JPH06335417A - Pillow - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a pillow which can hold a neck calmly and to prevent an unstable rolling of the head when a cervical vertebra disease patient is in bed. CONSTITUTION:A pillow is formed with a cross section in a dipped shape as a whole. Band type head holding bodies 7a, 7b, 8a and 8b are successively set on protruded parts 2 and 3 on both sides. One ends of each head holding bodies are fastened on the inside faces of the protruded parts 2 and 3, Velcro (hook side) 7c, 7d, 8c and 8d are set on both sides of the tips of the other ends, and Velcro (pile side) 9 are set on the outside faces of the protruded parts 2 and 3.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pillow which is used by a patient with cervical spine disease such as traumatic neck syndrome, so-called whiplash, etc., when sleeping or resting.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, cervical spine diseases such as traumatic neck syndrome,
To protect the affected area, patients with so-called mucinous illness wear cervical collars and other equipment to fix the cervical vertebrae.When sleeping, at rest, etc., a towel, gizzard, etc. are used to fix the cervical vertebra. ing.

[0003]

However, in the above method, the patient's head is shaken during use and is not stable,
There is a problem that it is difficult to keep the cervical spine at rest. Therefore, the present applicant previously filed an application for this kind of pillow with Japanese Patent Application No. 4-86051. This is configured by forming the pillow in a cross-sectional shape in a concave shape and setting the distance between both side protruding portions to be substantially the size of the head. And, by having such a configuration, the following effects are brought about. That is, (a) the unstable sway of the head is prevented and the cervical spine is kept stable even when the patient is sleeping. (B) When the patient changes his / her posture sideways, it can be smoothly moved to the projecting portion without placing a burden on the neck, and the lateral bending of the cervical spine can be prevented so that the patient is not hurt. In view of the above problems in the prior art, the present invention provides a new effect in addition to the above effects, by fixing the head of the patient to the pillow, even in patients with severe cervical spine disease An object of the present invention is to provide a pillow that can keep the cervical spine at rest during sleep.

[0004]

For this reason, according to the present invention, in a pillow having a concave cross-section and a distance between the protrusions on both sides of which is approximately the size of the head, at least 1 is connected to the protrusions. A book head holder is provided, and one end of the head holder is fixed to one side surface of the projecting portion, and the other end is detachably provided on the other side surface of the projecting portion. is there.

[0005]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a perspective view of a pillow according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is A of FIG.
-A sectional view, FIG. 3 is a front view showing a use state of the pillow according to the present invention, FIG. 4 is a side view showing a use state of the pillow according to the present invention,
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the pillow according to the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pillow 1 is provided on both sides with protrusions 2 and 3 having a substantially rectangular shape and approximately the height of a shoulder. Between the projecting portions 2 and 3 on both sides, a flat rectangular connecting portion 4 having a substantially rectangular shape and a height lower than that of the projecting portions 2 and 3 is provided. The pillow 1 is formed in a concave shape as a whole by the connecting portion 4 and the protruding portions 2 and 3 on both sides.

Each of the protrusions 2, 3 and the connecting portion 4 has a sponge-like cushioning material 5 therein, and the outside thereof is covered with a covering material 6 made of a waterproof material such as vinyl and sutured. Has been formed. In addition, a concave portion 4a that is recessed in a substantially circular shape is provided in the central portion of the communication portion 4 so that the patient's head can be held in a fitted state.

A strip-shaped head holder 7 is provided on the protrusions 2 and 3.
a, 7b, 8a, and 8b are provided in a linked manner,
One end of each head holder is fixed to the inner side surfaces of the protrusions 2 and 3, and the other end is provided with magic tapes (hook surfaces) 7c, 7d, 8c, and 8d on both sides of the tip end thereof.
The heads can be held by the Velcro tapes (pile surfaces) 9 and 10 provided on the outer side surfaces of the heads 3 and 3, respectively.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, when the patient sleeps on his / her back, the head is fitted into the recess 4 a of the connecting portion 4. At this time, the protrusions 2 and 3 on both sides of the pillow suppress the movement of the side surface of the head, so that the neck can be held stably. Further, by fixing the head with the belt-shaped head holders 7a and 7b or 8a and 8b, the head does not fall off the pillow, and a reliable holding state can be obtained in combination with the above operation. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, when the patient changes the posture from the back to the side, the head is placed on the protrusion 3 and the head holders 7a and 8 are attached.
A is laid in a strip shape and adhered to the magic tape 9. Here, since the height of the protrusion 3 is approximately the height of the shoulder of the patient, there is no pain caused by lateral bending of the cervical spine, the head is prevented from falling from the protrusion 3, and this sideways posture is long. Since the time can be maintained, the patient can be cared for in a horizontal position without causing pain. In addition, in the above embodiment, the head holder is formed in a strip shape and is removable by using the magic tape, but the invention is not limited to this.
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, it is also preferable that a protrusion 11 is provided at the end of the connecting portion 4 so as to support the neck portion.

[0010]

As described above, according to the present invention, in a pillow having a concave cross section and a distance between the protrusions on both sides of which is approximately the size of the head, at least one pillow is connected to the protrusions. Since the head holder is provided and one end of the head holder is fixed to one side surface of the protruding portion and the other end is detachably provided on the side surface of the other protruding portion, There is an excellent effect that the cervical spine can be fixedly held and the cervical spine can be kept at rest during sleep even in a patient with severe cervical spine disease. Further, there is an excellent effect that the patient is not injured even when the patient is cared in a horizontal position for a long time.

[0011]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pillow according to the present invention.

[Fig. 2]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a use state of the pillow according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing a use state of the pillow according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the pillow according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 pillow 2 protruding part 3 protruding part 4 connecting part 4a recessed part 5 cushioning material 6 covering material 7a head holding body 7b head holding body 8a head holding body 8b head holding body 7c magic tape (hook surface) 7d magic tape ( Hook surface) 8c Velcro tape (hook surface) 8d Velcro tape (hook surface) 9 Velcro tape (pile surface) 10 Velcro tape (pile surface) 11 Convex part

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A pillow having a concave cross-section and having a distance between the protrusions on both sides substantially equal to the size of the head, wherein at least one head holder is provided to be connected to the protrusions. A pillow characterized in that one end of the head holder is fixed to one side surface of the projecting portion, and the other end is detachably provided on the other side surface of the projecting portion. 2. The pillow according to claim 1, wherein a recess is provided in the connecting portion provided between the protruding portions of the pillow. 3. The pillow according to claim 1, wherein a convex portion is provided at an end portion of the connecting portion provided between the protruding portions of the pillow.