Data and power interface for therapeutic bed
First Claim
1. A therapeutic bed comprising:
- a base frame;
a patient support platform rotationally mounted on the base frame;
an electrically powered patient monitoring system connected to the patient support platform; and
a direct electrical connection between the base frame and the patient monitoring system, the direct electrical connection allowing rotation of the patient support platform into a prone position.
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Abstract
A direct data and power interface is provided to the patient support platform of a therapeutic bed that allows for a complete rotation of the patient support platform in either direction. In one embodiment, a data and/or power cable is housed within a chain-like cable carrier that is disposed within an annular channel attached to the patient support platform. In another embodiment, a flexible ribbon cable is disposed within the annular channel. The cable carrier or ribbon cable is long enough to allow a full 360 degrees of rotation of the patient support platform in either direction from 0 degrees supine flat while maintaining a direct data or power connection. To ensure that data and power connection is not articulated beyond its physical limit as a result of manually rotating the bed in the emergency backup mode, a mechanical stop is provided to limit rotation of the patient support platform to about 730 degrees. Sensors are provided to detect activation of the mechanical stop.
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20 Claims
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1. A therapeutic bed comprising:
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a base frame;
a patient support platform rotationally mounted on the base frame;
an electrically powered patient monitoring system connected to the patient support platform; and
a direct electrical connection between the base frame and the patient monitoring system, the direct electrical connection allowing rotation of the patient support platform into a prone position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A therapeutic bed comprising:
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a base frame;
a patient support platform rotationally mounted on the base frame;
a cable for conveying power or data to the patient support platform; and
a cable housing mounted to the patient support platform, the cable housing defining a channel to shield and prevent entanglement of the cable during rotation of the patient support platform. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A therapeutic bed comprising:
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a base frame;
a patient support platform rotationally mounted on the base frame;
a cable for conveying power or data to the patient support platform;
a cable housing mounted to the patient support platform so that it rotates with the patient support platform, the cable housing defining a channel to shield and prevent entanglement of the cable during rotation of the patient support platform; and
a stationary cover for the cable housing, the cover being affixed to the base frame, wherein the cover remains stationary during rotation of the patient support platform;
wherein a first portion of the cable is fixedly attached to the cable housing and a second portion of the cable is fixedly attached to the cover. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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