Bed control apparatus
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1. A bed comprising:
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a support surface coupled to the base;
a controller configured to control an entertainment device including at least one of a television, a radio, a stereo, a video player, and a computer;
an entertainment control panel coupled to the controller, the entertainment control panel including inputs to permit an operator to control operation of the entertainment device; and
a lockout switch coupled to the controller, the lockout switch being configured to disable the entertainment control panel when the lockout switch is actuated.
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Abstract
A bed includes a base, a support surface coupled to the base, and a controller configured to control at least one function. A control panel is coupled to the controller. At least one lockout switch is coupled to the controller.
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1. A bed comprising:
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a base;
a support surface coupled to the base;
a controller configured to control an entertainment device including at least one of a television, a radio, a stereo, a video player, and a computer;
an entertainment control panel coupled to the controller, the entertainment control panel including inputs to permit an operator to control operation of the entertainment device; and
a lockout switch coupled to the controller, the lockout switch being configured to disable the entertainment control panel when the lockout switch is actuated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A bed comprising:
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a base;
a support surface coupled to the base;
a controller configured to control a plurality of functions including at least one of a night light, a back light, a head articulation actuator, a knee articulation actuator, a hi/lo actuator, and an entertainment device;
a control panel coupled to the controller, the control panel including a plurality of inputs to permit an operator to control the plurality of functions;
a plurality of lockout switches coupled to the controller, the controller being configured to disable operation of selected functions by the control panel upon actuation of corresponding lockout switches; and
an indicator located on the bed spaced apart from the plurality of lockout switches, the indicator being configured to provide an indication when at least one of the lockout switches is actuated to disable operation of at least one of the functions. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus for aligning a first electrical connector electrically coupled to a control panel located on a removable member of a bed with a second electrical connector electrically coupled to a controller on the bed, the apparatus comprising:
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a first connector alignment apparatus having a connector receiving portion configured to secure the first electrical connector to the first connector alignment apparatus;
a second connector alignment apparatus having a connector receiving portion configured to secure the second electrical connector to the second connector alignment apparatus;
a first fastener configured to couple the first connector alignment apparatus to the removable member of the bed; and
a second fastener configured to couple the second connector alignment apparatus to a frame of the bed, one of the first and second connector alignment apparatuses including at least one alignment post, and the other of the first and second connector alignment apparatuses including at least one aperture configured to receive the alignment post therein as the removable member is installed on to the frame of the bed to align the first and second electrical connectors before the first and second connectors are mated. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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