Foldable stretcher

Abstract

The utility model relates to a foldable stretcher which is composed of a flexible layered body, the size of the foldable stretcher is set to be capable of containing the knees of a patient and a medical worker on the foldable stretcher, the layered body of the foldable stretcher is provided with peripheral handles used for manually lifting a folding bed, and additionally, the foldable stretcher is at least provided with a cushion element. The cushion element is arranged on at least one peripheral edge of the layered body through a connecting device. Due to the adoption of the technology, the cushion element is arranged and can be connected with and separated from the foldable stretcher main body or arranged in a fixed mode, so that two medical workers are allowed to work comfortably at the same time, and one medical worker is arranged on each of the two sides of a patient; and the head of the patient can lean against one of the elements, so that the aim of providing more comfort for one or more medical personnel intervening the patient and the patient is finally fulfilled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a foldable stretcher, which is used by medical staff when performing resuscitation operations on patients and when placing and transferring patients onto vehicles or hospital stretchers.

[0002] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a device that maintains its foldable characteristics with a minimum volume occupancy rate in a non-operating state and provides a high level of comfort for patients and caregivers.

[0003] Therefore, the utility model belongs to the field of healthcare. Background Art

[0004] Within the technical scope of the utility model, when transferring patients in the event of an accident or any other situation requiring medical assistance, a foldable stretcher with a rolling body made of a resilient material as the main body is usually used, and is equipped with peripheral handles for lifting the patient.

[0005] This type of device allows for patient care and is very useful for transferring and transporting patients from one place to another. However, when a flexible stretcher is used to perform resuscitation operations and / or care for patients, the thickness and material of the known flexible stretcher do not provide any comfort for medical staff who must kneel and support themselves on the ground. This can affect the quality of their work, and the discomfort can also be transferred to the patient.

[0006] Sometimes resuscitation operations may be prolonged over time, so it is necessary to provide an effective solution that provides greater comfort for one or more medical staff intervening in the patient as well as the patient, without sacrificing the benefits of lightness. This type of device is characterized by easy transportation and minimal occupancy. Summary of the Utility Model

[0007] The foldable stretcher of the utility model fills the above technical gap based on a simple but effective solution.

[0008] To this end, more specifically, the foldable stretcher is made of a laminated body of a flexible nature, preferably tarpaulin, equipped with peripheral handles. The foldable stretcher has the characteristic of being rollable in a non-operating state and has sufficient dimensions to accommodate the entire body of the patient and the knees of medical staff. The foldable stretcher also has the particularity that the laminated body is supplemented by at least one cushioning element, which is arranged on at least one of its peripheral edges through connecting means.

[0009] The cushioning element has a fixing property on at least one peripheral edge (e.g., one of the sides) of the laminate, or alternatively has connectable and separable features to leave a surface for supporting the knees of medical staff. Another cushioning element with a similar fixed or detachable configuration can be provided at one end of the foldable stretcher to set up a cushioning support device for the patient's head. Therefore, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the foldable stretcher includes two cushioning elements provided with connecting devices on both sides of the laminate, while in an alternative embodiment, the foldable stretcher includes two cushioning elements having connecting devices for fixing on one side and one end of the laminate. In another possible embodiment, the foldable stretcher includes three cushioning elements provided with connecting devices on both sides of the foldable stretcher and at one end of the laminate.

[0010] Preferably, the cushioning element includes a polyethylene foam-based filler with a thickness between 0.5 cm and 1 cm to form a small-sized element, and in the non-operating and folded state, it hardly affects the volume of the foldable stretcher. In this case, the cushioning element will be stored separately from the foldable stretcher to avoid having an adverse effect on its winding ability.

[0011] In this way, the foldable stretcher of the present utility model can have one, two or even three cushioning elements that can be connected and separated from the foldable stretcher main body, or arranged in a fixed manner to allow two medical staff to work comfortably at the same time, with one medical staff on each side position of the patient. The patient leans his / her head on one of the elements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] For the following description and to help better understand the features of the present utility model, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of the description according to the preferred examples of the embodiments of the present utility model, in which the following is shown in an illustrative and non-limiting manner:

[0013] Figure 1A and Figure 1B respectively show a bottom view and a top view of the cushioning element of the foldable stretcher manufactured according to the purpose of the present utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 and Figure 3 respectively show a bottom view and a top view of the first embodiment of the laminate of the foldable stretcher without the element shown in FIG. 1.

[0015] Figure 4 and Figure 5 respectively show Figure 2 and Figure 3 a bottom view and a top view of the laminate, which includes the cushioning element connecting the laminate.

[0016] Figure 6 And Figure 7 respectively show a bottom view and a top view similar to Figure 2 and Figure 3 but corresponding to a second embodiment of the laminate of the collapsible stretcher.

[0017] Figure 8 and Figure 9 respectively show Figure 6 and Figure 7 the bottom view and the top view of the collapsible stretcher, which includes cushioning elements connecting the collapsible stretcher.

[0018] Figure 10 and Figure 11 respectively show a bottom view and a top view similar to Figure 2 and Figure 3 but corresponding to an alternative third embodiment of the laminate of the collapsible stretcher.

[0019] Figure 12 and Figure 13 respectively show Figure 10 and Figure 11 the bottom view and the top view of the collapsible stretcher, which includes cushioning elements connecting the collapsible stretcher. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0020] As can be seen from the figures shown, it can be seen how the collapsible stretcher of the present invention is made of laminates [(1), (1'), (1'')] of a flexible nature, preferably bitumen canvas, having a laminate (1) of a rectangular configuration in the Figures 2 to 5 embodiment of Figures 6 to 9 but may have other configurations such as the laminate (1') shown in Figures 10 to 13 The main body is a substantially rectangular object and has an isosceles trapezoidal limit expansion of a smaller length. The main body is either of the structure of the laminate (1'') shown in

[0021] In any case, the laminates [(1), (1'), (1'')] will have sufficient dimensions to allow the patient to be treated to be accommodated thereon and leave a lateral space for the knees of the medical staff.

[0022] A series of straps (2) for fixation are provided on the laminate [(1), (1'), (1")], and a peripheral handle (3) is sewn onto the straps to facilitate manual lifting of the foldable stretcher with a patient by medical staff. Connecting means (4) for one, two or three cushioning elements (5) are provided on the top surface of the foldable stretcher. The cushioning elements will also have complementary connecting means (4) that can be fixed to the sides and / or upper ends of the laminate (1), such as Velcro-type or similar fastening tapes for connection / separation. In an alternative embodiment of the present utility model, the connecting means (4) of the cushioning element (5) is achieved by stitching.

[0023] These cushioning elements (5) will have an elongated configuration, the length of which corresponds to the width of the laminate [(1), (1'), (1")] of the foldable stretcher and is made of the same material as the laminate [(1), (1'), (1")], including a polyethylene foam-based filler with a thickness between 0.5 cm and 1 cm.

[0024] Starting from this structure, the cushioning elements (5) with a length similar to the width of the laminate [(1), (1'), (1")] of the foldable stretcher will be stored together with the previously rolled-up laminate, so that they will not significantly increase the volume of the assembly in the non-operating state. When the foldable stretcher is unfolded, they are allowed to be connected to the applicable parts of the foldable stretcher body through Velcro fastening tapes, thereby increasing the comfort of medical staff and the patient himself.

Claims

1. A foldable stretcher, characterized in that: It consists of a flexible layer body [(1), (1'), (1")], the size of which is set to accommodate the knees of patients and medical staff on the foldable stretcher, the layer body [(1), (1'), (1")] of the foldable stretcher is provided with a peripheral handle (3) for manually lifting the foldable stretcher, and at least a cushioning element (5) is provided, and the cushioning element (5) is arranged on at least one peripheral edge of the layer body [(1), (1'), (1")] via a connecting device (4).

2. The foldable stretcher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The layered bodies [(1), (1'), (1")] are made of asphalt canvas.

3. The foldable stretcher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cushioning element (5) has an elongated configuration, the length of which corresponds to the width of the laminar body [(1), (1'), (1")].

4. The foldable stretcher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cushioning element (5) comprises a polyethylene foam-based filling having a thickness between 0.5 cm and 1 cm.

5. The foldable stretcher according to claim 1, characterized in that: It comprises two cushioning elements (5) provided with connection means (4) on both sides of a layered body [(1), (1'), (1")].

6. The foldable stretcher according to claim 1, characterized in that: It comprises two cushioning elements (5) provided with connection means (4) on one side and one end of a layered body [(1), (1'), (1")].

7. The foldable stretcher according to claim 1, characterized in that: It comprises three cushioning elements (5) provided with connection means (4) on both sides and one end of the layered body [(1), (1'), (1")].

8. A foldable stretcher according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The connection device (4) of the cushion element (5) is realized by a Velcro-type hook and loop fastener for connection / detachment.

9. A foldable stretcher according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The connection means (4) of the cushioning element (5) is achieved by sewing.

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