JP6944187B2 - Electric bed - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an electric bed technique capable of controlling undulating motion, and more particularly to an electric bed for treatment or nursing care.

Conventionally, a technique has been known in which an actuator is driven via a motor to operate a link mechanism to raise and lower the bed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Such electric beds are mainly used for medical treatment in hospitals and long-term care in homes.

In order to realize this undulating operation in the electric bed, link mechanisms with various structures have been put into practical use, and some use hydraulic actuators and some use motor actuators, but in general, motors. In many cases, the actuator is driven via the above to operate the link mechanism. In particular, in the electric bed for treatment or nursing care, it is general that the three movements of the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height can be adjusted almost steplessly as the undulating movements.

However, such an electric bed is roughly classified into two types, a first type in which feedback control is not performed and a second type in which feedback control is performed.

In the first type, while the operator confirms the displayed value displayed on the switch for operation, the actuator is driven via the motor to operate the link mechanism, and the operator operates the position at the desired value. It is to stop. This first type of electric bed is often relatively inexpensive.

However, for example, if the subject of treatment or care using an electric bed is restricted in terms of its back-raising angle, knee-raising height, and bed height under the guidance of a doctor, the first type of electric bed may be used. Since the back-raising angle, knee-raising height, and bed height are arbitrarily adjusted at the discretion of the operator, there is a risk of erroneous operation.

Therefore, in the second type, the setting values that limit the back-raising angle, knee-raising height, and bed height are input in advance with the operation switch, and the actuator is driven via the motor to drive the link mechanism. Is configured to detect the amount of rotation of the motor with an encoder or potentiometer and perform feedback control when operating the motor.

In this second type of electric bed, for example, when the subject of treatment or care using the electric bed is restricted in terms of its back-raising angle, knee-raising height, and bed height under the guidance of a doctor. Set the corresponding setting value in advance with the operation switch. Then, when the operator drives the actuator via the motor with the switch for operation to operate the link mechanism, the feedback control operates without exceeding the set value. Therefore, the second type of electric bed is realized as a safe and secure electric bed for the operator or the person to be treated or cared for.

In particular, in the second type of electric bed, delicate movements such as simultaneously variably controlling the back-raising angle and the knee-raising height, and the back-raising angle and Interlocking control with respect to knee-raising height can be realized, and such control cannot be realized with the first type electric bed.

FIG. 18 shows an example of a conventional typical second type electric bed 10. With reference to FIG. 18, in a conventional typical second type electric bed 10, a controller 12, a motor 13, an actuator 14, and a link mechanism 16 are arranged below a bed frame 17 that supports a human body. .. In particular, a total of three sets of the motor 13, the actuator 14, and the link mechanism 16 are provided so that the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height can be adjusted respectively.

A harness for driving each motor 13 is connected to the controller 12. Each actuator 14 is connected to the output shaft of each motor 13, and the cylinder of each actuator 14 is connected to each link mechanism 16. Further, the output shaft of each motor 13 is provided with a rotation amount detection sensor 15 for detecting the rotation amount of an encoder, a potentiometer, or the like, and the output signal of the rotation amount detection sensor 15 is a signal cable (FIG. It is connected to the controller 12 via (not shown).

Then, the switch 11 for operation is connected to the controller 12, and the operator uses the switch 11 to adjust the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height of the landing portion 18 almost steplessly. Can be done.

The switch 11 of the second type electric bed 10 is capable of operating variable movements of the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height, and exceeds the setting value that can be changed by feedback control. Works without.

FIG. 19 shows a schematic configuration of a functional unit that realizes an operation during operation of the entire conventional typical second type electric bed 10. With reference to FIG. 19, first, the operation signal is output from the switch 11 to the controller 12.

When the controller 12 receives an operation signal based on predetermined set values regarding the back-raising angle, the knee-raising height, and the bed height, the controller 12 supplies a drive signal to the motor 13 and an encoder in order to realize the corresponding operation. A rotation amount signal indicating the rotation amount of the corresponding motor 13 is input from each rotation amount detection sensor 15 such as a potentiometer or a potentiometer to monitor the rotation amount, and the state corresponds to the predetermined set value based on the rotation amount. Feedback control is performed.

The cylinders of the actuators 14 that adjust the back-raising angle, the knee-raising height, and the bed height are respectively expanded and contracted according to the rotation of the motor 13, and are electrically driven via the respective link mechanisms 16 according to the expansion and contraction. The variable operation of the landing portion 18 on the bed 10 is performed.

Further, in the second type electric bed 10, there is one that improves the usability by interlocking control of the movement related to the back raising or lowering and the movement related to the knee raising or knee lowering.

For example, the back bottom and the knee bottom can be swung up and down, respectively, and the back angle, which is the lifting angle of the back bottom from the horizontal state, and the knee angle, which is the lifting angle of the knee bottom from the horizontal state, are preset and stored. A technique for interlocking and controlling the dorsal angle and the knee angle so as to change along the pattern is known (see, for example, Patent Documents 2 and 3).

That is, in the technique of Patent Document 2, the preset pattern connecting the coordinate points where the back bottom and the knee bottom are in the horizontal state and the coordinate points where the back bottom is raised at a plurality of points is stored in the storage unit. However, the back angle and the knee angle are interlocked and controlled so as to change according to the pattern. In particular, in the techniques of Patent Documents 2 and 3, when the positions of both the back angle and the knee angle are controlled, both the back angle and the knee angle are always operated and interlocked along the pattern connecting the points. It is supposed to operate. It is preferable that each pattern for raising and lowering the back is prepared in advance, and the temperature is set to 3 ° or less while allowing variation in each coordinate point.

Further, in the technique of Patent Document 3, the coordinate planes of the dorsal angle and the knee angle are divided into a plurality of areas based on the pattern, and the actual coordinates of the dorsal angle and the knee angle are located at positions not on the pattern for each area. The motion mode of the back bottom and the knee bottom for matching on the pattern is predetermined and stored in the storage unit, and the back angle and the knee angle are interlocked and controlled according to the predetermined motion mode. It has become.

In the techniques of Patent Documents 2 and 3, similarly to those shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 described above, each actuator that enables the back bottom and the knee bottom to swing up and down respectively controls the rotation of each motor. When expanding and contracting, the rotation amount detection sensor attached to the motor is monitored and feedback control is performed.

By the way, although it is not an electric bed, a technique of using a uniaxial acceleration sensor for detecting the back-raising angle (that is, the back angle) is disclosed (see, for example, Patent Document 4).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-12054 Japanese Patent No. 3707555 Japanese Patent No. 4179852 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-136579

As described above, the first type electric bed that does not perform feedback control may be operated by mistake.

On the other hand, the second type of electric bed that performs feedback control is realized as a safe and secure electric bed for the operator or the target person for treatment or long-term care.

However, the conventional second type electric bed is configured to perform feedback control using a rotation amount detection sensor that detects the rotation amount such as an encoder or a potentiometer, and generally, an encoder or a potentiometer or a potentiometer is used. The meter has the property that a cumulative error occurs. For this reason, encoders and potentiometers used for electric beds for treatment and nursing care are required to have extremely high accuracy and low error specifications, and are expensive. As a result, electric beds are also expensive.

Further, as disclosed in Patent Documents 2 and 3, the conventional second type electric bed does not detect the actual position of the landing portion, but the amount of rotation of the motor by an encoder or a potentiometer. Since feedback control is performed by indirectly estimating the back-raising angle, knee-raising height, and bed height of the landing part, there is an error between the actual position of the landing part and the rotation amount of the motor. In some cases, or when a condition such as deformation of the landing portion occurs due to aging, it is necessary to reset or recalibrate.

Therefore, for the second type of electric bed that performs feedback control, a technique that can be made cheaper and realizes highly accurate feedback control is desired.

More preferably, for the first type electric bed, the second type is cheaper than purchasing a new second type electric bed, and only by adding or changing parts having a configuration that is easy to retrofit. A technique for transforming into an electric bed is desired.

More preferably, it is desired to have a technique for transforming the second type electric bed into a highly accurate second type electric bed only by adding or changing parts having a structure that can be easily retrofitted.

By the way, in the technique of Patent Document 2, "a pattern connecting at a plurality of points is preset and stored in a storage unit", and the dorsal angle and the knee are changed so that the dorsal angle and the knee angle change along the pre-stored pattern. The angle is interlocked and controlled. Further, in the technique of Patent Document 3, the coordinate planes of the dorsal angle and the knee angle are "matched on the pattern with respect to the dorsal bottom and the knee bottom not on the pattern for each of a plurality of areas divided based on the pattern. The motion mode for this purpose is predetermined and stored in the storage unit, and the back angle and the knee angle are interlocked and controlled according to the predetermined motion mode.

Then, in the techniques of Patent Documents 2 and 3, since the back angle and the knee angle calculated based on the detection of the rotation amount of the motor by the encoder and the potentiometer are assumed, both the back angle and the knee angle are linked. Therefore, even when connecting linearly as a "pattern connecting at multiple points", it can be controlled by a simple geometric conversion based on the amount of rotation of the motor, but when performing position control of both the back angle and the knee angle, , Both the back angle and the knee angle are always operated, and the interlocking operation is performed along the pattern connecting the points.

However, in the configuration in which the "pattern" and the "operation mode for each area" are stored in the storage unit as in the techniques of Patent Documents 2 and 3, when the structure of the electric bed changes, when the ROM is used as the storage unit, the configuration is such. As it is explained that when the ROM needs to be replaced and the RAM is used, the RAM needs to be rewritten, it is not planned that the pattern can be changed by the user. There is room for improvement in terms of usability.

Further, in the configuration of storing the "pattern" and the "operation mode for each area" in the storage unit as in the techniques of Patent Documents 2 and 3, the storage capacity of the storage unit for that purpose is required, but the storage capacity can be reduced. The accompanying cost reduction is desired. In particular, in the techniques of Patent Documents 2 and 3, the user cannot change the "pattern" and the "operation mode for each area", and it is not easy to change the "pattern" and the "operation mode for each area". It is necessary to memorize the pattern of, and in that case, the storage capacity is further increased.

Then, in the techniques of Patent Documents 2 and 3, since the back angle and the knee angle calculated based on the detection of the rotation amount of the motor by the encoder and the potentiometer are assumed, as described above, the actual landing portion. There is still a problem that it is necessary to reset or recalibrate if there is an error between the position of the motor and the amount of rotation of the motor, or if the landing part is deformed due to aging. Remain.

Further, in a configuration in which interlocking control is performed according to a "pattern" or "operation mode for each area" as in the techniques of Patent Documents 2 and 3, in particular, when interlocking control is performed according to the "operation mode for each area" according to the pattern, the back is Depending on the position of the angle and the knee angle, the jerky motion may be performed, and a technique for suppressing this jerky motion and preferably improving the usability by interlocking control that makes the motion smoother is desired.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electric bed that realizes cheaper and more accurate feedback control in view of the above problems, improves usability, and enables interlocking control of the back angle and the knee angle. It is in.

The electric bed of the present invention is an electric bed capable of controlling an undulating motion by feedback control, and performs a predetermined undulating motion including a back-raising or back-lowering motion and a knee-raising or knee-lowering motion with respect to the landing portion. Based on the operation signal for controlling the drive mechanism to be executed, a set value for interlocking control of the back-raising or back-lowering operation and the knee-raising or knee-lowering operation is calculated to make the landing portion movable. An operation signal control unit that feedback-controls the execution of the predetermined undulating operation by the driving mechanism based on the sensor signal from the predetermined sensor that directly or indirectly detects the operation of the movable part and the set value is provided. The operation signal control unit is a back angle which is a lifting angle of a movable part of the landing portion from a horizontal state corresponding to the back raising or back lowering operation, and the knee raising or knee lowering operation. On the coordinate plane represented by the knee angle, which is the lifting angle of the movable part of the landing part from the horizontal state, the storage unit that stores a plurality of interlocking control points in advance, and the back angle and knee angle based on the sensor signal. A set value that calculates the start reference point indicating the coordinate point and performs interlocking control of the dorsal angle and the knee angle toward the interlocking control point indicating the coordinate point of the dorsal angle and the knee angle of the latest position in the operation direction from the start reference point. Based on the set value and the interlocking control set value calculation unit that calculates Occasionally, the start reference point is updated, the interlocking control set value calculation unit is instructed to update the set value indicating the interlocking control point to be a new target, and feedback control is performed. It is characterized by including a feedback control unit that controls the operation points of the back-raising angle and the knee-raising height based on the interlocking control points to be continuously operated until the end of the operation of the interlocking mode.

Further, in the electric bed of the present invention, a plurality of interlocking control points stored in the storage unit are configured to be reconfigurable by an external operation.

Further, in the electric bed of the present invention, when the feedback control unit reaches a coordinate axis according to a predetermined reference of either a back angle or a knee angle in the coordinate value of the interlocking control point as the target, the target is reached. It is characterized in that it is determined that it has been reached.

Further, in the electric bed of the present invention, when the feedback control unit has a difference larger than a predetermined threshold value for both the knee angle and the back angle in comparison between the start reference point and the target interlocking control point. The feedback control is characterized in that feedback control is performed based on monitoring only the back angle based on the sensor signal.

Further, in the electric bed of the present invention, when the feedback control unit has a difference larger than a predetermined threshold value for both the knee angle and the back angle in comparison between the start reference point and the target interlocking control point. The feedback control is characterized in that feedback control is performed based on monitoring only the knee angle based on the sensor signal.

Further, in the electric bed of the present invention, when the feedback control unit has a difference larger than a predetermined threshold for both the knee angle and the back angle in comparison between the start reference point and the target interlocking control point. As feedback control, based on the monitoring of both the knee angle and the dorsal angle based on the sensor signal, the feedback that allows-error is allowed for the coordinate axis of the dorsal angle and + error is allowed for the coordinate axis of the knee angle within a predetermined error. It is characterized by performing control.

Further, in the electric bed of the present invention, when the feedback control unit has a difference larger than a predetermined threshold for both the knee angle and the back angle in comparison between the start reference point and the target interlocking control point. As feedback control, based on the monitoring of both the knee angle and the dorsal angle based on the sensor signal, + error is allowed for the dorsal angle coordinate axis and-error is allowed for the knee angle coordinate axis within a predetermined error. It is characterized by performing control.

Further, in the electric bed of the present invention, the drive mechanism is characterized by including an actuator driven by a motor.

Further, in the electric bed of the present invention, the predetermined sensor comprises a rotation amount detection sensor that detects the rotation amount of the motor that drives the drive mechanism.

Further, in the electric bed of the present invention, the predetermined sensor is installed in a movable portion related to the movement of the landing portion, and is characterized by including a state sensor including a gyro sensor, an angle sensor, an acceleration sensor, or an impact sensor. And.

Further, in the electric bed of the present invention, at least one of the state sensors is installed in the movable portion, and one vertical axis, two vertical and horizontal axes, and three vertical and vertical / horizontal horizontal axes. Alternatively, the state values corresponding to each axis can be detected with respect to three or more absolute coordinate axes including directions other than the vertical direction and the vertical / horizontal horizontal direction, and at least the knee angle and the dorsal angle at the movable part can be detected. It is characterized by being composed of various sensors.

According to the present invention, it is possible to construct an electric bed that realizes less expensive and highly accurate feedback control, improves usability, and enables interlocking control of the back angle and the knee angle.

It is a figure which shows the schematic structure of the electric bed of 1st Embodiment by this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure of the functional part which realizes the operation at the time of operation of the whole electric bed of 1st Embodiment by this invention. It is a figure which shows the schematic structure of the switch of the electric bed of 1st Embodiment by this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure of the controller in the electric bed of 1st Embodiment by this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the schematic feedback operation of the electric bed of 1st Embodiment by this invention. (A) is a coordinate plan view of a back angle and a knee angle showing an example of set values of interlocking control points when raising the back in the electric bed 1 of the first embodiment according to the present invention, and (b) is a comparative example (conventional). It is a coordinate plan view of the back angle and the knee angle which shows the back raising pattern based on the technique. (A) is a coordinate plan view of a back angle and a knee angle showing an example of set values of interlocking control points when the back is lowered in the electric bed 1 of the first embodiment according to the present invention, and (b) is a comparative example (conventional). It is a coordinate plan view of the back angle and the knee angle which shows the back lowering pattern based on the technique. It is a flowchart which shows the interlocking control of Example 1 in the electric bed of 1st Embodiment by this invention. It is a coordinate plan view of the back angle and the knee angle which shows the operation example of the interlocking control of Example 1 in the electric bed of 1st Embodiment by this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the interlocking control of Example 2 in the electric bed of 1st Embodiment by this invention. It is a coordinate plan view of the back angle and the knee angle which shows the operation example of the interlocking control of Example 2 in the electric bed of 1st Embodiment by this invention. It is a flowchart which shows interlocking control of Example 3 in the electric bed of 1st Embodiment by this invention. It is a coordinate plan view of the back angle and the knee angle which shows the operation example (example 1) of the interlocking control of Example 3 in the electric bed of 1st Embodiment by this invention. It is a coordinate plan view of the back angle and the knee angle which shows the operation example (example 2) of the interlocking control of Example 3 in the electric bed of 1st Embodiment by this invention. It is a figure which shows the schematic structure of the electric bed of the 2nd Embodiment by this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure of the functional part which realizes the operation at the time of operation of the whole electric bed of 2nd Embodiment by this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the schematic feedback operation of the electric bed of 2nd Embodiment by this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the electric bed of a typical 2nd type of the conventional. It is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure of the functional part which realizes the operation at the time of the whole operation of the conventional typical 2nd type electric bed.

Hereinafter, the electric bed 1 of each embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
(Device configuration)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an electric bed 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a functional unit that realizes an operation during operation of the entire electric bed 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In addition, in FIGS. 1 and 2, the same reference numbers are given to the same components as the conventional electric bed 10 shown in FIGS. 18 and 19.

With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the electric bed 1 of the first embodiment according to the present invention has a rotation amount of an encoder, a potentiometer, etc. as compared with the conventional electric bed 10 shown in FIGS. 18 and 19. The point that the rotation amount detection sensor to detect is not provided, the point that three state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c are provided, and the operation signal control unit 50 is provided inside the controller 12, and the operation signal control unit 50 is provided. The difference is that the feedback (FB) control unit 30 based on the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c is provided, but the other components are the same. Here, the details of the operation signal control unit 50 will be described later, and the operation of the feedback (FB) control unit 30 will be mainly described.

More specifically, in the electric bed 1 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a controller 12, a motor 13, an actuator 14, and a link mechanism 16 are arranged below a bed frame 17 that supports a human body. In particular, a total of three sets of the motor 13, the actuator 14, and the link mechanism 16 are provided so that the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height can be adjusted almost steplessly.

A harness for driving each motor 13 is connected to the controller 12. Each actuator 14 is connected to the output shaft of each motor 13, and the cylinder of each actuator 14 is connected to each link mechanism 16.

Then, the switch 11 for operation is connected to the controller 12, and the operator uses the switch 11 to set predetermined values for the back-raising angle, the knee-raising height, and the bed height of the landing portion 18. Individual operations that make almost stepless adjustments within the range, and interlocking operations that interlock the back-raising angle and knee-raising height based on the interlocking control points whose settings can be changed, which will be described in detail later, are selectively operated. You can do it.

By the way, in the electric bed 1 of the first embodiment, three state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c are provided at the positions of the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the movable portion with respect to the bed height of the landing portion 18, respectively. It is provided. The state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c can be any one of a gyro sensor, an angle sensor, an acceleration sensor, and an impact sensor for detecting a state change in one dimension or more, respectively. Each sensor signal output from the three state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c is connected to the controller 12 via the respective signal cable shown by the broken line.

(Status sensor)
The state sensors (three state sensors 20a, 20b, 20c in this example) used for the feedback control according to the present embodiment detect one-dimensional or multiple-dimensional state changes, and detect the back-raising angle, knee-raising height, and bed. Any position may be used as long as it can detect a position corresponding to each undulating motion such as height. In particular, in order to detect the position corresponding to the undulating motion, it is preferable to use a sensor that can detect the inclination of the movable part where the state sensor is installed with respect to the absolute coordinate axis.

To be on the safe side, to explain these specific sensors, first, the gyro sensor is also called a rotation angle speed sensor, and there are various mechanisms such as vibration type, geomagnetic type, optical type, thermal type, and mechanical type. However, the ones most commonly installed in consumer equipment are IC type 1-axis (one-dimensional such as up / down, left-right, or front-back) and three-axis (three-dimensional xyz-axis such as up-down, left-right, and front-back). There is a vibrating gyro sensor, and this vibrating gyro sensor includes a capacitance method that uses silicon and a piezo method that uses crystal or other piezoelectric material. The vibration type gyro sensor is a combination of an element that mechanically operates in response to movement (state change) and an electronic circuit that processes a signal based on the operation of the element, and by detecting the rotational angular velocity. , Movement (state change) can be detected. Therefore, it can be configured as a state sensor that detects a state of a plurality of axes (multiple dimensions) by using a plurality of 3-axis gyro sensors and 1-axis gyro sensors.

Further, the angle sensor is, so to speak, a uniaxial gyro sensor, and generally, a rotating body that rotates according to movement (state change) and a magnetic field or light when passing through a slit provided in the rotating body. It processes the same principle as a rotary encoder that combines an electronic circuit that detects blocking, a capacitive film whose capacitance changes according to movement (state change), and a signal based on the change in capacitance. There is a combination with an electronic circuit that performs, and by detecting such a change in a rotating body or a change in capacitance, it is possible to detect a movement (state change). Therefore, it can be configured as a state sensor that detects a state of a plurality of axes (plural dimensions) by using a plurality of angle sensors of one axis.

In addition, there are various types of acceleration sensors such as vibration type, geomagnetic type, optical type, thermal type, mechanical type, etc., and they are sometimes treated as a kind of gyro sensor, but strictly speaking, they are uniaxial (up and down). It detects acceleration in each axis direction in three axes (three dimensions of xyz axis such as up and down, left and right, and front and back) and three axes (one dimension such as left and right or front and back), and the operating principle is different only in the processing of the electronic circuit. Similar to the gyro sensor. The most commonly mounted accelerometers are IC type 1-axis (one-dimensional such as up / down, left / right, or front / back) and 3 axes (up / down, left / right, and xyz-axis such as front / back). In particular, mobile phones and the like detect the tilt of the mobile phone by measuring the gravitational acceleration of the earth so that the screen is always displayed in the correct orientation. Therefore, it can be configured as a state sensor that detects a state of a plurality of axes (multiple dimensions) by using a plurality of 3-axis acceleration sensors and 1-axis acceleration sensors.

An impact sensor is sometimes treated as a type of acceleration sensor, but strictly speaking, it consists of a magnet that moves in response to movement (state change) and an electronic circuit that processes a signal that indicates acceleration based on the movement of the magnet. It is a combination and is configured to simply output the strength of the impact generated at the sensor site. A plurality of such single-axis impact sensors can be used to configure a state sensor for detecting a state of a plurality of axes (plural dimensions).

As the state sensors (three state sensors 20a, 20b, 20c in this example) used for the feedback control according to the present embodiment, one axis (one dimension such as up / down, left / right, or front / back) or three axes (up / down, left / right) Various sensors can be used as long as they can be converted into these axial state changes as well as those that output signals indicating the axial state changes (three-dimensional of the xyz axis such as front and back).

However, the above-mentioned gyro sensor, angle sensor, acceleration sensor, or impact sensor is widely used for consumer use and is advantageous from the viewpoint of cost reduction. In particular, the gyro sensor and acceleration sensor are widely used. In addition to being highly accurate, it is suitable not only for cost reduction but also for high accuracy of feedback control according to the present embodiment.

By the way, in order to enable position control corresponding to each of the undulating motions such as the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height, the angle corresponding to the undulating motion may be controlled. Therefore, the feedback control according to the present embodiment can be configured only by detecting the state change of one axis (one dimension such as up / down, left / right, or front / back).

FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration of a functional unit that realizes an operation during operation of the entire electric bed 1 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, an FB control unit 30 based on sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c is provided inside the controller 12.

With reference to FIG. 2, first, the operation signal is output from the switch 11 to the controller 12.

When the controller 12 receives an operation signal based on predetermined set values regarding the back-raising angle, the knee-raising height, and the bed height, the controller 12 supplies a drive signal to the motor 13 and FB in order to realize the corresponding operation. The function of the control unit 30 inputs and monitors the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c, and feedback control is performed based on the sensor signals so that the state corresponds to the predetermined set value.

The cylinders of the actuators 14 that adjust the back-raising angle, the knee-raising height, and the bed height are respectively expanded and contracted according to the rotation of the motor 13, and are electrically driven via the respective link mechanisms 16 according to the expansion and contraction. The variable operation of the landing portion 18 on the bed 10 is performed.

Here, the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c are cheaper than the encoders and potentiometers used in conventional electric beds for treatment and nursing care.

Further, since the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c are provided at the positions of the movable parts with respect to the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height of the landing portion 18, the actual positions of the landing portion 18 are provided. Is directly detected. Therefore, even if the error between the actual position of the landing portion 18 and the rotation amount of the motor 13 is absorbed and the landing portion 18 is deformed due to aging, the detection accuracy is hardly affected. The sensor outputs of the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c can be highly accurate without causing a cumulative error.

(switch)
FIG. 3 shows a schematic configuration of the switch 11 of the electric bed 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Although the switch 11 schematically shows only the main functions in FIG. 3, a setting value display unit 111 and an operation / setting button unit 112 are provided. In the individual operation mode, the set value display unit 111 displays the current set values for the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height on the respective setting display units 111a, 111b, 111c, and the interlocking mode is displayed. Then, the liquid crystal display is displayed in the manner of the coordinate plane shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 7 (a), which will be described later.

Further, the operation / setting button unit 112 is provided with a setting button 112d, an individual operation button 112f, and an interlocking button 112h. When the setting button 112d is pressed, the setting mode is set and the LED display unit 112e lights up, and the individual operation button 112f When is pressed, the individual operation mode is set and the LED display unit 112g is lit, and when the interlocking button 112h is pressed, the interlocking mode is set and the LED display unit 112i is lit. The individual operation button 112f and the interlocking button 112h are switched so that only one of them can be selected.

When the individual operation button 112f is pressed to enter the individual operation mode and the setting button 112d is pressed while the LED display unit 112g is lit, the setting mode related to the individual operation is entered, and the up / down buttons 112a, 112b, 112c are operated by operating the up / down buttons 112a, 112b, 112c. The back-raising angle, knee-raising height, and bed height can be set to be desired set values, and the set values are displayed on the set value display unit 111, respectively. When the setting button 112d is pressed again while the LED display unit 112e indicating that the setting mode is set is lit, the LED display unit 112e is turned off and the mode returns to the individual operation mode in which the LED display unit 112g is lit. ..

In the individual operation mode in which the LED display unit 112e is turned off and the LED display unit 112g is lit, by operating the up and down buttons 112a, 112b, and 112c, the back-raising angle can be increased within a range that does not exceed the set value. The knee-raising height and bed height can be changed, and the feedback control allows the operation to operate without exceeding the set value.

On the other hand, when the interlocking button 112h is pressed to enter the interlocking mode and the setting button 112d is pressed while the LED display unit 112i is lit, the interlocking control setting mode regarding the back raising angle and the knee raising height is set, and the up / down buttons 112a, By operating 112b, the setting of the interlocking control regarding the back-raising angle and the knee-raising height is changed (setting of the default value set for the interlocking control point Pn shown in FIGS. 6A and 7A described later). The value of the interlocking control point Pn can be changed), and the value of the interlocking control point Pn is displayed on the liquid crystal display in the manner of the coordinate plane shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 7 (a) on the set value display unit 111. When the setting button 112d is pressed again while the LED display unit 112e indicating that the setting mode is set is lit, the LED display unit 112e is turned off and the mode returns to the interlocking mode in which the LED display unit 112i is lit.

In the interlocking mode in which the LED display unit 112e is turned off and the LED display unit 112i is lit, the up / down buttons 112a or 112b are operated to start and end the interlocking mode when the back is raised as shown in FIG. 6A. It is possible, for example, when the up / down button 112a "Δ (rise)" is pressed, the interlocking mode at the time of raising the back is started, and when the pressing operation is stopped, it ends. Alternatively, when the up / down button 112a "▽ (down)" is pressed, the interlocking mode at the time of lowering the back is started, and when the pressing operation is stopped, the interlocking mode ends.

Regardless of whether the up / down button 112a or the up / down button 112b is operated, the operation is the same as the interlocking control regarding the back raising angle and the knee raising height, but the operation of the up / down button 112c regarding the bed height is the back raising angle and the knee raising height. It does not operate as an interlocking control related to the knee, and operates in the same manner as the individual operation mode. Further, during the operation of the interlocking mode, the liquid crystal display is displayed on the set value display unit 111 in the manner of the coordinate plane shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 7 (a). It is preferable that the operating points of the dorsal angle and the knee angle corresponding to the above are dynamically displayed.

(controller)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a controller 12 in the electric bed 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The controller 12 includes an operation signal control unit 50, an operation signal reception unit 51, a first sensor signal input unit 52, a second sensor signal input unit 53, a third sensor signal input unit 54, and a motor drive control unit 55. In this example, the feedback (FB) control unit 30 is incorporated in the operation signal control unit 50.

The operation signal receiving unit 51 inputs the operation signal from the switch 11 and outputs it to the operation signal control unit 50. The operation signals are a setting signal indicating desired setting values for the back-raising angle, knee-raising height, and bed height in the individual operation mode, and setting of interlocking control points for the back-raising angle and knee-raising height in the interlocking mode. In the individual operation mode or the interlocking mode, the setting signal indicating the change (increase / decrease of the default value or the setting change of the coordinate value set for the interlocking control point Pn shown in FIGS. It is composed of a signal format that can distinguish between an execution signal indicating that it is actually operated and operated.

The first signal input unit 52, the second signal input unit 53, and the third signal input unit 54 input sensor signals from the status sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c, respectively, and output them to the operation signal control unit 50.

The motor drive control unit 55 inputs an operation instruction of the individual operation mode or the interlocking mode based on the operation signal (execution signal) from the switch 11 from the operation signal control unit 50, and operates the individual operation mode or the interlocking mode. A motor 13 including motors 13a, 13b, and 13c for operating each of the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height is driven so as to be performed.

In particular, the motor drive control unit 55 inputs a comparison signal from the feedback (FB) control unit 30 in the operation signal control unit 50, and performs feedback control based on the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c. The motor 13 is driven so as to operate each of the raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height.

The operation signal control unit 50 includes a signal type determination unit 501, an interlocking control point setting unit 502, an individual operation setting unit 503, a storage unit 504, an individual operation / interlocking determination unit 505, an interlocking control setting value calculation unit 506, and an individual operation setting value. It includes a reading unit 507, an operation instruction unit 508, and a feedback (FB) control unit 30.

The signal type determination unit 501 inputs sensor signals from the status sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c, respectively, determines the signal type, and desires the back-raising angle, knee-raising height, and bed height in the individual operation modes, respectively. The setting signal indicating the set value of is output to the individual operation setting unit 503, and the setting change of the interlocking control point regarding the back raising angle and the knee raising height in the interlocking mode (FIGS. 6A and 7A described later). The setting signal indicating the increase / decrease of the default value or the setting change of the coordinate value set for the interlocking control point Pn shown in is output to the interlocking control point setting unit 502, and is actually operated in the individual operation mode or the interlocking mode. The execution signal indicating that the operation is to be performed is output to the individual operation / interlocking determination unit 505.

The interlocking control point setting unit 502 inputs a setting signal related to the interlocking mode from the signal type determination unit 501, and stores the interlocking control point regarding the back raising angle and the knee raising height in the interlocking mode in the storage unit 504 to be updated and set. When the storage unit 504 stores the default value for the interlocking control point or the previous value thereof, the interlocking control point is updated.

The individual operation setting unit 503 inputs a setting signal related to the individual operation mode from the signal type determination unit 501, and causes the storage unit 504 to hold the set values related to the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height in the individual mode. Remember. When the storage unit 504 stores the default value related to the set value or the previous value thereof, the set value is updated.

The storage unit 504 is composed of a non-volatile memory, and includes set values related to the back-raising angle, knee-raising height, and bed height in the individual operation mode, and interlocking control points related to the back-raising angle and knee-raising height in the interlocking mode. Memorize. Further, as will be described in detail later, the storage unit 504 uses the signal conversion unit 31 in the feedback (FB) control unit 30 to transmit the signals of the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c with respect to the back-raising angle, the knee-raising height, and the bed height. A table or calculation formula calibrated in advance based on the installation positions of the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c for conversion to the state value is held in advance. ROM or RAM can be used as the non-volatile memory.

The operation signal control unit 50 can be configured as a computer including a central processing unit (CPU), and the storage unit 504 is a program for realizing each function of the read operation signal control unit 50 by the CPU. Is stored.

The individual operation / interlocking determination unit 505 inputs an execution signal related to the individual operation mode or the interlocking mode from the signal type determination unit 501, and outputs a signal indicating that the individual operation mode is operated in the individual operation mode. It is output to 507 and the operation instruction unit 508, and a signal indicating that the operation of the interlocking mode is performed in the interlocking mode is output to the interlocking control set value calculation unit 506 and the operation instruction unit 508.

While the execution signal of the interlocking mode is input to the individual operation / interlocking determination unit 505, the individual operation / interlocking determination unit 505 sends a signal indicating that the interlocking mode operation is performed to the interlocking control set value calculation unit 506 and the operation. Although it is output to the instruction unit 508, when the execution signal of the interlocking mode is no longer input to the individual operation / interlocking determination unit 505 shown in FIG. 4, a signal indicating the end of the interlocking mode is fed back (FB) control unit. It is output to the comparison unit 32 in No. 30 (not shown).

When the interlocking control set value calculation unit 506 inputs a signal indicating that the interlocking mode operation is performed from the individual operation / interlocking determination unit 505, the status sensors 20a and 20b are transmitted from the signal conversion unit 31 in the feedback (FB) control unit 30. , Acquire the state values of the current back-raising angle and knee-raising height based on the sensor signal from 20c, and start indicating the coordinate points of the back-up angle and knee-raising angle corresponding to the current back-raising angle and knee-raising height, respectively. Calculate the reference point Ps.

Then, the interlocking control set value calculation unit 506 reads out the set interlocking control points Pn shown in FIGS. 6A and 7A described later from the storage unit 504, and operates in the operation direction with respect to the start reference point Ps. The interlocking control point Pn at the latest position is recognized as a target, and the coordinate value of the interlocking control point Pn recognized as the target is set as the target interlocking control point Po.

Then, the interlocking control setting value calculation unit 506 outputs the coordinate value of the target interlocking control point Po as the setting value of the interlocking control to the operation instruction unit 508 and the comparison unit 31 in the feedback (FB) control unit 30.

As a result, the motor drive control unit 55 operates based on the operation instruction of the operation instruction unit 508, and feedback is provided until the operation of the electric bed 1 reaches the coordinate axis of either the back angle or the knee angle in the set value. (FB) Feedback control is performed by the comparison signal from the comparison unit 32 in the control unit 30.

Then, the interlocking control set value calculation unit 506 is the feedback (FB) control unit 30 when the operation of the electric bed 1 reaches the coordinate axis of either the back angle or the knee angle in the set value during the operation of the interlocking control. When the update instruction of the start reference point Ps indicated by the comparison unit 32 in the above is input, the start reference point Ps indicating the coordinate points of the back angle and the knee angle corresponding to the current back-raising angle and the knee-raising height, respectively, is calculated again. The coordinate value of the interlocking control point Pn recognized as the target is set as the target interlocking control point Po and the interlocking control is performed again. Is output to the operation instruction unit 508 and the comparison unit 31 in the feedback (FB) control unit 30 as the set value of. This operation is repeated until there is an instruction to end the interlocking control from the switch 11.

When the individual operation setting value reading unit 507 inputs a signal indicating that the individual operation mode operation is performed from the individual operation / interlocking determination unit 505, the storage unit 504 sets the back-raising angle, knee-raising height, and so on. And the set value regarding the bed height is read out and output to the operation instruction unit 508 and the comparison unit 31 in the feedback (FB) control unit 30. As a result, the motor drive control unit 55 operates based on the operation instruction of the operation instruction unit 508, and the feedback (FB) control unit 30 from the comparison unit 32 until the operation of the electric bed 1 reaches the set value. Feedback control is performed by the comparison signal.

When a signal indicating that the individual operation mode or the interlocking mode is to be performed is input from the individual operation / interlocking determination unit 505, the operation instruction unit 508 is the interlocking control setting value calculation unit 506 or the individual operation setting value reading unit 507. To the relevant set value (set value related to back-raising angle, knee-raising height, and bed height in individual operation mode, and coordinate value of target interlocking control point Po related to back-raising angle and knee-raising height in interlocking mode. ) Is input, and the motor 13 including the motors 13a, 13b, and 13c for operating each of the back-raising angle, the knee-raising height, and the bed height corresponding to the set values to the motor drive control unit 55. Instruct the drive.

Here, in the feedback control according to the present embodiment, since a rotation amount detection sensor such as an encoder or a potentiometer is not used for each motor 13, when the operation instruction unit 508 uses an induction motor as the motor 13, for example, , The rotation speed and the operating time from the current value to the target value corresponding to the set value are calculated for each motor 13, and the motor drive control unit 55 is instructed to drive the motor 13. Feedback control is performed by monitoring the comparison signal from the feedback (FB) control unit 30 and increasing / decreasing the operating time of each motor 13 by ON / OFF control. It is also possible to incorporate an operation of slowing up at the start of the operation and slowing down at the time of stopping the operation.

When a stepping motor is used as the motor 13, the rotation speed and the pulse count value from the current value to the target value corresponding to the set value are calculated, and the motor drive control unit 55 is instructed to drive the motor 13. The motor drive control unit 55 monitors the comparison signal from the feedback (FB) control unit 30 and performs feedback control by increasing or decreasing the pulse count value for each motor 13. It is also possible to incorporate an operation of slowing up at the start of the operation and slowing down at the time of stopping the operation.

The feedback (FB) control unit 30 includes a signal conversion unit 31 and a comparison unit 32.

The signal conversion unit 31 converts the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c into state values related to the back-raising angle, the knee-raising height, and the bed height, and outputs them to the comparison unit 32. The state values related to the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height are also output to the interlocking control set value calculation unit 506 based on the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c.

The signal conversion unit 31 performs a table or calculation calibrated in advance based on the installation positions of the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c in order to convert them into state values related to the back-raising angle, the knee-raising height, and the bed height. The formula is stored in the storage unit 504 in advance, and can be immediately converted into state values related to the back-raising angle, knee-raising height, and bed height based on the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c. ..

The comparison unit 32 receives the set value from the interlocking control set value calculation unit 506 or the individual operation set value reading unit 507 (in the case of the individual operation mode, the set value related to the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height, and the interlocking mode). If so, the coordinate values of the target interlocking control points Po regarding the back-raising angle and the knee-raising height) are input, converted into numerical values that can be compared with the state values obtained from the signal conversion unit 31, and compared, and the difference is obtained. A comparison signal indicating the presence or absence of is output to the motor drive control unit 55.

Therefore, the controller 12 feedback-controls the motor 13 by the comparison signal based on the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c.

(Feedback control)
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a schematic feedback operation of the electric bed 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

First, an operation signal relating to the variable operation of the landing portion 18 of the electric bed 1 is transmitted from the switch 11 to the controller 12 (step S1).

The controller 12 that receives the operation signal controls the drive of the corresponding motor 13 and drives the actuator 14 (step S2).

At this time, the controller 12 monitors the sensor signals of the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c based on the comparison signal of the FB control unit 30 (step S3), and the operation of the landing unit 18 of the electric bed 1 reaches the target. It is determined whether or not this has been done (step S4).

Unless the user gives an instruction to end the operation, the controller 12 continues to drive the motor 13 unless the operation of the landing portion 18 of the electric bed 1 reaches the target (step S4: No).

On the other hand, when the controller 12 determines that the operation of the landing portion 18 of the electric bed 1 has reached the target (step S4: Yes), the controller 12 stops the driving of the motor 13 in the individual operation mode, and determines the back angle and the knee angle. In the interlocking mode, the target is updated to continue driving the motor 13, but when the user gives an operation end instruction, the driving of the motor 13 is stopped and the position of the actuator 14 is held (step S5).

As described above, in the electric bed 1 of the present embodiment, less expensive and highly accurate feedback control can be realized, and easy-to-use operation corresponding to the interlocking mode and the individual operation mode is realized, and as a result, the bed The price itself can be reduced.

(Coordinate plane of back angle and knee angle indicated by interlocking control points)
Hereinafter, a method of controlling the back angle and knee angle interlocking modes in the electric bed 1 of the first embodiment according to the present invention will be described in more detail.

FIG. 6A is a coordinate plan view of the back angle and the knee angle showing an example of the set value of the interlocking control point Pn at the time of raising the back in the electric bed 1 of the first embodiment according to the present invention. Is a coordinate plan view of a back angle and a knee angle showing a comparative example (back-raising pattern based on the prior art shown in Patent Documents 2 and 3).

Further, FIG. 7A is a coordinate plan view of the back angle and the knee angle showing an example of the set value of the interlocking control point Pn when the back is lowered in the electric bed 1 of the first embodiment according to the present invention. b) is a coordinate plan view of a back angle and a knee angle showing a comparative example (back-raising pattern based on the prior art shown in Patent Documents 2 and 3).

First, in FIGS. 6 (a) and 7 (a), the back angle a, which is the lifting angle of the movable portion of the landing portion 18 related to the adjustment of the back raising angle from the horizontal state, and the adjustment of the knee raising height are adjusted. The knee angle b, which is the lifting angle of the movable portion of the landing portion 18 from the horizontal state, is shown by the coordinate planes (a, b). Here, in order to make it possible to compare with the conventional techniques shown in FIGS. 6 (b) and 7 (b), the same coordinate points as those of the conventional technique are shown as interlocking control points Pn. Also in the present invention, when the back-raising or back-lowering operation and the knee-raising or knee-lowering operation are interlocked and controlled based on the execution signal of the interlocking mode in the operation signal, the back-raising or back-lowering operation is performed. The back angle a, which is the lifting angle of the movable part of the landing portion 18 from the horizontal state, and the knee, which is the lifting angle of the movable part of the landing portion 18 from the horizontal state corresponding to the movement of raising or lowering the knee. A coordinate plane represented by an angle b is used, but the method of interlocking control is different from the conventional technique.

That is, in the techniques of Patent Documents 2 and 3 shown in FIGS. 6 (b) and 7 (b), a preset pattern connected at a plurality of points in the coordinate planes of the dorsal angle and the knee angle is stored in the storage unit. The dorsal angle and the knee angle are interlocked and controlled so as to change along the pattern, and the coordinate planes of the dorsal angle and the knee angle are divided into a plurality of areas based on the pattern, and the dorsal angle is divided into each area. The motion mode of the knee angle is predetermined and stored in the storage unit, and the back angle and the knee angle are interlockedly controlled according to the predetermined motion mode. In particular, in the techniques of Patent Documents 2 and 3, both the back angle and the knee angle are always operated, and the interlocking operation is performed along the pattern connecting the interlocking control point P3 and the interlocking control point P4.

On the other hand, in the electric bed 1 according to the present embodiment, for example, referring to FIG. 6A, the coordinate point (0,0) of the interlocking control point P1, the coordinate point (0,25) of the interlocking control point P2, and the interlocking control point P2 are linked. Coordinate point of control point P3 (40,25), coordinate point of interlocking control point P4 (47,15), coordinate point of interlocking control point P5 (60,15), coordinate point of interlocking control point P6 (75,0) Assuming that the six points are stored in the storage unit 504 shown in FIG. 4 as default values, as described above, the number of points is increased or decreased or increased or decreased depending on the operation signal (set signal in the interlocking mode) from the switch 11 operated by the user. The setting of coordinate values can be easily changed.

Further, in the electric bed 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 7A, the interlocking control setting is performed by the operation instruction of the interlocking mode based on the operation signal (execution signal) from the switch 11. The value calculation unit 506 acquires the state values of the current back-raising angle and knee-raising height based on the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c, and corresponds to each of the current back-raising angle and knee-raising height. The start reference point Ps indicating the coordinate points of the back angle and the knee angle to be performed is calculated.

Then, in the electric bed 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 7A, the interlocking control set value calculation unit 506 is interlocked with the latest position in the operation direction with respect to the start reference point Ps. The control point Pn is recognized as a target, and the coordinate value of the interlocking control point Pn recognized as the target is set as the target interlocking control point Po.

Therefore, in the electric bed 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 7A, for example, the interlocking control point Pn at the latest position in the operating direction with respect to the start reference point Ps is the interlocking control point. If it is P3, the back angle and the knee angle are interlocked and controlled from the start reference point Ps toward the interlocking control point P3. Similarly, for example, if the interlocking control point Pn at the latest position in the operating direction with respect to the start reference point Ps is the interlocking control point P4, the interlocking control of the back angle and the knee angle from the start reference point Ps toward the interlocking control point P4 I do.

As described above, in the electric bed 1 according to the present embodiment, the interlocking control point Pn, which is the latest position in the operating direction with respect to the start reference point Ps, is targeted regardless of the position of the start reference point Ps on the coordinate plane. Works as. Further, when the coordinate axis of either the back angle or the knee angle at the coordinate point of the target interlocking control point Po is reached, the position at the time of reaching is updated as the start reference point Ps, and the updated start reference point is updated. The interlocking control point Pn at the latest position in the operating direction with respect to Ps is newly updated as the target interlocking control point Po, and the operation is continued until the user finishes the operation of the interlocking mode by the switch 11.

Therefore, the interlocking control according to the present embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 7 (a) controls the “pattern connected at a plurality of points” and the “operation mode for each area” as storage in the storage unit 504. Instead, only the interlocking control point Pn whose setting can be changed by the user with respect to the interlocking control is stored in the storage unit 504, and the interlocking control point Pn at the latest position in the operation direction with respect to the start reference point Ps is controlled as a target. ing.

Therefore, the electric bed 1 according to the present embodiment can be used when the storage capacity of the storage unit 504 can be reduced with respect to the interlocking control and the cost is reduced, and the structure of the electric bed 1 is changed. When fine adjustment is required due to the physique of the person, when there is an error between the actual position of the landing portion 18 and the amount of rotation of the motor 13, or when the landing portion 18 is deformed due to aging. Even if a situation occurs, the settings can be easily changed, which improves usability.

Further, in the electric bed 1 according to the present embodiment, in order to continuously control the start reference point Ps with the interlocking control point Pn at the latest position in the operating direction as a target, in the conventional technique, the position of the back angle and the knee angle is used. Usability can be improved by interlocking control that suppresses the jerky movement that may occur and preferably makes the movement smoother.

Next, the interlocking control of Examples 1 to 3 will be described below with respect to the details of the control method for updating the start reference point Ps and the target interlocking control point Po in the interlocking control of the electric bed 1 according to the present embodiment. Further, in the following, the interlocking mode related to the back raising on the coordinate plane in which the interlocking control points P1, P2, ..., P5 illustrated in FIG. 6A are set will be described as a representative.

(Interlocking control of Example 1)
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing interlocking control of the first embodiment in the electric bed 1 of the first embodiment according to the present invention.

With reference to FIG. 8, in the interlocking control of the first embodiment, at the start of the interlocking control of the interlocking mode, the interlocking control set value calculation unit 506 receives the interlocking control points P1, P2, related to the back angle and the knee angle from the storage unit 504. ..., P5 is read (step S21).

Subsequently, the interlocking control set value calculation unit 506 calculates the start reference point Ps based on the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c (step S22).

Subsequently, the interlocking control set value calculation unit 506 recognizes the interlocking control point Pn at the latest position in the operating direction with respect to the start reference point Ps as a target, and sets the coordinate value of the interlocking control point Pn recognized as the target as the target interlocking control. Let the point Po (step S23).

Subsequently, the interlocking control set value calculation unit 506 outputs the coordinate value of the target interlocking control point Po as the setting value of the interlocking control to the operation instruction unit 508 and the comparison unit 31 in the feedback (FB) control unit 30 (step S24). ).

Subsequently, the operation instruction unit 508 operates the motor drive control unit 55 with the coordinate value of the target interlocking control point Po as the target (step S25).

Here, the comparison unit 32 in the feedback (FB) control unit 30 compares the start reference point Ps with the target interlocking control point Po (that is, sets the start reference point Ps based on the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, 20c). The state value obtained from the corresponding signal conversion unit 31 is converted into a numerical value that can be compared with the target interlocking control point Po input as a set value and compared), and the knee angle is larger than a predetermined threshold value (for example, 2 °). It is determined whether or not there is a difference and the back angle is larger than a predetermined threshold value (for example, 2 °) (step S26).

Then, when it is determined in the comparison between the start reference point Ps and the target interlocking control point Po that both the knee angle and the back angle have a difference larger than the predetermined threshold value (step S26: Yes), the feedback (FB) control unit 30 The comparison unit 32 in the above performs feedback control based on monitoring only the back angle (step S27). That is, in the comparison between the start reference point Ps and the target interlocking control point Po, even if there is a difference larger than the predetermined threshold value for both the knee angle and the dorsal angle, the feedback control based on the monitoring of only the dorsal angle is performed.

On the other hand, when it is determined in the comparison between the start reference point Ps and the target interlocking control point Po that one of the knee angle and the back angle has a difference larger than the predetermined threshold value (step S26: No), it is out of the predetermined threshold value. Feedback control is performed based on the monitoring of the knee angle or the back angle of the person (that is, the person with the difference) (step S28). That is, in the comparison between the start reference point Ps and the target interlocking control point Po, if there is a difference in only the knee angle larger than the predetermined threshold value, feedback control is performed based on monitoring only the knee angle, and only the back angle is from the predetermined threshold value. If there is a large difference, feedback control is performed based on monitoring only the back angle.

Subsequently, in the comparison unit 32 in the feedback (FB) control unit 30, the operation of the electric bed 1 related to the interlocking control is one of the target coordinate axes (the coordinate axis of either the back angle or the knee angle at the target interlocking control point Po). ) Is monitored (step S29), and when it is not reached (step S29: No), the process proceeds to step S27 or step S28, and feedback control is performed until it is reached (step S29: Yes). ..

While the execution signal of the interlocking mode is input to the individual operation / interlocking determination unit 505 shown in FIG. 4, the individual operation / interlocking determination unit 505 outputs a signal indicating that the operation of the interlocking mode is performed to the interlocking control set value calculation unit 506. And, although it is output to the operation instruction unit 508, when the execution signal of the interlocking mode is no longer input to the individual operation / interlocking determination unit 505 shown in FIG. 4, a signal indicating the end of the interlocking mode is fed back (FB). Output to the comparison unit 32 in the control unit 30.

Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 4, it is shown as the process after step S29, but in the embodiment, the comparison unit 32 in the feedback (FB) control unit 30 always determines whether or not to end the interlocking control. When it is being monitored (step S30) and it is determined that a signal indicating the end of the interlocking mode has been input (step S30: Yes), the interlocking control is terminated.

On the other hand, when the interlocking control is continued (step S30: No), the comparison unit 32 in the feedback (FB) control unit 30 sets the interlocking control point Ps based on the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, 20c. An update instruction is given to the value calculation unit 506 (step S31), and the control proceeds to the control after step S22.

Therefore, when the coordinate axis of either the back angle or the knee angle (that is, the coordinate axis of the back angle in the first embodiment) at the set value (that is, the coordinate point of the target interlocking control point Po) is reached in step S29 described above, The interlocking control set value calculation unit 506 updates the position at the time of arrival as the start reference point Ps, and newly sets the interlocking control point Pn at the latest position in the operating direction with respect to the start reference point Ps as the target interlocking control point Po. It is updated and continues to operate until the user finishes the operation of the interlocking mode by the switch 11.

An example of the interlocking control of the first embodiment is shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a coordinate plan view of the back angle and the knee angle showing an operation example of the interlocking control of the first embodiment in the electric bed 1 of the first embodiment according to the present invention.

In FIG. 9, when the start reference points Ps based on the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c are calculated at the start of the interlocking control of the interlocking mode when the back is raised, the interlocking control points P3 and P4 are calculated as shown in the figure. It is assumed that the start reference point Ps is located between and. At this time, the coordinate points (47, 15) of the interlocking control point P4 are located at the latest positions in the operation direction with respect to the start reference point Ps, and become the target interlocking control point Po. Even when the start reference point Ps is located at the interlocking control point P3, the interlocking control point P4 becomes the target interlocking control point Po.

At this time, in the comparison between the start reference point Ps and the target interlocking control point Po, it is assumed that there is a difference larger than a predetermined threshold value (for example, 2 °) for both the knee angle and the dorsal angle, and only the dorsal angle is based on the sensor signal. When feedback control is performed based on monitoring, the coordinate point (47,17) of the target interlocking control point Po'and the coordinate point (47,17) of the target interlocking control point Po'are not reached without reaching the coordinate point (47,15) of the target interlocking control point Po'. It is possible to reach the coordinate point (47, 13) of', but this is allowed in the first embodiment according to the present embodiment.

Then, when the interlocking mode is continued after reaching the coordinate point (47, 17) of the target interlocking control point Po'or the coordinate point (47, 13) of the target interlocking control point Po', the coordinates at the time of arrival are reached. The point is updated as the start reference point Ps, and the interlocking control point P5 located at the latest position in the operating direction with respect to the updated start reference point Ps is updated as the target interlocking control point Po.

That is, in the first embodiment according to the present embodiment, the FB control is performed based on the state sensors 20a, 20b, 20c regardless of the rotation detection of the motor 13, or the interlocking control point Pn whose setting is changed by the user is configured. In some cases, it becomes remarkable, but if a pattern connecting a plurality of interlocking control points Pn is forcibly interlocked and controlled along the pattern as in the conventional technique, the motion becomes jerky depending on the positions of the back angle and the knee angle. Sometimes. Therefore, in the first embodiment according to the present embodiment, even if there is a difference larger than a predetermined threshold value (for example, 2 °) for both the knee angle and the dorsal angle, the feedback control based on the monitoring of only the dorsal angle is performed. , The coordinate point of the target interlocking control point Po'(47, 17) and the coordinate point of the target interlocking control point Po'(47, 13) without reaching the coordinate point (47, 15) of the target interlocking control point Po'. ) Is allowed, the feedback control is stabilized, and the wobbling control that unnecessarily goes back and forth can be eliminated, and smooth operation can be realized.

(Interlocking control of Example 2)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing interlocking control of the second embodiment in the electric bed 1 of the first embodiment according to the present invention.

The interlocking control of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 10 only replaces the processing of step 27 with the processing of step 27a as compared with the interlocking control of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 8, and the other controls are the same. Therefore, further description will be omitted.

In step 27a in the interlocking control of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 10, when the comparison unit 32 in the feedback (FB) control unit 30 determines that both the knee angle and the back angle have a difference larger than the predetermined threshold value ( Step S26: Yes), feedback control based on monitoring only the knee angle is performed. That is, in the comparison between the start reference point Ps and the target interlocking control point Po, even if there is a difference larger than a predetermined threshold value for both the knee angle and the back angle, feedback control is performed based on monitoring only the knee angle.

An example of the interlocking control of the second embodiment is shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a coordinate plan view of the back angle and the knee angle showing an operation example of the interlocking control of the second embodiment in the electric bed 1 of the first embodiment according to the present invention.

In FIG. 11, when the start reference points Ps based on the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c are calculated at the start of the interlocking control of the interlocking mode when the back is raised, the interlocking control points P3 and P4 are calculated as shown in the figure. It is assumed that the start reference point Ps is located between and. At this time, the coordinate points (47, 15) of the interlocking control point P4 are located at the latest positions in the operation direction with respect to the start reference point Ps, and become the target interlocking control point Po. Even when the start reference point Ps is located at the interlocking control point P3, the interlocking control point P4 becomes the target interlocking control point Po.

At this time, in the comparison between the start reference point Ps and the target interlocking control point Po, it is assumed that there is a difference larger than a predetermined threshold value (for example, 2 °) for both the knee angle and the back angle, and only the knee angle is based on the sensor signal. When feedback control is performed based on monitoring, the coordinate point (49,15) of the target interlocking control point Po'and the coordinate point (49,15) of the target interlocking control point Po'are not reached without reaching the coordinate point (47,15) of the target interlocking control point Po'. It is possible to reach the coordinate point (45, 15) of', but this is allowed in the second embodiment according to the present embodiment.

Then, when the interlocking mode is continued after reaching the coordinate point (49,15) of the target interlocking control point Po'or the coordinate point (45,15) of the target interlocking control point Po', the coordinates at the time of arrival are reached. The point is updated as the start reference point Ps, and the interlocking control point P5 located at the latest position in the operating direction with respect to the updated start reference point Ps is updated as the target interlocking control point Po.

That is, also in the second embodiment according to the present embodiment, the FB control is performed based on the state sensors 20a, 20b, 20c regardless of the rotation detection of the motor 13, or the interlocking control point Pn whose setting is changed by the user is configured. However, if the pattern connecting a plurality of interlocking control points Pn is forcibly interlocked and controlled along the pattern as in the conventional technique, the movement may be jerky depending on the positions of the back angle and the knee angle. May become. Therefore, in the second embodiment according to the present embodiment, even if there is a difference larger than a predetermined threshold value (for example, 2 °) for both the knee angle and the back angle, the feedback control based on the monitoring of only the knee angle is performed. , The coordinate point (49,15) of the target interlocking control point Po'and the coordinate point (45,15) of the target interlocking control point Po'' without reaching the coordinate point (47,15) of the target interlocking control point Po'. ) Is allowed, the feedback control is stabilized, and the wobbling control that unnecessarily goes back and forth can be eliminated, and smooth operation can be realized.

(Interlocking control of Example 3)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing interlocking control of the third embodiment in the electric bed 1 of the first embodiment according to the present invention.

Compared with the interlocking control of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the interlocking control of the third embodiment shown in FIG. 12 replaces the process of step 27 with the process of step 27b, and the process of step 29 is replaced with the process of step 29b. Since it is only replaced with, and other controls are the same, further description will be omitted.

In step 27b in the interlocking control of the third embodiment shown in FIG. 12, when the comparison unit 32 in the feedback (FB) control unit 30 determines that both the knee angle and the back angle have a difference larger than the predetermined threshold value ( Step S26: Yes), feedback control is performed based on monitoring of both the knee angle and the back angle, but the operation of the electric bed 1 related to the interlocking control is within a predetermined error (for example, within 2 °), and the knee angle and the back angle are performed. One of the target coordinate axes of the angle (within the predetermined error, the dorsal angle and the knee angle at the target interlocking control point Po, with the restriction that + error is allowed for one axis and-error is allowed for the other axis. It monitors whether or not it has reached (step S29b), and if it has not reached (step S29b: No), it proceeds to step S27 or step S28 until it reaches (step S29b: Yes). ), Feedback control is performed.

FIG. 13 shows Example 1 of the interlocking control of the third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a coordinate plan view of the back angle and the knee angle showing an operation example (example 1) of the interlocking control of the third embodiment in the electric bed 1 of the first embodiment according to the present invention.

In FIG. 13, when the start reference points Ps based on the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c are calculated at the start of the interlocking control of the interlocking mode when the back is raised, the interlocking control points P3 and P4 are calculated as shown in the figure. It is assumed that the start reference point Ps is located between and. At this time, the coordinate points (47, 15) of the interlocking control point P4 are located at the latest positions in the operation direction with respect to the start reference point Ps, and become the target interlocking control point Po. Even when the start reference point Ps is located at the interlocking control point P3, the interlocking control point P4 becomes the target interlocking control point Po.

At this time, in the comparison between the start reference point Ps and the target interlocking control point Po, it is assumed that there is a difference larger than a predetermined threshold (for example, 2 °) for both the knee angle and the back angle, and the knee angle and the back are based on the sensor signal. Feedback control is performed based on monitoring of both angles, but when-error is allowed for the coordinate axis of the dorsal angle and + error is allowed for the coordinate axis of the knee angle, the coordinate point (47, 15) of the target interlocking control point Po is reached. It is possible to reach the coordinate point (47, 15 + β) of the target interlocking control point Po'and the coordinate point (47-α, 15) of the target interlocking control point Po'without doing so. This is allowed in the third embodiment. Here, α and β indicate a predetermined error (for example, 2 °) and are positive values.

Then, when the interlocking mode is continued after reaching the coordinate point (47,15 + β) of the target interlocking control point Po'or the coordinate point (47-α,15) of the target interlocking control point Po'', the interlocking mode is continued at that time. The coordinate point is updated as the start reference point Ps, and the interlocking control point P5 located at the latest position in the operation direction with respect to the updated start reference point Ps is updated as the target interlocking control point Po.

That is, also in Example 1 of Example 3 according to the present embodiment, when the FB control is performed based on the state sensors 20a, 20b, 20c regardless of the rotation detection of the motor 13, or as the interlocking control point Pn whose setting is changed by the user. It becomes remarkable when it is configured, but for example, if a pattern connecting a plurality of interlocking control points Pn is forcibly interlocked and controlled along the pattern as in the conventional technique, it will be jerky depending on the positions of the back angle and the knee angle. It may be the operation that was done. Therefore, in the third embodiment according to the present embodiment, when there is a difference larger than a predetermined threshold value (for example, 2 °) for both the knee angle and the back angle, feedback control based on monitoring of both the knee angle and the back angle is performed. However, by limiting the feedback control to allow + error for one axis and allow-error for the other axis, the coordinate point (47, 15) of the target interlocking control point Po is not reached. , Even if the coordinate point (47,15 + β) of the target interlocking control point Po'or the coordinate point (47-α,15) of the target interlocking control point Po'is reached, this is allowed and the feedback control is stable. It is also possible to eliminate the wobbling control that unnecessarily goes back and forth, and it is possible to realize smooth operation.

Further, FIG. 14 shows Example 2 of the interlocking control of the third embodiment. FIG. 14 is a coordinate plan view of the back angle and the knee angle showing an operation example (example 2) of the interlocking control of the third embodiment in the electric bed 1 of the first embodiment according to the present invention.

In FIG. 14, when the start reference points Ps based on the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c are calculated at the start of the interlocking control of the interlocking mode when the back is raised, the interlocking control points P3 and P4 are calculated as shown in the figure. It is assumed that the start reference point Ps is located between and. At this time, the coordinate points (47, 15) of the interlocking control point P4 are located at the latest positions in the operation direction with respect to the start reference point Ps, and become the target interlocking control point Po. Even when the start reference point Ps is located at the interlocking control point P3, the interlocking control point P4 becomes the target interlocking control point Po.

At this time, in the comparison between the start reference point Ps and the target interlocking control point Po, it is assumed that there is a difference larger than a predetermined threshold (for example, 2 °) for both the knee angle and the back angle, and the knee angle and the back are based on the sensor signal. Feedback control is performed based on monitoring of both angles, but when + error is allowed for the coordinate axis of the dorsal angle and-error is allowed for the coordinate axis of the knee angle, the coordinate point (47, 15) of the target interlocking control point Po is reached. It is possible to reach the coordinate point (47 + α, 15) of the target interlocking control point Po'and the coordinate point (47, 15-β) of the target interlocking control point Po'without doing so. This is allowed in the third embodiment. Here, α and β indicate a predetermined error (for example, 2 °) and are positive values.

Then, when the interlocking mode is continued after reaching the coordinate point (47 + α, 15) of the target interlocking control point Po'or the coordinate point (47, 15-β) of the target interlocking control point Po', the interlocking mode is continued at that time. The coordinate point is updated as the start reference point Ps, and the interlocking control point P5 located at the latest position in the operation direction with respect to the updated start reference point Ps is updated as the target interlocking control point Po.

That is, also in Example 2 of Example 3 according to the present embodiment, when the FB control is performed based on the state sensors 20a, 20b, 20c regardless of the rotation detection of the motor 13, or as the interlocking control point Pn whose setting is changed by the user. It becomes remarkable when it is configured, but for example, if a pattern connecting a plurality of interlocking control points Pn is forcibly interlocked and controlled along the pattern as in the conventional technique, it will be jerky depending on the positions of the back angle and the knee angle. It may be the operation that was done. Therefore, in the third embodiment according to the present embodiment, when there is a difference larger than a predetermined threshold value (for example, 2 °) for both the knee angle and the dorsal angle, the coordinate axis of the dorsal angle has an error as the coordinate axis of the knee angle. For + error allowed, or for the dorsal angle coordinate axis, + error is limited for the knee angle coordinate axis as a feedback control that allows-error, so that both knee angle and dorsal angle can be monitored. Although feedback control is performed based on this, the coordinate point (47, 15-β) of the target interlocking control point Po'and the target interlocking control point Po'are not reached at the coordinate point (47 + α, 15) of the target interlocking control point Po'. Even if the coordinate point (47-α, 15) of'is reached, this is allowed, the feedback control can be stabilized, and the wobbling control that unnecessarily goes back and forth can be eliminated, realizing smooth operation. can do.

[Second Embodiment]
(Device configuration)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an electric bed 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a functional unit that realizes an operation during operation of the entire electric bed 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In FIGS. 15 and 16, the same reference numbers as those shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are assigned the same reference numbers.

With reference to FIGS. 15 and 16, the electric bed 1 of the second embodiment according to the present invention has a rotation amount of an encoder, a potentiometer, or the like as compared with the conventional electric bed 10 shown in FIGS. 18 and 19. The point that the rotation amount detection sensor to detect is not provided, the point that the three state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c are provided, and the operation signal control unit 50 is provided inside the switch 11, and the operation signal control unit 50 is provided. The difference is that the feedback (FB) control unit 30 based on the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c is provided, but the other components are the same.

More specifically, the electric bed 1 of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 15 has a controller 12, a motor 13, an actuator 14, and a link mechanism below the bed frame 17 that supports the human body, as in the first embodiment. 16 is arranged. In particular, a total of three sets of the motor 13, the actuator 14, and the link mechanism 16 are provided so that the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height can be adjusted almost steplessly.

That is, as in the first embodiment, the electric bed 1 of the second embodiment has three positions of the movable portion with respect to the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height of the landing portion 18. Status sensors 20a, 20b, 20c are provided. Each sensor signal output from the three state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c is connected to the controller 12 via the respective signal cable shown by the broken line.

Further, as in the first embodiment, a harness for driving each motor 13 is connected to the controller 12. Each actuator 14 is connected to the output shaft of each motor 13, and the cylinder of each actuator 14 is connected to each link mechanism 16.

Then, the switch 11 for operation is connected to the controller 12, and the operator uses the switch 11 to adjust the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height of the landing portion 18 almost steplessly. Can be done.

Unlike the first embodiment, the controller 12 of the second embodiment can use the controller 12 as it is without changing the conventional controller 12 shown in FIGS. 18 and 19.

The switch 11 of the present embodiment can have the same basic configuration as that shown in FIG.

However, as shown in FIG. 16, the switch 11 of the present embodiment is provided with an FB control unit 30 based on sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c, and an operation signal control unit 50. The configuration of the operation signal control unit 50 including the FB control unit 30 in the switch 11 of the present embodiment can be the same as that shown in FIG. 4 in the first embodiment, and the FB control unit 30 shown in FIG. 4 can be used. The control line and the like related to the transmission and reception of each signal necessary for incorporating the operation signal control unit 50 including the above into the switch 11 of the present embodiment may be appropriately designed.

With reference to FIG. 16, first, a control signal relating to the variable operation of the landing portion 18 of the electric bed 1 for adjusting the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height from the switch 11 is transmitted from the controller 12. Is output to.

When the controller 12 receives the control signal, the controller 12 supplies a drive signal to the motor 13 in order to realize the corresponding operation.

The cylinders of the actuators 14 that adjust the back-raising angle, the knee-raising height, and the bed height are respectively expanded and contracted according to the rotation of the motor 13, and are electrically driven via the respective link mechanisms 16 according to the expansion and contraction. The variable operation of the landing portion 18 on the bed 10 is performed.

The switch 11 inputs and monitors the sensor signals from the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c by the function of the FB control unit 30, and performs feedback control based on the sensor signals so as to be in a state corresponding to the target set value. ..

As described above, the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c are inexpensive as compared with the encoders and potentiometers used in the conventional electric beds for treatment and nursing care.

Further, since the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c are provided at the positions of the movable parts with respect to the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height of the landing portion 18, the actual positions of the landing portion 18 are provided. Is directly detected. Therefore, even if the error between the actual position of the landing portion 18 and the rotation amount of the motor 13 is absorbed and the landing portion 18 is deformed due to aging, the detection accuracy is hardly affected. The sensor outputs of the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c can be highly accurate without causing a cumulative error.

(Feedback control)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a schematic feedback operation of the electric bed 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

First, a control signal corresponding to an operation signal related to the variable operation of the landing portion 18 of the electric bed 1 is transmitted from the switch 11 to the controller 12 (step S11).

The controller 12 that receives the control signal controls the drive of the corresponding motor 13 and drives the actuator 14 (step S12).

At this time, the switch 11 monitors the sensor signals of the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c based on the comparison signal of the FB control unit 30 (step S13), and the operation of the landing unit 18 of the electric bed 1 reaches the target. It is determined whether or not this has been done (step S14).

Unless the user gives an instruction to end the operation, the switch 11 sends a control signal for stopping the drive of the motor 13 unless the operation of the landing portion 18 of the electric bed 1 has reached the target (step S14: No). Do not transmit and continue its drive.

On the other hand, when the switch 11 determines that the operation of the landing portion 18 of the electric bed 1 has reached the target (step S14: Yes), the switch 11 outputs a control signal for stopping the driving of the motor 13 to the controller 12 in the individual operation mode. Then, in the interlocking mode of the back angle and the knee angle, the control signal that updates the target is output to the controller 12, but the control signal that stops the driving of the motor 13 is output to the controller 12 when the user gives an operation end instruction. (Step S15).

When the controller 12 receives the control signal for stopping the drive of the motor 13, the controller 12 stops the drive of the motor 13 and holds the position of the actuator 14 (step S16).

As described above, according to the electric bed 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to realize more inexpensive and highly accurate feedback control, and as a result, the bed itself can be reduced in cost.

Further, the electric bed 1 of the second embodiment is the second type of the existing first type electric bed that does not perform feedback control, only by replacing the switch 11 and installing the status sensors 20a, 20b, 20c. It is cheaper than purchasing a new electric bed and can be transformed into a second type of electric bed.

Further, the electric bed 1 of the second embodiment replaces the switch 11 with respect to the existing second type electric bed that performs feedback control based on the rotation amount detection sensor that detects the rotation amount of the encoder, the potentiometer, and the like. By simply installing the status sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c, the bed can be transformed into a second type electric bed with higher accuracy.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to examples of specific embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the examples of the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the technical idea. For example, in the examples of the above-described embodiments, suitable examples including all the means for solving the above-mentioned various problems in the conventional technique have been described as representatives, but the present invention is designed to solve the various problems individually. The electric bed 1 of the embodiment according to the present invention can be configured.

That is, inclusively, the electric bed 1 of the embodiment according to the present invention includes the operation signal control unit 50, and the operation signal control unit 50 includes a plurality of operation signal control units 50 on the coordinate planes of the back angle and the knee angle related to the interlocking control. Calculates the start reference point Ps indicating the coordinate points of the dorsal angle and knee angle based on the sensor signals from the storage unit 504 that stores the interlocking control point Pn and the sensor that detects the movement of the movable part related to the movement of the landing unit 18. Then, the interlocking control set value calculation unit 506 that calculates the set value for performing the interlocking control from the start reference point Ps toward the interlocking control point Pn at the latest position in the operation direction, and the start reference when it is determined that the target has been reached. The FB control unit 30 is provided with an FB control unit 30 that updates the point Ps and instructs the interlocking control set value calculation unit 506 to update the set value indicating the interlocking control point Pn as a new target and performs feedback control.
As a result, usability can be improved by interlocking control that results in smooth operation. At this time, the drive mechanism may be configured by an actuator driven by the motor 13, and the predetermined sensor may be configured by a rotation amount detection sensor that detects the rotation amount of the motor 13, or the above-mentioned state sensors 20a and 20b. , 20c may be configured, and in any case, interlocking control that provides smooth operation is realized, and usability can be improved.
Further, the operation signal control unit 50 can be provided on either the switch 11 or the controller 12, but a relay unit is provided between the switch 11 and the controller 12, and the operation signal control unit 50 is provided on the relay unit. May be good.

Further, in the electric bed 1 of the embodiment according to the present invention, it is preferable that the plurality of interlocking control points Pn stored in the storage unit 504 can be set and changed by an external operation (for example, an operation from the switch 11). be.
As a result, when the structure of the electric bed 1 changes, when fine adjustment is required due to the physique of the user, or when there is an error between the actual position of the landing portion 18 and the rotation amount of the motor 13. In some cases, even when the landing portion 18 is deformed due to aging, the setting can be easily changed, which improves usability.

Further, in the electric bed 1 of the embodiment according to the present invention, the feedback control unit 30 reaches the target when it reaches the coordinate axis of either the back angle or the knee angle at the coordinate value of the actual target point Prn. It is preferable to configure it so as to determine that it has been done.
As a result, it is possible to eliminate the wobbling control that unnecessarily goes back and forth, and it is possible to realize smooth operation.

Further, in the electric bed 1 of the embodiment according to the present invention, the feedback control unit 30 compares the start reference point Ps with the target interlocking control point Pn, and sets a predetermined threshold value for both the knee angle and the back angle. As feedback control when there is a larger difference, feedback control based on monitoring only the dorsal angle based on the sensor signal, feedback control based on monitoring only the knee angle, or both knee angle and dorsal angle Based on monitoring, feedback control is performed to allow − error for the coordinate axis of the dorsal angle and + allow the coordinate axis of the knee angle within the predetermined error, or predetermined error based on the monitoring of both the knee angle and the dorsal angle. For the coordinate axis of the dorsal angle, + error is allowed, and for the coordinate axis of the knee angle,-feedback control is performed, or feedback control is performed based on one of the predetermined criteria. Is preferable.
As a result, the feedback control can be stabilized, and the wobbling control that unnecessarily goes back and forth can be eliminated.

Further, in the electric bed 1 of the embodiment according to the present invention, a predetermined sensor is installed in a movable portion related to the movement of the landing portion 18, and is a state sensor including a gyro sensor, an angle sensor, an acceleration sensor, or an impact sensor. It is preferably composed of 20a, 20b, and 20c.
As a result, even if there is an error between the actual position of the landing portion 18 and the amount of rotation of the motor 13, or if the landing portion 18 is deformed due to aging, high-precision feedback control is performed. Is realized. In addition, for the first type electric bed that does not perform feedback control, feedback control is performed only by adding or changing parts that are cheaper than purchasing a new second type electric bed and that are easy to retrofit. It can be transformed into a second type of electric bed.

Further, in the example of each of the above-described embodiments, three state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c are provided at the positions of the movable parts with respect to the back raising angle, the knee raising height, and the bed height of the landing portion 18, respectively. However, this is a preferable example, and even if only two state sensors 20a and 20b are provided at the positions of the movable parts regarding the back raising angle and the knee raising height of the landing portion 18, the landing portion 18 Feedback control of back-raising angle, knee-raising height, and bed height is possible. In particular, in the electric bed 1 of the embodiment according to the present invention, the state sensors 20a, 20b, 20c used for feedback control can be any of a gyro sensor, an angle sensor, an acceleration sensor, and an impact sensor. It is possible to arrange a plurality of ones that detect the one-dimensional position corresponding to each undulating motion such as the back-raising angle, the knee-raising height, and the bed height, and detect the state change related to the undulating motion in two or more dimensions. Suitable. Therefore, the present invention can be one state sensor for an electric bed that performs one type of undulating motion, or can be a common movable part for an electric bed that performs three or more types of undulating motion. Can be further reduced in cost by using one state sensor.

Therefore, at least one state sensor is installed in the movable part of the landing portion 18, and one axis in the vertical direction, two axes in the vertical and horizontal directions, three axes in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction in the vertical and horizontal directions, or the vertical direction. It is a sensor that can detect the state values corresponding to each axis with respect to three or more absolute coordinate axes including directions other than the vertical and horizontal horizontal directions, and can detect at least the knee angle and the plumb bob angle at the movable part.

Further, in the example of the above-described embodiment, the example in which the state sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c are provided on the landing portion 18 has been described. If there is, it can be installed at any place.

Further, in the example of the above-described embodiment, an example in which the actuator 14 by the motor 13 is used as the drive mechanism has been described, but this is a preferable example for performing fine interlocking control, and is a hydraulic or pneumatic actuator, or It can also be an electric bed using another drive mechanism.

Further, the electric bed of one embodiment according to the present invention may be in a form of transmitting the operation signal of the switch 11 to the controller 12 by wire or wirelessly.

According to the present invention, it is possible to construct an electric bed that realizes less expensive and highly accurate feedback control, improves usability, and enables interlocking control of the back angle and the knee angle. It is useful for the use of electric beds for nursing care.

1 Electric bed of the present invention 10 Conventional second type electric bed 11 Switch 12 Controller 13 Motor 14 Actuator 15 Rotation amount detection sensor (encoder or potentiometer)
16 Link mechanism 17 Bed frame 18 Landing unit 20a, 20b, 20c Status sensor 30 Feedback (FB) control unit 31 Signal conversion unit 32 Comparison unit 50 Operation signal control unit 51 Operation signal reception unit 52 First sensor signal input unit 53 2 Sensor signal input unit 54 3rd sensor signal input unit 55 Motor drive control unit 111 Setting value display unit 112 Operation / setting button unit 111a, 111b, 111c Setting display unit 112a, 112b, 112c Up / down button 112d Setting button 112f Individual operation button 112h interlocking button 112e, 112g, 112i LED display unit 501 signal type discrimination unit 502 interlocking control point setting unit 503 individual operation setting unit 504 storage unit 505 individual operation / interlocking judgment unit 506 interlocking control setting value calculation unit 507 individual operation setting value reading Part 508 Operation instruction part

Claims (11)

It is an electric bed that can control the undulating movement by feedback control.
The back-raising or back-lowering operation based on an operation signal for controlling a drive mechanism that executes a predetermined undulating operation including a back-raising or back-lowering operation and a knee-raising or knee-lowering operation with respect to the landing portion. And the setting value for interlocking control of the knee-raising or knee-lowering motion, and the sensor signal from a predetermined sensor that directly or indirectly detects the motion of the movable part related to the movement of the landing portion and the setting. An operation signal control unit that feedback-controls the execution of the predetermined undulating operation by the drive mechanism based on the value is provided.
The operation signal control unit is a back angle which is a lifting angle of a movable part of the landing portion from a horizontal state corresponding to the back raising or back lowering operation, and the knee raising or knee lowering operation. On the coordinate plane represented by the knee angle, which is the lifting angle of the movable part of the landing part from the horizontal state, the storage unit that stores a plurality of interlocking control points in advance, and the back angle and knee angle based on the sensor signal. A set value that calculates the start reference point indicating the coordinate point and performs interlocking control of the dorsal angle and the knee angle toward the interlocking control point indicating the coordinate point of the dorsal angle and the knee angle of the latest position in the operation direction from the start reference point. Based on the set value and the interlocking control set value calculation unit that calculates Occasionally, the start reference point is updated, the interlocking control set value calculation unit is instructed to update the set value indicating the interlocking control point to be a new target, and feedback control is performed. An electric bed characterized in that it is provided with a feedback control unit that controls the operation points of the back-raising angle and the knee-raising height based on the interlocking control points to be continuously operated until the end of the operation of the interlocking mode. The electric bed according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of interlocking control points stored in the storage unit are configured so that the settings can be changed by an external operation. The feedback control unit is characterized in that it determines that the target has been reached when the coordinate axis according to a predetermined standard of either the back angle or the knee angle in the coordinate value of the interlocking control point as the target is reached. The electric bed according to claim 1 or 2. The feedback control unit uses the sensor signal as feedback control when there is a difference larger than a predetermined threshold value for both the knee angle and the back angle in comparison between the start reference point and the target interlocking control point. The electric bed according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein feedback control is performed based on monitoring only the back angle. The feedback control unit uses the sensor signal as feedback control when there is a difference larger than a predetermined threshold value for both the knee angle and the back angle in comparison between the start reference point and the target interlocking control point. The electric bed according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein feedback control is performed based on monitoring only the knee angle. The feedback control unit is based on the sensor signal as feedback control when there is a difference larger than a predetermined threshold for both the knee angle and the back angle in comparison between the start reference point and the target interlocking control point. Based on the monitoring of both the knee angle and the dorsal angle, feedback control is performed within a predetermined error to allow-error for the coordinate axis of the dorsal angle and + error for the coordinate axis of the knee angle. The electric bed according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The feedback control unit is based on the sensor signal as feedback control when there is a difference larger than a predetermined threshold for both the knee angle and the back angle in comparison between the start reference point and the target interlocking control point. Based on the monitoring of both the knee angle and the dorsal angle, feedback control is performed that allows a + error for the dorsal angle coordinate axis and a-error for the knee angle coordinate axis within a predetermined error. The electric bed according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The electric bed according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the drive mechanism includes an actuator driven by a motor. The electric bed according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the predetermined sensor includes a rotation amount detection sensor that detects the rotation amount of a motor that drives the drive mechanism. The predetermined sensor according to claims 1 to 9, wherein the predetermined sensor is installed in a movable portion related to the movement of the landing portion, and comprises a state sensor including a gyro sensor, an angle sensor, an acceleration sensor, or an impact sensor. The electric bed according to any one item. At least one state sensor is installed in the movable part, and one axis in the vertical direction, two axes in the vertical and horizontal directions, three axes in the vertical direction and the vertical / horizontal horizontal direction, or vertical direction and the vertical / horizontal direction. It is characterized by comprising a sensor capable of detecting state values corresponding to each axis with respect to three or more absolute coordinate axes including directions other than the horizontal direction, and detecting at least the knee angle and the plumb bob angle in the movable part. , The electric bed according to claim 10.

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