A water mattress for maintaining the position of newborns

Abstract

This utility model discloses a waterbed for maintaining the position of newborns, relating to the field of nursing mattress technology. It includes a waterbed body with a first water bladder at the rear and a second water bladder at the head. The first water bladder supports the newborn's limbs. A support frame, located between the first and second water bladders, supports the newborn's head. A protective ring is positioned on the top outer side of the waterbed body, with both sides communicating with the first and second water bladders respectively. Water from the first water bladder passes through the protective ring into the second water bladder. It also includes a water pump and a heating chamber. This utility model provides support for the newborn's cervical spine through the support frame, and hot water enters the first water bladder at the base of the newborn's limbs, thus ensuring a constant and comfortable waterbed temperature. The protective ring provides protection, and the residual heat from the hot water in the protective ring can heat the space around the newborn, further improving temperature comfort. Cooled water enters the second water bladder, thus preventing the cooled water from affecting the newborn.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of nursing mattress technology, and in particular to a water mattress for maintaining the position of newborns. Background Technology

[0002] Because newborns' bodily systems and organ functions are not yet fully developed when they are born, they require a positional mattress for care. Solid mattresses, typically made of cotton or silicone, lack fluidity and cannot adaptively adjust pressure. Waterbeds, on the other hand, conform to the newborn's body curves, evenly supporting their weight and preventing the cervical and lumbar vertebrae from being unsupported, thus providing spinal support. Therefore, newborns often use a waterbed as a lying platform during care.

[0003] Existing waterbeds, designed to ensure newborn comfort, circulate hot water inside to regulate the surface temperature. However, the waterbed's surface temperature is higher at the point where the hot water is injected. After circulating the water once, heat dissipation causes a temperature drop, resulting in a lower temperature at the water outlet. This uneven waterbed temperature ultimately reduces newborn comfort. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems in the prior art by proposing a water mattress for maintaining the position of newborns and ensuring a suitable temperature.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A water mattress for maintaining the position of a newborn, comprising:

[0007] The waterbed body has a first water bladder at the tail and a second water bladder at the head. The first water bladder is used to support the limbs of the newborn.

[0008] A support frame, located between the first and second water bladders, is used to support the newborn's head;

[0009] The protective ring is located on the top outer side of the waterbed body, and its two sides are connected to the first water bladder and the second water bladder respectively. Water in the first water bladder enters the second water bladder through the protective ring.

[0010] It also includes a water pump and a heating tank. The water pump is used to draw water from the second water bladder, which is then heated in the heating tank before entering the first water bladder.

[0011] Furthermore, a connecting strap is provided between the first water bladder and the second water bladder, and a support frame is located at the bottom of the connecting strap. The support frame is arc-shaped, and the top of the support frame and the bottom of the connecting strap are provided with matching Velcro straps.

[0012] Furthermore, the top of the support frame is equipped with a headrest, and the top of the headrest is equipped with a limiting groove for placing the newborn's head. The water pump and heating box are both located at the bottom of the support frame. The top of the support frame is equipped with sound-insulating foam, and the sound-insulating foam is located at the bottom of the headrest.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottom of the protective ring is provided with first through holes on both sides, and the protective ring is connected to the first water bladder and the second water bladder through the two first through holes respectively.

[0014] Furthermore, the first water bladder has a water inlet on one side, and a pipe connects the water inlet to the outlet of the heating box. The second water bladder has a water outlet on one side, and a pipe connects the water outlet to the water pump inlet. A pipe connects the water pump outlet to the water pump inlet. Openings are provided on both sides of the support frame, with the water inlet and outlet located at the two openings respectively.

[0015] Furthermore, the heating chamber is equipped with heating wires and a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is located at the water outlet of the heating chamber. The bottom of the support frame is equipped with a battery and a temperature control module. The battery is used to power the water pump and the heating wires.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] In this invention, the waterbed for maintaining the newborn's position provides cervical spine support through a support frame, ensuring the newborn's comfort. A water pump circulates and draws liquid from the waterbed, which is then heated by a heating chamber. The hot water first enters the first water sac at the base of the newborn's limbs, maintaining a constant and comfortable temperature. The hot water then enters the protective ring, which protects the newborn on the waterbed and provides residual heat to the surrounding space, further enhancing the newborn's temperature comfort. The cooled water then enters a second water sac, isolated from the newborn, preventing any adverse effects from the cooled water. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a water mattress for maintaining the position of a newborn, as proposed in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a water mattress for maintaining the position of a newborn, as proposed in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a support plate for a water mattress used to maintain the position of a newborn, as proposed in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the heating box of a water mattress for maintaining the position of newborns, as proposed in this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1 Waterbed body, 101 First water bladder, 102 Second water bladder, 103 Water inlet, 104 Water outlet, 2 Protective ring, 201 First through hole, 3 Headrest, 301 Limiting groove, 4 Water inlet, 5 Support frame, 501 Sound insulation sponge, 502 Opening, 6 Water pump, 7 Battery, 8 Heating box, 801 Water inlet pipe, 802 Water outlet pipe, 9 Heating wire, 10 Temperature sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of this patent will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0024] The embodiments of this patent 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 are only used to explain this patent, and should not be construed as limiting this patent.

[0025] In the description of this patent, it should be understood that the terms “center,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this patent 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this patent.

[0026] In the description of this patent, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or setting, a detachable connection or setting, or an integral connection or setting. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this patent according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] Reference Figure 1-4 A water mattress for maintaining the position of newborns, used to improve the temperature comfort of newborns during use.

[0028] The water mattress for maintaining the position of newborns includes a water mattress body 1, a support frame 5, a protective ring 2, a water pump 6, and a heating box 8;

[0029] The waterbed body 1 has a first water bladder 101 at the tail and a second water bladder 102 at the head. A connecting belt is provided between the first water bladder 101 and the second water bladder 102. The support frame 5 is located between the first water bladder 101 and the second water bladder 102 and at the bottom of the connecting belt. The support frame 5 is arc-shaped.

[0030] The support frame 5 divides the waterbed body 1 into two parts, head and tail. After the newborn lies on the waterbed body 1, the first water bladder 101 at the tail is used to support the newborn's limbs, the arc-shaped support frame 5 is used to support the newborn's head, and the second water bladder 102 is separated from the newborn.

[0031] In some embodiments, the top of the support frame 5 and the bottom of the connecting strap are provided with matching Velcro, and the waterbed body 1 is provided with a water inlet 4 on one side. The support frame 5 and the waterbed are connected by Velcro so that the support frame 5 can be disassembled and the waterbed can be put away after water is released through the water inlet 4.

[0032] Both the water pump 6 and the heating box 8 are located at the bottom of the support frame 5. The water pump 6 can be a miniature peristaltic pump to reduce noise. The top of the support frame 5 is equipped with sound-absorbing foam 501, and a headrest 3 is also located on top of the support frame 5. The headrest 3 has a limiting groove 301 on its top for placing the newborn's head. The sound-absorbing foam 501 is located at the bottom of the headrest 3. The sound-absorbing foam 501 further reduces the noise of the water pump 6 during operation, preventing any impact on the newborn.

[0033] The first water bladder 101 has a water inlet 103 on one side, and a pipe connects the water inlet 103 to the water outlet of the heating box 8. The second water bladder 102 has a water outlet 104 on one side, and a pipe connects the water outlet 104 to the water inlet of the water pump 6. A pipe connects the water outlet of the water pump 6 to the water inlet of the heating box 8. The water pump 6 can draw water from the second water bladder 102, which enters the heating box 8, is heated by the heating box 8, and finally enters the first water bladder 101.

[0034] In some embodiments, openings 502 are provided on both sides of the support frame 5, with the water inlet 103 and the water outlet 104 located at the two openings 502 respectively. By providing openings 502, obstruction of the water inlet 103 and the water outlet 104 is avoided, thereby facilitating the connection between the water inlet 103 and the water outlet 104 and the water pump 6 and the heating box 8 via pipes.

[0035] The protective ring 2 is located on the top outer side of the waterbed body 1. The bottom two sides of the protective ring 2 are provided with first through holes 201. The protective ring 2 is connected to the first water bladder 101 and the second water bladder 102 through the two first through holes 201 respectively.

[0036] Water from the first water sac 101 can pass through the protective ring 2 into the second water sac 102. The hot water from the first water sac 101 enters the protective ring 2, providing protection for the newborn on the waterbed 1. Furthermore, the residual heat from the hot water in the protective ring 2 warms the space around the newborn, further improving their temperature comfort. The water, cooled by the protective ring 2, then enters the second water sac 102, which is isolated from the newborn, thus preventing the cooled water from harming them.

[0037] The heating box 8 is equipped with a heating wire 9 and a temperature sensor 10. The temperature sensor 10 is located at the water outlet of the heating box 8 and can detect the water temperature of the heating box 8. Since the hot water in the heating box 8 will directly enter the first water bladder 101, the temperature of the water in the first water bladder 101 can be accurately detected to ensure the comfort of the newborn lying on the first water bladder 101.

[0038] In some embodiments, the bottom of the support frame 5 is provided with a battery 7 and a temperature control module. The battery 7 is used to supply power to the water pump 6 and the heating wire 9. The temperature control module can receive signals from the temperature sensor 10, thereby controlling the power of the heating wire 9 to ensure that the water temperature at the outlet of the heating box 8 remains constant. The connection method between the temperature control module and the heating wire 9 and the temperature sensor 10, as well as the method of temperature control, are common knowledge and will not be described in detail here.

[0039] The working principle of the water mattress for maintaining the position of newborns is as follows: the newborn is placed on the water mattress body 1, the first water bladder 101 can support the newborn's limbs, the head pillow 3 on the support frame 5 can support the newborn's head, and the limiting groove 301 facilitates the placement of the newborn's head, thereby facilitating the maintenance of the newborn's position.

[0040] Water pump 6 draws water from the second water bladder 102 and directs it into the heating chamber 8. Heated by heating wire 9, the hot water enters the first water bladder 101, ensuring the newborn in the first water bladder 101 is at a comfortable temperature. The hot water from the first water bladder 101 then flows into the protective ring 2, running from the tail to the head, and finally re-enters the second water bladder 102, where it is pumped back by water pump 6. The residual heat from the hot water in the protective ring 2 heats the space around the waterbed, providing further comfort for the newborn in the center of the protective ring 2.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water mattress for body position maintenance of a neonate, characterized in that, include: The waterbed body (1) has a first water bladder (101) at its tail and a second water bladder (102) at its head. The first water bladder (101) is used to support the limbs of the newborn. A support frame (5) is located between the first water bladder (101) and the second water bladder (102) to support the newborn's head; A protective ring (2) is provided on the top outer side of the waterbed body (1), and the two sides of the protective ring (2) are respectively connected to the first water bladder (101) and the second water bladder (102). The water in the first water bladder (101) enters the second water bladder (102) through the protective ring (2). The water pump (6) and the heating tank (8) are used to draw water from the second water bladder (102), so that the water enters the heating tank (8) for heating, and then enters the first water bladder (101).

2. A water mattress for body position maintenance of a neonate as claimed in claim 1, wherein: A connecting strap is provided between the first water bladder (101) and the second water bladder (102), and the support frame (5) is located at the bottom of the connecting strap. The support frame (5) is arc-shaped.

3. A water mattress for maintaining the position of a newborn according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the support frame (5) and the bottom of the connecting strap are provided with matching Velcro straps.

4. A water mattress for maintaining the position of a newborn according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (5) is provided with a headrest (3) at the top, and the headrest (3) is provided with a limiting groove (301) at the top for placing the newborn's head.

5. A water mattress for maintaining the position of a newborn according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective ring (2) has a first through hole (201) on both sides of its bottom. The protective ring (2) is connected to the first water bladder (101) and the second water bladder (102) through the two first through holes (201) respectively.

6. A water mattress for maintaining the position of a newborn according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first water bladder (101) has a water inlet (103) on one side, and the water inlet (103) is connected to the water outlet of the heating box (8) by a pipe. The second water bladder (102) has a water outlet (104) on one side, and the water outlet (104) is connected to the water inlet of the water pump (6) by a pipe. The water outlet of the water pump (6) is connected to the water inlet of the heating box (8) by a pipe.

7. A water mattress for maintaining the position of a newborn according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support frame (5) has openings (502) on both sides, and the water inlet (103) and the water outlet (104) are located at the two openings (502) respectively.

8. A water mattress for maintaining the position of a newborn according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating box (8) is equipped with a heating wire (9) and a temperature sensor (10) inside, and the temperature sensor (10) is located at the water outlet of the heating box (8).

9. A water mattress for maintaining the position of a newborn according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom of the support frame (5) is provided with a storage battery (7) and a temperature control module. The storage battery (7) is used to supply power to the water pump (6) and the heating wire (9).

10. A water mattress for maintaining the position of a newborn according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water pump (6) and the heating box (8) are both located at the bottom of the support frame (5). The top of the support frame (5) is provided with sound insulation sponge (501), which is located at the bottom of the headrest (3).

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