Self-locking swivel castor wheels for roll-in cot
US7621003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B33/026
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A roll-in cot (1) having a patient support attached to a wheeled transporter wherein the wheeled transporter comprises leading (3) and trailing (4) collapsible legs having respective proximal ends pivotally connected to a frame (2) and distal ends including swivel castor wheels (18A, 18B) wherein at least the swivel castors (18A) of the leading collapsible legs (3) are operable in either a swivel or lock mode, and wherein the swivel mode is only operable by a castor release mechanism (22) while the cot (1) is in a fully upright position.
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