ASSISTANT FOR STABILIZING, MOBILIZING AND SECURING A PATIENT

Abstract

An assistant apparatus (1, 100) for mobilizing a patient includes a seat (5) for receiving the patient. The seat (5) is attached to the side of a mast of a trolley (3) that is mounted on rollers (2). The seat (5) comprises a seat surface (6), a backrest (7) and armrests (8).

Claims

1.-25. (canceled)

26. An assistant apparatus (1, 100) for mobilizing a patient, comprising: a trolley (3) mounted on rollers (2), wherein the trolley (3) includes a mast (4); and a seat (5) for receiving the patient, the seat (5) being attached to a side of the mast (4), wherein the seat (5) includes a seat surface (6), a backrest (7), and armrests (8).

27. The assistant apparatus (100) according to claim 26, wherein the seat (5) is attached laterally offset with respect to the mast (4) of the trolley (3) and is connected to the trolley (3) via at least one support arm (101).

28. The assistant apparatus (100) according to claim 26, further comprising a lateral torque support (102) which is arranged essentially below the seat (5) and which is connected to the trolley (3).

29. The assistant apparatus (100) according to claim 28, wherein the torque support (102) is supported by at least one further roller (103) and moves with the trolley.

30. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 26, wherein the backrest (7) comprises at least one positioning mechanism.

31. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 30, wherein the backrest (7) is pivotable and/or height-adjustable relative to the seat surface (6).

32. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 26, wherein each of the armrests (8) comprises at least one positioning mechanism.

33. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 32, wherein the armrests (8) are pivotable and/or height-adjustable with respect to the seat surface (6).

34. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 32, wherein the armrests (8) are adjustable in length.

35. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 32, wherein the armrests (8) are each split in the longitudinal direction into an upper arm support and a forearm support for the separate support of the patient's upper and forearm, wherein the upper arm support and the forearm support are each connected via pivot and swivel joints and are each individually adjustable in length.

36. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 26, wherein the seat surface (6) comprises at least one positioning mechanism.

37. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 36, wherein the seat surface (6) can be inclined forwards with respect to the vertical axis.

38. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 36, wherein the seat surface (6) can be inclined laterally with respect to the vertical axis.

39. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 26, wherein the seat surface (6), the backrest and/or the armrests (8) are each equipped with a motor drive for pivoting, rotating and/or lifting movements in all spatial directions to mobilize the patient.

40. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 26, wherein at least one of the armrests (8) is equipped at its front end with a tray (105) for supporting a hand of the patient and/or an object, and wherein the tray can be folded down.

41. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 40, wherein a vertical support is attached to the tray and configured to be held by the patient's hand.

42. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 40, wherein a positioning mechanism configured to be operated by the patient and/or a caregiver or a control stick (106) for setting a sitting position of the patient is arranged on the tray (105).

43. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 26, wherein the seat (5) comprises a headrest (107) which is arranged so as to be adjustable in height and/or inclination with respect to the backrest (7).

44. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 26, wherein the seat (5) comprises footrests, which are adjustable in height and/or inclination relative to the seat surface (6).

45. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 26, wherein a toilet bucket can be attached underneath the seat surface (6), the toilet bucket being connected to the seat (5) in a slidable manner held in sliding strips that are attached below the seat surface (6).

46. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 26, wherein an operating keyboard for motorized adjustment of the seat (5) is arranged on the trolley (3).

47. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 26, wherein a monitor (109) is arranged on the trolley (3) to display settings made on the trolley, patient data, and other information.

48. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 26, wherein push handles (13, 104) are attached on the mast (4) of the trolley (3) for moving or for controlling and supporting a motorized movement of the trolley (3).

49. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 26, wherein the trolley (3) is equipped with a brake.

50. The assistant apparatus (1, 100) according to claim 26, further comprising a body weight scale integrated in the seat (5).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0046] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a first assistant apparatus.

[0047] FIG. 2 shows the assistant apparatus according to FIG. 1 in a side view.

[0048] FIG. 3 shows the assistant apparatus according to FIG. 1 in a view from the front.

[0049] FIG. 4 shows the assistant apparatus according to FIG. 1 in a view from the rear.

[0050] FIG. 5 shows the assistant apparatus according to FIG. 1 in a top view.

[0051] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second assistant apparatus.

[0052] FIG. 7 shows the assistant apparatus according to FIG. 6 in a side view.

[0053] FIG. 8 shows the assistant apparatus according to FIG. 6 in a view from the front.

[0054] FIG. 9 shows the assistant apparatus according to FIG. 6 in a view from the rear.

[0055] FIG. 10 shows the assistant apparatus according to FIG. 6 in a top view.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] An assistant apparatus 1 (FIGS. 1 to 5) comprises a roller frame or a trolley 3 mounted on rollers 2, and a seat 5 attached to the front of a mast 4 for receiving a patient. The seat 5 comprises a seat surface 6, a backrest 7 and armrests 8.

[0057] On the front of the armrests 8 holding or support or operating handles 9 are attached, which can be used to enable the patient to adjust individual positions of the seat surface 6, the backrest 7, etc. if the adjustability function has been released for the patient by the caregiver. The handles 9 can also be used to stabilize a patient sitting, for example on the edge of the bed, in the standing position. In doing so, the patient holds the handles 9 from his seated position, with his face turned in the direction of the retaining strut 10. By adjusting the height of the seat 5, the patient, who is holding on to the handles 9, is supported in the attempt to stand up, because the handles 9 move upwards at the same time. It goes without saying that the design of the handles 9 and their inclination with respect to the vertical can be adapted to the shape and position of the patient's hands.

[0058] The seat 5 is connected to the mast 4 via a vertical retaining strut 10 and a horizontal retaining strut 11. The seat 5 is preferably motorized and adjustable in height relative to the mast 4. Operating means (not shown), a monitor and the like are preferably accommodated on the mast 4 or in a separate housing 12 attached to the mast 4. The assistant apparatus 1 can be moved or rotated by means of a push handle 13, wherein these movements are preferably supported by a motor. The seat surface 6 preferably has a recess 14 that can preferably be closed so that a toilet bucket can be inserted.

[0059] Insofar as a second assistant 100 (FIGS. 6 to 10) comprises the same components as the assistant apparatus 1, these are provided with the same reference symbols.

[0060] The assistant apparatus 100 additionally comprises a lateral support arm 101 which carries the seat 5. The seat 5 is arranged so that it can be adjusted in height either with respect to the support arm 101 or together with the support arm 101 with respect to the mast 4 of the assistant. It can also be provided that the support arm 101 can be pivoted relative to the mast 4 over a certain range, for example by 10°. Alternatively, the seat 5 is attached pivotably with respect to the support arm 101. All relative movements of the support arm 101 with respect to the mast 4 are realized by a motor, for example, by a motor arranged in the interior of the mast 4.

[0061] The support arm 101, along with the seat 5 attached to it, generates a lateral torque with respect to the trolley 3 and the mast 4. This torque is absorbed by a torque support 102, which is firmly connected to the rolling or trolley 3 and is supported on the floor via a roller 103, so that the assistant 100 as a whole is movable on the plane, wherein the mobility is being supported by side handles 104 that are attached to the mast 4. The roller 103 is preferably attached under the center of gravity of the unit formed by the seat 5 and the support arm 101, such that when the seat 5 is loaded with a patient of average weight, no lateral torque acts on the mast 4.

[0062] On the front side of the armrests 8, a tray 105, which can preferably be pivoted or folded away, is provided so that one hand of the patient can rest on it. A control stick 106 that can be held by one hand is preferably attached to each of the trays 105, which is used, for example as a joystick, to operate the assistant by the caregiver or—after appropriate approval—by the patient.

[0063] For more comfort, the seat 5 has a headrest 107 that can be pivoted and/or height-adjusted above the backrest 7. In the area behind the seat 5, there is a guide means 108 for guiding supply hoses, cables, and the like for supplying the patient or for recording patient data.

[0064] A monitor 109 is provided on the mast 4 to display data from the patient, the assistant apparatus 100 as well as other messages. An input keyboard, further input means such as a computer mouse and the like are preferably also provided in the area of the mast 4, wherein the input keyboard can be arranged on a panel 110 which can preferably be pivoted and arranged with respect to the mast 4.

[0065] Retaining straps are preferably provided for both assistant 1 and assistant 100, with which the patient is secured in relation to the seat surface 6 and/or in relation to the backrest 7 so that he does not injure himself or fall out of the seat 5.

[0066] As a further advantageous embodiment of the assistant 1, 100, a body weight scale, that is especially integrated in the seat 5, is provided in order to weigh the patient.