Abstract: An electric bed frame for connection with a bed frame includes a fixed rack, a movable rack, a hitching bracket and a fastener. The fixed rack has a through hole. The movable rack is movably attached to the fixed rack. The hitching bracket has a striding portion for being disposed on a side rack of the bed frame, and an extended portion extended from the striding portion and having a groove. The fastener is inserted through the through hole of the fixed rack and the groove of the hitching bracket for connecting the hitching bracket with the fixed rack. As a result, the user has no need to throw away the normal bed existing at home and buy a whole new electric bed, and can enjoy the lifting and lowering effect like the electric bed on the existing normal bed.

Abstract: A displacement system for an airplane seat comprising a sitting portion, a backrest and a legrest, the displacement system comprising a support structure, a sitting portion structure connected to the support structure on a first plane (?), and a kinematic mechanism for displacement acts on at least the sitting portion structure to pass between a first sitting configuration and at least a second cradle configuration and vice versa, a surface of the sitting portion comprising at least a first back portion lying on the first plane (?), and a second front portion lying on a second plane (?), the portions being constrained in rotation with each other in passage between the first configuration to the second configuration, and vice versa, the kinematic mechanism for displacement being configured to act on the second portion so that, in different configurations, the second portion is inclined at different angles with respect to the first portion.

Abstract: An actuator with a safety mechanism includes a gear box (10), a motor (20), a driven gear (30), a transmission (40), a retractable tube (50) and a push switch (60). The transmission (40) has a guiding threaded rod (41) and a touch element (42). When the retractable tube (50) is limited during moving, the transmission (40) will linearly move toward a direction of the retractable tube (50) and the motor (20) is stopped operating by touching the push switch (60) with the touch element (42). Thereby, an anti-pinch effect and increase of safety of using products can be accomplished.

Abstract: A surface cleaning assistance system includes a surface and a sensor mounted relative to the surface. The sensor is configured to detect pressure applied to the surface and generates sensor signals based on the detected pressure. The system also includes a controller in communication with the sensor and has stored therein a cleaning target value. The controller is configured to receive the sensor signals from the sensor, to compare the sensor signals to the cleaning target value, and to generate an output signal associated with the sensor signals, the output signal indicating whether the sensor signals indicate a pressure below, at, or above the cleaning target value.

Abstract: A rear frame adapted to form an electric bed with a front frame includes a fixation rack, a thigh supporting rack pivotally connected with the fixation rack, a lower leg supporting rack pivotally connected with the thigh supporting rack, a support rack located under the lower leg supporting rack and pivotally connected with fixation rack, a front extension rack, a rear extension rack, a link, and an actuator. The front extension rack is disposed to a bottom side of the thigh supporting rack, the rear extension rack is disposed to a bottom side of the support rack, the link is pivotally connected between the front and rear extension racks, and the actuator is pivotally connected between the fixation rack and the rear extension rack in a way that the lower leg supporting rack is swingable downwardly.

Abstract: A hospital bed includes a frame, a backrest unit, a driving unit, a leg support unit and a linkage unit. The frame includes posts supported on a floor. The backrest unit is pivotally connected to the frame. The leg support unit includes a portion pivotally connected to the frame and another portion pivotally connected to the backrest unit. The leg support unit is located opposite to the backrest unit on the frame. The driving unit includes a portion connected to the frame and another portion pivotally connected to the backrest unit. The linkage unit connects the leg support unit to the backrest unit.

Abstract: [Problem] To reduce the size of a linear actuator motor without increasing the operating noise thereof, and to thereby achieve a quieter, more compact linear actuator. [Solution] A linear actuator including: a shaft that is rotated in the forward and reverse directions by a motor via a double start worm and a worm wheel; a screw nut that is screwed and mounted to the shaft; and a piston tube that is fixed to the screw nut and that advances or retreats in accordance with the rotation of the shaft. The motor includes: a four-pole magnet; an armature formed by lap winding an armature coil; a commutator; brushes that are vertically arranged at positions offset by approximately 90°; and an equalizer for connecting coils in the armature coil that are to undergo potential equalization.

Abstract: A combination of an articulated apparatus having an electromechanical actuator, a power supply and a control unit with a unique electronic address, and a cordless controller, the cordless controller becoming exclusively electrically paired to the articulated apparatus when common signals therefrom to the control box include the unique electronic address, thus enabling control of the articulated apparatus when located near the other apparatus having other electronic addresses.

Abstract: A central bed having a longitudinal bed frame and a bed section mounted to the frame for rotation about a substantially vertical axis between a home position aligned with the bed frame and an away position.

Abstract: An adjustable foundation includes a base frame and an articulating frame movably supported by the base frame for longitudinal movement with respect to the base frame. A mattress platform is positioned on the articulating frame. A concealing assembly is positioned below the mattress platform and at least partially conceals the base frame. The concealing assembly is attached to the articulating frame for simultaneous longitudinal movement therewith.

Abstract: A furniture device including a fundament, a first section and a second section. The second section is adapted to be pivoted between a first orientation and a second orientation. The device includes a pivoting member with a pivot arm, a first pivot adapted to allow a first rotation (R1) of the pivot arm in relation to the fundament, and a pivoting mechanism adapted to induce the first rotation. The pivot arm having an elongated first arm, an elongated second arm and a second pivot adapted to allow a second rotation (R2) of the second arm in relation to the first arm. The pivoting mechanism is adapted to act on an outer part of the pivot arm, which outer part is located at a greater distance from the first pivot than the second pivot.

Abstract: A reciprocating ejector mechanism for an electric bed comprising an aperture formed on a bed board. An ejector mechanism is mounted in the aperture. The ejector mechanism includes an ejected part, which is arranged parallel to the bed board. At least one first connecting rod with one end is connected with the ejected part and another end is hinged with a slider. The slider may slide along the guide bar fixed on the bed board. A second connecting rod with one end can be hinged with the middle part of the first connecting rod and another end hinged with the bed board. The ejector mechanism may have a driving device fixed on the bed board and connected with the linkage to drive the first connecting rod to rotate, so that the ejected part is driven to move parallel to the bed board.

Abstract: A mobile patient bed includes a bench that may be moved vertically via a lifting mechanism. Vertical movement may be effected via a first, electric drive mechanism including a drive device that may be operated when connected to an energy supply. As an alternative, vertical movement may be effected via a second drive mechanism that may be actuated by the operator using a foot pedal. The drive device is a drive motor that is coupled to the lifting mechanism via a motor shaft and is coupled to the second drive mechanism via a clutch. The clutch is closed with no connection to the energy supply and is opened with connection established. The motor shaft may be driven via the second drive mechanism when the clutch is closed.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.

Abstract: The invention discloses an electric bed front motor drive structure. The structure of the drive head back bed board is connected to the fixed bed board. The top frame is set beneath the fixed bed board. The upper and lower frame are connected by guiding mechanism and rail movements. The bottom bedframe has intermediate connecting rods. The intermediate connecting rod has a first bracket. The rotation of the motor bracket lever is hinged at one end of the upper frame between the two side rods. Two connecting rods is set on the rotating rod. Second bracket is located underneath the motor bracket lever. The linear bearing assembly's bottom edge, two sides and two bases are located at the head back portion of the bed board underside. The two linear bearing assemblies connect the bottom edge and two bases.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus for use in a healthcare facility has associated therewith a graphical user interface (GUI) that is operable to display information pertaining to features of the patient support apparatus and to display information pertaining to features of other patient support apparatuses. Under some circumstances, the GUI may also be used to control functions of some of the other patient support apparatuses. A bed data server is communicatively coupled to the patient support apparatus and to the other patient support apparatuses to control information flow to the GUI from the other patient support apparatuses.

Abstract: An electric bed has a bed frame, multiple boards, and a motor structure. The bed frame comprises a lower bed frame and an upper bed frame, and the upper bed frame and the lower bed frame are connected by a connecting structure. The multiple boards are hinged, and at least one board is fixed onto the upper bed frame. The motor structure comprises a connecting rod, a slide bar, and a horizontal pushing motor system. The connecting rod has one end hinged with the first board of the multiple boards. The slide bar extends in the width direction of the bed frame and is arranged in a sliding chute in the length direction of the bed frame, so that it can slide along the length direction of the bed frame.

Abstract: A bed comprises a deck section having a width and left and right outboard deck edges. Left side and right side wings are movably coupled to the deck section. The bed also includes a left leadscrew receiver mounted on the left wing, a right leadscrew receiver mounted on the right wing, and left and right motor assemblies both mounted on the deck section. A left leadscrew is coupled to the left motor assembly and to the left leadscrew receiver. A right leadscrew is coupled to the right motor assembly and to the right leadscrew receiver. Motor operation is capable of moving the wing to which it is coupled between a deployed position in which the lateral extremity of the wing is outboard of the respective outboard edge of the deck section and a stored position in which the lateral extremity of the wing is inboard of its deployed position.

Abstract: A patient handling device, such as a bed, stretcher, cot, or the like, includes a deck on which a patient may lie and which is surrounded by siderails. Control panels may be mounted on the siderails in a staggered fashion to improve the ease of accessing the control panels. A handle assembly may be included near the top of the Fowler section of the deck which allows a pair of handles to be squeezed independently for manual pivoting of the Fowler section. Squeezing one handle does not increase the force required to subsequently squeeze the other handle. The pivoting of the Fowler section may also be carried out automatically through an electrical actuator. The raising of the deck may be carried out through an electrical pump that pumps hydraulic fluid, and which may be activated near the top end of the stroke of a reciprocating pedal.

Abstract: A movable bed contains a base, a moving assembly, a first electric actuator, a second electric actuator, a driving shaft for matching with a support stand, and a lifting rack. The moving assembly includes four rollers fitted into two rails of the base. The base includes a centrally horizontal rod with a U-shaped piece. A top end of the first electric actuator is rotatably coupled with a connecting piece of the driving shaft, and the driving shaft has two ends connecting with the support stand and two U-shaped pieces. The second electric actuator includes a bottom end fixed on the moving assembly and a top end rotatably coupled with a L-shaped piece of a first plate of the lifting rack, one end of the first plate is rotatably joined with a second plate. The second plate is rotatably connected with a pushing bar also rotatably joined with the moving assembly.

Abstract: An electric bed has a first bed board and a second bed board, which are hinged with each other, and a bed frame, a head bracket, a head driving motor, and a head pull rod. The bed frame has an upper bed frame and a lower bed frame. The second bed board and the upper bed frame are fixedly connected in a dismountable mode. The upper bed frame and the lower bed frame are connected by a guide rail connecting structure so that the upper bed frame can move relative to the lower bed frame. One end of the head bracket is hinged with the bed frame and another end of the head bracket is supported against the first bed board.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to operating table top assemblies and related devices. In some aspects, an operating table top coupling assembly includes a receiver assembly and a hook assembly. The receiver assembly includes first and second spaced walls that define a central recess therebetween. The hook assembly includes an elongate hook member attached to or integrally formed with a housing that is configured to be at least partially disposed within the central recess of the receiver assembly.

Abstract: A sleep system comprises at least one mattress including a first sleep area for a first occupant, the first sleep area including a first section for a portion of a body of the first occupant, and a second sleep area adjacent to the first sleep area for a second occupant, the second sleep area including a second section for a portion of a body of the second occupant, an articulation system for articulating the first section and the second section, a first user controller configured to communicate with the articulation system in order to control articulation of the first section, and a second user controller configured to communicate with the articulation system in order to control articulation of the second section, wherein the first user controller is further configured to communicate with the articulation system in order to move the second section into a predetermined position.

Abstract: A novel article of adjustable bed is disclosed. The adjustable bed comprises at least two body-support portions and a base support for supporting the body support portions. The body support portions are mounted with respect to the base to allow angular adjustment of their relative positions to alter the configuration of the bed. Actuators are provided for angularly moving one or more of the body-support portions to effect angular adjustment of the bed. A load-bearing member projects from one of the moveable body-support portios and is supported by a bearing means arranged to run on a curved support such that each moveable body-support portion is pivotally mounted with respect to the base about a respective pivot axis defined by the centre of curvature of the respective curved support. The pivot axis of the movable body-support portion is positioned above the base in a plane offset from the top edge thereof.

Abstract: Electric motor furniture drive for adjusting parts of a piece of furniture relative to one another has a drive unit which has at least one electric motor and is in drive connection with at least one tensioning unit. Furniture drive has a base body which is preferably configured as a housing and is accommodated in or on the tensioning unit. At least two Bowden cables are operatively associated with each tensioning unit, traction cables of Bowden cables being in operative connection with associated tensioning unit. Traction cables are guided or guidable to tensioning unit(s) through at least one recess in the housing. The sheathings of the Bowden cables are fixed or fixable to the base body.

Abstract: An electric bed has a bed frame, multiple boards, and a motor structure. The bed frame comprises a lower bed frame and an upper bed frame, and the upper bed frame and the lower bed frame are connected by a connecting structure. The multiple boards are hinged, and at least one board is fixed onto the upper bed frame. The motor structure comprises a connecting rod, a slide bar, and a horizontal pushing motor system. The connecting rod has one end hinged with the first board of the multiple boards. The slide bar extends in the width direction of the bed frame and is arranged in a sliding chute in the length direction of the bed frame, so that it can slide along the length direction of the bed frame.

Abstract: A reciprocating ejector mechanism for an electric bed comprising an aperture formed on a bed board. An ejector mechanism is mounted in the aperture. The ejector mechanism includes an ejected part, which is arranged parallel to the bed board. At least one first connecting rod with one end is connected with the ejected part and another end is hinged with a slider. The slider may slide along the guide bar fixed on the bed board. A second connecting rod with one end can be hinged with the middle part of the first connecting rod and another end hinged with the bed board. The ejector mechanism may have a driving device fixed on the bed board and connected with the linkage to drive the first connecting rod to rotate, so that the ejected part is driven to move parallel to the bed board.

Abstract: A patient-support apparatus according the present disclosure includes a source of pressurized air, a plurality of bladders, a plurality of pressure sensors, and a controller. The controller is configured to execute instructions to adjust pressures in the bladders based on information from the plurality of pressure sensors.

Abstract: Support device, which is adjustable by an electric motor, for cushioning of a piece of furniture for sitting and/or lying on has a first support part, and a second support part pivotable about a pivot axis, between which a third support part is provided. Support device has an electric motor drive which has an adjusting element connected in a force-transmitting manner to the second support part by an actuating element for pivoting second support part. Actuating element has a rod-like configuration, by which the adjusting element is guided in a linearly displaceable manner in guide formed on third support part. Actuating element engages with second support part for pivoting the second support part eccentrically relative to pivot axis.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns a communication system adapted to communicate between a handheld remote control and a first adjustable bed controller of a first adjustable bed facility, and a second communication system adapted to communicate between the first adjustable bed controller of the first adjustable bed facility and a second adjustable bed controller of a second adjustable bed facility.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling movement of members of a patient support apparatus by detecting obstructions to movement of members of the frame of the patient support apparatus and controlling the drives that move the members to prevent contact with the obstruction while achieving a desired position as quickly as possible. Proximity sensors positioned on member of the patient support apparatus at potential contact points prevents members of the patient support apparatus from contacting other members or obstructions such a floor, for example.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.

Abstract: A motorized foldable bed frame assembly configured to fold from an open co-planar assembly to a closed parallel assembly. An embodiment of the present disclosure is a dual-actuating adjustable bed frame that is collapsible and foldable for ease of shipping, and may be configured for use by extending pivoting frame sections and engaging collapsible support legs. A motorized foldable bed frame assembly may include a head adjustable frame, or a head and foot adjustable frame.

Abstract: A surgical table for supporting a patient, the surgical table including: a base assembly (3); a table top (1) for supporting a patient thereon, the table top (1) being moveable with respect to the base assembly (3); at least one actuator (13) for controlling the position of the table top (1) with respect to the base assembly (3); and an overload detection means for detecting when the surgical table is overloaded, the overload detection means including a sensor (25) for sensing a parameter of the surgical table such as hydraulic fluid pressure in the actuator (13), wherein the overload detection means emits a signal if the parameter sensed exceeds a predetermined value, due to the weight and/or position of the patient on the table top (1).

Abstract: An electric bed with a sliding block linkage has a head board, an inner frame, an outer frame, and a head supporting part. Two ends of the head supporting part are in rotatable connection with the head board and the outer frame. The inner frame is in sliding connection with the outer frame. The head board is in rotatable connection with the inner frame. A sliding block linkage has a driving device used for driving the inner frame to move relative to the outer frame. Relative sliding in a horizontal direction controls a horizontal movement distance of the head board. Optionally, the inner frame is positioned on the outer frame and movably connected with it by a sliding chute. The inner frame is driven by a motor to horizontally move relative to the outer frame.

Abstract: An electric bed with a sliding block linkage has a head board, an inner frame, an outer frame, and a head supporting part. Two ends of the head supporting part are in rotatable connection with the head board and the outer frame. The inner frame is in sliding connection with the outer frame. The head board is in rotatable connection with the inner frame. A sliding block linkage has a driving device used for driving the inner frame to move relative to the outer frame. Relative sliding in a horizontal direction controls a horizontal movement distance of the head board. Optionally, the inner frame is positioned on the outer frame and movably connected with it by a sliding chute. The inner frame is driven by a motor to horizontally move relative to the outer frame.

Abstract: An articulating bed incorporating a frame having side frame members and a rigid cross frame member extending between the side frame members employs a flexible support member secured to the rigid cross frame member. Support arms engage an upper body portion of the flexible support member with lubricious support and are rotatable through a range of motion from an aligned position with the side frame members to a fully elevated position angularly supporting the upper body portion in a raised position. A leg portion adjustment member engages the flexible support member at a knee position intermediate a thigh portion and a leg portion of the flexible support member. The leg portion adjustment member is rotatable through a range of motion from an aligned position with the side frame members to a fully elevated position placing the knee position at an elevated location with angular positioning of the thigh portion and leg portion.

Abstract: A control panel of a sickbed having a light source is disposed around a sickbed and includes a casing, a light module and a control module. The light module and the control module are provided on two opposite surfaces of the casing respectively. The control module is electrically connected to the light module for controlling the height of the sickbed and an ON/OFF state of the light module. The control panel of the present invention is used to adjust the height of the sickbed and also provides illumination, so that it really demonstrates practicability and convenience.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable bed handheld remote control that may include a handheld housing, a touch sensor on a front face of the handheld housing, a transmitter and the like. The touch sensor may be presented in a slider form and may be adapted to facilitate a user in adjusting a frame position of an adjustable bed. The transmitter may be electrically coupled to a processor and may receive input from the touch sensor, for communication control signals to the adjustable bed in accordance with the input received from the touch sensor.

Abstract: An electric motorized bed has a bedframe, and multiple bed boards. The bedframe includes an upper bedframe and a lower bedframe. The upper bedframe and lower bedframe are connected by a guide rail. Multiple bed boards are connected to each other and one bedboard is connected to the bedframe. The slider motor system has a connecting rod. The slider motor systems two sides are connected to the lower bedframe. The slider motor system has a slider connecting with one of the bed boards using a connecting rod. The slider motor system has a slider that can move between a nonmovable position and a movable position. In the nonmovable position there is another bed board positioned horizontally. In the movable position, another bedboard is positioned to be capable of being raised and lowered. Another bedboard can be positioned at any location between the horizontal position and a vertical moving position.

Abstract: A bed device includes: an operation section that receives an operation input; a controller that controls a movement of the bed in accordance with the operation input; a detector that detects a position of a patient on the bed; and, a limitation table that stores a limitation area set on the bed in association with a limitation content, wherein when the position of the patient detected by the detector is included in the limitation area, the limitation content is read out from the limitation table so as to control the controller in accordance with the limitation content. With this configuration, it is possible to provide a higher safety bed device which can not only notify the danger based on the bed movement but also limit the movement of the bed in accordance with the status of the patient or the bed device.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns a two-way wireless communication system adapted to communicate between a handheld remote control and an adjustable bed controller wherein the handheld remote control includes a memory position user interface adapted to initiate a transmission of a position recall command from the handheld remote control. The adjustable bed controller indicates to the remote control that it has responded to the position recall command.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for operating an operating table (30) comprising a plurality of components (32 to 46) which are adjustable by means of control elements. By actuating at least a first control element (14 to 24), a first action of at least a first drive unit for adjusting at least a first component (32 to 46) is performed. By actuating a second control element (26), the first action performed by actuating the first control element (14 to 24) is automatically completely reversed.

Abstract: A folding five-bend electric bed includes two bed frames folded over each other, and transverse bars provided on the bed frames. The bed frames are articulated by active rotating shafts therebetween, and bed legs are provided at the bottom of the four corners and the center of the bed frame. A bed body is installed inside the bed frames. A front electric device and a rear electric device are installed at the centers below the two bed frames, respectively. The front end of a front screw pushrod is connected to a front supporting seat at the bottom of a head unit active frame and a front end of a rear screw pushrod is connected to a rear supporting seat at the bottom of a calf unit active frame by front and rear rotating shafts, respectively.

Abstract: A patient support is provided. The patient support is configurable to support a patient in a horizontal position and a seated position. The patient support includes a back section, and a thigh section coupled to the back section. The patient support also includes an adjustment member coupled to the thigh section. The adjustment member is movable to lengthen the thigh section. The patient support also includes a foot section coupled to the adjustment member. The foot section is pivotable into a first position substantially parallel to the thigh section to a second position substantially perpendicular to the thigh section.

Abstract: A person-support structure includes a control system, an input configured to communicate a first input signal to the control system, and a sensor configured to sense a physiological characteristic of a person supported on the person-support structure. The sensor communicates a second input signal corresponding to the physiological characteristic to the control system. The control system calculates a condition score as a function of the first input signal and the physiological characteristic of the person and compares the condition score to a predetermined threshold. The control system scales at least one of the physiological characteristic of the person and the predetermined threshold as a function of the first input signal.

Abstract: A bed including an articulation system is provided. The bed includes a frame and an actuator coupled to the frame. The bed further includes an arcuate member and a plurality of deck sections. The arcuate member is coupled to the actuator and one of the plurality of deck sections. The actuator operates to move the arcuate member to rotate the thigh section around a natural hip pivot point of a person positioned on the bed.

Abstract: An adjustable bed system includes a first frame having four actuators coupled thereto and disposed between the head and foot ends thereof. The actuators define a generally-rectangular configuration wherein first and third actuators are diagonally-opposed and wherein second and fourth actuators are diagonally-opposed. A second frame coupled to the first frame includes a first section secured to the first frame, a second section pivotably coupled to the first section towards the head end of the first frame, and a third section pivotably coupled to the first section towards the foot end of the first frame. The first and third actuators arc coupled to the second and third sections, respectively, for articulating the second and third sections, respectively. First and second leg assemblies are coupled to the second and fourth actuators, respectively, for selectively raising and lowering the first frame.

Abstract: A tilt bed for assisting a patient to a standing position comprises a frame, a tilting mechanism, a mattress support plate, a mattress, and a foot support. The tilting mechanism attaches to the frame. The tilting mechanism is movable between a generally horizontal position, and a generally vertical position. The foot support is fixedly mounted to the tilting mechanism. The main portion of the mattress and the patient thereon moves closer to the foot support during tilting of the bed from the generally horizontal position to the generally vertical position, and the main portion of the mattress and the patient thereon moves distal the foot support during tilting of the bed from the generally vertical position to the generally horizontal position in a low shear manner.

Abstract: A patient handling device includes a deck for supporting a patient support surface, a controller, and a user interface. The user interface is actuatable by a user to record a state of a plurality of conditions of the patient handling device. The controller is in communication with the user interface and operable to monitor the plurality of conditions and to generate a first unified indication when all the conditions remain unchanged from their recorded state, and to generate a second indication when any of the conditions change from their recorded state.