摘要 |
This disclosure relates to a bed structure particularly adapted for hospital use. By this invention and disclosure provision is made for bed adjustments both by the occupant and by selected supervisory personnel. The adjustments are made from two separate control consoles, one of which is within reach of the bed occupant and the other of which is usually placed in the front of the bed out of reach of the bed occupant. The second console out of reach of the bed occupant can, if desired, be locked to preclude a change by any other than authorized personnel. The consoles are arranged to provide a control such that the bed position may be changed in order that the entire bed may be raised or lowered, or that the bed may be tilted forward or backward, or only selected portions of the bed may be elevated or lowered or changed in relative positions. The controls are so arranged that the occupant can make the selected adjustments. However, when desired, the occupant may be prevented, by controls beyond the occupant's reach, from making any adjustments. |