A bed, bed assembly method, and bed usage method

Abstract

This invention relates to a bed comprising: •a support frame (2); •a bed frame (9) having a proximal and distal end opposite to each other; •a support and motion system configured to support and move the bed frame relative to the support frame, and comprising: •a first support (30) that is moveable along the support frame, and is connected to the proximal end; •a support beam (50); •a second support (40) that is moveable along the support frame, and is connected to an end of the support beam, wherein an opposite end of the support beam is connected to the bed frame at a position in between the proximal and distal end; and •an actuator system (31,41) to independently move the first and second support along the support frame allowing the bed frame to be positioned in orientations parallel and perpendicular to the support frame.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention in general relates to beds, in particular to beds having additional functionality to aid disabled and / or needy people.[0002]Beds come in different types and configurations. A distinction can be made between transportable beds such as hospital beds and stationary beds which are not configured to be moved regularly to transport a person in the bed. Hospital beds can further easily be distinguished from other beds due to their complex functionalities to adapt the shape of the bed from lying flat in a substantially horizontal orientation to tilted orientations and even to sitting up right.[0003]For hospital beds, the functionalities of the bed relating to transport of patients and easy cleaning of the bed clearly have the highest priority while appearance of the hospital bed is of less importance.[0004]For stationary beds used in most bed rooms, the required functionalities are usually limited to lying flat in a substantially horizontal ori...

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Benefits of technology

The bed described in this patent has three main benefits. Firstly, it is supported at the front without using legs, which makes it easy to place the bed frame over other furniture or clean underneath it. Secondly, the bed can be easily moved and assembled on-site, instead of being fully pre-assembled before installation. Lastly, the bed has a unique design that allows for easy assembly and disassembly.

Problems solved by technology

For stationary beds used in most bed rooms, the required functionalities are usually limited to lying flat in a substantially horizontal orientation and possibly a relax position for reading / TV watching in which the upper body is tilted upwards and optionally the knees can be lifted upwards.

However, due to a deteriorating condition of a person, e.g. as a result of aging or illness, the situation may require additional functionalities not provided for by normal beds.

Although hospital beds are able to provide the additional functionalities, a hospital bed at home puts too much emphasis on the undesired situation of the person, especially when there is a desire to put the bed in a living room to involve the person in social activities and / or daily events of the family.

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