KR101808156B1 - Travel Pillow And Method For Storing - Google Patents
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The pillow for supporting the user's head and neck has a tubular body. The tubular body includes a first cone portion and a second cone portion. A concave portion is formed between the first cone portion and the second cone portion, and the concave portion supports the user's neck.
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The present invention relates to a pillow, and more particularly, to a traveling pillow which is compact so that it can be easily stored when not in use, and can be easily assembled to support the neck and vertebrae when traveling or sleeping.
Travelers often have to sit in a proper position for an extended period of time while traveling by plane, car, bus, train or other means of transportation. Having a back or other proper posture without supporting your back or neck can result in discomfort, pain or potentially negative effects on your spine or neck. Several types of neck pillows have been developed in the past and have pointed out problems with neck support. The neck pillow that is currently in use minimizes the neck breakage that can occur when a person falls down and slips down his head, filling the space between the neck and the chair, supporting the neck and making it comfortable when sitting in a tight space. Typically, a neck support pillow is a horseshoe-shaped rim that surrounds a user's neck and is held on the user's shoulder to support the back of the neck and prevent the head from breaking rapidly from one side to the other.
In the past, there were two main forms of horseshoe-shaped neck pillows: pre-filled neck pillows and inflatable neck pillows. The inflatable neck support pillow is compact when not inflated and can be easily stored in the bag until the user uses the flat neck pillow. When you want to use an inflatable neck pillow, you must remove the neck pillow from the suitcase and inflate it before use.
One of the disadvantages of the inflatable neck support pillow is that it must be blown in for several minutes through the air hole in the inflatable neck support pillow. This can take a lot of time and exhaust users. In addition, the neck support pillow can not provide adequate and sufficient support unless it is fully inflated. If the neck support pillow is too loose, the support may be too much, and if the neck support pillow is loosened, the support may be inadequate.
In addition, plastics materials commonly used to make air bags of inflatable back pillows are generally not breathable and can be constantly heated around the neck or wet with sweat during use.
Prefilled horseshoe neck pillows use small pieces of foam-filling, feathers or organic particles or bark-like materials as fillers. The disadvantage of a pre-filled neck support pillow is that it does not push the neck too far forward or it does not support it enough to put the head and neck in an uncomfortable position and can make your neck health worse. The pre-filled neck support pillow can not reflect the user's different taste of the pillow's rigidity and neck position.
Another drawback of the pre-filled neck support pillow is that it takes up a lot of space and takes up a lot of space in the bag when it is put in the user's bag. A pre-filled horseshoe neck pillow can account for about one-third of the storage space of the carrying bag.
Restrictive air regulation for portable luggage bags is becoming increasingly important for the size and portability of neck pillows when purchasing or selecting a neck support tool. In addition, the pre-filled horseshoe-shaped neck pillows have become burdensome to store or transport because of their weight and size after the journey.
A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a neck support pillow which is light and breathable, is suitable for a neck support, occupies a small space and can be easily stored.
A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an improved method of storing a neck pillow.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of storing an improved neck support pillow and an improved neck support pillow.
One embodiment of the present invention provides a neck support pillow capable of supporting a user's head and neck. The neck support pillow may include one continuous support pillow body. The support pillow body may be generally tubular. The substantially tubular pillow body may be similar to an hourglass shape or may have a cylinder-like shape. The tubular support pillow body comprises a first cone portion and a second cone portion. And a concave portion may be formed between the first cone portion and the second cone portion. The recess can support the neck of the user.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the substantially tubular support pillow body may comprise a flexible foam cell or a cell of an elastomeric polymer material. The foam material may be a flexible rubber, a stretch polymer, a polyurethane, a synthetic or natural material. Other types of flexible materials, such as other polymers or synthetic materials, may also be used to make the support pillow body. The thickness of the foam support pillow body cell can be varied to control compression, support, comfort level, and the like. The hardness of the foam material constituting the support pillow body may also be varied to control the degree of compression, support, and comfort.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the foam support pillow body shell may be thinner at the center to reduce resistance and increase compression of the support pillow body in the region where the user rests his neck. In another embodiment of the present invention, the foam cells of the support pillow body are thinner at both ends to reduce the compression of the support pillow body in the region used to support both sides of the user ' s neck and / or head, can do.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the foam back pillow body shell reduces the density of the foam material at the center to increase the compression of the back pillow body and reduce resistance in the area where the user puts his head. In another embodiment of the present invention, the foam-supporting pillow cell is provided with a means for increasing the density of the article material at both ends to compress the support pillow body in an area used to support both sides of the user's neck and / And increase the resistance.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the support pillow body shell may include a soft foam material at the center to increase the compression of the support pillow body and reduce resistance in the region where the user is necked. In another embodiment of the present invention, the support pillow body shell includes rigid foam material at both ends to reduce the compression of the support pillow body in the area used to support both sides of the user ' s neck and / or head And increase the resistance.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the foam support pillow body shell may comprise a flexible foam material having substantially the same density and thickness throughout the support pillow body shell. The support pillow body having the same overall foam thickness and density can be assembled in an almost hourglass shape.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the neck support pillow can be disassembled into a substantially flat body including a substantially square shape. The substantially flat body may be held in a folded state using a flap that allows the foldable and flat body to remain folded.
The neck support pillow can be assembled by unfolding the substantially rectangular flat body and fixing one edge of the flat body to the other edge of the flat body. When assembled, a recess for supporting the user's neck of the neck support pillow may be formed on the support pillow body between the first cone portion and the second cone portion to form an almost hourglass shape.
The support pillow body may be composed of a single piece or a plurality of pieces. For example, a pair of cone-shaped cone-shaped support pillow bodies can be formed that are almost hourglass-shaped. The support pillow body may include a flexible foam comprising a plurality of parallel and flexible cords or rods disposed between the foams along the length or width of the substantially flat body constituting the support pillow body. The rigidity or rigidity of the plurality of parallel flexible cords or rods may increase or decrease to increase or decrease the resistance of the support pillow body or to increase or decrease the flexibility of the shape of the neck support pillow. The cord or rod may be made of a foam material. The foam material may be made of a rubber, a stretch polymer, a polyurethane, a material having flexibility as a synthetic or natural material. Other flexible materials suitable for increasing resistance may also be used.
A securing means is provided to maintain the support pillow body in a tubular configuration. Color elements tie one or more of the support pillow bodies to hold the support pillow body in a tubular configuration.
According to the present invention, there is provided a neck support pillow which is lightweight, breathable, suitable for neck support, occupies a small space and can be easily stored.
It also provides an improved method of storing a neck support pillow, and provides a method of storing an improved neck support pillow and an improved neck support pillow.
FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a neck support pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
1B is a perspective view of the neck support pillow of FIG. 1A with the center portion of the neck pillow being pushed slightly as pressed by the weight of the user neck; FIG.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a neck pillow used by an individual according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a neck pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing that the neck pillow is opened in a longitudinal direction so as to unfold and fold the pillow for storage; FIG.
FIGS. 4A through 4F illustrate various configurations for assembling a neck pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIGS.
5 is an end perspective view of a neck pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6A is an enlarged view of an end ring or color member used to adjust the resistance of a neck support pillow according to embodiments of the present invention;
Figure 6b is another enlarged view of the end ring or color member shown in Figure 6 according to embodiments of the present invention;
Figure 6C is an enlarged view of another embodiment of an end ring or color member used to adjust the resistance of a neck support pillow according to embodiments of the present invention;
Figure 6d is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the end ring or color member shown in Figure 6 formed at the end of the support pillow portion of the neck support pillow according to embodiments of the present invention;
7 is an end perspective view of a neck support pillow having a solid end cap in accordance with embodiments of the present invention;
8A and 8B are enlarged sectional views showing a cross section of a support pillow portion having a skeletal configuration according to embodiments of the present invention;
FIG. 8B is an enlarged sectional view of another embodiment of the present invention having a support pillow portion including a skeletal configuration according to embodiments of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 8C is an enlarged view showing a cross-section of a neck support pillow including the configuration of the support pillow portion shown in FIGS. 8AA and 8AB; FIG.
Figures 9a-9i illustrate a method for folding and storing a neck support pillow according to embodiments of the present invention;
10 illustrates a neck support pillow according to embodiments of the present invention;
FIGS. 11a-11c are perspective views of a support pillow showing channels disposed at various locations in a support pillow according to embodiments of a neck support pillow shown in FIG. 10;
Figure 12a is a partial perspective view of a lock strip in accordance with embodiments of the present invention;
Figure 12b is a perspective view of another embodiment of a lock strip in accordance with embodiments of the present invention;
Figure 13 illustrates another embodiment of a neck support pillow according to embodiments of the present invention;
Figures 14A and 14B are cross-sectional views of a support pillow showing resistance cords or rods according to embodiments of the present invention;
15 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a neck pillow according to embodiments of the present invention;
16 is a cross-sectional view of a support pillow according to embodiments of the present invention;
17 is a cross-sectional view of a support pillow according to embodiments of the present invention;
18 is a cross-sectional view of a support pillow according to embodiments of the present invention;
19 is a cross-sectional view of a support pillow according to embodiments of the present invention; And
20 is a cross-sectional view of a support pillow according to embodiments of the present invention.
Embodiments of the present invention can be realized as a neck pillow and a storage method such as those disclosed in the drawings and detailed description below. Further objects, features and advantages of the present invention are disclosed in the drawings and the detailed description that illustrate the features and embodiments of the present invention.
The drawings illustrate, but do not limit, the scope of the invention as defined in the claims. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and the specific drawings are shown in exaggerated or generalized form for the sake of brevity and clarity. The embodiments illustrate the objects and various aspects of the present invention. It is to be understood that it is not possible to clearly show each configuration and aspect of the present invention in a single figure, and the plural views are presented to explain the various details of the present invention as clearly as possible. Likewise, not all embodiments complete all the advantages of the invention.
The detailed description set forth below with reference to the drawings is intended to illustrate the preferred embodiments herein and is not intended to be limited to the aspects in which the invention may be constructed or realized. The detailed description sets forth the procedures and functions of the steps for constructing and implementing an application related to the presented implementations. It is to be understood, however, that the same or equivalent functions and procedures may also be accomplished by other embodiments that fall within the scope and spirit of the specification. For example, it can be used for back support pillows as a similar embodiment.
The invention and the accompanying drawings are discussed in order to enable those skilled in the art to make and use the invention. The drawings and detailed description are a preferred embodiment of various aspects of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims.
Referring to FIGS. 1A, 3, 5, 7, 9A, 10, 13, and 15, a
The shape of the
At least one coupling device is formed along both edges of the
16, 17, and 18, the foam cells constituting the
Alternatively, the foam cells of the
The foam cells of the
The foam cells of the
The resistance, compression, support and comfort of the
Referring to Figures 1 to 3, a
1B, when a pressure is applied to the
The
The
It is apparent that the configurations shown in Figs. 4A to 4F are not shown for limiting the configurations of the present invention. Other configurations may be used without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. For example, the
As mentioned above, the
The skeleton may be made of a foam material, which may be made of rubber, a stretch polymer, polyurethane, or a flexible or artificial or natural material. The skeleton may be made of other flexible materials such as a compound or polymer including rubber or soft plastics. The skeleton may be flexible and may be stiffer or less rigid depending on the level of resistance or trend desired.
As shown in FIG. 8B, the
As shown in Figs. 8aa-8c, the
As shown in Figures 8c, 14a and 14b, the
According to one embodiment, the
One or
9 (a) to 9 (d), the engaging
Alternatively, the
Other embodiments of the
The locking strips 17 help maintain the shape of the
Alternatively, as shown in Fig. 12B, a locking
The locking strips 17 shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B may be longitudinally arranged to fix both longitudinal edges of the
A
When assembled, the
One embodiment of the
According to embodiments, the
In another embodiment, the
6A to 6D show the
The
9A-9I, a method of disassembling and preparing a
9d to 9g, the
9C-9F, the
Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 11B or 11C, the folded
Fastening means such as hooks, loops, buttons, snaps, ties or other fastening means available to those skilled in the art can also be used to secure and hold the collapsed
To reassemble the
It is to be understood that the
Alternatively, the
The outer surface of the
While the present invention may be understood to be illustrative of the
Accordingly, an excellent neck support pillow and a storage method thereof are disclosed. Although the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be apparent that various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the claims.
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A central region disposed between both ends of the support pillow portion;
A first end connected to one end of the support pillow portion;
And a second end connected to the other end of the support pillow portion,
The support pillow portion has a central region having a lower resistance to compression than the first and second end portions of the support pillow portion,
The support pillow portion is tubular,
The support pillow portion includes a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge that can be connected to each other,
And a temporary coupling device for coupling the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge,
Wherein the support pillow portion includes a cover or a lock strip located at both sides of the support pillow portion, the cover being pullable to an outer surface of the support pillow portion attached to an inner side surface of one end of the support pillow portion,
Wherein the support pillow part is separated in the longitudinal direction by releasing the temporary coupling device so that the support pillow can be opened in a square shape or an open hourglass shape.
Wherein the support pillow portion is of an hourglass shape.
Wherein said support pillow portion comprises a flexible foam. ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 > 11. < / RTI >
Wherein said support pillow portion further comprises a plurality of layers. ≪ Desc / Clms Page number 13 >
An outer layer and at least one inner layer,
Wherein the outer layer comprises a more flexible foam than the material comprising the at least one inner layer.
Wherein the innermost layer of said at least one inner layer comprises a plurality of skeletons or strips. ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 > 11. < / RTI >
Wherein the plurality of skeletons or strips each have a trapezoidal shape.
Wherein said temporary coupling device comprises a zipper system. ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 > 11. < / RTI >
Wherein said temporary coupling comprises a locking strip. ≪ Desc / Clms Page number 13 >
Further comprising a first rim portion at one end of the support pillow portion and a second rim portion at the other end of the support pillow portion.
Wherein said support pillow portion comprises at least one structured resistance cord. ≪ Desc / Clms Page number 15 >
Wherein the one or more resistance cords comprise a foam having a greater resistance than the foam that forms the majority of the walls of the support pillow portion.
Separating the first and second longitudinal edges of the support pillow portion using the temporary coupling device;
Folding the support pillow portion in a central region of the support pillow portion and exposing an inner side of the support pillow portion to first and second faces of the folded support pillow portion; And
And spreading the flaps of the support pillow portion over the first and second side of the folded back pillow portion.
Wherein the temporary coupling device is a zipper system.
And connecting the first and second longitudinal edges of the support pillow portion using a temporary coupling device to form a tubular support pillow portion.
Wherein the temporary coupling device is a zipper system.
Wherein said support pillow portion includes a plurality of channels adapted to receive a locking strip, wherein said temporary coupling device is a plurality of locking strips.
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