Adjustable bed frame with inclined guide and drive elements

A frame for an adjustable bed is disclosed and which comprises a body supporting platform composed of a head panel, a center panel, a leg panel, and a foot panel. A base supports the platform, and the base includes a pair of upwardly inclined guide surfaces which are in the form of an inverted V. A...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author ROHM; TIMOTHY J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 24.11.1992
Subjects
CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY
FUNERAL DEVICES
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS
TRANSPORT OR ACCOMODATION FOR PATIENTS
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:A frame for an adjustable bed is disclosed and which comprises a body supporting platform composed of a head panel, a center panel, a leg panel, and a foot panel. A base supports the platform, and the base includes a pair of upwardly inclined guide surfaces which are in the form of an inverted V. A U-shaped lift arm is pivotally connected to the head panel and slides along one of the guide surfaces to raise and lower the head panel, and a second U-shaped lift arm is pivotally connected to the leg panel and slides along the other of the guide surfaces to raise and lower the leg panel. A pair of electrical drive motors are provided for separately controlling the sliding movement of each of the lift arms in both directions.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19910661518