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A castor control mechanism for a hospital bed having a plunger type neutral/brake/steer castor comprises a linkage including a rocker arm pivotally mounted to the base of the bed, a link connected on one end to the rocker arm and being connected on its other end through a cam and follower mechanism...

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Main Authors WILLIAMS, DAVID W, RUDOLF, KENNETH Q
Format Patent
LanguageGerman
Published 07.10.1999
Edition6
Subjects
AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS
CASTORS
CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY
FUNERAL DEVICES
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
TRANSPORT OR ACCOMODATION FOR PATIENTS
TRANSPORTING
VEHICLE WHEELS
VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Summary:A castor control mechanism for a hospital bed having a plunger type neutral/brake/steer castor comprises a linkage including a rocker arm pivotally mounted to the base of the bed, a link connected on one end to the rocker arm and being connected on its other end through a cam and follower mechanism to a shaft rotatably mounted to the base and rotatable by a foot pedal. Operation of the foot pedal moves the plunger of the castor via the rocker arm to place the castor in its steer, neutral and brake positions.
Bibliography:Application Number: DE19946018519T