Bedside table extension unit

Abstract

To provide an extension unit for a bedside table that can prevent accidental contact with the user or caregiver, or fall from the top of the bedside table, even if the bedside table is moved. [Solution] In the present invention, an extension unit (1) for a bedside table is attached to a bedside table (2) in which the lower part of the top plate (3) is attached to a support column (5) supported by a base portion (4), and the top plate (3) is positioned in front of the person lying on their side from the side of the bed. The extension unit (1) has a mounting portion (14) that is detachably attached to the bedside table (2), and a functional portion (15) that performs an extended function above the upper surface of the top plate (3).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an extension unit for a bedside table for expanding the functions of a bedside table.

Background Art

[0002] Bedside tables are mainly used for beds in hospitals, nursing facilities, etc., so that users can have meals, read books, work, etc.

[0003] In this bedside table, the lower side of the top plate is attached to the upper end of the support column supported by the base, and the top plate is arranged in front of the user (lying person) from the side of the bed and used (for example, see Patent Document 1).

[0004] And in the bedside table, food, drinks, books, stationery, etc. are placed on the upper surface of the top plate arranged in front of the lying person, so that the user (lying person) who raises the upper body on the bed can have meals, read books, work, etc.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] The above conventional bedside table has only a single function as a table and has no storage or the like. Therefore, when an article that exhibits a specific function such as a storage box, a trash can, an auxiliary table, etc. is placed on the upper surface of the top plate to add a function, there is a risk of falling from the top plate by coming into contact with the body of the user, caregiver, etc.

[0007] Furthermore, the conventional bedside tables described above are not always attached to the bed because they are not needed when the patient is lying down. Instead, they are moved and attached to the bed only when needed. As a result, there is a risk that items placed on the top surface of the bedside table may fall off when it is moved.

[0008] Furthermore, because the conventional bedside tables described above have a tabletop that can be raised and lowered, there is a risk that items placed on the tabletop may fall off when the tabletop is raised or lowered. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] Therefore, in the present invention according to claim 1, an extension unit for a bedside table is attached to a bedside table in which the lower part of the top plate is attached to a support column supported by a base portion, and the top plate is positioned in front of the person lying on their side from the side of the bed, and the extension unit has an attachment portion that is detachably attached to the bedside table and a functional portion that performs an extended function above the upper surface of the top plate.

[0010] Furthermore, in the present invention according to claim 2, the mounting portion is fixed by a fastener that fastens the top plate and the support column of the bedside table, as in the present invention according to claim 1.

[0011] Furthermore, in the present invention according to claim 3, the mounting portion is fixed by clamping the top plate between its upper and lower surfaces, as in the present invention according to claim 1 or claim 2.

[0012] Furthermore, in the present invention according to claim 4, the functional part is positioned directly above the support column, as in the present invention according to claim 1.

[0013] Furthermore, in the present invention according to claim 5, the functional part is detachably provided via a support part provided on the mounting part, in the present invention according to claim 1 or claim 4. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] Furthermore, the present invention provides the following effects.

[0015] In other words, the present invention provides an extension unit for a bedside table that is attached to a bedside table in which the lower part of the top plate is attached to a support column supported by a base portion, and the top plate is positioned in front of the person lying on their side from the side of the bed. The extension unit has a mounting portion that is detachably attached to the bedside table and a functional portion that performs extended functions above the upper surface of the top plate. As a result, the functional portion provided on the upper surface of the top plate is attached to the top plate by the mounting portion, preventing the functional portion from accidentally coming into contact with the body of the user or caregiver, or from falling off the top plate even if the bedside table is moved.

[0016] In particular, if the mounting portion is fixed with a fastener that fastens the top plate and the support column of the bedside table, there is no need to prepare a separate fastener to attach the bedside table extension unit, the bedside table extension unit can be easily attached to the top plate, and the loss of the fastener can be prevented.

[0017] Furthermore, if the mounting part is designed to clamp and secure the top plate from both its upper and lower surfaces, the bedside table extension unit can be firmly attached to the top plate, further preventing it from falling off the top plate.

[0018] Furthermore, if the functional unit is positioned directly above the support column, the space at the edge of the top surface of the tabletop located on the front side of the person lying down can be effectively utilized, caregivers can effectively use the bedside table extension unit from the side of the bed, and the area directly above the support column has the highest rigidity, allowing the functional unit to be stably positioned there.

[0019] In addition, when the functional unit is detachably provided via a support unit provided on the mounting unit, different functional units can be replaced according to the purpose, usage, etc., and the usability of the extension unit for the bedside table can be improved.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] [Figure 1] Side view (a), plan view (b), and front view (c) showing the state in which the extension unit for the bedside table according to the present invention is mounted on the bedside table. [Figure 2] Enlarged front view (a), enlarged side view (b), and enlarged bottom view (c). [Figure 3] Perspective view showing the functional unit of the extension unit for the bedside table (auxiliary table (a), storage (b)). [Figure 4] Enlarged front view (a), enlarged side view (b), and enlarged bottom view (c) of the extension unit for the bedside table.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0021] Hereinafter, the specific configuration of the extension unit for the bedside table according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 1, the extension unit 1 for the bedside table is used by being mounted on the top plate 3 of the bedside table 2 in order to expand the functions of the bedside table 2.

[0023] The bedside table 2 has the lower end of the support column 5 attached to the upper left side of the base 4, and the lower left side of the top plate 3 is detachably attached to the upper end of the support column 5, and can be disassembled into the base 4, the support column 5, and the top plate 3 for transportation and storage. Note that the bedside table 2 is not limited to a single-sleeve type in which the top plate 3 is cantilever-supported at the upper end of one support column 5, It may be a double-sleeve type in which the top plate 3 straddles the upper ends of two or more support columns 5.

[0024] Here, the base section 4 has four casters 7 attached to the lower part of a base plate 6 which is H-shaped in plan view, and the support column section 5 has an upper support column 9 attached to a lower support column 8 so as to be extendable and retractable vertically, and an operating case 11 for housing a lever 10 for extension and retraction operation and an operating mechanism is attached to the upper end of the upper support column 9. As a result, the bedside table 2 can move the tabletop 3 horizontally by the casters 7 of the base section 4, and the tabletop 3 can be raised and lowered vertically by the supports of the support column section 5 (lower support column 8 and upper support column 9). The tabletop 3 and the support column section 5 are detachably fastened together by a pair of flange-shaped mounting pieces 12, 12 formed on the edge of the operating case 11 using detachable fasteners 13 such as screws.

[0025] An extension unit 1 for the bedside table is detachably attached to the left side of the tabletop 3 of this bedside table 2.

[0026] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the bedside table extension unit 1 has a mounting part 14 that is detachably attached to the tabletop 3, and a functional part 15 that performs extended functions above the upper surface of the tabletop 3.

[0027] The mounting portion 14 is formed in a U-shape by bending a thin plate-shaped lower holder 16 that extends along the lower surface of the top plate 3, a thin plate-shaped upper holder 17 that extends along the upper surface of the top plate 3, and a thin plate-shaped connecting body 18 that connects the ends of the lower holder 16 and the upper holder 17.

[0028] The lower holder 16 has a fixing portion 19 that is raised from the underside of the top plate 3 by the thickness of the mounting piece 12 of the operation case 11. By overlapping the fixing portion 19 with the mounting piece 12 of the operation case 11 and using the fastener 13 that fastens the top plate 3 and the support column 5 (operation case 11), the top plate 3, the mounting piece 12 of the operation case 11, and the fixing portion 19 of the lower holder 16 can be fastened together, thereby allowing the mounting portion 14 (lower holder 16) of the bedside table extension unit 1 to be detachably fixed to the underside of the top plate 3.

[0029] This mounting section 14 is firmly attached to the top plate 3 by clamping the side edge of the top plate 3 between the lower holder 16 and the upper holder 17. A thin, elastic material 30, such as rubber, may be provided between the lower surface of the upper holder 17 and the upper surface of the top plate 3 to prevent scratches, vibrations, and noises on the top surface of the top plate 3.

[0030] The functional section 15 is positioned directly above the support column 5, and has a thin, plate-shaped connecting body 20 that extends vertically bent onto the upper holder 17 of the mounting section 14, and a thin, plate-shaped sub-table body 21 that extends horizontally bent onto the upper end of the connecting body 20. The sub-table body 21 extends from directly above the support column 5 of the bedside table 2 to the side edge of the top plate 3.

[0031] This functional unit 15 functions as an auxiliary table that can be added to the top surface 3 of the bedside table 2, allowing for the placement of food, drinks, tableware, books, stationery, and other items. This functional unit 15 can be used not only by the patient lying down but also by caregivers or others to place medical records, stationery, and other items from the side of the bed.

[0032] Here, the functional unit 15 is not limited to an auxiliary table, as shown in Figures 1 to 3(a), but can be anything that performs a specific function, such as a storage compartment or a trash can, and can extend the functionality of the bedside table 2.

[0033] For example, as shown in Figure 3(b), the functional part 15 may be formed by bending a gate-shaped frame 22 onto the upper holder 17 of the mounting part 14, and providing drawers 23, 23 on the frame 22 in a vertical arrangement so as to be slidable back and forth, so as to function as a storage compartment (small item holder) directly above the support column 5. Furthermore, the drawers 23, 23 may be made slidable to either the front or back of the frame 22 so that the bedside table 2 can be used as a drawer regardless of whether it is placed on the left or right side of the bed, and it may also be made usable not only by the person lying down but also by caregivers, etc.

[0034] Furthermore, although the above-described extension unit 1 for the bedside table has a configuration in which the functional unit 15 is directly connected to the mounting unit 14, it is not limited to this configuration, and the functional unit 15 may be detachably connected to the mounting unit 14 via the support unit 24.

[0035] For example, as shown in Figure 4, through holes 25 and 26 are formed at intervals in the mounting portion 14, passing through the lower holder 16 and the upper holder 17, and cylindrical supports 27 are attached to each of the upper and lower through holes 25 and 26 to form a support portion 24. On the other hand, a holder 29 that can be bent within a 90-degree range is attached at intervals to the lower part of the subtable body 28 of the functional portion 15, and the holder 29 of the functional portion 15 can be detachably attached to the support portion 24. This functional unit 15 can be attached to the support unit 24 even when reversed front to back. The sub-table body 28 may be attached to the support unit 24 with the sub-table body 28 extending from directly above the support column 5 of the bedside table 2 to the side edge of the top plate 3, so that it can be used as an auxiliary table for caregivers to place medical records, stationery, etc., from the side of the bed. Alternatively, the sub-table body 28 may be attached to the support unit 24 with the sub-table body 28 extending further inward than the side piece of the top plate 3, so that it can be used as an auxiliary table for a person lying on their side.

[0036] Furthermore, the mounting portion 14, the functional portion 15, and the support portion 24 may be made of a magnetic material such as metal, so that other articles can be attached and detached by magnetic force.

[0037] As described above, the bedside table extension unit 1 extends the functionality of the bedside table 2. It is used by attaching the lower side of the top plate 3 to the support column 5 supported by the base portion 4, so that the top plate 3 is positioned in front of the person lying on their side, from the side of the bed.

[0038] The bedside table extension unit 1 has a configuration comprising a mounting part 14 that is detachably attached to the tabletop 3, and a functional part 15 that performs extended functions above the upper surface of the tabletop 3.

[0039] Therefore, in the bedside table extension unit 1 with the above configuration, the functional unit 15 provided on the top surface of the tabletop 3 is attached to the tabletop 3 by the mounting part 14, which prevents the functional unit 15 from accidentally coming into contact with the body of the user or caregiver, or from falling off the tabletop 3 even if the bedside table 2 is moved.

[0040] Furthermore, the extension unit 1 for the bedside table is configured such that the mounting portion 14 is fixed by a fastener 13 that fastens the top plate 3 and the support column 5 of the bedside table 2.

[0041] Therefore, with the above-described configuration of the bedside table extension unit 1, there is no need to prepare a separate fastener to attach the bedside table extension unit 1, the bedside table extension unit 1 can be easily attached to the tabletop 3, and the loss of the fastener 13 can be prevented.

[0042] Furthermore, the extension unit 1 for the bedside table is configured such that the mounting part 14 is fixed by clamping the top plate 3 between its upper and lower surfaces.

[0043] Therefore, with the above configuration of the bedside table extension unit 1, the bedside table extension unit 1 can be firmly attached to the tabletop 3, further preventing it from falling off the tabletop 3.

[0044] Furthermore, the extension unit 1 for the bedside table is configured such that the functional section 15 is positioned directly above the support column 5.

[0045] Therefore, with the above-described configuration of the bedside table extension unit 1, the space at the edge of the top surface of the tabletop 3 located on the front side of the person lying on their side can be effectively utilized, and caregivers can effectively use the bedside table extension unit 1 from the side of the bed. Furthermore, the area directly above the support column 5 has the highest rigidity, allowing the functional unit 15 to be stably positioned.

[0046] Furthermore, the extension unit 1 for the bedside table is configured such that the functional part 15 is detachably attached via a support part 24 provided on the mounting part 14.

[0047] Therefore, with the above-described configuration of the bedside table extension unit 1, different functional parts 15 can be attached depending on the purpose and use, thereby improving the usability of the bedside table extension unit 1. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 1. Extension unit for bedside table 2. Bedside table 3. Top plate 4. Base 5. Support column section 6. Base plate 7 Casters 8 Lower support posts 9 Upper support column 10 Lever 11 Operating case 12 Mounting piece 13 Fastener 14 Mounting part 15 Functional part 16 Lower holding body 17 Upper retainer 18 Connecting body 19 Fixed part 20 Connecting body 21 Subtable 22 Frame 23 Drawer body 24 Support part 25,26 Through hole 27 Support 28 Subtable body 29 Holder 30 Elastic body

Claims

1. In an extension unit for a bedside table, which is attached to a bedside table in which the lower part of the top plate is attached to a support column supported by a base, and the top plate is positioned in front of the person lying on their side from the side of the bed, An extension unit for a bedside table, characterized by having a mounting part that can be detachably attached to the bedside table, and a functional part that provides extended functionality above the top surface of the tabletop.

2. The bedside table extension unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the mounting portion is fixed by a fastener that fastens the top plate and the support column of the bedside table.

3. The extension unit for a bedside table according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the mounting portion is fixed by clamping the top plate between its upper and lower surfaces.

4. The extension unit for a bedside table according to claim 1, characterized in that the functional part is positioned directly above the support column.

5. The extension unit for a bedside table according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that the functional part is detachably provided via a support part provided on the mounting part.

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