Connecting device for a treatment bed, system and method of assembly

The connecting device addresses the challenges of complex assembly and limited adjustability in treatment beds by using a central axis and form-fitting connections, enabling quick and secure articulation of treatment bed legs with the base support, thus enhancing user-friendliness and adaptability.

WO2025068478A1 Publication Date: 2025-04-03DDUUEETT EUROPE SL
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/EP2024/077247
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-09-29
Filing Date
2024-09-27
Publication Date
2025-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing connecting devices for treatment beds face challenges such as complex assembly, limited adjustability, and tool dependency, which hinder user-friendliness, robustness, and adaptability in dynamic treatment bed configurations.

Method used

A connecting device featuring a central axis and sets of connecting elements, including primary and secondary connecting elements, and a fastening element, allowing for quick and articulated connection between treatment bed legs and tubular elements of the base support, utilizing form-fitting connections and a fastening force to secure the elements.

Benefits of technology

The solution enables quick and secure connection/disconnection of treatment bed legs to the base support, enhancing user-friendliness, reducing assembly complexity, and providing improved adjustability and robustness, while minimizing the need for specialized tools.

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Abstract

A device (1) for articulated connection of a leg (L) of a treatment bed (B) with a tubular element (T) of a base support (S), comprising: a central axis (2) for being arranged within the tubular element (T) and comprising two longitudinal ends (20, 21); and a first set (G1, G2) of connectors comprising: - a primary connecting element (3) comprising a first portion (31) rotatably connectable to the tubular element (T) and a second portion (32) for being rigidly connected to a connecting zone (Z) of the leg (L); - a secondary connecting element (4) comprising a first portion (41) for being rigidly connected to the second portion (32) of the primary connecting element (3) and / or to the connecting zone (Z) of the leg (L); and - a fastening element (5) for providing a fastening force to lock the secondary connecting element (4) to the primary connecting element (3).
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