DE2410624A1 - Annular inflatable air cushion for wheel chairs - includes foam surround eliminating pressure points for invalid and wounded people - Google Patents

Annular inflatable air cushion for wheel chairs - includes foam surround eliminating pressure points for invalid and wounded people

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DE2410624A1
DE2410624A1 DE2410624A DE2410624A DE2410624A1 DE 2410624 A1 DE2410624 A1 DE 2410624A1 DE 2410624 A DE2410624 A DE 2410624A DE 2410624 A DE2410624 A DE 2410624A DE 2410624 A1 DE2410624 A1 DE 2410624A1
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air cushion
inflatable air
invalid
pressure points
annular inflatable
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Richard Reuter
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/02—Seat parts
    • A47C7/021—Detachable or loose seat cushions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/14—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
    • A47C27/18—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays in combination with inflatable bodies
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C4/00—Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs
    • A47C4/54—Inflatable chairs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/05—Parts, details or accessories of beds
    • A61G7/057—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
    • A61G7/05715—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor with modular blocks, or inserts, with layers of different material

Abstract

The inflatable air cushion is in the form of a rectangular foam body with an annular opening for the inflatable air ring, with the valve for the ring being mounted in the foam. The foam body is also provided with a detachable cover which is fitted by means of a slide fastener wherein the front and back of the cover have an opening corresponding to the free interior of the air cushion and are connected together by a rubber or material strip. Typically the air cushion is approximately 10 cms. thick.

Description

Aufblasbares Rollstuhlluftkissen. Inflatable wheelchair air cushion.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein ringförmiges, aufblasbares Rollstuhlluftkissen. Ein aufblasbarer Luftring ist jedoch in der üblichen Form nicht als Kissen zu verwenden.The invention relates to an annular, inflatable wheelchair air cushion. However, an inflatable air ring cannot be used as a pillow in its usual form.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Rollstuhlkissen zu schaffen, das geeignet ist, empfindliche oder offene Stellen am Steiß-oder Sitz bei zu entlasten, sodaß ein Gelähmter im Rollstuhl, selbst wenn noch offene Wunden vorhanden sind, einige Stunden ohne Schaden und große Schmerzen auf diesem Kissen sitzen kann.The object of the invention is to create a wheelchair cushion that is suitable for relieving sensitive or open areas on the rump or seat, so that a paralyzed person in a wheelchair, even if there are still open wounds, can sit on this pillow for a few hours without damage or great pain.

Außerdem soll erreicht werden, daß bei Verwendung des neuen Luftkissens bei Gelähmten keine Druckstellen entstehen können.It should also be achieved that when using the new air cushion no pressure points can develop in the paralyzed person.

Die gestellte Aufgabe wird durch die Erfindung dadurch gelöst, daß der Luftring von Schaumstoff umgeben ist. Dieses ka nn in besonders vorteilhaften eise so hergestellt werden, daß ein rechteckförmiger Schaumstoffkörper mit einer ringförmigen Öffnung zur Aufnahme des Luftrings versehen ist. Damit wird ein weiches Sitzkissen geschafien, das auch für empfindliche Stellen benutz werden kann, die an sich keinem Druck ausgesetzt sein dürften.The problem posed is achieved by the invention in that the air ring is surrounded by foam. This can be particularly advantageous be prepared so that a rectangular foam body with a annular opening is provided for receiving the air ring. This becomes a soft one A seat cushion created that can also be used for sensitive areas that should not be exposed to any pressure.

Zu den Figuren ist ein schematisches Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung dargestellt und zwar zeigt: Fig. 1 eine Ansicht des Rollstuhlkissen mit eingezeichneten Luftring.A schematic exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown in relation to the figures shown and namely shows: Fig. 1 is a view of the wheelchair cushion with drawn Air ring.

Fig. 2 einen Querschnitt entlang der Linie III - III in Figur 1 Fig. 3 die Ober- bzw. Unterseite des Bezugs. FIG. 2 shows a cross section along the line III - III in FIG. 3 the top or bottom of the cover.

Zu einem Schaumstoffkörper 1 von etwa 10 cm Höhe ist eine Öffnung 3 für den Luftring 2 vorgesehen. Das Ventil 4 wird innerhalb des Schaumstoffs angeordnet. Der Luftring kann wie in dem Ausführungsbeispiel dargestellt, genau in der mitte des Schaumstoffkörpers angeordnet sein. Es kann aber auch möglich sein, die Öffnung innerhalb des Schaumkörpers so vorzunehmen, daß der Luftring an einer Seite unmittelbar an der Wand endet.There is an opening to a foam body 1 about 10 cm high 3 intended for the air ring 2. The valve 4 is placed inside the foam. The air ring can, as shown in the embodiment, exactly in the middle be arranged of the foam body. But it can also be possible to open to make within the foam body so that the air ring on one side directly ends on the wall.

Zweckmäßig wird der Luftring so eingepaßt, daß der Schaumstoff oben und unten sich etwas anhebt. Der mit dem Luftring versehene Schaumstoffkörper wird mit einem Überzug 5 versehen, der einen teilbaren Reißverschluß 6 besitzt um den Bezug 5 wechseln zu können.Appropriately, the air ring is fitted so that the foam on top and something rises below. The foam body provided with the air ring is provided with a cover 5, which has a divisible zipper 6 around the Cover 5 to be able to change.

Die Voder- und Rückseite des Bezuges besitzen eine Öffnung 7 entsprechend dem freien Innenraum des Luftkissens und sind miteinander durch einen Stoffteil 8 bzw. Gummiband 8 verbunden.The front and back of the cover have an opening 7 accordingly the free interior space of the air cushion and are connected to one another by a piece of fabric 8 or rubber band 8 connected.

Claims (3)

PatentansprücheClaims 1.) Aufblasbares, ringförmiges Rollstuhlluftkissen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Luftring 2 von Schaumstoff 1 umgeben ist.1.) Inflatable, ring-shaped wheelchair air cushion, characterized in that that the air ring 2 is surrounded by foam 1. 2.) Rollstuhlluftkissen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein rechteckförmiger Schaumstoffkörper 1 mit einer ringförmiger Öffnung 3 zur Aufnahme des Luftrings 2 versehen ist.2.) wheelchair air cushion according to claim 1, characterized in that a rectangular foam body 1 with an annular opening 3 for receiving of the air ring 2 is provided. 3.) Rollsthlluftkissen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schaumstoffkörper 1 mit einem Überzug 5 mit teilbarem Reißverschluß 6 versehen ist und im Bereich der freien Innenöffnung 7 des Luftrings mit Öffnung 3 auf der Vorder- und Rückseite verbunden ist.3.) wheelchair air cushion according to claim 1, characterized in that the foam body 1 is provided with a cover 5 with a divisible zip fastener 6 is and in the area of the free inner opening 7 of the air ring with opening 3 on the Front and back is connected. LeerseiteBlank page
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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US4468824A (en) * 1982-09-28 1984-09-04 Hanlan J Treacy O Water filled pressure relief device with rectangular aperture
US5191665A (en) * 1991-04-09 1993-03-09 Breedlove Michael E Inflatable cushion
WO2000025719A2 (en) * 1998-11-04 2000-05-11 Rabon Larry D Seat for treating prostatitis

Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4468824A (en) * 1982-09-28 1984-09-04 Hanlan J Treacy O Water filled pressure relief device with rectangular aperture
US5191665A (en) * 1991-04-09 1993-03-09 Breedlove Michael E Inflatable cushion
WO2000025719A2 (en) * 1998-11-04 2000-05-11 Rabon Larry D Seat for treating prostatitis
WO2000025719A3 (en) * 1998-11-04 2000-08-24 Larry D Rabon Seat for treating prostatitis
US6125486A (en) * 1998-11-04 2000-10-03 Larry D. Rabon Seat for treating prostatitis
EP1126772A2 (en) * 1998-11-04 2001-08-29 Larry D. Rabon Seat for treating prostatitis
EP1126772A4 (en) * 1998-11-04 2002-01-02 Larry D Rabon Seat for treating prostatitis

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