JP2013220200A - Pillow for lying face-down - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pillow which applies no pressure to a user's eyes, nose, and mouth even if a user lies with his/her face set downward when sleeping face-down and further allows ventilation to take place for easy breathing and which can be easily used even when the user lies face-down or sideways to sleep.SOLUTION: A pillow suitable for lying face-down allows a user to breathe easily without pressing the user's eyes, nose, and mouth when the user sleeps face-down. The pillow is formed of a spherical framework portion and a cushion portion. A cushion material fitted to the face size of ordinary people is attached to a circumferential rim of the framework portion. A framework space is formed in a recess in an upper part in such a state that a part having a spherical shape is set downward so as to breathe easily. When used, the user's face is softly supported by the cushion material and fitted in the framework space. Accordingly, the user's eyes, nose, and mouth are not pressed, and the user can sleep comfortably with his or her face set downward.

Description

本発明は球状形の骨格部分とクッション部分で形成された枕に関するものである。 The present invention relates to a pillow formed of a spherical skeleton portion and a cushion portion.

従来、うつ伏せ寝用の枕として、特開平２０１２−０１６６００号や特開平１０−１１７９０５号が知られている。これらのうつ伏せ枕は床への設置形状が平面であった。

一般的な枕やドーナツ状、馬蹄形の変形型の枕などがあるが、これらの枕は布、綿、化学繊維などの柔らかな素材で作られているため、鼻や口，眼などが接触しないような空間を設ける事が困難である。かつ、通気を円滑にするための開口部を設けることが難しく、呼吸がしづらい欠点がある。そのため真下にうつぶせ寝で寝る事が難しい。かつ、従来の枕は、うつ伏せにて使用した時、下部に開口部がないため、視界がまったく遮られ、真っ暗になり、使用者に不安感をつのらせる。また、従来の枕は顔面周囲部分と枕は接触しているので、目、鼻、口の付近に痒みや不快な感覚を生じる時があるが、こんな場合、従来の枕の場合は頭部を反り返り持ち上げ、顔面を枕から離し、手で掻かなければならない。この動作は意外とつらく、安眠の妨げになりやすい。 Conventionally, as pillows for lying down, JP 2012-016600 A and JP 10-117905 A are known. These prone pillows were flat on the floor.

There are general pillows, donut-shaped and horseshoe-shaped deformed pillows, etc., but these pillows are made of soft materials such as cloth, cotton, chemical fiber, etc., so the nose, mouth, eyes etc. do not touch It is difficult to provide such a space. In addition, it is difficult to provide an opening for smooth ventilation, and it is difficult to breathe. Therefore, it is difficult to lie down on the floor. In addition, when the conventional pillow is used on its face down, there is no opening at the bottom, so the field of view is completely obstructed and it becomes dark, making the user feel uneasy. In addition, since the conventional pillow is in contact with the peripheral part of the face, it may cause itchiness or an uncomfortable sensation near the eyes, nose or mouth. It must be lifted back, the face removed from the pillow and scratched by hand. This operation is surprisingly difficult and tends to disturb sleep.

特開２０１２−０１６６００号公報JP2012-016600A 特開平１０−１１７９０５号公報Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-117905

従来のうつ伏せ用の枕や一般の枕は下記のような問題点があった。
（イ）うつ伏せに寝ると、目、鼻、口が塞がりやすく、呼吸ができづらい。
（ロ）呼吸するための空気流動口が殆どなく、空気が滞留し、呼吸がしづらい。
（ハ）顔を少し動かしたくても、枕の底が平な形状で、床面と密着しているため、枕や頭部を動かしにくい。
従来のうつ伏せ枕は、床への接地面が平面であるために、顔や頭の姿勢を睡眠中に容易に変更することができないという欠点があった。このため同じ姿勢で睡眠することになり、同じ姿勢を長時間続けることによる首や肩などが疲労し、快適な睡眠ができない。
本発明は、このような欠点をなくし安眠ができるうつ伏せ枕を提供することにある。 Conventional prone pillows and general pillows have the following problems.
(I) When lying on its face, eyes, nose and mouth are easily blocked, making it difficult to breathe.
(B) There are almost no air flow ports for breathing, air stays and it is difficult to breathe.
(C) Even if you want to move the face a little, it is difficult to move the pillow and head because the bottom of the pillow is flat and in close contact with the floor.
Conventional prone pillows have the disadvantage that the face and head posture cannot be easily changed during sleep because the ground contact surface to the floor is flat. For this reason, it sleeps in the same posture, and the neck and shoulders, etc. caused by continuing the same posture for a long time are fatigued, and a comfortable sleep cannot be performed.
An object of the present invention is to provide a prone pillow that can eliminate such drawbacks and can sleep well.

本発明のうつ伏せ枕は、底面が球状の枕本体と、枕本体の内面の外周部分に設けられた当接部材と、この当接部材に顔面の周辺部を当接して使用するものである。
また、本発明のうつ伏せ枕は、枕本体の底部以外の部分に開口部を設け、その開口部から呼吸用の空気を取り入れたものである。また底部には開口部がないので、睡眠中に発生する唾液等を底部に受け止めることができ、寝具を汚すことがない。
また、本発明のうつ伏せ枕は、開口部は人間の手の指が挿入可能な大きさに構成し、痒い部分を手で掻くようにしたものである。


本発明は硬質系の球面状の枕本体とクッション部分の当接部材で形成された枕に関するものであり、前記枕本体円周の縁に、通常人の顔面の大きさに合わせた柔軟なクッション材を取り付けた枕であり、枕本体の球面中央部以外の部分に設けられた開口部と前記、枕本体の内側に設けられた、顔面の周囲を支持する当接部材とを備えたことの一部又は全部を特徴とするうつ伏せ用枕である。
うつぶせ寝枕の底の凹部を球状にし、うつぶせ寝で使用者が容易に呼吸できるよう、球状形態の部分に空間部を設けたものである。
柔軟なクッション材の当接部材は枕本体と目、鼻、口などの呼吸器との間に空間を設けるよう設置されたことを特徴とした枕である。
かかるうつ伏せ用枕をうつ伏せで使用した時、顔面周囲はクッション材で柔軟に支持され、顔面は骨格空間凹部におさまり、目，鼻，口が圧迫されることがなく、使用者は顔面を真下に向けた状態でも快適に使用することができる。かつ、本発明の枕は底面が球面状のため、接触している床面上では、自然な動きや、ちょっとした頭や首の動きに、いたって容易に順応しやすく、好みの姿勢で、そして楽な姿勢で眠りにつくことが出来る。 The prone pillow of the present invention is used with a pillow body having a spherical bottom surface, a contact member provided on the outer peripheral portion of the inner surface of the pillow body, and a peripheral part of the face in contact with the contact member.
Moreover, the prone pillow of this invention provides an opening part in parts other than the bottom part of a pillow main body, and takes in the air for breathing from the opening part. Moreover, since there is no opening part in the bottom part, saliva etc. which generate | occur | produce during sleep can be received in a bottom part, and bedding is not soiled.
In the prone pillow of the present invention, the opening is configured to have a size that can be inserted by a finger of a human hand, and the scooping part is scratched by hand.


The present invention relates to a pillow formed of a hard spherical pillow body and a cushion member contact member, and a flexible cushion adapted to the size of the face of a normal person on the periphery of the pillow body circumference. A pillow to which a material is attached, comprising an opening provided in a portion other than the spherical central portion of the pillow body, and an abutting member provided inside the pillow body for supporting the periphery of the face A prone pillow characterized in part or in whole.
A concave portion at the bottom of the lying pillow is made spherical, and a space is provided in the spherical shape so that the user can easily breathe by lying on the bed.
The contact member of the flexible cushion material is a pillow characterized in that it is installed so as to provide a space between the pillow body and the respiratory organs such as eyes, nose and mouth.
When such a prone pillow is used in a prone position, the area around the face is flexibly supported by a cushioning material, the face is held in the skeletal space recess, and the eyes, nose and mouth are not compressed, and the user is placed directly below the face. It can be used comfortably even when facing. And since the pillow of the present invention has a spherical bottom surface, it is easy to adapt to natural movements and slight head and neck movements on the contacting floor surface, in a preferred posture, and I can fall asleep with an easy posture.

本発明のうつ伏せ枕は、底面が球状の枕本体と、枕本体の内面の外周部分に設けられた当接部材と、この当接部材に顔面の周辺部を当接して使用したので、睡眠中に顔や頭の向きを容易に調節することができ、肩や首のこりが発生することがなく安眠ができる。また、睡眠中の自然な体の動きに対応して円滑に動くことができるので、さらに快適な睡眠が可能である。
また、本発明のうつ伏せ枕は、枕本体の底部以外の部分に開口部を設け、その開口部から呼吸用の空気を取り入れたので、睡眠中の呼吸が容易であるばかりでなく、湿気を取り除くこともでき、快適な睡眠ができる。
また、本発明のうつ伏せ枕は、開口部は人間の手の指が挿入可能な大きさに構成したので、睡眠中に痒い部分を容易に手で掻くようにできる。
The prone pillow of the present invention uses a pillow body with a spherical bottom surface, an abutting member provided on the outer peripheral portion of the inner surface of the pillow body, and a peripheral part of the face abutting against the abutting member. In addition, the face and head can be easily adjusted, so that you can sleep without suffering from stiff shoulders or neck. Moreover, since it can move smoothly according to the natural body movement during sleep, more comfortable sleep is possible.
In addition, the prone pillow of the present invention has an opening in a portion other than the bottom of the pillow body, and breathing air is taken in from the opening, so that not only breathing during sleep is easy, but also moisture is removed. You can also sleep comfortably.
In the prone pillow of the present invention, since the opening is configured to have a size that can be inserted by a finger of a human hand, an ugly part can be easily scratched by hand during sleep.

うつ伏せ用枕の実施形態における正面斜視図。The front perspective view in the embodiment of the pillow for prone. うつ伏せ用枕の実施。形態における使用状態を示す正面図。Implementation of prone pillows. The front view which shows the use condition in a form. うつ伏せ用枕の実施形態における使用状態を示す断面図。Sectional drawing which shows the use condition in embodiment of the pillow for prone. うつ伏せ用枕の実施形態における使用全体図。The whole use figure in the embodiment of the pillow for prone.

本発明を実施するための形態について説明する。図１において、うつぶせ用の枕本体１は人間の顔の形状に一致させ、その底部を球状形に構成している。この枕本体の１の周辺部の内面には、柔らかいクッション材からなる当接部材２が設けられている。この当接部材２は、顔の骨格部分に当接されるように構成されており、あごの部分は接していない。枕本体１の底部以外の部分には空気を取り入れるための開口部３が設けられている。
図２は、本発明を正面から見た図であり、図３は側面から見た状態を示している。図3に示すように、枕本体１の当接部材２に顔を接したとき、当接部材２には額や頬の骨格が接し、目や鼻や口には接することがない。
図４はうつ伏せ用枕を使用している状態を示しており、寝具４に枕本体１の球面状の底部を置き、顔を枕本体１の内面の当接部材２に当接させて睡眠している状態を示している。
このように睡眠している状態では、枕本体１の底部は球状であるため、顔の方向を容易に変えることができ、全方位的に、楽な位置に、容易に枕を動かす事ができる。 A mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. In FIG. 1, the pillow body 1 for face-up is made to match the shape of a human face, and its bottom is formed in a spherical shape. A contact member 2 made of a soft cushion material is provided on the inner surface of the peripheral portion of the pillow body 1. The contact member 2 is configured to be in contact with the skeleton of the face, and the chin portion is not in contact. An opening 3 for taking in air is provided in a portion other than the bottom of the pillow body 1.
FIG. 2 is a view of the present invention as seen from the front, and FIG. 3 shows a state as seen from the side. As shown in FIG. 3, when the face is in contact with the contact member 2 of the pillow body 1, the frame of the forehead and cheeks are in contact with the contact member 2, and the eyes, nose and mouth are not in contact.
FIG. 4 shows a state in which a prone pillow is used, and a spherical bottom of the pillow body 1 is placed on the bedding 4 and the face is brought into contact with the contact member 2 on the inner surface of the pillow body 1 to sleep. It shows the state.
In such a sleeping state, the bottom of the pillow body 1 is spherical, so the face direction can be easily changed, and the pillow can be easily moved to an easy position in all directions. .

かつ、枕本体１に呼吸をしやすくするため、開口部２をもうける。
この枕の底部が球状凹形のため、クッション縁部の顔面の接するところから下に目、鼻、口が収まる空間ができ、顔面を下に向け、うつ伏せに寝た状態でも目、鼻、口などが接触や圧迫されることなく呼吸が容易にできる。かつ、枕をそのまま用いて仰向きでも、横向きでも、快適に寝る事のでき、首や肩等への負担もやわらげる事ができる枕である。うつぶせ用枕と顔面周辺部との間には当接部材３をあてがい、感触を和らげ、枕の本来の役目をする。本発明は前記のような構造を特徴とするものである。
従来のうつ伏せ用の枕や一般の枕は次のような問題点がある。
（イ）顔面を長時間、動かさない状態が続くため、首や顎などが、だるくなったり、痛くなる。かつ、顔と枕との間の通気性が悪いのと、常に密着状態になっているため、蒸れて発汗の原因となる。
（ロ）うつ伏せに寝ると眼の部分に圧迫感があり、その上、視界がほとんど塞がれているため、使用者に不安感をいだかせる。
（ハ）汗やかゆみで顔面に不快感が生じた時、開口部から、指先で掻く事ができない。
（ニ）目の付近に開口部がないため、視界や光明が遮られ、暗闇になり、不安感を感じる。
（ホ）頭部顔面を額や顎の一部分だけで支持しているため、額や顎に負担がかかり、すぐに痛みやだるさを感じる。
前期のような問題点を本発明は、うつ伏せになって使用した場合、目、鼻、口を圧迫する事は勿論、接触もしない。うつぶせ用枕の下部は球状で成型されているため、開口部を十二分にもうける事ができ、通気がよく、楽に呼吸ができる。枕底部と寝床との接点は球状のため、頭や首のちょっとした動きで微妙に動かすことができ、うつぶせ用枕を使用者の好みの位置にすることができる。このちょっとした動きで枕を動かすことが出来ると言うことは、長い就寝時間の際、首や肩などの自然な動きに連動して動くので、首部分に負担が少なく、快適な睡眠ができる。また、開口部は指の大きさより大きく設けてあるので空気の流通が、たっぷりなので、呼吸もしやすく、顔部への湿度の影響は少なく、むれや発汗を防ぐことが出来る。うつ伏せ寝の時、顔面部に痒いところがあった場合、枕から顔を上げなくても、この開口部から使用者は手の指先を入れ、容易に掻くことが可能である。かつ、開口部からは薄明かりで視界が確保されるため、使用者の不安感は軽減する。また、うつ伏せの姿勢で寝ると、どうしても、唾液、よだれが自然と出やすくなり、従来の枕では、寝具やカバーが汚れる欠点がある。しかし、本発明はうつ伏せになって使用した場合、唾液が垂れ落ちる個所が球面状になっておるので、その穴の開いておらない内側の凹部に唾液を受け止める事ができ、寝具やカバーの汚れを防ぐことが可能である。
当接部材は、本発明の実施例では馬蹄形の形状を示したが、連続した円形でもよく、また、部分的に当接部材がとぎれていてもよい。
開口部の個数は４つの例を示したが、この個数に制限されるものではない。 And in order to make the pillow main body 1 to breathe easily, the opening part 2 is made.
Since the bottom of this pillow is spherically concave, there is a space where the eyes, nose, and mouth can be held down from where the face of the cushion borders, and the eyes, nose, and mouth even when lying face down It is easy to breathe without being touched or pressed. Moreover, it is a pillow that can be used to sleep comfortably, either on its back or on its side, and can ease the burden on the neck and shoulders. An abutting member 3 is applied between the face-down pillow and the peripheral portion of the face to soften the touch and play the original role of the pillow. The present invention is characterized by the structure as described above.
Conventional prone pillows and general pillows have the following problems.
(B) Since the face does not move for a long time, the neck and chin become dull and painful. In addition, the air permeability between the face and the pillow is poor, and because the face is always in close contact, it causes steaming and sweating.
(B) When lying on the prone surface, there is a feeling of pressure on the eye part, and in addition, the field of view is almost blocked, which makes the user feel uneasy.
(C) When discomfort occurs on the face due to sweat or itching, the fingertip cannot be scratched from the opening.
(D) Since there is no opening near the eyes, the field of view and light are obstructed, darkness, and anxiety.
(E) Since the head and face are supported by only a part of the forehead and chin, the forehead and chin are burdened, and the patient immediately feels pain and dullness.
When the present invention is used with the problems as in the previous period lying down, it does not touch the eyes, nose and mouth, nor does it come into contact. Since the lower part of the pillow for pillow is formed in a spherical shape, the opening can be made more than enough, the ventilation is good, and you can breathe easily. Since the contact point between the pillow bottom and the bed is spherical, it can be moved delicately with a slight movement of the head and neck, and the pillow for lying down can be brought to the user's preferred position. The fact that the pillow can be moved with this slight movement means that it moves in conjunction with the natural movements of the neck and shoulders during long sleeping hours, so there is little burden on the neck and you can sleep comfortably. Moreover, since the opening is provided larger than the size of the finger, air circulation is sufficient, so that it is easy to breathe, is less affected by humidity on the face, and can prevent peeling and sweating. When there is an ugly place on the face when lying down, the user can put the fingertip of the hand through the opening and scratch it easily without raising the face from the pillow. In addition, since the field of view is secured from the opening, the user's anxiety is reduced. In addition, when sleeping in a prone position, saliva and drooling inevitably occur naturally, and conventional pillows have the disadvantage that the bedding and cover become dirty. However, when the present invention is used face down, the portion where saliva drips down is spherical, so that saliva can be received in the inner recess where the hole is not opened, and the bedding and cover can become dirty. It is possible to prevent.
Although the contact member has a horseshoe shape in the embodiment of the present invention, the contact member may be a continuous circle, or the contact member may be partially broken.
Although the number of openings is four, the number is not limited to this number.

うつ伏せに寝ると、いびきを和らげ、喉の炎症なども防げるので、医療関係者はじめ、枕専門店、寝具店などでの取り扱いが有望である。本発明の球状形のうつぶせ寝枕はうつ伏せに限らず、横向きも仰向き寝の姿勢でも、快適に使用することができるので、より多くの利用者が望める。横向き寝の場合、耳の部分が凹状空間に位置するため、耳への圧迫感がなく、音もよく聞こえる。医療機関でも網膜剥離などの手術後の処置法の一環として、うつ伏せ寝を医師より指示されるが、こういう事態の対応には、特に有効な枕である。また、接骨整体医療やマッサージ治療などで伏臥姿勢での治療には、取り扱い使用も軽便で手軽であり、患者に対しての負担も少なく、医療効率が一段と向上する。 Sleeping on its face can relieve snoring and prevent throat irritation, so it is promising to be handled by medical professionals, pillow specialty stores, and bedding stores. The spherical pillow bed pillow of the present invention is not limited to lying down, and can be used comfortably in both the horizontal and the lying-down posture, so that more users can expect it. In the case of lying down sideways, the ear part is located in the concave space, so there is no pressure on the ear and the sound can be heard well. Even in medical institutions, as a part of post-surgery treatment such as retinal detachment, the doctor instructs the prone sleep, but it is a particularly effective pillow for dealing with such situations. In addition, the treatment in a prone posture such as osteopathic medicine and massage treatment is easy and easy to use and handling, reduces the burden on the patient, and further improves the medical efficiency.

１ 枕本体
２ 当接部材
３ 開口部
４ 寝具 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pillow body 2 Contact member 3 Opening part 4 Bedding

Claims (3)

底面が球状の枕本体と、前記枕本体の内面の外周部分に設けられた当接部材と、前記当接部材に顔面の周辺部を当接して使用することを特徴とするうつ伏せ用枕。   A prone pillow, characterized in that a pillow body having a spherical bottom surface, a contact member provided on an outer peripheral portion of the inner surface of the pillow body, and a peripheral part of the face in contact with the contact member. 枕本体の底部以外の部分に開口部を設けたことを特徴とする請求項１に記載のうつ伏せ用枕。   The prone pillow according to claim 1, wherein an opening is provided in a portion other than the bottom of the pillow body. 開口部は人間の手の指が挿入可能な大きさであることを特徴とする請求項２記載のうつ伏せ用枕。   3. The prone pillow according to claim 2, wherein the opening is sized so that a finger of a human hand can be inserted.