KR20220139536A - Functional pillow - Google Patents

Abstract

A functional pillow is provided. The functional pillow comprises a body unit having a first portion comprising a head support unit and a cervical support unit, and the head support unit comprises a U-shaped first groove. An object of the present invention is to provide the functional pillow which stably supports a body of a user, and at the same time, provides a white noise and a fragrance to further improve quality of sleep.

Description

Functional pillow {Functional pillow}

The present invention relates to a functional pillow.

Recently, as pain-related diseases such as joints and muscles increase due to changes in people's living environments, interest in posture correction in daily life is rapidly increasing.

Accordingly, product manufacturers are releasing various products for correct posture in daily life, and in particular, products such as mattresses and pillows for correct posture during sleep are being actively developed.

In particular, interest in functional pillows for correcting sleeping posture and improving sleep quality in relation to neck discs, which are rapidly increasing in recent years, is rapidly increasing. Patent Nos. 2006-0120973 and 2013-0050409, and the like.

In the case of the invention of Korean Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-0120973, a support groove for supporting the back of the head is formed in the upper central part of the body in which the contents are embedded to maintain the cushion, and a support for supporting the temporal part is formed on the left and right sides of the support groove. , a pillow of a type in which a protruding neck support is integrally formed in the support groove and the support to increase the height in the order of the support groove, the support, and the neck support is disclosed.

In addition, in the case of the invention of Korean Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-0050409, an air hole to support the back of the head of the user in the center of the upper surface of the pillow body in which materials such as memory foam, flexible foam, integral skin foam, and polyurethane foam are foamed through a foaming machine This included headrest is formed, and on the left and right sides of the headrest, a holder for preventing ear compression to prevent ear compression when the user lies on his side, and a holder for preventing eye wrinkles from compressing the skin and muscles around the eyes are formed. In addition, a pillow of the form including a C-shaped neck support along the curve of the neck is disclosed.

However, since each person has a different body type and different sleeping habits, it may be difficult for the functional pillows as described above to stably support the body according to various body types and postures.

In addition, the prior patent invention has a problem that does not consider factors such as noise and scent in addition to the shape of the pillow in the quality of sleep.

An object of the present invention is to provide a functional pillow provided with white noise and fragrance for stably supporting the user's body and at the same time improving the quality of sleep.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

Functional pillow according to an embodiment for solving the above problems, includes a body portion provided with a first portion including a head support and cervical support, the head support includes a U-shaped first groove.

The thickness of the head support portion may be made of 15mm to 30mm, the thickness of the cervical support portion may be made of 85mm to 95mm, and the weight of the body portion may be 800g to 1200g.

a second part disposed on one side of the first part and a third part disposed on the other side of the first part, wherein the second part, the first part, and the third part are sequentially arranged in a first direction is disposed, and the second part and the third part may have ear crush prevention grooves, respectively.

The head support part and the cervical spine support part are sequentially arranged in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and the width of the first groove in the first direction is 20 mm to 30 mm, and in the thickness direction of the first groove The depth may be 10mm to 15mm.

The first portion may further include a second groove, a third groove, and a fourth groove respectively extending in the second direction.

The second groove, the third groove, and the fourth groove may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

The body portion may have one surface and the other surface having the same shape.

It further includes a first cover disposed on the upper portion of the body portion and a second cover disposed on the lower portion of the body portion, and a direction portion for emitting an aroma and a white noise portion for outputting white noise are disposed on an outer surface of the second cover. can be

Each of the second part and the third part may have a thickness of 110 mm to 120 mm.

Each of the second groove, the third groove, and the fourth groove may extend from one surface of the body part to the other surface.

The details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the functional pillow according to an embodiment, it is possible to stably support the user's cervical spine and head.

In addition, since the front and the back of the pillow have the same structure, both sides can be used, thereby increasing the convenience of use.

Furthermore, it is possible to further improve the quality of sleep by providing customized white noise and scent to the user's sleep pattern.

Effects according to the embodiments are not limited by the contents exemplified above, and more various effects are included in the present specification.

1 is a perspective view of a functional pillow according to an embodiment.
2 is an exploded perspective view of a functional pillow according to an embodiment.
3 is a plan view schematically showing a body portion of a functional pillow according to an embodiment.
4 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a body portion of a functional pillow according to an embodiment.
5 is a view schematically showing a state when a weight is applied to the head support according to an embodiment.
6 is a view schematically showing a cross-section of a body part cut along the center according to an embodiment.
7 is a view schematically showing a folding state of the body part according to an embodiment.
8 is a diagram schematically illustrating a distributed state of the force of the cervical vertebrae support according to an embodiment.
9 is a view schematically showing the distribution of the force of the head support according to an embodiment.

Advantages and features of the present invention and methods of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but will be implemented in a variety of different forms, only these embodiments allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs It is provided to fully inform the possessor of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

Reference to an element or layer "on" of another element or layer includes any intervening layer or other element directly on or in the middle of the other element or layer. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout. The shapes, sizes, proportions, angles, numbers, etc. disclosed in the drawings for explaining the embodiments are exemplary, and thus the present invention is not limited to the illustrated matters. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a functional pillow according to an embodiment, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the functional pillow according to an embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a plan view schematically showing a body part of the functional pillow according to an embodiment, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a body portion of a functional pillow according to an embodiment, Figure 5 is a diagram schematically showing a state when weight is applied to the head support according to an embodiment, Figure 6 is a body according to an embodiment It is a view schematically showing a cross-section cut along the center, FIG. 7 is a view schematically showing a folding state of the body according to an embodiment, and FIG. It is a schematic view, and FIG. 9 is a view schematically showing the distribution of the force of the head support according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a functional pillow FP according to an embodiment may include a frame portion FRP and a direction portion AP and a white noise portion WNP respectively disposed on side surfaces of the frame portion FRP. have. 1 illustrates that the direction part AP and the white noise part WNP are disposed along the first direction (X-axis direction) on the same side surface, but this is an example and is not limited thereto.

In some embodiments, an aroma helpful for sleep may be emitted from the direction unit AP. To this end, a direction module including a direction patch may be disposed inside the direction unit AP, and a plurality of direction passages are formed on the outer surface of the direction unit AP so that the aroma fragrance emitted from the direction module can be emitted to the outside. can be In addition, the amount of divergence of the aroma may be controlled by opening and closing each of the plurality of direction passages of the direction unit AP.

In some embodiments, opening and closing of multiple directional passages may be controlled in stages. For example, it may be divided into a first stage in which 1/3 of the plurality of directional passages is opened, a second stage in which 2/3 of the plurality of directional passages are opened, and a third stage in which 3/3 of the plurality of directional passages are opened. The opening and closing of the plurality of directional passages may be controlled in various stages.

In some embodiments, the opening and closing of each of the plurality of directional passages of the direction part AP may be of a manual type that is controlled by a slide button or the like, and in some embodiments, each of the plurality of directional passages is opened and closed by sensing the user's movement. Correspondingly, it may be made of an electronic type that automatically opens and closes.

In some embodiments, the frame unit FRP may include a motion sensing unit capable of detecting a user's motion. A control unit and a plurality of pressure sensors may be disposed in the motion sensing unit. A plurality of pressure sensors may sense the pressure by the support of the user's head or neck of the functional pillow (FP). Such a pressure sensor may sense a change in pressure and transmit it to the control unit. The control unit may detect the movement of the user's head and neck in stages on the functional pillow (FP) based on the amount of change in pressure detected by the pressure sensor. For example, the control unit may divide the first stage in which the amount of change in pressure is the smallest, the second stage in which the amount of change in pressure is an intermediate stage, and the third stage in which the change in pressure is the largest, corresponding to the first stage control signal and the second stage. A control signal and a third stage control signal may be generated and transmitted to the direction unit AP and the white noise unit WNP. The direction unit AP may open 1/3 of the plurality of direction passages when receiving the first stage control signal from the control unit, and the direction unit AP may open a plurality of directions when receiving the second stage control signal from the control unit. Two-thirds of the passages may be opened, and the direction unit AP may be configured to open three-thirds of the plurality of direction passages when receiving the third step control signal from the controller. In some embodiments, the direction part AP may be made of a flexible material.

In some embodiments, white noise helpful for sleep may be output from the white noise unit WNP. To this end, a white noise generating module including a speaker may be disposed inside the white noise unit WNP, and a plurality of sound paths may be formed on the outer surface of the white noise unit WNP. In addition, the output of white noise can be controlled by opening and closing a plurality of noise paths of the white noise unit (WNP) or adjusting the volume of the speaker.

In some embodiments, the white noise generating module may be configured as a film speaker. For example, it may be a film-type piezoelectric speaker using a PVDF film. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, a flexible printed circuit board may be used as a printed circuit board (PCB) connected to the film speaker in order to maintain the flexibility of the film speaker, and a flexible battery may also be used for a battery for supplying power. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

When the output of white noise is adjusted by the volume of the speaker as an example, the white noise unit (WNP) may set the volume of the speaker to stage 1 when receiving the first stage control signal from the controller, and the white noise unit (WNP) may set the volume of the speaker to a second level greater than the first level when receiving a second level control signal from the control unit, and the white noise unit (WNP) receives a third level control signal from the control unit. may be configured to set the volume of the to a third level greater than the second level.

Although not shown in FIG. 1 , a power supply unit and a charging terminal for turning on and off the direction unit AP and the white noise unit WNP may be disposed on the outside of the functional pillow FP.

In some embodiments, the frame unit FRP may further include a temperature sensor, and when a temperature of 40° C. or higher is sensed, a temperature warning signal may be generated and transmitted to the white noise unit, and the white noise unit receiving the temperature warning signal may receive the temperature warning signal. A warning sound may be generated. This is to detect an abnormality in the user's body temperature and at the same time prevent damage to an indoor fire during sleep.

In some embodiments, the frame portion FRP may further include a position detection sensor. Accordingly, it is possible to sense the position of the functional pillow (FP) in real time, it is possible to easily grasp the position of the functional pillow (FP).

In some embodiments, the frame part FRP may further include a humidity sensor. Accordingly, when the humidity is out of the set humidity range, a humidity warning signal may be generated and transmitted to the white noise unit, and the white noise unit receiving the humidity warning signal may generate a humidity warning voice. Accordingly, the user can maintain a comfortable environment by controlling the humidity in the room.

Referring to FIG. 2 , a functional pillow FP according to an exemplary embodiment includes a first cover CV1 , a first pad PD1 under the first cover CV1 , and a body under the first pad PD1 . It may include a portion BP, a second pad PD2 under the body portion BP, and a second cover CV2 under the second pad PD2.

In some embodiments, the second cover CV2 includes an accommodating space therein, and the accommodating space of the second cover CV2 includes the second pad PD2, the body part BP, and the first pad PD1. It may be sequentially accommodated, and may have a structure in which the first cover CV1 is disposed on the first pad PD1 to cover it. Also, the first cover CV1 and the second cover CV2 are fastened by a connecting member. can be For example, the connecting member may have various configurations such as zippers, snap buttons, and Velcro.

In some embodiments, the direction part AP and the white noise part WNP may be disposed on the outer surface of the second cover CV2 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the direction part AP and the white noise part WNP may be disposed on the outer surface of the first cover CV1 .

In some embodiments, the first pad PD1 and the second pad PD2 may be pads made of cotton or goose down, and the body part BP may be made of latex. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Also, the first pad PD1 and the second pad PD2 may be disposed along a morphology of the body portion.

In some embodiments, the first cover CV1 , the first pad PD1 , the body portion BP, the second pad PD2 , and the second cover CV2 may overlap in the third direction (Z-axis direction). have.

3 to 9 , the body part BP is a first part P1 in which the head support part HSP and the cervical vertebrae support part CSP are located, and the first part P1 is disposed on both sides, respectively. It may include a second portion P1 and a third portion P3 . For example, the second part P2 , the first part P1 , and the third part P3 may be sequentially positioned in the first direction (X-axis direction) in the body part BP. Each of the second part P2 and the third part P3 may be a part used when the user lies on his or her side, and the first part P1 may be used when the user lies on his or her side (when the user lies down in a direction facing the top) It may be a part used for

The length in the first direction (X-axis direction) of the first part P1 may be 270 mm to 290 mm, and the length in the first direction (X-axis direction) of the second part P2 is 175 mm to 190 mm. The length of the third portion P3 in the first direction (X-axis direction) may be 175 mm to 190 mm.

In some embodiments, when the size of the total area of the body part BP is 100, the area of the first part P1 may be 40%, and the area of each of the second part P2 and the third part P3 is 100%. may be 30%.

In some embodiments, the total weight of the body portion BP may be 1000 g to 1100 g, but is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the total weight of the body portion BP may be formed between 800 g and 1200 g according to the play of the pillow.

In some embodiments, the first part P1 may include a head support part HSP in contact with the user's head and a cervical spine support part CSP in contact with the user's neck part. A first groove H1 may be positioned in the first portion P1 to surround the outside of the user's head. As shown in FIG. 5 , the pressure on both sides of the user's back head is minimized by the U-shaped first groove H1 so that the back head can be comfortably lowered.

The width a1 of the first groove H1 in the first direction (X-axis direction) may be 20 mm to 30 mm, and the width a2 of the first groove H1 in the third direction (Z-axis direction). (or depth) may be 10mm to 15mm, the total length of the U-shaped first groove (H1) may be 250mm to 280mm. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 5 , even when pressure is applied to the head support part HSP, the second part P2 and the third part P3 are not deformed, and the user's back head can be wrapped.

A plurality of grooves extending in the second direction (Y-axis direction) may be disposed in the first portion P1 . For example, in the first portion P1, the second groove H2, the third groove H3, and the fourth groove H4 passing the support portion HSP and the cervical spine support portion CSP in the second direction (Y-axis direction). ) can be placed. The second groove (H2), the third groove (H3), and the fourth groove (H4) provide a passage for air movement in a state in which the user's head and neck are in contact, giving the user comfort, and as shown in FIG. 7 , the body part BP ) to facilitate banding. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9 , the second groove H2 , the third groove H3 , and the fourth groove H4 effectively distribute the body pressure caused by the user's head and neck.

In some embodiments, the second groove H2, the third groove H3, and the fourth groove H4 extend in the second direction (Y-axis direction), and are disposed to be spaced apart from each other in the first direction (X-axis direction) can be

A groove may be disposed in the second part P2 and the third part P3 to prevent the user's ears from being pressed when the user lies on his or her side. For example, a fifth groove H5 that is an ear crush prevention groove may be disposed in the second portion P2 , and a sixth groove H6 that is an ear crush prevention groove may be disposed in the third portion P3 . In some embodiments, a plurality of holes may be formed in the fifth and sixth grooves H5 and H6. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The head support part HSP may be disposed in a shape concavely recessed in the cervical spine support part CSP, the second part P2 and the third part P3 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , the configuration of the other surface of the body part BP may be the same as the configuration of one surface of the body part BP described above. That is, the first part P1 in which the head support part HSP and the cervical vertebrae support part CSP are positioned on one surface and the other surface of the body part BP, respectively, and the second part disposed on both sides of the first part P1 as the center, respectively. It may include a portion P2 and a third portion P3 , and one surface and the other surface of the body portion BP may have the same shape.

4 and 6 together, in some embodiments, the thickness in the third direction (Z-axis direction) of the second portion P2 and the third portion P3 of the head support portion HSP and the cervical spine support portion CSP can be done differently. For example, the thickness d1 in the third direction (Z-axis direction) of the cervical spine support part CSP may be 85 mm to 95 mm, and the third direction (Z-axis direction) of the second portion P2 is The thickness d2 may be 110 mm to 120 mm, and the thickness d3 in the third direction (Z-axis direction) of the third part P3 may be 110 mm to 120 mm, and the second part of the head support part HSP. The thickness d4 in the three directions (Z-axis direction) may be 15 mm to 30 mm, and the thickness d4 in the third direction (Z-axis direction) of the joint of the head support part (HSP) and the cervical spine support part (CSP) may be made of 38 mm to 48 mm. Here, the joint between the head support part HSP and the cervical vertebrae support part CSP may be a point where the first hole H1 and the cervical vertebrae support part CSP meet.

In this way, by forming the cervical spine support (CSP) thicker than the head support (HSP), as shown in FIG. 8, the effect of opening the airway when the user lies in a straight posture is increased, and the user's cervical spine is maintained in a C-shape. It can prevent a straight neck or turtle neck, and at the same time create a comfortable posture.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may be embodied in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. you will be able to understand Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

FP: functional pillow
CV1: first cover
CV2: second cover
PD1: first pad
PD2: second pad
BP: body
AP: direction
WNP: white noise part

Claims (10)

It includes a body part provided with a first part including a head support and a cervical spine support,
The head support portion is a functional pillow comprising a U-shaped first groove.
The method of claim 1,
The thickness of the head support is made of 15mm to 30mm,
The thickness of the cervical support part is made of 85mm to 95mm,
The weight of the body portion is 800g to 1200g functional pillow.
3. The method of claim 2,
a second part disposed on one side of the first part and a third part disposed on the other side of the first part,
The second part, the first part, and the third part are sequentially arranged in a first direction,
The second part and the third part are functional pillows each having an ear compression prevention groove.
4. The method of claim 3,
The head support part and the cervical spine support part are sequentially arranged in a second direction intersecting the first direction,
The width of the first groove in the first direction is 20mm to 30mm,
The depth in the thickness direction of the first groove is 10mm to 15mm functional pillow.
5. The method of claim 4,
The first portion is a functional pillow further comprising a second groove, a third groove and a fourth groove each extending in the second direction.
6. The method of claim 5,
The second groove, the third groove and the fourth groove is a functional pillow that is disposed spaced apart in the first direction.
7. The method of claim 6,
The body portion is a functional pillow made of the same shape on one side and the other side
8. The method of claim 7,
Further comprising a first cover disposed on the upper portion of the body portion and a second cover disposed on the lower portion of the body portion,
A functional pillow in which a direction part for emitting an aroma and a white noise part for outputting white noise are disposed on the outer surface of the second cover.
9. The method of claim 8,
The thickness of the second part and the third part is respectively 110mm to 120mm functional pillow.
10. The method of claim 9,
Each of the second groove, the third groove and the fourth groove is a functional pillow extending from one surface of the body part to the other surface.

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