Bed control procedure

US7941881B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Huntleigh Technology Limited · GB

Inventors

• Stephen Hayes · Goddard, US
• Stephen Hollyoak · Kingswinford, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 7, 2006
• Grant date: May 17, 2011
• Expiry date: Aug 9, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61G7/012
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A bed assembly includes a wheeled base, a sub-frame and mattress support frame. The sub-frame supports a plurality of electrically operated actuators which provide for raising and lowering of the bed. The bed can be lowered to a first low position in which the bed frame is around 38 to 45 centimeters above floor height and to a lower position in which the frame is around 30 centimeters above floor height. The bed is lowered to the first height upon receipt of a first command input and can only be lowered below that first height upon receipt of a second control input distinct from the first control input. Preferably, the bed is lowered at a slower speed from the first low height to its lowermost position.