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Shock absorbing assembly for a patient support apparatus

US12178770B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2022
Grant dateDec 31, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2200/16
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A patient support apparatus comprising: a frame; a patient receiving surface supported on the frame, the patient supporting surface comprising a central panel section and a side panel section adapted to selectively extend towards to and away from the central panel section for adjusting a width of the patient supporting surface; a board supported on the frame, the board comprising a base comprising a sleeve and an extension member slidably received in the sleeve and a coil spring mounted to the extension member. The extension member is extendable laterally towards to and away from the sleeve for adjusting a width of the base and the coil spring is adapted to counteract an external force applied to the outer end of the extension member. The board comprises a vertical panel that is movable to follow movement of the extension member laterally towards and away from the sleeve.

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