摘要 |
A patient support apparatus comprises a base frame 10 supporting radius arms 15 on either side. The radius arms 15 support an upper frame 20, via cross tubes 16. Linear actuators 30,31 act on the cross tubes 16 to raise, lower or tilt the upper frame 20. Further linear actuators 32,33 are provided to profile platform sections 41,42,43. The actuators, their control systems, power and other functions e.g. patient weighing, air pumps, lights are all mounted centrally on the upper frame and housed within a single housing located almost entirely within the upper frame. The location of the actuators and housing provide a very low minimum height of the patient support apparatus, the single housing eliminating trailing cables and wires and ensuring easy cleaning and maintenance. |