Ceiling lift tilt management system
US11103400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/42
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A ceiling lift tilt management system includes first and second motor units, which are attachable to a rail system of a medical care facility. Each motor unit includes a flexible strap, which can be coiled or uncoiled within the motor unit to raise or lower a spreader bar attached thereto. Coiling or uncoiling of the straps can cause raising or lowering of a sling attached to the spreader bars. The system also allows for tilting of the spreader bars by coiling or uncoiling a leading motor unit strap. The system includes a control system that measures the relative lengths of the two straps in order to ensure that relative tilt between the spreader bars does not exceed a threshold. Once a threshold tilt for height difference is reached, further user requests for additional tilting are prohibited. Patient comfort and safety are therefore ensured.
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