Cervical Spine Supporting Pillow with Multi-Layer Pressure Dispersion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pillows fail to stably support the cervical spine and occipital region, leading to deformation of the cervical spine and increased risk of cervical herniated nucleus, and do not effectively disperse body pressure, causing discomfort and potential slouching or ear pressing issues during sleep.
Innovation Solution
A cervical spine supporting pillow with a first support layer having a predetermined curve for the cervical spine, a second support layer with air vents for pressure dispersion, and a third support layer providing tension through multi-stage structures to maintain posture stability and comfort, manufactured by injecting latex into a mold and removing the pillow using elasticity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a pillow is designed with only a cervical spine curve to support the neck, then the cervical spine is supported, but the occipital region lacks stable support causing the head to tilt forward
Solution Approach 1:
The pillow is divided into three distinct support layers: a first support layer for the occipital region, a second support layer with air vents for pressure dispersion, and a third support layer for additional cervical support. This segmentation allows each layer to perform its specific function independently, providing stable occipital support while maintaining cervical spine alignment
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a single-curve design to a multi-layered three-dimensional structure. The stacked layers create vertical dimensionality that provides both occipital and cervical support simultaneously, preventing forward head tilt while maintaining cervical spine curvature
2Reliability
If the pillow surface is solid without openings, then it provides continuous support, but body pressure is not effectively dispersed causing discomfort and ear pressing
Solution Approach 1:
The second support layer is designed with multiple air vents (through-holes) that allow body pressure to be dispersed across the pillow surface. These porous structures reduce pressure concentration points while the surrounding material maintains continuous support, preventing discomfort and ear pressing issues
3Ease of manufacture
If the pillow uses a single-layer structure, then it is simple to manufacture, but it cannot provide multi-functional support for cervical spine, occipital region, and pressure dispersion
Solution Approach 1:
The three support layers are formed integrally as a single unified structure through one-piece molding. This merging approach combines multiple functions (occipital support, cervical support, pressure dispersion) into a single manufactured component, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while achieving multi-functional support capability
4Device complexity
If the pillow does not have tension parts with multiple stages, then the structure is simpler, but the user experiences slouching and posture instability when changing positions
Solution Approach 1:
The tension parts are designed with multi-stage structures that provide progressive resistance as the user changes positions. These dynamic elements adapt to different sleeping positions and movements, maintaining posture stability and preventing slouching while allowing natural position changes
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
The pillow provides stable support for the cervical spine and occipital region, effectively disperses body pressure, prevents slouching and ear pressing, and ensures a comfortable sleeping experience by maintaining a C-shaped curve and minimizing neck strain.
Implementation Method 1
opening a cover of the mold and then pushing a rear surface of the mold using elasticity to remove a pin retracted into the rear surface
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a cervical spine supporting pillow and a method of manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to a cervical spine supporting pillow including: a first support layer formed to have a predetermined area so that a cervical spine and an occipital region of a user may be seated thereon; a second support layer formed with a plurality of air vents in a front surface and a rear surface thereof; and a third support layer formed to support the first support layer and the second support layer, wherein the third support layer, the second support layer, and the first support layer are sequentially stacked from bottom to top.