摘要 |
A transporter for handling invalids and the like is capable of lifting patients off a bed, moving them on to a toilet, moving them into a bath or moving them into a motor vehicle. The transporter comprises a wheeled base frame 1 having mounted thereon means 6 for holding a patient support 13 above the base frame. This holding means 6 comprises lifting means 10 for moving the patient up and down and pivot means 8 for moving the patient in a horizontal plane. The hinged panels 14, 15, 16 of the patient support can be moved to provide a flat stretcher. The attitude of the patient support can also be adjusted. <IMAGE> |