Abstract

There is provided a bed system that is simple to install on existing beds and which does not require any modification of the existing bed. The bed system has a base frame with attachment means for attachment of the bed system to an existing frame of a hospital bed. First and second sections with bed elements ensure proper support for the patient, and these sections are pivotally movable around an axis parallel with the length of the patient.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 7/008 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around longitudinal axis, e.g. for rolling
• A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position

Goods & Services

Control systems for beds, bed back rests, bed lifters, lifting apparatus, transfer apparatus and hoists for use by the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; Batteries and battery chargers for vehicles for the physically handicapped and those of reduced mobility; Control systems for wheelchairs, powered tricycles and quadricycles for use by the physically handicapped and those of reduced mobility; Computers; Computer hardware; Computer software; Fittings and parts for all of the aforementioned goods. Supporting apparatus, lifting apparatus, transfer apparatus, hoists, slings and spreaders, all for the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; Lifting apparatus and transfer apparatus for the bath, the bed and the toilet for the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; beds adapted for medical use; Hydrostatic [water] beds for medical purposes; Air mattresses for medical purposes; Adjustable backrests for beds for medical purposes; bed lifters for the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; Mattresses for medical use; Foam mattresses for medical purposes; Cushions for medical purposes, cushions for prevention of bed sores and positioning cushions for the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; Walking aids; Crutches, parts & fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Furniture; Seating, backrests, cushions; Furniture for the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; Beds and accessories for beds, home care beds, institutional beds, hospital beds; Hangers, bed rails, bed tables, baskets, baskets for supporting medical apparatus; Mattresses; Foam mattresses; Airbeds and waterbeds; Bath seats, Shower seats and devices for lifting toilet seats; non-metallic grab rails and non-metallic grab bars for toilets, bathrooms, baths and showers; Lift-out chairs; Work seats for the physically handicapped and those of reduced mobility; bed rails for the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; bedclothes frames for the physically handicapped; Adjustable beds; Fittings and parts for all of the aforementioned goods.

Abstract

There is provided a bed system (1) for turning a patient, which system is simple to install on existing beds and which does not require any modification of the existing bed. The bed system (1) has a base frame (2) with attachment means (3) for attachment of the bed system (1) to an existing frame of a hospital bed. First (4) and (5) second sections with bed elements (6) ensure proper support for the patient, and these sections are pivotally movable around an axis parallel with the length of the patient.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 7/008 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around longitudinal axis, e.g. for rolling
• A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position

Abstract

There is provided a bed system that is simple to install on existing hospital beds and which does not require any modification of the existing bed. The bed system has a first and a second frame nested in a common pivot means, and actuators connected thereto in order to establish an angle formed between the frames, where they are rotatable about a longitudinal axis through activation of the actuators. The system is mounted on a base frame, which can be attached to an existing frame of a hospital bed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 7/008 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around longitudinal axis, e.g. for rolling
• A61G 7/002 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame
• A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position