Portable and collapsible saddle sleeper
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing inclined beds require users to lie on their back or side, leading to congestion buildup and pose safety risks, and do not allow for a face-down sleeping position that is recommended for optimal drainage, especially for children with medical conditions like flu, asthma, and allergies.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible saddle sleeper with angled surfaces allowing users to sleep in a straddled, forward-facing position, supporting the upper torso and buttocks, with adjustable angles to simulate natural drainage and blood flow, and featuring a base for stability and portability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If users lie on their back or side on inclined beds, then the inclined bed provides elevation, but congestion builds up and safety risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional sleeping position on inclined beds by enabling users to sleep in a face-down position rather than on their back or side. This inversion allows the incline to effectively drain congestion from the respiratory system while maintaining safety through the straddled position that prevents sliding off.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs adjustable incline angles that can be dynamically modified to optimize drainage and comfort. The adjustable mechanism allows users to change the elevation angle based on their specific medical needs and comfort level, transforming a static inclined bed into a dynamic system that adapts to user requirements.
2Temperature
If conventional inclined beds are used, then elevation is provided, but users cannot sleep in a face-down position for optimal drainage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables face-down sleeping by inverting the conventional inclined bed design. The straddled position with legs on either side of the frame allows users to lie face-down on the inclined surface, which is the recommended position for optimal drainage of respiratory congestion, rather than being constrained to back or side sleeping.
Solution Approach 2:
The inclined bed frame is segmented into separate support structures that allow the sleeping surface to be positioned independently. This segmentation enables the face-down sleeping configuration while maintaining structural integrity and adjustability of the incline angle.
3Reliability
If adjustable angles are implemented, then drainage and blood flow are optimized, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements adjustable angle mechanisms that allow the incline to be dynamically modified. This dynamic capability enables optimization of drainage and blood flow by adjusting the elevation angle to the user's specific needs, transforming a static structure into an adaptable system that responds to medical requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical parameter of the incline angle to optimize physiological outcomes. By adjusting the elevation angle, the system modifies the gravitational force components acting on the body, thereby optimizing drainage of respiratory secretions and blood flow distribution without requiring complex mechanical systems.
Data Source
AI summary
The collapsible saddle sleeper allows a person (e.g., adults or children) to collapse and transport the sleeper to any desired location to allow sleep in an angled position on their stomach (e.g., upper torso) and head in a straddle, sitting-like position, which helps reduce a variety of symptoms that are tied to specific medical conditions. In one example, the angled position may help a person to reduce and/or eliminate congestion and/or coughing while attempting to sleep when it's due to a common cold, flu or disease.