ICU (Intensive Care Unit) weight measuring sickbed based on fulcrum sensing
By installing a pressure sensor and data processing system at the bottom of the ICU bed, the problems of inconvenience and risk of traditional weight measurement methods are solved, real-time monitoring of the patient's weight and abnormal reminders are achieved, and the safety and convenience of patient monitoring are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510639101.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-12
AI Technical Summary
In the ICU environment, traditional weight measurement methods are inconvenient to operate and may increase patient risks, and cannot effectively monitor patient weight changes.
A pressure sensor is installed at the bottom of the bed body, and real-time monitoring of the patient's weight and abnormal reminders are achieved through the data acquisition and processing module and touch display screen.
It realizes real-time monitoring of patients' weight changes, detects abnormalities in time, reduces health risks, and improves the safety and convenience of patient monitoring.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of hospital beds, and in particular to an ICU weight measurement hospital bed based on fulcrum sensing. Background Art
[0002] In the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) environment, patients often require continuous monitoring of their physiological parameters, including weight. However, due to the unique characteristics of ICU patients, such as frailty and inability to move independently, traditional weight measurement methods (such as using standalone scales) are not only inconvenient to operate but also may increase patient risks, such as causing discomfort or medical equipment falling off during movement. Therefore, we have improved this by proposing an ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The present invention provides an ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing, comprising a bed body, a plurality of pressure sensors arranged at the bottom of the bed body, a data acquisition and processing module connected between the plurality of pressure sensors, the data acquisition and processing module connected to a touch screen, and the pressure sensor used to collect the weight of the bed body to measure the patient's weight. This application sets a pressure sensor at the fulcrum at the bottom of the bed body. After the patient lies in bed, the pressure sensor measures the weight of the bed body and the patient as a whole, and then monitors the changes in the patient's weight, so that medical staff can understand the patient's weight changes at any time, detect abnormalities in time and take measures to effectively prevent potential health risks.
[0004] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the bottom ends of several of the pressure sensors are connected to wheels.
[0005] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the bed body includes a bed frame, a support member is provided at the bottom of the bed frame, two bottom support plates are provided at the bottom of the support member, and several pressure sensors are respectively installed at the bottom of the two bottom support plates.
[0006] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a plurality of reinforcement plates are fixedly connected between the two bottom support plates.
[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the support member includes several first support tubes, which are respectively installed on the top of the two bottom support plates, and the second support tubes are inserted into the first support tubes. The top of the second support tubes is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bed frame, and a first electric telescopic rod is provided in the first support tube, and the top of the first electric telescopic rod is connected to the bottom of the bed frame.
[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, guardrails are provided on both sides of the bed frame.
[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a support rod is installed on the top of the bed frame, and the touch screen is installed on the support rod.
[0010] As the preferred technical solution of the present application, a first support frame is fixedly installed on the top of the bed frame, a second support frame is hinged on both sides of the first support frame, and several bed boards are installed on the top of the second support frame and the first support frame.
[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a driving member is provided between the bed frame and the bottom of the two second support frames.
[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the driving member includes two connecting plates installed at the bottom of the bed frame, a first support plate is fixedly connected between the bottom ends of the two connecting plates, two first connecting seats are installed on the top of the first support plate, the first connecting seat is hinged by a second electric telescopic rod, the top end of the second electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to a second connecting seat, the second connecting seat is interspersed with a connecting rod, and the end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the second support frame.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] In the scheme of this application:
[0015] This application sets a pressure sensor at the fulcrum at the bottom of the bed body. After the patient lies in bed, the pressure sensor measures the weight of the bed body and the patient as a whole, and then monitors the changes in the patient's weight. This allows medical staff to understand the patient's weight changes at any time, detect abnormalities in time and take measures to effectively prevent potential health risks. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing provided in this application;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the upward-looking structure of the ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing provided in this application;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial front view structural diagram of the ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing provided in this application;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the pressure sensor and the data acquisition and processing module provided in this application.
[0020] Indicated in the figure:
[0021] 1. Bed body; 101. Bed frame; 102. First support tube; 103. Bottom support plate; 104. Reinforcement plate; 105. Second support tube; 106. First support frame; 107. Second support frame; 108. Bed board; 110. Guardrail; 2. Pressure sensor; 3. Wheels; 4. Touch screen; 401. Support rod; 5. First support plate; 501. Connecting plate; 502. Second electric telescopic rod; 503. Connecting rod; 504. First connecting seat; 505. Second connecting seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solutions of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0023] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features and technical solutions therein may be combined with each other.
[0024] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.
[0025] For example, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 The ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing includes a bed body 1, a plurality of pressure sensors 2 are arranged at the bottom of the bed body 1, a data acquisition and processing module is connected between the plurality of pressure sensors 2, and the data acquisition and processing module is connected to a touch screen 4. The pressure sensor 2 is used to collect the weight of the bed body 1 to measure the patient's weight. The present application sets a pressure sensor 2 at the fulcrum at the bottom of the bed body 1. After the patient lies in bed, the pressure sensor 2 measures the weight of the bed body 1 and the patient as a whole, and then monitors the changes in the patient's weight, so that medical staff can understand the patient's weight changes at any time, detect abnormalities in time and take measures to effectively prevent potential health risks.
[0026] The data acquisition and processing module uses a high-performance microprocessor (such as the STM32H7 series) as its core, coupled with a high-precision analog front-end chip to amplify, filter, and perform analog-to-digital conversion on the weak electrical signal output by the pressure sensor 2. The data acquisition and processing module integrates multiple communication interfaces, such as SPI, I2C, and USB, to facilitate data transmission and interaction with the touch screen 4.
[0027] The touch screen 4 uses a high-resolution color LCD screen with good viewing angle and brightness adjustment function. It can clearly display the patient's weight data under different lighting environments in the ICU. The touch screen 4 supports touch operation, which facilitates interaction between medical staff;
[0028] The data acquisition and processing module and the pressure sensor 2 are connected by a signal line. The signal line has an arrow, and the arrow points from the pressure sensor 2 to the data acquisition and processing module, indicating the direction of signal transmission. The signal line can be bent. The data acquisition and processing module and the touch display screen 4 are connected by a connecting line. The connecting line is also represented by a line with an arrow, and the arrow points to the touch display screen 4.
[0029] Furthermore, the bottom ends of several pressure sensors 2 are connected to wheels 3. The arrangement of the wheels 3 can facilitate the movement of the entire bed. There are four pressure sensors 2. The pressure sensors 2 and the wheels 3 cooperate to provide a fulcrum for the bed body 1.
[0030] Furthermore, the bed body 1 includes a bed frame 101, a support member is provided at the bottom of the bed frame 101, two bottom support plates 103 are provided at the bottom of the support member, and several pressure sensors 2 are respectively installed at the bottom of the two bottom support plates 103, and the support member can support the bed frame 101.
[0031] Furthermore, a plurality of reinforcement plates 104 are fixedly connected between the two bottom support plates 103 , and the reinforcement plates 104 can connect the two bottom support plates 103 together, thereby improving stability.
[0032] Furthermore, the support member includes several first support tubes 102, and the several first support tubes 102 are respectively installed on the top of the two bottom support plates 103. The second support tubes 105 are inserted and connected in the first support tubes 102, and the top of the second support tubes 105 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bed frame 101. A first electric telescopic rod is arranged in the first support tube 102, and the top of the first electric telescopic rod is connected to the bottom of the bed frame 101. The first electric telescopic rod can drive the bed frame 101 to rise and fall, thereby realizing the height adjustment of the bed frame 101. The electric telescopic rod is an existing structure. All the first electric telescopic rods in this application adopt the existing synchronous control technology to achieve synchronous extension and retraction, thereby realizing the stability of the lifting and lowering of the bed frame 101.
[0033] Furthermore, guardrails 110 are provided on both sides of the bed frame 101. The guardrails 110 can provide protection for the patient and reduce the risk of the patient rolling down.
[0034] Furthermore, a support rod 401 is installed on the top of the bed frame 101 , and the touch screen 4 is installed on the support rod 401 . The support rod 401 can support the touch screen 4 .
[0035] Furthermore, a first support frame 106 is fixedly installed on the top of the bed frame 101, and second support frames 107 are hinged on both sides of the first support frame 106. Several bed boards 108 are installed on the top of the second support frame 107 and the first support frame 106.
[0036] Furthermore, a driving member is provided between the bed frame 101 and the bottom of the two second support frames 107, and the driving member is used to drive the second support frames 107 to rotate around the hinge point with the bed board 108, so as to adjust the angle of the second support frames 107 according to the actual situation of the patient, for example, to lift the patient's upper body or legs.
[0037] Furthermore, the driving member includes two connecting plates 501 installed at the bottom of the bed frame 101, and a first support plate 5 is fixedly connected between the bottom ends of the two connecting plates 501. Two first connecting seats 504 are installed on the top of the first support plate 5. The first connecting seat 504 is hinged by a second electric telescopic rod 502, and the top of the second electric telescopic rod 502 is fixedly connected to a second connecting seat 505. The second connecting seat 505 is interspersed with a connecting rod 503, and the end of the connecting rod 503 is fixedly connected to the second support frame 107. The second electric telescopic rod 502 can drive the second support frame 107 to rotate around the hinge point with the bed board 108 through the connecting rod 503 and the second connecting seat 505; the two second electric telescopic rods 502 are independently controlled.
[0038] The use process of the ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing provided by the present invention is as follows:
[0039] A mattress and pillow are laid on the bed board 108, and relevant medical equipment is placed for initial weighing. The patient is then placed on the bed and the pressure is transmitted to the pressure sensor 2 through the bed body 1. The pressure sensor 2 converts the sensed pressure signal into an electrical signal and transmits it to the data acquisition and processing module. The data acquisition and processing module amplifies, filters, and performs analog-to-digital conversion on the electrical signal from the sensor to obtain the patient's weight. The weight data is transmitted to the touch screen 4 for real-time display. The data acquisition and processing module is also connected to a memory and an audible and visual alarm. The weight data is stored in the memory. When the patient's weight changes exceed the set threshold, the audible and visual alarm sounds an audible and visual alarm to alert medical staff.
[0040] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.
[0041] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the accompanying drawings, but they do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, for those skilled in the art, it is still possible to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned specific embodiments, or to make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any equivalent structure made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, is also within the scope of patent protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing, characterized by: The invention comprises a bed body (1), a plurality of pressure sensors (2) are arranged at the bottom of the bed body (1), a data acquisition and processing module is connected between the plurality of pressure sensors (2), the data acquisition and processing module is connected to a touch screen (4), and the pressure sensors (2) are used to collect the weight of the bed body (1) to measure the weight of the patient.
2. The ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The bottom ends of the plurality of pressure sensors (2) are connected to wheels (3).
3. The ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The bed body (1) comprises a bed frame (101), a support member is provided at the bottom of the bed frame (101), two bottom support plates (103) are provided at the bottom of the support member, and a plurality of pressure sensors (2) are respectively mounted at the bottom of the two bottom support plates (103).
4. The ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing according to claim 3 is characterized in that: A plurality of reinforcement plates (104) are fixedly connected between the two bottom support plates (103).
5. The ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The support member includes a plurality of first support tubes (102), and the plurality of first support tubes (102) are respectively installed on the top of two bottom support plates (103); a second support tube (105) is inserted and connected in the first support tube (102); the top end of the second support tube (105) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bed frame (101); a first electric telescopic rod is provided in the first support tube (102), and the top end of the first electric telescopic rod is connected to the bottom of the bed frame (101).
6. The ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing according to claim 3 is characterized in that: Guardrails (110) are provided on both sides of the bed frame (101).
7. The ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing according to claim 3 is characterized in that: A support rod (401) is installed on the top of the bed frame (101), and the touch display screen (4) is installed on the support rod (401).
8. The ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing according to claim 3 is characterized in that: A first support frame (106) is fixedly installed on the top of the bed frame (101), and second support frames (107) are hinged on both sides of the first support frame (106). Several bed boards (108) are installed on the tops of the second support frame (107) and the first support frame (106).
9. The ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing according to claim 8, characterized in that: A driving member is provided between the bed frame (101) and the bottoms of the two second support frames (107).
10. The ICU weight measurement bed based on fulcrum sensing according to claim 9, characterized in that: The driving member includes two connecting plates (501) installed at the bottom of the bed frame (101), a first support plate (5) is fixedly connected between the bottom ends of the two connecting plates (501), two first connecting seats (504) are installed on the top of the first support plate (5), the first connecting seat (504) is hinged by a second electric telescopic rod (502), the top end of the second electric telescopic rod (502) is fixedly connected to a second connecting seat (505), the second connecting seat (505) is interlaced with a connecting rod (503), and the end of the connecting rod (503) is fixedly connected to the second support frame (107).