US20190104853A1

US20190104853A1 - Sleep auxiliary apparatus

Info

Publication number: US20190104853A1
Application number: US15/727,123
Authority: US
Inventors: Eagle Fan
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-10-06
Filing date: 2017-10-06
Publication date: 2019-04-11

Abstract

A sleep auxiliary apparatus is provided, including a cap, a connection element, and a band. The cap is able to hug a head of a user around forehead in a snuggly manner; the connection element is fixed to outer side of the cap; the band is connected to the connection element and able to wrap around a headrest of a seat. As such, the band is able to hold the head in place when a user sits in a seat to rest.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The technical field generally relates to a sleep auxiliary apparatus, and in particular, to an apparatus to be installed at the headrest of a seat to prevent a user from head swaying during sleep to improve sleep quality.

BACKGROUND

Long-distance driving or ride is exhausting for the driver as well as the passenger. A suitable brief break can refresh the driver and passenger to restore the energy and focus to improve road trip safety. However, the conventional headrest of the seats in a car does not provide additional auxiliary structure to hold the head in place when the driver and passenger sitting in the seats to rest. The currently available pillows for installation at the headrest of seat are bulky and inconvenient. It would be beneficial to devise an auxiliary apparatus to overcome the shortcomings in the known products.

SUMMARY

The primary object of the present invention is to provide a sleep auxiliary apparatus, mainly by using a cap, also known as, beanie, to cover the skull of the user and fastened to the headrest of the seat by a band so as to fix the head of the sleeping user to prevent head swaying and improve sleep quality.
To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a sleep auxiliary apparatus, including a cap, a connection element, and a band; wherein the cap snuggles around the forehead of the user, the connection element is fixed to outer side of the cap, and the band is partially attached to the connection element and is able to wrap around a seat headrest.
The present invention is a sleep auxiliary apparatus, for help the user to have a better quality of sleep when sleeping in a seat. When the user sleep in the seat, the band is fixed to the seat headrest, with the cap sheathing around the forehead of the user so that the user will not sway the head drastically.
Moreover, to hug comfortably around the forehead, the cap is made of a soft material, such as, breathable cloth or mesh fabric.
Moreover, the cap can further comprise a bendable visor that can be pulled down to cover the eyes for comfortable sleep.
Preferably, the connection element comprises a fixed plate and a rotatable plate, wherein the fixed plate is fixed to the outside of the cap and has a substantial area to provide comfortable rest. The rotational plate is rotatably engaged to the fixed plate and provides connection to the band so that the rotatable plate can rotate to accommodate various types of headrest of seats when the band is fastened to the headrest of seat.
Preferably, the band comprises a fixation assembly disposed at two ends, and the fixation assembly can be at least one of the following: a button assembly, a buckle assembly, a Velcro fastener assembly, an adjustable buckle assembly, a ring buckle assembly, or a string set. The fixation assembly is for the user to fasten the present invention to the headrest conveniently.
The foregoing will become better understood from a careful reading of a detailed description provided herein below with appropriate reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The embodiments can be understood in more detail by reading the subsequent detailed description in conjunction with the examples and references made to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 shows a schematic view of the present invention according to an exemplary embodiment;

FIG. 2 shows a dissected view of the present invention according to an exemplary embodiment;

FIG. 3 shows a schematic view of the present invention in actual use; and

FIG. 4 shows another schematic view of the present invention in actual use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSED EMBODIMENTS

In the following detailed description, for purpose of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. It will be apparent, however, that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are schematically shown in order to simplify the drawing.
FIG. 1 shows a schematic view of the present invention according to an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 2 shows a dissected view of the present invention according to an exemplary embodiment. The sleep auxiliary apparatus of the present invention comprises: a cap 1, a connection element 2, and at least a band 3.
The following describes the details of each component of the present invention. The cap 1 is for protecting and fixing the head of the user, and is made of a breathable and stretchable soft fabric, such as, mesh fabric. Preferably, the cap 1 has a sufficient thickness to provide cushion. For example, the cap 1 can be a beanie, bobble hate, and so on. The cap 1 can further comprise a bendable visor, which can be pulled down to cover the eyes when the user rests.
The connection element 2 is fixed to the outer side of the cap 1 to provide suitable support for the cap 1. The connection element 2 comprises a fixed plate 21 and a rotatable plate 22, wherein the fixed plate 21 is fixed to the outside of the cap 1 and has a substantial area to support the cap 1 and provide comfortable rest. The rotational plate 22 is rotatably engaged to the fixed plate 21, as the arrow shown in FIG. 2, and provides connection to the band 3 so that the rotatable plate 22 can rotate to accommodate various types of headrest of seats when the band 3 is fastened to the headrest of seat. In the present embodiment, the rotatable plate 22 comprises at least a hole 221. The hole 221 allows the band 3 to pass through so that the band 3 is connected to the rotatable plate 22.
The band 3 can be wrapped around or fixed to the headrest. In the present embodiment, the band 3 is a long stripe with a fixation assembly 31 disposed at the two ends. The fixation assembly 31 can be at least one of the following: a button assembly, a buckle assembly, a Velcro fastener assembly, an adjustable buckle assembly, a ring buckle assembly, or a string set. In the present embodiment, the fixation assembly 31 is a button assembly.
FIG. 3 shows a schematic view of the present invention in actual use. A vehicle seat usually comprises a seat 41, a pillar 42 and a headrest 43. In FIG. 3, the two ends of the band 3 wraps around the headrest 43 from under and over the headrest 43. By using the fixation assembly 31 to fasten the band to the headrest 43. When the user sits in seat 41 to rest, the user can wear the cap 1 so that the head of the user is hugged inside the cap 1 and held in place to prevent from swaying. The user can also pull down the visor 11 to shield the eyes to prevent light interference.
FIG. 4 shows another schematic view of the present invention in actual use. In FIG. 4, the seat 51 has a top portion forming a headrest 52 without the pillar. The rotatable plate 22 can be rotated so that the band 3 was held in a horizontal position. The band 3 wraps around the headrest 52 from the left and right sides. As such, the present invention can also be used with seats without a gap between the headrest and the seatback, such as, office chair.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope of the disclosure being indicated by the following claims and their equivalents.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A sleep auxiliary apparatus, comprising:

a cap, able to hug a head of a user around forehead in a snuggly manner;

a connection element, fixed to outer side of the cap;

at least a band, connected to the connection element and able to wrap around a headrest of a seat.

2. The sleep auxiliary apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cap is made of a soft material, such as, breathable and stretchable cloth.

3. The sleep auxiliary apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cap further comprises a bendable visor, able to pull down to shield light.

4. The sleep auxiliary apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connection element comprises a fixed plate and a rotatable plate, the fixed plate is fixed to the outside of the cap and has a substantial area to provide comfortable rest; the rotational plate is rotatably engaged to the fixed plate and provides connection to the band so that the rotatable plate can rotate to accommodate various types of headrest of seats when the band is fastened to the headrest of seat.

5. The sleep auxiliary apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein the rotatable plate comprises at least a hole for the band to pass through and connect to the rotatable plate.

6. The sleep auxiliary apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the band comprises a fixation assembly disposed at two ends, and the fixation assembly can be at least one of the following: a button assembly, a buckle assembly, a Velcro fastener assembly, an adjustable buckle assembly, a ring buckle assembly, or a string set.