#$%^&*AU2012101439A420121018.pdf#####ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A foldable hospital bed includes a first and a second bed frame part pivotally connected at their inner ends； a front mattress support having a 5 pivotal end pivotally connected to the first bed frame part； a rear mattress support pivotally connected at an end to the second bed frame part； a retaining member pivotally connected near an outer end of the first bed frame part； and a first driving unit mounted to the first bed frame part and including a first extension bar connected to the front mattress support. 10 When the first extension bar is extended with the retaining member hooked to the front mattress support, the first and second bed frame parts are pivotally turned into a folded state； and when the first extension bar is extended with the retaining member released from the front mattress support, only the front mattress support is raised into an inclined state. 2046 40 42 0 J-44 43 0 45 FIG. 8A
