JP2807424B2 - Foot wipe mat - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a foot wiping mat which is laid at an entrance of a bathroom or a pool, for example, to wipe off the water on the soles.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Usually, there are many types of hemp,
"Hemps consisting of bast fibers" such as flax, ramie, hemp, jute (burlap); "Hemps consisting of vein fibers" such as Manila hemp and sisal; and "Other hemps" such as coyer fiber and straw. It is said to be separated (book: "New Edition Textile Consumption Science Handbook" (editor: Japan Society for Textile Consumption Science, publisher: Koseikan Co., Ltd.), page 10, 1988 edition). Hemp fibers are also known for their excellent breathability and water absorption.

In order to make use of the characteristics of hemp fiber as described above, mats made of, for example, jute are laid at the entrances and exits of public baths such as inns and public baths, and are used for wiping feet when bathing. FIG. 5 shows an example of such a foot wiping mat. In the figure, a foot wiping mat 1a is woven in a mussilo shape having a thickness of about 6 to 8 mm with wefts 5a and 5b for a plurality of warps 4a arranged in parallel.

[0004]

However, since the conventional foot wiping mat 1a has a small thickness, it has a low water retention capacity and a poor cushioning property when stepped on. Also, when two or three people used, the moisture oozed out to the upper surface when the next person used it, and it was not comfortable. Further, since the upper surface is flat and the weight of the user is evenly applied to the entire sole, there is no need to locally press and stimulate the sole. Another drawback is that the foot-wiping mat is relatively hard to dry because the weave is dense over the entire surface.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and can be used comfortably and appropriately stimulate the soles by improving cushioning and water retention. The purpose is to provide a foot wipe mat.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a foot wiping mat according to the present invention comprises a warp group in which a plurality of warps made of coir fibers are arranged in parallel, and a plurality of wefts made of coir fibers. Are arranged in parallel, and the warp and the weft are bound by binding yarns at their intersections.

[0007]

[Function] In the foot-wiping mat of the present invention, since the material used is a coir fiber, it is a matter of course that it is rich in water absorption, and a thick structure in which a warp group and a weft group are stacked is adopted. As a result, it has a moderate water retention capacity so that absorbed water does not easily seep to the surface. In addition, since a three-dimensional structure in which the warp and the weft are bound at the intersection is employed, the rigidity of the stacked structure is appropriately increased, and the cushioning property is also improved. Then, since the structure is dense at the intersection and the vicinity thereof, and coarse at the other parts, it is easy to dry, and the top of the binding yarn presses and stimulates the sole.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external view showing a foot wiping mat according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic bottom view schematically showing a bottom surface of the foot wiping mat, and FIG. 3 shows a binding state of the foot wiping mat with a binding thread. (A) is a plan view,
(B) is a bottom view, and FIG. 4 is a schematic side view showing a main part of the foot wiping mat with a foot placed thereon. The foot wiping mat 1 according to this embodiment includes a mat body 2 and a crochet portion 3 woven around the periphery of the mat body 2, and these are all coir fibers (also known as coconut), which are examples of hemp fibers. The fiber is a thick yarn (twisted yarn having a diameter of about 4 mm) obtained by twining two fibers. Coyer fiber is a natural fiber obtained by loosening the shells of coconut palms by a conventional method. Each fiber is thicker, coarser, lighter and moderately thicker than commonly used, for example, jute fibers. It has elastic properties and is inexpensive.

The mat body 2 includes a warp set 4A and a weft set 5A.
Are alternately piled up and down alternately in two sets, and the warp yarns 4 of the warp set 4A and the weft yarns 5 of the weft set 5A are tied by tying yarns 7 at the respective intersections 6. Note that the warp set 4A and the weft set 5A may each be a stack of three or more sets. In the warp set 4A, a plurality of sets of two warps 4 are arranged in parallel at a pitch of about 2 cm. In the weft set 5A, a plurality of sets of two wefts 5 are arranged in parallel at a pitch of about 2 cm in a direction orthogonal to the warp 4.

The binding yarns 7 are wired in a substantially angular spiral shape as viewed from the bottom surface, with the adjacent intersecting portions 6 being successively connected. In addition, the binding yarn 7 at each intersection 6 is
When viewed from above, it is wound in an oblique cross shape, and a top 8 protruding upward is formed at the intersection.
In the present embodiment, the binding yarn 7 is a thick yarn made of the same coir fiber as the warp yarn 4 and the weft yarn 5. In this manner, the approximate dimensions, length 360 mm, width 600 mm, thickness 22
The foot wiping mat 1 of 1 mm is constructed.

The foot wiping mat 1 constructed as described above
Is relatively thick, so there is room for water retention.
Further, by adopting the vertical stacking configuration of the warp 4 and the weft 5 and the binding configuration by the binding yarn 7, a three-dimensional structure having rigidity enough to support the weight is obtained. And, since there is a space between the sole and the floor, the sole does not come into direct contact with the water on the floor. And this foot wiping mat 1 is excellent in cushioning property, and the feeling when placed on the mat is comfortable. For example, when using in a family of five,
Even the last bather can comfortably and sufficiently wipe off the water drops on the soles. Furthermore, the top part 8 presses the acupoint of the sole just by stepping on the foot wiping mat 1 and stepping on the foot. In addition, since bathing is performed on a daily basis, the user's health can be unconsciously promoted.

On the other hand, the foot wiping mat 1 has good water permeability of the coir fiber itself and has a gap between the intersections 6 so that it is easy to dry and hardly generates mold. Moreover, since the foot wiping mat 1 has a simple configuration using a relatively inexpensive material, it is easy to obtain. For this reason, it is preferable that the foot wiping mat 1 be laid at the entrance of a public bath in a ryokan or a public bath, the entrance of a pool change room, or the like, and replaced with a dry one when wet.

[0013]

As described above, according to the foot wiping mat according to the present invention, a hard and water-absorbing core fiber is used as a material, and a warp set and a weft set are stacked and have a thick structure. In addition, since a three-dimensional structure in which the warp and the weft are bound at the crossing portion is employed, it is possible to improve the water retention capacity and the cushioning property. Thereby, it becomes comfortable for the user. In addition, the binding with the binding yarn results in a dense structure at the intersection and the vicinity thereof, and a rough structure at the other portion, so that the air permeability is good and it is easy to dry.
Further, since the tops of the binding yarns protrude from the upper surface of the mat, the tops of the binding yarns stimulate the acupoints of the soles, thereby promoting health. In addition, it can be provided at low cost.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view showing a foot wiping mat according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic bottom view schematically showing a bottom surface of the foot wiping mat.

3A and 3B show a binding state of the wiping mat of the foot wiping mat with a binding thread, wherein FIG. 3A is a plan view and FIG. 3B is a bottom view.

FIG. 4 is a schematic side view showing a main part of the foot wiping mat with a foot placed thereon.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a knitting structure of a conventional foot wiping mat.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 foot wiping mat 4 warp 4A warp set 5 weft 5A weft set 6 intersection 7 binding thread

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A warp set in which a plurality of warps made of coir fibers are arranged in parallel, and a weft set in which a plurality of wefts made of coir fibers are arranged in parallel, and the warp and the weft are each separated. A foot wiping mat characterized by being tied with a tying thread at the intersection of.