EP0363555A2 - Bed-operating apparatus - Google Patents

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EP0363555A2
EP0363555A2 EP89105329A EP89105329A EP0363555A2 EP 0363555 A2 EP0363555 A2 EP 0363555A2 EP 89105329 A EP89105329 A EP 89105329A EP 89105329 A EP89105329 A EP 89105329A EP 0363555 A2 EP0363555 A2 EP 0363555A2
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  • the invention relates to a bed control unit for call and intercom systems in hospitals and nursing homes, with a device for adjusting the volume of an acoustic transducer, wherein a sound line selector switch is provided, through which a plurality of sound lines can be connected to a headphone.
  • bed control units with a call button, reassurance lamp, buttons for switching on the room lighting via remote switches and acoustic transducers for voice communication with the sister are to be provided for such call and intercom systems .
  • bed control units that enable two-way or two-way communication.
  • headphones can also be connected to the bed control unit in order to be able to receive several programs by selection via a program selector switch.
  • the object of the invention is to improve the manageability of the known bed control device.
  • the bed control device is attached to a pivotable bracket or to a stand.
  • the bed control unit can be easily brought into a user-friendly position by the patient. The same applies if the bed control unit is attached to a stand that is close to the bed.
  • a further development of the invention is that a holder is provided for a telephone set connected to the bed control unit in the form of a handset with a built-in dialing keypad.
  • the ease of use is increased, since the telephone set can be used not only for conventional telephone connections but also for other functions.
  • the call button is attached to the telephone and a voice connection can be established with the sister on the telephone because of the nurse call.
  • the bed control unit 1 has a holder 10 for the telephone set 9 provided with a selection keypad 18, which is designed as a handset and is connected to the bed control unit 1 via the connecting cord 16. Furthermore, a headphone (not shown) is connected to the bed control device 1 via the cable 15, which can be hooked onto the hook 8 attached to the housing of the bed control device 1. (Fig. 1)
  • the bed control unit 1 also contains a call button 2 for emergency calls, a reassurance lamp 3 to indicate that the emergency call has been acknowledged, a button 4 for switching on a light source, an orientation light 5, which enables the bed control device 1 to be found in the dark, one Sound line selector switch 6 and a volume control 7.
  • the attachment 13 is attached to the lower part of the bed operating device 1, and the connecting cable 17 is also connected to the underside.
  • Fig. 2 an embodiment of the bracket of the bed control device 1 is shown. This is attached to the end of a pivotable bracket 11 which is attached, for example, to a table 12 or to the wall of the room.
  • Another possibility is to mount the bed control unit 1 at the end of a stand (not shown) standing on the floor.
  • the block diagram according to FIG. 3 shows the circuit diagram of the bed control device B, which is identical to the bed control device 1 according to FIG. 1 or 2.
  • the bed control unit B is connected to a large number of devices via the common connecting cable AK and a common plug.
  • the audio lines TL1 to TLn are provided, which are connected to the audio line selection switch TW via the connection points K11 to K32.
  • the volume control is used to adjust the volume.
  • the headphone KH is connected to the sound line selector switch TW and the volume control LR via the connection points K1 and K2.
  • the sound line selector switch TW has yet another position via which the sound of a television set up in the patient's room can be received.
  • the connection points K41 and K42 are connected to a room-specific remote control device ST which has switching means S which are individual for the bed operating device.
  • the bed control unit B also has a light button LT, which is connected via the connection points LT1 and LT2 to a switching means S which enables the control of the switching on and off of a light source in the patient's room with the aid of a low voltage.
  • the switching means S works in conjunction with a power supply unit N, which is connected to the light network NL and generates the low voltage for the light button LT and for an orientation lamp 0L, which can also be designed as a light-emitting diode and possibly depending on the time of day or depending of the switching state of the light source L only lights up in the dark and makes it easier for the patient to find the bed control unit B.
  • a call button RT1 is provided in the bed control unit B, which is connected to a nurse call system SR via the connection points RTI to RT3.
  • a further call button RT2 is provided in the telephone set FA, which connects the call key RT1 in parallel and also enables the call to be sent via the telephone set FA.
  • a reassurance lamp BL which can also be designed as a light-emitting diode, serves as the acknowledgment signal, which indicates to the patient that his call has been acknowledged.

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Known bed operating apparatuses can be held in the hand of a patient and when not being used are plugged into a wall bracket. The new bed operating apparatus is intended to facilitate the operation of the same. The bed operating apparatus (1) is fastened to a pivotable bent arm (11) or to a post, and has a holder (10) for a telephone (9), connected to the bed operating apparatus (1), in the form of a hand set with built-in push button dialling. The bed operating apparatus is particularly suited to communication systems in hospitals and nursing homes since it can be taken hold of at any time via the pivotable bent arm and, by virtue of the connected telephone, permits the use of a wide variety of services. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Bett-Bediengerät für Ruf- und Sprechan­lagen in Krankenhäusern und Pflegeheimen, mit einer Einrichtung zur Lautstärkeeinstellung eines akustischen Wandlers, wobei ein Tonleitungswahlschalter vorgesehen ist, durch weichen eine Vielzahl von Tonleitungen mit einem Kopfhörer verbindbar sind.The invention relates to a bed control unit for call and intercom systems in hospitals and nursing homes, with a device for adjusting the volume of an acoustic transducer, wherein a sound line selector switch is provided, through which a plurality of sound lines can be connected to a headphone.

Es ist bereits bekannt, in Ruf- und Sprechanlagen für Krankenhäuser und Pflegeheime ein bewegliches Bett-Bediengerät einzusetzen, welches vom Patienten in die Hand genommen werden kann. Nach der Vorschrift DIN 41050, Teil, 1, Seite 3, Abs. 6.3, sind für derartige Ruf- und Sprechanlagen Bett-Bediengerate mit einer Ruftaste, Beruhigungslampe, Tasten zur Einschaltung der Raumbeleuchtung über Fernschalter und akustische Wandler für den Sprechverkehr mit der Schwester vorzusehen. Darüberhinaus gibt es auch Bett-Bediengeräte, welche ein Wechsel- oder Gegensprechen ermöglichen. Weiterhin kann an dem Bett-Bediengerät auch ein Kopfhörer angeschlossen werden, um mehrere Programme durch Aus­wahl über einen Programmwahlschalter empfangen zu können.It is already known to use a mobile bed operating device in call and intercom systems for hospitals and nursing homes, which the patient can take in hand. According to the regulation DIN 41050, part, 1, page 3, paragraph 6.3, bed control units with a call button, reassurance lamp, buttons for switching on the room lighting via remote switches and acoustic transducers for voice communication with the sister are to be provided for such call and intercom systems . In addition, there are also bed control units that enable two-way or two-way communication. Furthermore, headphones can also be connected to the bed control unit in order to be able to receive several programs by selection via a program selector switch.

Weiterhin ist aus der DE-PS 32 40 145 ein Bett-Bediengerät bekannt, welches bei Nichtbenutzung in eine Wandhalterung eingesetzt werden kann.Furthermore, from DE-PS 32 40 145 a bed control device is known which can be used in a wall bracket when not in use.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, die Handhabbarkeit des bekannten Bett-Bediengeräts zu verbessern.The object of the invention is to improve the manageability of the known bed control device.

Diese Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, daß das Bett-Bediengerät an einem schwenkbaren Bügel oder an einem Ständer befestigt ist.This object is achieved in that the bed control device is attached to a pivotable bracket or to a stand.

Durch den beispielsweise an einer Wand oder an einem Tisch ange­brachten schwenkbaren Bügel kann das Bett-Bediengerät leicht vom Patienten in eine bedienungsgerechte Lage gebracht werden. Das gleiche gilt, wenn das Bett-Bediengerät an einem Ständer befestigt ist, welcher in der Nähe des Betts steht.Thanks to the swiveling bracket attached to a wall or a table, for example, the bed control unit can be easily brought into a user-friendly position by the patient. The same applies if the bed control unit is attached to a stand that is close to the bed.

Eine Weiterbildung der Erfindung besteht darin, daß eine Halte­rung für einen an dem Bett-Bediengerät angeschlossenen Fernsprech­apparat in Form eines Handapparates mit eingebauter Wähltastatur vorgesehen ist.A further development of the invention is that a holder is provided for a telephone set connected to the bed control unit in the form of a handset with a built-in dialing keypad.

Durch die Bereitstellung eines Fernsprechapparates wird der Be­dienungskomfort erhöht, da der Fernsprechapparat nicht nur für herkömmliche Fernsprechverbindungen sondern auch für weitere Funktionen herangezogen werden kann, so z. B. für den Schwestern­ruf, wobei die Ruftaste am Fernsprechapparat angebracht ist und über den Fernsprechapparat aufgrund des Schwesternrufs eine Sprech­verbindung mit der Schwester herstellbar ist.By providing a telephone set, the ease of use is increased, since the telephone set can be used not only for conventional telephone connections but also for other functions. B. for the nurse call, the call button is attached to the telephone and a voice connection can be established with the sister on the telephone because of the nurse call.

Weitere Vorteile ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.Further advantages result from the subclaims.

Die Erfindung wird anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels näher er­läutert, welches in der Zeichnung dargestellt ist. Es zeigt:

  • Fig. 1 die perspektivische Ansicht des Bett-Bedien­geräts,
  • Fig. 2 die Befestigung des Bett- Bediengeräts und
  • Fig. 3 die Schaltungsanordnung des Bett-Bediengeräts.
The invention is explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment which is illustrated in the drawing. It shows:
  • 1 is a perspective view of the bed control unit,
  • Fig. 2 shows the attachment of the bed control unit and
  • Fig. 3 shows the circuit arrangement of the bed control unit.

Das Bett-Bediengerät 1 weist eine Halterung 10 für den mit einer Wahltastatur 18 versehenen Fernsprechapparat 9 auf, welcher als Handapparat ausgebildet ist und über die Anschlußschnur 16 mit dem Bett-Bediengerät 1 verbunden ist. Weiterhin ist an dem Bett-­Bediengerät 1 ein nicht gezeigter Kopfhörer über das Kabel 15 ange­schlossen, welcher am Gehäuse des Bett-Bediengeräts 1 angebrachten Haken 8 einhängbar ist. (Fig. 1)The bed control unit 1 has a holder 10 for the telephone set 9 provided with a selection keypad 18, which is designed as a handset and is connected to the bed control unit 1 via the connecting cord 16. Furthermore, a headphone (not shown) is connected to the bed control device 1 via the cable 15, which can be hooked onto the hook 8 attached to the housing of the bed control device 1. (Fig. 1)

Das Bett-Bediengerät 1 enthält außerdem eine Ruftaste 2 für Not­ruf, eine Beruhigungslampe 3 zur Kennzeichnung, daß der Notruf quittiert wurde, eine Taste 4 zum Einschalten einer Lichtquelle, ein Orientierungslicht 5, welches das Auffinden des Bett-Bedien­geräts 1 im Dunkeln ermöglicht, einen Tonleitungswahlschalter 6 und einen Lautstärkeregler 7. Am Unterteil des Bett-Bediengeräts 1 ist die Befestigung 13 angebracht, außerdem ist an der Unterseite das Anschlußkabel 17 angeschlossen.The bed control unit 1 also contains a call button 2 for emergency calls, a reassurance lamp 3 to indicate that the emergency call has been acknowledged, a button 4 for switching on a light source, an orientation light 5, which enables the bed control device 1 to be found in the dark, one Sound line selector switch 6 and a volume control 7. The attachment 13 is attached to the lower part of the bed operating device 1, and the connecting cable 17 is also connected to the underside.

In Fig. 2 wird ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Halterung des Bett-Be­diengeräts 1 gezeigt. Dieses ist am Ende eines schwenkbaren Bügels 11 befestigt, welcher beispielsweise mit einem Tisch 12 oder auch mit der Wand des Raumes befestigt ist.In Fig. 2 an embodiment of the bracket of the bed control device 1 is shown. This is attached to the end of a pivotable bracket 11 which is attached, for example, to a table 12 or to the wall of the room.

Eine andere Möglichkeit besteht darin, daß Bett-Bediengerät 1 am Ende eines auf dem Fußboden stehenden nicht gezeigten Ständers an­zubringen.Another possibility is to mount the bed control unit 1 at the end of a stand (not shown) standing on the floor.

Das Blockschaltbild gemäß Fig. 3 zeigt das Schaltbild des Bett-­Bediengeräts B, welches mit dem Bett-Bediengerät 1 gemäß Fig. 1 oder 2 identisch ist. Über das gemeinsame Anschlußkabel AK und einen gemeinsamen Stecker ist das Bett-Bediengerät B mit einer Viel­zahl von Einrichtungen verbunden.The block diagram according to FIG. 3 shows the circuit diagram of the bed control device B, which is identical to the bed control device 1 according to FIG. 1 or 2. The bed control unit B is connected to a large number of devices via the common connecting cable AK and a common plug.

Zur Übertragung von Rundfunk- und Musikprogrammen sind die Tonlei­tungen TL1 bis TLn vorgesehen, welche über die Anschlußpunkte K11 bis K32 mit dem Tonleitungswahlschalter TW verbunden sind. Zur Ein­ stellung der Lautstärke dient der Lautstärkeregler LR. Am Tonlei­tungswahlschalter TW und über den Lautstärkeregler LR ist der Kopfhörer KH über die Anschlußpunkte K1 und K2 angschlossen. Der Tonleitungswahlschalter TW weist noch eine weitere Position auf, über welche der Ton eines im Patientenzimmer aufgestellten Fern­sehgeräts empfangen werden kann. Zu diesem Zweck sind die Anschluß­punkte K41 und K42 mit einer raumindividuellen Fernsteuereinrichtung ST verbunden, welche bett-bediengeräte-individuelle Schaltmittel S aufweist. Diese verbinden den Kopfhörerausgang KA des Fernsehgeräts FS mit einem der Ausgänge B1 bis B3, und zwar auf Veranlassung einer zentralen Erfassungs- und Verarbeitungseinrichtung EST, welche über eine Datenleitung DL mit einer Vielzahl von Fernsteuereinrichtungen ST verbunden ist. Der Patient ist in der Lage, über den durchge­schleiften Leitungen der Anschlußpunkte a, b und E mit einer Fern­sprechvermittlungsanlage FV verbundenen Fernsprechapparat FA, und zwar nach Herstellung einer Verbindung von demselben zu der an der Fernsprechvermittlungsanlage VF angeschlossenen zentralen Erfassungs- und Verarbeitungseinrichtung EST dieselbe zur Aussendung entsprechen­der Steuerbefehle zu veranlassen, welche die Ein- und Ausschaltung des Fernsehgeräts FS, die Kanalauswahl und die Durchschaltung des Fern­sehtons in der bereits beschriebenen Weise veranlassen.For the transmission of radio and music programs, the audio lines TL1 to TLn are provided, which are connected to the audio line selection switch TW via the connection points K11 to K32. To the one The volume control is used to adjust the volume. The headphone KH is connected to the sound line selector switch TW and the volume control LR via the connection points K1 and K2. The sound line selector switch TW has yet another position via which the sound of a television set up in the patient's room can be received. For this purpose, the connection points K41 and K42 are connected to a room-specific remote control device ST which has switching means S which are individual for the bed operating device. These connect the headphone output KA of the television set FS to one of the outputs B1 to B3, specifically at the instigation of a central detection and processing device EST, which is connected to a plurality of remote control devices ST via a data line DL. The patient is able, via the looped-through lines of the connection points a, b and E, to a telephone switching system FV connected to the telephone set FA, after establishing a connection from the same to the central recording and processing device EST connected to the telephone switching system VF, for transmission to initiate corresponding control commands which cause the switching on and off of the television set FS, the channel selection and the switching on of the television sound in the manner already described.

Das Bett-Bediengerät B weist weiterhin eine Lichttaste LT auf, welche über die Anschlußpunkte LT1 und LT2 mit einem Schaltmittel S verbunden ist, welchesdie Steuerung des Ein- und Ausschaltens einer Lichtquelle im Patientenzimmer mit Hilfe einer niedrigen Spannung ermöglicht. Das Schaltmittel S arbeitet in Verbindung mit einem Netzgerät N, welches am Lichtnetz NL angeschlossen ist und die niedrige Spannung für die Lichttaste LT und für eine Orientierungslampe 0L erzeugt, die auch als Leuchtdiode ausgebildet sein kann und evtl. abhängig von der Tageszeit bzw. in Abhängigkeit von dem Schaltzustand der Lichtquelle L nur bei Dunkelheit leuchtet und dem Patienten das Auffinden des Bett-Bediengeräts B erleichtert.The bed control unit B also has a light button LT, which is connected via the connection points LT1 and LT2 to a switching means S which enables the control of the switching on and off of a light source in the patient's room with the aid of a low voltage. The switching means S works in conjunction with a power supply unit N, which is connected to the light network NL and generates the low voltage for the light button LT and for an orientation lamp 0L, which can also be designed as a light-emitting diode and possibly depending on the time of day or depending of the switching state of the light source L only lights up in the dark and makes it easier for the patient to find the bed control unit B.

Für den Schwesternruf ist im Bett-Bediengerät B eine Ruftaste RT1 vorgesehen, welche über die Anschlußpunkte RTI bis RT3 mit einer Schwesternrufanlage SR verbunden ist. Parallel zur Ruftaste RT1 ist im Fernsprechapparat FA eine weitere Ruftaste RT2 vorgesehen, welche der Ruftaste RT1 parallel geschaltet und die Rufaussendung auch über den Fernsprechapparat FA ermöglicht. Als Quittungssignal, welches den Patienten darauf hinweist, daß sein Ruf zur Kenntnis ge­nommen worden ist, dient eine Beruhigungslampe BL, welche ebenfalls als Leuchtdiode ausgebildet sein kann.For the nurse call, a call button RT1 is provided in the bed control unit B, which is connected to a nurse call system SR via the connection points RTI to RT3. In parallel to the call button RT1, a further call button RT2 is provided in the telephone set FA, which connects the call key RT1 in parallel and also enables the call to be sent via the telephone set FA. A reassurance lamp BL, which can also be designed as a light-emitting diode, serves as the acknowledgment signal, which indicates to the patient that his call has been acknowledged.

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1. Bett-Bediengerät für Ruf- und Sprechanlagen in Krankenhäusern und Pflegeheimen, mit einer Einrichtung zur Lautstärkeeinstellung eines akustischen Wandlers, wobei ein Tonleitungswahlschalter vor­gesehen ist, durch welchen eine Vielzahl von Tonleitungen mit einem Kopfhörer verbindbar sind,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß das Bett-Bediengerät (1, B) an einem schwenkbaren Bügel (11) oder an einem Ständer befestigt ist.1. Bed control unit for call and intercom systems in hospitals and nursing homes, with a device for adjusting the volume of an acoustic transducer, a sound line selector switch being provided by means of which a multiplicity of sound lines can be connected to a headphone,
characterized,
that the bed control device (1, B) is attached to a pivotable bracket (11) or on a stand. 2. Bett-Bediengerät nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß eine Halterung (10) für einen an dem Bett-Bediengerät (1, B) angeschlossene Fernsprechapparat (9, FA) in Form eines Handapparates mit eingebauten Wähltastatur (18) vorgesehen ist.2. bed control device according to claim 1,
characterized,
that a holder (10) is provided for a telephone set (9, FA) connected to the bed control unit (1, B) in the form of a handset with a built-in dialing keyboard (18). 3. Bett-Bediengerät nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß über den Tonleitungswahlschalter (6, TW) der Kopfhörer (KH) mit einer Fernsteuereinrichtung (ST) verbindbar ist, welche den Kopf­hörerausgang eines im Raum des Bett-Bediengeräts befindlichen Fernseh­räts(FS) zu dem betreffenden Bett-Bediengerät (1,B) aufgrund von Steuerbefehlen durchschaltet, welche über die Wähltastatur (18) im Rahmen einer Fernsprechverbindung in der Fernsteuereinrichtung (ST) auslösbar sind.3. bed control device according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the headphone (KH) can be connected to a remote control device (ST) via the sound line selection switch (6, TW), which causes the headphone output of a television set (FS) located in the room of the bed control unit to the bed control unit (1, B) in question of control commands which can be triggered via the dialing keypad (18) in the context of a telephone connection in the remote control device (ST). 4. Bett-Bediengerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß am Gehäuse desselben ein Haken (8) zum Aufhängen des Kopf­hörers (KH) angebracht ist.4. Bed control device according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized,
that a hook (8) for hanging the headphones (KH) is attached to the same housing. 5. Bett-Bediengerät nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß eine Ruftaste (2, RT1) vorgesehen ist, welche mit einer Schwesternrufanlage (SR) verbunden ist und daß parallel zur Ruf­taste (2, RT1) eine weitere Ruftaste (RT2) geschaltet ist, welche am Fernsprechapparat (FA) angebracht ist.5. bed control device according to claim 1,
characterized,
that a call button (2, RT1) is provided which is connected to a nurse call system (SR) and that in parallel to the call button (2, RT1) another call button (RT2) is connected, which is attached to the telephone set (FA). 6. Bett-Bediengerät nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß eine Orientierungslampe (5, 0L) vorgesehen ist.6. bed control device according to claim 1,
characterized,
that an orientation lamp (5, 0L) is provided. 7. Bett-Bediengerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß sämtliche Leitungen mit Ausnahme der Anschlüsse des Fernsprech­apparates (9, FA) und des Kopfhörers (KH) über eine gemeinsames An­schlußkabel (AK) geführt sind.7. Bed control device according to one of claims 1 to 6,
characterized,
that all lines with the exception of the connections of the telephone set (9, FA) and the headphones (KH) are routed via a common connecting cable (AK).
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