JP2008259854A - Assembly type mat for infant - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an assembly type mat for infants, which can be assembled to be put on the floor, and is separated in use for a toy or a seat for infants. <P>SOLUTION: The mat is composed of a number of mat pieces in different shapes, engagement elements formed on edges of the mat pieces for engagement of the mat pieces with each other, and a plurality of connection rods used for joining/separating the mat pieces to/from each other. The mat pieces are shaped like animals such as a dragon, a chicken, etc. The connection rods in plurality are formed polygonal, and in different lengths. Each mat piece is provided with at least one fixing hole of the same shape to each other for joining and fixing the connection rod. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a mat for infants, and more particularly, the mat is formed into animal patterns having different shapes so that they can be assembled and separated, and usually placed on the floor to prevent injury and noise generation of the infant. The present invention relates to a play tool that can be used as a mat that can be separated and separated so that an infant can sit and play as necessary, and an infant mat that can be used as a sitting chair.

In general, mats made of foamed resin such as sponge or rubber are laid on the floor where infants are active to prevent injuries and noise during the learning and play processes of infants. In addition, this mat is mainly manufactured in an assembly type so as to enhance convenience in handling and storage, and is usually used on an assembly floor, and is disassembled and stored when use is completed. . That is, the mat is configured as a piece of a certain size, and holes and protrusions for assembly are formed in each mat frame so that the mat can be easily assembled and used in any direction.

However, conventional mats have problems such as reduced purchase satisfaction when purchased at kindergartens where the shape is simple and space production is important. It was difficult to expect special utilization. Furthermore, when looking at the same thing repeatedly, infants tend to get bored, and there is a problem such as an unnecessary increase in costs associated with replacing existing mats with new ones. is there.

As a conventional technique of the assembly type mat, for example, there are techniques disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 4. However, the assembly-type mats disclosed in these are only provided as a mat to be laid on the floor, and cannot be used for other purposes when disassembled.
JP 2002-102017 A JP-A-10-323271 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 08-84439 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 08-42159

  The present invention solves the problems of the conventional mats for infants as described above, and provides basic functions for preventing injuries and noises of infants, as well as the continued interest of infants in the course of use. Its purpose is to be able to stimulate curiosity and to be expected to be useful as a play tool when separated at the same time.

  The object of the present invention is to use it on the floor of the space where the infant is active to prevent injury and prevent noise generation, and at the same time, it can be used as a play tool that allows the infant to ride and play. It is to provide an assembly mat for infants that can be used as a sitting chair that can receive learning education.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide an infant mat that is formed in different animal shapes and that continuously stimulates the interest and curiosity of the infant and can be used for a long time.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an infant mat that not only contributes to the infant's physical development, but also improves learning efficiency and fulfillment rate, and can induce overall cognitive development. is there.

  The invention according to claim 1 for solving the above-mentioned problem is that a number of mat pieces having different shapes, a mating element formed on an edge of the mat piece for mutually fastening the mat pieces, It is an assembly type mat for infants, which is composed of a connecting rod that is used by fastening when the mat piece is separated.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the infant according to claim 1, wherein the mat piece has an animal shape including at least one of dragon, chicken, bird and lizard. It is an assembly-type mat for use.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the connecting rod is formed in a polygonal shape, and the mat piece has at least one fixing hole having the same shape for fastening and fixing the connecting rod. It is a prefabricated mat for infants characterized by being open at least two.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the prefabricated mat for infants according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the connecting rods have different lengths.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the prefabricated mat for infants according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the mat piece is provided with a puzzle piece for enjoying a puzzle game. is there.

  As described above, according to the configuration of the present invention, it is used by laying on the floor of the space where the infant is active to prevent injury and the generation of noise. So that it can be used as a play tool that can be enjoyed while riding, or as a sitting chair that can be used for sitting and learning.

  In addition, mat pieces are provided in different animal shapes such as dragons, chickens, birds, lizards, etc., which continuously stimulates the interest and curiosity of infants and enables long-term use It is.

  In addition, the puzzle pieces are provided and provided so that the mat pieces can enjoy a separate puzzle game, so that the infant develops the concept of observation, concentration and number in the process of enjoying the puzzle game. Will be able to.

  Therefore, it will be a very useful invention that not only contributes to the overall physical development of infants, but also improves learning efficiency and fulfillment rate, and can induce cognitive development along with mental and physical training.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a plurality of mat pieces having different shapes, a mating element formed on an edge of the mat piece for fastening the mat pieces, and separation of the mat piece. This is accomplished by being composed of connecting rods that are used when fastened.

  Therefore, since many mat pieces are provided with different shapes, they can stimulate the child's lasting interest and curiosity and induce cognitive development. When assembling, the infant can be used by laying it on the floor of the space where the infant is mainly active, thereby preventing injury and noise generation.

  At the same time, when the mat pieces are separated and the connecting rod is fastened, it can be used as a play tool that an infant can ride and play like a horse, or it can be used as a sitting chair that can sit and receive learning education. It is like that.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of a basic mat according to the present invention, and shows an assembled basic mat using mat pieces formed from different shapes. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the assembled state of the present invention. The mat pieces having a dragon pattern are separated from each other in the mat pieces which are assembled to each other using the mating elements formed on the edges of the mat pieces. I showed what I did.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the use state of the present invention. A play tool that can be used to play like a horse by fastening connecting rods of different lengths to a dragon-shaped mat piece. It can be used as. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the use state of the present invention in another embodiment, in which a dragon-shaped mat piece is used as a seat chair by connecting a large number of connecting pieces using connecting rods. FIG. 5 is a front view of an embodiment of a composite mat according to the present invention, and shows an assembly of a plurality of basic mats assembled as a composite mat.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the present invention is usually used as a mat on the floor of a space where an infant is active, and as a play tool that allows an infant to play while riding a horse when separated. The present invention relates to a prefabricated mat for infants that can be used as a sitting chair that can be used for learning and sitting at study time.

To this end, the present invention is basically composed of a mat piece 10, an engaging element 20 for fastening the mat piece 10 to each other, and a connecting rod 30 used by fastening to the separated mat piece 10. And

The mat pieces 10 are provided in different shapes, and preferably have an animal shape that can stimulate the interest and curiosity of the infant. More preferably, when the mat pieces 10 are assembled, the cognitive development of the infant is improved. It may be provided and formed in an inducing animal shape. As an example of such a mat piece 10, the mat piece 10 formed in the shape of chicken, bird, lizard or dragon is shown in the drawing.

Therefore, when the mat piece 10 is assembled and laid on the floor of the space where the infant is active, the infant feels familiar through the chickens and birds that are often seen in the surroundings, and becomes active in learning activities, lizards, Through the mat piece 10 having a dragon shape, it will have rich imagination and will contribute to human development.

  Here, as an example of the mat piece 10, in the present invention, one formed from a dragon, a chicken, a bird, and a lizard is shown. However, this is only an example and is not necessarily limited thereto. It can be made clear in advance that it can also be formed and provided in different animal shapes.

Also, in this case, it is natural that the mat piece 10 formed in another animal shape has the engagement element 20 so that the basic function of the assembly type mat can be performed.

  The mat piece 10 that fulfills these roles is made of foamed resin with excellent shock absorption and sound absorption performance, prevents injuries due to jumping and rolling movements in the learning process of infants, suppresses the generation of noise, and is comfortable. Enable environment creation.

  On the other hand, the engagement element 20 according to the present invention is formed on the edge of the mat piece 10 formed in the shape of an animal, and is used as an application in which the mat piece 10 is assembled and used on the floor of a space where an infant is active. .

  In other words, the mat piece 10 is usually assembled with each other through the meshing element 20 and is used as a mat placed on the floor of the space where the infant is active, and can be separated and played as a horse if necessary. It can be used as a seating chair that can be used as a sitting chair for learning education.

  For this purpose, the engagement element 20 may use grooves and protrusions that are basically formed by shaping the animal, or may form separate grooves and protrusions in some cases. It will be made clear in advance that the grooves and protrusions basically formed by shaping are used as the engaging element 20.

  Accordingly, in the infant-assembled mat according to the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the chicken-shaped mat piece 10 is assembled on the left side of the mat piece 10 formed in a dragon shape, and the dragon shape described above is assembled. A lizard-shaped mat piece 10 is assembled on the upper surface of the mat piece 10, and a bird-patterned mat piece (10) is assembled on the upper part of the mat piece 10 to constitute the basic mat 1.

  At this time, the basic mat 1 assembled as described above can be configured and used as a composite mat 2 that is assembled so that each animal shape can be seen repeatedly by applying a tessellation technique.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the basic mat 1 in which the mat pieces 10 formed in the shape of animals are assembled is applied as a composite mat 2 in which each animal shape looks like a pair by applying a tessellation technique. In the process of assembling, the infant can obtain an effect of improving cognitive development, as well as the mat piece 10 of a size that fits the exact position, so the ability to observe, focus, the concept of numbers, artistic Additional learning effects such as creativity and geometric exploration will be gained.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 4, the mat piece 10 used as a basic function of the mat can be used as a play tool that an infant can ride and play when separated, or learning education while sitting. It is used as a seating chair that can listen to.

  When the mat piece 10 is used as a play tool or as a seat chair, the connecting rod 30 according to the present invention is provided with a separate adhesive element as a tool for assisting the child in a stable state of riding or sitting. There is no problem even if it adheres to the mat piece 10 by use, but it is preferable that at least one fixing hole 11 is formed in the mat piece 10 and the connecting rod 30 is fastened.

A large number of the fixing holes 11 are formed in the mat piece 10 when the mat piece 10 is connected through the connecting rod 30 to be used as a seating chair, and unnecessary mating and movement of the mat piece 10 is suppressed to prevent a child from falling. It is for preventing.

  More preferably, the connecting rod 30 and the fixing hole 11 are formed in a polygonal shape to prevent accidents such as the infant falling from the mat piece 10 when the connecting rod 30 rotates more than necessary during the use of the infant. It is good to do.

  The connecting rods 30 are separated from each other in length, and the long connecting rods 30 are used as a handle for holding and maintaining a balance when an infant plays with the mat piece 10 like a horse. The connecting rod (30) can be used for a purpose of placing a foot.

  Among the connecting rods 30, the long connecting rod 30 is suitable when the mat piece 10 is used as a seat chair and when the mat piece 10 is used for connecting many mat pieces 10.

  Therefore, by using the mat pieces 10 having different lengths to the mat pieces 10 separated as described above, the body development is achieved in the case of an infant playing on the mat pieces 10 in the shape of dragon, chicken or bird. Can help to improve the aggression, improve the intimacy with classmates, and in the case of an infant playing with the lizard-shaped mat piece 10, the movement of the object can be specifically determined by the shaking The discriminating power that can be determined can be improved.

  The lizard-shaped mat piece 10 can be used as an application for adjusting its height in the process of riding on the dragon-shaped mat piece 10 and playing.

  In addition, when a large number of mat pieces 10 are connected using the connecting rod 30 and used as a seating chair, the cushioning ability peculiar to foamed resin will be provided, and the learning ability of the infant will be inspired.

  On the other hand, the mat piece 10 according to the present invention is provided with a puzzle piece 12 so as to enjoy a puzzle game that can develop the concept of the observation power, concentration power, and number of the infant. 2

  In other words, the puzzle pieces 12 having the shape that best fits each mat piece 10 are provided, and the infant can be assembled while enjoying the puzzle game, so that the infant can increase concentration and develop the concept of number. The cognitive development of preschool children will be promoted.

The front view which showed the Example of the basic mat accompanying this invention. The disassembled perspective view which showed the assembly state of this invention. The perspective view which showed the use condition of this invention in the Example. The perspective view which showed the use condition of this invention in the other Example. The front view which showed the Example of the composite mat concerning this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  In the drawings, 1 is a basic mat, 2 is a composite mat, 10 is a mat piece, 11 is a fixing hole, 12 is a puzzle piece, 20 is an engaging element, and 30 is a connecting rod.

Claims (5)

It is composed of a number of mat pieces having different shapes, a mating element formed on the edge of the mat piece to mutually fasten the mat piece, and a connecting rod used by fastening when the mat piece is separated. A prefabricated mat for infants.   The infant mat according to claim 2, wherein the mat piece has an animal shape including at least one of dragon, chicken, bird and lizard.   3. The infant according to claim 1, wherein the connecting rod is formed in a polygonal shape, and the mat piece has at least one fixing hole having the same shape for fastening and fixing the connecting rod. Assembly mat for use.   3. The infant mat according to claim 1, wherein the connecting rods have different lengths. 3. The prefabricated mat for infants according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the mat piece is provided with a puzzle piece for enjoying a puzzle game.