Lifting and transporting device including front load supporting castors and associated linkage system
US9919906B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B2202/90
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a lifting and transporting device. The device of the invention is useful for lifting and moving any object which has a pair of spaced apart wheels but is particularly adapted for the lifting and transporting of hospital beds. The bed lifter includes an improved means of supporting the load of a bed and/or bed/patient combination during lifting and transportation.
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