Multifunctional connection damping assembly for medical auxiliary equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of medical devices, such as patient support devices and the like, and additional auxiliary equipment thereof, such as air compressors for mattresses, additional fifth wheels and the like, and discloses a multifunctional assembly for safely, quickly and rigidly attaching and connecting such additional auxiliary equipment to a patient support device. The multi-functional assembly has both connection and damping functions as it prevents the transmission of unwanted impacts and vibrations from the additional auxiliary equipment to the patient support device during start-up and operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to patient supports and auxiliary devices therefor in medical and nursing facilities. The auxiliary devices may be a compressor for a mattress, an additional fifth wheel and casters, or any other auxiliary device added to a patient support in a medical and nursing facility. A multifunctional device is a device that facilitates the attachment of auxiliary devices to a patient support. Existing technology

[0002] Patient support devices with castors known in the prior art are capable of transporting patients from one room to another, from an operating room to a ward, etc. in medical and nursing facilities. Such patient support devices may be medical and hospital beds, nursing beds, stretchers, transport stretchers, examination chairs, delivery beds, or other suitable devices for use in medical facilities.

[0003] Most patient support devices consist of a base frame with castors, a frame to which a lifting mechanism is attached, a frame for a support platform, a support platform that can be divided into independent parts that are articulated, and a mattress placed on the support platform. The headboard, footboard, and various side rails are attached to the frame and the support platform.

[0004] The support frame is preferably divided into several sections, such as a back section, a seat section, a leg section, or even a foot section, so that these sections can be positioned at different angles, allowing the patient to comfortably sit on the patient support device or lie down with their feet or head elevated. The support frame can have three, four, or more sections that are hingedly connected to each other. A lifting mechanism, such as a lifting column or a scissor mechanism, is attached to the bottom side of the support frame to vertically position the patient support device. A mattress is placed on the support frame to support the patient on the patient support device.

[0005] In principle, different types of mattresses are used to support patients. Foam mattresses or other mattresses made of similar materials are passive and have only a supporting function, that is, supporting the patient in bed. Passive mattresses are basically unable to avoid pressure sores or other damage associated with long-term bed rest. Therefore, in medical institutions and hospitals, active mattresses are often used, which change the air pressure in the mattress to enable the patient to move or change the patient's position in order to avoid any pressure sores or bedsores. Such active mattresses are made of different numbers of air cells. Mattresses that are partly made of foam and partly made of air cells are also known in the prior art, which means a combination of active and passive materials.

[0006] In the case of an active mattress, the individual air cells need to be inflated occasionally or periodically. Therefore, an active mattress needs to be connected to an air compressor to be active and functional. The compressor controls the air pressure and volume for inflation or deflation, or different types of cycle programs can be set in the compressor's control unit. The air compressor can be directly integrated into the patient support device, but such patient supports are very expensive and are mainly used in intensive care units in medical institutions. Such mattresses have very specific functions and are controlled directly from a control panel or control unit on the patient support device. Another disadvantage of such patient supports with integrated air compressors is their heavy weight and complex structure. The mattress on such patient supports cannot be replaced with another type of mattress; a mattress compatible with the specific type of air compressor must always be placed in place.

[0007] To use an air-filled active mattress on a patient support device that doesn't have an integrated air compressor, an air compressor must be attached to the patient support device. This is referred to as a portable compressor. The portable compressor is suspended from the support table frame, headboard, footboard, or siderails of the patient support device. In some embodiments, the portable air compressor is secured or attached to the support table frame or other suitable location on the patient support device using screws and nuts. A disadvantage of an attached, suspended air compressor is that, when activated, it can transmit unwanted vibrations to specific parts of the patient support device or to the patient support device itself. In healthcare facilities and hospitals, these unwanted vibrations can be very uncomfortable for patients, often shaking the entire siderail or slightly vibrating the entire patient support device. As a result, patients often wake up or become disturbed by these unwanted vibrations. While most air compressors have internal noise reduction or damping within the compressor itself, it's impossible to completely eliminate these vibrations in a compressor that's attached or suspended to the patient support device. Such devices should not be installed on the patient support device in the first place.

[0008] For the reasons mentioned above, it is desirable to develop such a connection between a patient support device and an air compressor of an active mattress, so that the air compressor of the active mattress can be connected to the patient support device very easily and quickly. Furthermore, this has the advantage of damping undesirable vibrations and preventing undesirable vibrations or noise that may be caused by the air compressor from being transmitted to the structure or surface of the patient support device.

[0009] Other additional components may also generate undesirable vibrations when additionally attached to a patient support device in a hospital or medical facility. Summary of the Invention

[0010] The significant disadvantages of the aforementioned additional devices, such as air compressors for patient supports such as hospital beds, stretchers for rapid rescue services or nursing beds, are eliminated by a multifunctional connecting assembly with a damping effect on the structure or component of the aforementioned patient support in medical facilities, or by the possibility of connecting a damping assembly.

[0011] However, the additional device does not have to be just a compressor. It can also be a power source such as an additional battery or a fifth caster, a fifth caster, or other accessories that need to be connected to the patient support device. It can also be other accessories suitable for the patient or patient care, such as a stand, an IV pole, a folding table, a controller, or an additional socket and external power supply.

[0012] The multifunctional connection damping assembly disclosed herein is designed for attaching additional devices to relevant parts of a patient support device at specific openings or relevant fixtures without the use of any additional components such as screws and nuts, and therefore without the need for screwdrivers, wrenches or other service and assembly tools. There is also no need to insert other elements such as various washers and buffer pads between the screws, nuts and holes, which may improve the connection between the auxiliary device and the patient support device. In medical care, for emergency reasons, it is important to add auxiliary devices quickly and easily in order to provide the necessary care to the patient as quickly as possible without the use of any of the above-mentioned service or assembly tools. The multifunctional connection assembly with damping effect disclosed herein achieves the preferred advantage of quickly attaching and disconnecting additional auxiliary devices.

[0013] The multifunctional connection damping assembly can also be regarded as a multifunctional connection damper for an additional device or auxiliary device of a patient support device such as a hospital bed, table, chair, stretcher or nursing bed, delivery bed, and other nursing equipment (such as a nursing chair, rehabilitation chair or wheelchair, etc.).

[0014] Preferably, the multifunctional connection damping assembly defines an additional air compressor for attaching the active mattress to eliminate undesirable vibrations in the form of shocks generated when attaching the compressor to the structure of the patient support device.

[0015] The multifunctional connecting damping assembly is characterized by a connecting damper for attaching one device to another device, which is made of a flexible rubber material, but can also be made of plastic or various plastic alloys or rubber alloys. The multifunctional assembly disclosed in this article has a characteristic shape. A separate figure shows a multifunctional connecting damping assembly, the top of which consists of a sphere or dome, one side of which is cut and supported on a first cylinder, which is then supported on a first cone, and the narrower upper side of the first cone is mounted with a first cylinder with a dome. The first cone is then connected to the second cone via its lower bottom (i.e., the bottom of the first cone). The second cone is connected to the second cylinder via its lower bottom, and the bottom diameter of the second cone is larger than the diameter of the second cylinder. The second cylinder is connected to the bottom of a third inverted cone, the bottom diameter of the third inverted cone being larger than the diameter of the second cylinder. The third inverted cone is connected to a third cylinder of the same size, the end of the third cylinder being a dome.

[0016] The second cone slope between the first cone bottom and the second cone bottom forms a first groove. The first groove of the multifunctional component forms a locking and clamping part for attaching additional auxiliary devices, wherein the bottom diameter of the first cone is smaller than the bottom diameter of the second cone.

[0017] A second cylinder having a diameter smaller than that of the bottom of the second cone is connected to the underside of the bottom of the second cone. The bottom of the third inverted cone is connected to the opposite underside of the second cylinder, and the second cylinder is connected to the third inverted cone, wherein the narrower underside of the third inverted cone is connected to a third cylinder of the same size, the underside of which ends in a dome. The width difference between the second cylinder and the bottom of the third inverted cone forms a second slot. This second slot is then used to secure additional auxiliary devices in the open hole of the fixture of the support frame of the patient support device. The fixture of the support frame of the patient support device is a standard component of any patient support device frame. The fixture is in the form of a foot fixture with a hole, or holes for attaching additional equipment are prefabricated directly in the frame of the patient support device.

[0018] In embodiments where holes are preformed directly in the frame of the patient support device, the second cylinder of the multifunctional connecting damping assembly directly engages such holes in the frame structure of the patient support device, thereby coupling an additional auxiliary device, such as a portable compressor, to the support platform structure of the patient support device.

[0019] All of the aforementioned parts of the multifunctional connection damping assembly form a single integral assembly that passes through various holes or openings in the fixture or frame of the support table of the patient support device, as well as through holes or openings in the auxiliary equipment, thereby allowing the auxiliary equipment to be connected to the patient support device or any primary device. The multifunctional assembly is made of a material that is capable of damping the transmission of undesirable vibrations of the auxiliary equipment, such as a compressor, to other parts of the patient support device support table, which are made of a metallic material.

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[0005] Various advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment, when read in light of the accompanying drawings.

[0022] Figure 1 A bottom view of the patient support device is shown, in which at least two additional auxiliary devices are visible.

[0023] Figure 2 A top view of the patient support is shown, wherein the frame of the support table and additional auxiliary equipment are visible.

[0024] Figure 3 A portion of a support platform having a frame is shown, and additional auxiliary equipment is attached to the frame of the support platform using a multi-function connection damping assembly.

[0025] Figure 4A The frame of the support table of the patient support device is shown, as well as the fixing devices and openings of the patient support device.

[0026] Figure 4B Additional auxiliary equipment is shown, specifically an air compressor in this embodiment.

[0027] Figure 5 Shown is a view of a portion of the frame of a support stand with additional auxiliary equipment attached using the multi-function link damping assembly.

[0028] Figure 6 A multifunctional connection damping assembly for attaching additional auxiliary equipment is shown.

[0029] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the multifunctional connecting damping assembly and its attachment to the various supports of the additional auxiliary equipment and the fixtures of the patient support device are shown.

[0030] Figure 8 A partial frame of a support stand is shown with the multi-function link damping assembly attached.

[0031] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention

[0032] Patient support devices such as beds, stretchers, and chairs are generally equipped with a base frame with castors to facilitate their movement. These patient support devices also include a lower frame and an upper frame. A lifting mechanism is positioned on the upper side of the lower frame, in the form of a telescopic column or, in other embodiments, various types of scissor-type lifting mechanisms. The other side of the lifting mechanism is connected to the upper frame of the patient support device's support platform, which includes separate support platforms that can be positioned manually or electrically using hydraulic, electric, or other types of motors. The upper frame of the patient support device's support platform includes side rails to prevent the patient from accidentally leaving the bed, i.e., leaving the patient support device when not desired. The support platform includes a single frame or multiple frame sections. The support platform can be divided into different numbers of sections; depending on the type of patient support device, it can be three, four, or even five. The individual sections of the support platform are hingedly connected to each other relative to the support platform frame.

[0033] Figure 1 A bottom view of the patient support device 1 is shown, showing the base frame 2 with a fifth guide wheel and, in another embodiment, a fifth driven wheel. Figure 1 The scissor lift mechanism of the patient support device is shown, coupled to the upper side of the base frame 2. On the opposite side, the scissor lift mechanism is coupled to the frame 3 of the patient support device 1. The lifting mechanism of the patient support device can be of any type, such as a telescopic column. The frame 4 of the support table 5 and the support table 5 are coupled to the frame 3 of the patient support device 1. The support table 5 includes a headboard, a footboard, and side rails to prevent the patient from leaving the patient support device 1. Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment discloses an auxiliary device 8 on the underside of the patient support device 1, which auxiliary device 8 can be a fifth wheel or, as shown in this embodiment, an additional air compressor (hereinafter referred to as auxiliary device) for connecting to a passive or active mattress designed for various patient treatments. The auxiliary device 8 can be attached to the frame 3 of the patient support device 1, or, as shown in this embodiment, to at least a portion of the frame 4 of the support table 5. The frame 4 of the support table 5 includes a fixing device 6 with an opening 7 (not shown) for attaching the auxiliary device 8. The quick attachment of the auxiliary device 8 is achieved by a multifunctional assembly 12 ( Figure 1 The multifunctional assembly 12 is placed in the opening 7 (not shown) of the fixing device 6 of the frame 4 of the support table 5 of the patient support device 1. By attaching the auxiliary device 8 to the multifunctional assembly 12 (not shown), the patient support device 1 is coupled to the auxiliary device 8, such as Figure 5 shown.

[0034] Figure 2A plan view of a patient support device 1 is shown showing the separate support frame 5 of the patient support device 1, comprising a plurality of mutually positionable articulated sections, such as a back section, a seat section, a foot section, etc. An auxiliary device 8 is attached to the frame 4 of the support frame 5. In this embodiment, the attachment to the frame 4 of the support frame 5 is not visible because it is hidden under a plastic section of the support frame 5, which is loosely fitted to the frame 4 of the support frame 5.

[0035] Figure 3 A plan view of a portion of the frame 4 of the support table 5 of the patient support device 1 is shown. Figure 3 The frame 4 of the support stand 5 is shown to comprise at least two fixing devices 6 with two openings 7, in which a multifunctional assembly 12 ( Figure 6 ), for attaching the auxiliary device 8. The auxiliary device 8 comprises at least two brackets 10 of the auxiliary device 8 on the side of the housing 9 of the auxiliary device 8, wherein the openings 11 ( Figure 4B 8 is provided as a bracket 10 for attaching the auxiliary device 8. Alternatively, in another embodiment, a bracket 10 with an opening 11 can be positioned on each side of the auxiliary device 8 for attaching the auxiliary device 8 to the patient support device 1 via the multifunctional assembly 12. The multifunctional assembly 12 passes through the opening 7 of the fixture 6 of the patient support device 1 and through the opening 11 of the bracket 10 of the auxiliary device 8. Alternatively, in another embodiment, no fixture 6 with openings 7 of the patient support device 1 specifically for the auxiliary device 8 is positioned on the frame 4 of the support table 5, but these fixtures 6 with openings 7 can be a permanent part of the frame 3 of the patient support device 1 or the frame 4 of the support table 5. In another embodiment, the fixture 6 with openings 7 can be replaced solely by the opening 7 for attaching the auxiliary device 8. The opening 7 of the patient support device 1 must be large enough to precisely and tightly engage the multifunctional assembly 12.

[0036] Figure 4A The frame 4 of the support table 5 of the patient support device 1 is shown, comprising fixtures 6 with openings 7 of the patient support device 1. These fixtures 6 of the patient support device 1 are used to attach auxiliary equipment 8 to the patient support device 1. The quick attachment of the auxiliary equipment 8 is achieved by a multifunctional component 12, which is placed into the openings 7 of the patient support device 1, which in this embodiment are located on the fixtures 6 of the patient support device 1. These fixtures 6 with openings 7 are attached to the frame 4 of the support table 5 by screws, but in other embodiments, these fixtures 6 may be permanently attached to the frame 4 of the support table 5, or they may simply form an integral part of the frame 4 of the support table 5 in the form of the openings 7.

[0037] Next Figure 4BAn auxiliary device 8, in this embodiment an air compressor, is shown. Two brackets 10 for the auxiliary device 8 are visible on its housing 9, each with an opening 11 for attaching the auxiliary device 8. On opposite sides of the auxiliary device 8, two more brackets 10 for the auxiliary device 8 are also visible, each with an opening 11 for attaching the auxiliary device 8 to the frame 4 of the support table 5 of the patient support device 1. These brackets 10 are not visible from this perspective. A multifunctional assembly 12, disclosed herein, is used to attach the auxiliary device 8 to the frame 4 of the support table 5 of the patient support device 1. This multifunctional assembly 12 performs both a connecting and a damping function.

[0038] Figure 5 A detailed view of a portion of the frame 4 of the support table 5 with an auxiliary device 8 attached is shown, wherein the fixing means 6 of the patient support device 1 for attaching the auxiliary device 8 is shown. In a preferred embodiment, the fixing means 6 is attached to the inside of the frame 4 of the support table 5 of the patient support device 1, but in another embodiment, the fixing means 6 is an integral part of the frame 3 of the patient support device 1. The fixing means 6 of the patient support device 1 for attaching the auxiliary device 8 includes at least one opening 7 (not shown), or there may be more openings 7 depending on the size of the fixing means 6 or the size and number of the relative supports 10 of the auxiliary device 8. Figure 5 The patient support device 1 is shown as preferably having two fixtures 6 arranged opposite one another on the frame 4 of the support table 5. Each fixture 6 includes two openings 7 for engaging a multifunctional component 12. In a preferred embodiment, a multifunctional component 12 is located in each opening 7 of the fixture 6 of the patient support device 1. The multifunctional component 12 couples the auxiliary device 8 to the patient support device 1 such that a corresponding support 10 of the auxiliary device 8 rests on each multifunctional component 12, wherein an opening 11 of the support 10 of the auxiliary device 8 is provided, through which a second, larger portion of the multifunctional component 12 extends. The distal end of the multifunctional component 12 protrudes from the opening 11 of the support 10 of the auxiliary device 8 above the edge of the support 10 of the auxiliary device 8.

[0039] Figure 5 The auxiliary device 8 is further shown to include a housing 9, at least one bracket 10 with an opening 11 for attaching the auxiliary device 8, but in this embodiment, the auxiliary device 8 preferably includes four brackets 10 with four openings 11, through which a multifunctional assembly 12 is passed. The multifunctional assembly 12 is used both to attach the auxiliary device 8 and to act as a damper to prevent undesirable vibrations of the auxiliary device 8 from being transmitted to the structure of the patient support device 1.

[0040] Figure 6A multifunctional component 12, serving as a connecting and damping element, is shown. This component 12 has a unique shape, consisting of multiple interconnected sections defined by their specific shape. Starting from the top, multifunctional component 12 comprises a dome 13, the underside of which is cut off by one-third. Dome 13 is followed by a first cylinder 14 of multifunctional component 12, followed by a first cone 15 of multifunctional component 12. The underside of first cone 15 of multifunctional component 12 is then followed by a first cone base 16. The underside of first cone base 16 is then followed by a second cone 17, followed by a second cone base 18 of first cone 17, followed by a second cylinder 19. The underside of second cylinder 19 is followed by a third inverted cone base 20 of multifunctional component 12, followed by a third inverted cone 21 and a third cylinder 22, concluding with an inverted dome 23. All of these sections of multifunctional component 12 form a single unit, with the upper portion of multifunctional component 12 resembling a chess piece and the lower portion of multifunctional component 12 resembling an inverted chess piece. The inclined surface of the second cone 17 between the first cone base 16 and the second cone base 18 forms a first groove 24. The first groove 24 of the multifunctional assembly 12 forms a locking and clamping portion for attaching the auxiliary device 8. The difference in width between the second cylindrical body 19 and the third inverted cone base 20 forms a second groove 25. This second groove 25 is used to secure the auxiliary device 8 to the fixing device 6 of the patient support device 1.

[0041] The lower part of the multifunctional assembly 12 is inserted into the opening 7 for attaching the auxiliary device 8 to the patient support device 1 , preparing the attachment of the auxiliary device 8 when the multifunctional assembly 12 engages the multifunctional assembly 12 in the second slot 25 .

[0042] When the multifunctional assembly 12 is inserted into the fixture 6 with the opening 7 of the patient support device 1 and the auxiliary device 8 is attached using the bracket 10 and the opening 11 at the first slot 24, a permanent connection is formed between the patient support device 1 and the auxiliary device 8. Thus, the two devices are permanently and quickly coupled or attached using a single assembly without the need for any assembly tools.

[0043] Figure 7 A section is shown between the multifunctional assembly 12 and the fastening devices of the supports of two components, namely the support 10 of the auxiliary device 8 and the fastening device 6 (not shown) of the patient support device 1 .

[0044] Figure 7 It is precisely shown that at a first slot 24 the multifunctional component 12 is coupled to the support 10 of the auxiliary device 8 and at a second slot 25 the multifunctional component 12 is coupled to the fixture 6 of the patient support 1. The multifunctional component 12 thus represents a connecting and simultaneously damping element.

[0045] Figure 7The two multifunctional components 12 are shown in a cross-sectional view between two supports 10 of the auxiliary device 8 and a fixing device 6 of the patient support device 1. A first groove 24 allows the multifunctional components 12 to be fixedly and rigidly connected to the auxiliary device 8 via the supports 10 of the auxiliary device 8, and a second groove 25 allows the auxiliary device 8 to be fixedly and rigidly connected to the patient support device 1 via the fixing device 6.

[0046] The multifunctional component 12 is inserted through its lower portion into the opening 7 of the fixture 6 of the patient support device 1. Specifically, the lower portion of the multifunctional component 12 includes an inverted dome 23, a third cylinder 22, a third inverted cone 21, a third inverted cone bottom 20, and a second cylinder 19. The lower portion of the multifunctional component 12 is inserted into the opening 7 of the fixture 6 of the patient support device 1, and the multifunctional component 12 is securely coupled to the fixture 6 of the patient support device 1 via a second groove 25. An auxiliary device 8 is engaged above the protruding upper portion of the multifunctional component 12. The upper portion of the multifunctional component 12 includes a dome 13, a first cylinder 14, a first cone 15, and a first cone bottom 16. The first groove 24 of the multifunctional component 12 at the second cone 17 provides a secure and rigid connection between the auxiliary device 8 and the patient support device 1. The second cone bottom 18 of the multifunctional component 12 provides a damping effect on the connection of the auxiliary device 8 to the patient support device 1. Second cone base 18 is larger than the openings of both components: opening 7 of fixture 6 of patient support device 1 and opening 11 of support 10 of auxiliary device 8. This allows it to simultaneously function as a boundary or separator between the two different materials of the two different components, as well as a damping function, since the entire multifunctional component 12 is made of rubber or other suitable material. The upper and lower portions of multifunctional component 12, which protrude above or below fixture 6 of patient support device 1 and support 10 of auxiliary device 8, form securing or locking elements that, due to their shape and the overlap of the cone and cylinder, prevent the individual components from falling out.

[0047] Figure 8 A partial structure of the frame 4 of the support table 5 of the patient support device 1 is shown, wherein a fixing device 6 with an opening 7 of the patient support device 1 is attached to the structure of the frame 4 of the support table 5. The fixing device 6 can be part of the structure or can be additionally attached to the structure by screws, rivets or other connecting materials. Figure 8 All openings 7 in the fixture 6 of the patient support device 1 are shown to comprise a multifunctional component 12 for attaching an auxiliary device 8. The multifunctional component 12 can be permanently inserted into the opening 7 or it can be additionally added to the opening 7 together with the auxiliary device 8 at any time. Figure 8The multifunctional assembly 12 is shown coupled to the opening 7 of the patient support device 1 in a second slot 25 (not shown). The second slot 25 allows the auxiliary device 8 to be securely and rigidly connected to the frame 4 of the support table 5 of the patient support device 1 via the fixing means 6.

[0048] Industrial Applicability

[0049] The multifunctional assembly disclosed herein serves as a connecting and damping element and is used to attach auxiliary equipment such as a portable compressor, an additional fifth wheel, a central dual-control castor, or any other additional equipment for patient support devices used in hospitals and medical facilities. The multifunctional assembly is also particularly useful for other medical devices such as chairs and beds, relaxation chairs or examination chairs, or day surgery chairs and stretchers.

[0050] Reference numerals

[0051] 1) Patient support device

[0052] 2) Chassis

[0053] 3) Frame (patient support device)

[0054] 4) Frame (supporting the stand)

[0055] 5) Support stand

[0056] 6) Fixing device (patient support device)

[0057] 7) Opening (of the fixing device)

[0058] 8) Auxiliary equipment

[0059] 9) Housing / casing (for auxiliary equipment)

[0060] 10) Bracket (for auxiliary equipment)

[0061] 11) Opening (of the bracket)

[0062] 12) Multifunctional component (multifunctional connection damping component)

[0063] 13) Dome (of a multifunctional element)

[0064] 14) First cylindrical body (of the multifunctional element)

[0065] 15) First cone (of the multifunctional element)

[0066] 16) Bottom of the first cone

[0067] 17) Second cone (of the multifunctional element)

[0068] 18) Bottom of the second cone

[0069] 19) Second cylinder (of the multifunctional element)

[0070] 20) Bottom of the third inverted cone

[0071] 21) Third inverted cone (of the multifunctional element)

[0072] 22) Third cylinder (of the multifunctional element)

[0073] 23) Inverted dome (of a multifunctional element)

[0074] 24) First Slot

[0075] 25) Second slot

Claims

1. A multifunctional assembly (12) for a patient support device (1) and an auxiliary device (8), characterized in that The multifunctional assembly (12) comprises three cones (15, 17, 21) mutually delimited by cylinders (14, 19, 22), wherein at least two of the cylinders (14, 22) are provided with domes (13, 23) at their ends and at least one cone (21) is inverted, wherein all elements form a unit.

2. The multifunctional assembly (12) for a patient support device (1) and an auxiliary device (8) according to claim 1, characterized in that The multifunctional component (12) comprises three or more cones (15, 17, 21) mutually delimited by cylinders (14, 19, 22) and cone bases (16, 18, 20), wherein the shape of the second cylinder (19) forms a second groove (25) for attaching to a patient support device (1), and the shape of the second cone (17) forms a first groove (24) for attaching an auxiliary device (8), wherein at least two cylinders (14, 22) are provided with domes (13, 23) at their ends, and wherein the second cone base (18) between the first groove (24) and the second groove (25) is a damping element.

3. The multifunctional assembly (12) for a patient support device (1) and an auxiliary device (8) according to claim 2, characterized in that At least two cone bases (18, 20) of the multifunctional component (12) engage in openings (7) of a fixing device (6) of a frame (4) of a support table (5) of the patient support device (1).

4. The multifunctional assembly (12) for a patient support device (1) and an auxiliary device (8) according to claim 2, characterized in that At least two cone bases (16, 18) in the upper part of the multifunctional assembly (12) engage in openings (11) of the bracket (10) of the auxiliary device (8).

5. The multifunctional assembly (12) for a patient support device (1) and an auxiliary device (8) according to claim 2, characterized in that At least one or more cylinders (14, 19, 22) and one or more cone bottoms (16, 18, 20) form a damper.

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