pillow

Abstract

To provide a pillow that secures a stable side lying position by preventing a shoulder part of a subject lying in the side lying position from colliding with the pillow.SOLUTION: A pillow 1A including a filling member therein includes: an occipital support region 11 located at the center; a neck support region 12 located in a front side of the occipital support region 11; and temple support regions 13, 14 located in lateral sides of the occipital support region 11 and the neck support region 12. Front sides of the temple support regions 13, 14 are provided with recessed shoulder pockets 16, 17. The recessed shoulder pockets 16, 17 each have a V-shape, for example, in top view.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pillow that ensures a stable lying position by preventing the shoulders of a subject in a lying position from colliding with the pillow. [Background technology]

[0002] FIG. 9 is a top perspective view showing a first conventional pillow (see FIG. 9 of Patent Document 1).

[0003] In Figure 9, the pillow 1 with a built-in filling member is made up of an occipital support region 11 located in the center, a neck support region 12 located in front of the occipital support region 11, and temporal support regions 13, 14 located on the sides of the occipital support region 11 and the neck support region 12. The thickness of the central part of the occipital support region 11 is reduced by sewing at seam X in the center of the occipital support region 11. On the other hand, the temporal support regions 13, 14 are convex, meaning that the temporal support regions 13, 14 are higher than the occipital support region 11. In addition, gussets 15 are provided on the outer edges of the temporal support regions 13, 14 to make them thicker. Note that the front-to-back, left-to-right, and up-and-down directions are directions seen from the subject's side.

[0004] In the pillow 1 of Figure 9, the area division of the pillow 1 can be adjusted using partitions, etc., and the filling material in each area can adjust the overall hardness of the pillow 1, allowing the lowness of the occipital support area 11 to be maintained with precision, while also allowing the height of the temporal support areas 13, 14 to be maintained with precision.

[0005] FIG. 10 is a top perspective view showing a second conventional pillow.

[0006] 10 differs from the pillow 1 in FIG. 9 in that the occipital support region 11 is not stitched and the gusset 15 is not provided.

[0007] In the pillow 1' of FIG. 10, the areas of the pillow 1' are not divided by partitions or the like, and therefore can flexibly accommodate any subject. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-329 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] However, the first conventional pillow 1 in Fig. 9 has a problem that, as shown in Fig. 11, when the subject 2 lies down, the shoulders 22 of the subject 2 collide with the pillow 1, making it impossible to maintain a stable lying position. That is, when the subject 2 lies down, an overlapping portion Z1 is created between the shoulders 22 of the subject 2 and the pillow 1. As a result, the edge of the pillow 1 collides with the shoulders 22 of the subject 2, which places a strain on the shoulders 22 of the subject 2 and makes the lying position unstable.

[0010] 10, when the subject 2 lies down, the shoulders 22 of the subject 2 collide with and dig into the pillow 1' as shown in Fig. 12(A), and as a result, a depression Z2 is created in the pillow 1' where the shoulders 22 of the subject 2 dig in after the subject 2 lies down, as shown in Fig. 12(B). As expected, it can be seen that a burden is placed on the shoulders 22 of the subject 2, making the subject 2's lateral position unstable. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the pillow according to the present invention is a pillow having an occipital support region, a neck support region adjacent to the front side of the occipital support region, and first and second temporal support regions adjacent to the occipital support region and the neck support region, and first and second concave shoulder pockets are provided on the front side of the first and second temporal support regions. The first and second concave shoulder pockets are V-shaped or square-shaped when viewed from above. However, the concave shoulder pocket may be provided on only one side of the first and second temporal support regions. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, when the subject is in a recumbent position, the subject's shoulders fit snugly into the concave shoulder pockets of the pillow, eliminating any overlap between the subject's shoulders and the pillow, which in turn prevents the subject's shoulders from colliding with the pillow, thereby stabilizing the recumbent position. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a top perspective view showing a first embodiment of a pillow according to the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the left lateral position of a subject on the pillow of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] 1 shows modified examples of the concave shoulder pocket of FIG. 1, (A) is a first modified example, (A)-1 and (A)-2 are a top perspective view and a top view thereof, (B) is a second modified example, (B)-1 and (B)-2 are a top perspective view and a top view thereof. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a top perspective view showing a second embodiment of a pillow according to the present invention. [Figure 5] 4 shows modified examples of the concave shoulder pocket, (A) is a first modified example, (A)-1 and (A)-2 are a top perspective view and a top view thereof, (B) is a second modified example, (B)-1 and (B)-2 are a top perspective view and a top view thereof. [Figure 6] 3 shows a third embodiment of a pillow according to the present invention, where (A) is a top perspective view and (B) is a back view. [Figure 7] 7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining the left lateral position of the subject on the pillow of FIG. 6, in which (A) shows the subject in lateral position state I, and (B) shows the subject in lateral position state II. [Figure 8] 10A, 10B, and 10C show a fourth embodiment of a pillow according to the present invention, in which (A) is a perspective top view, (B) is a top view, and (C) is a back view. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is a top perspective view showing a first conventional pillow. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a top perspective view showing a second conventional pillow. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the problem of the first conventional pillow in FIG. 9. [Figure 12]11A and 11B are diagrams for explaining the problem of the second conventional pillow in FIG. 10, in which (A) shows the subject in a lying position, and (B) shows the subject after the subject has fallen into the lying position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] FIG. 1 is a top perspective view showing a first embodiment of a pillow according to the present invention.

[0015] The pillow 1A in Fig. 1 has concave shoulder pockets 16, 17 provided in front of the temporal support regions 13, 14 of the pillow 1 in Fig. 9. The concave shoulder pockets 16, 17 are, for example, V-shaped (or triangular) when viewed from above. The concave shoulder pockets 16, 17 are large enough to accommodate the shoulders of the subject.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the left lateral position of a subject on the pillow 1A of FIG.

[0017] When the subject 2 is in the initial recumbent position, a portion of the left shoulder 22 of the subject 2 approaches the temporal support region 14 of the pillow 1A and also partially enters the concave shoulder pocket 17 (see Figure 1), so at this stage there is no collision between the shoulder 22 and the pillow 1A.

[0018] Furthermore, when the subject 2 lies on his left side, the shoulder 22 of the subject 2 is completely accommodated in the concave shoulder pocket 17 (see FIG. 1), and therefore, in this case, the shoulder 22 does not collide with the concave shoulder pocket 17, and the shoulder 22 is closely attached to the temporal support region 14 of the pillow 1A and stably supported. As a result, the subject 2 can be stabilized in a lateral position.

[0019] In the first embodiment described above, the concave shoulder pockets 16, 17 are V-shaped when viewed from above, but they may also be square when viewed from above, as shown in the first modified example of Figure 3(A), or semicircular (or conical) when viewed from above, as shown in the second modified example of Figure 3(B).

[0020] In addition, in the first embodiment described above, the concave shoulder pockets 16, 17 are provided in each of the temporal support regions 13, 14, but if, for example, the subject 2 tends to lie on only the right or left side, the concave shoulder pockets may be provided in only one of the temporal support regions 13, 14.

[0021] FIG. 4 is a top perspective view showing a second embodiment of the pillow according to the present invention.

[0022] The pillow 1'A in Fig. 4 has concave shoulder pockets 16, 17 provided in front of the temporal support areas 13, 14 of the pillow 1' in Fig. 10. The concave shoulder pockets 16, 17 are, for example, V-shaped (or triangular) when viewed from above. The concave shoulder pockets 16, 17 are large enough to accommodate the shoulders of the subject.

[0023] 4, when the subject lies down, the subject's shoulders partially enter the concave shoulder pockets 16 or 17, and then completely enter the concave shoulder pockets 16 or 17, as in the first embodiment. Therefore, the shoulders are stably supported without colliding with the temporal support regions 13 or 14 of the pillow 1'A. As a result, the subject's lying down position can be stabilized.

[0024] In the second embodiment described above, the concave shoulder pockets 16, 17 are V-shaped when viewed from above, but they may be square when viewed from above, as shown in the first modified example of Figure 5(A), or semicircular (or conical) when viewed from above, as shown in the second modified example of Figure 5(B).

[0025] In addition, in the second embodiment described above, concave shoulder pockets 16, 17 are provided in each of the temporal support regions 13, 14, but if, for example, some subjects tend to lie on only the right or left side, concave shoulder pockets may be provided in only one of the temporal support regions 13, 14.

[0026] FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of the pillow according to the present invention, where (A) is a top perspective view and (B) is a back view.

[0027] In the pillow 1B of FIG. 6, pillar units 18 and 19 are provided on the underside of the temporal support regions 13 and 14 of the pillow 1A of FIG. 4 and outside the concave shoulder pockets 16 and 17. The pillar units 18 and 19 act to push up the temporal support regions 13 and 14. The front regions of the temporal support regions 13 and 14 protrude forward from the pillar units 18 and 19, forming an eaves shape. In this case, arm pockets 18a and 19a are formed between the pillar units 18 and 19 and the concave shoulder pockets 16 and 17. As a result, as described below, the subject can more easily assume a stable recumbent position. Even if the front sides of the pillar units 18 and 19 coincide with the front sides of the temporal support regions 13 and 14, the spaces between the concave shoulder pockets 16 and 17 and the pillar units 18 and 19 function as arm pockets 18a and 19a.

[0028] 6, a sloping back support region 12' is provided on the front side of the neck support region 12. The back support region 12' gradually becomes thinner from the neck support region 12, which can improve the sound sleep effect of the subject.

[0029] FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the left lateral position of a subject on the pillow 1B of FIG.

[0030] When the subject 2 is in the initial recumbent position I, as shown in Figure 7(A), a part of the left shoulder 22 of the subject 2 approaches the temporal support area 14 of the pillow 1B and also partially enters the concave shoulder pocket 17, so at this stage there is no collision between the shoulder 22 and the pillow 1B.

[0031] Furthermore, when the subject 2 advances to a left-sided lying position, as shown in Figure 7(B), the shoulder 22 of the subject 2 is completely accommodated in the concave shoulder pocket 17. Therefore, in this case, there is no collision between the shoulder 22 and the concave shoulder pocket 17, and the shoulder 22 is closely attached to the temporal support region 14 of the pillow 1B and stably supported. At the same time, the shoulder 22 and its arm 23 enter into the arm pocket 19a formed by the eaves shape of the temporal support region 14 of the pillow 1B. As a result, the subject 2 assumes an even more stable lying position.

[0032] In this way, in the third embodiment, the combination of the shoulder pockets 16, 17 and the pillar units 18, 19 (arm pockets 18a, 19a) allows for a more stable lying position.

[0033] FIG. 8 shows a fourth embodiment of the pillow according to the present invention, where (A) is a perspective top view, (B) is a top view, and (C) is a back view.

[0034] In the pillow 1'B of FIG. 8, pillar units 18 and 19 are provided on the backside of the temporal support regions 13 and 14 of the pillow 1'A of FIG. 4 and outside the concave shoulder pockets 16 and 17. The pillar units 18 and 19 act to push up the temporal support regions 13 and 14. The front regions of the temporal support regions 13 and 14 protrude forward from the pillar units 18 and 19, forming an eaves shape. In this case, arm pockets 18a and 19a are formed between the pillar units 18 and 19 and the concave shoulder pockets 16 and 17. As a result, as described below, the subject can more easily assume a stable recumbent position. Even if the front sides of the pillar units 18 and 19 coincide with the front sides of the temporal support regions 13 and 14, the concave shoulder pockets 16 and 17 and the pillar units 18 and 19 act as arm pockets 18a and 19a.

[0035] That is, when the subject is initially in a recumbent position, part of the subject's shoulder approaches the temporal support region 14 of the pillow 1'B and also partially enters the concave shoulder pocket 16 or 17. As the subject further advances in the recumbent position, the subject's shoulder is completely accommodated in the concave shoulder pocket 16 or 17. Therefore, in this case too, there is no collision between the shoulder 22 and the concave shoulder pocket 16 or 17, and the shoulder 22 is closely attached to the temporal support region 13 or 14 of the pillow 1'B and is stably supported. At the same time, the shoulder 22 and its arm 23 enter into the arm pocket 18a or 19a formed by the eaves shape of the temporal support region 12 or 13 of the pillow 1'B. As a result, the subject enters an even more stable recumbent position.

[0036] In this way, also in the fourth embodiment, the combination of the shoulder pockets 16, 17 and the pillar units 18, 19 (arm pockets 18a, 19a) allows for a more stable lying position.

[0037] In the first and third embodiments, the filling member may be made of different materials or the same material for each region, and in the second and fourth embodiments, the filling member may be made of one or more flexible materials such as urethane foam. Furthermore, the filling member may be made of materials other than urethane foam, such as pipes, feathers, or mesh members.

[0038] Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to any modifications within the obvious scope of the above-described embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0039] 1, 1', 1A, 1'A, 1B, 1'B: Pillow 11: Occipital support area 12: Neck support area 12': Back support area 13, 14: Temporal support area 15: Gore 16, 17: Concave shoulder pockets 18, 19: Pillar unit 18a, 19a: Arm pocket 2: Subject 21:Head 22:Shoulder 23: Arm X: Suture point

Claims

1. A pillow having an occipital support area, a cervical support area adjacent to the front side of the occipital support area, and first and second temporal support areas adjacent to the occipital support area and the cervical support area, first and second concave shoulder pockets are provided on the front sides of the first and second temporal support regions; The first and second concave shoulder pockets are V-shaped or rectangular when viewed from above.

2. A pillow having an occipital support area, a cervical support area adjacent to the front side of the occipital support area, and first and second temporal support areas adjacent to the occipital support area and the cervical support area, first and second concave shoulder pockets are provided on the front sides of the first and second temporal support regions; The pillow further comprises first and second pillar units provided on the rear surfaces of the first and second temporal support regions and outside the first and second concave shoulder pockets.

3. 3. The pillow according to claim 2, wherein the front regions of the first and second temporal support regions protrude forward from the first and second pillar units.

4. A pillow having an occipital support region, a neck support region adjacent to the front side of the occipital support region, and first and second temporal support regions adjacent to the occipital support region and the neck support region, A pillow having a concave shoulder pocket on the front side of one of the first and second temporal support regions.

5. The pillow according to claim 4, wherein the concave shoulder pocket is V-shaped, rectangular, or semicircular when viewed from above.

6. A pillow as described in Claim 2, further comprising an inclined back support area on the front side of the neck support area, the back support area gradually becoming thinner from the neck support area.

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