Latex Ball Pillow with Interconnected Spheres for Stable Head Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pillows filled with irregularly arranged latex grains fail to provide stable support for the head and are prone to deformation over time.
Innovation Solution
A pillow design featuring latex balls of 20 to 50 mm diameter, connected horizontally, vertically, or diagonally through connectors with elastic grooves and wings, which enhance support and prevent deformation by distributing pressure and maintaining structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If latex grains are used to fill the pillow, then the pillow can be made with simple structure, but the head cannot be supported stably due to irregular arrangement
Solution Approach 1:
The pillow is segmented into multiple spherical latex units (2-10 cm diameter) arranged in regular patterns rather than using fine latex grains. Each sphere acts as an independent support element, and their organized arrangement creates stable support zones that maintain head position while simplifying the overall structure compared to complex internal frameworks.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from two-dimensional flat pillow surfaces to three-dimensional spherical latex elements distributed throughout the pillow volume. This spatial arrangement in multiple dimensions allows the latex spheres to support the head from various angles and positions, creating stable support zones that accommodate different head sizes and sleeping positions.
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional latex filling is used, then manufacturing is simple, but the pillow deforms over long-term use
Solution Approach 1:
The latex spheres are pre-formed to specific sizes (2-10 cm diameter) with controlled elasticity before being assembled into the pillow. This preliminary preparation ensures that each sphere has optimal support properties and resistance to deformation, allowing the pillow to maintain its shape and support function over extended periods of use while keeping manufacturing straightforward.
3Quantity of substance
If irregularly arranged latex grains are used, then material usage is efficient, but elastic support is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The pillow employs latex spheres of varying sizes (2-10 cm diameter) distributed throughout different regions of the pillow. Larger spheres provide broader support zones for the back of the head, while smaller spheres offer more concentrated support for specific pressure points, creating locally optimized support properties that enhance overall elastic support capability while using latex material efficiently.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The pillow provides stable head support and prevents long-term deformation by optimizing the arrangement and connection of latex balls, ensuring comfort and durability.
Implementation Method 1
a pillow containing latex balls in which the latex balls are regularly arranged to stably support the head of a pillow user
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AI summary
A pillow containing latex balls which includes a cover and latex balls filled in the cover, wherein the latex balls are connected to each other horizontally or vertically.