A body position pillow for open airway of a bedridden patient

By designing a multifunctional positioning pillow, the problems of airway obstruction, insufficient cervical spine support, and poor breathability for bedridden patients are solved, achieving improved airway opening, cervical spine support, and breathability, and adapting to the individual needs of different patients.

CN224671743UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25THE 940TH HOSPITAL OF THE CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY JOINT LOGISTICS SUPPORT FORCE
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Application Number
CN202521250786.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-18
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-06-18

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Technical Problem

Bedridden patients are prone to airway obstruction due to the tongue falling back, insufficient cervical spine support, difficulty in meeting individual needs, and poor ventilation.

Method used

A body positioning pillow including a headrest device, a neck pillow device, and a back pillow device was designed. Through the combination of an adjustment plate, a passive rod, an F-shaped rotating rod, a sliding groove, a sliding rod, and a locking device, multi-angle adjustment and support of the head, neck, and back can be achieved. Combined with gradient density memory foam, a dual-density composite structure, and breathable grooves, good air circulation is formed.

Benefits of technology

It effectively improves upper airway opening, prevents tongue base from falling back, reduces neck muscle burden, maintains cervical spine stability, improves breathability and comfort, and adapts to the individual needs of different patients.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a body position cushion pillow for open airway of bedridden patient, the utility model relates to medical nursing technical field, the utility model, include: bottom pad, the top end rotationally connected with headrest device of bottom pad, through setting the cooperation of headrest device, neck device and backrest device, according to the head and neck back angle ratio design when human body supine position and lateral position, can make the upper airway openness improve 40% or more compared with ordinary pillow, effectively prevent the tongue root of bedridden patient to drop, ensure that the airway is unobstructed, provide strong support for the respiration of patient, and the cervical vertebra support pressure is reasonable gradient distribution, and the double density gradient design of cervical collar module, and the neck department physiological curve is attached, provides dynamic support, effectively alleviates the neck muscle burden, maintains the stability of cervical vertebra, and the elevation angle adjustment of headrest module, the adjustment of cervical collar module C type curved surface radian and the length segmented design of back pad module can satisfy the individual demand of different patients and the purpose of various use scenes.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical and nursing technology, specifically a positioning pillow for bedridden patients to open the airway. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of modern medical care, the care of bedridden patients faces many challenges. Among them, maintaining airway patency and ensuring cervical spine health are key aspects. Due to decreased physical function, impaired consciousness, or the influence of their condition, bedridden patients have weakened airway self-protection and regulation capabilities, making them prone to tongue retraction. Tongue retraction can lead to upper airway narrowing or even blockage, seriously affecting the patient's normal breathing.

[0003] Clinical data shows that approximately 30%-50% of patients who are bedridden for extended periods experience varying degrees of respiratory ventilation problems. This not only prolongs hospital stays but also significantly increases medical costs and patient suffering. Ordinary pillows, when supporting the head, cannot effectively adjust the posture of the patient's head, neck, and back, making it difficult to fully open the upper airway and meet the breathing needs of bedridden patients. Prolonged bed rest keeps the patient's cervical spine in an unnatural position for extended periods. Coupled with a lack of effective support, the pressure on the intervertebral spaces of the cervical spine increases, and the neck muscles remain in a state of tension for a long time, easily leading to problems such as cervical pain and stiffness. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a positioning pillow for bedridden patients to open their airways, solving the problems of easy airway blockage, insufficient cervical spine support, difficulty in meeting individual needs, and poor breathability in bedridden patients.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a positioning pillow for bedridden patients with an open airway, comprising: a base pad, a headrest device rotatably connected to the top of the base pad, a neck pillow device fixedly connected to the top of the base pad, and a back pillow device fixedly connected to the top of the base pad; a locking device is fixedly connected to the outer walls of the headrest device and the neck pillow device; the headrest device includes an adjustment plate, a passive rod symmetrically rotatably connected to the bottom end of the adjustment plate, an F-shaped rotating rod rotatably connected to the outer wall of the passive rod via a round rod, a gradient density memory foam sleeved on the outer wall of the adjustment plate, a cotton textile material sleeved on the outer wall of the gradient density memory foam, and a longitudinal ventilation channel opened on the inner wall of the cotton textile material; the headrest device can be adjusted to different angles through the cooperation of the adjustment plate, the passive rod, and the F-shaped rotating rod; the adjustment plate is rotatably connected to the base pad, and the F-shaped rotating rod is rotatably connected to the inner walls of the gradient density memory foam and the cotton textile material, facilitating the adjustment of the headrest tilt angle.

[0008] Preferably, the inner wall of the adjusting plate is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the base pad via a round rod, and the outer wall of the F-shaped rotating rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the gradient density memory foam and cotton textile material.

[0009] Preferably, the neck pillow device includes two support plates. A sliding rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of each support plate via a groove, which is located within the wall of the support rod. An active rod is rotatably connected to the outer wall of each support plate. A pull rod is symmetrically rotatably connected to the active rod via a connecting block. A sliding shaft is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the pull rod. A passive adjustment rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding shaft. A dual-density composite structure is fitted onto the outer wall of the support plate. A medical-grade silicone breathable groove is fitted onto the outer wall of the dual-density composite structure. Through the structure of the active rod, pull rod, sliding shaft, and passive adjustment rod, combined with the groove on the support plate, the C-shaped curvature of the neck pillow can be adjusted from 110° to 130° to meet the neck support needs of different patients.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom end of the support plate is fixedly connected to the top end of the base pad, the outer wall of the sliding shaft is symmetrically slidably connected to the inner wall of the support plate through a sliding groove, and the sliding groove is opened on the inner wall of the support plate, and the outer wall of the active rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the dual-density composite structure.

[0011] Preferably, the backrest device includes a high-elastic PE hollow three-dimensional support, the outer wall of which is covered with a 3D honeycomb mesh fabric, and the bottom end of the high-elastic PE hollow three-dimensional support is fixedly connected to the top end of the bottom pad. The high-elastic PE hollow three-dimensional support and the 3D honeycomb mesh fabric of the backrest device can effectively distribute back pressure and improve overall comfort.

[0012] Preferably, the locking device includes a limiting ring, a limiting tooth fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting ring, a sliding tooth slidably connected to the outer wall of the limiting tooth, a compression spring fixedly connected to the end of the sliding tooth away from the limiting tooth, a limiting strip slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding tooth, the limiting strip being fixedly connected to the outer wall of the F-shaped rotating rod and the driving rod, an adjusting block slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting tooth, and the end of the compression spring away from the sliding tooth being fixedly connected to the side wall of the blended fabric and the dual-density composite structure.

[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0014] This invention provides a positioning pillow for bedridden patients to maintain an open airway. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This utility model, through the coordinated design of a headrest, neck support, and back support, and based on the head, neck, and back angle ratios in supine and lateral positions, can increase the upper airway opening by more than 40% compared to ordinary pillows. It effectively prevents the tongue from falling back in bedridden patients, ensuring airway patency and providing strong support for breathing. The cervical spine support pressure is distributed in a reasonable gradient, and the dual-density gradient design of the neck support module conforms to the physiological curve of the neck, providing dynamic support, effectively reducing the burden on neck muscles, and maintaining cervical spine stability. The adjustable headrest angle, the adjustable C-curve of the neck support module, and the segmented length design of the back support module can meet the individual needs of different patients and various usage scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment plate in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support plate of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the locking device of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base pad; 2. Headrest assembly; 20. Adjustment plate; 21. Passive rod; 22. F-shaped rotating rod; 23. Gradient density memory foam; 24. Blended fabric; 3. Neck pillow assembly; 30. Support plate; 31. Sliding rod; 32. Active rod; 33. Pull rod; 34. Sliding shaft; 35. Passive adjustment rod; 36. Dual-density composite structure; 37. Medical-grade silicone corrugated breathable groove; 4. Backrest assembly; 40. High-elastic PE hollow three-dimensional support; 41. 3D honeycomb mesh fabric; 5. Locking device; 50. Limiting ring; 51. Limiting tooth; 52. Sliding tooth; 53. Compression spring; 54. Limiting strip; 55. Adjustment block. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Example

[0024] Please see Figure 1-5This utility model provides a technical solution: a positioning pillow for bedridden patients to open their airways, comprising:

[0025] The base pad 1 has a headrest device 2 rotatably connected to its top end, a neck pillow device 3 fixedly connected to its top end, and a back pillow device 4 fixedly connected to its top end. The outer walls of the headrest device 2 and the neck pillow device 3 are fixedly connected to a locking device 5. The headrest device 2 and the neck pillow device 3 at the top end of the base pad 1 can be adjusted according to the patient's resting posture, and the back pillow device 4 can support the patient's body posture.

[0026] The headrest device 2 includes an adjustment plate 20. A passive rod 21 is symmetrically rotatably connected to the bottom end of the adjustment plate 20. An F-shaped rotating rod 22 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the passive rod 21 via a round rod. A gradient density memory foam 23 is fitted onto the outer wall of the adjustment plate 20. A cotton textile material is fitted onto the outer wall of the gradient density memory foam 23, and longitudinal ventilation channels are provided on the inner wall of the cotton textile material. The inner wall of the adjustment plate 20 is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the base pad 1 via a round rod. The outer wall of the F-shaped rotating rod 22 is connected to the gradient density memory foam 23 and the cotton textile material. The inner wall is rotatably connected, and the F-shaped rotating rod 22 drives the passive rod 21 to rotate at the bottom of the adjusting plate 20, so that the adjusting plate 20 can be adjusted at intervals of 15°. Then, the adjusting block 55 is released, and the sliding tooth 52 is engaged with the limiting tooth 51 due to the elastic force of the compression spring 53, so as to prevent the F-shaped rotating rod 22 from rotating. The inner wall of the gradient density memory foam 23 and the blended fabric 24 has longitudinal ventilation channels to form a good air circulation channel, so that heat and moisture can be discharged in time during patient use.

[0027] The neck pillow device 3 includes two support plates 30. A sliding rod 31 is slidably connected to the inner wall of each support plate 30 via a groove, which is located within the wall of the support rod. An active rod 32 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of each support plate 30. A pull rod 33 is symmetrically rotatably connected to the active rod 32 via a connecting block. A sliding shaft 34 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the pull rod 33. A passive adjustment rod 35 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding shaft 34. A dual-density composite structure 36 is fitted onto the outer wall of the support plate 30. A medical-grade silicone breathable groove 37 is fitted onto the outer wall of the dual-density composite structure 36. The bottom end of the support plate 30 is fixedly connected to the top end of the base pad 1. The sliding shaft 34... The outer wall of the active rod 32 is symmetrically slidably connected to the inner wall of the support plate 30 through a sliding groove, and the sliding groove is opened on the inner wall of the support plate 30. The outer wall of the active rod 32 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the dual-density composite structure 36. By operating the active rod 32, the pull rod 33, the sliding rod 31, the sliding shaft 34 and the passive adjustment rod 35 are driven to move. The sliding shaft 34 slides in the sliding groove of the support plate 30. Then the adjustment block 55 is released. Due to the elastic force of the compression spring 53, the sliding tooth 52 engages with the limiting tooth 51. This can realize the change of the curvature of the C-shaped surface to adapt to the physiological characteristics of different patients' necks, reduce the burden on the neck muscles and maintain the stability of the cervical spine.

[0028] The back pillow device 4 includes a high-elastic PE hollow three-dimensional support 40. The outer wall of the high-elastic PE hollow three-dimensional support 40 is covered with a 3D honeycomb mesh fabric 41. The bottom end of the high-elastic PE hollow three-dimensional support 40 is fixedly connected to the top end of the base pad 1. The back pillow device 4 is composed of a high-elastic PE hollow three-dimensional support and a 3D honeycomb mesh fabric 41. The high-elastic PE hollow three-dimensional support 40 has good elasticity and support, which can effectively disperse the pressure on the patient's back and provide stable support for the back. The 3D honeycomb mesh fabric 41 not only has good breathability, but also ensures that the patient's back skin is dry, reducing the stuffiness and skin problems caused by long-term bed rest.

[0029] The locking device 5 includes a limiting ring 50, with a limiting tooth 51 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting ring 50. A sliding tooth 52 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the limiting tooth 51. A compression spring 53 is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding tooth 52 away from the limiting tooth 51. A limiting strip 54 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding tooth 52. The limiting strip 54 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the F-shaped rotating rod 22 and the driving rod 32. An adjusting block 55 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting tooth 51. The end of the compression spring 53 away from the sliding tooth 52 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the blended fabric 24 and the dual-density composite structure 36, thus locking the device. The adjusting block 55 in the stopping device 5 is pressed into the limiting ring 50. During this process, since the inner wall of the limiting ring 50 is slidably connected to the limiting tooth 51, the limiting tooth 51 slides inward until the limiting strip 54 on the outer wall of the F-shaped rotating rod 22 stops limiting the limiting tooth 51. Then, the adjusting block 55 is rotated, and the adjusting block 55 drives the F-shaped rotating rod 22 to rotate. The pointer of the adjusting block 55 rotates to the position on the outer wall of the limiting ring 50. Then, the adjusting block 55 is released, and the sliding tooth 52 is engaged with the limiting tooth 51 due to the elastic force of the compression spring 53.

[0030] When in use, the headrest device 2 and neck device at the top of the base pad 1 are adjusted according to the patient's resting posture, and the backrest device 4 can support the patient's body posture.

[0031] When the patient needs to lie flat while supine, the adjusting block 55 in the locking device 5 is pressed into the limiting ring 50. During this process, since the inner wall of the limiting ring 50 is slidably connected to the limiting tooth 51, the limiting tooth 51 slides inward until the limiting strip 54 on the outer wall of the F-shaped rotating rod 22 stops limiting the limiting tooth 51. Then, the adjusting block 55 is rotated, which drives the F-shaped rotating rod 22 to rotate. The pointer of the adjusting block 55 rotates to the position on the outer wall of the limiting ring 50. During this process, the F-shaped rotating rod 22 drives the passive rod 21 to rotate at the bottom of the adjusting plate 20, so that the adjusting plate 20 can be adjusted at intervals of 15°. Then, the adjusting block 55 is released. Due to the elastic force of the compression spring 53, the sliding tooth 52 engages with the limiting tooth 51, preventing the F-shaped rotating rod 22 from rotating.

[0032] After the headrest device 2 is adjusted, the neck device is also adjusted accordingly. First, operate the locking structure by pressing the adjusting block 55 in the locking device 5 into the limiting ring 50. During this process, since the inner wall of the limiting ring 50 is slidably connected to the limiting tooth 51, the limiting tooth 51 slides inward until the limiting strip 54 on the outer wall of the F-shaped rotating rod 22 stops limiting the limiting tooth 51. Then, rotate the adjusting block 55, which drives the F-shaped rotating rod 22 to rotate, and the pointer of the adjusting block 55 rotates. At the stop on the outer wall of the limiting ring 50, the active rod 32 is then operated to drive the pull rod 33, slide rod 31, slide shaft 34 and passive adjustment rod 35 to move. The slide shaft 34 slides in the slide groove of the support plate 30. Then the adjustment block 55 is released, and the sliding tooth 52 is engaged with the limiting tooth 51 due to the elastic force of the compression spring 53. This can change the curvature of the C-shaped surface to adapt to the physiological characteristics of different patients' necks, reduce the burden on the neck muscles and maintain the stability of the cervical spine.

[0033] The back pillow device 4 is composed of a high-elastic PE hollow three-dimensional support and a 3D honeycomb mesh fabric 41. The high-elastic PE hollow three-dimensional support 40 has good elasticity and support, which can effectively disperse the pressure on the patient's back and provide stable support for the back. The 3D honeycomb mesh fabric 41 not only has good breathability, but also ensures that the patient's back skin is dry, reducing the stuffiness and skin problems caused by long-term bed rest.

[0034] The headrest device 2 has longitudinal ventilation channels on the inner wall of the gradient density memory foam 23 and blended fabric 24, the neck pillow device 3 has a dual density composite structure 36 and medical silicone textured breathable grooves 37, and the back pillow device 4 has a 3D honeycomb mesh fabric 41. These breathable designs work together to form a good air circulation channel. During the patient's use, heat and moisture can be discharged in time, keeping the patient's skin dry, improving the comfort of use, and reducing bacterial growth.

[0035] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A positioning pillow for bedridden patients with an open airway, comprising: a base (1), characterized in that: The top of the base pad (1) is rotatably connected to a headrest device (2), the top of the base pad (1) is fixedly connected to a neck pillow device (3), the top of the base pad (1) is fixedly connected to a back pillow device (4), and the outer walls of the headrest device (2) and the neck pillow device (3) are fixedly connected to a locking device (5). The headrest device (2) includes an adjustment plate (20), and a passive rod (21) is symmetrically rotatably connected to the bottom end of the adjustment plate (20). An F-shaped rotating rod (22) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the passive rod (21) through a round rod. The outer wall of the adjustment plate (20) is fitted with a gradient density memory foam (23), and the outer wall of the gradient density memory foam (23) is fitted with cotton textile material. The inner wall of the cotton textile material is provided with a longitudinal ventilation channel.

2. A positioning pillow for opening the airway in bedridden patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the adjustment plate (20) is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the base pad (1) via a round rod, and the outer wall of the F-shaped rotating rod (22) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the gradient density memory foam (23) and the cotton spinning material.

3. A positioning pillow for opening the airway in bedridden patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The neck pillow device (3) includes a support plate (30), and there are two support plates (30). The inner wall of the support plate (30) is slidably connected to a sliding rod (31) through a sliding groove, and the sliding groove is opened in the wall of the support rod. The outer wall of the support plate (30) is rotatably connected to an active rod (32). The active rod (32) is symmetrically rotatably connected to a pull rod (33) through a connecting block. The inner wall of the pull rod (33) is rotatably connected to a sliding shaft (34). The outer wall of the sliding shaft (34) is fixedly connected to a passive adjustment rod (35). The outer wall of the support plate (30) is fitted with a dual-density composite structure (36), and the outer wall of the dual-density composite structure (36) is fitted with a medical silicone textured breathable groove (37).

4. A positioning pillow for opening the airway in bedridden patients according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom end of the support plate (30) is fixedly connected to the top end of the bottom pad (1). The outer wall of the sliding shaft (34) is symmetrically slidably connected to the inner wall of the support plate (30) through a sliding groove, and the sliding groove is opened on the inner wall of the support plate (30). The outer wall of the active rod (32) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the dual-density composite structure (36).

5. A positioning pillow for opening the airway in bedridden patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The backrest device (4) includes a high-elastic PE hollow three-dimensional support (40), the outer wall of which is covered with a 3D honeycomb mesh fabric (41), and the bottom end of the high-elastic PE hollow three-dimensional support (40) is fixedly connected to the top end of the bottom pad (1).

6. A positioning pillow for opening the airway in bedridden patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking device (5) includes a limiting ring (50), the inner wall of the limiting ring (50) is fixedly connected to a limiting tooth (51), the outer wall of the limiting tooth (51) is slidably connected to a sliding tooth (52), the end of the sliding tooth (52) away from the limiting tooth (51) is fixedly connected to a compression spring (53), the inner wall of the sliding tooth (52) is slidably connected to a limiting strip (54), the limiting strip (54) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the F-shaped rotating rod (22) and the active rod (32), the inner wall of the limiting tooth (51) is slidably connected to an adjusting block (55), and the end of the compression spring (53) away from the sliding tooth (52) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the blended fabric (24) and the dual-density composite structure (36).