Intelligent bathing bed
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bathing beds for the elderly lack automation and are difficult to use, especially for patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, due to their design not considering the specific needs of these users.
Innovation Solution
An intelligent bathing bed with a movable mattress featuring a roller with a water outlet array and massaging head array, driven by a mechanism that rotates along a central axis, along with additional features like a scrubbing device, drying device, monitoring system, and adjustable water control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If traditional bathing beds are used for the elderly, then basic bathing function is provided, but automation level is low and operation is difficult for elderly users
Solution Approach 1:
The bathing bed enables self-service through automated functions including automatic water spraying through nozzles, automated massage through rolling mechanisms, and self-drying through heating elements. The system operates autonomously to assist elderly users without requiring complex manual control, thereby improving automation while maintaining ease of operation through simple interface design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If single-function bathing beds are used, then basic bathing is achieved, but versatility for different user needs is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The bathing bed integrates multiple functions into a single device including washing through water spraying, massage through rolling mechanisms, drying through heating, and monitoring through sensors. This multi-functional design provides versatility for different user needs while managing system complexity through integrated control and shared structural components.
3Reliability
If manual control of water outlets and massage sequences is required, then basic bathing is provided, but bathing time cannot be automatically controlled and user safety is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The bathing bed incorporates feedback mechanisms through sensors that monitor user presence, pressure distribution, and bathing progress. This feedback enables automatic control of water spraying duration, massage sequence timing, and system shutdown protocols, thereby ensuring user safety while achieving high automation. The feedback loop allows the system to adapt to user needs and prevent unsafe conditions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The intelligent bathing bed provides automated and safe bathing experiences by promoting blood circulation through massage, reducing disease incidence, and ensuring user safety through automated water control and monitoring of vital signs.
Implementation Method 1
The roller is connected with the driving mechanism, and the roller is driven by the driving mechanism to rotate along a central axis
Implementation Method 2
A peripheral surface of the roller is provided with a water outlet array
Implementation Method 3
The peripheral surface of the roller is provided with a water outlet array and a massaging head array
Implementation Method 4
The monitoring device includes an infrared sensor and a cardiac electric monitoring armlet
Implementation Method 5
The monitoring device includes an infrared sensor and a cardiac electric monitoring armlet
Data Source
AI summary
An intelligent bathing bed is provided, which includes an underframe and a mattress. The mattress is arranged within the underframe, the mattress includes a fixed mattress and a movable mattress. The fixed mattress and the movable mattress are arranged at intervals in a same plane. The movable mattress is connected with the underframe through a water outlet pipe. The movable mattress includes a roller. A peripheral surface of the roller is provided with a water outlet array and a massaging head array. The water outlet array and the massaging head array are arranged at intervals. The intelligent bathing bed further includes a driving mechanism. The roller is connected with the driving mechanism, and the roller is driven by the driving mechanism to rotate along a central axis. The disclosure has advantages that it is less operation difficulty, can guarantee use safety of the users, and is suitable for the elderly population.