Ambulance cot and loading and unloading system
US8439416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2814/0302
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ambulance cot loading and unloading apparatus includes a base for mounting to an emergency vehicle deck and an arm mounted for linear movement along the base, which is configured for engaging an ambulance cot. A drive mechanism is provided for raising the arm, which is configured in the presence of an applied force with a first magnitude on the arm to raise the arm at a first speed and in the presence of an applied force on the arm with a second magnitude greater than the first magnitude to raise the arm at another speed or speeds lower than the first speed.
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