A - Human Necessities – 61 – G
Patent
A - Human Necessities
61
G
A61G 7/10 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2050604
ABSTRACT This invention relates to the design of a lift device called a Transfer lift, intended to assist a disabled or infirmed person to transfer from a bed to a wheelchair, commode or bath tub with minimum or no assistance. Envisioned initially for Geriatric use in the homebut also of value in nursing homes and hospitals. Presently available lifting devices require a second person to operate the lift or if fixed, are difficult to disassemble for relocation due to the design of the base structure and do not specify in detail a fail-safe lifting mechanism. The object of this invention is to provide a free standing, stable unit which is simple and economical to manufacture, can be operated by the user alone, can be easily disassembled for transport and storage and has a fail-safe lifting mechanism. The inventive ideas which this invention embodies is the simplistic design of the base, facilitating disassembly. The convenient arrangement of the control system and patient support system and the fail-safe lifting mechanism.
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