A bed for the elderly

By using a uniquely shaped connecting rod and a self-locking telescopic rod, the problem of compression when the elderly care bed moves its back and legs together is solved, enabling safer and more comfortable posture adjustments and improving the safety and convenience of users.

CN224461919UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07SHUMEIJIE REHABILITATION EQUIP HEBEI CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHUMEIJIE REHABILITATION EQUIP HEBEI CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-29
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing elderly care beds, when adjusting the backrest and leg bending in conjunction, cause the bed board structure to compress the user's abdomen, increasing the risk of physical injury and violating the core concept of product care.

Method used

It adopts an irregularly shaped linkage and a self-locking telescopic rod design. The irregularly shaped linkage enables the back panel to move outward synchronously when flipped to avoid squeezing. At the same time, the self-locking telescopic rod can be used to adjust the foot panel when the power is off, enhancing convenience and comfort.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids squeezing the body during posture adjustments, improving safety and comfort, and enhancing the product's convenience and user-friendly experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of old-age care appliances, disclose a kind of old-age care bed, including bedstead, the bottom of the bedstead is equipped with universal wheel, the top of the bedstead is provided with back guard, hip guard, leg guard and foot guard, the foot guard is rotatably connected in the side of the leg guard away from the hip guard, the bottom of the back guard is equipped with first rotary displacement component, the bottom of the leg guard is equipped with second rotary displacement component, the middle part of the bedstead is equipped with first drive component and second drive component, the first rotary displacement component includes connecting plate one, the connecting plate one is fixedly connected in the bottom of the back guard. In the utility model, by profiled connecting rod one and profiled connecting rod two, when backboard is turned up, it moves outward, avoid extruding abdomen, improve safety and comfort, telescopic rod can be manually adjusted foot when no electricity, use more convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of elderly care equipment technology, and in particular to an elderly care bed. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing number of disabled and semi-disabled elderly people, traditional beds can no longer meet their needs for safe getting up and down, in-bed activities, and long-term care, while also placing a huge burden on caregivers. Therefore, nursing beds that combine ergonomics, mechanical design, and electronic control technology have emerged. Their core technology has evolved from the initial hand-cranked drive to motor drive, enabling electric adjustment of basic postures such as backrest and leg raising.

[0003] Nursing beds can reduce the burden of care and maintain the health and dignity of users. However, when adjusting the backrest and leg bending in nursing beds on the market, the bed board structure can compress the user's abdomen. This not only poses a risk of physical injury but also contradicts the core concept of caring for users. Therefore, a nursing bed is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a nursing home bed that aims to improve the problem in the prior art where the bed board squeezes the user's abdomen and increases the risk of physical injury when the user raises their back and bends their legs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A type of elderly care bed includes a bed frame, with casters installed at the bottom of the bed frame, and a backrest, hiprest, legrest, and footrest provided at the top of the bed frame. The footrest is rotatably connected to the side of the legrest away from the hiprest. A first rotational displacement assembly is installed at the bottom of the backrest, and a second rotational displacement assembly is installed at the bottom of the legrest. A first drive assembly and a second drive assembly are installed in the middle of the bed frame.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The first rotational displacement assembly includes a connecting plate 1, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the back panel. A non-circular connecting rod 1 and a non-circular connecting rod 2 are rotatably connected to the middle of the bed frame. The ends of the non-circular connecting rod 1 and the non-circular connecting rod 2 are rotatably connected to the side of the connecting plate 1.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The second rotational displacement assembly includes a second connecting plate, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the leg guard plate. A third and a fourth irregularly shaped connecting rod are rotatably connected to the middle of the bed frame. The ends of the third and fourth irregularly shaped connecting rods are rotatably connected to the side of the second connecting plate.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The first drive assembly includes a rotating rod, which is rotatably connected to the middle of the bed frame. A fixing frame is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating rod, and a pulley is installed at the end of the fixing frame. The pulley is in contact with the bottom of the back panel.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] A rotating plate is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rotating rod, and an electric cylinder is installed in the middle of the bed frame. The output end of the electric cylinder is rotatably connected to the middle of the rotating plate.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The second drive assembly includes a rotating rod 2, which is rotatably connected to the middle of the bed frame. A fixing frame 2 is fixedly connected to the side, and a pulley 2 is installed at the end of the fixing frame 2. The pulley 2 is in contact with the bottom of the leg guard plate.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] A rotating plate two is fixedly connected to the outer side of the bed frame, and an electric cylinder two is installed in the middle of the bed frame. The output end of the electric cylinder two is rotatably connected to the middle of the rotating plate two.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] A self-locking telescopic rod is rotatably connected to the middle of the bed frame, and the end of the self-locking telescopic rod is rotatably connected to the bottom of the footrest.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] In this invention, the unique combination of two irregularly shaped connecting rods allows the backrest to move outwards simultaneously when flipped upwards, creating a comfortable space for the user's waist and abdomen. This effectively avoids pressure on the body during posture adjustments, significantly improving safety and comfort. Furthermore, the self-locking telescopic rod between the bed frame and the footrest enables manual adjustment even without power, further enhancing the product's convenience and user-friendly experience. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a nursing home bed proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a rotating rod of an elderly care bed proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a connecting plate for an elderly care bed proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating rod two of the elderly care bed proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a connecting plate two for an elderly care bed proposed in this utility model.

[0028] Legend:

[0029] 1. Bed frame; 2. Casters; 3. Backrest; 4. Hiprest; 5. Legrest; 6. Footrest; 7. Connecting plate one; 8. Irregular connecting rod one; 9. Irregular connecting rod two; 10. Connecting plate two; 11. Irregular connecting rod three; 12. Irregular connecting rod four; 13. Rotating rod one; 14. Fixing frame one; 15. Pulley one; 16. Rotating plate one; 17. Electric cylinder one; 18. Rotating rod two; 19. Fixing frame two; 20. Pulley two; 21. Rotating plate two; 22. Electric cylinder two; 23. Self-locking telescopic rod. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] Reference Figures 1-5This utility model provides an embodiment of an elderly care bed, including a bed frame 1. The bottom of the bed frame 1 is equipped with casters 2. The top of the bed frame 1 is provided with a backrest 3, a hiprest 4, a legrest 5, and a footrest 6. The hiprest 4 is fixed to the bed frame 1. The footrest 6 is rotatably connected to the side of the legrest 5 away from the hiprest 4. A first rotational displacement assembly is installed at the bottom of the backrest 3 to control the backrest 3 to flip and move outwards. A second rotational displacement assembly is installed at the bottom of the legrest 5 to control the position of the legrest 5. A first drive assembly and a second drive assembly are installed in the middle of the bed frame 1 to drive the backrest 3 and legrest 5 to flip and lie flat.

[0032] The first rotational displacement assembly includes a connecting plate 7, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the backrest 3. A first irregularly shaped link 8 and a second irregularly shaped link 9 are rotatably connected to the middle of the bed frame 1. The ends of the first irregularly shaped link 8 and the second irregularly shaped link 9 are rotatably connected to the side of the connecting plate 7. When the backrest 3 is flipped, the first irregularly shaped link 8 and the second irregularly shaped link 9 can control the backrest 3 to move outward. The second rotational displacement assembly includes a connecting plate 2 10, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the leg support 5. A third irregularly shaped link 3 11 and a fourth irregularly shaped link 4 12 are rotatably connected to the middle of the bed frame 1. The ends of the third irregularly shaped link 3 11 and the fourth irregularly shaped link 4 12 are rotatably connected to the side of the connecting plate 2 10. The flipping of the leg support 5 is controlled by the third irregularly shaped link 3 11 and the fourth irregularly shaped link 4 12. The first drive assembly includes a rotating rod 13, which is rotatably connected to the middle of the bed frame 1. A fixing frame 14 is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating rod 13, and the structure is connected to the rotating rod 13 through the fixing frame 14. A pulley 15 is installed at the end of the fixing frame 14, and the pulley 15 contacts the bottom of the backrest 3. When the rotating rod 13 rotates upward with the fixing frame 14 and the pulley 15, it pushes the backrest 3 to flip upward. A rotating plate 16 is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod 13. By rotating the rotating plate 16, the rotating rod 13 rotates together. An electric cylinder 17 is installed in the middle of the bed frame 1. The connection between the electric cylinder 17 and the bed frame 1 is rotatable. The output end of the electric cylinder 17 is rotatably connected to the middle of the rotating plate 16. When the electric cylinder 17 extends outward, the rotating plate 16 controls the rotation of the rotating rod 13. The second drive assembly includes a rotating rod 18, which is rotatably connected to the middle of the bed frame 1. A fixing frame 19 is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating rod 18. The rotating rod 18 rotates the fixing frame 19. A pulley 20 is installed at the end of the fixing frame 19, and the pulley 20 contacts the bottom of the leg guard plate 5. The rotating rod 18 rotates the fixing frame 19, causing the pulley 20 to push the leg guard plate 5 to flip. A rotating plate 21 is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod 18. An electric cylinder 22 is installed in the middle of the bed frame 1. The connection between the electric cylinder 22 and the bed frame 1 is rotatable. The output end of the electric cylinder 22 is rotatably connected to the middle of the rotating plate 21. The electric cylinder 22 retracts, and the rotating plate 21 controls the rotation of the rotating rod 18. A self-locking telescopic rod 23 is rotatably connected to the middle of the bed frame 1. The end of the self-locking telescopic rod 23 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the footrest 6. By installing the self-locking telescopic rod 23, the angle of the footrest 6 can be freely adjusted.

[0033] Working principle: When adjusting the backrest and leg bending functions, starting electric cylinder 17 and electric cylinder 22 causes electric cylinder 17 to extend outward, pushing rotating plate 16. Rotating plate 16, through rotating rod 13 and fixed frame 14, lifts pulley 15, causing pulley 15 to push the backrest 3 to flip upward. Through the connection of connecting plate 7, irregular connecting rod 8 and irregular connecting rod 29, the backrest 3 flips upward and moves outward simultaneously, providing space for the abdomen to stretch and avoiding pressure on the user's abdomen, effectively improving the safety of this elderly care bed. In addition, by setting a self-locking telescopic rod to connect the bed frame 1 and the footrest 6, the feet can be raised without power, enhancing the comfort of this elderly care bed.

[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A nursing home bed, comprising a bed frame (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the bed frame (1) is equipped with casters (2), and the top of the bed frame (1) is provided with a backrest (3), a hiprest (4), a legrest (5) and a footrest (6). The footrest (6) is rotatably connected to the side of the legrest (5) away from the hiprest (4). The bottom of the backrest (3) is equipped with a first rotation displacement assembly, the bottom of the legrest (5) is equipped with a second rotation displacement assembly, and the middle of the bed frame (1) is equipped with a first drive assembly and a second drive assembly.

2. The elderly care bed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first rotational displacement assembly includes a connecting plate (7), which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the back panel (3). The middle part of the bed frame (1) is rotatably connected to a shaped connecting rod (8) and a shaped connecting rod (9). The ends of the shaped connecting rod (8) and the shaped connecting rod (9) are rotatably connected to the side of the connecting plate (7).

3. The elderly care bed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second rotational displacement assembly includes a second connecting plate (10), which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the leg guard plate (5). The middle part of the bed frame (1) is rotatably connected to a third irregular connecting rod (11) and a fourth irregular connecting rod (12). The ends of the third irregular connecting rod (11) and the fourth irregular connecting rod (12) are rotatably connected to the side of the second connecting plate (10).

4. The elderly care bed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first drive assembly includes a rotating rod (13), which is rotatably connected to the middle of the bed frame (1). A fixing frame (14) is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating rod (13), and a pulley (15) is installed at the end of the fixing frame (14). The pulley (15) is in contact with the bottom of the back panel (3).

5. The elderly care bed according to claim 4, characterized in that: A rotating plate (16) is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod (13), and an electric cylinder (17) is installed in the middle of the bed frame (1). The output end of the electric cylinder (17) is rotatably connected to the middle of the rotating plate (16).

6. The elderly care bed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second drive assembly includes a rotating rod (18), which is rotatably connected to the middle of the bed frame (1). A fixing frame (19) is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating rod (18). A pulley (20) is installed at the end of the fixing frame (19). The pulley (20) is in contact with the bottom of the leg guard plate (5).

7. The elderly care bed according to claim 6, characterized in that: A rotating plate (21) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rotating rod (18), and an electric cylinder (22) is installed in the middle of the bed frame (1). The output end of the electric cylinder (22) is rotatably connected to the middle of the rotating plate (21).

8. The elderly care bed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle part of the bed frame (1) is rotatably connected to a self-locking telescopic rod (23), and the end of the self-locking telescopic rod (23) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the foot guard plate (6).