Patent ID: 6101648
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
An articulating bed comprising:a bed frame;a knee section pivotally attached to said bed frame so that said knee section is adapted to move relative to said bed frame;a foot section having a first end pivotally connected to said knee section and a second free end, said foot section being adapted to move in response to pivotal movement of said knee section; anda ramp assembly including:a ramp attached to one of said free end of said foot section or said bed frame; anda leg rigidly connected to the other one of said free end of said foot section or said bed frame, said leg rotatably supporting a wheel which is in contact with said ramp to support said free end of said foot section, said ramp assembly maintaining a spaced relation between said bed frame and said free end of said foot section to prevent said foot section from contacting said bed frame during movement of said knee section.