JP3246674U - Pillows with different thicknesses - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a pillow with different thicknesses that protects the cervical spine and allows a user to sleep soundly in any sleeping position. [Solution] The pillow with different thicknesses includes a C-shaped pillow 200 and a straight-shaped pillow 100 that overlaps the C-shaped pillow and is attached in a straight line, the C-shaped pillow is composed of a side part and a connecting part 210, the side part is composed of a first side part 220 and a second side part 230, the straight-shaped pillow is configured to connect with or overlap the connecting part that connects the first side part and the second side part, and the face seating part c, which is the side part of the pillow, and the center part of the pillow are configured to have different thicknesses. [Selected Figure] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to pillows with different thicknesses.

As the background technology, as shown in drawing 22 of Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0093593, the multi-purpose pillow (1) is composed of a head receiving part (10) having a predetermined thickness between its upper and lower surfaces (12, 14), and a support part (20) that is integrally formed on the left and right sides of the head receiving part (10) and supports the head receiving part (10). The support part (20) has one side in contact with the head receiving part (10), and its upper and lower ends (22, 24) protrude a predetermined height from the upper surface (12) and lower surface (14) of the head receiving part (10), respectively.

Reference numeral 15 denotes an opening formed on the front or rear surface of the head receiving part (10), and is made of a slide fastener (zipper) or Velcro (registered trademark) tape, as shown in the drawings, and reference numeral 25 denotes an opening formed on the outside of the support part (20), which is also structured to be opened and closed with a slide fastener or Velcro (registered trademark) tape, as shown in the drawings. Although the support part (20) has an elliptical cross-sectional shape, this is not limited thereto, and it can of course be manufactured into a circular cross-sectional shape, and the support part (20) is formed so that its upper and lower ends (22, 24) have different protruding heights on the upper surface (12) and the lower surface (14) of the head receiving part (10). The thickness of the head receiving part (10) is 5 cm to 10 cm, preferably 6 to 8 cm, and the height of the protruding part (20) from the upper end to the lower end is 10 to 15 cm. This prevents the side support parts (20) from tilting to one side even when the head and other parts of the body are placed on the head receiving part (10), and when the pillow (1) is turned upside down, the upper and lower ends (22, 24) that protrude upwards are tilted inward and outward, respectively, allowing the head and other parts of the body to be effectively supported from the sides.

The head receiving part (10) and the support part (20) can be made to be connected to each other, but they are configured as compartments separated by a partition wall, and by filling each part with a different material, it is possible to give each part its own unique function. That is, since the head receiving part (10) is the part that comes into direct contact with the human body, a material with a cushioning feel that suits each user's preference is selected, and since the support part (20) is important in terms of the degree to which it is compressed by the weight of the head, it is preferable to select and fill it with sponge or memory foam with different compressive strengths.

In addition, the area where the head receiving portion (10) and the support portion (20) meet is designed to form a specified radius of curvature, which prevents the face from being buried too deeply even when lying down and moving the head from side to side, and at the same time prevents sudden bending at the boundary where the head receiving portion (10) and the support portion (20) meet when pressed by the weight of the head. The external appearance also has a gentle curve and a sense of volume, improving the aesthetic appearance.

On the other hand, if you turn the pillow (1) over so that the top end (22) of the support part (20) is pointing downwards and then immediately lie down, the height from the floor to the bottom surface (14) of the head receiving part (10) will be 8-9 cm, since the top end protrudes 2-3 cm. If the weight of your head pushes the head receiving part (10) and the support part (10) by about 3 cm, the overall height from the floor to your head will be lowered to about 5-6 cm, which is ideal for sleeping.

However, the heights mentioned above cannot be generalized as they vary depending on the user's age, sex, and physical characteristics, and it is necessary for each user to adjust the thickness and amount of the filling to find a height that suits their body type.

Korean Patent No. 10-1559482 Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0001158 Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0093593 Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2023-0026779

The first problem that this invention aims to solve is the problem of protecting or treating the cervical spine.

The second problem that this invention aims to solve is the problem of being able to sleep soundly in any sleeping position.

The third problem that this invention aims to solve is the problem of needing a pillow with a gentle inclination angle that allows the user to turn naturally when they turn over in their sleep.

The fourth problem that this device aims to solve is to increase the height of the face support parts at both ends where the cervical support part and head support part overlap, creating a comfortable sleeping position that does not put strain on the shoulders when sleeping on your side.

The fifth problem that the invention aims to solve is the problem of having to prevent the habit of putting one's hands under one's face when sleeping on one side, as the hands get caught in the gap between the two sides of the pillow.

A C-shaped pillow;
a straight pillow attached to the C-shaped pillow in a longitudinal direction;
The C-shaped pillow is composed of a side part and a connecting part,
The one-sided pillow is configured such that the volume of one side in the longitudinal direction is larger than the volume of the other side,
The central part of the volume part on one side is configured as a cervical vertebra seating part,
The center of the volume part on the other side is formed as a head seat part,
The left and right side portions separated from the center of the side portion and the volume portion on one side are composed of a face seating portion, and the head seating portion, the cervical vertebra seating portion and the face seating portion each have a different thickness and are configured to gradually increase in thickness, thereby forming a pillow having different thicknesses so that the user can sleep soundly in any sleeping position.

The third example is as follows:

A first C-shaped pillow and a second C-shaped pillow are attached to overlap the first C-shaped pillow,
The first C-shaped pillow and the second C-shaped pillow each include a side portion and a connecting portion,
The first C-shaped pillow and the second C-shaped pillow are attached to each other so as to overlap in opposite directions,
The first C-shaped pillow is configured to have a smaller volume than the second C-shaped pillow;
The first connecting portion of the first C-shaped pillow is configured as a head seating portion,
The second connecting portion of the second C-shaped pillow is configured as a cervical vertebra seating portion,
The first C-shaped pillow and the second C-shaped pillow are configured as a face seating part when the side parts of the first C-shaped pillow and the second C-shaped pillow are overlapped with each other.
The head resting part, the cervical vertebra resting part and the face resting part have different thicknesses and are configured to gradually increase in thickness, thereby forming a pillow having different thicknesses so that the user can have a deep sleep in any sleeping position.

The fourth example is as follows:

It forms a one-shaped pillow,
The volume portion of one side of the pillow is configured to be larger than the volume portion of the other side in the longitudinal direction of the pillow,
The central part of the volume part on one side is configured as a cervical vertebra seating part,
The center of the volume part on the other side is formed as a head seat part,
The left and right sides of the one-shaped pillow are provided with one-shaped volume receiving portions of the same size in the horizontal direction,
The left and right sides of the one-shaped pillow are composed of face seating parts, and the head seating part, the cervical vertebra seating part and the face seating part have different thicknesses and are configured to gradually increase in thickness, forming a pillow having different thicknesses so that the user can sleep soundly in any sleeping position.

The first effect of the invention is to protect or treat the cervical spine.

The second effect of this device is that the head support part comfortably supports the head no matter what position you take, giving a sense of stability, and allowing you to tuck your head in freely, helping you get a good night's sleep.

The third effect of the invention is that if the person using the bath turns sideways while immersed, the inclination angle is gentler, allowing them to move naturally.

The fourth effect of the device is that the height of the face rests at both ends where the cervical spine support and head support overlap is raised, providing a comfortable place to sleep without pressing on the shoulders when lying down.

The fifth benefit of this device is that it helps prevent the habit of putting your hands under your face when you sleep on your side, as this can lead to your hands getting stuck in the gap between the sides of the pillow.

FIG. 1 is a general schematic diagram showing a pillow having different thicknesses according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 shows a top view of pillows having different thicknesses. FIG. 3 shows front and back views of pillows having different thicknesses. FIG. 4 shows front and back views of pillows having different thicknesses. FIG. 5 is a bottom view of FIG. FIG. 6 is a side view. FIG. 7 is a general configuration diagram showing a pillow having different thicknesses according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8 shows a configuration in which the cervical vertebrae seating portion is located at the front. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the lower part of FIG. FIG. 10 is a rear view of FIG. FIG. 11 is a photograph of the top side of the view of FIG. FIG. 12 is an overall configuration diagram showing a pillow having different thicknesses according to the third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a bottom view of FIG. FIG. 14 is a rear view of FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a side portion of the pillow. FIG. 16 is a general configuration diagram showing a pillow having different thicknesses according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 17 shows a cervical vertebrae support part in which pillows of different thicknesses are placed on the neck. FIG. 18 shows the state in which the head rest is arranged to be at the front. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a pillow configured so that the head support portion has a smaller volume than the cervical vertebra support portion, as viewed from the side. FIG. 20 is a view showing the lower part of the pillow shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, in which the head support part is visible from the front. FIG. 21 is a rear view of FIG. 20, in which the cervical vertebrae seating portion is visible from the front. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the background art.

The first embodiment is described in detail below with reference to Figures 1 to 6.

First, the terms are explained as follows. The head seating part (a) may be the same part as the connecting part (210) of the C-shaped pillow (200). The cervical vertebrae seating part (b) is a term that refers to the center part of the linear pillow (100) that is connected and combined with the connecting part (210) of the C-shaped pillow (200). The face seating part (c) is a term that refers to the overall part where the side parts (220, 230) of the C-shaped pillow (200) and the linear pillow (100) are combined together. The above definitions of terms apply when the center part of the linear pillow (100) is composed of the cervical vertebrae seating part (b).

Conversely, the connecting part (210) of the C-shaped pillow (200) can be configured as the cervical vertebrae seating part (b). In this configuration, the center of the one-shaped pillow (100) is configured as the head seating part (a). The face seating part (c) is as described above. x is the thickness of the head seating part, y is the thickness of the cervical vertebrae seating part, and z is the thickness of the face seating part. The terms "large volume" and "small volume" described in the specification are used as synonyms for "large thickness" and "small thickness". Since pillows are generally made of cloth, the thickness naturally increases as the volume increases.

The detailed explanation using drawings is as follows:

A C-shaped pillow (200) is constructed. A straight-shaped pillow (100) is constructed to be attached to the C-shaped pillow (200) in a straight line shape, and the C-shaped pillow (200) is constructed of side parts (220, 230) and a connecting part (210). The side parts are constructed of a first side part (220) and a second side part (230). The straight-shaped pillow (100) is connected to or overlapped with the connecting part (210) that connects the first side part (220) and the second side part (230), and the thicknesses of the face seating part (c), which is the side part of the pillow, and the center part of the pillow are configured to be different from each other. Furthermore, the center part of the pillow is also configured to have a difference in thickness between the front and back, and the cervical vertebrae seating part (b) and the head seating part (a) are configured to have a difference in thickness from each other. In other words, the thickness of the cervical vertebrae seating part (b) is made thicker than the thickness of the head seating part (a).

Therefore, the pillow is made to have different thicknesses so that the user can sleep soundly and protect the cervical vertebrae regardless of the sleeping position. The thicknesses of the cervical vertebrae seating part (b) and the connecting part (210) are different from each other to protect the cervical vertebrae.

That is, the cervical vertebrae seating part (b), which is the part that the cervical vertebrae come into contact with, is made thicker than the head seating part (a) so that it forms an inverted C shape around the cervical vertebrae of the user using the pillow, thereby treating the cervical vertebrae and seating the cervical vertebrae to protect them. Conversely, the connecting part (210) can be configured as the cervical vertebrae seating part (b), and the cervical vertebrae seating part can be configured as the head seating part (a).

In other words, the connecting parts are constructed to be thicker. The pillow is constructed so that it can naturally change direction even if the user turns over in their sleep.

In other words, the pillow is designed so that the angle of inclination is gentle even when the head is moved to the side, allowing the user to naturally change direction. Depending on the user's intention, the pillow may be used in the position shown in Figure 1 or in the position shown in Figure 5. When using the pillow in the position shown in Figure 5, if the user turns over naturally during sleep, the head will move more naturally to the side of the pillow, allowing the user to get a good night's sleep.

Of course, even when using the pillow in the case of Figure 1, the face rest is naturally configured at an inclination angle from the cervical vertebrae rest, and the head naturally moves to the side. Also, when sleeping on one's side and putting one's hands between the face and the pillow, the cross section of both sides of the pillow becomes higher than the height of the face rest, which has the effect of preventing the habit of putting one's hands between the face and the pillow. The above effect is commonly applied to all embodiments.

The thickness of the side of the pillow, i.e., the thickness of the face seating part (c), is made thicker than the thickness of the pillow when the user lies on his/her back, and the thickness of the face seating part (c) is made thick enough so that the cervical vertebrae are in line with the spine even when the user lies on his/her side and the cervical vertebrae do not bend at the face seating part (c) of the pillow. The pillow is made up of the cervical vertebrae seating part (b) that the user's cervical vertebrae rest on, the head seating part (a) that the back of the user's head rests on, and the face seating part (c) that the face rests on when the user lies on his/her side. The pillow is made so that the thickness of the pillow gradually increases in the order of the head seating part (a), the cervical vertebrae seating part (b), and the face seating part (c), and when the user lies on his/her back, the cervical vertebrae seating part (b) is made thicker than the head seating part (a), so that the user's cervical vertebrae resting on the cervical vertebrae seating part (b) maintains an inverted C-shape.

Also, when the user sleeps on his/her side, the side portion of the pillow naturally becomes thicker toward the side of the pillow, so that the user's head naturally moves toward the side of the pillow, and the side of the pillow is configured so that the side portions (220, 230) of the straight-line pillow (100) and the C-line pillow (200) overlap to prevent the shoulder from being burdened due to the difference in height between the shoulder and face, that is, the face seating portion (c) is configured to be the same or higher from the floor by the distance from the shoulder to the face, thereby forming a pillow with different thicknesses to enable a deep sleep. The distance from the shoulder to the face means the thickness when lying down with the side portion of the face against the face seating portion (c) of the pillow. The straight-line pillow (100) and the C-line pillow (200) can be configured as an integrated whole instead of being configured together. The pillow filling can be a fluffy type, but it is also acceptable to use a material with a certain degree of elasticity and strength such as memory foam. The purpose of this device is to protect the cervical spine and improve the quality of sleep by gradually increasing the distance from the floor to the head, the distance from the floor to the cervical spine, and the distance from the floor to the side of the face, so that you can get a good night's sleep.

The second embodiment is described in detail below with reference to Figures 7 to 11.

A C-shaped pillow (200) is constructed. A straight pillow is attached to the C-shaped pillow (200) in the longitudinal direction, overlapping it. The C-shaped pillow (200) is composed of side parts (220, 230) and a connecting part (210). The side parts are the parts of the C-shaped pillow (200) that are bent up and down, and the connecting part (210) refers to the central part of the C-shaped pillow (200). The straight pillow is configured so that the volume part (110) on one side is larger than the volume part (120) on the other side in the longitudinal direction. The central part of the volume part (110) on one side is configured as a cervical vertebra seating part (b). The central part of the volume part (120) on the other side is configured as a head seating part (a). The left and right sides of the side portion and the volume portion (110) on one side, which are separated from the center, are composed of the C-shaped side portion (200) and the straight-shaped pillow, which are the thickest parts. The left and right sides of the pillow are composed of the face seating portion (c), and the head seating portion (a), the cervical vertebrae seating portion (b), and the face seating portion (c) each have different thicknesses and are configured to gradually increase in thickness, forming a pillow with different thicknesses that allows the user to sleep soundly in any sleeping position.

The third embodiment is described in detail below with reference to Figures 12 to 15.

The first C-shaped pillow (200) has the same configuration as the C-shaped pillow (200) in the first embodiment. The first C-shaped pillow (200) and the second C-shaped pillow (300) are attached to overlap the first C-shaped pillow (200), and each of them is composed of a side part and a connecting part (210), 310. The first C-shaped pillow (200) and the second C-shaped pillow (300) are attached to each other so that they overlap in opposite directions. The first C-shaped pillow (200) is configured to have a smaller volume than the second C-shaped pillow (300). The first connecting part (210) of the first C-shaped pillow (200) with a smaller volume is composed of a head seating part (a). The second connecting part of the second C-shaped pillow with a larger volume is composed of a cervical vertebra seating part (b). The first C-shaped pillow (200) and the second C-shaped pillow (300) have sides that overlap and form a face seating part (c). The head seating part (a), the cervical vertebra seating part (b) and the face seating part (c) each have different thicknesses and are configured to gradually increase in thickness, forming pillows with different thicknesses that allow the user to sleep soundly in any sleeping position.

The fourth embodiment is described in detail below with reference to Figures 16 to 21.

A one-sided pillow is constructed. The volume part (110) on one side of the one-sided pillow in the longitudinal direction is constructed to be larger than the volume part (120) on the other side. The center part of the volume part (110) on one side, which has a larger volume, is constructed as a cervical vertebrae seating part (b). The center part of the volume part (120) on the other side, which has a smaller volume, is constructed as a head seating part (a). One-sided volume receiving parts (130) of the same size are attached to the left and right sides of the one-sided pillow in the horizontal direction. The left and right sides of the one-sided pillow are constructed as face seating parts (c), and the head seating part (a), the cervical vertebrae seating part (b), and the face seating part (c) are each constructed to have different thicknesses and gradually become thicker, thereby constructing a pillow with different thicknesses so that the user can sleep soundly in any sleeping position.

The terms and words used in this specification and the utility model claims should not be interpreted limited to their ordinary and dictionary meanings, but should be interpreted with meanings and concepts that correspond to the technical idea of the invention, based on the principle that the inventor can appropriately define the concept of a term in order to best explain his or her invention. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiment described in this specification and the configuration shown in the drawings are merely one most preferable embodiment of the invention, and do not fully represent the technical idea of the invention, and therefore there may be various equivalents and modifications that can be substituted for them at the time of filing this application.

x: thickness of head seating part y: thickness of cervical vertebra seating part z: thickness of face seating part a: head seating part b: cervical vertebra seating part c: face seating part 100: one-shaped pillow 110: volume part on one side 120: volume part on the other side 130: receiving part 200: C-shaped pillow, first C-shaped pillow 210: connecting part, first connecting part 220: first side part 230: second side part 300: second C-shaped pillow 310: second connecting part

Claims (7)

A C-shaped pillow;
a straight-shaped pillow that overlaps the C-shaped pillow and is attached in a straight-shaped manner;
The C-shaped pillow is composed of a side part and a connecting part,
The side portion is composed of a first side portion and a second side portion,
The one-shaped pillow is configured to connect or overlap with the connecting part connecting the first side part and the second side part, and the thickness of the face rest part, which is the side part of the pillow, and the thickness of the center part of the pillow are different, so that the user can sleep soundly in any sleeping position. The pillow having different thicknesses according to claim 1, characterized in that the thicknesses of the side parts and the connecting parts are configured to be different from each other. The pillow with different thicknesses described in claim 1 is characterized in that it is configured to have a difference in thickness in the front and back of the central portion to protect the cervical vertebrae. This pillow is made up of a cervical resting part that the user's cervical vertebrae rest, a head resting part that the back of the user's head rests on, and a face resting part that the user's face rests on when turning over in sleep, and is constructed so that the thickness of the pillow gradually increases in the order of the head resting part, the cervical resting part, and the face resting part. This pillow has different thicknesses. C-shaped pillow;
a straight pillow attached to the C-shaped pillow in a longitudinal direction;
The C-shaped pillow is composed of a side part and a connecting part,
The one-sided pillow is configured so that the volume of one side of the pillow is larger than the volume of the other side of the pillow in the longitudinal direction.
The central part of the volume part on one side is configured as a cervical vertebra seating part,
The center of the volume part on the other side is formed as a head seat part,
The left and right side portions separated from the center of the side portion and the volume portion on one side are composed of face seating portions, and the head seating portion, the cervical vertebra seating portion and the face seating portion each have different thicknesses and are configured to gradually increase in thickness, thereby allowing the user to sleep soundly in any sleeping position. A first C-shaped pillow and a second C-shaped pillow are attached to overlap the first C-shaped pillow,
The first C-shaped pillow and the second C-shaped pillow each include a side portion and a connecting portion,
The first C-shaped pillow and the second C-shaped pillow are attached to each other so as to overlap each other from opposite directions,
The first C-shaped pillow is configured to have a smaller volume than the second C-shaped pillow;
The first connecting portion of the first C-shaped pillow is configured as a head seating portion,
The second connecting portion of the second C-shaped pillow is configured as a cervical vertebra seating portion,
The first C-shaped pillow and the second C-shaped pillow are overlapped with each other to form a face seating part.
The pillow having different thicknesses is characterized in that the head seating part, the cervical vertebra seating part and the face seating part have different thicknesses and are configured to gradually increase in thickness so that the user can sleep soundly in any sleeping position. It forms a one-shaped pillow,
The volume portion of one side of the pillow in the longitudinal direction is configured to be larger than the volume portion of the other side,
The central part of the volume part on one side is configured as a cervical vertebra seating part,
The center of the volume part on the other side is formed as a head seat part,
The left and right sides of the one-shaped pillow are provided with one-shaped volume receiving portions of the same size in the horizontal direction,
The left and right sides of the one-shaped pillow are composed of face resting parts, and the head resting part, the cervical vertebra resting part and the face resting part each have different thicknesses and are configured to gradually increase in thickness, so that the pillow having different thicknesses is configured to allow the user to sleep soundly in any sleeping position.