| 摘要 |
PCT No. PCT/GB95/02814 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 8, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 8, 1996 PCT Filed Dec. 1, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/16628 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 6, 1996With reference to FIG. 1 , there is described a support apparatus (1) for supporting a patient at an adjustable position. A handle (5) is provided by which an operator may apply an adjusting force to the support apparatus (2). A locking mechanism (12) retains the support apparatus at a required position. A release mechanism is also provided to release the locking mechanism (12) to allow adjustment. This release mechanism comprises a cable (19), a portion of which extends in proximity to part of the handle (5) so that in use the operator may clasp the cable (19) to the handle (5) thereby to pull the cable (19) and activate the release mechanism. |
