KR20230149149A - body pillow for Infant - Google Patents

Abstract

A body pillow for infants and toddlers is launched. A body pillow for infants and children according to the present invention includes a pillow for supporting the head of an infant or child; a first support member disposed on one side of the pillow to support a lying infant; a second support member disposed on the opposite side of the pillow to support the infant or child lying down; and a cover member configured to be selectively attachable and detachable to the first support member and the second support member and positioned on the floor or to cover an infant or child.

Description

Body pillow for infants

The present invention relates to a body pillow for infants and young children, and more specifically, to a body pillow for infants and young children that can provide sleeping infants with a good night's sleep by allowing them to feel their mother's breathing, and can minimize rolling over or Moro reflex. will be.

One of the biggest parenting stresses is newborn separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is a condition in which a newborn is very anxious about being separated from its mother. The newborn responds with frequent crying even when the mother moves away or tries to separate, and the mother experiences a lot of stress trying to comfort the crying child.

Also, mothers use bouncers to stabilize their children. This is a device that places a child in a cradle and stabilizes the child by easily rocking it or making an automatic rocking movement.

Existing bouncers must be operated manually, and some bouncers in particular have the disadvantage of having to be continuously moved as needed. It also has the disadvantage of not including any additional features other than rocking the cradle.

Additionally, when the shaking of the cradle becomes severe, there are cases of side effects such as dizziness in newborns, which can also appear as shaking syndrome.

In particular, if the child is not used to the bouncer, they may not use it often, and in the end, there is no way to relieve separation anxiety, so there are many cases in which the bouncer does not help reduce parenting stress. Also, in the case of a heavy bouncer, it can be quite burdensome for a mother to move it alone.

As a prior art to solve these conventional problems, a baby pillow that emits sound and vibration is disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0022094 (2018.03.06).

However, conventional baby pillows were able to provide emotional and psychological stability through sound and vibration, but there was a problem in that a significant effect could not be expected because the sound or vibration was not familiar.

. Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0022094 (2018.03.06)

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a body pillow for infants and young children that can provide sleeping infants with a good night's sleep by allowing them to feel their mother's breathing, and can minimize rolling over or Moro reflexes.

The above object is a body pillow for infants and children according to the present invention, a pillow for supporting the head of infants and children; a first support member disposed on one side of the pillow to support a lying infant; a second support member disposed on the opposite side of the pillow to support the lying infant; and a cover member that is configured to be selectively attachable and detachable to the first support member and the second support member, and is located on the floor or covers the infant or child.

The pillow may have a seating groove for inserting and seating the back of the infant's head.

The second support member may be formed with a buttock support portion curved in the direction of the first support member to minimize the gap between the infant and young child's buttocks when the infant lies on its side facing the first support member.

The first support member may be formed to be longer than the second support member to support the legs of an infant or child lying on its side.

The cover member includes a fitting portion formed at one end to fit the first support member or the second support member; and an attachment member for selectively attaching to the first support member or the second support member, and may include a cover part extending from the fitting part to lay or cover the floor.

The cover member may include a cover part laid or covered on the floor between the first support member or the second support member; And it may include attachment members provided at both ends of the cover portion to be selectively attached and detached to the first support member or the second support member.

The first support member and/or the second support member is provided with means for providing a good night's sleep to implement movement according to the mother's breathing, and the means for providing a good night's sleep includes: a water and inflatable pocket; and a fluid injection means connected to the bag through a connection pipe to inject and discharge fluid in a pattern set in the bag.

The fluid injection means includes a pumping unit consisting of an injection pump and an discharge pump; A first connector whose end is connected to the bag, a second connector connected to the injection pump and the other end of the first connector, and a second connector connected to the discharge pump and the other end of the first connector. The connector comprising: And it may include a valve unit consisting of a first valve provided in the first connection pipe and a second valve provided in the second connection pipe.

The means for providing sound sleep includes: a detection unit provided on the first support member and/or the second support member and including a sound detection sensor for detecting the crying sound of an infant and a motion detection sensor for detecting movement of the infant; And it may include a control unit for controlling the fluid injection means based on the detection signal from the detection unit.

The control unit may further include a communication unit configured to transmit the operating status of the sensing unit and the fluid injection means to the outside and receive an external control signal.

According to the present invention, a pillow for stably supporting the head of an infant and a first and second support member arranged at a distance from each other are provided, thereby providing the effect of minimizing the turning and Moro reflex when the infant sleeps. there is.

In addition, the first support member and/or the second support member is provided with a fluid injection means for embodying the mother's breathing, thereby providing a good night's sleep by allowing the mother's breathing to be felt.

In addition, by changing the operating pattern of the fluid injection means based on the infant's cries and movement detection signals, it is possible to provide the effect of allowing the baby to sleep alone by giving the illusion of being held in the mother's arms.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing a body pillow for infants and toddlers according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the use of the body pillow for infants and toddlers shown in FIG. 1.
Figure 3 is a diagram showing a fluid injection means provided in the body pillow for infants and children shown in Figure 1.
Figure 4 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the fluid injection means shown in Figure 3.
Figure 5 is a view showing another embodiment of the cover member shown in Figure 1.

Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In particular, even if there are no reference numerals, components that can be inferred from the description in the specification can be interpreted according to the literal description.

Even words used at the level of those skilled in the art may be used incorrectly because they do not accurately reflect actual functions and roles. In this case, the principle is that it is interpreted in accordance with the inventor's intention by inferring from the content uniformly stated in the specification, and the interpretation does not necessarily have to be limited to the text itself, but depending on the interpretation of the name or function, etc. should be judged more flexibly by referring to the overall content.

Embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings, but identical or similar components will be assigned the same reference numbers regardless of the reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The suffixes “module” and “part” for components used in the following description are given or used interchangeably only for the ease of preparing the specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles in themselves. Additionally, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed descriptions will be omitted. In addition, the attached drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical idea disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings, and all changes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention are not limited. , should be understood to include equivalents or substitutes.

When a component is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, but that other components may exist in between. It should be. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a component is “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In addition, throughout the specification of the present application, when a part is said to “include” a certain element, this means that it may further include other elements rather than excluding other elements, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, like symbols refer to like elements.

Among the attached drawings, Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating a body pillow for infants and toddlers according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating the use of the body pillow for infants and toddlers shown in Figure 1, and Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating the use of the body pillow for infants and toddlers according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing a fluid injection means provided in the body pillow for infants and toddlers shown in Figure 1, and Figure 4 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the fluid injection means shown in Figure 3.

As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the pillow 10 for infants and children according to the present invention includes a pillow 20 for supporting the head of the infant and a pillow 20, which is placed on one side of the pillow 20 to support the lying infant. A first support member 30 for support, a second support member 40 disposed on the opposite side of the pillow 20 for support of an infant lying down, and a first support member 30 and a second support member. It is configured to be selectively attachable and detachable from (40) and includes a cover member (50) located on the floor or to cover the infant.

This is explained in more detail as follows.

The pillow 20 is intended to support the head of an infant, and has a seating groove 22 for inserting and seating the back of the infant's head. The filling of the pillow 20 may be made of one or more fillings selected from EPP filling, cotton, or grain.

The first support member 30 is intended to support the infant or child lying down to minimize movement and to support the legs of the infant or child lying on its side. This first support member 30 is formed longer than the second support member 40. This is to support the legs of infants and toddlers because their legs are longer than their backs when they lie on their side.

The second support member 40 is formed with a buttock support portion 42 curved in the direction of the first support member 30 to minimize the gap between the infant and young child's buttocks when the infant lies on its side facing the first support member 30. . The curvature of the buttock support portion 42 is preferably formed to be the same or similar to the curvature of the buttocks of an infant or young child.

The cover member 50 includes a fitting portion 52 formed at one end so that the first support member 30 or the second support member 40 is fitted, and the first support member 30 or the second support member ( It may include an attachment member 54 to be selectively attached to 40, and a cover part 56 extending from the fitting part 52 to lay or cover the floor.

The cover member 50 can be placed between the floor and the bottom of the first support member 30 or the second support member 40 and used as a floor mat, and the cover member 50 can be used as a rug on the floor. It can be placed at the top of (40) and used as a cover for infants and young children.

The attachment member 54 may be made of a button, snap button, Velcro tape, etc. It is natural that the first support member 30 or the second support member 40 corresponding to the attachment member 54 is also provided with buttons, snap buttons, Velcro tape, etc.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 5, the above-described cover member 50 is a cover having a predetermined width and length to be laid or covered on the floor between the first support member 30 or the second support member 40. Except that it is configured to include a portion 57 and an attachment member 59 provided at both ends of the cover portion 57 to be selectively attached and detachable from the first support member 30 or the second support member 40. Same as the above-described embodiment. At this time, the attachment member 59 may be provided on both ends and/or both sides of the cover portion 57, respectively, and may also be provided on the outer surface of the corresponding first support member 30 or second support member 40. It can be.

The above-described first support member 30 and/or the second support member 40 is provided with a sound sleep providing means 70 for implementing movement according to the mother's breathing.

The deep sleep providing means 70 includes a bag 74 that contracts and expands, and a fluid injection means for injecting and discharging fluid in a pattern set in the bag 74 by being connected to the bag 74 through a connecting pipe 76. Includes.

The fluid injection means includes a pumping unit 72 consisting of an injection pump 72A and a discharge pump 72B, a first connection pipe 76A whose end is connected to the bag 74, an injection pump 72A, and a first A connector including a second connector (76B) connected to the other end of the connector (76A) and a second connector (76C) connected to the discharge pump (72B) and the other end of the first connector (76A) ( 67), and is configured to include a valve portion 78 consisting of a first valve 78A provided on the first connection pipe 76A and a second valve 78B provided on the second connection pipe 76C. The pumping unit 72 is installed inside the housing. A three-way nozzle may be provided at the other end of the first connector 76A. The first valve 78A and the second valve 78B may be configured as electronically driven solenoid valves (electronic valves).

The above-described pocket 74 is preferably flexible and sufficiently durable.

As shown in FIG. 4, the sound sleep providing means 70 includes a sound detection sensor 71A provided on the first support member 30 and/or the second support member 40 to detect the crying sound of an infant, and , a detection unit 71 including a motion detection sensor 71B for detecting the movement of infants and young children, and a control unit 73 for controlling the fluid injection means based on the detection signal of the detection unit 71.

In addition, the control unit 73 further includes a communication unit 77 for transmitting the operating status of the sensing unit 71 and the fluid injection means to the outside and receiving an external control signal.

The communication unit 77 may be comprised of a Bluetooth device, a Wi-Fi device, or a wired device. The communication unit 77 can send real-time monitoring information on the condition of a resting or sleeping infant to the manager (server).

The pouch 74 is intended to provide resting or sleeping infants with the feeling of being on their mother's chest, that is, movement. More specifically, it expands and contracts regularly to create a safe feeling like a mother's breathing.

Warm air or hot water may be supplied or discharged from the bag 74. For this purpose, a heating wire, etc. may be provided inside the bag 74 or may be supplied from the outside.

The control unit 73 may be provided with a temperature measuring unit for measuring the temperature of the infant or young child, and the temperature measuring unit may be comprised of a temperature sensor or a thermal imaging camera.

The control unit 73 may further include a humidity sensor for measuring humidity around the body pillow 10. The humidity sensor can be used as a means to detect urine or feces excreted by infants or young children, or to detect excessive sweating.

The control unit 73 can control the fluid injection means based on the detection signals detected by the above-described detection unit 71 and various sensors, and can provide the infant's physiological state and surrounding environment to the server.

The control unit 73 may include an input unit (keyboard or button) for manually inputting control signals, and may be controlled through an app connected through the communication unit 77.

The operation of the body pillow 10 for infants and children according to the present invention configured as described above will be described.

It is commonly known that the breathing rate of an adult during sleep is about 15 times per minute, the normal breathing rate is about 20 times per minute, and the breathing rate during light exercise is about 25 times per minute.

Therefore, the control unit 73 controls the pouch 74 to contract and expand in the same pattern as the mother's breathing by dividing the mother's state into sleeping, normal, and light exercise.

That is, the control unit 73 sequentially controls the injection pump 72A, the discharge pump 72B, and the first and second valves 78A and 78B to continuously operate so that the bag 74 regularly contracts and expands. In particular, it should contract and expand in the same pattern as the mother's breathing. For example, when injecting fluid, when the injection pump 72A is activated, the discharge pump 72B is stopped, the second valve 78B is closed, and the bag 74 is expanded. When the fluid is discharged, the injection pump 72A stops, the first valve 78A closes, the discharge pump 72B operates, and the second valve 78B opens, so that the bag 74 contracts. By repeating this process, a contraction/expansion pattern similar to the mother's breathing occurs.

This operation provides comfort and psychological stability as if being in the arms of the mother to infants and toddlers who sleep on the body pillow (10).

And, the control unit 73 controls the bag 74 to operate according to various preset contraction and expansion patterns.

Meanwhile, the control unit 73 determines the condition of the infant based on signals detected by the detection unit 71 and various sensors, and notifies the administrator (server), including the mother, if necessary. At this time, the control unit 73 is equipped with its own speaker and can generate a warning sound, and can also send a warning message to the manager's smartphone.

Meanwhile, in the case of a newborn, the body temperature of the newborn can be a direct indicator of the health status of the newborn who cannot speak, so the control unit 73 can measure and analyze it and notify if action is necessary. .

Meanwhile, the humidity sensor measures the humidity around the newborn, and the humidity around the newborn can be used to determine the condition of the diaper and the level of moisture in the clothes. In some cases, it may be possible to determine whether a newborn is sweating.

Meanwhile, the control unit 73 according to the present invention may include a heart rate sensor. The heart rate sensor can determine the newborn's heart rate, which indirectly determines the newborn's emotional state through the newborn's heart rate. Through this, it can automatically make necessary sounds to the child or inform the mother of the newborn's emotional state. Provides a notification function. If immediately necessary, the mother can be encouraged to take measures such as holding and comforting the newborn.

Meanwhile, the control unit 73 may include a separate display. A separate display screen can display information about the newborn, and this display data can be linked to the manager's smartphone to provide various information.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and attached drawings. For those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, it will be clear that components according to the present invention can be replaced, modified, and changed without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention.

In addition, since the content included in the present invention was developed by utilizing the patent claim deferral application system, it can be expanded and applied as improved content in the future, and in this case, the content described in the text and drawings of the current specification is retroactive to the filing date of the present invention. It can be applied.

10: body pillow 20: pillow
30: first support member 40: second support member
50: Cover member 70: Means for providing good sleep
71: Sensing unit 72A: Injection pump
72B: Discharge pump 73: Control unit
74: pocket 76: connector
78: valve part

Claims (10)

As a body pillow for infants and toddlers,
Pillows to support the head of infants and toddlers;
a first support member disposed on one side of the pillow to support a lying infant;
a second support member disposed on the opposite side of the pillow to support the infant or child lying down; and
Characterized in that it is configured to be selectively attachable and detachable to the first support member and the second support member, and includes a cover member located on the floor or for covering an infant or child.
Body pillow for infants and toddlers. According to paragraph 1,
The pillow,
Characterized by the formation of a seating groove for the back of the infant's head to be inserted and seated.
Body pillow for infants and toddlers. According to paragraph 1,
The second support member,
Characterized in that the buttock support is formed curved in the direction of the first support member to minimize the gap between the infant and the infant's buttocks when the infant lies on the side facing the first support member,
Body pillow for infants and toddlers. In paragraph 1
The first support member,
Characterized in that it is formed longer than the second support member to support the legs of an infant or child lying on its side,
Body pillow for infants and toddlers. According to paragraph 1,
The cover member is,
a fitting portion formed at one end to fit the first support member or the second support member; and
Characterized in that it is provided with an attachment member for selectively attaching to the first support member or the second support member, and includes a cover part extending from the fitting part for laying or covering the floor,
Body pillow for infants and toddlers. According to paragraph 1,
The cover member is,
a cover part laid or covered on the floor between the first support member or the second support member; and
Characterized in that it includes attachment members provided at both ends of the cover portion to be selectively attached and detachable from the first support member or the second support member.
Body pillow for infants and toddlers. According to any one of claims 1 to 6,
In the first support member and/or the second support member,
A means of providing a good night's sleep is provided to implement movement according to the mother's breathing,
The means for providing sound sleep are,
sacs that contract and expand; and
Characterized in that it is connected to the bag through a connector and includes a fluid injection means for injecting and discharging fluid in a pattern set in the bag.
Body pillow for infants and toddlers. In clause 7,
The fluid injection means is,
A pumping unit consisting of an injection pump and an discharge pump;
A first connector whose end is connected to the bag, a second connector connected to the injection pump and the other end of the first connector, and a second connector connected to the discharge pump and the other end of the first connector. The connector comprising; and
Characterized in that it includes a valve unit consisting of a first valve provided in the first connection pipe and a second valve provided in the second connection pipe,
Body pillow for infants and toddlers. According to clause 8,
The means for providing sound sleep are:
A detection unit provided on the first support member and/or the second support member and including a sound detection sensor for detecting the infant's crying sound and a motion detection sensor for detecting the infant's movement; and
Characterized in that it includes a control unit for controlling the fluid injection means based on the detection signal of the detection unit,
Body pillow for infants and toddlers. According to clause 9,
The control unit,
Characterized in that it further comprises a communication unit for transmitting the operating status of the detection unit and the fluid injection means to the outside and receiving an external control signal.
Body pillow for infants and toddlers.