JP2005304581A - Pillow, pillow acoustic system and acoustic device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pillow incorporating an acoustic device that one can safely use without being conscious of it as an acoustic device, structured so as to facilitate the separation of a pillow case from the acoustic device, a pillow acoustic system and an acoustic device. <P>SOLUTION: The pillow is structured so as to be used alone by storing electric parts for receiving radio waves by a receiving antenna 1a and sending out music or the like by speakers 3 and 4 in an acoustic case 400 of a size enough to be completely put in a pillow case 300, and to make a user hear music or the like sent out from the pillow during sleep by being stored in a pillow case 300. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention can be used in a pillow that can sleep or rest while listening to music such as music during sleep or rest, the system, and the pillow, and can be used outside the pillow. In addition, the present invention relates to an acoustic device that is portable.

  In recent years, the tension received from the living (social) environment is strong, and the time and environment to relax and heal the tension until sleep and a deep sleep or during a break have come to be desired.

  As a response to such a demand, conventionally, there is a pillow having a stereo speaker unit inside, and a mesh sheet is interposed between the upper surface of the pillow and the back surface of the surface covering material at both ends of the pillow. Some speaker units were attached and provided with terminals for connecting the speaker unit to an external audio device. In this conventional technique, wood (powder) having medicinal components such as antibacterial and bactericidal properties can be used alone or in combination as a pillow filling material (see Patent Document 1).

  There is also a technique in which a headphone is detachably attached to a pillow (see Patent Document 2).

In addition, there are those disclosed in Patent Documents 3 and 4 and the like for listening to music or the like with a headphone or the like at a desired time while walking, regardless of sleep.
JP 2002-125825 A (paragraphs “0009” to “0018”, FIGS. 2 to 4) JP-A-6-217855 (“Claim 1”, FIG. 1) JP-A-10-155191 (“Claim 1”, “Claim 2”, FIG. 2) JP 2001-128294 A ("Claim 1" to "Claim 6", FIG. 1 and FIG. 3)

  If it is like said patent document 1, the speaker will be fixed to the pillow so that it may be difficult to detach. Therefore, music or the like can be heard during sleep, but the speaker is fixed and inconvenient if the user wants to lie down and watch a magazine while listening to music. Moreover, since the pillow main body and the acoustic device must be manufactured and inspected in almost the same process, it is not efficient in manufacturing.

  According to the technique of Patent Document 2, since it can be seen from the outside, although it depends on the preference, the image of obtaining a good night's sleep is poor, and due to the feeling of pressure by the headphones or earphones, it cannot be said that the environment is easy to sleep. Also, when the head is off the pillow, the headphones can get in the way and can be damaged or dangerous. Both Patent Documents 1 and 2 are wired, and wiring is concerned.

  Each of Patent Documents 3 and 4 is a headphone, and has the same problem as Patent Document 2 when used in a pillow.

  The object of the present invention is a pillow incorporating an acoustic device that can be used with peace of mind without being conscious of acoustic equipment, and the main manufacturing process is also capable of separately configuring the pillow body and the acoustic device, that is, An object of the present invention is to provide a pillow, a pillow sound system, and a sound device that are easily separated.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 has a pillow case for placing a head, and a substantially rod-like shape that constitutes a hollow inside, and in the vicinity of two longitudinal ends thereof. Each having a plurality of holes, and having an acoustic case accommodated in the pillow case so that the longitudinal direction is substantially perpendicular to the height direction when the head is put on the pillow case, In the inner cavity, a receiving unit that receives a radio signal and outputs an acoustic band signal, and an acoustic band signal that is arranged in the two end directions and in the vicinity of the hole, respectively, and output from the receiving unit are used as sound. An audio device is provided that houses two speakers that output and a battery unit that drives the receiving unit.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the negative ion generator applied or disposed inside or near the hole at the end of the acoustic case, and the hole in the cavity of the acoustic case. It has a fan that creates an air flow in the direction.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, a timer for stopping power supply from the battery unit to each unit after a predetermined time is provided.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the pillow according to any one of the first, second, or third aspect of the present invention, and a transmission device that wirelessly transmits the acoustic band signal to the acoustic device of the pillow.

  The invention according to claim 5 is a portable and movable acoustic case having a substantially rod-like shape forming a cavity inside and having a plurality of holes in the vicinity of two longitudinal ends thereof. A receiving unit that receives a radio signal and outputs an acoustic band signal in the internal cavity, and an acoustic band that is disposed in the vicinity of the hole in the two end directions and is output from the receiving unit. Two speakers that output signals as sound and a battery unit that drives the receiving unit are housed in the acoustic case, and can be used either in the pillow or outside the pillow. .

  According to the pillow according to claim 1 and the acoustic device according to claim, since the wireless acoustic device fits completely into the pillow body (external shape of the pillow), there is no apparent hardware image and a feeling of pressure And can be used with confidence. Moreover, since it is the structure which can be isolate | separated, also in manufacture, efficiency can be raised by the pillow main body, an acoustic device, and each skilled process. Moreover, since it is the structure which can be isolate | separated, an audio equipment can be taken out from the pillow and music can also be heard on a desk, for example.

  According to the invention of claim 2, since the negative ion effect can be obtained while sleeping or listening to music, there is a healthier effect.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the power can be automatically turned off by the timer. Helps to prevent power loss due to sleep etc.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the desired music or the like can be transmitted wirelessly from an external transmission, the acoustic device in the pillow is compact and without worrying about the wiring in the case of a wired connection. , You can experience many music menus.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1, 2, and 3 are diagrams in which an acoustic case 400 is incorporated in a pillow case 300. 1 is a view as seen from the front (surface on which the head is placed), and FIG. 2 is a view as seen from the lower part of FIG. FIG. 3 is a view from the side of FIG.

  In FIG. 1a, the acoustic case 400 of FIG. 6 houses the pillow amplifier 100 shown in FIG. The acoustic case 400 is housed inside the pillow case 300 by opening the back cover 300a of the pillow cover at the bottom of the pillow case 300 of FIG. At that time, the acoustic case 400 is installed so that the sound and the like from the internal speakers 3 and 4 can be heard with the hole 400a from which sound is emitted facing downward in the height. The pillow case 300 is framed with a somewhat soft member knitted with synthetic resin such as plastic or bamboo, for example, and the acoustic case 400 can be taken in and out at the lower part, and the switch 9 attached to the acoustic case at the side. And the volume 7 has a structure of a structure in which a part thereof is opened so that it can be operated, and further comprises a pillow cover hung thereon. The pillow cover has the back chuck 300a of FIG. 1 and the side chuck 300b of FIG. 3, and the acoustic case can be put in and out by opening each. A cushion material may be put in the pillow case 300.

  FIG. 4 shows a perspective portion of the appearance of the acoustic case 400, and FIG. 5 shows a front view thereof. As shown in FIG. 4, the acoustic case 400 has a flat structure at the bottom so that the hole 400a can be erected on the outside, and the whole is designed to induce an aesthetic sense in terms of design. Yes. In FIG. 4, the acoustic case 400 has a structure that narrows near the center and bulges near the end, but this is designed so that there is no sense of incongruity even if the pillow part under the head sinks somewhat when put in the pillow. It depends on. Since the acoustic case 400 is sized to fit a normal pillow, it can be easily carried with one hand and can be used anywhere.

The acoustic case 400 includes a front side case and a back side case, and the inside thereof has a cavity 400b as shown in FIG. The respective parts of the pillow amplifier 100 in FIG. 7 are mainly arranged at both ends 400c in the longitudinal direction of the cavity 400b. The speaker 4 and the battery unit 10 are housed in one end portion 400c, and the speaker 3, the receiving unit 1, the Amp units 2 and 8, the volume 7, the switch 9, and the receiving antenna 1a are attached to the other end portion 400c. (These are preferably attached to one substrate for assembly). Each of these electrical parts is wired based on FIG. 7 using an internal cavity. At least a part of the volume 7 and the switch 9 protrudes from the acoustic case 400 so as to be operable from the outside. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, it is arranged to be operable when the side chuck 300b of the pillow cover is opened.

  The speakers 3 and 4 are provided in the vicinity of the hole 400a provided in the vicinity of the end portion 400c as shown in FIG. 5, and a tourmaline powder that easily generates negative ions is applied in this vicinity. As shown in FIG. 6, by providing the fans 5 and 6 that cause the air flow toward the end portion 400c, both music and negative ions flow from the hole 400a. In addition, you may incorporate a granular tourmaline in the passage of air flow. By doing in this way, the effect which synergistically stabilizes a mental aspect with music and the effect which promotes sleep are obtained.

  Next, the electrical configuration and operation will be described with reference to FIG. Broadly divided, the transmission side includes the application device 500 and the transmission unit 200, and the reception side includes the pillow amplifier 100 that can be installed inside the pillow case 300 or moved outside.

  The application device 500 is a so-called sound source that reproduces sound, music, sound, etc. stored in a CD, MD, DVD, etc. and outputs an acoustic band signal, or a radio wave such as a radio, FM, TV, etc. Is a receiver that receives and demodulates and outputs an acoustic band signal.

  The transmitter 200 receives the acoustic band signal from the application device 500, converts (modulates) it into a radio wave, and outputs it from the transmission antenna 200a.

  The receiving unit 1 converts (demodulates) the radio wave received by the receiving antenna 1a into an acoustic band signal. At that time, stereo reception or left and right signals are output.

  The Amp unit 2 amplifies the two acoustic band signals from the receiving unit 1 and drives the left and right speakers 3 and 4. At that time, the power (or amplification degree) can be varied by the volume 7. In this example, for example, channel selection such as TV is set by remote control using infrared rays on the application device 500 side.

  The fans 5 and 6 are configured by a fan driven by a small motor, and are for generating a flow of air for flowing negative ions by tourmaline applied in the vicinity of the hole 400a of the acoustic case 400. A small fan with low sound is used.

  When the switch 9 provided at the output of the battery unit 10 is turned on, the timer 8 supplies the power of the battery unit 10 to the receiving unit 1, the Amp unit 2 and the fans 5, 6, When the set time is reached, the supply is stopped. This prevents forgetting to turn off after a deep sleep. The time setting may be variable without being fixed. A time display means may be provided.

  The battery unit 10 can be charged from the outside using a charging terminal. Further, the Amp unit 2 can drive the speakers 3 and 4 by directly receiving an external acoustic signal by using an external input terminal instead of the signal from the reception unit 1.

  The pillow and the pillow case 300 in the above description are based on a general sleeping pillow, but the pillow is not limited to this, and as a pillow, a pillow for a hospital bed, a backrest of a chair or a chair It may be a pillow placed on top of the head. The chair or the like may be a general chair, a vehicle chair, a disabled chair, or the like. The pillow case 300 and the acoustic case 400 are changed according to the use, but the basic components of the present invention can be applied. Moreover, it can be used not as a pillow but as an acoustic device alone.

  As described above, the acoustic device has a size that fits into a pillow and can be listened to on a desk alone, that is, a structure that can be manufactured and used separately from the pillow body. In this way, if separation and incorporation are easy, the user can also listen to the sound device by putting the sound device in the pillow or by removing the sound device from the pillow. Further, since the acoustic case 400 itself has a decorative element in design, and can be used wirelessly, it can be used as an acoustic device that also serves as a decorative item at a desired position in the room.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the pillow and acoustic case which concern on this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the pillow and acoustic case which concern on this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the pillow and acoustic case which concern on this invention. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the acoustic case which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the acoustic case which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the acoustic case which concerns on this invention, and arrangement | positioning of an electrical component. It is a figure which shows the electrical structure which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

2 Amp unit 3, 4 Speaker 5, 6 Fan 7 Volume 8 Timer 9 Switch 10 Battery unit 100 Pillow amplifier 200 Transmitter 300 Pillow case 400 Acoustic case 500 Application device

Claims (5)

A pillow case to carry your head,
It has a substantially rod-like shape that forms a cavity inside, and a plurality of holes are formed near the two ends in the longitudinal direction, and the longitudinal direction places the head in the pillow case. A receiving part that receives a radio signal and outputs an acoustic band signal in a cavity in the acoustic case, and the two end parts. Two speakers that are arranged in the direction and in the vicinity of the hole and output sound band signals output from the receiving unit as sound, and an acoustic device that houses a battery unit that drives the receiving unit A pillow characterized by.   The negative ion generating agent apply | coated or arrange | positioned inside or near the hole of the edge part of the said acoustic case, and the fan which raise | generates the flow of air toward the said hole direction in the cavity of the said acoustic case are provided. The listed pillow.   The pillow according to claim 1, further comprising a timer for stopping power supply from the battery unit to each unit after a predetermined time.   A pillow acoustic system comprising: the pillow according to any one of claims 1, 2, and 3; and a transmission device that wirelessly transmits the acoustic band signal to the acoustic device of the pillow. It has a substantially rod-like shape that forms a cavity inside, and has an acoustic case that can be carried and moved in the vicinity of the two end portions in the longitudinal direction. A receiving unit that receives a radio signal and outputs an acoustic band signal; and 2 that is disposed near the hole in the two end directions and outputs the acoustic band signal output by the receiving unit as sound 2 An acoustic device in which two speakers and a battery unit for driving the receiving unit are housed in the acoustic case and can be used either inside or outside the pillow.

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