User programmable posture correction system laid on mattress

Abstract

The invention discloses a user programmable posture correction system laid on a mattress, which comprises a flexible mattress body matched with the size of the mattress, and a plurality of independent support units are arranged in a sleeping posture area to jointly form an initial support surface. A user selectively removes at least one supporting unit, and the buttocks, the shoulders and the shanks are programmed to form containing grooves so as to adapt to different body types and sleeping postures. When a user lies on the back, the hip containing groove facilitates pelvis sinking, and the shank containing groove is used for knee bending. When a user lies on the side, the hip containing groove can contain the pelvis to sink, the left side edge and the right side edge of the hip containing groove can allow knees to abut against, the shoulder containing groove enables the side shoulders to sink, and the natural physiological curvature of the spine is cooperatively maintained. The supporting units are firmly connected through the 3D vertical cotton and the hook faces of the hook-and-loop fasteners, and a user guide manual based on body parameters is arranged. Individualized biomechanical correction from thousands of people with one cushion to one person with one cushion is achieved, the mattress can serve as an independent cushion layer or be integrated in a new mattress, and the sleep quality is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a mattress, and more particularly to a user-programmable posture correction system laid on a mattress. Background Technology

[0002] Current mattresses are all two-dimensional flat mattresses, addressing the issue of "how to lie down comfortably" through physical "cushioning" and "softness." However, the passive deformation of the mattress is insufficient to accurately support the upright three-dimensional human body. Existing flat mattresses provide a continuous two-dimensional support surface, which fundamentally contradicts the inherent three-dimensional anatomical structure of the human waist and hip area. When lying supine, the hips protrude while the waist is relatively concave. Flat mattresses force the spine (especially the lumbar segment, and secondly the back) to undergo compensatory deformation to ensure the lower back and hips are roughly on the same contact plane, thus creating a harmful unsupported moment in the lumbar region. This results in the lumbar spine being unsupported or excessively convex when lying supine. To solve this problem, the industry has long been trapped in the dilemma of "lumbar support pillows." Even with localized improvements such as placing a pillow under the lumbar region, the essence remains passive mechanical compensation on a two-dimensional plane, rather than actively adapting to the human body's three-dimensional geometry. Therefore, this solution cannot establish a stable, stepped support benchmark between the waist and hips that conforms to the physiological curvature, making it difficult to completely eliminate the undesirable moment, resulting in limited and unsystematic corrective effects.

[0003] Existing solutions include: one type is the electronically controlled smart mattress. However, these mattresses deviate from the fundamental problem and have complex interactions. Smart mattresses centered around sensors, airbags, or motor systems essentially adjust the "firmness" or overall height on a fixed or limited-deformation two-dimensional support surface. They attempt to compensate for "form mismatch" with "force feedback," but do not reconstruct the support surface from a three-dimensional geometric perspective to actively adapt to the human anatomy. Furthermore, their reliance on abstract electronic interfaces (such as apps) disconnects the user's physical perception from the adjustment process, resulting in high costs and a distorted experience.

[0004] Another type is the "existing zoned, modular mattresses," which typically offer prefabricated modules (such as lumbar support blocks and hip curve blocks) with different firmness, shapes, or functions for users to choose and assemble, thus achieving limited personalized adjustments. However, this approach has inherent limitations: firstly, its degree of personalization is limited by the types and number of pre-set functional modules, making it impossible to achieve unlimited adaptation; secondly, each module is an independent functional unit, making it difficult to achieve systematic and coordinated correction of the whole body's posture; and thirdly, module replacement and adjustment are usually quite complex, resulting in a poor user experience. The common limitation of these two types of solutions is that they both attempt to improve upon the 'fixed two-dimensional support surface' or 'discrete prefabricated functional blocks', rather than starting from the fundamental idea of ​​'reconstructing a continuous, freely programmable three-dimensional support interface'.

[0005] In summary, there is an urgent need in this field for a mattress support solution that can break through the limitations of 'limited prefabricated modules' and allow users to make in-depth, flexible, systematic, and personalized three-dimensional adjustments. This solution should be ergonomically designed to provide precise support for each person's lumbar spine, knees, and sagging shoulders, ensuring that the body is properly positioned and supported regardless of whether the person is sleeping on their back or side. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and provides a user-programmable posture correction system that is laid on a mattress.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: a user-programmable posture correction system laid on a mattress, comprising: a flexible pad adapted to the size of the mattress;

[0008] In the hip area of ​​each human sleeping posture area of ​​the flexible pad, multiple independent support units are provided, and the multiple support units are combined to form the initial hip support surface of the flexible pad;

[0009] Specifically, a hip-receiving groove is programmed to be formed on the initial hip support surface by selectively removing at least one of the plurality of support units;

[0010] The hip-accommodating groove is configured to accommodate pelvic sinking when the user is lying supine, and to accommodate pelvic sinking when the user is lying on their side, and has left and right sides that allow the user's bent knees to rest against.

[0011] The core of this invention lies in its provision of a homogeneous, flexible substrate composed of standardized support units arranged in a matrix, rather than multiple discrete, pre-defined modules for user assembly. Users can "program" personalized receiving grooves that perfectly fit their body shape from this substrate through a "selective removal" operation. This mode of "generating function from a homogeneous whole through subtraction" achieves a paradigm shift from "limited selection" to "infinite programming." During use, it enhances the user's lumbar support, spinal alignment, and pelvic alignment.

[0012] Furthermore, in the shoulder area and lower leg area of ​​each human sleeping position area of ​​the soft mat, multiple independent support units are respectively provided to form the initial support surface of the shoulder and lower leg.

[0013] By selectively removing at least one of the support units from the shoulder and lower leg regions respectively, shoulder receiving grooves and lower leg receiving grooves can be programmed to be formed accordingly, so that the side shoulder sinks down when lying on the side and the knee is flexed when lying on the back.

[0014] By further refining the functions of the posture correction system, programmable support units are also set in the shoulders and calves to form shoulder and calf accommodating grooves, providing a more comprehensive sleeping posture optimization solution and enhancing the system's applicability and comfort, including knee, side, shoulder, and cervical spine support.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of independent support units are arranged vertically and have the same length;

[0016] The large base of the flexible pad is provided with a first connector that can be detached on both sides near the support unit, and a second connector that can be detached on both sides of the support unit.

[0017] Through the cooperation of the first connector and the second connector, the support unit can be detachably moved up and down and fixed.

[0018] Furthermore, during use, the arrangement of the support units and the detachable connection structure, through the design of support units of consistent length from top to bottom and the detachable connectors, enable flexible adjustment and fixation of the support units.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is a spare adjustable support unit with a thickness smaller than that of the support unit;

[0020] The spare adjustable support unit can be placed under the support unit at the user's waist, or placed under other parts of the body that need to be elevated, or filled into the buttock receiving groove to make the buttock receiving groove shallower.

[0021] Furthermore, the concept of a spare adjustable support unit is introduced during use. By providing a thinner adjustment unit, users can fine-tune the support height according to their individual needs, especially to enhance lumbar support or adjust the depth of the hip recess, so as to achieve more precise sleeping posture adjustment.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flexible pad is preferably made of 3cm thick 3D vertical cotton, and multiple independent support units arranged in a matrix are vertically cut from the shoulders to the feet in each sleeping posture area of ​​the flexible pad.

[0023] Preferably, the support unit is a 3cm thick cube, all support units have the same length, and the length value is between 38 and 42cm. The first connector is a hook and loop fastener on the bottom of the vertical long side of the large base adjacent to the left and right sides of the support unit. The 3D vertical cotton itself has the properties of hook and loop fastener, and the left and right ends of the 3D support unit can be directly and detachably connected to the hook and loop fastener.

[0024] Furthermore, when using it, the specific form of the detachable connector should be clearly defined, that is, the combination of hook and loop fasteners should be used to realize the quick installation and removal of the support unit, thereby improving the convenience and flexibility of use.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a mattress elastic flat cover is fitted onto the outer side of the flexible pad, and zippers are provided on both the left and right sides of the mattress elastic flat cover along the length of the human body.

[0026] Furthermore, during use, the flexible pad cover is enhanced with protection. The design of the elastic flat cover and zipper protects the internal structure while also making it easy to open the zipper and program the adjustment of the position of each groove.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper ends of the left and right sides of the large base adjacent to the left and right sides of the support unit are chamfered, and one side edge of the top surface of the support unit is also chamfered.

[0028] Furthermore, attention is paid to details during use. By chamfering the edges of the support unit and the large base, the sharpness of the edges is reduced, improving the user's comfort when in contact with the device.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the flexible pad is provided with a flat mattress, and the whole body is provided with an elastic cover, which is provided with a detachable link.

[0030] It integrates seamlessly with the flat mattress and can be opened via a detachable link for easy adjustment and to accommodate the recessed area.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the user-programmable posture correction system further includes a user guide manual for providing suggested solutions for the removal positions of support units based on the user's body parameters.

[0032] This further emphasizes the importance of the user guide manual, which provides suggestions for removing support units based on body parameters to help users use the system more scientifically and rationally, achieve the best posture correction effect, and improve user experience and satisfaction.

[0033] This invention addresses the shortcomings of the prior art and has the following beneficial effects:

[0034] 1. It pioneered a new paradigm of user-programmable personalized correction: For the first time, it gave users the power to construct the supporting surface. By removing modules to create grooves, it can infinitely adapt to different body types and sleeping positions, achieving a fundamental shift from "one mattress for a thousand people" to "one mattress for one person." Through structural reorganization, it actively creates an ergonomic three-dimensional surface for each person to guide and accommodate their body.

[0035] The thought process is revolutionary: "Create a structure that allows users to design the most suitable 3D surface for themselves."

[0036] This solution brought about a qualitative change in technical effectiveness: from "static adaptation" to "dynamic programming", and from "local support" to "system correction".

[0037] This invention represents a paradigm shift in personalization: existing modular mattresses are like a "multiple-choice question bank," with user adjustments limited by the module library's capacity. In contrast, this invention is an "alphabet" or "programming platform," allowing users to create an infinite and continuous range of solutions by manipulating basic units, truly achieving "one mattress per person."

[0038] In terms of corrective effect, it achieves a leap from local to systemic: existing technologies have independent functions for each module (such as lumbar support and hip support), with poor linkage. This invention uses a precisely positioned hip-accommodating groove as a biomechanical reference coordinate, so that the support adjustment of the waist, back, and legs can all be referenced to maintain the natural physiological curvature of the spine, achieving the globally optimal support posture.

[0039] Achieving the optimal balance between interaction and implementation cost: Existing smart electronic mattresses attempt to simulate personalization using complex sensors and actuators, resulting in high costs and complex maintenance. This invention returns to the physical essence, utilizing the key discovery of the reliable adhesion between 3D upright cotton and Velcro, to achieve a minimalist, intuitive, and zero-power 'hands-on programming' interaction, achieving superior correction effects while maintaining extremely high reliability and economy.

[0040] It resolved a long-standing technical contradiction: it found a clever solution between "mass production" and "unlimited personalization", between "fixed products" and "variable human body", and between supine and side-lying sleeping positions.

[0041] 2. Systematic biomechanical correction was achieved:

[0042] Root cause: It ends the compromise of forcing the waist and hips to be on the same plane, allowing the waist and hips to return to their respective three-dimensional coordinates, replacing "static lumbar support" with "dynamic hip reduction", actively adapting to the human body from a three-dimensional geometric shape, establishing a pelvic stability benchmark through adjustable hip concavity, which is more protective of the waist and straightens the back, and also straightens the pelvis.

[0043] This system not only effectively prevents lumbar spine injuries, compensatory kyphosis, and scoliosis caused by biomechanical mismatch on flat mattresses, but also has the ability to proactively intervene in and assist in improving existing poor posture. Its core mechanism is that when a user has specific postural problems (such as thoracic kyphosis or scoliosis), according to the user guide or professional assessment, a backup adjustment support unit can be precisely inserted into a specific position on the back or side of the torso, based on an established pelvic stability benchmark.

[0044] This operation generates a directional biomechanical guiding effect: for kyphosis (thoracic kyphosis), by elevating the dorsal side of the corresponding thoracic kyphosis apex area, it provides forward and upward support, which helps to stretch and reduce the kyphosis angle; for scoliosis, by selectively elevating the area below the convex side of the scoliosis, a gentle and continuous lateral corrective torque is generated to counteract the scoliosis tendency. Thus, this system realizes a functional extension from 'adaptive support' to 'corrective intervention'.

[0045] Synergy: The shoulders, hips, and legs work together to maintain the natural physiological curvature of the spine in supine and lateral positions.

[0046] Systemic: While correcting posture, it objectively creates a more conducive sleep environment for nasal breathing by increasing the stability of the semi-lateral sleeping position; by sharing pressure, it relieves discomfort in joints such as the shoulders, neck, and knees, and also improves sleep.

[0047] 3. Breakthrough in key bottlenecks of modular commercialization: Based on the key discovery that "3D upright cotton and Velcro hooks can be firmly bonded", a simple and reliable connection structure was created, enabling mass-producible user-programmable systems to be realized.

[0048] 4. Provides seamless product integration solutions: It can be used as an independent padding layer on top of existing mattresses, or it can be integrated into the production of new mattresses as a functional module, providing flexible options for user upgrades and manufacturer innovation.

[0049] 5. It solves the problem of long-term damage to the body caused by flat mattresses, achieving a good cycle of daytime fatigue and nighttime repair.

[0050] 6. Scalable Personalized Service System: This invention is not only a product, but also an open platform—a programmable support interface, along with a matching "user guide" that scientifically links body data with the optimal support solution, outputting personalized results (three concave surfaces) in an interactive system. This standardizes and popularizes professional ergonomic fitting, and reserves interfaces for future data-driven and intelligent services.

[0051] In summary, this invention simplifies the complex problem of personalized ergonomic adaptation into an intuitive operation that users can directly participate in by using a physical programming method of 'selective removal of support units'. The system actively constructs a support surface that adapts to the human anatomy from a three-dimensional geometric perspective, fundamentally resolving the inherent contradiction between two-dimensional planar support and the three-dimensional human body. Thus, with minimal interaction and structure, it achieves highly personalized and precise biomechanical support. Attached Figure Description

[0052] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0053] Figure 1 This is a top view of a user-programmable attitude correction system according to a preferred embodiment of claim 1 of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the programmed buttock-accommodating groove according to a preferred embodiment of claim 1 of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 3 This is an isometric structural diagram of a user-programmable attitude correction system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of a user-programmable attitude correction system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 5 This is a rear view structural diagram of the flexible pad body according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the support unit structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the programmed shoulder receiving groove, hip receiving groove, and calf receiving groove according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing a user lying supine on a flat mattress.

[0061] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a user lying supine on the user-programmable posture correction system of the present invention, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the contact relationship between the human body and the groove when the human body is lying on its side or supine, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a user lying on their side according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram from another perspective of a user in a semi-reclining position, which is a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Figure 13This is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the elevation of the supine spine and the elevation of the lateral bulge side.

[0066] Figure 14 This is an assembly diagram of the spare adjustment support unit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] Figure 15 This is an assembly diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the flexible pad body with an outer sleeve after the receiving groove has been adjusted;

[0068] Figure 16 This is a data demonstration diagram of a user manual based on a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the outer cover fitted over a conventional flat mattress and a flexible mattress body.

[0070] In the diagram: 1. Flexible mattress body; 1.1. Main base; 1.2. First chamfer; 2. Hip area recess; 3. Support unit; 3.1. Second chamfer; 4. Velcro hook surface; 5. Lower leg recess; 6. Shoulder recess; 7. Conventional flat mattress. Detailed Implementation

[0071] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0072] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0073] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0074] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0075] It should be noted in advance that during the research and development process, the inventor personally experienced the entire process from discovering the problem, trying existing solutions, discovering their defects, understanding the core principles, to finally verifying the effectiveness of the invention. This process strongly confirms the design principles and technical value of the invention.

[0076] 1. Discovery and verification of the core supporting principles:

[0077] The inventor, who suffered from hunchback and mild kyphosis of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4), tried placing a hard cutting board about 2.5 cm thick under the mattress to counteract the hunchback. Initially (about two months), it was quite difficult, but when lying on his back, he felt a comfortable, weak, slight pain at the L4 vertebra's protrusion. He knew this was the lumbar curvature counteracting the protrusion, so he persisted. After about six months, his hunchback improved, and the protrusion symptoms were relieved. However, he completely forgot about the relief and tried removing the cutting board because it was uncomfortable when turning over. But after removing it, he felt his back was hunched and sunken into the mattress when lying on his back, so he continued to use it. A year later, he thought of carving a groove in the back of the mattress to embed the cutting board, thinking that this way it wouldn't be uncomfortable when turning over and would also maintain the hardness of his back.

[0078] However, after embedding the pad into the groove on the back to achieve a flat surface, the inventor gradually experienced discomfort in his lumbar spine. The numbness and pain in his right heel upon waking up increased from a few steps to more than ten steps after two months. He then wondered if it was because he had dropped the cutting board. After replacing the cutting board with the pad for about three months, the numbness and pain in his heel gradually disappeared.

[0079] This phenomenon indicates that:

[0080] 1. The cutting board unintentionally creates a stable support height difference between the waist and hips, passively adapting to the three-dimensional shape of the waist and hips, which has a positive effect on maintaining the correct lumbar curve.

[0081] 2. The inventor's reason for feeling straight when using a cutting board as a mattress, but feeling hunched over after removing it, is to reveal an inside story unknown to the public: the human buttocks protrude from the plane of the back. When a person lies supine on a flat mattress, the back must be bent to maintain the same plane as the buttocks. Because the back is a soft spine, it can make corresponding compensations. Many people do not feel this when lying down.

[0082] This complete process of "application-removal-reproduction" constitutes an in vivo biomechanical experiment, conclusively proving that ergonomic postures are most protective of the body:

[0083] (1) Maintaining an appropriate and stable support height difference in the waist and hip area (i.e., the "human waist and hip concavity difference") is the key to maintaining the overall balance of the spine at night;

[0084] (2) This height difference needs to be maintained by a clear and stable structure, and its function is to "accommodate and establish a benchmark", rather than simply "support".

[0085] (3) When lying on your back, the plane support will force the thoracic spine to produce compensatory kyphosis to fit the bed surface, which is the root cause of the feeling of "hunching down" after the support is removed.

[0086] This provides direct theoretical support for the core design of this invention, which is to "construct an adjustable hip concavity to establish a pelvic support benchmark," rather than simply increasing rigidity or achieving natural spinal alignment through the limited micro-convex support of the airbag's plane.

[0087] This invention is a revolutionary dynamic correction platform that allows users to program the three-dimensional geometry of the support interface in real time through physical manipulation. It has two integration modes: first, it can be used as an independent padding layer after being covered with an outer cover, and laid on top of an existing mattress; second, it can be used as a functional inner core, placed inside the mattress cover and laid on top of its original comfort layer. Through biomechanical "dynamic support" and "postural intervention," it solves the problems of "how to lie with a straighter back, how to better protect the lumbar spine, knees, and cervical spine, and how to lie healthily."

[0088] Case 1, such as Figure 1The diagram shows the structure of a user-programmable posture correction system laid on a mattress.

[0089] This includes a flexible pad 1 that fits the size of the mattress. The flexible pad 1 is made of 3cm thick 3D vertical cotton and serves as the base layer of the entire posture correction system. It not only provides basic softness but also has good support. In the hip area of ​​each human sleeping position area of ​​the flexible pad 1, multiple independent support units 3 are carefully set up. These support units 3 are arranged vertically and can be interchanged to form the initial hip support surface of the flexible pad 1, creating a comfortable and adjustable support platform for the user.

[0090] like Figure 2 As shown, by selectively removing at least one of these hip support units 3, a hip-accommodating groove 2 can be programmed to form on the initial hip support surface. When the user lies supine, the hip-accommodating groove 2 can accommodate pelvic sinking, preventing the lumbar spine from being unsupported or excessively convex, and maintaining the natural physiological curvature of the spine; when the user lies on their side, the hip-accommodating groove 2 can also accommodate pelvic sinking, and the left and right sides allow the user's bent knees to rest against each other, preventing scoliosis and pelvic misalignment. By removing the support units to form the hip-accommodating groove, the three-dimensional support surface is reconstructed from a three-dimensional geometric perspective.

[0091] Because the flexible pad 1 is placed on your own mattress or on top of the comfort layer of a new mattress, and because the buttocks are heavier, when the buttocks sink down, they will press down on the comfort layer below, causing it to sink about 2 cm more than the back. The original 3 cm difference in waist-hip concavity will be reduced to about 5 cm, which can meet the concavity needs of most people. When lying on your side, it is equivalent to raising the bent knee by about 5 cm, which basically aligns the pelvis.

[0092] The hip-receiving groove serves the following function:

[0093] (a) When lying supine, allow the pelvis to sink and guide the lumbar spine to maintain its physiological curvature;

[0094] (b) When lying on your back, after the pelvis sinks, the back is horizontally supported and straightened, which is more in line with the upright posture of the human back.

[0095] (c) When lying on your side, it accommodates the pelvis to sink sideways, and the waist and hip boundaries provide a support reference for the lateral waist;

[0096] (d) When lying on your side, the concave side of the buttocks provides support for the bent knees to help straighten the pelvis.

[0097] (e) When lying on your side, because the knee is bent and rests on the side of the hip, the lower knee is raised, and the upper knee is less likely to go over the lower knee and be placed in front of the lower knee, thus helping the two knees of the body to be placed closer together and aligned, and preventing the pelvis from rotating.

[0098] (f) The buttocks can be leaned against the edge of the buttocks to achieve the golden sleeping posture of semi-lateral lying, which makes breathing easier.

[0099] (g) When lying in the supine position, the left and right sides of the buttock groove can support the left and right thighs respectively, which helps to make it more stable.

[0100] (h) When lying on your back or side, your buttocks should always be in the gluteal groove. It takes a lot of strength to roll over the groove while lying down, which can reduce the chance of falling out of bed in your sleep.

[0101] The hip-accommodating groove 2 that appears after programming is like setting coordinates for the human body's sleeping posture area. Users can further set support solutions according to the coordinates more precisely. For example, to correct hunchback, a spare module can be placed under the back module. As long as the buttocks fall into the hip-accommodating groove 2 when lying down, it will provide precise support.

[0102] The golden sleeping position of semi-side lying further improves users' sleep because it avoids the mouth breathing caused by the tongue falling back and blocking the passage when sleeping on your back, and it avoids the pressure on the side shoulder when sleeping on your side. Semi-side lying allows for smoother breathing, and users have more sleeping positions and more restful sleep.

[0103] Case 2, regarding the design of support units, such as Figure 3 As shown, multiple independent support units are vertically cut from the shoulders to the feet in each sleeping position area of ​​the flexible mat, arranged in a matrix. These independent support units 3 are arranged vertically and have the same length, with the length preferably controlled between 38 and 42 cm. These support units are 3 cm thick cubes. This design ensures that each support unit can be swapped vertically to form the required dimensions, allowing for personalized adjustment according to the user's specific needs.

[0104] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, by selectively removing support units from these areas, hip-accommodating grooves 2, shoulder-accommodating grooves 6, and calf-accommodating grooves 5 can be programmed accordingly. These grooves can work together to allow for postures such as side-lying with the shoulder sinking down or supine with the knees bent, and work together with hip-accommodating groove 2 to further optimize the whole-body sleeping posture.

[0105] The support units are arranged in a matrix and are detachable. Users can selectively remove units according to their own body shape (such as arm thickness, hip height, and leg length) to achieve a programmable support surface that is "personalized for everyone".

[0106] Specifically, Figure 7 Is Figure 1Based on the existing design, a shoulder-accommodating groove 6 has been added to enhance structural details. Its design fully considers the natural curve of the human shoulder, effectively sinking the shoulder when lying on one's side to avoid excessive pressure on the shoulder and thus improve sleep comfort. At the same time, the addition of a calf-accommodating groove 5 also allows for the natural curvature of the lower leg, preventing excessive stretching of the patellar tendons when lying on one's back with knees bent, thus protecting the knees.

[0107] Figure 8 As you can see, when a person lies supine on a flat mattress, not only is the lower back suspended and the knees straight—positions commonly known to be the norm—but the back is also slightly hunched. This is because when lying down, the back is higher than the hips, and to align with the hips, it must bend slightly to rest on the flat surface. It's often said that back pain, hunchback, and knee pain are natural physiological phenomena as people age, but it now appears that a significant portion of these issues is caused by the cumulative damage resulting from the use of flat mattresses, which many people are accustomed to.

[0108] Figure 9 As can be seen, in the supine position, the head and upper back are raised due to the support of the pillow, leaving the scapular region partially unsupported and not directly bearing the main body pressure. Therefore, the accommodating grooves in the shoulder area primarily optimize pressure distribution when lying on one's side, without weakening the continuous support for the entire back when lying supine. The hip groove accommodates and lowers the buttocks that protrude from the back, maintaining the normal lumbar curve and allowing the back to be horizontally supported as a plane, while providing precise support for knee flexion.

[0109] The highly personalized and programmable flexibility extends beyond the hips to the shoulders and calves, creating shoulder-accommodating grooves (relieving shoulder pressure when lying on your side and allowing the cervical spine to descend closer to the straight line of the spine) and calf-accommodating grooves (assisting knee flexion when lying on your back), achieving posture correction from head to toe. Whether lying on your back or side, it can "align" the body, reducing abnormal stress on the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and knee spine, and preventing and alleviating spinal and related diseases.

[0110] Shoulder receiving groove for

[0111] (j) It accommodates shoulder depression when lying on one's side, reducing the stress on the shoulder.

[0112] (k) Furthermore, the cervical spine position is lowered, so that the pillow height required when lying on the side is close to that when lying on the back, which effectively solves the problem of different pillow heights when lying on the back and side, and can greatly reduce the occurrence of stiff neck.

[0113] (l) In conjunction with the hip receiving groove, it guides the spine to maintain a natural straight line.

[0114] The lower leg receiving groove serves the following function:

[0115] (m) When lying on your back, provide space for your calves to descend, which will help your knees to flex and relax naturally;

[0116] (n) When lying on your back, the direction of the user's feet changes from almost vertical upward to an angle of 50-60 degrees with the horizontal plane, which effectively reduces the pressure on the big toe from the quilt;

[0117] (o) When lying on your side, bend your knees and place your feet in the upper part of the calf groove, or place your upper foot on the edge of the calf groove.

[0118] (p) The removed module can be placed under the headboard of the bed board to effectively raise the headboard.

[0119] To enhance the robustness and adjustability of the system, such as Figure 5 As shown, the large base 1.1 of the flexible pad 1 has a detachable first connector (specifically, a Velcro hook surface 4) at the lower ends of both sides near the support unit, because the 3D vertical cotton itself has the properties of a Velcro hook surface. Through the detachable connection of the first connector 4 to the left and right ends of the 3D support unit, the support unit 3 can be easily moved up and down and fixed, greatly improving the flexibility and adjustability of the system.

[0120] In terms of comfort, such as Figure 3 , 4 As shown in Figure 6, the system performs a first chamfer 1.2 on the inner periphery of the vertical long sides of the adjacent large base 1.1 on both the left and right sides of the cutting area, and also performs a second chamfer 3.1 on one side edge of the top surface of the support unit. This design reduces the sharpness of the edges and improves user comfort.

[0121] Through comparison and demonstration, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the user-programmable posture correction system offers significant advantages over conventional flat mattresses. It not only enables personalized adjustments, optimizes sleeping posture, and reduces body pressure, but also provides users with a healthier and more comfortable sleep environment. Furthermore, the system comes with a user guide that provides suggestions on the removal locations of support units based on the user's body parameters, further enhancing the system's practicality and ease of use.

[0122] Core principle:

[0123] "The user guide manual is based on anthropometry data and establishes a mapping relationship between the user's height, weight and other parameters and the suggested location and number of support units to be removed, so as to generate a personalized groove configuration scheme." Specific Implementation

[0124] like Figure 16As shown, "As a preferred embodiment, taking a user with a height of 1.55 meters as an example, the recommended programming scheme is as follows: See..." Figure 15 Leave a 12cm high clearance in the shoulder area to form a shoulder receiving groove; retain a support unit of approximately 28cm high in the back area to provide support; leave a 32cm high clearance in the hip area to form a hip receiving groove; retain a 17cm high support unit in the thigh area; leave a 40cm high clearance for the calf receiving groove; fill the space below the calf receiving groove. Users can experience this three-dimensional surface. If any changes are needed, fine-tune by changing the width of the support unit.

[0125] Those skilled in the art will understand that the specific dimensions above are merely examples. Based on the guidance of this invention, personalized programming schemes can be derived for users of different heights and body types through proportional scaling, table lookup, or the use of accompanying calculation tools.

[0126] In terms of system maintenance and cleaning, such as Figure 15 As shown, the flexible mattress body is covered by a mattress elastic flat cover. This cover has zippers on both sides along the length of the body and on the side away from the headboard, allowing for easy opening and further adjustment of the position and size of the various grooves. Meanwhile, Figure 10 The system also showcases a skeletal shape simulation when a user uses the programmable posture correction system, providing a more intuitive view of how the system conforms to ergonomics, maintains the spine's natural curve, reduces pressure points during sleep, and further improves sleep quality.

[0127] like Figure 17 As shown, the flexible mattress pad is placed on top of a regular flat mattress, and the two together form a combination. This combination is covered by an outer cover, which is closed by a zipper—the outer cover has zippers on three sides, while the unzipped side is located at the end of the combination near the headboard and remains flush with that end.

[0128] In terms of actual usage effectiveness, such as Figure 10 , 11 As shown in Figure 12, users generally reported a significant improvement in sleep quality after using the posture correction system. They felt more relaxed and less stiff upon waking, and long-term use effectively improved back pain and other problems caused by poor sleeping posture, resulting in an overall improvement in their health. These practical effects further validate the effectiveness and practicality of the user-programmable posture correction system.

[0129] When people sleep on a flat mattress, they often experience knee pain after lying on their back for two hours, so they have to sleep on their side. They can only manage to sleep on their side for half an hour before being woken up by numbness and pain in their upper arm. They toss and turn every night. However, after sleeping on a mattress with three grooves, they can usually sleep soundly through the night while sleeping on their back, which reduces tossing and turning and improves sleep quality.

[0130] The inventor previously experienced numbness and pain in his upper arm after sleeping on a flat mattress for half an hour when lying on his side (his lower arm was not painful, but his upper arm was, which was a persistent problem, and he could only sleep on his back more often. However, when he slept on his back, his tongue would fall back, causing his mouth to open involuntarily to breathe. After sleeping on the three recessed pads of this system, he could maintain his side sleeping for up to 2 hours without numbness and pain in his upper arm, and he could even lie on his side, avoiding the tongue falling back and blocking his airway. His mouth was also closed, and his knee muscles and bones were relieved and relaxed.

[0131] After using the mattress with the three recessed grooves described in this invention, the inventors conducted long-term experience and observation:

[0132] (1) Comfort when lying on your back: The groove in the buttocks can effectively support the pelvis, the waist is fully supported, and the back is horizontally supported without feeling hunched.

[0133] (2) Adaptability and corrective effect of side-lying position: In the initial stage of side-lying, the knee rests against the concave side wall of the buttock, which changes the biomechanical habit and causes a slight feeling of discomfort, but the user gradually adapts after half a month. It is worth noting that the inventor had a slight pain and awkwardness when raising his right leg that had lasted for about two years, which unexpectedly disappeared after a short period of use (about half a month). Analysis suggests that this chronic discomfort was caused by myofascial compensation due to pelvic misalignment. This invention provides a stable lateral support point for the knee when lying on the side, corrects pelvic rotation, and thus relieves the compensation.

[0134] (3) Long-term intervention observation of specific lumbar spine conditions: For mild L4 kyphosis, in the initial stage of use, a unique sensation of "weakness, pain, slight soreness, distension, and numbness" can be felt in this area (this is the tension release and proprioceptive feedback of soft tissue that has been under incorrect force lines for a long time after obtaining correct support). After about six months of continuous use, this sensation is significantly reduced; after another six months, it has basically disappeared, and is only occasionally slightly felt when extremely fatigued. This confirms that the present invention can provide a long-term, stable, and physiologically consistent mechanical environment for spinal segments at risk of degeneration, promoting their adaptive repair.

[0135] Case 3: Look Figure 13 , 14 As shown in the diagram, the spine is elevated while lying supine, and the side with the lateral curvature is elevated.

[0136] The system also includes spare adjustable support units, thinner than the main support unit. These spare adjustable support units can be flexibly placed under the user's lumbar support unit, or placed under the back to correct hunchback, or on other areas requiring elevation. They can even be filled into the hip recess to make the recess shallower for use by elementary school students. They can be fine-tuned according to the user's specific needs, providing more personalized support. Equipped with spare adjustable support units, these units can not only fill the recess to adjust the depth but also elevate the waist or other areas, allowing for precise height adjustments that are more intuitive and accurate than electronic adjustments.

[0137] For users with pre-existing postural abnormalities, this system can proactively intervene in the following ways:

[0138] 1. Combating kyphosis (thoracic kyphosis): After establishing the pelvic position using the pre-programmed hip groove, a spare adjustment support unit is inserted under the spine segment corresponding to the most pronounced kyphosis. The support force generated by this elevation acts directly on the kyphotic segment, helping to lift the anterior thoracic spine and promote partial restoration of the physiological curvature.

[0139] 2. Assisting in the improvement of scoliosis: When lying on your side, precisely elevate the lower part of the torso on the convex side of the scoliosis (for example, if the lumbar spine curves to the left, elevate it under the left side of the lower back when lying on your left side). This operation utilizes the body's own weight to generate a corrective force that moves the spine towards the midline. By utilizing the long duration of nighttime, it provides continuous, low-load orthopedic stimulation to the soft tissue structures of the scoliosis, offering a physical intervention to assist in improving the scoliosis.

[0140] This embodiment demonstrates that the system described in this invention not only provides excellent comfort, but also achieves profound biomechanical value from posture improvement to potential assisted rehabilitation through its systematic three-dimensional programmable support. Its effects are unexpected, without taking up the user's daytime time, energy, or willpower, and provide easy, gradual improvement during sleep.

[0141] This solution, combining dynamic programming and systemic correction, essentially builds an interactive ecosystem between the user and the mattress. Users can easily program the mattress's shape, while the mattress, through its system design, corrects spinal posture. Materials and guidelines make this interaction easier and more precise. Ultimately, the mattress is no longer just a mat for sleeping, but a health partner that proactively manages the user's posture.

[0142] Based on the preferred embodiments of the present invention described above, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the inventive concept. The technical scope of this invention is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A user-programmable posture correction system laid on a mattress, comprising: A flexible pad that fits the size of the mattress; In the hip area of ​​each human sleeping posture area of ​​the flexible pad, multiple independent support units are provided, and the multiple support units are combined to form the initial hip support surface of the flexible pad; Specifically, a hip-receiving groove is programmed to be formed on the initial hip support surface by selectively removing at least one of the plurality of support units; The hip-accommodating groove is configured such that when lying supine, the hip-accommodating groove facilitates pelvic sinking; when lying on one's side, it facilitates pelvic sinking, and the bent knee can rest against the side of the hip-accommodating groove.

2. The user-programmable posture correction system laid on a mattress according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the shoulder and lower leg areas of each sleeping position area of ​​the soft mat, multiple independent support units are provided to form the initial support surface of the shoulder and lower leg areas. By selectively removing at least one of the support units from the shoulder and lower leg regions respectively, shoulder receiving grooves and lower leg receiving grooves can be programmed accordingly, so that the shoulder sinks down when lying on the side and the knee flexes when lying on the back.

3. The user-programmable posture correction system laid on a mattress according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple independent support units are arranged vertically and have the same length; The large base of the flexible pad is provided with a first connector that can be detached on both sides near the support unit, and a second connector that can be detached on both sides of the support unit. Through the cooperation of the first connector and the second connector, the support unit can be detachably moved up and down and fixed.

4. The user-programmable posture correction system laid on a mattress according to claim 1, characterized in that: A spare adjustable support unit with a thickness smaller than that of the support unit is provided; The spare adjustable support unit can be placed under the support unit at the user's waist, or under other parts of the body that need to be elevated, or filled into the buttock receiving groove, which can make the buttock receiving groove shallower.

5. A user-programmable posture correction system laid on a mattress according to claim 3, characterized in that: The flexible pad is made of 3cm thick 3D upright cotton, and multiple independent support units are cut out from the shoulders to the feet in a matrix in each sleeping position area of ​​the flexible pad. The support unit is a 3cm thick cube, and all support units have the same length, ranging from 38 to 42cm.

6. A user-programmable posture correction system laid on a mattress according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first connector is a hook and loop fastener on the bottom of the vertical long side of the large base adjacent to the left and right sides of the support unit; the 3D vertical cotton itself has the properties of hook and loop fastener, and the left and right ends of the 3D support unit can be directly and detachably connected to the hook and loop fastener.

7. A user-programmable posture correction system laid on a mattress according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The flexible pad is covered with a mattress elastic flat cover, and the mattress elastic flat cover has zippers on both the left and right sides along the length of the human body.

8. A user-programmable posture correction system laid on a mattress according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper ends of the vertical long sides of the large base adjacent to the left and right sides of the support unit are chamfered, and one edge of the top surface of the support unit is also chamfered.

9. A user-programmable posture correction system laid on a mattress according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the flexible pad is a flat mattress, and the whole body is covered with an elastic cover with a detachable link.

10. A user-programmable posture correction system laid on a mattress according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The user-programmable posture correction system also includes a user guide manual that provides suggestions on the location of support unit removal based on the user's body parameters.

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