TW201406365A - Combination of a hospital bed and a bed cover - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a combination of a hospital bed and a bed cover, wherein the hospital bed comprises a pedestal frame, a mattress support frame supported by the pedestal frame, a mattress supported by the mattress support frame and a headboard and a footboard provided on opposite ends of the mattress support frame, and wherein the bed cover is made of a sheet like material and covers the footboard, the headboard, the mattress and the mattress support frame such that the bed cover extends from the top of the bed down past the mattress, and wherein the bed cover is provided with a fastening device at, preferably along, its periphery that releasable fastens the bed cover on the bed, preferably cinch the periphery of the bed cover below the mattress support frame, such that the bed cover provides a barrier between at least the top part of the mattress support frame, the footboard, the headboard and the mattress on one side of the bed cover and the surroundings of the bed on the other side of the bed cover.

Description

a combination of a bed and a bed cover

The invention relates to a combination of a hospital bed and a bed cover. The invention further relates to a bed cover for providing one of the combinations, to one of the uses of the bed cover, to a method for preventing contamination of a bed having a mattress having been used, and for One method of contamination.

In a hospital, a hospital bed can be kept for hours and up to several days after being discharged from the hospital. Due to work stress, the finishing of a bed can be delayed by hours to days. For example, during the weekend, the hospital staff was in short supply. When a patient is discharged on Friday, the bed can be properly cleaned and the bed linen replaced until Monday. At the same time, the unfinished bed together with the bed fabric it has used provides an unpleasant view. For example, a patient in a pyridium bed faces the unfinished bed and the bed fabric that has been used. The bed (specifically, the bed fabric used) can provide an unpleasant odor or even a source of contamination for a patient, especially a patient with a weakened immune system.

It is an object of the present invention to at least partially reduce or even avoid the problems set forth above, and preferably prevent the used bed fabric from providing an unpleasant view, an unpleasant odor and/or a source of contamination. .

According to the present invention, this object is achieved by providing a combination of a bed of a technical solution 1 and a bed cover. The invention thus combines a hospital bed with a bed cover comprising: a seat frame; a mattress support frame supported by the support frame; a mattress supported by the mattress support frame; and a bed head A plate and a tailgate are provided on opposite ends of the mattress support frame. The cover is made of a sheet of material and covers the bed and bed of the bed. The panel, mattress and mattress support frame such that the bed cover extends downwardly from the top of the bed through the mattress. The bed cover is provided at its periphery, preferably along its periphery, with a fastening means for releasably securing the bed cover to the bed, preferably to the periphery of the bed cover to the mattress Under the support frame such that the bed cover provides between the top portion of the mattress support frame, the footboard, the headboard and the mattress on one side of the cover, and the periphery of the bed on the other side of the cover A barrier.

The bed cover thus covers the mattress and the bed fabric provided thereon as well as the top end of the bed itself.

The germ and/or virus are contained on the bed, mattress and mattress by providing a bed cover according to the present invention to the hospital bed. In addition, the bed cover provides a barrier to one of the odors and provides an unfinished bed with a cleaner appearance. In one embodiment, the bed cover is made of an opaque material such that the mattress is not visible, which provides a bed with a clean and tidy appearance. In an alternate embodiment, the cover or portion thereof is transparent or translucent such that it is possible to inspect the condition of the mattress and mattress under the cover under conditions without removing the cover from the bed.

A bed cover is applied over the frame of the bed. It is not inserted between the mattress and the bed frame as a sheet to apply it to the bed. Therefore, the bed cover can be applied simply and quickly without coming into contact with the used bed fabric. In addition, since the bed is covered, the cleaning of the bed can be delayed. Thus, the bed cover can be applied by an untrained person and applied in a minimum amount of time during periods of limited availability and limited time.

In one embodiment, the cover according to the present invention is provided on the opposite end with a top section of one of the footboards of the bed and a first section of a top section of a headboard and a second Bag section. Thus, the cover is more closely contoured along the bed, which provides a less bulky appearance to the covered bed.

In another embodiment, the mattress support frame has a left side armrest and a right side armrest on the opposite side of the mattress between the footboard and the headboard, and the cover has a left side armrest on the opposite end and One of the top sections of the right armrest, the first pocket section and one Two pocket sections. Thus, the cover is more closely contoured along the bed, which provides a less bulky appearance to the covered bed.

In one embodiment, the bed cover is sized such that a central section of the bed cover rests on the top of the mattress and/or the mattress provided on the mattress. Thus, the cover is more closely contoured along the bed, which provides a less bulky appearance to the covered bed.

In an alternate embodiment, the cover is sized such that it spans the mattress and the mattress from the footboard to the headboard such that a central section of the cover is remote from the top of the mattress and is provided on the mattress A space is provided between the top of the mattress and the bed cover.

It should be noted that a hospital bed typically has wheels to facilitate moving the bed around, and has a bumper on its side for minimizing damage when moving it, for example, reducing the impact of a collision with a wall when the bed is moved. The bumpers are typically provided in the form of a rotatable wheel that facilitates moving the bed along the wall as it contacts the wall.

In an embodiment in accordance with the invention, the hospital bed has a bumper in the form of, for example, a wheel rotatable about a vertical axis at a corner of the mattress support frame, and the cover is provided with a corner provided to the bed The buffers overlap the openings such that the buffers protrude through the openings.

With a cover having an opening that overlaps the bumper, the movement of the covered bed may have a reduced risk in transporting the bed through the hospital and colliding with a wall to tear the cover between the wall and the bumper. . Thus, a hospital bed in combination with one of the bed covers according to the present invention can be moved through a hospital with the risk of one of the barrier ruptures provided by the hood being reduced.

For example, the bed can be moved to another room where the cover is removed and the bed is cleaned and has a clean mattress. Preferably, the cleaned bed is then provided with a clean cover to provide a combination according to the invention and, for example, driven to another room. When the bed is to be used by a patient, the bed cover is released from the bed and removed.

In an alternate embodiment, the bed is provided at the corner of the mattress support frame (for example a buffer in the form of a wheel that is rotatable about a vertical axis, and the cover is provided with, for example, a region reinforcement in the form of a plastic sheet integrated into or applied to the cover, the region reinforcements Overlap with the bumper provided at the corner of the bed to prevent the cover from tearing when the bumper collides with, for example, a wall.

In another embodiment, the bed cover is provided with a handle section (for example) having a plastic sheet on one of the rough surfaces at a strategic location on the bed cover. These handle sections indicate the position in which the covered frame can be grasped to provide a stable handle for a person on the frame below the cover. The handle sections thus facilitate gripping the bed to, for example, push it into another room.

In one embodiment, the bed cover has a preferably annular handle on its outer surface and/or its interior surface to facilitate application of the cover to the bed and/or removal of the cover from the bed. For example, a handle can be provided on one of the inner sides of the bed cover to enable a person to easily grasp the bed cover and facilitate the bed cover above the bed (specifically, the frame of the bed). A handle can be provided on the outer side of the bed cover to facilitate gripping the cover and positioning the cover to the bed (specifically the frame of the bed).

In an embodiment, the bed cover is provided with openings that receive the protruding portions and/or corner portions of the frame in the openings and thereby hook the bed cover to the frame portions of the bed (preferably, from the bed The frame support portion of the bottom side of the pad support frame is rearward to secure the bed cover to the mattress support frame of the hospital bed. Thus, a coupling device is provided in a simple and efficient manner for securing the cover to the frame of the bed.

In one embodiment of a combination of a bed and a bed cover according to the invention, the fastening means includes a tether (for example, a bungee cord) along its contour for abutting the bed The pad support is fastened to the periphery of the cover, preferably to the underside of the mattress support.

The bed cover according to the invention is preferably bag-shaped and placed with its opening oriented downwardly on the bed. In one embodiment, the cover is provided with one or more rings or a tunnel along its contour, the rings or the tunnel supporting the contour of the bed cover (eg, the opening of the capsule) A series of tie cables for securing the periphery of the bed cover against the support frame supporting the mattress, preferably under the support frame. Preferably, the tie line is exposed at least at one of the ends of the bed of the bed to allow one of the persons standing near the end of the bed to manipulate the tie line. When the cover is applied to the bed, the tie line can be pulled to fasten the perimeter of the cover against the mattress support frame or to be fastened under the mattress support frame.

In one embodiment, the bed cover is provided with a releasable fastening device (for example, a zipper, a snap fastener, a Velcro or a magnet, etc.), the releasable fastening device will cover different sections of the cover Releasably connected to each other and thus the bed cover more closely fits the bed and/or secures several sections of the cover to the frame of the bed. Thus, the bed cover can be used when the bed cover has a wide shape, which facilitates pulling the bed cover over different frame portions of the bed and allows the bed cover to more closely fit the bed after application. Therefore, a close fit can be achieved even when a wide bed cover is applied and/or a bed cover that does not fit exactly the size of the bed.

In an embodiment, the bed cover is provided with a non-releasable fastening device (for example, a viscous surface, a strap, etc.) that connects the different sections of the bed to each other, and thus the bed cover To more closely fit the bed, and/or to secure several sections of the bed cover to the frame of the bed, the fastening device can be removed simply by breaking it, for example, by breaking or tearing it. Thus, it acts as a damage prevention device and indicates whether it has been (temporarily) removed after applying the bed cover to the bed. This is especially relevant when using a bed cover to protect a clean, finished bed. The ruptured fastening device can indicate that the bed cover has been removed and the bed can no longer be cleaned.

In one embodiment, one or more elastic threads (for example, elastic threads) are provided in the bed cover or on the bed cover, each of which continues across a section of the cover such that the one or more elastic threads are oriented The bed cover is pulled from the top surface of the mattress. Therefore, a close fit can be achieved even when a wide bed cover is applied and/or a bed cover that does not fit exactly the size of the bed.

In another embodiment, the elastic strands are provided at their ends with a fastening means, such as a loop or hook, which releasably secures the end to the frame of the bed. For example That is, after the bed cover is applied to the bed and the fastening device has been used to releasably secure the bed cover, the elastic threads are applied to further secure the bed cover to the bed. For example, the elastic strands may surround a headboard or a footboard, one end hooked to the bed frame below the mattress at one side of the bed, and one opposite end hooked to the underside of the mattress at the opposite side of the bed Bed frame.

When the elastic strands are integrated into the bed cover, the elastic strands are applied when the cover is applied to the bed. In one embodiment, the ends of the lines are sequentially hooked to the frame of the bed or hooked to each other to further secure the bed cover to the bed.

In one embodiment, one or more (preferably antibacterial) filters are provided in the bed cover for passing air while containing contaminants to allow air to escape from beneath the cover via the filter when the cover is applied to the bed . This facilitates the application of the bed cover to the bed. It also reduces the chance of germs and viruses spreading by moving air while applying the cover to the hospital bed.

In another embodiment, the filters are reusable filters and/or placed in a cartridge for replacement of the filter. Thus, the covers can be reusable covers that are cleaned or otherwise cleaned and/or cleaned after use without damaging the filter.

In one embodiment, the bed cover is a disposable cover made of, for example, paper or an artificial material such as a flexible plastic composite foil material, and preferably has an antimicrobial coating. Thus, after use, a used cover can be discarded only and a new cover can be used to provide a combination in accordance with the present invention.

In one embodiment, the inside surface of the bed cover (ie, the surface facing the bed) has a texture and/or impression and/or color that is different from one of the outer side surfaces of the cover (ie, substantially opposite the surface of the bed). Individual textures and/or prints and/or colors. Therefore, when applying the bed cover, it is obvious which side of the cover should face the bed. This is especially beneficial when a one-way filter is provided in the bed cover. Additionally, for example, different colors may be used for covering a bed cover that requires cleaning of one of the beds and for covering a bed that has been cleaned.

In an embodiment, the bed cover is provided with a document pocket, and the document pocket preferably includes a transparent A viewport, a file used to maintain information, such as information about a patient, information about a bed cover, and the like. Thus, the cover can be used (more specifically, the cover can be provided with a file) to indicate, for example, which patient has been designated for that particular bed, when the bed will be cleaned or when the bed has been cleaned and who has cleaned it bed. The document pocket may be part of a bed cover or, for example, glued or sewn to the bed cover, or releasably attached to the bed cover using, for example, a snap, snap, or the like. In an alternate embodiment, the bed cover or section thereof is adapted to be written thereon. Therefore, information can be applied directly to the bed cover without any bags.

In an embodiment, the combination according to the invention is provided with a fastening device configured to be attached to the frame of the bed, the fastening device being detachable from the bed cover and reattached to the bed cover when mounted to the bed, and It can therefore be used for different bedspreads. For example, a hook or a fastening strip can be applied to the frame of the bed for engaging a ring or a fastening strip of the bed cover, and thus facilitating application (more specifically, fixing) of the bed cover to the hospital bed to provide the invention in accordance with the present invention. One combination.

In another embodiment, with respect to a combination of a bed according to the invention and a bed cover, the bed is provided with a storage device (such as a bag or an open box) for storing the bed cover, for example, for example A hook or a bracket is secured to the bed (preferably to the bed of the bed).

In another embodiment, the storage device is provided with securing means for attaching a bed cover to a storage device, such as a hook or fastening strip for engaging a loop or fastening strip provided on a bed cover, respectively. Thus, one end of the bed cover can be secured to the storage device when, before, or after the bed cover is removed from the storage device. Attachment to the storage device facilitates pulling the cover over the bed because it prevents the attached end from sliding past the footboard.

The present invention further provides a bed cover made of a sheet-like material and having a fastening device along its periphery for covering a hospital bed, the bed comprising: a seat frame; a mattress support frame from which the frame is supported Support; a mattress supported by the mattress support frame; a headboard and a tailgate provided on opposite ends of the mattress support frame. The cover is configured to provide a cover as disclosed herein in combination with one of the beds, i.e., the cover is sized So that it fits into the bed and extends over at least a portion of the headboard, the footboard and the mattress support frame when applied, and is provided with a fastening means along its perimeter (for example, including a tie or fastening strip) Releasably securing the bed cover to the bed, preferably fastening the perimeter of the bed cover under the mattress support frame such that the bed cover provides a mattress support frame, footboard, on one side of the bed cover, A barrier between the headboard and at least the top portion of the mattress and the periphery of the bed on the other side of the bed cover. The invention further provides for the use of one of the bedspreads according to the invention, and more particularly for providing a frame of the hospital bed and its mattress and the mattress provided thereon by the following operation Use of a bed cover for a frame-supported mattress and a barrier between a top portion of one of the mattresses provided on the mattress and the periphery of the bed: applying the cover to the hospital bed such that the cover is from the top of the frame The cover extends downwardly through the mattress and is releasably secured to a section of the frame of the bed below the mattress using a fastening device provided along the perimeter of the cover.

The present invention further provides a method for preventing a bed and a mattress provided thereon from contaminating the periphery thereof, the bed comprising: a seat frame; a mattress support frame supported by the support frame; a mattress Supported by the mattress support frame; a headboard and a tailgate provided on opposite ends of the mattress support frame; and a mattress that has been used on top of the mattress. The method comprises the steps of: - applying a cover according to the invention to the bed such that the cover extends downwardly from the top of the frame through the mattress; and - releasably securing the cover to the bed, preferably The periphery of the cover is fastened under the mattress support frame such that the cover provides at least a top portion of the mattress support frame, the footboard, the headboard and the mattress on one side of the cover and the other side of the cover A barrier between the perimeter of the bed.

The present invention provides another method for protecting a hospital bed from contamination, the hospital bed comprising: a seat frame; a mattress support frame supported by the support frame; and a mattress supported by the mattress frame Support; a headboard and a tailgate provided on the mattress support frame On the opposite end of the rack. The method comprises the steps of: - removing the used mattress from the mattress; - cleaning the bed; - finishing the bed with a clean mattress; applying a bed cover according to the invention to the bed such that a cover extending downwardly from the top of the bed over the mattress, and; - releasably securing the cover to the bed using a fastening means provided along the perimeter of the cover, preferably surrounding the cover Fastened under the mattress support frame such that the bed cover provides at least one top portion of the mattress support frame, the footboard, the headboard and the mattress on one side of the cover, and the other side of the cover A barrier between the beds.

Additionally, a method according to the invention may comprise the steps of: providing a storage device comprising the bed cover; installing the storage device to the bed; removing the bed cover from the storage device; and attaching the bed cover To the storage device.

The invention therefore also provides for the use of a bed cover, one of the covers, and for use in a hospital with the aid of a hospital bed (when a hospital bed has not been cleaned or cleaned but not yet used). Thus, a hospital bed can have a clean appearance that can limit the contamination caused by an unclean bed and/or can limit the contamination of a cleaned bed.

Advantageous embodiments of a combination of a bed and a bed cover according to the present invention, the cover, the use and method according to the present invention are disclosed in the accompanying claims and the specification, wherein further illustration and clarification are based on a number of exemplary embodiments. The present invention is set forth in the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 shows a schematic plan view of a bed cover 1 according to the invention. A bed cover according to the present invention is made of a material such as paper, linen, cotton or a plastic material (for example, PVC, latex, polyester, ethyl, vinyl, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyethylene vinyl acetate (PEVA), polyethylene (PE), polyurethane (PU), polypropylene ( Made of PP) or Ecoplast). Moreover, the bed cover may comprise a mixture of one of several materials (for example, one or more of the materials mentioned above), such as polyester and cotton blending, polyester and polyamide blending, ethylene vinyl acetate and Polyethylene blending, etc. Moreover, the bed cover may comprise a combination of one of several materials, for example, a layer of paper material sandwiched between two layers of plastic foil material, or one or more layers of fibrous material sandwiched between two layers of foil material. Wait. The bed cover is preferably provided with an antimicrobial coating on at least one side, preferably at the inside thereof, that is, on the side of the cover facing the mattress when the cover is applied to a hospital bed.

In the particular embodiment shown, the bed cover 1 is made of a sheet of material and the outline of the bed cover is elliptical. At four points, the cover 1 is provided with an opening 3 along its perimeter 2 that acts as a handle to facilitate operation of the bed cover and thus facilitates its application to a bed to provide a combination in accordance with the present invention. When the cover is designed for use with a particular type of bed, the opening 3 is preferably provided such that it can also be used behind a corner of the frame supporting the mattress, or behind other projections of the frame of the bed, To secure the cover to the bed.

It should be noted that additional handles may be provided on the inside and/or outside surfaces of the bed cover to further facilitate application of the cover to a hospital bed.

In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the bed cover 1 is additionally provided with an elastic thread 4 along its periphery 2. The elastic strand is integrated with the bed cover, for example as shown on the sewing of the bed cover, or as a side band through the aperture or opening in the cover. When the bed cover 1 is applied to a bed, the elastic strands 4 ensure that the periphery 2 of the frame 1 is pulled against the frame of the bed.

The elastic strand additionally promotes application of the cover to the bed. When one end of the bed cover is hooked around the frame of the hospital bed or around the bed cover, the elastic strand can be held under tension while the other end of the cover is moved to the other end of the frame or to the headboard. It is thus ensured that the end that has been in place is properly positioned.

In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the bed cover 1 additionally has a side along its perimeter 2 A fastening device in the form of a belt 5 for releasably fastening the bed cover 1 to a hospital bed and thus providing a combination according to the invention. In the particular embodiment shown, the sideband 5 has been passed through a single loop-shaped passageway that extends completely along the perimeter of the bed cover. A taut position 6 in which the end of the side band 5 is exposed from the passage has been provided. By pulling the end of the sideband 5, the perimeter 2 of the bed cover 1 is fastened against the mattress support frame, preferably under the mattress support frame. This side band is thus used as a tie line.

In the illustrated embodiment, the taut position 6 is provided at the end of the bed cover 1 wherein the end of the bed cover is located at the end of the bed when the bed cover is applied to a hospital bed. In an alternate embodiment, the taut position can be provided at other locations, such as on the portion of the bed cover that is positioned along one side of the bed when the cover is applied to a hospital bed.

At a tensioned position 6, the end of the side band 5 is exposed to achieve tensioning of the side band when the cover 1 is applied to a bed and thus to the periphery 2 of the frame fastening cover 1 against the bed. By subsequently securing the sidebands 5, for example, by tying the ends together, the bed cover is secured to the bed in its position.

The particular bed cover shown in Figure 1 additionally has a tail section 7 at the tensioned position 6. This tail section 7 guides the loop of the support tie line (i.e., the sideband 5) away from the main portion of the bed cover 1. The frame section of the bed supporting the mattress has a frame facing the bed (i.e., preferably having a wheel and supporting a frame section of a height adjustment mechanism that supports the mattress support frame) This tail section is particularly beneficial when a bottom surface is designed and the periphery of the cover is designed to be pulled under the frame section of the support mattress. This is especially the case when the support frame supporting the mattress support frame engages the mattress support frame only in its central region, as shown in FIG. The tail section 7 allows the sideband 5 to be tightened next to the mattress support frame rather than under the mattress support frame. Thus, the person who tightens the sideband does not necessarily support the frame section of the mattress but remains on the side of the bed.

It is noted that a bed cover according to the present invention may or may not have elastic threads and/or a tie line along its perimeter. In addition, the tie line can be applied with or without one of the covers. Tail section. Moreover, more than one tie line can be provided and a tie line can be provided along several sections of the cover rather than along its perimeter.

Figure 2 shows a schematic top view of an alternative bed cover 21 in accordance with one of the present inventions. The bed cover also has a perimeter 22 along which a resilient line 24, a tie line 25 and a taut position 26 at a tail section 27 are provided. Two openings 23A are provided to provide a handle at one end of the cover and two rings 23B are provided on opposite ends of the cover for the same purpose. Note that the cover 21 has an angular profile and a rectangular shape as compared to the cover 1 shown in FIG.

The bed cover shown in Figure 2 additionally has openings 29 that match the dampers provided at the corners of a hospital bed such that the dampers can protrude through the openings when the cover is applied to the bed to prevent cushioning The cover tears when the device collides with a wall.

The bed cover shown in Figure 2 is additionally provided with two antimicrobial filters 28. The filters are provided in the hood for passing air while containing contaminants. Therefore, only filtered air can escape from the filter under the bed cover. When the bed cover is pulled over the frame of the hospital bed and towards the mattress, the air enclosed under the cover is allowed to escape through the filter, which thus facilitates application of the cover. The escaping air is filtered and thus purified.

The bed cover shown in Figure 2 is a disposable bed cover and will therefore be used only once. The filter 28 shown is fixed in the bed cover and is therefore discarded with the bed cover. In a preferred embodiment, the filters are reusable and placed in a cartridge. Thus, the filters can be cleaned (if necessary) and reused with another bed cover. In another embodiment, the cover is a reusable cover. The filters may be filters that can be cleaned with the bed cover, or filters that are provided in a body such that they can be cleaned separately or discarded and replaced after use.

3 shows a schematic perspective view of a second alternative bed cover 31 applied to a hospital bed in accordance with the present invention to provide one of the combinations according to the present invention. The bed only shows the frame section that is covered by the cover to support a mattress. The support frame of the bed is not shown.

The bed cover 31 shown in Fig. 3 completely covers the top portion of one of the frames of the hospital bed, i.e., the mattress support frame and the headboard and the footboard, and a mattress supported by the frame. The cover extends down the top of the frame through the mattress but away from the floor. The frame section supporting the mattress is supported via a central support (not shown) of the bed. The mattress support frame has a bottom surface. The periphery of the bed cover 31 is drawn along the bottom surface below the mattress support frame and the periphery is secured in place by presenting a tie line 25 through a tail section 37. A tensioning section 36 is provided at one of the short sides of the bed, in this case at the end of one of the beds.

It is noted that a cover according to the present invention is configured to cover not only the mattress and the mattress but also the top frame of the bed, that is, the mattress support frame and the headboard having the mattress and mattress thereon. Bed tail board. Therefore, the contamination of a clean frame is prevented. Alternatively, the cover can cover an unclean frame to prevent contamination of the patient or product due to contact with the frame.

To enable the bed cover to cover the frame of the bed, the bed cover is sized to extend beyond the frame. A typical hospital bed has a length of 2.00 to 2.20 meters and a width of 0.80 meters. The headboard and the footboard increase the length of the bed to provide a bed having a total length of 2.30 meters. Additionally, the headboard and the tailgate typically extend at least 0.30 meters above the mattress and the mattress typically has a thickness of about 25 cm or more. The bed cover is thus sized such that it at least matches the outer dimensions of the frame of the bed to be combined therewith, preferably substantially larger than the outer dimensions of the frame of the bed to achieve an easy fit.

The bed cover is sized such that it covers at least the top of the frame of the bed. Since the cover can be applied quickly and without much effort, it takes much less time and training to apply the cover to the bed than to clean and disinfect a used bed.

The bed cover 31 shown in Figure 3 is provided with an opening 39 along its perimeter. The opening 39 is located in the bed cover such that the bumper 39B provided on the corner of the bed extends through the openings. Thus, the bumpers can be exposed to, for example, a wall without the risk of tearing the cover. This is especially beneficial when the damper is provided with a rotatable wheel on a vertical axis.

The bed cover 31 is additionally provided with a document pocket 30 for holding information providing information such as about a patient, about a cover, and the like. The document pouch 30 preferably includes a see-through section to permit visual inspection of documents located in the pouch.

The bed cover 31 shown in Figure 3 is sized such that it spans the mattress and mattress from the footboard to the headboard and such that one of the central sections of the cover is remote from the top of the mattress and is provided on the mattress A space is provided between the top of the mattress and the cover.

Note that a hospital bed usually includes a seat frame, a mattress support frame, a headboard and a tailgate. The abutment frame is most often provided with casters to facilitate movement of the bed. For example, the wheels can be locked when a patient has to be transferred into or out of the bed.

Figure 4 shows a schematic perspective view of a hospital bed 51. The bed 51 has a seat frame 52 that includes a bracket having one of the casters 58 and a linkage system 53 that supports a mattress support frame 54. The bed 51 additionally includes a headboard 55, a tailgate 56, a mattress 57, a wheel bumper 59 and side armrests 58. The side armrests are of minimum size and are provided to support the mattress.

For most beds, the mattress support frame is movably supported on the bracket such that the mattress support frame can be raised and lowered relative to the bracket.

The most common bed design (support frame) includes a linkage for moving the mattress support frame in a vertical direction. The mattress support frame has a bottom surface facing one of the brackets, which in the most common design is supported by a seat or linkage in its central region.

Additionally, in most cases, the mattress support frame and/or its sections can be tilted to adjust the position of the mattress and or one of the patients lying on the mattress. Thus, for example, the patient can be supported in an elevated, tilted or sitting position.

The mattress support frame has a headboard at one end and a tailgate at its opposite end. The panels are sized such that they extend above the mattress to position the patient lying on the bed when positioned in a horizontal position to provide some privacy to the patient. In particular, the footboard is also used to install equipment and/or information about the patient.

In addition, the bed may have side armrests that can be raised or lowered. There are all kinds of The same type of side armrests serve different purposes. Some side armrests are provided to prevent the patient from falling from the bed (which can cause injury), while other side armrests contain and/or support equipment that assists the patient without physically restraining the patient from the bed.

In an alternate embodiment, the hospital bed can be provided with one of four fixed legs, each leg being located at each corner of the bed. In the case of a combination of such a bed and a bed cover according to the present invention, the bed cover preferably has a U-shaped opening in its profile for receiving the legs. A fastening member is provided on the opposite side of the opening to allow the cover to pass through the branch by moving the legs into the opening and then attaching the cover segments forming the entrance of the U-shaped opening to each other using the fastening members Around the feet.

Figure 5 shows a schematic perspective view of a hospital bed 51 and a bed cover 41 according to the present invention applied to the hospital bed to provide a combination in accordance with the present invention. The cover 41 is partially applied to the bed. The bed cover 41 has an angular outline and a rectangular shape. The cover 41 has a perimeter 42 along which a fastening line in the form of a side strap 45 is provided. A taut position 46 is provided at one of the tail sections 47 of the cover 41. An opening 43 is provided at the corner of the cover to engage a handle with the handle when the cover is applied to the bed. The cover has been applied to the bed, but the tie line has not been used to pull against the bottom surface of the mattress support frame (in the particular embodiment shown).

The bed cover 41 is additionally provided with openings 49 that match the bumpers 59 provided at the corners of the mattress support frame 54 of the bed such that the bumpers can be inserted into the openings when the cover is applied to the bed, The bed cover is prevented from tearing, for example, when the bumper collides with a wall.

Figure 6 shows a schematic perspective view of the combined bed 51 and bed cover 41 shown in Figures 4 and 5 from below. In Fig. 6, the bed cover 41 has been completely applied. Sideband 45 is now used to draw the perimeter 42 of the bed cover 41 below the mattress support frame 54 of the bed 51. In Figure 6, the bumper 59 of the hospital bed 51 protrudes through the cover via the opening 43. A gripping device has been used to secure the sidebands 45, thereby securing the cover 41 to the hospital bed 51, covering the headboard 55, the footboard 56, the side rails 58, the mattress 57 and the mattress support frame 54. Therefore, the cover provides a mattress on one side, A barrier between the upper portion of the mattress, the mattress and the mattress and the periphery of the bed on the other side.

The bed cover 41 is thus adapted to cover a hospital bed or the like, and more particularly to completely cover one of the frames of the hospital bed and one of the top portions of one of the mattresses supported by the frame. The bed cover 41 extends downwardly from the top of the frame through the mattress but away from the floor when applied to the hospital bed. The cover 41 additionally has a fastening means along its periphery for releasably securing the cover to the frame of the bed below a section below the mattress to provide a frame and a top portion of the mattress and the bed A reliable barrier between the surroundings.

By covering not only the mattress and mattress but also the top frame of the bed, the bed cover 41 provides a barrier between the used mattress and other portions of the bed that can be contaminated by the patient using the bed. The bed cover thus provides a protective barrier for the patient of the p-bed and the person walking the bed. In addition, the cover provides a clean and tidy appearance to the hospital bed.

The bed cover 41 shown in Figures 5 and 6 is sized such that it spans the mattress and the mattress from the footboard to the headboard, and thus a central section of the bed cover is remote from the top of the mattress and in the bed A space is provided between the top of the pad, the mattress provided thereon and the cover.

Figure 7 shows a hospital bed 51 having a storage device 60 mounted to the tail end of the bed of the bed, and more particularly to the footboard 56 of the bed. The storage device 60 has a box shape with an open top side. By providing such a storage device for holding a bed cover, a cover is usually ready for use whenever needed.

In one embodiment, the bed cover is provided in the storage device such that the bed cover can be pulled out of the reservoir and applied to the bed in one action. For example, this can be accomplished by folding the cover in a particular manner, for example by folding the side of the cover toward the longitudinal axis and then rolling or folding the cover into a compact package.

In one embodiment, a disposable bed cover is encapsulated in a sealing wrap to prevent the cover from becoming dirty or contaminated prior to use. In an alternate embodiment, the bed cover is located in a cleaned storage device. The storage device can be provided with a cover to sealingly close the device Keep and keep the cover clean until needed.

Figure 7 additionally shows a schematic perspective view of one of the sections of the cover 41 according to the invention applied to the hospital bed 51. Figure 9 shows a schematic perspective view of a cover 51 being applied to a hospital bed. In Figure 8, the storage device 60 mounted to the bed is shown in more detail. The cover 41 is provided with an opening that can be used to connect the cover to the storage device by inserting a plug 73 through one of the openings in the cover and into one of the openings in the storage device 60. This movement is indicated by an arrow 70 in FIG. Figure 8 shows the cover when the tail section of the cover has been attached to the storage device.

Fixing one end of the bed cover to the storage device (more specifically, to the central region of the footboard) facilitates pulling the cover toward the headboard at the bed. Since the cover is securely mounted to the footboard, it will not slide. Thus, by providing a storage device on the footboard to which the cover can be attached, the application of the cover to the bed is facilitated and an additional secure position for attaching the cover to the bed is provided, and thus when in the cover The cover is stabilized when it is in the applied position.

The storage device according to the invention is preferably provided with means for mounting the storage device on the bed. The storage device can be attached to the footboard of the bed, as shown in the figures. Alternatively, the storage device can be mounted to the side of the bed, to the bottom of the bed below the mattress support frame, to the headboard or to the bedside table. The storage device can be provided with a handle to facilitate transportation and/or manipulation by one person.

In the illustrated embodiment, the storage device is box shaped. In an alternate embodiment, the storage device is a flexible bladder or bag.

Instead of or in addition to the storage device, other fastening devices can also be permanently mounted to the frame for use with different covers. For example, a hook or fastening strip can be attached to the frame and/or headboard and/or footboard and/or armrest for engaging a loop or fastening strip provided on a cover, respectively.

In addition to or in lieu of the fastening devices mentioned above, a cover according to the invention may also be provided with, for example, a zipper, a snap fastener, a snap fastener or a magnet. Form of releasable fastening device to releasably connect different sections of the cover to each other and The cover is thus more closely fitted to the bed and/or several sections of the cover are fastened to the frame of the bed. Thus, for example, the cover can be fastened to the frame of the bed at its corners using a fastening strip attached to the cover.

Moreover, the section of the cover or the edge attached to the cover may be provided with an adhesive section covered with a protective foil prior to use, the adhesive sections being operable to attach the adhesive section of the cover to another of the cover Section. Thus, a section of the cover can be looped or hooked under one of the sections of the frame of the bed and subsequently attached to another section of the cover to secure the cover to the frame. Moreover, the cover can thus be made to fit the frame of the bed more closely. By providing a releasable adhesive, the cover can be removed without tearing the cover.

In an alternative embodiment, for example, a non-releasable fastening means in the form of a viscous surface, strap or the like connects the different sections of the cover to each other and thus allows the cover to more closely fit the bed, and / Or fasten the section of the cover to the frame of the bed. These non-releasable fastening devices are provided with tear lines or broken lines or other means that allow them to be removed from the frame but only by destroying them. Thus, the cover can only be used properly once and prevents, for example, accidental application of a used cover to a clean bed. A broken fastening device is a clear indicator that the cover has been used.

Figure 10a shows a schematic perspective view of a first alternative combination 100 of one of the hospital bed 111 and a bed cover 101 in accordance with the present invention. Figure 10b shows a schematic view of one of the blanks used to make the sheet cover 101 of Figure 10a.

The bed cover 101 is similar to the bed cover shown in FIG. The bed cover 101 shown in Figure 10a is made of a transparent material such that the bed 111 (more specifically, the headboard 115, the footboard 116 and the mattress 117) is visible through the bed cover. Therefore, visual inspection of the mattress is possible when the bed is covered and thus shielded.

The bed cover 101 shown in Fig. 10 is approximately box-shaped, has an open bottom, and is sized such that it spans the mattress 117 and the mattress from the footboard 116 to the headboard 115, and causes the bed cover 101 to a central section away from the top of the mattress and on the mattress, provided thereon A space is provided between the top of the mattress and the cover.

The bed cover 101 is provided with a tail section 107 which presents a line end 105 for drawing the periphery of the bed cover 101 against the frame of the bed 111. The tail section 107 is located at the head of the bed 111 and is therefore not visible in Figure 10a. The bed cover 101 additionally has a closable opening 110a that allows a bracket 110b to be mounted to the footboard 116 when the bed cover 101 is applied to the bed 111.

The blank of the bed cover 101 shown in Figure 10b has a rectangular top section 121 in which two filters 128 are provided. The top section 121 is joined along its sides to the two side sections 122 and a head section 123 and a foot section 124. The side section 122 is coupled to the head section 123 and the foot section 124 to form the bed cover 101. Preferably, this is accomplished by stitching or gluing them together during production of the cover.

The side section 122 and the head section 123 and the foot section 124 are provided with a hem that forms the periphery of the bed cover. In the illustrated embodiment, the hem 125 is provided with a tunnel for guiding the line 105 along the perimeter of the bed cover 101. In the illustrated embodiment, the wires 105 are provided in sections that are closely connected during production to form a single tie line.

In the illustrated embodiment, the top section 121 has a length of about 2150 mm and a width of about 900 mm. The length of the side 122 is similar to the length of the top section 121, i.e., about 2150 mm, and the width of the sides is about 500 mm. The length of the head section 123 and the foot section 124 is similar to the width of the side 122, i.e., 500 mm, and its length is similar to the width of the top section 121, i.e., about 900 mm. In the illustrated embodiment, the flange 125 extends over a distance of about 80 mm and the tunnel 126 is increased by another 20 mm.

This is only a general indication of one of the dimensions of a bed cover according to the invention. The size may vary depending on the size of the one or more beds to which the bed cover will be combined.

Figure 11a shows a schematic perspective view of a second alternative combination 200 of one of the hospital bed 211 and a bed cover 201 in accordance with the present invention. Figure 11b shows a schematic view of one of several blanks used to make the sheet of bed cover 201 shown in Figure 11a.

Similar to the bed cover 101 shown in Figures 10a and 10b, the bed cover 201 is made of a transparent material such that the bed 211 (more specifically, the headboard 215, the footboard 216 and the mattress 217) is visible through the bed cover. The bed cover 201 is different from the bed cover 101 in that it has a top section of one of the footboards 216 of the hospital bed 211 and a top section of one of the headboards 215, a first pocket section 231 and a second pocket section. 232. The top section 221 of the bed cover 201 is located on the mattress.

In the illustrated embodiment, the top section 221 has a length of about 2070 mm and a width of about 900 mm. The sides are provided as separate sections that will be joined to the top section during production. The length of the side 222 is similar to the length of the top section 221, i.e., about 2070 mm, and the width of the central section of the side is about 250 mm. The head section 223 and the foot section form an integral part with the top section. It will fold during production to form the pocket section of the bed cover. The length of the head section 223 and the foot section 224 is similar to the length of the end section of the side 222, i.e., about 500 mm, and its length is about 790 mm. In the illustrated embodiment, the hem 225 extends over a distance of about 80 mm and the tunnel 226 adds another 20 mm.

Figure 12a shows a schematic perspective view of a third alternative combination 300 of one of the hospital bed 311 and a bed cover in accordance with the present invention. Figure 12b shows a schematic view of one of the blanks used to make the sheet cover shown in Figure 12a. The cover is made of an opaque material.

In addition to the pocket sections 331 and 332 for receiving the headboard and footboard of the bed 311, the cover also has pocket sections 333 and 334 for side armrests mounted along the side of the bed. By providing side pocket sections 333, 334, the bed cover 301 more closely follows the contour of the bed 311.

In the illustrated embodiment, the bed cover is sized such that the center top section 321 of the cover rests on the mattress and the top of the mattress provided thereon when the cover is applied to a hospital bed.

In an alternate embodiment, the bed cover is configured such that it leaves a space between the cover and the mattress. This space allows a stack of irregular mattresses to be placed over the mattress with a neat cover, i.e., the cover does not exhibit the entirety of the mattress.

In the illustrated embodiment, the top section 321 has a length of about 2070 mm and a width of about 820 mm. Side section 322 forms an integral portion with top section 321 . It will fold during production to form a pocket section. The length of the side section 322 is similar to the length of the top section 321 , that is, about 2070 mm, and the width of the side section is about 790 mm. Head section 323 and foot section 324 form an integral portion with top section 321 . It will fold during production to form a pocket section. The length of the head section 323 and the foot section 324 is similar to the width of the side 322, that is, about 790 mm. The width of the head section 323 and the foot section 324 at the top section is 820 mm and is 900 mm away from the end section.

Note that the blanks shown in Figures 10b, 11b, and 12b are merely examples. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this knowledge that the bed cover according to the present invention can also be produced in an alternative manner.

To prevent a bed and the mattress provided thereon from contaminating the periphery thereof (the bed comprises: a bracket frame; a mattress supporting frame supported by the bracket frame; a mattress supported by the mattress supporting frame; a headboard and a tailgate provided on opposite ends of the mattress support frame; and a used mattress, on top of the mattress, preferably applied according to the steps mentioned below One of the bedspreads of the invention.

The bed cover is applied to the hospital bed such that the cover extends downwardly from the top of the frame past the mattress. For example, by applying a first end of the cover to the footboard, engaging a handle provided on the cover to position the cover on the footboard, engaging the handle on the opposite end of the cover and pulling on the bed The cover is applied and positioned on the headboard.

After the bed cover has been placed over the frame of the bed, the cover is releasably secured to a section of the frame of the bed below the mattress using a fastening means provided along the perimeter of the cover.

In one method according to the invention, the periphery of the cover is fastened under the mattress support frame such that the cover provides the mattress support frame, the footboard, the headboard and the top of the mattress on one side of the cover A barrier between the portion and the periphery of the bed on the other side of the cover.

It is noted that a cover in accordance with the present invention can also be combined with a finished, clean bed. After a bed has been cleaned and finished, it can remain unoccupied for a certain period of time. To prevent the bed from becoming untidy or contaminated by, for example, airborne contaminants, a cover in accordance with the present invention can be applied to the bed to provide a barrier between the bed and its surroundings, and thus protect the clean and The finished bed is protected from contamination. Therefore, it is guaranteed that a new patient has a clean bed. In one embodiment, the inside surface of the cover has a texture and/or print and/or color that is different from texture and/or print and/or color of one of the outer surfaces. Thus, the texture and/or print and/or color indicates whether the bed covered is a clean bed.

In order to keep a hospital bed away from pollution (the bed comprises: a support frame; a mattress support frame supported by the support frame; a mattress supported by the mattress support frame; a headboard and a tailgate, It is provided on the opposite end of the mattress support frame and provides a method comprising one of the following steps.

To apply a cover to a cleaned bed, first remove the used mattress, clean the bed and clean it with a clean pad. Subsequently, the bed and mattress are covered with a cover according to the invention, for example in the manner set forth above. After the cover has been placed over the frame of the bed, the cover is releasably fastened to a section of the frame of the bed below the mattress using a fastening means provided along the periphery of the cover, preferably The ground is under the frame that supports the mattress.

Preferably, the periphery of the cover is fastened under the mattress support frame such that the cover provides at least a top portion of the mattress support frame, the footboard, the headboard and the mattress on one side of the cover and the cover A barrier between the circumference of the bed on the other side.

Additionally, a method in accordance with the present invention can include the following steps prior to application of the cover.

A storage device including the cover is provided, the storage device is mounted to the bed, the cover is removed from the storage device and the cover is coupled to the storage device.

In one embodiment, a cover according to the invention is made of paper or an artificial material (such as a The flexible plastic composite material is made of a disposable cover which preferably has an antimicrobial coating.

The bed cover may be provided with one or more openings for receiving a device coupled to the frame of the bed, such as a tv mount or a mount of a monitor.

In addition to the cover provided in accordance with the present invention, a cover for covering one of the devices (e.g., to the bed or headboard of the bed) and/or an additional bracket may be provided. These additional covers are preferably provided with the same characteristics as the bed cover, i.e., material and material properties. The additional cover is preferably bag-shaped, i.e., has an open side on which the device or bracket is inserted. Additionally or alternatively, the cover can be provided with flaps that can wrap or overlap the items to be covered. Preferably, fastening members such as snap fasteners, snaps, tie lines, etc. are provided for securing the cover on the bracket or device to the bed cover.

In another embodiment, the cover for covering a device and/or additional brackets is combined with the bed cover, i.e., an integral part thereof or, for example, the two are sewn together.

It is noted that in an alternative embodiment of a bed cover according to the present invention, the bed cover does not have a fastening means in the form of, for example, a tie line for fastening the cover against the bed frame.

In this text, as a sheet material, any thin flexible material such as cotton, paper, plastic sheets or foils is considered. The foil or sheet material is preferably composed of antimicrobial fibers and/or impregnated or coated with an organic antimicrobial agent. A bed cover may be formed from a flat sheet or from a pre-formed sheet and may be a textile material or, for example, an extruded material or any other type of sheet-like material.

1‧‧‧ bedspread/cover

2‧‧‧around

3‧‧‧ openings

4‧‧‧Flexible thread

5‧‧‧ sideband

6‧‧‧Tighten position

7‧‧‧tail section

21‧‧‧ bedspread/cover

22‧‧‧around

23a‧‧‧ Opening

23b‧‧‧ Ring

24‧‧‧Flexible thread

25‧‧‧tight line

26‧‧‧Tighten position

27‧‧‧tail section

28‧‧‧Antibacterial filter/filter

29‧‧‧ openings

30‧‧‧Document bag

31‧‧‧ bedspread

35‧‧‧tight line

36‧‧‧Tighten section

37‧‧‧tail section

39‧‧‧ openings

39b‧‧‧buffer

41‧‧‧ bedspread/cover

Around 42‧‧

43‧‧‧ openings

45‧‧‧ sideband

46‧‧‧Tighten position

47‧‧‧tail section

49‧‧‧ openings

51‧‧‧ beds/beds

52‧‧‧Support frame

53‧‧‧ linkage system

54‧‧‧Mattress support frame

55‧‧‧ headboard

56‧‧‧bedboard

57‧‧‧ mattress

58‧‧‧ casters/side handrails

59‧‧‧Watch buffer

60‧‧‧ storage device

70‧‧‧ arrow/moving

73‧‧‧ Plug

100‧‧‧First alternative combination

101‧‧‧ bedspread

105‧‧‧Line end/line

107‧‧‧tail section

108‧‧‧Filter

110a‧‧‧closed opening

110b‧‧‧ bracket

111‧‧‧bed/bed

115‧‧‧ headboard

116‧‧‧bedboard

117‧‧‧ mattress

121‧‧‧Top section

122‧‧‧Side section/side

123‧‧‧ head section

124‧‧‧foot section

125‧‧‧Folding

128‧‧‧Filter

200‧‧‧second alternative combination

201‧‧‧ bedspread

211‧‧‧bed/top section

215‧‧‧ headboard

216‧‧‧bedboard

217‧‧‧ mattress

221‧‧‧Top section

222‧‧‧ side

223‧‧‧ head section

224‧‧‧ foot section

225‧‧‧Folding

226‧‧‧ tunnel

231‧‧‧First bag section

232‧‧‧Second bag section

300‧‧‧ third alternative combination

311‧‧‧ beds/beds

321‧‧‧Top section

322‧‧‧ side section

323‧‧‧ head section

324‧‧‧foot section

331‧‧‧ bag section

332‧‧‧ bag section

333‧‧‧ bag section/side pocket section

334‧‧‧ bag section/side pocket section

In the drawings: Figure 1 shows a schematic top view of one of the bedspreads according to the invention; Figure 2 shows a schematic top view of one of the alternative bedspreads according to the invention; Figure 3 shows a second alternative bed cover applied in accordance with the invention One to one bed Figure 4 shows a schematic perspective view of one of the beds; Figure 5 shows a schematic perspective view of one of the third alternative bedspreads according to the invention partially applied to the hospital bed of Figure 4; Also shown in FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view from below of one of the beds and one of the bedspreads; FIG. 7 shows one of the sections of the fourth alternative bed according to the present invention being applied to a hospital bed Schematic perspective view; Figure 8 shows a schematic perspective view of the bed cover of Figure 7 fastened to the hospital bed; Figure 9 shows a schematic perspective view of the bed cover of Figure 7 applied to the hospital bed; Figure 10a shows a perspective view of the bed cover according to Figure 7 A schematic perspective view of one of the first alternative combinations of one of the beds and a bed cover; FIG. 10b shows a schematic view of one of the blanks used to make the bed cover shown in FIG. 10a; FIG. 11a shows one of the present invention A schematic perspective view of a second alternative combination of a bed and a bed cover; Figure 11b shows a schematic view of one of several blanks used to make the sheet of the bed cover shown in Figure 11a; Figure 12a shows a bed in accordance with the present invention a third replacement for a bed cover A schematic perspective view of the combination, and FIG. 12b shows a schematic view of one of the blanks used to make the sheet cover shown in FIG. 12a.

41‧‧‧ bedspread/cover

Around 42‧‧

43‧‧‧ openings

45‧‧‧ sideband

46‧‧‧Tighten position

47‧‧‧tail section

49‧‧‧ openings

52‧‧‧Support frame

58‧‧‧ casters/side handrails

59‧‧‧Watch buffer

Claims (28)

A combination of a hospital bed and a bed cover, wherein the hospital bed comprises: a seat frame; a mattress support frame supported by the support frame; a mattress supported by the mattress support frame; and a bed head a plate and a tailgate provided on opposite ends of the mattress support frame, and wherein the coverlet is made of a sheet of material and covers the footboard, the headboard, the mattress and the mattress support frame So that the bed cover extends downwardly from the top of the bed through the mattress, and wherein the bed cover is provided at its periphery, preferably along its periphery, with a fastening device that releasably releases the bed cover Fastened to the bed, preferably the periphery of the bed cover is fastened under the mattress support frame such that the bed cover provides the mattress support frame, the footboard, the bed head on one side of the bed cover a barrier between the panel and at least the top portion of the mattress and the periphery of the bed on the other side of the bed cover. The combination of a bed of a claim 1 and a bed cover, wherein the bed cover is provided on the opposite end with a top section of one of the footboards of the bed and a first section of a top section of a headboard respectively Segment and a second bag section. The combination of a bed and a bed cover of claim 2, wherein the mattress support frame has a left side armrest and a right side armrest between the tailboard and the headboard on opposite sides of the mattress, and wherein The bed cover has a first bag section and a second bag section respectively supporting the left side armrest and one of the top sections of the right side armrest on opposite ends. A combination of a bed and a bed cover of claim 1 wherein the bed cover is sized such that a central portion of the bed cover rests on the top of the mattress and/or the mattress provided on the mattress. A combination of a bed of claim 1 and a bed cover, wherein the bed cover is sized such that it spans the mattress and the mattress from the footboard to the headboard such that a central section of the bed cover is remote from the bed The top of the mat provides a space between the top of the mattress and the mattress provided thereon and the bed cover. A combination of a bed of claim 1 and a bed cover, wherein the bed is provided with a bumper at a corner of the mattress support frame, for example in the form of a wheel rotatable about a vertical axis, and wherein the bed cover is provided with Providing openings of the buffers at the corners of the hospital bed such that the buffers protrude through the openings to prevent the bedspear from tearing when the bumpers collide with, for example, a wall . A combination of a bed of a claim 1 and a bed cover, wherein the bed is provided with a bumper at the corners of the mattress support frame, for example in the form of a wheel rotatable about a vertical axis, and wherein the bed cover Having a region reinforcement member, for example in the form of a plastic sheet integrated into or applied to the bed cover, the area reinforcement members overlapping the buffers provided at the corners of the hospital bed to prevent The cover is torn when the bumper collides with a wall. A combination of a bed of a claim 1 and a bed cover, wherein the bed cover has a preferably annular handle on its outer surface and/or its interior surface to facilitate application of the cover to the bed and/or from the bed Remove the cover. A combination of a bed of a claim 1 and a bed cover, wherein the bed cover is provided with an opening that receives the protruding portion and/or the corner portion of the frame in the openings and thereby hooks the bed cover to the bed The mattress cover is secured to the mattress support frame of the hospital bed behind the frame portion, preferably behind the frame portion projecting from the bottom side of one of the mattress support frames. A combination of a hospital bed and a bed cover of claim 1, wherein the bed cover is provided with a reinforced handle section, for example, a section of plastic sheet material secured to the inside or outside of the bed cover, the handle sections covering the Part of the bed frame is used for example along Grasping the bed at the top end of the footboard and/or along the top end headboard or manipulating the bed to provide a person with the frame underneath the bed without tearing the cover A stable handle. A combination of a bed of claim 1 and a bed cover, wherein the fastening means includes a tethered cord along the contour of the coverlet, for example a bungee cord tie for supporting the mattress The perimeter of the cover is fastened, preferably to the underside of the mattress support. A combination of a hospital bed and a bed cover of claim 1, wherein the bed cover is provided with a releasable fastening device, such as a zipper, a snap fastener, a Velcro or a magnet, etc., the releasable fastening device The different sections of the bed cover are releasably coupled to each other and thus the bed cover is more closely fitted to the bed and/or the sections of the bed cover are fastened to the frame of the bed. A combination of a bed and a bed cover of claim 1 wherein the bed cover is provided with a non-releasable fastening means, such as a viscous surface, a strap, etc., the non-releasable fastening means having different sections of the bed cover They are connected to each other and thus the cover is more closely fitted to the bed and/or several sections of the bed cover are fastened to the frame of the bed. A combination of a bed of a claim 1 and a bed cover, wherein one or more elastic threads, such as elastic threads, are provided in the bed cover or on the bed cover, each of which continues across a section of the bed cover to The one or more elastic strands are pulled toward the top side of the mattress. A combination of a bed of a claim 14 and a bed cover, wherein the elastic strands are provided at their ends with a fastening means, such as a loop or hook, the fastening means releasably securing the end to the bed . A combination of a bed of a claim 1 and a bed cover, wherein one or more preferably antimicrobial filters are provided in the cover for passing air while containing contaminants Air is allowed to escape from under the bed cover via the filter when the cover is applied to the bed. A combination of a bed and a bed cover of claim 16 wherein the filters are reusable and/or placed in a body to effect replacement of the filters. A combination of a bed and a bed cover of claim 1, wherein the cover is a disposable cover made of, for example, paper, fibrous material or an artificial material such as a flexible plastic composite foil material, and Jiadi has an antibacterial coating. The combination of a bed of a claim 1 and a bed cover, wherein the inner side surface of the bed cover, that is, the surface facing the bed, has a different surface than the outer side surface of the bed cover, that is, substantially opposite to the surface of the bed A texture and/or a texture and/or a print and/or color of the print and/or color. A combination of a hospital bed and a bed cover of claim 1 wherein the bed cover is provided with a document pocket, the paper bag preferably including a see-through section for maintaining a document providing information such as information relating to the patient and about the bed cover. . A combination of a bed and a bed cover of claim 1 comprising a fastening device configured to attach to the bed of the bed, the fastening device being separable from the bed cover when mounted to the bed and Reattach to the bed cover and thus can be used with different covers. A combination of a bed and a bed cover of claim 1 wherein the bed is provided with a storage device, such as a bag or an open box, the device being secured to the bed by, for example, a hook or a bracket, preferably The tailgate is fixed to the bed. A combination of a bed and a bed cover of claim 22, wherein the storage device is provided with a securing device for attaching a bed cover to the storage device, such as a hook for respectively engaging a loop or fastening strip provided on a bed cover Or a Velcro strap. A bed cover made of a sheet-like material and having a fastening device along its periphery, the bed cover for covering a hospital bed, the bed comprising: a seat frame; a mattress support a support frame supported by the support frame; a mattress supported by the mattress support frame; and a headboard and a tailgate provided on opposite ends of the mattress support frame, the coverlet Configured to provide a cover such as claim 1 in combination with one of the beds. A use for providing a bed cover as claimed in claim 24 in combination with one of the bed of claim 1 and a bed cover. A method for preventing a bed and a mattress provided thereon from contaminating the periphery thereof, the bed comprising: a seat frame; a mattress support frame supported by the support frame; and a mattress a mattress support frame support; a headboard and a tailgate provided on opposite ends of the mattress support frame; and a used mattress on the mattress, the method comprising the steps of: A bed cover of claim 24 is applied to the bed such that the bed cover extends downwardly from the top of the bed through the mattress; and the bed cover is releasably secured to the bed, preferably the perimeter of the cover Immediately below the mattress support frame, such that the bed cover provides the mattress support frame, the footboard, the headboard, and at least a top portion of the mattress and the other side of the mattress cover on one side of the bed cover A barrier between the surroundings of the bed. A method for protecting a hospital bed from contamination, the hospital bed comprising: a seat frame; a mattress support frame supported by the support frame; a mattress supported by the mattress support frame; a headboard and a tailboard provided on opposite ends of the mattress support frame, the method comprising the steps of: removing the used mattress from the mattress; cleaning the bed; and finishing the bed with a clean mattress Applying a bed cover as claimed in claim 24 to the bed such that the cover extends downwardly from the top of the bed through the mattress; Removably securing the bed cover to the hospital bed using a fastening means provided on the periphery of the bed cover, preferably along the perimeter, preferably the perimeter of the bed cover is fastened to the mattress support Under the frame such that the bed cover provides the mattress support frame on the side of the bed cover, the footboard, the headboard and at least a top portion of the mattress and the bed on the other side of the bed cover A barrier between these surroundings. The method of claim 26 or 27, further comprising the steps of: providing a storage device comprising the bed cover; installing the storage device to the bed; removing the bed cover from the storage device; The bed cover is connected to the storage device.