US20070251165A1 - Foldout Bed Module - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a foldout bed module for use in a healthcare facility, and more particularly to a foldout bed module including a plurality of service connectors and a foldout bed that folds down.
- An extra bed may be moved into the patient room when needed to accommodate a visitor or a family member. Also, during times of high census or emergency, a second patient bed may be moved into the patient room. Extra furniture within the patient room, however, becomes an obstacle for patients, caregivers and visitors. Extra furniture is typically removed from the patient room when not needed to free up the space.
- the present invention comprises an apparatus that has one or more of the following features or combinations thereof, which alone or in any combination may comprise patentable subject matter.
- a foldout bed module for use in a healthcare facility may include a plurality of service connectors to provide services associated with patient care and a hideaway or foldout bed.
- the foldout bed includes a deck movable between a raised storage or closed position and a lowered use or open position.
- the service connectors may include electrical outlets, medical gas outlets, vacuum outlets, and communication ports (such as video, audio, data, etc.). Normally, the deck shields the service connectors from view to provide a pleasing, home-like appearance which is not likely to raise apprehension on the part of a patient or a visitor.
- a panel may conceal the service connectors when the bed is used as a visitor bed or a chair. The panel may be swung open and slid along a narrow track adjacent a side wall of the foldout bed module to a storage position.
- the foldout bed may include a mattress support frame.
- the mattress support frame may include longitudinally spaced-apart head, seat and leg sections, which are tiltable relative to each other.
- the mattress support frame may be movable to a chair configuration in addition to a bed configuration to provide an extra chair in the patient room.
- a siderail may be provided at each side of the deck.
- a gas spring or other such means may be provided to assist the movement of the deck during its movement between the storage and use positions.
- the bed may include a hydraulic actuator, an electric motor, and the like, to move the deck between the storage and use positions.
- a panel or facade may be provided to cover the foldout bed in its storage position.
- Such a facade may be the underside of the foldout bed.
- Such a facade may include artwork to create a pleasing appearance.
- doors or panels may be provided to cover the foldout bed in its closed position. Such doors or panels may be configured to be swung open and slid along respective narrow tracks adjacent the side walls of the foldout bed module to their storage positions.
- a large conference room in a healthcare facility may be equipped with a plurality of such foldout bed modules along one or more of its walls so that the conference room may be quickly converted into a patient ward with multiple patient beds during times of high census or emergency. When closed, the foldout beds are generally undetectable.
- the foldout bed module may be incorporated into a modular wall system, such as the one disclosed in PCT/US2005/xxxxxx, entitled “MODULAR SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTING HOSPITAL WALLS” (attorney docket number 7175-78000), filed concurrently herewith which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
- the foldout bed module may be configured as one of the modules.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a modular wall having a plurality of modules including a foldout bed module, and showing the foldout bed module in an opened position having a foldout bed moved to a lowered use position to provide access to a plurality of service connectors;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the foldout bed module in a closed position
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the foldout bed module in the opened position in which the bed is moved to a chair configuration
- FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a patient room showing a conventional hospital bed and a foldout bed shown in phantom;
- FIG. 5 is a top plan view of a conference room in a healthcare facility configured to be quickly converted to a patient ward having a plurality of foldout beds;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the FIG. 1 modular wall showing a plurality of frame units, a plurality of hangers received in the associated hanger-receiving openings in the frame units and various modules removably supported by the hangers;
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the foldout bed module in a closed position showing a jump seat coupled to the underside of the deck;
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the FIG. 7 foldout bed module in the closed position showing the jump seat in an opened position;
- FIG. 9 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a third embodiment of the foldout bed module in a closed position showing four casters coupled to a bottom wall and four casters and two guides coupled to a side wall of the foldout bed module;
- FIG. 10 is a diagrammatic side elevation view of the FIG. 9 foldout bed module in the closed position
- FIG. 11 is a diagrammatic perspective view of the FIG. 9 foldout bed module in the closed position showing the foldout bed module being slid up the stairs on the two guides;
- FIG. 12 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the foldout bed module in a closed position showing four casters coupled to a bottom wall and four stowaway casters coupled to a side wall of the foldout bed module.
- modular wall 20 includes a plurality of modules 22 including a foldout bed module 24 .
- the foldout bed module 24 includes a housing or shell 26 , a plurality of service connectors 28 and a hideaway or foldout bed 30 .
- the foldout bed 30 includes a deck 50 coupled to the shell 26 for pivoting movement between a lowered use position shown in FIG. 1 where the deck 50 extends generally horizontally from the foldout bed module 24 and a raised storage position shown in FIG. 2 where the deck 50 is received in a deck-receiving space or cavity 54 in the shell 26 .
- the deck 50 is movable between the lowered use position and the raised storage position in a manner similar to the movement of a well-known hideaway or Murphy bed.
- the wall 20 is of the type disclosed in the aforesaid PCT/US2005/xxxxxx (attorney docket number 7175-78000).
- the foldout bed 30 can be moved to the raised storage position as shown in FIG. 2 to free up the floor space in the patient room 32 .
- the bottom surface 76 of the deck 50 may be adorned with artwork 86 (best shown in FIG. 2 ) to provide a facade similar to that of a hotel or a family room so that the patient, family members and visitors find the hospital environment less intimidating.
- the foldout bed module 24 may include a pair of doors or panels (not shown) for enclosing the foldout bed 30 . Each door may swing open and slide along a narrow track adjacent a side wall 58 , 60 of the shell 26 to a storage position.
- an overhead garage door-type rollable door or panel may be provided to enclose the foldout bed 30 .
- the shell 26 includes a back wall 56 , side walls 58 , 60 , a top wall 62 and a bottom wall 64 .
- the deck-receiving space 54 is bounded by the side walls 58 , 60 , the top wall 62 and the bottom wall 64 .
- the front edges of the walls 58 - 64 define a forwardly facing surface 66 .
- the bottom surface 76 of the deck 50 is generally flush with the forwardly facing surface 66 of the shell 26 so as to appear as a continuous part thereof as shown in FIG. 2 .
- the deck 50 includes a head end 70 , a foot end 72 , an upwardly facing surface 74 and the downwardly facing surface 76 .
- a mattress 78 such as, for example, an air mattress, rests on the upwardly facing surface 74 of the deck 50 .
- a plurality of straps (not shown) secure the mattress 78 to the deck 50 to hold it in place when the deck 50 is raised. It is understood that although straps (not shown) are used in the illustrated embodiment to secure the mattress 78 to the deck 50 , other suitable fasteners may very well be used. Some example of such fasteners are Velcro strips, loop and tie fasteners, hook and eye fasteners, clips, snaps, zippers, etc.
- a lower portion 106 of the shell 26 houses equipment 108 such as, for example, a compressor, a motor, a controller, tubing, valves, etc. for inflating the air mattress 78 .
- a plurality of hinges near the head end 70 of the deck 50 couple the deck 50 to the shell 26 so that the deck 50 pivots relative to the shell 26 about a first laterally extending axis 80 between the raised storage position and the lowered use position.
- a retainer or latch (not shown) holds the deck 50 in the deck-receiving cavity 54 when the deck 50 is raised.
- the deck 50 In the lowered use position, the deck 50 extends generally outwardly from the shell 26 , and the head end 70 of the deck 50 is positioned near the back wall 56 of the foldout bed module 24 .
- the deck 50 when in the lowered use position, is configured to be pulled outwardly to give a caregiver access to a patient's head.
- a pair of legs 82 are pivotally coupled to the deck 50 near the foot end 72 to pivot between a raised storage position where the legs 82 lie in respective leg-receiving cavities (not shown) in the downwardly facing surface 76 of the deck 50 and a lowered use position where the legs 82 extend generally perpendicularly to the downwardly facing surface 76 of the deck and rest on a floor 68 of the patient room 32 to support the foot end 72 of the deck 50 .
- hinges near the foot end 72 couple the legs 82 to the deck 50 so that the legs 82 pivot relative to the deck 50 about a second laterally extending axis 84 .
- the height of the deck 50 when the deck 50 is in the lowered use position, is adjustable.
- a bracket (not shown) pivotally supporting the head end 70 of the deck 50 and the legs 82 supporting the foot end 72 of the deck 50 are vertically adjustable.
- downwardly facing surfaces of the legs 82 are generally coplanar with the downwardly facing surface 76 of the deck 50 so as to appear as a continuous part thereof.
- Retainers or locks (not shown) hold the legs 82 in the leg-receiving cavities.
- Latches (not shown) lock the legs 82 in the lowered use position where the legs 82 rest on the floor 68 to support the foot end 72 of the deck 50 .
- the deck 50 includes an articulating mattress support frame 90 in the illustrated embodiment.
- the mattress support frame 90 includes longitudinally spaced apart head, seat and foot sections 92 , 94 , 96 , which are tiltable relative to each other.
- the articulating mattress support frame 90 is configured to be movable from a coplanar bed configuration shown in FIG. 1 to an articulated chair configuration shown in FIG. 3 .
- the bed 30 provides an extra chair for a visitor or a patient.
- the bed 30 includes a pair of siderails 98 on the opposite sides of the deck 50 .
- the siderails 98 act as arm rests in the chair configuration.
- a gas spring or other such means may be provided to assist in the movement of the deck 50 between the storage and use positions.
- the deck 50 may be supported by springs, counter balance mechanisms, hydraulic actuators, gas springs, and the like to assist the caregiver in moving the deck 50 between the storage and use positions.
- an actuator such as, for example, an electric motor, may be provided to move the deck 50 between the storage and use positions.
- Each siderail 98 is movable between a storage position below the deck 50 and a use position alongside the deck 50 as shown in FIG. 1 and 3 with respect to the right siderail 98 .
- a footboard 100 may be coupled to the deck 50 near the foot end 72 .
- An overhead light 102 is located on the back wall 56 of the shell 26 .
- a switch (not shown) for operating the overhead light 102 may be located on one of the side walls 58 , 60 of the shell 26 . In some embodiments, the overhead light 102 is automatically turned on the when the deck 50 is lowered to the use position.
- the service connectors 28 are mounted on the back wall 56 of the shell 26 near the head end 70 of the deck 50 to provide one or more services to a patient supported on the deck 50 .
- Some of the service connectors 28 are electrical power outlets 112 to supply electrical power.
- Some of the service connectors 28 are medical gas outlets 114 to provide medical gases, such as, for example, any one or more of oxygen, nitrogen, and air.
- Some of the service connectors 28 are negative pressure outlets 116 to supply vacuum.
- Some of the service connectors 28 are data communication ports 118 to transmit data, such as, for example, any one or more of audio data, video data, and informational data.
- a plurality of service lines and conduits are routed from equipment located remotely from the patient room to the associated service connectors 28 .
- the service lines may be routed through one or more of the ceiling, the floor or the walls of the patient room 32 .
- the service connectors 28 are normally concealed behind the deck 50 when the deck 50 is the raised storage position as shown in FIG. 2 .
- a panel 120 is provided to conceal the service connectors 28 when the foldout bed 30 is used as a visitor bed or chair.
- the panel 120 is configured to be swung open and slid along a narrow track adjacent a side wall 58 , 60 of the foldout bed module 24 to a storage position.
- a pull down screen (not shown) or an overhead garage door-type rollable door or panel (not shown) may be used to conceal the service connectors 28 when the foldout bed 30 is used as a visitor bed or chair.
- Such a screen may be mounted to the underside of the top wall 62 .
- the back wall 56 includes a rail or slide 122 for supporting, for example, bottles for bodily fluids (not shown), accessory baskets (not shown) etc.
- the rail 122 allows the bottles, baskets etc. to be repositioned along the rail 122 .
- the back wall 56 may include communication equipment (not shown) such as, for example, a phone, a nurse call button, code buttons, and the like near the head end 70 of the bed 30 .
- the shell 26 is about 4 feet (about 1.2 meters) wide, 8 feet (about 2.4 meters) high and 1 foot (about 0.30 meters) deep; the lower portion 106 is about 4 feet (about 1.2 meters) wide, 2 feet (about 0.60 meters) high and 1 foot (about 0.30 meters) deep; the legs 82 are about 2 feet (about 0.60 meters) high, and the deck 50 is about 6.5 feet (about 1.95 meters) long.
- the deck 50 is lowered to a horizontal position, the head end 70 of the deck 50 extends about 1 foot (about 0.30 meters) into the shell 26 and the rest of the deck 50 extends about 5.5 feet (about 1.65 meters) outside the shell 26 .
- the modules 22 forming the wall 20 include a reading light module 130 , a monitor module 132 , a folding overbed table module 134 and drawer modules 136 in the illustrated embodiment.
- the modules 130 - 136 are stacked vertically next to the bed 30 as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the reading light module 130 includes a reading light 140 supported by an articulating arm assembly 142 .
- the monitor and entertainment module 132 includes a monitor 144 supported by an articulating arm assembly 146 .
- the overbed table module 134 includes an overbed table 148 supported by an articulating arm assembly 150 .
- the articulating arm assemblies 142 , 146 and 150 are each configured to support the associated reading light 140 , monitor 144 and overbed table 148 for movement between a storage position and a use position.
- the articulating arm assembly 142 includes a first radial arm 160 pivotable outwardly from a wall member 162 , and a second radial arm 164 carried by and pivotable on the first radial arm 160 .
- the reading light 140 is supported on the second radial arm 164 .
- the articulating arm assembly 146 includes a first radial arm 170 pivotable outwardly from a wall member 172 , a second radial arm 174 carried by and pivotable on the first radial arm 170 and a third radial arm 176 carried by and pivotable on the second radial arm 174 .
- the monitor 144 is supported on the third radial arm 176 .
- the articulating arm assembly 150 includes an outer telescopic arm 180 pivotable outwardly from a wall member 182 , an inner telescopic arm 184 slidably received in the outer telescopic arm 180 for axial movement along a longitudinal centerline of the outer telescopic arm 180 , and a radial arm 186 carried by and pivotable on the inner telescopic arm 184 .
- the overbed table 148 is supported on the radial arm 186 .
- the outer appearance of the modular wall 20 is similar to that of hotel or family room type furniture, yet the modular wall 20 is configured to provide various services needed for patient care.
- the outer surfaces of the modular wall 20 may be made of wood or have a faux-wood finish to them.
- the modular wall 20 may be adorned with intricate trim. Thus, when the modular wall 20 is incorporated into a patient room, the overall appearance of the room is relaxing, friendly and welcoming for the patient and other family members who may be spending significant amounts of time in the room.
- FIG. 4 shows the patient room 32 having the foldout bed module 24 incorporating the foldout bed 30 .
- the patient room 32 includes a conventional patient bed 42 , a toilet room 44 , a counter 46 and a sink 48 .
- the foldout bed 30 provides an extra bed for a second patient in the room 32 during times of high census or emergency. The extra bed is also available for use by a family member or a visitor.
- the foldout bed 30 can be moved to a chair configuration (as best shown in FIG. 3 ) to provide a chair in the patient room 32 .
- the foldout bed 30 can be closed to free up the floor space in the room 32 when not needed.
- FIG. 5 shows a large conference room 190 in a healthcare facility.
- the conference room 190 has a large conference table 192 and a plurality of foldout bed modules 24 incorporating the foldout beds 30 along one or more of its walls 194 , so that the conference room 190 may be quickly converted into a patient ward with multiple patient beds during times of high census or emergency. When closed, the foldout beds 30 are out of the way.
- the foldout bed module 24 , the reading light module 130 , the monitor module 132 , the overbed table module 134 and the drawer modules 136 form the modular wall 20 in a hospital or a healthcare facility.
- the wall 20 is of the type disclosed in the aforesaid PCT/US2005/xxxxxx, (attorney docket no. 7175-78000).
- the wall 20 includes a plurality of infrastructure components 202 .
- the infrastructure components 202 include a plurality of frame units 204 and a plurality of supporting members 206 .
- the supporting members 206 are hangers configured to be detachably coupled to the frame units 204 .
- Each frame unit 204 includes a pair of vertical members 208 and a pair of horizontal members 210 extending between the vertical members 208 near the top and the bottom of the frame units 204 to form a generally rectangular structure with an open space or cavity 214 in the middle that extends between the front and back sides of the frame unit 204 .
- the center-to-center spacing between the vertical members 208 of a frame unit 204 is about 2 feet (about 0.60 meters).
- the center-to-center spacing between the horizontal members 210 is about 8 feet (about 2.40 meters).
- the frame members 210 adjacent the floor 46 are omitted.
- the vertical and horizontal members 208 , 210 are made from tubular members having generally rectangular cross section.
- the vertical members 208 of each frame unit 204 have a first plurality of connection points 212 facing the front side of the frame unit 204 and a second plurality of connection points 212 facing the back side of the frame unit 204 .
- the first plurality of connection points 212 are a first plurality of hanger-receiving openings 212 extending along the depth dimension facing the front side of the frame unit 204 and the second plurality of connection points 212 are a second plurality of hanger-receiving openings 212 extending along the depth dimension facing the back side of the frame unit 204 .
- the hanger-receiving openings 212 are sized and shaped to receive the hangers 206 .
- both the hangers 206 and the hanger-receiving openings 212 are generally rectangular in cross section.
- the hangers 206 extend generally horizontally away from the frame units 204 in a cantilevered fashion. The lengths of the hangers 206 generally match the depth of the respective modules 22 supported by such hangers 206 .
- the center-to-center lateral spacing between the hanger-receiving openings 212 in the vertical members 208 of each frame unit 204 along the width dimension or the x-axis is fixed.
- the center-to-center lateral spacing between the hanger-receiving openings 212 is about 2 feet (about 60 centimeters).
- the center-to-center vertical spacing between the hanger-receiving openings 212 in the vertical members 208 of each frame unit 204 along the height dimension or the z-axis is also fixed.
- the center-to-center spacing between the hanger-receiving openings 212 along the height dimension is about 2 feet (about 60 centimeters).
- the hanger-receiving openings 212 form a 2 feet-by-2 feet (about 0.60 meters-by-about 0.60 meters) grid in the illustrated embodiment.
- the modules 22 have a width substantially equal to a discrete multiple, including one, of the predetermined lateral spacing between the hanger-receiving openings 212 (2 feet or about 0.60 meters in the illustrated example). Also, the modules 22 , have a height substantially equal to a discrete multiple, including one, of the predetermined vertical spacing between the hanger-receiving openings 212 (2 feet or about 0.60 meters in the illustrated example).
- a first plurality of modules 22 may be supported by the hangers 206 on the front side of the frame units 204 .
- a second plurality of modules 22 may be supported by hangers 206 on the back side of the frame units 204 .
- Each module 22 includes a pair of oppositely disposed guide tracks (not shown) near the upper and lower ends of the module 22 . The guide tracks slidably receive the hangers 206 secured to the frame units 204 . Latches (not shown) may secure the modules 22 to the hangers 206 .
- each frame unit 204 has a pair of vertically extending through openings 220 for securing the frame unit 204 to a floor 222 of the healthcare facility.
- the upper horizontal member 210 of each frame unit 204 has a pair of vertically extending through openings 220 for securing the frame unit 204 to a ceiling 224 of the healthcare facility where the frame unit 204 extends from the floor 222 to the ceiling 224 .
- Any suitable fasteners 226 such as studs, pins, screws or nuts and bolts, may be used for securing the frame units 204 to the floor 222 and to the ceiling 224 .
- Any suitable fasteners 226 such as studs, pins, screws or nuts and bolts, may be used for securing the frame units 204 to the floor 222 and to the ceiling 224 .
- the frame units 204 are secured to a base board 228 , instead of the floor 222 , so that the modules 22 can be protected, for example, from mops, floor cleaning equipment etc.
- the base board 228 is, in turn, secured to the floor 222 .
- the lower horizontal frame members 210 and the base board 228 adjacent the floor 222 are omitted.
- each frame unit 204 is coupled to the adjoining frame units 204 on either side thereof.
- the frame unit 204 closest to an existing conventional wall of the healthcare facility is secured thereto.
- the vertical members 208 of each frame unit 204 have a plurality of laterally extending through openings 232 .
- Any suitable fasteners 234 such as studs, pins, screws or nuts and bolts, may be used for securing each frame unit 204 to the adjoining frame units 204 on the opposite sides thereof and to the adjoining existing conventional wall.
- Utility lines 242 may be routed from the mechanical room of the healthcare facility into the patient room 32 . These utility lines 242 may typically be routed through one of the floor 222 , the ceiling 224 or the wall 20 of the patient room 32 .
- the horizontal members 210 have vertically extending through slots or cutouts 240 through which utility lines 242 enter the open space or the cavity 214 defined by the frame members 208 , 210 .
- the utility lines 242 are then routed from the open space 214 to the associated modules 22 .
- the utility lines 242 include data lines, gas lines, vacuum lines, AC/DC power lines, hot and cold water lines and plumbing lines.
- laterally extending through openings may be formed in the vertical members 208 of the frame units 204 for passing the utility lines 242 from an open space 214 in one frame unit 204 to an open space 214 in the next adjacent frame unit 204 on either side thereof. From the open spaces 214 in the next adjacent frame units 204 , the utility lines 242 are then routed to the associated modules 22 .
- the open space 214 in the frame units 204 may be filled with sound and/or thermal insulation material.
- the modular wall 20 comprises a plurality of frame units 204 configured to form a grid of vertically and laterally spaced apart wall spaces having a predetermined height and a predetermined width, and a plurality of modules 22 , such as the modules 24 , 130 , 132 , 134 , and 136 , are positioned in the associated wall spaces.
- FIGS. 7 and 8 show a second embodiment of the foldout bed module 24 .
- numeral 324 designates the foldout bed module
- numeral 330 designates the foldout bed
- numeral 350 designates the deck
- numeral 376 designates the bottom surface of the deck
- numeral 386 designates the artwork, and so on.
- a jump seat 300 is coupled to the bottom surface 376 of the deck 350 .
- the jump seat 300 provides a temporary seating surface for a patient, caregiver or visitor when the foldout bed 330 is in the closed position as shown, for example, in FIGS. 7 and 8 . This eliminates the need for a separate chair in the room 32 that would need to be moved out to free up the floor space in the room 32 .
- the jump seat 300 includes a seat portion 302 coupled to the bottom surface 376 of the deck 350 by hinges 304 for movement between a raised closed position shown in FIG. 7 and a lowered opened position shown in FIG. 8 .
- the closed and opened positions of the seat portion 302 are also referred to herein as the storage and use positions, respectively.
- the bottom surface 376 of the deck 350 includes a seat-receiving cavity 306 for receiving the seat portion 302 when the seat 300 is closed.
- a bottom surface 308 of the seat portion 302 is generally flush with the bottom surface 376 of the deck 350 so as to appear as a continuous part thereof.
- a cushion 310 is coupled to an upper surface 312 of the seat portion 302 by suitable fasteners, such as straps, Velcro strips, and the like, to hold the cushion 310 in place when the seat portion 302 is raised.
- a pair of retainers 314 holds the seat portion 302 in the seat-receiving cavity 306 when the seat 300 is closed.
- a handle 316 is coupled to the bottom surface 308 of the seat portion 302 to facilitate opening and closing of the jump seat 300 .
- FIGS. 9-11 are a diagrammatic representation of a third embodiment of the foldout bed module 24 .
- numeral 424 designates the foldout bed module
- numeral 426 designates the shell
- numerals 456 , 458 , 460 , 462 and 464 respectively designate the back wall, the left side wall, the right side wall, the top wall and the bottom wall of the shell 426 .
- the foldout bed module 424 incorporates a foldout bed. However, the foldout bed is not shown in FIGS. 9-11 for clarity of illustration.
- Each caster 400 includes a wheel 404 that has a portion protruding from the bottom wall 464 of the shell 426 to engage the floor 402 .
- a majority of each caster 400 is located inside the shell 426 to shield it from view.
- the casters 400 are ball casters. The casters 400 permit movement of the foldout bed module 424 in all directions when the foldout bed module 424 is upright.
- Casters 406 facilitate movement of the foldout bed module 424 along the floor 402 when the foldout bed module 424 is to be moved with its right side wall 460 facing the floor 402 .
- Each caster 406 includes a wheel 412 having a portion that protrudes from the right side wall 460 of the shell 426 . A majority of each caster 406 is located inside the shell 426 to shield it from view.
- the casters 406 are ball casters.
- the casters 406 permit movement of the foldout bed module 424 in all directions when the foldout bed module 424 is on its side.
- the casters 406 are shown attached to the right side wall 460 , they may very well be attached to the left side wall 458 as shown, for example, in FIG. 12 or the back wall 456 of the shell 426 .
- Two plates or guides 414 are coupled to the right side wall 460 of the shell 426 .
- the guides 474 extend generally parallel to the height dimension of the shell 426 between the casters 406 at the opposite ends 408 , 410 of the shell 426 .
- the lateral spacing between the guides 414 is about the same as the lateral spacing between the casters 406 .
- the guides 414 facilitate movement of the foldout bed module 424 when the foldout bed module 424 is to be moved up or down stairs 416 with its right side wall 460 facing the stairs 416 as shown in FIG. 10 .
- Handles 418 are coupled to the shell 426 near top and bottom corner edges 420 to assist in movement of the foldout bed module 424 along the floor 402 or up and down the stairs 416 .
- FIG. 12 is a diagrammatic representation of a fourth embodiment of the foldout bed module 24 .
- numeral 524 designates the foldout bed module
- numeral 526 designates the shell
- numerals 556 , 558 , 560 , 562 and 564 respectively designate the back wall, the left side wall, the right side wall, the top wall and the bottom wall of the shell 526 .
- the foldout bed module 524 incorporates a foldout bed. However, the foldout bed is not shown in FIG. 12 for clarity of illustration.
- the fourth embodiment 524 is generally similar to the third embodiments 424 .
- Each caster 500 is coupled to the bottom wall 564 of the shell 526 adjacent to the four corners thereof.
- the casters 500 facilitate movement of the foldout bed module 524 along a floor 502 when the foldout bed module 524 is to be moved in an upright position.
- Each caster 500 includes a wheel 504 that has a portion protruding from the bottom wall 564 of the shell 526 to engage the floor 502 .
- a majority of each caster 500 is located inside the shell 526 .
- the casters 500 are ball casters.
- the casters 500 permit movement of the foldout bed module 424 in all directions when the foldout bed module 524 is upright.
- Each mounting assembly 570 includes a mounting plate 572 coupled to the left side wall 558 by hinges (not shown) for movement between a storage position (not shown) and a use position shown in FIG. 12 .
- the casters 506 are ball casters. The casters 506 permit movement of the foldout bed module 524 in all directions when the foldout bed module 524 is on its side.
- the left side wall 558 includes a plate-receiving cavity 576 for receiving the mounting plate 572 when the mounting plate 572 is moved to the storage position.
- a bottom surface of the mounting plate 572 is generally flush with the left side wall 558 so as to appear as a continuous part thereof.
- a retainer (not shown) holds the mounting plate 572 in the plate-receiving cavity 576 when the mounting plate 572 is moved to the storage position.
- a latch (not shown) locks the mounting plate 572 in the use position.
- Casters 506 facilitate movement of the foldout bed module 524 along the floor 502 when the foldout bed module 524 is to be moved with its left side wall 560 facing the floor 502 .
- the casters 506 are shown attached to the left side wall 558 , they may very well be attached to the right side wall 560 as shown in FIGS. 9-11 or the back wall 556 of the shell 526 .
- Handles 518 are coupled to the shell 526 near top and bottom corner edges 518 to assist in movement of the foldout bed module 524 along the floor 502 or up and down stairs.
- the foldout bed module 524 does not include guides. However, the foldout bed module 524 may very well be modified to include guides.
Abstract
A foldout bed module for use in a healthcare facility includes a plurality of service connectors and a foldout bed. The foldout bed has a deck movable between a raised storage position and a lowered use position. The service connectors are normally concealed behind the deck when the deck is in the storage position.
Description
- This application claims the benefit, under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e), of U.S. Provisional Patent Applications Ser. Nos. 60/576,867 filed Jun. 3, 2004; 60/576,868 filed Jun. 3, 2004, and 60/633,476 filed Dec. 6, 2004, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein.
- The present disclosure relates to a foldout bed module for use in a healthcare facility, and more particularly to a foldout bed module including a plurality of service connectors and a foldout bed that folds down.
- Space within a patient room is always at premium. An extra bed may be moved into the patient room when needed to accommodate a visitor or a family member. Also, during times of high census or emergency, a second patient bed may be moved into the patient room. Extra furniture within the patient room, however, becomes an obstacle for patients, caregivers and visitors. Extra furniture is typically removed from the patient room when not needed to free up the space.
- The present invention comprises an apparatus that has one or more of the following features or combinations thereof, which alone or in any combination may comprise patentable subject matter.
- A foldout bed module for use in a healthcare facility may include a plurality of service connectors to provide services associated with patient care and a hideaway or foldout bed. The foldout bed includes a deck movable between a raised storage or closed position and a lowered use or open position.
- The service connectors may include electrical outlets, medical gas outlets, vacuum outlets, and communication ports (such as video, audio, data, etc.). Normally, the deck shields the service connectors from view to provide a pleasing, home-like appearance which is not likely to raise apprehension on the part of a patient or a visitor. A panel may conceal the service connectors when the bed is used as a visitor bed or a chair. The panel may be swung open and slid along a narrow track adjacent a side wall of the foldout bed module to a storage position.
- The foldout bed may include a mattress support frame. The mattress support frame may include longitudinally spaced-apart head, seat and leg sections, which are tiltable relative to each other. The mattress support frame may be movable to a chair configuration in addition to a bed configuration to provide an extra chair in the patient room. A siderail may be provided at each side of the deck.
- A gas spring or other such means may be provided to assist the movement of the deck during its movement between the storage and use positions. In some embodiments, the bed may include a hydraulic actuator, an electric motor, and the like, to move the deck between the storage and use positions.
- A panel or facade may be provided to cover the foldout bed in its storage position. Such a facade may be the underside of the foldout bed. Such a facade may include artwork to create a pleasing appearance. In some embodiments, doors or panels may be provided to cover the foldout bed in its closed position. Such doors or panels may be configured to be swung open and slid along respective narrow tracks adjacent the side walls of the foldout bed module to their storage positions.
- A large conference room in a healthcare facility may be equipped with a plurality of such foldout bed modules along one or more of its walls so that the conference room may be quickly converted into a patient ward with multiple patient beds during times of high census or emergency. When closed, the foldout beds are generally undetectable.
- The foldout bed module may be incorporated into a modular wall system, such as the one disclosed in PCT/US2005/xxxxxx, entitled “MODULAR SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTING HOSPITAL WALLS” (attorney docket number 7175-78000), filed concurrently herewith which is hereby incorporated by reference herein. In such a modular wall system, the foldout bed module may be configured as one of the modules.
- Additional features, which alone or in combination with any other feature(s), such as those listed above and those listed in the appended claims, may comprise patentable subject matter and will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments exemplifying the best mode of carrying out the embodiments as presently perceived.
- The detailed description particularly refers to the accompanying figures in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a modular wall having a plurality of modules including a foldout bed module, and showing the foldout bed module in an opened position having a foldout bed moved to a lowered use position to provide access to a plurality of service connectors; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the foldout bed module in a closed position; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the foldout bed module in the opened position in which the bed is moved to a chair configuration; -
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a patient room showing a conventional hospital bed and a foldout bed shown in phantom; -
FIG. 5 is a top plan view of a conference room in a healthcare facility configured to be quickly converted to a patient ward having a plurality of foldout beds; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of theFIG. 1 modular wall showing a plurality of frame units, a plurality of hangers received in the associated hanger-receiving openings in the frame units and various modules removably supported by the hangers; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the foldout bed module in a closed position showing a jump seat coupled to the underside of the deck; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of theFIG. 7 foldout bed module in the closed position showing the jump seat in an opened position; -
FIG. 9 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a third embodiment of the foldout bed module in a closed position showing four casters coupled to a bottom wall and four casters and two guides coupled to a side wall of the foldout bed module; -
FIG. 10 is a diagrammatic side elevation view of theFIG. 9 foldout bed module in the closed position; -
FIG. 11 is a diagrammatic perspective view of theFIG. 9 foldout bed module in the closed position showing the foldout bed module being slid up the stairs on the two guides; and -
FIG. 12 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the foldout bed module in a closed position showing four casters coupled to a bottom wall and four stowaway casters coupled to a side wall of the foldout bed module. - As shown in
FIG. 1 ,modular wall 20 includes a plurality ofmodules 22 including afoldout bed module 24. Thefoldout bed module 24 includes a housing orshell 26, a plurality ofservice connectors 28 and a hideaway orfoldout bed 30. Thefoldout bed 30 includes adeck 50 coupled to theshell 26 for pivoting movement between a lowered use position shown inFIG. 1 where thedeck 50 extends generally horizontally from thefoldout bed module 24 and a raised storage position shown inFIG. 2 where thedeck 50 is received in a deck-receiving space orcavity 54 in theshell 26. Thedeck 50 is movable between the lowered use position and the raised storage position in a manner similar to the movement of a well-known hideaway or Murphy bed. In the illustrated embodiment, thewall 20 is of the type disclosed in the aforesaid PCT/US2005/xxxxxx (attorney docket number 7175-78000). - As indicated above, extra furniture within a
patient room 32 becomes an obstacle for the patient, caregivers and visitors. Thefoldout bed 30, however, can be moved to the raised storage position as shown inFIG. 2 to free up the floor space in thepatient room 32. Thebottom surface 76 of thedeck 50 may be adorned with artwork 86 (best shown inFIG. 2 ) to provide a facade similar to that of a hotel or a family room so that the patient, family members and visitors find the hospital environment less intimidating. In some embodiments, thefoldout bed module 24 may include a pair of doors or panels (not shown) for enclosing thefoldout bed 30. Each door may swing open and slide along a narrow track adjacent aside wall shell 26 to a storage position. In some embodiments, an overhead garage door-type rollable door or panel (not shown) may be provided to enclose thefoldout bed 30. - The
shell 26 includes aback wall 56,side walls top wall 62 and abottom wall 64. The deck-receiving space 54 is bounded by theside walls top wall 62 and thebottom wall 64. The front edges of the walls 58-64 define a forwardly facingsurface 66. When thebed 30 is closed, thebottom surface 76 of thedeck 50 is generally flush with the forwardly facingsurface 66 of theshell 26 so as to appear as a continuous part thereof as shown inFIG. 2 . - The
deck 50 includes ahead end 70, afoot end 72, an upwardly facingsurface 74 and the downwardly facingsurface 76. Amattress 78, such as, for example, an air mattress, rests on the upwardly facingsurface 74 of thedeck 50. A plurality of straps (not shown) secure themattress 78 to thedeck 50 to hold it in place when thedeck 50 is raised. It is understood that although straps (not shown) are used in the illustrated embodiment to secure themattress 78 to thedeck 50, other suitable fasteners may very well be used. Some example of such fasteners are Velcro strips, loop and tie fasteners, hook and eye fasteners, clips, snaps, zippers, etc. Alower portion 106 of theshell 26houses equipment 108 such as, for example, a compressor, a motor, a controller, tubing, valves, etc. for inflating theair mattress 78. - It is contemplated that a plurality of hinges (not shown) near the
head end 70 of thedeck 50 couple thedeck 50 to theshell 26 so that thedeck 50 pivots relative to theshell 26 about a first laterally extendingaxis 80 between the raised storage position and the lowered use position. A retainer or latch (not shown) holds thedeck 50 in the deck-receivingcavity 54 when thedeck 50 is raised. In the lowered use position, thedeck 50 extends generally outwardly from theshell 26, and thehead end 70 of thedeck 50 is positioned near theback wall 56 of thefoldout bed module 24. Thedeck 50, when in the lowered use position, is configured to be pulled outwardly to give a caregiver access to a patient's head. - A pair of
legs 82 are pivotally coupled to thedeck 50 near thefoot end 72 to pivot between a raised storage position where thelegs 82 lie in respective leg-receiving cavities (not shown) in the downwardly facingsurface 76 of thedeck 50 and a lowered use position where thelegs 82 extend generally perpendicularly to the downwardly facingsurface 76 of the deck and rest on afloor 68 of thepatient room 32 to support thefoot end 72 of thedeck 50. Illustratively, hinges (not shown) near thefoot end 72 couple thelegs 82 to thedeck 50 so that thelegs 82 pivot relative to thedeck 50 about a second laterally extendingaxis 84. In some embodiments, the height of thedeck 50, when thedeck 50 is in the lowered use position, is adjustable. In such event, a bracket (not shown) pivotally supporting thehead end 70 of thedeck 50 and thelegs 82 supporting thefoot end 72 of thedeck 50 are vertically adjustable. - When the
legs 82 are received in the leg-receiving cavities in thedeck 50, downwardly facing surfaces of thelegs 82 are generally coplanar with the downwardly facingsurface 76 of thedeck 50 so as to appear as a continuous part thereof. Retainers or locks (not shown) hold thelegs 82 in the leg-receiving cavities. Latches (not shown) lock thelegs 82 in the lowered use position where thelegs 82 rest on thefloor 68 to support thefoot end 72 of thedeck 50. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , thedeck 50 includes an articulatingmattress support frame 90 in the illustrated embodiment. Themattress support frame 90 includes longitudinally spaced apart head, seat andfoot sections mattress support frame 90 is configured to be movable from a coplanar bed configuration shown inFIG. 1 to an articulated chair configuration shown inFIG. 3 . In the chair configuration, thebed 30 provides an extra chair for a visitor or a patient. Thebed 30 includes a pair ofsiderails 98 on the opposite sides of thedeck 50. The siderails 98 act as arm rests in the chair configuration. It will be appreciated that a variety of mechanisms may be used to provide for articulation of the head andfoot sections 92, 96 relative to theseat section 94. Such mechanisms are widely known in the art to convert the beds to chairs. U.S. Pat. No. 6,163,903 illustrates a bed that is convertible to a chair, and is hereby incorporated by reference herein. - A gas spring or other such means (not shown) may be provided to assist in the movement of the
deck 50 between the storage and use positions. It will be appreciated that thedeck 50 may be supported by springs, counter balance mechanisms, hydraulic actuators, gas springs, and the like to assist the caregiver in moving thedeck 50 between the storage and use positions. In some embodiments, an actuator (not shown) such as, for example, an electric motor, may be provided to move thedeck 50 between the storage and use positions. - Each
siderail 98 is movable between a storage position below thedeck 50 and a use position alongside thedeck 50 as shown inFIG. 1 and 3 with respect to theright siderail 98. Afootboard 100 may be coupled to thedeck 50 near thefoot end 72. Anoverhead light 102 is located on theback wall 56 of theshell 26. A switch (not shown) for operating theoverhead light 102 may be located on one of theside walls shell 26. In some embodiments, theoverhead light 102 is automatically turned on the when thedeck 50 is lowered to the use position. - The
service connectors 28 are mounted on theback wall 56 of theshell 26 near thehead end 70 of thedeck 50 to provide one or more services to a patient supported on thedeck 50. Some of theservice connectors 28 areelectrical power outlets 112 to supply electrical power. Some of theservice connectors 28 aremedical gas outlets 114 to provide medical gases, such as, for example, any one or more of oxygen, nitrogen, and air. Some of theservice connectors 28 arenegative pressure outlets 116 to supply vacuum. Some of theservice connectors 28 aredata communication ports 118 to transmit data, such as, for example, any one or more of audio data, video data, and informational data. A plurality of service lines and conduits are routed from equipment located remotely from the patient room to the associatedservice connectors 28. The service lines may be routed through one or more of the ceiling, the floor or the walls of thepatient room 32. - The
service connectors 28 are normally concealed behind thedeck 50 when thedeck 50 is the raised storage position as shown inFIG. 2 . As shown inFIG. 3 , apanel 120 is provided to conceal theservice connectors 28 when thefoldout bed 30 is used as a visitor bed or chair. When theservice connectors 28 are needed, thepanel 120 is configured to be swung open and slid along a narrow track adjacent aside wall foldout bed module 24 to a storage position. Alternatively, a pull down screen (not shown) or an overhead garage door-type rollable door or panel (not shown) may be used to conceal theservice connectors 28 when thefoldout bed 30 is used as a visitor bed or chair. Such a screen may be mounted to the underside of thetop wall 62. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , theback wall 56 includes a rail or slide 122 for supporting, for example, bottles for bodily fluids (not shown), accessory baskets (not shown) etc. Therail 122 allows the bottles, baskets etc. to be repositioned along therail 122. Theback wall 56 may include communication equipment (not shown) such as, for example, a phone, a nurse call button, code buttons, and the like near thehead end 70 of thebed 30. - Illustratively, the
shell 26 is about 4 feet (about 1.2 meters) wide, 8 feet (about 2.4 meters) high and 1 foot (about 0.30 meters) deep; thelower portion 106 is about 4 feet (about 1.2 meters) wide, 2 feet (about 0.60 meters) high and 1 foot (about 0.30 meters) deep; thelegs 82 are about 2 feet (about 0.60 meters) high, and thedeck 50 is about 6.5 feet (about 1.95 meters) long. When thedeck 50 is lowered to a horizontal position, thehead end 70 of thedeck 50 extends about 1 foot (about 0.30 meters) into theshell 26 and the rest of thedeck 50 extends about 5.5 feet (about 1.65 meters) outside theshell 26. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , in addition to thefoldout bed module 24, themodules 22 forming thewall 20 include a readinglight module 130, amonitor module 132, a foldingoverbed table module 134 anddrawer modules 136 in the illustrated embodiment. The modules 130-136 are stacked vertically next to thebed 30 as shown inFIG. 1 . The readinglight module 130 includes a reading light 140 supported by an articulatingarm assembly 142. The monitor andentertainment module 132 includes amonitor 144 supported by an articulatingarm assembly 146. Theoverbed table module 134 includes an overbed table 148 supported by an articulatingarm assembly 150. The articulatingarm assemblies - The articulating
arm assembly 142 includes a firstradial arm 160 pivotable outwardly from awall member 162, and a secondradial arm 164 carried by and pivotable on the firstradial arm 160. The readinglight 140 is supported on the secondradial arm 164. The articulatingarm assembly 146 includes a firstradial arm 170 pivotable outwardly from awall member 172, a secondradial arm 174 carried by and pivotable on the firstradial arm 170 and a thirdradial arm 176 carried by and pivotable on the secondradial arm 174. Themonitor 144 is supported on the thirdradial arm 176. The articulatingarm assembly 150 includes an outertelescopic arm 180 pivotable outwardly from awall member 182, an innertelescopic arm 184 slidably received in the outertelescopic arm 180 for axial movement along a longitudinal centerline of the outertelescopic arm 180, and aradial arm 186 carried by and pivotable on the innertelescopic arm 184. The overbed table 148 is supported on theradial arm 186. - The outer appearance of the
modular wall 20 is similar to that of hotel or family room type furniture, yet themodular wall 20 is configured to provide various services needed for patient care. The outer surfaces of themodular wall 20 may be made of wood or have a faux-wood finish to them. Themodular wall 20 may be adorned with intricate trim. Thus, when themodular wall 20 is incorporated into a patient room, the overall appearance of the room is relaxing, friendly and welcoming for the patient and other family members who may be spending significant amounts of time in the room. -
FIG. 4 shows thepatient room 32 having thefoldout bed module 24 incorporating thefoldout bed 30. In addition, thepatient room 32 includes aconventional patient bed 42, atoilet room 44, acounter 46 and asink 48. Thefoldout bed 30 provides an extra bed for a second patient in theroom 32 during times of high census or emergency. The extra bed is also available for use by a family member or a visitor. Thefoldout bed 30 can be moved to a chair configuration (as best shown inFIG. 3 ) to provide a chair in thepatient room 32. Thefoldout bed 30 can be closed to free up the floor space in theroom 32 when not needed.FIG. 5 shows alarge conference room 190 in a healthcare facility. Theconference room 190 has a large conference table 192 and a plurality offoldout bed modules 24 incorporating thefoldout beds 30 along one or more of itswalls 194, so that theconference room 190 may be quickly converted into a patient ward with multiple patient beds during times of high census or emergency. When closed, thefoldout beds 30 are out of the way. - In the illustrated embodiment, the
foldout bed module 24, the readinglight module 130, themonitor module 132, theoverbed table module 134 and thedrawer modules 136 form themodular wall 20 in a hospital or a healthcare facility. Illustratively, thewall 20 is of the type disclosed in the aforesaid PCT/US2005/xxxxxx, (attorney docket no. 7175-78000). As shown inFIG. 6 , thewall 20 includes a plurality ofinfrastructure components 202. Theinfrastructure components 202 include a plurality offrame units 204 and a plurality of supportingmembers 206. In the illustrated embodiment, the supportingmembers 206 are hangers configured to be detachably coupled to theframe units 204. - Each
frame unit 204 includes a pair ofvertical members 208 and a pair ofhorizontal members 210 extending between thevertical members 208 near the top and the bottom of theframe units 204 to form a generally rectangular structure with an open space orcavity 214 in the middle that extends between the front and back sides of theframe unit 204. The center-to-center spacing between thevertical members 208 of aframe unit 204 is about 2 feet (about 0.60 meters). The center-to-center spacing between thehorizontal members 210 is about 8 feet (about 2.40 meters). In those locations of theinfrastructure components 202 where the pass-throughmodules 24 are present, theframe members 210 adjacent thefloor 46 are omitted. Illustratively, the vertical andhorizontal members - Illustratively, the
vertical members 208 of eachframe unit 204 have a first plurality of connection points 212 facing the front side of theframe unit 204 and a second plurality of connection points 212 facing the back side of theframe unit 204. In the illustrated embodiment, the first plurality of connection points 212 are a first plurality of hanger-receivingopenings 212 extending along the depth dimension facing the front side of theframe unit 204 and the second plurality of connection points 212 are a second plurality of hanger-receivingopenings 212 extending along the depth dimension facing the back side of theframe unit 204. The hanger-receivingopenings 212 are sized and shaped to receive thehangers 206. When inserted, thehangers 206 fit into the hanger-receivingopenings 212 in theframe units 204 so that they firmly lock in place. Illustratively, both thehangers 206 and the hanger-receivingopenings 212 are generally rectangular in cross section. Thehangers 206 extend generally horizontally away from theframe units 204 in a cantilevered fashion. The lengths of thehangers 206 generally match the depth of therespective modules 22 supported bysuch hangers 206. - The center-to-center lateral spacing between the hanger-receiving
openings 212 in thevertical members 208 of eachframe unit 204 along the width dimension or the x-axis is fixed. Illustratively, the center-to-center lateral spacing between the hanger-receivingopenings 212 is about 2 feet (about 60 centimeters). The center-to-center vertical spacing between the hanger-receivingopenings 212 in thevertical members 208 of eachframe unit 204 along the height dimension or the z-axis is also fixed. Illustratively, the center-to-center spacing between the hanger-receivingopenings 212 along the height dimension is about 2 feet (about 60 centimeters). Thus, the hanger-receivingopenings 212 form a 2 feet-by-2 feet (about 0.60 meters-by-about 0.60 meters) grid in the illustrated embodiment. - The
modules 22 have a width substantially equal to a discrete multiple, including one, of the predetermined lateral spacing between the hanger-receiving openings 212 (2 feet or about 0.60 meters in the illustrated example). Also, themodules 22, have a height substantially equal to a discrete multiple, including one, of the predetermined vertical spacing between the hanger-receiving openings 212 (2 feet or about 0.60 meters in the illustrated example). A first plurality ofmodules 22 may be supported by thehangers 206 on the front side of theframe units 204. A second plurality ofmodules 22 may be supported byhangers 206 on the back side of theframe units 204. Eachmodule 22 includes a pair of oppositely disposed guide tracks (not shown) near the upper and lower ends of themodule 22. The guide tracks slidably receive thehangers 206 secured to theframe units 204. Latches (not shown) may secure themodules 22 to thehangers 206. - The lower
horizontal member 210 of eachframe unit 204 has a pair of vertically extending throughopenings 220 for securing theframe unit 204 to afloor 222 of the healthcare facility. Likewise, the upperhorizontal member 210 of eachframe unit 204 has a pair of vertically extending throughopenings 220 for securing theframe unit 204 to aceiling 224 of the healthcare facility where theframe unit 204 extends from thefloor 222 to theceiling 224. Anysuitable fasteners 226, such as studs, pins, screws or nuts and bolts, may be used for securing theframe units 204 to thefloor 222 and to theceiling 224. In theFIG. 8 embodiment, theframe units 204 are secured to abase board 228, instead of thefloor 222, so that themodules 22 can be protected, for example, from mops, floor cleaning equipment etc. Thebase board 228 is, in turn, secured to thefloor 222. In those locations of theinfrastructure components 202 where the pass-through modules are present, the lowerhorizontal frame members 210 and thebase board 228 adjacent thefloor 222 are omitted. - In the illustrative embodiment, each
frame unit 204 is coupled to the adjoiningframe units 204 on either side thereof. In addition, theframe unit 204 closest to an existing conventional wall of the healthcare facility is secured thereto. To this end, thevertical members 208 of eachframe unit 204 have a plurality of laterally extending throughopenings 232. Any suitable fasteners 234, such as studs, pins, screws or nuts and bolts, may be used for securing eachframe unit 204 to the adjoiningframe units 204 on the opposite sides thereof and to the adjoining existing conventional wall. -
Utility lines 242 may be routed from the mechanical room of the healthcare facility into thepatient room 32. Theseutility lines 242 may typically be routed through one of thefloor 222, theceiling 224 or thewall 20 of thepatient room 32. Thehorizontal members 210 have vertically extending through slots orcutouts 240 through whichutility lines 242 enter the open space or thecavity 214 defined by theframe members open space 214 to the associatedmodules 22. Illustratively, theutility lines 242 include data lines, gas lines, vacuum lines, AC/DC power lines, hot and cold water lines and plumbing lines. - In addition, laterally extending through openings (not shown) may be formed in the
vertical members 208 of theframe units 204 for passing theutility lines 242 from anopen space 214 in oneframe unit 204 to anopen space 214 in the nextadjacent frame unit 204 on either side thereof. From theopen spaces 214 in the nextadjacent frame units 204, theutility lines 242 are then routed to the associatedmodules 22. Theopen space 214 in theframe units 204 may be filled with sound and/or thermal insulation material. Thus, themodular wall 20 comprises a plurality offrame units 204 configured to form a grid of vertically and laterally spaced apart wall spaces having a predetermined height and a predetermined width, and a plurality ofmodules 22, such as themodules -
FIGS. 7 and 8 show a second embodiment of thefoldout bed module 24. Like elements in the two embodiments have generally similar reference numbers. Thus, in the second embodiment, numeral 324 designates the foldout bed module, numeral 330 designates the foldout bed, numeral 350 designates the deck, numeral 376 designates the bottom surface of the deck, and numeral 386 designates the artwork, and so on. Ajump seat 300 is coupled to thebottom surface 376 of thedeck 350. Thejump seat 300 provides a temporary seating surface for a patient, caregiver or visitor when thefoldout bed 330 is in the closed position as shown, for example, inFIGS. 7 and 8 . This eliminates the need for a separate chair in theroom 32 that would need to be moved out to free up the floor space in theroom 32. - The
jump seat 300 includes aseat portion 302 coupled to thebottom surface 376 of thedeck 350 byhinges 304 for movement between a raised closed position shown inFIG. 7 and a lowered opened position shown inFIG. 8 . The closed and opened positions of theseat portion 302 are also referred to herein as the storage and use positions, respectively. Thebottom surface 376 of thedeck 350 includes a seat-receivingcavity 306 for receiving theseat portion 302 when theseat 300 is closed. When theseat 300 is closed, abottom surface 308 of theseat portion 302 is generally flush with thebottom surface 376 of thedeck 350 so as to appear as a continuous part thereof. Acushion 310 is coupled to anupper surface 312 of theseat portion 302 by suitable fasteners, such as straps, Velcro strips, and the like, to hold thecushion 310 in place when theseat portion 302 is raised. A pair ofretainers 314 holds theseat portion 302 in the seat-receivingcavity 306 when theseat 300 is closed. Ahandle 316 is coupled to thebottom surface 308 of theseat portion 302 to facilitate opening and closing of thejump seat 300. -
FIGS. 9-11 are a diagrammatic representation of a third embodiment of thefoldout bed module 24. Like elements in the various embodiments have generally similar reference numbers. Thus, in the third embodiment, numeral 424 designates the foldout bed module, numeral 426 designates the shell, andnumerals shell 426. Thefoldout bed module 424 incorporates a foldout bed. However, the foldout bed is not shown inFIGS. 9-11 for clarity of illustration. - Four
casters 400 are coupled to thebottom wall 464 of theshell 426 adjacent to the four corners thereof. Thecasters 400 facilitate movement of thefoldout bed module 424 along afloor 402 when thefoldout bed module 424 is to be moved in an upright position as shown, for example, inFIG. 10 . Eachcaster 400 includes awheel 404 that has a portion protruding from thebottom wall 464 of theshell 426 to engage thefloor 402. In the illustrated embodiment, a majority of eachcaster 400 is located inside theshell 426 to shield it from view. In some embodiments, thecasters 400 are ball casters. Thecasters 400 permit movement of thefoldout bed module 424 in all directions when thefoldout bed module 424 is upright. - Four
casters 406 are coupled to theright side wall 460 of theshell 426 as shown, for example, inFIG. 10 . Twocasters 406 are coupled to theright side wall 460 near atop end 408 of theshell 426, and twocasters 406 are coupled to theright side wall 460 near abottom end 410 of theshell 426.Casters 406 facilitate movement of thefoldout bed module 424 along thefloor 402 when thefoldout bed module 424 is to be moved with itsright side wall 460 facing thefloor 402. Eachcaster 406 includes awheel 412 having a portion that protrudes from theright side wall 460 of theshell 426. A majority of eachcaster 406 is located inside theshell 426 to shield it from view. In some embodiments, thecasters 406 are ball casters. Thecasters 406 permit movement of thefoldout bed module 424 in all directions when thefoldout bed module 424 is on its side. Although thecasters 406 are shown attached to theright side wall 460, they may very well be attached to theleft side wall 458 as shown, for example, inFIG. 12 or theback wall 456 of theshell 426. - Two plates or guides 414 are coupled to the
right side wall 460 of theshell 426. The guides 474 extend generally parallel to the height dimension of theshell 426 between thecasters 406 at the opposite ends 408, 410 of theshell 426. The lateral spacing between theguides 414 is about the same as the lateral spacing between thecasters 406. Theguides 414 facilitate movement of thefoldout bed module 424 when thefoldout bed module 424 is to be moved up or downstairs 416 with itsright side wall 460 facing thestairs 416 as shown inFIG. 10 .Handles 418 are coupled to theshell 426 near top and bottom corner edges 420 to assist in movement of thefoldout bed module 424 along thefloor 402 or up and down thestairs 416. -
FIG. 12 is a diagrammatic representation of a fourth embodiment of thefoldout bed module 24. Like elements in the various embodiments have generally similar reference numbers. Thus, in the fourth embodiment, numeral 524 designates the foldout bed module, numeral 526 designates the shell, andnumerals shell 526. Thefoldout bed module 524 incorporates a foldout bed. However, the foldout bed is not shown inFIG. 12 for clarity of illustration. Thefourth embodiment 524 is generally similar to thethird embodiments 424. - Four
casters 500 are coupled to thebottom wall 564 of theshell 526 adjacent to the four corners thereof. Thecasters 500 facilitate movement of thefoldout bed module 524 along afloor 502 when thefoldout bed module 524 is to be moved in an upright position. Eachcaster 500 includes awheel 504 that has a portion protruding from thebottom wall 564 of theshell 526 to engage thefloor 502. A majority of eachcaster 500 is located inside theshell 526. In some embodiments, thecasters 500 are ball casters. Thecasters 500 permit movement of thefoldout bed module 424 in all directions when thefoldout bed module 524 is upright. - Four
casters 506 are coupled to theleft side wall 558 of theshell 526. Twocasters 506 are coupled to theleft side wall 558 near atop end 508 of theshell 526 by a top mountingassembly 570, and twocasters 506 are coupled to theleft side wall 558 near abottom end 510 of theshell 526 by abottom mounting assembly 570. The top andbottom mounting assemblies 570 are generally mirror images of each other. Each mountingassembly 570 includes a mountingplate 572 coupled to theleft side wall 558 by hinges (not shown) for movement between a storage position (not shown) and a use position shown inFIG. 12 . In some embodiments, thecasters 506 are ball casters. Thecasters 506 permit movement of thefoldout bed module 524 in all directions when thefoldout bed module 524 is on its side. - The
left side wall 558 includes a plate-receivingcavity 576 for receiving the mountingplate 572 when the mountingplate 572 is moved to the storage position. When the mountingplate 572 is moved to the storage position, a bottom surface of the mountingplate 572 is generally flush with theleft side wall 558 so as to appear as a continuous part thereof. A retainer (not shown) holds the mountingplate 572 in the plate-receivingcavity 576 when the mountingplate 572 is moved to the storage position. A latch (not shown) locks the mountingplate 572 in the use position. -
Casters 506 facilitate movement of thefoldout bed module 524 along thefloor 502 when thefoldout bed module 524 is to be moved with itsleft side wall 560 facing thefloor 502. Although thecasters 506 are shown attached to theleft side wall 558, they may very well be attached to theright side wall 560 as shown inFIGS. 9-11 or theback wall 556 of theshell 526.Handles 518 are coupled to theshell 526 near top and bottom corner edges 518 to assist in movement of thefoldout bed module 524 along thefloor 502 or up and down stairs. Unlike thefoldout bed module 424, thefoldout bed module 524 does not include guides. However, thefoldout bed module 524 may very well be modified to include guides. - While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific exemplary embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and have herein been described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
- There is a plurality of advantages of the present invention arising from the various features of the embodiments described herein. It will be noted that alternative embodiments of the present invention may not include all of the features described yet still benefit from at least some of the advantages of such features. Those of ordinary skill in the art may readily devise their own implementations of a device that incorporates one or more of the features of the present invention and fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.
Claims (26)
1. A foldout bed module for use in a healthcare facility, the foldout bed module comprising a plurality of service connectors and a foldout bed, the foldout bed including a deck movable between a raised storage position and a lowered use position.
2. The foldout bed module of claim 1 , wherein the service connectors comprise any one or more of electrical outlets, medical gas outlets, vacuum outlets, and communication ports.
3. The foldout bed module of claim 1 , wherein the service connectors are concealed behind the deck when the deck is the storage position.
4. The foldout bed module of claim 1 , wherein the foldout bed module includes a panel movable between a first position hiding at least some of the service connectors from view and a second position allowing access to the service connectors.
5. The foldout bed module of claim 1 , wherein the deck includes longitudinally spaced apart head, seat and leg sections, which are tiltable relative to each other, and the deck is movable from a generally coplanar bed configuration to an articulated chair configuration.
6. The foldout bed module of claim 1 , wherein the foldout bed module includes a jump seat coupled to a bottom surface of the deck and movable between a raised storage position and a lowered use position.
7. The foldout bed module of claim 6 , wherein the bottom surface of the deck includes a seat-receiving cavity to receive the jump seat when the jump seat is in the storage position.
8. The foldout bed module of claim 7 , wherein a bottom surface of the jump seat is substantially flush with the bottom surface of the deck when the jump seat is received in the seat-receiving cavity.
9. The foldout bed module of claim 6 , further comprising a cushion coupled to an upper surface of the jump seat.
10. The foldout bed module of claim 1 , wherein the foldout bed module includes a plurality of casters coupled to a bottom wall of the foldout bed module.
11. The foldout bed module of claim 1 , wherein the foldout bed module includes a plurality of casters coupled to a side wall of the foldout bed module.
12. The foldout bed module of claim 11 , wherein the casters are coupled to the side wall by a mounting assembly, and the mounting assembly is movable between a storage position where the casters are facing inwardly and a use position where the casters are facing outwardly.
13. The foldout bed module of claim 12 , wherein the side wall includes a mounting assembly-receiving cavity to receive the mounting assembly when the mounting assembly is in the storage position.
14. The foldout bed module of claim 13 , wherein an outwardly facing surface of the mounting assembly is substantially flush with an outwardly facing surface of the side wall when the mounting assembly is in the storage position.
15. The foldout bed module of claim 1 , wherein the foldout bed module includes at least one guide coupled to a side wall of the foldout bed module and extending generally along a height dimension of the foldout bed module.
16. The foldout bed module of claim 1 , wherein the foldout bed module forms a portion of a modular wall in a healthcare facility, the modular wall comprises a plurality of frame units configured to form a grid of vertically and laterally spaced apart wall spaces having a predetermined height and a predetermined width, and the foldout bed module is positioned in one of the wall spaces.
17. A foldout bed module for use in a healthcare facility comprising a foldout bed having a deck movable between a raised storage position and a lowered use position and a jump seat coupled to a bottom surface of the deck and movable between a raised storage position and a lowered use position.
18. A conference room in a healthcare facility comprising a plurality of foldout bed modules arranged along a wall of the conference room, each foldout bed module comprising a plurality of service connectors and a foldout bed including a deck movable between a raised storage position and a lowered use position.
19. A modular wall in a healthcare facility comprising:
a plurality of frame units configured to form a grid of vertically and laterally spaced apart wall spaces having a predetermined height and a predetermined width, and
a foldout bed module positioned in one of the wall spaces to form a portion of the modular wall, the foldout bed module comprising a plurality of service connectors and a foldout bed, the foldout bed including a deck movable between a raised storage position and a lowered use position.
20. The modular wall of claim 19 , wherein each frame unit has a plurality of connection points spaced apart from each other by a predetermined height and a predetermined width to form a grid, and the foldout bed module is coupled to at least one of the connection points.
21. The modular wall of claim 20 , wherein the foldout bed module has a width substantially equal to a multiple, including one, of the predetermined width and having a height substantially equal to a multiple, including one, of the predetermined height.
22. The foldout bed module of claim 19 , comprising a reading light module positioned in one of the wall spaces next to the bed.
23. The foldout bed module of claim 19 , comprising a monitor module positioned in one of the wall spaces next to the bed.
24. The foldout bed module of claim 19 , comprising an overbed table module positioned in one of the wall spaces next to the bed.
25. The foldout bed module of claim 19 , comprising a storage module positioned in one of the wall spaces next to the bed.
26. The foldout bed module of claim 19 , comprising a computer module positioned in one of the wall spaces next to the bed.
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