Z-Shaped Travel Head Rest With Adjustable Height and Angle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional travel pillows lack adjustable height and angle support for varying passenger sizes, and seating arrangements on vehicles do not provide adequate headrest or electronic accessory accommodations, making it difficult for travelers to rest comfortably and access electronic devices.
Innovation Solution
A portable travel aid device with a 'Z' shaped configuration, featuring an upper platform for a pillow and accessories, a lower base with accessory ports, and extendable arms for adjustable height and angle, incorporating soothing sounds, vibration, and charging capabilities, with armrests for ergonomic comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional travel pillows are used, then portability is achieved, but adjustable height and angle support for varying passenger sizes is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a telescopic support structure with multiple segments that can be adjusted to different heights and angles. The support structure includes extendable arms with locking mechanisms that allow dynamic adjustment to accommodate passengers of various sizes, transforming a static pillow into an adaptable system.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure is divided into multiple telescopic segments that can be independently adjusted. This segmentation allows each section to be customized for optimal comfort while maintaining overall portability when collapsed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If seating accommodations are used, then basic seating is provided, but adequate headrest and electronic accessory accommodations are not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The travel pillow device integrates multiple functions including head support, electronic device charging ports, audio output, and vibration motors. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require separate items, providing comprehensive travel comfort in a single portable unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the headrest function with electronic accessory accommodations by integrating charging ports, audio jacks, and vibration motors directly into the pillow structure, merging support and entertainment functions into one device.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed armrests are used, then arm support is provided, but accommodation for passengers of larger girth is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The armrests are designed as adjustable components that can be extended or repositioned to accommodate different body sizes. This dynamic adjustment capability ensures that passengers of varying girths can find comfortable arm support without requiring fixed-size accommodations.
Data Source
AI summary
A travel aid device and system are disclosed comprising an upper platform adapted to receive a pillow thereon and a plurality of accessories therein. The disclosed device and system also include a lower platform base adapted to rest on a flat supporting surface and receive a plurality of accessories via a plurality of accessory ports therein. The disclosure also includes a pair of extension arms configured to connect the upper platform and the lower base in a “Z” shape via at least two points on each platform. The disclosure additionally includes use with a travel pillow shaped like a donut to receive a traveler's face therein, the travel pillow received onto a top surface of the upper platform. The upper and lower platforms are collapsible into a single laptop-like shell for compact transport and the pillow is detachable therefrom. A ratcheting hub and an angle lock knob or lock button are included.