ADAPTABLE BLOOD PROCESSING PLATFORMS

摘要

An adaptable blood processing platform (10) comprises a blood processing device (14) and a ground engaging frame (18) including a shelf (32) to which the blood processing device (14) is secured. The frame (18) supports the shelf (32) for movement between a lowered position and a faised position. The shelf (32) can be supported for swinging cantilevered movement about an axis between the lowered and raised positions, or by a scissors linkage assembly (64) coupled to the shelf (32) for lowering and lifting the shelf (32) between a lowered and raised positions. In the lowered position, the center of gravity of the blood processing device (14) is located a first distance above the ground. In the raised position, the center of gravity of the blood processing device (14) is located a second distance above ground greater than the first distance.