Orthopedic traction frame

Details Orthopedic traction frame Orthopedic traction frame

1984-02-06

1985-11-12

Dorner, Kenneth J.

Beds

Bedclothing

And means to facilitate changing thereof

248159, 128 77, 128 25R, 403234, 403358, A61H 102, F16M 1300

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045518726

ABSTRACT:
An orthopedic traction frame for an adjustable hospital bed having relatively movable head and foot portions to adjustably position the mattress of the bed, the frame comprising of a pair of upright elongate support members for attachment to the headboard and footboard portions of the bed respectively, and a horizontal elongate support member interconnecting the upper ends of the same. The lower end of the upright member at the foot of the bed is pivotally attached to the footboard of the bed for movement about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bed, and adjustable clamping device is provided for attaching the upper end of the upright member at the foot of the bed to the end of the horizontal support member for pivotal movement of the upper end about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bed, whereby the foot of the bed may be retractably positioned and the traction frame adjusted for optimum load support at all positions of adjustment of the bed and mattress.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3612042 (1971-10-01), Fry

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