WO2012049182A1

WO2012049182A1 - Foldable bed bathtub having self-supporting walls for medical and nursing purposes

Info

Publication number: WO2012049182A1
Application number: PCT/EP2011/067742
Authority: WO
Inventors: Attila Schwarzkopf
Original assignee: Attila Schwarzkopf
Priority date: 2010-10-12
Filing date: 2011-10-11
Publication date: 2012-04-19
Also published as: EP2627297A1; DK2627297T3; EP2627297B1; DE202010008776U1

Abstract

The invention relates to a foldable bed bathtub (1) having self-supporting walls for medical purposes, comprising a flexible foldable planar element (2), wherein the flexible folding planar element (2) defines a substantially rectangular bottom (5) and upright walls (6, 6') when the flexible folding planar element is erected and wherein the bottom (5) and the walls (6, 6') are integral when the flexible folding planar element is not erected, and wherein the bottom (5) is made of a substantially flexible material and the walls (6, 6') are made of a substantially rigid material, wherein two opposite upright walls (6) each have predetermined buckling points (9).

Description

FOLDABLE BED BATHTUB WITH SELF-WEARING WALLS FOR

MEDICAL AND NURSING PURPOSES

The invention relates to a foldable bed bath with self-supporting walls for medical and nursing purposes, especially for the cleaning and care of bedridden patients. The foldable bedding bath according to the invention is particularly suitable for use both in the private sector and in medical or care facilities for bathing and nursing bedridden persons or patients.

Bathtubs for medical and nursing purposes are known in the art.

In order to avoid the laborious lifting and carrying of a mobile patient from a bed to a bathtub, those bed bathtubs are particularly well known, which are formed of a waterproof, flexible material. Such a bed bath is known from DE 299 08 400, in which case the patient, similar to how it happens when changing a sheet, is placed in bed on this flexible, waterproof surface. However, for their use, the waterproof material will require an edge which can be replaced by laterally circulating support means - e.g. Rods, which are passed through loops or holes and are hung on the bed frame - is provided. Such bedding baths are not self-standing or not equipped with self-supporting walls or are built directly or indirectly to the bed frame and can not be used unaufwendig and spontaneously on any beds.

In addition, self-standing baths are known, which are inflatable as usual baby baths. In such a case, the bed bath is pushed in a deflated condition under the patient and then the tub is inflated under the patient, so that the water can not leak when bathing. However, this does not take into account the fact that conventional hospital beds are partially elevated for better patient comfort and more efficient cleaning. Due to the uncontrolled bending of the inflatable wall, this will bend at least at one point and can let the water through. Furthermore, bathtubs are also known, such as DE 20 2005 009 11.3 U1, whose edge elevation is formed from a deformable material. - -

From US 5/107857 A a disposable decontamination apparatus is known which includes a foldable frame upon which a separate, water-impermeable cover can be placed to form a decontamination tray. The coating can be easily removed and disposed of after decontamination.

The invention is based on the object to provide an improvement of the previously used bedding baths.

This object is achieved by a foldable bed bath with self-standing walls for medical purposes according to claim 1.

The bed bath according to the invention with self-supporting walls consists of a flexible foldable surface element, wherein the flexible foldable surface element in the assembled state determines a substantially rectangular bottom and upright, self-supporting walls and wherein in the unassembled state, the bottom and the walls are integrally formed. The bottom of the foldable bed-tub is made of a substantially flexible material and the walls of a substantially rigid material. In addition, two opposite upright walls have respective desired kinks. Preferably, the respective desired kinks are adapted to lift the wall portions of the two opposing upright walls at a first side of the desired kinks with respect to the wall portions of the two opposing upright walls at a second side of the desired kinks.

The foldable bed bath can preferably be designed so that the flexible foldable surface element is completely foldable and foldable and made of a load-bearing, flexible, waterproof material, preferably plastic film or tarpaulin is formed.

In a preferred embodiment, the foldable bed bath is provided so that the flexible fiat surface element for easier insertion and removal has a plurality of surface parts by folding edges. The arrangement of the surface parts defines the bottom and the upright walls formed from end edges of the flexible foldable surface element. The bottom of the foldable bed-tub should correspond to the length and width of the bed-mattress to ensure a comfortable lying of the patient and an optimal support of the upright walls. An advantageous embodiment of the foldable bed bath is constructed so that the corners of the flexible foldable surface element are folded up in the assembled state, thereby forming the bottom and the upright walls. The corners have securing means for a better grip, e.g. B. in the form of a hook and loop fastener.

It is preferably provided that each desired bending point has three converging desired folding edges, so that the foldable bedding bath is adjustable in height in stages. The desired kink of the foldable bed-bath tub should be located at the point where the bedstead itself and the bed-mattress are adjustable in height. Thus, practically the headboard of the bed is lifted together with the foldable bed-bath for a comfortable lying of the patient.

A preferred embodiment provides that each desired kink point has a multiplicity of converging desired folding edges, so that the bed bath is essentially infinitely height-adjustable.

According to a preferred embodiment, the foldable bed bath is constructed so that the plastic film or tarpaulin is glued or welded at the edge of surface parts, so that these surface parts are held in position and sealed sealing.

In particular, the surface parts of the foldable bed bath with plates, z. As polycarbonate plates or polycarbonate multi-wall plates, filled. Other materials with similar or better properties can be used. The plastic film or tarpaulin is thus glued or welded around the plates, so that the surface parts are sealed sealing. Above all, the outer surface parts that form the four walls can be provided with plates to ensure a certain rigidity. Depending on the type of bed mattress, the bottom of the foldable bedding bath could either consist only of the film or be provided with plates for more stability.

Advantageously, the foldable bed bath is designed so that the polycarbonate plates or polycarbonate web plates have a thickness of 4 mm to 8 mm, with a thickness of approximately 6 mm being particularly preferred. In addition, it is conceivable to use two transversely superposed polycarbonate sheets or polycarbonate multi-wall sheets, so that a kind of grid is formed, which significantly increases the buckling strength in the longitudinal and transverse directions. _ _

The thickness of the two polycarbonate sheets or polycarbonate sheets glued transversely over one another amounts to 2 × 4 mm to 2 × 6 mm, with a thickness of 2 × 4 mm being particularly preferred.

It is also advantageous if the flexible flatable flat element is formed of a more resistant plastic film with a thickness of at least 1 mm. In such a preferred embodiment, a so-called "memory" plastic film can be used, which automatically remembers places after folding for the first time when unfolding and folding in. According to the invention, the plastic film could be produced from a truck tarpaulin with a thickness of about 1 mm It would also be conceivable to manufacture from a polycarbonate film with a thickness of about 2 to 3 mm, which has folding edges with "memory".

Further, it is preferably provided that one of the lateral surface parts has an opening for inserting a means for discharging the used liquid.

It is possible by the inventive foldable bed bath, easy to ensure at any time and any place, be it private apartment or hospital, an efficient cleaning and care for bedridden persons or patients. Due to the complete folding and unfolding of the bed bath is also very quickly used and can also be stowed without problems after their use.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment with reference to the drawing. Show it:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the flexible foldable surface element in the fully folded state.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the flexible foldable surface element in the folded

Status;

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the flexible foldable surface element in the folded

Status;

4 is a perspective view of the flexible foldable surface element in the longitudinally unfolded state;

5 is a perspective view of the flexible foldable surface element in the fully unfolded state;

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the flexible foldable surface element as foldable Bed-bath with raised walls;

7 is a perspective view of the foldable bedding bath in the completely usable state;

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the foldable bed bath in the raised state of the header stage I;

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of the bed bath in the raised state of the head - stage II.

The flexible foldable surface element 2 of the foldable bed-bath 1 in FIG. 1 is in the completely folded state. Laterally, however, different surface parts 3 are visible, which are predetermined by the folding edges 4.

In FIG. 2, the flexible foldable surface element 2 of the foldable bed bath 1 is folded, with two surface parts 3 now being visible as a result of the unfolding in comparison to FIG. Also, further folding edges 4 can be seen, which indicate that it is possible to further unfold the flexible foldable surface element 2 on both sides.

Furthermore, FIG. 3 shows the flexible foldable surface element 2 of the foldable bedding bath 1 in a folded state, wherein now the flexible foldable surface element 2 is folded out almost completely longitudinally. There are several predetermined by folding edges 4 surface parts 3 can be seen. Also, further folding edges 4 indicate the possibility that the flexible foldable surface element 2 can continue to be unfolded completely longitudinally on both sides. In this figure 3, a desired kink 9 is formed.

In FIG. 4, the flexible foldable surface element 2 of the foldable bed bath 1 is in a completely longitudinally unfolded state. As shown in Figure 3, both several predetermined by folding edges 4 surface parts 3, as well as some of the corners 7 and the predetermined kink point 9. Further folding edges 4 indicate the possibility that the flexible foldable surface element 2 further on both sides completely the width is unfold. In this figure 3, an opening 12 is formed.

The flexible foldable surface element 2 of the foldable bedding bath 1 in FIG. 5 is in a completely unfolded state. As in FIG. 4, different surface parts 3 are predetermined by the folded edges 4. The bottom 5 and the corners 7 are clearly visible here. It can also be seen that the outer surface parts 3 are formed like a frame, which should contribute to the formation of the foldable bed bath 1.

According to Figure 6, the flexible foldable surface element 2 is formed as a foldable bed bath 1, wherein the outer surface parts 3, the walls 6 and 6 'form. As in FIG. 4, the folding edges 4 lift up different surface parts 3 on all four sides and in each case design two opposing walls 6 and 6 '. At all four corners 7, the corner surface parts 3 are lifted and folded, forming a bed bath 1.

In Figure 7, the foldable bed bath 1 is now drawn in the fully usable state. The bottom 5 is perfectly recognizable and the respective two opposing walls 6 and 6 'are in the upright state, thus holding the foldable bedding bath 1 in position and sealingly final. The folded in the corners 7 surface parts 2 are secured with a securing means 8.

The desired kink 9 consists essentially of three converging desired folding edges 10, 11 and 11 ', which are designed to lift the head portion 14 of the foldable bed bath 1 as needed in a stage I and II stage. In addition, here the arrangement of the opening 12 can be seen laterally on the foot part 15 of the foldable bed bath 1, in order to promote advantageously the outflow of the liquid. This is done by means for draining the liquid (not shown) to be connected to the opening 12.

Of course, the number and arrangement of the desired folding edges can be varied and is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. Particularly advantageously, the number of stages with the number of fold edges can also be varied, e.g. in the style of a fan. Thus, if necessary, a substantially stepless adjustment from the lying to the sitting position can be achieved.

However, according to the invention it is also conceivable that the surface parts 3 of the foldable bed bath 1 are not only made of plastic film, but with plates, for. B. polycarbonate plates or polycarbonate web plates, are filled. In this case, the plastic film is glued or welded around the plates, so that the surface parts 3 are held in position and sealed sealing. The formed from the outer surface parts 3 four walls 6 and 6 'may be provided with plates. Also, the bottom could either consist only of the film or be provided for more stability with plates. _ η _

FIG. 8 shows a foldable bed-type bath with all the reference elements of FIG. 7, but here in an elevated state-stage I shown. For this, the head part 14 of the foldable bedding bath 1 is folded along the desired folding edge 10 of the desired bending point 9, whereby the head of a patient lying in the foldable bedding bath would be slightly raised in level I. The desired folding edge 11 can be seen, and points to the possibility of lifting the head part 14 of the bath 1 further to level II.

FIG. 8 shows a foldable bed-type bath with all the reference elements of FIG. 7, but here in a raised state - shown in stage II. For this, the head part 14 of the foldable bedding bath 1 is folded along the desired folding edge 11 of the desired bending point 9, thereby lifting the head part in stage II. The patient is thus in the foldable bed bath 1 almost in a sitting position.

The invention described above fully fulfills the stated tasks. Therefore, patients can advantageously be washed here not only when lying down, but with the upper part of the body in a high position. This offers, above all, very great advantages in patients who, for. B. suffer from heart failure or asthma and otherwise could very quickly get breathless while lying down. In addition, bedridden patients feel a sense of security from the high position of the upper body. When washing hair in the high position of the upper body, the patients also have a much more pleasant sensation, as in the lying position. An elevated position of the upper body in comparable bed baths of the prior art is either not possible or only with huge effort and usually the showering of patients is recommended. By contrast, the present invention allows patients to be bathed without risk.

The materials of the invention, thanks to the present design of the foldable bed-tub, can be chosen such that they will not break under normal conditions. In particular, according to the invention damage to thin films of the prior art can be completely avoided by sharp objects and the tightness of the bed bath can be maintained.

For improved and more comfortable care, certain components can either be fixed in or on the side walls of the bed-bath, such as electronic components such as sonic wave generators, electronic or passive magnets, aerators, colorful lighting, etc., or heating mats under the floor. In addition, the - -

Use of the bath according to the invention not only in the medical field possible, but also in the wellness area and the like.

List of reference numbers:

1. foldable bed bath

2. flexible foldable surface element

.3. surface part

4. folding edges

5th floor

6th wall

6 '. wall

7. Corners

8. Securing part

9. Target kink

10. Target folding edge stage I

11. Target folding edge stage II

11 '. Target fold

12. opening

14. Headboard

15th foot part

Claims

1. Foldable bed bath (1) with self-supporting walls for medical purposes, consisting of a flexible foldable surface element (2), wherein the flexible foldable surface element (2) in the assembled state has a substantially rectangular bottom (5) and upright walls (6, 6 ') and wherein in the unfolded state, the bottom (5) and the walls (6, 6') are integrally formed, and wherein the bottom (5) consists of a substantially flexible material and the walls (6, 6 ' ) consist of a substantially rigid material, wherein two opposite upright walls (6) have respective desired -Knickstellen (9).

2. Foldable bedding bath (1) according to claim 1, wherein the flexible foldable surface element (2) is completely foldable and einfaltbar and from a sustainable, flexible, waterproof material, preferably plastic film or tarpaulin is formed.

3. Foldable bedding bath (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flexible foldable surface element (2) for easier insertion and removal a plurality of surface parts (3) by folding edges (4) dictates, the bottom (.5) and the End edges of the flexible foldable surface element (2) formed upright walls (6, 6 ') are defined.

A foldable bed bath (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein corners of the flexible foldable sheet (2) are folded up in the assembled state to thereby form the floor (5) and the upright walls (6, 6 ') wherein the corners (7) for better support securing means (8), z. B. in the form of a hook and loop fastener.

5. Foldable bed bath (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each predetermined kink (9) has three converging desired folding edges (10, 11, 11 '), so that the bed bath (1) is gradually adjustable in height.

6. Foldable bed bath (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each predetermined kink (9) has a plurality of converging desired folding edges (10, 11, 11 '), so that the bed bath (1) is substantially infinitely height adjustable ,

7. Foldable bedding bath (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plastic film or tarpaulin at the edge of surface parts (3) is glued or welded, so that they are sealingly closed.

8. Foldable bed bath (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the surface parts (3) with plates, for. B. polycarbonate plates or polycarbonate web plates are filled, wherein the plastic film is glued or welded to the plates (3), so that they are sealed sealing.

9. A foldable bedding bath (1) according to claim 8, wherein the polycarbonate sheets have a thickness of 4 to 8 mm, preferably 6 mm, or wherein each polycarbonate sheet or polycarbonate sheet consists of two transversely superposed plates to a kind of Raster form, which increases the buckling strength in the longitudinal and transverse directions, wherein preferably the thickness of the two transversely adhered plates 2 x 4 mm is 2 x 6 mm, more preferably the thickness is 2 x 4 mm.

A foldable bedding bath (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flexible foldable sheet (2) is formed of a more resistant plastic film having a thickness of at least 2 mm, said sheet of plastic being the places after initial folding during unfolding and folding automatically notes.

A foldable bed bath (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein one of the lateral surface parts (3) has an opening (12) for inserting a means for discharging the used liquid.

A foldable bed-tub (1) according to any one of the preceding claims 5 to 11, wherein each of said predetermined kinks (9) is formed to cover said wall portions of said two opposed upright walls (6) at a first side of said desired kinks (9) Regarding the wall portions of the two opposing upright walls (6) to raise at a second side of the predetermined kinks (9) when the material of the respective wall sections at each of the predetermined kinks (9) is folded together.