Beds – With means for relocating an invalid – Rotatable platform type
Patent
1995-04-17
1996-06-11
Trettel, Michael F.
Beds
With means for relocating an invalid
Rotatable platform type
5662, 55071, A61G 710
Patent
active
055243037
ABSTRACT:
The lifter/rotator device of the present invention is useful in assisting a user to raise from a sitting position to a standing position, rotating to a different direction, and resitting on another device or piece of furniture. Embodiment (16) shows base (40B) incorporated in a wheelchair (100). Vertical support column (60B) is mounted off center on a powered rotatable standing platform (50B). Parallel linkage lifting arms (94) and (94') connect pivot assembly (69) on top of support column (60B) to body rest (92). By activating the controls on hand grip and controls (98) a user is lifted upward and forward, rotated to another direction, and lowered on another device. Platform (91) is for a legless user not needing the more elaborate support provided by body rest (92). Storage tank (110) supplies compressed air for driving the various functions.
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