A bedside safety device to prevent falls from beds

Abstract

This utility model relates to a protective device. A bedside safety device for preventing falls includes a U-shaped rod, with adjacent corners of a fall-prevention plate rotatably connected to the inner sides of both ends of the open side of the U-shaped rod; it also includes a fixing structure for fixing the rotation angle of the fall-prevention plate, allowing it to be switched between vertical and horizontal installation; when the fall-prevention plate is vertically installed, it and the U-shaped rod are perpendicular to each other, forming an L-shaped guardrail structure; when the fall-prevention plate is horizontally installed, it is folded and embedded in the notch of the U-shaped rod. This utility model, through the combination of the U-shaped rod and the fall-prevention plate, facilitates switching between folding and unfolding into an L-shaped guardrail structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of protective devices, specifically to a bed fall protection device. Background Technology

[0002] Common nursing beds mainly consist of a bed board, a nursing mattress stacked on the bed board, a headboard for supporting the bed board, a footboard for supporting the bed board, and railings that can be raised and placed in the middle of the left and right sides of the bed board. The purpose of the railings is to stop the patient's body after they are raised, so as to prevent the patient from falling to the ground and causing injury when sleeping, not fully awake, or agitated.

[0003] Bed rails are usually fixed, one-piece structures in an L-shape. One side of the rail is tucked under the mattress to secure it. However, when the fall protection is not needed, the entire rail needs to be removed and reinstalled for the next use, which is inconvenient. In addition, L-shaped rails take up a lot of space when stored, making them difficult to store.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a bedside safety device that is easy to store and prevents falls. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a bedside protection device for preventing falls, which solves the problem that when the fall prevention is not needed, the entire guardrail needs to be removed and then reinstalled for the next use, which is not convenient. In addition, the L-shaped guardrail takes up a lot of space when stored, making it inconvenient to store.

[0006] A bedside protection device for preventing falls from a bed, characterized in that it includes a U-shaped insert rod, wherein adjacent corners of a fall-prevention plate are rotatably connected to the inner sides of both ends of the open side of the U-shaped insert rod;

[0007] It also includes a fixing structure, which is used to fix the rotation angle of the fall arrestor and switch the fall arrestor to a vertical or horizontal setting;

[0008] When the fall arrestor is set vertically, the fall arrestor and the U-shaped rod are perpendicular to each other to form an L-shaped guardrail structure;

[0009] When the fall arrestor is set horizontally, it is folded and stowed into the notch of the U-shaped plug.

[0010] This utility model combines a U-shaped insert rod with a fall arrestor plate, making it easy to fold and store or unfold into an L-shaped guardrail structure.

[0011] More preferably, the fixing structure includes two mirror-symmetrically arranged tie rods, the tie rods being axially and slidably connected to the fall arrestor plate, and a spring being sandwiched between the tie rods and the fall arrestor plate;

[0012] The fixing structure also includes a snap-fit ​​groove formed on the U-shaped plug, the snap-fit ​​groove being used to limit and snap the end of the pull rod;

[0013] The pull rod is fixed with a rotating shaft that is rotatably connected to the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0014] More preferably, a locking block is fixed to the end of the pull rod;

[0015] The snap-fit ​​groove includes a circular hole for rotatably connecting the rotating shaft and a snap-fit ​​part for snapping the snap-fit ​​block.

[0016] When the cross-section of the card block is square, the cross-section of the card connection part is also square;

[0017] When the cross-section of the card block is oval, the cross-section of the carding part is a cross shape formed by two oval shapes arranged perpendicularly.

[0018] More preferably, the axial length of the circular hole is greater than the axial length of the snap-fit ​​portion;

[0019] The axial length of the circular hole is greater than the axial distance between the locking block and the far end of the rotating shaft.

[0020] More preferably, when the two mirror-symmetrical pull rods approach each other, the locking block and the rotating shaft are rotatably disposed in the circular hole portion;

[0021] When the two mirror-symmetrical pull rods move away from each other, the locking block engages with the locking part, and the rotating shaft is disposed in the circular hole.

[0022] More preferably, the fall arrestor plate has an installation groove, a fixing plate is fixed in the installation groove, and a limit sleeve is fixed on the fixing plate;

[0023] The limiting sleeve is axially slidably connected to the pull rod;

[0024] A pull plate extending from the mounting groove is fixed on the pull rod, and the spring is sandwiched between the pull plate and the fixing plate, and the spring is sleeved around the limiting sleeve.

[0025] More preferably, the fall arrestor is fitted with a protective pad.

[0026] More preferably, the U-shaped plug includes a first connecting rod, and the two ends of the first connecting rod are connected to two second connecting rods arranged side by side and extending to the right;

[0027] The left side wall of the first connecting rod is a semi-cylindrical curved surface;

[0028] The two second connecting rods have the snap-fit ​​grooves on their adjacent sides.

[0029] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0030] 1. The fall arrestor and the U-shaped rod are rotatably connected via a pivot. The fall arrestor and the U-shaped rod can be fixed together by a fixed structure. When fall protection is not needed, pull the pull plate towards the center to separate the locking block from the U-shaped rod. At this time, the fall arrestor can be rotated to the bottom of the U-shaped rod and to the side of the bed frame, facilitating patient movement without removing the entire guardrail. To re-establish fall protection, rotate the fall arrestor so that it is positioned at the top of the U-shaped rod and perpendicular to it, blocking the end of the bed and achieving the fall prevention effect. The operation is convenient.

[0031] 2. By setting the insert rod at the bottom of the mattress in a U-shape, and installing one end of the fall arrestor plate inside the U-shaped insert rod, when storing the protective device, pull the pull plate to separate the locking block from the U-shaped insert rod. The fall arrestor plate can then be rotated and folded into the U-shaped insert rod, reducing the volume of the protective pivot and making it easier to store the protective device. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a specific embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of a specific embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a side view of a specific embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a specific embodiment 1 of the present utility model. Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram at point A;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a specific embodiment 1 of the present utility model.

[0037] In the diagram: 1. U-shaped insert; 2. Fixing structure; 201. Mounting groove; 202. Fixing plate; 203. Limiting rod; 204. Spring; 205. Pull plate; 206. Pull rod; 207. Locking block; 208. Opening; 3. Fall protection plate; 4. Protective pad; 5. Rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0039] Please see Figure 1-5 As shown in Specific Embodiment 1, a bedside safety device for preventing falls includes a U-shaped insert rod 1, with adjacent corners of a fall arrestor plate 3 rotatably connected to the inner sides of both ends of the opening 208 side of the U-shaped insert rod 1; it also includes a fixing structure 2, which is used to fix the rotation angle of the fall arrestor plate 3, switching the fall arrestor plate 3 to a vertical or horizontal setting; when the fall arrestor plate 3 is vertically set, the fall arrestor plate 3 and the U-shaped insert rod are perpendicular to each other to form an L-shaped guardrail structure; when the fall arrestor plate 3 is horizontally set, the fall arrestor plate 3 is folded and embedded in the notch of the U-shaped insert rod 1. This utility model, through the combination of the U-shaped insert rod 1 and the fall arrestor plate 3, facilitates the switching between folding and unfolding into an L-shaped guardrail structure. Preferably, the thickness of the fall arrestor plate is not greater than the thickness of the U-shaped insert rod.

[0040] The fixing structure 2 includes two mirror-symmetrically arranged pull rods 206, which are axially slidably connected to the fall arrestor plate 3, and a spring 204 is sandwiched between the pull rods 206 and the fall arrestor plate 3; the fixing structure 2 also includes a snap-fit ​​groove opened on the U-shaped plug rod 1, which is used to limit the snap-fit ​​of the end of the pull rod 206; a rotating shaft 5 that is rotatably connected to the snap-fit ​​groove is fixed on the pull rod 206.

[0041] A locking block 207 is fixed to the end of the pull rod 206; the locking groove includes a circular hole for rotatably connecting the rotating shaft 5 and a locking part for locking the locking block 207; when the cross-section of the locking block 207 is square, the cross-section of the locking part is also square; when the cross-section of the locking block 207 is oval, the cross-section of the locking part is a cross shape with two oval shapes arranged perpendicularly. The cross-section refers to the section perpendicular to the central axis of the pull rod.

[0042] The axial length of the circular hole is greater than the axial length of the locking part; the axial length of the circular hole is greater than the axial distance between the locking block 207 and the far end of the rotating shaft 5. When the two mirror-symmetrical pull rods 206 approach each other, the locking block 207 and the rotating shaft 5 are rotatably disposed in the circular hole; when the two mirror-symmetrical pull rods 206 move away from each other, the locking block 207 engages with the locking part, and the rotating shaft 5 is disposed in the circular hole. The axial projection of the locking block is located within the outer contour of the axial projection of the rotating shaft.

[0043] A mounting groove 201 is provided on the fall arrestor plate 3. A fixing plate 202 is fixed in the mounting groove 201, and a limiting sleeve 203 is fixed on the fixing plate 202. The limiting sleeve 203 is axially slidably connected to the pull rod 206. A pull plate 205 extending out of the mounting groove 201 is fixed on the pull rod 206. A spring 204 is sandwiched between the pull plate 205 and the fixing plate 202, and the spring 204 is sleeved around the limiting sleeve 203. When the pull plate abuts against the limiting sleeve, the locking block 207 and the rotating shaft 5 are rotatably disposed in the circular hole. When the spring applies force to the pull plate, the locking block 207 engages with the locking part, and the rotating shaft 5 is disposed in the circular hole. At this time, the pull plate abuts against the inner wall of the mounting groove.

[0044] An opening 208 is provided on one side of the mounting groove 201 to allow the pull plate 205 to pass.

[0045] A protective pad 4 is fitted onto the fall arrestor 3.

[0046] The U-shaped plug includes a first connecting rod, with two second connecting rods arranged side by side and extending to the right at both ends of the first connecting rod; the left side wall of the first connecting rod is a semi-cylindrical curved surface; and the adjacent sides of the two second connecting rods are provided with snap-fit ​​grooves.

[0047] Working principle and usage: First, pull the pull plate 205 to separate the locking block 207 from the U-shaped insert 1. Rotate the anti-fall plate 3 so that it is perpendicular to the U-shaped insert 1. Release the pull plate 205. At this time, the pull plate 205 rebounds under the action of the spring 204, causing the locking block 207 to engage with the U-shaped insert 1, limiting the rotation shaft 5, thereby fixing the anti-fall plate 3 and the U-shaped insert 1. Attach the protective pad 4 to the anti-fall plate 3, and then insert the U-shaped insert 1 into the bottom of the mattress to fix the protective device at the end of the bed, so that the protective pad 4 and the anti-fall plate 3 are located on the side of the bed, achieving the anti-fall effect. When anti-fall is not needed, pull the pull plate 205 towards the middle to... When the locking block 207 separates from the U-shaped insert 1, the anti-fall plate 3 can be rotated to the bottom of the U-shaped insert 1 and to the side of the bed frame, making it easier for the patient to get out of bed without removing the entire guardrail. To prevent a fall again, rotate the anti-fall plate 3 so that it is positioned at the top of the U-shaped insert 1 and perpendicular to it, blocking the end of the bed and preventing a fall. The operation is convenient. When the insert at the bottom of the mattress is set into a U-shaped insert, pull the pull plate 205 to separate the locking block 207 from the U-shaped insert 1. The anti-fall plate 3 can then be rotated and folded into the U-shaped insert 1 for easy storage.

[0048] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0049] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A bedside safety device for preventing falls from beds, characterized in that, Includes a U-shaped insert rod, which is used to be placed under the mattress, and the inner sides of the two ends of the open side of the U-shaped insert rod are rotatably connected to the adjacent corners of the anti-fall plate; It also includes a fixing structure, which is used to fix the rotation angle of the fall arrestor and switch the fall arrestor to a vertical or horizontal setting; When the fall arrestor is set vertically, the fall arrestor and the U-shaped rod are perpendicular to each other to form an L-shaped guardrail structure; When the fall arrestor is set horizontally, the fall arrestor is folded and stored in the notch of the U-shaped plug; The fixing structure includes two mirror-symmetrically arranged tie rods, which are axially slidably connected to the fall arrestor plate, and a spring is sandwiched between the tie rods and the fall arrestor plate; The fixing structure also includes a snap-fit ​​groove formed on the U-shaped plug, the snap-fit ​​groove being used to limit and snap the end of the pull rod; The pull rod is fixed with a rotating shaft that is rotatably connected to the snap-fit ​​groove; A locking block is fixed to the end of the pull rod; The snap-fit ​​groove includes a circular hole for rotatably connecting the rotating shaft and a snap-fit ​​part for snapping the snap-fit ​​block. When the cross-section of the card block is square, the cross-section of the card connection part is also square; When the cross-section of the card block is oval, the cross-section of the carding part is a cross shape formed by two oval shapes arranged perpendicularly; The U-shaped plug includes a first connecting rod, and the two ends of the first connecting rod are connected to two second connecting rods arranged side by side and extending to the right; The left side wall of the first connecting rod is a semi-cylindrical curved surface; The two second connecting rods have the snap-fit ​​grooves on their adjacent sides.

2. The bedside protection device for preventing bed falls according to claim 1, characterized in that: The axial length of the circular hole is greater than the axial length of the snap-fit ​​portion; The axial length of the circular hole is greater than the axial distance between the locking block and the far end of the rotating shaft.

3. The bedside protection device for preventing falls from a bed according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the two mirror-symmetrical pull rods approach each other, the locking block and the rotating shaft are rotatably disposed in the circular hole. When the two mirror-symmetrical pull rods move away from each other, the locking block engages with the locking part, and the rotating shaft is disposed in the circular hole.

4. The bedside protection device for preventing bed falls according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting groove is provided on the fall arrestor plate, a fixing plate is fixed in the mounting groove, and a limit sleeve is fixed on the fixing plate; The limiting sleeve is axially slidably connected to the pull rod; A pull plate extending from the mounting groove is fixed on the pull rod, and the spring is sandwiched between the pull plate and the fixing plate, and the spring is sleeved around the limiting sleeve.

5. A bedside protection device for preventing falls from beds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fall arrestor is fitted with a protective pad.

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