Neck pillow

Abstract

The utility model discloses a neck pillow which comprises filler, the filler comprises a supporting piece and a contact piece, the contact piece is installed on the inward side face of the supporting piece, and the hardness of the contact piece is smaller than that of the supporting piece. The flexible outer sleeve wraps the outer side face of the filler, a fluff layer is arranged on the outer surface of the flexible outer sleeve, one end of the flexible outer sleeve extends outwards to form an adjusting belt with a hook-and-loop fastener, and the hook-and-loop fastener can be bonded to any position of the fluff layer; a plurality of protrusions arranged at intervals are arranged on the face, away from the supporting piece, of the contact piece, so that an air guide groove is formed between every two adjacent protrusions. The hardness of the contact piece is smaller than that of the supporting piece, the supporting piece is high in hardness and can play a role in bearing and supporting, the hardness of the contact piece is low, the concave portion of the neck can be filled, the fitting degree between the neck pillow and the neck is improved, the wearing comfort of the neck pillow is improved, and the problem that in the prior art, the wearing comfort is poor is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of daily necessities technology, and in particular to a neck pillow. Background Technology

[0002] A neck pillow is a support device designed around the neck. When you need to maintain a sitting posture for a long time, wearing a neck pillow can provide support for the neck and reduce fatigue and discomfort.

[0003] There are many types of neck pillows on the market, including inflatable, filled, and one-piece neck pillows. Inflatable neck pillows are portable, but their comfort is relatively poor; one-piece neck pillows are not convenient to carry, and they are generally made of relatively hard rubber injection molding, which can provide sufficient support and are more comfortable than inflatable ones; filled neck pillows mainly increase the comfort of the neck pillow by filling it with sponge, memory foam, or other soft materials, but their filling materials are relatively soft and can only provide limited support. Therefore, filled neck pillows are the most common type on the market.

[0004] Existing stuffed neck pillows use relatively firm foam to support the user's head. However, foam that is too firm cannot deform freely according to the contours of the user's head and neck, resulting in poor fit and uncomfort. Furthermore, the filling material of most neck pillows is a one-piece molded structure with a flat surface. When worn, the filling material completely conforms to the neck, leading to poor breathability and sweating. If the filling material is made of a very firm material, the neck pillow cannot be easily rolled or deformed, making it difficult to fold and store, and taking up a lot of space. Therefore, existing stuffed neck pillows suffer from problems such as inconvenient storage and poor wearing comfort. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a neck pillow that can solve the problems of inconvenience in storage and poor wearing comfort in the past.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model discloses a neck pillow, including a filling material, which includes a support member and a contact member. The contact member is installed on the inward side of the support member; a flexible outer cover is wrapped around the outer side of the filling material; the side of the contact member away from the support member is provided with a plurality of spaced protrusions so that an air guide groove is formed between two adjacent protrusions.

[0007] The hardness of the contact component is less than that of the support component.

[0008] The flexible jacket has a fleece layer on its outer surface, and an adjustment band with hook and loop fasteners extends outward from one end of the flexible jacket. The hook and loop fasteners can be attached to any position of the fleece layer.

[0009] The width of the support member gradually decreases from the center of the support member toward both ends.

[0010] The support member has a downward-recessed groove at the top center.

[0011] The support member has a pair of support parts extending upwards from its top, which are located on the left and right sides of the groove.

[0012] The number of protrusions on both sides of the contact is greater than the number of protrusions in the middle of the contact, and each protrusion is one or a combination of two or more of the following: cylinder, cone, pyramid, and prism.

[0013] The flexible outer jacket includes an outer lining fabric and an inner lining fabric fixed to the outer lining fabric. A cavity for accommodating the filling material is formed between the outer lining fabric and the inner lining fabric. The inner lining fabric includes a left side fabric, a middle fabric, and a right side fabric fixed to each other from left to right. The width of the left side fabric and the right side fabric are the same as the width of the corresponding support member. The width of the middle fabric is greater than the width of the corresponding support member. Alternatively, the width of the left side fabric and the right side fabric are greater than the width of the corresponding support member by a certain margin. The width of the middle fabric is greater than the width of the corresponding support member by an even greater margin.

[0014] The middle fabric has outwardly protruding limiting parts on the left and right sides, and inwardly recessed slots on the right side of the left fabric and the left side of the right fabric. In the assembled state, the limiting parts are inserted into the corresponding slots. The cross-sectional shape of the limiting parts and the cross-sectional shape of the slots are all one of the following: semi-circular, triangular, dovetail, or crescent shape.

[0015] The middle fabric is connected to the left fabric by sewing, and the middle fabric is connected to the right fabric by sewing.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of this utility model have the following beneficial effects:

[0017] (1) The hook and loop fasteners can be attached to any part of the plush layer, so that the neck pillow can be formed into rings of different sizes, suitable for necks of different thicknesses, or provide different tightness for the wearer, which has strong applicability. In addition, when storing, the entire neck pillow can be rolled up and fixed with hook and loop fasteners to form a compressed storage effect, reducing the space occupied by the neck pillow, making it more portable and easier to store, and solving the problem of difficult storage in the past.

[0018] (2) The hardness of the contact part is less than that of the support part. The support part has a higher hardness and can play a supporting role, while the contact part has a lower hardness and can fill the concave area of ​​the neck, improve the fit between the neck pillow and the neck, improve the comfort of wearing the neck pillow, and solve the problem of poor wearing comfort in the past.

[0019] (3) The contact piece has multiple spaced protrusions that form air guide grooves. When in use, there are gaps between the protrusions, which can avoid the pressure caused by flat contact, reduce the pressure on the blood vessels and nerves in the neck, and further improve the wearing comfort. The air guide grooves can improve the breathability of the neck pillow and avoid the problem of sweating after wearing it for a long time. Attached Figure Description

[0020] 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.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the neck pillow structure in the embodiment;

[0022] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the neck pillow in the embodiment;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the neck pillow from another perspective in the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the lining fabric in the embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present 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.

[0026] The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, apparatus, product, or server that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or servers.

[0027] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0028] This utility model discloses a specific embodiment of a neck pillow, please see... Figures 1 to 2 The neck pillow includes a filling material and a flexible cover 1 covering the outside of the filling material. Optionally, the flexible cover 1 has a filling opening for inserting the filling material, and the filling opening is provided with a zipper assembly 14 for opening and closing the filling opening. In other embodiments, the filling opening can also replace a Velcro assembly or sewing thread, which mainly facilitates the insertion and removal of the filling material, and makes it easier to clean the flexible cover 1 and replace the filling material.

[0029] In this embodiment, the filler includes a support member 2 and a contact member 3, with the contact member 3 installed on the inward-facing side of the support member 2. In this embodiment, the support member 2 has a limiting groove 21 on the side facing the contact member 3 for the contact member 3 to be inserted. The limiting groove 21 is similar to a recessed structure, primarily designed to limit the movement of the contact member 3 after it is placed in the limiting groove 21, preventing excessive movement of the contact member 3 relative to the support member 2 and ensuring that the contact member 3 remains in the center position of the support member 2. In other embodiments, the support member 2 and the contact member 3 can also be made from two different foaming materials using a foaming mold, i.e., the support member 2 and the contact member 3 are an integral structure; alternatively, the support member 2 and the contact member 3 can be fixedly connected by detachable structures such as snaps, glue, or Velcro.

[0030] As a preferred design, the hardness of the contact element 3 is less than that of the support element 2. For example, the support element 2 uses high-resilience foam with a Shore hardness of 40-50, while the contact element 3 uses memory foam with a Shore hardness of 20-30. This innovative design allows the support element 2 to provide rigid longitudinal support, while the contact element 3 provides soft lateral support. The soft contact element 3 can fit snugly against the neck, forming a central pressure-reducing zone, improving breathability and comfort. The support element 2 can support the weight of the head, reducing pressure on the neck. The neck pillow helps promote blood circulation and prevents problems such as dizziness and numbness in the hands caused by improper posture.

[0031] Combination Figure 2The contact member 3 has multiple protrusions 31 spaced apart on the side away from the support member 2, so that air guide grooves are formed between two adjacent protrusions 31. Optionally, the protrusions 31 are arranged in a matrix. In this embodiment, the number of protrusions 31 on both sides of the contact member 3 is greater than the number of protrusions 31 in the middle of the contact member 3. For example, there are four, six, and nine protrusions 31 on the sides of the contact member 3, while there is only one protrusion 31 in the middle of the contact member 3. This uneven spacing distribution can be applied to various different scenarios.

[0032] Taking the two most common wearing methods as examples, the first method involves moving the contact member 3 to the back of the neck for use, where the protrusions 31 provide massage and breathability. The second method involves moving the contact member 3 to the front of the neck, where it rests against the area near the Adam's apple. Since the number of protrusions 31 in the middle of the contact member 3 is relatively small (usually only one), these protrusions will not compress the wearer's Adam's apple, further enhancing comfort. In other embodiments, the neck pillow can also be used as a pillow, lumbar pillow, or other daily necessities, making it highly versatile. It should be noted that, in addition to improving wearing comfort, the protrusions 31 also make it easier to roll the contact member 3 into a cylinder when rolled up, facilitating carrying and storage.

[0033] To further enhance the neck pillow's usability and portability, the outer surface of the flexible cover 1 is provided with a fleece layer 11. One end of the flexible cover 1 extends outward with an adjustment strap 12 featuring a hook-and-loop fastener 13, which can be attached to any position on the fleece layer 11. Preferably, the hook-and-loop fastener 13 is a Velcro fastener with a hook-like structure, while the fleece layer 11 is made of Velcro fleece that adheres to the hook-like structure, allowing the hook-and-loop fastener 13 to be attached to any position on the fleece layer 11. In use, the neck pillow can be formed into a suitable circle according to the wearer's neck size, and the attachment position of the hook-and-loop fastener 13 to the fleece layer 11 can be adjusted according to the wearer's desired tightness, further enhancing the neck pillow's usability.

[0034] When storing, one end of the flexible cover 1 can be rolled up towards the end with the hook and loop fastener 13. During the rolling process, the contact member 3 and the support member 2 are also compressed and rolled up. After the flexible cover 1 is rolled into a cylindrical shape, the adjusting strap 12 is wound around the cylindrical shape, and then the entire cylindrical shape is fixed with the hook and loop fastener 13 to prevent the neck pillow from stretching after rolling, thus completing the storage of the entire neck pillow. This compression storage method can reduce the space occupied by the neck pillow. In addition, a hook 15 with a locking function is also fixedly installed on the outer surface of the flexible cover 1. This hook 15 is a conventional hook 15 on the market, which includes a hook part and a rotatable stop plate driven by a torsion spring.

[0035] In this embodiment, the support member 2 is a curved strip structure, which is more ergonomic. Optionally, the width of the support member 2 gradually decreases from the middle to both ends. Since the distance between the head and shoulders varies, this gradually decreasing structure is more conducive to the support member 2 supporting the head, further improving comfort. Optionally, a downwardly recessed groove 22 is formed at the middle of the top of the support member 2, and a pair of support portions 23 extend upward from the top of the support member 2, located on the left and right sides of the groove 22. When worn, the groove 22 is more suitable for situations where the head is tilted back or down. Since the neck is generally cylindrical, the bottom of the groove 22 can more effectively cover the neck, ensuring a large contact area between the support member 2 and the neck, avoiding point contact and improving comfort. The support portions 23 on both sides can limit the tilting position of the head, avoiding compression of blood vessels or nerves caused by poor posture.

[0036] Optionally, each protrusion 31 can be one or a combination of two or more of the following: cylinder, cone, pyramid, and prism. The top surface of the protrusion 31 is spherical, which allows for a larger contact surface between the protrusion 31 and the neck, improving wearing comfort. In addition, the height and cross-sectional area of ​​the protrusion 31 can be selected according to the actual situation; they can all be equal, all unequal, or partially equal.

[0037] Compared with existing technologies, the neck pillow of this embodiment allows the hook and loop fastener 13 to be attached to any position on the plush layer 11, enabling the neck pillow to form rings of different sizes to suit necks of different thicknesses or to provide different levels of tightness for the wearer, thus exhibiting strong versatility. Furthermore, when stored, the entire neck pillow can be rolled up and secured with the hook and loop fastener 13, creating a compressed storage effect and reducing the space occupied by the neck pillow, making it more portable and easier to store, thus solving the previous problem of difficult storage. The contact element 3 has a lower hardness than the support element 2. The support element 2 has a higher hardness and can provide support, while the contact element 3 has a lower hardness and can fill the concave areas of the neck, improving the fit between the neck pillow and the neck, and enhancing the comfort of wearing the neck pillow, thus solving the previous problem of poor wearing comfort. The contact element 3 has multiple spaced protrusions 31 forming air guide grooves. When in use, there are gaps between the protrusions 31, which can avoid the pressure caused by flat contact, reduce the pressure on the blood vessels and nerves in the neck, and further improve the wearing comfort. The air guide grooves can improve the breathability of the neck pillow and avoid the problem of sweating after wearing for a long time.

[0038] In practical use, the fabric that rests against the neck of the neck pillow is called the inner lining, and the fabric facing away from the neck is called the outer lining. Since the contact element 3 is located in the middle of the support element 2, and the contact element 3 has a protrusion 31 protruding from its surface, the contact element 3, when combined with the support element 2, forms a filling material with a raised center and flat ends. When the support element 2 and the contact element 3 are combined and filled into the flexible outer cover 1, because the width of both the inner and outer linings of the flexible outer cover 1 is the same as the width of the support element of the filling, the inner lining of the flexible outer cover forces excessive compression of the middle position (protrusion 31) of the filling. This causes the protrusion 31 of the contact element 3 to gradually lose its elasticity and softness, affecting the wearing comfort of the neck pillow and resulting in a short service life. This embodiment solves the above-mentioned technical problems by improving the structure of the flexible outer cover 1.

[0039] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 The flexible outer jacket 1 includes an outer lining fabric (fleece layer 11) and an inner lining fabric 10. A cavity for accommodating filler is formed between the outer lining fabric and the inner lining fabric 10, and the filler is placed into the cavity. In use, the inner lining fabric 10 conforms to the neck of the human body, while the outer lining fabric faces away from the neck. This can be understood as the inner lining fabric 10 being the inner surface and the outer lining fabric being the outer surface. In this embodiment, the outer periphery of the outer lining fabric and the outer periphery of the inner lining fabric 10 are fixed together by needle and thread. In other embodiments, the outer lining fabric and the inner lining fabric 10 can be fixed together by adhesive, heat pressing, or other methods. Furthermore, the materials of the outer lining fabric and the inner lining fabric 10 can be the same or different, depending on the actual needs.

[0040] As another improvement, the inner lining fabric 10 includes a left side fabric 101, a middle fabric 102, and a right side fabric 103, which are fixed together from left to right. The middle fabric 102 is sewn to the left side fabric 101, and the middle fabric 102 is sewn to the right side fabric 103. The width of the left side fabric 101 is the same as the width of the corresponding support member, and the width of the right side fabric 103 is the same as the width of the corresponding support member. The width of the middle fabric 102 is greater than the width of the corresponding support member. Alternatively, the width of the left side fabric 101 is greater than the width of the corresponding support member by a certain margin, the width of the right side fabric 103 is greater than the width of the corresponding support member by a certain margin, but the width of the middle fabric 102 is greater than the width of the corresponding support member by an even greater margin. For example, the width of the left side fabric 101 is 110% of the width of the corresponding support member, the width of the right side fabric 103 is 110% of the width of the corresponding support member, but the width of the middle fabric 102 is 130%-150% of the width of the corresponding support member. In use, the filling material is assembled and filled into the flexible outer jacket 1. Since the middle fabric is wider than the support member at the corresponding position compared to the left and right fabrics, the thickness of the middle part of the flexible outer jacket 1 (the position corresponding to the middle fabric 102) is greater than the thickness of the sides (the positions corresponding to the left fabric 101 and the right fabric 103) in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the inner lining fabric. This provides more space for the raised part (protrusion 31) in the middle of the filling material, avoids the protrusion 31 of the filling material being over-compressed by the flexible outer jacket 1, and solves the problem of short service life in the past.

[0041] To facilitate production, the left and right sides of the central fabric 102 are provided with outwardly protruding limiting parts 41, and the right side of the left fabric 101 and the left side of the right fabric 103 are provided with inwardly recessed slots 42. In the assembled state, the limiting parts 41 are inserted into the corresponding slots 42. This structure enables faster positioning of the fabric during the production process. In this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the limiting parts 41 and the cross-sectional shape of the slots 42 are the same, and both the cross-sectional shapes of the limiting parts 41 and the slots 42 are crescent-shaped (fan-shaped), so that the left and right sides of the central fabric 102 form arc-shaped protruding edges, and the right side of the left fabric 101 and the left side of the right fabric 103 form arc-shaped concave edges. This structure enables the central position of the flexible outer jacket 1 to form an approximately spherical cavity, making the product more aesthetically pleasing and more comfortable to wear. In other embodiments, the cross-sectional shapes of the limiting parts 41 and the slots 42 can also be set to one of the following: semi-circular, triangular, or dovetail shapes.

[0042] In this embodiment, the left fabric 101, the middle fabric 102, and the right fabric 103 are fixed together by needle and thread sewing. In other embodiments, the three can also be fixed together by other methods such as adhesive bonding, hot pressing, or integral molding.

[0043] Compared with the prior art, the neck pillow of this embodiment divides the inner lining fabric 10 into three parts and increases the width of the middle fabric 102, thereby increasing the volume of the middle part of the flexible outer cover 1. This makes it suitable for use with the middle part of the filling material, avoiding excessive compression of the bulging part of the filling material by the flexible outer cover 1, and solving the problem of short service life in the past.

[0044] Finally, it should be noted that the neck pillow disclosed in this utility model embodiment is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A neck pillow, characterized by, The application relates to a filling material, which comprises a support and a contact piece mounted on the inward side of the support; a flexible outer cover covering the outer side of the filling material; the contact piece is provided with a plurality of spaced convexes on the side away from the support, so as to form air guide grooves between two adjacent convexes. The hardness of the contact piece is less than that of the support. The outer surface of the flexible outer cover is provided with a fluff layer, and one end of the flexible outer cover extends outwardly and is provided with an adjusting belt with Velcro, which can be attached to any position of the fluff layer. The width of the support gradually decreases from the center of the support to the two ends of the support.

2. The neck pillow of claim 1, wherein A downwardly recessed groove is formed in the middle of the top of the support.

3. The neck pillow of claim 1, wherein A pair of supporting parts extend upwardly from the top of the support and are located on the left and right sides of the groove.

4. The neck pillow of claim 1, wherein The number of convexes on the two sides of the contact piece is greater than that of the convexes in the middle of the contact piece, and each convex is in one of the following forms or a combination of two or more thereof: a cylinder, a cone, a pyramid and a prism.

5. The neck pillow of claim 1, wherein, The flexible outer cover comprises an outer lining fabric and an inner lining fabric fixedly connected with the outer lining fabric, a cavity for accommodating the filling material is formed between the outer lining fabric and the inner lining fabric, the inner lining fabric comprises a left side fabric, a middle fabric and a right side fabric fixedly connected in sequence from left to right, the width of the left side fabric and the right side fabric is the same as that of the corresponding support, the width of the middle fabric is greater than that of the corresponding support, or the width of the left side fabric and the right side fabric is greater than that of the corresponding support by a certain amplitude, and the width of the middle fabric is greater than that of the corresponding support by a larger amplitude.

6. The neck pillow of claim 5, wherein, The middle fabric is connected with the left side fabric through sewing, and the middle fabric is connected with the right side fabric through sewing.

7. The neck pillow of claim 1, wherein, The left side and the right side of the middle fabric are provided with outwardly protruding limiting parts, and the right side of the left side fabric and the left side of the right side fabric are provided with inwardly recessed clamping grooves; in the assembled state, the limiting parts are inserted into the corresponding clamping grooves.

8. The neck pillow according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that ​ 9. The neck pillow of claim 8, wherein, ​ 10. The neck pillow of claim 8, wherein, ​

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