Brake system for a patient support apparatus
US11654065B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G5/1005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A brake system for a patient support apparatus including at least one wheel is disclosed. The brake system comprises a braking mechanism to be operatively coupled to at least one wheel of the patient support apparatus. The braking mechanism includes a first coupling portion movable between a lock position for locking the corresponding wheel, and an unlock position for allowing rotation of the wheel. The brake system comprises an actuating tool comprising a second coupling portion complementary to the first coupling portion of the braking mechanism and allowing removably connecting the actuating tool to the braking mechanism of the patient support apparatus. The first and second coupling portions are adapted for allowing engagement between the braking mechanism and the actuating tool to urge the braking mechanism between the lock and unlock positions, and are further adapted for allowing disengagement of the actuating tool from the braking mechanism.
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