Reconfigurable transport apparatus

摘要

A transport apparatus includes a frame, a lift mechanism supporting the frame, and a litter deck for supporting a person. The litter deck is adapted to be reconfigured between a chair configuration and a cot configuration. The litter deck is also adapted to be removably mounted to the frame, with the litter deck being adapted to be supported by the frame while the litter deck is in its chair configuration and also while being reconfigured between its chair configuration and its cot configuration.

主权项

1. A transport apparatus comprising:
a base; a frame; a lift mechanism supporting said frame on said base; and a litter deck for supporting a patient, said litter deck having an articulatable back section and an additional section, said litter deck adapted to be reconfigured between first and second configurations, said litter deck being adapted to be removably mounted to said frame, when mounted to said frame said lift mechanism located between said litter deck and said base, and said litter deck being adapted to be at least partially supported by said base while said litter deck is in said first configuration and while being reconfigured between said first and second configurations wherein said base comprises a first base, said transport apparatus system further comprising a second base, after being removed from said first base said litter deck being adapted to be removably supported by said second base.