JPH04341264A - Side fence provided with holding position switching mechanism - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To constitute the side fence so that a patient can get on and off easily to and from a bed without a helper by providing a holding position switching mechanism on the side fence. CONSTITUTION:The side fence is constituted so that in a plate member base part 6 being a fixed part constituting the side fence 1, a movable part 7 is held through a holding position switching mechanism 8, and also, supported by a supporting auxiliary lever 10 through a buffer member 9. The holding position switching mechanism 8 is constituted so as to be switched and held in a holding position for allowing the movable part 7 to function as a regular side fence 1, a position for holding it in a horizontal state and serving to help to get on and off, and a position for storing it in the vertical lower part. In the movable part 7, a buffer frame 23 is provided along the end part in the longitudinal direction. In such a way, a patient can get on and off to and from a bed through the side fence 1 without the help of a helper. At the time of medical treatment and medical examination, since the movable part can be rotated and stored in the vertical lower part, it does not stand in the way of the medical treatment and the medical examination.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a side fence equipped with a holding position switching mechanism.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art A wheelchair is indispensable for a patient whose motor function in a part of the body, particularly in the legs, is paralyzed due to, for example, an accident. When such patients get in and out of the bed and wheelchair, they must support themselves with normally functioning body parts, such as their upper extremities, and move onto the mattress of the bed or out of the wheelchair. This is a huge burden on the patient, and in many cases cannot be done without an assistant.

0003

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] In this case, if you try to bring the wheelchair closer to the bed, the footrest on the wheelchair will come into contact with the side frame of the bed, making it impossible to bring the wheelchair any closer. There is a gap between the mattress and the mattress, making it difficult to get on and off the vehicle safely and reliably without an assistant. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a side fence equipped with a holding position switching mechanism in order to easily accomplish the above-mentioned operations without an assistant.

0004

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a plate member to a side frame of a bed or the like via a holding position switching mechanism, and supports the plate member in a horizontal state. An auxiliary support rod is provided for assistance. Further, according to the present invention, a side frame of a bed or the like is provided with a fence member via a holding position switching mechanism, and a support rod for supporting and assisting the fence member in a horizontal state is provided. Further, the holding position switching mechanism in the present invention includes a receiving part provided on the movable part of the plate member or the fence member, and a rotatable pressing member provided on the fixed part of the plate member or the fence member and locking to the receiving part. forming a space in the receiving part into which the presser fits, and providing a protrusion on the presser, and selecting the protrusion by rotating the presser while pushing it into the space. A plurality of locking recesses are provided for locking. Further, in the present invention, a buffer frame is provided along the longitudinal end of the plate member or the fence member.

[0005]

[Operation] First, in order to make the side fence function as a normal side fence, first push in the pusher of the holding position switching mechanism to release the lock, and then make the rotating side of the plate member free. do. Then, with the presser pushed in, the plate member is stood vertically, and when the presser is released, the presser returns to its original position, the protrusion of the presser locks in the locking recess in the space, and the plate member The member is held in a vertical position. Next, in order to make the side fence function as an auxiliary means for getting on and off, push in the pusher to release the lock, then lower the plate member horizontally while pushing the pusher in, and then When released, the protrusion of the presser is locked in the locking recess in the space, and the plate member is held in a horizontal state. At this time, the supporting rod is provided on the lower surface of the plate member to assist in supporting the plate member. Note that the plate member laid down in the horizontal direction is at the same height as the mattress of the bed, and the patient can easily bring the wheelchair close to the side rail at the side of the bed. Moreover, since the plate member is in a state of protruding outward in the horizontal direction,
Even when the wheelchair is brought close, the side frame does not get in the way. Moreover, the buffer frame provided along the longitudinal end of the plate member provides cushioning and prevents damage. For example, during treatment or examination, the plate member can be held and rotated vertically downward for storage.
It will not interfere with treatment or examination.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an embodiment of a side fence equipped with a holding position switching mechanism according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 indicates a side fence equipped with a holding position switching mechanism, and a base frame 3 is attached to this side fence 1 on a side frame 2 such as a bed.
A support column 4 and a plate member base 6, which is a fixed part of the plate member 5, are fixed on the base frame 3, and the movable part 7 of the plate member 5 is held at the plate member base 6 via a holding position switching mechanism 8. At the same time, one end is hinged to the base frame 3, and the other end is supported by an auxiliary support rod 10 with a buffer member 9 interposed therebetween. Further, the holding position switching mechanism 8 includes a receiving portion 11 provided on the movable portion 7 of the plate member 5, and a rotatable presser 1 attached to the plate member base 6 and latched to the receiving portion 11.
2. The receiving part 11 has a space 13 into which the presser 12 is fitted, and the presser 12
are fitted in the space 13 via a spring member 14. A knob portion 15 is provided on the front end surface of the presser 12 to facilitate pushing and rotating operations, and
Indications indicating the holding positions of the movable portion 7 of the plate member 5 (■side rail, ■approach, ■storage) are written. ■ Side rail indicates the holding position for making the side fence 1 function as a normal side fence 1; ■ Approach indicates the position where the movable part 7 of the plate member 5 is held in a horizontal state to assist in getting on and off;
(2) Storage indicates the position where the movable part 7 is stored vertically downward. A protrusion 16 is provided on the presser 12, and the space 1
3 is provided with a plurality of locking recesses 17 for selectively locking the protrusion 16 by rotating the presser 12 while pushing it therein. These locking recesses 17 are used to indicate the holding position of the movable part 7 of the plate member 5 (■side rail, ■approach, ■
They are each formed at right angles to correspond to the storage area. The support auxiliary rod 10 is hinged at one end to the base frame 3 via a hinge 18. This hinge 18 consists of a first hinge 19 welded to the base frame 3 side and a second hinge 20 welded to the support auxiliary rod 10 side.
are arranged so as to be coaxially sandwiched between the second hinges 20 from both end sides. In this case, the first hinge 1
9 and the second hinge 20 are formed to mesh with each other through meshing teeth 21, and a slight play 22 is provided between the lower end of the first hinge 19 and the second hinge 20. That is, the auxiliary support rod 10 is pulled up vertically to release the engaged state between the first hinge 19 and the second hinge 20, the auxiliary support rod 10 is rotated about the hinge 18, and the buffer member 9 is rotated. By interlocking and supporting the other end provided in the protruding position, the other end comes into contact with the movable part 7 of the plate member 5 in a horizontal state via the buffer member 9. There is. Incidentally, when the movable part 7 is in the (i) side rail or (i) retracted position, the supporting auxiliary rod 10 is in a state along the base frame 3 side. Furthermore, the movable portion 7 of the plate member 5 is provided with a buffer frame 23 along its longitudinal end.

The side fence 1 equipped with the holding position switching mechanism according to the present invention is constructed as described above, and its operation will be explained next. First, in order to make the side rail 1 function as a normal side rail 1, first hold the knob 15 of the pusher 12 of the holding position switching mechanism 8, push it in, and turn it so as to indicate the side rail. Remove your hand from the knob 15. The presser 12 is pushed into a free state against the elastic force of the spring member 14, and after rotation, the presser 12 moves into the space 13.
Since the protrusion 16 of the presser 12 is locked in the locking recess 17, the movable part 7 of the plate member 6 is held in a vertical state. Next, in order to cause the side fence 1 to function as an auxiliary means for approach, hold the knob 15 of the pusher 12 while pushing it in order to instruct approach (1), rotate it while pushing, and then release your hand from the knob 15. At this time, the movable portion 7 of the plate member 6 is laid down in the horizontal direction while the presser 12 is kept pressed. Space part 13
The protrusion 16 of the presser 12 is locked in the locking recess 17, and the movable part 7 is held in a horizontal state. At this time, support auxiliary rod 1
0 vertically upward and connect the first hinge 19 and second hinge 2.
0, and rotates the support auxiliary rod 10 around the hinge 18, so that the other end provided with the buffer member 9 is engaged and supported at a protruding position. The other end of the plate member 5 is brought into contact with the movable portion 7 of the plate member 5 in a horizontal state via the buffer member 9. In this case, the movable part 7 laid down in the horizontal direction is at the same height as the mattress M of the bed, and the patient can easily use the movable part 7 at the side of the bed as a bridge. Moreover, since the movable part 7 is in a state of protruding outward in the horizontal direction, the wheelchair C can be easily approached.
Even if the wheelchair C approaches, the side frame 2 will not get in the way. In addition, the movable part 7 is cushioned by the buffer frame 23 provided along the longitudinal end thereof, so that it will not be damaged. For example, during treatment or examination, the movable part 7 can be rotated and stored vertically downward, so that it does not interfere with the treatment or examination.

Above, one embodiment of the side fence 1 equipped with the holding position switching mechanism according to the present invention has been described.
Instead of the plate member 5, a fence-like frame body or any other structure can be used.

[0009]

According to the present invention, the side fence can be used as an ordinary side fence and can be used as an auxiliary means when approaching a wheelchair or the like to get on and off the vehicle. Since the plate member protrudes outward in the horizontal direction, the side frame will not get in the way even when the wheelchair approaches. Moreover, due to the buffer frame provided along the longitudinal end of the plate member,
Wheelchairs, beds, etc. will not be damaged. and,
During treatment or examination, the plate member can be held and rotated vertically downward for storage, so it will not interfere with the treatment or examination. As described above, the patient can safely and reliably get on and off the vehicle even without an assistant.

0010

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a side fence equipped with a holding position switching mechanism according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of main parts of the side fence shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating the operation surface of the presser of the holding position switching mechanism shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4a is an explanatory cross-sectional view of the holding position switching mechanism shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4b is a view taken along line AA of the holding position switching mechanism shown in FIG. 4a;

FIG. 4c is an explanatory diagram of the operation when the holding position switching mechanism shown in FIG. 4a is pressed.

5 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part of an auxiliary support rod of the holding position switching mechanism shown in FIG. 2; FIG.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the operating state of the support auxiliary rod shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the side fence equipped with the holding position switching mechanism according to the present invention.

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A holding position switching device characterized in that a plate member is provided on a side frame of a bed or the like via a holding position switching mechanism, and a supporting rod for supporting and assisting the plate member in a horizontal state is provided. Side fence with mechanism. 2. A holding position switching device characterized in that a side frame of a bed or the like is provided with a fence member via a holding position switching mechanism, and a supporting rod for supporting and assisting the fence member in a horizontal state is provided. Side fence with mechanism. 3. The holding position switching mechanism according to claim 1 or 2 includes a receiving portion provided on a movable portion of the plate member or the fence member, and a receiving portion provided on a fixed portion of the plate member or the fence member and engaged with the receiving portion. a rotatable pusher to stop the pusher, a space in which the pusher fits is formed in the receiving portion, a protrusion is provided on the pusher, and the pusher is rotated while being pushed into the space. A side fence equipped with a holding position switching mechanism characterized by having a plurality of locking recesses that are moved to selectively lock protrusions. 4. A side fence equipped with a holding position switching mechanism, characterized in that a buffer frame is provided along the longitudinal end of the plate member or fence member according to claim 1 or 2.