Multifunctional medical nursing pillow

By designing a multifunctional medical nursing pillow that includes a heating film and adjustable support airbags, the problems of limited functionality and poor comfort of existing nursing pillows have been solved, achieving improvements in flexibility and comfort, and promoting patient recovery.

CN223696224UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-23THE FIRST HOSPITAL OF NANPING CITY FUJIAN PROVINCE
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520273043.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-20
Publication Date
2025-12-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-20

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Technical Problem

Existing nursing pillows have limited functionality, poor comfort, and cannot be adjusted in height according to patient needs, which affects nursing work and patient comfort.

Method used

A multifunctional medical care pillow has been designed, which includes a heating film, a support airbag, and an adjustable air valve system. The pillowcase is made of a high-polymer waterproof and breathable material, and the support airbag can be adjusted in height as needed and is ergonomically designed.

Benefits of technology

This technology enhances the flexibility and comfort of nursing pillows, allowing for height adjustment based on the patient's injury location, providing low-temperature heating to promote blood flow, preventing the pillow from tipping over, and improving patient recovery.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and discloses a multifunctional medical nursing pillow. The pillow comprises a pillowcase, a heating film, a supporting air bag, a latex inflation ball, an air valve and an inflating valve. A streamline and double-groove design fitting a human leg structure is adopted in the appearance, supporting of two legs and comfort of a patient can be effectively guaranteed, meanwhile, the shank side is higher than the thigh side, it can be guaranteed that the far-end shank is higher than the heart, and blood backflow is promoted. The height and the supporting part of the nursing pillow can be flexibly adjusted through the three adjustable inflation and deflation supporting air bags. Meanwhile, the supporting air bag replaces a traditional cotton core nursing pillow, is lighter, can be folded and is convenient to store. The multifunctional nursing pillow overcomes the defects that an existing nursing pillow is single in function, poor in comfort and the like, and a stable, comfortable, scientific and flexible supporting nursing platform can be provided for bedridden patients.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a multifunctional medical nursing pillow, specifically a medical nursing pillow for orthopedic patients, and belongs to the field of medical nursing equipment technology. Background Technology

[0002] Medical nursing pillows are primarily used by hospitalized, bedridden individuals with limited mobility. They help adjust the body's sleeping posture and improve sleep comfort. For patients recovering from leg surgery or injury, nursing pillows can provide essential support and promote the recovery process.

[0003] Conventional pillows offer limited functionality and cannot be adjusted to the appropriate height to meet patient needs, hindering nursing care such as dressing changes and impacting patient comfort. Therefore, designing a comfortable and fully functional medical nursing pillow to address the shortcomings of current technology is essential and has practical application value. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is: to provide a multifunctional medical care pillow to solve the shortcomings of existing care pillows such as single function and poor comfort.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is: a multifunctional medical care pillow, including a pillowcase 1, a heating film, a support airbag, a latex inflation ball 9, an air valve, and an air nozzle;

[0006] The heating film includes heating film I2 and heating film I13. The heating film is arranged between the pillowcase 1 and the support airbag and is U-shaped. Heating film I2 is located above the thigh support airbag 5 and heating film I13 is located above the calf support airbag 6.

[0007] The support airbags include a base support airbag 4, a thigh support airbag 5, and a calf support airbag 6. All three airbags are inflated by pressing the latex inflation ball 9, through the main air tube 10 and the three-way air tube 11. Each of the three branches of the three-way air tube 11 is equipped with an air valve I12, an air valve I13, and an air valve I114, which can be used to inflate specific airbags by controlling the opening and closing of the air valves. Specifically, air valves I12, I13, and I114 control the opening and closing of the base support airbag 4, the thigh support airbag 5, and the calf support airbag 6, respectively. Each of the three airbags is equipped with a valve I15, a valve I16, and a valve I117, which can be used to deflate specific airbags.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this invention, the pillowcase is made of a waterproof and breathable fabric composite of a high-polymer waterproof and breathable material (PTFE membrane) and cloth. Furthermore, a zipper 7 is provided on the side of the pillowcase 1, allowing for removal, washing, and replacement; the bottom surface of the pillowcase 1 is provided with evenly distributed triangular anti-slip protrusions 8 to ensure the stability of the pillow.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, both heating film I2 and heating film II3 are made of silicone electrothermal film.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the multifunctional medical nursing pillow has a streamlined shape with the left side higher than the right side, and both the calf support area and the thigh support area adopt a double groove design, which conforms to ergonomics and can effectively ensure the support and comfort of the legs.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. This utility model is equipped with three support airbags (base support airbag, thigh support airbag and calf support airbag). The height and support of the nursing pillow can be adjusted according to the injured part of the patient through the latex inflation ball and air valve, making the nursing pillow more flexible.

[0013] 2. This utility model uses support airbags (base support airbag, thigh support airbag and calf support airbag) to replace the traditional cotton core nursing pillow, which is lighter, foldable and easy to store, practical and the height and support parts of the nursing pillow can be flexibly adjusted.

[0014] 3. This utility model is equipped with electric heating films in the thigh support area and the calf support area, which can heat the affected limb at low temperature as needed. At the same time, a suitable low temperature nursing pillow can also ensure the patient's comfort.

[0015] 4. This utility model adopts a streamlined and double-groove design, which conforms to ergonomics and can effectively ensure the support and comfort of the legs. At the same time, the lower leg side is higher than the thigh side, which can also ensure that the distal lower leg is higher than the heart, promoting blood return.

[0016] 5. The anti-slip protrusions evenly distributed on the bottom of the pillowcase can effectively ensure the stability of the nursing pillow. At the same time, the double groove design of this utility model can also lower the center of gravity of the affected limb on the nursing pillow, effectively preventing the nursing pillow from tipping over and avoiding secondary injury to the patient. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is the left view of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional internal view of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the arrangement of the electric heating film of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a diagram of the bottom anti-slip structure of this utility model.

[0023] Figures 1-6 The labels are as follows: 1-Pillowcase, 2-Heating film I, 3-Heating film ⅠⅠ, 4-Base support airbag, 5-Thigh support airbag, 6-Lower leg support airbag, 7-Zipper, 8-Anti-slip bumps, 9-Latex inflatable ball, 10-Main air tube, 11-Three-way air tube, 12-Air valve I, 13-Air valve ⅠⅠ, 14-Air valve ⅠⅠⅠ, 15-Valve head I, 16-Valve head ⅠⅠ, 17-Valve head ⅠⅠⅠ. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] Example 1: As Figures 1-6 As shown, a multifunctional medical care pillow includes a pillowcase 1, a heating film, a support airbag, a latex inflation ball, an air valve, and an air nozzle;

[0026] The pillowcase is made of a waterproof and breathable fabric composite of a high-polymer waterproof and breathable material (PTFE membrane) and cloth. A zipper 7 is located on the side of the pillowcase, allowing it to be removed for washing and replacement. The bottom surface of the pillowcase has evenly distributed triangular anti-slip bumps 8 to ensure the stability of the pillow. The multifunctional medical nursing pillow has a streamlined shape with the left side higher than the right, with the higher side corresponding to the calf support area and the lower side corresponding to the thigh support area. Both the calf and thigh support areas feature a double-groove design (e.g.,...). Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, this design is ergonomic, providing a stable support platform for patients to maintain correct posture, reduce pressure on the lumbar spine, prevent leg slippage, effectively alleviate leg pain and swelling, and improve lower limb comfort. Simultaneously, the left-higher-right-lower (lower leg support area higher than thigh support area) design ensures that the patient's lower legs are above heart level, promoting blood flow and aiding in recovery.

[0027] The heating film includes heating film I2 and heating film I13. The heating film is arranged between the pillowcase 1 and the support airbag and is U-shaped. Heating film I2 is located above the thigh support airbag 5 and heating film I13 is located above the calf support airbag 6.

[0028] The support airbags include a base support airbag 4, a thigh support airbag 5, and a calf support airbag 6. All three airbags are inflated by pressing the latex inflation ball 9, through the main air tube 10 and the three-way air tube 11. Each of the three branches of the three-way air tube 11 is equipped with an air valve I12, an air valve I13, and an air valve I114, which can be used to inflate specific airbags by controlling the opening and closing of the air valves. Each of the three airbags is equipped with an air valve I15, an air valve I16, and an air valve I117, which can be used to deflate specific airbags. Specifically, air valves I12, I13, and I114 control the opening and closing of the base support airbag 4, the thigh support airbag 5, and the calf support airbag 6, respectively. Taking passive knee flexion rehabilitation exercises as an example, by opening air valves I12 and I113, the base support airbag and thigh support airbag are inflated by pressing the latex inflation ball. This provides support for the patient's thigh. When the lower leg is unsupported because the lower leg support airbag is not inflated, the patient can perform knee flexion rehabilitation exercises with the help of nurses and family members.

[0029] As a further embodiment of this invention, the patient's leg needs to be selectively heated at low temperatures, and both heating film I2 and heating film I3 can be made of silicone electric heating film.

[0030] The core heating element of the silicone heating film used in this invention is a nickel-chromium alloy heating wire / metal foil resistance wire, which is responsible for converting electrical energy into heat energy; silicone rubber serves as the insulating and protective material for the silicone heating film.

[0031] The silicone heating film may also include fiberglass cloth, which is usually used in combination with silicone rubber to form the base and reinforcing layer of the silicone heating film; the silicone heating film consists of two layers of fiberglass cloth as the base, with a nickel-chromium alloy heating wire / metal foil resistance wire sandwiched in the middle, and covered with a silicone rubber insulating layer and a protective layer.

[0032] To facilitate the installation of the silicone heating film between the pillowcase 1 and the support airbag, a layer of double-sided adhesive or backing adhesive is usually coated on the back of the heating film so that it can fit tightly with the pillowcase 1 and the support airbag.

[0033] When in use, energizing the nickel-chromium alloy heating wire / metal foil resistance wire converts electrical energy into heat energy to provide leg heating for the patient. Different energizing switches can be used for the heating film I2 above the thigh support airbag 5 and the heating film I13 above the calf support airbag 6, so that the leg heating position can be selectively provided.

[0034] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the heating film I2 and heating film II3 can use, for example, an electric heating alloy wire from a common type of electric blanket as the heating element. The electric heating alloy wire is spirally wound around a heat-resistant core wire and coated with a layer of heat-resistant resin. Then, a layer of double-sided adhesive or backing adhesive can be coated on the back of the heating film so that it can fit tightly with the pillowcase 1 and the supporting airbag.

[0035] As a further embodiment of this utility model, for different temperature requirements, heating film I2 and heating film I13 can adopt the materials used in temperature-regulating electric blankets, and their structure and working principle can be as follows:

[0036] The heating element of the heating film uses a flexible electrothermal alloy wire. The flexible electrothermal alloy wire is covered with a nylon heat-sensitive layer. A copper alloy signal wire is wound around the heat-sensitive layer, and the outermost layer is coated with a heat-resistant resin. If the temperature at any point on the heating film exceeds the threshold, the heat-sensitive layer on the corresponding electrothermal wire at that point changes from an insulator to a good conductor, which connects the relevant on / off control circuit, cuts off the power to the heating film, and achieves the purpose of temperature control and safety protection.

[0037] As a further explanation of this utility model, both the main air tube 10 and the three-way air tube 11 are made of soft PVC material, which has good flexibility and durability. In addition, soft PVC also has antibacterial and water-resistant properties, making it an ideal choice for the air tube material of this utility model.

[0038] As a further explanation of this utility model, the triangular anti-slip protrusions 8 arranged on the bottom surface of the pillowcase are made of rubber.

[0039] The specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional medical care pillow, characterized in that: Includes a pillowcase (1), a heating film, a support airbag, a latex inflation ball (9), an air valve, and an air nozzle; The heating film includes heating film I (2) and heating film ⅠⅠ (3). The heating film is arranged between the pillowcase (1) and the support airbag and is U-shaped. Heating film I (2) is located above the thigh support airbag (5) and heating film ⅠⅠ (3) is located above the calf support airbag (6). The support airbags include a base support airbag (4), a thigh support airbag (5), and a calf support airbag (6). All three airbags are inflated by pressing a latex inflation ball (9) through a main air tube (10) and a three-way air tube (11). Each of the three branches of the three-way air tube (11) is equipped with an air valve I (12), an air valve I I (13), and an air valve I I I (14). The airbags can be inflated by controlling the opening and closing of the air valves. Specifically, the air valves I (12), I I (13), and I I I (14) control the opening and closing of the base support airbag (4), the thigh support airbag (5), and the calf support airbag (6), respectively. The three airbags are equipped with valves I (15), I I (16), and I I I (17), which can be used to deflate the airbags.

2. The multifunctional medical care pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pillowcase (1) is made of waterproof and breathable fabric composed of PTFE membrane and cloth; and the side of the pillowcase (1) is provided with a zipper (7) so that the pillowcase can be removed for washing and replacement; the bottom surface of the pillowcase (1) is provided with evenly distributed triangular anti-slip protrusions (8) to ensure the stability of the nursing pillow.

3. The multifunctional medical care pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both heating film I (2) and heating film I (3) are made of silicone heating film.

4. A multifunctional medical care pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multifunctional medical nursing pillow has a streamlined shape with the left side higher than the right side. The higher side corresponds to the calf support area, and the lower side corresponds to the thigh support area. Both the calf support area and the thigh support area adopt a double groove design, which conforms to ergonomics and can effectively ensure the support and comfort of the legs.