KR20220085017A - Adjustable inflatable neck support device and method for manufacturing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The adjustable inflatable neck support device includes a support portion and a bearing portion having a height less than a height of the support portion. The support has a central support in which a first inflatable airbag may be provided. Two second inflatable airbags may be provided in the neck support device. The inflation device may be coupled to the airbag. When the user is seated on the neck support device in a supine position or with the side of the head, its upper surface can be adjusted to support the neck. The inflation device inflates or deflates the airbag to displace the top surface of the neck support device, thereby altering the force applied by the central support to an area of the neck and/or top surface of the neck support device corresponding to the position relative to the airbag to align the head/spine. restore and maintain

Description

Adjustable inflatable neck support device and method for manufacturing the same

The present disclosure relates to a neck support device, and more particularly, three independent inflatable airbags that can be adjusted therein are provided, so that a user can inflate or deflate the inflatable airbag by himself/herself to determine the appearance, size, and height of the neck support device. Provides better neck and head support by varying the stiffness and adjusting the force exerted on the user's neck and head by the neck support device, and neutralizing the head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae for back and side sleepers It relates to a neck support device that helps restore and maintain human anatomical spinal alignment. The neck support device according to the present disclosure is easy to use and is similar to a comfortable pillow for both those who sleep on their backs or on their side, and the user can use the neck support device even while the user is lying down or sleeping.

Conventional pillow design simply involves making a filling bag and filling it with a soft, fluffy material such as cotton, molded foam, foam chips, foam strips, or other airy, fluffy materials. Existing pillows can be soft and repositioned to a certain extent at first, but as the usage time increases, the softness of the pillow gradually decreases and the bearing capacity is impaired. When the pillow is made of soft material, the shape is distorted when pressed with the head and neck for a long time, and the angle of the head is too low or too high when the head is placed. It affects the smoothness of breathing. In addition, the soft and fluffy material of the existing pillow may be deformed due to long-term compression and become tangled into blocks, thereby reducing breathability. Pillows with poor ventilation restrict the airflow inside the pillow, which can cause health problems for users sleeping on their stomach or on their side, and even more serious safety issues for users suffering from sleep apnea. In addition, existing pillows do not fit the user's body type and sleeping habits, and provide adequate support for the user's head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae and restore and maintain their neutral anatomical spine alignment at the height of the user's neck and head. The height cannot be adjusted to fit. More specifically, the type of foam used in molded form pillows, for example molded form pillows known as orthopedic pillows, may be either too soft or too hard. Molded pillows made of high-density rebound foam can be very hard and rigid, and if they do not fit the user's body type, they may experience neck pain and discomfort. On the other hand, compared to high-density rebound foam pillows, pillows made from soft memory foam can be said to fit the shape of the user's neck and head better, but tend to be too soft and do not rebound to their original molded shape. In addition, it becomes flat during use and does not fit the shape of the user's head and neck. Furthermore, since the materials inside traditional pillows are consistent across the entire pillow, the softness or firmness across the entire surface of these pillows is the same, meeting the different requirements for softness/hardness of the user's other body parts, such as the head and neck. not changed for In summary, the lack of support for the user's head and neck causes pain and discomfort to the user. If the bubble density of the pillow is too high or too low, the pillow becomes uncomfortable and causes pain to the user. The molded foam pillow and the shape of the user's neck and head do not match also cause discomfort and pain.

The severity of the problem mentioned above becomes even clearer when we consider the fact that the cervical vertebra connects the skull above with the thoracic vertebrae below, and the importance of which is self-evident. However, modern people suffer from accidental neck and neck injuries, sports-related injuries or falls, and generally inappropriate lifestyle habits (such as prolonged use of cell phones, game consoles or computers with the head bowed, or inappropriate standing or sitting posture), I suffer from cervical spondylosis (also called cervical vertebra syndrome) due to work that keeps the neck in a fixed position for a long time, or excessive psychological pressure. Due to these factors, the user's neck muscles become more and more tense over time, the muscles stiffen and shorten over time, and they cause incorrect posture of the cervical vertebrae, resulting in degeneration of the cervical vertebrae joint or disc degeneration and hernia (excessive compression of the cervical vertebrae). increased risk of nerve impingement, arthritis, joint pain, and premature degeneration or thinning of intervertebral discs, eventually throbbing arm pain, numbness in the arm, chronic headache, chronic fatigue, insomnia, and chronic neck and shoulder pain symptoms such as

Most cervical spondylosis, particularly chronic neck and shoulder dysfunction, is caused by conditions such as tension in the neck and shoulder muscles or excessive compression of the cervical joints, which can cause nerve impulses and impingement. These patients may experience neck pain almost every day, especially after working all day, making it difficult to rest or sleep at night. Also, commercially available generic pillows offer little or no benefit to patients with cervical spondylosis. Rather, after prolonged rest on such a pillow, the patient may suffer from more severe neck and shoulder pain, headache and/or arm pain or numbness.

In fact, most patients cannot afford the time and cost required for conventional treatment, so they do not receive treatment and suffer from pain that can be alleviated. In addition, many patients receiving conventional treatment do not have access to appropriate medical professionals who can provide the appropriate treatment they need. Therefore, the pain of these patients was not effectively relieved. If no treatment or ineffective treatment is available, some patients try to take pain relievers or use ointments or patches. However, its effectiveness is limited, and long-term use may cause serious side effects.

Because the human head and neck are unique in size, shape, length and flexibility, it is extremely difficult to create a conventional filled or molded pillow that can properly fit and support everyone's head and neck. Also, because people tend to move during sleep, when sleeping on the supine position and sleeping on the right and left side, conventional filling pillows or molded pillows cannot evenly fit and support the user's head and neck. In other words, a one-size pillow with a fixed density or shape cannot be equally supported to fit the user's head and neck equally in both sleeping on the side and sleeping on the back. Additionally, sleeping on a pillow that does not support and maintain the user's natural, neutral spinal alignment of the user's head, neck and upper back can cause the user's spinal misalignment, paravertebral muscle tension, nerve irritation, and narrowing. , which in turn can lead to acute and chronic neck and shoulder pain, cervical headache and paralytic pain in the upper extremities. Discomfort and pain in the neck and shoulders further exacerbates these users' inability to fall asleep or get a deep sleep.

In other words, many people who sleep on their back or side sleep lack adequate support for the cervical spine and are unable to restore and maintain the neutral anatomical alignment of the head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae during rest or sleep, resulting in chronic headache, neck and shoulder pain. Suffering from pain due to dysfunction of the neck muscles, tension of the neck muscles, excessive pressure on the cervical vertebrae joint, herniated disc, impingement and stimulation of the paravertebral nerves, etc. . Therefore, by effectively solving the above problems, a person who sleeps on their back or a person who sleeps on their side can have their own neck contour and sleeping habits by the matching neck support device that increases the comfort of sleeping or resting, and can be used in the treatment of the neck It has become an important subject of the present disclosure that, while avoiding the need to spend a lot of money, having an adequate and adjustable neck support can independently alleviate and/or prevent cervical syndrome.

One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a neck support device that can be shaped as a pillow within three separate hollow chambers inside the neck support device and can be housed as three adjustable air cushions, such as an inflatable airbag. In certain embodiments, the neck support device may be made from a molded composite foam. The combination of materials from which the adjustable inflatable airbag and neck support device is made lifts the head and/or face of the user, a person sleeping on their back, or a person sleeping on their side, up until the head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae are in a straight line. can be raised This adjustable inflatable neck support device allows the user to adjust the neck support device to maintain the head, neck and upper back in natural neutral anatomical alignment, preventing tension and pain when lying on or sleeping on the side or supine position. have.

In a particular embodiment, the neck support device includes a bearing portion and a support portion comprising a central support and a first inflatable airbag from front to rear. The bearing portion may support the back of the head of the user when the user is in a supine position. The height of the upper surface of the bearing part is lower than the height of the upper surface of the support part. The central support is located in the central portion of the support. The central support body has an upper surface configured to support a user's neck, and a lower surface in which the first chamber is concavely provided. The first inflatable airbag may be accommodated within the first chamber, may inflate or deflate along an axis of displacement, and may displace an upper surface of the central support along the axis of displacement. The neck support device further includes two second inflatable airbags and an inflation device. Each of the second inflatable airbags is provided concavely on a lower surface of the neck support device and can be accommodated in a corresponding one of the second chambers located on opposite sides of the first chamber, and can inflate or deflate along a displacement axis; , to displace the upper surface of the neck support device along the axis. The inflation device may be connected to the first inflatable airbag and the second inflatable airbag, respectively, and inflate or deflate the first inflatable airbag and the second inflatable airbag together or separately, the first inflatable airbag and the second inflatable airbag It is possible to change the degree of inflation or deflation of the airbag. In addition, the inflation device may be manually operated or a powered inflation device. Accordingly, the user can actuate the inflation device to adjust the degree of inflation or deflation of the first inflatable airbag and the second inflatable airbag by themselves, and thus the area of the upper surface of the neck support device corresponding to the position relative to the inflatable airbag. and/or altering the force applied to the neck by the central support to restore and maintain neutral anatomical vertebral alignment of the head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae.

In certain embodiments, the expansion device comprises a plurality of pipe bodies, a first air valve assembleable to one of the pipe bodies, at least one second air valve assembleable to the other of the pipe bodies, and at least one expansion device. includes wealth. The inflatable part is connected to the first inflatable airbag and the second inflatable airbag through the pipe body, and when the first air valve is opened, it inflates or deflates the first inflatable airbag, and when the second air valve is opened, the second inflatable airbag is opened Airbags can inflate or deflate.

In certain embodiments, the first and second chambers are specifically sized such that the first and second inflatable airbags allow sufficient space for various levels of inflation as desired by the user when inflating the inflatable airbag, such that the user can customize the height and level of stiffness/softness of the neck support device according to the user's unique requirements. At least one of the airbags may be designed with an expandable top and a non-expandable or minimally expandable base, so that, upon inflation, most of the inflation of the airbag may occur from the upper side of the airbag towards the user seated on the neck support device, Inflating downward towards the floor can be minimized, and as the downward inflation of the air cushion applies excessive inflation and external forces to the neck support structure, which in turn damages it, resulting in the airbag pushing upward towards the user's neck and head when inflated. may cause That is, this minimally flexible/extendable base of the airbag helps prevent potential damage to the structure of the neck support device while directing the expansion upwards towards the user.

In certain embodiments, the first inflatable airbag that can be positioned in the first chamber is semi-tubular in shape, has a flat base and a rounded first end towards the upper inner surface of the first chamber, and faces the bottom opening of the first chamber. It has an opposing second end. For example, when the user is inflated by actively pumping air into the first inflatable airbag, the first inflatable airbag rises upwards towards the back of the cervical spine of the user lying in the supine neck support device, the anatomy of the cervical spine It can match the shape of the enemy. For example, an orthopedic shaped memory foam, the material of the neck support device holding the airbag and the combined effect provided by the inflated airbag, the airbag at a height and level of softness/rigidity that provides the customization desired by the user. When inflating the neck support device, in the supine position, the neck support device can comfortably fit for the slight lordosis of the user's cervical spine, providing tailored support for the user's head and neck, allowing the user's head, neck, and upper back to rest on the user's back. It is maintained in a natural, neutral anatomical alignment to avoid the tension and pain you may experience when lying on your back.

In certain embodiments, a second inflatable airbag, which may be positioned in the second chamber, defines a side portion of the neck support device upon which a user's head, face and neck rests when the user is lying on the side of the neck support. body. The second inflatable airbag is greater in length and/or volume than the length and/or volume of the first inflatable airbag in an uninflated state, such that the second inflatable airbag comprises most of the surface area of the side profile of the face and head overlying it. It provides a large surface area to cover the body part. Each of the second chambers is larger than the first chamber. At least one of the second inflatable airbags has a flat top facing the upper inner surface of a corresponding second chamber and a flat bottom base facing the flat top and facing the bottom opening of the second chamber. The flat bottom base is inflexible/non-expandable and can minimize downward inflation when the second inflatable airbag is inflated by the user. The flat top is expandable and, when inflated, expands upwards towards the sides of the user's head, face and neck. Each of the second inflatable airbags located in the second chamber and in the side portion of the neck support device has a corresponding side portion, eg, the right side portion when the user is seated on the right side of the neck support device, or of the neck support device. When the user is seated on the left side, the head and neck of the user lying on the left side can be supported. In addition, the size of the airbag is sized to provide a wide range of support and lift, suitable for adults and children, as well as people with different head and neck sizes, different shoulder widths, and different neck stiffness.

In certain embodiments, the top and sides of at least one of the airbags allow for easy inflation with low pressure and minimize air leakage over time, which may otherwise interfere with the user's sleep in the neck support device. It is made of a soft and flexible thermoplastic material to prevent excessive noise generation caused by movement.

In certain embodiments, the inflatable portion for inflating the second inflatable airbag located in the second chamber is independent of the inflatable portion for inflating the first inflatable airbag located in the first chamber, or a different valve is included in the neck support device. , creating a separate inflation system between the second inflatable airbag and the first inflatable airbag. Because the amount of inflation/inflation required for the first inflatable airbag may and often differ from the amount required for the second inflatable airbag, a separate inflator or air valve creating a separate inflation system may It serves to vary the amount of expansion. When the user inflates the second inflatable airbag to reach the desired level of height and softness/hardness of the lateral portion of the neck support device, the second inflatable airbag deploys the head, face of the user lying on the right or left side of the body on the lateral portion and rise upwards towards the neck.

In certain embodiments, the inflation unit(s) may be one or more manual pump(s), such as a hand press inflation pump(s), or one or more powered pump(s), such as an electric inflation pump(s), wherein the airbag is It can be inflated by the inflatable part(s) through different pipe body arrangements, for example, the second inflatable airbag is interconnected with the pipe body to inflate or deflate together at a time, and the first inflatable airbag is a second inflatable airbag It is independent of the pipe-body connection relationship of the inflatable airbag, thereby allowing the formation of the second inflatable airbag independently so that inflation and deflation can be adjusted relative to the first inflatable airbag.

In certain embodiments, the inflation device includes only one hand pump or a power pump and multiple air valves are assembled to the pipe body to control the flow of air into and out of the different airbags.

In certain embodiments, the airbags are embedded deep inside the first and second chambers inside the neck support device, each covered on at least the side and top sides by a pillow body that may be molded into foam to ensure maximum comfort effect. All. Conversely, if the neck support device was constructed to include only an inflatable airbag without foam or other material covering the airbag, the neck support device would not be comfortable for the user and would not effectively fit the user's head and neck. Rather, the design of the neck support device according to the present disclosure considers and addresses the conformability of the airbag, the plasticity of the material(s) from which the neck support device is made, and its orthopedic shape, so that the user can determine the height, softness of the neck support device. / Feels most comfortable when lying on your back or on your side, allowing you to easily adjust the neck support device to customize its rigidity, size and/or shape.

In certain embodiments, the area of the neck support device, in which the back of the user's head lies on its back and seated on the neck support device, is softer than the area corresponding to the user's neck, so that the head can comfortably sink into the pillow and rest on the neck. The corresponding part is stiffer to better support the neck. For example, the central support is stronger than the central portion of the bearing portion corresponding to the back of the head when the user puts his or her neck on the central support.

In certain embodiments, the area of the neck support device leaning against the neck support device against the user's back is softer than the side portions, and the stiffer side portions may provide more support when the user is lying on their side. For example, the side portion of the pillow body including the support portion and the corresponding portion of the bearing portion and corresponding to the second chamber is more rigid than the rest of the bearing portion.

In certain embodiments, multiple apertures may be perforated in the pillow body to achieve a difference in stiffness. In the central region of the neck support device the back of the head rests there is a larger hole to make the material(s) of the pillow body softer and to deform more under the weight of the head. Other areas of the neck support device where more support is desired may have smaller apertures to reduce the likelihood of softness or deformation of the pillow body material(s) under the weight of the head in those areas. These holes drilled in the material(s) of the pillow body also make the pillow more breathable, cooler to lie on, and lighter for the user to move around. That is, the different sized holes in the various areas of the neck support device further increase the self-adapting properties of the neck support device, providing more comfort to the user. In certain embodiments, the pillow body may be fitted with a pillowcase or a generic pillowcase, which is a removable fabric or fabric fastened to a physiotherapy unit such as an electrode unit. The physical therapy unit is positioned so as to coincide with at least one of the position of the back of the user's neck and the upper shoulder when the user is lying on the neck support device in a supine position. When a user with neck and shoulder pain wants to receive electrotherapy, the user can place the physiotherapy unit on the back of the neck and above the shoulder for effective treatment through the removable fabric or fiber fastened to the physiotherapy unit at this location according to the present disclosure. Targeted electrotherapy can be easily received for symptoms such as headaches and/or neck and shoulder pain without having to know if it should be placed. The physiotherapy part of the pillowcase is arranged to stimulate the nerves and muscles of the upper neck and lower neck and upper shoulder junctions. Such a physical therapy unit may be applied or made of an electrically conductive material and/or a sticky gel, and may be used in connection with an electric therapy device used to relieve muscle tension and pain.

In certain embodiments, the first inflatable airbag may inflate to a fully inflated state where the maximum height of the first inflatable airbag in the displacement axis direction is between 5.5 cm and 9.5 cm.

In certain embodiments, at least one of the second inflatable airbags may inflate to a maximum inflated state where the maximum height of the second inflatable airbag in the displacement axis direction is 6.5 cm to 10.5 cm.

In a specific embodiment, at least one of the physical therapy units is fastened to a position on the pillowcase corresponding to the position of the central support and may abut the user's neck and is electrically connected to the physical therapy device to receive power transmitted from the physical therapy device can do.

In a specific embodiment, at least one of the physical therapy units is arranged with an electrotherapy unit capable of receiving power transmitted from the physical therapy device and outputting electrical stimulation to the user's neck.

In a specific embodiment, at least one of the physical therapy units is arranged with a thermotherapy unit capable of receiving power transmitted from the physical therapy device and generating heat to heat the user's neck.

In a specific embodiment, at least one of the physical therapy units has a combined electrotherapy-thermal therapy capable of receiving power transmitted from the physical therapy device, outputting electrical stimulation to the user's neck, and generating heat to heat the neck. units are arranged.

In certain embodiments, the first inflatable airbag and the second inflatable airbag are arranged within the pillow body, the inflation device being external to the pillow body and the pillowcase, and the pipe body may extend through the pillowcase and into the pillow body.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for making an adjustable inflatable neck support device. The method includes a support upper surface capable of supporting a user's neck, a bearing upper surface capable of supporting a user's occipital region when the user is in a supine position, and a first chamber and two second chambers positioned on opposite sides of the first chamber Forming a pillow body having a lower surface formed with - the height of the upper surface of the bearing is smaller than the height of the upper surface of the support -; forming a bottom plate having an edge coincident with the bottom inner edge of the pillow body; placing the first inflatable airbag in the first chamber, placing the two second inflatable airbags in the second chamber respectively, and assembling the pipe body to the first inflatable airbag and the second inflatable airbag; and adhering the bottom inner edge of the pillow body to the matching edge of the bottom plate to form an adjustable inflatable neck support device having a first inflatable airbag and a second inflatable airbag enclosed within an adjustable inflatable neck. and assembling with the bottom plate.

While these and other aspects of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings and captions, variations and modifications may be effected without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel concepts of the present disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present disclosure will be more fully understood from the following detailed description and accompanying drawings.
1 is a schematic diagram of a neck support device according to the present disclosure;
2 is a plan view of a neck support device showing the relative positions of first and second inflatable airbags according to the present disclosure;
3 is a side view showing a user seated in a supine position on the neck support device according to the present disclosure.
4 is a plan view of a user seated in a supine position on the neck support device according to the present disclosure.
5 is a plan view showing a user seated on the side of the head in the neck support device according to the present disclosure.
6 is a side view of the user seated on the side of the head in the neck support device according to the present disclosure.
7 is a top exploded view of a neck support device according to the present disclosure;
8 is an exploded bottom view of the neck support device according to the present disclosure.
9 is a schematic diagram illustrating an inflation change of a first inflatable airbag of a neck support device according to the present disclosure;
10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an inflation change of a second inflatable airbag of a neck support device according to the present disclosure;
11 is a plan view of a neck support device according to another specific embodiment of the present disclosure.
12 is a perspective view of a neck support device according to another specific embodiment of the present disclosure;
13 is another perspective view of a neck support device according to another specific embodiment of the present disclosure;
14 is an assembly diagram illustrating a physical therapy device harnessed to a holder by a releasable locking mechanism in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
15 is an exploded view of an assembly of a physical therapy device and a holder according to a specific embodiment of the present disclosure;
16 and 17 are exploded views illustrating detailed configurations of the physical therapy device, the unlockable locking mechanism, and the holder according to a specific embodiment of the present disclosure.
18 is an assembly view illustrating a physical therapy device mounted on a holder according to another specific embodiment of the present disclosure.
19 and 20 are exploded views of an assembly of a physical therapy device and a holder according to another specific embodiment of the present disclosure.
21 is an assembly view showing a physical therapy device mounted on a holder according to another specific embodiment of the present disclosure.
22 is an exploded view of an assembly of a physical therapy device and a holder according to another specific embodiment of the present disclosure.
23 is an exploded view illustrating a detailed configuration of a physical therapy apparatus and a holder according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
24A is a schematic diagram of an electrotherapy unit disposed in a physical therapy unit according to the present disclosure;
24B is a schematic diagram of a thermal treatment unit disposed in a physical therapy unit according to the present disclosure;
24C is a schematic diagram of an electrotherapy-thermal therapy coupling unit disposed in a physical therapy unit according to the present disclosure;
25 is a flowchart illustrating steps of a method for manufacturing the neck support device.

The present disclosure is more particularly described in the following examples, which are intended to be illustrative only, since numerous modifications and variations therein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Like numbers in the drawings indicate like elements throughout the views. As used throughout the description of this specification and the claims that follow, the meanings of "a", "an" and "the" include plural references and the meaning of "in" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. includes "in" and "on". In this document, titles or subtitles may be used for the convenience of the reader, which does not affect the scope of the present invention.

The terms used herein generally have their ordinary meanings in the art. In case of conflict, this document, including definitions provided herein, will control. The same thing can be expressed in several ways. Alternative languages and synonyms may be used for all terms discussed herein, and have no particular meaning as to whether the terms are elaborated or discussed herein. The reading of one or more synonyms does not preclude the use of other synonyms. The use of examples anywhere in this specification, including examples of any term, is illustrative only and in no way limits the scope and meaning of this disclosure or any illustrated term. Likewise, the present disclosure is not limited to the various embodiments given herein. Numbering terms such as “first,” “second,” or “third” may be used to describe various components, parts, etc., which are used to distinguish only one component/part from another. It is not intended, or construed as, to impose material limitations on components, parts, etc., or to relate to the order in which components/parts are assembled or placed in actual application.

As used herein, the term "substantially" or "approximately" refers to a value or an average of values within an acceptable range of deviations from a particular value recognized or determined by, for example, one of ordinary skill in the art, a measurement system or Consider the specific amount of error associated with the measurement of a value that may occur due to the limitations of the device. For example, “substantially” can indicate that a value is within, for example, ±5%, ±3%, ±1%, ±0.5%, or ±0.1% of a specified value, or one or more standard deviations.

One aspect of the present disclosure relates to an adjustable inflatable neck support device. Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the lower right side of FIG. 1 is designated as the front side of the component shown in FIG. 1, and the upper left side of FIG. 1 is designated as the back side of the component shown in FIG. 1 for illustrative purposes only. The upper right is designated as the right side of the component, the lower left side of FIG. 1 is designated as the left side of the component, the upper side of FIG. 1 is designated as the upper side of the component, and the lower side of FIG. 1 is designated as the lower side of the component . However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In a particular embodiment, the adjustable inflatable neck support device S can be divided from front to back into at least the support S1 and the bearing S2 . The upper surfaces of the support (S1) and bearing (S2) are ergonomically designed to match the natural curvature of the cervical spine, so the height of the bearing (S2) is lower than that of the support (S1).

1, 3, and 4, when the user is seated in the neck support device (S) in the supine position, the bearing portion (S2) supports the user's occipital portion corresponding to (see FIG. 3), the support portion (S1) ) supports the user's neck. 5 and 6 , when the user is seated laterally on the neck support device S, the bearing portion S2 supports the side of the user's head (see FIG. 6 ), and the support portion S1 ) supports the side of the user's neck. The contour of the support part S1 matches the natural cervical lordosis of the human cervical spine and provides corresponding support, helping the user to restore the alignment and posture of the head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae to their natural state. . In addition, since the neck support device S has elasticity, when the user sits on the neck support device S, the upper surface of the neck support device S is deformed to fit the contours of the user's head and neck, so that the bearing and achieve a supportive effect;

7 and 8 , the neck support device S includes a pillow body 1 and a pillowcase 2 . The pillowcase 2 is provided with an accommodating space 20 and is configured to cover the pillow body 1 , so that the pillow body 1 can be located inside the accommodating space 20 . The pillowcase 2 may be a removable fabric or fiber that is engaged with the physiotherapy unit 21 such as an electrode unit and has a profile that matches the shape of the pillow body 1 . However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In certain embodiments, the pillowcase may be a regular pillowcase. Since the contour of the pillowcase 2 matches the contour of the pillowcase 1, when the pillowcase 1 is put into the pillowcase 2, the structure of the pillowcase 1 can still be clearly displayed through the contour of the pillowcase . Accordingly, in FIG. 1 , only for ease of explanation, the positions of the components of the pillow body 1 to be described later are also indicated at corresponding positions on the pillowcase 2 .

Referring again to FIGS. 7 and 8 , in certain embodiments, the pillow body 1 may be made of a foam material and/or other elastomer, and/or a filling/packaging material, including a support S1 and a bearing portion ( S2) may have. A central support 11 is provided in the central portion of the support S1. The upper surface of the central support 11 may support the user's neck (see FIG. 3). Also, in order to improve the neck support effect, the front surface of the central support 11 extends forward to fully or almost completely support the user's neck. Therefore, when the central support 11 is supported in contact with the user's neck, the user's head is naturally inclined back, which will help to more stably fix the user's head to the bearing part S2. In a specific embodiment, the central support 11 corresponding to the user's neck is stronger than the central portion of the bearing portion S2 corresponding to the back of the user's head when the user lays the neck on the central support 11 . The difference in stiffness between the central support 11 and the central part of the bearing portion S2 allows the head to sink comfortably in the pillow body 1 while at the same time providing sufficient support for the neck by the central support 11. do. In a particular embodiment, the difference in stiffness is created by the density, total opening area, diameter and/or location of holes drilled in the pillow body 1 . For example, the foam material of the central portion of the bearing portion S2 may have a larger density of holes, larger holes and/or holes with a larger diameter than the holes drilled in the central support 11 , so that the bearing The central portion of the portion S2 is softer than the central support 11, and the central support 11 has greater support. In a particular embodiment, the central support 11 is more rigid than the entire bearing portion S2.

7 and 8 , the first chamber 110 may be provided concavely on the lower surface of the central support 11 , and the first inflatable airbag 13 is accommodated in the first chamber 110 . can be At least the upper inner surface of the first chamber 110 is expandable to a first upwardly maximum degree of expansion, so that the level of firmness/softness and height of the corresponding upper surface of the neck support device S according to the user's unique requirements. When the user inflates the first inflatable airbag 13 for customization, the first inflatable airbag 13 allows sufficient space for the various inflation levels desired by the user. The first upward maximum degree of expansion may be 5-9 cm, in certain embodiments 6.5-7.5 cm. The bottom opening of the first chamber 110 may be covered with a bottom plate, for example the bottom plate 16 shown in FIG. 8 , which is non-expandable, minimally expandable or less expandable than a foam material, plastic, metal or other The first inflatable airbag may be made of a material such that, when inflated, most of the inflation of the first inflatable airbag 13 is directed toward the upper surface of the neck support device S and toward the neck and head of a user seated thereon. It is on the upper side of (13) and limits the expansion downward towards the bottom of the neck support device (S), thereby limiting the excessive outward expansion force on the floor structure of the neck support device (S), which is the neck support device (S) ), and selectively directs the expansion upwards together with the inflatable upper inner surface of the first chamber 110 . In certain embodiments, the first chamber 110 may be formed by hollowing a receiving space from a molded foam that allows the space for the first inflatable airbag 13 to expand to various levels by a first upwardly maximum degree of inflation. can In addition, as long as the first chamber 110 can accommodate the first inflatable airbag 13 and the first inflatable airbag 13 can inflate or contract to displace the upper surface of the central support 11 , Note that the first chamber 110 is defined as being located on the lower surface of the central support 11 . The first inflatable airbag 13 may be inflated or deflated to expand along an axis of displacement (eg, the Z axis shown in FIG. 7 ). In a specific embodiment, the uninflated first inflatable airbag 13 has a volume of 9-21 cm ³ , in a specific embodiment 14-17 cm ³ , above the uninflated first inflatable airbag 13 . and the lower side each abuts the upper inner surface and is flush with the bottom opening of the first chamber 110 along the axis of displacement, i.e. also against the bottom plate 16 when the bottom plate 16 covers the bottom opening; , the sides of the uninflated first inflatable airbag 13 are respectively parallel or substantially parallel to the front-rear of the neck support device S and perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the axis of displacement. The first chamber ( 110) abut against the inner surface of the four sides. By abutting against the inner surface of the first chamber 110 in the non-inflated state, the inflation of the first inflatable airbag 13 lowers the delayed inflation response therebetween, thereby making the inflation of the first chamber 110 more efficient. This may occur when there is a gap between the first chamber 110 and the uninflated first inflatable airbag 13 . However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and in a specific embodiment, at least one of the upper and lower sides of the uninflated first inflatable airbag 13 is flush with the lower opening of the first chamber 110 along the displacement axis, or At least one of the sides of the first inflatable airbag 13 that does not abut against the upper inner surface and/or that is not inflated is disposed along the chamber longitudinal axis or the chamber transverse axis of the first chamber 110 . It does not abut against any of the lateral inner surfaces.

When the first inflatable airbag 13 inflates or deflates along the displacement axis, the inflation or deflation displaces the upper surface of the central support 11 along the displacement axis, for example up or down. In a specific embodiment, the first inflatable airbag 13 is semi-tubular in shape and has a rounded first end facing the upper inner surface of the first chamber 110 , and a bottom opening of the first chamber 110 facing It has an opposing second end that is a flat base. In certain embodiments, the flat base is inflexible or minimally inflatable, and when the first inflatable airbag 13 is inflated, the extent of expansion along the axis of displacement of the first end is greater than that of the second end. When the first inflatable airbag 13 is inflated, the first inflatable airbag 13 inflates upward toward the rear of the user's cervical vertebrae when the user lies supine on the central support 11 of the neck support device S. and drive the corresponding displaced upper surface of the central support 11 upward to match the anatomical shape of the cervical spine, for example to match the slightly lordotic curvature of the user's cervical spine. In a specific embodiment, when the first inflatable airbag 13 is inflated and inflated to the first fully inflated state, the maximum height of the first inflatable airbag 13 in the displacement axis direction is 5.5 cm to 9.5 cm, or in certain implementations In the example, 7 cm to 8 cm. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Thus, the first inflatable to a level of height and softness/rigidity that provides the user with the customization desired with the aid of the inflated first inflatable airbag 13 and the material(s) from which the neck support device S is made. When the airbag 13 is inflated and the inflated first inflatable airbag is maintained, the upper surface of the neck support device S corresponding to the inflated first inflatable airbag 13 is the cervical spine of the user when the user is lying in the supine position. can comfortably adapt to the curvature of It also reduces tension and pain when the user lies on his back, with the combined effect provided by the adjustable inflatable airbag 13 in the material of the neck support device S, for example an orthopedic molding foam. A custom support for the user's head and neck may be provided to maintain the head, neck and upper back in natural, neutral anatomical alignment to prevent this. Referring again to FIGS. 7 and 8 , in a specific embodiment, the neck support device S further comprises at least two inflatable second inflatable airbags 19 in addition to the first inflatable airbag 13 . Each of the inflatable second inflatable airbags 19 in an uninflated state is larger than the inflatable first inflatable airbag 13 in an uninflated state, for example, the inflatable second inflatable in an uninflated state. The maximum cross-sectional area perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the displacement axis of the airbag 19 is 120-170 cm ² , or, in certain embodiments, 135-155 cm ² , or 5-15 of the corresponding length along the longitudinal chamber axis. cm, or in certain embodiments, by 8.5-11.5 cm of the length along the corresponding longitudinal chamber axis, greater than the maximum cross-sectional area of the first inflatable inflatable airbag 13 in the uninflated state, for example 720-1800 cm has a maximum inflatable volume greater than that of the inflatable first inflatable airbag 13 by ³ , and is equal to the surface area of the lateral profile of the user's head, face and neck when the user sleeps sideways on the side of the neck support device S Displace a larger area on the top surface of the neck support device S than the area on the top surface of the neck support device S displaceable by the first inflatable airbag 13 to cover most, for example 50% or more . On the lower surface of the pillow body 1 , two second chambers 190 are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the first chamber 110 and adjacent to opposite ends of the pillow body 1 , for example, the pillow body ( One adjacent to the right side of 1) and the other adjacent to the left side of the pillow body 1, namely one closer to the right side of the pillow body 1 than the left side and the other closer to the left side of the pillow body 1 than the right side. It may be provided concave. Each second chamber 190 has a chamber longitudinal axis perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the displacement axis and parallel or substantially parallel to the fore-and-aft direction of the neck support device S and perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the chamber longitudinal axis and has a neck support device ( a chamber transverse axis parallel or substantially parallel to the left-right direction of S). In certain embodiments, the length along the longitudinal chamber axis of the inflatable second inflatable airbag 19 in an uninflated state is at least, for example, 6-15 cm, or in certain embodiments 8.5-11.5 cm in an inflatable inflatable state in an uninflated state. greater than the length of the first inflatable airbag 13 . Each of the second chambers 190 has an upper inner surface having an area greater than that of the first chamber 110 and a length along the chamber longitudinal axis greater than the length of the first chamber 110, so that the neck support device S ), a neck support displaceable by the first inflatable airbag 13 to cover a majority, eg, at least 50%, of the surface area of the lateral profile of the user's head, face and neck when the user sleeps on his side This allows for a larger area of displacement on the top surface of the neck support device S than the area on the top surface of the device S. Each of the second chambers 190 may be completely positioned within the support portion S1 , such that the region of the upper surface of the neck support device S corresponding to the position relative to the second chamber 190 is in the second chamber 190 . It is displaced by the expansion or contraction of the accommodated second inflatable airbag 19 to provide adequate support for the user's cervical vertebrae and adjust the height of this portion to fit the height of the user's neck seated laterally. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In a particular embodiment, at least one of the second chambers 190 is located in both the support portion S1 and the bearing portion S2, and the first portion of this second chamber 190 located in the support portion S1 is The second portion of the second chamber 190 located in the bearing portion S2 is equal to or greater than the second portion, and the height of the upper surface area of the neck support device S corresponding to the position of the second chamber 190 is laterally It can be adjusted to the height of both the neck and head of a seated user, providing and maintaining adequate support for the neutral anatomical vertebral alignment of the head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae to avoid excessive head tilt. In a specific embodiment, the first portion of the second inflatable airbag 19 positioned on the support S1 has a first maximum inflation height of 6.5-10.5 cm, or in a specific embodiment 8.0-9.0 cm. The second portion of the second inflatable airbag 19 located in the bearing portion S2 has a second maximum inflation height of 5.5-9.5 cm, or in a specific embodiment 7.0-8.0 cm. In certain embodiments, the first maximum inflation height is greater than the second maximum inflation height, and the ratio of the first maximum inflation height to the second maximum inflation height may be between 1.11:1 and 1.90:1.

In a specific embodiment, the side portion of the pillow body 1 in which the second chamber 190 is located, consisting of corresponding portions of the support portion S1 and the bearing portion S2, is more rigid than the rest of the bearing portion S2, It has the same or higher rigidity than that of the central support 11 to provide more support when the user lies on his side on the side of the neck support device S. In a specific embodiment, the portion of the bearing portion S2 in the side portion where the second chamber 190 is located is softer than the portion of the support portion S1 in the side portion, so that the head can comfortably sink into the pillow body 1 At the same time, sufficient support can be provided for the neck from the part of the support S1 in this lateral part. The tightness between this side part and the rest of the bearing part S2 and between the part of the bearing part S2 of the side part and the part of the support part S1 of the side part is the density of the holes drilled in the pillow body 1 . , the total opening area, diameter and/or position difference. In a specific embodiment, the material of the bearing portion S2 excluding the side portion may have holes with a higher density, larger holes and/or larger diameter than the holes drilled in the side portion, so that the material of the bearing portion S2 except for the side portion The bearing portion S2 is softer than the side portion, and the side portion has greater support. In a specific embodiment, the material of the bearing portion S2 portion of the side portion may have a larger density of holes, larger holes and/or larger diameter holes than the holes drilled in the portion of the supporting portion S1 of the side portion. Thus, the portion of the bearing portion S2 of the side portion is softer than the portion of the support portion S1 of the side portion, and the portion of the support portion S1 of the side portion has greater supportability. In a specific embodiment, the upper surface of the part of the support S1 located in the side part has a first maximum displacement of 2.1-5.7 cm, in a specific embodiment 3.5-4.3 cm. The upper surface of the part of the bearing part S2 located in the side part has a second maximum displacement of 1.4-5.0 cm, in a specific embodiment 2.9-3.5 cm. In certain embodiments, the first maximum displacement is greater than the second maximum displacement, and the ratio of the first maximum displacement to the second maximum displacement is between 1.14:1 and 4.07:1.

Referring again to FIGS. 7 and 8 , the second inflatable airbag 19 may be accommodated in the second chamber 190 , respectively, and expand along a displacement axis (eg, the Z axis shown in FIG. 7 ). It can expand or contract as much as possible. At least the upper inner surface of each second chamber 190 has a second inflatable airbag 19 to customize the level of stiffness/softness and height of the corresponding upper surface of the neck support device S for its own unique requirements. ) is inflatable to a second upwardly maximum inflation degree to allow each second inflatable airbag 19 sufficient space for the various levels of inflation desired by the user when inflating. The second degree of upward maximum expansion may be 6-10 cm, or in certain embodiments 7.5-8.5 cm. In certain embodiments, only the upper surface and side surfaces of at least one of the first and second inflatable airbags 13, 19 are inflatable, and the lower surface thereof is non-inflatable or minimally inflatable. For example, only the top and sides of the first and second inflatable airbags 13 and 19 are made of a soft and flexible thermoplastic material so that they can rapidly inflate upward and laterally in response to low pressure inflation, so that the airbag is relatively higher reduce the risk of air leakage over time that can occur when having internal pressure, and reduce the likelihood of noise and, in any case, its volume (if any), that may be caused by the movement of the user on the neck support device (S) , which would otherwise disturb the user's sleep. The bottom opening of each second chamber 190 may be covered with a bottom plate, for example the bottom plate 16 shown in FIG. 8 , which may be plastic, metal, or non-inflatable, minimally expandable, or foam material. The upper side of the second inflatable airbag 19, which may be made of other less inflatable materials, when inflated, the majority of the inflation of the second inflatable airbag 19 facing the top surface of the neck support device S is in the direction of the neck and head of the user seated on the neck support device (S), and limits the expansion downward toward the bottom of the neck support device (S), so that excessive pressure on the lower structure of the neck support device (S) It limits the external expansion force and guides the expansion upward with the upper inner surface of the inflatable second chamber 190 . In certain embodiments, the second chamber 190 may be formed by hollowing a receiving space from a molded foam that allows the space for the second inflatable airbag 19 to expand to various levels to a second upwardly maximum degree of inflation. have. In certain embodiments, the uninflated second inflatable airbag 19 has a larger volume than the first uninflated inflatable airbag 13 , 25-36 cm ³ , or in certain embodiments 28-33 cm ³ , the upper and lower sides of the uninflated inflatable airbag 19 respectively abut against the upper inner surface of the corresponding second chamber 190 along the displacement axis and flush with the bottom opening, that is, the bottom plate 16 is Also abutting the bottom plate 16 when covering the bottom opening, the side surfaces of the uninflated inflatable airbag 19 are of the corresponding second chamber 190 along the chamber longitudinal axis and the chamber transverse axis of the second chamber 190, respectively. Abuts against the four side inner surfaces. By abutting against the inner surface of the second chamber 190 in the uninflated state, which may occur when a gap exists between the second chamber 190 and the uninflated second inflatable airbag 19, the As the delayed inflation correspondence between the two becomes lower, the inflation of the inflatable airbag 19 drives inflation of the second chamber 190 more efficiently. At least one of the upper and lower sides of the non-inflatable second inflatable airbag 19 is flush with the bottom opening of the second chamber 190 along the axis of displacement and/or does not abut against the upper inner surface and/or is not inflated At least one of the sides of the bi-inflatable airbag 19 does not abut against any of the four lateral inner surfaces of the second chamber 190 along the chamber longitudinal axis and the chamber transverse axis of the second chamber 190 .

When the second inflatable airbag 19 inflates or deflates along the axis of displacement, the inflation or deflation occurs on the upper surface of the pillow body 1 and thus the upper surface of the pillowcase 2 also along the axis of displacement, for example upwards or downwards. Displacement, which will help to further block the user's head and shoulders from sliding sideways away from the central support 11 due to movement of the first inflatable airbag 13 while using the neck support device S. Thus, the position better secures the user's head and neck in a position on the neck support device S corresponding to the first inflatable airbag 13, shown in FIG. 14 for reference, and the position is also shown in FIG. 14 for reference. For this purpose, as shown in Fig. 2, this fixation also maintains the proper position of the user's shoulder relative to the neck support device S, and can ensure excellent electrotherapy, thermal therapy and/or traction effect. In certain embodiments, at least one of the second inflatable airbags 19 has a flexible flat top facing the upper inner surface of the corresponding second chamber 190 , and a flat top opposite the flat top and a bottom of the second chamber 190 . Having an inflexible or minimally inflatable flat bottom base facing the opening, when the second inflatable airbag 19 is inflated, the extent of inflation along the axis of displacement of the flexible flat top is greater than that of the inflexible flat bottom base. In certain embodiments, when the second inflatable airbag 19 is inflated and expanded to the second maximum inflated state, the maximum height of the second inflatable airbag 19 in the displacement axis direction is 6.5 cm to 10.5 cm, or in certain implementations. In the example, it is 8 cm. cm to 9 cm. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Further, the maximum height of one of the second inflatable airbags 19 may be the same as or different from the maximum height of the other one of the second inflatable airbags 19, so that greater flexibility in height adjustment is provided for the neck support for the user. It may be provided on the other side of the device S.

In addition, the addition and placement of the second inflatable airbag 19 relative to the neck support device S also allows the user used to sleep on the side, i.e. the user who sleeps on the side also when lying on the side on the neck support device S. It allows the sleeping person to adjust the height and rigidity of the side area of the neck support device S for seating the head sideways. On the other hand, a user of the neck support device S according to the present disclosure, who is accustomed to the habit of sleeping on his back, that is, a person who sleeps on his back, can inflate or deflate the first inflatable airbag 13 when sleeping on his back. , and by changing the degree of expansion or contraction, the height and rigidity of the area of the neck support device S corresponding to the central support 11 and the first inflatable airbag 13 can be adjusted to fit one's neck, It supports the cervical spine better and restores the lordosis curvature of the cervical spine to its natural state, and the height and rigidity adjustment of the central support 11 and the first inflatable airbag 13 can be adjusted on the neck support device S and on the central support 11 ) and head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae alignment and maintenance and head and cervical spine support for a person who sleeps on their side, further used for lying on their side in an area of the neck support device S away from the first inflatable airbag 13. It may not be satisfactory enough in terms of aspects. In addition, since the vertical distance between the shoulder and head/neck when in a side sleeping position, e.g. in a side sleeping position, is greater than the vertical distance between the back and head/neck when a supine sleeper is in a supine sleeping position, People who sleep on their side may require additional head and neck support and restoration and maintenance of spinal alignment than those who sleep on their back. Referring again to Figures 7 and 8, since the neck support device S with the second inflatable airbag 19 is adjustable by the side sleeper, the additional head and cervical spine support required by the side sleeper. and the height and rigidity of the area of the neck support device (S) corresponding to the central support (11) and the first inflatable airbag (13), in addition to restoring and maintaining head, cervical and upper thoracic spine alignment, the neck support device (S) of the lateral area of, for example, of the upper surface of the pillow body 1 and adjacent to the right and left sides of the pillow body 1 and the pillowcase 2, respectively, and providing the height and rigidity of the area of the upper surface of the corresponding pillowcase 2 The second inflatable airbag by the expansion or contraction of the second inflatable airbag 19, and changing the degree of inflation or contraction when the person sleeping on their side rests their head on the side area of the neck support device S. (19) can be displaced by expansion or contraction. When the second inflatable airbag 19 is inflated, the second inflatable airbag 19 is raised on the side of the neck support device S and towards the sides of the user's head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae when lying on their side. Inflatable and capable of driving the displaced upper surface of the neck support device S corresponding to the second inflatable airbag 19 upward to align the user's head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae in a straight line. The desired customization, with the combined effects provided by the inflated second inflatable airbag(s) 19 and the material(s) from which the neck support device S is manufactured and holding the second inflatable airbag 19 . When the user inflates the second inflatable airbag(s) 19 to a height and level of softness/rigidity that provides ) can comfortably conform to the contours of the sides of the head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae, and can align the head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae of the user who is a side-sleeping person. That is, the person sleeping on the side can adjust the height and rigidity of the area of the neck support device S that supports the side of the head when sleeping on the side, so that the head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae are aligned and maintained and restored in a neutral position. and reach a height and firmness deemed appropriate to support the head and neck. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Additionally, with the combined effect of an adjustable inflatable airbag 19 within an orthopedic shaped foam, eg, an orthopedic shaped memory foam, tailored support for the user's head and neck is provided. It can keep the user's head, neck and upper back in natural neutral anatomical alignment and prevents tension and pain when the user is lying on their side. Accordingly, with the features and advantages of the first inflatable airbag 13 and the second inflatable airbag 19, the neck support device S is suitable as a pillow for everyday use both for those who sleep on their backs and for those who sleep on their side.

Referring back to FIGS. 7 and 8 , the inflation device 15 may be respectively connected to the first inflatable airbag 13 and the second inflatable airbag 19 independent of each other. When the inflation device 15 is in operation, the first inflatable airbag 13 and the two second inflatable airbags 19 can inflate or deflate, the first inflatable airbag 13 and the two second It is possible to change the degree of inflation or deflation of the inflatable airbag 19 . In a particular embodiment, the expansion device 15 includes at least one expansion portion 151 , a plurality of pipe bodies 152 , a first air valve 153 , and a second air valve 155 . The expansion unit 151 may be a hand press expansion pump. The pipe body 152 penetrates the pillowcase 2 and the pillow body 1 and communicates with the first inflatable airbag 13 and the two second inflatable airbags 19, respectively, so that the inflatable part 151 is connected to the pipe The body 152 may inflate or deflate the first and/or second inflatable airbags 13 , 19 . The first air valve 153 may be assembled to one of the pipe bodies 152 , the pipe body 152 may communicate with the first airbag 13 , and the second air valve 155 may be a second inflatable type It can be assembled to another pipe body 152 that communicates with the airbag 19 . However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In certain other embodiments, the inflation unit 151 may be an electric expansion pump, and in certain embodiments, the inflation device 15 includes a plurality of inflation units 151 . Each of the inflation units 151 may be a hand press inflation pump or an electric expansion pump. . The first inflatable part of the inflatable part 151 may be connected to at least one of the pipe body 152 , and the pipe body(s) corresponding to the inflatable part 151 may communicate with the first inflatable airbag 13 . ) 152 may communicate with the first inflatable airbag 13 . The first air valve 153 may be assembled to one of the pipe body(s) 152 corresponding to the inflatable portion 151 that may communicate with the first inflatable airbag 13 . The second inflatable portion of the inflatable portion 151 may correspond to the second inflatable airbag 19 and communicate with the second inflatable airbag 19 through the pipe body(s) 152 corresponding to the inflatable portion 151 . ) and may be connected to at least another one of the pipe body 152 . That is, the inflatable part 151 for inflating at least one of the second inflatable airbags 19 may be independent of the inflatable part 151 for inflating the first inflatable airbag 13, and the inflatable part 151 may By forming an inflation control system that allows a user to individually control each inflatable part 151 , the degree and timing of inflation required for the first inflatable airbag 13 are required for the second inflatable airbag 19 . may be different from, and often different from, the degree of inflation of the first inflatable airbag 13 is different from the degree of inflation of the second inflatable airbag 19 through the inflatable portion 151 and independently controlled by the user. can The second air valve 155 may be assembled into one of the pipe body(s) 152 corresponding to the inflatable portion 151 which may correspond to and communicate with the second inflatable airbag 19 .

7 and 8 , when the first air valve 153 is opened, the inflation unit 151 may inflate or deflate the first airbag 13 . When the first air valve 153 is closed, the inflatable unit 151 may not be able to inflate or deflate the first inflatable airbag 13 . Similarly, when the second air valve 155 is opened, the inflatable part 151 can inflate or deflate the two second inflatable airbags 19 at the same time. When the second air valve 155 is closed, the inflation unit 151 may not be able to inflate or deflate the two second airbags 19 . In a specific embodiment, one inflator 151, which is an electric inflation pump or a hand press inflation pump, is connected to the first inflatable airbag 13 and also to the second inflatable airbag 19 to connect the first inflatable airbag ( 13) and the volume change of the second inflatable airbag 19 are controlled, and the volume change of each of the airbags can be controlled through an air valve on the pipe body 152 corresponding to the airbags 13 and 19 .

7 and 8 show only one second air valve 155 for simultaneously adjusting the degree of inflation or deflation of the two second inflatable airbags 19, in a particular embodiment, the two second airbags 19 A valve 155 may be provided to independently adjust the extent of inflation or deflation of any of the second inflatable airbags 19 . Further, in practical use, the user can open both the first air valve 153 and the second air valve 155, so that the inflating part 151 is simultaneously the first inflatable airbag 13 and the second inflatable airbag. (19) can be expanded. The user may also open the first air valve 153 and close the second air valve 155 to improve the inflation efficiency of the first inflatable airbag 13 . Similarly, the user may improve the inflation efficiency of the second inflatable airbag 19 by opening the second air valve 155 and closing the first air valve 153 . However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and in another specific embodiment, the inflatable portion 151 corresponding to the first inflatable airbag 13 and the second inflatable airbag 19 is instead the first inflatable airbag 13 . and/or one electric inflation pump capable of controlling the inflation and/or deflation of the second inflatable airbag 19 respectively or simultaneously.

In other words, in certain embodiments the neck support device S comprises only one inflatable 151 , wherein the air valve(s) is a first airbag 13 that may be positioned under the neck of the user in the supine position. can be used to guide the airflow in and out and can be adjusted so that the airflow is blocked from under the neck to the first airbags 13 and directed to the second airbags 19 on either side of the neck support device S; In certain embodiments, multiple inflatables 151 may be used in the neck support device S, such that one inflatable 151 airs into and out of the first airbag 13 under the user's neck in the supine position. flow can be induced, and the other inflatables 151 can direct air flow in and out of the second airbag 19 so that the inflatables 151 operate independently of each other. Thus, the neck support device S may adopt a single inflator system or a multiple inflator system, and in certain embodiments, the air flow to and out of the first airbag 13 in either system is still the second airbag. (19) may be separated from and to the outside, and inflating or deflating the first airbag 13 under the user's neck may still not affect the amount of air in the second airbag 19, and the user's Inflating or deflating the second airbag(s) 19 under the neck may still not affect the air volume of the first airbag 13 . However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

1, 3, and 9 , when the user's head is seated on the neck support device S, the first airbag 13 may be inflated through the inflating part 151 . At this time, the first airbag 13 is gradually expanded, the upper surface of the central support 11 is gradually moved upward, the user's neck is pushed upward, and the user's cervical spine returns to the original lordosis curvature to form an arcuate shape. can indicate The height of the upper surface of the central supporter 11 with respect to the lower surface of the central supporter 11 when the upper surface is not displaced by the inflation of the first airbag 13, or more precisely, the first along the Z-axis shown in FIG. A point on the upper surface corresponding to the highest point of the inflatable airbag 13 may be defined as a first height N1 . The height of the upper surface of the central support 11 with respect to the lower surface of the central support 11 when the upper surface is displaced by the first airbag 13 inflating to the first maximum inflation state, or more precisely, as shown in FIG. A point on the upper surface corresponding to the highest point of the first inflatable airbag 13 along the Z-axis may be defined as a second height N2. In certain embodiments, the ratio of the first height N1 to the second height N2 may range between 1:1.10 and 1:1.70, and in certain embodiments between 1:1.26 and 1:1.46. Thus, due to the design of the first inflatable airbag 13, when the user lies on the neck support device S, or more specifically, when the user lies on their back on the central support 11, the neck support device ( The height and rigidity of the portion where S) abuts against the user's neck can be adjusted to keep the user's neck in an appropriate position and to properly align the user's head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae.

7, 8, and 10, when the inflatable part 151 inflates at least one of the two second inflatable airbags 19, the second inflatable airbag 19 gradually inflates to expand the second The upper surface area of the pillow body 1 and the pillowcase 2 corresponding to the position relative to the inflatable airbag 19 is gradually moved upward, so that it abuts against the neck of the user lying on its side on the neck support device S and provides an appropriate response therefor. Provides support, restores and maintains alignment of the user's head, cervical and upper thoracic spines. The height of the upper surface of the neck support device S with respect to the lower surface of the neck support device S when the upper surface is not displaced by the expansion of the second airbag 19, or more precisely, the second along the Z axis shown in FIG. 2 A point on the upper surface corresponding to the highest point of the inflatable airbag 19 may be defined as a third height M1. The height of the upper surface of the neck support device S with respect to the lower surface of the neck support device S when the upper surface is displaced by the second inflatable airbag 19 inflating to the second maximum inflated state, more precisely, Fig. 10 A point on the upper surface corresponding to the highest point of the second inflatable airbag 19 along the Z axis shown in Fig. 1 may be defined as the fourth height M2. In certain embodiments, the ratio of the third height M1 to the fourth height M2 may range between 1:1.48 and 1:2.01, and in certain embodiments, between 1:1.64 and 1:1.85. Thus, by virtue of the design of the second inflatable airbag 19 , when the user lies on his side on the neck support device S, or more specifically, the user lies on his side on the neck support device S, the head is turned to the side. The height and stiffness of the portion of the neck support device S that abuts against the user's neck when lying down can be adjusted to keep the user's neck in the proper position and to properly align the user's head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae.

11 and 12 , in a particular embodiment, an electrical expansion device 18 is disposed on one side of the neck support device S. The electrical expansion device 18 includes an electrical expansion pump, and has at least one pipe body built into the neck support device S and not exposed to the outside, a first air valve and at least one second air valve. Accordingly, the user can easily inflate or deflate the first inflatable airbag 13 and/or the second inflatable airbag 19 by operating on the control panel of the electric inflation device 18 .

When the user uses the neck support device (S), it utilizes the inflation effect of the first airbag (13) and the second airbag (19) to support the head, cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae, restore their alignment, and improve the neck and shoulder ( ), physical therapy such as electrotherapy and/or thermal therapy is performed on the user at the same time to relax the tense muscles of the neck and shoulder to improve local blood circulation and relieve pain, throbbing in the head, neck and shoulders It can relieve arm pain and numbness in the arm.

1 to 8 , the neck support device S may also include a plurality of physical therapy units 21 substantially positioned at least at positions corresponding to the central support 11 . In a specific embodiment, the physical therapy unit 21 may be an electrode unit fastened to positions on the pillowcase 2 corresponding to the upper shoulder and the back of the user's neck when the user lies on the neck support device S in the supine position, When the user's head is seated on the neck support device S, the physical therapy unit 21 abuts against at least one of the user's neck and upper shoulder, so that the electrode unit is connected to the nerves of the upper neck, lower neck and upper shoulder junction. and to stimulate the muscles. In a specific embodiment, the physical therapy unit 21 may be an electrode unit applied or made of an electrically conductive material and/or an adhesive gel. The physical therapy unit 21 may be in contact with the user's neck. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 13 , the physical therapy unit 21 is electrically connected to the physical therapy device 17 , and receives power from the physical therapy device 17 , and the physical therapy unit 21 performs the electrotherapy and/or heat treatment. In certain embodiments, the physical therapy device 17 is a low frequency therapy device (also referred to as a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, TENS) or an electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) device. At least one button may be disposed on the physical therapy device 17 so that the user operates the button to cause the physical therapy device 17 to start and/or stop outputting electrical pulses and/or of different magnitudes and/or frequencies. It can output an electric pulse. In certain embodiments, the physical therapy device 17 is configured to receive a wireless signal, such as a Bluetooth and/or WiFi signal, so that the user can cause the physical therapy device 17 to start and/or stop outputting and/or Alternatively, the wireless controller may be manipulated to control to output electrical pulses of different magnitudes and/or frequencies. In a specific embodiment, at least one of the physiotherapy unit 21 and the physical therapy device 17 may be disposed on the pillowcase 2 and may be removed from the pillowcase 2 so that the pillowcase 2 is used for physical therapy. It can be cleaned without damaging the part 21 and the physical therapy device 17 , and in another specific embodiment, at least one of the physical therapy part 21 and the physical therapy device 17 is disposed in the pillow body 1 . It may be, the pillowcase (2) may be provided with a through-hole through which the physical therapy device (17) can be exposed from the pillowcase (2). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

14 to 23 , the physical therapy device 17 is fixed to the neck support device S by a holder H designed as a releasable locking mechanism L to secure the physical therapy device 17 and The physical therapy device 17 can be released, ie, the physical therapy device 17 can be removed from the holder H on demand. Thus, whenever the neck support device S is to be washed in water, for example, it is necessary to wash the pillowcase 2 , the physical therapy device 17 is removed from the holder H and the physical therapy device 17 is removed from the holder H. damage can be prevented. In a particular embodiment, the holder H with the releasable locking mechanism L may be a harness with a releasable locking device. Since the holder H may be provided with at least one conductive member for transmitting electricity generated by the physical therapy device 17 and/or the battery pack on/in the physical therapy unit 21 to the physical therapy unit 21, the physical therapy unit (21) may provide electrotherapy and/or hyperthermia.

14-17 , in a specific embodiment, the holder H includes a base plate H11, a positioning body H12, an inner plate H13, a plurality of electrically conductive connectors H14, and a plurality of electrically conductive connectors H14. and a conductive wire connector H15. The base plate H11 and the positioning body H12 may be assembled with each other. The back side of the base plate H11 may be provided with at least one hoop-and-loop fastener for attachment to the neck support device S, for example to the pillowcase 2 or to the pillow body 1 . The positioning body H12 may be made of at least one elastic material, and a receiving slot H120 may be formed in its front surface. The inner plate H13 may be disposed on a lower surface of the receiving slot H120 . The inner diameter of the receiving slot H120 may be slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the physical therapy device 17, for example, may be as small as 0.1% to 5% of the outer diameter of the physical therapy device 17, the receiving slot H120 The slot wall of the physical therapy device 17 is expanded to a small degree due to the flexibility of the receiving slot (H120) when the receiving slot (H120) is placed in the receiving slot (H120), thereby tightly wrapping and abutting against the periphery of the physical therapy device (17) to physically A releasable locking mechanism (L) may be formed to position the treatment device (17) to the positioning body (H12). Positioned outward from the positioning body H12 with a force greater than the frictional force applied by the slot wall (ie, the releasable locking mechanism L) of the receiving slot H120 relative to the physical therapy device 17 . When the determined physical therapy device 17 is pulled, the physical therapy device 17 can be removed from the releasable locking mechanism L.

16 and 17 again, the electrically conductive connector H14 may be disposed in the receiving slot H120, in turn, through the inner plate H13 and the lower surface of the receiving slot H120 to the base plate H11. can be extended The conductive wire connectors H15 may be positioned between the positioning body H12 and the base plate H11, and may be electrically connected to the corresponding electrically conductive connectors H14, respectively. Each of the conductive wire connectors H15 may be electrically connected to at least one external conductive wire. In addition, a plurality of electrically conductive members 171 may be provided on the rear surface of the physical therapy device 17 . After the physical therapy device 17 is disposed in the receiving slot H120, each electrically conductive member 171 may be electrically connected to a corresponding electrically conductive connector H14, and output from the physical therapy device 17 A current (current pulse signal) may sequentially pass through the electrically conductive member 171 and the electrically conductive connector H14 to be transferred to the conductive wire connector H15. However, in a specific embodiment, the electrically conductive connector H14 and the conductive wire connector H15 may be integrally integrated, and the electrically conductive connector H14 may be electrically connected with an external conductive wire.

18-20 , in a specific embodiment, the holder H may include a base plate H21 , a positioning body H22 , and a plurality of electrically conductive connectors H24 . The base plate H21 and the positioning body H22 may be assembled with each other, and the electrically conductive connector H24 may be fixed to the positioning body H22. At least one protruding rail H211 serving as a releasable locking mechanism L may be formed in a protruding manner on the front surface of the positioning body H22. At least one chamber 173 may be formed on the rear surface of the physical therapy apparatus 17 . The width and/or length of the chamber 173 may be slightly smaller than the corresponding width and/or length of the corresponding projecting rail H211, for example by 0.1% to 5% of the width of the projecting rail H211. can be smaller When assembling the physical therapy device 17 to the positioning body H, the protruding rail H211 can be inserted into the corresponding chamber 173, and the electrically conductive member(s) 171 are connected to the corresponding electrically conductive connector may be simultaneously electrically connected to (s). When the positioned physical therapy device 17 is pulled outward from the positioning body H22 with a force greater than the clamping force(s) between the protruding rail(s) H211 and the corresponding chamber(s) 173 . , the physical therapy device 17 can be removed from the releasable locking mechanism L.

21 to 23 , in a specific embodiment, the holder H may include at least one base plate H31 , a positioning body H32 , and a plurality of electrically conductive connectors H34 . The front surface of the base plate H31 may be in contact with the rear surface of the positioning body H32, and the rear surface of the base plate H31 may be in contact with the connection plate H30 (eg, at least one hook and loop fastener). have. The base plate H31 , the positioning body H32 , and the connection plate H30 may be integrally assembled through a plurality of fastening members H36 . A receiving chamber H320 is formed on the front surface of the positioning body H32, and the physical therapy device 17 may be disposed in the receiving chamber H320, the receiving chamber H320 forming a releasable locking mechanism L ) and has a perimeter wall that defines it. At least one fixing member H37 (for example, a button) is provided on a part of the base plate H31 that is not blocked by the positioning body H32 when the positioning body H32 and the base plate H31 are assembled. can be provided. The fixing member H37 can be buckled with a corresponding fixing member on the neck support device S, so that the holder H can be more firmly positioned on the neck support device S.

That is, referring to FIGS. 14 to 23 , the holder H enables electrical conduction between the electrode and/or physical therapy unit(s) 21 and the physical therapy device 17 positioned below the neck and above the upper shoulder. A variety of electrically conductive/connecting members as described above may be provided to allow With this physical therapy device-holder-physiotherapy unit setting, electric therapy/thermal therapy devices such as TENS and EMS are used to treat the user's neck and upper shoulder, and to relieve headache, neck pain, shoulder pain, and pain radiating down the arm. can do.

Also, when it is necessary to wash the neck support device S, the physical therapy device 17 is removed by unlocking the releasable locking mechanism L before the neck support device S is washed with water, so that the physical therapy device 17 is removed. Damage to water-sensitive electronics within the device 17 can be prevented. In a specific embodiment, the physical therapy device 17 may be disposed directly on the neck support device S without the holder H, and is electrically connected to the physical therapy unit 21 to provide an electrical power to the physical therapy unit 21 . to send

Referring to FIG. 24A , in a specific embodiment, the physical therapy unit 21 may be disposed together with the electrotherapy unit EU. The electrotherapy unit EU may include a conductive layer 211 , optionally a thin film layer 212 , and an adhesive layer 213 . The conductive layer 211 may be a layer of conductive fiber, conductive film, conductive cloth, aluminum foil, or mixtures thereof, or made of another conductive material. An optional thin film layer 212 (eg, a conductive gel layer) may be disposed on one side of the conductive layer 211 , and an adhesive layer 213 may be disposed on the other side of the conductive layer 211 . The conductive layer 211 may be electrically connected to the metal member 22 , and the metal member 22 may be electrically connected to the conductive wire 215 . The insulating band 217 may be wound and fixed to the metal member 22 and the conductive wire 215 . The adhesive layer 213 (eg, a layer of adhesive) can be secured to the pillowcase 2 , or, in certain embodiments, to the pillow body 1 , so that the user can use the physiotherapy unit 21 . , as much as the conductive layer 211 , or if the thin film layer 212 is present, the thin film layer 212 is in contact with the skin, and the conductive wire 215 is electrically connected to the physical therapy device 17 , TENS or EMS Power from the physical therapy device 17, such as the device, may be received by the physical therapy unit 21, and the physical therapy unit 21 may output electrical stimulation to the user's neck to obtain the effect of electrical therapy . However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In certain embodiments, when the thin film layer 212 is omitted, the conductive layer 211 is in direct contact with the skin. The adhesive layer 213 may include a fabric such as a non-woven fabric or cotton fabric, and may be connected to a conductive sheet such as aluminum foil to be better connected to the pillow body 1 or the pillowcase 2 .

Referring to FIG. 24B , in a specific embodiment, the physical therapy unit 21 may be arranged together with the thermal therapy unit HU. The thermal treatment unit HU may include two cushion layers 218 (eg, made of non-woven fabric) and a heating layer 219 . The heating layer 219 is made of a metal material (eg, iron-chromium-aluminum alloy wire, nickel-chromium alloy wire, etc.), graphene, carbon fiber material, or other heat transfer material, etc., and generates heat when an electric current passes through it. can do it A heating layer 219 may be sandwiched between two cushion layers 218 , with the outer surface of one of the cushion layers 218 being on a corresponding pillowcase 2 , or in certain embodiments, the pillow body 1 . ) can be immobilized. The heating layer 219 is electrically connected to the metal member 22 to receive power from the physical therapy device 17 through the conductive wire 215 , and the physical therapy unit 21 conducts it through the cushion layer 218 . By heating the user's neck, it relaxes blood vessels and increases the local blood circulation and metabolism rate, so that inflammatory substances are quickly discharged from the body and the self-healing ability of muscle tissue can be improved. At the same time, warm compresses can increase the elasticity of soft tissues and reduce muscle spasms, thereby relieving pain and relaxing emotions. In certain embodiments, the cushioning layer 218 may be omitted, and the heating layer 219 is in direct contact with the skin.

Referring to FIG. 24C , in a specific embodiment, the physical therapy unit 21 may be disposed together with a combined electrotherapy-thermal therapy unit. The combined electrotherapy-thermal treatment unit may be formed by stacking the above-described electrotherapy unit EU and hyperthermic treatment unit HU. For example, the heating layer 219 may be provided between the two cushion layers 218 , and the outer surface of one of the cushion layers 218 may be covered with a conductive layer 211 , such as a conductive fiber layer. The heating layer 219 and the conductive layer 211 may receive power from the physical therapy device 17 through the same or different metal members 22 . The conductive layer 211 may output electrical stimulation to the user's neck, and the heating layer 219 may generate heat passing through the cushion layer 218 and the conductive layer 211 to heat the user's neck. have.

However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. As long as the structure of the physical therapy unit 21 can obtain the results and effects of physical therapy, such a structure is included in the definition of the physical therapy unit 21 according to the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the first chamber 110 and the second chamber 190 are covered, and the first inflatable airbag 13 , the second inflatable airbag 19 and the pipe body 152 are provided with the pillow body 1 ) so as not to be separated from the bottom plate 16 can be assembled on the lower surface of the pillow body 1 . However, in other embodiments, the bottom plate 16 may be omitted, and the first inflatable airbag 13 , the second inflatable airbag 19 and the pipe body 152 may be adapted to the elasticity of the pillow body 1 . may be held by means of a clamping mechanism or may be clamped and secured by other clamping mechanisms.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing an adjustable neck support device (S). The method is not limited to the order of the procedures as described below or in FIG. 25 , and the order may vary according to actual requirements and/or user preferences without departing from its spirit and scope.

Referring to Figure 25 with reference to Figures 1, 2, 7 and 8, step 100 is a support upper surface configured to support the user's neck, the height of the bearing upper surface is less than the height of the support upper surface, the user is in a supine position When forming a pillow body (1) having a bearing upper surface configured to support the user's larynx, and a bottom surface formed of a first chamber (110) and two second chambers (190) located on both sides of the first chamber (110) including the steps of In a specific embodiment, the pillow body 1 may be formed through a molding process such as compression molding, injection molding, centrifugal molding, extrusion molding, reaction injection molding, thermoforming, and the like. Step 102 is to form a sole plate 16 having an edge corresponding to and coincident with the bottom inner edge of the pillow body 1 and configured to cover the first chamber 110 and the two second chambers 190 . includes steps. In certain embodiments, the sole plate 16 may be formed through a molding process such as compression molding, injection molding, centrifugal molding, extrusion molding, reaction injection molding, thermoforming, and the like. The bottom plate 16 may be a separate and independent part from the pillow body 1 , or may be rotatably connected to the pillow body 1 to collectively form a shell-shaped structure.

Step 104 includes placing a first inflatable airbag 13 in a first chamber 110 , placing two second inflatable airbags 19 each in a second chamber 190 , the pillow body extending the pipe body 152 through the pipe hole formed in (1) and through the pipe cavity formed in the pillow body 1 and communicating with the pipe hole and inserting the pipe body 152 into the first inflatable airbag 13 and assembling to the second inflatable airbag (19).

Step 106 is to form an adjustable inflatable neck support device (S) having a first inflatable airbag (13) and a second inflatable airbag (19) enclosed within the adjustable inflatable neck support device (S). and assembling the bottom plate 16 and the pillow body 1 by gluing the bottom inner edge of the pillow body 1 to the matching edge of the bottom plate 16 for this purpose. In certain embodiments, in order to ensure adequate adhesive strength to hold the pillow body 1 and sole plate 16 together for long-term use, the adhesive is formed on the pillow body ( 1) along the entire inner edge of and along the entire peripheral edge of the sole plate 16, may be achieved through other fastening methods of applying adhesive, adhesive tape, thermal bonding compression and/or foam or other material along the entire peripheral edge of the soleplate 16, supporting the neck as an enclosed object. Hold the device (S).

The foregoing description of exemplary embodiments of the disclosure has been presented for purposes of illustration and description only, and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise form disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings.

The embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain the principles of the disclosure and its practical application, so as to enable those skilled in the art to utilize the disclosure and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. Alternative embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs without departing from its spirit and scope.

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An adjustable inflatable neck support device comprising:
a central support body having an upper surface configured to support a user's neck and a lower surface provided with a concave first chamber;
a first inflatable airbag received in the first chamber, inflating or contracting along an axis of displacement, and configured to displace an upper surface of the central support along the axis of displacement;
The neck support device is concavely provided on a lower surface of the neck support device and accommodated in a corresponding one of the second chambers positioned on the opposite side of the first chamber, expands or contracts along the displacement axis, and moves the upper surface of the neck support device two second inflatable airbags each configured to displace along the axis of displacement; and
Each of the first inflatable airbag and the second inflatable airbag is connected to the first inflatable airbag and the second inflatable airbag, and the first inflatable airbag and the second inflatable airbag are inflatable or deflated by inflating or deflating the first inflatable airbag and the second inflatable airbag. an inflation device configured to vary the degree of inflation or deflation;
including,
The neck support device is divided into a support comprising at least the central support and the first inflatable airbag, and a bearing portion configured to support the occipital portion of the user when the user is in a supine position, the height of the upper surface of the bearing portion being that of the upper surface of the support portion. Lower than height, neck support device.
According to claim 1,
The expansion device is
a plurality of pipe bodies;
a first air valve configured to be assembled to a first pipe body of the pipe body;
at least one second air valve configured to be assembled to a second pipe body of the pipe body; and
It is connected to the first inflatable airbag and the second inflatable airbag through the pipe body, and when the first air valve is opened, the first inflatable airbag is inflated or deflated, and when the second air valve is opened at least one inflation portion configured to inflate or deflate the second inflatable airbag;
A neck support device comprising a.
According to claim 1,
and the first inflatable airbag is configured to inflate to a first maximum inflated state wherein a maximum height of the first inflatable airbag in the displacement axis direction is between 5.5 cm and 9.5 cm.

According to claim 1,
wherein at least one of the second inflatable airbags is configured to inflate to a second maximum inflated state wherein a maximum height of the second inflatable airbag in the displacement axis direction is between 6.5 cm and 10.5 cm.
According to claim 1,
It further comprises a pillowcase and a plurality of physical therapy units fastened to the pillowcase, wherein at least one of the physical therapy units is fastened to a position on the pillowcase corresponding to the position of the central support, abuts against the user's neck, and is a physical therapy device and electrically connected to and configured to receive power transmitted from the physical therapy device.
6. The method of claim 5,
An electrotherapy unit configured to receive electric power transmitted from the physical therapy device and output electrical stimulation to the user's neck is disposed in at least one of the physical therapy units.
6. The method of claim 5,
A thermal treatment unit configured to receive power transmitted from the physical therapy device and generate heat to heat the user's neck is disposed in at least one of the physical therapy units.
6. The method of claim 5,
A combined electrotherapy-thermal therapy unit configured to receive power transmitted from the physical therapy device, output electrical stimulation to the user's neck, and generate heat to heat the neck is disposed in at least one of the physical therapy units , neck support device.
According to claim 1,
a pillow body and a pillowcase, wherein the pillowcase is configured to cover the pillow body, the first inflatable airbag and the second inflatable airbag are disposed inside the pillow body, the inflating device includes the pillow body and and external to the pillowcase, wherein the pipe body is configured to extend through the pillowcase and into the pillow body.
According to claim 1,
wherein each of the first and second inflatable airbags has an inflatable upper end and an inflatable base.
According to claim 1,
The first inflatable airbag has a first rounded end configured to face an upper inner surface of the first chamber and an opposite second end that is a flat base configured to face a bottom opening of the first chamber; at least one of the airbags has a flat top configured to face an upper inner surface of the second chamber and a flat bottom base configured to face the bottom opening of the second chamber opposite the flat top.
According to claim 1,
wherein each said second chamber is larger than said first chamber, and each said second inflatable airbag in an uninflated state is at least one of a length and a volume greater than said first inflatable airbag in an uninflated state. support device.
According to claim 1,
The central support is stronger than the central portion of the bearing portion corresponding to the back of the user's head when the user puts the neck on the central support.
According to claim 1,
and a side portion of the pillow body comprising a corresponding portion of the support portion and the bearing portion and corresponding to the second chamber is more rigid than the remaining portion of the bearing portion.
A method of making an adjustable inflatable neck support device comprising:
A bottom surface formed by a support upper surface configured to support a user's neck, a bearing upper surface configured to support a user's larynx when the user is in a supine position, and a first chamber and two second chambers positioned on opposite sides of the first chamber Forming a pillow body having a - the height of the upper surface of the bearing is smaller than the height of the upper surface of the support -;
forming a bottom plate having an edge coincident with the bottom inner edge of the pillow body;
placing a first inflatable airbag in the first chamber, placing two second inflatable airbags in the second chamber respectively, and assembling a pipe body to the first inflatable airbag and the second inflatable airbag step; and
Matching the bottom inner edge of the pillow body to the bottom plate to form the adjustable inflatable neck support device with the first inflatable airbag and the second inflatable airbag enclosed within the adjustable inflatable neck support device. Assembling the pillow body and the bottom plate by attaching to the edge;
A method of manufacturing an adjustable inflatable neck support device comprising:

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