An assistive turning device for elderly care

Abstract

This application discloses an auxiliary turning device for elderly care, comprising: a bed frame on which a bed board is mounted, the bed board including a fixed bed board, and a first turning bed board and a second turning bed board rotatably connected to both sides of the fixed bed board; a crossbar located below the bed board, with a driving component below the crossbar for pushing the second turning bed board to rotate and open; a vertical placement groove extending through the second turning bed board, a vertical plate disposed in the vertical placement groove, and two sets of horizontal plates fixedly installed on the side of the vertical plate away from the fixed bed board; connecting rods fixedly installed on both sides of the vertical plate, and connecting holes provided on both sides of the vertical placement groove, with the connecting rods rotatably connected to the connecting holes; and a support mechanism for supporting the vertical and horizontal plates. This auxiliary turning device for elderly care facilitates caregivers in cleaning the back or private parts of bedridden or immobile elderly individuals, reducing labor costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to an assistive turning device for elderly care, belonging to the field of elderly care. Background Technology

[0002] Elderly care is a service that provides comprehensive daily care, health management, and psychological support to older adults, aiming to improve their quality of life and maintain their dignity and independence.

[0003] For some elderly people who are bedridden due to illness or have limited mobility but are not completely paralyzed, they need to lie in bed frequently. In order to avoid pressure sores or other infections caused by prolonged bed rest, it is necessary to turn their bodies. Such people cannot turn their bodies by their own hands alone, so medical staff or family members usually help them turn over. In order to save labor costs, it is usually necessary to use an assistive turning device to turn the elderly.

[0004] However, some existing turning devices remain in close contact with the patient's or elderly person's body after being turned over. The contact area is prone to bacterial growth due to temperature and sweat. Furthermore, because the device is in close contact with the elderly person's body, it is extremely inconvenient for caregivers to clean the back or private parts of bedridden or immobile elderly people. Therefore, it is necessary to provide an auxiliary turning device for elderly care to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] According to one aspect of this application, an assistive turning device for elderly care is provided, which facilitates caregivers in cleaning the back or private parts of bedridden or immobile elderly people, thereby reducing labor costs.

[0006] An assistive turning device for elderly care, comprising:

[0007] A bed frame, the upper end of which is fitted with a bed board, the bed board including a fixed bed board, and a first turning bed board and a second turning bed board respectively rotatably connected to both sides of the fixed bed board;

[0008] A crossbeam is installed between the bottom ends of the bed frame. The crossbeam is located below the bed board. A driving component is provided below the crossbeam. The driving component is used to push the second turning bed board to rotate and open.

[0009] The second turning bed board has a vertical placement groove that is horizontally arranged with the fixed bed board. Two sets of horizontal placement grooves are provided on the side of the vertical placement groove away from the fixed bed board. The two sets of horizontal placement grooves also pass through the second turning bed board. A vertical plate is provided in the vertical placement groove. Two sets of horizontal plates are fixedly installed on the side of the vertical plate away from the fixed bed board. The horizontal plates correspond to and cooperate with the horizontal placement grooves.

[0010] Connecting rods are fixedly installed on both sides of the vertical plate, and connecting holes are opened on both sides of the vertical placement groove. The connecting rods are rotatably connected to the connecting holes.

[0011] A support mechanism is installed at the bottom end of the horizontal plate, and the support mechanism is used to support the vertical plate and the horizontal plate.

[0012] Optionally, the support mechanism has two sets of support plates hinged to the bottom ends of the two sets of horizontal plates. The width of the two sets of support plates is smaller than the width of the transverse placement groove. Two sets of slot plates are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the cross frame. The surface of the slot plates is provided with slots. A locking rod is fixedly installed between the two sets of support plates. The locking rod engages with the slot in the slot plate.

[0013] Optionally, the driving component has an extension block fixedly installed at the lower end of the crossbeam, and two sets of connecting plates are fixedly installed at the lower end of the extension block. A hydraulic cylinder is rotatably connected between the two sets of connecting plates. The hydraulic cylinder has an outwardly protruding output shaft. Two sets of bottom plates are fixedly installed at the bottom of the end of the second turning bed board away from the fixed bed board. The output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder is hinged between the two sets of bottom plates.

[0014] Optionally, the upper surfaces of the vertical placement slot and the horizontal placement slot are provided with mating slots, and protective pads are fixedly installed on the outer ends of the vertical plate and the horizontal plate, and the protective pads mate with the mating slots.

[0015] Optionally, a rotating rod is fixedly installed on the side of the fixed bed board near the second turning bed board, and a connecting ring is fixedly installed on the side of the second turning bed board near the fixed bed board, the connecting ring being sleeved on the rotating rod.

[0016] Optionally, the bed board includes a support bed board that is horizontally mounted on the bed frame, and a fixed bed board that is longitudinally mounted between the support bed board and the end of the bed frame.

[0017] The beneficial effects that this application can produce include:

[0018] 1) The elderly care assistive turning device provided in this application allows the caregiver to hold the vertical and horizontal plates in place by a support mechanism, and then retract a portion of the second turning bed board by a hydraulic cylinder. At this time, the elderly are supported by the vertical and horizontal plates, exposing most of the elderly's body to the outside. This prevents bacteria from growing due to prolonged contact with the body over a large area, and makes it easier for caregivers to clean the back or private parts of elderly people who are bedridden or have difficulty moving, reducing labor costs and making operation convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0019] In the attached diagram:

[0020] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of an assistive turning device for elderly care according to this application;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial implementation diagram of the movable bed board;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram illustrating the implementation of the second turning bed board;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the middle part;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the middle section of the structure;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A separate schematic diagram of the central support structure;

[0026] List of components and reference numerals:

[0027] 1. Bed frame; 11. Base frame; 12. Fixed bed board; 13. Guardrail; 14. Crossbar; 15. Rotating rod; 16. Drive unit; 161. Extension block; 162. Connecting piece; 163. Hydraulic cylinder; 164. Bottom plate; 17. Supporting bed board;

[0028] 2. First turning bed board;

[0029] 3. Second turning bed board; 31. Vertical placement groove; 32. Horizontal placement groove; 33. Connecting hole; 34. Vertical board; 35. Connecting rod; 36. Protective pad; 37. Horizontal board; 38. Mating groove; 39. Connecting ring;

[0030] 4. Support mechanism; 41. Support plate; 42. Slot plate; 43. Locking rod. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present application is described in detail below with reference to the embodiments, but the present application is not limited to these embodiments.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, this application provides an auxiliary turning device for elderly care, including a bed frame 1. The two ends of the bed frame 1 are respectively provided with front and rear baffles. Guardrails 13 are fixedly installed on both sides of the bed frame 1 to prevent the elderly being cared for from falling when turning over in bed. A base frame 11 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the bed frame 1. The bottom of the base frame 11 is provided with rollers (not shown in the figure), so it is convenient to move the entire bed frame 1.

[0033] Meanwhile, a bed board is installed at the upper end of the bed frame 1. The bed board includes a support bed board 17 installed horizontally on the bed frame 1, and a fixed bed board 12 is installed longitudinally between the support bed board 17 and the end of the bed frame 1. Movable bed boards are respectively provided on both sides of the fixed bed board 12. The two sets of movable bed boards are the first turning bed board 2 and the second turning bed board 3, thus forming a complete nursing bed. In this application, the structure and usage of the first turning bed board 2 and the second turning bed board 3 are the same. For ease of understanding, the following description uses the second turning bed board 3 as an example. Specifically:

[0034] like Figures 2-3 As shown, a rotating rod 15 is fixedly installed on the side of the fixed bed board 12 near the second turning bed board 3, and multiple sets of connecting rings 39 are fixedly installed on the side of the second turning bed board 3 near the fixed bed board 12. The connecting rings 39 are sleeved on the rotating rod 15, so the second turning bed board 3 can rotate on one side of the fixed bed board 12 through the connecting rings 39.

[0035] Meanwhile, a crossbeam 14 is horizontally fixed between the bottom ends of the bed frame 1. The crossbeam 14 is located below the bed board. A drive unit 16 is provided below the crossbeam 14. The drive unit 16 has an extension block 161 fixedly installed at the lower end of the crossbeam 14. Two sets of connecting pieces 162 are fixedly installed at the lower end of the extension block 161. A hydraulic cylinder 163 is rotatably connected between the two sets of connecting pieces 162. The hydraulic cylinder 163 has an outwardly protruding output shaft. Two sets of bottom pieces 164 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the end of the second turning bed board 3 away from the fixed bed board 12. The output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder 163 is hinged between the bottom pieces 164. Therefore, starting the hydraulic cylinder 163 to extend and retract outward can push the second turning bed board 3 to rotate outward around the pivot rod 15 and open it. This allows the elderly person on the bed board to be tilted and complete the semi-turning.

[0036] like Figures 3-4 As shown, in order to prevent the second turning bed board 3 from being in constant contact with the elderly person's body, a vertical placement groove 31 is provided through the second turning bed board 3 and is horizontally arranged with the fixed bed board 12. Two sets of horizontal placement grooves 32 are provided on the side of the vertical placement groove 31 away from the fixed bed board 12. The two sets of horizontal placement grooves 32 also pass through the second turning bed board 3. At the same time, a vertical plate 34 is provided in the vertical placement groove 31. Two sets of horizontal plates 37 are fixedly installed on the side of the vertical plate 34 away from the fixed bed board 12. The horizontal plates 37 correspond to and cooperate with the horizontal placement grooves 32.

[0037] Meanwhile, mating grooves 38 are provided on the upper surfaces of the vertical placement groove 31 and the horizontal placement groove 32, and protective pads 36 are fixedly installed on the outer ends of the vertical plate 34 and the horizontal plate 37. The protective pads 36 and the mating grooves 38 are mated together. It should be noted that in the normal state, the protective pads 36 are flush with the second turning bed board 3. Therefore, when the second turning bed board 3 is rotated upward, the vertical plate 34, the horizontal plate 37 and the protective pads 36 will rotate upward as well. This prevents the vertical plate 34 and the horizontal plate 37 from falling directly from the vertical placement groove 31 and the horizontal placement groove 32, and also prevents the bed board from affecting the comfort of the elderly lying on the bed board due to the grooves.

[0038] Furthermore, connecting rods 35 are fixedly installed on both sides of the vertical plate 34, and connecting holes 33 are opened on both sides of the vertical placement groove 31. The connecting rods 35 are rotatably connected in the connecting holes 33. Therefore, the vertical plate 34 and the horizontal plate 37 can rotate upward in the vertical placement groove 31 and the horizontal placement groove 32. It should be noted that in this application, the width of the vertical plate 34 and the protective pad 36 is smaller than the width of the vertical placement groove 31, and there is a gap between them. Therefore, it will not affect the normal rotation of the vertical plate 34.

[0039] like Figures 5-6 As shown, in order to support the vertical plate 34 and the horizontal plate 37 separately, a support mechanism 4 is provided at the bottom of the horizontal plate 37. The support mechanism 4 has two sets of support plates 41 that are hinged to the bottom of the two sets of horizontal plates 37. In the normal state, the support plate 41 is located inside the horizontal placement groove 32, and the width of the support plate 41 is smaller than the width of the horizontal placement groove 32, so it will not affect the normal movement of the support plate 41.

[0040] Furthermore, two sets of slot plates 42 are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the cross frame 14. Multiple slots are opened on the surface of the slot plates 42, and a locking rod 43 is fixedly installed between the two sets of support plates 41. The locking rod 43 engages with the slots in the slot plates 42.

[0041] It should be noted that, specifically as follows Figure 5 As shown in this application, there is a distance between the second turning bed board 3 and the slot plate 42. Therefore, when the support plate 41 and the locking rod 43 are not in use, the support plate 41 and the locking rod 43 are in a retracted state, that is, the support plate 41 is parallel to the horizontal plate 37 and is retracted into the horizontal placement slot 32. Therefore, it will not affect the flatness of the second turning bed board 3 and the vertical plate 34 and the horizontal plate 37.

[0042] In summary: When cleaning the back or private parts of bedridden or immobile elderly individuals, a movable bed board, such as the second turning bed board 3, should be selected. The hydraulic cylinder 163 is then activated to push and rotate the second turning bed board 3 upwards. Simultaneously, the vertical board 34 and horizontal board 37 rotate, while the support plate 41 and locking rod 43 slowly move outwards and open as the horizontal board 37 rotates. Once the second turning bed board 3 reaches the appropriate position, the caregiver manually adjusts the locking rod 43 and support plate 41 to the correct position to lock the vertical board 34 and horizontal board 37. Then, the hydraulic cylinder 163 retracts the second turning bed board 3 partially. At this point, the vertical board 34 and horizontal board 37 provide individual support for the elderly, exposing most of their body. This prevents prolonged contact with the body over a large area, thus preventing bacterial growth and facilitating cleaning of the back or private parts of bedridden or immobile elderly individuals. This reduces labor costs and is convenient to operate.

[0043] The above description is merely a few embodiments of this application and is not intended to limit this application in any way. Although this application discloses preferred embodiments as described above, it is not intended to limit this application. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application using the disclosed technical content are equivalent to equivalent implementation cases and fall within the scope of the technical solution.

Claims

1. An assistive turning device for elderly care, characterized in that, include: A bed frame (1) is provided with a bed board at the upper end of the bed frame (1). The bed board includes a fixed bed board (12). A first turning bed board (2) and a second turning bed board (3) are rotatably connected to both sides of the fixed bed board (12). A crossbeam (14) is installed at the bottom of the bed frame (1). The crossbeam (14) is located below the bed board. A drive unit (16) is provided below the crossbeam (14). The drive unit (16) is used to push the second turning bed board (3) to rotate and open. The second turning bed board (3) has a vertical placement groove (31) that is horizontally arranged with the fixed bed board (12). Two sets of horizontal placement grooves (32) are provided on the side of the vertical placement groove (31) away from the fixed bed board (12). The two sets of horizontal placement grooves (32) also pass through the second turning bed board (3). A vertical plate (34) is provided in the vertical placement groove (31). Two sets of horizontal plates (37) are fixedly installed on the side of the vertical plate (34) away from the fixed bed board (12). The horizontal plates (37) correspond to and cooperate with the horizontal placement grooves (32). Connecting rods (35) are fixedly installed on both sides of the vertical plate (34), and connecting holes (33) are opened on both sides of the vertical placement groove (31). The connecting rods (35) are rotatably connected to the connecting holes (33). Support mechanism (4) is installed at the bottom of the horizontal plate (37) and is used to support the vertical plate (34) and the horizontal plate (37).

2. The assistive turning device for elderly care according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support mechanism (4) has two sets of support plates (41) hinged to the bottom of the two sets of horizontal plates (37). The width of the two sets of support plates (41) is smaller than the width of the horizontal placement groove (32). Two sets of slot plates (42) are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the cross frame (14). The surface of the slot plate (42) is provided with slots. A locking rod (43) is fixedly installed between the two sets of support plates (41). The locking rod (43) engages with the slot in the slot plate (42).

3. The assistive turning device for elderly care according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit (16) has an extension block (161) fixedly installed at the lower end of the cross frame (14). Two sets of connecting plates (162) are fixedly installed at the lower end of the extension block (161). A hydraulic cylinder (163) is rotatably connected between the two sets of connecting plates (162). The hydraulic cylinder (163) has an outwardly protruding output shaft. Two sets of bottom plates (164) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the end of the second turning bed board (3) away from the fixed bed board (12). The output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder (163) is hinged between the two sets of bottom plates (164).

4. The assistive turning device for elderly care according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surfaces of the vertical placement groove (31) and the horizontal placement groove (32) are provided with mating grooves (38). The outer ends of the vertical plate (34) and the horizontal plate (37) are fixedly installed with protective pads (36), and the protective pads (36) are mated with the mating grooves (38).

5. The assistive turning device for elderly care according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rotating rod (15) is fixedly installed on the side of the fixed bed board (12) near the second turning bed board (3), and a connecting ring (39) is fixedly installed on the side of the second turning bed board (3) near the fixed bed board (12). The connecting ring (39) is sleeved on the rotating rod (15).

6. The assistive turning device for elderly care according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bed board includes a support bed board (17) that is horizontally mounted on the bed frame (1), and a fixed bed board (12) that is longitudinally mounted between the support bed board (17) and the end of the bed frame (1).

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