Caster and braking system
US6321878A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B33/026
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A braking system for a hospital bed having a base frame includes a plurality of caster devices rotatably coupled to the base frame. Each caster device has a wheel and a brake that inhibits rotation of the wheel. The braking system further includes a plurality of pedals configured to move the brakes between a position inhibiting movement of the wheels and a position permitting rotation of the wheels. The braking system further includes a linkage coupled to the caster devices so that movement of any one of the plurality of pedals causes movement of the brakes of the caster devices.
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