Lift system with lowering mechanism
US10610431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/30
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A movement system for use with an overhead patient lift system includes a motor. A drum is operatively coupled to the motor. The drum is configured to be selectively driven by the motor to rotate in one of a clockwise direction and a counter-clockwise direction. A lifting strap is coupled to the drum. The lifting strap is extendable and retractable with respect to a carriage of the overhead patient lifting system as the drum rotates. A manual release operatively coupled to the drum is actuatable to selectively disengage the drum from the motor to allow the lifting strap to be manually extended. Also disclosed is an overhead patient lift system including the movement system and a method for manually extending a lifting strap of an overhead patient lift system.
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