US20050007258A1 - Communication and bed function control apparatus - Google Patents
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Abstract
A control apparatus is provided for use by a person located on a bed to control at least one function. The bed includes a frame, and a patient support surface supported by the frame. The apparatus includes a control unit configured to control the at least one function.
Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/303,196, filed Nov. 25, 2002, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/291,882, filed Apr. 14, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,486,792, which claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/081,698, filed Apr. 14, 1998, the disclosures of which are all expressly incorporated by reference herein.
- The present invention relates to a communication and bed function control apparatus for a hospital bed. More particularly, the present invention relates to a controller which is coupled to a hospital bed frame or to a siderail on the bed to improve access to controls by a person located on the bed.
- Several types of controllers are known in the healthcare industry which permit a person located on a hospital bed to activate a number of communication and control functions, such as adjusting the bed, adjusting the mattress, calling the nurse, adjusting the room light or reading light, controlling the T.V. or audio functions, or controlling the telephone. See, for example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,592,153; 5,239,300; 5,542,138; and 4,680,790. These controllers typically include one or more push-button or pressure sensitive switches, or voice activated controls, to activate various communication and control functions.
- According to one illustrated embodiment of the present invention, a communication and control apparatus is provided for use by person located on a bed to control at least one function, the bed including a frame, a patient support surface supported by the frame, and a siderail coupled to the frame and configured to extend above the patient support surface. The apparatus includes a control unit including a receiving portion and configured to control the at least one function. An extendable arm includes a first end pivotally coupled to the siderail and a second end pivotally coupled to the control unit, the arm being configured to support the control unit above the patient support surface. The arm is configured to be received within the receiving portion of the control unit when in a storage position, and the arm is configured to extend away from the receiving portion of the control unit when in an extended position.
- Illustratively, the control unit is configured to removably couple to the siderail when in the storage position. Further illustratively, the siderail includes a first rail vertically spaced apart from a second rail, and the control unit includes receiving portions configured to removably receive portions of the first rail and the second rail when the control unit is in the storage position. Illustratively, the control unit further includes a receiving portion configured to receive the arm when the control unit is in the storage position.
- Illustratively, the side rail includes an opening and the control unit includes control buttons which are accessible through the opening such that a health care provider positioned adjacent the bed is provided access to the control buttons when the control unit is in the storage position.
- According to a further illustrated embodiment of the present invention, a communication and control apparatus is provided for use by a person located on a bed to control at least one function, the bed including a frame, and a patient support surface supported by the frame. The apparatus includes a siderail coupled to the frame and configured to extend above the patient support surface, the siderail defining a recessed portion. A control unit is configured to control the at least one function, the control unit being removably receivable in the recessed portion. An arm having a first end and a second end is configured to support the control unit above the patient support surface. A first connection is configured to operably connect the first end of the arm to the siderail and a second connection is configured to operably connect the second end of the arm to the control unit. The first connection and the second connection cooperate to permit movement of the control unit and the arm from a storage position within the recessed portion in the siderail to an extended position extending away from the siderail.
- Illustratively, the control unit includes a first side and an opposing second side, the first side including a first control button positioned to face a patient located on the patient support surface and configured to actuate the at least one function, the second side including a second control button configured to control the at least one function. The second control button is accessible through an opening in the siderail to a health care provider positioned adjacent the bed when the control unit is in the storage position.
- In a further illustrated embodiment of the present invention, a communication and control apparatus is provided for use by a person located on a bed to control at least one function, the bed including a frame, a patient support surface supported by the frame, and a siderail coupled to the frame and configured to extend above the patient support surface. The apparatus includes a housing having a first side facing a first direction and a second side facing a second direction generally opposite the first direction, the housing being movable between a first portion removably coupled to the siderail and a second position detached from the siderail. A switch is supported by the first side and configured to control the at least one function. A communication device is supported by the second side, the communication device being inactive in the first position and active in the second position. A communication link extends between the control unit and the siderail.
- Illustratively, the communication link comprises a cord attached on a first end of the control unit and attached on a second end to the siderail, the cord being configured to carry a signal from the control unit to a signal receiving unit on the bed.
- Further illustratively, the communication device comprises a telephone.
- A further illustrated embodiment of the present invention comprises a communication and control apparatus for use by a person located on a patient support surface of a bed, the apparatus including a control unit having a switch configured to control one of the bed and another piece of equipment, a device coupled to the control unit and configured to facilitate voice communication with another person, and a cord coupled to the control unit and to a location on the bed, the cord having sufficient length to allow the control unit to be moved between a plurality of positions on the patient support surface.
- Illustratively, the device configured to facilitate voice communication with another person is a telephone.
- Further illustratively, the device configured to facilitate voice communication with another person is an intercom.
- Illustratively, the switch is positioned on a first side of the control unit and the device configured to facilitate voice communication with another position is positioned on a second side of the control unit.
- According to yet another illustrated embodiment of the present invention, a communication and control apparatus is provided for use by a person located on a bed to control at least one function, the bed including a frame, a patient support surface supported by the frame. The apparatus includes a siderail coupled to the frame and configured to extend above the patient support surface, the siderail including substantially vertical first and second members defining a gap. A control unit is configured to control the at least one function, the control unit configured to be removably received within the gap and provide a portion of the siderail. An arm having a first end and a second end is configured to support the control unit above the patient support surface. The first end and the second end of the arm cooperate to permit movement of the control unit and the arm from a first position wherein the control unit is received within the gap in the siderail to a second position where the control unit and the arm extend away from the siderail.
- Illustratively, the first and second members of the siderail each include a channel configured to removably receive the control unit.
- In a further illustrated embodiment of the present invention, a control apparatus is provided for use by a person located on the bed to control at least one function, the bed including a frame, and a patient support surface supported by the frame. The apparatus includes a control unit configured to control the at least one function, and a selection switch configured to select the at least one function, the switch coupled to the control unit. The handle portion includes a longitudinal axis and is coupled to the control unit for rotation about the longitudinal axis and configured to control the function selected using the selection switch.
- Additional features of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description of illustrated embodiments exemplifying the best mode of carrying out the invention as presently perceived.
- The detailed description particularly refers to the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a hospital bed with a communication and bed function control apparatus mounted to a frame of the bed adjacent a head end of the bed; -
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an attachment mechanism used to couple an arm assembly of the control apparatus to a corner of the frame of the hospital bed; -
FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along lines 3-3 ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along lines 4-4 ofFIG. 3 illustrating further details of the attachment mechanism; -
FIG. 5 is a bottom view ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is a front view of one embodiment of a control unit of the present invention; -
FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of the control unit ofFIG. 6 ; -
FIGS. 8-11 illustrate other embodiments of control units in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 12 illustrates the control unit ofFIG. 11 mounted to a siderail of a bed with a pivoting and telescoping arm mounting assembly; -
FIGS. 13A-19 illustrate additional embodiments of control units of the present invention; -
FIGS. 20 and 21 are perspective views of another control unit which includes a plurality of communication and bed function control buttons on one side of the control unit as shown inFIG. 20 and a telephone on the other side of the control unit as shown inFIG. 21 ; -
FIG. 22 illustrates the control unit ofFIGS. 20 and 21 coupled to a siderail of a bed; -
FIG. 23 illustrates another embodiment of a control unit in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 24 illustrates the control unit ofFIG. 23 pivotably mounted to a siderail of the bed; -
FIGS. 25-27 illustrate further embodiments of control units of the present invention; -
FIG. 28 illustrates yet another control unit mounted on a bed siderail; -
FIG. 29 illustrates pivotable movement of the control unit ofFIG. 28 relative to the siderail; -
FIG. 30 illustrates the control unit fully pivoted away from the siderail by a pivot arm apparatus; -
FIGS. 31-35 illustrate another embodiment of a siderail mounted control unit; and -
FIG. 36 is a block diagram of a connection to a nurse call system. - Referring now to the drawings,
FIG. 1 illustrates ahospital bed 10 having abase frame 12 andcasters 14 coupled to thebase frame 12. An articulatingsupport deck 16 is coupled to thebase frame 12 in a conventional manner. It is understood that the control units of the present invention may be used with any type of bed configuration. The illustratedbed 10 includes ahead end 18 and afoot end 20. Amattress 22 is located on thesupport deck 16 for supporting a person on thebed 10.Siderails 24 are located on opposite sides of themattress 22 in a conventional manner. -
FIG. 1 illustrates a communication and bedfunction control apparatus 30 mounted to anouter frame member 32 of thebed 10 by anattachment mechanism 34 as best illustrated inFIGS. 2-5 . The communication and bedfunction control apparatus 30 further includes afirst arm 36 connected to apivot cylinder 38. Asecond arm 40 is coupled tofirst arm 36 by a pivot joint 42. Aflexible tube 42 is coupled tosecond arm 40. Acurved attachment portion 44 is coupled between theflexible portion 42 and acontrol unit 46. - The
attachment mechanism 34 shown inFIGS. 2-5 includes aninner mounting plate 48 having upturnedtabs 50 which are formed to includeapertures 52.Attachment mechanism 34 further includes an outer mountingplate 54 having acurved portion 56 formed to include mountingapertures 58. Outer mountingplate 54 further includes anextended support portion 60 having an aperture configured to receive thecylindrical member 38 so thatcylindrical member 38 can pivot about alongitudinal axis 62 as shown by double-headedarrow 64 inFIG. 2 . A bottom surface of inner mountingplate 48 includes aclamp 72 which is also configured to receive thecylindrical member 38 as shown inFIG. 5 . Anadjustment screw 74 is configured to adjust the tightness ofclamp 72 on thecylindrical member 38.Clamp 72 is spaced apart fromsupport portion 60 of the outer mountingplate 54 to hold thecylindrical member 38 for rotation about thelongitudinal axis 62 as discussed above. - Fasteners such as
bolts 66 are configured to extend throughapertures 58 formed in outer mountingplate 50, throughapertures 68 formed inframe member 32 of thebed 10, and throughapertures 52 of inner mountingbracket 48 to secure theattachment mechanism 34 to thebed 10. Illustratively, nuts 70 hold thebolts 68 in place. It is understood that other types of fasteners including rivets, screws, clamps, etc. may be used to secure theattachment mechanism 34 to thebed 10. - The
control unit 46 is further illustrated inFIGS. 6 and 7 . Thecontrol unit 46 includes abody portion 80 havingcontrol buttons 82 including a “select”button 84, a “−” or downbutton 86, and a “+” or upbutton 88.Control unit 46 further includes alarge aperture 90 configured to define agrip handle 92. A light 94 is located within thehandle 92 to provide light for reading or other activities for the person on thebed 10. Amodular control panel 96 includes indicators oricons 98 for the various control functions performed by thecontrol unit 46. In addition, volume orlevel indicators 100 are also provided on thepanel 96. Each of the icons andindicators - The bed
articulation control indicator 102 is also located on thepanel 96. Separately illuminatable movement levels are shown at 104, 106, and 108. Anurse call button 110 extends across a top edge of thecontrol unit 46.Nurse call button 110 may be illuminated or made from a different color material, if desired, to make thenurse call button 10 stand out from the remainder of thecontrol unit 46. Illustratively, thenurse call button 110 is illuminated when it is activated. The location of thenurse call button 110 which extends substantially along an entire top edge of the control unit facilitates activation of thenurse call switch 110. - A
microphone 112 is located oncontrol panel 96 for phone use or for communicating with a remote nurse station. At least onespeaker 114 illustratively is located within thecontrol unit 46.Speakers 114 andmicrophone 112 permit hands-free use of the telephone or communications with the nurse station. Thespeakers 114 also provide radio and T.V. audio. A mountingbracket 113 is located on arear surface 115 ofcontrol unit 46. - When the
select button 84 is pressed, the controller scrolls through thevarious icons 98 on the control panel to provide a visual indication of which function is currently being controlled by thecontrol unit 46. Once theparticular icon 98 is illuminated, adjustments can be made using the up and downbuttons - Each time a
select button 84 is pressed, the controller scrolls to the next function and highlights or illuminates theicon 98 corresponding to the function that is currently being controlled. An LED or other light source is used to provide illumination of the particular icon to provide the indication of the function being controlled. Once the radio icon, television icon, light control icon or other icon is illuminated, the up and downbuttons Individual level indicators 100 are then separately illuminated to provide an indication of the volume level or intensity level of the light, etc. When the bed functions 102 are selected, an operator presses the “+” upbutton 88 to raise the identified section of thebed 10. The “−” downbutton 86 is pressed to lower the identified section of the bed. Illustratively,buttons buttons buttons - Another embodiment of a
control unit 120 is illustrated inFIG. 8 . Thecontrol unit 120 is illustratively mounted on anarm 122 coupled to thebed 10 in any manner. It is understood that any attachment mechanism or number of arms may be used to mount thecontrol unit 120 to thebed 10.Control unit 120 includes abody portion 124 formed to include anaperture 126 defining agrip handle 128 along a side of thecontrol unit 120. Anurse call switch 130 is mounted to a top portion ofhandle 128. Anurse call switch 130 may be actuated by a thumb of the operator while the operator is gripping thehandle 128.Nurse call switch 130 is illustratively illuminated when pressed.Control unit 120 includesindividual buttons 132 for selecting the T.V., radio, lights, etc for control. Separate up and downbuttons Articulation control buttons 138 are separate from theother function buttons 132. Thecontrol unit 120 further includes aspeaker 140 for hands-free telephone and nurse communication. A light 142 is located within thebody portion 124 ofcontrol unit 120 adjacent a bottom surface. -
FIG. 9 illustrates yet another embodiment of acontrol unit 144. Thecontrol unit 144 includes acurved support arm 146 coupled to anotherarm 148 by apivot connection 150. Anurse call button 152, function control switches 154 for the radio, T.V., bed operation, and lighting, and up and downcontrol buttons arm 146. When aparticular function switch 154 is selected, that selected function is controlled using up and downswitches light 160 is located within abody portion 162 of thecontrol unit 144 which extends downwardly from thearm 146.Body portion 162 further includes bed articulation controls 164. One ormore speakers 166 are located within thebody portion 162. -
FIG. 10 illustrates still anothercontrol unit 168 of the present invention. Thecontrol unit 168 includes acurved support arm 170. Adistal end 172 ofarm 170 provides a grip handle for movement of thecontrol unit 168. Function selection switches 174 for T.V., radio, lights, etc. are located on a front surface of thearm 170 facing the operator. Up and down control switches 176 and 178 are also located on the front surface of thecontrol arm 170 for easy access. Anurse call switch 180 is located on a corner portion of thearm 170. Aspeaker 182 for hands-free telephone use is located below thenurse call switch 180 within thearm 170. Abody portion 184 is coupled to thearm 170.Body portion 184 includes bed articulation controls 186 and a light 188. - Still another
control unit 190 is illustrated inFIGS. 11 and 12 .Control unit 190 is illustratively movable from a first position illustrated bydotted lines 190 inFIG. 12 in which thecontrol unit 190 provides a central portion of asiderail 192. In other words, thecontrol unit 190 fits within a gap formed between spaced-apart portions of thesiderail 192 when the control unit is in a first storage position.Channels 193 may be formed on thesiderail 192 to removably receive thecontrol unit 190. Thecontrol unit 190 is coupled to a portion of thesiderail 192 by a mountingarm 194 and apivot connection 196 which is coupled tosiderail 192.Pivot connection 196 andarm 194 are movable to the position shown inFIG. 12 so that thecontrol unit 190 moves away from thesiderail 192. Thearm 194 is a telescoping arm to permit adjustment of the location of thecontrol unit 190.Control unit 190 is rotatably coupled to an end of thearm 194.Arm 194 can also pivot away from thebed 10 so that thecontrol unit 190 may be used from outside the bed, such as when an operator is located in a chair next to the bed. Thecontrol unit 190 is typically stored in thesiderail 192 and is moved outwardly only when desired. - A
telephone handset 198 is positioned alongtop surface 200 of thecontrol unit 190.Control unit 190 includes abody portion 201. Separate function selection switches 202 are provided for the T.V., radio, lights, etc. Up and down control switches 204 and 206 are located adjacent the function selection switches 202. Bed articulation control switches 208 are also located on thebody portion 201. Acard reader slot 211 is provided on thebody portion 201. Thecard reader 211 is used to read a phone card, credit card, or debit card for using the T.V. or telephone. In addition, thereader 211 may be a smart card reader for reading information available on a conventional smart card. Anurse call button 212 extends along the entire front ofbody portion 201. - Another embodiment of a
control unit 214 is illustrated inFIGS. 13A and 13B . As best illustrated inFIG. 13A ,control unit 214 includes abody portion 216 having a generally cylindrical mountingtube portion 218 configured to mount thecontrol unit 214 to a top rail on a siderail or other device for rotation about alongitudinal axis 220.Body portion 216 includes anurse call switch 222 and separate function control switches 224 for T.V., radio, lighting, etc. Separate up and down control switches 226 and 228 are provided to adjust the functions once a particular function is selected usingswitches 222 as discussed above. Separate bedarticulation control buttons 230 are formed on an upper portion ofbody 216. Aphone 230 is located along mountingtube 218. Acard reader slot 232 is provided abovephone 230. -
FIG. 13B illustrates thecontrol unit 214 mounted to atop bar 234 of a siderail. Control buttons (not shown) are also located onsurface 236 ofcontrol unit 214. Therefore, functions such as bed articulation functions may be used when thecontrol unit 214 is pivoted downwardly to a storage position adjacent the siderail. - Another embodiment of a
control unit 238 is illustrated inFIG. 14 .Control unit 238 includes abody portion 240.Body portion 240 includes first andsecond apertures control unit 238 from either side. Anurse call switch 250 is located along a top surface of thecontrol unit 238 between the first andsecond grips light 252 is located on thecontrol unit 238 between the first andsecond grips Speakers 254 are located adjacent each of thegrips Control unit 238 further includes function selection switches 256, up and downcontrol buttons articulation control buttons 262. -
FIGS. 15 and 16 illustrate afurther control unit 264.Control unit 264 includes abody portion 266 coupled to acontrol arm 268. Illustratively,arm 268 may be mounted to the headboard of the bed via a mechanical clip attachment. Atelephone 270 is mounted to a first side ofcontrol unit 264. Aspeaker 272 and a microphone are also provided for hands-free telephone use. Separate function selection switches 274 and up and down control switches 276 and 278 are located on thebody portion 266 ofcontrol unit 264. Bed articulation control switches 280 are also located on thebody portion 266. Anurse call switch 282 is located on a top surface ofcontrol unit 264. Aheadphone 284 is stored within areceptacle 286 on a second side of thecontrol unit 264 opposite from thephone 270. Illustratively, aretractable cord 288 connects theheadphone 284 to thecontrol unit 264. Theremovable headphone 284 may be used with the audio system for watching T.V. or listening to the radio. In addition, theheadphone 284 may be used for hands-free telephone or for communication with the nurse station. A phone card reader slot is located beneath thephone 270. - Another
control unit 290 is illustrated inFIG. 17 .Control unit 290 is mounted onarm assembly 292 having a telescoping and rotatable L-shapedmember 294. L-shapedmember 294 is rotatable about anaxis 293 and movable back and forth in the direction of double-headedarrow 295 to adjust the length of thearm 292.Control unit 290 is mounted to an arm of the L-shapedmember 294 and is rotatable aboutaxis 296.Control unit 290 includes abody portion 298 having separate bed function selection switches 300. Up and downcontrol buttons control unit 290.Body portion 298 ofcontrol unit 290 is cantilevered from the arm of L-shapedmember 294 so that thebody portion 298 overhangs thehorizontal support arm 292. Anurse call button 308 extends along a top surface of thecontrol unit 290. A readinglight 310 is located on a downwardlyinclined surface 312 formed on thebody portion 298. Aspeaker 314 is also located within the body portion. - A
further control unit 316 is illustrated inFIG. 18 .Control unit 316 includes abody portion 318 mounted to an arm 320.Control unit 316 includes a firstnurse call button 322 extending along a top edge and top corner of thebody portion 318. A secondnurse call button 324 extends along a side edge and bottom corner of thebody portion 318. Separate function control selection switches 326 are provided for selecting functions to be controlled as discussed above. Up and down control switches 328 and 330 are located adjacent the function selection switches 326.Control unit 316 includes ahandle 332 and a reading light 334 located along a bottom surface ofbody portion 318. Separate bedarticulation control buttons 336 are provided.Control unit 316 further includes aspeaker 337 located within thebody portion 318. - An
additional control unit 338 is illustrated inFIG. 19 .Control unit 338 includes abody portion 340.Body portion 340 is mounted to anarm 342. Anurse call switch 344 extends along a top surface and upper corner of thebody portion 340 of thecontrol unit 338. Separate function selection switches 346 are provided on thebody portion 340 to select between various functions to be controlled. Ahandle 348 is coupled to thebody portion 340. The handle is rotatable about its longitudinal axis as illustrated by double-headedarrow 350. Rotation of thehandle 340 adjusts various selected functions similar to the up and down buttons discussed above. For instance, if a user wants to listen to the radio, theradio selection switch 346 is pressed. Once the radio function is chosen, the operator turns the handle to the left or the right to change stations. Once the station is selected, theradio switch 346 is again pressed. Thehandle 348 is then used to adjust the volume from aspeaker 352 by turning the handle to the left or the right. Thehandle 348 illustratively rotates less than 360° and activates the up switch or the down switch in an arc based on appropriate ergonomics. Thehandle 348 is illustratively biased to the center position. Bed articulation control switches 354 are also located on thebody portion 340. In addition, areading light 356 is located on thecontrol unit 338. - Another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in
FIGS. 20-22 . Acontrol unit 358 includes abody portion 360 having anurse call switch 362, function selection switches 364, and up and down control switches 366 and 368. Acord 370 is connected to thecontrol unit 358. A bottom side of thecontrol unit 358 is illustrated inFIG. 21 . The bottom side of the standard telephone handset including amicrophone 372, aspeaker 374, and a touchtone control pad 376. Bed articulation controls can also be located on thecontrol unit 358, if desired.Control unit 358 is designed to be stored on asiderail 380 of abed 10 as illustrated inFIG. 22 . When in the storage position, the user can operate the control function switches. Thecontrol unit 358 is removed to use the telephone. Therefore, thecontrol unit 358 is integrated with thebed 10 and bed function controls are located on the back side of the phone. A phone card slot is also located on thecontrol unit 358. A retention mechanism on thesiderail 380 is illustratively configured to hold thecontrol unit 358 within thesiderail 380. Thecontrol unit 358 may be held in place by a friction fit connector or by pins or levers which hold thecontrol unit 358 in place and which are released by buttons or handles to remove thecontrol unit 358. - Another
control unit 382 is illustrated inFIGS. 23 and 24 .Control unit 382 includes abody portion 384 mounted to anarm 386. Illustratively, thearm 386 is pivotably coupled to asiderail 390 as shown inFIG. 24 . The arm is movable from an upright position shown inFIG. 24 to a downwardly pivoted storage position in which thecontrol unit 382 is nested within thesiderail 390. - The
control unit 382 includes separate function selection switches 392. Up and down control switches 394 and 396 are also located on thebody portion 384.Speakers 398 are also located on thebody portion 384. Anurse call switch 400 is located along a side of thecontrol unit 382. Separate bed articulation control switches 402 are also provided. Amicrophone 404 is included for hands-free telephone and nurse communications. - Yet another
control unit 406 is illustrated inFIG. 25 .Control unit 406 includes abody portion 408 mounted to asupport arm 410. Separate function selection switches 412 are located on thebody portion 408. Ahandle 414 is rotatable aboutaxis 416 to provide high/low or up/down control for each function selected similar to thehandle 348 discussed above with reference toFIG. 19 . Thehandle 414 is coupled to an L-shapedconnector member 418 extending downwardly frombody portion 408. A light 420 is formed on a corner of the L-shapedmember 418. Anurse call switch 422 is located on a side edge of thebody portion 408.Nurse call 422 may also be located along a top surface ofbody portion 408, if desired. Aspeaker 424 and separate bed articulation controls 426 are also located on thebody portion 408 ofcontrol unit 406. Thehandle 414 is located in a generally horizontal orientation when in use. Thehandle 414 permits the operator to move thecontrol unit 406 as well as to adjust the control functions in a manner similar to up and down switches discussed above. - Another
control unit 430 is illustrated inFIG. 26 .Control unit 430 includes abody portion 432 mounted to acontrol arm 434.Body portion 432 includes acentral aperture 436 and arotatable grip portion 438.Grip portion 438 is used to adjust the high/low or up/down controls. Separate function selection switches 440 are located on thebody portion 432. Anurse call switch 442 is located along a top surface of thebody portion 432.Speakers 444 are located on opposite sides of thebody portion 432. In this embodiment, therotatable control grip 438 is located in a center portion of thecontrol unit 432. A light 446 is also coupled to thebody portion 432. - Yet another embodiment of the
control unit 450 is illustrated inFIG. 27 .Control unit 450 includes abody portion 452 mounted to anarm 454.Control unit 450 includes separate function control switches 456 and two pairs of up and downcontrols control unit 450.Speakers 462 are located near a top portion ofcontrol unit 450. Anurse call switch 464 is located along a top surface ofcontrol unit 450. A light 466 is located along a bottom portion ofcontrol unit 450. - A touch
screen control panel 468 is located in a center portion ofcontrol unit 450. Acontrol screen 468 provides flexibility for controlling various types of menu driven functions. Different programs may be installed for operation of different functions. Thescreen 468 is also used for connection to an Internet site to play video game products. A computer mouse control apparatus or keyboard may be connected to the control unit, if desired. In addition, the control buttons on thecontrol unit 450 may be used to control connection to the Internet or the video games.Control screen 468 may be a television screen, computer screen, or touch screen control panel. -
FIGS. 28-30 illustrate a siderail mountedcontrol unit 470. Thecontrol unit 470 is configured to be integrated with thesiderail 472. In a nested storage position shown inFIG. 28 , thecontrol unit 470 is located adjacent the siderail.Control buttons 474 to control functions of the bed or room, bed articulation, nurse call, telephone, etc. are integrated into thecontrol unit 470 in the manner discussed above. Thecontrol buttons 474 are located on a generally planar surface of thecontrol unit 470 that is aligned at a transverse angle relative to a plane of thesiderail 472. Therefore, thecontrol buttons 474 are aligned at an angle toward the head of the person on thebed 10. - An operator can grip the
control unit 470 andpivot control unit 470 outwardly from thesiderail 472 as illustrated inFIG. 29 . As shown inFIG. 30 , asupport arm 476 is pivotably coupled to thesiderail 472. A first pivot connection is configured to connect thearm 476 to thesiderail 472 aboutpivot axis 480. Asleeve 482 is rotatably coupled to mountingportion 478.Arm 476 is pivotably coupled tosleeve 482 aboutaxis 484. Therefore,arm 476 can move up and down and forward and backward relative to thesiderail 476 as shown inFIG. 30 . An opposite end ofarm 476 is pivotably coupled to thecontrol unit 470.Control unit 470 includesadditional controls 486 on an opposite side of thecontrol unit 470 fromcontrols 474 for use when thecontrol unit 470 is in its outwardly extended position as shown inFIG. 30 .Controls 486 are accessible through opening 485 (FIG. 30 ) to a caregiver positioned adjacent the bed whencontrol unit 470 is in the nested storage position as shown inFIG. 28 . Theillustrated siderail 472 includes a cylindrically shapedtop rail 473, acenter rail 475 and abottom rail 477. Thecontrol unit 470 includes a curvedtop surface 479 configured to receive the curved profile surface of the top rail 471. Thecontrol unit 470 also includes first and second recessedportions portion 481 is configured to receive thearm 476 when thecontrol unit 470 is moved to the nested storage position ofFIG. 28 . The second recessedportion 483 is configured to receive the center rail when thecontrol unit 470 is moved to the storage position ofFIG. 28 . - Another embodiment of the present invention similar to
FIGS. 28-30 is illustrated inFIGS. 31-35 . A different type ofpivot linkage 493 is used to connect acontrol unit 490 to asiderail 492. Asupport channel 494 oflinkage 493 is pivotably coupled to thesiderail 492 aboutaxis 496. First andsecond arms channel 494 bypivot connections 502 and 504, respectively.Arms FIG. 33 to raise and lower thecontrol unit 490 relative to thesiderail 492.Arms flanges 506 on thecontrol unit 490 byconnector 509. Therefore,control unit 490 can rotate aboutaxis 508 relative toarms Arms pivot connections connector 509.Linkage 493 therefore permits thecontrol unit 490 to move forward and backward and up and down relative to thesiderail 492. Illustratively,control unit 490 includesfunction control buttons 510 and bedarticulation control buttons 512. Aspeaker 514 is coupled to thesiderail 492. A light 516 is located adjacent thespeaker 514. Thecontrol unit 490 includes a curvedtop surface 491 configured to receive the curved profile surface of the top rail ofsiderail 492. -
FIG. 36 is a block diagram illustrating connection of the various control units to a nurse call interface on the wall of the hospital room. The control units may be either on the left hand or right hand siderail as illustrated atblocks communication junction box 524 on thehospital bed 10.Junction box 524 is coupled to amicrocontroller interface 526 which is coupled to a nurse call interface located on the hospital wall as illustrated atblock 528. Therefore, the control units of the present invention can communicate with the nurse call system and/or with the electrical communication network of the hospital to transmit and receive information from remote locations. - Although the invention has been described in detail with reference to a certain illustrated embodiment, variations and modifications exist within the scope and spirit of the invention as described and as defined in the following claims.
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1. A control apparatus for use by a person located on a bed to control at least one function, the bed including a frame, and a patient support surface supported by the frame, the apparatus comprising:
a control unit configured to control at least one function; and
a handle portion including a longitudinal axis, the handle portion being supported by the control unit for rotation about the longitudinal axis and operable to control the at least one function upon rotation of the handle.
2. The control apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rotatable handle portion is configured to provide an up and down control for the at least one function.
3. The control apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is supported by an arm coupled to the bed, the arm being configured to support the control unit above the patient support surface.
4. The control apparatus of claim 1 , wherein handle is spaced apart from the control unit.
5. The control apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a device coupled to the control unit and configured to permit voice communication with another person.
6. The control apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of select switches located on the control unit, each select switch representing a separate one of a plurality of controlled functions, the handle being operable to control a function selected using one of the plurality of select switches.
7. The control apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control unit controls a plurality of functions including at least one of calling a nurse, turning on a light in a room, turning on a reading light, controlling a TV, controlling a radio, placing and receiving telephone calls, controlling drapes, controlling doors, adjusting a height of the bed, adjusting a configuration of an articulating deck on the bed, adjusting a mattress located on the bed, connecting to the Internet, and controlling a video game.
8. The control apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is formed to include a central aperture, the handle portion being located within the central aperture.
9. The control apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a reading light coupled to one of the control unit and the handle portion.
10. The control apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control unit includes a housing having a plurality of side surfaces, each side surface including a perimeter edge, and further comprising a nurse call button located on one of the side surfaces of the housing and extending along the perimeter edge.
11. A control apparatus for use by a person located on a bed to control at least one function, the bed including a frame, and a patient support surface supported by the frame, the apparatus comprising:
a control unit configured to control at least one function; and
a reading light coupled to the control unit.
12. The control apparatus of claim 11 , further comprising a handle portion including a longitudinal axis, the handle portion being supported by the control unit for rotation about the longitudinal axis and operable to control the at least one function upon rotation of the handle.
13. The control apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the control unit is supported by an arm coupled to the bed, the arm being configured to support the control unit above the patient support surface.
14. The control apparatus of claim 11 , further comprising a device coupled to the control unit and configured to permit voice communication with another person.
15. The control apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the control unit controls a plurality of functions including at least one of calling a nurse, turning on a light in a room, turning on the reading light, controlling a TV, controlling a radio, placing and receiving telephone calls, controlling drapes, controlling doors, adjusting a height of the bed, adjusting a configuration of an articulating deck on the bed, adjusting a mattress located on the bed, connecting to the Internet, and controlling a video game.
16. The control apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the control unit includes a housing having a plurality of side surfaces, each side surface including a perimeter edge, and further comprising a nurse call button located on one of the side surfaces of the housing and extending along the perimeter edge.
17. A control apparatus for use by a person located on a bed to control at least one function, the bed including a frame, and a patient support surface supported by the frame, the apparatus comprising:
a control unit configured to control at least one function, the control unit including a housing having a plurality of side surfaces, each side surface including a perimeter edge; and
a nurse call button located on one of the side surfaces of the housing and extending along the perimeter edge.
18. The control apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the nurse call button extends outwardly beyond the perimeter edge of the housing.
19. The control apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the nurse call button is located at a corner of the housing so that the nurse call button extends along two adjacent side surfaces of the housing.
20. The control apparatus of claim 17 , further comprising handle portion including a longitudinal axis, the handle portion being supported by the control unit for rotation about the longitudinal axis and operable to control the at least one function upon rotation of the handle.
21. The control apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the control unit is supported by an arm coupled to the bed, the arm being configured to support the control unit above the patient support surface.
22. The control apparatus of claim 17 , further comprising a device coupled to the control unit and configured to permit voice communication with another person.
23. The control apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the control unit controls a plurality of functions including at least one of calling a nurse upon actuation of the nurse call button, turning on a light in a room, turning on a reading light, controlling a TV, controlling a radio, placing and receiving telephone calls, controlling drapes, controlling doors, adjusting a height of the bed, adjusting a configuration of an articulating deck on the bed, adjusting a mattress located on the bed, connecting to the Internet, and controlling a video game.
24. The control apparatus of claim 17 , further comprising a reading light coupled to the control unit.
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