JP2010162196A - Bed apparatus, and sitting-up method using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bed apparatus which enables a user having pain in the abdomen to sit up by himself or herself, and to provide a sitting-up method using the bed apparatus. <P>SOLUTION: The bed apparatus 10 is provided with: a reclining bed for electrically adjusting a change of angle of a back bottom 2; and a movable handrail 4, which is a movable handrail 4 used to pull up the upper half of the body by a user 8 of the reclining bed and is movable in the longitudinal direction of the reclining bed to be interlocked with the operation changing the angle of the back bottom 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a bed apparatus, and more particularly to a bed apparatus for care provided with a reclining mechanism, and a rising method using the same.

  For example, if the user 8 who is difficult to move his / her body continues to sleep in the bed apparatus 60 as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the body becomes numb due to a bed slip, so that the user 8 gets up as shown in FIG. 6 (b). It is necessary to make it.

  For such a user 8 who cannot stand up by himself / herself, a nursing bed apparatus provided with a reclining mechanism (back raising mechanism) capable of electrically adjusting the angle change of the back bottom is used (for example, Patent Document 1). .

  FIG. 7 is a side view for explaining a state when the user 8 gets up using the bed apparatus 70 having the conventional reclining mechanism. As shown in FIG. 7, when the reclining mechanism of the bed apparatus 70 is operated, the back bottom (back floor surface) 2 corresponding to the upper half of the user 8 is driven in the raising direction. Thereby, the upper body of the user 8 can be raised from the horizontal state.

  At this time, as the back bottom 2 rises, the lower abdomen of the user 8 who has slept until then is wrapped in the back bottom 2 and pressed. Therefore, the user 8 is performing the operation | movement which pulls a waist | hip | lumbar part (buttock) back and raises an upper body in the middle of getting up, in order to cancel the compression state of a lower abdomen.

  However, when the user 8 of the bed apparatus 70 is a patient with pain in the abdomen, for example, after an abdominal operation, the abdominal muscles cannot be used because the abdomen is damaged, and the operation cannot be performed. That is, since the back bottom 2 continues to rise without being able to pull up the upper body, the lower abdomen 8c is pressed and severe pain occurs. Therefore, the user 8 who has a pain in the abdomen cannot get up alone even if the bed device 70 provided with the reclining mechanism is used. It should be noted that the user 8 who has pain in the abdomen does not feel pain when he is lying on the bed apparatus 60 shown in FIG. 6A or when the upper body is raised as shown in FIG. 6B. It is posture.

  Therefore, actually, the raising of the back bottom 2 is stopped on the way, and the caregiver pulls both arms of the user 8 from there to raise the upper body. At this time, the caregiver has to wake up the user 8 from the side of the bed apparatus 70, and the waist is burdened. Further, since the user 8 lies down or gets up many times a day, the caregiver must always be near the user 8.

JP 11-89672 A

  As described above, the user 8 who has a pain in the abdomen cannot get up alone even if the bed device 70 having the clinching mechanism capable of adjusting the angle change of the back bottom 2 by electric power is used. There is.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a bed apparatus in which a user having pain in the abdomen can get up by himself and a method of getting up using the bed apparatus. With the goal.

  A bed apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a reclining bed that can electrically adjust an angle change of a back bottom, and a handrail used by a user of the reclining bed to lift an upper body upward, the back bottom A handrail that is movable in the longitudinal direction of the reclining bed in conjunction with an operation of changing the angle of the reclining bed. Accordingly, the user can pull up the upper body using the handrail movement that moves in conjunction with the movement of the angle of the back bottom. For this reason, a user with pain in the abdomen can get up alone.

  A bed apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention is the bed apparatus described above, wherein the first controller for adjusting the angle change by operating the back bottom and the operation of the back bottom are synchronized with the first controller. And a second controller for moving the handrail. Thereby, the handrail can be moved in synchronization with the operation of the back bottom by operating the second controller.

  A bed apparatus according to a third aspect of the present invention is the bed apparatus described above, and when the back bottom is raised by an instruction from the second controller, the handrail is interlocked with an operation of raising the back bottom. Is moved in the forward direction of the user and when the back bottom is tilted, the handrail is moved in the backward direction of the user in conjunction with the operation of tilting the back bottom. is there. Accordingly, the user can pull up the upper body using the handrail movement that moves in the forward direction in conjunction with the action of raising the back bottom.

  A bed apparatus according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the bed apparatus described above, wherein the second controller is provided on the handrail. Accordingly, the user can easily operate the second controller while being held on the handrail.

  A bed apparatus according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the bed apparatus described above, wherein a table for placing an object is provided on the handrail. Thereby, the convenience of a bed apparatus can be improved.

  A rising method according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is a rising method in which a user gets up using the bed apparatus described above, and operates the first controller to raise the back bottom to a predetermined angle, By operating the second controller while the user is holding the handrail, the handrail moves using the movement of the handrail that moves forward in conjunction with the action of the back bottom rising from the predetermined angle. The user gets up by raising the upper body upward. By such a method, the user can pull up the upper body using the handrail movement that moves in the forward direction in conjunction with the action of raising the back bottom.

  The rising method according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the above-described rising method, wherein the predetermined angle is that the user who has pain in the abdomen feels pain in the abdomen by being pressed against the back bottom. The previous angle. Thereby, the user who has a pain in the abdomen can get up alone.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the bed apparatus which the user who has a pain in an abdominal part can get up by one person, and the rising method using the same can be provided.

It is the schematic which shows the structure of the bed apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is the schematic which expands and shows the handrail part of the operating handrail used for the bed apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the method of getting up using the bed apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is the schematic which shows the structure of the bed apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. It is the schematic which expands and shows the handrail part of the operating handrail used for the bed apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a side view which shows the state which the user is supine on the bed apparatus, and the state which has raised the upper body. It is a side view for demonstrating a state when a user gets up using the bed apparatus provided with the conventional reclining mechanism.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below. The following description explains the embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment. For clarity of explanation, the following description and drawings are omitted and simplified as appropriate. For the sake of clarification, duplicate explanation is omitted as necessary. In addition, what attached | subjected the same code | symbol in each figure has shown the same element, and description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
First, the configuration of the bed apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of the bed apparatus according to the first embodiment. Fig.1 (a) is the figure which looked at the bed apparatus based on Embodiment 1 from the side surface. Moreover, FIG.1 (b) is the figure which looked at the bed apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1 from upper direction.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the bed apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment includes a bed body 1, a back floor surface (back bottom) 2, a leg floor surface 3, and an operating handrail 4.

  The bed main body 1 includes a bed portion 1a formed in a flat rectangular parallelepiped shape, and leg portions 1b that support the bed portion 1a. In general, the bed body 1 is provided with four leg portions 1b, and the leg portions 1b are erected at the four corners of the bed portion 1a. Although not shown, a caster with a stopper or the like may be attached to the leg portion 1b. As a result, the bed body 1 can be locked so as to be movable and immovable at a predetermined position.

  On the bed 1a, a back floor (back bottom) 2 and a leg floor 3 are disposed. The leg portion floor surface 3 is fixed to the bed portion 1a. A back bottom 2 is rotatably connected to one end side of the leg floor surface 3. The back bottom 2 is provided in a portion corresponding to the upper half of the user 8, and the leg floor 3 is provided in a portion corresponding to the lower half. The bed device 10 is provided with a first drive device (not shown) for rotating the back bottom 2. When the first driving device is driven, the back bottom 2 is rotated in the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG.

  The bed device 10 includes a first controller (not shown) for rotating the back bottom 2. This first controller is provided at a position where the hand of the user 8 sleeping on the bed apparatus 10 can reach, and may be a general one. When the user 8 controls the first controller, the first driving device is driven and the angle change of the back bottom 2 can be adjusted.

  In this way, the bed main body 1, the back bottom 2, the leg floor surface 3, and the like constitute a nursing bed (a reclining bed or a back-up bed) that can electrically adjust the angle change of the back bottom 2. Here, the schematic configuration of a general reclining bed has been described as an example, but a reclining bed having a configuration other than the above may be used as long as the angle change of the back bottom 2 can be adjusted electrically.

  The operating handrail 4 includes a handrail portion 4a and a support portion 4b that supports the handrail portion 4a. The handrail portion 4a extends in the short direction of the bed portion 1a at a height that can be easily grasped by the user 8 on the bed portion 1a. Although details will be described later, the handrail 4 is used as a lifting means for lifting the upper body of the user 8 upward. Therefore, it is preferable that the handrail 4a has a shape that can be easily grasped by the user 8.

  At both end portions of the handrail portion 4a, support portions 4b that support the handrail portion 4a and are movable in the longitudinal direction of the bed portion 1a are provided. The support part 4b is attached to the bed main body 1 at the lower part of the bed part 1a, for example. The bed apparatus 10 is provided with a second drive device (not shown) for moving the support portion 4b. When this second driving device is driven, the support portion 4b is moved in the longitudinal direction of the bed portion 1a. That is, the operating handrail 4 is moved in the longitudinal direction of the bed portion 1a.

  FIG. 2 is an enlarged schematic view illustrating the handrail portion 4a of the operating handrail 4 used in the bed apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, a second controller 5 for moving the operating handrail 4 is attached to the handrail portion 4a. The 2nd controller 5 is provided in the position where the user 8 in the state hold | gripped by the operating handrail 4 with both hands is easy to operate. Here, for example, the second controller 5 is disposed in the vicinity of the thumb of the right hand 8a among the right hand 8a and the left hand 8b of the user 8 gripped by the handrail 4a.

  Then, the second controller 5 has an operation button 5a for moving the operating handrail 4 in the forward direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. 1B, and an operation for moving it in the backward direction opposite to the direction indicated by the arrow. Button 5b is provided. When these operation buttons 5a and 5b are operated, the operating handrail 4 and the back bottom 2 move in conjunction with each other. That is, when the user 8 controls the second controller 5, the first driving device and the second driving device are driven, and the operating handrail 4 and the back bottom 2 can be moved synchronously.

  Specifically, when the operation button 5a is continuously pressed, the operating handrail 4 continues to move in the forward direction of the user 8, and the back bottom 2 continues to be rotated in the rising direction in synchronization with this. That is, when the back bottom 2 is raised by an instruction from the second controller 5, the operating handrail 4 is moved in the forward direction of the user 8 in conjunction with the operation of raising the back bottom 2. The operation of the operating handrail 4 and the back bottom 2 stops when the operation button 5a is released.

  On the other hand, when the operation button 5b is continuously pressed, the operating handrail 4 continues to move backward, and the back bottom 2 continues to rotate in the horizontal direction in synchronization with this. That is, when the back bottom 2 is tilted according to an instruction from the second controller 5, the operating handrail 4 is moved in the backward direction of the user 8 in conjunction with the operation of tilting the back bottom 2. Similarly, the operation of the operating handrail 4 and the back bottom 2 stops when the operation button 5b is released.

  As described above, the bed apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment is used for the reclining bed that can electrically adjust the angle change of the back bottom 2 and for the user 8 of the reclining bed to lift the upper body upward. And an operating handrail 4 that is movable in the longitudinal direction of the reclining bed in conjunction with the operation of changing the angle of the back bottom. The bed apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment has a first controller for operating the back bottom 2 to adjust the angle change, and a first controller for moving the operating handrail 4 in synchronization with the operation of the back bottom 2. 2 controller 5 is further provided.

  Next, a method for getting up for the user 8 to get up using the bed apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of getting up using the bed apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the user 8 who is lying on the bed apparatus 10 first operates the first controller. Thereby, the back bottom 2 is rotated in the raising direction, and is raised (raised) from the horizontal state. Then, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the back bottom 2 is raised to a predetermined angle, the rotation of the back bottom 2 is stopped and the operating handrail 4 is gripped. Here, the predetermined angle is an angle before the user 8 who has pain in the abdomen feels pain in the abdomen by being pressed by the back bottom 2.

  Next, the user 8 operates the second controller 5 while holding the operating handrail 4. Here, the operation button 5a of the second controller 5 is kept pressed. Thereby, the back bottom 2 is rotated again in the raising direction, and is further raised from the state shown in FIG. At this time, since the operating handrail 4 moves forward in synchronization with the rising of the back bottom 2, the user 8 raises his / her upper body while shifting his / her upper body and waist part in accordance with the movement of the operating handrail 4. To go. That is, the user 8 has the operating handrail 4 that slides, and uses the movement of the operating handrail 4 to move forward, pulls the upper body upward and shifts the buttocks backward. By using the strength of the arm, even the user 8 who has pain in the abdomen can raise his / her upper body without placing a burden on the abdominal muscles. Therefore, it is possible to continue raising the back bottom 2 without causing severe pain due to the lower abdomen being pressed during the raising of the back bottom 2.

  In this way, the operating handrail 4 serves as a lifting means for lifting the upper body of the user 8 upward. That is, the user 8 can prevent the lower abdomen from being in a compressed state by holding the operating handrail 4 and pulling the waist (buttock) back and raising the upper body while getting up. . The user 8 can get up alone by raising the back bottom 2 in such a manner.

  When the back bottom 2 is tilted (lowered), the opposite operation may be performed.

  As described above, the present embodiment includes the operating handrail 4 that moves in the longitudinal direction in conjunction with the movement of the back bottom 2. Thereby, the operating handrail 4 can be moved forward in conjunction with the movement of the back bottom 2 getting up. The user 8 grasps the operating handrail 4 and uses the movement of the operating handrail 4 to move forward, pulls the upper body upward and shifts the buttocks backward. By using the strength of the arm, even the user 8 who has pain in the abdomen can raise the upper body without placing a burden on the abdominal muscles. That is, by using such a bed apparatus 10, even a user 8 who has pain in the abdomen can get up alone.

  In the present embodiment, only the case where the operating handrail 4 moves in synchronization with the back bottom 2 has been exemplarily described. However, the bed apparatus 10 alone does not synchronize with the back bottom 2. You may further provide the function which can be moved. For example, a control button for operating the position of the operating handrail 4 can be attached to the first controller. Thereby, when the back bottom 2 is raised halfway, only the operating handrail 4 can be moved to a position where the individual user 8 can easily grasp it.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
The structure of the bed apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the bed apparatus according to the second embodiment. Fig.4 (a) is the figure which looked at the bed apparatus based on Embodiment 2 from the side surface. Moreover, FIG.4 (b) is the figure which looked at the bed apparatus based on Embodiment 2 from upper direction. In the present embodiment, the configuration of the operating handrail 4 is different from that of the first embodiment, and the other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the bed apparatus 20 according to the present embodiment, the operating handrail 4 further includes a table 4c. Here, the table 4c is provided so that it may be supported by the support part 4b. And the handrail part 4a is attached to the table 4c supported by the support part 4b. In other words, the handrail portion 4a is supported by the support portion 4b via the table 4c, but is not limited to this configuration, and the handrail portion 4a may be directly attached to the support portion 4b. .

  FIG. 5 is an enlarged schematic view showing the handrail portion 4a of the operating handrail 4 used in the bed apparatus 20 according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, for example, the handrail portion 4a is attached to the lower surface of the table 4c via a connecting portion 4d. As described above, the table 4c for placing an object is provided in the operating handrail 4 so that a tray or the like can be placed on the table 4c, thereby improving convenience.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the table 4 c is attached to the operating handrail 4. Thereby, the convenience of the bed apparatus 20 can be improved. Further, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained. That is, the user 8 can hold the operating handrail 4 provided with the table 4c and use the movement that moves forward to raise the upper body without placing a burden on the abdominal muscles. By using such a bed apparatus 20, even a user 8 who has a pain in the lower back can get up alone.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the configuration of the operating handrail 4 is not limited to the shape described above. In short, as long as it can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the bed apparatus in conjunction with the movement of the back bottom 2 and can be used as a lifting means for the user 8 to grab this and lift his / her upper body upward. Good.

1 bed body,
1a bed part, 1b leg part,
2 back bottom, 3 leg floor,
4 operating handrails,
4a handrail part, 4b support part,
4c table, 4d connecting part,
5 Second controller,
5a, 5b Operation button 8 User, 8a Right hand,
8b left hand, 8c lower abdomen,
10, 20, 60, 70 bed equipment

Claims (7)

A reclining bed that can electrically adjust the angle change of the back bottom,
A bed apparatus comprising: a handrail used by a user of the reclining bed to lift the upper body upward, wherein the handrail is movable in the longitudinal direction of the reclining bed in conjunction with an operation of changing the angle of the back bottom. . A first controller for operating the back bottom to adjust the angle change;
The bed apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a second controller configured to move the handrail in synchronization with an operation of the back bottom. In response to an instruction from the second controller,
When raising the back bottom, the handrail is moved in the forward direction of the user in conjunction with the action of raising the back bottom,
The bed apparatus according to claim 2, wherein when the back bottom is tilted, the handrail is moved in the backward direction of the user in conjunction with an operation of tilting the back bottom.   The bed device according to claim 2, wherein the second controller is provided on the handrail.   The bed apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a table for placing an object is provided on the handrail. A method of getting up by using the bed device according to claim 3, wherein the user gets up,
By operating the first controller, the back bottom is raised to a predetermined angle,
By operating the second controller while the user is holding the handrail, the handrail moves using the movement of the handrail that moves forward in conjunction with the action of the back bottom rising from the predetermined angle. A method in which the user gets up by pulling up the upper body.   The method according to claim 6, wherein the predetermined angle is an angle before the user having pain in the abdomen feels pain in the abdomen by being pressed by the back bottom.

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