WO2024018396A1

WO2024018396A1 - A multifunctional nursing bed and system

Info

Publication number: WO2024018396A1
Application number: PCT/IB2023/057361
Authority: WO
Inventors: Dileep Kumar
Original assignee: Dileep Kumar
Priority date: 2022-07-19
Filing date: 2023-07-19
Publication date: 2024-01-25
Also published as: AU2023223001A1

Abstract

A multifunctional nursing bed (100) including a tub (101), a frame assembly (102), a cleaning arm unit (107), apertures (108), and a drainage mechanism, is disclosed. The tub (101) defines a cleaning chamber (101a). The frame assembly (102) is mounted on slots (101b) and includes a first frame member (103) having first crosslinked members (103 a) and a second frame member (104) having second crosslinked members (104a) and mattress members (105) and a conveying mechanism (106) to transport the mattress members (105). The cleaning arm unit (107), mounted on first and second side walls (101c, 101d) of the tub (101), dispenses water on the mattress members (105) or blows air on the mattress members (105). The apertures (108) supply a jet of water and the second apertures (108a) defined underneath the second crosslinked members 104a supply water to shower jets. The drainage mechanism removes waste water from the tub (109).

Description

A MULTIFUNCTIONAL NURSING BED AND SYSTEM

FIELD OF INVENTION

[0001] The invention disclosed herein generally relates to nursing beds. More particularly the present disclosure pertains to a multifunctional nursing bed and system for allowing improved care of a patient.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Nursing beds play a crucial role in providing care and support to individuals with limited mobility, such as patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or home care settings. These beds are designed to enhance patient comfort, facilitate medical treatments, and assist with daily activities. However, conventional nursing beds often suffer from certain drawbacks, particularly the absence of integrated shower or toilet functionalities, which can significantly impact the quality of care and the overall wellbeing of patients.

[0003] One major drawback of existing nursing beds without integrated shower or toilet capabilities is the inconvenience and discomfort experienced by patients and caregivers. These beds typically require patients to be transferred to separate shower areas or bathrooms, which can be challenging and time-consuming, especially for individuals with mobility limitations. The process of transferring of patients from bed to the shower/toilet often gets carried out by manual handling or using machineries. This frequent and sometimes strenuous transfer process increases the risk of accidents, injuries, and discomfort for patients, as well as strains the physical exertion of caregivers. [0004] The bedridden patients are often required to wear adult diapers or urinary catheters for collecting body waste, in order to keep the mattress clean. This could bring a potential risk of developing urinary tract infections and nappy sores thereby resulting in the deterioration of the patient’s health and overall wellbeing.

[0005] In addition, the absence of integrated shower or toilet functionalities in nursing beds can lead to inefficiencies in healthcare facilities. The need for separate spaces and equipment for bathing and toileting increases the demand for resources, including dedicated shower rooms, additional staff assistance, and specialized transfer equipment. These requirements can strain healthcare facilities, budgets, personnel, and overall operational efficiency, potentially limiting their ability to provide optimal care to patients.

[0006] Therefore, there is a clear need for nursing beds that address these drawbacks by integrating shower and toilet functionalities into their design. Such innovative solutions can significantly improve patient comfort, promote independence, reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, and enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of caregiving in healthcare settings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further disclosed in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. [0008] A multifunctional nursing bed including a tub, a frame assembly, a cleaning arm unit, a plurality of apertures, and a drainage mechanism, is disclosed. The tub defines a cleaning chamber. The frame assembly is adapted to be mounted on a plurality of slots defined by the tub and adapted to vertically move within the plurality of slots. The frame assembly includes a first frame member having a plurality of first crosslinked members spaced apart along a length of the first frame member. Each of the plurality of the first crosslinked members defines a space there between. The second frame member is disposed vertically below the first frame member. The second frame member includes a plurality of mattress members spaced apart along a length of the second frame member and a conveying mechanism. The plurality of mattress members is mounted on a corresponding plurality of second crosslinked members, wherein each of the plurality of mattress members is adapted to be accommodated in each of the spaces defined by the plurality of first crosslinked members. The conveying mechanism is adapted to transport the plurality of mattress members from an upper face to a lower face of the second frame member and vice versa. The cleaning arm unit is mounted on a guide rail disposed on first and second side walls of the tub. The deeming arm unit is adapted to at least one of dispense water on the plurality of mattress members and blow air on the plurality of mattress members. The plurality of apertures is disposed on the first and second side walls of the tub such that each of the plurality of apertures are adapted to supply a jet of water. The drainage mechanism is adapted to remove waste water from the tub.

[0009] A multifunctional nursing bed system including the multifunctional nursing bed and control circuitry is also disclosed. The control circuitry is adapted to actuate the frame assembly to lower the first frame member and the second frame member into the cleaning chamber of the tub. Next, the control circuitry actuates each of the plurality of apertures on the first side wall and the second side wall of the tub to supply a jet of water. Then, the control circuitry actuates a lifting mechanism to lift the first frame member to a top region of the tub and retains the second frame member in a middle region of the tub. The control circuitry then actuates a cleaning arm of the cleaning arm unit in a cleaning position to dispense water on the plurality of mattress members mounted on the second frame member. Next, the cleaning arm is actuated in a rest position. The control circuitry actuates a conveying mechanism for transporting the plurality of mattress members from an upper face to a lower face of the second frame member. The lifting mechanism is then actuated to lower the first frame member from a default position to the middle region of the tub to be in line with the second frame member and then moves further down to be in line with a second plurality of apertures defined in the shower pipe located underneath the second frame member.

[0010] Subsequently, the control circuitry actuates each of the plurality of apertures on the first and second side wall of the tub to supply a jet of water to clean the second frame member, along with the patient now lying on top of the second frame member. After this process, the first frame can also be cleaned using the waterjets located on the plurality of second apertures underneath the plurality of second crosslinked members of the second frame member.

[0011] Next, the lifting mechanism is actuated to lift the first frame member to the top region of the tub and retains the second frame member in the middle region of the tub. Each of plurality of second apertures underneath the second frame member, are then actuated to supply a jet of water to clean the bottom side of the plurality of the mattress members. The control circuitry then actuates the conveying mechanism for transporting the plurality of mattress members from the lower face to the upper face of the second frame member. The control circuitry actuates the cleaning arm of the cleaning arm unit to dispense high pressure air on the plurality of mattress members mounted on the second frame member to dry the plurality of mattress members.

[0012] The first frame member along with the patient comes down to be in line with the second frame member so that the patient is now resting on top of the plurality of mattress members. This means the control circuitry actuates the lifting mechanism to lower the first frame member to accommodate the plurality of dried mattress members in each of the spaces defined by the plurality of first crosslinked members of the first frame member. Finally, the control circuitry actuates the lifting mechanism to lift the second frame member along with the first frame member and the patient will be raised back to the default position.

[0013] In one or more embodiments according to the disclosure, the cleaning arm unit includes the cleaning arm adapted to pivot between the rest position parallel to the side wall of the tub and the cleaning position perpendicular to the side wall of the tub. In one or more embodiments according to the disclosure, the cleaning arm includes a water shower unit adapted to dispense water and an air jet unit adapted to blow air.

[0014] In one or more embodiments according to the disclosure, the first frame member is mounted on a first set of slots from the plurality of slots and the second frame member is mounted on a second set of slots defined on opposing walls of the tub. With the use of this bed, there is no longer a need of urinary catheters and adult diapers, which will help in better health outcomes for the patient. By integrating these functionalities, nursing beds can offer a comprehensive and holistic approach to patient care, promoting a better quality of life for individuals with limited mobility or requiring medical assistance.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the invention, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, exemplary constructions of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention is not limited to the specific methods and structures disclosed herein. The description of a method step or a structure referenced by a numeral in a drawing is applicable to the description of that method step or structure shown by that same numeral in any subsequent drawing herein.

[0016] FIG. 1A exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a multifunctional nursing bed;

[0017] FIG. IB exemplarily illustrates a top view of the multifunctional nursing bed;

[0018] FIG. 1C exemplarily illustrates a side view of the multifunctional nursing bed;

[0019] FIG. 2A exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of the multifunctional nursing bed;

[0020] FIG. 2B exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a tub of the multifunctional nursing bed;

[0021] FIG. 2C exemplarily illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of the tub of the multifunctional nursing bed;

[0022] FIG. 3A exemplarily illustrates a top view of a frame assembly of the multifunctional nursing bed; [0023] FIG. 3B exemplarily illustrates a side view of the frame assembly of the multifunctional nursing bed;

[0024] FIG. 3C exemplarily illustrates a front view of the frame assembly of the multifunctional nursing bed;

[0025] FIG. 3D exemplarily illustrates perspective and top views of the second frame member of the multifunctional nursing bed; [0026] FIG. 3E exemplarily illustrates perspective and side views of the plurality of mattress members mounted on the second frame member of the multifunctional nursing bed; and

[0027] FIGS. 4A-4P exemplarily illustrates different configurations of the tub of the multifunctional nursing bed system during a cleaning operation of the patient.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0028] FIG. 1A exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a multifunctional nursing bed 100. FIG. IB exemplarily illustrates a top view of the multifunctional nursing bed 100. FIG. 1C exemplarily illustrates a side view of the multifunctional nursing bed lOO.The multifunctional nursing bed 100, disclosed herein, includes a housing 114 adapted to house a tub 101 containing the various internal mechanisms of the multifunctional nursing bed 100. In an embodiment, the housing 114 is provided with a privacy screen 115 adapted to at least partially cover the tub 101 such that a middle and lower portion of a body of the patient is covered from outside view. This ensures the patient receives adequate privacy during the visit of friends, family, or other guests. A plurality of side rails 116 may be provided along the edge of the housing 114 of the multifunctional nursing bed 100 for support to prevent the patient from falling, in case the patient rolls over.

[0029] FIG. 2A exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of the multifunctional nursing bed 100. FIG. 2B exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of the tub 101 of the multifunctional nursing bed 100. FIG. 2C exemplarily illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of the tub 101 of the multifunctional nursing bed 100.

[0030] The tub 101 defines a cleaning chamber 101a and includes a first side wall 101c and a second side wall lOld opposite to the first side wall 101c. The tub 101 defines a plurality of slots 101b on opposing side walls apart from the first side wall 101c and the second side wall 1 Old. In an embodiment, a cleaning arm unit 107 is mounted on a guide rail 107a disposed on the first and the second side walls 101c and 101 d of the tub 101 such that the cleaning arm unit 107 is adapted to either dispense water on the plurality of mattress members 105 or blow air on the plurality of mattress members 105. A plurality of apertures 108 are defined on the first and the second side walls 101c and 1 Old of the tub 101 such that each of the plurality of apertures 108 are adapted to supply a jet of water. [0031] In one or more embodiments according to the disclosure, the cleaning arm unit 107 includes a cleaning arm 113 adapted to pivot between a rest position and a cleaning position. The rest position may be parallel to the side wall 101c and 101 d of the tub 101 and the cleaning position includes the cleaning arm 113 oriented perpendicular to the side wall 101c and 1 Old of the tub 101. The cleaning arm 113 may include a water shower unit adapted to dispense water and an air jet unit adapted to blow air.

[0032] FIG. 3 A exemplarily illustrates a top view of a frame assembly 102 of the multifunctional nursing bed 100. FIG. 3B exemplarily illustrates a side view of the frame assembly 102 of the multifunctional nursing bed 100. FIG. 3C exemplarily illustrates a front view of the frame assembly 102 of the multifunctional nursing bed 100.

[0033] The multifunctional nursing bed 100 includes a frame assembly 102 adapted to be mounted on a plurality of slots 101b defined by the tub 101. The frame assembly 102 is adapted to vertically move within the plurality of slots 101b. The frame assembly 102 includes a first frame member 103 and a second frame member 104. The first frame member 103 includes a plurality of first crosslinked members 103a spaced apart along a length of the first frame member 103. Each of the plurality of the first crosslinked members 103a defines a space there between. The second frame member 104 is disposed vertically below the first frame member 103. The second frame member 104 includes a plurality of second crosslinked members 104a spaced apart along a length of the second frame member 104.

[0034] The second frame member 104 includes a plurality of mattress members 105 located on top of the plurality of second crosslinked members 104a, spaced apart along a length of the second frame member 104. In an embodiment, the first frame member 103 is mounted on a first set of slots 101b’ from the plurality of slots 101b and the second frame member 104 is mounted on a second set of slots 101b” defined on opposing walls of the tub 101 as shown in FIGS.4A-4B. The plurality of mattress members 105 are mounted on a corresponding plurality of second crosslinked members 104a, such that each of the plurality of mattress members 105 is adapted to be accommodated in each of the spaces defined by the plurality of first crosslinked members 103 a. During the default position, the plurality of the first crosslinked members 103a is inserted into each of the spaces defined by the plurality of second crosslinked members 104a. In an embodiment, the first crosslinked members 103 a may be made of a cushioned or sponge member such that the first crosslinked members 103a provide a comfortable surface for the patient. The plurality of mattress members 105 will be always on top of the plurality of second crosslinked members 104a, unless they are moved by a conveying mechanism 106.

[0035] The conveying mechanism 106 is adapted to transport the plurality of mattress members 105 from an upper face to a lower face of the second frame member 104 and vice versa. The conveying mechanism 106 is designed such that the mattress members 105 are divided into two sets such that a first set of mattress members 105’ is transported by the first pair of conveyor belts 109 and a second set of mattress members 105” is transported by the second pair of conveyor belts 111. Referring to FIG.3B, the conveying mechanism 106 includes a first pair of conveyor belts 109 in contact with a first set of rollers 110 for moving a first set of mattress members 105’ to the lower face of the second frame member 104. Similarly, a second pair of conveyor belts 111 is in contact with a second set of rollers 112 for moving a second set of mattress members 105” to the lower face of the second frame member 104.

[0036] FIG. 3D(a) exemplarily illustrates a top view of the second frame member 104 of the multifunctional nursing bed 100. FIG. 3D(b) exemplarily illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of the second frame member 104. FIG. 3D(c) exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of the second frame member 104. In an embodiment, a plurality of second apertures 108a are defined underneath the plurality of second crosslinked members 104a of the second frame member 104 such that each of the plurality of second apertures 108a is adapted to supply water to a plurality of shower jets. In an exemplary embodiment, the second crosslinked members 104a may be made of a cushioned or sponge member such that the second crosslinked members 104a provide a comfortable surface for the patient. Moreover, the first set of mattress members 105’ and the second set of mattress members 105” form a raised profile such that they facilitate insertion of the plurality of mattress members 105 into the spaces defined between the plurality of first crosslinked members 103a.

[0037] FIG. 3E exemplarily illustrates perspective and side views of the plurality of mattress members 105 mounted on the second frame member 104 of the frame assembly 102 of the multifunctional nursing bed 100. As shown in FIG.3D, the plurality of mattress members 105 may be mounted on the plurality of second crosslinked members 104a. A first set of second crosslinked members 104a may support the first set of mattress members 105’ from the plurality of mattress members 105. Similarly, a second set of the second crosslinked members 104a may support the second set of mattress members 105” from the plurality of mattress members 105. The first set of mattress members 105’ may be raised to raise an upper portion of the body of the patient in a partially seated position. Alternatively, the second set of mattress members 105” may be raised to raise a lower portion of the body of the patient, for example, the legs, thighs, and ankle portions of the patient.

[0038] During implementation of the multifunctional nursing bed 100, one or more components may be replaced by other components based on the user requirement. For example, instead of the cleaning arm unit 107 on both the first and the second side walls 101c and lOld, the multifunctional nursing bed 100 may use sets of water jets and air blowers on the second side wall lOld. Similarly, for other implementations of the multifunctional nursing bed 100, the cleaning arm unit may be completely replaced by sets of waterjets and air blowers. Similarly, the conveying mechanism 106 may be replaced by a completely manual system without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

[0039] It may be appreciated that certain components have not been explained in detail for the sake of brevity and considering the variety of implementations that are known to people skilled in the art. For example, electric drive systems using electric motors of suitable power ratings, hydraulic systems using suitable fluids, etc., may be used to drive the moving systems of the multifunctional nursing bed 100 such as the lifting mechanism or the conveying mechanism without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Similarly, sensors individually or in combination may be utilized to extract feedback regarding parameters of the multifunctional nursing bed 100 to automate movement of the frame assembly 102 and actuation of the cleaning system using water jets and air. Moreover, water supplying mechanisms, water distributing components (pipes, joints, bends, etc.) may be utilized to ensure efficient supply of water and cleaning fluids. Air supply and distribution mechanisms using compressors, blowers of suitable ratings may also be provided to ensure optimum supply of air as the need arises. Finally, waste water and solid waste drainage and treatment mechanisms, for example, S-trap systems, sewage treatment systems, etc., may be utilized to ensure safe and optimized disposal of residual waste from the multifunctional nursing bed 100.

[0040] FIGS. 4A-4P exemplarily illustrates different configurations of the tub 101 of the multifunctional nursing bed system 200 during a cleaning operation of the patient.

[0041] During a cleaning operation of the multifunctional nursing bed system 200, the caregiver may manually use the various components of the multifunctional nursing bed system 200 or automate the cleaning operation using the control circuitry. As used herein, the term “control circuitry” may refer to a printed circuit board (PCB), one or more processors, switches, etc., that are electronically connected to multiple components of the multifunctional nursing bed system 200, for example, but not limited to a drive mechanism, the conveying mechanism 106, the lifting mechanism, etc., used in the multifunctional nursing bed system 200, disclosed herein. The processor is configured to execute computer program instructions defined by multiple modules of the device. In certain embodiments, the processor used is, for example, an ARM® Cortex®-M3 microcontroller with 128kB of in system programmable flash and 8kB of SRAM TI CC2650. In other embodiments, the processor refers to any one or more microprocessors, central processor (CPU) devices, finite state machines, computers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, logic, a logic device, a user circuit, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field- programmable gate array (FPGA), a chip, etc., or any combination thereof, capable of executing computer programs or a series of commands, instructions, or state transitions. In an embodiment, the processor is implemented as a processor set comprising, for example, a programmed microprocessor and a math or graphics co-processor. The processor is selected, for example, ARM processor, etc.

[0042] The control circuitry of the multifunctional nursing bed 100 is adapted to actuate the frame assembly 102 to lower the first frame member 103 and the second frame member 104, along with the patient, into the cleaning chamber 101a of the tub 101 shown in FIGS.4A-4B. The control circuitry actuates each of the plurality of apertures 108 defined on the first side wall 101c and the second side wall 1 Old of the tub 101 to supply a jet of water.

[0043] As shown in FIGS.4C-4D, the control circuitry actuates a lifting mechanism to lift the first frame member 103 to a top region of the tub 101 and retain the second frame member 104 in a middle region of the tub 101. The control circuitry actuates the cleaning arm 113 of the cleaning arm unit 107 in a cleaning position to dispense water on the plurality of mattress members 105 mounted on the second frame member 104. The cleaning arm 113 from the cleaning arm unit 107 swings to the top of the mattress members 105 and starts to wash the mattress members 105 from the head of the mattress members 105 to the feet of the mattress members 105. In the meantime, the patient lying in the default position will get sponged and cleaned by the caregiver. If required, the caregiver may use the hand shower 117 to wash and clean the back of the patient by tilting the patient to a side.

[0044] As shown in FIGS.4E-4J, the control circuitry actuates the cleaning arm 113 in the rest position. The control circuitry then actuates the conveying mechanism 106 for transporting the plurality of mattress members 105 from an upper face to a lower face of the second frame member 104. The control circuitry actuates the lifting mechanism to lower the first frame member 103 from the default position to be in line with the second frame member 104 and then moves further down to be in line with the second frame member 104 and a second plurality of apertures 108a defined in a plurality of shower jets located underneath the second frame member 104. Next, the control circuitry actuates each of the plurality of apertures 108 defined on the first side wall 101c and the second side wall 101 d of the tub 101 to supply the jet of water to clean the second frame member 104. The patient who is now lying on the second frame member 104 will get his final wash by the shower jets supplied by the plurality of apertures 108 defined on the first side wall 101c and the second side wall 1 Old of the tub 101. If required, the caregiver may use the hand shower 117 to wash and clean the back of the patient by tilting the patient to a side. After this process, the first frame member 103 gets cleaned using the shower jets supplied by a plurality of second apertures 108a defined underneath the plurality of second crosslinked members 104a of the second frame member 104.

[0045] As shown in FIGS.4K-4L, the control circuitry actuates the lifting mechanism to lift the first frame member 103 to the top region of the tub 101 and retain the second frame member 104 in the middle region of the tub 101. It may be appreciated that the lifting mechanism is adapted to raise or lower the first frame member 103 and the second frame member 104 individually or simultaneously. Next, the control circuitry actuates each of the shower jets supplied by the plurality of second apertures 108a defined underneath the plurality of second crosslinked members 104a of the second frame member 104 and cleans the bottom side of the plurality of mattress members 105, which is now located underneath the second frame member 104.

[0046] As shown in FIGS.4M-4N, the control circuitry actuates the conveying mechanism 106 for transporting the plurality of mattress members 105 from the lower face to the upper face of the second frame member 104. The control circuitry actuates the cleaning arm 113 of the cleaning arm unit 107 in a cleaning position to dispense high pressure air on the plurality of mattress members 105 mounted on the second frame member 104. The cleaning arm 113 from the cleaning arm unit 107 swings to the top of the mattress members 105 and starts to remove the water droplets from the surface of the mattress members 105 by dispensing high pressure air through the air blades moving from the head of the mattress members 105 to the feet of the mattress members 105. In the meantime, the patient lying in the default position will get dried by the caregiver with the help of a cloth. [0047] As shown in FIGS. 4O-4P, the control circuitry actuates the lifting mechanism to lower the first frame member 103 along with the patient to be in line with the second frame member 104 so that the patient is now resting on top of the plurality of mattress members 105, once the plurality of mattress members 105 and the patient are dried. This means the control circuitry actuates the lifting mechanism to lower the first frame member

103 to accommodate the plurality of dried mattress members 105 in each of the spaces defined by the plurality of first crosslinked members 103a of the first frame member 103. Then, the control circuitry actuates the lifting mechanism to lift the second frame member

104 and the first frame member 103 along with the patient to the top region of the tub 101 to the default position. With the use of the multifunctional nursing bed 100, there is no longer a need of urinary catheters and adult diapers, which will help in better health outcomes for the patient. By integrating these functionalities, the multifunctional nursing bed can offer a comprehensive and holistic approach to patient care, promoting a better quality of life for individuals with limited mobility or requiring medical assistance.

[0048] The foregoing examples have been provided merely for the purpose of explanation and are in no way to be construed as limiting of the multifunctional nursing bed 100, disclosed herein. While the multifunctional nursing bed 100 has been described with reference to various embodiments, it is understood that the words, which have been used herein, are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. Further, although the multifunctional nursing bed 100 has been described herein with reference to particular means, materials, and embodiments, the multifunctional nursing bed 100 is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosed herein; rather, the multifunctional nursing bed 100 extends to all functionally equivalent structures, methods and uses, such as are within the scope of the appended claims. Those skilled in the art, having the benefit of the teachings of this specification, may effect numerous modifications thereto and changes may be made without departing from the scope of the multifunctional nursing bed 100 disclosed herein in their aspects.

Claims

CLAIMS multifunctional nursing bed ( 100) comprising : a tub (101) defining a cleaning chamber (101a); a frame assembly (102) adapted to be mounted on a plurality of slots (101b) defined by the tub (101), the frame assembly (102) adapted to vertically move within the plurality of slots (101b), the frame assembly (102) comprising: a first frame member (103) having a plurality of first crosslinked members (103a) spaced apart along a length of the first frame member (103), each of the plurality of the first crosslinked members (103a) defining a space there between; a second frame member (104) disposed vertically below the first frame member (103), the second frame member (104) comprising: a plurality of mattress members (105) spaced apart along a length of the second frame member (104), the plurality of mattress members (105) mounted on a corresponding plurality of second crosslinked members (104a), wherein each of the plurality of mattress members (105) is adapted to be accommodated in each of the spaces defined by the plurality of first crosslinked members (103a); and a conveying mechanism (106) adapted to transport the plurality of mattress members (105) from an upper face to a lower face of the second frame member (104) and vice versa; a cleaning arm unit (107) mounted on a guide rail (107a) disposed on first and second side walls(lOlc) and (lOld) of the tub (101), the cleaning arm unit (107) adapted to at least one of: dispense water on the plurality of mattress members (105); and blow air on the plurality of mattress members (105); a plurality of apertures (108) defined on the first and the second side walls(lOlc) and (101 d) of the tub (101), each of the plurality of apertures (108) adapted to supply a jet of water; a plurality of second apertures (108a) defined underneath the plurality of second crosslinked members (104a) of the second frame member (104), each of the plurality of second apertures (108a) adapted to supply water to a plurality of shower jets; and a drainage mechanism adapted to remove waste water from the tub (109). The multifunctional nursing bed 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the conveying mechanism (106) comprises: a first pair of conveyor belts (109) in contact with a first set of rollers (110) for moving a first set of mattress members (105’) to the lower face of the second frame member (104); and a second pair of conveyor belts (111) in contact with a second set of rollers (112) for moving a second set of mattress members (105”) to the lower face of the second frame member (104). The multifunctional nursing bed 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cleaning arm unit (107) comprises a cleaning arm (113) adapted to pivot between: a rest position parallel to the first and the second side walls (101c) and (1 Old) of the tub (101); and a cleaning position perpendicular to the first and the second side walls (101c) and (101 d) of the tub (101). The multifunctional nursing bed 100 as claimed in claim 3, wherein the cleaning arm (113) comprises: a water shower unit adapted to dispense water; and an air jet unit adapted to blow air. The multifunctional nursing bed 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first frame member (103) is mounted on a first set of slots (101b’) from the plurality of slots (101b) and the second frame member (104) is mounted on a second set of slots (101b”) defined on opposing walls of the tub (101). The multifunctional nursing bed 100 as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a housing (114) to house the tub (101) and a privacy screen (115) adapted to at least partially cover the tub (101). A multifunctional nursing bed system (200) comprising: the multifunctional nursing bed (100) according to claim 1; and control circuitry adapted to: actuate the frame assembly (102) to lower the first frame member (103) and the second frame member (104) into the cleaning chamber (101a) of the tub (101); actuate each of the plurality of apertures (108) on the first and the second side walls (101c) and (101 d) of the tub (101) to supply a jet of water; actuate a lifting mechanism to lift the first frame member (103) to a top region of the tub (101) and retain the second frame member (104) in a middle region of the tub (101); actuate a cleaning arm (113) of the cleaning arm unit (107) in a cleaning position to dispense water on the plurality of mattress members (105) mounted on the second frame member (104); actuate the cleaning arm (113) in a rest position; actuate a conveying mechanism (106) for transporting the plurality of mattress members (105) from an upper face to a lower face of the second frame member (104); actuate the lifting mechanism to lower the first frame member (103) from a default position to a middle region of the tub (101) to be in line with the second frame member (104) and a second plurality of apertures (108a) defined in a plurality of shower jets located underneath the second frame member (104); actuate each of the plurality of apertures (108) on the first and the second side walls (101c) and (101 d) of the tub (101) to supply a jet of water to clean the second frame member (104); actuate each of the plurality of shower jets supplied by the plurality of second apertures (108a) underneath a plurality of second crosslinked members (104a) of the second frame member (104) to clean the surface of the first frame member (103); actuate the lifting mechanism to lift the first frame member (103) to the top region of the tub (101) and retain the second frame member (104) in the middle region of the tub (101); actuate each of the plurality of shower jets supplied by the plurality of second apertures (108a) underneath a plurality of second crosslinked members (104a) of the second frame member (104) to clean a bottom side of the plurality of mattress members (105) located underneath the second frame member 104; actuate the conveying mechanism (106) for transporting the plurality of mattress members (105) from the lower face to the upper face of the second frame member (104); actuate the cleaning arm (113) of the cleaning arm unit (107) in a cleaning position to dispense high pressure air on the plurality of mattress members (105) mounted on the second frame member (104); actuate the lifting mechanism to lower the first frame member (103) to accommodate the plurality of dried mattress members (105) in each of the spaces defined by the plurality of first crosslinked members (103 a) of the first frame member (103); and actuate the lifting mechanism to lift the second frame member 104 and the first frame member 103 along with the patient to the top region of the tub 101 to the default position. 8. The multifunctional nursing bed system (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the conveying mechanism (106) comprises: a first pair of conveyor belts (109) in contact with a first set of rollers (110) for moving a first set of mattress members (105’) to the lower face of the second frame member (104); and a second pair of conveyor belts (111) in contact with a second set of rollers (112) for moving a second set of mattress members (105”) to the lower face of the second frame member (104).

9. The multifunctional nursing bed system 200 as claimed in claim 7, wherein the cleaning arm unit (107) comprises a cleaning arm (113) adapted to pivot between: a rest position parallel to the first and second side walls(lOlc) and (10 Id) of the tub (101); and a cleaning position perpendicular to the first and second side walls (101c) and (lOld) of the tub.

10. The multifunctional nursing bed system 200 as claimed in claim 9, wherein the cleaning arm (113) comprises: a water shower unit adapted to dispense water; and an air jet unit adapted to blow air.