Patient transporter and method of using it

Details Patient transporter and method of using it Patient transporter and method of using it

1995-12-01

1998-01-20

Grosz, Alexander

Beds

With means for relocating an invalid

With a hoisting, lifting, elevating, or raising device

5 871, A61G 714

Patent

active

057089930

ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes a device for transporting an individual. The device includes a frame that supports a drive wheel and a chair movably attached to the frame for receiving the individual. The device also includes a lift mechanism attached to the frame. The lift mechanism includes a screw, a mechanism for moving the screw, and an arm for lifting the individual from the chair. The device further includes a pivoting mechanism attached to the arm of the lift mechanism for positioning the lifted individual radially about the screw. The device additionally includes a swivel mechanism attached to the pivoting mechanism on the arm of the lift mechanism, opposing the pivoting mechanism for swiveling the lifted individual. The device also includes a leg for stabilizing the transporting device, when the lift arm is pivoting left or right.

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