US20070044240A1 - Airbag structure - Google Patents
Airbag structure Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20070044240A1 US20070044240A1 US11/162,019 US16201905A US2007044240A1 US 20070044240 A1 US20070044240 A1 US 20070044240A1 US 16201905 A US16201905 A US 16201905A US 2007044240 A1 US2007044240 A1 US 2007044240A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- airbag
- interior
- baffles
- airbag structure
- airbags
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
- 208000017520 skin disease Diseases 0.000 description 3
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000001788 irregular Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000017531 blood circulation Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000003631 expected effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000001125 extrusion Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
- A61G7/05—Parts, details or accessories of beds
- A61G7/057—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
- A61G7/05769—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor with inflatable chambers
- A61G7/05776—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor with inflatable chambers with at least two groups of alternately inflated chambers
Definitions
- the present invention relates to an airbag structure, and more particularly to an airbag structure applied to a mattress for convenient use.
- a bed patient is likely to suffer from skin diseases resulted from lying on the bed for a long time without movement therefore an air mattress is created to help blood circulation.
- a conventional air mattress has several interconnected airbags arranged upon the mattress and an air pump for inflating the air cells.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional air mattress.
- the air mattress comprises a pad body 10 ′, a plurality of annular loops 20 ′, and a plurality of airbags 30 ′.
- the annular loops 20 ′ are mounted on an upper surface of the pad body ( 10 ′) and arranged symmetrically in two rows.
- Each airbag 30 ′ is located under a respective pair of the annular loops 20 ′ and fixed on the pad body 10 ′) by the annular loops 20 ′.
- the airbags 30 ′ are connected to an air pump (not shown) to be inflated by the air pump. With the function of alternately inputting and outputting air by the air pump, the air mattress has the massage effect therefore skin diseases are avoided.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional taken along line 2 - 2 in FIG. 1 and it is quite clearly shown that both the contact area between the adjacent airbags 30 ′ or the areas between the airbags 30 ′ and a human body (not shown) are small according to the prior arts. However, the distance between the human body and the airbag 30 ′ is still too large therefore the expected effect of the mattress is not achieved.
- the primary objective of the present invention is to provide an airbag for achieving a minimal crevice space between adjacent airbags, therefore avoiding patients easily sinking into the crevices and thus further avoiding discomfort from irregular positioning on the bed.
- the present invention relates to an airbag structure comprising an airbag with multiple straight walls defining a hermetic interior; a plurality of baffles received in the interior of the airbag and a plurality of valves for communicating the interior with an air supply.
- contact area between the airbags and the human body is broad.
- the shape of the airbag structure of the mattress results in particularly good comfort for the patient.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional air mattress
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 2 - 2 in FIG.1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an airbag structure of the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a side chart showing the airbag upon the pad body of the first embodiment of the present invention.
- an airbag structure 10 in accordance with the present invention includes an airbag 10 ⁇ a belt set 20 and at least one valve 30 .
- the airbag 10 is shaped substantially as a rectangular prism with four long contiguous walls, two opposed end walls and a hermetic interior. However, it is to be appreciated that other prismatic configurations are feasible though description thereof is omitted for the sake of brevity.
- the at least one valve 30 selectively communicates the interior with a compressed air supply (not shown). It is preferred that two of the valves 30 are provided whereby compressed air can enter and exit the airbag 1 0 in a pulsating manner to provide a massage effect to a patient.
- the belt set 20 can vary in configurations but in the preferred embodiment of FIG.
- each belt is a substantially rectangular strip with two opposed long sides and two opposed short sides.
- First long sides of the belts are securely joined together.
- Second long sides of the belts are secured to an inner periphery of a respective long wall of the airbag, and at a central axis of the respective long wall.
- Each short side is secured to an interior of the respective one of the end walls.
- the belt structure attachment points within the airbag may be varied without departing from the structure as herein claimed. It is further to be appreciated that the belt structure may be formed as a single cruciform extrusion.
- FIG. 4 shows multiple airbag structures 1 0 arranged along a pad 40 whereby a mattress in accordance with the present invention is achieved.
- an airbag structure is provided. After the airbags are arranged in a row, not only are the airbags located upon the pad body stably, but also the patient is able to directly or indirectly lie down flat upon the airbag structure. The inconvenience of the prior art wherein irregular support caused the patient to sink into the crevices between the airbags is eliminated by the present invention.
Abstract
Description
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to an airbag structure, and more particularly to an airbag structure applied to a mattress for convenient use.
- 2. Description of Related Art
- A bed patient is likely to suffer from skin diseases resulted from lying on the bed for a long time without movement therefore an air mattress is created to help blood circulation. A conventional air mattress has several interconnected airbags arranged upon the mattress and an air pump for inflating the air cells.
-
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional air mattress. The air mattress comprises apad body 10′, a plurality ofannular loops 20′, and a plurality ofairbags 30′. Theannular loops 20′ are mounted on an upper surface of the pad body (10′) and arranged symmetrically in two rows. Eachairbag 30′ is located under a respective pair of theannular loops 20′ and fixed on thepad body 10′) by theannular loops 20′. Theairbags 30′ are connected to an air pump (not shown) to be inflated by the air pump. With the function of alternately inputting and outputting air by the air pump, the air mattress has the massage effect therefore skin diseases are avoided. -
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional taken along line 2-2 in FIG.1 and it is quite clearly shown that both the contact area between theadjacent airbags 30′ or the areas between theairbags 30′ and a human body (not shown) are small according to the prior arts. However, the distance between the human body and theairbag 30′ is still too large therefore the expected effect of the mattress is not achieved. - Based on the above-mentioned details, although the techniques according to the prior arts are successfully used to prevent skin diseases, the shape of the air structure of the mattress still results in patient discomfort. Accordingly, there is a long and unfulfilled need to overcome the foregoing problem.
- The primary objective of the present invention is to provide an airbag for achieving a minimal crevice space between adjacent airbags, therefore avoiding patients easily sinking into the crevices and thus further avoiding discomfort from irregular positioning on the bed.
- The present invention relates to an airbag structure comprising an airbag with multiple straight walls defining a hermetic interior; a plurality of baffles received in the interior of the airbag and a plurality of valves for communicating the interior with an air supply. Thus, contact area between the airbags and the human body is broad. Hence, the shape of the airbag structure of the mattress results in particularly good comfort for the patient.
- However, other aspects and further features, advantages and benefits of the invention will become apparent in the following description taken in conjunction with the following drawings. The accompanying drawings are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention in general terms.
-
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional air mattress; -
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 2-2 inFIG.1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an airbag structure of the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a side chart showing the airbag upon the pad body of the first embodiment of the present invention. - In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of the illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is understood that other embodiments maybe utilized and structure changes maybe made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- With reference to
FIG. 3 , anairbag structure 10 in accordance with the present invention includes anairbag 10□ a belt set 20 and at least onevalve 30. Theairbag 10 is shaped substantially as a rectangular prism with four long contiguous walls, two opposed end walls and a hermetic interior. However, it is to be appreciated that other prismatic configurations are feasible though description thereof is omitted for the sake of brevity. The at least onevalve 30 selectively communicates the interior with a compressed air supply (not shown). It is preferred that two of thevalves 30 are provided whereby compressed air can enter and exit the airbag 1 0 in a pulsating manner to provide a massage effect to a patient. Thebelt set 20 can vary in configurations but in the preferred embodiment ofFIG. 3 , fourbelts - It is to be appreciated that the belt structure attachment points within the airbag may be varied without departing from the structure as herein claimed. It is further to be appreciated that the belt structure may be formed as a single cruciform extrusion.
-
FIG. 4 shows multiple airbag structures 1 0 arranged along apad 40 whereby a mattress in accordance with the present invention is achieved. - According to the present invention, an airbag structure is provided. After the airbags are arranged in a row, not only are the airbags located upon the pad body stably, but also the patient is able to directly or indirectly lie down flat upon the airbag structure. The inconvenience of the prior art wherein irregular support caused the patient to sink into the crevices between the airbags is eliminated by the present invention.
- It is understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of the skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the invention should, therefore, be determined with reference the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.
Claims (4)
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US11/162,019 US20070044240A1 (en) | 2005-08-25 | 2005-08-25 | Airbag structure |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US11/162,019 US20070044240A1 (en) | 2005-08-25 | 2005-08-25 | Airbag structure |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20070044240A1 true US20070044240A1 (en) | 2007-03-01 |
Family
ID=37802010
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US11/162,019 Abandoned US20070044240A1 (en) | 2005-08-25 | 2005-08-25 | Airbag structure |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US20070044240A1 (en) |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US7254853B1 (en) * | 2006-04-13 | 2007-08-14 | Worl Sung Kim | Air mattress |
US11160707B2 (en) * | 2019-10-31 | 2021-11-02 | Caremed Supply Inc. | Multifunctional mattress overlay |
EP4066806A1 (en) * | 2021-03-31 | 2022-10-05 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Mattress bladder forming a planar support surface |
Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US5745941A (en) * | 1997-02-13 | 1998-05-05 | Foamex L.P. | Air support mattress overlay with fitted sheet mounting |
US6681425B2 (en) * | 2002-04-04 | 2004-01-27 | Banyan Licensing Lc | Adjustable bedrests positioned under a mattress to raise and lower the mattress at either the head location, a foot location or any other location |
-
2005
- 2005-08-25 US US11/162,019 patent/US20070044240A1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US5745941A (en) * | 1997-02-13 | 1998-05-05 | Foamex L.P. | Air support mattress overlay with fitted sheet mounting |
US6681425B2 (en) * | 2002-04-04 | 2004-01-27 | Banyan Licensing Lc | Adjustable bedrests positioned under a mattress to raise and lower the mattress at either the head location, a foot location or any other location |
Cited By (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US7254853B1 (en) * | 2006-04-13 | 2007-08-14 | Worl Sung Kim | Air mattress |
US11160707B2 (en) * | 2019-10-31 | 2021-11-02 | Caremed Supply Inc. | Multifunctional mattress overlay |
EP4066806A1 (en) * | 2021-03-31 | 2022-10-05 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Mattress bladder forming a planar support surface |
US20220313518A1 (en) * | 2021-03-31 | 2022-10-06 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Mattress bladder forming a planar support surface |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US4428087A (en) | Therapeutical air mattress | |
US6604252B1 (en) | Air mattress with alternate lifting function and sideguards | |
US7509698B2 (en) | Therapeutic mattress | |
US5109561A (en) | Alternating pressure pad | |
US4517693A (en) | Body support apparatus | |
EP0962210B1 (en) | Air mat | |
US20070044240A1 (en) | Airbag structure | |
US20080271245A1 (en) | Inflatable mattress with uniform restraint | |
US20040074004A1 (en) | Inflatable support system | |
US20210145679A1 (en) | Inflatable air mattress | |
ES2846952T3 (en) | Contoured device for anatomical spinal traction or correction | |
US20110203053A1 (en) | Inflatable cell for anti-eschar mattresses | |
US20170135885A1 (en) | Air cell, air mattress and air mattress system | |
JP2004081244A (en) | Air mattress | |
GB2430359A (en) | Airbag structure | |
US11160707B2 (en) | Multifunctional mattress overlay | |
CN213588929U (en) | Pneumatic cushion | |
US4769864A (en) | Therapeutic bed | |
CN211535053U (en) | Neck support | |
JP5260138B2 (en) | Air pillow | |
EP1398015B1 (en) | Modulated air cushion | |
JP4156298B2 (en) | Air mattress | |
CN113271821A (en) | Air-inflated mattress | |
US20110016634A1 (en) | Air Cylinder Design with Integrated Bolster Features | |
KR20040024838A (en) | Modulated air cushion |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: APEX MEDICAL CORP., TAIWAN Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:HAN, CHUN-CHU CHEN;REEL/FRAME:016672/0814 Effective date: 20050819 |
|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: GE BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (F/K/A MERRILL Free format text: SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:APEX MEDICAL CORPORATION;REEL/FRAME:022309/0850 Effective date: 20090225 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: GE BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., ILLINOIS Free format text: CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE APPLICATION NUMBERS 11701101 AND 11645914 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 022309 FRAME 0850. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:APEX MEDICAL CORPORATION;REEL/FRAME:043180/0956 Effective date: 20090225 |