Fall prevention device for bed

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fall prevention device for a bed that can be easily installed on a bed to prevent a user from falling while sleeping, and is characterized by having an L-shaped horizontal portion inserted between a mattress and a bed frame and a vertical portion protruding higher than the upper surface of the mattress to prevent a fall accident.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fall prevention device for a bed that can be easily installed on a bed to prevent a user from falling while sleeping. Background Technology

[0003] Beds are widely used furniture in homes and hospitals, and people who toss and turn in their sleep have likely experienced falling off. Safety issues arise, particularly in hospitals where patients spend the entire day in bed.

[0004] If a patient with a physical disability or a person with a disability falls from their bed, they are more likely to suffer serious injuries compared to the general population.

[0005] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bed with a fall prevention function that is widely used in hospitals, etc., in which a barrier is formed by folding and unfolding the left and right edges of the bed frame. While a fall prevention means of the form shown in FIG. 1 is highly suitable for patients, it has the problem of being too cumbersome and excessively restricting the user's activities for general use at home.

[0006] Meanwhile, due to the advancement of digital technology, the number of people watching videos and movies on devices such as smartphones and iPads has increased rapidly in recent years, and the majority of people frequently watch YouTube videos or movies related to their interests, even if only for a short time, while lying in bed.

[0007] In such cases, users experience significant inconvenience as they must hold the smartphone in their hand and raise it higher than their face to view the device. Prior art literature

[0009] Republic of Korea Registered Patent No. 1024860800000 The problem to be solved

[0010] Accordingly, the present invention aims to provide a fall prevention device for a bed that can be installed and removed with simple operation on any bed and can be purchased and used separately from the bed.

[0011] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a fall prevention device for a bed that can be utilized as a shelf to eat simple food or place a smartphone on to watch videos or movies as needed. means of solving the problem

[0013] The bed fall prevention device of the present invention for achieving the objectives as described above is characterized by having an L-shaped form, with a horizontal part inserted between the mattress and the bed frame and a vertical part protruding higher than the upper surface of the mattress to prevent fall accidents.

[0014] Preferably, the upper surface of the horizontal portion is characterized by having a plurality of anti-slip protrusions formed thereon to prevent slipping.

[0015] Preferably, the anti-slip protrusion is characterized by having a plurality of protruding ribs formed on the upper surface of the horizontal portion that protrude to a predetermined height in the width direction, and by preventing slippage through irregularities formed along the upper ends of the protruding ribs.

[0016] Preferably, the vertical member is characterized by being composed of a fixed vertical member integral with the horizontal member and a movable vertical member coupled to the fixed vertical member and capable of height adjustment.

[0017] Preferably, the vertical member is characterized by being composed of a fixed vertical member integral with the horizontal member and a pivoting vertical member coupled to the fixed vertical member and pivoting at a predetermined angle toward the mattress to be utilized as a flat shelf.

[0018] Preferably, the horizontal portion is characterized by having one or more extension pieces that can be extended in the width direction. Effects of the invention

[0020] The fall prevention device for a bed according to the present invention is a product separate from the bed and can be easily installed and removed from any bed, thus offering excellent convenience of use.

[0021] In other words, the bed fall prevention device of the present invention is compact in size, making it easy to store, and can be taken out and quickly installed on the outside of the mattress only when needed, so it has the effect of being useful in preventing accidents in which young children fall off the bed while tossing and turning.

[0022] In addition, the bed fall prevention device of the present invention can be adjusted in height in the vertical direction and can be unfolded horizontally to be used as a shelf when necessary, thus providing the effect of offering multi-purpose use. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0024] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bed with a fall prevention function that is widely used in hospitals, etc. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a fall prevention device for a bed according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a bed fall prevention device according to the present invention seen from a different direction. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of FIG. 2 with the movable vertical part removed. FIG. 5 is an exemplary diagram showing the bed fall prevention device of the present invention installed between the bed frame and the mattress. FIG. 6 is an example diagram showing the height-adjustable movable vertical part in a raised state. FIG. 7 is an example diagram showing the rotating vertical part being converted to a horizontal position. FIG. 8 is an example diagram of a case where an extension is formed in the horizontal portion. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0025] Hereinafter, a more detailed description of the fall prevention device for a bed according to the present invention will be provided with reference to the attached drawings. However, the drawings and specific descriptions provided are intended to illustrate one feasible example according to the technical concept of the present invention, and the technical scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0027] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a fall prevention device for a bed according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a fall prevention device for a bed according to the present invention viewed from a different direction, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of FIG. 2 with the movable vertical part removed, FIG. 5 is an exemplary illustration showing the fall prevention device for a bed according to the present invention installed between a bed frame and a mattress, FIG. 6 is an exemplary illustration showing the height-adjustable movable vertical part raised, FIG. 7 is an exemplary illustration showing the rotating vertical part being switched to a horizontal position, and FIG. 8 is an exemplary illustration showing the case where an extension piece is formed on the horizontal part.

[0029] As described above, the bed fall prevention device according to the present invention is intended to prevent people using the bed from falling to the floor, and can be simply installed by being inserted between the bed frame (F) and the mattress (M).

[0030] Generally, the bed is configured with a bed frame (F) and a mattress (M) placed on the upper surface of the bed frame (F). The mattress (M) placed on the bed frame (F) is installed solely by its own weight without any separate fixing means.

[0031] The bed fall prevention device (100) according to the present invention basically has an L-shape, and the horizontal part (100a) and the vertical part (100b) can be formed as a single unit while forming a right angle.

[0032] As described, the horizontal portion (100a) of the bed fall prevention device (100) is installed to be sandwiched between the mattress (M) and the bed frame (F). That is, the horizontal portion (100a) is pressed down by the load of the mattress (M), and in order to increase stability, it is desirable to form the width of the horizontal portion (100a) as wide as possible.

[0033] Preferably, as shown in FIG. 8, one or more extension pieces (110) may be provided in the horizontal section (100a) to widen the width as needed, and the extension pieces (110) may be connected at the ends of the horizontal section (100a) by means such as hinges to form a foldable structure.

[0034] A vertical section (100b) is formed by being connected at a right angle from the outer end of the horizontal section (100a) and protruding vertically upward to a predetermined height. Preferably, the vertical section (100b) is formed higher than the upper surface of the mattress (M) to prevent the user's body from coming into contact with the vertical section (100b) and falling to the floor even if the user rolls along the edge of the mattress (M). The height of the vertical section (100b) can be provided in various sizes depending on the thickness of the mattress (M).

[0035] Meanwhile, more preferably, a plurality of anti-slip protrusions (120) to prevent slipping may be formed on the upper surface of the horizontal part (100a) which is inserted between the bed frame (F) and the mattress (M). The anti-slip protrusions (120) are a measure to prevent the bed fall prevention device (100) installed by being inserted between the bed frame (F) and the mattress (M) from easily moving or detaching, and the anti-slip protrusions (120) in an uneven shape are formed on the upper surface of the horizontal part (100a) so as to come into contact with the lower surface of the mattress (M).

[0036] In this embodiment, a plurality of protruding ribs (121) are formed on the upper surface of the horizontal portion (100a) at a predetermined height and spaced apart in the width direction, and the anti-slip protrusion (120) is formed in a shape such that continuous irregularities are formed along the upper edge of the protruding ribs (121).

[0037] The irregularities formed on the top of each protruding rib (121) are formed as a series of pointed irregularities like saw teeth, so as to prevent slipping on the lower surface of the mattress (M).

[0038] Meanwhile, it is preferable that the aforementioned extension piece (110) be formed in the space between adjacent protruding ribs (121) so that it can be folded, and the extension piece (110) can be unfolded as needed to enter deeper into the lower surface of the mattress (M).

[0040] More preferably, in configuring the bed fall prevention device (100) according to the present invention, the vertical part (100b) connected to the horizontal part (100a) may be capable of height adjustment.

[0041] To this end, the vertical section (100b) may be composed of a fixed vertical section (150) and a movable vertical section (160), and the fixed vertical section (150) is integral with the horizontal section (100a) and is connected vertically upward to a predetermined height while forming a predetermined angle, such as a right angle, with respect to the horizontal section (100a).

[0042] The movable vertical part (160) coupled to the fixed vertical part (150) allows the height of the entire vertical part (100b) to be adjusted differently depending on the coupling position. Preferably, a coupling structure is formed at the front-to-rear end of the fixed vertical part (150) and the front-to-rear end of the movable vertical part (160). A plurality of coupling grooves (161) are formed at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction at the front-to-rear end of the movable vertical part (160), and an elastic projection (151) that fits into the coupling groove (161) is provided at the front-to-rear end of the fixed vertical part (150), so that position fixation can be achieved as the elastic projection (151) fits into one of the coupling grooves (160). The coupling structure formed by the elastic projection and the coupling groove is merely an example, and simply, a pin can be inserted to connect after the position of the movable vertical part is adjusted.

[0043] Since the movable vertical part (160) coupled to the fixed vertical part (150) can be adjusted in height by sliding within a predetermined range in the up and down direction, the user can connect the movable vertical part (160) to the fixed vertical part (150) at a height suitable for them.

[0045] In addition, in the bed fall prevention device (100) according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 7, the vertical part (100b) may be composed of a fixed vertical part (150) and a rotating vertical part (170).

[0046] The fixed vertical section (150) is integral with the horizontal section (100a) and protrudes upward at a right angle, while the rotating vertical section (170) can be combined with the fixed vertical section (150) and rotated at a predetermined angle toward the mattress (M) to be used as a flat shelf.

[0047] That is, the rotating vertical part (170) is basically combined with the fixed vertical part (150) and positioned vertically upward, and height adjustment is possible, but at the combined position of the two, it is rotated so that it can be laid horizontally and used as a shelf.

[0049] As such, the vertical part (100b) can be equipped with a height adjustment function or a function that allows it to rotate and be used as a shelf, so it can be used as a table for eating meals or snacks in bed while having a basic fall prevention function, and can also be used as a stand for watching videos, movies, etc. on a device such as a smartphone or iPad in bed. Industrial applicability

[0051] The fall prevention device for a bed according to the present invention is a useful technology that can be widely used as a general-purpose fall prevention device for beds, as it can be purchased separately from the bed and easily installed and used regardless of the size or type of the bed.

[0052] No content Explanation of the symbols

[0053] 100 : Fall prevention device for bed 100a : Horizontal part 100b : Vertical section 110: Expansion 120 : Anti-slip bumps 121 : Protruding rib 150 : Fixed vertical section 151 : Elastic protrusion 160 : Movable vertical section 161 : Connecting groove 170 : Rotating vertical section F : Bed frame M: Mattress

Claims

Claim 1 A fall prevention device for a bed, wherein the device has an L-shaped horizontal portion inserted between a mattress and a bed frame and the vertical portion protrudes higher than the upper surface of the mattress to prevent fall accidents, wherein a plurality of anti-slip protrusions are formed on the upper surface of the horizontal portion to prevent slipping, and the anti-slip protrusions are formed with a plurality of protruding ribs that protrude at a predetermined height and at a predetermined interval in the width direction on the upper surface of the horizontal portion, and slip prevention is achieved by irregularities formed along the upper ends of the protruding ribs, and the horizontal portion is provided with one or more extension pieces that can spread out in the width direction between the protruding ribs. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 A fall prevention device for a bed according to claim 1, characterized in that the vertical part comprises a fixed vertical part formed integrally with the horizontal part and a movable vertical part coupled to the fixed vertical part and capable of height adjustment. Claim 5 A fall prevention device for a bed according to claim 1, characterized in that the vertical part comprises a fixed vertical part formed integrally with the horizontal part and a pivoting vertical part coupled to the fixed vertical part and pivoting at a predetermined angle toward the mattress to be used as a flat shelf. Claim 6 delete

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