EP0624070B1 - Device for relieving the skeletal muscles, especially for the neck and lumbar vertebrae - Google Patents

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EP0624070B1
EP0624070B1 EP93902049A EP93902049A EP0624070B1 EP 0624070 B1 EP0624070 B1 EP 0624070B1 EP 93902049 A EP93902049 A EP 93902049A EP 93902049 A EP93902049 A EP 93902049A EP 0624070 B1 EP0624070 B1 EP 0624070B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • a two-part device for spinal column extension comprising a multi-folded stretch molded body and a resilient molded molded body, has become known, which, as a special mattress, aims to affect the entire spine and consists of high transverse ribs located between cover plates and deforming under load.
  • the entire mattress for example consists of foam.
  • a body-appropriate pillow for cervical osteoarthritis described in DBGM 90 16 604, for example, has the disadvantage that it consists of a relatively dimensionally stable material, which is covered with a soft, porous material and has a profile on the top corresponding to the rear curvature of the neck.
  • This design only improves the support of the curved cervical spine in a person sleeping in a supine position, but this is insufficient because the person does not always lie in a supine position during sleep. Atiological point of view, nothing is aimed and brought about against an existing cervical spine arthrosis.
  • the invention has for its object to technically simplify the manufacture of such a device and to redesign it in such a way that additional extension forces act on the intervertebral bodies, which a normal pillow alone cannot exert.
  • An extension effect extending over the entire spine can be achieved if the foam molded body is underlaid by an at least body-length mattress with oblique transverse ribs diverging on the upper side.
  • the foam molded body 10 shown in FIG. 1 has an at least finger-thick base plate 1, from the top of which a plurality of divergent oblique transverse ribs 2, 2 'protrude approximately hand-width high.
  • the base plate 1 has one or two extensions 3, 4, which are folded upwards and cover the transverse ribs 2, 2 'on the upper side. In the case of two base plate extensions 3 and 4, the two opposite ends of the extensions 3 and 4 form the open gap 5.
  • the arrow 11 indicates the loading pressure exerted by the neck and the arrow 12 indicates the loading pressure caused by the head.
  • the shoulder of the sleeper finds sufficient space in the depression 19 of the foam molded body 10 and, in the case of particularly broad-shouldered people, the foam molded body 10 is recommended to be supported by an additional base plate 1 '.
  • the foam molding 10 finds a secure, immovable hold on the mattress 15 in that an elevated transverse rib 14 of the mattress 15 engages in a transverse groove 13 on the underside of the foam molding 10.
  • the foam molded body 101 shown in FIG. 4 has an at least finger-thick cover plate 21, on the underside of which a plurality of possibly divergent oblique transverse ribs 2, 2 'emerge about a hand's width.
  • the arrow 11 indicates the loading pressure exerted by the neck and the arrow 12 indicates the loading pressure caused by the head.
  • the load case shown in Figure 5 shows that the transverse ribs 2 and 2 'are shortened by compression and thereby exert pressure effects in the direction of arrows 8 and 9, which lead to an extension of the cervical vertebrae. Slight extensions are sufficient, but they last over a period of several hours to achieve a noticeable relaxation of pinched nerves. It is essential that the head 6 and the shoulder 7 of the sleeping person are spread apart in the direction of the arrows 9 and 8.
  • transverse bores 23, 23 of larger diameter can be provided at the head ends of the foam molded body 101, which ensure that these end parts of the foam molded body are compressed slightly.
  • FIG. 6 of the drawing shows a third embodiment of a foam molded body 102, in which the transverse ribs 2 and 2 'are arranged between a base plate 1 and a cover plate 21.
  • FIG. 7 of the drawing shows a fourth embodiment of a foam molded body 103, in which the transverse ribs 2 and 2 'are not covered by foam on the upper side, but end freely.

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The device for relieving the skeletal muscles, especially for the neck and lumbar vertebrae, comprises a mat of foam material with transverse ribs projecting on the upper side and standing obliquely towards the foot side and a foam pillow with transverse ribs projecting on the upper side and standing obliquely towards the head side. The divergently oblique transverse ribs of both foam sections stretch the spine in two opposite directions and increase the space between the vertebrae to release and sooth pinched nerve-ends and overstressed discs.

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Vieie Menschen leider unter Schmerzen und Verspannungen, die durch Verklemmungen der Nervenenden in der Wirbelsäule und der Halswirbel erzeugt werden. Eine Ursache für diese Schmerzen liegt in der Verwendung ungeeigneter Kopfkissen, die nicht ausreichend auf die physiologischen Gegebenheiten der menschlichen Muskulatur und des Skelettes Rücksicht nehmen.Unfortunately, many people suffer from pain and tension caused by jamming the nerve endings in the spine and cervical vertebrae. One reason for this pain is the use of unsuitable pillows that do not take sufficient account of the physiological conditions of the human muscles and skeleton.

Durch die DE 34 40 585 A1 ist eine zweiteilige, einen mehrfach gefalteten Streckformkörper und einen federnden Lagerungsformkörper umfassende Vorrichtung zur Wirbelsäulenextension bekanntgeworden, die als Spezialmatratze auf eine Einwirkung auf die gesamte Wirbelsäule abzielt und aus zwischen Abdeckplatten befindlichen, hochstehenden bei Belastung sich verformenden Querrippen besteht, wobei die gesamte Matratze z.B. aus Schaumstoff besteht.From DE 34 40 585 A1, a two-part device for spinal column extension, comprising a multi-folded stretch molded body and a resilient molded molded body, has become known, which, as a special mattress, aims to affect the entire spine and consists of high transverse ribs located between cover plates and deforming under load. the entire mattress, for example consists of foam.

Ein in dem DBGM 90 16 604 beispielsweise beschriebenes körpergerechtes Kissen gegen Halswirbeiarthrose hat den Nachteil, daß es aus einem verhältnismäßig formsteifen Material besteht, das mit einem weichen, porösen Material überzogen ist und oberseitig eine der hinteren Krümmung des Halses entsprechende Profilierung aufweist. Diese Gestaltung bewirkt lediglich eine verbesserte Unterstützung der gebogenen Halswirbelsäule bei einem in Rückenlage schlafenden Menschen, was aber unzureichend ist, da der Mensch während des Schlafes nicht immer in Rückenlage liegen bleibt. Gegen eine bereits bestehende Halswirbelarthrose wird in atiologischer Hinsicht nichts angestrebt und bewirkt.A body-appropriate pillow for cervical osteoarthritis described in DBGM 90 16 604, for example, has the disadvantage that it consists of a relatively dimensionally stable material, which is covered with a soft, porous material and has a profile on the top corresponding to the rear curvature of the neck. This design only improves the support of the curved cervical spine in a person sleeping in a supine position, but this is insufficient because the person does not always lie in a supine position during sleep. Atiological point of view, nothing is aimed and brought about against an existing cervical spine arthrosis.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine solche Vorrichtung in ihrer Herstellung technisch zu vereinfachen und derart umzugestalten, daß zusätzliche Extensions-kräfte auf die Wirbelkorper-Zwischenräume einwirken, die ein normalgestaltetes Kopfkissen allein nicht ausüben kann.The invention has for its object to technically simplify the manufacture of such a device and to redesign it in such a way that additional extension forces act on the intervertebral bodies, which a normal pillow alone cannot exert.

Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Anspruchs 1.This object is achieved by the characterizing features of claim 1.

Bei besonders breitschultrigen Menschen empfiehlt es sich, die Bodenplatte auf einer gleich großen Unterlegplatte aus dem gleichen homogenen Schaumstoffmaterial abzustützen.For particularly broad-shouldered people, it is advisable to support the base plate on a base plate of the same size made of the same homogeneous foam material.

Eine auf die ganze Wirbelsäule sich erstreckende Extensionswirkung kann dann erzielt werden, wenn der Schaumstoff-Formkörper durch eine mindestens körperlange Matratze mit oberseitig divergierenden schrägen Querrippen unterlegt ist.An extension effect extending over the entire spine can be achieved if the foam molded body is underlaid by an at least body-length mattress with oblique transverse ribs diverging on the upper side.

Weitere Merkmale der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche 3 bis 10.Further features of the invention are the subject of dependent claims 3 to 10.

Nachfolgend wird anhand der Zeichnung eine Ausführungsform der Erfindung näher erläutert.An embodiment of the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing.

Es zeigen :

Figur 1
den Schaumstoff-Formkörper in verkleinertem Maßstab in Seitenansicht ohne Umhüllung,
Figur 2
den Gegenstand nach Figur 1 unter Belastung durch den Schläfer und
Figur 3
einen Schaumstoff-Formkörper und eine untergelegte Matratze in stark verkleinertem Maßstab in Seitenansicht und unter Belastung durch die schlafende Person.
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Figure 1
the foam molded body in a reduced scale in side view without wrapping,
Figure 2
the object of Figure 1 under stress from the sleeper and
Figure 3
a foam molded body and an underlying mattress in a greatly reduced scale in side view and under stress from the sleeping person.

Der in Figur 1 dargestellte Schaumstoff-Formkörper 10 besitzt eine mindestens fingerdicke Bodenplatte 1, aus deren Oberseite mehrere divergent schrägstehende Querrippen 2,2' etwa handbreit hoch hervortreten.The foam molded body 10 shown in FIG. 1 has an at least finger-thick base plate 1, from the top of which a plurality of divergent oblique transverse ribs 2, 2 'protrude approximately hand-width high.

Die Bodenplatte 1 hat einen oder zwei Fortsätze 3, 4, die nach oben umgeklappt sind und die Querrippen 2,2' oberseitig abdecken. Im Falle von zwei Bodenplatten-Fortsätzen 3 und 4 bilden die beiden gegeneinander gerichteten Stirnseiten der Fortsätze 3 und 4 den offenen Spalt 5.The base plate 1 has one or two extensions 3, 4, which are folded upwards and cover the transverse ribs 2, 2 'on the upper side. In the case of two base plate extensions 3 and 4, the two opposite ends of the extensions 3 and 4 form the open gap 5.

Mit dem Pfeil 11 ist der durch den Hals ausgeübte Belastungsdruck und mit dem Pfeil 12 der durch den Kopf verursachte Belastungsdruck angedeutet.The arrow 11 indicates the loading pressure exerted by the neck and the arrow 12 indicates the loading pressure caused by the head.

Bei Seitenlage des Kopfes findet die Schulter des Schläfers in der Mulde 19 des Schaumstoff-Formkörpers 10 ausreichend Platz und bei besonders breitschultrigen Menschen empfiehlt sich die Unterlegung des Schaumstoff-Formkörpers 10 durch eine zusätzliche Bodenplatte 1'.When the head is on its side, the shoulder of the sleeper finds sufficient space in the depression 19 of the foam molded body 10 and, in the case of particularly broad-shouldered people, the foam molded body 10 is recommended to be supported by an additional base plate 1 '.

Der in Figur 2 dargestellte Belastungsfall zeigt, daß die Querrippen 2 und 2' durch Stauchung verkürzt werden und dadurch auseinandergerichtete Druckwirkungen in Richtung der Pfeile 8 und 9 ausüben, die zu einer Extension der Halswirbel führen. Es reichen schon geringfügige Extensionen, um eine fühlbare Entspannung eingeklemmter Nerven zu erzielen. Wesentlich ist, daß der Kopf 6 und die Schulter 7 der schlafenden Person in Richtung der Pfeile 9 und 8 auseinandergespreizt werden.The load shown in Figure 2 shows that the transverse ribs 2 and 2 'are shortened by compression and thereby exert pressure effects in the direction of arrows 8 and 9, which lead to an extension of the cervical vertebrae. Even minor extensions are enough to achieve a noticeable relaxation of pinched nerves. It is essential that the head 6 and the shoulder 7 of the sleeping person are spread apart in the direction of the arrows 9 and 8.

Die in Figur 3 dargestellte zusätzliche Matratze 15, die auf ihrer Oberseite ebenfalls divergierende Querrippen 16 und 16' aufweist, ergibt eine sich auf die gesamte Wirbelsäule erstreckende Extensionswirkung.The additional mattress 15 shown in FIG. 3, which also has diverging transverse ribs 16 and 16 'on its upper side, results in an extension effect that extends over the entire spine.

Der Schaumstoff-Formkörper 10 findet dadurch einen sicheren unverschiebbaren Halt auf der Matratze 15, daß eine erhöhte Querrippe 14 der Matratze 15 in eine unterseitige Quernut 13 des Schaumstoff-Formkörpers 10 eingreift.The foam molding 10 finds a secure, immovable hold on the mattress 15 in that an elevated transverse rib 14 of the mattress 15 engages in a transverse groove 13 on the underside of the foam molding 10.

Eine Optimierung der auf die gesamte Wirbelsäule einwirkenden Extensionswirkung wird dadurch erreicht, daß dem Kopfende 17 der Matratze 15 eine größere Dicke gegeben wird als dem Fußende 18.
Als Schaumstoff für den Formkörper empfiehlt sich die Verwendung von Latex-Schaumstoff.An optimization of the extension effect acting on the entire spine is achieved in that the head end 17 of the mattress 15 is given a greater thickness than the foot end 18.
The use of latex foam is recommended as foam for the molded body.

Nachfolgend wird anhand der Zeichnung eine weitere Ausführungsform eines Schaumstoff-Formkörpers näher erläutert.A further embodiment of a foam molded body is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing.

Es zeigen :

Figur 4 :
den Schaumstoff-Formkörper in verkleinertem Maßstab in Seitenansicht ohne Umhüllung und
Figur 5 :
den Gegenstand nach Figur 4 unter Belastung durch den Kopf des Schläfers.
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Figure 4:
the foam molded body in a reduced scale in side view without wrapping and
Figure 5:
the object of Figure 4 under stress from the head of the sleeper.

Der in Figur 4 dargestellte Schaumstoff-Formkörper 101 besitzt eine mindestens fingerdicke Deckplatte 21, auf deren Unterseite mehrere eventuell divergent schrägstehende Querrippen 2,2' etwa handbreit hoch austreten.The foam molded body 101 shown in FIG. 4 has an at least finger-thick cover plate 21, on the underside of which a plurality of possibly divergent oblique transverse ribs 2, 2 'emerge about a hand's width.

Mit dem Pfeil 11 ist der durch den Hals ausgeübte Belastungsdruck und mit dem Pfeil 12 der durch den Kopf verursachte Belastungsdruck angedeutet.The arrow 11 indicates the loading pressure exerted by the neck and the arrow 12 indicates the loading pressure caused by the head.

Der in Figur 5 dargestellte Belastungsfall zeigt, daß die Querrippen 2 und 2' durch Stauchung verkürzt werden und dadurch auseinandergerichtete Druckwirkungen in Richtung der Pfeile 8 und 9 ausüben, die zu einer Extension der Halswirbel führen. Es reichen schon geringfügige Extensionen, die aber über die Zeit von mehreren Stunden anhalten, um eine fühlbare Entspannung eingeklemmter Nerven zu erzielen. Wesentlich ist, daß der Kopf 6 und die Schulter 7 der schlafenden Person in Richtung der Pfeile 9 und 8 auseinandergespreizt werden.The load case shown in Figure 5 shows that the transverse ribs 2 and 2 'are shortened by compression and thereby exert pressure effects in the direction of arrows 8 and 9, which lead to an extension of the cervical vertebrae. Slight extensions are sufficient, but they last over a period of several hours to achieve a noticeable relaxation of pinched nerves. It is essential that the head 6 and the shoulder 7 of the sleeping person are spread apart in the direction of the arrows 9 and 8.

Aus Elastizitätsgründen können an den Kopfenden des Schaumstoff-Formkörpers 101 Querbohrungen 23,23 größeren Durchmessers vorgesehen sein, die ein leichtes Zusammendrücken dieser End-partien des Schaumstoff-Formkörpers gewährleisten.For reasons of elasticity, transverse bores 23, 23 of larger diameter can be provided at the head ends of the foam molded body 101, which ensure that these end parts of the foam molded body are compressed slightly.

Die Figur 6 der Zeichnung zeigt eine dritte Ausführungsform eines Schaumstoff-Formkörpers 102, bei der die Querrippen 2 und 2' zwischen einer Bodenplatte 1 und einer Deckplatte 21 angeordnet sind.FIG. 6 of the drawing shows a third embodiment of a foam molded body 102, in which the transverse ribs 2 and 2 'are arranged between a base plate 1 and a cover plate 21.

Die Figur 7 der Zeichnung zeigt eine vierte Ausführungsform eines Schaumstoff-Formkörpers 103, bei welcher die Querrippen 2 und 2' oberseitig nicht durch Schaumstoff abgedeckt sind, sondern frei enden.FIG. 7 of the drawing shows a fourth embodiment of a foam molded body 103, in which the transverse ribs 2 and 2 'are not covered by foam on the upper side, but end freely.

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  1. Apparatus for relaxing the skeletal muscle system in particular of the neck vertebrae, comprising foam material moulded bodies having transverse ribs, characterised by,
    - a homogeneous foam material moulded body (10) for the head and shoulder region,
    - comprising a bottom panel (1) which is at least finger thick,
    - a plurality of transverse ribs 2, 2' divergently inclined, projecting from the bottom panel (1) to a level approximately equal to the width of a hand
    and
    - one or two bent over continuations (3, 4) of the bottom panels, covering the upmost side of the transverse ribs (2, 2'),
    - the foam material moulded body (10 respectively 10 and 1') being supported on a mattress (15) of at least body length having on its upper side divergently inclined transverse ribs (16, 16').
  2. Apparatus according to claim 1,
    characterised in that the bottom panel (1) is supported on a support panel (1') of dual size and made of the same homogeneous foam material.
  3. Apparatus according to claim 1,
    characterised in that the mattress (15) by way of a raised transverse rib (14) engages into a downwardly directed transverse groove (13) of the foam material moulded material (10).
  4. Apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 3,
    characterised in that the thickness of the mattress (15) diminishes towards the foot end.
  5. Apparatus according to claim 1,
    characterised in that the foam material moulded body (10) and the mattress (15) are composed of latex foam material.
  6. Apparatus according to claim 1,
    characterised by
    - a homogeneous foam material moulded body (101) for the head and shoulder region,
    - comprising a cover panel (21) of at least finger thickness, and
    - a plurality of transverse ribs (2, 2') projecting downwardly from the cover panel (21) to a level corresponding approximately to the width of a hand, optionally standing divergently inclined.
  7. Apparatus according to claim 1,
    characterised by
    - a homogeneous foam material moulded body (102) for the head and shoulder region comprising a bottom panel (1) of at least finger thickness and a cover panel (21) of at least finger thickness, and
    - a plurality of transverse ribs (2, 2') there between optionally divergently inclined.
  8. Apparatus according to claim 1,
    characterised by
    - a mattress having at least body length,
    - covered by a cover panel.
  9. Apparatus according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the foam material moulded body (10; 101; 102; 103) and/or the mattress (15) of body length, instead of a bottom panel respectively covering panel, comprises a central panel.
  10. Apparatus according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the foam material moulded body (10; 101; 102; 103) and the mattress (15) of body length are made in one piece.
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