Automated lateral turning and inclining bed (BRRAM bed)
Date of Publication
2006
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and Management
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Manufacturing Engineering and Management
Thesis Adviser
Marlon Luis M. Musngi
Defense Panel Member
Nilo T. Bugtai
Giovanni L. Fabian
Arthur Pius P. Santiago
Abstract/Summary
For years hospital beds had given great contribution to medical technology. One great contribution was the Automated Lateral Turning Bed (ALTB) created by five Manufacturing Engineering and Management (MEM) students from De La Salle University. From their contribution to medical technology, another group of MEM students thought of innovation. To design and develop an Automated Lateral Turning Bed with an Incline/Recline function.
There are many automated hospital beds that were created as of today. Prices of these beds are between $1000 to $4500. From research and surveys conducted around Metro Manila, the group found out that most hospitals in the Philippines are not willing to spend more than P100,000 for automating their hospital beds.
The group has undergone experiments that would enhance the design and development of the hospital bed. Experiments include the use of AC and DC actuators, mechanical designs, electronic components, and mattress designs serve to be the backbones of the group's bed development. The use of a 40 watt, 200 volt AC motor will power the lateral movement of the bed. This will help reach the maximum turning angle of 20 degrees. A Linak DC actuator operated by a 24 volt, 4 ampere rating with a maximum of 2000N of pushing force will lift the upper backbone part and lower backbone part of the bed. The bed is covered with a designed mattress that consists of Uratex Permahard and Bio-Aire foam for comfort and bed sore minimization and an Electronic Console that would allow the user to control the mechanisms of the bed.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15246
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
126 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Hospital beds; Bedmaking; Care of the sick; Patients--Positioning
Recommended Citation
Bungag, R. G., Hizon, B. C., Khu, M. D., Merritt, A. F., & Rigor, R. M. (2006). Automated lateral turning and inclining bed (BRRAM bed). Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/14546
