Inclined Upper Body Support for Desk Napping to Reduce Back Pain
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing desks do not allow users to nap comfortably, as they require a prone position that leads to severe bending of the upper body, causing back and waist pain.
Innovation Solution
A nap apparatus for desks featuring a top plate support part and an upper body support part that can be inclined, with a folding mechanism to adjust the inclination angle and a top plate fixing part to prevent the apparatus from falling, incorporating a fiber member for cushioning and tension rods for support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a student takes a prone position on the top plate to nap, then the student can sleep at the desk, but the upper body is severely bent and the stomach is pressed causing back and waist pain
Solution Approach 1:
The nap apparatus employs a folding mechanism that allows the support structure to be dynamically adjusted between a folded state (for storage) and an unfolded inclined state (for napping). The inclination angle can be adjusted to optimize comfort, transforming the static desk surface into a dynamic, adaptable sleeping surface that prevents back and waist pain by eliminating the need to bend the upper body.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a new spatial dimension by creating an inclined plane that rises from the desk surface. Instead of lying flat on the horizontal desk top, the user's body is supported at an angle, effectively adding a vertical component to the napping arrangement. This dimensional change allows the upper body to remain in a natural, relaxed position rather than being forced into a bent prone position.
2Ease of operation
If an inclined upper body support part is added to the desk, then napping comfort is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The nap apparatus is divided into distinct functional segments: a top plate support part that attaches to the desk, an upper body support part that provides the inclined sleeping surface, and a folding part that connects them. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall structure by assigning specific functions to specific parts, reducing unnecessary complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The nap apparatus is designed to be attached to an existing desk, making the desk serve a dual function: both as a workspace and as a support structure for the nap apparatus. The folding mechanism serves multiple purposes: it enables the transition between storage and use states, and it allows for angle adjustment to optimize comfort. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components.
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AI summary
An object of the present invention is to provide a nap apparatus for a desk that allows a user to sleep comfortably as if leaning on a mother's back even when taking a nap at a desk. To this end, the nap apparatus for the desk of the present invention as a nap apparatus for a desk used when taking a nap on the desk includes a top plate support part to be supported on a top plate for the desk; and an upper body support part provided in the top plate support part and provided to be inclined on the top plate to support the upper body including a user's head.