Overhead lift systems for mounting and dismounting lift units on an overhead rail
US11013654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/1063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An overhead lift system for supporting a person with a lift unit includes an overhead rail and an elevator track. The overhead rail includes a subject support portion and a docking portion. An end of the docking portion is removably coupled to an end of the subject support portion. The elevator track is coupled to the docking portion of the overhead rail. The elevator track is configured to convey the docking portion of the overhead rail from a height of the subject support portion of the overhead rail toward a position below the height of the subject support portion of the overhead rail.
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