占有者支持体により誘発される剪断を緩和する方法および装置

Title:

占有者支持体により誘発される剪断を緩和する方法および装置

Document Type and Number:

Japanese Patent JP5694802

Kind Code:

B2

Abstract:

A bed comprises a frame 34 with at least one orientation adjustable section ( 44 , 46, 48 ), a mattress 58 supported by the frame and having at least one A bladder and at least one B bladder. The bladders are inflatable and deflatable cut of phase with each other in coordination with at least one of a) issuance of a command for the frame section to change orientation and b) an actual change in orientation of the frame Also described is an associated method for operating an occupant support at least part of which its orientation relative to other parts of the occupant support. The method comprises providing, in response to a change of orientation of the orientation adjustable part, a relatively lower occupant/support interface pressure (OSIP) at a location A and a higher OSIP at a location B followed by providing a relatively higher OSIP at the location A and a relatively lower OSIP at the location B.

Inventors:

Charles A. Lackenbrucci

Application Number:

JP2011027785A

Publication Date:

April 01, 2015

Filing Date:

February 10, 2011

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