Bi-Elevation Pillow Hinge Layout for Side-by-Side TV Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
It is challenging for two individuals to comfortably watch television simultaneously while lying close to each other, as the person in the back often has difficulty seeing due to the head of the person in front obstructing their view.
Innovation Solution
A bi-elevation pillow system comprising a base and secondary pillow members, each shaped like a rectangular prism with cushion components, that allow users to lie side by side with their heads at different elevations by rotating the secondary pillow 180 degrees via a hinge, enabling improved viewing angles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If two individuals lie side by side on a couch or bed to watch television, then they can be close to each other, but the head of the person in front blocks the view of the person in the back
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a vertical dimension by providing pillows of different elevations for the two users. The first user lies on a first pillow at a lower elevation while the second user lies on a second pillow at a higher elevation, creating a height difference that allows both users to see the television screen simultaneously without the first user's head blocking the second user's view.
2Device complexity
If a single pillow is used for both users, then the device is simple, but it cannot provide different elevations for optimal viewing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the pillow system into separate components - a first pillow for the first user and a second pillow for the second user. Each pillow can be independently selected or adjusted to provide the appropriate elevation for that user, allowing for customized viewing positions while maintaining system simplicity.
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AI summary
A bi-elevation pillow system for allowing two users to lie side by side with each of their heads respectively positioned at a different elevation by using the pillow system has a base pillow member with a general shape of a rectangular prism. The base pillow member has a cavity with a cushion component located inside. A base pillow bottom surface has a linear channel located on it. The system has a secondary pillow member with a general shape of a rectangular prism with a cavity having a cushion component located inside. In a first position for storage, the base pillow bottom surface is rotated against and interfaces with a secondary pillow bottom surface. In a second position for use, the secondary pillow is rotated about a hinge 180 degrees in an open configuration and placed on a ground surface for use.