A lateral lying assistance support device

By designing a side-lying auxiliary support device with a turning and leg separation mechanism, the problem of leg separation when the mother lies on her side is solved, reducing lower limb blood return obstruction and knee pressure, and improving the mother's comfort and safety.

CN224572919UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31THE THIRD AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF SUN YAT SEN UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
THE THIRD AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF SUN YAT SEN UNIV
Filing Date
2025-08-06
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

Existing maternal side-lying devices cannot separate the legs when the mother is lying on her side, which leads to obstructed blood return from the lower limbs, increasing the risk of lower limb edema and deep vein thrombosis. At the same time, the pressure on the knees causes knee discomfort.

Method used

A side-lying auxiliary support device was designed, which includes a turning mechanism and a leg separation mechanism. The height of the leg separation plate is adjusted by a linear actuator to separate the legs, and the knee pressure is relieved by a cushioning airbag. Combined with the turning airbag, it assists in turning over.

Benefits of technology

It allows for leg separation when the mother is lying on her side, reducing the risk of lower limb edema and deep vein thrombosis, improving comfort, reducing knee pressure, and enhancing the comfort and safety of turning over.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a side-lying support device. The utility model includes a bed frame, a turning mechanism mounted on the bed board of the bed frame, and a detachable leg separation mechanism mounted on one side of the bed board. The leg separation mechanism includes a detachable fixing component mounted on one side of the bed board, a linear actuator vertically fixed to the top of the fixing component, a mounting base fixed to the telescopic end of the linear actuator, a leg separation plate horizontally rotatably mounted on the mounting base, and a pair of leg buffer components respectively mounted on the upper and lower surfaces of the leg separation plate. This device solves the problem that existing devices cannot separate the legs when the mother is lying on her side.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a lateral decubitus auxiliary support device. Background Technology

[0002] In order to recover quickly after childbirth, postpartum women need postpartum care. Obstetric and gynecological nursing can provide corresponding physical and mental care, promote recovery and improve health according to the physiological and pathological changes of the mother. Sometimes, the mother needs to lie on her side, and in order to ensure the stability of the side-lying position, it is often necessary to use side-lying support equipment.

[0003] The existing device uses a motor to rotate the bed board, providing support when the mother is lying on her side, thus reducing abdominal strain and improving comfort. However, the existing device still has the following problems:

[0004] 1. After childbirth, the mother's blood is in a hypercoagulable state, and after the uterine compression is relieved, the venous return of the lower limbs still needs a period of time to recover. Therefore, when the mother is lying on her side, her legs need to be separated. Otherwise, the femoral vein may be compressed, which may lead to obstruction of blood return from the lower limbs, increase lower limb edema, soreness, and even increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis. However, the existing device cannot separate the mother's legs when she is lying on her side.

[0005] 2. When a patient lies on their side, the upper leg will press against the lower leg, creating pressure between the knees. Existing devices cannot alleviate this pressure on the knees when the patient is lying on their side, which may cause knee discomfort. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a side-lying auxiliary support device, which solves the problem that existing devices cannot separate the legs when the mother is lying on her side.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A side-lying auxiliary support device includes a bed frame, a turning mechanism on the bed board of the bed frame, and a detachable leg separation mechanism on one side of the bed board of the bed frame; the leg separation mechanism includes a detachable fixing component on one side of the bed board of the bed frame, a linear actuator vertically fixed to the top of the fixing component, a mounting base fixed to the telescopic end of the linear actuator, a leg separation plate horizontally rotatably mounted on the mounting base, and a pair of leg buffer components respectively mounted on the upper and lower surfaces of the leg separation plate.

[0009] More preferably, each leg cushioning assembly includes a cushioning airbag fixed to the surface of the leg separation plate and a skin-adhesive layer fixed to the outer surface of the cushioning airbag.

[0010] More preferably, the fixing assembly includes two parallel clamping plates located on the upper and lower sides of one side of the bed board of the bed body, and a pair of bolts respectively disposed between the two clamping plates for fixing the two clamping plates.

[0011] More preferably, the turning mechanism includes a turning airbag cushion fixed to the bed board of the bed and a pair of folding components respectively located on the left and right sides of the turning airbag cushion for folding the side walls of the turning airbag cushion.

[0012] More preferably, each folding assembly includes chains fixed to the upper and lower edges of one side of the rollover airbag cushion, and a pull head located between the two chains to control the closing or opening of the two chains.

[0013] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. In this utility model, a leg separation mechanism is provided. The leg separation mechanism can be installed on one side of the bed through a fixing component. The linear actuator can drive the mounting base and the leg separation plate to move up and down. Adjust the height of the leg separation plate and place the leg separation plate between the mother's legs to separate the legs, avoid compressing the femoral vein, ensure blood return from the lower limbs, and reduce the risk of lower limb edema, soreness, and deep vein thrombosis.

[0015] 2. In this utility model, the cushioning airbag in the leg buffer assembly on the upper and lower sides of the leg separation board is elastic and can buffer the pressure on the knee. The skin-contact layer is in contact with the skin, improving comfort and effectively relieving the pressure on the knee when the mother lies on her side, thus avoiding knee discomfort.

[0016] 3. In this utility model, the side wall of the turning airbag can be folded by the chain and pull head of the folding component, thereby controlling the tilt direction of the turning airbag and thus controlling the patient's side-lying direction. At the same time, by inflating the turning airbag, the patient can be turned over while the turning airbag expands, reducing the patient's abdominal exertion and improving comfort. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a side view of the auxiliary support device;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an enlarged view of the structure at point A;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a side view of the auxiliary support device (in a folded state on one side).

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1. Bed frame; 2. Turning mechanism; 21. Turning airbag cushion; 22. Folding assembly; 221. Chain; 222. Pull head; 3. Leg separation mechanism; 31. Fixing assembly; 311. Clamping plate; 312. Bolt; 32. Linear actuator; 33. Mounting base; 34. Leg separation plate; 35. Leg cushioning assembly; 351. Cushioning airbag cushion; 352. Skin-friendly layer. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0023] A side-lying auxiliary support device includes a bed frame 1, a turning mechanism 2 mounted on the bed board of the bed frame 1, and a detachable leg separation mechanism 3 mounted on one side of the bed board of the bed frame 1. The leg separation mechanism 3 includes a detachable fixing component 31 mounted on one side of the bed board of the bed frame 1, a linear actuator 32 vertically fixed to the top of the fixing component 31, a mounting base 33 fixed to the telescopic end of the linear actuator 32, a leg separation plate 34 horizontally rotatably mounted on the mounting base 33, and a pair of leg buffer components 35 respectively mounted on the upper and lower surfaces of the leg separation plate 34. The linear actuator 32 can be an electric actuator, the model of which can be selected according to actual needs, such as the DTZ series electric actuator. The leg separation plate 34 is connected to the mounting base 33 via a rotating shaft to achieve horizontal rotation.

[0024] As one possible implementation of this solution, preferably, each leg cushioning assembly 35 includes a cushioning airbag 351 fixed to the surface of the leg separation plate 34 and a skin-adhesive layer 352 fixed to the outer surface of the cushioning airbag 351; the cushioning airbag 351 can be connected to an air pump via an air tube, making it easy to adjust the inflation volume of the airbag and thus adjust the cushioning effect. The skin-adhesive layer 352 can be made of cotton material, which is soft and skin-friendly, improving the comfort of the mother.

[0025] As a possible implementation of this solution, preferably, the fixing assembly 31 includes two parallel clamping plates 311 located on the upper and lower sides of one side of the bed board of the bed body 1, and a pair of bolts 312 respectively disposed between the two clamping plates 311 for fixing the two clamping plates 311; the clamping plates 311 can be made of metal and have a certain strength to ensure the stability of the fixing. The bolts 312 pass through the lower clamping plate 311 and are threadedly connected to the upper clamping plate 311. By tightening the bolts 312, the two clamping plates 311 are tightly clamped to the bed board of the bed body 1.

[0026] As a possible implementation of this solution, preferably, the turning mechanism 2 includes a turning airbag cushion 21 fixed to the bed board of the bed body 1 and a pair of folding components 22 respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the turning airbag cushion 21 and used to fold the side walls of the turning airbag cushion 21; after one side of the turning airbag cushion 21 is folded, it can be connected to an air pump through an air tube, and expansion and contraction can be achieved by inflation and deflation to assist the mother in turning over and returning to her original position.

[0027] As a possible implementation of this solution, preferably, each folding assembly 22 includes chains 221 fixed to the upper and lower edges of one side of the turning airbag cushion 21, and a pull head 222 disposed between the two chains 221 for controlling the closing or opening of the two chains 221; the structure of the chains 221 and the pull head 222 is similar to that of a zipper. By pulling the pull head 222, the two chains 221 can be closed, thereby folding up the side wall of the turning airbag cushion 21 and adjusting the support angle of the turning airbag cushion 21.

[0028] The general working principle of this device is as follows:

[0029] In use, the leg separation mechanism 3 is first installed on one side of the bed board of the bed frame 1 using the fixing component 31. Based on the mother's height and body shape, the height of the mounting base 33 and the leg separation plate 34 is adjusted using the linear actuator 32 to position the leg separation plate 34 appropriately. When the mother is lying on her side, the leg separation plate 34 is rotated to a suitable angle, placing it between the mother's legs to separate them. The cushioning airbag 351 of the leg cushioning component 35 contacts the mother's knees. Inflation adjusts the firmness of the cushioning airbag 351 to relieve pressure on the knees, while the skin-contact layer 352 enhances comfort.

[0030] When it is necessary to assist the mother to turn over, the side wall of the turning airbag 21 on the opposite side is folded according to the direction the mother needs to turn over. Then the turning airbag 21 is inflated to help the mother lie on her side, reduce the mother's abdominal exertion, and improve the comfort and safety of turning over.

[0031] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the contents of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A side lying assistance support device, characterized by: It includes a bed frame (1), a turning mechanism (2) on the bed board of the bed frame (1), and a leg separation mechanism (3) that is detachable and located on one side of the bed board of the bed frame (1); The leg separation mechanism (3) includes a fixed assembly (31) detachably mounted on one side of the bed board of the bed body (1), a linear actuator (32) vertically fixed on the top of the fixed assembly (31), a mounting base (33) fixed on the telescopic end of the linear actuator (32), a leg separation plate (34) horizontally rotatably mounted on the mounting base (33), and a pair of leg buffer assemblies (35) respectively mounted on the upper and lower surfaces of the leg separation plate (34).

2. The lateral lying assistance support device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each leg cushioning assembly (35) includes a cushioning airbag (351) fixed to the surface of the leg separation plate (34) and a skin-adhesive layer (352) fixed to the outer surface of the cushioning airbag (351).

3. The lateral lying assistance support device according to claim 1, wherein: The fixing component (31) includes two parallel clamping plates (311) located on the upper and lower sides of one side of the bed board of the bed body (1) and a pair of bolts (312) respectively located between the two clamping plates (311) for fixing the two clamping plates (311).

4. The lateral support device of claim 1, wherein: The turning mechanism (2) includes a turning airbag cushion (21) fixed to the bed board of the bed body (1) and a pair of folding components (22) respectively located on the left and right sides of the turning airbag cushion (21) and used to fold the side walls of the turning airbag cushion (21).

5. The lateral support device of claim 4, wherein: Each folding assembly (22) includes chains (221) fixed to the upper and lower edges of one side of the turning airbag cushion (21) and a pull head (222) located between the two chains (221) to control the closing or opening of the two chains (221).