Portable Head Support With Adjustable Hinge for Seated Sleep
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Solution Overview
Problem
Travelers, especially those in seated positions during long journeys by plane, train, or bus, face challenges in comfortably resting or sleeping due to the lack of suitable support for prone or side-sleeping positions, as conventional neck pillows and tray tables do not provide optimal solutions.
Innovation Solution
A portable head support system comprising a baseboard and headrest connected by a hinge, allowing adjustable reclining angles, designed to fit within carry-on luggage, providing a compact and comfortable sleeping solution by supporting the head and torso when used with a backpack or carry-on item.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a neck pillow is used to provide head support, then head support is improved, but it does not provide optimal support for prone or side-sleeping positions
Solution Approach 1:
The head support device features an adjustable hinge mechanism that allows the headrest to be positioned at multiple angles and orientations. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the device to adapt to different sleeping positions including prone, side-sleeping, and reclined positions, resolving the limitation of fixed-position neck pillows.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates adjustable parameters including hinge angle, headrest orientation, and cushion positioning. These parameter changes allow the same device to provide optimal support for various sleeping positions, transforming a single-function neck pillow into a multi-position head support system.
2Volume of moving object
If a portable head support is designed to be compact for travel, then portability is improved, but the space required to provide adequate head and torso support is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The head support device is divided into separable components including a baseboard, hinge mechanism, and removable headrest cushion. This segmentation allows the device to be disassembled into compact parts for easy storage in carry-on luggage, while maintaining full functionality when assembled for use.
Solution Approach 2:
The headrest cushion nests within or attaches to the baseboard structure when not in use, and the entire assembly folds into a compact configuration that fits within standard carry-on baggage dimensions. The nested design minimizes storage volume while preserving full support capability during use.
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AI summary
The invention is directed to a portable head support designed to fit in the interior of a carry-on article carried by a passenger. The device provides head support for those who prefer sleeping in a face-down position and comprises a base and a head support connected along at least one of their abutting edges by a mechanism which permits the angle between the base and head support to be adjusted by the user.