KR20230034744A - Pillow for use in various posture - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a pillow for use in various postures, which comprises: a body having a plurality of headrests having different heights and having holes formed in the plurality of headrests, respectively; and a cover coupled to cover the plurality of holes on an upper surface of the body. The cover has a plurality of resilient support parts convexly pressed downward by the plurality of holes. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the user's comfort and health through protection of the cervical vertebrae by varying the height at which the neck and head are supported according to the lying posture.

Description

A pillow that can be used in various postures {PILLOW FOR USE IN VARIOUS POSTURE}

The present invention relates to a pillow that can be used in various postures, and more specifically, to a body having a plurality of headrests having different heights and having holes formed in the plurality of headrests, respectively, and a plurality of headrests on the upper surface of the body. It includes a cover coupled to cover the hole, and the cover has a plurality of resilient support parts that are convexly pressed downward by the plurality of holes, thereby varying the height of supporting the neck and head according to the lying posture, so that the user's It relates to a pillow that can be used in various postures that can improve health through comfort and cervical protection.

The pillow induces a sound sleep by supporting the user's neck and head when sleeping or resting, and also secures the stability of the body structure through protection of the cervical vertebrae, thereby facilitating breathing and blood circulation.

However, the conventional pillow simply has the main purpose of supporting the head and neck at a certain height in order to pursue comfort in a state in which the user lies on the front, and when the user lies on the side, sleeping posture lying on the front and attitudes are different, but these points are not taken into account.

If you cut the pillow incorrectly or choose the wrong height according to your posture, various problems such as stiff shoulders, snoring, headaches, insomnia, neck discs, and straight necks can occur. Not only can you not induce deep sleep during sleep time, but it can actually cause harm to your health.

In addition, when the conventional pillow is cut in a side-lying posture, the filling material filled inside the part supporting the ear by the pressure of the side head is leaned to one side, so that the part corresponding to the ear is too dented or tilted sharply to one side It has a structure that makes the user feel uncomfortable, such as being transformed into a photographic form.

On the other hand, since the world is sensitive to hygiene due to the recent Corona 19, even in the case of pillows, hygienic products that are difficult for germs to inhabit and are easy to clean are preferred.

Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2246341

An object of the present invention is to provide a pillow that can be used in various postures, which can improve the user's comfort and health through protection of the cervical vertebrae by varying the height at which the neck and head are supported according to the lying posture.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a pillow that can be used in various postures, which is hygienic, has excellent air permeability, and elastically supports the back of the head or the ear of the user according to the lying posture to improve the user's comfort is to do

One aspect of the present invention is a body having a plurality of headrests that can be selectively used according to a lying posture with different heights, and holes are formed in the plurality of headrests, respectively; And a cover coupled to cover the plurality of holes on the upper surface of the body; Including, the cover provides a pillow that can be used in various postures having a plurality of resilient support parts that are convexly pressed downward by the plurality of holes.

According to a preferred feature of the present invention, the body is formed lower than the first headrest portion used when the user lies sideways, and the first headrest portion so that the user can use it when the user lies straight while looking up. 2 includes a headrest, and the first and second headrests may be connected by an inclined connection.

According to a preferred feature of the present invention, the body is located between the first and second headrest parts and the first and second headrest parts used when the user lies on his side and when the user lies upright and a second headrest portion formed lower than the first and third headrest portions so as to be usable, and the second headrest portion may be connected to the first and third headrest portions and respective connection portions formed at an angle. .

Another aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of headrest members that can be selectively used according to a lying posture with different heights, holes are formed in the plurality of headrest members, respectively, and each of the plurality of headrest members A plurality of covers coupled to cover the hole of; It further includes, and the plurality of covers provide a pillow that can be used in various postures, each having an elastic support portion that is convexly pressed downward by the hole.

According to a preferred feature of the present invention, a first headrest member used when the user lies on his side, and a second headrest member formed lower than the first headrest member so that the user can use it when the user lies upright while looking up. Including, the second headrest member may be formed smaller in width and length than the first headrest member so as to be accommodated inside the first headrest member.

According to the present invention, one pillow is provided with a plurality of headrests having different heights when lying upright and sideways looking at one pillow, so that the user selects one of the headrests as needed. This allows you to lie on your back on the floor or lie on your side with your back on your side to protect your neck and cervical vertebrae while relaxing or sleeping comfortably.

In addition, the pillow of the present invention is hollow inside the body, has excellent air permeability by including a cover made of an excellent air permeability material, and elastically supports the back of the head or the ear of the user according to the lying posture of the hole covered with the cover , can improve comfort.

In particular, when you lie on your side, it is possible to minimize pressure on the ears, and thus, discomfort can be alleviated even when a hearing aid, glasses frames, earphones, etc. are worn.

In addition, there is no separate endothelial and it is easy to clean and disinfect, so it can be safely and conveniently used in places where many people use it, such as a sauna, a nursing home, a nursing home, and a hospital as well as a home.

1 is a perspective view schematically showing a pillow according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view along line II' of FIG. 1 .
3 is a perspective view schematically showing a pillow according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II' of FIG. 3 .
5 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing another example of a connection unit in a second embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a perspective view schematically showing a pillow according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a cross-sectional view of a pillow according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a cross-sectional view showing a second headrest member accommodated inside the first headrest member in a pillow according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a preferred aspect of the pillow of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, matters other than those specifically mentioned in the present specification and necessary for the implementation of the present invention can be grasped as design matters for those skilled in the art based on the prior art in the field.

In addition, the present invention can be implemented based on the contents disclosed in this specification and common technical knowledge in the field. In addition, the embodiments described in the drawings are modeled as necessary to clearly explain the present invention, and do not necessarily accurately represent the size or scale of a pillow actually used.

1 is a perspective view schematically showing a pillow according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II' of FIG. 1 .

1 and 2, the pillow 100 of the first embodiment includes a body 10 and a cover 20.

The body 10 may be formed of a light and durable material, may be formed long in the X direction in consideration of the user turning the body left and right during sleep or rest, and may have a top surface in the Z direction and two cross-sections in the X direction and It includes two side surfaces in the Y direction, and the lower surface in the Z direction is open so that the inside may be empty.

In addition, the body 10 includes a plurality of headrests configured to have different heights so that the user can selectively use them according to a lying posture.

In the first embodiment, the headrest may include a first headrest 11 located on the left side in the X direction and a second headrest 12 located on the right side in the X direction.

The first headrest part 11 is used when the user lies on his side, and when the user lies on his side while looking at the side, it supports one side part of the head.

The first headrest part 11 is formed higher than the second headrest part 12, and preferably the degree to which an adult with average physical condition feels most comfortable when lying on his side looking at the side. It is configured with a height of , and it is possible to prevent a phenomenon in which the user's neck is bent or the shoulders are pressed.

In addition, the first headrest portion 11 may have a first stepped portion 15a formed at an edge portion. The first stepped chin portion 15a is located under the user's nose when the user looks to the right in the X direction and lies on his or her side with the right side facing the floor to prevent the user from further rolling over the first headrest 11. will do At this time, the back of the head faces the second headrest 12 side.

The second headrest unit 12 is used when the user lies upright with his or her back facing the floor while looking up, and supports the back of the user when the user lies down looking up.

The second headrest portion 12 is formed lower than the first headrest portion 11, and preferably the degree to which an adult with average physical condition feels most comfortable when lying face down on the neck and cervical spine. It is composed of a height of, can relieve the tension of the neck muscles.

At this time, in general, since the space occupied by the head when lying straight up is more than when lying on the side, the second headrest part 12 has a relatively larger area than the first headrest part 11 It is desirable to have

In addition, a second stepped portion 15b may be formed at an edge of the second headrest portion 12 . The second step chin portion 15b, for example, serves to prevent the user's head from being separated from the second headrest portion 12 and rolling down on the floor even if the user turns the body further to the left while unconscious in a sleeping state. can do.

Also, a first hole 16 having a predetermined size is formed in the first headrest part 11 and a second hole 17 having a predetermined size is formed in the second headrest part 12 .

Then, a cover 20 is coupled to the upper surface of the body 10 to cover the first and second holes 16 and 17 .

At this time, the cover 20 may be formed in a size that does not cover the first stepped portion 15a and the second stepped portion 15b formed at the edge of the body 10 .

In addition, the cover 20 may be coupled to the body 10 by fixing the edge portion of the cover 20 to the upper surface of the body 10 using fixing means 30 such as a plurality of screws or pins. .

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and if necessary, the cover may be coupled to the upper surface of the body 10 using an adhesive or the like. However, it is preferable to couple the cover 20 to the body 10 with a screw or pin structure rather than an adhesive so that the cover 20 can be easily replaced due to damage or the like.

On the other hand, the cover 20 may have a first elastic support portion 21 that is lightly pressed convexly downward by the first hole 16 in the first headrest portion 11 .

The first elastic support part 21 is a part where the user's ear is located, and since it is located above the first hole 16 and has a certain elasticity, it serves to prevent the user's ear from being excessively pressed when the user lies on his side. can

By preventing excessive pressure on the ears, there is no problem in hearing the sound, so the user can comfortably watch TV even while lying on his side.

In addition, even if the user is wearing a hearing aid, glasses, or earphones, the first elastic support part 21 can play a role in alleviating discomfort caused by pressing the hearing aid, glasses frames, and earphones. .

And, the cover 20 may have a second elastic support part 22 that is lightly pressed convexly downward by the second hole 17 in the second headrest part 12 .

Since the second elastic support part 22 is located above the second hole 17 and has a predetermined elasticity, when the user lies upright, the rounded back of the head of the user touches and distributes the load of the head, thereby distributing the user's head It can make it more stable and comfortable to support.

The cover 20 may be formed using a fabric such as a 3D mesh having excellent air permeability as a porous material.

Also, as another example, the cover 20 may be made of an elastic synthetic resin such as EVA. The elastic synthetic resin is hygienic because it does not get wet and has the advantage of being easy to clean and manage, so it is advantageous for use in multi-use facilities and the like.

Meanwhile, at least one ventilation hole 13 may be formed on a side surface of the body 10 .

Accordingly, the air introduced into the body 10 through the ventilation hole 13 is discharged upward through the cover 20 and the first or second holes 16 and 17, or, conversely, the cover 20 ) and the first or second holes 16 and 17, as air flows into the body 10, ventilation is facilitated, so that the head of the user lying on the first or second headrest 11 or 12 It can cool you down and improve your comfort while sleeping or resting.

Further, the cover 20 may have a plurality of uneven protrusions formed on the upper surface, and these protrusions may provide an effect of acupressure by pressing the user's head when the user lies down.

In addition, the connecting portion 18 connecting the first and second headrest portions 11 and 12 of the body 10 to each other may be inclined at a predetermined angle.

Accordingly, the user can easily move while lying down on the first headrest part 11 and then gently roll his head sideways in the left direction in the X direction to go down to the second headrest part 12 . Conversely, the user may lie down with his or her head against the second headrest 12, and then gently roll his or her head to the right in the X-direction to climb up to the first headrest 11 and move conveniently.

And, one end surface of the body 10 may be provided with a name card coupling portion into which a user's name card can be inserted. Accordingly, when the pillow 10 is used in a common facility where several people live together, it is possible to easily distinguish who the user of the pillow 10 is.

In addition, a handle portion 14 having a hole shape may be provided on the other end surface of the body 10 so that the pillow 10 can be easily carried without touching the cover 20 of the pillow 10 by inserting a finger.

As another example, FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a pillow according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II′ of FIG. 3 . Hereinafter, detailed descriptions of structures and effects similar to those of the first embodiment in the description of the second embodiment are omitted to avoid duplication.

3 and 4, in the pillow 100' of the second embodiment, the body 10' has a high height, and the first and third headrests 11a are used when the user lies down while looking sideways. , 11b) and the second headrest 12', which is formed low in height and used when the user lies down while looking up, may be included.

In addition, the first headrest portion 11a may have a first stepped portion 15a formed at an edge portion, and the third headrest portion 11b may have a third stepped portion 15b formed at an edge portion. there is.

The first and third stepped portions 15a and 15b are located under the user's nose when the user lies down with the right or left sides facing the floor, so that the user can move over the first and third headrest portions 11a and 11b. This will help keep it from rolling down further.

In addition, a first hole 16a having a predetermined size is formed in the first headrest portion 11a, and a second hole 17' having a predetermined size is formed in the second headrest portion 12'. A third hole 16b having a predetermined size is formed in the headrest portion 11b.

Then, a cover 20' is coupled to the upper surface of the body 10' to cover the first, second, and third holes 16a, 17', and 16b.

At this time, the cover 20' has a first elastic support portion 21a that is lightly pressed convexly downward by the first hole 16a in the first headrest portion 11a, and the second headrest portion 12' ) has a second elastic support portion 22' that is slightly pressed convexly downward by the second hole 17', and is convex downward by the third hole 16b in the third headrest portion 11b It may have a third elastic support portion 21b that is slightly pressed.

At this time, the second headrest portion 12' may be located between the first headrest portion 11a and the third headrest portion 11b in the X direction.

Accordingly, when the user lies on the second headrest 12' facing up, the first connection portion 18a connecting the first headrest 11a and the second headrest 12' and the third head Both side parts of the user's head can be lightly supported by the second connection part 18b connecting the support part 11b and the second headrest part 12'.

Also, both of the first and second connection portions 18a and 18b may be inclined at a predetermined angle.

Accordingly, the user can easily move while lying on the right side on the first headrest part 11a, gently roll his head sideways to the left side, and go down to the second headrest part 12'. Conversely, the user may lie down with the back of the head against the second headrest part 12', and then gently roll his head to the right side to ascend to the first headrest part 11a and move conveniently.

In addition, the user can easily move while lying on the left side on the third headrest part 11b and gently rolling his head to the right side to go down to the second headrest part 12'. Conversely, the user may lie down with the back of the head against the second headrest part 12', and then gently roll his head to the left side to ascend to the third headrest part 11b and move conveniently.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, the first and second connection portions 18a' and 18b' may be formed at right angles, or may be formed in a shape where lower ends have an acute angle and are folded inward.

In this case, since it becomes difficult for the user to move from the second headrest portion 22' to the first or third headrest portion 11a or 11b via the first or second connection portions 18a' or 18b', By having the user continue to maintain the posture of lying on the back while looking upward, it may be difficult for the user to change to the posture of lying on the side while sleeping. That is, according to this structure, when a user needs to continue sleeping lying on his back for a specific reason, it can be usefully utilized.

As another example, Figure 6 is a perspective view schematically showing a pillow according to a third embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the pillow according to the third embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is a third embodiment of the present invention In the pillow according to the third embodiment, it is a cross-sectional view showing that the second head support member is accommodated inside the first head support member. Hereinafter, detailed descriptions of structures and effects similar to those of the first embodiment in the description of the third embodiment are omitted to avoid duplication.

Referring to FIGS. 6 to 8 , the pillow according to the third embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of headrest members separated from each other by the number of headrest members in the above-described embodiment.

In the third embodiment, the pillow 100" includes a first headrest member 200 including a first body 221 and a second headrest member 300 including a second body 312 Although illustrated and described, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the pillow of the present invention may include three or more headrest members depending on the configuration.

The first body 211 of the first headrest member 200 is formed relatively higher than the second body 312 of the second headrest member 300 . At this time, the first body 211 may have a structure in which one side is open so that the second headrest member 300 can be slid therein and accommodated therein.

Also, a first hole 216 having a predetermined size may be formed in the first body 211 , and a first cover 220 may be coupled to cover the first hole 216 .

The second body 312 of the second headrest member 300 is formed relatively lower than the first body 211 of the first headrest member 200 . In this case, the second body 312 may be formed to have a smaller length and width than the first body 211 so as to be accommodated inside the first body 211 .

In addition, a second hole 317 having a predetermined size may be formed in the second body 312 , and a second cover 320 may be coupled to cover the second hole 317 .

The pillow 100 "of the third embodiment configured as described above can be used by selectively selecting one of the first head support member 200 and the second head support member 300 according to the user's needs. And, in the case Accordingly, the first headrest member 200 and the second headrest member 300 may be used after arranging them side by side in the X direction.

At this time, when the user wants to lie down straight while looking up, the second elasticity is slightly pressed convexly downward by the second hole 317 in the second cover using the second headrest member 300 having a low height. The back of the head of the user's head is supported by the support part 322, so that the back of the head of the user can be stably and comfortably supported.

In addition, when the user wants to lie on his side while looking at the side, the first headrest member 200 having a high height is used to press the first hole 216 convexly downward in the first cover. The user's ear can be elastically supported on the elastic support part 221 in a state of contact, so that the side part of the user's head can be stably and comfortably supported.

The present invention can be modified in many different forms, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the examples described below. In addition, 'include' a component throughout the specification means that other components may be further included, rather than excluding other components unless otherwise stated.

100, 100', 100": Pillow
10: body
11, 12: first and second headrests
15a, 15b: first and second stepped portions
16, 17: first and second holes
20: cover
21, 22: first and second elastic supports

Claims (5)

a body having a plurality of headrests that can be selectively used according to a lying posture having different heights, and having holes formed in the plurality of headrests, respectively; and
a cover coupled to an upper surface of the body to cover the plurality of holes; including,
The cover has a plurality of resilient support that is convexly pressed downward by the plurality of holes, a pillow that can be used in various postures. According to claim 1,
The body includes a first headrest part used when the user lies on his side and a second headrest part formed lower than the first headrest part so that the user can use it when the user lies upright while looking up.
A pillow that can be used in various postures, characterized in that the first and second headrests are connected by an inclined connection. According to claim 1,
The body is located between first and second headrest parts used when the user lies on his side and the first and second headrest parts, and the first and second headrest parts can be used when the user lies upright. 3 including a second headrest formed lower than the headrest,
Characterized in that the second headrest portion is connected to the first and third headrest portions and each of the connecting portions formed obliquely, the pillow usable in various postures. It includes a plurality of headrest members that can be selectively used according to the lying posture because the height is different,
A hole is formed in each of the plurality of headrest members,
a plurality of covers coupled to the plurality of headrest members to cover respective holes; Including more,
The plurality of covers each have an elastic support that is convexly pressed downward by the hole, a pillow that can be used in various postures. According to claim 4,
A first headrest member used when the user lies on his side, and a second headrest member formed lower than the first headrest member so that the user can use it when the user lies upright while looking up.
The second headrest member is characterized in that the width and length are formed smaller than the first headrest member so as to be accommodated inside the first headrest member, a pillow usable in various postures.

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