| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a combination cot loading and fastening system for loading and unloading an ambulance cot having a normal loading height of about 76 cm into an emergency rescue vehicle having a transport deck height of ≥78 cm in a vertical direction. <P>SOLUTION: The system comprises: a pair of tracks 28; a shuttle assembly 42 for securely pulling the ambulance cot along the pair of tracks 28; and a locking mechanism 54 mounted on the shuttle assembly. The shuttle assembly 42 includes first and second safety catches 56, 58 mounted on a frame 44. The first safety catch 56 is configured to releasably lock the locking mechanism 54 adjacent a first end 46 of the frame 44, and the second safety catch 58 is adjustable along the length of the frame 44. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |
