Lifting apparatus and method for patient table
US6637056B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/0487
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lifting apparatus for supporting a table assembly of a patient table. The lifting apparatus includes a lower base, an upper base securable to the table assembly, and at least one pair of non-intersecting front and rear lift arms holding the upper base above the lower base. Each lift arm includes a lower end pivotally connected to the lower base, an upper end pivotally connected to the upper base, an elbow located between the lower and the upper ends, an elongated lower portion extending between the lower end and the elbow, and an elongated upper portion extending between the elbow to the upper end. The lower and the upper portions connect at an angle at the elbow. The lifting apparatus provides a combination of both vertical and horizontal movement of the table assembly and also nests in its lowered position in order to minimize the table's overall height when lowered.
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