Multiple function patient handling devices and methods

摘要

Devices and methods for moving a person having a support base, a linear vertical movement assembly, a linear horizontal movement assembly, and a body support for the person, such that the linear movement assemblies operate independently and can be separately commanded by a user.

主权项

1. A person handling device comprising:
a base having a front end and rear end; a first linear movement assembly having an adjustable length extending upwardly from a first end, which is connected to the front end of the base, to a second end; a second linear movement assembly having an adjustable length extending along a longitudinal axis thereof and extendable away from a first end, which is connected proximate to the second end of the first linear movement assembly, to a second end; a body support attached to the second end of the second linear movement assembly along the longitudinal axis of the second linear movement assembly, such that each of the first linear movement assembly and the second linear movement assembly have at least one respective activator that permits each movement assembly to adjust the respective length independently of the other movement assembly, and a control unit having:
an upward vertical activator for extending the first linear movement assembly,a downward vertical activator for retracting the first linear movement assembly,a forward horizontal activator for retracting the second linear movement assembly, anda rearward horizontal activator for extending the second linear movement assembly.