JPH0633549U - Bed side guard - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Even if installed in a general house, it can be harmonious with the atmosphere of the room, giving the user a soft and warm feeling,
Moreover, a bed side guard that does not give a cold feeling even if a part of the body is touched and is less likely to cause an injury or the like is obtained. [Structure] At least a side guard main body 5 which is a portion visible from the outside when being attached to a bed is substantially made of resin, and a separate decorative plate 5 is provided on a surface located outside when being attached to the bed. And a cushioning material is provided on the inner surface.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a side guard attached to a frame portion of a bed to prevent falling of bedding or a body, and more particularly to a side guard suitable for a nursing care bed installed in a general house.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In Japan, it is predicted that the number of so-called home-based care for home care will increase with the transition to an aging society, and the development of nursing care devices for home care is desired. A bed is one of the most important nursing care devices. In many cases, a side guard is attached to the frame portion of the bed to prevent the bedding, the body, and the like from falling. As a side guard attached to such a nursing bed, for example, one prepared using a metal pipe as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-72315 has been generally used from the past.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, such a conventional side guard made of metal pipe gives a cold feeling, and is associated with the image of a hospital, etc., and it does not harmonize with the spiritual warmth of caring for relatives at home, so it is not suitable for ordinary houses. It was not suitable as a bed for installation. There was also the problem that it was difficult to harmonize with other furniture and curtains in the room, walls and floors.

Further, since it is made of a metal having a high thermal conductivity, there is a problem in that it feels cold when a part of the body comes into contact with it. In particular, in nursing beds, there are cases in which the upper half of the body is raised with a side guard, and such a side guard giving a cold feeling has become a problem. Moreover, since the conventional side guard is made of metal and is hard, there is a risk of bruising or the like when the part of the body is hit. Furthermore, since it is made of metal, it is heavy and difficult to handle.

The object of the present invention is to solve the above problems of the prior art, to be able to harmonize with the atmosphere of the room even when installed in a general house, to give the user a soft and warm feeling, and It is to provide a bed side guard that does not give a cold feeling even if a part of it touches and is less injured.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In the bed side guard of the present invention, at least a portion that can be seen from the outside when attached to the bed is substantially made of resin, and when attached to the bed, a separate decorative plate is provided on the outer surface. It is provided and cushioning material is provided on the inner surface.

In the present invention, a synthetic resin such as polypropylene can be used as the resin that constitutes the portion visible from the outside when it is attached to the bed. The molding method is not particularly limited. For example, when the inside has a hollow structure, a blow molding method or the like can be applied. Further, in the present invention, a PVC decorative plate or the like can be used as the separate decorative plate provided on the surface located outside when attached to the bed. However, in the present invention, the present invention is not limited to such a PVC decorative board, and in consideration of harmony with furniture and curtains in the room, walls and floors, etc., a decorative board made of another material may be used. It can be used appropriately, and its color, pattern, etc. can be freely selected.

As the cushion material provided on the inner surface, for example, foamed polyurethane or the like can be used, and a material such as a napped material can be attached to these. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any device that exhibits cushioning properties may be used. In addition, like the decorative board, other materials can be used so as to match with furniture and curtains in the room, walls and floors, and the color and pattern thereof can be freely selected.

Further, the method of attaching the decorative plate or the cushion material is not particularly limited, and it can be attached by various methods such as a double-sided adhesive tape, an adhesive, or a fitting using the flexibility of resin. Further, in the present invention, the portion visible from the outside when attached to the bed may be substantially formed of resin, and a portion which does not come into direct contact with the body, for example, metal or other material is used for reinforcement inside. It may be.

[0010]

[Action]

 In the present invention, the portion visible from the outside when mounted on the bed is substantially made of resin. For this reason, it has warmth compared to metal side guards. Moreover, even if a part of the body is touched, the resin does not give a cold feeling because it has lower thermal conductivity than metal. Also, because it is made of resin, its surface is softer than that of metal, and there is less risk of bruising or the like even if a part of the body touches it. In the present invention, since the cushion material is provided on the surface located further inward, even if a part of the body is touched, the cushion material absorbs the impact.

Further, in the side guard of the present invention, a separate decorative plate is provided on the outside, and a cushion material is provided on the inside. The colors and patterns of these decorative boards and cushion materials can be freely selected in consideration of harmony with furniture and curtains in the room, walls and floors. Further, since the portion visible from the outside is substantially made of resin, it is possible to reduce the weight as compared with the conventional side guard.

[0012]

【Example】

 FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a bed using a side guard according to an embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 2, the bed 1 of this embodiment is combined with a lift 20 used for lifting the body when taking a bath or the like. The lift 20 is provided with a parallel bar 21 that moves up and down to lift a care receiver. The lift 20 is supported by legs 22 that move on rails 23, and can be moved to a bathing bath arranged beside the bed while the care receiver is lifted by the parallel bar 21. The bed 1 of this embodiment is combined with a lift for lifting and moving the care-receiver in this manner, but the bed to which the side guard of the present invention is attached is combined with such a lift. It is not limited to one.

A mat 3 capable of raising the back and raising the knee is provided in the frame portion 2 of the bed 1. Side guards 4 and 14 are attached to the left and right of the frame portion 2. Further, in this embodiment, the side guard 24 is also attached to the head side of the frame portion 2. Support legs 25 and 26 are attached to the head side and the foot side of the frame portion 2 of the bed 1, and the support legs 25 and 26 extend upward from the illustrated state and push up the frame portion 2. Is something that can be done. However, it goes without saying that the side guard of the present invention is not limited to the structure that can be attached to the frame portion having such support legs. As described above, the frame portion 2 is provided with the three side guards 4, 14 and 24, all of which are similarly configured.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the side guard 4, and FIG. 3 is a rear view. FIG. 4 is an end view taken along the line AA of FIG. With reference to FIGS. 1, 3 and 4, the side guard 4 is configured by disposing metal pipes 9 and 10 inside a side guard body 5 formed by blow molding polypropylene. The metal pipes 9 and 10 are attached by inserting them into the holes formed in the frame portion 2 of the bed. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a hole into which such a metal pipe is inserted, and shows a state in which the hole 2a is formed in the bed frame portion 2. The metal pipes 9 and 10 are inserted and attached to the hole 2a. Since the metal pipes 9 and 10 are attached by being inserted into the holes 2a of the frame portion 2 in this manner, most of the metal pipes 9 and 10 are invisible from the outside. However, the present invention does not require that such metal pipes 9 and 10 be inserted into the frame portion 2 until they are completely invisible. In other words, even if the metal pipes 9 and 10 are slightly visible from the outside, even if the metal parts are visible from the outside as long as the object of the present invention is achieved and the effect is exhibited. Good.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, two through holes 5a and 5b are formed in the upper portion of the resin side guard body 5 of the side guard 4 of this embodiment. By forming such through holes 5a and 5b, the upper portion of the side guard can be easily gripped by a hand or the like. Further, referring to FIG. 2, when the table is placed on the side guards 4 and 14 provided on both the left and right sides, such through holes 5a and 5b can be used for fixing the table. Further, by forming the through holes 5a and 5b as described above, the weight of the side guard body can be further reduced.

FIG. 1 shows a surface located outside when the side guard 4 of this embodiment is attached to a bed. As shown in FIG. 1, a PVC decorative plate 7 is attached to the surface located outside the side guard body 5. FIG. 3 shows the surface located inside when the side guard 4 of this embodiment is attached. As shown in FIG. 3, the inside surface of the side guard body 5 is provided with a raised material on the surface. A cushion material 8 made of polyurethane is attached.

As shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 4, a slightly recessed mounting portion 5c is formed in a portion where the PVC decorative plate 7 is mounted, and a slightly recessed portion is mounted in a portion where the cushion material 8 is mounted. A mounting portion 5d is formed. The PVC decorative plate 7 and the cushion material 8 can be attached by a double-sided adhesive tape, a general adhesive, or a fitting using the flexibility of resin. In the case of mounting by fitting, a frame can be provided on the cushion material 8. Since the PVC decorative board 7 and the cushion material 8 which are separate from the side guard body 5 are attached in this manner, the PVC decorative board 7 is considered in consideration of the atmosphere such as furniture and curtains in the room where the bed is arranged. Also, the color, pattern, material and the like of the cushion material 8 can be appropriately selected. Therefore, the bed can be more in harmony with the room.

As described above, the side guard 4 of this embodiment has the side guard body 5 made of resin, and does not give the cold feeling of metal as in the conventional case. Also, because it is made of resin, it does not give a cold feeling even if it touches a part of the body, and it gives little impact even if it touches a part of the body. Further, since the cushion material 8 is provided on the inner side, it is possible to prevent the cushion material 8 from absorbing an impact and damaging the body. In addition, since the side guard 4 of this embodiment is made of resin, it can be made lighter than the conventional one made of metal pipe. Although a specific side guard has been illustrated and described as an embodiment of the present invention, the side guard of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

[0019]

[Effect of device]

 In the bed side guard of the present invention, the portion visible from the outside when mounted on the bed is substantially made of resin. For this reason, it is possible to give a soft and warm feeling to the care receiver and the care giver without giving a cold feeling unlike the conventional side guard made of a metal pipe. In addition, because it is made of resin, it does not give a cold feeling when a part of the body comes into contact, unlike a metal side guard. Further, in the present invention, a separate decorative plate is provided on the outside and a cushion material is provided on the inside. Therefore, the colors, patterns, materials, etc. of the decorative plate and the cushion material can be selected so as to match the room in which the bed is placed.

Since the side guard of the present invention, which is visible from the outside when it is attached to the bed, is substantially made of resin, even if it hits a part of the body, it will be struck on the body like a conventional metal pipe. Less likely to be damaged. Further, in the present invention, since the cushion material is provided on the inside, such a cushion material can sufficiently absorb the impact when a part of the body is hit. In particular, when a cared person is cared for a long period of time, the skin and the like may be hypersensitive, and slight shocks may cause pain, and the presence of such cushioning material is effective.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a bed side guard according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where the bed side guard of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is attached to a frame portion of a bed.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the bed side guard shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is an end view taken along the line AA shown in FIG.

5 is a sectional view showing an insertion hole of a frame portion into which the metal pipe of the bed side guard of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is inserted.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ... Bed 2 ... Bed frame 4, 14, 24 ... Bed side guard 5 ... Side guard body 5a, 5b ... Through hole 7 ... PVC decorative plate (decorative plate) 8 ... Cushion material 9, 10 ... Metal pipe

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A side guard attached to a frame portion of a bed, wherein at least a portion visible from the outside when attached to the bed is substantially made of resin,
A side guard for a bed, which is characterized in that a separate decorative plate is provided on the surface located outside when attached to the bed, and a cushion material is provided on the surface located inside.