Siderail support mechanism with oblong pivot slot
US7082630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/0509
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A siderail support mechanism comprises a bottom cross-member having a first lower pivot and a second lower pivot, a first support arm and a second support arm. The first support arm includes a first upper pivot shaft and a first lower pivot shaft, the first upper pivot shaft being configured to pivotally attach to the siderail at a first upper pivot and the first lower pivot shaft configured to pivotally attach to the first lower pivot of the bottom cross-member. The first upper pivot includes an oblong slot. The second support arm includes a second upper pivot shaft having a locking cog for locking the siderail in a deployed position. A release handle is centrally positioned on the siderail to enable one-handed operation in disengaging the locking mechanism and lowering the siderail to a stowed position.
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