Multi-zone fluid chamber and mattress system

摘要

A support surface assembly comprises a support surface and a multi-zone chamber comprising two or more inflatable bladders forming the support surface. In an example, first and second bladders of the multi-zone chamber are arranged in a head to toe configuration and are substantially free to move with respect to one another. In another example, a flexible joint is included between first and second bladders, the flexible joint including one or more releasable fasteners. In another example, a fluid communication conduit between first and second bladders couples the first and second bladders in a series fluid communication. In another example, the bladders form an array of bladders arranged in series from a head to a foot of the support surface, wherein each of the bladders has substantially the same dimensions.

主权项

1. A support surface assembly comprising:
a support surface; a multi-zone chamber including a first inflatable bladder and a second inflatable bladder; a fluid inlet tube configured to be connected to the first inflatable bladder; and a fluid communication conduit configured to extend between the first and second inflatable bladders and couple the first and second inflatable bladders in series fluid communication, wherein the fluid communication conduit is positioned between the first inflatable bladder and the second inflatable bladder and adjacent to the support surface such that the first inflatable bladder, the second inflatable bladder, and the fluid communication conduit at least partially define the support surface.