A lateral position pillow

By designing an adjustable-length pillow body and a limb fixation mechanism, the problem of patients' activities affecting their side-lying position was solved, allowing patients to maintain a side-lying position for extended periods and improving nursing outcomes.

CN224292134UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29SHANGHAI TONGREN HOSPITAL

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI TONGREN HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Technical Problem

Existing lateral decubitus positioning devices are easily affected by patient movement, making it impossible for patients to maintain the lateral decubitus position for a long time, which affects the clinical nursing effect.

Method used

A cylindrical pillow body with adjustable length, limb placement slots and fixation mechanism, combined with an anti-tipping mechanism, was designed to ensure that the patient always maintains a side-lying position.

Benefits of technology

It effectively immobilizes the patient's limbs, prevents uncontrolled movements, adapts to different body types and heights, ensures that the patient can maintain a lateral decubitus position for a long time, and improves the clinical nursing effect.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of lateral decubitus body position pillows, including the length adjustable columnar throw pillow body, throw pillow body includes body close surface, the two side surfaces adjacent with body close surface are limb close surface, two side limb close surface are all provided with long and narrow groove group, each groove group is composed of three open upper limb placing groove and lower limb placing groove, and limb fixing mechanism is arranged in upper limb placing groove and lower limb placing groove;Throw pillow body is also provided with anti-toppling mechanism, and anti-toppling mechanism makes user always present lateral decubitus state.In the utility model, the throw pillow body of higher acceptance of patient is used as main structure, limb placing groove is set on throw pillow body for simply and quickly fixed patient limb, avoid the uncontrollable activity of patient extremities, influence the performance of clinical nursing;Throw pillow body is also provided with anti-toppling mechanism, so that patient can always keep lateral decubitus on bed, prevent because of the activity of patient limb and lead to lateral turning.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical devices, specifically a side-lying position pillow. Background Technology

[0002] In neurology, postural management of comatose or unconscious patients, as well as stroke patients with hemiplegia, often requires patients to maintain a lateral decubitus position. The lateral decubitus position can reduce intracranial pressure, decrease the risk of bleeding, and promote oxygen supply and blood drainage to the brain. When unconscious or comatose, the lateral decubitus position can prevent aspiration of vomit and provide sensory stimulation to aid rehabilitation. The head-down lateral decubitus position can keep the airway open, prevent the tongue from falling back or secretions from blocking the airway, and facilitate blood supply to the brain. If there is increased respiratory secretions, the lateral decubitus or semi-recumbent position can help with drainage and reduce the risk of suffocation.

[0003] However, when patients maintain a lateral decubitus position for a long time, their bodies are prone to uncontrollable movements due to the prolonged maintenance of the same posture, which affects the conduct of clinical nursing activities. In addition, existing devices that enable patients to maintain a lateral decubitus position are easily affected by the patient's movements, making it impossible for the patient to maintain the lateral decubitus position for a long time, thus reducing the effectiveness of clinical nursing.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a lateral decubitus position holding device that can keep patients in a lateral decubitus position and is not easily affected by the patient's movements. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a side-lying body positioning pillow.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0007] A side-lying positioning pillow includes: a columnar pillow body with adjustable length; the pillow body includes a body-contacting surface, and two sides adjacent to the body-contacting surface are limb-contacting surfaces, each of the two limb-contacting surfaces having a set of narrow grooves, each groove set consisting of an upper limb placement groove and a lower limb placement groove with three openings, and each upper limb placement groove and lower limb placement groove having a limb fixing mechanism; the pillow body also has an anti-tipping mechanism, which ensures that the user is always in a side-lying position.

[0008] Furthermore, the pillow body is divided into upper limb segment and lower limb segment between the upper limb placement slot and the lower limb placement slot, and the upper limb segment and lower limb segment are connected to each other by a length adjustment mechanism.

[0009] Furthermore, the length adjustment mechanism includes an outer tube and a telescopic inner rod slidably connected within the outer tube cavity; one end of the outer tube is fixedly installed in one of the upper or lower limb segments, and one end of the telescopic inner rod is fixedly installed in the remaining segment of the pillow body before the outer tube is installed. Limiting bolt holes are evenly and continuously opened on the outer tube and the telescopic inner rod at their respective ends outside the upper or lower limb segments. Limiting bolts are inserted into the limiting bolt holes, and the limiting bolts restrict the relative sliding between the two through the limiting bolt holes on the outer tube and the telescopic inner rod, thereby limiting the length of the pillow body.

[0010] Furthermore, the upper and lower limb sections of the pillow body are fixedly provided with hidden buckles on the sides near the partition surface. When the length adjustment mechanism makes the partition surfaces between the upper and lower limb sections fit together, the hidden buckles can keep the positions of the upper and lower limb sections fixed.

[0011] Furthermore, the limb fixation mechanism includes a fixing buckle, with a strap and a limb fixation strap fixedly connected to both sides of the fixing buckle respectively. The other end of the limb fixation strap is a free end, and the end of the strap away from the limb fixation strap is fixed to the inner wall of the groove. A fixing strap through slot is provided in the middle of the fixing buckle.

[0012] Furthermore, the limb restraints are Velcro straps.

[0013] Furthermore, the pillow body consists of a comfort layer and a support layer located on the outer and inner layers, respectively.

[0014] Furthermore, the anti-tipping mechanism includes a narrow support surface located on the limb contact surface that can be closely attached to the bed surface, the support surface consisting of an exposed support layer.

[0015] Furthermore, the anti-tipping mechanism also includes several fixing rope buckles fixed to both ends of the pillow body.

[0016] Furthermore, the main axis of the upper limb placement slot is perpendicular to the long axis of the pillow body, and the extension lines of the main axes of the upper limb placement slot and the lower limb placement slot on the same side intersect the side of the torso that is in close contact with the body.

[0017] The present invention adopts the above technical solution and has the following technical effects compared with the prior art:

[0018] I. In this utility model, a bolster pillow body, which is highly acceptable to patients, is used as the main structure. A limb placement groove is opened on the bolster pillow body for placing the patient's limbs. The placement groove is equipped with a limb fixation mechanism for simple and quick fixation of the patient's limbs, so as to avoid uncontrolled movement of the patient's limbs and affect the clinical nursing process. The bolster pillow body is also equipped with an anti-tipping mechanism, so that the patient can always maintain a side-lying position in bed and prevent side roll due to the movement of the patient's limbs.

[0019] Second, in this utility model, the limb fixation mechanism can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to patients of different body types, and has a wide range of applications. Moreover, the pillow body is an extendable segmented structure, which can flexibly adapt to patients of different heights, making it quick and convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point A;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the combined upper and lower limb segments of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure at point B.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Pillow body; 2. Body contact surface; 3. Limb contact surface; 4. Upper limb placement slot; 5. Lower limb placement slot; 6. Outer tube; 7. Telescopic inner rod; 8. Limiting bolt hole; 9. Limiting bolt; 10. Concealed buckle; 11. Fixing pull buckle; 12. Strap; 13. Limb fixing strap; 14. Comfort layer; 15. Support layer; 16. Support surface; 17. Fixing rope buckle ring; 18. Fixing strap slot. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model 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 utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0029] Example

[0030] Implementation, for example Figure 1-5As shown, this embodiment provides a lateral decubitus positioning pillow, including an adjustable-length cylindrical pillow body 1. The pillow body 1 includes a body-contacting surface 2, and two sides adjacent to the body-contacting surface 2 are limb-contacting surfaces 3. Each limb-contacting surface 3 has a set of narrow grooves, each groove consisting of an upper limb placement groove 4 and a lower limb placement groove 5 with three openings. Both the upper limb placement groove 4 and the lower limb placement groove 5 are equipped with limb fixation mechanisms. The pillow body 1 also has an anti-tipping mechanism, ensuring the user remains in a lateral decubitus position. In this embodiment, the pillow body 1, which is widely accepted by patients, is used as the main structure. Limb placement grooves are provided on the pillow body 1 for placing the patient's limbs, and limb fixation mechanisms are provided in these grooves for simple and quick fixation of the patient's limbs, preventing uncontrolled movements of the patient's limbs that could affect clinical care. The pillow body 1 also has an anti-tipping mechanism, ensuring the patient remains in a lateral decubitus position in bed, preventing rollover due to limb movements.

[0031] The pillow body 1 is divided into an upper limb segment and a lower limb segment between the upper limb placement slot 4 and the lower limb placement slot 5. The upper limb segment and the lower limb segment are connected to each other by a length adjustment mechanism. The length adjustment mechanism includes an outer tube 6 and a telescopic inner rod 7 slidably connected inside the outer tube 6. One end of the outer tube 6 is fixedly installed in one of the upper limb segments or the lower limb segment, and one end of the telescopic inner rod 7 is fixedly installed in the remaining segment of the pillow body 1 without the outer tube 6. Limiting bolt holes 8 are evenly provided on the outer tube 6 and the telescopic inner rod 7 on the outer side of the pillow body 1. Limiting bolts 9 are inserted into the limiting bolt holes 8. The limiting bolts 9 restrict the relative sliding between the outer tube 6 and the telescopic inner rod 7 through the limiting bolt holes 8, thereby limiting the length of the pillow body 1. In this embodiment, the pillow body 1 is an extendable segmented structure, and the length adjustment mechanism between the upper limb segment and the lower limb segment can fix the length. In this way, the pillow body 1 can flexibly adapt to patients of different heights, making it quick and convenient.

[0032] In this embodiment, the upper and lower limb sections of the pillow body 1 are fixed with hidden buckles 10 on the sides near the partition surface. When the length adjustment mechanism brings the partition surfaces of the upper and lower limb sections into contact with each other, the hidden buckles 10 keep the positions of the upper and lower limb sections fixed. In this embodiment, the partition surfaces of the upper and lower limb sections of the pillow body 1 are also provided with grooves for placing the outer tube 6 and the telescopic inner rod 7. When the upper and lower limb sections are close to each other, the protruding outer tube 6 and the groove of the telescopic inner rod 7 can be retracted into the pillow body 1, so that the partition surfaces of the upper and lower limb sections can be completely fitted together, making the pillow body 1 a whole. Then, the hidden buckles 10 can be used to maintain the overall state of the pillow body 1. The hidden buckles 10 are divided into convex male buckles and concave female buckles. The convex male buckle and the concave female buckle are interference-fitted and are respectively installed on the sides of the upper and lower limb sections.

[0033] The limb fixation mechanism includes a fixing buckle 11, with a strap 12 and a limb fixation strap 13 fixedly connected to both sides of the fixing buckle 11. The other end of the limb fixation strap 13 is a free end. The end of the strap 12 away from the limb fixation strap 13 is fixed to the inner wall of a groove. A fixing strap through slot 18 is provided through the middle of the fixing buckle 11. The limb fixation strap 13 is a Velcro strap. In this embodiment, the Velcro strap is used as the limb fixation strap 13 due to its inherent fixing effect, which simplifies the limb fixation process and makes it convenient and quick.

[0034] The pillow body 1 is composed of a comfort layer 14 located on the outer layer and a support layer 15 located on the inner layer. In this embodiment, the comfort layer 14 is made of slow-rebound soft memory foam, and the support layer 15 is made of fast-rebound hard memory foam. This material combination fully considers the comfort and support of the pillow body 1. The slow-rebound memory foam can slowly adapt to the shape under the pressure of the user's body and limbs, providing a more comfortable experience for the user, while the hard memory foam provides sufficient support, avoiding insufficient support and discomfort that may be caused by the pillow body 1 being too soft, thus reducing discomfort and fatigue.

[0035] In a further embodiment, the anti-tipping mechanism includes a narrow support surface 16 located on the limb-contacting surface 3, which can be pressed against the bed surface. The support surface 16 is composed of an exposed support layer 15. The anti-tipping mechanism also includes several fixing rope buckles 17 fixed to both ends of the pillow body 1. In this embodiment, since the support layer 15 is made of fast-rebound rigid memory foam, it can provide a certain degree of support when pressed against the bed surface, preventing the pillow body 1 from tipping over. Combined with the fixing ropes on both sides of the fixing rope buckles 17 tightening and fixing the bed rails at both ends, the pillow body 1, along with the user's side-lying position, is further fixed to prevent it from tipping over.

[0036] In a further embodiment, the main axis of the upper limb placement slot 4 is perpendicular to the long axis of the pillow body 1, and the extension lines of the main axes of the upper limb placement slot 4 and the lower limb placement slot 5 on the same side intersect on the side of the body contact surface 2. In this embodiment, the inclined lower limb placement slot 5 is used to conform to the natural bending of the lower limbs when the user holds the pillow body 1, thereby improving the user's holding experience of the pillow body 1 and enhancing the comfort of use.

[0037] In use, the length of the pillow body 1 can be adjusted according to the patient's height. The upper and lower limb sections of the pillow body 1 are pulled apart to a suitable distance. Then, a limiting bolt 9 is inserted into the overlapping limiting bolt holes 8 on the outer tube 6 and the telescopic inner rod 7, thereby fixing the position of the upper and lower limb sections and thus fixing the length of the pillow body 1. The limiting bolt 9 and the limiting bolt hole 8 are connected by a thread, or the limiting bolt 9 is made of rubber and is directly pressed into the limiting bolt hole 8, using friction to complete the fixing connection. Then, have the patient hug the pillow body 1 tightly, so that the patient's body is pressed against the body contact surface 2. At the same time, place the patient's limbs in the upper limb placement slots 4 and lower limb placement slots 5 on both sides. After wrapping the limb fixation strap 13 around the limb, it will pass through the fixation strap through slot 18. After adjusting the fixation force, attach the Velcro limb fixation strap 13 to the surface of the limb fixation strap 13 wrapped around the limb. After the limbs are fixed, keep the pillow body 1 and the patient in a side-lying position on the bed, so that the support surface 16 on the pillow body 1 is pressed against the bed surface. Then, thread the fixation rope through the fixation rope buckle loops 17 on both sides of the pillow body 1, tighten the fixation rope and tie the other end to the brackets at both ends of the bed. The support surface 16 and the fixation rope together complete the fixation of the pillow body 1 and the patient in a side-lying position, and this fixation method does not affect the nursing work.

[0038] The above description of this utility model is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the implementation method and protection scope of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that any equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A side-lying position pillow, characterized in that: include: An adjustable length cylindrical pillow body (1); The pillow body (1) includes: a body-contacting surface (2), and two sides adjacent to the body-contacting surface (2) are limb-contacting surfaces (3). Each limb-contacting surface (3) on both sides is provided with a narrow groove group. Each groove group consists of an upper limb placement groove (4) and a lower limb placement groove (5) with three openings. The upper limb placement groove (4) and the lower limb placement groove (5) are provided with limb fixing mechanisms. The pillow body (1) is also provided with an anti-tipping mechanism, which ensures that the user is always in a side-lying position.

2. The lateral recumbent position pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pillow body (1) is divided into an upper limb segment and a lower limb segment between the upper limb placement slot (4) and the lower limb placement slot (5), and the upper limb segment and the lower limb segment are connected to each other by a length adjustment mechanism.

3. The lateral recumbent position pillow according to claim 2, characterized in that: The length adjustment mechanism includes: an outer tube (6) and a telescopic inner rod (7) slidably connected within the cavity of the outer tube (6); One end of the outer tube (6) is fixedly installed in one of the upper limb segments or the lower limb segments, and one end of the telescopic inner rod (7) is fixedly installed in the remaining segment of the pillow body (1) before the outer tube (6) is installed. Limiting bolt holes (8) are evenly opened on the ends of the outer tube (6) and the telescopic inner rod (7) located outside the upper limb segment or the lower limb segment, respectively. Limiting bolts (9) are inserted into the limiting bolt holes (8). The limiting bolts (9) restrict the relative sliding between the outer tube (6) and the telescopic inner rod (7) through the limiting bolt holes (8), thereby limiting the length of the pillow body (1).

4. The lateral recumbent position pillow according to claim 2, characterized in that: Hidden buckles (10) are fixedly provided on the sides of the upper limb segment and the lower limb segment near the partition surface of the pillow body (1). When the length adjustment mechanism makes the partition surface between the upper limb segment and the lower limb segment fit together, the hidden buckles (10) can keep the position of the upper limb segment and the lower limb segment fixed.

5. The lateral recumbent position pillow according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limb fixation mechanism includes: a fixing buckle (11), on both sides of the fixing buckle (11) are fixedly connected a strap (12) and a limb fixation strap (13), the other end of the limb fixation strap (13) is a free end, the end of the strap (12) away from the limb fixation strap (13) is fixed to the inner wall of the groove, and a fixing strap through groove (18) is provided in the middle of the fixing buckle (11).

6. The lateral recumbent position pillow according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limb fixation strap (13) is a Velcro strap.

7. The lateral recumbent position pillow according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pillow body (1) is composed of a comfort layer (14) located on the outer layer and a support layer (15) located on the inner layer.

8. The lateral recumbent position pillow according to claim 7, characterized in that: The anti-tipping mechanism includes a narrow support surface (16) located on the limb contact surface (3) that can be in close contact with the bed surface, the support surface (16) being composed of the exposed support layer (15).

9. The lateral recumbent position pillow according to claim 8, characterized in that: The anti-tipping mechanism also includes several fixed rope buckles (17) fixed at both ends of the pillow body (1).

10. The lateral recumbent position pillow according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main axis of the upper limb placement groove (4) is perpendicular to the long axis of the pillow body (1), and the extension lines of the main axis of the upper limb placement groove (4) and the main axis of the lower limb placement groove (5) on the same side intersect the side of the body contact surface (2).