JP2002253622A - Side cushion member in bed or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a side cushion member in a bed or the like, having the function of a care means and the function of a cushion means in addition to the function of an ordinary side fence. SOLUTION: Side cushion members 4 and 5 are arranged on the end faces of the sides of a mattress 9 on a bottom 8 in a butting state. Of those, the side cushion member 4 has supports 10 and 10 inserted into mounting holes 7 and 7 of a side frame 6, a body 11, and a grip frame member 12 mounted to the upper side of the body 11. The body 11 is set so as to nearly level the top face of the body with a headboard 2. A mounting step portion 13 of a hook shape is formed in the lower end side of the body 11 so that it may be placed on the top face of the side frame 6 and cover the outside end face of the side frame 6.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is designed to be mounted on the side of a bed for home use or hospital use, so as to function not only as a normal side fence but also as an assisting means. The present invention relates to a side cushion member in a bed or the like, which also has a function of

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a side fence of a bed is provided with side fences of various structures for preventing a futon or the like from falling down, preventing a patient from falling off the bed, and gripping when moving on the bed floor. There has been provided clues to support the body beside the bed.

[0003]

However, since the metal members such as steel pipes and aluminum are often exposed in the side fences described above, the user may hit the metal members at bedtime or the like. There was a risk of injury and the appearance was not warm. The present invention has been proposed in view of such a background, and is mounted on a side surface of a home or hospital bed, etc., and in addition to a function as a normal side fence, functions as an assisting means. It is another object of the present invention to provide a side cushion member for a bed or the like, which also has a function as a cushion means.

[0004]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to the present invention, in the first aspect, there is provided a side cushion member disposed on a side surface of a bed or the like, wherein the side cushion member faces at least a bottom side. The side surface, a main body made of a material having a cushioning property, and while supporting the main body, having a support portion to be mounted in an accessory mounting hole of the side frame, the upper surface of the side frame to be mounted, and A side cushion member in a bed or the like configured to be covered by the main body from a lateral outer end surface to a board mounting location is disclosed. In the present invention, a second aspect discloses a side cushion member in a bed or the like in which an assisting member is provided on the main body. Further, in the present invention, a side cushion member in a bed or the like according to claim 3, wherein the upper surface of the main body is set to be aligned with the upper surface of the mattress on the bottom when the main body is mounted in the accessory mounting hole of the side frame. I do.

[0005] According to the first aspect, when the user goes to bed, even if the user hits the limb or the like with the body, no pain is caused and there is no risk of injury. In addition, since it is covered by the main body from the side frame to the board, there is no possibility of injury when the user hits the body during the action around the bed.

According to the second aspect, the assisting member can be used as a clue even when getting on / off the bed or performing an activity around the bed.

[0007] According to the third aspect, the mattress width direction is expanded by the upper surface of the main body, so that it is easy to use.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, one embodiment of a side cushion member in a bed or the like according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Side cushion members 4 are provided on the head side (toward the headboard 2) and the foot side (toward the footboard 3) of the bed 1 shown in FIG.
5 is attached. These side cushion members 4, 5
Is designed to be inserted and held in the mounting hole 7 of the side frame 6 of the bed 1. Further, the side cushion members 4 and 5 are disposed in contact with the end surface of the bottom 8 on the side of the mattress 9.

In the side cushion members 4 and 5, the side cushion member 4 disposed on the head side of the bed 1 functions as a normal side fence and as a clue for moving the body of the user. In addition, it has a function as a clue when approaching the bed and when the user walks around the bed. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the side cushion member 4 is provided with mounting holes 7, 7, such as ordinary side fences, provided in the side frame 6.
And the main body 11, which is to be inserted into
And a holding frame member 12 mounted on the upper side of the main body 11. In this case, the surface of the holding frame member 12 can be covered with a soft member for making it easier to grasp.

The main body 11 uses a resin such as polyurethane or polyester as a material. Then, so-called vinyl leather or the like is laminated as a skin. Further, the dimensions of the main body 11 are set such that the upper surface of the main body is substantially flush with the headboard 2 when the main body 11 is mounted in the mounting holes 7 of the side frame 6.
On the other hand, the lower end side of the main body 11 is formed with a hook-shaped mounting step portion 13 so as to be mountable on the upper surface of the side frame 6 and to cover the outer end surface of the side frame 6. The supporting columns 10 are provided on the mounting step 13. The gripping frame member 12 has a U-shape formed at intervals so as to make it easy to grasp along the upper side of the main body 11.

The side cushion member 5 has a function as a normal side fence.
It is attached to the side frame 6 closer to it. The side cushion member 5 also has a main body 14 having the same structure as the side cushion member 4. In this case, the upper surface of the main body 14 is set to be substantially the same height as the footboard 3 when the main body 14 is mounted on the side frame 6 near the footboard 3.

In the side cushion members 4 and 5 configured as described above, when the side cushion members 4 and 5 are mounted on the bed 1, the mounting holes 7 and the mounting holes 7 and 7 can be mounted. When the side cushion members 4, 5 are mounted in the mounting holes 7, 7 of the side frame 6, the support columns 10, 10 supporting the main body 11 are buried, and the lower end surface of the main body 11 is mounted on the side frame 6. The body 11 is supported in close contact with the surface.
It can be held without wobble. At this time, from the side frame 6 to the headboard 2 and the footboard 3, the board mounting tool and the side frame 6 are covered with the main bodies 11 and 14, respectively.
When you move around the bed 1, you will not be hurt even if you hit it. Even if the side cushion members 4 and 5 are attached to the head side and the foot side of the bed 1, the center side is open, so that it is difficult to get in and out of the bed 1. Absent.

When the side cushion member 4 is mounted on the head side of the bed 1, the user's body is moved by the grip frame member 12 mounted on the upper side of the main body 11 in addition to the function as a normal side fence. And as a clue when approaching the bed or when the user walks around the bed. If the side cushion member 4 is mounted on the side frame 6 on both the head side and the foot side of the bed 1 as desired, it can be greatly utilized as an aid means as well as a side fence.

In any case, the side cushion members 4 and 5 are made of a resin such as polyurethane or polyester as a material and are covered with vinyl leather or the like as a skin. Even if the limbs are accidentally hit, no pain is caused, and the appearance is warm, moist, and easy to use.

As described above, the side cushion member in the bed or the like according to the present invention has been shown and described in one embodiment.
The upper surfaces of the main bodies 11 and 14 may be set to match the upper surfaces of the mattresses 9 on the bottom 8 when the heights of the main frames 11 and 14 are mounted on the side frames 6. If you do this,
The mattress 9 is expanded in the width direction, and is easy to use.

[0016]

As described above, according to the present invention, there are provided: Since the metal part does not directly hit the user's body, there is no pain even if the foot or the like is unconsciously hit at bedtime. 2. It is safe even when you are around the bed because your body rarely hits metal parts directly. 3. The width of the bed can be widened, and the mattress can be made spacious to facilitate activities on the bed.

[0017]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing one embodiment of a bed provided with a side cushion member according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory perspective view of a main part showing an attachment structure of the side cushion member shown in FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bed 2 Head board 3 Foot board 4,5 Side cushion member 6 Side frame 7 Mounting hole 8 Bottom 9 Mattress 10 Support part 11,14 Main body 12 Gripping frame member 13 Mounting step

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A side cushion member arranged on a side surface of a bed or the like, wherein at least a surface facing a bottom side is made of a material having a cushioning property, and the body is supported and supported. And a support portion to be attached to the accessory attachment hole of the side frame, and the upper surface of the side frame to be attached and the side outer end surface to the board attachment portion are covered by the main body. Side cushion members for beds and the like. 2. The side cushion member according to claim 1, wherein an assisting member is provided on the main body. 3. The bed according to claim 1, wherein when the main body is mounted in the accessory mounting hole of the side frame, the upper surface of the main body is set to be aligned with the upper surface of the mattress on the bottom. And other side cushion members.