Bed

摘要

The present invention is plurality of telescoping tubes which are supported by air pressure. The telescoping tubes are used as a support system for a bed, and namely, a hospital bed. The telescoping tubes have a spring system in areas where air pressure is not required, and air pressure may be controlled in a precise manner so as accommodate the patient in a specific manner. A laminate or fitted sheet with a plurality of apertures may be fitted on the top of the tubes so as to provide added support and to absorb bed soiling. The telescoping tubes either as a whole bed or in part, may be easily placed into a sanitizing system that extends the life of the bed and reduces the transmission of communicable diseases.

主权项

1. A bed comprising:
a) a frame wherein said frame includes a set of bars; b) the said set of bars being configured to be plenum chambers, wherein said plenum chambers may be filled with air pressure; c) the said air pressure coming from a source wherein each said plenum chamber is connected to said air pressure source; d) a plurality of telescoping tubes connected to said plenum chambers; e) each telescoping tube having an outer tube and an inner tube; f) the each said inner tube having an opening near the inner tube's connection with the associated plenum chamber, said opening allowing air pressure from said plenum chamber to enter into the interior space of said inner tube; g) the each said inner tube having an orifice facing its outer tube, said orifice passing air pressure from said inner tube into said outer tube; h) said outer tube rising upwards above the top surface of the bed when filled with air pressure; and i) said outer tube having at least one orifice that releases some applied air pressure above the top surface of the bed.