Modular Body Pillow Connectors for Multi-Region Sleep Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pillows lack versatility in supporting multiple body parts simultaneously, particularly failing to provide adequate support for pregnant individuals, those with back problems, and individuals who prefer side-sleeping, as they are typically designed to only support the head or specific regions.
Innovation Solution
A multi-component pillow system comprising a head pillow, leg pillow, and torso pillow, each with specific dimensions and connectors, allowing for various configurations to support the head, legs, torso, and back, with the option to connect using hook and loop fasteners, enabling flexible use and positioning to align the hips and provide comfort for diverse body types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional single pillow is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot provide adequate support for multiple body parts simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The pillow system is divided into multiple independent components: a head pillow, a torso pillow, and a leg pillow. Each component is designed to support specific body parts, allowing the system to adapt to various sleeping positions and body types while maintaining manageable complexity through modular construction
Solution Approach 2:
The pillow system is designed to perform multiple functions by supporting different body parts (head, torso, legs) simultaneously. The components can be arranged in various configurations to accommodate different sleeping positions (side-sleeping, back-sleeping, pregnant individuals), making the system universally applicable to diverse user needs
2Adaptability or versatility
If a multi-component pillow system is used, then versatility and body support are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the pillow into three main components that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation allows for customizable configurations while keeping each individual component relatively simple in structure
Solution Approach 2:
The multiple pillow components are connected using hook-and-loop fasteners, allowing them to be easily assembled into a unified support system. The connectors enable the components to function together as an integrated system while maintaining the ability to be separated and reconfigured
3Ease of operation
If connectors are added to enable assembly, then ease of operation and configurability are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Hook-and-loop fasteners serve as intermediary connection elements between the pillow components. These connectors are integrated into the fabric of each pillow component, providing a simple mechanical means of assembly and disassembly without requiring complex fastening mechanisms or tools
Data Source
AI summary
A pillow system includes a head pillow having a top end, a bottom end, and a connector disposed at the bottom end. A leg pillow has a top end, a bottom end, and sides extending between the top end and the bottom end. The leg pillow also includes a top connector at the top end, and a side connector at one of the sides. The connector of the head pillow is configured to be coupled to the top connector of the leg pillow. The pillow system also includes a torso pillow having a top end, a bottom end and two sides, and a connector disposed at one of the sides. The connector of the torso pillow is configured to be coupled to the side connector of the leg pillow.