M-shaped foldable orthopedic pillow

Abstract

This invention provides a chiropractic pillow that reduces the burden on the user's cervical spine and improves the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment. [Solution] The chiropractic pillow 100 comprises a main body 110 that forms a rectangular mat shape, with an outer fabric 111 and an inner fabric 112 sewn together and filled with a filling material inside. The main body has a pair of long-side seams, a pair of short-side seams, a plurality of intermediate seams 301 to 305, and a plurality of blocks 401 to 406. The plurality of blocks include a first block 401, a second block 402, a third block 403, a fourth block 404, a fifth block 405, and a sixth block 406. The main body is configured so that the first to sixth blocks can be folded into an M shape. With this chiropractic pillow, the two peaks of the M shape are appropriately compressed, deforming to a shape corresponding to the S-curve of each user's cervical spine, and supporting the natural S-curve of the user's cervical spine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This specification discloses technologies related to integral pillows.

Background Art

[0002] An integral pillow is a device aimed at supporting the natural S-shaped curve of the user's cervical vertebra and adjusting the body distortion while sleeping (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The integral pillow of Patent Document 1 has been required to reduce the burden on the user's cervical vertebra and further improve the holistic effect.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] One embodiment disclosed herein is a body pillow. This body pillow comprises a rectangular mat-shaped main body made of an outer fabric and an inner fabric sewn together and filled with a filling material. The main body has a pair of long-side seams formed along a pair of long sides of the main body, a pair of short-side seams formed along a pair of short sides of the main body, a plurality of intermediate seams formed parallel to the short-side seams and spaced apart from one of the pair of long-side seams of the main body to the other long-side seam, and a plurality of blocks partitioned by the pair of long-side seams and the plurality of intermediate seams. The plurality of blocks include a first block, a second block adjacent to the first block, a third block adjacent to the second block, a fourth block adjacent to the third block, a fifth block adjacent to the fourth block, and a sixth block adjacent to the fifth block. The main body is configured to be partially foldable into an M-shape by folding the first block and the second block in a valley fold, the second block and the third block in a mountain fold, the third block and the fourth block in a valley fold, the fourth block and the fifth block in a mountain fold, and the fifth block and the sixth block in a valley fold. With this type of body pillow, the two mountain portions of the M-shape are appropriately compressed, allowing it to deform into a shape that corresponds to the S-curve of each user's cervical spine, thereby supporting the user's natural S-curve. This reduces the burden on the user's cervical spine and improves the body alignment effect. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0006] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing a chiropractic pillow. [Figure 2] This is a front view of the chiropractic pillow. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0007] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the chiropractic pillow 100. Figure 2 is a front view showing the chiropractic pillow 100. The chiropractic pillow 100 is a device intended to support the natural S-curve of the user's cervical spine and correct body distortions while sleeping. The chiropractic pillow 100 has a main body 110 that forms a rectangular mat shape with an outer fabric 111 and an inner fabric 112 sewn together and filled with a filling material (padding). The outer fabric 111 and inner fabric 112 are made of towel fabric.

[0008] The main body 110 has a pair of long-side seams 211, 212, a pair of short-side seams 221, 222, a plurality of intermediate seams 301 to 310, and a plurality of blocks 401 to 411.

[0009] The pair of long-side seams 211 and 212 in the main body portion 110 are seams formed along the pair of long sides of the main body portion 110.

[0010] The pair of short-side seams 221 and 222 in the main body portion 110 are seams formed along the pair of short sides of the main body portion 110.

[0011] The multiple intermediate seams 301-310 in the main body 110 are seams formed parallel to the short side seams 211 and 222, spaced apart from one of the pair of long side seams 211 and 212 of the main body 110, from one long side seam 211 to the other long side seam 212.

[0012] The multiple blocks 401 to 411 in the main body 110 are multiple regions demarcated by a pair of long-side seams 211, 212 and multiple intermediate seams 301 to 310. The interiors of the multiple blocks 401 to 411 are filled with a filling material. The multiple blocks 401 to 411 form rectangles with the direction in which the multiple intermediate seams 301 to 310 extend as the longitudinal direction.

[0013] In the multiple blocks 401-411, block 401 is the first block adjacent to the short-side seam 221.

[0014] In multiple blocks 401-411, block 402 is a second block adjacent to block 401, separated by an intermediate seam 301.

[0015] In multiple blocks 401-411, block 403 is a third block adjacent to block 402, separated by an intermediate seam 302.

[0016] In multiple blocks 401-411, block 404 is the fourth block adjacent to block 403, separated by an intermediate seam 303.

[0017] In multiple blocks 401-411, block 405 is a fifth block adjacent to block 404, separated by an intermediate seam 304.

[0018] In multiple blocks 401-411, block 406 is the sixth block adjacent to block 405, separated by an intermediate seam 305.

[0019] The widths of blocks 402, 403, 404, and 405 in the short-side direction are approximately the same. The widths of blocks 401 and 406 in the short-side direction are greater than the widths of blocks 402, 403, 404, and 405 in the short-side direction. In other embodiments, the widths of blocks 401 to 406 in the short-side direction may be approximately the same.

[0020] As shown in Figure 1, the main body 110 is configured so that blocks 401 to 406 can be folded into an M-shape. In the state shown in Figure 1, the intermediate seam 301 between block 401 and block 402 is in a valley fold state. In the state shown in Figure 1, the intermediate seam 302 between block 402 and block 403 is in a mountain fold state. In the state shown in Figure 1, the intermediate seam 303 between block 403 and block 404 is in a valley fold state. In the state shown in Figure 1, the intermediate seam 304 between block 404 and block 405 is in a mountain fold state. In the state shown in Figure 1, the intermediate seam 305 between block 405 and block 406 is in a valley fold state.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 1, the user of the integral pillow 100 prepares the blocks 401 to 406, which are part of the main body 110, in a folded state in an M shape. Then, the user lies on their back with the M-shaped folded integral pillow 100 facing downwards. At this time, the user places the back of the head on the block 401, places the neck on the two peak portions of the M shape (the portions centered on the intermediate seams 302 and 304), and places the body on the blocks 406 to 411.

[0022] According to the integral pillow 100 described above, when the two peak portions of the M shape (the portions centered on the intermediate seams 302 and 304) are appropriately crushed, they deform into a shape corresponding to the S-shaped curve of the cervical vertebrae of each user, and can support the natural S-shaped curve of the user's cervical vertebrae. As a result, the burden on the user's cervical vertebrae is reduced, and the overall effect can be improved.

[0023] The technology disclosed in this specification is not limited to the above-described embodiments, examples, and variations, and can be realized in various configurations without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, among the technical features in the above-described embodiments, examples, and variations, those corresponding to the technical features in each form described in the column of the outline of the invention can be appropriately replaced and combined in order to solve some or all of the above problems, or to achieve some or all of the above effects. In addition, technical features that are not described as essential in this specification can be appropriately deleted.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0024] 100... Integral pillow 110... Main body 111... Outer fabric 112... Inner fabric 211, 212... Long side seams 221, 222... Short side seams 301 to 310... Intermediate seams 401 to 411... Blocks

Claims

[Claim 1] It is a chiropractic pillow, It has a main body that is rectangular in shape, with the outer fabric and inner fabric sewn together and filled with a stuffing material inside. The main body is, A pair of long-side seams formed along the pair of long sides of the main body, A pair of short-side seams formed along the pair of short sides of the main body, Multiple intermediate seams are formed parallel to the short side seams, spaced apart from one of the pair of long side seams of the main body, extending from one long side seam to the other long side seam. Multiple blocks partitioned by the pair of long-side seams and the plurality of intermediate seams It has, The aforementioned multiple blocks are, The first block and, A second block adjacent to the first block, A third block adjacent to the second block, A fourth block adjacent to the third block, A fifth block adjacent to the fourth block, The sixth block adjacent to the fifth block and Includes, The main body is, The first block and the second block are folded in a valley fold, Fold the second block and the third block in a mountain fold, Fold the third block and the fourth block in a valley fold. Fold the area between the fourth block and the fifth block in a mountain fold. Fold between the fifth block and the sixth block in a valley fold. This is a chiropractic pillow that is designed so that a portion of it can be folded into an M-shape.

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