| 摘要 |
PCT No. PCT/GB95/00221 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 11, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 11, 1995 PCT Filed Feb. 3, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/21600 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 17, 1995Apparatus and method for transferring disabled persons horizontally on a slider (11) from a first supporting surface to an adjacent supporting surface by using a cable winch (10) to apply tension to a cable (15) to drag the slider (11) (and the person thereon) from one surface to the other. The cable and/or winch is/are relocatable to drag the slider substantially horizontally in the opposite direction. Either or both of the supporting surfaces may be on platforms (beds, seats etc) supported by lifting devices (39, 60, 63) and bridging means (42) may be provided on the platforms. The apparatus can be integrated into a bed, trolley, wheelchair or a medical, nursing or sanitary installation. |
