DE102019135763A1 - Transfer system and method for repositioning people - Google Patents

Abstract

A clinical or out-of-hospital care transfer system and method for transferring a person from a first position to a second position is provided. The transfer system comprises a lifting device with a lifting column and at least one vertically displaceable cross member. Furthermore, the transfer system comprises at least one elongated transfer element having a base end and a free end, the cross member having at least one coupling element for releasably coupling the base end of the transfer element, which in the coupled configuration runs essentially at right angles to the cross member. The method further comprises the following method steps: Manual positioning of transfer elements in a substantially parallel direction under the person to be transferred, so that the coupling elements of the transfer elements are substantially aligned in one line. Coupling and locking of the ends or the coupling elements of the transfer elements with the cross member of the lifting device. Lifting the person into a transport position with the lifting device and lowering the person using the lifting device. Finally, release the lock and pull out the transfer elements.

Description

Technological background

The invention relates to a transfer system and a transfer method for repositioning or relocating people.

Objects of the invention

For the care of temporarily or permanently bedridden or partially or completely immobile persons or patients in the clinical and non-clinical area, special transfer systems are required that make it possible to bring the persons in need of care into different positions, in other words to position them, to reposition them or to lift them. Suspension lifters or belt systems, for example, are used for this purpose.

A common task for employees in hospitals or care facilities is to transfer people or patients. Depending on the person's ability to move, one or more people are necessary to transfer the person from a bed to an operating table or to an imaging system, for example. Relocating heavily anesthetized patients, in particular, is a major challenge and often places increased physical strain on the nursing staff.

Furthermore, there is a need to bring people who are at least partially unable to move from a seat to a reclining position and vice versa. For example, when patients have to be transferred from bed to wheelchair and vice versa for care.

In addition, it should be possible to bring people to different levels, for example to make it easier to transfer beds. Furthermore, it is desirable that people or patients lying on a lying surface can be repositioned from the supine position to a side position, in which case they can then be washed on the lying surface, for example.

The stated problems and tasks are to be solved by a system that is as simple and flexible as possible and that can be operated by a single carer.

Description of the invention

The above-mentioned objects are achieved by a transfer system and a method for transferring a person according to the features of the independent claims. Preferred and advantageous embodiments of the invention emerge from the subclaims.

According to one aspect of the invention, a transfer system for clinical or out-of-hospital care is provided for transferring a person from a first position to a second position. The transfer system comprises a lifting device with a lifting column and at least one vertically displaceable cross member. Furthermore, the transfer system comprises at least one elongated transfer element having a base end and a free end, the cross member having at least one coupling element for releasably coupling the base end of the transfer element, which in the coupled configuration is arranged substantially at right angles to the cross member. The at least one transfer element or a plurality of them is preferably arranged horizontally during its intended use, e.g. when repositioning people lying down.

One or more elongated transfer elements can on the one hand be pushed under a seated or lying person as support planks for a transfer so that a person can easily be transported from one room to another, for example. On the other hand, at least one transfer element can be positioned to a person requiring care or assistance in such a way that the person can be moved into a new position by means of the at least one transfer element and optionally with the help of further components such as additional holding elements by means of pulling force and / or pushing force of the mobile lifting device. For example, a person can be moved from the supine position to the side position or from a sitting position to the standing position. In order to raise a person, one or more transfer elements have handles or recesses to hold on to.

1. a. Seilwinde, wobei der Querträger an einem Seil hängt, das von einer Seilwinde gehalten wird. Optional kann ein Flaschenzugprinzip eingesetzt werden.
2. b. vertikale Zahnstange und Ritzel, wobei das Ritzel angetrieben werden kann und den Querträger an der Zahnstange auf oder ab bewegt.
3. c. Vertikale Gewindestange, sie sich auf dem Fahrgestell der Hubvorrichtung abstützt und bei Drehung die an der Gewindestange befestigte Hubeinheit oder Schlitten mit dem Querträger auf oder ab bewegt.
4. d. Hydraulikzylinder mit Hydraulikpumpe, wobei der Hydraulikzylinder die Hubeinheit oder Schlitten mit dem Querträger entweder direkt bewegt oder der Hydraulikzylinder die Hubeinheit mittels einer umgelenkten Kette bewegt. Bei der Verwendung einer Kette drückt der Zylinder in einen U-förmigen Kettentrieb hinein, wobei das U mit der Öffnung nach unten weist und der Bogen nach oben weist. Auf einer Seite ist der Kettentrieb unten bzw. auf Höhe des Fahrgestells der Hubvorrichtung fixiert. Im Bogen des U drückt das Ritzel durch den Zylinder nach oben, während am anderen Ende der Kette die Hubeinheit mit dem Querträger befestigt ist. Durch Heben des Zylinders bewegt sich der Schlitten mit dessen doppelter Geschwindigkeit nach oben.

The basic concept of the invention is based on the standard functions of a lifting device or high-lift truck, in which a cross member can be moved up and down on a lifting column in order to easily transfer loads vertically, in particular to raise or lower them. The lifting column can comprise one or two guide rails for a vertically movable lifting unit or slide. The lifting device can be operated manually, by means of a hydraulic cylinder or by means of a pump. Manual operation is possible using a lifting drawbar with a handle or a pedal. The lifting mechanism can be activated by continuously moving the actuating element up and down. Furthermore, a conventional electric drive for automatic operation is possible, which is operated by an operator such. B. a carer can be activated via a control panel. Manual operation is also preferred in the case of an electric drive Possible for safety reasons, so that the lifting device is semi-electric. One of the following lifting mechanisms can preferably be used:

1. a. Cable winch, with the cross member hanging on a cable that is held by a cable winch. A pulley system can optionally be used.
2. b. vertical rack and pinion, whereby the pinion can be driven and moves the cross member on the rack up or down.
3. c. Vertical threaded rod, it is supported on the chassis of the lifting device and, when rotated, moves the lifting unit or carriage attached to the threaded rod up or down with the cross member.
4. d. Hydraulic cylinder with hydraulic pump, whereby the hydraulic cylinder either moves the lifting unit or slide with the cross member directly or the hydraulic cylinder moves the lifting unit by means of a deflected chain. When using a chain, the cylinder pushes into a U-shaped chain drive, the U with the opening pointing downwards and the arch pointing upwards. On one side, the chain drive is fixed at the bottom or at the level of the lifting device's chassis. In the curve of the U, the pinion pushes up through the cylinder, while the lifting unit is attached to the cross member at the other end of the chain. When the cylinder is lifted, the slide moves upwards at twice its speed.

On the one hand, the at least one transfer element is firmly connected to the cross member after coupling and is thus vertically movable with the lifting device and in particular a lifting unit such as a movable slide. On the other hand, like a conventional high-lift truck, the entire transfer system can be moved at least unidirectionally, preferably via rollers. The transfer system can be maneuvered using a tiller handle or a suitable handle, for example. This means that the transfer elements can not only be raised or lowered, but also moved horizontally.

According to an advantageous embodiment, the transfer system is configured to transfer a person from a first position including a supine or prone position to a second position, in particular the side position, with a holding arm being mountable on the free end of the at least one transfer element, which is located below extends the transfer element plane and can be connected at its free end to a support plate for a person in order to transfer a person from the supine or prone position to the side position.

With the option of mounting a holding arm with a support plate on at least one transfer element or on several transfer elements, the nursing staff can position the support plate at least partially under the back of a person lying down. The person can then be transferred into the lateral position by means of a targeted movement of the transfer element by means of the lifting device upwards and sideways. In this way, the staff has their hands free during the transfer or repositioning and can then easily reach the back for care measures such as washing. The transfer to the side position can be carried out by means of the movement of the transfer element and with an automatic lifting device without the use of force by the carer.

According to an advantageous embodiment, the support plate is connected to the holding arm in an articulated and resilient manner and has at least one outer surface on soft material, the free end of the support plate being designed to be positioned under a person lying on his back in order to support the person in the To support the lateral position after the transfer element has been lifted and moved parallel to the lying plane.

By means of the suspension and the use of a soft contact material, both the transfer and the holding of the patient in the lateral position are comfortable for the person to be supported. Possible counter-movements of the person to be supported in the direction of the support plate can be compensated for by means of the suspension. This ensures a stable side position.

According to an advantageous embodiment, the transfer system comprises a plurality of transfer elements with at least partially slidable surfaces in order to be positioned under a person to be transferred at a distance and essentially parallel to one another. The cross member has at least three quarters of the length of the lifting column in order to rigidly connect the base ends of the plurality of transfer elements in the coupled configuration and to be able to take up the load of the person to be transferred by means of the plurality of transfer elements after the cross member has been lifted. In order to lift a seated person, for example, at least three transfer elements are preferably connected to the cross member. For people lying down, depending on the size of the person to be transferred, more transfer elements are to be connected to the cross member, a preferred number comprising at least nine, preferably at least ten, transfer elements.

The above-mentioned aspect of the invention is based on the underlying principle that sliding transfer elements, which can also be called support plates, bearing prongs, support slats or blades, can each be pushed individually under a person lying down. Since only individual transfer elements or blades with surfaces that reduce friction on both sides are positioned, this is usually possible for the nursing staff with little effort. After the transfer elements have been positioned essentially parallel to one another and at regular intervals over the entire length of the person's support surface, the coupling ends of the transfer elements can be firmly and securely coupled to the cross member, so that the entire load of the person to be transferred is placed on the majority of the transfer elements can be picked up distributed over the lifting device. The lifting device is designed so that it can lift several times the weight of an average person who usually weighs 80 kg.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the transfer system, the cross member has one or two lockable swivel joints to move the free ends of the cross body separately up or down to move an upper body or legs of the person to be transferred and to lock them in a predetermined position. The predetermined positions include at least one horizontal holding position for people lying down and one holding position for sitting people.

In this way, the transition from lying to sitting and vice versa is advantageously possible for a person lying on the transfer elements. The axis of rotation of the swivel joints is arranged parallel to the transfer elements, that is, horizontally and perpendicularly to the cross member. The cross member preferably has two swivel joints so that the person can be raised from a lying position to a sitting position. The swivel joints are firmly locked or arrested by a snap-in mechanism as standard. The locking can take place, for example, by manual unlocking by nursing staff applying a minimum force against a spring force. After reaching the desired position, the unlocking is released again and the locking mechanism can safely lock the position. As an alternative to a manually operated locking mechanism, the raising or lowering can also be motorized.

With the help of two or more swivel joints, several support surfaces consisting of a backrest, seat part support, a thigh support and lower leg support can be provided. It is preferred if at least one free end of the cross member is continuously adjustable. A plurality of transfer elements, preferably at least two or three transfer elements, are preferably coupled or connected to the cross member for each support surface.

The sitting position can be used particularly advantageously to reduce the width of the transfer system and thus to be able to be pushed through narrow passages such as doors. In this way, a person to be transferred can be transported from one hospital room to the other while sitting, both with unidirectional wheels and with omnidirectional wheels on the base of the lifting device.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the transfer system, the lifting device also has lockable alignment means for essentially horizontal alignment of the transfer elements, by means of which the crossbeam can be aligned by rotating around its longitudinal axis and locked in the holding position of the crossbeam so that it cannot pivot.

By means of the alignment means, the cross member can be tilted and firmly arrested or locked after the transfer elements have been coupled. In this way, the transfer elements can be positioned horizontally and no longer fall out or tip over. The alignment means can secure the horizontalization of the transfer elements by the locking. The locking can be done by hand or foot actuation or electrical locking. In the locked position, the cross member can be raised with the lifting device, whereby all transfer elements with the person to be transferred can be safely raised. The person to be relocated can now be moved by means of the mobile lifting device or the vertically movable lifting unit.

After the person to be transferred has been positioned or lowered to a new position, the cross member is unlocked again by means of the alignment means. The lifting device with the cross member is then preferably moved away and the individual transfer elements can be pulled out from under the transferred person in the new lying position.

In addition or as an alternative to alignment means that engage the cross member and tilt it about its longitudinal axis, the chassis of the lifting device can also be used to align the transfer elements horizontally. For this purpose, the entire transfer system is inclined by raising or lowering the front or rear rollers.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the transfer element is wedge-shaped and at the end of the largest vertical Extension of the wedge, a coupling element is arranged for receiving in the corresponding coupling element of the cross member.

A wedge-shaped design can absorb the load moment that is greatest near the coupling with sufficient stability. Since the transfer element in this embodiment becomes thinner from the coupling position towards the free end, weight can also advantageously be saved. The wedge shape also facilitates the introduction of the transfer elements under the person to be transferred and lifted.

Wedge-shaped transfer elements are preferably used together with alignment means with which the orientation of the cross member can be tilted around its longitudinal axis so that the angle of the wedge tip and thus the inclined support surface when it is pushed down can be made horizontal.

In the simplest case, the coupling element can be a ball which is connected to a connecting element or shaft of the transfer element. A large number of other forms of the coupling elements are possible as long as they can be coupled simply and securely to the corresponding coupling element of the cross member. An embodiment of the coupling as a quick coupling is also conceivable.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the cross member and / or the transfer element has a clamping or locking mechanism for locking and / or alignment in the holding position, the locking mechanism being selected from a group comprising: a fixing screw, an angle lever, brackets on both sides for clasping, Clamping jaws, a toggle lever, at least one clamping device, a receiving groove, socket pins, retaining hooks and combinations thereof.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the lifting device has a storage space on the rear, preferably with a floor, for receiving the transfer elements and / or can be moved omnidirectionally and locked with brakes.

• Manuelles Positionieren von Transferelementen in einer im Wesentlichen parallelen Richtung unter die zu transferierende Person, so dass die Kopplungselemente der Transferelemente im Wesentlichen in einer Linie ausgerichtet sind;
• Koppeln und Arretieren jeweils der Enden oder der Kopplungselemente der Transferelemente mit dem Querträger der Hubvorrichtung;
• Heben mit der Hubvorrichtung der Person in eine Transportposition;
• Optional Bewegen des Transfersystems mittels der Hubvorrichtung;
• Absenken der Person mittels der Hubvorrichtung; und
• Lösen der Arretierung und Herausziehen der Transferelemente.

According to a further aspect of the invention, a method for transferring a person from a first position to a second position using a transfer system is provided, comprising the following method steps:

• Manual positioning of transfer elements in a substantially parallel direction under the person to be transferred, so that the coupling elements of the transfer elements are substantially aligned in a line;
• Coupling and locking the ends or the coupling elements of the transfer elements with the cross member of the lifting device;
• Lifting with the lifting device of the person into a transport position;
• Optionally moving the transfer system by means of the lifting device;
• Lowering the person by means of the lifting device; and
• Release the lock and pull out the transfer elements.

In this context, it is further preferred to carry out the following method steps: Converting the cross member by means of one or two swivel joints from a horizontal holding position for recumbent to a holding position for seated persons during or before the load of the person to be transferred has been transferred to a plurality of transfer elements.

• Montieren eines Haltearmes mit einer Stützplatte an wenigstens einem Transferelement, das an dem Querträger angekoppelt ist;
• Bewegen des Transferelementes oberhalb einer liegenden Person, so dass der Haltearm mit Stützplatte über die Person hinausragt,
• Positionieren des freien Endes der Stützplatte unter den Rücken der liegenden Person, Betätigen über eine Kontrolleinheit eines Kontrollsignales zum Anheben des Querträgers und gleichzeitiges Verschieben des gesamten Transfersystems im Wesentlichen senkrecht in Bezug zu der Längsachse der Liegefläche, so dass die Stützplatte nach oben und in Richtung der liegenden Person bewegt wird, um die liegende Person in die Seitenlage zu transferieren und in der Seitenlage zu stützen. Das über das Kontrollsignal aktivierte Anheben kann bevorzugt automatisch erfolgen.

According to a further aspect, a method is provided for transferring a person from a first position to a second position using a transfer system, wherein the first position comprises a supine position and the second position comprises a side position, the method having the following method steps:

• Mounting a support arm with a support plate on at least one transfer element which is coupled to the cross member;
• Moving the transfer element above a person lying down so that the holding arm with the support plate protrudes over the person,
• Positioning the free end of the support plate under the back of the lying person, actuating a control unit of a control signal to raise the cross member and at the same time moving the entire transfer system essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the lying surface, so that the support plate is up and in the direction of the is moved lying person in order to transfer the person lying down in the lateral position and to support in the lateral position. The lifting activated via the control signal can preferably take place automatically.

It is also possible for the transfer system to be made available as a multifunctional transfer system. For example, the transfer system on the lifting column or on the lifting unit can have a boom. By means of a suspension device attached to the boom, such as a holding eye, loads can be raised or lowered as with a crane. Furthermore, the entire system can be operated semi-automatically or fully automatically. With the full electrification or motorization, the use of the transfer system becomes even easier and the operator can additionally support the person to be transferred. A control unit can also be used to navigate and thus steer the entire transfer system or to activate individual process steps or functions. One possible function that can be automatically activated is the method of moving a person lying down from the supine position to the side position after attaching a holding arm with a support plate.

In a preferred embodiment, the nursing staff can request the transfer system electronically and the transfer system can navigate to where it is needed on request or independently. For autonomous navigation, the transfer system uses suitable sensors such as a laser scanner to recognize the space available and, if necessary, the person to be moved and to control the movements based on the measurement signals. In this way, the transfer system can be positioned accordingly, making it extremely easy for the nursing staff to operate.

Figure list

• 1 eine Seitenansicht eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemäßen Transfersystems;
• 2a eine schematische Draufsicht der zur transferierenden Person mit Transferelementen;
• 2b eine Seitenansicht einer Ausführungsform eines Transferelements;
• 3a bis 3d Seitenansichten eines Transferelements und einen damit koppelbaren Querträger;
• 4 eine perspektivische Ansicht des Querträgers ohne Transferelement;
• 5a eine seitliche Ansicht des Transfersystems mit einer darauf gelagerten Person;
• 5b seitliche Detailansichten eines Transferelementes in verschiedenen Drehpositionen um die Längsachse des Transferelementes;
• 6a eine Vorderansicht eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels des Transfersystems mit Hubvorrichtung und Querträger mit Drehgelenken;
• 6b eine seitliche Ansicht des Transfersystems der 6a, wobei ein Stauraum für die Transferelemente in einer Schnittansicht gezeigt ist;
• 7 eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels des Transfersystems mit Auslegearm;
• 8 eine Seitenansicht eines keilförmigen Transferelementes mit Kopplungselement;
• 9 eine Seitenansicht eines keilförmigen Transferelementes mit Ausrichtungsmittel, wobei das Transferelement zwischen einem Bett und einer Person positioniert ist;
• 10a bis 10c Seitenansichten eines keilförmigen Transferelementes mit Ausrichtungshebel vor Ankopplung mit dem Querträger (10a), nach Ankopplung (10b) und nach Ausrichtung (10c);
• 11a bis 11c Seitenansichten eines keilförmigen Transferelementes vor Ankopplung mit dem Querträger (11a), nach Ankopplung (11b) und nach Ausrichtung (11c);
• 12a und 12b Seitenansichten eines mit Klemmbacken ausrichtbaren Transferelementes;
• 13a und 13b Seitenansichten eines mit Hebelmechanismus ausrichtbaren Transferelementes;
• 14a und 14b Seitenansichten eines Transferelementes und Nutaufnahme als Ausrichtungsmittel;
• 15a bis 15c Seitenansichten eines keilförmigen Transferelementes und Querträgers mit zwei Haltebügeln und Ausrichtungsmittel (15a), wobei mit den Haltebügeln das Kopplungselement des Transferelementes umklammerbar ist (15b) und ein Ausrichtungsmittel gegen die untere Hälfte zur Ausrichtung anpressbar ist (15c);
• 16a bis 16c Details von Seitenansichten eines Ausrichtungsmittels mit einem Sicherungshebel vor (16a) und nach einer Sicherung (16b) und ein Transfersystem mit genannten Ausrichtungsmittel (16c);
• 17a bis 17c Transfersystem mit einem Transferelement und montierten Haltearm zum Transferieren einer auf einem Bett liegenden Person von der Rückenlage (17a) zur Seitenlage (17b und 17c);
• 18a und 18b Transfersystem mit ausrichtbarem Fahrgestell der Hubvorrichtung durch Anheben (18b) des Fahrgestells im Bereich der Vorderrollen;
• 19a bis 19c perspektivische Ansichten und Seitenansicht (19b) von Ausführungsbeispielen des Transferelementes;
• 20a und 20b Vorderansichten eines Transfersystems mit Querträger mit 2 Drehgelenken in Liegeposition (20a) und Sitzposition (20b);
• 21a und 21b Seitenansichten eines Transfersystems mit gekoppelten Transferelementen in verschiedenen Positionen (Liegeposition 21a und Sitzposition 21b);
• 21c bis 21 g Seitenansichten des Transfersystems, wobei eine auf den Transferelementen sitzende Person auf einen Stuhl umpositioniert wird;
• 22a und 22b eine Vorderansicht und eine Seitenansicht eines Transfersystems mit Fahrantrieb und Steuereinheit;
• 23 eine Seitenansicht eines Transfersystems mit dem Querträger in Sitzposition zur Durchfahrt durch eine Tür;
• 24 eine Seitenansicht eines Transfersystems mit dem Querträger in horizontaler Position zum Transfer einer liegenden Person bei einer Durchfahrt durch eine Tür;
• 25a eine Seitenansicht eines Transfersystems mit einem im Querträger koppelbaren Transferelement mit wenigstens einem Griff und eine Draufsicht des Transferelementes;
• 25b eine Seitenansicht des Transfersystems von 25a, wobei eine sitzende Person in die Griffe des Transferelementes eingreift (25b) und eine Draufsicht des Transferelementes; und
• 25c und 25d Seitenansicht des Transfersystems nach Bewegen der Hubvorrichtung und des Querträgers aus der Sitzposition in den Stand und zugehörige Draufsicht des Transferelementes (25c) und weitere Draufsicht des Transferelementes mit angehobenen Oberkörper einer Person (25d).

Further features and advantages of the invention emerge from the following drawings in which advantageous exemplary embodiments of a transfer system according to the invention and individual components as well as a method thereof are illustrated by way of example, without restricting the invention to the exemplary embodiments or method steps shown. The accompanying figures are schematic and serve to explain the principles of the disclosure on the basis of examples and it is not intended that these are drawn to scale. Where technical features in the figures or the detailed description are followed by reference symbols, the reference symbols have been included solely for the purpose of improving the intelligibility of the figures and the description. For the sake of clarity, each component may not have been labeled in each figure. In the following description of the figures, various spatial or designations are given in relation to directions. It is pointed out that terms such as above, bottom, vertical, horizontal or first, second and third are used for a better understanding of the figures, but the exemplary embodiments are not necessarily restricted to the designations given. The drawings show:

• 1 a side view of an embodiment of a transfer system according to the invention;
• 2a a schematic plan view of the person to be transferred with transfer elements;
• 2 B a side view of an embodiment of a transfer element;
• 3a to 3d Side views of a transfer element and a cross member that can be coupled therewith;
• 4th a perspective view of the cross member without transfer element;
• 5a a side view of the transfer system with a person lying on it;
• 5b lateral detailed views of a transfer element in various rotational positions about the longitudinal axis of the transfer element;
• 6a a front view of a further embodiment of the transfer system with lifting device and cross member with swivel joints;
• 6b a side view of the transfer system of 6a , wherein a storage space for the transfer elements is shown in a sectional view;
• 7th a further embodiment of the transfer system with extension arm;
• 8th a side view of a wedge-shaped transfer element with coupling element;
• 9 a side view of a wedge-shaped transfer element with alignment means, wherein the transfer element is positioned between a bed and a person;
• 10a to 10c Side views of a wedge-shaped transfer element with alignment lever before coupling with the cross member ( 10a) , after coupling ( 10b) and according to alignment ( 10c );
• 11a to 11c Side views of a wedge-shaped transfer element before coupling with the cross member ( 11a) , after coupling ( 11b) and according to alignment ( 11c );
• 12a and 12b Side views of a transfer element that can be aligned with clamping jaws;
• 13a and 13b Side views of a transfer element which can be aligned with a lever mechanism;
• 14a and 14b Side views of a transfer element and groove receptacle as alignment means;
• 15a to 15c Side views of a wedge-shaped transfer element and Cross member with two retaining brackets and alignment means ( 15a) , whereby the coupling element of the transfer element can be clasped with the retaining brackets ( 15b) and an alignment means can be pressed against the lower half for alignment ( 15c );
• 16a to 16c Details of side views of an alignment tool with a locking lever in front of ( 16a) and after a backup ( 16b) and a transfer system with said alignment means ( 16c );
• 17a to 17c Transfer system with a transfer element and mounted holding arm for transferring a person lying on a bed from the supine position ( 17a) to the side position ( 17b and 17c );
• 18a and 18b Transfer system with adjustable carriage of the lifting device by lifting ( 18b) of the chassis in the area of the front rollers;
• 19a to 19c perspective views and side view ( 19b) of embodiments of the transfer element;
• 20a and 20b Front views of a transfer system with cross member with 2 swivel joints in the lying position ( 20a) and sitting position ( 20b) ;
• 21a and 21b Side views of a transfer system with coupled transfer elements in different positions (lying position 21a and sitting position 21b) ;
• 21c to 21 g Side views of the transfer system, a person sitting on the transfer elements being repositioned on a chair;
• 22a and 22b a front view and a side view of a transfer system with drive and control unit;
• 23 a side view of a transfer system with the cross member in the seated position for passage through a door;
• 24 a side view of a transfer system with the cross member in a horizontal position for transferring a person lying down when passing through a door;
• 25a a side view of a transfer system with a transfer element that can be coupled in the cross member with at least one handle and a plan view of the transfer element;
• 25b a side view of the transfer system of 25a with a seated person reaching into the handles of the transfer element ( 25b) and a plan view of the transfer element; and
• 25c and 25d Side view of the transfer system after moving the lifting device and the cross member from the sitting position to the standing position and the corresponding top view of the transfer element ( 25c ) and another top view of the transfer element with the upper body of a person raised ( 25d ).

Detailed description of the figures

1 shows a side view of an embodiment of a transfer system according to the invention 100 . The transfer system 100 is suitable for transferring people in clinical or out-of-hospital care and can preferably be used in hospitals or care facilities in which people often have to be transferred from a first position to a second position. In the in 1 example shown is one in a bed 150 person lying down 130 shown by means of the transfer system 100 for example, can be reburied.

The transfer system 100 has a lifting device 110 with a lifting column 111 , a lifting drawbar 105 and at least one vertically displaceable cross member 112 on. The cross member 112 can by means of a vertical on the lifting column 111 sliding carriage or lifting unit 102 be raised or lowered or held at a predetermined height. Furthermore, the transfer system 100 one or more preferably elongated transfer elements 120 on that when not in use in the storage space 104 can be included.

A coupling element 121 at the base end of the elongated transfer element 120 is fixed in the cross member 112 connectable. For this purpose, the cross member 112 at least one coupling element 121 for releasably coupling the base end of the transfer element 120 on. In the example shown, the transfer element is 120 between the person 130 and the sheet 190 positioned. With the help of a plurality of parallel and in the cross member 112 coupled transfer elements 120 can the person lying down 130 with the lifting device 110 be raised (not shown). After lifting the person 130 can either be the bed 150 with the roles 166 or the lifting device 110 by means of the wheels 106 , 116 be moved so that, for example, the sheet 190 can be changed or transferred to another bed or to an operating table.

2a shows a schematic top view of the person to be transferred 130 with a plurality of transfer elements 120 . The arrows indicate that the transfer elements 120 with the respective support surface 123 between the person 130 and the support or lying surface 140 essentially be pushed parallel to each other and at regular intervals for a transfer or relocation. In the example shown, a transfer element 120 under the head 131 and three transfer elements each 120 under the torso 132 or the legs 135 of the person lying down 130 pushed. Other distances are conceivable as long as a safe lifting due to the number of transfer elements 120 is guaranteed. Each has a transfer element for lifting 120 a coupling element 121 for coupling in the cross member 112 (Not shown).

2 B shows a side view of an embodiment of a longitudinally stretched transfer element 120 . The transfer element 120 has a base end with coupling element 121 and a free end 125 that is flat and therefore easy between a surface and a lying or sitting person 130 can be pushed. The supporting surface 123 is via a connector 122 or a shaft with the coupling element 121 connected. The supporting surface 123 and the opposite side are preferably designed to be low-friction for simple pushing in or pulling out. Possible materials are preferably materials that promote sliding, such as Teflon, gorilla glass or polished stainless steel. In addition, the variant shown of the transfer element 120 at least one convex curve 124 to create an ergonomically shaped support surface for one person 130 and thus to provide a secure and as comfortable as possible hold. The convex curvature shown is optional and other variants of the surface profile can be selected.

Furthermore, the support surface 123 or the back of the transfer element can be used for inscriptions and / or drawings (not shown) for operating the transfer system or for advertising purposes.

3a to 3d show side views of a transfer element 120 each with a support surface 123 and a coupling element 121 and a cross member that can be coupled with it 112 . 3a indicates with the arrow that the crossmember 112 to the coupling or base end of the transfer element 120 can be moved. The cross member 112 points for the coupling element 121 a recording 114 or groove. Before coupling, the cross member is around the axis in relation to the horizontal 115 arranged tilted. This rotatability of the cross member 112 or tilting around the axis 115 simplifies the inclusion of the coupling elements 121 into the groove 114 of the cross member 112 .

3c and 3d show the cross member 112 shortly before the complete coupling and after coupling with the cross member 112 , with the cross member 112 is positioned horizontally in each case. In the coupled position of the 3d is the coupling element 121 engaged and can be locked preferentially. The cross member 112 can simultaneously have a plurality of transfer elements 120 hold tight.

4th Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the cross member 112 without transfer element 120 . The supporting surface 113 for the shaft 122 of the transfer element 120 and the groove 114 is designed so that a plurality of transfer elements can be accommodated. Transfer elements 120 (in 4th not shown) can, depending on the person, at different distances and parallel to one another, essentially at right angles to the cross member 112 be coupled. The distance is to be chosen so that they are ergonomically positioned under the person.

5a Fig. 10 shows an example of a plurality of transfer elements 120 each with its base end in the receptacle or groove 114 of the cross member 112 are coupled. The transfer elements 120 are with their contact surfaces 123 , 123 ', 123 "arranged so that they represent a recumbent person 130 can carry safely. In the area of the head 131 was made to increase the comfort of lying on two transfer elements 120 a pillow 126 arranged. The upper body area 132 comes with a total of four transfer elements 120 supported. Furthermore, the thighs 133 and lower legs 134 each of two transfer elements 120 carried.

Advantageously, the transfer elements 120 either around the bearing point 122 rotate (as in 5b shown) or the bearing point at the height of the coupling element 121 remains firm and the supporting surfaces 123 can rotate in relation to the shaft. With the help of this relative rotatability of the transfer parts to one another, the inclination of the support surface can be changed 123 Adjust in relation to the horizontal to the area of the body to be supported. For ergonomic positioning of the thighs 133 and lower legs 134 the support surface 123 'was inclined upwards towards the knee and the adjacent support surface 123 "was inclined slightly downwards.

5b shows detailed side views of a transfer element 120 , in various rotational positions around the longitudinal axis of the transfer element 120 , whereby a rotation of the bearing surfaces 123 'or 123 "respectively the coupling element 121 with turns. This way is like in 5a shown an ergonomic alignment to the person to be transferred is possible.

6a shows a front view of a further embodiment of a transfer system 100 with lifting column 111 and cross members 112 , the two swivel joints 118 and 119 having. The arrows 171 and 172 indicate the mobility of the free ends up or down. Preferably the two ends of the cross member 112 infinitely adjustable. The The axis of rotation of the swivel joints is parallel to the transfer elements 120 (in the coupled state; not shown here) and perpendicular to the cross member 112 arranged. The cross member 112 has two swivel joints 118 and 119 on, so that the maximum width in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the cross member middle part can be reduced, for example with the help of the rollers 106 , 116 to be able to drive through doors.

When the transfer elements 120 are coupled (in 6a Not shown; see z. B. 20a and b) the person to be transferred can be raised from a lying position to a sitting position. The swivel joints 118 , 119 can be locked or locked in place by a snap-in mechanism as standard.

6b FIG. 11 shows a side view of the transfer system of FIG 6a , the transfer elements 120 in a storage space 104 at the height of the rear wheels 106 have been stowed away. The storage space 104 is shown in a sectional view and can preferably be a container with a bottom. Alternatively, suspension mechanisms for the transfer elements on a wall of a storage space without a floor are also conceivable.

7th shows a further embodiment of the transfer system with a horizontal boom 108 for a hanging device 109 , which is designed as a retaining eyelet in this example. The boom 108 is on the lifting column 111 the lifting device 110 arranged horizontally and preferably at the upper end of the lifting column 111 attached. Advantageously, the boom 108 at the upper end of the vertically movable lifting unit 102 be arranged and thus a multi-purpose lifting unit 107 form. Optionally, the boom can be designed to be pivotable. By means of the hanging device 109 loads can be lifted or lowered like a crane. In this way, a multifunctional transfer system can advantageously be made available.

8th shows a side view of a wedge-shaped transfer element 120 with coupling element 121 and an embodiment of a coupling mechanism. This has a coupling hook 191 and a fixing element 192 on, which can be designed as a fixing screw or toggle lever.

9 FIG. 13 shows a side view of the wedge-shaped transfer element of FIG 8th and an alignment means is also shown. The supporting surface 123 is in 9 for a person lying down 130 used, the transfer element 120 between a bed 159 and the person 130 is positioned. The alignment means is an alignment lever 196 educated. The alignment lever 196 has a tilting device 195 with axis of rotation for the entire cross member 112 and is preferably in the middle area of the cross member (in 9 not shown) mounted. With the help of the alignment lever 196 , the cross member can 112 be aligned exactly horizontally. The arrow at the bottom of the alignment lever 196 indicates the force that has to be applied once to align or level the support surface of the person to be lifted until the transfer elements are locked or locked in the desired position. The force can be generated, for example, with a caregiver's foot or by a motor.

10a to 10c show side views of a wedge-shaped transfer element 120 with alignment lever 197 before coupling with the cross member ( 10a) , after coupling ( 10b) and according to alignment ( 10c ). The coupling mechanism of the 10a-c is like in 9 with the help of a coupling hook 191 and a fixing element 192 educated. The fixing element is in 10b to fix the transfer element 120 rotated (see curved arrow).

10c shows an alignment lever shown in phantom 197 who made the starting position 10b of the inoperative lever illustrated. As also in 10c shown can be used as a foot pedal 197 formed alignment means by actuation downwards (see shoe schematically shown 198 with arrow) the inclined position of the support surface 123 of the wedge-shaped transfer element 120 equalize (see arrows pointing upwards at the free end of the transfer element 120 in 10c ). In this way, a horizontalization of the support surface can easily be achieved 123 of the transfer element 120 respectively.

11a to 11c show side views of a wedge-shaped transfer element 120 before coupling with the cross member ( 11a) , after coupling ( 11b) and according to alignment ( 11c ). The coupling mechanism of the 11 ac is with the help of a coupling hook 191 and an optional fixing element 192 such as B. formed a screw. The cross member 112 points to the alignment of the transfer element 120 a curved leading edge 194 on.

In 11a illustrates that of the transfer element 120 directional arrow that the cross member 112 with the mobile lifting device (not shown) to the transfer element 120 or to a plurality of transfer elements 120 , their surfaces 193 at the base end with the contact area shown 193 of the transfer element 120 align, can be pulled up.

In 11b becomes the cross member 112 with the transfer element 120 with the contact surface 193 brought in contact. Optionally, the mobile Lifting device can be pushed in a little (illustrated by the essentially horizontal arrows in 11b) after contact is made.

In 11c is the last step to align or level the transfer element 120 shown. The contact area 193 at the base end of the transfer element 120 with the curved leading edge 194 of the cross member 112 slides up the crossbeam curvature when the crossbeam 112 is raised by means of the lifting device (not shown). When the end position is reached, the free end rises 125 of the transfer element 120 (see curved and vertical arrow at the free end or original position of the transfer element 120 in gray shading) that the contact surface 123 achieved a horizontal arrangement. The arrow 186 points to a contact surface or contact point between the transfer element 120 and leading edge 194 of the cross member 112 down. Advantageously, rollers can be placed on the contact surface of the transfer element 120 or at the contact surface 194 of the cross member 112 be arranged to minimize the friction until reaching the end position.

The end position reached can optionally be achieved with the fixing element 192 secured (indicated by an arrow 182 ). The positions shown can optionally be reached using a motor. Optionally, the entire cross member 112 can be rotated even further about its longitudinal axis.

12a and 12b show side views of a cross member 112 with clamping jaws 175 , 176 , which are formed during a clamping process, the transfer element 120 secure to hold and align. To between the upper jaw 175 and the lower jaw 176 The base end of the transfer element is to be optimally clamped 120 or the coupling element 121 as a flat clamping nose 183 educated. Furthermore, the wedge-shaped transfer element 120 at the connecting line between the shaft 122 and wedge-shaped body of the transfer element 120 a right angle that goes into the shooting angle 173 the lower jaw 176 can intervene.

For a horizontalization of the support surface 123 presses the upper jaw 175 downwards (see arrow pointing downwards). The transfer element 120 about a fulcrum near the base end of the transfer element 120 rotated and thereby moves its free end 125 upwards (see curved arrow and arrow pointing upwards at the free end 125 ). In the 12a and 12b has the lower jaw 176 furthermore an inclined surface leading to the free end 125 increases, so that a slightly sloping incline of the support surface 123 towards the cross member by pressing the clamping jaw further 175 can be generated downwards (not shown).

13a and 13b show side views of a transfer element that can be aligned with a lever mechanism 120 . The lever 177 is above the cross member 112 arranged and has a short leg 151 and a long leg 152 on. The said legs 151 and 152 , are at right angles to each other and the lever is configured to rotate around an axis of rotation 178 at the intersection of the legs 151 , 152 is pivotable. The transfer element to be coupled 120 points to coupling as a coupling element 121 a protruding retaining pin 155 that with the edge of the base end of the transfer element 120 flees.

In 13a is the base end of the transfer element 120 in a shooting angle 173 of the cross member 112 positioned. Then the retaining pin 155 or the coupling element 121 by tilting the lever 177 , as in 13b indicated by the counterclockwise curved arrow, against the vertical recording surface 179 the shooting angle 173 pressed (see horizontal arrow in the direction of the short leg 151 of the lever. This way the free end becomes 125 moves upwards and thus the support surface 123 horizontal (see curved arrow and arrow pointing upwards at the free end 125 ).

14a and 14b show side views of a transfer element 120 and a groove arranged in the cross member 165 as a recording of the coupling element 121 and as an alignment means. The groove 165 is essentially wedge-shaped or V-shaped. Alternatively, U-shaped grooves or other shapes can also be provided, as long as the receiving shape essentially corresponds to the outer shape of the coupling element 121 matches.

The coupling element 121 is designed as a substantially pointed nose and has an outer edge 164 and an opposite partially curved edge 163 on. The (not shown) width of the nose or the extension in the longitudinal direction of the cross member 121 can correspond approximately to the width of the transfer element. At the end of the outer edge 164 is a role 161 arranged to introduce the nose or the coupling element 121 into the groove 165 to facilitate. Depending on the width of the nose in the longitudinal direction of the cross member, several roles can be used 161 to be provided. Furthermore, the introduction is through a role 162 or several roles 162 on the cross member 121 on the edge of the groove 165 facilitated. Alternatively, the roles 161 and 162 also on both sides of the coupling element 121 arranged or on the opposite walls of the groove 165 periodically. The smooth-running roles make it easier to guide the nose into the groove 165 in or out of the groove 165 out.

The advantage of using the groove 165 is that no further lever is required to move the transfer element 120 to fix or align (see upward pointing arrows at the end 125 ). Just lifting the cross member 112 by means of the lifting unit (not shown in 14b indicated by the arrow pointing upwards), the nose pointing downwards or the coupling element is sufficient 121 to grab and the support surface 123 of the transfer element 120 align horizontally. In addition, fixing elements (not shown) can be inserted through at least one side wall of the groove 165 can be used to secure the nose against slipping out and the horizontal end position of the support surface 123 Transfer element 120 to maintain ( 14b) .

15a to 15c show side views of a wedge-shaped transfer element 120 and a cross member 112 with two retaining brackets 156 , 157 , preferably in the form of angles. The coupling mechanism also has a stamp 153 which serves as an alignment means.

You can use the retaining brackets 156 , 157 the T-shaped coupling element 121 of the transfer element 120 , the two free legs 128 and 129 encompassed, clasped ( 15b) .

First, as in 15a shown with the retaining brackets open 156 , 157 the lower bracket 157 so to the base end of the transfer element 120 moved that the lower bracket 157 the lower free leg 129 of the coupling element 121 engages behind (see 15a) .

15b shows a downward movement 154 with the upper bracket 156 the upper free leg 128 of the coupling element engages behind and thus the base end of the transfer element 120 clasped and the transfer element 120 against falling out of the cross member 112 secures.

15c illustrates the pressing movement of the punch 153 with arrow 158, with the stamp 153 against the lower free leg 129 of the coupling element 121 is directed. The Stamp 153 serves as an alignment means by placing the lower free end 129 of the coupling element 121 against the vertical of the lower bracket 157 presses. In this way the transfer element 120 aligned so that the storage area 123 is arranged essentially horizontally. When aligning, the free end becomes 125 moves upwards and thus the support surface 123 horizontal (see curved arrow and arrow pointing upwards at the free end 125 of the transfer element 120 ).

16a to 16c show details of side views of an alignment tool 196 with a safety lever 141 both before a backup ( 16a) as well as after a backup ( 16b) .

16a and b show how the final position of the alignment means 196 can be secured by the safety lever 141 and with it a locking pin 144 is moved. The safety lever indicates manual operation 141 a spherical handle. Advantageously, the safety lever 141 Manual operation and safety in one. 16a shows the safety lever 141 in the non-locking or locking position 141 substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the alignment means 196 .

16b shows schematically how by means of a downward movement (see arrow 142 ) the safety lever 141 from the non-locking position (see safety lever 141 in dotted lines) in the locking position around the axis of rotation 143 was moved. This movement also becomes the alignment means 196 pivoted downwards (see arrow at the lower end of the alignment means 196 ). The locking pin 144 thus engages in the alignment means 196 one that this is backed up.

Also shows 16c a transfer system 100 with said fixable alignment means 196 , that by means of the safety lever 141 can be reliably secured.

17a to 17c Transfer system with a transfer element and mounted holding arm 145 for transferring a person lying on a bed 130 from the supine position ( 17a) to the side position ( 17b and 17c ).

The holding arm 145 is at the free end 125 of the at least one transfer element 120 by means of a fastening or fixing element 148 mountable. For example, a clamp, screw or the like can be used for fastening. The holding arm 145 is arcuate and has a hinge 147 with the support plate 146 connected. According to an advantageous embodiment, the support plate 146 with the holding arm 145 via a resilient joint 147 connected and has at least one outer surface on soft material. By means of the suspension and the use of a soft contact material, it is possible to slide it under the back ( 17a) and holding the person lying on their side ( 17b) comfortable for the person to be supported 130 .

17a shows a person lying on his back 130 on a bed 159 , the free end of the support plate 146 partly under the back the person 130 has been positioned by a carer. The transfer element 120 is above the person 130 on the lifting column 111 positioned so the end 125 of the transfer element 120 about the person 130 protrudes and the holding arm 145 from the support surface 123 down to the bed 159 is directed.

The dashed arrow 149 shows schematically a movement trajectory that completes approximately a quarter circle. This trajectory 149 can be achieved by a combination of lifting (see up arrow) the transfer element 120 by means of the lifting device 110 and simultaneous horizontal translation of the overall system or transfer system 100 (see side arrow above the chassis) using the rollers 106 , 116 from the bed 159 respectively. This trajectory 149 can be used to straighten the patient 130 can be used in the lateral position. Activation can be done by command via a joystick, voice commands, buttons or remote control. After activating the transfer system, a caregiver can 100 monitor the repositioning and, if necessary, the patient's legs 130 Move to a position that is adapted to the lateral position.

After performing the combined lifting and pulling movement along the trajectory 149 is held by the holding arm 145 the person 130 stable in the lateral position, as in 17b is shown. This position can be used, for example, for washing or treating a patient's wound. Possible counter movements of the person to be supported 130 towards the support plate 146 can by means of the suspension in the joint 147 be balanced. This ensures a stable side position.

17c Figure 3 shows a front view of the transfer system 100 , this in 17b was shown from the side. In this embodiment, the holding arm 145 with support plate 146 on the middle transfer element 120 mounted and the support plate extends parallel to the back of the person to ensure a better grip. In order to enlarge the support surface, instead of or in addition to a longitudinally extending support plate 146 another holding arm 145 with support plate 146 on another transfer element 120 be attached.

18a and 18b show a transfer system 100 with a chassis 103 the lifting device 110 , with an orientation of the storage area 123 into the horizontal position by lifting (see up arrow in 18b) of the chassis 103 at the level of the front rollers 116 he follows. In the example shown, lifting takes place by setting up the connecting joint 117 the front rollers 116 with the chassis 103 . This can preferably be done automatically.

19a and 19c shows perspective views of an embodiment of a transfer element 120 . The cross section of the transfer elements 120 is each trapezoidal. The transfer element 120 can be designed as a hollow profile with an internal reinforcement in the center 139 made of bent sheet metal walls (see 19c ) or welded reinforcement walls ( 19b) having. In the sectional view 19b are the optional weld seams or weld points of the internal reinforcement 139 with the reference symbol 129 marked.

20a and 20b show front views of a transfer system 100 with cross member 112 , the two swivel joints 118 and 119 having. The arrows 171 and 172 show the mobility of the free ends of the cross member 112 up or down. Here are the two ends of the cross member 112 preferably continuously adjustable.

While the 20a shows the lying position, shows 20b a possible sitting position where the support surface for the lower legs 134 moved downwards and the supporting surface of the upper body 132 up.

In the sitting position, the transfer system 100 with a person sitting on it 130 can simply be driven through doors or narrow passages (see also 23 ).

21c to 21g show side views of the transfer system, one on top of the transfer elements 120 seated person is repositioned on a chair.

21a shows the cross member 112 in the horizontal position so that the person being transferred 130 on a plurality of the transfer elements 120 lies. The cross member 112 is by means of the lifting device 110 positioned so that the transfer elements 120 slightly above the seat of the chair 170 are arranged.

21b shows the person 130 in the sitting position after the lying surface ( 21a) by an upward or downward movement of the movable ends of the cross member 112 by means of the swivel joints (not shown) to form a seat made up of several transfer elements 120 was converted. The seat made of transfer elements 120 has an upright backrest, the inclination of which is chosen so that the angled cross member 112 about the chair 170 can be pushed. Preferably at the free end of the transfer elements 120 an armrest (not shown) can be mounted.

In 21c were the transfer elements 120 by means of the mobile chassis 103 the lifting device 110 pushed over the chair seat, that the middle transfer elements are positioned in a horizontal line 120 so by means of the lifting unit 102 can be lowered so that they rest on the chair surface. If the transfer system 100 an armrest (not shown) at the end of a transfer element 120 it can be dismantled or folded up.

Once the main burden of the seated person 130 from the chair 170 the nursing staff can lock the transfer elements 120 to solve. As in 21d shown schematically, the transfer elements can first 120 the backrest and the lower leg area from the cross member 112 be solved. The user can use the transfer system 100 now roll away from the bed a little as you like and then the transfer elements 120 pull it out and put it in the storage space 104 vacate.

21e shows as the penultimate step that the transfer elements 120 on which the person is sitting, in other words the slats are removed. In 21f are all transfer elements 120 arranged in the storage space and the transfer system can be used by the person 130 by means of the roles 106 , 116 be driven away as it is in 21g is shown.

22a Figure 11 shows a front view of a transfer system 100 with drive and control unit 187 . 22b is a side view of the in 22a transfer system shown 100 . With the help of the control unit 187 can do the entire transfer system 100 be navigated, steered or moved. For this purpose, a steering and travel drive and a power supply, such as. B. a battery is provided. A drive can be the wheels 106 , 116 drive. The wheels can be actively steered or pushed manually. The motor-controlled functions are activated with a handheld control unit. The control signals can be sent to the transfer system 100 be transmitted via local radio or cable. With a full electrification and automation the use of the transfer system 100 even easier.

22a and 22b shows in the front area of the chassis 103 a detector that works as a laser scanner 188 is executed. With the help of such a detector, obstacles or boundaries such as walls can be detected and driving can be automated. Upon request, the transfer system 100 come to the transferring person, provided it is free.

22a also illustrates how the cross member 112 is moved from the horizontal to the vertical. The cross member 112 is designed to be at least so long that it can accommodate an average tall man of 1.80 m in the lying position after receiving a plurality of transfer elements. The vertical position parallel to the lifting column is also in 22b shown. In this position of the cross member 112 becomes the width of the transfer system 100 across the lifting column 111 reduced and only the width of the chassis 103 determines that of the lifting device 110 needed space. The total height of the transfer system 100 with vertical cross member 112 ( 22b) is appropriately smaller than an average door frame height of approx. 2 m. The vertical position of the cross member 112 can be used for storage or transport, for example.

On the other hand, the width of the transfer system 100 compared to the bed configuration of the transfer elements 120 can also be reduced when the seating position of the cross member 112 is set. The transfer elements remain 120 in the cross member 112 anchored and can be a person 130 wear. This seating configuration is in 23 shown. Due to the seating configuration of the transfer elements 120 a person can be pushed through doorways or door sticks 189 with the transfer system (see horizontal arrow in 23 ).

In the event that the roles 106 , 116 can be moved omnidirectionally, the transfer system can be pushed sideways, ie in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the cross member 112 like it in 24 is indicated (see arrow 160 in 24 ). This is advantageous when the cross member 112 in a horizontal position for transferring a person lying down 130 is positioned and facilitates passage through doors or door frames 189 (see arrow below the chassis 103 in 24 ).

25a shows a side view of a transfer system 100 with one in the cross member 112 connectable transfer element 120 with at least one handle 101 . The transfer element designed as a plate 120 is safe in the cross member 112 lockable. The transfer element 120 is also designed to be a person 130 after reaching into the recesses or handles 101 sit up on the coupling side. For this purpose, the transfer element is inclined downwards in the coupled position. In 25a is the transfer element 120 as a one-piece plate with at least one recess in the middle of the support surface 123 for holding a person's upper body 130 educated. The transfer element 120 can alternatively consist of two individual elongated transfer elements 120 be designed with one handle each.

25b Figure 3 is a side view of the transfer system 100 of 25a with a seated person in the handles 101 of the transfer element engages ( 25b) . In the top view of the plate or transfer element 120 and the person 130 will the Support surface 123 shown from above and that both recesses or handles 101 of the person 130 being held. To do this, the person can put their forearms on the support surface 123 prop up.

25c shows the movement of the lifting device upwards and to the side (see arrow pointing upwards at an angle), so that the person 130 by means of the moving cross member 112 from the sitting position of the chair 170 is pulled into the stand or lifted.

25d shows a person to be lifted or raised 130 that are not just with your forearms on the support surface 123 but also with a large part of the upper body 132 props up. Alternative positions, not shown here, of the person to be raised in relation to the transfer element 120 can arise depending on the mobility of the person.

In summary, the transfer system is a multi-purpose transfer system and can be used for many different functions in the care sector. On the one hand, patients or other people in need of care can be reburied in a relaxed and safe manner. On the other hand, one or two transfer elements can also be equipped with handles to serve as a stand-up aid when lifting and moving the lifting device. If a holding arm with a support plate is mounted on the free end of the transfer element, a person lying on his back can be brought into the side position easily and without great effort on the part of the nursing staff. Furthermore, an armrest can also be positioned on one or two transfer elements so that the transfer system, when it is in the seat configuration, can be used like a wheelchair.

List of reference symbols

100

Transfer system

101

Handle of the transfer element

102

vertically displaceable or traversable lifting unit / slide

103

chassis

104

Storage space

105

Handle or lifting drawbar

106

Rollers or wheels

107

Multi-purpose lifting unit

108

Extension arm

109

Retaining eyelet

110

Lifting device

111

Lifting column

112

Cross member

113

Support surface of the cross member for part of the shaft

114

Intake or groove of the cross member

115

Axis cross member

116

Front wheels of the lifting device

117

Joint between the front roller and the chassis

118

first swivel joint

119

second swivel joint

120

Transfer element

121

Coupling element

122

Connecting element or shaft between the coupling element and the support surface

123

Support surface or upper surface of the transfer element

124

convex curvature

125

flat end

126

pillow

127

lower free leg of a T-shaped coupling element

128

upper free leg of the coupling element

129

Weld seams or points

130

person

131

head

132

upper body

133

Thigh

134

Lower leg

135

legs

136

Foot feet

139

Internal reinforcement

140

Lying area

141

Safety lever for alignment means 196

142

Downward movement of the safety lever 141

143

Axis of rotation of the safety lever

144

Locking pin

145

Holding arm

146

Support plate

147

Joint with suspension

148

Fixing or fastening element for holding arm

149

Trajectory

150

mobile bed

151

short leg of lever 177

152

long leg of lever 177

153

stamp

154

Downward movement

155

Retaining pin

156

upper bracket

157

lower bracket

159

bed

160

Arrow for the direction of travel of the transfer system

161

roller arranged on the transfer element

162

roller arranged on the cross member

163

partially curved nose edge of the coupling element

164

Outer edge of the nose of the coupling element

165

essentially wedge-shaped groove of the cross member

166

Bed rolls

170

chair

171

Arrow for (optionally stepless) adjustability of the first free end of the cross member

172

Arrow for (optionally stepless) adjustability of the second free end of the cross member

173

Mounting bracket for the transfer element of the lower clamping jaw

174

Inclined surface of the lower jaw

175

Upper jaw

176

Lower jaw

177

Lever pivotable about the axis of rotation

178

Axis of rotation of the lever

179

vertical support surface of the cross member

181

Upper jaw

182

Secured by means of a fixing element

183

Clamping nose of the transfer element

186

Contact surface or contact point between the transfer element and the curved front edge of the cross member

187

Control unit and battery

188

Laser scanner

189

Door frame / door

190

Sheets

191

Coupling hook

192

Fixing screw or knee lever

193

Contact surface to the cross member at the base end of the transfer element

194

curved leading edge of the cross member

195

Tilting device

196

Alignment means, in particular alignment levers

197

Alignment means designed as a foot pedal

198

Foot to operate the foot pedal

Claims (12)

Clinical or extra-clinical care transfer system (100) for transferring a person from a first position to a second position, comprising a lifting device (110) with a lifting column (111) and at least one vertically displaceable cross member (112); and at least one elongated transfer element (120) having a base end and a free end; wherein the cross member (112) has at least one coupling element (121) for releasably coupling the base end of the transfer element (120), which in the coupled configuration is arranged substantially at right angles to the cross member (112). Transfer system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first position comprises a supine or prone position and the second position comprises a side position, wherein a holding arm can be mounted on the free end (125) of the at least one transfer element (120) which extends below the transfer element plane and can be connected at its free end (125) to a support plate (146) for a person in order to support a person ( 130) from the supine or prone position to the side position. Transfer system according to Claim 2 , wherein the support plate (146) is connected to the holding arm (145) in an articulated and resilient manner, and comprises soft material on at least one outer surface, the free end of the support plate (146) being designed to be positioned under a person lying on their back, so that after lifting and moving the transfer element (120) parallel to the lying plane, the person (130) to support in the lateral position. Transfer system according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a plurality of transfer members (120) having at least partially slidable surfaces for being positioned spaced apart and substantially parallel to one another under a person to be transferred; wherein the cross member (112) has at least three quarters of the length of the lifting column in order to rigidly connect the base ends of the plurality of transfer elements in the coupled configuration and to carry the load of the person to be transferred (130) after the cross member (112) has been raised to be able to accommodate the plurality of transfer elements (120). Transfer system according to Claim 4 wherein the cross member (112) has one or two lockable swivel joints (118, 119) to move the free ends of the cross body separately up or down for moving an upper body or legs of the person to be transferred and to lock them in a predetermined position; wherein the predetermined positions comprise at least one horizontal holding position for reclining and one holding position for seated persons. Transfer system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the lifting device (110) further comprises lockable alignment means (196, 197) for the substantially horizontal alignment of the transfer elements (120), by means of which the cross member (112) can be aligned by rotation about its longitudinal axis and in which Holding position of the cross member (112) can be locked non-pivotably. Transfer system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the transfer element (120) is wedge-shaped and a coupling element (121) for receiving in the corresponding coupling element of the cross member (112) is arranged at the end of the greatest vertical extent of the wedge. Transfer system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cross member (112) and / or the transfer element (120) has a clamping or locking mechanism for locking and / or alignment in the holding position, the locking mechanism being selected from a group comprising a fixing screw (192), an angle lever (177), two-sided retaining brackets (156, 157) for clasping, Clamping jaws (175, 176), a knee lever, at least one clamping device, Mounting groove (114, 165), Socket pin, Retaining hook (191) and Combinations of these. The transfer system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the lifting device has a storage space (104) on the rear for receiving transfer elements and / or can be moved omnidirectionally and locked with brakes. Method for transferring a person from a first position to a second position using a transfer system according to one of the Claims 1 to 9 , comprising the following method steps: manual positioning of transfer elements (120) in a substantially parallel direction under the person to be transferred, so that the coupling elements (121) of the transfer elements (121) are substantially aligned in a line; Coupling and locking the ends or the coupling elements (121) of the transfer elements (120) to the cross member (112) of the lifting device (110); Lifting with the lifting device (110) the person into a transport position; Optionally moving the transfer system by means of the lifting device (110); Lowering the person by means of the lifting device (110); and releasing the lock and pulling out the transfer elements (120). Procedure according to Claim 10 , further comprising the following method steps: converting the cross member (112) by means of one or two swivel joints (118, 119) from a horizontal holding position for recumbents to a holding position for seated persons during or before the load of the person to be transferred onto a plurality of transfer elements (120 ) was transferred. Method for transferring a person from a first position to a second position using a transfer system according to one of the Claims 2 to 9 , wherein the first position comprises a supine position and the second position comprises a side position, the method comprising the following method steps: mounting a holding arm (145) with a support plate (146) on at least one transfer element (120) which is coupled to the cross member (112) is; Moving the transfer element (120) above a person lying down so that the holding arm (110) with the support plate protrudes over the person, positioning the free end of the support plate (146) under the back of the person lying down, actuating a control unit of a control signal to raise the Cross member and simultaneous displacement of the entire transfer system essentially perpendicularly in relation to the longitudinal axis of the lying surface, so that the support plate (146) is moved upwards and in the direction of the person lying down in order to transfer the person lying down in the lateral position and in the lateral position support.

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