DE10349929A1 - Neck support for attachment to a seat heat rest, especially for motor vehicle travel, comprises two side arm cushions that can be lowered from the head rest and can incorporate a microphone for a hands-free speech system - Google Patents

Neck support for attachment to a seat heat rest, especially for motor vehicle travel, comprises two side arm cushions that can be lowered from the head rest and can incorporate a microphone for a hands-free speech system Download PDF

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DE10349929A1
DE10349929A1 DE10349929A DE10349929A DE10349929A1 DE 10349929 A1 DE10349929 A1 DE 10349929A1 DE 10349929 A DE10349929 A DE 10349929A DE 10349929 A DE10349929 A DE 10349929A DE 10349929 A1 DE10349929 A1 DE 10349929A1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60NSEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • B60N2/885Head-rests provided with side-rests
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B60NSEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/80Head-rests
    • B60N2/806Head-rests movable or adjustable
    • B60N2/838Tiltable
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60NSEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/80Head-rests
    • B60N2/879Head-rests with additional features not related to head-rest positioning, e.g. heating or cooling devices or loudspeakers
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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    • B60N2/80Head-rests
    • B60N2/888Head-rests with arrangements for protecting against abnormal g-forces, e.g. by displacement of the head-rest

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Device for protecting a person's head during sitting comprises two side arm cushions or neck supports (5) that can be pivoted up and down between an upper retracted position and a lowered use position using mounting rubber elements. At the same time by incorporation of a microphone into one or both of the side arm cushions it can be used as part of a hands-free speech system.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Schutz des menschlichen Kopfes wälirend des Sitzens, mit der Möglichkeit des freien Sprechens mit einer elektronischen Einrichtung.The invention relates to a device to protect the human head while sitting with the possibility of free speech with an electronic device.

Es ist bekannt, dass bei langen Sitzen die Nackenmuskulatur an Stabilität und Kraft nachlässt (man spricht hier auch von Ermüdungserscheinungen), dies kann zum Beispiel bei einer Autofahrt, beim Lesen oder beim Fernsehen geschehen. Die Folge ist, dass der Kopf sich zu senken beginnt, zu einem in die linke oder rechte Richtung, oder aber nach vorne.It is known that with long seats the neck muscles for stability and strength weakens (man also speaks of fatigue), This can be the case, for example, when driving a car, reading or reading Television happen. The result is that the head is lowered begins to one in the left or right direction, or after front.

Beim „Zuckstatus" (Entladen der Körperanspannung) oder beim plötzlichem Aufwachen besteht die Gefahr eines zu schnellen verdrehen oder verreißen des Kopfes, sich dabei Sehnen oder Nerven zu überdehnen oder gar einzuklemmen.With the "twitch status" (discharge of body tension) or when suddenly Waking up there is a risk of twisting or tearing too quickly Head to overstretch or even pinch tendons or nerves.

Auch während eines Kraftfahrzeug- oder Lastkraftwagenunfalls, kann sich hier bei dieser geneigten Kopfhaltung eine schwere Verletzung ergeben.Even during a motor vehicle or truck accident, can incline here at this Head posture result in a serious injury.

Der Erfindung wurde daher die Aufgabe gestellt, eine Vorrichtung für eine sichere und bequemere Möglichkeit des längeren Aufenthalts in einer Sitzposition zu geben, ohne der Gefahr einer dadurch entstehenden Verletzung ausgesetzt zu werden.The object of the invention was therefore the object posed, a device for a safe and convenient way of the longer one Giving stay in a sitting position without the risk of one to be injured as a result.

Diese besteht darin, dass durch die Seitenarmpolster an der Kopfstütze ein seitliches Wegkippen des Kopfes, auch in geneigter Haltung, verhindert wird.This is because of the Side arm pads on the headrest a sideways tilting of the head, even in an inclined position, is prevented.

Gleichzeitig ergibt sich dadurch die Möglichkeit einer Vorrichtung für den Einsatz eines Mikrofons, um hierdurch, ohne das Mikrofon/Telefonhörer in die Hand zu nehmen und ans Ohr zu führen, frei sprechen zu können, einen Sprachcomputer zu bedienen, wie auch als Freisprecheinrichtung in beweglichen Fahrzeugen zu verwenden.At the same time this results the possibility a device for the use of a microphone to do this without putting the microphone / handset in the To take your hand and bring it to your ear to be able to speak freely to operate a voice computer, as well as a hands-free device to be used in moving vehicles.

Alternativ können diese Seitenarmpolster auch dazu verwendet werden, um entspannt ein kleines „Nickerchen" zu halten, oder eben frei zu sprechen.Alternatively, these side arm pads can also be used can be used to take a little nap, or to speak freely.

Vor allem in der Version als mobile Seitenarmpolster, welche von Kopfstütze zu Kopfstütze gewechselt werden können, ist es ein Vorteil, Diese für Kinder anzuwenden, um einen noch höheren Verletzungsschutz zu bieten.Especially in the mobile version Side arm pads, which changed from headrest to headrest can be it is an advantage this for children apply to an even higher To offer protection against injury.

Die Seitenarmpolster sind an sämtlichen im Umlauf befindlichen und im Handel erhältlichen Kopfstützen, auch in fest eingebauten Kraftfahrzeugsitzen, Polster- und Sitzmöbel und Nackenstützen anbringbar (zum Teil auch nur mit leichtem Umbau).The side arm pads are on all headrests in circulation and commercially available, too in permanently installed motor vehicle seats, upholstered and seating furniture and headrests attachable (sometimes only with a slight modification).

Vorteilhafte Aus/Umgestaltungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand von Unteransprüchen.Advantageous developments / redesigns of the Invention are the subject of dependent claims.

In den Figuren der Zeichnung ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung dargestellt. Es zeigenIn the figures the drawing is an embodiment presented the invention. Show it

1 die Vorderansicht der Seitenarmpolster an einer Kopfstütze eines Kraftfahrzeuges in Grundstellung, geschnittene Darstellung; 1 the front view of the side arm pads on a headrest of a motor vehicle in the basic position, sectional view;

2 die Vorderansicht der Seitenarmpolster an einer Kopfstütze eines Kraftfahrzeuges in Endstellung, geschnittene Darstellung; 2 the front view of the side arm pads on a headrest of a motor vehicle in the end position, sectional view;

3 die Seitenansicht der Seitenarmpolster ohne Kopfstütze, geschnittene Darstellung; 3 the side view of the side arm pads without headrest, sectional view;

4 die Seitenansicht der Kopfstütze eines Kraftfahrzeuges ohne Seitenarmpolster, geschnittene Darstellung; 4 the side view of the headrest of a motor vehicle without side arm pads, sectional view;

5 eine Skizze einer Person in einem Sitz mit Seitenarmpolster/Nackenstütze in der Anwendung. 5 a sketch of a person in a seat with side arm pads / neck support in use.

In 1 sind die Seitenarmpolster 5 bündig mit der Kopfstütze 1 in Grundstellung gezeichnet. Das Innenbefindliche Stützrohr 6, welches sich nahezu im rechtem Winkel vom Seitenarmpolster 5 in das Führungsrohr 7 der Kopfstütze 1 einfügt, wird durch den Feststellgummi 8 und dem Sicherungsring 9 in fester Position gehalten. Es versteht sich von selbst, dass die Führungsschienen/Haltestangen der Kopfstützen 2 mit dem Sitz verbunden sind und die in den Seitenarmpolster 5 befindlichen Mikrofone 3 Bauseits steckbar mit dem Mikrofon – Kabel 4 gemacht werden müssen oder sind, um bei Bedarf die Kopfstützen 1 mit den Seitenarmpolster 5 von den Sitzen ohne größeren Aufwand entfernen zu können.In 1 are the side arm pads 5 flush with the headrest 1 drawn in basic position. The internal support tube 6 , which is almost at a right angle from the side arm pad 5 into the guide tube 7 the headrest 1 inserts through the locking rubber 8th and the locking ring 9 held in a fixed position. It goes without saying that the guide rails / support rods of the headrests 2 connected to the seat and in the side arm pads 5 located microphones 3 Can be plugged on site with the microphone cable 4 must or must be made to support the headrests if necessary 1 with the side arm pads 5 to remove from the seats without much effort.

An 2 ist zu erkennen, wie die Seitenarmpolster 5 in gesenkter Position zu der Kopfstütze 1 stehen. Auch zu erkennen ist die nun freie Position der Mikrofone 3, in die ohne weitere Verrenkung des Kopfes ein freies Sprechen möglich ist.On 2 can be seen like the side arm pads 5 in a lowered position to the headrest 1 stand. The free position of the microphones can also be seen 3 in which free speech is possible without further contortion of the head.

Durch die im Führungsrohr 7 liegenden Feststellgummi 8 sind eine beliebige rasterfreie Einstellungshöhe und Neigung der Seitenarmpolster 5 möglich. Auch die Gefahr einer Verwindung der Mikrofon – Kabel 4 ist hier nicht gegeben, da sich die Seitenarmpolster 5 nur bis zur Sitzlehne und nicht um 360° drehen lassen.Through the in the guide tube 7 lying locking rubber 8th are any grid-free adjustment height and inclination of the side arm pads 5 possible. Also the danger of twisting the microphone cables 4 is not given here because the side arm pads 5 only up to the back of the seat and not by 360 °.

Ebenso besteht die Möglichkeit, unabhängig voneinander die Seitenarmpolster 5 in verschieden Ausgangspositionen zu halten. Zum Beispiel den linken Seitenarmpolster 5 in der 1 verbunden mit dem rechten Seitenarmpolster 5 in der 2, oder Umgekehrt, usw.! There is also the possibility of independent side arm pads 5 to hold in different starting positions. For example the left side arm pad 5 in the 1 connected to the right side arm pad 5 in the 2 , or vice versa, etc.!

Weitere Einsatzmöglichkeiten wären unter anderem die Stabilisierung des Kopfes bei Transportfahrten im medizinischen Bereich, im wohnlichen Bereich, im Straßenverkehr bei privaten als auch öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel. Auch ein Einsatz in Flugzeugen ist durchführbar.Other possible uses would include the stabilization of the head during transport trips in the medical Area, in the residential area, in road traffic with private as also public Transport. Use in aircraft is also feasible.

Als Materialien sind vorzugsweise Aluminium oder Karbon für die Stützrohre 6 und die Führungsrohre 7 samt Sicherungsring 9 zu verwenden. Um die Seitenarmpolster 5 in Einklang mit der Kopfstütze 1 zu bringen, wird hier als Kern ein Hartschaum verwendet und eine Hülle, wie die der Kopfstütze 1. Als Mikrofon 3 dienen Handelsübliche Einbaumikrofone für Freisprecheinrichtungen, mit dem dazu gehörigen Mikrofon – Kabel 4. Damit ein Festsetzen der Seitenarmpolster 5 durch die Feststellgummi verhindert wird, kommt hier ein Impellergummi in Einsatz.The materials used are preferably aluminum or carbon for the support tubes 6 and the guide tubes 7 including circlip 9 to use. Around the side arm pads 5 in line with the headrest 1 To bring, a hard foam is used as the core and a cover, like that of the headrest 1 , As a microphone 3 are commercially available built-in microphones for hands-free devices, with the associated microphone cable 4 , So that the side arm pads become stuck 5 is prevented by the locking rubber, here comes an impeller gum mi in action.

1 Kopfstütze1 headrest
KopfstützenfiilirungsschienelHaltestangen KopfstützenfiilirungsschienelHaltestangen
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KopfstützenfiilirungsschienelHaltestangenKopfstützenfiilirungsschienelHaltestangen
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Mikrofonmicrophone
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Mikrofon – KabelMicrophone cable
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Seitenarmpolster der Kopfstütze (auch Nackenstütze genannt)Seitenarmpolster the headrest (also headrest called)
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Stützrohrsupport tube
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Führungsrohrguide tube
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FeststellgummiParking Rubber
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Sicherungsringcirclip

1 – Kopfstütze mit Seitenarmpolster in Grundstellung 1 - Headrest with side arm cushion in basic position

2 – Kopfstütze mit Seitenarmpolster in Endstellung 2 - Headrest with side arm cushion in end position

3 – Seitenarmpolster ohne Kopfstütze 3 - Side arm pad without headrest

4 – Kopfstütze ohne Seitenarmpolster (Nackenstütze) 4 - headrest without side arm pads (neck support)

5 – Skizze 5 - sketch

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Vorrichtung zum Schutz des menschlichen Kopfes während des Sitzens, mit der Möglichkeit des freien Sprechens mit einer elektronischen Einrichtung, gekennzeichnet durch zwei schwenkbar mit der Kopfstütze verbundenen und der jeweiligen Kontur angepassten zweier Seitenarmpolster (5) auch Nackenstütze genannt, in rasterfreier Höhe einstellbar durch Feststellgummi (8) (Impellergummi), gleichzeitig benutzbar als freie Sprecheinrichtung durch das eingebaute Mikrofon (3).Device for protecting the human head while sitting, with the possibility of free speech with an electronic device, characterized by two pivoting arm pads connected to the headrest and adapted to the respective contour ( 5 ) also called neck support, adjustable in grid-free height using the locking rubber ( 8th ) (Impeller rubber), can also be used as a free speaking device thanks to the built-in microphone ( 3 ). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch l, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass diese unabhängig voneinander frei beweglich ist (linke und rechte Seitenarmpolster (5) nicht miteinander verbunden).Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it is freely movable independently of one another (left and right side arm pads ( 5 ) not connected). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dass diese an allen gängigen Kopfstützen (1) montier-, einbau- und verwendbar ist.Device according to claim 1, that this on all common headrests ( 1 ) can be assembled, installed and used. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dass diese im Fahrzeug- und Flugzeugbau Verwendung finden.Device according to claim 1, that this in the vehicle and aircraft construction.
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