JP2010240378A - Emergency bed - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an emergency bed capable of being easily carried and brought in the case of an earthquake disaster or in an emergency, and allowing appropriate emergency treatment to be easily performed. <P>SOLUTION: The emergency bed 1 includes a bendable frame portion 5 and a bottom 3 to be mounted on the frame part 5. The bottom 3 includes a back bottom 30 which can be raised or laid to make an inclination angle α to the frame part 5, a waist bottom 31 which can be raised or laid relative to the frame portion 5, and a leg bottom 32 flexibly connected to the waist bottom 31 to make an apex angle β with the waist bottom 31. The emergency bed 1 is folded by bending the leg bottom 32 and folding the bent leg bottom on the waist bottom 31. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an emergency bed that can be suitably used in a disaster or emergency.

Conventionally, stretchers have been used to rescue and carry patients such as victims and injured persons in the event of disasters such as earthquakes, fires, accidents, or emergencies. A typical stretcher has a bag-like shape on both sides of a canvas, etc., and a rod is inserted into the bag, and the patient cannot be held in a predetermined position on the stretcher. It is difficult to give first aid such as resuscitation such as massage). However, simply taking out the patient without taking appropriate first aid may worsen the symptoms.

  On the other hand, in hospitals and nursing homes, so-called gatch beds that can be raised up and back up are sometimes used (Patent Document 1). With such a bed, the patient can be held in a predetermined posture, so that doctors, nurses and the like can easily perform various treatments, and the patient's pain can be eased.

JP 2005-185736 A

However, since the bed as described in Patent Document 1 is large and heavy and requires a power source, it is difficult to carry and use it at the site of a disaster or emergency. Moreover, in the event of a disaster or emergency, it is affected by collapsed objects, and it is extremely difficult to carry such a bed to a patient such as a victim or an injured person.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the object of the present invention is an emergency that can be easily carried and carried in an earthquake disaster or an emergency, and an appropriate first aid can be easily applied. To provide a bed. Other objects of the present invention will become apparent from the following description.

An emergency bed according to the present invention is an emergency bed having a bendable frame portion and a bottom mounted on the frame portion, and the bottom makes a predetermined inclination angle with respect to the frame portion. A back bottom that can be raised and lowered, a waist bottom that can be raised and lowered with respect to the frame portion, and a leg that is flexibly connected to the waist bottom so as to form a predetermined apex angle with the waist bottom. And a leg bottom. The leg bottom is bent and folded over the waist bottom.

In a preferred example of the emergency bed according to the present invention, the frame portion includes a waist frame having pivot axes formed at the front and rear ends, respectively, and is folded down below the waist frame via the pivot shaft, The waist bottom and the leg bottom are configured to be folded over the waist frame.

In a further preferred example of the emergency bed according to the present invention, the first and second rotary shafts can be folded to a substantially constant thickness by making the vertical positions of the rotating shafts different from each other.

In a further preferred example of the emergency bed of the present invention, the back bottom, the waist bottom, and the leg bottom each have a reverse concave shape in cross section, and a frame portion that is mounted on the frame portion, And a panel portion in which a large number of through holes are formed.

  According to the emergency bed of the present invention, since it is configured as described above, it can be easily carried and carried in at the time of an earthquake disaster or emergency, and it is easy to perform an appropriate emergency treatment.

It is a perspective view which shows the emergency bed which concerns on embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the emergency bed which concerns on embodiment. (A) (b) (c) It is a side view which shows the folding condition of the emergency bed which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows a modification. (A) (b) (c) It is a side view which shows the folding condition of the emergency bed which concerns on other embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 3 show an emergency bed 1 according to the embodiment, FIG. 1 is a perspective view, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view, and FIG. 3 is a side view showing a folded state.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 2, the emergency bed 1 includes a support base 2 and a bottom 3 mounted on the support base 2, and has a symmetric configuration in the width direction A. The support base 2 has a frame-like shape by a frame portion 5 that has a rectangular shape in a plan view (approximately 720 mm × 1600 mm) that is short in the width direction A and long in the length direction B, and support portions 6 that support this upright from below at four corners. Is formed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the frame portion 5 is configured to be further divided into a back frame 10, a waist frame 11, and a leg frame 12 along the length direction B. The leg frame 12 is shorter than the back frame 10 and the waist frame 11 by a predetermined length.
Each frame 10, 11, 12 has a square pipe arranged on the outer periphery, and can form a horizontal support surface as a whole. These frames have predetermined rotation axes (first rotation axis 13, second rotation). Via a moving shaft 14 (see FIG. 1), they are sequentially connected to bend downward. The rotating shafts 13 and 14 are formed by connecting arms 15 to 18 that are suitably extended obliquely downward from the frames 10, 11, and 12, respectively, and a shaft bolt 19.

A mounting piece 21 is formed on the back frame 10 and the leg frame 12, and the support portion 6 is foldably attached thereto. The support part 6 has an extendable structure. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the support portion 6 is configured to be hollow, and the extendable portion 22 is fitted into the open end on the ground side. Insertion holes 23 are formed in the expansion / contraction part 22 at appropriate intervals, and the expansion / contraction part 22 is fixed to be extendable / removable by inserting / removing the insertion bolts 25. Thereby, the height of the support base 2 can be changed from 420 mm to about 570 mm.
1 and 2, reference numeral 27 denotes a reinforcing rod for connecting the support part 6 in the width direction A, and 28 denotes a support part 6 for fixing the support part 6 upright with respect to the back frame 10 or the leg frame 12. It is a detachable fixing plate.

As shown in FIG. 2, the bottom 3 has substantially the same total length as the frame portion 5, and corresponds to the back frame 10, the waist frame 11, and the leg frame 12, respectively. Part bottom 32. Each bottom 30, 31, 32 includes a substantially flat upper surface 30a by rectangular frame portions 35, 36, 37 and panel portions 35p, 36p, 37p integrally provided in the frame portions 35, 36, 37. 31a and 32a are formed respectively. Each panel part 35p, 36p, 37p has a large number of small-diameter through holes 38 (note that the through holes 38 are not shown in FIG. 1). The through hole 38 may have an arbitrary shape. In place of such panel portions 35p, 36p, 37p, a mesh fabric or the like may be stretched. However, when the panel portions 35p, 36p, 37p are used, predetermined medical treatment (cardiac massage) Etc.), and even if dirt or blood adheres, it is more preferable because it can be easily removed and dried after removal.
Bending portions 35a, 36a, and 37a that are bent downward are formed on both sides in the width direction A of each of the frame portions 35, 36, and 37, respectively. It has a structure that can be mounted.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 2, the back bottom 30 is pivotally attached to the back frame 10 on one side 35 c via a pivoting portion 40 extending from the bent portion 35 a. Thus, the back bottom 30 is configured such that the other side 35b can be raised and lowered so that the upper surface 35a forms a predetermined inclination angle α (see FIG. 1) with respect to the back frame 10. This inclination angle α can realize at least a semi-sitting position or a Farrer position. In the back bottom 30, a plate-like projecting portion 41 in which a plurality of engagement grooves 42 are formed in a comb shape is pivotally attached at appropriate positions of the bent portion 35 a, and the engagement grooves 42 are connected to the back bottom 30. The inclination angle α can be held in a plurality of stages by engaging with an engaging portion 44 appropriately projecting from the back frame 10. More specifically, the inclination angle α may be adjusted in the range of about 15 to 65 degrees.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the waist bottom 31 is also pivotally attached to the waist frame 11 on one side 36 b side via a pivoting portion 46, and the other side 36 c side is attached to the waist frame 11. It is configured to be undulating freely. One side 37b of the leg bottom 32 is further connected to the other side 36c via a hinge 47, and the other side 37c is slidable on the leg frame 12. Thereby, the waist bottom 31 and the leg bottom 32 are configured to be bendable so that the upper surfaces 31a and 32a form a predetermined apex angle β (see FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 2, the bent portions 36a and 37a are provided with notches 48 and 49 for facilitating the formation of the apex angle β. Further, a plurality of locking portions 51 are formed in a claw shape at appropriate positions on the leg frame 12, and the other side 37c side of the leg bottom 32 is brought into sliding contact with the leg frame 12, By engaging with the engaging portion 51, the apex angle β can be held in a plurality of stages. More specifically, the apex angle β may be adjusted within a range of about 90 to 150 degrees.

As the material constituting the emergency bed 1, various materials can be adopted as long as they have necessary strength and durability. When steel is used, it can be constructed at low cost, but from the viewpoint of further weight reduction, aluminum, aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy, titanium alloy and the like belonging to the class of low specific gravity metals are preferable. In this embodiment, the emergency bed 1 is made of duralumin (7000 series) and has an overall weight of about 9 kg (about 25 kg when made of steel) and is extremely lightweight. Duralumin is suitable as a material for the emergency bed 1 because it is lightweight, has relatively high strength, has sufficient rust resistance, and can be easily washed.

The emergency bed 1 configured as described above is used in a state as shown in FIG. 1, but in use, an appropriate inclination angle α and apex angle β corresponding to the patient's symptoms are maintained. Then, the patient's back, waist, and legs are placed on the back bottom 30, waist bottom 31, and leg bottom 32 of the emergency bed 1, respectively, and the patient is laid down. The tilt angle α and apex angle β may be adjusted after the patient is lying on the emergency bed 1.
Thereafter, the patient will be given first aid by a doctor or nurse, but the first aid bed 1 is held in a predetermined posture with the upper body raised or knee raised according to the symptoms. Therefore, it is easy to perform first aid such as fixation at the time of fracture or resuscitation such as chest compression (heart massage).

At this time, since the bottom 3 of the emergency bed 1 is formed by the panel portions 35p, 36p, and 37p having a large number of through holes 38 as described above, it is easy to maintain air permeability and water permeability. Therefore, even patients with dirt or water can be used while wearing clothes, and it is easy to perform washing treatment with water or hot water, etc., so appropriate initial treatment is possible, effectively preventing initial infection etc. Can do.
Furthermore, since the support part 6 of the emergency bed 1 can expand and contract and the height of the support base 2 can be adjusted, it is easier to deal with individual situations such as patients, doctors, and nurses.

The emergency bed 1 can be carried out in the air or on the water with the patient lying on the bottom 3 by winding a lifting belt around the frame 5 or attaching a float. A grip handle may be attached at an appropriate position of the frame portion 5 and carried out manually. Further, the emergency bed 1 can be used exclusively for emergency treatment, and the patient who has finished the treatment can be carried out by other transport means such as a stretcher.

The emergency bed 1 can be folded into a predetermined state as follows. First, the fixing plate 28 is released, and the support portion 6 is folded into the frame portion 5 as shown in FIG. The expansion / contraction part 22 is inserted into the support part 6 and shortened.
Next, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), the leg frame 12 is bent around the second rotation shaft 14 so that the folded support part 6 contacts the lower surface 11 b of the waist frame 11. Fold down below the frame 11. At this time, the leg frame 12 is configured to have a predetermined length so that it does not interfere with the connecting arm 16 when folded over the waist frame 11.
As shown in FIG. 3B, the leg bottom 32 is bent in a reverse direction via a hinge 47, and the waist part in the covered state so that the upper surface 32 a abuts the upper surface 31 a of the waist bottom 31. Fold over the bottom 31.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), the projecting portion 41 is folded on the side surface of the back frame 30, and the folded support portion 6 is brought into contact with the leg frame 12 as shown in FIG. 3 (c). The back frame 10 is bent around the first rotation shaft 13 and further folded below the waist frame 11. At this time, the support portion 6 folded on the back frame 10 and the locking portion 51 of the leg frame 12 are configured not to interfere with each other. The back bottom 30 is folded over the back frame 10 while being attached to the back frame 10.
As described above, the emergency bed 1 can be folded into a compact substantially box shape as shown in FIG. The folded emergency bed 1 can be easily held in a folded state by appropriately tightening with a rubber band or the like.

In this embodiment, a distance d ₁ (see FIG. 3A) from the first rotation shaft 13 to the lower surface 11b of the waist frame 11 and a distance d from the second rotation shaft 14 to the lower surface 11b of the waist frame 11 are used. ₂ (see FIG. 3A). More specifically, the d ₁ is approximately three times the d ₂ . With such a configuration, the emergency bed 1 as a whole can be folded to a substantially constant thickness while the frame portion 5 and the support portion 6 are normalized to substantially the same cross-sectional dimensions.

The emergency bed 1 in the folded state can be assembled by the reverse procedure of the above. When assembling, no tools such as a wrench or screwdriver or other connecting parts are required. Therefore, it becomes possible to assemble easily in a short time.

According to the emergency bed 1 described above, since it is folded into a compact form and is lightweight, it can be easily carried in a collapsed object or the like even during an earthquake or emergency. With the emergency bed 1, it is easy to carry 1 or 2 units per person to the site.
Further, since the emergency bed 1 can be folded to a size that can be said to be the minimum necessary, it is possible to store a large number of units or to transport a large amount at a time.

Furthermore, according to the emergency bed 1, since the patient can be held in a predetermined posture by the back bottom 30, the waist bottom 31, and the leg bottom 32, from various surgical and medical procedures to cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Appropriate treatment is easy for doctors and nurses, and patient pain can be eased.

FIG. 4 shows a modification of the above embodiment. In this modification, the side 35b side of the frame portion 35 of the back bottom 30 is bent downward to form a bent portion 55, and a predetermined insertion hole 56 is provided near the center of the bent portion 55. A headrest 58 provided with a projecting portion 59 can be detachably mounted.

By mounting such a headrest 58, it is possible to make it easier to perform treatments such as securing the patient's airway and trauma of the head and back of the ear.

Another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a side view showing a folding state of the emergency bed 1 ′ according to another embodiment. About the structure which is common in the said embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

In the emergency bed 1 ′, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the first rotating shaft 13 ′ and the second rotating shaft 14 ′ are constituted by the connecting arms 15 ′ to 18 ′ and the shaft bolt 19 ′. Yes. As the distance _{d 1} 'to the waist frame 11' first pivot axis 13 to the lower surface 11b of is smaller than the distance _{d 2} to the lower surface 11b 'of the waist frame 11 from the' second pivot shaft 14 It is configured.

When folding the emergency bed 1 ′, the back frame 10 is folded over the waist frame 11 ′ before the leg frame 12. That is, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, after the back frame 10 is bent around the first rotation shaft 13 ′ together with the back bottom 30, and folded on the lower surface 11b of the waist frame 11 ′, The leg frame 12 is bent around the second rotation shaft 14 ′ and folded on the upper surface 30 a of the back bottom 30. The leg bottom 32 is folded over the waist bottom 31 ′ from above.
In this embodiment, the folded back frame 10 does not interfere with the connecting arm 17 ′.
The waist frame 11 ′ is longer than the back frame 10 by a predetermined length.

  Even such an emergency bed 1 ′ can be folded into a substantially box shape as shown in FIG. If the leg frame 12 is formed to have the same length as the waist frame 11 ′, it is possible to make it more suitable for carrying and the like as shown in FIG.

The description of the above embodiment does not limit the present invention, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The present invention provides a bed that can be easily carried and carried in, and can be easily subjected to appropriate first aid, and can be widely used as an emergency bed in an earthquake or emergency.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 First aid bed 2 Support stand 3 Bottom 5 Support stand 6 Supporting part 10 Back part frame 11 Lumbar part frame 11b Lower surface 12 Leg part frame 13 First rotation axis 14 Second rotation axis 22 Telescopic part 30 Back bottom 31 Lumbar bottom 32 Leg part Bottom 30a, 31a, 32a Upper surface 35b, 35c Side 36b, 36c Side 37b, 37c Side 35p, 36p, 37p Panel part 38 Through-hole 41 Stretching part 42 Engaging groove 44 Engaging part 51 Engaging part 51 Inclination angle β Top Corner

Claims (4)

An emergency bed having a bendable frame portion and a bottom mounted on the frame portion,
The bottom is
A back bottom that can be raised and lowered to form a predetermined inclination angle with respect to the frame portion;
A waist bottom that can be raised and lowered with respect to the frame portion;
A leg bottom that is flexibly connected to the waist bottom so as to form a predetermined apex angle with the waist bottom,
An emergency bed that is folded by bending the leg bottom and folding it over the waist bottom. While the frame portion includes a waist frame having a rotation axis formed at each of the front and rear ends, the frame portion is folded down below the waist frame via the rotation shaft,
The emergency bed according to claim 1, wherein the waist bottom and the leg bottom are folded over the waist frame. The emergency bed according to claim 2, wherein the first and second rotary beds can be folded to have a substantially constant thickness by making the vertical positions of the rotary shafts different from each other. The back bottom, the waist bottom, and the leg bottom,
A frame portion having a reverse concave shape in cross section and mounted on the frame portion;
The emergency bed according to claim 3, further comprising: a panel portion provided in the frame portion and provided with a plurality of through holes.

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