Mattress with function of preventing falling down from getting out of bed

By integrating film pressure sensors, buzzer alarm devices and heating components on the mattress, the problem of mattress short circuit caused by falls and incontinence in elderly patients at night is solved, and the risk of falling is effectively reduced and the safety of the mattress is improved.

CN222548926UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-04ZHEJIANG UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421385329.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-18
Publication Date
2025-03-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-18

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Technical Problem

The behavior of elderly patients getting up without permission to go to the toilet at night increases the risk of falling. The existing mattress with off-bed alarm function can easily lead to short circuits of electronic components in the case of urinary incontinence and cannot effectively prevent the quilt from overheating or overcooling.

Method used

A mattress with the function of preventing falls from the bed was designed. A thin film pressure sensor was used to monitor the weight of the patient. The controller was connected to the buzzer alarm device. If a weight drop was detected, the alarm device would issue an alarm. At the same time, the mattress had a built-in heating component, including an electric heating wire and a waterproof layer, ensuring that the heating effect did not affect the electronic components and prevent moisture from penetrating.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the risk of elderly patients falling from bed without authorization, improves the sleep comfort of patients through heating components, and protects the electronic components of the mattress through waterproofing layers to avoid short circuits and other damage.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a mattress with a function of preventing falling down after getting out of bed, which comprises a mattress body, the mattress body comprises two first base lining layers, a film pressure sensor is arranged between the two first base lining layers, and a controller and a wireless signal transmitter are arranged on the surface of the first base lining layer at the top. A first waterproof layer is arranged at the bottom end of the first base lining layer located at the bottom, a heating assembly is installed at the top end of the first base lining layer located at the top, the weight of a patient is monitored through an arranged film pressure sensor, a buzzer alarm device is controlled through an arranged controller to remind nursing personnel, and therefore the situation that the patient falls down due to the fact that the patient gets out of bed arbitrarily is avoided; the wireless signal transmitter can transmit a signal to a wireless signal receiving terminal at the position of nursing personnel on the nursing table, the risk that the patient falls down due to the fact that the patient gets out of bed arbitrarily is further reduced, the heating assembly can heat the patient, and therefore the sleeping comfort of the patient is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of anti-fall mattresses, and in particular relates to a mattress with the function of preventing people from falling when getting out of bed. Background Art

[0002] With the acceleration of population aging, a large proportion of patients hospitalized in hospitals are elderly patients who need care. In order not to wake up the caregivers or fear of troubling the caregivers, these patients will get up to go to the toilet at night without permission. This situation greatly increases the risk of patients falling, thereby causing secondary injuries to hospitalized patients. After searching, it was found that the application number "202321008143.8" discloses "a mattress with a bed leaving alarm function", which records "comprising a mattress body, a weighing mechanism is arranged on the mattress body and at a position corresponding to the human body, the weighing mechanism is connected to a controller with a timing function, and the controller is connected to an alarm mechanism, so that the controller can The weight value collected by the weighing sensor determines the state of the human body, and when the set state is reached, the alarm mechanism outputs an alarm signal. The above-mentioned mattress can monitor the weight of the patient when in use. When the monitored weight drops instantly, the patient may get out of bed to go to the toilet without authorization. At this time, the alarm mechanism outputs an alarm signal, which is convenient for the caregiver or nursing staff to detect it in time, reducing the risk of the patient falling. However, the above-mentioned mattress still has certain shortcomings when in use: if the patient has urinary incontinence, the urine will soak the mattress, which may cause the electronic components in the above-mentioned mattress to be short-circuited and damaged, and the elderly patients generally keep the quilt warm for a long time. Therefore, we propose a mattress with waterproof heating function and reduce the risk of patients getting out of bed and falling. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a mattress with the function of preventing falling when getting out of bed, aiming to solve the problems raised in the background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a mattress with the function of preventing falling when getting out of bed, comprising a pad body, the pad body comprising two first base lining layers, a thin film pressure sensor is arranged between the two first base lining layers, a pressure value is preset in the thin film pressure sensor, a controller and a wireless signal transmitter are installed on the surface of the first base lining layer located at the top, the controller is electrically connected to an external buzzer alarm device, the wireless signal transmitter is electrically connected to the controller, a first waterproof layer is arranged at the bottom end of the first base lining layer located at the bottom, and a heating component is installed at the top end of the first base lining layer located at the top.

[0005] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the heating assembly includes two second base lining layers, an electric heating wire is arranged between the two second base lining layers, a second waterproof layer is arranged at the top end of the second base lining layer located at the top and the bottom end of the second base lining layer located at the bottom, the second waterproof layer located at the bottom is arranged at the top end of the first base material layer located at the top, and a cotton pad layer is arranged at the top of the second waterproof layer located at the top.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the electric heating wire is arranged in a circular shape, a temperature sensor is installed on the side of the electric heating wire, and the temperature sensor is electrically connected to an external temperature controller.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the first base lining layer is a latex pad, the second base lining layer is a blanket, and the cotton pad layer is a soft cotton cloth.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, fixing belts are connected to the four corners of the cushion body.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the electric heating wire and the thin film pressure sensor are both electrically connected to an external power source via an external control switch, and the wireless signal transmitter is informationally connected to a wireless signal receiving terminal.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the weight of the patient is monitored by the thin film pressure sensor, and when the weight of the patient disappears, the buzzer alarm device is controlled by the controller to remind the caregiver, thereby preventing the patient from getting out of bed without authorization and causing a fall. If there is no caregiver, the wireless signal transmitter will also send a signal to the wireless signal receiving terminal of the caregiver at the nursing station. At this time, the caregiver will also receive the patient getting out of bed signal, further reducing the risk of the patient falling due to getting out of bed without authorization. The heating component can heat the patient, thereby improving the patient's sleeping comfort. The second waterproof layer can prevent the patient from urinating on the mattress or water spilling on the mattress, causing the electric heating wire to short-circuit and cause damage to the mattress. At the same time, the first waterproof layer can prevent the humid water vapor in the ward from wetting the thin film pressure sensor through the first base lining layer at the bottom, causing the thin film pressure sensor to short-circuit and be damaged, thereby improving the safety of the mattress when in use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0012] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the split structure of the cushion body and the heating component in the utility model.

[0014] In the figure: 1. pad body; 11. first base lining layer; 12. film pressure sensor; 13. controller; 14. wireless signal transmitter; 15. first waterproof layer; 2. heating component; 21. second base lining layer; 22. electric heating wire; 23. second waterproof layer; 24. cotton pad layer; 25. temperature sensor; 3. buzzer alarm device; 4. thermostat; 5. fixing belt; 6. control switch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0016] See also Figure 1-Figure 2 The utility model provides the following technical solutions: a mattress with the function of preventing falling when getting out of bed, comprising a mattress body 1, the mattress body 1 comprising two first base lining layers 11, a thin film pressure sensor 12 is arranged between the two first base lining layers 11, a pressure value is preset in the thin film pressure sensor 12, to avoid the quilt placed on the surface of the mattress causing the thin film pressure sensor 12 to always detect a pressure value, causing the buzzer alarm device 3 to not alarm and the wireless signal transmitter 14 to not send a signal after the patient gets out of bed, a controller 13 and a wireless signal transmitter 14 are installed on the surface of the first base lining layer 11 at the top, the controller 13 is electrically connected to the external buzzer alarm device 3, the wireless signal transmitter 14 is electrically connected to the controller 13, a first waterproof layer 15 is arranged at the bottom end of the first base lining layer 11 at the bottom, and a heating component 2 is installed at the top end of the first base lining layer 11 at the top.

[0017] In this embodiment, the heating component 2 includes two second base lining layers 21, an electric heating wire 22 is arranged between the two second base lining layers 21, a second waterproof layer 23 is arranged at the top end of the second base lining layer 21 at the top and the bottom end of the second base lining layer 21 at the bottom, the second waterproof layer 23 at the bottom is arranged at the top end of the first substrate layer at the top, and a cotton pad layer 24 is arranged on the top of the second waterproof layer 23 at the top, the first base lining layer 11 is a latex pad, the second base lining layer 21 is a blanket, and the cotton pad layer 24 is a soft cotton cloth.

[0018] Specifically, the electric heating wire 22 can generate heat, and the generated heat is transferred to the surface of the cotton pad layer 24 through the second base lining layer 21 to heat the patient, thereby preventing the patient from being affected by the cold quilt when lying in bed and falling asleep. The cotton pad layer 24 can improve the comfort of the patient lying on the surface of the mattress.

[0019] In this embodiment, the electric heating wire 22 is arranged in a meander shape, and a temperature sensor 25 is installed on the side of the electric heating wire 22 . The temperature sensor 25 is electrically connected to an external temperature controller 4 .

[0020] Specifically, the heating temperature of the electric heating wire 22 can be detected by the temperature sensor 25 , and the heating temperature of the electric heating wire 22 can be controlled by the temperature controller 4 in cooperation with the temperature sensor 25 .

[0021] In this embodiment, fixing belts 5 are connected to the four corners of the cushion body 1 .

[0022] Specifically, the mattress is fixed to the top of the bed by bolting the fixing belt 5 to the bed rails of the bed, so as to avoid the position of the mattress shifting due to the patient turning over many times when using the mattress.

[0023] In this embodiment, the electric heating wire 22 and the thin film pressure sensor 12 are both electrically connected to the external power supply through the external control switch 6, and the wireless signal transmitter 14 is informationally connected to the wireless signal receiving terminal.

[0024] Specifically, the electric heating wire 22 and the film pressure sensor 12 can be powered by the control switch 6, and the wireless information receiving terminal installed at the nursing staff can receive the signal sent by the wireless signal transmitter 14, thereby preventing the patient from getting out of bed without family supervision and falling.

[0025] Working principle: After the mattress is laid on the bed, it is fixed by the fixing belt 5. After the patient falls asleep at night, the caregiver or nursing staff supplies power to the film pressure sensor 12 through the control switch 6. The film pressure sensor 12 detects a gravity signal. If the patient gets out of bed by himself at night, the gravity signal detected by the film pressure sensor 12 will decrease instantly. At this time, the controller 13 controls the buzzer alarm device 3 to alarm and the wireless signal transmitter 14 to transmit a signal. If there are family members nearby to take care of the patient, the buzzer alarm device 3 will alarm to remind the family members to get out of bed. If there are no family members to take care of the patient, the wireless signal receiving terminal at the nursing staff will receive the signal and go to the bed to take care of the patient, thereby preventing the patient from getting out of bed without authorization and falling. The heating component 2 can heat the patient, thereby preventing the patient's quilt from being cold and affecting the patient's sleep. The first waterproof layer 15 and the second waterproof layer 23 can effectively prevent the electronic components in the mattress from being damaged due to urinary incontinence or accidental spillage, thereby improving the safety of the mattress when in use.

[0026] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A mattress with a function of preventing falling when getting out of bed, comprising a mattress body (1), characterized in that: The cushion body (1) comprises two first base lining layers (11), a thin film pressure sensor (12) is arranged between the two first base lining layers (11), a controller (13) and a wireless signal transmitter (14) are installed on the surface of the first base lining layer (11) located at the top, the controller (13) is electrically connected to an external buzzer alarm device (3), and the wireless signal transmitter (14) is electrically connected to the controller (13), a first waterproof layer (15) is arranged at the bottom end of the first base lining layer (11) located at the bottom, and a heating component (2) is installed at the top end of the first base lining layer (11) located at the top.

2. The mattress with the function of preventing falling when getting out of bed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating component (2) comprises two second base lining layers (21), an electric heating wire (22) is arranged between the two second base lining layers (21), a second waterproof layer (23) is arranged at the top end of the second base lining layer (21) located at the top and a second waterproof layer (23) is arranged at the bottom end, the second waterproof layer (23) located at the bottom is arranged at the top end of the first base material layer located at the top, and a cotton pad layer (24) is arranged at the top of the second waterproof layer (23) located at the top.

3. The mattress with the function of preventing falling when getting out of bed according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electric heating wire (22) is arranged in a circular shape, and a temperature sensor (25) is installed on the side of the electric heating wire (22), and the temperature sensor (25) is electrically connected to an external temperature controller (4).

4. The mattress with the function of preventing falling when getting out of bed according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first base lining layer (11) is a latex pad, the second base lining layer (21) is a blanket, and the cotton pad layer (24) is a soft cotton cloth.

5. The mattress with the function of preventing falling when getting out of bed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The four corners of the cushion body (1) are all connected with fixing belts (5).

6. The mattress with the function of preventing falling when getting out of bed according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electric heating wire (22) and the thin film pressure sensor (12) are both electrically connected to an external power source via an external control switch (6), and the wireless signal transmitter (14) is informationally connected to a wireless signal receiving terminal.

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