WO2016200110A1 - Functional pillow - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a functional pillow comprising: a base part which is formed in a plate shape and on which at least one first coupling member is formed; an occipital supporting part on which at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member is formed, and which is coupled to the central region of the base part; a cervical vertebrae supporting part on which the at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member is formed, and which is coupled to a central bottom region of the base part; a first side supporting part on which the at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member is formed, and which is coupled to the left region of the base part; and a second side supporting part on which the at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member is formed, and which is coupled to the right region of the base part.

Description

Functional pillow

The present invention relates to a functional pillow, and more particularly, to a functional pillow that can be used according to the sleeping habits and body shape of the user by simply adjusting the position and height of the cervical spine support, the back head support and the side support.

In general, there are differences in sleeping habits, such as lying straight or sleeping sideways, and the curvature and angle of the cervical vertebra. You need a pillow that fits your body type.

In consideration of this, in recent years, a number of functional pillows that can be adjusted in height for the protection of the cervical spine have been released, Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-1375127 (2014.03.17.) And Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2015 Patent documents such as -0028552 (published on March 16, 2015) have been published, but these conventional functional pillows are not fixed in a constant shape, or provide a sufficient cushioning feeling, and adjust the position or height differently for each part. There is a problem that it is difficult for the user to adjust the shape of the pillow to fit his or her body shape and sleeping habits.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a functional pillow that can be used according to the user's sleeping habits and body shape by simply adjusting the position and height of the cervical spine support, the back head support and the side support.

In order to achieve the above object, the functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention, the base portion is formed in the form of a plate and at least one first coupling member, at least one coupled to the first coupling member A posterior head support portion formed with a second coupling member and coupled to a central region of the base portion, a cervical spine support portion formed with the at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member and coupled to a central lower region of the base portion; The at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member is formed, and a first side support portion coupled to the left region of the base portion, and the at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member are formed. And a second side support portion coupled to the right region of the base portion.

Preferably, the at least one first coupling member is composed of at least one receiving portion formed by recessing or penetrating one surface thereof, and the at least one second coupling member is at least one corresponding to the at least one receiving portion. It may be made of a protrusion of.

Also preferably, the positions at which the laryngeal support, the cervical spine support, the first side support and the second side support are respectively coupled to the base portion may be located at engagement positions of the at least one protrusion and the at least one accommodation portion. Can be adjusted accordingly.

Also preferably, the laryngeal support includes at least one laryngeal support plate on which the at least one first engaging member and the at least one second engaging member are formed, and at least one formed on one of the laryngeal support plates. The second coupling member is coupled to at least one first coupling member formed on the base portion or at least one second coupling member formed on the other back head support plate, such that the at least one back head support plate is formed on the base portion. Can be stacked on.

Also preferably, the cervical spine support part may include at least one cervical spine support plate on which the at least one first coupling member and the at least one second coupling member are formed, and at least one cervical support plate. The second coupling member is coupled to at least one first coupling member formed on the base portion or at least one second coupling member formed on the other cervical support plate so that the at least one cervical support plate is positioned on the base portion. Can be stacked on.

Also preferably, the cervical spine support portion, a predetermined curved surface is formed in the center portion, one side of the curved surface may protrude to the outside.

Also preferably, the first side support portion may include at least one first side support plate on which the at least one first coupling member and the at least one second coupling member are formed, and any one first side support plate may be provided. At least one second coupling member formed on the at least one first coupling member formed on the base portion or at least one second coupling member formed on the other first side support plate is formed so that the at least one The first side support plate of the laminated on the base portion, the second side support portion includes at least one second side support plate formed with the at least one first coupling member and the at least one second coupling member At least one second coupling member formed on one of the second side support plates may include at least one first coupling member formed on the base portion, or By being coupled to at least one second engagement member formed on a second side of the support plate, the at least one second support plate side may be laminated on the base portion.

Also preferably, the functional pillow further includes at least one auxiliary support coupled to the first side support and the second side support and covering a portion of the first side support and the second side support. It may include.

Also preferably, the height of the laryngeal support, the cervical spine support, the first side support and the second side support may be adjusted according to the number of stacked plates.

Also preferably, the functional pillow is filled with a cushioning material therein, and a cushion portion having a first edge engaging portion at the edge, and coupled to one side of the cushion portion to surround the bottom surface of the base portion and a second edge at the edge. Further comprising a base cover portion having a coupling portion, the cushion portion can be folded in the upper direction of the base portion, the first edge coupling portion and the second edge coupling portion may be coupled to each other.

Also preferably, the functional pillow may be formed of an elastic material and includes a pillow cover part accommodating the cushion part, the base part, the back head support part, the cervical spine support part, the first side support part and the second side support part therein. It may further include.

1 is a view showing a functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a rear perspective view illustrating the back head support plate, the cervical spine support plate, the first side support plate, and the second side support plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a state diagram showing the use of the pillow cover portion covered with the functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a coupling form of the cervical spine support according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6a is a view showing a cervical spine support according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6b is a view showing a cervical spine support according to another embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a view showing a variety of use of the functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view showing a functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 1, the functional pillow 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the base portion 100, the back head support 200, cervical spine support 300, the first side support 400 and the second side It may include a support 500. In some embodiments, the functional pillow 1000 may further include at least one auxiliary support part 610, 620, 630, and 640, a cushion part 700, and a base cover part 800.

The base part 100 may be formed in a plate shape and at least one first coupling member may be formed. As shown in FIG. 1, the at least one first coupling member may be formed of at least one accommodation portion formed by recessing or penetrating one surface thereof. The plurality of accommodation parts existing on the upper surfaces of the first base plate 110 and the second base plate 120 included in the base part 100 may be the first coupling member.

The base unit 100 may include a first base plate 110 and a second base plate 120, and at least one second coupled to the first coupling member on the bottom surface of the second base plate 120. Coupling member may be formed. The at least one second coupling member may include at least one protrusion corresponding to the at least one receiving portion. However, this is merely illustrative, and the first coupling member and the second coupling member included in the functional pillow 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention are changed in order to the protrusion and the receiving portion, or in addition to the protrusion and the receiving portion, the Velcro tape They may be used together, or may be used alone as a Velcro tape, or may be changed to various types of coupling members that may be mutually coupled. The first coupling member and the second coupling member will be further described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

The back head support 200 may be formed with at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member, and may be coupled to a central region of the base portion 100. The laryngeal support 200 may be formed in an oval shape or rounded corners. As shown in FIG. 1, the back head support 200 may include at least one back head support plate 210, 220, 230 in which at least one first coupling member and at least one second coupling member are formed. In addition, at least one second coupling member formed on one of the back head support plates may include at least one first coupling member formed on the base part 100 or at least one second coupling member formed on the other back head support plate. By being coupled to the member, at least one back head support plate 210, 220, 230 may be stacked on the base part 100.

That is, referring to Figure 1, the first laryngeal support plate 210 is coupled to the first coupling member formed on the upper surface of the base portion 100, the second coupling member formed on the lower surface of the base portion 100 The second laryngeal support plate 220 may be laminated on the first laryngeal support plate 210 by being coupled to a first coupling member formed on an upper surface of the first laryngeal support plate 210. The third laryngeal support plate 230 may be stacked on an upper surface of the second laryngeal support plate 230 by combining the second coupling member formed on the lower surface with the first coupling member formed on the upper surface of the second laryngeal support plate 220. It may be stacked on the upper surface of 220. At this time, the third laryngeal support plate 230 disposed at the top may be further formed with a thin cushion on the top surface for a feeling of use.

The cervical spine support part 300 may include at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member, and may be coupled to a central lower region of the base part 100. As shown in FIG. 1, the cervical spine support part 300 may include at least one cervical support plate 310, 320, 330 on which at least one first coupling member and at least one second coupling member are formed. have. In addition, at least one second coupling member formed on any one cervical support plate may include at least one first coupling member formed on the base portion 100 or at least one second coupling member formed on another cervical support plate. By being coupled to, at least one cervical spine support plate 310, 320, 330 may be stacked on the base portion 100.

As shown in FIG. 1, a first cervical spine support plate 310 may be stacked on an upper surface of the base portion 100, and a second cervical spine support plate 320 may be stacked on an upper surface of the first cervical spine support plate 310. The third cervical spine support plate 330 may be stacked on an upper surface of the second cervical spine support plate 320. As shown in FIG. 1, the third cervical support plate 330 may have a central portion curved to support the cervical spine of the user, and thus the end of the curved surface protrudes outwardly opposite to the posterior head support 200. It may be in the form.

The first side support part 400 may have at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member, and may be coupled to a left region of the base part 100. As shown in FIG. 1, the first side support part 400 may have a shape in which the base part 100 is concave inwardly, and at least one first coupling member and at least one second coupling member may be formed. It may include at least one first side support plate (410, 420, 430) formed. In addition, at least one second coupling member formed on one of the first side support plates may include at least one first coupling member formed on the base portion 100 or at least one second coupling member formed on the other first side support plate. By being coupled to the second coupling member, at least one first side support plate 410, 420, 430 may be stacked on the base portion 100.

The second side support part 500 may include at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member, and may be coupled to a right side region of the base part 100. As shown in FIG. 1, the second side support part 500 may have a shape in which the base part 100 is concave inwardly, and at least one first coupling member and at least one second coupling member may be formed. It may include at least one second side support plate (510, 520, 530) formed. In addition, at least one second coupling member formed on one of the second side support plates may include at least one first coupling member formed on the base portion 100 or at least one second coupling member formed on the other second side support plate. By being coupled to the second coupling member, at least one second side support plate 510, 520, 530 may be stacked on the base portion 100.

Since the method of stacking the cervical spine support part 300, the first side support part 400, and the second side support part 500 is similar to that described above with reference to the back head support part 200, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, the functional pillow 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the rear head support 200, the cervical spine support 300, the first side support 400 and the second side support 500 is the base portion 100 Positions respectively coupled to the can be adjusted according to the engagement position of the at least one protrusion and the at least one receiving portion. That is, as shown in Figure 1, because the upper surface of the base portion 100 is formed with a plurality of receiving portions at various positions, the back head support 200, the cervical spine support 300, the first side support 400 and By variously changing the position where the second side support part 500 is coupled to the base part 100, the user can easily change the shape of the functional pillow 1000 according to his sleeping habit or body shape.

In addition, the functional pillow 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is included in the laryngeal support 200, the cervical spine support 300, the first side support 400 and the second side support 500, laminated The heights of the laryngeal support 200, the cervical spine support 300, the first side support 400 and the second side support 500 may be adjusted, respectively.

Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the functional pillow 1000 is coupled to the first side support part 400 and the second side support part 500, and the first side support part 400 and the second side support part. It may further include at least one auxiliary support (610, 620, 630, 640) covering a portion of the area 500. The at least one auxiliary support (610, 620, 630, 640) is configured to support the user's chin or the upper head portion is smaller than the upper surface of the first side support portion 400 or the second side support portion 500 It may be formed, it may be formed in a concave shape inward to support the user's chin or upper head. At least one auxiliary support 610, 620, 630, 640 shown in Figure 1 is an example, the functional pillow 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a variety of auxiliary support In addition, the coupling position of the auxiliary support may be variously changed.

The cushion part 700 may have a cushioning material filled therein and may include a first edge coupling part 750 at an edge thereof. The cushioning material may be formed of various types of materials that can be accommodated inside the pillow such as cotton.

The base cover part 800 may be coupled to one side of the cushion part 700, may wrap the bottom surface of the base part 100, and a second edge coupling part 850 may be provided at an edge thereof. . As an example, the first edge coupling portion 750 and the second edge coupling portion 850 may be formed as a zipper, and may be changed to various types of coupling members according to an embodiment.

Functional pillow 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the cushion portion 700 is folded in the upper direction of the base portion 100, the first edge engaging portion 750 and the second edge engaging portion 850 By combining with each other, it can be changed into a form suitable for use by a user.

On the other hand, at least one first coupling member formed in the base portion 100, one region may be formed of at least one receiving portion and one region may be formed of at least one protrusion. In this case, the back head support 200, the cervical spine support 300, the first side support 400, and the second side support 500 correspond to the receiving portion or the protruding portion at the bottom surface depending on the position of the base 100. Can be formed.

In addition, the base part 100, the back head support part 200, the cervical spine support part 300, the first side support part 400, the second side support part 500, the auxiliary support part 610, 620, 630, 640, etc., It may be formed of a material having an elastic force such as urethane, latex, croslite, etc. In addition, it may be changed to various materials applicable to the pillow.

Meanwhile, in FIG. 1, the base part 100 includes two base plates 110 and 120, and the back head support part 200, the cervical spine support part 300, the first side support part 400, and the second side support part 500 are provided. ) Is shown as consisting of three plates, but this is illustrative, the base portion 100, the laryngeal support 200, the cervical spine support 300, the first side support 400 and the second side support 500 The number of plates included may vary.

On the other hand, the upper surface of the base portion 100 may be displayed in a different color or line standard binding positions for men and women. The user may recognize the standard coupling position of the laryngeal support 200, the cervical spine support 300, the first side support 400 and the second side support 500 by looking at such an indication.

In addition, the plates included in the laryngeal support 200, the cervical spine support 300, the first side support 400 and the second side support 500 may be formed in different colors and the like so as to distinguish layers. Each layer can vary in thickness or size. As an example, the plates included in the posterior head support 200, the first side support part 400, and the second side support part 500 become smaller in size as they move away from the first base part 100, thereby supporting the posterior head support part ( 200, the side surfaces of the first side support part 400 and the second side support part 500 may form a gentle inclination. Accordingly, the user may provide a comfortable feeling when using the functional pillow 1000.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention. Since the components shown in FIG. 2 are the same as described above with reference to FIG. 1, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted. Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 2, the base cover part 800 is formed of a mesh material, and the base cover part 100, the back head support part 200, the cervical spine support part 300, and the first side support part ( 400 and the second side support part 500 may be provided with a ventilation function.

3 is a rear perspective view illustrating the back head support plate, the cervical spine support plate, the first side support plate, and the second side support plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, at least one first coupling is formed on the rear surfaces of the first back head support plate 210, the second cervical spine support plate 310, the first side support plate 410, and the second side support plate 510, respectively. Members 211, 311, 411, and 511 may be formed, and at least one second coupling member 213, 313, 413, and 513 may be formed. As described above, the at least one first coupling member 211, 311, 411, 511 may be an accommodation part formed by recessing or penetrating one surface thereof, and the at least one second coupling member 213, 313, 413, 513. ) May be a protrusion into which the accommodation portion may be inserted. The user inserts the protrusion into the first coupling member formed in the base part 100 and engages the first back head support plate 210, the second cervical spine support plate 310, the first side support plate 410, and the second side surface. The coupling position of the support plate 510 may be adjusted.

Meanwhile, other components shown in FIG. 2 are similar to the first back head support plate 210, the second cervical spine support plate 310, the first side support plate 410, and the second side support plate 510 shown in FIG. 3. At least one second coupling member may be formed on the rear surface thereof.

4 is a state diagram showing the use of the pillow cover portion covered with the functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the functional pillow 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is formed of an elastic material and the cushion part 700, the base part 100, and the back head support part described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. It may further include a pillow cover portion 900 that can accommodate the 200, the cervical spine support portion 300, the first side support portion 400 and the second side support portion 500 therein.

That is, the cushion portion 700 is folded in the upper direction of the base portion 100, the first edge engaging portion 750 and the second edge engaging portion 850 is mutually coupled, and then the pillow cover portion ( By covering 900, the functional pillow 1000 illustrated in FIG. 4 may be formed.

The pillow cover portion 900 is formed of an elastic material to hold the cushion portion 700 and the base portion 100 and the like in a predetermined form, the part of the user's neck or face is formed of a soft material You can increase the feeling.

Meanwhile, FIG. 4 is a view in which at least one auxiliary support part 610, 620, 630, and 640 is omitted from the configuration of the functional pillow 1000 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrated in FIG. 1.

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a coupling form of the cervical spine support according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the second coupling member 313 of the first cervical spine support plate 310 is inserted into and coupled to the first coupling member formed on the first base 110 and the second base 120. The second coupling member 323 of the second cervical support plate 320 may be inserted into and coupled to the first coupling member formed on the first cervical support plate 310, and may be coupled to the second cervical support plate 320. The second coupling member 333 of the third cervical spine support plate 330 may be inserted into and coupled to the first coupling member to be formed.

Referring to the enlarged view shown in FIG. 5, the second coupling member 333 of the third cervical support plate 330 may be inserted into and coupled to the first coupling member 321 of the second cervical support plate 320. The second coupling member 333 of the third cervical spine support plate 330 may further include a protrusion 335 on an outer side surface thereof. Through the protrusion 335, the coupling between the second coupling member 333 and the first coupling member 321 may be further consolidated.

In this manner, the plates included in the base portion 100, the back head support 200, the cervical spine support 300, the first side support 400 and the second side support 500 shown in Figure 1 are coupled to each other Can be.

Figure 6a is a view showing a cervical spine support according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6A, the cervical spine support part 300 may include a first cervical support plate 310, a second cervical support plate 320, and a third cervical support plate 330. As shown in FIG. 6A, the first cervical support plate 310 and the second cervical support plate 320 may be formed in a curved shape, and the third cervical support plate 330 may have a central portion to support the cervical spine of the user. It may be formed into a curved surface and thus the end of the curved surface may protrude outwardly opposite to the posterior head support 200.

Figure 6b is a view showing a cervical spine support according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 6B, the cervical spine support part 350 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be formed in a form in which the cervical support part 300 is combined into one, not three separate plates, as shown in FIG. 6A.

The cervical spine support portion 350, a predetermined surface is formed in the central portion 354 and one side of the curved surface may protrude in the opposite direction of the outer, preferably the back of the head support 200, both side portions 352 are the central portion ( 354 can be supported on both sides. A second coupling member may be formed on the bottom surface of the cervical spine support part 350, and may be coupled to the first coupling member formed on the upper surface of the base part 100.

7 is a view showing a variety of use of the functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 7 (a), the functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention may be used in a state in which only the back head support 200 is coupled to the base 100.

Referring to FIG. 7B, the functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention may be used in a state in which only the first side support part 400 and the second side support part 500 are coupled to the base part 100. .

Referring to Figure 7 (c), the functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention may be used in a state in which only the cervical spine support 300 is coupled to the base 100.

Referring to Figure 7 (d), the functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention, the base portion 100, the third laryngeal head support plate, the third cervical spine support plate 330, the first side support plate 430 and the second Only the side support plate 530 is combined, each height may be one floor, thereby lowering the height of the functional pillow as a whole.

As described above, the functional pillow according to the present invention can adjust the position and height of the component in various ways according to the user's body shape or sleeping habits, and thus can be conveniently used according to the user's preference.

Functional pillow according to the present invention, by adjusting the position and height of the cervical spine support, the back of the head support and the side support simply have an effect that can be used according to the user's sleeping habits and body shape.

Claims (11)

A base portion formed in a plate shape and having at least one first coupling member formed thereon; A back head support formed with at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member and coupled to a central region of the base portion; A cervical spine support portion formed with the at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member and coupled to a central lower region of the base portion; A first side support portion formed with the at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member and coupled to a left region of the base portion; And The at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member is formed and comprises a second side support portion coupled to the right region of the base portion. The method of claim 1, The at least one first coupling member is composed of at least one receiving portion formed by recessing or penetrating one surface thereof, The at least one second coupling member is a functional pillow, characterized in that consisting of at least one protrusion corresponding to the at least one receiving portion. The method of claim 2, The position where the laryngeal support, the cervical spine support, the first side support and the second side support are respectively coupled to the base portion is adjusted according to the engagement position of the at least one protrusion and the at least one accommodation portion. Functional pillow made with. The method of claim 2, wherein the back head support, At least one backhead support plate on which the at least one first coupling member and the at least one second coupling member are formed, At least one second coupling member formed on one of the back head support plates is coupled to at least one first coupling member formed on the base part or at least one second coupling member formed on the other back head support plate. And said at least one back head support plate is laminated on said base portion. The cervical spine support unit according to claim 2, At least one cervical support plate on which the at least one first coupling member and the at least one second coupling member are formed, At least one second coupling member formed on any one cervical support plate is coupled to at least one first coupling member formed on the base portion or at least one second coupling member formed on another cervical support plate, And said at least one cervical support plate is laminated on said base portion. The cervical spine support unit according to claim 2, A predetermined curved surface is formed at the center portion, and one side of the curved surface protrudes to the outside. The method of claim 2, wherein the first side support portion, At least one first side support plate on which the at least one first coupling member and the at least one second coupling member are formed, At least one second coupling member formed on one of the first side support plates may include at least one first coupling member formed on the base portion or at least one second coupling member formed on the other first side support plate. Coupled to the at least one first side support plate is laminated on the base portion, The second side support portion, At least one second side support plate on which the at least one first coupling member and the at least one second coupling member are formed, At least one second coupling member formed on one of the second side support plates may include at least one first coupling member formed on the base portion or at least one second coupling member formed on the other second side support plate. Coupled to the at least one second side support plate is laminated on the base portion. The method of claim 7, wherein the functional pillow, And at least one auxiliary support coupled to the first side support and the second side support and covering a portion of the first side support and the second side support. The method according to any one of claims 4 to 8, The back of the head support, the cervical spine support, the first side support and the second side support, the functional pillow, characterized in that the height is adjusted according to the number of laminated plates. The method of claim 1, wherein the functional pillow, A cushioning portion filled with a cushioning material therein and having a first edge engaging portion at an edge thereof; And A base cover portion coupled to one side of the cushion portion and surrounding a bottom surface of the base portion and having a second edge coupling portion at an edge thereof; The cushion portion is folded in the upper direction of the base portion, the functional pillow, characterized in that the first edge engaging portion and the second edge engaging portion are mutually coupled. The method of claim 10, wherein the functional pillow, The pillow further comprises a pillow cover part formed of an elastic material and accommodating the cushion part, the base part, the back head support part, the cervical spine support part, the first side support part and the second side support part therein.

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