Patent · US Expired

Adjustable foldable bed

US6073286A · kind A · utility

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2References
4Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 13, 1999
Grant dateJun 13, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 13, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G7/015
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An adjustable foldable bed is disclosed. The adjustable foldable bed has a front frame assembly and a rear frame assembly pivotal with respect to the front frame assembly. The foldable bed has a motor securely mounted thereunder, a driving rod driven by the motor, a first connecting rod pivotally connected with the driving rod, a second connecting rod pivotally connected with the first connecting rod. A tube securely provided under the bed is for receiving the second connecting rod therethrough. Furthermore, due to a first connector securely connected with the front frame assembly and pivotally connected with the driving rod, the torso of a hospital patient is supported while a first frame member of the front frame assembly is inclined by the motor. A second connector having an L-shaped channel is pivotally connected under the third frame member of the rear frame assembly and alternatively and slidably receiving the free end of the second connecting rod in the channel, such that the third frame member is alternatively inclined with respect to a second frame member of the front frame assembly.

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