TW201936152A - Adjustable bed systems with rotating articulating bed frame - Google Patents

Abstract

A rotary and working bed includes a fixed bed frame having a horizontal support surface, a splice bed member, and a rotating and pivoting frame mounted to the horizontal support surface and communicating with the splice bed member. The rotating and pivoting frame includes a support plate and a plurality of discrete bearings disposed between the support plate and the horizontal support surface. The rotating and pivoting frame is rotatable about the horizontal support surface of the horizontal support surface on the plurality of discrete bearings.

Description

Adjustable bed system with rotating live bed frame [Cross Reference Related Application]

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. All disclosures of these applications are incorporated herein by reference.

The specific embodiment disclosed herein relates to an adjustable bedding system (note: articulating means that the joint is movable, referred to herein as "living").

The adjustable or union bed has a selective adjustment of the underside of the mattress or the foot and the top or head from a conventional flat or horizontal position. Therefore, the head or foot of the user can be raised as desired for comfort, ease of snoring or ease of reading. The upper and lower portions can be adjusted independently of each other. Adjustments are made by a live base that is mounted on the frame and supports the mattress.

Support members associated with the adjustable bed, hydraulic and pneumatic lifts, and actuators are positioned below the sleeping surface of the adjustable bed and extend downwardly toward the floor. The adjustable bed is placed on a frame having a plurality of side rails that conceal the aforementioned support members, as well as the elevators and actuators. The side rail typically extends to the floor and defines a certain distance from the floor, or sleep The height of the surface. This certain height is at least the minimum height required to accommodate all of the support members, hydraulic and pneumatic lifts, actuators, and other electronic devices that provide the desired live connection in the adjustable bed.

Despite the design of living room furniture and bathroom equipment such as showers and tubs for people with reduced mobility, the adjustable bed provides improved comfort and customization on the bed, but does not take care of the difficulty of getting into and out of bed. The mattress cannot be rotated or tilted to assist in properly positioning the body on the adjustable bed. In addition, the support member, the elevator and the actuator are combined with the bed frame under the adjustable bed, and when the adjustable bed has a sleeping surface located above the floor, it can further inhibit the ability of the disabled person to get into and out of bed. . Accordingly, it would be desirable to have an adjustable bed system that overcomes these limitations of conventional adjustable beds.

Exemplary embodiments relate to an adjustable bed system, and a method of making and using the adjustable bed system, which accommodates a person with reduced mobility by including a rotating and pivoting mechanism The mechanism rotates the sleep and living surfaces of the adjustable bed around a vertical axis of the adjustable bed base. In a particular embodiment, the rotation and pivoting mechanism is configured to be adjustable for rotation in a clockwise or counterclockwise motion. Rotation is achieved by the combination of the rotation and pivoting mechanism with the abutment of the head and the foot of the adjustable bed base. Thus, the adjustable bed base can be rotated when positioned in a flat horizontal position, or in a position where one or more of the head and foot are in the raised position. In addition to the rotation about the vertical axis, the rotation and pivoting mechanism can also tilt the adjustment bed base to a horizontal plane and move the adjustable bed base laterally.

The exemplary embodiment relates to a rotating and working-bed bed having a fixed bed frame and a splice bed member, wherein the fixed bed frame has a horizontal support surface. The joint bed member includes a living joint head, a union foot separated from the living head, and mounted on the horizontal support surface with the live joint head and the live joint The rotation and pivoting of the department. The spin The pivoting and pivoting frame is rotatable about the vertical axis of the horizontal support surface by the horizontal support surface. In addition, the rotating and pivoting frame provides pivotal movement of the living-bed member to the horizontal support surface to tilt the living toward at least one of the living head and the live-type foot Connector bed components.

In a particular embodiment, the slingable head and the slingable foot are each abutted against the horizontal support surface downwardly away from the horizontal support surface. The occurrence of the abutment is independent of the rotation of the horizontal support surface and the pivoting of the pivoting frame, and the pivotal movement of the living-bed member. In a specific embodiment, the articulating foot abuts downward through a plane containing the horizontal support surface.

In a specific embodiment, the splice bed member also includes a living joint center. The living center portion is disposed between the living head and the living foot. The articulating head, the articulating center portion, and the articulating foot are abutted in relation to each other independently of rotation of the rotation and pivoting frame, and with the living-bed member The pivoting motion of the horizontal support surface is independent of its independence. In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is pivotally coupled to the articulating center to effect pivotal movement of the living bed member to the horizontal support surface.

In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame provides pivotal movement of the living-bed member to the horizontal support surface to tilt the living-bed member toward the high-joint foot. The articulating foot is located at a first position above the horizontal support surface to a second position in which the articulating foot extends below the horizontal support surface. In a specific embodiment, the horizontal support surface is located at a given height, and when the living-bed member is in the second position, the articulated foot extends below the horizontal support surface by greater than or equal to The distance of the given height.

In a particular embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is rotatable about the vertical axis by an angle of about 90 degrees. In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is rotatable about the vertical axis by an angle of about 90° in the first rotational direction and rotated about the second rotational direction by about 90° angle. The first direction of rotation is opposite the second direction of rotation. In a particular embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is rotatable about the vertical axis by an angle of about 360 degrees.

In a specific embodiment, the joint bed member includes a living joint center portion disposed between the joint head and the joint type foot, and a pair extending from the joint head The living center portion is passed to the opposite side of the living foot. The joint center portion has a top surface and a bottom surface facing the top. The rotating and working-bed bed also includes a pair of arm assemblies (arm assemblies, which are referred to herein as assemblies). Each arm assembly is each attached to one of the opposing sides and includes an attachment bracket and an arm coupled to a bottom surface of the articulating center portion, the arm being coupled to the fulcrum at the fulcrum The attachment bracket is attached and rotatable about the attachment bracket around the pivot point. In a particular embodiment, each arm assembly includes a latching mechanism disposed between the arm and the attachment bracket to prevent the arm from rotating the attachment bracket. In a particular embodiment, the attachment bracket is removably coupled to the underside of the articulating center portion or the arm strap is removably coupled to the attachment bracket.

In a specific embodiment, the living-bed member includes a living head frame, a living-type foot frame, and is disposed between the living head and the living-foot portion and includes a joint A living center portion of the center frame and at least one mattress are removably attached to the living head frame, the living center frame, and the live foot frame. In a specific embodiment, the living bed member comprises a plurality of mattresses. Each of the mattresses is removably attached to one of the articulated head frame, the articulated center frame, and the live foot frame. In a specific embodiment, the mattress includes at least a first component of a two-part mechanical fastening component, and the living head frame, the living center frame, and the living foot frame at least One of the at least a second component of the two-part mechanical fastening component. In a specific embodiment, the two-part mechanical fastening component is a zipper, a hook and a loop type fastening component, a snap fastener, a pin fastening type fastening component, a hook and an eyelet type fastening component, a button, and a magnetic buckle. Knots, loops and strips, spring clips, clips, or these items combination.

In a specific embodiment, the living bed member includes a mattress disposed on at least one of the living head and the living foot, and is removably attached to the bed The top layer of the mattress. In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame further provides lateral movement of the living-bed member along a plane parallel and spaced from the horizontal support surface such that the living-bed member faces the Living head or live foot movement.

Exemplary embodiments also refer to a rotating and working-bed bed having a fixed bed frame and a live bed purchase wherein the fixed bed frame has a horizontal support surface. The joint bed member includes a union head having a union head frame, a union foot separated from the union head and including a union type foot frame, and a living foot disposed on the abutment A living center portion between the head portion and the living joint foot and including a living joint center frame. The articulating head and the articulating foot each abut or pivot upwardly toward and away from the horizontal support surface toward the horizontal support surface. A rotating and pivoting frame is mounted on the horizontal support surface and is pivotally connected to the living center portion. The rotating and pivoting frame can rotate about the horizontal support surface through a vertical axis of the horizontal support surface. In addition, the rotating and pivoting frame provides pivotal movement of the living center portion to the horizontal support surface to tilt the abutment toward at least one of the living head and the live type foot Bed components. At least one mattress is removably attached to the articulating head frame, the living center frame, and the live foot frame.

The exemplary embodiment also refers to a rotating and working-bed bed having a fixed frame having a horizontal support surface. In a specific embodiment, the horizontal support surface comprises a support plate. The rotating and working bed also includes a living bed component. In a specific embodiment, the splice-type bed member includes a living joint head, a joint-type foot separated from the joint-type head, and a living-type head and the joint type a joint center between the feet. The joint head, the joint center portion and the live type foot system are independent of the rotation of the rotation and the pivot frame, And abutting with each other independently of the pivotal movement of the horizontal support surface of the living-bed member. In addition, the rotating and pivoting frame is pivotally coupled to the living center portion to achieve pivotal movement of the living bed member to the horizontal support surface.

The rotating and pivoting bed includes a rotating and pivoting frame mounted to the horizontal support surface. The rotating and pivoting frame is associated with the living bed component. The rotating and pivoting frame includes a support plate and a plurality of discrete bearings disposed between the support plate and the horizontal support surface. The rotating and pivoting frame is rotatable about the horizontal support axis of the horizontal support surface for the horizontal support surface on the plurality of discrete bearings.

In a particular embodiment, each discrete bearing includes an outer casing mounted to the support plate, a cover member attached to the outer casing and having a circular opening, and a primary ball member disposed between the outer casing and the cover member. The primary ball extends through the circular opening toward the horizontal support surface. In a specific embodiment, the plurality of discrete bearings are disposed between the support plate and the support plate. In one embodiment, each of the discrete bearings contains a primary ball member and each of the primary ball members is in contact with the support plate.

In a specific embodiment, each of the plurality of discrete bearings is spaced an equal distance from the vertical axis along the support plate. In a specific embodiment, the plurality of discrete bearings comprise five discrete bearings. In one embodiment, the five discrete bearings are disposed at equal intervals around a circle centered on the vertical axis.

In a particular embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame includes a rotational drive shaft extending through the support plate and centered on the vertical axis. The rotary drive shaft has a mounting flange disposed on a first end of the rotary drive shaft, and the mounting flange is in contact with the support plate. In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame includes an upper bearing assembly having an upper bearing housing disposed between the mounting flange and the support plate, and disposed in the housing Thrust ball bearings. The rotary drive shaft passes through the thrust ball bearing. In one In a specific embodiment, the thrust ball bearing includes an upper bearing ring in contact with the mounting flange, a lower bearing ring in contact with the housing, and a plurality of ball bearings disposed between the upper bearing ring and the lower bearing ring. . The rotary drive shaft is in contact with the plurality of ball bearings.

In a particular embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame includes a rotational drive shaft extending through the support plate and centered on the vertical axis. The rotary drive shaft includes a mounting flange disposed on a first end of the rotary drive shaft. The mounting flange is in contact with the support plate. The rotary drive shaft includes a second end that is opposite the first end. The support plate is disposed between the first end and the second end. The rotating and pivoting frame includes a lower bearing assembly having a lower bearing housing disposed between the support plate and the second end of the rotary drive shaft, and disposed in the lower bearing housing Push the ball bearing. The rotary drive shaft passes through the thrust ball bearing. In a specific embodiment, the thrust ball bearing includes an upper bearing ring in contact with the outer casing, a lower bearing ring, and a plurality of ball bearings disposed between the upper bearing ring and the lower bearing ring. The rotary drive shaft is in contact with the plurality of ball bearings.

In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame includes a threaded locking ring that is threadedly locked to the rotational drive shaft between the second end of the rotary drive shaft and the lower bearing assembly. The threaded locking ring is in live contact with the lower bearing.

In a particular embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame includes a rotary drive shaft extending through the support plate and centered on the vertical axis. The rotary drive shaft includes a mounting flange disposed on a first end of the rotary drive shaft. The mounting flange is in contact with the support plate. The rotary drive shaft includes a second end opposite the first end, and the support plate is disposed between the first end and the second end. A removable drive collar is disposed above the rotational drive shaft adjacent the second end such that rotation of the drive collar causes the rotary drive shaft to rotate. The drive collar has a pair of arm assemblies extending from the drive collar. In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame includes a spin in contact with the mounting bracket and one of the arm assemblies. Turn the actuator. In a particular embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame includes a threaded locking ring that is threadedly locked to the second end of the rotary drive shaft. The threaded locking ring is in live contact with the drive shaft.

The exemplary embodiment also refers to a rotating and pivoting bed having a fixed bed frame having a horizontal support surface including a support plate, a splice-type bed member, and a rotating and pivoting frame, the rotation And the pivoting frame is mounted on the horizontal support surface, communicates with the living bed member, and is rotatable about the horizontal support axis of the horizontal support surface. The rotating and pivoting frame includes a support plate and a plurality of discrete bearings attached to the support plate. Each of the plurality of discrete bearings is spaced apart from the vertical axis and the support plate by an equal distance along the support plate and includes a main ball. Each of the main balls is in contact with the support plate. In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame also includes a rotationally driven rotating shaft extending through the support plate and centered on the vertical axis. The rotary drive shaft includes a mounting flange disposed on the first end of the rotary drive shaft and a second end opposite the first end. The mounting flange is in contact with the support plate, and the support plate is disposed between the first end and the second end.

The rotating and pivoting frame includes an upper bearing assembly having an upper bearing housing disposed between the mounting flange and the support plate, and a thrust ball bearing disposed within the housing. The rotary drive shaft passes through the thrust ball bearing. The rotating and pivoting frame includes a lower bearing assembly having a lower bearing housing disposed between the support plate and the second end of the rotary drive shaft, and a thrust disposed in the lower bearing housing Ball bearings. The rotary drive shaft passes through the thrust ball bearing.

In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame further includes a removable driving collar disposed above the rotating driving shaft and adjacent to the second end, such that the rotation of the driving collar causes the rotating driving shaft Rotate. The drive collar includes a pair of arm assemblies extending from the drive collar. The rotation and pivoting frame includes a rotation in contact with the mounting bracket and the arm assembly Turn the actuator. In a specific embodiment, the rotation and pivoting frame includes a lower bearing assembly thread threadedly coupled to the rotational drive shaft between the second end of the rotary drive shaft and the lower bearing assembly. a lock ring, and a drive collar threaded lock ring at the second end of the rotary drive shaft that is threadedly locked to the rotary drive shaft. The drive collar threaded locking ring is in live contact with the drive shaft.

100‧‧‧Rotating and working-bed

102, 402‧‧‧ Fixed bed frame

104, 404‧‧‧Connected bed components

106, 406‧‧‧ horizontal support surface

108, 408‧‧‧ head end

110, 410‧‧‧ foot

112, 412‧‧‧ opposite sides

114‧‧‧Fixed frame length

116‧‧‧ Fixing frame width

118‧‧‧Base surface

120‧‧‧foot support

122‧‧‧ head support

124‧‧‧Support height

126‧‧‧ given distance

128‧‧‧ total thickness

130‧‧‧ plane

132‧‧‧Support legs

134, 434‧‧‧ a live head

136, 436‧‧‧Connected Center

138, 438‧‧‧ live joints

140, 318, 480‧‧‧ top

142, 476‧‧‧ bottom

144, 444‧‧‧Rotating and pivoting frame

146, 418‧‧‧ support board

148, 448‧‧‧ vertical axis

150, 450‧‧‧Connected headstock

152, 452‧‧‧ first actuator assembly

154, 454‧‧‧Connected center frame

156, 456‧‧‧second actuator assembly

158, 458‧‧‧ first live-in foot frame

160, 460‧‧‧ second live-in foot frame

164‧‧ ‧motor

166, 260‧‧ ‧ shaft

168, 308, 468‧‧‧ pivot actuators

169, 306, 469‧‧‧ support plates

170, 2256‧‧ fulcrum

174‧‧‧Two parts mechanical fastening parts

176‧‧‧ mattress

178‧‧‧Upper mattress

180‧‧‧Space or cavity

182‧‧‧parallel architecture

184‧‧‧ top

190‧‧‧Remote control

200‧‧‧arm assembly

202‧‧‧Pass cover

204‧‧‧arm assembly

206‧‧‧Parallel horizontal frame

208‧‧‧ Attachment

210‧‧‧Flange

212‧‧‧Installation board

214‧‧‧Installation arm

218‧‧‧First non-rotating position

220‧‧‧Second rotated position

222‧‧‧ fixed frame

224‧‧‧Architecture

226‧‧‧second position

252‧‧‧Rotary actuator

254‧‧‧Extensible pole

258‧‧‧arm

262‧‧‧second position

264‧‧‧ reverse first position

302‧‧‧Connected center frame

304‧‧‧parallel architecture

310‧‧‧Extensible pole

312‧‧‧ distance

End of 314‧‧

316‧‧‧ pivot angle

420‧‧‧foot support frame

422‧‧‧ headend support architecture

424‧‧‧First connecting arm

425‧‧‧linear actuator

426‧‧‧Second living foot support assembly

432‧‧‧Support legs

445‧‧‧ slot

466‧‧‧Rotary drive shaft

470‧‧‧ mounting flange

472‧‧‧ first end

474‧‧‧ second end

478‧‧‧deduction

482‧‧‧Architecture

484, 492‧ ‧ holes

486‧‧‧Distributed bearings

488‧‧‧ Shell

490‧‧‧Threaded rod

494‧‧‧Cleaning pieces

496‧‧‧round opening

498‧‧‧ main ball

500‧‧‧Upper bearing assembly

502‧‧‧Upper bearing housing

504‧‧‧Upper bearing assembly thrust ball bearing

506, 516‧‧‧ upper bearing ring

508, 518‧‧‧ lower bearing ring

510, 520‧‧‧ ball bearings

512‧‧‧Bottom bearing assembly

514‧‧‧Bottom bearing housing

515‧‧‧Bottom bearing assembly thrust ball bearing

522‧‧‧First or upper threaded locking ring

523‧‧‧First threaded part

524‧‧‧ external notch

526‧‧‧Removable drive collar

528‧‧‧arm assembly

530‧‧‧ spacer arm

532‧‧‧Rotary actuator

534‧‧‧Pushing rod or extendable end

536‧‧‧fixed pin

540‧‧‧Second lower threaded locking ring

542‧‧‧Internal cross-frames

544‧‧‧Second thread

546‧‧‧Vertical frame parts

548‧‧‧Fixed drive

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in FIG In the drawings: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a specific embodiment of the rotating and working-bed in a flat position; Figure 2 is a view of the rotating and working-bed in a flat position and the arm assembly is raised 3 is a perspective view of a specific embodiment of a rotating and working-bed bed when the articulated head is raised; FIG. 4 is a rotating and working-bed bed at the jointed head A top view of a specific embodiment when the elevation is raised and the arm assembly is raised; Figure 5 is a specific embodiment of the rotating and working-bed bed when the articulated head is raised and the articulated foot is raised. A top view of the example; Figure 6 is a perspective view of a particular embodiment of a rotating and working-bed bed with a raised head lift, a articulated foot lift, and a splice-type bed member rotated 90° Figure 7 is a perspective view of a particular embodiment of a rotating and working-bed bed in which the articulated head is raised, the splice-type bed member is rotated 90°, and the articulated foot is lowered through the plane of the horizontal support surface. Figure 8 is viewed from the head end of a specific embodiment of a rotating and working-bed bed a top view in which the articulated head is raised, the union bed member is rotated 90°, the unionized foot is lowered through the plane of the horizontal support surface, and the abutment bed member is pivoted toward the abutment foot; Figure 9 is a top view from one side of a particular embodiment of a rotating and working-bed, wherein the articulated head is raised, the union bed member is rotated 90°, and the abutment foot is lowered through the level Supporting the plane of the surface, and the hinged bed member pivots toward the abutment foot until the articulated foot contacts the floor; FIG. 10 is a schematic front elevational view of one embodiment of the rotating and working bed; 11 is a perspective view of a specific embodiment of the arm assembly; FIG. 12 is a partial view of an embodiment of the arm assembly attached to the bottom surface of the movable center portion of the rotary and working-bed; FIG. A schematic view of a rotary actuator for rotating a rotating shaft and a support plate; Figure 14 is a schematic view of a pivoting actuator attached to a movable center frame, and wherein the abutting center frame is initially flat Position; Figure 15 is attached to the pivoting of the articulated center frame Schematic diagram of the device, wherein the articulated center frame pivots toward the abutting foot; Figure 16 is a rotating and working bed when the articulated head is raised and the articulated foot is raised A top view of another embodiment; Figure 17 is a specific embodiment of a rotating and working-bed bed when the splice-type bed member is rotated, the articulated head is raised, and the abutting foot is moved down. Example of a bottom perspective view; Figure 18 is a side view of a rotating and pivoting frame, and a portion of a portion of the support plate; Figure 19 is a bottom perspective view of one portion of the rotating and pivoting frame; Figure 20 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a rotating and pivoting frame, and a support plate; Figure 21 is an upper perspective view of one portion of the rotating and pivoting frame; and Figure 22 is a rotation and pivoting Side hidden line view of one part of the rotating frame; Figure 23 is a rotating and working-bed bed when the jointed bed member is rotated, the articulated head is raised, and the live-type foot is turned down a bottom view of a portion; and Figure 24 is a portion of the rotating and working-bed bed when the splice-type bed member is rotated, the articulated head is raised, and the articulated foot is lowered downward Bottom perspective view.

The following description of specific embodiments is made with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference symbols in different figures identify the same or similar elements. The following detailed description does not limit the invention. Instead, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the accompanying claims.

A reference to "a particular embodiment" or "an embodiment" or "an embodiment" or "an embodiment" is intended to mean that a particular feature, structure, or feature described in connection with a particular embodiment. In the examples. It is to be understood that the phrase "in a particular embodiment" or "in a particular embodiment" is not necessarily referring to a particular embodiment. Again, such features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

Exemplary embodiments refer to a rotating and working-bed bed. The rotating and working bed includes a first outer fixed bed frame having a horizontal support surface spaced from the floor and extending between the head end and the foot end of the fixed bed frame . In a particular embodiment, the rotating and working bed includes a head plate attached to the head end of the fixed bed frame and a foot plate attached to the foot end of the fixed bed frame opposite the head end. In a specific embodiment, the head plate and the foot plate extend at least over the horizontal support surface. The horizontal support surface system Extending from the head end of the fixed bed frame to the foot end. In addition to this, the horizontal support surface extends from one side of the fixed bed frame to the other.

In a specific embodiment, the fixed bed frame has a surface of the substrate opposite the horizontal support surface. The fixed bed frame has a thickness between the surface of the substrate and the horizontal support surface. In a specific embodiment, the surface of the substrate is disposed to be directly supported on the floor. The thickness of the fixed bed frame defines a given thickness of the horizontal support surface from the floor when the surface of the substrate is in contact with the floor. In another embodiment, the fixed bed frame includes a plurality of legs extending downwardly from the surface of the substrate. The legs are in contact with the floor and the surface of the substrate is spaced from the floor. In another embodiment, the fixed bed frame is attached to and supported by a wheeled crane having a plurality of wheels. The wheeled crane extends through the surface of the substrate and includes a skeletal member, a motor, an electronic device, and a control device to selectively position the fixed bed frame in a raised or lowered position. The surface of the base of the fixed bed frame in the lowered position is at a height above the floor about the height of the wheels.

The rotating and working bed also includes a living bed member disposed on top of or above the horizontal support surface. The joint bed member includes a skeletal member, a support member, a motor, an actuator, a power source, control electronics, a switch, and a remote control to provide desired rotation, abutment, of the living bed member with respect to the horizontal support surface, Pivot and slide. The splice bed member includes a articulating head and a union foot that is separate from the articulating head. The articulating head is agitated with respect to the articulating foot. The splice-type bed member includes a union-type center or seat disposed between the articulating head and the articulating foot and in contact with the articulating head and the articulating foot. The spliced head and the slingable foot are abutted independently of each other about the splicing center. In addition, the heads and feet are also supported on the base member to stop the position in a flat position.

In a specific embodiment, the joint bed member includes at least one disposed on the joint head, the joint center portion, and the living joint foot and covering the joint head, The joint center portion and the mattress of the joint type foot. In a particular embodiment, the articulating head includes a articulating head frame and the articulating foot includes a articulating foot frame. In addition to this, the articulated center portion includes a living center frame. The living joint head frame, the living joint center frame, and the living joint foot frame are abutted in relation to each other. At least one mattress is attached to at least one of the living head frame, the living center frame, and the living foot frame. In a specific embodiment, the living bed member comprises three separate mattress or mattress segments, each of which is attached to the living head frame, the center frame and the living One of the connected foot frames. In a specific embodiment, the mattress is releasably attached to at least one of the living head frame, the living center frame, and the living foot frame. In a particular embodiment, the splice bed member includes at least one mattress top or mattress pad releasably attached to the mattress.

In a specific embodiment, the living-bed member includes a surface mounted on the horizontal support surface and in contact with at least one of the live-type head, the live-type foot, and the contact-type center portion. Rotation and pivoting frame. In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is mounted to the horizontal support surface. In a specific embodiment, the skeletal member, the support member, the motor, the actuator, the control electronic device, the power source, and the switch are disposed on the living joint head, the living joint type foot, the living joint type center portion, And between the rotating and pivoting frame to provide the living joint head, the living joint foot and the desired joint of the living joint center. In a specific embodiment, the skeletal members, the support member, the motor, the actuator, the control electronic device, the power source, and the switch are disposed on the rotating and pivoting frame and the living joint head, the abutting foot And at least one of the part of the living center.

The skeletal members, supports, motors, actuators, control electronics, power supplies, and switches also provide rotational, pivoting, and sliding motion of the splicing bed member to the mount and the horizontal support surface. In a specific embodiment, the living bed member, and in particular the spin The pivoting and pivoting frame rotates the horizontal support surface in a plane parallel to the horizontal support surface. The union bed member rotates about a vertical axis orthogonal to the horizontal support surface and through the horizontal support surface. The splice bed member is rotated about the vertical axis by an angle of 360°.

The living bed member pivots about the plane in which it rotates, and thus with respect to the horizontal support surface, except that it rotates in a plane parallel to the horizontal support surface. Pivoting the splice bed member will cause the splice bed member to tilt forward, i.e., toward the articulating foot, or toward the rear, i.e., toward the articulating head. In a specific embodiment, a pivoting motion is provided between the rotating and pivoting frame and the abutting center portion. In a particular embodiment, in addition to the rotational and pivotal movement of the splice-type bed member, sliding or lateral movement of the splice-type bed member along a plane parallel to the horizontal support surface is provided. In a particular embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame provides lateral or sliding motion along a plane parallel to the horizontal support surface. Transverse or sliding motion occurs in the living head, the left and right direction of the articulating foot and the articulating center portion, and the traversing of the articulating center portion from the living head to the foot At least one of the directions of the line passing through the joint bed member.

In a specific embodiment, the rotating and working bed comprises a set or a pair of arms. In a specific embodiment, each of the sets of arms is located on one side of the splice-type bed member, and in particular on the articulated head, the articulated foot or the abutment On one side of the center. Preferably, each arm is located on a side of the articulating center section. In a particular embodiment, each arm is attached to a side of the living center segment. Preferably, each arm is attached to the underside of the articulating center section. Attachment to the bottom surface facilitates the use of a removable mattress and attaching the top layer and bed sheets to the mattress. In one particular embodiment, each arm is removable. In a specific embodiment, each arm can be angled from a first sliding position of the arm substantially parallel to a top surface of the living center portion and an angle of the arm with respect to a top surface of the living center portion The second upright position moves. In a specific embodiment, each arm is pivoted In turn, it moves between the first lowered position and the second upright position. In a specific embodiment, each arm can be locked in at least one of the first lowered position and the second upright position.

The rotation, activating, pivoting and sliding movement of the splice-type bed member, and if included in the height adjustment of the fixed bed frame, will provide access and use of the rotating and working-bed bed for persons with reduced mobility. The splice bed member is selectively positionable in a variety of configurations between a horizontal position and a rotational and pivotal position. In the horizontal position, the articulating head, the articulating foot and the articulating center are flat and parallel to the horizontal support surface, and the articulating head and the articulating foot portion Do not align with the head end and the foot end of the fixed bed frame. In the rotated and pivoted position, the splice-type bed member is rotated 90° to the fixed bed member and is agitated and pivoted such that the articulating head, the articulating foot and the abutment The center portion is configured in a seated position wherein the live foot extends over the side of the fixed bed frame and up to the surface on which the base surface of the fixed bed frame is supported.

In a specific embodiment, the fixed bed frame includes a head end support and a foot end support to provide support for the living head and the live foot in the horizontal position. One or more recesses may be provided in the articulating head and the articulating foot to engage the head end support and the foot end support. The articulating head, the articulating foot and the articulating center can be adjusted from the horizontal position as in a typical adjustable bed.

In a specific embodiment, the user is assisted in getting out of bed, the living center is rotated about the horizontal support surface, wherein the head, the foot and the center are positioned according to a standing or reclining position. . The union bed member continues to rotate while the articulating foot is lowered through the plane of the horizontal support surface. At the same time, the splice bed member pivots forward and can also move laterally such that the foot extends away from the side of the horizontal support surface and extends toward the floor. This movement will continue until the splice bed member has rotated approximately 90° and the head, center and foot of the splice-type bed member are agitated, pivoted and slid to form the ground and face Seat on the side of the bed. Reversing these steps will assist the inconvenient person on the living bed.

Referring to Figures 1 through 10, an exemplary embodiment of a rotary and splice bed 100 is illustrated. The rotating and working bed includes a fixed bed frame 102 and a living bed member 104 mounted to the fixed bed frame. The splice bed member is mounted to the fixed bed frame to provide rotation, abutment, pivoting and sliding movement of the splice bed member to the fixed bed frame. Appropriate sizes of the rotating and working-bed including the fixed bed frame and the live bed member include single, single, double, double, and California double.

The fixed bed frame is composed of a skeleton material comprising wood, metal, composite and plastic skeleton materials. In addition to this, the fixed bed frame is covered with a pad and a pad. The fixed bed frame has a head end 108, a foot end 110 opposite the head end, and a pair of opposing side edges 112 extending from the head end to the foot end. The fixed bed frame has a holder length 114 from the head end to the foot end and a holder width 116 between the pair of opposing sides.

The fixed bed frame includes a horizontal support surface 106 and a base surface 118 opposite the horizontal support surface. In a specific embodiment, the horizontal support surface extends the entire length of the holder and the entire width of the holder. In a specific embodiment, the fixed bed frame includes a head end support member 122 extending upward from the horizontal support surface and originating from the head end, and a foot end extending upward from the horizontal support surface and originating from the foot end Support member 120. In a specific embodiment, the head end support and the foot end support extend the entire width of the holder. The horizontal support surface extends from the foot end support to the head end support. The head end support and the foot end support have a support height 124 upward from the horizontal support surface. The support height is selected to accommodate the skeleton and operating elements between the mount and the splice bed member.

In one embodiment, the horizontal support surface is spaced a given distance 126 from the surface of the substrate. When the surface of the substrate is placed in contact with the floor, the given distance is the height of the horizontal support surface from the floor. The given distance and the support height define the fixture The total thickness is 128. In one embodiment, the holder includes a plurality of support legs 132 (Figs. 1-9) extending downwardly from the surface of the substrate. For example, the holder includes four support legs, each of which has a corner adjacent to a support leg. In a particular embodiment, the legs are removable. In a particular embodiment, the legs can be extended. When the holder comprises a plurality of legs, the height of the horizontal support surface is the total thickness plus the length of the support legs. In a specific embodiment, the holder includes a plurality of wheels or rollers at the surface of the substrate. Suitable wheel and roller configurations are known in the art and can be obtained.

The splice bed member 104 includes a articulating head 134 and a separate articulating foot 138. The articulating head and the articulating foot abut each other in the direction of arrow B toward the horizontal support surface and upwardly away from the horizontal support surface in the direction of arrow A. Providing the living head and the movable foot from the flat position illustrated in FIGS. 1 , 2 , and 10 and the illustrations illustrated in FIGS. 3 to 9 Movement and positioning of various types of joint positions. In a particular embodiment, the articulating foot is abutted downwardly through a plane 130 (Fig. 10) containing the horizontal support surface (Fig. 7). The live joint head and the joint of the live joint foot are operated independently of other adjustments and movements of the joint bed member, and other adjustments and movements of the joint bed members include the joint The rotating, pivoting and sliding movement of the bed member with respect to the fixed bed frame and the horizontal support surface.

In a specific embodiment, the splice-type bed member includes a living joint disposed between the living-type head and the living-type foot and with the live-type head and the abutting foot The center portion 136 is interlocked. The articulating head and the articulating foot are abutted about the articulating center. The live joint head, the joint center portion, and the joints of the live joints that are associated with each other occur independently of the rotation, pivoting, and sliding motion of the joint bed member. The articulating head, the articulating center portion and the articulating foot span a bracket length 114 from the head end to the foot end, and a bracket width 116 between the pair of opposing sides .

In a specific embodiment, the splice-type bed member includes at least one articulated head frame 150 disposed in the articulating head, and at least one abutment disposed in the articulating foot Foot frame. In a specific embodiment, the splice-type bed member includes a first articulated foot frame 158 and a second articulating foot pivotally attached to the first articulating foot frame Rack 160. The first living type foot frame and the second living type foot frame provide separate positioning of the upper leg portion and the lower leg portion of the living joint type foot. The splice bed member includes at least one articulated center frame 154 disposed between the articulated head frame and the live type foot frame, such as the first articulated foot frame 158.

The living center frame is pivotally connected to the living head frame and the live type foot frame. The first actuator assembly 152, that is, the head actuator, is disposed between the living center frame and the living head frame. A second actuator assembly 156, i.e., the foot actuator, is disposed between the articulating center frame and the articulating foot frame. The actuator assembly includes an actuator, a motor, a push rod, and a carrier member to provide the desired activity between the articulating head, the articulating center portion, and the articulating foot portion Pick up.

The articulating head, the articulating center portion, and the articulating foot include a top surface 140 and a bottom surface 142 that faces the top. The joint head, the joint center portion and the joint foot can be set in a flat, ie non-joint position, wherein the joint head is aligned with the head end of the holder The live foot is aligned with the foot end of the holder (Fig. 1). The bottom surface of the articulating head is aligned above the head end support 122 and the bottom surface of the articulating foot is aligned above the foot end support 120. In a specific embodiment, the bottom surface is in contact with at least one of the head end support member and the foot end support member. This configuration defines a space or cavity 180 between the bottom surface and the horizontal support surface from which the head end support extends to the foot end support.

The splice bed member 104 also includes at least one mattress 176 attached to the articulating head frame, the articulated center frame, and the articulating foot member. In another embodiment, the activity The modular bed member includes a plurality of mattress or mattress segments. Each of the plurality of mattresses is attached to one of the living head frame, the living center frame, and the live foot frame. In a particular embodiment, the mattress is not removable from the living bed component. In a specific embodiment, one or more of the articulated head frame, the articulated center frame, and the live-type foot frame are integrated into the mattress. Preferably, the mattress is removably attached to the articulated head frame, the articulated center frame and the articulated foot frame. The removable attachment of the mattress is provided by at least one or a plurality of the mattress and each of the living head frame, the living center frame and the live foot frame A two-part mechanical fastening member 174 is provided. Suitable two-part mechanical fasteners include, but are not limited to, zippers, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, spike-type fasteners, hooks, and eyelet fasteners , buttons, magnetic clasps, loops and strips, spring clips, clips, and combinations thereof.

In a particular embodiment, the mattress, or each of the plurality of mattresses, includes at least one first component of a two-part mechanical fastening component. In addition, at least one of the articulated head frame, the articulated center frame, and the articulated foot frame includes at least one second component of the two-part mechanical fastening component. The first and second members of the two-part mechanical fastening member may be located between the bottom surface of the mattress and the top surface of the living head frame, the living center frame and the live foot frame . Therefore, the two-part mechanical fastening component can be concealed. In another embodiment, the two-part mechanical fastening member is located on the fabric skirt or side of the mattress, and the living head frame, the movable center frame, and the live-type foot frame. Between the sides.

In a specific embodiment, the first component of the plurality of mechanical fasteners, that is, the plurality of snaps, or the first component of the hook and loop fasteners, along the bottom skirt of the mattress, or along Attached from the edge of the fabric extending downward from the bottom of the mattress, and the second component of the corresponding plurality of mechanical fasteners is attached to the live head frame, the articulated center frame and the live foot Side of one or more of them. Therefore, the mattress is placed on the living head frame, the living center frame and Above the articulated foot frame, the fabric skirt extends over the side edges and the first and second members of the two component mechanical fastening members are aligned. As long as the alignment, the first and second components of the two-component mechanical fastening member are connected, and the mattress is fastened to the living head frame, the living center frame and the live-type foot frame . Release of the first and second components allows removal of the mattress.

In another embodiment, the first component of the two-part mechanical fastening component is provided by a first component of a zipper that extends along the bottom of the mattress. The second component of the two-part mechanical fastening member is a second component of the zipper extending along one or more of the living head frame, the articulated center frame, and the abutment foot frame. In a specific embodiment, the second component of the zipper is contained in a fabric strip attached to the living head frame, the living center frame, and the living foot frame. Or multiple. In another embodiment, the second component of the zipper is disposed on a fabric sheet placed on one or more of the living head frame, the living center frame, and the live foot frame. Below. Once again, the mattress is placed over the articulating head frame, the articulated center frame and the articulating foot frame, and the first and second components of the zipper are aligned. The pull link is closed and the mattress is fastened to the living head frame, the living center frame and the live foot frame.

In a specific embodiment, the living bed member includes one less mattress upper layer 178, the at least one mattress upper layer being attached to the mattress and disposed on the living joint head, the living center And at least one of the part of the live joint. In a specific embodiment, the living bed member comprises a plurality of mattress upper layers. Each of the upper layers of each mattress is attached to one of a plurality of mattresses. The mattress is protected by an upper layer of a suitable mattress or a cushioned surface is placed over the surface. Although the upper layer of the mattress can be secured to the mattress, for example, using stitching, it is preferred that the top layer of the mattress is removably attached to the mattress. In a specific embodiment, the mattress upper layer includes a first component of a two-part mechanical fastening component and the mattress includes a second component of the two component mechanical fastening component. Suitable two-part mechanical fastenings include, but are not limited to, zippers, Hook and loop type fasteners, snaps, tip-type fasteners, hook and eyelet fasteners, buttons, magnetic fasteners, loops and strips, spring clips, clips, and combinations thereof . In a specific embodiment, the upper layer of the mattress is secured to the mattress using a plurality of elastic strips.

In a specific embodiment, the living bed frame includes a rotating and pivoting frame 144. The rotation and pivoting frame are disposed in the cavity 180 and are mounted in the horizontal support surface 106. In a particular embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is positioned above or above the support plate 146 that is mounted to the horizontal support surface. In a particular embodiment, the rotation and pivoting bracket is attached to at least one of the articulating head and the articulating foot. In another embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is coupled to the living center portion for connection. In a specific embodiment, the living joint head, the joint center portion or the joint type foot joint is connected to the joint head frame, the joint type center frame or the joint Foot frame.

The rotating and pivoting frame 144 can rotate the horizontal support surface or the support plate about a vertical axis 148 that passes through and is orthogonal to the horizontal support surface and the support plate. The pivoting and pivoting frame also provides pivotal movement of the living-bed member to the horizontal support surface such that the live-bed member is directed toward the articulating head and as indicated by arrow D as indicated by arrow C The person is inclined toward at least one of the live-type feet. In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame pivots the articulated center portion or the articulating center frame toward the living head or toward the living foot. . In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is pivotally connected to the living center or the living center frame. In one embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is pivotally coupled to the living center or the living center frame at one or more fulcrums 170.

In one embodiment, the rotating and working bed includes a spindle 166 that passes from the fixed bed frame through the support plate and into the rotating and pivoting frame. The shaft is a cylindrical shaft concentric with the vertical axis. In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame can surround the hanging The single axis of rotation of the straight axis rotates about the vertical axis by an angle of about 90°. In another embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is rotatable about the vertical axis by an angle of about 90° in the first rotational direction and about an angle of about 90° in the second rotational direction. The first direction of rotation is opposite the second direction of rotation. In a particular embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is rotatable about the vertical axis by an angle of about 360 degrees.

In one particular embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame 144 includes a support plate 169 disposed above the support plate 146. A bearing surface is defined between the support plate and the support plate, and the support plate rotates the support plate on the support surface. In a specific embodiment, a plastic support member is included between the support plate and the support plate. In another embodiment, a plurality of bearings, including ball bearings and roller bearings, are disposed between the support plate and the support plate, such as in a passage or groove in the support surface, to improve the support plate and The rotation between the support plates.

In a particular embodiment, the support plate is fixedly attached to the rotating shaft 166 and does not rotate the rotating shaft. Therefore, the rotation of the shaft will rotate the support plate. Referring to FIG. 13, in one embodiment, the rotary actuator 252, that is, the actuator that provides the rotation of the support plate, is a linear actuator disposed in the holder 222. And connected to the frame member 224 in the holder in a rotary or pivotal manner. The extendable rod 254 of the rotary actuator is coupled to an arm 258 that is attached to and extends from the shaft 260 at a fulcrum 256. The spindle is fixedly coupled to the support plate. Thus, the support plate is in the first non-rotating position 218 when the rotary actuator is in the first position, such as retraction. Extending the extendable rod will move the rotary actuator to the second position 262 and move the arm to the second position 226. This also rotates the spindle and moves the support plate to a second rotated position 220, which represents a 90° rotation in the first direction. By rotating the arm in the reverse first position 264, the shaft is rotated in a second direction opposite the first direction, and thus the support plate is rotated 90°.

Returning to Figures 1 through 10, in another embodiment, the motor is disposed in connection with the end of the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is disposed in the rotating and pivoting frame. The motor is fixedly attached to the rotating shaft and to the rotating and pivoting frame, such as the support plate. Thus, the motor rotates the support plate, and thus the rotation and pivoting frame, about the axis of rotation. In another embodiment, the motor 164 is disposed in the mount and is in contact with a portion of the shaft disposed in the mount. The motor is fixedly attached to the mount and to the spindle. In addition to this, the rotating shaft extending into the rotating and pivoting frame is fixedly fastened to the rotating and pivoting frame, ie the supporting plate. Thus, the motor rotates the shaft about the vertical axis and the axis of rotation rotates the rotation and pivot frame about the vertical axis.

In one embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame includes a pair of parallel frame members 182 that are spaced apart from each other and extend below the living center portion and the living center frame. Each of the frame members includes a top portion 184, and the live center frame is abutted to each of the top portions from the initial position of the top portion that is in contact with or adjacent to the top portion and parallel to the top portion Clip the position of an angle. In a particular embodiment, each of the frame members is coupled to the living center frame, such as at a pivot point, such as a pivot. In a particular embodiment, the articulating center frame is attached to each of the frame members to provide both pivotal and sliding motion of the articulating center portion to the rotation and pivot frame.

In a particular embodiment, each of the parallel frame members is fastened to the support plate, such as by welding or using a plurality of fasteners such as bolts. In a specific embodiment, each of the frame members is attached to the support plate using three fastening members, one of the fastening members abutting either end of the frame member and one of the fastening members is located at the frame member intermediate. Thus, rotation of the support plate will cause the parallel frame members to rotate. The fasteners do not interfere with the rotation of the support plate to the support plate. In one embodiment, a pivot actuator 168 is disposed on the support plate between the parallel frame members. Preferably, the pivot actuator is a linear actuator. The pivot The actuator is disposed between the support plate and the movable center frame, and is pivotally attached to the support plate and the living center frame. The pivoting actuator, and in particular the movement of the push rod of the pivoting actuator, will produce a pivotal movement of the articulating center. Thus, the rotary and pivoting frame includes four actuators, namely a head actuator, a foot actuator, a rotary actuator and a pivot actuator. In one embodiment, all four actuators are linear actuators. In one embodiment, all four actuators are identical actuators.

Referring now to Figures 14 and 15, in one embodiment, the pivot actuator 308 is pivotally coupled to the support plate 306 between the parallel frame members 304. The end of the extendable rod 310 of the pivoting actuator is coupled to the living center frame 302 in a rotational or pivotal manner. In a particular embodiment, the extendable rod is coupled to the end 314 of the abutment center portion adjacent the abutment foot and spaced a distance 312. In a particular embodiment, the distance is approximately 8 inches. When the pivoting actuator is in the first retracted position, the articulating center frame 302 is substantially flat and is located above the top surface 318 of the parallel frame members and parallel to the top surfaces of the parallel frame members (Fig. 14). Extending the extendable rod will pivot the living center frame, and thus the live bed member, toward the foot end (Fig. 15). This will lift the living center frame away from the top surfaces of the parallel frame members and define an angle 316, i.e., a pivot angle, between the living center frame and the top surfaces. The pivoting actuator also pivots downwardly toward the support plate. In addition, the end 314 of the live center frame falls below the plane of the top surface 318 of the parallel frame members and faces the floor or floor. Retracting the pivot actuator will return the articulated center frame, and thus the live bed member, to the position illustrated in Figure 14.

Returning to Figures 1 through 10, in one particular embodiment, the center portion pivots independently of any sliding motion. For example, the rotating and pivoting frame member includes an actuator that urges the articulating center frame to pivot the living center portion about the pivot point. In addition, the living bed member can be along the left and right of the fixed bed frame as indicated by arrow E The direction, or along the direction of the fixed bed frame as indicated by arrow F, slides against the fixed bed frame from the head end to the foot end. The splice bed member slides in a plane parallel to the plane of the horizontal support surface. In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting member can slide against the mounting plate and the living center frame. In another embodiment, the abutting center pivots and pivots The frame slides and pivots at the same time.

The rotating and pivoting bed includes a control assembly 164. Preferably, the control assembly is located in the fixed bed frame. The control assembly is in communication with the motor and actuator of the rotating and pivoting bed to provide desired adjustment and operation of the rotating and working bed. The control assembly includes, but is not limited to, control electronics, computers, programmable logic controllers, power supplies, batteries, and wireless communication systems. In one embodiment, the rotating and pivoting bed includes at least one remote control device 190 in communication with the control assembly. Suitable remote controls include a wireless controller and a wired controller. The remote control provides activating, pivoting and sliding movement of the rotating and working bed.

The rotating and working bed also includes a pair of arm assemblies 200. Each arm assembly is each attached to one of the opposite sides of the live bed member. Preferably, each of the arm assemblies is coupled to the living center portion, and in particular the opposite side of the living center frame. Each of the arm assemblies can be positioned in the first lowered position such that one or more of the articulating head, the articulated center portion, and the articulating foot are in a flat configuration (Fig. 1) or abutted Configuration (Figure 3). Each of the arm assemblies can be positioned in the second raised position such that one or more of the articulating head, the articulated center portion, and the articulating foot are in a flat configuration (Fig. 2) or live Connect the configuration (Figure 4).

Referring now to Figures 11 and 12, each arm assembly includes an arm assembly frame 204 having a plurality of parallel horizontal frame members 206. A material suitable for use as the material of the assembly frame comprises a tubular metal. A pad cover 202 is attached to the top horizontal frame member. An attachment bracket 208 is coupled to the arm assembly bracket. The attachment bracket includes a flange 210 that is attached or welded to the bottom horizontal frame member. A mounting plate 212 is pivotally coupled to the flange 210. Mounting arm 214 is self-installing The board extends. The mounting plate includes a bend or extends downwardly from the mounting plate to connect the arm assembly to the living center portion, and in particular the bottom surface 142 of the living center portion (Fig. 10). In a particular embodiment, the mounting arm, and thus the attachment frame, is removably attached to the living center. The mounting plate is pivotally coupled to the flange, providing a point between the arm assembly frame and the attachment frame such that the arm assembly frame is attached to the attachment frame, and particularly the mounting plate It can be rotated around this pivot point. In a particular embodiment, each of the arm assemblies, and particularly each of the attachment brackets, includes a latching mechanism 212 disposed between the flange of the arm assembly bracket and the mounting plate of the attachment bracket To prevent rotation of the arm assembly to the attachment bracket. A suitable locking mechanism includes a set screw and a spring-loaded pin. In a particular embodiment, the arm assembly is removably coupled to the attachment bracket.

In a particular embodiment, the different portions of the rotating and working-bed are detachable for transport and storage. Therefore, the fixed bed frame, the leg, the rotating and pivoting frame, the movable head frame, the living center frame, the living foot frame, the mattress, the mattress upper layer, the arm assembly and the control assembly One or more of the components may be constructed as separate assemblies. These separate assemblies will be combined into the rotating and working bed.

The rotating and pivoting frame of the rotating and working-bed bed provides pivoting action of the living-bed member to the horizontal support surface to tilt the living-bed member toward the abutting foot The articulating foot is located at a first position above the horizontal support surface to a second position in which the articulating foot extends below the horizontal support surface. The horizontal support surface is located at a given height above the floor, and the live-type foot extends one or more of the given height below the horizontal support surface when the live-bed member is in the second position Distance. Thus, the articulating foot extends towards the floor. In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame provides lateral movement of the living-bed member along a plane parallel to and spaced from the horizontal support surface such that the living-bed member faces the abutment The head or the articulated foot moves.

The splice bed member can be positioned such that the articulating head, the articulating center portion, and the articulating foot are flat and parallel to the horizontal support surface (Fig. 1). These arm assemblies can be lowered to provide a bedside support rail, or raised (Fig. 2) for use by a person to enter the rotating and articulated bed frame. Thereby, the living head, the living center portion and the movable foot are aligned with the head end and the foot end of the fixed bed frame to operate the rotating and working bed Operate, such as a live bed, to raise and lower the articulating head (Fig. 3), or the articulating head, the articulating center, and the articulating foot (Fig. 5) ). The arm assemblies can also be raised when one or more of the articulating head, the articulating center portion, and the articulating foot are abutted (Fig. 4) to provide the live position The movement of the rotating and the movable bed is moved in and out.

The living bed member rotates the horizontal support surface when the articulating head, the articulating center portion, and the articulating foot portion are in a flat position or a live position (Fig. 6). The union bed member is rotated by an angle of 90°. The articulated head is raised and the live-type foot that may have been raised initially is lowered. The articulating foot is lowered through the plane of the horizontal support surface (Fig. 7). The splice bed member then pivots or tilts toward the living foot and over the side of the fixed bed frame and pivots and slides in a particular embodiment (Fig. 8). In a particular embodiment, the articulating center pivots, or pivots and slides the rotation and pivoting frame. Pivoting, as well as pivoting and sliding motion, will continue until the articulating foot contacts the floor (Fig. 9). When the joint center portion pivots the rotation and the pivot frame, the buttocks and the lower back of the occupant are lifted due to the back of the joint center portion adjacent to the joint head and the joint head The portion is tilted forward so that the live bed member not only positions the occupant toward a side of the rotating and working bed in a standing position, but also lifts the occupant to a standing position. Therefore, people with reduced mobility can get out of bed. Reversing these steps will allow the person with reduced mobility to go to bed and take advantage of the articulation of the rotating and working-bed.

Referring to Figures 16 through 17, another exemplary embodiment of a rotating and working-bed bed is illustrated. The figure shows the skeleton and supporting components of the rotating and working-bed bed without External components such as pad plugs, padding and mattresses. The rotating and working bed includes a fixed bed frame 402 and a living bed member 404 mounted to the fixed bed frame. The appropriate size and material of the rotating and working bed include single, single, double, double and California double.

The fixed bed frame is constructed of a skeleton material comprising wood, metal, plastic, polymer, composite, and combinations thereof. In addition, the fixed bed frame is covered with skirtings, panels, linings and shims. The fixed bed frame has a head end 408, a foot end 410 opposite the head end, and a pair of opposing side edges 412 extending from the head end to the foot end. The fixed bed frame includes a horizontal support surface 406. In a particular embodiment, the horizontal support surface includes a support plate 418. The horizontal support panel is supported by the skeletal member of the fixed bed frame and extends along at least a portion of the width and length of the horizontal support surface. Suitable methods of attaching the support plate to the horizontal support surface include, but are not limited to, the use of fasteners and welding. In a specific embodiment, the support plate is disposed above the horizontal support surface. Alternatively, the support plate is integrated into the horizontal support surface and is coplanar with the horizontal support surface. Suitable materials for the support sheet include, but are not limited to, wood, metal, plastic, polymers, composites, and combinations thereof.

In a specific embodiment, the horizontal support surface extends the entire length of the holder and the entire width of the holder. As discussed above, in one embodiment, the holder includes a head end support and a foot end support at each end of the horizontal support surface. To provide the head end support and the foot end support, the fixed bed frame includes one or more head end support members 422 attached to the frame of the fixed bed frame and extending upward from the horizontal support surface, and One or more foot end support members 420 attached to the frame of the fixed bed frame and extending upwardly from the horizontal support surface. In a particular embodiment, the fixed bed frame includes a plurality of support legs 432 attached to the frame of the fixed bed frame and extending to the floor. For example, the holder includes four support legs, one of which supports a corner of the holder. In a particular embodiment, the support legs are removable. In a particular embodiment, the support legs can be extended.

The splice bed member 404 includes a articulating head 434 and a separate articulating foot 438. The proper configuration of the articulating head and the articulating foot, and the relative movement between them, i.e., the abutment, have been described above. Typically, the live joint head and the live joint of the live joint are independently independent of the other adjustments and movements of the joint bed member, and such other adjustments include movement of the joint bed member pair The fixed bed frame and the rotation, pivoting and sliding movement of the horizontal support surface.

In a specific embodiment, the living-bed member includes a body disposed between the living head and the living-type foot and associated with the living-type head and the abutting foot The joint center portion 436. The articulating head and the articulating foot abut the central portion of the articulation. The live joint head, the joint center portion, and the joints of the live joints that are associated with each other occur independently of the rotation, pivoting, and sliding motion of the joint bed member. In a specific embodiment, the articulating head, the articulating center portion, and the articulating foot span the length of the bracket from the head end to the foot end, and the pair of opposite sides Between the width of the holder.

The splice bed member includes at least one articulated head frame 450, a first articulated foot frame 458, and a second articulating foot pivotally attached to the first articulating foot frame Frame 460. The first living type foot frame and the second living type foot frame provide separate positioning of the upper leg portion and the lower leg portion of the living joint type foot. The articulating bed member includes at least one living center frame 454 disposed between the living head frame and the living foot frame, such as the first living foot frame 458. All racks contain multiple individual frame pieces.

The living center frame is pivotally connected to the living head frame and the live type foot frame. The first actuator assembly 452, that is, the head actuator, is disposed between the living center frame and the living head frame. A second actuator assembly 456, i.e., the foot actuator, is disposed between the articulating center frame and the articulating foot frame. The actuator assemblies include actuators, motors, push rods, and frame members such as cross-frame members, brace arms, and mounting brackets to provide The attachment of the actuators, the pivoting of the actuators to the frame members, the abutment between the articulating head and the articulating center portion and the articulating foot, and The linear motion of the actuator translates into a pivotal movement of the articulating head and a desired range between the articulating center portion and the articulating foot.

In one embodiment, the fly-fit bed frame includes a rotating and pivoting frame 444, or a rotating and pivoting frame assembly. The rotating and pivoting frame is mounted on the horizontal support surface and is coupled to the articulating head of the living-bed member and the articulating foot. In a particular embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is coupled to the living-bed member directly or via one or more additional frame members or via one or more of the actuator assemblies. Attach or touch the center of the system. Typically, the rotating and pivoting frame is in contact with the frame members of the living head, the living joint foot and the at least one of the living center portions. In a particular embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is positioned above or above the support plate 418 that is mounted to the horizontal support surface.

In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is attached and attached to at least one of the articulating head and the articulating foot. In another embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is coupled to and coupled to the living center portion. In a specific embodiment, the living joint head, the joint center portion or the joint type foot joint is connected to the joint head frame, the joint type center frame or the joint Foot frame.

The rotating and pivoting frame includes a plurality of individual frame members 482 joined together to form, for example, a plurality of square frames and a box frame. The individual frame members may also include "I" beams and angle plates to provide the desired strength and rigidity of the rotating and pivoting frames. The individual frame members provide support for all components of the rotating and pivoting frame. In addition to these, the frame members are sufficient to support the living bed component. In a specific embodiment, one or more of the plurality of frame members are coupled to the second actuator assembly 456, i.e., the components of the foot actuator. For example, one or A plurality of frame members are attached to the first connecting arm 424 that is coupled to the first articulating foot frame 458 and the extendable arm of the linear actuator 425 of the second actuator assembly . The motor or drive end of the linear actuator is pivotally attached to the living center frame.

In one embodiment, one or more of the frame members 482 of the rotating and pivoting frame are coupled to a second articulating foot support assembly 426 that supports the total The system is coupled to the second articulating foot frame 460 and the extendable arms of the linear actuators in the second actuator assembly. For example, one or more of the frame members 482 are pivotally attached to the second live-type foot frame support assembly 426. In addition, the second articulated foot support assembly 426 is pivotally or rotatably attached to the extendable arm of the linear actuator 425 at a common point such as the attachment of the first attachment arm 424. . In one particular embodiment, the first connecting arm is not attached to the frame member 482 and is coupled to the linear actuator 425 and the second live-type foot frame support assembly 426. In a specific embodiment, the first connecting arm includes a slot 445 extending along the length of the first connecting arm to provide the first connecting arm pair and the second articulating foot support assembly 426 and linear The actuator 425 can extend the sliding motion of the attachment point of the arm. In a particular embodiment, the slot allows the extendable arm of the linear actuator 425 to pivot the second articulating foot downward without moving or pivoting the first articulating foot frame 458 turn.

The actuator or motor portion of the second actuator assembly is preferably coupled to the articulating center frame 454; however, the actuator can also be coupled to a plurality of frame members of the rotating and pivoting frame. This configuration provides operational support between the plurality of frame members of the swivel and pivot frame and the splice-type bed member, and between the first articulated foot frame and the second live-fit foot Relative joint and positioning between the frames.

In a particular embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame includes at least one support plate 469 attached to one or more of the plurality of frame members of the rotating and pivoting frame. In a specific embodiment, the structural components are, for example, by soldering or use cases. Fastened to the support plate by a plurality of fastening members such as bolts or screws. Suitable materials for the support sheet include, but are not limited to, wood, metal, plastic, polymers, composites, and combinations thereof. Therefore, the support plate supports all of the rotating and pivoting frame members. The support plate is disposed between the frame member of the rotating and pivoting frame and the horizontal support surface. Preferably, the support plate is disposed between the frame member of the rotating and pivoting frame and the support plate. Therefore, the support plate and the support plate face each other. The support plate and the support plate are spaced apart from one another in a vertical direction to define a gap of up to about 1 inch (25.4 mm). In a specific embodiment, the support plate and the support plate are the same size. As shown, the support plate is larger than the support plate. In a specific embodiment, the support plate and the support plate are constructed of the same material. The support plate and the support plate have a suitable thickness of about 0.6 inches (15 mm). Rotation of the support plate to the support plate will rotate the plurality of frame members and the living bed member.

A rotating and pivoting frame 444 can rotate about the horizontal support surface or the support plate about and through the horizontal support surface, the support plate, and the vertical axis 448 of the support plate. The pivoting and pivoting frame also provides pivotal movement of the living-bed member to the horizontal support surface such that the living-bed member faces at least one of the live-type head and the live-fit foot tilt. In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame pivots the articulated center portion or the articulating center frame toward the living head or toward the living foot. . In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame is pivotally connected to the living center or the living center frame.

To provide pivotal movement of the splice-type bed member, the swivel and pivot frame includes at least one pivot actuator 468. Preferably, the pivot actuator is a linear actuator. In one embodiment, the pivoting actuator is disposed in one or more of a plurality of the rotating or pivoting frame members or a plurality of mounting arms, and a plurality of attachments to the frame members and Between the mounting brackets of the articulated center frame, and pivotally attached to a plurality of the rotating and pivoting frame members or One or more of a plurality of mounting arms, and a plurality of mounting brackets attached to the frame members and the living center frame. Movement of the pivoting actuator, particularly the push rod or extendable arm of the pivoting actuator, will result in an uplifting and pivoting movement of the articulating center portion. In a particular embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame provides only rotational motion without pivotal motion. In the present embodiment, the pivoting actuator and associated structural members are not included; however, a structure that provides rotational motion is included.

Referring now to Figures 18 through 22, the rotating and pivoting frame includes a rotational drive shaft 466 that extends through a supporting plate 418 and is centered on a vertical axis 448. In a specific embodiment, the rotary drive shaft is a cylindrical shaft that is concentric with the vertical axis. The rotary drive shaft includes a mounting flange 470 disposed on the first end 472 of the rotary shaft drive shaft. The rotary drive shaft also includes a second end 474 opposite the first end. The support plate is disposed between the first end and the second end of the rotary drive shaft, that is, the rotary drive shaft passes through the support plate. In addition to this, the rotary drive shaft including the mounting flange is located below the bearing plate 469. In a particular embodiment, the mounting flange is in contact with the support plate, particularly the bottom surface 476 of the support plate. In one embodiment, the mounting flange is secured to the bottom surface of the support plate using a plurality of fastening members 478 that pass through the support plate. Thus, the fastening members of the plurality of fastening members can be accessed from the top surface 480 of the support plate. As shown, the mounting flange is fastened to the support plate using four fastening members. Suitable fastening components include, but are not limited to, threaded fasteners such as screws and bolts.

In one embodiment, the rotary drive shaft is hollow and includes a passageway 482 that extends completely from the first end and the mounting flange through the rotary drive shaft to the second end. The passage is aligned with the aperture 484 in the support plate at the first end of the rotary drive shaft. The passage and the alignment holes in the support plate provide a conduit for routing the power cable and control wiring for the actuators and other components of the rotating and working bed from below or the holder The inner passage enters the rotating and pivoting frame to the living bed member. borrow The wiring will not rotate or twist by causing the wiring to drive the passage in the rotating shaft through the rotation. In addition, the wiring does not contact or interfere with the movement of the rotating assembly.

The rotating and pivoting frame includes a plurality of discrete bearings 486 disposed between the support plate and the horizontal support surface. The rotating and pivoting frame can rotate about the vertical axis 448 to the horizontal support surface on the plurality of discrete bearings. Each discrete bearing is separate, spaced and independent of the other discrete bearings. Thus, each discrete bearing is positioned independently of all other discrete bearings on the support plate, attached to and removed from the support plate. In a particular embodiment, each discrete bearing includes a housing 488 that is mounted to the support plate. In a particular embodiment, the outer casing is disposed as a flange that is mounted to the bottom surface of the support plate. Preferably, the outer casing includes a threaded rod 490 that is inserted or threaded into a plurality of holes 492 in the support plate. In a particular embodiment, the number of holes in the support plate and the location of the holes provide for the attachment of additional discrete bearings, or the repositioning or re-distribution of the discrete bearings.

Each of the discrete bearings also includes a cover member 494 that is attached to the outer casing and has a circular opening 496. The cover can be a removable or a fixer. A main ball 498 is disposed between the outer casing and the cover member and rotatable within the outer casing and the cover member. The primary ball extends through the circular opening toward the horizontal support surface. In a specific embodiment, a plurality of additional smaller beads are disposed between the primary bead and at least one of the outer casing and the cover member. The additional smaller beads help the primary ball to rotate more smoothly within the outer casing and the cover. In a specific embodiment, the discrete bearings of the plurality of discrete bearings are disposed between the support plate and the support plate, and each of the main balls is in contact with the support plate. Thus, as the discrete bearing attached to the support plate moves along the support plate, each of the primary balls rotates. This will provide rotation between the support plate, i.e., the rotating and pivoting frame, and the support plate, i.e., the horizontal surface of the mounting frame.

The number and arrangement of discrete bearings between the support plate and the horizontal support surface are Variety. The appropriate number of discrete bearings includes at least three discrete bearings, at least four discrete bearings, at least five discrete bearings, and more than five discrete bearings. In one embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame includes five discrete bearings. Each of the discrete bearings is spaced apart from the vertical axis, and thus the rotational drive shaft, by a given distance. In a specific embodiment, the given distance is sufficient to support the rotation and pivoting frame supported by the vertical rotating shaft and the rotary drive shaft cantilever and the force and load applied to the support plate by the joint frame member. Therefore, placing the discrete bearing between the support plate and the support surface at the given distance will prevent tilting between the support plate and the support surface.

In a specific embodiment, each of the plurality of discrete bearings is spaced an equal distance from the vertical axis along the support plate. Alternatively, the discrete bearings of the plurality of discrete bearings are spaced from the vertical axis by two or more different distances. In a specific embodiment, the discrete bearings of the plurality of discrete bearings are each spaced apart from the vertical axis by a unique distance. In a specific embodiment, the discrete bearings of the plurality of discrete bearings are disposed along a common arc or circle centered on the vertical axis. The discrete bearings may be evenly or uniformly spaced from one another along the arc or circle. The plurality of discrete bearings may contain five discrete bearings that are equally spaced about a circle centered on the vertical axis. Alternatively, the plurality of discrete bearings include four discrete bearings, each of which is located at a square corner that is centered on the vertical axis. In a particular embodiment, the plurality of discrete bearings includes three discrete bearings configured to be centered around the vertical axis, such as a regular equilateral triangle.

The discrete bearings of the plurality of discrete bearings are configured as two or more concentric circles centered on the vertical axis. Each concentric circle may contain at least one, or two, or more discrete bearings. In addition to these, the discrete bearings can be arranged in an elliptical shape. The bearings in the discrete bearings may also be configured in other shapes, such as along a radial line extending from the vertical axis, Contains pen lines and curves.

Since the mounting flange of the rotary drive shaft is attached to the support plate, the load placed on the support plate is converted into an axial load along the rotational drive shaft. Although the rotating and pivoting frame may only include the plurality of discrete bearings between the support plate and the support plate, in one embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame includes one or more thrusts The bearings are adapted to accommodate the axial load of the rotational drive shaft and provide rotation of the rotary drive shaft. In one particular embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame includes an upper bearing assembly 500. The upper bearing assembly includes an upper bearing housing 502 disposed between the mounting flange and the support plate. An upper bearing assembly thrust ball bearing 504 is disposed within the housing. The rotary drive shaft passes through the upper bearing assembly and the thrust ball bearing.

The thrust ball bearing includes an upper bearing ring 506 that contacts the mounting flange and a lower bearing ring 508 that contacts the housing. Therefore, the thrust ball bearing is spaced from the support plate by the outer casing. In a specific embodiment, the lower bearing ring is in contact with the support plate. A plurality of ball bearings 510 are disposed between the upper bearing ring and the lower bearing ring. The rotary drive shaft is in contact with the plurality of ball bearings, and the rotary drive shaft and the mounting flange rotate the upper bearing assembly. The support plate does not rotate about the upper bearing assembly.

In another embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame includes a lower bearing assembly 512. The rotating and pivoting frame can include only the upper bearing assembly, only the lower bearing assembly, or both the upper bearing assembly and the lower bearing assembly. In a particular embodiment, the upper bearing assembly is identical to the lower bearing assembly. The lower bearing assembly includes a lower bearing housing 514 disposed between the support plate and the second end of the rotary drive shaft. Thus, the lower bearing assembly is located below and within the support plate and the horizontal support surface.

The lower bearing assembly includes a lower bearing assembly thrust ball bearing 515 disposed within the lower bearing housing. The rotary drive shaft passes through the thrust ball bearing. The thrust ball The bearing includes an upper bearing ring 516 that is in contact with the outer casing. In a specific embodiment, the upper bearing ring is in contact with the bottom surface of the support plate. The thrust ball bearing also includes a lower bearing ring 518 and a plurality of ball bearings 520 disposed between the upper bearing ring and the lower bearing ring. The rotary drive shaft is in contact with a plurality of ball bearings.

In a specific embodiment, the rotating and pivoting frame further includes a first or upper threaded locking ring 522, the first or upper threaded locking ring being threaded onto the rotating drive shaft and interposed between the rotations The second end of the drive shaft is coupled to the lower bearing assembly. The upper threaded locking ring is threadedly locked to the first threaded portion 523 of the rotary drive shaft. The upper threaded locking ring is in contact with the lower bearing assembly. In a specific embodiment, the upper threaded locking ring is in operative contact with the lower bearing of the lower bearing assembly to provide rotation of the rotary drive shaft within the thrust ball bearing. The upper threaded locking ring secures the rotating and pivoting frame to the support plate and holds the lower bearing assembly against the bottom surface of the support plate. Removing the upper threaded locking ring will provide access to the bearing assemblies to remove the rotating and pivoting frame from the mounting.

In a particular embodiment, the upper threaded locking ring is removed using a wrench tool such as a spanner wrench. The upper threaded locking ring includes a pair of outer recesses 524 for engagement of the tangs of the open ended wrench to facilitate rotation and removal of the upper threaded locking ring. In a particular embodiment, the open-ended wrench is specifically configured for the configuration of the recesses to facilitate the removal of the threaded retaining ring and at the same time prevent removal of the threaded retaining ring with a conventional wrench or tool.

In one embodiment, the rotation and pivoting frame includes a removable drive collar 526 disposed above the rotational drive shaft adjacent the second end. The drive collar is removable and slidable from the second end onto the rotary drive shaft. Although the drive collar is axially movable along the rotary drive shaft, the drive collar and the rotary drive shaft are arranged to engage each other such that the drive collar cannot rotate relative to the rotary drive shaft. Therefore, the drive shaft Rotation of the ring will cause the rotary drive shaft to rotate. In one embodiment, a pin can be inserted through the drive collar and the drive shaft. Alternatively, the rotational drive shaft includes a shape, groove or ridge along a portion of its length adjacent the second end, and a corresponding shape, ridge or groove on the inner surface of the drive collar Engage. This engagement translates the rotational motion of the drive collar to the rotary drive shaft.

The rotation and pivoting frame also includes a second lower threaded locking ring 540 that is threadedly locked to the rotational drive shaft at a second end of the rotational drive shaft. The lower threaded locking ring is threadedly locked to the second threaded portion 544 of the rotary drive shaft, the second threaded portion extending from the second end along a portion of the length of the rotational drive shaft. The lower threaded locking ring is in live contact with the drive shaft. The lower threaded locking ring retains and secures the drive collar to the rotary drive shaft. Removing the lower threaded locking ring will provide removal of the drive collar. In a specific embodiment, a lower wrench threaded lock ring is removed using a wrench such as an open ended wrench. The lower threaded locking ring includes a pair of outer recesses 544 for engagement of the tangs of the open wrench to rotate and remove the lower threaded locking ring. In a particular embodiment, the open-end wrench is specifically configured for the configuration of the recesses to facilitate the removal of the threaded retaining ring and at the same time prevent removal of the threaded retaining ring with a conventional wrench or tool.

In one embodiment, the drive collar includes a pair of arm assemblies 528 that extend from the drive collar. In another specific embodiment, the drive collar includes a pair of opposed arms. Each arm assembly extends radially from the drive collar and the vertical axis. In a particular embodiment, the arm assemblies are diametrically opposed. Alternatively, the arm assemblies extend from the drive collar along a separation radius that defines an angle from about 90° to about 180°. In one particular embodiment, each of the arm assemblies includes a pair of spacer arms 530, i.e., separation arms that are axially spaced from one another along the length of the rotational drive shaft and the drive collar. The spacer arms establish or define a bracket. The rotating and pivoting frame includes a rotary actuator 532. The rotary actuator is in contact with the mounting bracket and one of the arm assemblies. Thus, as shown, the rotary and pivoting bed includes four actuators, a head actuator, a foot actuator, a rotary actuator, and a pivot actuator. In one embodiment, all four actuators are linear actuators. In one embodiment, all four actuators are identical actuators.

In a particular embodiment, a pusher or extendable end 534 of the rotary actuator is provided between the spacer arms of one of the arm assemblies, the rotary actuator being a linear actuator. A fixing pin 536 is inserted into the hole in each of the spacer arms, and when the rotary actuator is attached to the specific fixed arm assembly, the fixing pin 536 passes through the end of the extendable rod to fasten the extendable The rod is in a bracket formed by the spacer arms. The extendable arm is rotatable about the fixed pin.

Referring now to Figures 23 and 24, the fixed drive end 548 of the rotary actuator 532 is pivotally attached to one of the two actuator mounting brackets 544, the actuator mounting brackets Attached to the vertical frame members 546, the vertical frame members extend downwardly from the interior cross-frame members 542 of the mount 402. In one embodiment, the actuator mounting bracket is a "U" shaped bracket and the fixed drive or motor end of the rotary actuator is retained in the bracket by a securing pin. Thus, the rotary actuator can be rotated or pivoted within the mount mounting bracket to which it is attached. Using a securing pin to secure the rotary actuator between the spacer brackets and the spacer arms of the drive collar will provide easy attachment of the rotary actuator to the mount and Drive the collar. This attachment can be performed after the bed is assembled and erected, and can be easily changed. Selecting the mounting bracket and the spacer arm on which the rotary actuator is mounted will determine the direction of rotation of the rotating and pivoting frame.

As illustrated in Fig. 23, generally attaching the rotary actuator to the holder mounting bracket and the spacer arm to the left of the vertical axis and the rotary drive shaft will produce a rotation as indicated by arrow G. Attaching the rotary actuator to the right side of the vertical axis and the rotational drive shaft to another fixed The mounting brackets and spacer arms will produce a rotation as indicated by arrow H. Thus, the rotation and pivot frame can be rotated about the vertical axis by an angle of about 90° in the first rotational direction (arrow G) and by an angle of about 90° in the second rotational direction (arrow H). The first direction of rotation is opposite the second direction of rotation.

In a particular embodiment, the removal and attachment of the rotary actuator occurs when the rotary drive shaft is in an unrotated position, i.e., the live bed member is aligned with the mount. In this position, each set of spacer arms extends from opposite sides of the drive collar toward one of the sides of the mount. However, both sets of spacer arms extend toward the same end of the bed. Accordingly, the attachment positions of the two sets of spacer arms, that is, the positions at which the fixed pins are located, are interposed between the vertical axis and the rotational drive shaft, and the actuator mounting bracket 544 attached to the vertical frame member 546. In a specific embodiment, the rotary actuator is disposed between the vertical axis and the foot end of the rotating and working bed.

Although the features and elements of the specific embodiments of the present invention are described in a particular combination in the specific embodiments, each feature or element can be used alone without the additional features and elements of the specific embodiments, or each feature. Or elements may be used in various combinations with or without other features and elements disclosed herein. Any method or flowchart provided in the present application can be implemented in a computer readable storage medium tangibly embodied by a computer program, software or firmware executed by a dedicated computer or processor.

This description uses examples of the subject matter disclosed to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the subject matter, including making and using any device or system and performing any incorporation. The patentable subject matter is defined by the scope of the patent application and may include other examples that are apparent to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are within the scope of the patent application.

Claims (20)

A rotating and working-bed bed comprising: a fixed bed frame including a horizontal support surface; a living-bed member; and a rotating and pivoting frame mounted on the horizontal support surface and associated with the living-bed member The rotating and pivoting frame includes: a support plate; and a plurality of discrete bearings disposed between the support plate and the horizontal support surface, the rotating and pivoting frame surrounding the vertical axis of the horizontal support surface The horizontal support surface is rotated on a plurality of discrete bearings. The rotating and working-bed type according to claim 1, wherein each of the discrete bearings comprises: a casing mounted to the supporting plate; a cover member attached to the casing and having a circular opening; and a main ball A bead is disposed between the outer casing and the cover member, the main ball extending through the circular opening toward the horizontal support surface. A rotating and working-bed type according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of discrete bearings is spaced apart from the vertical axis by an equal distance along the support plate. The rotary and splice type bed of claim 1, wherein the plurality of discrete bearings comprises five discrete bearings. The rotary and splice type bed of claim 4, wherein the five discrete bearings are equally spaced around a circle centered on the vertical axis. The rotary and working-bed type according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal support surface comprises a support plate, and the plurality of discrete bearings are disposed between the support plate and the support plate. A rotary and working-bed type according to claim 6, wherein each of the discrete bearings includes a main ball, and each of the main balls is in contact with the support plate. The rotary and movable bed according to claim 6, wherein the rotary and pivoting frame further comprises: a rotary drive shaft extending through the support plate and centered on the vertical axis, the rotary drive shaft including the setting a mounting flange on the first end of the rotary drive shaft, the mounting flange is in contact with the support plate; and an upper bearing assembly, the upper bearing assembly including: an upper bearing housing disposed on the mounting flange and Between the support plates and the thrust ball bearing, disposed in the outer casing, the rotary drive shaft passes through the thrust ball bearing. The rotating and working-bed type according to claim 8, wherein the thrust ball bearing comprises: an upper bearing ring in contact with the mounting flange; a lower bearing ring in contact with the outer casing; and a plurality of ball bearings Between the upper bearing ring and the lower bearing ring, the rotary drive shaft is in contact with the plurality of ball bearings. The rotary and movable bed of claim 6, wherein the rotary and pivoting frame further comprises: a rotary drive shaft extending through the support plate and centered on the vertical axis, the rotary drive shaft comprising : a mounting flange disposed on the first end of the rotary drive shaft, the mounting flange being in contact with the support plate; and a second end opposite the first end, the support plate being disposed at the first end and the a bearing assembly between the second end; and a lower bearing assembly, comprising: a lower bearing housing disposed between the support plate and the second end of the rotary drive shaft; and a thrust ball bearing disposed in the lower bearing housing The rotary drive shaft passes through the thrust ball bearing. The rotary and union type bed according to claim 10, wherein the thrust ball bearing comprises: an upper bearing ring in contact with the outer casing; a lower bearing ring; and a plurality of ball bearings disposed on the upper bearing ring The rotary drive shaft is in contact with the plurality of ball bearings with the lower bearing ring. The rotary and spout-type bed of claim 11, wherein the rotating and pivoting frame further comprises a threaded lock to the rotary drive shaft and the second end of the rotary drive shaft and the lower bearing total A threaded locking ring that is in active contact with the lower bearing. The rotary and movable bed of claim 6, wherein the rotary and pivoting frame further comprises: a rotary drive shaft extending through the support plate and centered on the vertical axis, the rotary drive shaft comprising: a mounting flange disposed on the first end of the rotary drive shaft, the mounting flange being in contact with the support plate; and a second end opposite the first end, the support plate being disposed at the first end and the Between the second ends; and a removable drive collar disposed above the rotational drive shaft adjacent to the second end such that rotation of the drive collar causes the rotary drive shaft to rotate, the drive collar including a pair An arm assembly extending from the drive collar. A rotary and splice type bed according to claim 13 wherein the rotary and pivoting frame further includes a rotary actuator in contact with the mounting bracket and one of the arm assemblies. The rotary and movable bed of claim 13, wherein the rotating and pivoting frame further comprises a threaded locking ring threadedly locked to the second end of the rotary drive shaft, the threaded locking The ring system is in live contact with the drive shaft. The rotating and working-bed type according to claim 1, wherein the living-bed member comprises: a living joint head; a joint type foot, which is separated from the living joint head; a joint center portion disposed between the joint head and the joint type foot; wherein the joint head, the joint center portion, and the joint type foot portion and the rotation and pivot The rotation of the turret is independent of each other and is associated with each other independently of the pivotal movement of the horizontal support member to the horizontal support surface, the pivoting and pivoting frame being pivotally connected to the living center a portion to achieve pivotal movement of the living bed member to the horizontal support surface. A rotating and working-bed bed comprising: a fixed bed frame comprising a horizontal support surface, the horizontal support surface comprising a support plate; a living bed component; a rotating and pivoting frame mounted to the horizontal support surface, coupled to the living-bed member, and rotatable about the horizontal support axis of the horizontal support surface, the rotary and pivoting frame including a support plate; and a plurality of discrete bearings attached to the support plate, each of the plurality of discrete bearings being spaced apart from the vertical axis and the support plate by an equal distance along the support plate, and including a main ball, each A primary ball is in contact with the support plate. The rotary and movable bed of claim 17, wherein the rotary and pivoting frame further comprises: a rotary drive shaft extending through the support plate and centered on the vertical axis, the rotary drive shaft comprising a mounting flange disposed on the first end of the rotary drive shaft, the mounting flange being in contact with the support plate; and a second end opposite the first end, the support plate being disposed at the first end Between the second ends; and the upper bearing assembly, comprising: an upper bearing housing disposed between the mounting flange and the support plate; and a thrust ball bearing disposed in the housing, the rotary drive shaft passing through the a thrust bearing; and a lower bearing assembly, the lower bearing assembly comprising: a lower bearing housing disposed between the support plate and the second end of the rotary drive shaft; and a thrust ball bearing disposed below the bearing Within the bearing housing, the rotary drive shaft passes through the thrust ball bearing. The rotary and movable bed according to claim 18, wherein the rotating and pivoting frame further comprises: a removable drive collar disposed above the rotary drive shaft adjacent to the second end, such that Rotation of the drive collar causes rotation of the rotary drive shaft, the drive collar including a pair of arm assemblies extending from the drive collar; and a rotary actuator, and the mount and one of the arm assemblies contact. The rotary and movable bed according to claim 19, wherein the rotating and pivoting frame further comprises: a lower bearing assembly threaded locking ring, threadedly locked to the rotating driving shaft and interposed between the rotating driving shaft Between the second end and the lower bearing assembly; and a drive collar threaded locking ring to be threaded to the second end of the rotary drive shaft, the drive collar threaded locking ring and the drive Axis live contact.