Hinge For Bed Frame Assembly

摘要

A hinge assembly ( 32 - 36 ) for a frame assembly ( 20 ) of for example, a hospital bed, has a smooth outer form which substantially conforms to the outer size of frame assembly struts to which it couples. The hinge assembly ( 32 - 36 ) has its components located internally and provides at least one reliable electrically conductive path therethrough so as to provide an electrical connection between frame struts ( 24 - 30 ) coupled together by the hinge ( 32 - 36 ), avoiding the need for electrical wires. There are provided angle markers on the hinge to indicate the degree of rotation of the hinge halves ( 50 52 ).