JP3248678U - Sauna mat - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a sauna mat that is excellent in flexibility and cushioning and that can quickly transfer moisture from a wet user to the outside without absorbing it.
[Solution] The sauna mat comprises a mat body 10 which is formed from a flexible and cushioning material and has upper and lower surfaces 15, 16 which face each other in the thickness direction Z, first and second edges 13, 14 extending in the width direction X, multiple convex portions 41 which extend continuously in the longitudinal direction Y between the first edge 13 and the second edge 14, and grooves 42 which extend in the longitudinal direction Y between the convex portions 41.
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Description

This invention relates to sauna mats used in saunas.

Conventionally, sauna mats used in saunas are well known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a sauna mat that includes an upper layer mat for catching moisture dripping from a wet user, and a lower layer mat that has a greater water retention capacity than the upper layer mat.

Utility Model Registration No. 3192357

The sauna mat disclosed in Patent Document 1 can absorb a relatively large amount of moisture because the upper and lower mats have the required water retention properties.

However, when a large amount of water falls from a wet user, the upper and lower mats are unable to absorb it sufficiently, and when the user sits on the sauna mat, the water absorbed by the sauna mat may return to the surface due to body pressure and adhere to the body, causing discomfort.

The purpose of this invention is to provide a sauna mat that is flexible and has excellent cushioning properties, and that can quickly transfer moisture from a wet user to the outside without absorbing it, in order to solve the above-mentioned conventional technical problems.

The present invention relates to a sauna mat comprising a mat body having longitudinal, width and thickness directions that intersect with one another, the mat body being formed from a flexible and cushioning material, and having upper and lower surfaces that face each other in the thickness direction, and first and second edges that face each other in the longitudinal direction and extend in the width direction, the mat body having a plurality of convex portions that extend continuously in the longitudinal direction between the first edge and the second edge, and grooves that extend in the longitudinal direction between the convex portions.

The sauna mat of the present invention has multiple convex portions that extend continuously in the longitudinal direction between the first edge and the second edge, and multiple grooves that extend in the longitudinal direction between the convex portions. This allows moisture such as sweat dripping from the user to be quickly transported to the outside in the multiple grooves, while allowing outside air to pass through, preventing the user from feeling uncomfortable when exposed to moisture and providing a dry, comfortable feel on the skin.

The drawings show specific embodiments of the sauna mat invention according to the present disclosure, including essential features of the invention as well as alternative and preferred embodiments.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sauna mat according to the present invention. 1A is a plan view of the mat body, and FIG. 3(a) is a perspective view of a mat body, (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line III(b)-III(b) in FIG. 3(a), and (c) is an enlarged view of the area surrounded by III(c) in FIG. 3(b). FIG. A diagram showing the state in which the mat body is rolled up and fastened with a fastening band. FIG.

The sauna mat 1 according to the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. The following embodiment includes the essential features of the present invention, as well as features that can be selectively adopted and can be combined as appropriate.

Referring to FIG. 1, the sauna mat 1 according to the present invention comprises a mat body 10 having a thin rectangular shape, a tightening band 20 for holding the mat body 10 in a rolled-up state, and a storage bag 30 for storing the mat body 10.

Referring to Figures 2(a) and (b), the mat body 10 has a longitudinal direction Y, a width direction X, and a thickness direction Z that intersect with each other, and includes first and second side edges 11, 12 that face each other in the width direction X and extend in the longitudinal direction Y, first and second end edges 13, 14 that face each other in the longitudinal direction Y and extend in the width direction X, upper and lower surfaces 15, 16 that face each other in the thickness direction Z, and an outer peripheral surface 17 that extends in the thickness direction Z along the outer peripheral edges of the upper and lower surfaces 15, 16.

The corners 18A-18D formed by the intersection of the first and second side edges 11, 12 and the first and second end edges 13, 14 of the mat body 10 are curved. If the corners 18A-18D were sharp, they would irritate the skin of the user when they come into contact with the mat during use. However, because the corners 18A-18D are curved, there is no risk of irritation even when the skin comes into contact with the corners.

The size of the mat body 10 varies depending on the size, but for example, the length L1 in the longitudinal direction Y is 35 to 55 cm, and the length W1 in the width direction X is 25 to 45 cm. By having the mat body 10 be of such a size, even if a relatively large adult male sits on the mat body in a sauna, his buttocks will not protrude from the mat body.

The mat body 10 is made of a material that has excellent flexibility and cushioning properties, specifically, rubber-based materials such as NBR rubber, fluororubber, and silicone rubber, with NBR rubber being the preferred choice.

Referring to Figures 3(a) to (c), the upper surface 15 of the mat body 10 is the seating surface on which the user sits, and on the upper surface 15, multiple convex portions 41 are formed at intervals in the width direction X, extending continuously in the longitudinal direction Y from the first edge 13 to the second edge 14. Multiple grooves 42 are formed between the multiple convex portions 41, and the groove width W2 (the dimension in the longitudinal direction Y between the apexes of the convex portions 41) is 0.6 to 1.5 cm. The grooves 42 have a concave curved shape.

The mat body 10 is preferably made of NBR rubber, and therefore has excellent flexibility and cushioning properties, so that even if the user sits on the mat body 10 for a relatively long time on a hard wooden bench in a sauna, the buttocks will not become sore. In addition, the mat body 10 does not absorb moisture such as sweat dripping from a wet user, and moisture absorbed by the mat body 10 does not flow back to the upper surface due to body pressure and touch the user's skin, causing discomfort, and the mat body 10 maintains a dry feel.

In addition, the upper surface 15 is formed with multiple grooves 42 that extend continuously in the longitudinal direction Y from the first edge 13 to the second edge 14. This prevents the user's body from coming into contact with the multiple protrusions 41 and coming into contact with moisture such as sweat that has accumulated in the grooves 42, and allows moisture such as sweat to be quickly transported to the outside of the mat body 10.

The grooves 42 have a concave curved shape, and therefore function more effectively as guide grooves that move moisture to the outside than if they were flat. In addition, the grooves 42 also function as air passages for the outside air as air from the outside enters the grooves 42, so that the mat body 10 has excellent breathability when seated, and can maintain a drier feel on the skin.

Although not shown, if a large amount of moisture accumulates on the upper surface 15 while using the mat body 10, the user can hold the mat body 10 with both hands and shake it up and down once or twice to disperse the moisture around, instantly drying the mat body 10.

Referring to FIG. 2(b), the underside 16 of the mat body 10 is flat, unlike the upper side 15, and has a grained shape with multiple wrinkles. Because the underside 16 is grained and flat, it is less likely to slip even when the mat body 10 is placed on a wooden bench with a wet surface and a user sits on it.

Referring to FIG. 3(c), the thickness dimension D1 of the mat body 10 is 5 to 8 mm. As such, the mat body 10 is relatively thin, so it is easy to roll up and has excellent portability, and even when stored in a stacked state, it does not become bulky and has excellent storage capacity.

The outer peripheral surface 17 of the mat body 10 is sealed with a sealant 50. Specifically, silicone rubber is heat-welded to the outer peripheral surface 17 as the sealant 50. Since the mat body 10 is cut to the required size during the manufacturing process, the outer peripheral surface 17 is a cut surface through which moisture can easily penetrate, but by sealing the outer peripheral surface with the sealant 50, it is possible to prevent moisture from penetrating.

The sealing material 50 also forms one or more ribs 51 on the outer peripheral surface 17 of the mat body 10, which extend in the circumferential direction and are continuous with the outer peripheral surface 17. This improves the strength of the outer peripheral surface 17, making it possible to prevent parts of the outer peripheral surface 17 from being damaged by external impact.

Referring to FIG. 2(a), a decorative element 60 is arranged on the top surface 15 of the mat body 10. By arranging the decorative element 60 on the top surface 15, the design is improved and the user can instantly identify which of the two sides of the mat body 10 is the top surface 15 to be used as the seat surface. In addition to a design, the decorative element 60 may be a brand name, an advertising slogan, or even a QR code (registered trademark) or URL that leads to a connection to an Internet site.

Referring to FIG. 4, the tightening band 20 is formed from a single elastic band body 21, and has a ring shape with both ends 22, 23 of the band body 21 sewn together. On the outer surface of the tightening band 20, a decorative element 70 with the same design as the decorative element 60 located on the upper surface 15 of the mat body 10 is arranged.

As shown in FIG. 5, the mat body 10 is made of a material that is flexible and cushioned, so it can be rolled up and tightened with the tightening band 20, and can be carried and stored in that state.

Referring to FIG. 6, the storage bag 30 is entirely mesh-like and is formed by folding and sewing a single sheet of material. The material used is durable, water-repellent, and lightweight, and nylon is a suitable example. The storage bag 30 has an upper opening 32 that can be opened and closed freely by a string 31, and the mat body 10 fastened by a tightening band 20 can be stored inside through the upper opening 32.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mat body 10 can be rolled up and fastened with the fastening bands 20 and stored in the storage bag 30, allowing it to be carried and stored compactly. In addition, since the storage bag 30 is entirely made of mesh, even if the mat body 10 is slightly wet after use, it will not get steamy inside when stored, allowing it to be carried and stored hygienically.

A decorative element 80 is arranged on the outer surface of the storage bag 30. The decorative element 80 has the same design as the decorative element 60 of the mat body 10 and the decorative element 70 of the tightening band 20, so that the sauna mat 1 gives the impression of being a set product with a unified overall design.

The sauna mat 1 is composed of a mat body 10, a tightening band 20, and a storage bag 30, and can be carried and stored more hygienically and compactly than conventional sauna mats that are composed simply of the mat body.

The mat body 10 is available in a variety of colors, including blue, red, light blue, pink, and black, allowing users to freely choose a product in their favorite color. In addition, the tightening band 20 and/or storage bag 30 may be colored according to the color of the mat body 10.

It is preferable that at least one of the mat body 10, tightening band 20, and storage bag 30 that make up the sauna mat 1 is antibacterial treated.

In addition, although not shown, the mat body 10 may be formed from a three-layer structure consisting of an upper layer, a middle layer, and a lower layer stacked in the thickness direction Z, with the middle layer being made of a rubber material having higher rigidity than the upper and lower layers, allowing for a configuration that can distribute the user's body pressure.

The material for the sauna mat 1 according to this invention can be any of the various known materials commonly used in this field without any restrictions.

The sauna mat 1 of the present invention can include at least the following embodiments, which can be adopted separately or in combination with each other.
(1) The mat body is made of NBR rubber.
(2) The groove is concavely curved and has a groove width of 0.6 to 1.5 cm.
(3) The mat body has an outer peripheral surface extending in the thickness direction along the outer peripheral edge between the upper and lower surfaces, and the outer peripheral surface is sealed by a sealing material having one or more ribs extending continuously in the circumferential direction.
(4) The mat includes a fastening band for maintaining the mat body in a rolled up state, and a storage bag for storing the mat body.
(5) Decorative elements of the same design are arranged on the upper surface of the mat body, the tightening band and the outer surface of the storage bag.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 sauna mat 10 mat body 13 first edge 14 second edge 15 upper surface 16 lower surface 17 outer circumferential surface 20 fastening band 30 storage bag 41 convex portion 42 groove 50 sealing material 51 rib 60 decorative element 70 decorative element 80 decorative element W2 groove width X width direction Y longitudinal direction Z thickness direction

Claims (6)

A mat body having a longitudinal direction, a width direction, and a thickness direction which intersect with each other,
The mat body is formed from a flexible and cushioning material, and has upper and lower surfaces opposed to each other in the thickness direction, and first and second edges opposed to each other in the longitudinal direction and extending in the width direction,
The mat body is a sauna mat having a plurality of convex portions extending continuously in the longitudinal direction between the first edge and the second edge, and grooves extending in the longitudinal direction between the convex portions. The sauna mat according to claim 1, wherein the mat body is made of NBR rubber. The sauna mat according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the groove is concavely curved and has a groove width of 0.6 to 1.5 cm. The sauna mat according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the mat body has an outer peripheral surface that extends in the thickness direction along the outer periphery between the upper and lower surfaces, and the outer peripheral surface is sealed by a sealing material having one or more ribs that extend continuously in the circumferential direction. The sauna mat according to claim 1 or 2, which is provided with a tightening band for keeping the mat body in a rolled up state and a storage bag for storing the mat body. The sauna mat of claim 4, wherein decorative elements of the same design are arranged on the top surface of the mat body, the tightening band, and the outer surface of the storage bag.

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