Pacifying throw pillow

By incorporating face-covering grooves, ventilation holes, elastic bands, and a bat-wing-like wrapping structure into the pillow, the problem of existing pillows failing to effectively soothe users' emotions has been solved, providing a calming and soothing effect through light blocking, pressure binding, and fragrance diffusion.

CN223614518UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02NINGBO DAHONGYING UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520157779.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-22
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing cushions have limited effectiveness in relieving users' emotions, especially for users who are sensitive to light or have anxiety or depression, and cannot effectively provide a calming and soothing effect.

Method used

A soothing pillow has been designed, consisting of a long, rectangular pillow body with a face-covering groove and ventilation holes on the front, an internal elastic band, and foldable bat wing-like wrapping structures and flexible silicone boxes on both sides. It can simulate the feeling of being hugged and release aromatic substances to provide calming and mosquito-repelling effects.

Benefits of technology

The face-covering groove reduces light stimulation, the elastic band presses to tighten the head, the bat-wing-like wrapping structure provides a sense of security, and the flexible silicone box emits aromatic substances, achieving a calming and soothing effect on the user as well as repelling mosquitoes and insects.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a pacifying throw pillow which comprises a long-strip-shaped throw pillow body, a face covering groove used for allowing the face of a user to stretch into is formed in the pillow face of the front side of the throw pillow body, a plurality of air holes penetrating through the throw pillow body are formed in the groove bottom of the face covering groove, an elastic band is further installed in the face covering groove, and the elastic band is connected with the face covering groove. The two ends of the elastic band are detachably installed on the left side and the right side of the groove bottom of the face covering groove correspondingly. The face covering groove used for embedding the face is formed in the side portion of the throw pillow, the face can be embedded when a user is sensitive to light or anxious and depressed, environment light stimulation is reduced, and the air holes are formed in the bottom of the groove so that the user can breathe smoothly. And the elastic band arranged in the groove body can be used for covering the ears and slightly pressing and binding around the head, so that the external interference is further reduced, the quiet effect is enhanced, and the quiet and pacifying effects on a user are achieved to a certain extent.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of comfort products that combine home furnishings with ergonomics, specifically to a comfort pillow. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are various types of throw pillows on the market, primarily designed to provide physical support and improve sleep quality. However, with the accelerating pace of life and intensifying social competition, people are facing increasing psychological pressure, leading to a growing demand for products that can effectively alleviate emotional stress. While existing throw pillows offer a degree of comfort and support, they fail to specifically address users' emotional regulation needs.

[0003] To address this issue, several different design solutions have emerged on the market. For example, some smart pillows incorporate music players and aromatherapy devices to help users relax; others utilize special fabrics and technologies to simulate natural tactile experiences, such as vibration massage or heating functions to promote blood circulation and muscle relaxation. These solutions can help improve users' physiological state and alleviate negative emotions, but their effectiveness is limited for users who are sensitive to light and need to minimize eye strain, or those who feel lonely and require the comfort of a hug. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve, at least to a certain extent, one of the technical problems in the related art. In view of this, a comfort pillow is provided, including a long and narrow pillow body. The front side of the pillow body is provided with a face-covering groove for accommodating the user's face. The bottom of the face-covering groove is provided with several ventilation holes penetrating the pillow body. An elastic band is also installed in the face-covering groove. The two ends of the elastic band are respectively detachably installed on the left and right sides of the bottom of the face-covering groove.

[0005] According to an example of this utility model, a strip groove is provided on the left and right sides of the pillow body, and the strip groove extends along the length direction of the pillow body; a foldable or unfoldable bat wing-like wrapping structure is detachably installed in the strip groove. When the bat wing-like wrapping structure is folded, it is folded and stored in the strip groove. When the bat wing-like wrapping structure is unfolded, it unfolds outward in a fan shape along the strip groove.

[0006] According to one example of the present invention, the bat-wing-like wrapping structure includes several skeletons and flexible fabric strips for connecting two adjacent skeletons.

[0007] According to one example of the present invention, the skeleton is a flexible plastic tube that can be bent. The outermost flexible fabric strip of the bat wing-like wrapping structure on one side is provided with a hook and loop fastener, and the outermost flexible fabric strip of the bat wing-like wrapping structure on the other side is provided with a loop fastener. The hook and loop fasteners are adapted to each other and can be detachably fastened together.

[0008] According to an example of the present invention, the bat-wing-like wrapping structure further includes a flexible silicone box with a feeding port, which is sealed by a removable soft plug; the tail end of each tubular skeleton is closed, the head end of the skeleton communicates with the internal space of the flexible silicone box, and a plurality of micro leakage holes are evenly spaced on the skeleton.

[0009] According to an example of the present invention, a first fixing seat is installed inside the groove at one end of the strip-shaped groove near the head end of the pillow body. The first fixing seat is provided with a first slot, and the flexible silicone box is movably placed in the first slot.

[0010] According to an example of the present invention, a second fixing seat is installed inside the groove at one end of the strip-shaped groove near the tail end of the pillow body. The second fixing seat is provided with a second slot, and the bottom end of the innermost skeleton of the bat wing wrapping structure is clamped and fixed in the second slot.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0012] 1. Based on the design of a long, narrow pillow, a face-covering groove is set on the side of the pillow for users to bury their face in. This allows users to bury their face when they are sensitive to light or anxious and depressed, reducing the stimulation of ambient light. The bottom of the groove is equipped with ventilation holes for easy breathing. An elastic band inside the groove can be used to cover the ears and slightly press around the head to tighten, further reducing external interference and enhancing the tranquility effect, thus providing a calming and soothing effect to the user.

[0013] 2. The main body of the pillow has a pair of foldable and openable bat wing-like wrapping structures installed in the strip grooves on both sides. These structures can be opened as an additional warming measure, or they can wrap around the user to create a hugging feeling, thereby further enhancing the sense of security and comfort.

[0014] 3. By deeply optimizing the bat wing-like wrapping structure, a flexible silicone box with a feeding port is designed, and the material leakage holes are evenly designed on the tubular skeleton. Users can add materials such as aromatherapy powder or insect repellent powder according to their needs. When the bat wings are unfolded, the powder can be evenly distributed around the user for aromatherapy calming or mosquito and insect repellent.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the comfort pillow in an embodiment of the present invention when the bat wing-like wrapping structure is folded.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the comfort pillow in an embodiment of the present invention when the bat wing-like wrapping structure is unfolded.

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The structural diagram is shown from another angle.

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure of part A.

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure of part B.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the bat wing-like wrapping structure of this utility model embodiment.

[0023] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of the C-section structure.

[0024] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 1. Pillow body, 2. Face-covering groove, 3. Ventilation hole, 4. Elastic band, 5. Strip groove, 6. Bat wing-like wrapping structure, 6a. Frame, 6b. Flexible fabric strip, 6c. Flexible silicone box, 7. Velcro hook face strip, 8. Velcro loop face strip, 9. Material filling port, 10. Micro material leakage hole, 11. First fixing seat, 12. First slot, 13. Second fixing seat, 14. Second slot. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. Example

[0026] Please see Figures 1-7 As shown, this utility model provides a comfort pillow, including a long and narrow pillow body 1. The front side of the pillow body 1 is provided with a face-covering groove 2 for accommodating the user's face. The bottom of the face-covering groove 2 is provided with several ventilation holes 3 that penetrate the pillow body 1. An elastic band 4 is also installed inside the face-covering groove 2. The two ends of the elastic band 4 are respectively detachably installed on the left and right sides of the bottom of the face-covering groove 2.

[0027] In this implementation, based on the elongated pillow design, a face-covering groove 2 is provided on the side of the pillow for burying the face. Users can bury their face in this groove when they are sensitive to light or anxious and depressed, reducing the stimulation of ambient light. The bottom of the groove is equipped with ventilation holes 3 to ensure smooth breathing. An elastic band 4 is provided inside the groove to cover the ears and slightly press around the head to tighten it, further reducing external interference and enhancing the tranquility effect, thus providing a calming and soothing effect to the user.

[0028] According to an example of this utility model, a strip groove 5 is provided on the left and right sides of the pillow body 1, and the strip groove 5 extends along the length direction of the pillow body 1; a foldable or unfoldable bat wing-like wrapping structure 6 is detachably installed in the strip groove 5. When the bat wing-like wrapping structure 6 is in a folded state, it is folded and stored in the strip groove. When the bat wing-like wrapping structure 6 is in an unfolded state, it unfolds outward in a fan shape along the strip groove 5.

[0029] In this embodiment, a pair of foldable and openable bat wing-like wrapping structures 6 are installed on both sides of the pillow body 1 in the strip groove 5. These structures can be opened as an additional warming measure, or they can wrap around the user to create a hugging feeling, thereby further enhancing the sense of security and comfort.

[0030] According to one example of this invention, the batwing-like wrapping structure 6 includes several skeletons 6a and flexible fabric straps 6b for connecting adjacent skeletons 6a. The flexible fabric straps facilitate the folding and unfolding of each skeleton 6a.

[0031] According to one example of this utility model, the frame 6a is a flexible plastic tube. One side of the bat wing-like wrapping structure has a hook-and-loop fastener 7 on its outermost flexible fabric strip 6b, and the other side has a loop fastener 8 on its outermost flexible fabric strip. The hook-and-loop fastener 7 and the loop fastener 8 are detachably fastened together. This design allows the bat wing-like wrapping structures on both sides to be bent outwards, and then fastened together using the hook-and-loop fastener 7 and the loop fastener 8 to form an encircling space. This allows the user to embrace the structure, simulating a real hug for comfort and reassurance.

[0032] According to an example of the present invention, the bat wing-like wrapping structure 6 also includes a flexible silicone box 6c, which has a feeding port 9 and is sealed by a removable soft plug; the tail end of each tubular skeleton 6a is closed, the head end of the skeleton 6a is connected to the internal space of the flexible silicone box 6c, and a number of micro leakage holes 10 are evenly spaced on the skeleton 6a.

[0033] In this embodiment, by deeply optimizing the bat wing-like wrapping structure 6, a flexible silicone box 6c with a feeding port 9 is designed, and leakage holes are evenly designed on the tubular skeleton 6a, allowing users to add materials such as aromatherapy powder or insect repellent powder as needed. When the bat wings are unfolded, the powder can be evenly distributed and scattered around the user for aromatherapy calming or mosquito and insect repellent.

[0034] In one installation method, a first fixing seat 11 is installed inside the groove of the strip 5 near the head end of the pillow body 1. The first fixing seat 11 has a first slot 12, in which the flexible silicone box 6c is movably placed. In other feasible designs, the first fixing seat 11 can also be a magnetic fixing seat, with a metal ring on the edge of the flexible silicone box 6, which can be magnetically fixed to the first fixing seat 11, making the operation more convenient and efficient.

[0035] As one example of a fixing method, a second fixing seat 13 is installed inside the groove of the strip groove 5 near the tail end of the pillow body 1. The second fixing seat 13 is provided with a second slot 14. The bottom end of the innermost skeleton 6a of the bat wing wrapping structure 6 is clamped and fixed in the second slot 14. The skeleton 6a can be a plastic tube with a diameter slightly larger than the width of the second slot 14, so that the skeleton 6a is squeezed into the second slot 14 for fixing.

[0036] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0037] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

[0039] For those skilled in the art, various changes and modifications will undoubtedly be apparent after reading the above description. Therefore, the appended claims should be considered as covering all changes and modifications that encompass the true intent and scope of this utility model. Any and all equivalent scope and content within the scope of the claims should be considered as still falling within the intent and scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A comfort pillow, characterized in that: The pillow includes a long, narrow body (1). The front side of the pillow body (1) is provided with a face-covering groove (2) for accommodating the user's face. The bottom of the face-covering groove (2) is provided with several ventilation holes (3) that penetrate the pillow body (1). An elastic band (4) is also installed inside the face-covering groove (2). The two ends of the elastic band (4) are respectively detachably installed on the left and right sides of the bottom of the face-covering groove (2).

2. The comfort pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pillow body (1) has a strip groove (5) on each of its left and right sides. The strip groove (5) extends along the length of the pillow body (1). A foldable or unfoldable bat wing wrapping structure (6) is detachably installed in the strip groove (5). When the bat wing wrapping structure (6) is folded, it is folded and stored in the strip groove (5). When the bat wing wrapping structure (6) is unfolded, it unfolds outward in a fan shape along the strip groove (5).

3. The comfort pillow according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bat-wing-like wrapping structure (6) includes several skeletons (6a) and flexible fabric strips (6b) for connecting two adjacent skeletons (6a).

4. The comfort pillow according to claim 3, characterized in that: The frame (6a) is a flexible plastic tube that can be bent. The outermost flexible fabric strip (6b) of the bat wing wrapping structure (6) on one side is provided with a hook and loop fastener (7), and the outermost flexible fabric strip (6b) of the bat wing wrapping structure (6) on the other side is provided with a hook and loop fastener (8). The hook and loop fastener (7) and the hook and loop fastener (8) are adapted to be detachably fastened together.

5. The comfort pillow according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bat-wing-like wrapping structure (6) also includes a flexible silicone box (6c), which has a feeding port (9) and is sealed by a removable soft plug; the tail end of each tubular skeleton (6a) is closed, and the head end of the skeleton (6a) is connected to the internal space of the flexible silicone box (6c); a number of micro leakage holes (10) are evenly spaced on the skeleton (6a).

6. The comfort pillow according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first fixing seat (11) is installed inside the groove of the strip groove (5) near the head end of the pillow body (1). A first card slot (12) is provided on the first fixing seat (11), and the flexible silicone box (6c) is placed in the first card slot (12).

7. The comfort pillow according to claim 3, characterized in that: A second fixing seat (13) is installed inside the groove of the strip groove (5) near the tail end of the pillow body (1). A second slot (14) is provided on the second fixing seat (13). The bottom end of the innermost skeleton (6a) of the bat wing wrapping structure (6) is clamped and fixed in the second slot (14).