Patent Application
20230117415
The present disclosure relates to a driving mechanism and, in particular, to a medical bed horizontal driving mechanism, a medical bed horizontal driving system including the same, and a medical bed.
When examining or treating a patient, it is often necessary to place the patient on a medical bed and send the patient into an examination or treatment instrument, such as a computed tomography detection apparatus. For convenience of use, the medical bed usually includes a bed frame and a bed board which are movable relative to each other, wherein the bed board is used to carry the patient. At present, a driving mechanism for driving the movement of the bed board occupies a large space, has many transition parts, is complicated to assemble, takes a long time to debug, and is not easy to install and maintain.
An objective of the present disclosure is to provide a medical bed horizontal driving mechanism, which is easy to install and maintain.
Another objective of the present disclosure is to provide a medical bed horizontal driving system, which is easy to install and maintain.
Still another objective of the present disclosure is to provide a medical bed having a medical bed horizontal driving mechanism, which is easy to install and maintain.
The present disclosure provides a medical bed horizontal driving mechanism, including a bracket, a drum, an electric motor, and a position sensor. The bracket is configured to be fixedly connected to a bed frame of a medical bed. The drum is rotatably connected to the bracket. The drum is rotatable to drive the bed board of the medical bed to move relative to the bed frame. The electric motor is arranged in a cavity of the drum. A housing of the electric motor is fixedly connected to the bracket. An output shaft of the electric motor is connected to the drum to drive the drum to rotate relative to the bracket. The position sensor is arranged in the cavity of the drum. The position sensor is capable of detecting a rotational position of the drum and generating a position signal, which is used to control the electric motor.
The bracket, the drum, the electric motor, and the position sensor of the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism are of an integrated structure, and assembly and disassembly of the integrated structure can be achieved through assembly and disassembly of the bracket and the bed frame, thereby facilitating installation and maintenance. Furthermore, the integrated structure contributes to saving space.
In another exemplary embodiment of the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism, the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism further includes a speed sensor arranged in the cavity of the drum. The speed sensor is capable of detecting a rotational speed of the output shaft of the electric motor and generating a rotational speed signal, which is used to control the electric motor. In this way, it is beneficial to improve the driving accuracy of the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism.
In still another exemplary embodiment of the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism, the bracket includes a pair of support assemblies. Each support assembly includes a connector and a support shaft. The connector is configured to be fixedly connected to the bed frame. The support shaft is fixedly connected to the connector, and has an axis overlapping with the rotation axis of the drum. The support shaft is connected to one axial end of the drum, so as to support the rotation of the drum. The bracket has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and has a good stability.
In yet another exemplary embodiment of the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism, the support shaft is of a hollow shaft structure, and has a hollow through hole configured for passage of lead wires of the electric motor and the position sensor. In this way, the structure is more compact.
In a further exemplary embodiment of the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism, the drum is in the shape of a round tube. The medical bed horizontal driving mechanism further includes two end covers, which are fixedly connected to the two axial ends of the drum, so as to close openings at the two ends of the drum. The support shafts included in the pair of support assemblies respectively pass through the two end covers to support the rotation of the drum. In this way, it is beneficial to protect the internal structure of the drum from water and dust.
In another further exemplary embodiment of the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism, the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism further includes a speed reducer arranged in the cavity of the drum. The electric motor is connected to the drum via the speed reducer to drive the drum to rotate. In this way, the torque can be increased.
In still another further exemplary embodiment of the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism, the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism further includes a support sleeve. The support sleeve is arranged in the cavity of the drum and is arranged parallel to the drum. One end of the support sleeve is fixedly connected to the bracket. The electric motor is arranged in a cavity of the support sleeve, and the housing of the electric motor is fixedly connected to the support sleeve. The speed reducer is arranged in the cavity of the support sleeve, and an output shaft of the speed reducer rotatably passes through the other end of the support sleeve. The end of the output shaft of the speed reducer that passes out of the support sleeve is fixedly connected to the drum. The support sleeve has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and has a good stability.
In yet another further exemplary embodiment of the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism, the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism further includes two connection flanges and a brake. The two connection flanges are arranged in the cavity of the support sleeve and are respectively located on two axial sides of the electric motor. The two connection flanges are fixedly connected to the support sleeve. Two axial ends of the output shaft of the electric motor respectively rotatably pass through the two connection flanges. The brake is arranged in the cavity of the support sleeve. The two ends of the output shaft of the electric motor that pass out of the two connection flanges are respectively connected to the speed reducer and the brake. The stability of the output shaft of the electric motor during use can be improved by means of the connection flanges.
In a yet further exemplary embodiment of the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism, the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism further includes a tension pulley and a drive belt. The tension pulley is rotatably arranged on the bed frame, and has a rotation axis parallel to the rotation axis of the drum. The drive belt is wound around the tension pulley and the drum. Two ends of the drive belt are configured to be fixedly connected to the bed board. The drum is rotatable to drive the drive belt to move, so as to drive the bed board to move linearly. A position of the tension pulley relative to the bed frame is adjustable in a movement direction of the bed board, so as to tension the drive belt. The structure is easy to assemble and has a good stability.
In a yet another exemplary embodiment of the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism, the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism further includes a horizontal movement component and two fixing assemblies. The horizontal movement component is configured to be fixedly connected to the bed board. Each fixing assembly includes a first toothed plate and a second toothed plate. The first toothed plate is fixedly connected to the horizontal movement component. The second toothed plate is detachably connected to the first toothed plate and engageable with the first toothed plate, so as to prevent the first toothed plate and the second toothed plate from moving relative to each other in the movement direction of the bed board. The first toothed plate and the second toothed plate that are engaged with each other are capable of clamping and fixing one end of the drive belt by means of engaged teeth. The two fixing assemblies respectively clamp and fix two ends of the drive belt. The structure is easy to assemble and has a good firmness.
The present disclosure also provides a medical bed horizontal driving system, which includes the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism described above, and a controller. The controller can control the electric motor according to the position signal. The medical bed horizontal driving system is convenient for installation and maintenance, and saves space.
The present disclosure also provides a medical bed, which includes a bed frame, a bed board, and the medical bed horizontal driving system described above. The bed board is movably arranged on the bed frame. The bracket is fixedly connected to the bed frame. The drum is rotatable to drive the bed board to move relative to the bed frame. The medical bed horizontal driving system is convenient for installation and maintenance, and saves space.
The following accompanying drawings merely illustratively describe and explain the present disclosure and do not limit the scope of the present disclosure.
For a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of the present disclosure, the specific embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference sign denotes components having the same or similar structure and the same function.
The word “exemplary” represents “serving as an instance, example, or description” herein, and any illustration and implementation described as “exemplary” herein should not be interpreted as a more preferred or more advantageous technical solution.
Herein, “first”, “second”, etc. do not indicate their degree of importance or order, but are only used to indicate differences from each other, to facilitate description of the disclosure.
For the sake of brevity of the drawings, only the parts relevant to the present disclosure are exemplarily shown in the figures, and they do not represent the actual structure as a product.
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Specifically, in this exemplary embodiment, the drum 20 drives the bed board 92 to move by means of the following structure. The tension pulley 81 is rotatably arranged on the bed frame 91, and has a rotation axis parallel to a rotation axis of the drum 20. The drive belt 82 is wound around the tension pulley 81 and the drum 20. The drive belt 82 is, for example, a timing belt, a flat belt, or a wedge belt, and the tension pulley 81 and the drum 20 have a drive structure matching the drive belt. The horizontal movement component 83 is configured to be fixedly connected to the bed board 92.
In this exemplary embodiment, the position of the tension pulley 81 relative to the bed frame 91 can be adjusted in the movement direction of the bed board 92 to tension the drive belt 82. The adjustment is performed by, for example, bolts. Specifically, a shaft of the tension pulley 81 is fixed to the bed frame 91 via a bolt, and the position of the tension pulley 81 relative to the bed frame 91 can be adjusted by rotating the bolt. However, it is not limited to this. In other exemplary embodiments, the position of the tension pulley 81 relative to the bed frame 91 may be set to be fixed.
In this exemplary embodiment, the drive belt 82 can be fixed to the bed board 92 via the horizontal movement component 83 and the fixing assemblies 84. However, it is not limited to this. In other exemplary embodiments, the drive belt 82 may also be configured to be directly connected to the bed board 92.
In this exemplary embodiment, the horizontal movement component 83 can be movably connected to the bed frame 91 in the direction A and its opposite direction, and the connection is, for example, a sliding connection or a connection by means of rollers. The horizontal movement component 83 is configured to be fixed to the bed board 92, so as to drive the bed board 92 to move relative to the bed frame 91. However, it is not limited to this. In other exemplary embodiments, it is possible that the bed board 92 may also be directly movably connected to the bed frame 91.
The electric motor 30 is arranged in the cavity of the drum 20. A housing of the electric motor 30 is fixedly connected to one of the support shafts 13. An output shaft 31 of the electric motor 30 is connected to the drum 20 via a drum body connection seat 63 to drive the drum 20 to rotate relative to the bracket 10. The position sensor 41 is arranged in the cavity of the drum 20. The position sensor 41 can detect a rotational position of the drum 20 and generate a position signal. The position signal is used to control the electric motor 30 to improve the driving accuracy of the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism. The position sensor 41 is, for example, an encoder.
In the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism of this exemplary embodiment, the bracket 10, the drum 20, the electric motor 30, and the position sensor 41 are of an integrated structure, and assembly and disassembly of the integrated structure can be achieved through assembly and disassembly of the bracket 10 and the bed frame 91, thereby facilitating installation and maintenance. Furthermore, the integrated structure contributes to saving space.
In an exemplary embodiment, the support shaft 13 is of a hollow shaft structure, and has a hollow through hole configured for passage of lead wires of the electric motor 30 and the position sensor 41, thereby making the structure more compact.
In an exemplary embodiment, the drum 20 is in the shape of a round tube. The medical bed horizontal driving mechanism further includes two end covers 22, which are fixedly connected to the two axial ends of the drum 20, so as to close openings at the two ends of the drum 20. The support shafts 13 included in the pair of support assemblies 11 respectively pass through the two end covers 22 to support the rotation of the drum 20. In this way, it is beneficial to protect the internal structure of the drum 20 from water and dust.
In this exemplary embodiment, the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism further includes a support sleeve 61, two connection flanges 62, a speed reducer 50, a brake 70, and a speed sensor 42.
The support sleeve 61 is arranged in the cavity of the drum 20 and is arranged parallel to the drum 20. One end of the support sleeve 61 is fixedly connected to one of the support shafts 13. The electric motor 30 is arranged in a cavity of the support sleeve 61. The housing of the electric motor 30 is fixedly connected to the support sleeve 61. The two connection flanges 62 are arranged in the cavity of the support sleeve 61 and are respectively located on two axial sides of the electric motor 30. The two connection flanges 62 are fixedly connected to the support sleeve 61. Two axial ends of the output shaft of the electric motor 30 rotatably pass through the two connection flanges 62 respectively, thereby improving the stability of the output shaft of the electric motor 30 during use.
The speed reducer 50 and the brake 70 are arranged in the cavity of the support sleeve 61. The speed reducer 50 is, for example, a planetary speed reducer or a harmonic speed reducer. The two ends of the output shaft of the electric motor 30 that pass out of the two connection flanges 62 are respectively connected to an input shaft of the speed reducer 50 and the brake 70. An output shaft 52 of the speed reducer 50 rotatably passes through the end of the support sleeve 61 that is not connected to the support shaft 13, thereby improving the stability of the output shaft 52 of the speed reducer 50 during use. The end of the output shaft 52 of the speed reducer 50 that passes out of the support sleeve 61 is fixedly connected to the drum 20 via the drum body connection seat 63. The electric motor 30 is connected to the drum 20 via the speed reducer 50 to drive the drum 20 to rotate, thereby increasing a torque.
The speed sensor 42 is arranged in the cavity of the support sleeve 61. The speed sensor 42 can detect a rotational speed of the output shaft of the electric motor 30 and generate a rotational speed signal, and the rotational speed signal is used to control the electric motor 30 to improve the driving accuracy of the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism. The speed sensor 42 is composed of, for example, an encoder or a resolver and a Hall sensor.
In the medical bed horizontal driving mechanism of this exemplary embodiment, the bracket 10, the drum 20, the electric motor 30, the position sensor 41, the support sleeve 61, the connection flanges 62, the speed reducer 50, the brake 70, and the speed sensor 42 are of an integrated structure, and assembly and disassembly of the integrated structure can be achieved through assembly and disassembly of the bracket 10 and the bed frame 91, thereby facilitating installation and maintenance. Furthermore, the integrated structure contributes to saving space.
In this exemplary embodiment, the fixing of the electric motor 30, the speed reducer 50 and the brake 70 is realized by the support sleeve 61, so that the structure is simple, is easy to process, and has a good stability, but is not limited thereto.
In this exemplary embodiment, the two ends of the output shaft of the electric motor 30 are connected to the speed reducer 50 and the brake 70, respectively. This arrangement enables both the speed reducer 50 and the brake 70 to be located closer to the electric motor 30 compared to being mounted at the same end, facilitating improving the driving and braking effects.
The present disclosure also provides a medical bed horizontal driving system, which includes a medical bed horizontal driving mechanism shown in
In another exemplary embodiment, the medical bed horizontal driving system includes a medical bed horizontal driving mechanism shown in
The medical bed described above may be used in medical systems such as magnetic resonance and electronic computed tomography, for example.
The present disclosure also provides a medical bed. In an exemplary embodiment, the medical bed includes a bed frame 91, a bed board 92, and a medical bed horizontal driving system described above. The bed board 92 is movably arranged on the bed frame 91. The bracket 10 is fixedly connected to the bed frame 91. The drum 20 can rotate to drive the bed board 92 to move relative to the bed frame 91. The medical bed horizontal driving system is convenient for installation and maintenance, and saves space.
It should be understood that, although the specification is described according to various embodiments, not each of the embodiments contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is merely for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in the various embodiments can also be combined as appropriate to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
The series of detailed descriptions set forth above are merely specific illustrations of feasible embodiments of the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present disclosure. Equivalent implementations or variations without departing from the technical spirit of the present disclosure, such as combinations, divisions, or repetitions of the features, should fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.
The present application is a U.S. National Stage Entry of PCT application no. PCT/CN2020/079247, filed on Mar. 13, 2020, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Filing Document | Filing Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/CN2020/079247 | 3/13/2020 | WO |
