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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 09, 2010
Ricky J. Mccullar, Olmsted Township, OH (US);
Kristie L. Jarrett, Wakeman, OH (US);
Ricky J. McCullar, Olmsted Township, OH (US);
Kristie L. Jarrett, Wakeman, OH (US);
Invacare Corporation, Elyria, OH (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of a power and signal distribution assembly for a bed having at least one power input port, at least one controller port, and at least one output port are described. The power input port receives a first DC voltage from a power supply and the power supply receiving an AC voltage and converting it to the first DC voltage. The controller port receives the first DC voltage and outputs at least one power control signal having the first DC voltage. The output port receives signals having the first DC voltage. The power and signal distribution assembly has a first location and the power supply has a second location different from the first location. In other embodiments, the power and signal distribution assembly is located on a frame of a bed and the power supply remote therefrom. Still further, one or more additional controller ports may also be provided.