Bulletproof Pillow with Composite Aramid Layers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current bulletproof products, such as vests and helmets, are not practical for relaxed scenarios like sleeping or relaxing due to their bulkiness and discomfort, and require anticipation of danger for effective use, while attempts to integrate soft armor into pillows face challenges in directing the pillow correctly during emergencies.

Innovation Solution

A bulletproof pillow with an impact protective arrangement using layers of meta-aramids, para-aramids, and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, encased in elastomers, and secured with cushioned supports, allowing flexible configuration and easy accessibility for both ballistic and stabbing protection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If bulletproof vests/jackets are worn for protection, then protection against ballistic attacks is improved, but comfort and ease of operation deteriorate due to heavy weight and bulkiness

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection against ballistic attacksVSAvoidcomfort and ease of wearing

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the bulletproof protective function with a pillow, creating a dual-purpose object that provides both comfort and protection. The impact protective arrangement is integrated into the pillow structure, allowing users to benefit from ballistic protection without the discomfort of traditional vests during relaxed scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The pillow serves multiple functions: it provides comfort during relaxation and sleeping, and simultaneously offers ballistic and stabbing protection when needed. This multi-functional design eliminates the need to carry separate protective gear, as the pillow itself becomes the protective device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If bulletproof products are stored when not in use, then comfort during relaxed scenarios is improved, but accessibility in emergency situations deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecomfort during relaxed scenariosVSAvoidaccessibility in emergency situations

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

By merging the protective function with a constantly used item like a pillow, the system ensures protection is always accessible without requiring separate storage and retrieval actions. The pillow remains in use during relaxed scenarios and is immediately available when emergency occurs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If soft armour inserts are placed in pillows in predetermined orientation, then protection is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to trouble in directing the pillow correctly during emergencies

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection effectivenessVSAvoidease of directing pillow orientation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses composite material structures including para-aramid and meta-aramid layers with different orientations, creating a multi-directional protective barrier. This composite structure provides protection from multiple directions simultaneously, eliminating the need for precise orientation during emergencies.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

4Reliability

If bulletproof products are designed for maximum protection, then reliability against ballistic attacks is improved, but device complexity and weight increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection against ballistic attacksVSAvoidstructural complexity and weight

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs thin film structures of aramid materials that provide effective ballistic protection with minimal thickness and weight. The flexible nature of these thin films allows integration into a pillow without requiring heavy rigid structures, maintaining simplicity while achieving protection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Provides effective protection against ballistic and stabbing threats in relaxed scenarios without the need for anticipation, ensuring protection from both sides and comfort through flexible design and easy handling.

Implementation Method 1

an impact protective arrangement which includes a first element which comprises overlying layers formed from a material selected from the group consisting of meta-aramids, para-aramids, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectKinetic energy absorption: Absorption (physical)

Implementation Method 2

a layer being encased in an elastomer. More specifically, the layer of the at least one second element may be encased in a polyurea elastomer

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElastic deformation: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS20240391221A1Bulletproof pillow

Publication Date: 2024.11.28 IMPORT KALEIDOSCOPE CC

AI summary

A bulletproof pillow which comprises an impact protective arrangement which includes a first element which comprises overlying layers formed from a material selected from the group consisting of meta-aramids, para-aramids, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, cellulose, polyamide, a mixture of para-aramids and meta-aramids, and a mixture of para-aramids and carbon; and a pair of cushioned supports which can be secured to an operatively upper and lower surface of the impact protective arrangement.