Manual lifting folding bath bed and bath assisting method

Abstract

The invention relates to a manual lifting folding bath bed and a bath assisting method. The bath bed comprises a foldable sectional bed body, guardrails, scissor legs and a bath tank. The bed body adopts a three-section hinged structure, and a compact cuboid of 750 * 920 * 200mm is formed after the bed body is folded; the guardrails on the two sides can be overturned by 180 degrees for storage or vertically locked. The two ends of the lead screw are provided with right-hand threads and left-hand threads, the lead screw drives the sliding blocks to move in the opposite direction or the reverse direction when rotating, the scissor legs are controlled to be unfolded or folded, 350-750 mm height adjustment is achieved, and the lifting mechanism is matched with the heights of beds and wheelchairs. Brake casters are arranged at the bottoms of the scissor legs, so that moving and fixing are facilitated; and the stabilizer bar is matched with the bearing seat to prevent side inclination. The matched bath tank is made of a foldable soft waterproof material and is embedded in the clamping groove of the bed body to form a seamless bath tank, and a water outlet is formed in the edge of the bath tank. The whole frame adopts an aluminum alloy frame with net weight less than or equal to 20kg. During operation, the bed body is unfolded, the height is adjusted, the old people are moved into the bed body, the guardrails are locked, and the bathing groove is embedded, so that bathing can be carried out, and safe and portable bathing-assisting nursing is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of in-home bathing assistance industry, and particularly relates to a manually adjustable and folding bathing bed and a bathing assistance method. Background Technology

[0002] With the country's population aging rapidly and the rise of the in-home bathing service industry, the existing equipment in this industry is mainly of two types: inflatable bath tubs and split-type bathtubs. Inflatable bath tubs need to be operated while the elderly are lying in bed, requiring the user to turn over multiple times to get in and out of the tub. Water and drainage are very difficult, and storage is cumbersome, with inflation and deflation taking a long time. Split-type bathtubs are bulky and cannot be transported by car. Moving them on a ladder is very strenuous, requiring two or more people to lift the elderly into and out of the tub. The process is extremely painful and inconvenient, and there is a high risk of injury such as bumps and slips.

[0003] Current market-available structures fail to address the issues of transport volume and operational safety; their lack of convenient water and drainage, lifting functionality, and reliance on caregivers' physical strength for transfer increases the risk of secondary injury to the elderly. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a manually adjustable and foldable bath bed and a bathing assistance method, the specific technical solution of which is as follows: A manually adjustable folding bath bed includes a foldable segmented bed frame, guardrails, scissor legs, sliders, lead screws, lead screw bearing seats, stabilizer bars, stabilizer bar seats, lifting cranks, casters, folding hinges, and a matching bath tub. The foldable segmented bed frame consists of three bed boards connected by folding hinges, forming a compact cuboid structure when folded. The guardrails are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the foldable segmented bed frame and are connected to the foldable segmented bed frame by hinges, and can be flipped outward or folded inward. The foldable segmented bed is provided with a lead screw bearing seat and a stabilizer seat underneath, with the stabilizer seat located on both sides of the lead screw bearing seat. The stabilizer bar is installed inside the stabilizer seat to prevent tilting during lifting; The scissor legs are located below the foldable segmented bed, and the scissor legs are connected to the lead screw via a slider; both ends of the lead screw are fixed to the bottom of the foldable segmented bed via lead screw bearing seats. The crank handle is connected to one end of the lead screw, and the lead screw is driven to rotate by the crank handle; The casters are located at the ends of the scissor lift legs for easy movement and fixation; The bath tub can be detached and embedded into the unfolded foldable segmented bed frame.

[0005] The preferred embodiment of the manually adjustable folding bath bed is that the guardrail has a segmented structure, each segment of which can be hinged to flip upwards and lock, forming a safety guardrail during bathing. When in use, the guardrail can be horizontally overlapped onto the bed at a 90° angle, providing a seamless connection to improve safety when the elderly are being pulled in. When folded downwards, it can be flush with the bed frame, and the upright guardrail can be flipped 180° to form a flat, embedded storage. The foldable segmented bed frame includes a first bed board, a second bed board, and a third bed board, which are connected by folding hinges. The first and third bed boards fold in opposite directions to the bed surface at 90°, which can prevent the bed surface from folding due to force. When the bed frame is folded, the guardrails flip down 180° and fold into the middle of the two sides of the bed board. When unfolded, they are fixed in an upright state by limiting buckles.

[0006] The preferred embodiment of the manually adjustable folding bath bed is that the scissor legs adopt an X-shaped cross hinge structure, connected by a pin in the middle, with a hinged caster at the bottom, and a slider and lead screw transmission at the top. The casters are silent swivel casters, and at least two casters have a brake locking function.

[0007] The preferred embodiment of the manually adjustable folding bath bed is that the matching bath tub is made of foldable soft waterproof material with hard edging, and is matched and fixed with the slots of the foldable segmented bed frame, forming a seamless bath tub space when unfolded; the edge of the matching bath tub is provided with a drain outlet for easy drainage after use.

[0008] The preferred embodiment of the manually adjustable folding bath bed is that the height adjustment range of the folding bath bed covers 350mm-750mm, which is suitable for the height of home beds, wheelchairs and nursing tables, and the crank is located on the side of the foot of the bed for easy operation.

[0009] The preferred embodiment of the manually adjustable folding bath bed is that the overall folding bath bed adopts an aluminum alloy frame, the key load-bearing components are reinforced, the net weight is ≤20kg, and it forms a rectangle of 750×920×200 after folding.

[0010] A method for assisting bathing with a manually adjustable and folding bath bed includes the following steps: Step 1: Unfold the folded bathing bed, adjust the bed height to be level with the elderly person's bed, and place the matching bathing tub; Step 2: Gently move the elderly person to the bathing bed using a sheet or transfer cloth; Step 3: Flip and lock the guardrail, then push the shower bed into the bathroom; Step 4: Perform the bathing procedure; Step 5: After bathing, drain the water, push the elderly person back to their original position, and then reverse the process to move the elderly person back to their original bed.

[0011] When folding, lower the bed to its lowest position, rotate the crank counterclockwise, the screw drives the slider to move outward, and the scissor legs fold to their minimum height to fit against the bed bottom; the third bed board flips down 90°, the first bed board flips down 90°, and at the same time the guardrail flips horizontally 180° and stacks it on the side of the bed; the third bed board and the first bed board are both perpendicular to the second bed board, and the three bed boards form a parallel stack after folding. Beneficial effects

[0012] This invention features a three-section folding bed frame with embedded guardrails for storage. When folded, it forms a rectangle measuring 750×920×200 mm, fitting easily into a car trunk. The aluminum alloy frame weighs ≤20 kg, allowing a single person to carry it upstairs using a ladder. The bed height is adjustable from 350mm to 750mm for elderly bed users, facilitating easy movement with bed sheets. The guardrails have no protruding parts when folded, preventing scratches during transport. The height adjustment range covers various scenarios including hospital beds, wheelchairs, and home care tables. The quick-release design of the washbasin allows it to be used as a medical examination bed.

[0013] This invention provides a technical infrastructure-level solution for home-based elderly care by systematically addressing the three major pain points of bathing equipment: "inability to transport, poor usability, and lack of safety". Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the unfolding structure of a manually adjustable and folding bath bed; Figure 2 A side view of the unfolded structure of a manually adjustable and folding bath bed; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a manually adjustable and folding bath bed and its matching bath tub. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a foldable, segmented bed structure. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the folding process of a manually adjustable and folding bath bed. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the folding structure of a manually adjustable and folding bath bed.

[0015] The components are: 1-Foldable segmented bed frame, 2-Guardrail, 3-Scissor legs, 4-Slider, 5-Lead screw, 6-Lead screw bearing seat, 7-Stabilizer bar, 8-Stabilizer bar seat, 9-Lifting crank, 10-Casers, 11-Folding hinge, 12-Matching bath tub, 13-First bed board, 14-Second bed board, 15-Third bed board. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] like Figure 1-6As shown, a manually adjustable folding bath bed includes a foldable segmented bed frame 1, guardrails 2, scissor legs 3, sliders 4, lead screws 5, lead screw bearing seats 6, stabilizer bars 7, stabilizer bar seats 8, lifting cranks 9, casters 10, folding hinges 11, and a matching bath tub 12. The foldable segmented bed frame 1 consists of three bed boards connected by folding hinges 11, which form a compact cuboid structure when folded. The guardrail 2 is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the foldable segmented bed frame 1 and is connected to the foldable segmented bed frame 1 by hinges, and can be flipped outward or folded inward. The foldable segmented bed 1 is provided with a lead screw bearing seat 6 and a stabilizer seat 8 below, with the stabilizer seat 8 located on both sides of the lead screw bearing seat 6. The stabilizer bar 7 is installed inside the stabilizer seat 8 to prevent tilting during lifting; The scissor leg 3 is located below the foldable segmented bed 1, and the scissor leg 3 is connected to the lead screw 5 via the slider 4; both ends of the lead screw 5 are fixed to the bottom of the foldable segmented bed 1 via lead screw bearing seats 6. The crank handle 9 is connected to one end of the lead screw 5, and the lead screw 5 is driven to rotate by the crank handle 9; The casters 10 are located at the ends of the scissor legs 3 for easy movement and fixation; The bath tub 12 can be disassembled and embedded into the unfolded foldable segmented bed frame 1.

[0018] The lead screw 5 has positive and negative threads at both ends. When rotating, the lead screw 5 drives the slider 4 to move in opposite directions, thereby causing the scissor legs 3 to unfold or fold, thus adjusting the height of the bed surface.

[0019] The guardrail 2 has a segmented structure. Each segment can be flipped upward and locked via hinges to form a safety guardrail for bathing. When in use, the guardrail can be horizontally overlapped onto the bed at 90°, providing a seamless connection to improve safety when the elderly are brought in. When folded downward, it can be flush with the bed frame, and the upright guardrail 2 can be flipped 180° to form a flat, embedded storage. The foldable segmented bed frame 1 includes a first bed board 13, a second bed board 14, and a third bed board 15, which are connected by folding hinges 11. The first bed board 13 and the third bed board 15 are rotated 90° to form a reverse fold with the bed surface, which can prevent the bed surface from folding due to force. When the bed frame is folded, the guardrail 2 is rotated 180° downward and folded into the middle of the two sides of the bed board. When unfolded, it is fixed in an upright state by limiting buckles.

[0020] The scissor leg 3 adopts an X-shaped cross hinge structure, with the middle part connected by a pin shaft, the bottom hinged to a caster 10, and the top connected to a lead screw 5 via a slider 4. The casters 10 are silent swivel casters, and at least two casters 10 have a brake locking function.

[0021] The matching bath tub 12 is made of foldable soft waterproof material with hard edging, and is matched and fixed with the slots of the foldable segmented bed frame, forming a seamless bath tub space when unfolded; the edge of the matching bath tub 12 is provided with a drain outlet for easy drainage after use.

[0022] The height adjustment range of the folding bath bed covers 350mm-750mm, which is suitable for the height of home beds, wheelchairs and nursing tables. The crank handle 9 is located on the side of the foot of the bed for easy operation.

[0023] The overall folding bath bed uses an aluminum alloy frame, and the key load-bearing components are reinforced. The net weight is ≤20kg, and it forms a rectangle of 750×920×200 after folding.

[0024] A method for assisting bathing with a manually adjustable and folding bath bed includes the following steps: Step 1: Unfold the folded bathing bed, adjust the bed height to be level with the elderly person's bed, and place the matching bathing tub 12; Step 2: Gently move the elderly person onto the bathing bed using a sheet or transfer cloth; Step 3: Flip and lock guardrail 2, then push the bath bed into the bathroom; Step 4: Perform the bathing procedure; Step 5: After bathing, drain the water and push the elderly person back to their original position. Repeat the process in reverse to move the elderly person back to their original bed.

[0025] When folding, lower the bed to its lowest position, rotate the crank 9 counterclockwise, the screw 5 drives the slider 4 to move outward, and the scissor legs 3 fold inward to their minimum height to fit the bed bottom; the third bed board 15 flips down 90°, the first bed board 13 flips down 90°, and at the same time the guardrail 2 flips horizontally 180° and is stacked on the side of the bed frame 1; the third bed board 15 and the first bed board 13 are both perpendicular to the second bed board 14, and the three bed boards form a parallel stack after folding.

[0026] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims

1. A manually adjustable folding bath bed, characterized in that, Includes a foldable segmented bed frame (1), guardrails (2), scissor legs (3), sliders (4), lead screws (5), lead screw bearing seats (6), stabilizer bars (7), stabilizer bar seats (8), lifting cranks (9), casters (10), folding hinges (11), and a matching bath tub (12). The foldable segmented bed frame (1) consists of three bed boards connected by folding hinges (11), which form a compact cuboid structure after folding. The guardrail (2) is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the foldable segmented bed frame (1) and is connected to the foldable segmented bed frame (1) by hinges, and can be flipped outward or folded inward. The foldable segmented bed (1) is provided with a lead screw bearing seat (6) and a stabilizer seat (8) below it, with the stabilizer seat (8) located on both sides of the lead screw bearing seat (6); The stabilizer bar (7) is installed inside the stabilizer seat (8) to prevent tilting during lifting; The scissor leg (3) is located below the foldable segmented bed (1), and the scissor leg (3) is connected to the lead screw (5) via the slider (4); the two ends of the lead screw (5) are fixed to the bottom of the foldable segmented bed (1) via the lead screw bearing seat (6); The crank handle (9) is connected to one end of the lead screw (5), and the crank handle (9) drives the lead screw (5) to rotate. The casters (10) are located at the ends of the scissor legs (3) for easy movement and fixation; The bath tub (12) can be disassembled and embedded in the unfolded foldable segmented bed frame (1).

2. The manually adjustable folding bath bed according to claim 1, characterized in that, The screw (5) has positive and negative threads at both ends. When rotating, the screw (5) drives the slider (4) to move in opposite directions, thereby causing the scissor legs (3) to unfold or fold, and thus adjusting the height of the bed surface.

3. The manually adjustable folding bath bed as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The guardrail (2) is a segmented structure. Each section of the guardrail can be flipped upward and locked through a hinge to form a safety guardrail for bathing. When in use, the guardrail can be horizontally overlapped onto the bed at 90°. When the elderly are pulled in, it can play a seamless connection role to improve safety. When folded downward, it can be flush with the bed and the vertical guardrail (2) can be flipped 180° to form a flat embedded storage. The foldable segmented bed frame (1) includes a first bed board (13), a second bed board (14), and a third bed board (15), which are connected by a folding hinge (11). The first bed board (13) and the third bed board (15) are folded in opposite directions to the bed surface at 90°, which can prevent the bed surface from being folded due to force. When the bed frame is folded, the guardrail (2) is flipped down 180° and folded into the middle of the two sides of the bed board. When unfolded, it is fixed in an upright state by a limiting buckle.

4. The manually adjustable folding bath bed as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The scissor leg (3) adopts an X-shaped cross hinge structure, with the middle part connected by a pin shaft, the bottom hinged to a caster (10), and the top connected to a lead screw (5) via a slider (4). The casters (10) are silent omnidirectional wheels, and at least two casters (10) have a brake locking function.

5. The manually adjustable folding bath bed as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The matching bath tub (12) is made of foldable soft waterproof material with hard edging on the edges. It is matched and fixed with the slots of the foldable segmented bed frame, forming a seamless bath tub space when unfolded. The edge of the matching bath tub (12) is provided with a drain outlet for easy drainage after use.

6. The manually adjustable folding bath bed as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The height adjustment range of the folding bath bed covers 350mm-750mm, which is suitable for the height of home beds, wheelchairs and nursing tables. The crank handle (9) is located on the side of the foot of the bed for easy operation.

7. A manually adjustable folding bath bed as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The overall folding bath bed uses an aluminum alloy frame, and the key load-bearing components are reinforced. The net weight is ≤20kg, and it forms a rectangle of 750×920×200 after folding.

8. The method for assisting bathing with a manually adjustable and folding bath bed as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: Step 1: Unfold the folded bathing bed, adjust the bed height to be level with the elderly person's bed, and place the matching bathing tub (12). Step 2: After the guardrail (2) is horizontally overlapped at 90° onto the bed, the elderly person is gently moved to the bathing bed using a sheet or transfer cloth; Step 3: Flip and lock the guardrail (2), and push the bath bed into the bathroom; Step 4: Perform the bathing procedure; Step 5: After bathing, drain the water, push the elderly person back to their original position, and then reverse the process to move the elderly person back to their original bed.

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