Patient support apparatus with deck section actuator
US11771607B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/32
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient comprising a support frame and a support deck coupled to the support frame. The support deck has a deck section arranged to articulate relative to said support frame between a first position and a second position. An actuator is interposed in force-translating relation between the support frame and the deck section to articulate the deck section. The actuator comprises a biasing device configured to store mechanical energy and having an interface. The actuator further comprises a torque multiplier coupled to the deck section and engaged with the interface to translate mechanical energy stored in the biasing device into force acting on the deck section to urge the deck section toward the first position.
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