JPH04285567A - Sleeping induction device - Google Patents
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】0001
【産業上の利用分野】本発明は、就寝をスムーズにして
良質の睡眠を確保できるようにした入眠誘導装置に関す
るものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sleep-inducing device that allows a person to go to bed smoothly and ensure good quality sleep.
【０００２】0002
【従来の技術】近年、複雑化した社会の中で、不安、不
満、怒り、いらいら等の心理的、精神的なストレスが増
大しており、これらのストレスが不眠症などの原因とな
ってきている。このようなストレスを解消し、睡眠状態
に早く誘導し熟睡させる方法として、音刺激や振動刺激
を使用者が心地よいと感じる程度に与えたり、室内や寝
床内の温度や湿度を使用者が心地よいと感じるように調
節する方法が効果的であることが知られている。このよ
うな知見に基づいて、従来より、就寝をスムーズにして
良質の睡眠を確保するための入眠誘導方法として、エア
コンを使用して室内の温度、湿度を最適に調節する方法
が考えられており、「おやすみタイマー」を用いてエア
コンによる室温調整を睡眠に合わせて変化（就寝後にあ
る程度上昇）させるようにしていた。[Prior Art] In recent years, in a society that has become more complex, psychological and mental stress such as anxiety, dissatisfaction, anger, and irritability has increased, and these stresses have become the cause of insomnia. There is. As a way to relieve such stress, induce sleep quickly, and have a deep sleep, it is possible to provide sound stimulation or vibration stimulation to a level that the user feels comfortable, or to adjust the temperature and humidity in the room or bed so that the user feels comfortable. It is known that adjusting the way you feel is effective. Based on this knowledge, methods of inducing sleep by using an air conditioner to optimally adjust indoor temperature and humidity have been considered as ways to induce sleep in order to go to bed smoothly and ensure quality sleep. , a ``sleep timer'' was used to adjust the room temperature of the air conditioner according to sleep (it rose to a certain extent after going to sleep).
【０００３】また、他の入眠誘導装置として、輻射熱を
発することができる蓄熱材あるいは蓄冷材にて構成され
た熱輻射板を就寝者の枕元に配置し、就寝者の顔面を含
む頭部付近に温熱あるいは冷熱を輻射せしめる装置が提
案されている。[0003] As another sleep inducing device, a heat radiating plate made of a heat storage material or a cold storage material capable of emitting radiant heat is placed at the bedside of the sleeper, and is placed near the head including the sleeper's face. Devices that radiate hot or cold heat have been proposed.
【０００４】0004
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、上述の
ようにエアコンを使用して室内の温度、湿度を最適に調
整している入眠誘導方法にあっては、エアコンから送風
ファンによって吹き出される冷気の気流が気になって良
質の睡眠が確保できないという問題があった。すなわち
、熟睡状態を確保するには、気流を感じない程度にする
ことが必須条件であるが、エアコンを用いた場合にはエ
アコンから吹き出される冷気による気流を肌に感じるた
め、寒暑感から睡眠が浅くなったり、覚醒してしまう場
合があるという問題があった。また、スイッチのオン、
オフ時の接点切り換え音や、送風音によって睡眠が妨害
されるという問題もあった。[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the method of inducing sleep in which the indoor temperature and humidity are optimally adjusted using an air conditioner as described above, the cold air blown out by the blower fan from the air conditioner is There was a problem of not being able to get a good quality sleep because of the airflow. In other words, in order to ensure a deep sleep state, it is essential that the airflow is not perceptible, but when using an air conditioner, you can feel the airflow from the air conditioner on your skin, which makes it difficult to sleep due to the feeling of cold and heat. There was a problem that there were cases where the body became shallow or aroused. Also, turn on the switch,
There was also the problem that sleep was disturbed by the contact switching noise when the device was turned off and the air blowing noise.
【０００５】一方、輻射熱を発することができる蓄熱材
あるいは蓄冷材にて構成された熱輻射板を就寝者の枕元
に配置し、就寝者の顔面を含む頭部付近に温熱あるいは
冷熱を輻射せしめた入眠誘導装置にあっては、就寝後は
朝方まで就寝者の深部体温が下降を続け、同様に室温も
朝方にかけて下降するという状況のもとで、時間の経過
にかかわらず、熱輻射板を一定の温度に保っておくため
、睡眠が浅くなり覚醒しやすくなる第１サイクルの終盤
に就寝者の顔面及び頭部付近の皮膚温が下がり過ぎ、局
部的な冷えを生じ、そのために睡眠が浅くなったり、覚
醒してしまう場合があるという問題があった。On the other hand, a heat radiating plate made of a heat storage material or a cold storage material capable of emitting radiant heat is placed near the sleeper's bedside, and radiates hot or cold heat to the vicinity of the sleeper's head, including the face. In a sleep induction device, the core body temperature of the sleeper continues to fall after going to bed until the morning, and the room temperature also falls towards the morning. At the end of the first cycle, when the sleeper becomes shallow and wakes up easily, the skin temperature around the sleeper's face and head drops too much, causing localized coldness, which leads to shallow sleep. There was a problem in that there were cases where the user could wake up or wake up.
【０００６】本発明は、このような点に鑑みてなされた
ものであり、その目的とするところは、冷輻射を用いて
顔面及び頭部周辺だけを冷却することにより真夏の高温
環境下でも快い睡眠が得られ、あるいは熱輻射を用いて
顔面及び頭部周辺だけを温熱することにより真冬の低温
環境下でも快い睡眠が得られる入眠誘導装置を提供する
ことにある。[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and its purpose is to cool only the face and head area using cold radiation, thereby making it comfortable even in a high-temperature environment in midsummer. To provide a sleep induction device that allows sleep to be obtained, or a pleasant sleep even in a low-temperature environment in midwinter by heating only the face and head area using heat radiation.
【０００７】[0007]
【課題を解決するための手段】本発明の入眠誘導装置は
、図２に示すように、温熱あるいは冷熱を輻射可能な熱
輻射板１を就寝者２の枕元に配置し、就寝者２の顔面を
含む頭部付近に温熱あるいは冷熱を輻射せしめる入眠誘
導装置において、図１に示すように、熱輻射板１の温度
を、睡眠の第１サイクルが終わる少し前（例えば、入眠
後９０分ないし１１０分間）までは低温度一定に制御し
、その後、経時的に温度が漸増するように制御する温度
制御手段を設けたことを特徴とするものである。[Means for Solving the Problems] As shown in FIG. 2, the sleep induction device of the present invention includes a heat radiating plate 1 capable of radiating hot or cold heat placed at the bedside of a sleeper 2, In a sleep induction device that radiates hot or cold heat to the vicinity of the head including The present invention is characterized by the provision of a temperature control means that controls the temperature to be constant at a low temperature until 1 minute) and thereafter controls the temperature to gradually increase over time.
【０００８】[0008]
【作用】本発明は上述のように構成されており、温熱あ
るいは冷熱を輻射可能な熱輻射板１を就寝者２の枕元に
配置し、就寝者２の顔面を含む頭部付近に温熱あるいは
冷熱を輻射せしめたものであり、熱輻射板１を睡眠の第
１サイクルが終わる少し前（例えば、入眠後９０分乃至
１１０分間）までは低温度一定に制御し、その後、経時
的に温度が漸増するように制御したものであり、気流を
感じることがなく、しかも騒音が発生せず、局部的な冷
えも起こらないので、就寝をスムーズにして良質の睡眠
を確保することができ、しかも、構成が簡単で安価な入
眠誘導装置を提供することができる。[Operation] The present invention is constructed as described above, and a heat radiating plate 1 capable of radiating hot or cold heat is placed at the bedside of the sleeper 2, and heat or cold is applied to the vicinity of the head including the face of the sleeper 2. The heat radiating plate 1 is controlled at a constant low temperature until shortly before the end of the first cycle of sleep (for example, 90 to 110 minutes after falling asleep), and then the temperature gradually increases over time. It is controlled so that the airflow is not felt, no noise is generated, and no local cooling occurs, so it is possible to go to bed smoothly and ensure good quality sleep. It is possible to provide a simple and inexpensive sleep induction device.
【０００９】[0009]
【実施例】以下、本発明の一実施例を図面に基づいて説
明する。図２及び図３は本発明の一実施例を示すもので
、輻射熱を発することができる材料にて構成された熱輻
射板１を就寝者２の枕元に配置し、就寝者２の顔面を含
む頭部付近に温熱あるいは冷熱を輻射せしめたものであ
る。図３では平板状の熱輻射板１を就寝者２の枕元に配
置しているが、この熱輻射板１を折り曲げ可能とし、図
４に示すように、コ字状に折り曲げて頭部付近を囲む形
状としても良い。さらに、図５に示すような形状に折り
曲げ形成しても良く、図６に示すような形状としても良
い。また、熱輻射板１への蓄熱手段としては、電気ヒー
タ、ヒートポンプなどが用いられ、所定温度になるよう
に就寝時までに蓄熱し、就寝時からゆっくりと放熱させ
るようになっている。DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 2 and 3 show an embodiment of the present invention, in which a heat radiating plate 1 made of a material capable of emitting radiant heat is placed at the bedside of a sleeper 2, and covers the face of the sleeper 2. It radiates hot or cold heat near the head. In FIG. 3, a flat heat radiating plate 1 is placed at the bedside of the sleeper 2, but this heat radiating plate 1 is made bendable, and as shown in FIG. It may also be in a shape that encloses it. Furthermore, it may be formed by bending into a shape as shown in FIG. 5, or may be formed into a shape as shown in FIG. Furthermore, an electric heater, a heat pump, or the like is used as a heat storage means for the heat radiation plate 1, and the heat is stored until the time of going to bed so that the temperature reaches a predetermined temperature, and the heat is slowly radiated from the time of going to bed.
【００１０】以下、実施例の動作について説明する。い
ま、熱輻射板１に熱エネルギーを蓄熱させておき、就寝
時にこの熱輻射板１を就寝者２の枕元に配置することに
より、熱輻射板１から就寝者２の頭部付近に心地よい温
熱あるいは冷熱が輻射され、さらに、熱輻射板１を図１
に示すように睡眠の第１サイクルが終わるいくらか前（
例えば、入眠後９０分ないし１１０分間）までは低温度
一定に制御し、その後、経時的に温度が漸増するように
制御することによって、スムーズに熟睡状態に移行させ
ることができる。この場合、就寝者２に気流を感じさせ
ることがなく、騒音が発生しない上に、就寝者２の顔部
付近の皮膚温が下がり過ぎることが無いため、就寝をス
ムーズにして良質の睡眠を確保できることになる。The operation of the embodiment will be explained below. Now, by storing thermal energy in the heat radiating plate 1 and placing this heat radiating plate 1 next to the bedside of the sleeper 2 while sleeping, the heat radiating plate 1 provides comfortable heat or heat near the head of the sleeper 2. The cold heat is radiated, and the heat radiating plate 1 is
Some time before the end of the first cycle of sleep, as shown in
For example, by controlling the temperature to be constant at a low level for 90 to 110 minutes after falling asleep, and then controlling the temperature to gradually increase over time, it is possible to smoothly transition to a deep sleep state. In this case, the sleeper 2 does not feel the airflow, no noise is generated, and the skin temperature around the face of the sleeper 2 does not drop too much, so the sleeper 2 can go to bed smoothly and have a good night's sleep. It will be possible.
【００１１】また、本発明にあっては、温湿度を感じる
センサーの役目をしている就寝者２の頭部付近に適当な
輻射熱を与えることにより、室内の温度が適温であると
いう錯覚を起こすという現象を利用して、快適と感じさ
せる環境を簡単な構成で局所的に作り出すものであり、
室内全体を冷暖房するエアコンを用いた場合に比べて熱
効率を高くすることができると共に、構成が簡単で安価
な入眠誘導装置を実現できる。[0011] Furthermore, according to the present invention, by applying appropriate radiant heat to the vicinity of the head of the sleeper 2, which functions as a sensor for sensing temperature and humidity, an illusion is created that the indoor temperature is at an appropriate temperature. This phenomenon is used to locally create a comfortable environment with a simple configuration.
Thermal efficiency can be increased compared to the case of using an air conditioner that cools and heats the entire room, and a sleep induction device that is simple in configuration and inexpensive can be realized.
【００１２】0012
【発明の効果】本発明は上述のように構成されており、
温熱あるいは冷熱を輻射可能な熱輻射板を就寝者の枕元
に配置し、就寝者の顔面を含む頭部付近に温熱あるいは
冷熱を輻射せしめる入眠誘導装置において、熱輻射板の
温度を、睡眠の第１サイクルが終わる少し前までは低温
度一定に制御し、その後、経時的に温度が漸増するよう
に制御する温度制御手段を設けたので、就寝者が気流を
感じることがなく、騒音が発生しない上に、就寝者の顔
部付近の皮膚温が下がり過ぎることがないため、寒さの
ために睡眠が浅くなったり、覚醒してしまうことがなく
、就寝をスムーズにして良質の睡眠を確保することがで
き、しかも、熱効率が高い上、構成が簡単で安価な入眠
誘導装置を提供できるという効果がある。[Effects of the Invention] The present invention is configured as described above,
In a sleep induction device, a heat radiating plate capable of radiating hot or cold heat is placed near the sleeper's bedside, and the heat or cold is radiated around the sleeper's head, including the face. A temperature control means is provided that keeps the temperature constant until just before the end of one cycle, and then gradually increases the temperature over time, so the sleeper does not feel any airflow and no noise is generated. Additionally, since the skin temperature around the sleeper's face does not drop too much, the sleeper will not fall into shallow sleep or wake up due to the cold, ensuring a smooth bedtime and high-quality sleep. Moreover, it is possible to provide a sleep inducing device that has high thermal efficiency, is simple in structure, and is inexpensive.
【図１】本発明の動作説明図である。FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the present invention.
【図２】本発明の概略構成を示す斜視図である。FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the present invention.
【図３】本発明の一使用状態を示す斜視図である。FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing one state of use of the present invention.
【図４】本発明の他の使用状態を示す斜視図である。FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing another state of use of the present invention.
【図５】本発明の熱輻射板の一例を示す斜視図である。FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an example of a heat radiating plate of the present invention.
【図６】本発明の熱輻射板の他の例を示す斜視図である
。FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another example of the heat radiating plate of the present invention.
１ 熱輻射板 ２ 就寝者 1 Heat radiation plate 2. Sleeper
Claims (1)
板を就寝者の枕元に配置し、就寝者の顔面を含む頭部付
近に温熱あるいは冷熱を輻射せしめる入眠誘導装置にお
いて、熱輻射板の温度を、睡眠の第１サイクルが終わる
少し前までは低温度一定に制御し、その後、経時的に温
度が漸増するように制御する温度制御手段を設けたこと
を特徴とする入眠誘導装置。Claim 1: In a sleep induction device in which a heat radiating plate capable of radiating hot or cold heat is placed at the bedside of a sleeper and radiates hot or cold heat to the vicinity of the head including the sleeper's face, the temperature of the heat radiating plate is A sleep induction device characterized in that it is provided with temperature control means that controls the temperature to be constant at a low temperature until shortly before the end of the first cycle of sleep, and thereafter controls the temperature to gradually increase over time.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| JP3051625A JPH04285567A (en) | 1991-03-15 | 1991-03-15 | Sleeping induction device |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP3051625A JPH04285567A (en) | 1991-03-15 | 1991-03-15 | Sleeping induction device |
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|---|---|
| JPH04285567A true JPH04285567A (en) | 1992-10-09 |
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1991
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