KR102598024B1 - Fuctional pillow - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pillow formed of a cushion material having a certain shape and thickness, comprising: a first part on which the head is placed, a second part extending from the first part and on which the neck is placed, and a third part on which the shoulder is placed; , an upper side including a first concave groove formed between the second part and the third part by being recessed in the direction of the first part; and a fourth part extending from the third part and supporting the upper side, a fifth part extending from the first part and supporting the upper side, and a predetermined distance between the fourth part and the fifth part. It provides a functional pillow including; a lower side including a second concave groove formed to be spaced apart from each other.

Description

Functional pillow{FUCTIONAL PILLOW}

The present invention relates to a functional pillow with an ergonomically improved structure.

Humans sleep for up to 1/3 of their lives, and through sleep, they rest their bodies and minds.

Therefore, humans are using pillows to induce a good night's sleep, and these pillows are being developed in an ergonomic shape for a correct sleeping posture while simply inducing a good night's sleep with the head resting on an object.

For example, Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1768611 (title of the invention: body pressure distribution ergonomic pillow) discloses an ergonomic pillow that can prevent headaches, ear pain, and shoulder pain.

However, these conventional pillows are focused only on the shape of the upper surface and do not actually effectively distribute body pressure, and there is a problem in that they cannot effectively induce the correct posture when sleeping.

The present invention was devised to solve the above problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a functional pillow that can induce a good night's sleep and at the same time induce an ergonomic sleeping posture in any position.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a pillow formed of a cushion material having a certain shape and thickness, a first part on which the head is placed, a second part extending from the first part on which the neck is placed, and a shoulder. An upper surface including a third part to be placed and a first concave groove formed between the second part and the third part and being recessed in the direction of the first part; and a fourth part extending from the third part and supporting the upper side, a fifth part extending from the first part and supporting the upper side, and a predetermined distance between the fourth part and the fifth part. It provides a functional pillow including; a lower side including a second concave groove formed to be spaced apart from each other.

Additionally, the first part may be formed to have a curved surface that is convex upward, and may be formed in a shape that increases from the ground as the second part approaches.

Additionally, the second part may be formed to have a curved surface that is convex upward and may have a greater curvature than the first part.

Additionally, the third part may be formed to have an inclination closer to the ground in the direction from the first concave groove to the fourth part.

Additionally, the first concave groove may be formed so that a portion extending from the second part has a downwardly convex curved surface.

Additionally, the second part may be formed so that top dead center is located above the third part when viewed from the side.

Additionally, the fourth part can be placed on the ground on all sides.

In addition, the fifth part may be formed to have a curved surface that is convex downward and may be formed to be higher from the ground toward the second concave groove.

Additionally, the inflection point of the second concave portion may be formed to be located above the fourth portion.

In addition, a third concave groove formed in the center of the fourth part, the second concave groove, and the fifth part may be formed on the lower side.

The present invention effectively promotes body pressure distribution in each area such as the shoulder, cervical spine, and/or occipital region through a structural combination according to the shape of the upper and lower sides, thereby inducing an ergonomic sleeping posture no matter what position you sleep in, thereby reducing sleep and pain. Prevention can be attempted.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the top.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the bottom.
Figure 3 is a side cross-sectional view of a functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

Unless otherwise specified, all terms in this specification have the same general meaning as understood by those skilled in the art, and if a term used in this specification conflicts with the general meaning of the term, the definition used in this specification shall apply.

However, the invention described below is only for explaining embodiments of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, and the same reference numbers used throughout the specification indicate the same components.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention as seen from the top, Figure 2 is a perspective view of a functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention as seen from the bottom, and Figure 3 is a perspective view of a functional pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a side cross-sectional view.

Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the functional pillow 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be formed of a cushion material having a certain shape and thickness, and may include an upper side 110 and a lower side 120. there is.

Here, the cushion material is an elastic material and may refer to a material that is restored to its original shape, such as known urethane foam, memory foam, or latex.

The upper side 110 may be sequentially formed with a first part 111, a second part 112, a first concave part 113, and a third part 114, and the lower side 120 is The fourth portion 121, the second concave portion 122, and the fifth portion 123 may be formed sequentially.

That is, the functional pillow 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when viewed from the side, includes a first part 111, a second part 112, a first concave part 113, and a third part ( 114), the fourth portion 121, the second concave portion 122, and the fifth portion 123 may be formed sequentially.

Let's look at the upper side 110 according to this embodiment of the present invention as follows.

The first part 111 is a part where the head (occipital or temporal part) is placed, and may be formed to have a convex curved surface upward, but may be formed in a shape that increases from the ground as it approaches the second part 112.

Alternatively, the first part 111 may be formed in a planar shape to have an angle approximately horizontal to the ground.

Additionally, because the first part 111 is a part where the head is placed, it may be longer than the second part 112 and the third part 114 when viewed from the side.

The second part 112 extends from the first part 111 and is a part where the neck (cervical region) is placed. Accordingly, the inflection portion of the first part 111 and the second part 112 is a part of the human body. The chin or ears may be placed.

Additionally, the second part 112 may be formed to have a curved surface that is convex upward and may have a greater curvature than the first part 111.

Additionally, the second part 112 may be formed so that its top dead center is located above the third part 114 when viewed from the side.

Since the load is concentrated on the part where the cervical vertebrae 7 is placed from the upper trapezius muscle, and the load is relatively not concentrated on the part of the occipital bone where the 1st cervical vertebra is placed, this shape is a very effective body pressure when considering ergonomic curvature. It can promote distribution and proper C-cup formation throughout the cervical spine.

The third part 114 is a part where the shoulder is placed, and has a shape corresponding to the curve from the cervical spine to the thoracic spine, and can achieve very effective body pressure distribution when considering ergonomic curvature.

Specifically, the third part 114 may be formed to have an inclination that approaches the ground in the direction from the first concave portion 113 to the fourth part 121 .

The first concave portion 113 may be formed by being concave in the direction of the first portion 111 between the second portion 112 and the third portion 114, for example, as shown in the A portion extending from the second part 112 may be formed to have a curved surface that is convex downward.

This combination of the first concave part 113 and the third part 114 is intended to straighten and rest the curved thoracic spine. Specifically, due to the body pressure of the neck, the first concave part 113 is connected to the third part ( 114), the curved thoracic vertebrae are straightened and placed, and the third part 114 firmly supports the straightened thoracic vertebrae and at the same time can further improve the adhesion between the thoracic vertebrae and the pillow.

The lower side 120 is ergonomically formed to further improve the function of the upper side 110.

The fourth part 121 may extend from the third part 114 to support the upper side 110, and for example, all surfaces may be placed on the ground.

Here, the fourth part 121 may support a portion of the upper side 110, for example, the second part 112, and thereby determine the order in which a person lies down, that is, Considering the order of lying down - shoulders, neck, and head - the body pressure of the area being placed can be supported without any discomfort.

The fifth part 123 is a part that extends from the first part 111 and supports the upper side 110. In order to effectively distribute body pressure and/or improve support, the fifth part 123 is located on the lower side. It is formed to have a convex curved surface, and may be formed to be higher from the ground as it approaches the second concave portion 122.

Due to this structure, the fifth part 123 can support a portion of the upper side 110, for example, the first part 111.

The second concave portion 122 may be formed to be spaced a predetermined distance from the ground between the fourth portion 121 and the fifth portion 123, for example, the second concave portion 122 The inflection point may be formed to be located on the upper side of the fourth part 121.

Due to this structure, when the second concave portion 122 is contracted toward the ground due to body pressure of the face and/or neck, cervical vertebrae No. 2 to No. 6, which generates a larger load than the relatively small load of cervical vertebra No. 1 in the occipital bone, are stable. A curve is formed, thereby forming a stable C cup.

That is, the second concave portion 122 is a structural combination of the first part 111, the fourth part 121, and the fifth part 123, and is very effective in ergonomics as the load is concentrated toward the 7th cervical vertebra. It can promote body pressure distribution and proper C-cup formation across the entire cervical spine.

In addition, the inflection point of the first concave portion 113 may be formed higher from the ground than the inflection point of the second concave portion 122, and the functional pillow 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention including this structure. When a person lies on their side, the level of the face and the ground can be roughly calculated so that the imaginary line from the fontanel to the spinal line is level with the ground.

Meanwhile, from an ergonomics perspective, the body pressure formed by the occipital region and cervical spine when lying in the upright position may be greater than the body pressure formed by the temporal region and cervical spine when lying on the side.

Considering these ergonomic differences, the lower side 120 of the functional pillow 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention has the fourth part 121, the second concave part 122, and the fifth part 123. It includes a third concave portion 124 formed in the center, and considering the general shape of the occipital bone when a person lies down, the third concave portion 124 is used to stably place the downward convex portion of the occipital bone. It can induce sleeping posture and promote effective body pressure distribution.

Additionally, in order to effectively distribute body pressure in the occipital area, the portion formed in the fifth portion 123 of the third concave portion 124 may be formed in a downwardly convex shape.

In addition, for effective body pressure distribution in the cervical spine, the portion formed in the fourth portion 124 of the third concave portion 124 may be formed horizontal to the ground, but the second concave portion 122 At the inflection point, it may be formed by indentation in a direction perpendicular to the ground.

In addition, for more effective body pressure distribution in the cervical spine, when viewed from a side cross-section, the bottom dead center of the portion formed in the fifth portion 123 of the third concave portion 124 is the inflection point of the second concave portion 122. It can be formed lower from the ground.

Meanwhile, the functional pillow 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be formed entirely of polyurethane material.

In addition, referring to FIG. 3, the functional pillow 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention has an upper and lower portion along an imaginary line connecting the inflection points of the first concave portion 113 and the second concave portion 122. It can be divided into, and the entire upper and lower parts can be formed as an open shell or a closed shell made of polyurethane material.

Alternatively, along an imaginary line connecting the inflection point of the first concave portion 113 and the second concave portion 122, the upper portion is an open shell and the lower portion is formed as a closed shell, or the upper portion is a closed shell and the lower portion is an open shell. It can be formed as

In short, the present invention effectively distributes body pressure in each area such as the shoulder, cervical spine, and/or occipital region through a structural combination according to the shape of the upper side 110 and the lower side 120, thereby providing an ergonomic sleeping position no matter what position you sleep in. By inducing a sleeping posture, you can achieve a good night's sleep and prevent pain.

From the above description, those skilled in the art will be able to see that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the embodiments, but rather the patent claims. It must be determined by the scope and equivalent scope.

100: functional pillow 110: upper side
111: Part 1 112: Part 2
113: first inlet 114: third part
120: lower side 121: part 4
122: second inlet 123: fifth part
124: Third concave inlet

Claims (5)

In a pillow formed of a cushion material having a certain shape and thickness,
A first part in which the head is placed, a second part extending from the first part and in which the neck is placed, a third part in which the shoulders are placed, and a recess between the second part and the third part in the direction of the first part. An upper side including a first concave groove formed by; and
A fourth part extending from the third part and supporting the upper side, a fifth part extending from the first part and supporting the upper side, and a predetermined distance from the ground between the fourth and fifth parts It includes a lower side including a second concave groove formed to be spaced apart,
The first part is formed to have a curved surface that is convex upward, and is formed in a shape that increases from the ground as it moves toward the second part,
The second part is formed to have an upwardly convex curved surface and has a greater curvature than the first part,
The third part is formed to have an inclination approaching the ground in the direction from the first concave groove to the fourth part,
The first concave groove is a functional pillow in which a portion extending from the second part is formed to have a downwardly convex curved surface.
delete According to paragraph 1,
The second part is a functional pillow formed so that the top dead center is located above the third part when viewed from the side.
According to paragraph 1,
Said Part 4 is placed on all sides on the ground,
The fifth part is formed to have a downwardly convex curved surface and is formed to be higher from the ground toward the second concave groove,
The inflection point of the second concave groove is a functional pillow formed to be located on the upper side of the fourth part.
According to paragraph 1,
A functional pillow in which a third concave groove is formed on the lower side of the fourth part, a second concave groove, and a third concave groove formed in the center of the fifth part.

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