Configurable patient ceiling lift
US10182955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/44
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A ceiling lift assembly includes first and second motor units which can be operated together in a dual mode configuration and which can be operated in a single mode operation, in which only one of the motor units is operative with the other motor unit being dormant. The system provides routines for switching between the single and dual modes of the assembly and which ensure that in each mode the necessary parts of the apparatus are in an operative condition, whereas those parts of the apparatus which are not used are placed in a storage condition to avoid inconvenience or injury to personnel and patients. The apparatus also includes a motor unit support device of a structure which can accommodate asymmetric loads, on one motor unit only without causing deformation of the support structure.
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