Patient transport apparatus with electro-mechanical braking system
US12048661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/32
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient transport apparatus comprises a base, a patient support deck, a wheel assembly, and a braking system. The wheel assembly includes a wheel and a braking mechanism. The braking system includes a linkage assembly, a manual actuator, and an electrical braking assembly. The linkage assembly is arranged to place the braking mechanism in a braked state and a released state. The manual actuator moves the linkage assembly manually to place the braking mechanism in the braked state and the released state. The electrical braking assembly includes a driving assembly that moves to a first position and to a second positing that causes the linkage assembly to place the braking mechanism in the braked state and the released state. The linkage assembly is movable relative to the driving assembly to enable the braking mechanism to be manually actuated with the manual actuator.
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