Improvements in and connected with Bedsteads or Couches for Invalids.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 12th June, 1895-Accepted, 24th Aug., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Bedsteads or Couches for
Invalids.
We, PAUL SCHÜTTE, of Rheinsbergerstrasse 72, Berlin, Clerk, and WILHELM
REGELIN, of Colmarerstrasse 7 Berlin in the Empire of Germany Merchant, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what mauner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to improvements in bedsteads or couches for invalids and
its object is to provide a bedstead in which an invalid may easily be supplied with
a closely fitting stool receptacle, the latter being inserted underneath the seat of
the invalid, without necessitating his rising from the bed.
In the annexed drawings
Fig. 1 represents a perspective view of this improved bedstead Fig. 2 a cross
section thereof with the stool receptacle inserted, Fig. 3 showing the same without
stool. Figs. 4 and 5 are detail views.
Figs. 6 and 7 parts of the sheet pertaining to the bedstead illustrating the mode
of application.
The improvements substantially consist in the steel spring bottom of the bedstead
and the mattress thereon having in their middle portions openings intended to be
directly underneath the seat of the invalid.
These openings have for their object to admit of a closely fitting stool receptacle
resting on an exchangeable frame being brought to its intended place while the
invalid, by a corresponding inclination of the spring bottom, is caused to assume a
sitting position.
As appears from the full view, Fig. 1, the bedsteads consists of two side
frames a and a' of round iron bars or tubes connected to two cross franies A
and A. Said bars a and a¹ have vertical braces a² tending to stiffen the side
frames the latter being also connected by two angle iron bars b which are inclined
towards frame a, that is to say, obliquely connected between a and a¹. Above the
vertical bars a² there are provided eyes a³ which serve as bearings for the spindles c
of frame C of the spring bottom. About these spindles the frame C may be
hinged so that the entire bottom actually consists of three divisions or parts the
head end c², the middle part c¹, and the foot end c³, c' of which is always horizontal
i.e. solidly attached to the side frames, whereas the two other parts may be
adjusted to assume any desired inclination towards the horizontal plane the adjust-
ment being accomplished by means of the two curved racks or ratchet bars D
which are connected with their ends to the parts c² and c and lie close to the two
frame bars a so that pins such as D' passed through holes in the said frame bars
may engage with the teeth of the racks D and so hold them and consequently the
parts 2 and 3 in any position previously given to them. The foot part c³ is when
the invalid lies in a horizontal position, kept horizontal by a cross bar or bowed
frame N revolving or turning about bolts M between the uprights of the foot
frame A' said bow being adapted to engage with the end of part c³. N¹ is a hook
or catch for keeping the bow N suspend when required.
The part c' of the spring bottom is provided with the above mentioned rectangular
orifice the latter being formed by a frame c of U section connected to the exterior
frame C by wire springs similar to those used in wire mattresses as shown in Fig. 2.
The angle iron bars & serve as a slide guide for a flat iron frame or transporter
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page_text: to be inserted to support the stool receptacle (see Figs. 4 and 5). Said frame is
composed of two curved flat iron bars E which are connected by means of two
smaller flat iron pieces e bent at their ends and carrying a board e having a circular
opening e the bolt E is to solidly unite the bars E to each other. The other
bolt E is riveted to only one of the bars E, its other end passing loosely through
the opposite bar which renders possible the compression of that end of the trans-
porter after its insertion into the guide b, whereupon the bars E may be raised to
rest in the books H on the two vertical bars a². On the board are located
4 spiral springs f (see Fig. 2.) which support the board F with a corresponding
opening to receive the receptacle G. The mattress on top of the spring bottom
has also an opening adapted to leave sufficient space for the receptacle to enter.
Fig. 3 represents a cross section through the bedstead without the receptacle
stool G. The latter is in that instance replaced by a cushion I fitting in the
opening of the board F and corresponding in its form with the aperature in the
mattress G. Said cushion entirely fills up the space mentioned it being pressed
home by the springs for by set screws K embraced by said springs.
As may be seen from Fig. 7 the bed-sheet, blankets or the like contain two cuts
in cruciform the four ends L being passed through the opening of the matress G
and buttoned on underneath at L'.
The arrangement as described admits of conveniently and easily supplying the
invalid with the stool without requiring his rising or raising. Speedy attendance
and the possibility of causing the invalid to assume a sitting position while his back
is continnualy supported are the main features and the principal advantages of
this improved bedstead.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. In an invalid bedstead the means for easily and conveniently inserting a stool
receptacle comprising a flat iron frame or transporter to be slid underneath the
spring bottom said frame supporting an exchangeable receptacle to he passed
through an opening in said spring bottom and mattress in combination with circular
racks for adjusting the head and foot part of said bottom for causing them to assume
any desired inclination towards the horizontal plane.
2. The combination with a bedstead having an opening as described of a trans-
porter comprising two side bars E loosely connected to each other and supporting
a board with circular openings by means of springs f, said opening to receive when
required a receptacle or a cushion to fill the aperature in the mattress, this
cushion being pushed home and kept in place by screw bolts K underneath the
board F.
3. In a bedstead with opening as described a cushion I to be inserted in the
mattress conformed to the shape of the opening in the latter and adapted to rest
with a cylindrical projection in the circular opening of board F.
4. A sheet, blanket or the like for the bedstead as described having two cuts in
cruciform, the ends L. being adapted to be passed within the opening and fastened
o the underside of the mattress for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 12th day of June 1895.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18 Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicants.