Modular Body Pillow System for Multi-Part Support and Adaptability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pillows lack versatility and adaptive support for various body positions, particularly for pregnant women, individuals with back problems, and those who prefer side sleeping, as they are not designed to provide comprehensive support for multiple body parts simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A modular pillow system comprising a head pillow, leg pillow, and torso pillow, each with specific dimensions and connectors, allowing for various configurations to support different body parts, including a C-shaped arrangement with the torso pillow in the center, utilizing hook and loop fasteners for attachment, and fill materials like polyester fibers or fluids within fabric shells.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single conventional pillow is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot provide comprehensive support for multiple body parts simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The pillow system is divided into multiple independent components: a first pillow for head support, a second pillow for torso support, and a third pillow for leg support. Each pillow is separately constructed and can be independently positioned to provide targeted support for different body parts, resolving the contradiction by enabling multi-part support through structural division rather than a single complex pillow.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a modular pillow system with multiple components is used, then versatility and adaptive support are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The multiple pillows are connected together using Velcro® fasteners to form an integrated C-shaped body pillow system. This merging approach allows the separate pillows to function as a unified support structure that adapts to various body positions, achieving versatility without requiring each component to be overly complex while maintaining ease of assembly and disassembly.
3Adaptability or versatility
If pillows are connected with fasteners, then configurability is improved, but the ease of operation decreases due to assembly requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The use of Velcro® fasteners provides a simple, inexpensive connection mechanism that allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the pillow components. While the fasteners require periodic reattachment, their simple design and ease of use minimize the operational burden, allowing users to easily configure or reconfigure the pillow system as needed without complex mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
A pillow system (10) includes a head pillow (12) having a top end, a bottom end, and a connector disposed at the bottom end. A leg pillow (14) 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 (16) 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.