Lying arrangement

Abstract

A lying arrangement ( 10 ) comprises a lying means ( 12 ) with a frame ( 16 ), a framework ( 18 ) which bears the frame ( 16 ), and a base ( 20 ) which is connected to the frame ( 16 ). A mattress element ( 22 ) is located on the base ( 20 ). In order that the user does not have to leave his/her lying position in order to relieve himself/herself, and that relieving himself/herself is as comfortable as possible, the invention proposes to provide a cutout ( 58 ) in the mattress ( 22 ) and a cutout ( 56 ) in the base ( 20 ) in the region of the cutout ( 58 ) of the mattress ( 22 ). Also provided is a WC facility ( 14 ) with a WC ( 70 ), which can be arranged beneath the cutouts ( 56, 58 ), and a tubular and essentially vertical lead-in element ( 76 ), at least certain regions of which can be introduced into the cutouts ( 56, 58 ) in the mattress ( 22 ) and base ( 20 ).

1 . Lying arrangement with a lying means, which comprises; 
 a) a frame;    b) a framework which bears the frame;    c) a base which is connected to the frame; and    d) a mattress element resting on the base;    characterized in that the lying arrangement has:    e) a cutout ( 58 ) in the mattress ( 22 ):    f) a cutout in the base ( 20 ) in the region of the cutout ( 58 ) of the mattress ( 22 );    g) a WC facility ( 14 ) with a WC ( 70 ), which can be arranged beneath the cutouts ( 56 .  58 ), and a tubular and essentially vertical lead-in element ( 76 ), at least certain regions of which can be introduced into the cutouts ( 56 ,  58 ) in the mattress ( 22 ) and base ( 20 ).    
     
     
         2 . Lying arrangement according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the WC facility ( 14 ) comprises a mobile module ( 60 ) on which the WC ( 70 ) is arranged.  
     
     
         3 . Lying arrangement according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the mobile module ( 60 ) comprises a washing facility ( 94 ) with a sanitary fitting ( 96 ).  
     
     
         4 . Lying arrangement according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the mobile module comprises a hand shower with an extensible hose.  
     
     
         5 . Lying arrangement according to  claim 3 , characterized in that the washing facility ( 94 ) is installed on the mobile module ( 60 ) such that it can be pivoted about an essentially vertical axis ( 92 ) and/or about an essentially horizontal axis.  
     
     
         6 . Lying arrangement according to claims  3 , characterized in that the washing facility comprises a commercially available camper-van wash basin ( 94 ).  
     
     
         7 . Lying arrangement according to claim° 1 , characterized in that the WC facility comprises a means by which the WC can be adjusted in height.  
     
     
         8 . Lying arrangement according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the WC facility comprises a stationary part which is arranged essentially beneath the cutouts in the mattress and base, and the lead-in element can be introduced from above, through the cutouts, as far as the stationary part.  
     
     
         9 . Lying arrangement according to  claim 8 , characterized in that the stationary part is fastened on the frame or on the base.  
     
     
         10 . Lying arrangement according to claim° 1 , characterized in that the WC facility ( 14 ) comprises a waste-water tank ( 74 ), which can be pulled out for disposal purposes.  
     
     
         11 . Lying arrangement according to claim° 1 , characterized in that the frame ( 16 ) can be adjusted in height.  
     
     
         12 . Lying arrangement according to  claim 11 , characterized in that 
 a) the framework ( 18 ), at the head end and at the foot end, comprises in each case a rolling device ( 40 ) which is connected to the frame ( 16 ) and at the bottom end of which at least one wheel ( 38 ) is arranged;    b) the rolling devices ( 40 ) are connected in a vertically displaceable manner in each case to a standing device ( 42 ) via a connecting device;    c) provided at the head end and at the foot end in each case is an electric motor ( 44 ), which interacts with the respective rolling devices ( 40 ) and the standing devices ( 42 ) and can displace these in relation to one another.    
     
     
         13 . Lying arrangement according to  claim 11 , characterized in that the electric motors ( 44 ) at the foot end and at the head end can be actuated independently from one another.  
     
     
         14 . Lying arrangement according to claim° 1 , characterized in that it comprises a moisture barrier ( 162 ) with a water-outflow opening, which can be positioned on the mattress ( 22 ) such that the water-outflow opening is located over the cutouts ( 56 ,  58 ) in the mattress ( 22 ) and base ( 20 ).  
     
     
         15 . Lying arrangement according to claim° 1 , characterized in that the WC is a commercially available camper-van WC ( 70 ) with a waste-water tank ( 74 ).  
     
     
         16 . Lying arrangement according to claim° 1 , characterized in that the WC has a spray device and a blower device for rectal cleaning and drying purposes.  
     
     
         17 . Lying arrangement according to claim° 1 , characterized in that there is provided at least one electric pump which produces a water flow.  
     
     
         18 . Lying arrangement according to claim° 1 , characterized in that at least the fresh-water tank of the WC facility can be connected to a compressed-air accumulator, which produces the water flow.  
     
     
         19 . Lying arrangement according to claim° 1 , characterized in that it comprises a mobile service module ( 108 ), which comprises a radio ( 146 ) and/or a telephone ( 142 ) and/or a lockable cabinet ( 134 ) and/or a drinks container and/or a light ( 144 ) and/or a pull-out tray and/or a socket ( 138 ).  
     
     
         20 . Lying arrangement according to  claim 19 , characterized in that the service module ( 108 ) comprises an extension arm ( 118 ,  126 ) on which straps can be arranged.  
     
     
         21 . Lying arrangement according to  claim 20 , characterized in that arranged on the crossbeam is a strap-winding device on which the straps can be wound up.  
     
     
         22 . Lying arrangement according to claim° 1 , characterized in that the framework and the slatted base are produced from a rustproof metal and the electric motors are protected against water and the connecting device is sealed against the ingress of water.  
     
     
         23 . Lying arrangement according to claim° 1 , characterized in that the cutout in the mattress can be closed by a complementary mattress segment.  
     
     
         24 . Lying arrangement according to claim° 1 , characterized in that the cutouts ( 56 ,  58 ) are offset laterally from the longitudinal axis of the mattress ( 22 ).  
     
     
         25 . Lying arrangement according to claim° 1 , characterized in that the lead-in element ( 76 ) comprises an additional element ( 148 ,  150 ) which, at its end directed towards the user, has an essentially radially outwardly projecting collar ( 154 ,  158 ).  
     
     
         26 . Lying arrangement according to claim° 1 , characterized in that the lead-in element ( 76 ) is fastened releasably on the WC ( 70 ).