[Field of the Invention] The present invention relates to a cushion for co-sleeping, in particular, a cushion for co-sleeping that prevents a baby from falling from a bed and crushing death due to rolling over during co-sleeping. [Background Art] Co-sleeping is recognized as an important physical contact that allows an infant to psychologically grow. The co-sleeping that allows such an effect is typically conducted by putting a baby in the bed of a co-sleeper or neighbor to a co-sleeper. Further, the co-sleeping may be conducted by placing a bed of the co-sleeper neighbor to a baby-bed so that the co-sleeper tips the bar that surrounds the baby bed neighbor to the bed of the co-sleeper so as to lean out of the bed to comfort the baby. Further, a co-sleeping method may be conducted by placing a so-called co-sleeping bed that is surrounded by three sides except the side of the foot on the bed so that adults let the baby sleep inside the bed for adults. The patent document 1 discloses a cushion used at the abdomen or back of the mother for breast-feeding during co-sleeping for the baby. The patent document 2 discloses a mat used for arm pillow during co-sleeping with a baby. The side of the mat for a head of the baby leans upward while a concave portion is provided in which an arm is placed for arm pillow. [Prior Art Document] [Patent Document] - [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility model Publication No. 3126368
- [Patent Document 2] Japanese Utility model Publication No. 3079794
[Summary of the Invention] [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Co-sleeping has a risk of crushing death or choking death due to rolling over during co-sleeping. For fear of such a risk, there is a problem that a co-sleeper cannot take sufficient sleeping time. Further, during co-sleeping on the bed, a baby rolling over may fall from the bed. Further, a method of placing a baby-bed neighbor to the bed of the co-sleeper requires a large room and thus it is difficult. Further, a level may be different and thus there is a problem in that the co-sleeper feels a physical burden by leaning over. Further, the co-sleeping bed has a problem in that it cannot be used for purposes other than co-sleeping. Thus, this invention allows a co-sleeping cushion to be provided that: prevents accidents of crushing death or choking death during co-sleeping; is capable of being used for preventing babies from fallout; and is also capable of being used for assistance for sitting up as well as securing safety during co-sleeping. [Means of Solving the Problems] The features to achieve the above mentioned purposes are as follows: - (1) The invention of the first aspect comprises: a planar latch plate; a belt member coupled to the latch plate; a L-shape plate coupled to the belt member; a cushion member supported by the L-shape plate.
- (2) According to the invention of second aspect, in the cushion of the first aspect, a bendable pipe is enclosed in the cushion member to allow a cushion to be bent in an arbitrary shape.
- (3) The invention of the third aspect comprises: a plurality of L-shape plates, in the cushion of the first or second aspect.
- (4) The invention of the fourth aspect comprises: an adjuster configured to adjust a length of the belt member, in the cushion of any one of the preceding aspects.
- (5) According to the invention of the fifth aspect, in the cushion of any one of the preceding aspects, the L-shape plate is sandwiched by cushion covers to allow the cushion member (40) to be supported.
[Effect of the Invention] How this invention constructed as above works and solves the problem will be set forth with reference to drawings. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the cushion for co-sleeping according to this invention. A planar latch plate 10 is coupled with a L-shape plate 20 via a belt member 30. This L-shape plate 20 supports a cushion member 40. Fig. 5 is an elevation view indicating an embodiment of this invention. Fig. 6 is a right side view of the same. Fig. 7 is a plan bottom view of the same. As depicted, the cushion for co-sleeping according to this invention is used in the form as follows: the belt member 30 intermediates between a bottom 2 and a mattress 3 that constructs a bed 1; the latch plate 10 is locked by the mattress 3 and the bottom 2; and the L-shape plate 20 is supported at the position contacting a side of the mattress 3 opposite to the side of the latch plate 10 locked. Then, the L-shape plate 20 supports the cushion member 40 placed on the mattress 3. Figs. 2-4 are description figures indicating an embodiment of this invention. Fig. 2 indicates a state that the cushion member 40 is bent in the form of U-shape (Japanese letter "ko") so that one side of it is supported by L-shape plate 20. When a baby is put inside the cushion member 40 in the form of U-shape, the cushion member 40 works as a barrier and thus prevents problems that the co-sleeper covers the baby by rolling over and/or the hand of the co-sleeper covers the mouth of the baby. Fig.3 depicts a state that the cushion member 40 is formed straightforward and placed on the side of the mattress 3. Fig. 4 depicts a state that the cushion member 40 is bent by 90 degrees and placed on the corner of the mattress 3. Placing the cushion member 40 on the mattress 3 in this formation to form a wall makes it possible to prevent a baby from fallout from the bed. Inside the cushion member 40, a bendable pipe 43 is enclosed. Thus, the cushion member 40 may be bent in various forms as shown in Fig.8. Formation in straightforward as shown in Fig.8a, formation in U-shape as shown in Fig.8b, formation bent by 90 degrees as shown in Fig.8c, formation in S-shape as shown in Fig.8d, formation in a circular shape so that an inclined surface comes to an inner circumference as shown in Fig.8e, and formation in a circular shape so that an inclined surface comes to an outer circumference as shown in Fig.8f are possible, allowing usage as a toy or for assistance for sitting-in of the baby. As described, this invention makes it possible to provide a space that secures a safe sleeping environment for infants. [Brief Description of the Drawings] - Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the cushion for co-sleeping according to this invention.
- Fig. 2 is a description figure indicating an embodiment of this invention.
- Fig. 3 is a description figure indicating an embodiment of this invention.
- Fig. 4 is a description figure indicating an embodiment of this invention.
- Fig. 5 is an elevation view indicating usage state.
- Fig. 6 is a right side view of the same.
- Fig. 7 is a plan bottom view of the same.
- Fig. 8 is a description figure indicating various shapes of a cushion member.
- Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a latch plate.
- Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a L-shape plate.
- Fig. 11A is an elevation view of a cushion cover.
- Fig. 11B is a plan top view of a cushion cover.
- Fig. 11C is a right side view of a cushion cover.
- Fig. 12 is a perspective view of a cushion cover.
- Fig. 13 is a perspective view of a cushion cover.
- Fig. 14 is a sectional view of A-A line section.
[Modes for Carrying Out the Invention] Hereinafter, one preferred embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to drawings. Please note that the embodiment of the invention is not limited to the embodiment that follows and is applicable to various forms as long as belonging to the scope of the invention. The co-sleeping cushion according to the invention is mainly comprised of a latch plate 10, a L-shape plate 20, a belt member 30 and a cushion member 40 as depicted in Fig.1. Fig.9 indicates the latch plate 10 that penetrates the belt member 30 into the center of a planar bar member, having two holes 11 for coupling with the belt member 30. Fig.10 depicts a L-shape plate 20 provided with two holes 22 in which the belt member 30 is inserted into one side portion 21 which is a bar member bent in the form of L-shape, to couple with the belt member 30. Although three L-shape members 20 are used in Fig.1, the embodiment is not limited to this number and one or more members may be used depending on the shape of the cushion member 40. The belt member 30 may be one string body or branched as shown in Fig.1. At any rate, it may be branched depending on the number of L-shape member 20 and may be branched depending on the number of latch plate 10 on the side of coupling with the latch plate 10 although not depicted. Further, an adjuster 31 intermediates in the belt member 30 to allow the length of the belt member adjustable according to the width of a mattress. The cushion member 40 is comprised of a cushion 41, a cushion cover 42 that accommodates the cushion 41, a bendable pipe 43 equipped in the cushion 41. Fig. 13 is a perspective view of a cushion cover. Fig. 14 is a sectional view of A-A line section. Two members of the cushion 41a and the cushion 41b are overlaid in a upward/downward direction to form a substantially triangular section as a whole. Then, the bendable pipe 43 intermediates between the cushion 41a and the cushion 41b. Of course, this is only an example and it is possible to form the cushion as one body and provide a long hole in which the bendable pipe is inserted. The bendable pipe 43 should be strong enough to maintain the shape of bending when the cushion 41 is bent. For example, the metallic flexible pipe may be used. Fig. 11 depicts elevation views of the cushion cover. Fig. 12 depicts a perspective view of a cushion cover. The cushion cover 42 is formed to be similar to the outline of the cushion 41. One side 42d of the cushion cover 42 is formed openable to accommodate the cushion 41 and has fasteners 42a on both edges. Meanwhile, bottom sides 42b do not have fasters because L-shape plates 20 should be inserted. A planar fastener 42e is provided with a piece of patch 42c is extended from the bottom side 42b and is used to contact a planar fastener 42f provided in the side 42d. When using, the cushion 41 is accommodated in the cushion cover 42 and the piece of patch 42c is closed. Then, the side 42d is put on them and the planar fasteners 42e and 42f are connected so that the state of closing is maintained and the fastener 42a is closed further. At this time, a L-shape plate 20 is inserted in the space between the piece of patch 42c and the side 42d. The method of supporting the cushion member 40 by the L-shape plate 20 is only one example. As long as the cushion member 40 can be supported, an arbitrary way may be adopted. [Description of Symbols] latch plate 10, L-shape plate 20, belt member 30, adjuster 31, cushion member 40, cushion 41 and cushion cover 42 |
