CA2254479C - Transfer aid - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
- A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
- A61G7/1073—Parts, details or accessories
- A61G7/1082—Rests specially adapted for
- A61G7/1086—Upper body
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
- A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
- A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
- A61G7/1025—Lateral movement of patients, e.g. horizontal transfer
- A61G7/103—Transfer boards
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Abstract
A transfer aid assists a disabled person in moving from a first seating structure such as a bed to a second seating structure such as a wheelchair.
The transfer aid includes a main arm having a straight portion for alignment with an edge of the bed and a curved portion extending towards the wheelchair for supporting the person's upper torso. The main arm is generally horizontal. A supporting arm extends from the main arm away from the bed to a pedestal whereon the supporting arm is mounted. The supporting arm is adjustable in length for varying the offset of the main arm in relation to the pedestal. The main arm is covered with a layer of foam and a suede cover for cushioning against the person's upper torso. The transfer aid is used in combination with a transfer board extending from the edge of the bed to a front end of the wheelchair for supporting the lower torso of the person.
The transfer aid includes a main arm having a straight portion for alignment with an edge of the bed and a curved portion extending towards the wheelchair for supporting the person's upper torso. The main arm is generally horizontal. A supporting arm extends from the main arm away from the bed to a pedestal whereon the supporting arm is mounted. The supporting arm is adjustable in length for varying the offset of the main arm in relation to the pedestal. The main arm is covered with a layer of foam and a suede cover for cushioning against the person's upper torso. The transfer aid is used in combination with a transfer board extending from the edge of the bed to a front end of the wheelchair for supporting the lower torso of the person.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to devices for aiding disabled persons and more particularly to devices for aiding a person transferring from one seated position to another.
BACKGROUND
Moving from one seat to another is a common and simple task for most people. However for some disabled persons, particularly those with balance problems, paralysis or a weak trunk, the task of moving from a bed to a wheelchair for instance becomes much more difficult and some form of assistance is required.
Often another person assists in this task, but this creates an unwanted dependency on others. A simple device that would assist disabled individuals in moving from their bed to a wheelchair would be very useful.
SUMMARY
According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a transfer aid for a disabled person requiring assistance in moving from a first seating structure to a second seating structure, the transfer aid comprising:
a main arm having a straight portion for alignment with an edge of the first seating structure and a curved portion extending towards the second seating structure for supporting the person's torso, the main arm being generally horizontal;
a supporting arm extending from the main arm away from the first seating structure;
and mounting means for securably mounting the supporting arm to a floor or wall.
The transfer aid is primarily for use with a bed and a wheelchair as the first and second seating structures. However, the aid is suitable for use near any seating structure that is commonly in use by a person experiencing balance problems or a weak trunk, particularly a seating structure with removable arm rests.
In the preferred embodiment the mounting means comprises a pedestal whereon the supporting arm is mounted for securing the transfer aid to the floor and the supporting arm is adjustable in length for varying offset of the main arm in relation to the mounting means.
It is preferred that the main arm is covered with a resilient material and a durable cover for cushioning against the person's torso.
According to a further aspect of the invention there is provided a method for a disabled person moving from a first seating structure to a second seating structure:
providing a main arm having a straight portion for alignment with an edge of the first seating structure and a curved portion extending towards the second seating structure, the main arm being generally horizontal;
providing a transfer board;
placing the transfer board to extend from the first seating structure to the second seating structure;
supporting an upper torso of the person on the main arm by resting the person's chin, forehead or chest on the main arm;
supporting a lower torso of the person on the transfer board; and sliding the lower torso of the person along the transfer board from the first seating structure to the second seating structure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the accompanying drawings, which illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the present invention:
Figure 1 is a side elevation of the transfer aid mounted on the floor;
This invention relates to devices for aiding disabled persons and more particularly to devices for aiding a person transferring from one seated position to another.
BACKGROUND
Moving from one seat to another is a common and simple task for most people. However for some disabled persons, particularly those with balance problems, paralysis or a weak trunk, the task of moving from a bed to a wheelchair for instance becomes much more difficult and some form of assistance is required.
Often another person assists in this task, but this creates an unwanted dependency on others. A simple device that would assist disabled individuals in moving from their bed to a wheelchair would be very useful.
SUMMARY
According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a transfer aid for a disabled person requiring assistance in moving from a first seating structure to a second seating structure, the transfer aid comprising:
a main arm having a straight portion for alignment with an edge of the first seating structure and a curved portion extending towards the second seating structure for supporting the person's torso, the main arm being generally horizontal;
a supporting arm extending from the main arm away from the first seating structure;
and mounting means for securably mounting the supporting arm to a floor or wall.
The transfer aid is primarily for use with a bed and a wheelchair as the first and second seating structures. However, the aid is suitable for use near any seating structure that is commonly in use by a person experiencing balance problems or a weak trunk, particularly a seating structure with removable arm rests.
In the preferred embodiment the mounting means comprises a pedestal whereon the supporting arm is mounted for securing the transfer aid to the floor and the supporting arm is adjustable in length for varying offset of the main arm in relation to the mounting means.
It is preferred that the main arm is covered with a resilient material and a durable cover for cushioning against the person's torso.
According to a further aspect of the invention there is provided a method for a disabled person moving from a first seating structure to a second seating structure:
providing a main arm having a straight portion for alignment with an edge of the first seating structure and a curved portion extending towards the second seating structure, the main arm being generally horizontal;
providing a transfer board;
placing the transfer board to extend from the first seating structure to the second seating structure;
supporting an upper torso of the person on the main arm by resting the person's chin, forehead or chest on the main arm;
supporting a lower torso of the person on the transfer board; and sliding the lower torso of the person along the transfer board from the first seating structure to the second seating structure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the accompanying drawings, which illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the present invention:
Figure 1 is a side elevation of the transfer aid mounted on the floor;
Figure 2 is a top plan view of the transfer aid mounted on the floor;
Figure 3 is an enlarged view of a portion of the supporting arm;
Figure 4 is an enlarged view of a portion of the main arm; and Figure 5 is a top plan view of the transfer aid mounted on the floor near a bed with a transfer board extending from the bed to a wheelchair.
pETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring to the accompanying drawings, there is illustrated a transfer aid 8 for assisting disabled people in moving from a first seating structure to a second seating structure. The transfer aid 8 includes a main arm 10 having a straight portion 12 for alignment with an edge of the first seating structure and a curved portion 14 extending towards the second seating structure. The main arm 10 is generally horizontal. A supporting arm 16 extends from the main arm 10 and includes a first set of apertures 18.
A pedestal 20 supports the transfer aid and has an extension 22 for receiving the supporting arm 16. The extension 22 has a second set of apertures 24 for alignment with the first set of apertures 18 when the supporting arm 16 is slid into the extension 22. Two locking pins 26 are inserted through the co-operating apertures 18 and 24 for securing the supporting arm 16 in place. Adjustment of the offset of the main arm 10 in relation to the pedestal 20 is accomplished by repositioning the locking pins 26.
The pedestal 20 is securely mounted in a sleeve 28 having a base 30.
Fixed to the base 30 of the sleeve 28 is a plate 32 for receiving fasteners 34 to secure the transfer aid 8 to the floor 36. Two securing pins 38 are inserted through the sleeve 28 and the pedestal 20 for securing the pedestal in place.
The main arm 10 is cushioned with the use of a resilient foam 40. A
suede cover 42 covers the foam 40 on the main arm 10 to secure the foam in place and make the transfer aid durable.
In Figure 5 the transfer aid 8 is positioned as it would be used in combination with a bed 44 and a wheelchair 46. The transfer aid 8 is mounted to the floor 36 near the bed 44 and oriented such that the straight portion 12 is aligned an edge 48 of the bed. The curved portion 14 extends towards the wheelchair 46 which is also positioned near the bed 44.
When using the transfer aid 8, a person first places a transfer board 50 extending from the edge 48 of the bed to a front end 52 of the wheelchair 46.
From a seated position on the bed 44 the person leans forward and supports their upper torso on the main arm 10 of the transfer aid 8. The lower torso is supported by the transfer board 50 as the person slides along the board from the bed 44 to the wheelchair 46.
This task can be accomplished with a variety of seating structures.
Alternatively, the person may support their upper torso by resting their chin or forehead on the main arm. The person may then use their arms to slide along the board from the bed to the wheelchair.
While one embodiment of the present invention has been described in the foregoing, it is to be understood that other embodiments are possible within the scope of the invention. The invention is to be considered limited solely by the scope of the appended claims.
Figure 3 is an enlarged view of a portion of the supporting arm;
Figure 4 is an enlarged view of a portion of the main arm; and Figure 5 is a top plan view of the transfer aid mounted on the floor near a bed with a transfer board extending from the bed to a wheelchair.
pETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring to the accompanying drawings, there is illustrated a transfer aid 8 for assisting disabled people in moving from a first seating structure to a second seating structure. The transfer aid 8 includes a main arm 10 having a straight portion 12 for alignment with an edge of the first seating structure and a curved portion 14 extending towards the second seating structure. The main arm 10 is generally horizontal. A supporting arm 16 extends from the main arm 10 and includes a first set of apertures 18.
A pedestal 20 supports the transfer aid and has an extension 22 for receiving the supporting arm 16. The extension 22 has a second set of apertures 24 for alignment with the first set of apertures 18 when the supporting arm 16 is slid into the extension 22. Two locking pins 26 are inserted through the co-operating apertures 18 and 24 for securing the supporting arm 16 in place. Adjustment of the offset of the main arm 10 in relation to the pedestal 20 is accomplished by repositioning the locking pins 26.
The pedestal 20 is securely mounted in a sleeve 28 having a base 30.
Fixed to the base 30 of the sleeve 28 is a plate 32 for receiving fasteners 34 to secure the transfer aid 8 to the floor 36. Two securing pins 38 are inserted through the sleeve 28 and the pedestal 20 for securing the pedestal in place.
The main arm 10 is cushioned with the use of a resilient foam 40. A
suede cover 42 covers the foam 40 on the main arm 10 to secure the foam in place and make the transfer aid durable.
In Figure 5 the transfer aid 8 is positioned as it would be used in combination with a bed 44 and a wheelchair 46. The transfer aid 8 is mounted to the floor 36 near the bed 44 and oriented such that the straight portion 12 is aligned an edge 48 of the bed. The curved portion 14 extends towards the wheelchair 46 which is also positioned near the bed 44.
When using the transfer aid 8, a person first places a transfer board 50 extending from the edge 48 of the bed to a front end 52 of the wheelchair 46.
From a seated position on the bed 44 the person leans forward and supports their upper torso on the main arm 10 of the transfer aid 8. The lower torso is supported by the transfer board 50 as the person slides along the board from the bed 44 to the wheelchair 46.
This task can be accomplished with a variety of seating structures.
Alternatively, the person may support their upper torso by resting their chin or forehead on the main arm. The person may then use their arms to slide along the board from the bed to the wheelchair.
While one embodiment of the present invention has been described in the foregoing, it is to be understood that other embodiments are possible within the scope of the invention. The invention is to be considered limited solely by the scope of the appended claims.
Claims (5)
1. A transfer aid for a disabled person requiring assistance in moving from a first seating structure to a second seating structure, the transfer aid comprising:
a main arm having a straight portion for alignment with an edge of the first seating structure and a curved portion extending towards the second seating structure for supporting the person's torso, the main arm being generally horizontal;
a supporting arm extending from the main arm away from the first seating structure;
and mounting means for securably mounting the supporting arm to a floor or wall.
a main arm having a straight portion for alignment with an edge of the first seating structure and a curved portion extending towards the second seating structure for supporting the person's torso, the main arm being generally horizontal;
a supporting arm extending from the main arm away from the first seating structure;
and mounting means for securably mounting the supporting arm to a floor or wall.
2. The transfer aid of claim 1 wherein the mounting means comprises a pedestal whereon the supporting arm is mounted for securing the transfer aid to the floor.
3. The transfer aid of claim 1 or 2 wherein the supporting arm is adjustable in length for varying offset of the main arm in relation to the mounting means.
4. The transfer aid of claim 1,2 or 3 wherein the main arm is covered with a resilient material and a durable cover for cushioning against the person's torso.
5. A method for a disabled person moving from a first seating structure to a second seating structure:
providing a main arm having a straight portion for alignment with an edge of the first seating structure and a curved portion extending towards the second seating structure, the main arm being generally horizontal;
providing a transfer board;
placing the transfer board to extend from the first seating structure to the second seating structure;
supporting an upper torso of the person on the main arm by resting the person's chin, forehead or chest on the main arm;
supporting a lower torso of the person on the transfer board; and sliding the lower torso of the person along the transfer board from the first seating structure to the second seating structure.
providing a main arm having a straight portion for alignment with an edge of the first seating structure and a curved portion extending towards the second seating structure, the main arm being generally horizontal;
providing a transfer board;
placing the transfer board to extend from the first seating structure to the second seating structure;
supporting an upper torso of the person on the main arm by resting the person's chin, forehead or chest on the main arm;
supporting a lower torso of the person on the transfer board; and sliding the lower torso of the person along the transfer board from the first seating structure to the second seating structure.
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| CA 2254479 CA2254479C (en) | 1998-11-19 | 1998-11-19 | Transfer aid |
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| CA 2254479 CA2254479C (en) | 1998-11-19 | 1998-11-19 | Transfer aid |
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| CA2254479A1 CA2254479A1 (en) | 2000-05-19 |
| CA2254479C true CA2254479C (en) | 2005-07-12 |
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| CA 2254479 Expired - Fee Related CA2254479C (en) | 1998-11-19 | 1998-11-19 | Transfer aid |
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