DE202010008776U1 - Foldable bed bath with self-supporting walls for medical and nursing purposes - Google Patents

Abstract

Foldable bed bath (1) with self-supporting walls for medical purposes, consisting of a flexible foldable surface element (2), wherein the flexible foldable surface element (2) has a substantially rectangular bottom (5) and upright walls (6, 6 ') in the assembled state ), characterized in that the bottom (5) consists of a substantially flexible material and the walls (6, 6 ') consist of a substantially rigid material, wherein two opposite upright walls (6) respective desired kinks (9 ) exhibit.

Description

The The invention relates to a foldable bed bath with self-supporting Walls for medical and nursing purposes, especially for cleaning and care bedridden Patients. The foldable bed bath according to the invention is particularly suitable to both the private sector as well in medical or care facilities for bathing and grooming used by bedridden persons or patients too become.

Out The prior art are bed-type bathtubs for medical use and nursing purposes known.

In order to avoid the laborious lifting and carrying of a mobile patient from a bed to a bathtub, those bed bathtubs are particularly well known, which are formed of a waterproof, flexible material. Such a bed-bath is out DE 299 08 400 In this case, the patient, as happens when changing a sheet, is placed in bed on this flexible, waterproof surface. For their use, however, the waterproof material will need an edge, which is supported by laterally circulating means for supporting -. As rods that are passed through loops or holes and are hung on the bed frame - is provided. Such bed baths are not self-standing or not equipped with self-supporting walls or are built directly or indirectly to the bed frame and can not unaufwendig and spontaneously on jedwelche ??? Beds are used.

In addition, self-standing baths are known, which are inflatable as usual baby baths. In such a case, the bed bath is pushed in a deflated condition under the patient and then the tub is inflated under the patient, so that the water can not leak when bathing. However, this does not take into account the fact that conventional hospital beds are partially elevated for better patient comfort and more efficient cleaning. Due to the uncontrolled bending of the inflatable wall, this will bend at least at one point and can let the water through. Next baths are also known as DE 20 2005 009 113 U1 , whose edge elevation is formed of a deformable material.

Of the Invention is based on the object, an improvement of the previous to use used bedding bathtubs.

These Task is by a foldable bed bath with self standing Walls for medical purposes according to the Claim 1 solved.

The inventive bed-bath with self-supporting Walls consists of a flexible foldable surface element, wherein the flexible foldable surface element in the built Condition a substantially rectangular floor and upright, itself supporting walls determined. The bottom of the foldable bed-bath consists of a substantially flexible material and the walls from a substantially rigid material. In addition, have two opposite upright walls respective desired kinks on. Preferably, the respective desired kinks are formed, around the wall sections of the two opposite upright ones Walls in relation to a first side of the desired kinks on the wall sections of the two opposite upright To raise walls on a second side of the desired kinks.

The Foldable bed bath can preferably be designed so that the flexible foldable surface element completely off and on is foldable and formed of a waterproof plastic film.

In a preferred embodiment is the foldable bed bath provided so that the flexible flat element flat For easier folding and unfolding several surface parts by folding edges. By the arrangement of the surface parts are the bottom and the end edges of the flexible foldable Surface element formed upright walls Are defined. The bottom of the foldable bed-tub should be of length and width of the bed mattress correspond to a comfortable lying of the patient and optimal support of the upright To ensure walls.

A advantageous embodiment of the foldable bed bath is constructed so that the corners of the flexible foldable surface element folded up in the assembled state, while the soil and to form the upright walls. The corners point for a better hold on securing means, for. B. in the form of a Velcro fastener.

Prefers It is envisaged that each desired kink will converge three Has predetermined folding edges, so that the foldable bed bath gradually is height adjustable. The desired kink of the foldable Bath tub should be located at the place where the bed frame itself and the bed mattress are height adjustable. Consequently It becomes practically the whole bed together with the foldable bed-bath lifted for a comfortable lying of the patient.

According to a preferred embodiment, the foldable bed bath is constructed so that the Plastic film glued or welded on the edge of surface parts, so that these surface parts are held in position and sealed sealing.

Especially can the surface parts of the foldable bed-bath with plates, z. As polycarbonate plates, filled. The plastic film is thus glued or welded around the plates, so that the surface parts are sealed sealing. In front especially the outer surface parts, which are the Forming four walls can be provided with panels be to ensure a certain rigidity. The bottom of the Foldable bed bath could vary depending on the type the bed mattress either consist only of the film or for be more stable with plates.

In Advantageously, the foldable bed bath is designed in such a way that the polycarbonate sheets have a thickness of 4 mm to 8 mm, wherein a thickness of about 6 mm is particularly preferred.

Advantageous is also when the flexible flat surface element off a more resistant plastic film with a thickness of at least 1 mm is formed. In such a preferred embodiment can a so-called "memory" plastic film be used, which places after the first folding at Folding and folding automatically notes. According to the invention could the plastic film from a truck tarpaulin with a thickness be made of about 1 mm. It would also be a production from a polycarbonate film with a thickness of about 2 conceivable up to 3 mm, the folding edges with "memory" has.

Further is preferably provided that one of the lateral surface parts an opening for inserting a means for draining the has consumed liquid.

It is due to the invention foldable bed bath possible, unproblematic at any time and in any place, be It is private apartment or hospital, efficient cleaning and Care for bedridden persons or patients to ensure. Through the complete folding and unfolding is the bed bath very quickly used and can be stored without problems after their use.

following the invention is based on an embodiment below Referring to the drawing explained in more detail. Show it:

1 a spatial view of the flexible foldable surface element in the fully folded state;

2 a spatial view of the flexible foldable surface element in the folded state;

3 a spatial view of the flexible foldable surface element in the folded state;

4 a spatial view of the flexible foldable surface element in the longitudinal unfolded state;

5 a spatial view of the flexible foldable surface element in the fully unfolded state;

6 a spatial view of the flexible foldable surface element as a foldable bed bath with raised walls;

7 a spatial view of the foldable bed bath in fully usable condition;

8th a spatial view of the foldable bed-bath in the raised state-stage I;

9 a spatial view from the bed-bath in the raised state-stage II.

The flexible foldable surface element 2 the foldable bed-bath 1 in 1 is in the completely folded state. Laterally, however, are different surface parts 3 visible through the fold edges 4 are predetermined.

In 2 is the flexible foldable surface element 2 the foldable bed-bath 1 folded, compared to the 1 now two surface parts 3 are visible by unfolding. Also are more folding edges 4 to see that there is the possibility of the flexible foldable surface element 2 continue to unfold on both sides.

Next shows 3 the flexible foldable surface element 2 the foldable bed-bath 1 in a folded state, now being the flexible foldable surface element 2 almost completely folded longitudinally. There are several by folding edges 4 given surface parts 3 to see. Also have more folding edges 4 on the possibility that the flexible foldable surface element 2 can be unfolded completely longitudinally on both sides. In this 3 is also a nominal buckling parts 9 educated.

In 4 is the flexible foldable surface element 2 the foldable bed-bath 1 in a completely longitudinally unfolded state. As in 3 are both several by folding edges 4 given surface parts 3 to see, as well as partially the corners 7 and the desired kink 9 , More folding edges 4 point out the possibility that the fle xible foldable surface element 2 Continue to unfold on both sides completely in width. In this 3 is also an opening 12 educated.

The flexible foldable surface element 2 the foldable bed-bath 1 in 5 is in a completely unfolded state. As in 4 be through the fold edges 4 different surface parts 3 specified. The floor 5 and the corners 7 are clearly visible here. Also it can be seen that the outer surface parts 3 as a frame are formed, which form the foldable bed bath 1 should contribute.

According to 6 is the flexible foldable surface element 2 as a foldable bed bath 1 shaped, with the outer surface parts 3 the walls 6 and 6 ' form. As in 4 be through the fold edges 4 different surface parts 3 lifted on all four sides and make two opposing walls 6 and 6 ' , At all four corners 7 are the corner surface parts 3 lifted and folded, a bed-bath 1 forming.

In 7 is now the foldable bed bath 1 drawn in completely usable condition. The floor 5 is perfectly recognizable and the two opposite walls 6 and 6 ' are in the upright state, thus the foldable bed bath 1 holding in position and sealing final. The ones in the corners 7 folded surface parts 2 are with a securing agent 8th attached.

The desired kink point 9 consists essentially of three converging desired folding edges 10 . 11 and 11 ' that are designed to fit around the headboard 14 the foldable bed-bath 1 if necessary in a stage I or stage II to lift high. In addition, here is the arrangement of the opening 12 laterally on the foot part 15 the foldable bed-bath 1 recognizable in order to promote advantageously the outflow of the liquid. This is done by a means for draining the liquid (not shown) connected to the opening 12 to connect.

However, according to the invention it is also conceivable that the surface parts 3 the foldable bed-bath 1 are designed not only made of plastic film, but with plates, z. As polycarbonate plates are filled. In this case, the plastic film is glued or welded around the plates so that the surface parts 3 are held in position and sealed sealing. The from the outer surface parts 3 trained four walls 6 and 6 ' can be provided with plates. Also, the bottom could either consist only of the film or be provided for more stability with plates.

8th shows a foldable bed bath with all reference elements of 7 , but here in an upscale state I shown. That's the headboard 14 the foldable bed-bath 1 along the desired folding edge 10 the desired kink point 9 kinked, whereby the head of a lying in the foldable bed bath patient would be slightly elevated in level I. The desired folding edge 11 is recognizable, and indicates the possibility of the headboard 14 the bathtub 1 continue to raise to level II.

8th shows a foldable bed bath with all reference elements of 7 but shown here in an upscale state II. That's the headboard 14 the foldable bed-bath 1 along the desired folding edge 11 the desired kink point 9 kinked, thereby lifting the headboard in stage II. The patient is thus in the foldable bed bath 1 almost in a sitting position.

The The invention described above fully complies the tasks asked. Therefore, patients can be beneficial not only lying down, but with your upper body in a high position getting washed. Above all, this offers great advantages in patients who, for. B. suffering from heart failure or asthma and who otherwise could get very fast breathing difficulty when lying down. In addition, bedridden feel Patients through the high-positioned position of the upper body a sense of security. When washing your hair in the high stored position of the upper body have the patient also a much more pleasant feeling, than in the lying Position. An elevation of the upper body in comparable Bedding baths of the prior art is either not at all or only with huge effort possible and As a rule, the showering of patients is recommended. With the present By contrast, patients can bathe without risk become.

The Materials of the invention can, thanks to the present Construction of the foldable bed bath selected they will not break under normal conditions.

Especially can according to the invention damage from thin films of the prior art by sharp Objects completely avoided and the tightness the bed bath are maintained.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

foldable bed Bath

2

flexible foldable surface element

3

surface part

4

folding

5

ground

6

wall

6 '

wall

7

corners

8th

securing part

9

Target kink

10

Target fold Stage I

11

Target fold Stage II

11 '

Target fold

12

opening

14

headboard

15

footboard

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 29908400 [0003]
• - DE 202005009113 U1 [0004]

Claims (11)

Foldable bed-bath ( 1 ) with self-supporting walls for medical purposes, consisting of a flexible foldable surface element ( 2 ), wherein the flexible foldable surface element ( 2 ) in the assembled state has a substantially rectangular bottom ( 5 ) and upright walls ( 6 . 6 ' ), characterized in that the soil ( 5 ) consists of a substantially flexible material and the walls ( 6 . 6 ' ) consist of a substantially rigid material, with two opposing upright walls ( 6 ) respective desired kink points ( 9 ) exhibit. Foldable bed-bath ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the flexible foldable surface element ( 2 ) is completely foldable and einfaltbar and is formed of a waterproof plastic film. Foldable bed-bath ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible foldable surface element ( 2 ) for easier folding and unfolding several surface parts ( 3 ) by folding edges ( 4 ), the soil ( 5 ) and the end edges of the flexible foldable surface element ( 2 ) formed upright walls ( 6 . 6 ' ) are defined. Foldable bed-bath ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that corners of the flexible foldable surface element ( 2 ) are folded up in the assembled state, while the bottom ( 5 ) and the upright walls ( 6 . 6 ' ), the corners ( 7 ) for a better hold securing means ( 8th ), z. B. in the form of a hook and loop fastener. Foldable bed-bath ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each desired kink point ( 9 ) three converging desired folding edges ( 10 . 11 . 11 ' ), so that the bed bath ( 1 ) is gradually adjustable in height. Foldable bed-bath ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plastic film on the edge of surface parts ( 3 ) is glued or welded so that they are sealed. Foldable bed-bath ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surface parts ( 3 ) with plates, z. B. polycarbonate plates are filled, the plastic film around the plates ( 3 ) is glued or welded so that they are sealed. Foldable bed-bath ( 1 ) according to claim 7, characterized in that the polycarbonate plates have a thickness of 5 mm. Foldable bed-bath ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible foldable surface element ( 2 ) is formed of a more resistant plastic film having a thickness of at least 2 mm, said plastic film automatically remembers the places after folding out for the first time when folding and folding. Foldable bed-bath ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one of the lateral surface parts ( 3 ) an opening ( 12 ) for inserting a means for discharging the used liquid. Foldable bed-bath ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each of the desired kinks ( 9 ) is formed, the wall sections of the two opposite upright walls ( 6 ) on a first side of the desired kinks ( 9 ) with respect to the wall sections of the two opposite upright walls ( 6 ) on a second side of the desired kinks ( 9 ), if the material of the respective wall sections at each of the desired kinks ( 9 ) is folded.