Transport aid for wheeled support apparatus
US7594284B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B3/0612
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-propelled transport aid for wheeled structures is advantageously provided. The transport aid generally includes a chassis, a lift assembly operatively supported thereby, and preferably a wheel capturing apparatus operatively united with the lift assembly. The wheel capturing apparatus has a first configuration for receipt of a wheel upon a wheel landing of the apparatus, and a second configuration for retention of the wheel received upon the wheel landing in the first configuration, wherein the first configuration of the wheel capturing apparatus is associated with a down position thereof. Alternate means for receiving and retaining a portion of a wheeled structure are further disclosed.
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