Cervical traction pillow

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current cervical traction pillows are difficult to clean, breed bacteria, and fail to effectively accelerate blood circulation during use, leading to poor traction effects and cervical fatigue.

Innovation Solution

A cervical traction pillow design incorporating a heating device, vibration mechanism, and protective case that adjusts to fit the natural curvature of the neck, with a graphene or carbon fiber heating sheet to promote blood circulation and prevent bacterial growth, while a polarization motor provides massage functionality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of stationary object

If a cervical traction pillow is used repeatedly for cervical traction, then the cervical traction function is maintained, but the pillow gets dirty and breeds bacteria

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveusage durationVSAvoidbacterial contamination

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of stationary objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The pillow is divided into a removable protective case and a pillow core. The protective case can be taken off and washed separately, allowing the pillow core to remain clean and functional while the case handles the contamination from repeated use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The protective case acts as an intermediary layer between the user's skin and the pillow core. It prevents direct contact and contamination of the pillow core, while still allowing the traction function to work effectively through the case material.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If a simple cervical traction pillow is used, then the structure remains simple, but it cannot accelerate blood circulation of the cervical vertebra

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepillow structureVSAvoidtraction effect

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple functions into one pillow system: cervical traction through the molded shape, blood circulation acceleration through heating elements, and muscle relaxation through vibration motors. This merging provides comprehensive treatment while maintaining a unified pillow structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The pillow is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: traction support, thermal heating for circulation, and mechanical vibration for muscle relaxation. This multi-functionality enhances the overall therapeutic effect without requiring separate devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Device complexity

If a cervical traction pillow without heating function is used, then the device remains simple, but the blood circulation of cervical vertebra is not accelerated

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice structureVSAvoidcervical blood circulation

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The pillow incorporates heating elements that change the temperature parameter of the cervical region. By applying controlled heat, the pillow accelerates blood circulation in the cervical vertebrae, enhancing the traction effect and reducing muscle tension.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

4Stability of the object's composition

If the neck brace traction portion and base are connected at a fixed angle, then the structure is stable, but it cannot adapt to different user needs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidadjustability

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The connection between the neck brace traction portion and the base is made adjustable rather than fixed. Users can modify the angle and position according to their specific cervical issues and comfort preferences, while the structure maintains stability when set to a desired position.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

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 solution effectively prevents bacterial growth, enhances blood circulation, improves traction effects, and reduces cervical fatigue by using a heating device and vibration mechanism that fits the natural neck curve, providing a safer and more comfortable experience.

Implementation Method 1

the heating device is arranged between the neck brace protection portion and the cervical traction pillow main body

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Implementation Method 2

the vibration device is arranged in the motor accommodating slot; the vibration device is configured to drive the cervical traction pillow main body to vibrate to achieve a massage function

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical vibration: Vibration

Data Source

PatentUS11963919B1Cervical traction pillow

Publication Date: 2024.04.23 JINGWEILIANHE (HONG KONG) TECH CO LTD

AI summary

The present disclosure provides a cervical traction pillow includes a cervical traction pillow main body and a heating device. The heating device covers the cervical traction pillow main body. The cervical traction pillow main body is a flexible cervical traction pillow main body with a narrow upper part and a wide lower part, so as to form a neck brace traction portion at an upper end and a base at a lower end, a first back portion connected between the neck brace traction portion and the base, and two first side portions opposite and connected to the neck brace traction portion, the base, and the back portion. The neck brace traction portion and a bottom surface of the base are connected in an acute angle.