Abstract: A bed chair apparatus has a user support surface which includes a back section 1, a seat section 14, a lower leg section 15 and a foot section 16 that are configured to articulate relative to each other. The support surface is configurable in a bed configuration in which the support surface is substantially flat and in a chair configuration in which the foot section 16 is disposed beneath the seat section 14. Some embodiments of the apparatus require only a single actuator 30.

Abstract: A bed chair apparatus has a user support surface which includes a back section 1, a seat section 14, a lower leg section 15 and a foot section 16 that are configured to articulate relative to each other. The support surface is configurable in a bed configuration in which the support surface is substantially flat and in a chair configuration in which the foot section 16 is disposed beneath the seat section 14. Some embodiments of the apparatus require only a single actuator 30.

Abstract: A bed chair apparatus includes a user support surface which includes a seat section, a back section, and a leg section, the back section being hingedly connected to one end of the seat section, and the leg section being hingedly connected to the other end of the seat section. The user support surface is configurable in a bed configuration in which the support surface is substantially flat and in a chair configuration, the user support surface being supported on a frame, the frame including an axle and lever dependent from the axle. The lever controls articulation of the user support surface between selected configurations upon rotation of the axle.

Abstract: A bed chair apparatus has a user support surface which includes a back section (I), a seat section (14), a lower leg section (15) and a foot section (16) that are configured to articulate relative to each other. The support surface is configurable in a bed configuration in which the support surface is substantially flat and in a chair configuration in which the foot section (16) is disposed beneath the seat section (14). Some embodiments of the apparatus require only a single actuator (46). A pivoting platform apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A leg lifter allows a disabled person's legs to be moved onto or off a bed. The apparatus uses a single actuator acting via a control arm to perform the lateral and pivoting movements required to move a leg support member from a lowered position to a raised position.