EP2931086A1 - Neck pillow - Google Patents
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Definitions
- the invention relates to a neck pillow.
- Other known cushions support the cervical spine fall too far back towards the head in the longitudinal direction and then too rapidly, so that too much pressure on the uppermost cervical vertebra C1, the atlas, is exercised. There is no pillow so far which completely
- Cervical spine which satisfactorily supports the thoracic spine, shoulders and arms, and which is variably adjustable enough.
- the position of the arms in a lateral position is so far completely unconsidered. Also, the previous neck pillows are not different
- the neck pillow according to the invention comprises a support body with a support surface, which has a convexly shaped neck support area and a concavely curved
- the support body is formed in particular of a foam material, in particular of a foam material with a compression hardness of more than 1.7 kPa at 40%, preferably compressing about 1.9 kPa at 40%.
- compression hardness is understood to mean the pressure in kPa which physically acts on an area in square meters, which is necessary according to DIN 53 577 in order to compress the foam by 40%.
- a foam material is preferably an HRC or a PU foam, also a viscoelastic foam is also possible. at Comfort cushions are also lower compression hardness of about 1, 1 kPa at 40%
- the support body is preferably formed in one piece and has in particular in all areas the same compression hardness. This allows a cheap production.
- the variation of the support properties in individual regions of the pad is then carried out in particular by the separate adjustment means, such as adjusting roller or floor plates, which will be explained in more detail below.
- the neck pillow in particular has its highest point in the contact area of the vertebrae C5 and C6, so the lower cervical spine.
- the contact point of the middle cervical vertebrae C3 and C4 is preferably already located lower than that of the contact point of the C5.
- C1 to C7 designates the cervical vertebrae or, in connection with the cushions, the cervical region of support for this vertebra, counted from top to bottom.
- the neck pillow according to the invention is designed such that it applies the highest pressure to the cervical vertebrae in the region of the lower cervical vertebra C5-C7 in order to relieve the upper cervical vertebra C1-C3.
- the cushion has one or more of the following features:
- a shoulder contact surface of the pad has a negative pitch starting from the foot of the pad, in particular at an angle to the vertical of 8 ° to 20 °,
- the shoulder contact surface goes with a mean radius of curvature of less than 2 cm, in about 1, 5 cm, in, in particular approximately almost horizontal
- the cushion comprises a hard area which is covered on the upper side by a soft area; the person's head and cervical spine rest on the soft area;
- the soft area has a lower hardness than the hard area.
- a bottom curve defines the boundary between the hard area and the soft area;
- Cervical spine is located in the cervical vertebra C5 and C6;
- the bottom curve has a sloping curvature between the regions C2 and C6 with a mean curvature radius of a maximum of 5 cm;
- the head curve has one between the bearing surface areas of the second and sixth cervical vertebrae (C2, C6) sloping curvature having a mean radius of curvature greater than the radius of curvature (K 1 7 , C 3C6) of the bottom curve in this area;
- the center of curvature of the bottom curve and / or of the head curve is preferably arranged in front of the support area of the fourth cervical vertebra (ie, down the spine, toward the thoracic spine).
- the soft area has a maximum thickness of 2 cm in the area C6, in particular
- the soft region has a thickness of at least 2 cm, in particular not more than 2.5, in the region C2.
- the support body preferably comprises a plurality of incisions, of the
- the incisions in the head rest area preferably protrude deeper into the support body than the incisions in the cervical bearing area. Due to the incisions, the support cushion is defined weakened in its stability. At the inherently high compression hardness, which is inherent in the material used, the incisions now defined reduces the hardness and adjusted to a desired level. In the supine position, the head is heavier than in a lateral position and therefore sinks to the deeper areas of the support body. The upper cervical vertebrae are thereby relieved.
- the incisions are largely defined by a head curve and a bottom curve.
- the head curve is defined by the upper starting points of the cuts on the support surface.
- the bottom curve is defined by the lower end of the incisions within the
- the ground curve essentially follows the bearing surface and thus also the head curve; in the area of the cervical spine, the bottom curve is convexly curved, in the region of the head support surface the bottom curve is in turn concavely curved.
- the bottom curve is further away in the area of the head section than the bottom curve of the head curve in the area of the cervical vertebrae; Therefore, in the area of the upper cervical vertebra, the floor curve falls more sharply than the head curve.
- the incisions can also be oriented differently than exactly vertically, but be oriented somewhat at an angle, pointing downwards in the direction of the shoulder, in particular in the region of the first cervical vertebrae C1 to C3. Then, when the upper cervical vertebrae rest on the support surface, the vertical pressure of the cervical vertebra causes downward at the same time Longitudinal component, so that the cervical vertebrae are stretched by their own weight slightly from each other, so are applied towards the head.
- the top and bottom curves are longitudinal. In the transverse direction, the support body largely has a constant profile.
- the headrest area embeds the back of the head in reserve and the face in a lateral position.
- the support surface comprises two cervical support areas. These are each arranged on opposite sides of the head rest area.
- the two cervical support areas are each arranged on opposite sides of the head rest area.
- Support areas for the cervical spine are different in their characteristics.
- the course of a head curve of the cuts, the course of a bottom curve of the cuts and / or the orientation of the cuts relative to a vertical line may be different.
- With a single cushion so that two characteristics can be generated only by turning the pad. This allows a therapist to preset the pillow in two different characteristics. The patient can automatically choose between these two preset characteristics at night.
- the second side of the pillow with the second neck support area may have a steeper or softer fall in the floor curve compared to the top turn.
- the support body in the longitudinal region of the cervical support area comprises a transverse receiving recess for a setting roller.
- the adjusting roller can be fixed in different angular positions within the receiving recess.
- the adjusting roller is preferably formed in its surface complementary to the receiving recess. The fixation in the different angular positions results
- the adjusting roller is formed substantially cylindrical and has several considered in transverse view, in particular four, of the same design and
- At least one of the projections is removable.
- the support body is accordingly less supported by the adjustment roller at a defined position. Due to the different angular positions can now be specified, at which point the recess should be missing.
- the pressure on the individual cervical vertebrae can thus be adapted specifically. Due to the projections, the adjusting roller is secured against rotation within the
- stepwise adjustability in the present application is certainly more advantageous than a stepless adjustment.
- the support body is cut in the receiving recess. This results in two U-legs, which together embrace the receiving recess U-shaped.
- the two encompassing U-legs can, at least in the longitudinal direction or in
- a separate bottom plate is attached below the support body with an inclination.
- the support body can thus be aligned in its inclination.
- It can also be provided a plurality of bottom plates, in particular a further bottom plate, which also has a slope.
- the inclination can be realized by a wedge shape of the bottom plate.
- positive fastening means in particular in Height direction and longitudinal direction acting positive locking means provided. These may be formed by transverse receiving recesses in the form of grooves, which are attached to the underside of the support body.
- the bottom plate can then have web-shaped fastening projections, in particular aligned in the transverse direction.
- Fixing projections may be mushroom-shaped in cross section.
- the grooves and the projections are aligned in particular in the transverse direction.
- both high sides lie one above the other in the direction of the body
- a third bottom plate is provided, which can be placed under the support body and possibly also under the first and second bottom plate.
- the bottom plate has a Kopf Schemesaus originallyung, which is provided in particular below the head support area and, in particular, viewed in the transverse direction is arranged centrally under the support body. This Kopf Schemesaus originallyung so weakens the support body below the head rest area, which causes special therapeutic measures for back and side position. It turns out that in supine position, the neck pillow at the shoulders fitting in the area of the 5th-6. Cervical vertebra is highest, in the area of the most prominent
- Cervical vertebra C7 drops steeply, then gently supports the first two upper thoracic vertebrae T1 and T2 through the additional round elevation. Again, this upper thoracic vertebrae supporting zone can in turn be reduced by removing the inserted adjustment roller, or increased by using a stronger foam. Too much support would in turn impede the formation of natural thoracic spinal kyphosis.
- the selective selective and definable support to be undertaken by the client or selective support or relief of individual spinal areas from the pressure-sensitive atlas and axis to the uppermost thoracic vertebrae recommended by the therapist is essential, in particular the displacement of inferior and posterior vertebrae to nerve irritation and neuroforaminal Can cause tightness and subluxations.
- a separately attachable thoracic support roller is provided, which is preferably formed integrally with the third base plate.
- the thoracic support roller is preferably also centrally located only in the transverse region to the
- the underlying shoulder which, in a lateral position, which in principle forms a V-shaped incision with the cervical spine, would push the cushion away from the body, so that the
- Cervical spine area would move.
- the neck pillow could no longer anatomically adapt to shoulder wraparound upward. Therefore, it is preferred that the head area recess and / or the
- Support body and / or other floor panels are attached.
- the invention further relates to a cushion assembly comprising a neck pillow of the aforementioned type.
- a cushion assembly comprising a neck pillow of the aforementioned type.
- one, in particular two side cushions is provided, preferably a side cushion on the right and a side cushion on the left of the neck cushion.
- Such a side cushion comprises a support body having a support surface having a rising forearm rest area, a convex shaped wrist rest area, and a concave shaped finger rest area.
- a convexly shaped gripping area can adjoin the finger rest area.
- Such a side cushion is used to support an arm (when the person is supine) or both arms (when the person is in a lateral position). If the person is supine, it is particularly advantageous if two such side cushions are provided, one of which is arranged to the left of the neck pillow and one to the right of the neck pillow. In the supine position, the arm or hand with the upper side of the hand lies on the side cushion; the palms "look up" accordingly.
- the lower hand lies on the cushion as described above;
- the upper hand can lie on the same cushion, but with the palm down.
- the gripping area can then be enclosed by the fingers of the upper hand.
- the palm of the hand of the upper hand then lies in the concave-shaped
- the right hand / right arm is the lower hand / arm and the left hand / left arm is the upper hand / arm.
- the lower upper arm is then aligned substantially in the transverse direction, the lower forearm is approximately perpendicular thereto in the longitudinal direction.
- the side cushion is aligned in the direction of the foot of the person, the concave-shaped finger rest area or the convex shape
- Umgreif Scheme points in the direction of the head. If the person lies on the side, place the forearm of the lower arm with the back on the side cushion, with the back of the hand with the finder knuckles in the hollow, namely the concave shaped
- the side cushion is adjustable in height.
- the adjustability results analogously to the possibilities that have already been described for neck pillow due to the cultivation of floor panels.
- an adjustment may be provided, as has already been described with respect to the neck pillow.
- the previous versions of the base plate and the adjusting role are therefore exactly acceptable, on the side cushion; Also the relevant features in the dependent claims are transferable analogously to the side cushion.
- the side cushion is fastened to the neck pillow and / or, if present, also to another side pillow on the other side of the pillow
- the existing cushions can each be accommodated in a cover, which are interconnected by a lightweight elastic web of cloth. This can come to rest under the neck pillow. Basically, this allows the two side cushions to be placed freely
- a side cushion between two neck pillows of the type described here can be arranged in a kind of marriage variant, which can share two people.
- one or more inclined floor panels can be used and placed under the side cushion, which are designed in particular inclined, largely analogous to this description in relation to the neck pillow.
- the angular orientation of the bottom plate takes place in the transverse direction. It therefore means that the side cushion is preferably oriented upwards or downwards away from the body. The wedge shape of the bottom plate thus points away from the body or towards the body.
- both the neck cushion adjustment roller and the side cushion adjustment roller different materials can be used. So it makes sense to adjust the roller with foam of different qualities, compression hardness and
- adjusting rollers which are filled with a mixture of healing stones, e.g. Jade stones or tourmaline stones, optionally mixed with cherry pits, which can be simply heated in the microwave or in the oven, or cooled in the freezer, to provide soothing warmth or coolness during the fall asleep.
- the role is then particularly hollow inside and can be equipped with the appropriate elements.
- the reference of the pad assembly or individual pads is the
- the cover for the side panels and / or the cover for the lower portion of the neck pillow is preferably formed of a more stable fabric to provide stability to the respective pillow shape. So two or more types of fabric can be used.
- a zipper may be provided to allow removal of the neck pillow.
- FIG. 1 The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the figures:
- Figure 1 is a neck pillow according to the invention in perspective view
- Figure 2 shows an inventive side cushion in perspective view
- FIG. 3 shows the neck pillow according to FIG. 1 in side view
- FIG. 4 shows an adjustment roller for the cushion according to FIGS. 1 and 3 in side view
- Figure 5 shows the side cushion of Figure 2 in side view
- FIG. 6 a bottom plate for the side cushion according to FIG. 5 in a frontal view
- FIG. 7 shows a third base plate for the neck pillow according to FIGS. 1 and 3
- FIG. 8 shows an arrangement with a neck pillow and a side cushion
- FIG. 9 shows a detail view of the neck pillow according to FIG. 1 in side view
- FIGS. 1 and 3 show a neck pillow 1 according to the invention. This has an overhead support surface 2 for the neck and head of a person.
- a convexly shaped cervical support region 3 ' is initially provided, to which a concave shaped head support region 4 adjoins. This is followed by a second cervical support region 3 ", which consequently
- Cervical support areas 3 are provided, each having different characteristics in the rigidity and shape. Thus, the neck pillow for a change in sleeping position or support characteristics at night can be easily reversed.
- Neck pillow 1 essentially comprises a support body 5 on which the support areas 3, 4 are formed. There are cuts 6 are provided which extend in the transverse direction y and from the support surface 2 in the support body 5 down, possibly slightly angled projecting. In the region of the first neck support surface 3 'and in particular in the region of the middle cervical vertebrae C3 and C4, these incisions are also formed with a longitudinal direction component. The lower surface of the incisions together form a bottom curve 17.
- the support surface 2 forms a head curve 29 when viewed in the lateral direction. The course of the head curve 29 relative to the bottom curve 17 decisively defines the support characteristic in the individual support regions 3, 4. Thus, the bottom curve 17 falls within the range the first
- the bottom curve 17 also falls steeper than the head curve 29, but both curves 17, 19 are significantly flatter in the second cervical support area than in the first cervical area
- Cervical support area 3 ' The highest points of the support surface 4 are arranged in the region of the lower cervical vertebrae C5, C6.
- an adjustment roller 8 is provided, which is inserted in the transverse direction y aligned in the support body 5.
- the adjusting roller 8 is inserted within a receiving recess 7 complementary to the adjusting roller 8.
- the receiving recess 7 and the adjusting roller 8 have a non-circular shape, so that the angular position of the adjusting roller is precisely adjustable. Different angular position of the adjusting roller 8 cause different damping characteristics for the respective cervical bearing areas 3.
- the adjusting roller 8 has a total of four radially projecting projections 9, of which a projection 9 * is removable. It can be seen that in the absence of projection 9 * the
- Angular position of the adjusting roller 8 can then be adjusted according to the damping characteristics for one of the cervical support areas for the vertebrae C3-C7.
- the support for the cervical vertebrae C6 and C7 can be reduced. If the area of the adjusting roller 8 without detachable projection 9 * is in an approximately 12 o'clock position, the support for the cervical vertebrae C5 and C6 can be reduced. If the area of the adjusting roller 8 without detachable projection 9 * is in an approximately 3 o'clock position, the support for the cervical vertebrae C3 and C4 can be reduced. If the area of the adjusting roller 8 without detachable projection 9 * is in an approximately 6 o'clock position, the support for all cervical vertebrae can be reduced a little. To relieve the most common of disc problems and
- the adjustment roller is slightly inclined relative to an exact 12 o'clock position; the area of the detachable projection is therefore strictly in a 1 1:30 o'clock position.
- the two U-legs 12 and 13 engage positively in one another.
- a holding projection 16 is formed in a distal end of the one, in particular of the first U-leg 12, which engages positively in a holder recess 19 of the other, in particular of the second U-leg 12.
- the positive engagement behind is given in the present case in the vertical direction z and in the longitudinal direction x, which is advantageous but not mandatory.
- the holding projection preferably has a mushroom shape. By elastic deformation, the positive engagement can be removed for disassembly.
- a first and second bottom plate 10, 1 1 is provided detachably. These are about positive fastening means in the form of a
- the bottom plates 10, 1 1 are formed inclined and have largely the shape of a wedge. By different combinations of assembly, the support body 5 can either be increased, tilted forward or inclined backwards or double forward or double tilted backwards.
- Inclination angle of a floor plate angle is approximately 2 °.
- the angle of the support body between 0 °, 2 ° and 4 ° can be adjusted.
- the height is on average 1 cm;
- the height of the support body 5 can be changed by up to 2 cm.
- transverse refers to a zone I which accounts for about one-third of the area
- Neck cushion width (extension in the transverse direction y) makes up and is centrally located in the transverse direction. Transversely outwardly, a zone A on the right or left of the zone I transversely inward, which makes up about one third of the neck cushion width, is designated (see FIGS. 7 and 8).
- Figures 2 and 5 show the side cushion 20, which has a support surface 21 on its upper side. Evident is the steadily rising forearm rest area 22, the adjoining convex wrist rest area 23, the adjoining concave finger rest area 24 and the convex shaped Umgreif Scheme 25. Below the peripheral area 25 is in turn arranged a receiving recess 7 in the corresponding support body 26, in the same Way how about the
- Neck pillow described an adjustment roller 8 can be used.
- the positive fastening is analogous to U-legs 12 and 13, analogous to the neck pillow.
- Figure 6 shows a fourth and fifth bottom plate 29, 30.
- the fourth and fifth bottom plates are largely analogous to the first and second bottom plate and can also largely correspond in dimensions to what has been described with respect to the first and second bottom plate.
- the main exception, however, is that the fourth and fifth floor panels are rotated 90 ° under the side cushion.
- FIG. 7 shows a third base plate 14. This has a central head recess 15, which is arranged centrally in the longitudinal direction x as well as in the transverse direction y (zone I) below the support body 5. This head recess 15 generates a defined
- head recess 15 is provided only in the central transverse region (zone I).
- the external transverse areas (zones A) support the head of the person, especially when the person turns to the side position.
- a respective thoracic vertebra 32 projects beyond the support body 5.
- the support section 31 can provide transverse support for the thoracic vertebrae regions T1 to T3 transversely inwards.
- Thoracic roll 32 the cervical support area 3 in the longitudinal direction x and forms a thoracic spine area 37.
- the thoracic vertebrae 32 in turn has a
- Figure 8 shows the arrangement according to the invention with a neck pillow and a
- Rotation direction R be twisted, which would be more unpleasant for the person and the forces acting on the spinal column and the nervous system to be protected and burdening forces would be disadvantageous.
- the present pillow implements the knowledge that a frequent steepness of the
- Cervical spine is caused by a tilting / subluxation of the lower cervical vertebrae posteriorly and inferiorly and loss of height of the posterior disc space, especially in the area C6.
- the angle between Atlas and Axis (Dens line) or the remaining spine changes adversely in terms of a reduction of the angle below 90 ° in side view.
- An extension of the vertebral baseplates by a posterior line in X-ray lateral view shows an early intersection of the line of the overlying vertebrae with the corresponding line of the underlying one within the image rather than outside.
- This upward movement and posteriorization of the overlying vertebrae triggered in the lower part of the cervical spine can be positively influenced by targeted support of the lower / underlying cervical vertebrae in the supine position by pressure in line of the intervertebral disc spaces and relief of the upper cervical vertebrae during nocturnal sleep.
- Previous neck support pillow do not take this fact into account, since the known pressure and curve courses act more on the upper cervical spine, too large a curve radius in the contact area of the spinous processes of the cervical vertebrae and thereby exert pressure on the far posterior reaching axis and thus the atlas.
- a support of the otherwise more heavily loaded 5th and 6th cervical vertebra in back and side position and relief of the upper cervical vertebrae is therefore only with a much smaller radius of curvature and a shift of the highest pressure and support point in the area of the lower cervical spine by a V Shape possible.
- the naturally V-shaped indentation of the shoulder lying on the bottom of the bed can be achieved only by a corresponding shape of the pad. It is important to ensure a natural and therefore lateral and supine lordotic cervical spine, the higher position of the head in a lateral position in supine position, in which the head is heavier and more sinks, a steeper drop within the cushion to relieve the upper cervical vertebrae and support the lower important.
- This V-shape is in the present cushion mainly by a negatively rising shoulder contact surface and a
- the neck pillow is capable of enabling the highest pressure to be applied to the cervical vertebrae in the area of the lower cervical vertebrae C5-C7 and to relieve the upper cervical vertebra C1-C3.
- the support force direction should be as parallel as possible to the intervertebral spaces between cervical vertebrae C5 / C6 and C6 / C7. This avoids that, in particular, the vertebra C5 or C6 is exposed to an undesired tilting / displacement to the posterior and inferior.
- the shoulder abutment surface 40 provides a defined reference to the sleeping person who is using it. The person will intuitively rest his shoulder there and thus be correct in the abdomen
- the shoulder abutment surface 40 has a mean negative pitch ⁇ of 8 ° to 20 °, preferably about 11 °, and is preferably substantially flat.
- negative slope is meant that viewed from the foot 44 of the pillow the Shoulder abutment surface 40 with increasing height forms a projection in the direction of the thoracic spine, in particular with an extension in the x-direction ⁇ 45 of at least 1 cm.
- the cushion itself comprises a hard area 43, which is covered on the upper side by a soft area 42.
- the head of the person and his cervical spine lie on the
- the soft area 42 has a lower hardness than the hard area 43.
- the weight force is transmitted through the soft area 42 onto the hard area 43.
- the soft area 42 and the hard area 43 are formed of the same material.
- the greater softness of the soft region 42 is achieved by the incisions 6. It is also conceivable, although less preferred, to form the soft region 42 by a material which has a lower compressive hardness than a deviating material which forms the hard region 43.
- the bottom curve 17 basically forms the boundary between the hard region 43 and the soft region 42.
- the head curve 29 is defined by the contact surfaces 2, 3 on top of the soft region 42.
- the highest point in the bottom curve 17 and thus the hard area in the area of the cervical spine must be in the region of the cervical vertebrae C5 and C6. The same applies to the uppermost point of the head curve.
- the highest points of both the bottom curve and the top curve should be in the axial direction a maximum of 6 cm (AXcsce), preferably at most 4.5 cm from the foremost point 44 of the shoulder abutment surface 40 away.
- Soft region 42 in the area of the vertebrae C5 and C6 made thinner than in the area of the cervical vertebrae C1 and C2. This is achieved by a sloping curvature of the bottom curve 17 between the regions C3 and C6, which has a mean curvature radius K ⁇ 7.C3C6 of a maximum of 6 cm. While the soft region 42 in the region C6 has approximately a thickness AZ C6 of at most 2 cm (preferably at least 0.5 cm), the bottom curve 17 drops so rapidly in the region between C6 and C2 that the soft region 42 in the region C2 has a thickness AZ C 2 of at least 2.0 cm, preferably at least 2.5 cm (in particular maximum 3 cm).
- a mean radius of curvature K 29, c3ce of the head curve 29 between between the regions C3 and C6 is preferably at most 10 cm and is greater than the mean curvature radius K i 7 , C 3C6 of the bottom curve in this area.
- the incisions in the area of the vertebrae C1 to C3 are aligned at an angle of at least 25 ° with respect to the vertical. This allows folding away the adjacent swirl bearing areas down, which can reduce the support force for the Atlas again.
- the pad preferably has one or more of the following
- Curvature values include a range of + - 3 cm:
- the curvature K 29 , ci of the head curve 29 in the region of the first cervical vertebra C1 is a maximum of 25 cm, preferably about 20 cm.
- the curvature K 29 , head of the head curve 29 in the region of the head is a maximum of 35 cm, preferably about 30.5 cm.
- the curvature K 1 7iC i head of the head curve 17 in the region between the first cervical vertebra C1 and the front head rest is a maximum of 15 cm, preferably about 10.5 cm.
- the curvature K 1 7 , Ko pf center of the bottom curve 17 in the region of the middle head rest is a maximum of 42 cm, preferably about 37 cm.
- the curvature K 1 7 , Kop f behind the bottom curve 17 in the region of the rear head rest is a maximum of 35 cm, preferably about 30 cm.
- the neck pillow designed in this way thus corresponds in the course of the bottom curve in approximately an exaggerated curve of the cervical spine of most people.
- the soft area and parts of the hard area corresponds to the course of the floor curve largely the optimal course of the cervical vertebrae of the person using.
- Ki 7 ci head of curvature of the head curve in the area between the first cervical vertebra C1 and the anterior head rest
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