Multi-Section Body Pillow with Elastic Band for Targeted Sleep Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pillows lack the flexibility and adaptability to effectively support multiple body regions simultaneously, particularly for pregnant individuals who require targeted support for the abdomen and legs while maintaining comfort during sleep.
Innovation Solution
A multi-pillow system comprising an elongate body pillow with a central section and separate torso pillow, connected via an elastic material band, allowing the torso pillow to be positioned distally of the body pillow, enabling the user to lay atop the band with both pillows on opposite sides of their body, and a slipcover that accommodates both pillows and allows for varying positions and sizes.
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 effectively support multiple body regions simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The pillow is divided into multiple independent sections including a head support section, torso support section, and leg support section. Each section is designed to support specific body regions, allowing the pillow to adapt to multiple sleeping positions and body types while maintaining a unified overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The multi-section pillow design enables a single pillow to perform multiple functions: supporting the head, torso, and legs simultaneously. This universal design accommodates various sleeping positions (side sleeping, back sleeping, pregnant individuals) and body types without requiring multiple separate pillows.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed-position pillows are used, then the structure is stable, but they cannot adapt to varying user sizes and positions
Solution Approach 1:
The pillow incorporates elastic material bands that connect different sections, allowing the pillow to dynamically adjust its configuration. These elastic connections enable the pillow to stretch and flex according to user size and preferred sleeping position while maintaining structural integrity and section alignment throughout the night.
3Ease of operation
If separate pillows for torso and body are used, then targeted support is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional pillow sections (head support, torso support, leg support) that would traditionally require separate pillows are merged into a single integrated pillow structure. The elastic material bands connect these sections, allowing them to be positioned independently for targeted support while simplifying the user experience by eliminating the need to handle multiple separate pillows.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides enhanced support and comfort for various body regions, including pregnant individuals by maintaining the position of the torso and body pillows, ensuring proper alignment and reducing discomfort during sleep.
Implementation Method 1
The second material may be an elastic material that allows a distance of the pocket from the pillow body to be varied to accommodate a shape and size of the user
Data Source
AI summary
A pillow system includes a body pillow, a torso pillow, and a slipcover that is positionable over the body pillow and torso pillow. The slipcover includes an upper portion, a lower portion, a central portion positioned between the upper portion and the lower portion, a pocket, and an elongate material band that operably connects the pocket with the central portion of the slipcover. The slipcover is designed to enclose the body pillow and the pocket is designed to enclose the torso pillow. The pocket is extendable from the slipcover to position the torso pillow distally of the body pillow and thereby enable a user to lay atop the material band with the torso pillow and body pillow positioned on opposite sides of the user's body.