| 摘要 |
A patient lifting frame for use with an invalid hoist comprises a pair of suspension side bars, (1) each of which has an upper end portion connected to a spreader bar of the invalid hoist, and a lower end portion having a suspension mounting (4). Each suspension mounting (4) comprises a connector (4A) which is pivotally connected to the side bar (1) and rotatably connected to a cantilever side bar assembly (4B). On opposing sides of the cantilever side bar assembly (4B) is connected a patient upper body support frame and a patient lower body support means (28) for supporting the legs of the patient. The patient upper body support frame comprises a pair of side frame elements (13,15,16) including patient underarm support elements (13) and padded side plates (15,16), which engage in use against opposite sides of the patient's ribcage. The patient upper body support frame further comprises a link bar assembly (9) connectable to the side frame elements via a universal joint. Each universal joint (8) and link bar assembly (9) combination being such as to permit pivotal movement of each of the cantilever side bar assemblies (4B) relative to the link bar assembly (9) about three mutually perpendicular axes (X), (Y) and (Z). |
