Brake system for architectural arm
US9737452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M2200/024
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An arm is pivotally coupled to a support structure at one end and a patient care equipment support, such as a service head, is pivotally coupled to the arm at the other end. The arm has a first portion and a second portion coupled to the first portion for extension and retraction relative to the first portion. Brakes are provided to brake the extension and retraction of the portions of the arm, to brake the pivoting movement of the arm relative to the support structure, and to brake the pivoting movement of the patient care equipment support relative to the arm. Each of the brakes is releasable.
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