Mounting device providing a pivotal interface for attachment of emergency equipment thereto and a method thereof

摘要

A mounting device which provides a pivotal interface for emergency equipment and a method of attaching the emergency equipment to a rescue transport, e.g., a foot of a litter, are disclosed. For example, the mounting device is releasably attachable to the litter and includes a fastening device operably attached to a mounting structure of the device. The mounting structure includes a tilt plate capable of pivoting. The mounting device also includes an adapter capable of securely mating with the tilt plate, providing a pivotal interface for the attachment of the emergency equipment thereto.

主权项

1. A mounting device providing a pivotal interface for attachment of emergency equipment to a rescue transport, the mounting device comprising:
a fastening device releasably attachable to the rescue transport; and a mounting structure attached to the fastening device, wherein the mounting structure comprises:
an engaging plate; anda tilt plate pivotally attached to the engaging plate with a pivoting mechanism, wherein the tilt plate comprises a spring-bias catch mechanism disposed therein for securing the emergency equipment to the mounting device, and wherein the tilt plate provides the pivotal interface for attachment of the emergency equipment thereto such that when attached to the tilt plate, the emergency equipment may pivot with the tilt plate about the attachment of the tilt plate to the engaging platewherein the spring-bias catch mechanism comprises a spring operably attached to an engaging member, such that:
when the engaging member is engaged, the engaging member retracts into the tilt plate in a retracted position and compresses the spring, and
when the engaging member is disengaged, the spring decompresses and extends the engaging member from the retracted position to an extended position, wherein the extended position secures the attachment of the emergency equipment to the tilt plate.