BED SYSTEM

摘要

In one aspect of the invention, a bed structure (10) has a mattress deck panel (12, 14) and side panels (20, 22), which internal reinforcing bulkheads (24, 26, 28) and single-piece head- (30) and foot- (32) boards serving as reinforcing bulkheads at the head and foot of the structure. In an additional aspect of the invention, an air bed incorporates air supply and control components within the bed structure (190). In further aspects of the invention, there is provided a low-noise air flow control pinch valve (172, 280). In yet another aspect of the invention, there is provided a single air bag (112) which simulates multiple air bags through the use of welded internal baffles. In yet an additional aspect of the invention, there is provided a bed siderail (42, 43) which is patient-operable. In yet a further aspect of the invention, the air bed device is highly portable (400).