to delay thawing, and then the cooling sheet 6 can be pulled out in the hot outdoors to feel the coolness of the ice pack more strongly and reduce discomfort from the heat, thus allowing control over the timing of cooling after wearing.

[0030] Figure 9 shows an example of the appearance of the user-friendly obi pillow of the present invention (the string is not shown). Figure 9(a) is a front view, and Figure 9(b) is a top view. As for the shape of the user-friendly obi pillow, as shown in the front view of Figure 9(a), all sides are curved, which gives a soft impression to the shape of the obi's taiko knot after wearing the obi, and the gentle upward curve at the bottom of the obi pillow has the effect of increasing the stability of the obi pillow. Furthermore, since the rear surface of the outer casing is the surface that comes into contact with the user's back, as shown in Figure 9(b), a gentle curve that conforms to the curvature of the back is preferable, as it allows the garment to fit more comfortably against the back.

[0031] Figure 10 shows the obi pillow of the present invention in a fitted state. Regarding the procedure for using the cooler bag with a cooling agent of the present invention, if it is before wearing the obi, the cooler bag with the cooling agent is inserted into the inner part of the obi and prepared, and then the obi is worn sequentially. If it is after wearing the obi, as shown in Figure 10, by shifting the obiage covering the outer opening 11 and the inner opening 21, or by temporarily removing the entire obiage, the outer opening 11 and the inner opening 21 become visible, and the cooler bag with a cooling agent 4 can be inserted into the inner part. If the entire obiage is temporarily removed, it is necessary to reattach the obiage after inserting the cooler bag with a cooling agent 4, but the shape of the obi will not be distorted in the process. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0032] 1. Exterior 2 Interior 4. Insulated bag 5 strings 6. Cooling sheet 11 Exterior body openings 12 Exterior body surface 13 Exterior internal surface 14 Hollow inside the exterior 21 Interior opening 22 Interior exterior surface 24 Hollow interior 31 Joint 32 Liaison Body 41 Nonwoven fabric 42 Metal Sheet 43 Cotton cloth

Claims

[Claim 1] The exterior has a hollow, mesh-like structure inside, An interior body is placed inside the outer casing and has a hollow, mesh-like shape that allows for the insertion and removal of cooling packs, Equipped with, The exterior body is provided with an exterior body opening from which the interior body can be inserted and removed. The aforementioned interior body is provided with an opening that allows for the insertion and removal of cooling packs. A belt pillow characterized in that the outer body and the inner body are in contact, either directly or via a connecting body, such that a hollow space is formed between them.

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