Patient transfer apparatus

摘要

A conveyance apparatus, and more particularly, a transfer aid mechanism which allows a patient to be transferred from a bed to a wheelchair, for example, is disclosed. The transfer aid mechanism according to the invention includes caster (7, 11) disposed at four locations on a frame (2), and a drive mechanism (23) which is elevatable with respect to the frame (2). When required. the drive mechanism (22) is lowered to bring its drive wheel (23C) into contact with a floor, and when the drive wheel (23C) is driven for rotation under this condition, the transfer aid mechanism may be moved back and forth by utilizing the drive wheel (23C) alone. Accordingly, a travelling movement of the transfer aid mechanism is facilitated if there is a carpet laid over the floor or there is a step in the floor.