Transfer device with platform plate having two-sided functionality
US11628111B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/103
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a transfer device having a device body, a transfer platform including a platform plate, and a platform lateral actuator. The platform lateral actuator is configured to selectively move the platform plate laterally relative to the device body, such that the platform plate can be moved between a plurality of positions including (i) a stowed position in which the platform plate is retracted relative to the device body, (ii) a first extended position in which a first transverse edge of the platform plate is a leading edge that extends outward from a first side of the device body, and (iii) a second extended position in which a second transverse edge of the platform plate is a leading edge that extends outward from a second side of the device body. The transfer device also has a transfer belt that goes over the platform plate of the transfer platform.
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