摘要 |
The invention relates to a hoist device for moving a person from a recumbent to a sitting position, or vice versa, wherein the hoist device comprises a suspension assembly and first and second arm members extending in opposite direction for attaching a sling thereto, wherein the second arm members, intended for carrying the person's pelvic area, is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis, and wherein the first arm members, intended for carrying the person's shoulder area, at least in a direction perpendicular to the axis, extend from the suspension assembly over a distance that exceeds the distance between an average person's shoulder and crown. <IMAGE>
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