Auxiliary shaping pillow suitable for infant objective hearing test

By designing an auxiliary shaping pillow suitable for objective hearing tests in infants, the problem of infants having difficulty keeping their bodies flat during the test is solved. The pillow provides head and neck support and temperature regulation to ensure the smooth conduct of the test.

CN224085641UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07BEIJING CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO CAPITAL MEDICAL UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-15
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

In objective hearing tests for infants, the lack of suitable support pillows makes it difficult for infants to remain lying flat for extended periods, affecting test results. Furthermore, existing items such as towels or clothing may interfere with the use of headphones and electrode pads.

Method used

An auxiliary shaping pillow consisting of a base pad and a shaping pad is designed. The base pad and the shaping pad are connected by a zipper. The shaping pad is equipped with an adjustment part and a support body. The support body is adjustable by a ball joint connection. The shaping pad is equipped with a heat preservation bladder, which can adapt to infants with different head shapes and provide head and neck support and temperature regulation.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable positioning of the baby's head, adapts to different head shapes, provides comfort and temperature regulation, and ensures the baby's fixation and normal use of the headphone electrode pads during the testing process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an auxiliary shaping pillow suitable for infant objective hearing test, which comprises a bottom cushion and a shaping cushion, the section shape of the shaping cushion can be limited by an arc, the bottom cushion and the shaping cushion are detachably connected through a zipper, an adjusting part is arranged on the shaping cushion and comprises a plurality of supporting bodies which are hinged with each other, and the supporting bodies are connected with the bottom cushion through a zipper. Every two adjacent supporting bodies can rotate relative to each other. After the infant lies flat, the arc-shaped shaping cushion can be well attached to the head of the infant, so that the limiting effect is achieved, the bending degree of the shaping pillow can be changed by rotating the supporting body, and the shaping pillow is suitable for infants with different head shapes and sizes.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of auxiliary shaping pillow technology, and in particular to an auxiliary shaping pillow suitable for objective hearing tests of infants. Background Technology

[0002] The pass rate for newborn hearing screening is approximately 86.10%. Newborns who fail the initial screening will undergo a second screening at 42 days. If either the initial or second screening is failed, an objective hearing test will be performed at 3 months of age to determine the infant's hearing status. The objective hearing test requires the infant to lie flat on the examination bed with their head upright, avoiding side sleeping. The objective hearing test lasts approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour. For very young infants, it is difficult to maintain a supine position for an extended period; therefore, a head-shaping pillow is needed during the test to keep the infant's head upright and prevent side sleeping.

[0003] Currently, there are no similar auxiliary head-shaping pillows for objective hearing tests. During the test, family members can only use towels or clothing to support the side of the child's head. However, towels or clothing may interfere with the insertion of the earphones and the electrodes at the mastoid process. Therefore, this application aims to provide an auxiliary head-shaping pillow that overcomes the above-mentioned shortcomings. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an auxiliary shaping pillow suitable for objective hearing tests of infants.

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: an auxiliary shaping pillow suitable for objective hearing tests of infants, including a base pad and a shaping pad, wherein the cross-sectional shape of the shaping pad can be defined by an arc, the base pad and the shaping pad are detachably connected by a zipper, the shaping pad is provided with an adjustment part, the adjustment part includes a plurality of support bodies that are ball-jointed to each other, and two adjacent support bodies can rotate relative to each other on a horizontal plane.

[0006] Preferably, the base pad is provided with a plurality of positioning female buckles arranged at intervals, and the shaping pad is provided with adjusting male buckles. The adjusting male buckles are detachably connected to the positioning female buckles and are used to fix the bending angle of the adjusting part.

[0007] Preferably, the base pad includes a first pad body and a second pad body, and the shaping pad is disposed on the first pad body.

[0008] Preferably, both the first pad and the second pad are provided with Velcro; the first pad and the second pad are detachably connected by the Velcro.

[0009] Preferably, the surface of the shaping pad that comes into contact with the infant's head and neck is provided with a heat-insulating bladder.

[0010] This utility model has the following advantages:

[0011] (1) When the infant lies flat, the curved shaping pad can fit the infant's head well, thus achieving the function of limiting position. By rotating the support body, the curvature of the shaping pillow can be changed, making it suitable for infants with different head sizes.

[0012] (2) In the hot summer, the baby's head is easily overheated and sweaty when wrapped in a shaping pillow. The heat-insulating bag can be filled with a lower temperature liquid in advance to cool down the baby's head. In the cold winter, the heat-insulating bag can be filled with a warm liquid in advance to keep the baby's head warm.

[0013] (3) The second pad can act as a swaddle, which can be wrapped around the baby during hearing tests to restrain and fix the baby. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a front view of the overall shaping pillow;

[0015] Figure 2 To aid in the overall side view of the shaping pillow;

[0016] Figure 3 A front view of the base of the shaping pillow;

[0017] Figure 4 A front view of the shaping pad for an auxiliary shaping pillow;

[0018] Figure 5 Internal structure diagram of the adjustment section for the auxiliary shaping pillow;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the supporting structure;

[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of the support structure;

[0021] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating the usage of the shaping pillow.

[0022] In the diagram, 1 is the base pad; 2 is the shaping pad; 3 is the zipper; 4 is the adjusting part; 5 is the support body; 6 is the adjusting buckle pad; 7 is the positioning female buckle; 8 is the adjusting male buckle; 9 is the adjusting belt; 1a is the first pad body; 1b is the second pad body; 11 is the Velcro; 51 is the support connecting rod; 51a is the rotating groove rod; 51b is the rotating head rod; 52 is the rotating part; 52a is the rotating groove part; 52b is the rotating head. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the following description:

[0024] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, this application provides an auxiliary shaping pillow suitable for objective hearing tests of infants, including a base pad 1 and a shaping pad 2, wherein the base pad 1 and the shaping pad 2 are detachably connected by a zipper 3.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the base pad 1 includes a first pad body 1a and a second pad body 1b, with a shaping pad 2 disposed on the first pad body 1a. Velcro 11 is correspondingly disposed on the first pad body 1a and the second pad body 1b. The first pad body 1a and the second pad body 1b can be detachably connected via the Velcro 11, and can be separated when not in use.

[0026] Preferably, the first pad 1a is a soft pad structure, and its upper surface is provided with a zipper 3 and a positioning nut 7 adapted to the shaping pad 2. The zipper 3 is used to fix the shaping pad 2 as a whole, and the positioning nut 7 is used to fix the adjustment angle of the adjustment part 4. There are multiple positioning nuts 7, which are arranged in a matrix with intervals between them, covering the angle adjustment range of the adjustment part 4.

[0027] The second pad 1b is a foldable or unfoldable thin blanket structure with restraint straps. It can be wrapped around the infant during hearing tests to act as a swaddle, restraining and securing the infant during the test. The infant can wear the second pad 1b before the hearing test to avoid problems such as the infant getting cold or the time-consuming process of changing the swaddle during the test.

[0028] like Figure 4 As shown, the shaping pad 2 includes a fixing component, an adjusting component, and a headrest pad from the outside to the inside.

[0029] The fixing component is fan-shaped and includes a zipper 3 that matches the first pad 1a and an adjusting strap 9. The adjusting strap 9 is a fabric strap with a certain degree of toughness, with its outer periphery fixedly connected to the inner periphery of the zipper 3, and its inner periphery fixedly connected to the adjusting component.

[0030] The adjustment component is semi-circular in shape and located at the top of the headrest pad's circumference at the center of the shaping pad 2. The outer circumference of the semi-circular adjustment component is fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the fixing component. Specifically, the adjustment component includes an adjustment buckle pad 6 and an adjustment part 4. The adjustment buckle pad 6 is a narrow, semi-circular fabric strip, with its outer circumference fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the adjustment strip 9, and its inner circumference fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the adjustment part 4. Several adjustment sub-buckles 8 are arranged in an arc on the circumference of the adjustment buckle pad 6, and the adjustment sub-buckles 8 match the positioning female buckle 7. Through the female and sub-buckles (which can be the concave and convex snaps used on existing infant clothing), the adjustment buckle pad 6 and the adjustment part 4 can be quickly fixed at different arc angles on the first pad body 1a.

[0031] like Figure 5As shown, the adjustment unit 4 has several hinged support bodies 5 inside. Each support body 5 includes a support connecting rod 51 and a rotating part 52 disposed at both ends of the support connecting rod 51.

[0032] like Figures 6 to 7 As shown, the supporting connecting rod 51 includes a rotating groove rod 51a and a rotating head rod 51b fixedly connected. A rotating groove portion 52a is fixedly connected to the other end of the rotating groove rod 51a; a rotating head 52b is fixedly connected to the other end of the rotating head rod 51b. The rotating head 52b is a solid spherical structure, and its diameter is larger than the longest side diameter of the rotating head rod 51b. The rotating groove portion 52a has a spherical hollow cavity that matches the rotating head 52b, and a transverse groove opening that matches the rotating head rod 51b is opened at the end away from the rotating head 52b. The rotating head 52b can be movably engaged inside the rotating groove portion 52a, and the rotating head rod 51b can slide within the transverse groove opening of the rotating groove portion 52a, allowing two adjacent supporting bodies 5 to form a ball-joint structure and rotate relative to each other on a horizontal plane. The degree of curvature of the adjustment part 4 can be changed by rotating the support body 5. The adjustment part 4 can be fixed on the first pad body 1a by adjusting the male buckle 8 and the positioning female buckle 7, so that it is easy to use for infants and young children with different head sizes.

[0033] Understandably, the height of the adjustment section 4 is higher than the headrest cushion, allowing it to surround the upper part of the infant's head both vertically and horizontally. The support body 5 is made of a relatively sturdy material, such as hard plastic. There are more than three support bodies 5, all matching the curvature of the adjustment section 4, with the number of support bodies 5 adjusted according to the actual size of the adjustment section 4. The support body 5 can be covered with a cotton fabric layer, and the inside of the shaping pillow can be filled with soft materials such as cotton to improve the comfort of the infant.

[0034] Furthermore, the two supports 5 at both ends of the adjustment part 4 are the segmented structure of the complete support 5, respectively retaining the rotation structure and part of the support connecting rod structure that match their respective adjacent supports 5. The support connecting rods are interrupted according to the arc size of the adjustment part 4, and the cross-section of the movable end is polished into a smooth arc surface.

[0035] The shaping pad 2 has a headrest pad at its center. The headrest pad is an arc-shaped concave pad with a lower center and higher edges, which adapts to the shape of the back of the infant's head and the curve of the neck. The headrest pad is a deformable and elastic soft pad that can deform to a certain extent, separating the back of the infant's head from the relatively hard parts such as the positioning buckle 7 on the first pad body 1a, filling the gap between the infant's head and the shaping pad 2, and providing some head and neck support, increasing the comfort of the infant when lying flat. The adjustment part 4 is semi-arc-shaped to adapt to the shape of the top of the infant's head. When the infant lies flat, the shaping pad 2 can fit well with the back of the infant's head and the top of the head, thereby achieving a limiting function.

[0036] Furthermore, the surfaces of the headrest and adjustment section 4 that come into contact with the infant's head and neck are also equipped with a heat-insulating sac. The heat-insulating sac is a connected, thin water-filled bag structure, with a sealable water injection hole on the outer periphery of the adjustment section 4. In hot summers, the infant's head is easily overheated and sweaty when wrapped in a shaping pillow; the heat-insulating sac can be pre-filled with a cool liquid to cool the infant's head. In cold winters, the heat-insulating sac can be pre-filled with a warm liquid to keep the infant's head warm.

[0037] like Figure 8 As shown, in use, first place the base pad 1 in a suitable position on the examination bed, and then fix the shaping pad 2 to the first pad body 1a using the zipper 3. Unfold the second pad body 1b, allowing the infant to lie flat on it, with their head placed on the headrest pad in the center of the shaping pad 2. Adjust the curvature of the adjustment part 4 to fit the top of the infant's head. After adjusting the angle, press the adjustment buckle 8 into the appropriate positioning buckle 7 to maintain the appropriate curvature angle of the adjustment part 4 and expose the infant's ears. After adjusting the position of the infant's head, cover the infant's body with the second pad body 1b to fix their torso and limbs, and then begin the hearing test.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An auxiliary shaping pillow suitable for objective hearing tests in infants, characterized in that, It includes a base pad (1) and a shaping pad (2). The cross-sectional shape of the shaping pad (2) can be defined by an arc. The base pad (1) and the shaping pad (2) are detachably connected by a zipper (3). The shaping pad (2) is provided with an adjustment part (4). The adjustment part (4) includes a plurality of support bodies (5) that are ball-jointed to each other. Two adjacent support bodies (5) can rotate relative to each other on a horizontal plane.

2. The auxiliary shaping pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base pad (1) is provided with a plurality of positioning female buckles (7) arranged at intervals between each other, and the shaping pad (2) is provided with an adjusting male buckle (8). The adjusting male buckle (8) is detachably connected to the positioning female buckle (7) and is used to fix the bending angle of the adjusting part (4).

3. The auxiliary shaping pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base pad (1) includes a first pad body (1a) and a second pad body (1b), and the shaping pad (2) is disposed on the first pad body (1a).

4. The auxiliary shaping pillow according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the first pad (1a) and the second pad (1b) are provided with Velcro (11); the first pad (1a) and the second pad (1b) are detachably connected by the Velcro (11).

5. The auxiliary shaping pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the shaping pad (2) that comes into contact with the infant's head and neck is provided with a heat-insulating bladder.