Medical device mounting structure
US5829723A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/0503
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mounting structure (10) for facilitating the mounting of a medical device (20) to a support member (22). The medical device (20) includes a plate (28) having a downward facing device coupler (33). A connector (26) has a clamp (27) which is used to attach the connector (26) to the support member (22). The connector (26) further has an upward facing support coupler (34). The medical device (20) is initially hung from the connector (26) by engaging the device coupler (33) with the support coupler (34). In that partially coupled position, the medical device is stably supported on the support member but may be lifted therefrom. In addition, a latch (46) may be used to clamp the couplers (33, 34) together, thereby fully coupling the medical device (20) to the connector (26). With the latch (46) engaged, the medical device (20) is firmly engaged onto the connector (26).
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