Accessory frame attachment apparatus

摘要

A patient helper apparatus for use with a patient support is disclosed. The patient helper apparatus includes a first L-shaped support tube coupled to the patient support, a shaft coupled to the first L-shaped support tube and extending over the patient support, and an egress handle coupled to the first L-shaped support tube. The egress handle moves between a stowed position and an assist position. In the stowed position, the egress handle is situated inside a footprint of the patient support. In the assist position, the egress handle extends outside the footprint of the patient support.

主权项

1. A patient support apparatus comprising
a base frame, an intermediate frame supported above the base frame, a patient support deck including a plurality of deck sections at least some of which are movable to support a patient in multiple positions, the plurality of deck sections including a seat section to support buttocks of the patient and a thigh section to support thighs of the patient, the thigh section being movable relative to the intermediate frame, and an accessory frame attachment apparatus that comprises a pin receiver situated beneath a first deck section of the plurality of deck sections, the first deck section having an opening formed therethrough and located within an outer periphery of the deck section and though which the pin receiver is accessible for receipt of a pin of an accessory frame, the first deck section being situated alongside the seat section and the thigh section, the first deck section remaining stationary relative to the intermediate frame as the thigh section moves relative to the intermediate frame.