阅读说明：本技术 在医疗过程之前、期间或之后支撑和/或定位患者的系统、装置和方法 (Systems, devices, and methods for supporting and/or positioning a patient before, during, or after a medical procedure ) 是由 斯蒂芬·胡尔 彼得·瓦格纳 格雷戈里·希尔斯 查尔斯·拉德 于 2018-05-29 设计创作，主要内容包括：一种用于在医疗过程之前、期间或之后支撑或定位患者的系统可以包括平台，该平台被配置为支撑患者的至少一部分。支撑柱可以位于平台下方。基座可位于支撑柱下方，并被配置成支撑该支撑柱。基座可以包括至少一个驱动轮，该驱动轮被配置成接触地表面并相对于地表面移动该平台。驱动辅助用户界面模块可以可操作地连接到至少一个驱动轮。驱动辅助用户界面模块可以被配置成允许系统的操作者选择性地控制至少一个驱动轮的移动。驱动辅助用户界面模块可以是附接件的一部分或附接到该附接件，该附接件包括具有顶表面的板。(A system for supporting or positioning a patient before, during, or after a medical procedure may include a platform configured to support at least a portion of the patient. The support posts may be located below the platform. The base may be located below the support column and configured to support the support column. The base may include at least one drive wheel configured to contact a ground surface and move the platform relative to the ground surface. The drive assist user interface module may be operably connected to the at least one drive wheel. The drive assist user interface module may be configured to allow an operator of the system to selectively control movement of the at least one drive wheel. The drive assist user interface module may be part of or attached to an attachment comprising a plate having a top surface.)

1. A system for supporting or positioning a patient before, during or after a medical procedure, the system comprising:

a platform configured to support at least a portion of a patient;

a support column located below the platform;

a base located below the support column and configured to support the support column, the base including at least one drive wheel configured to contact a ground surface and assist a user in moving the platform relative to the ground surface; and

a drive assist user interface module operatively connected to the at least one drive wheel, the drive assist user interface module configured to allow an operator of the system to selectively control movement of the at least one drive wheel, the drive assist user interface module forming part of or being attached to an attachment, the attachment comprising a plate having a top surface,

wherein, in one configuration, the top surface of the plate of the attachment is configured to extend coplanar or parallel to a top surface of the platform when the attachment is attached to the platform, and

wherein, in another configuration, the top surface of the plate of the attachment is configured to extend at an angle relative to the top surface of the platform when the attachment is attached to the platform.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the attachment further comprises:

a cross beam fixedly attached to the plate,

wherein the drive assist user interface module is pivotable about an axis extending parallel to the cross beam, the drive assist user interface module comprising a capacitive sensor, wherein the at least one drive wheel is prevented from rotating unless the capacitive sensor is activated.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the drive assist user interface module is rotatable between a stowed position and a use position, wherein the at least one drive wheel is automatically locked in the stowed position in which the at least one drive wheel is unable to drive the platform when the drive assist user interface module is in the stowed position, and wherein the at least one drive wheel is able to be driven when the drive assist user interface module is in the use position.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the drive assist user interface module further comprises a plurality of actuators, wherein engagement of one of the actuators causes the at least one drive wheel to rotate in a forward direction, and wherein engagement of another of the actuators causes the at least one drive wheel to rotate in an opposite direction.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the base further comprises at least one load sensing/floor lifting mechanism and at least one caster wheel portion, the at least one load sensing/floor lifting mechanism comprising support feet and a motor, the motor configured to raise the support feet to allow the caster wheel portion to contact a ground surface, the motor configured to lower the support feet to prevent the caster wheel portion from contacting the ground surface.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein the at least one load sensing/floor lifting mechanism comprises a drive pulley about at least a portion of a vertical axis, the drive pulley operatively connected to the motor and the vertical axis operatively connected to the support foot, wherein activation of the motor rotates the drive pulley to raise or lower the vertical axis.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein the at least one load sensing/floor lifting mechanism comprises four spaced apart load sensing/floor lifting mechanisms, each load sensing/floor lifting mechanism comprising an encoder wheel and an optical sensor.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the support column surrounds a support and lift mechanism configured to support, raise and lower the platform, the support and lift mechanism comprising a first linkage system and a second linkage system, the first linkage system comprising at least one upper 4-bar link and at least one lower 4-bar link.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein the at least one upper 4-bar link comprises a pair of spaced apart upper 4-bar links, the at least one lower 4-bar link comprises a pair of spaced apart lower 4-bar links, and the pair of upper 4-bar links and the pair of lower 4-bar links are connected at the torque reactor.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the pair of upper 4-bar linkages and the pair of lower 4-bar linkages surround a concentric telescoping lead screw operatively connected to a motor, the lead screw and motor providing vertical lift to the upper platform.

11. The system of claim 1, wherein the platform comprises at least one receptacle having one of a tag and a reader therein or thereon, and wherein the attachment further comprises at least one protrusion having the other of the tag and the reader therein or thereon, the at least one receptacle of the platform being configured to receive at least a portion of the at least one protrusion of the attachment therein such that the tag and the reader are positioned for exchange of information.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the tag and the reader communicate via Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to allow the system to identify which of several attachments is attached to the platform and wirelessly transmit power.

13. The system of claim 12, further comprising:

one or more processors; and

one or more memories operatively coupled to the one or more processors and having computer-readable instructions stored thereon that, when executed by at least one of the one or more processors, cause the at least one of the one or more processors to:

detecting the presence of the attachment; and is

Identifying an orientation or position of the attachment.

14. A system for supporting or positioning a patient before, during or after a medical procedure, the system comprising:

a platform configured to support at least a portion of a patient;

a support column located below the platform, at least a portion of the support column surrounding a support and lift mechanism configured to support, raise and lower the platform, the support and lift mechanism comprising a first linkage system comprising at least one upper 4-bar link and at least one lower 4-bar link and a second linkage system comprising at least two links connected in series and configured to act in a plane perpendicular to the first linkage system; and

a base located below the support column and configured to support the support column, the base including or surrounding at least one drive wheel configured to contact a ground surface and assist a user in moving the platform relative to the ground surface.

15. The system of claim 14, wherein an upper end of the first linkage system is connected to an upper end of the second linkage system, and wherein a lower end of the first linkage system is connected to a lower end of the second linkage system.

16. The system of claim 15, wherein the at least two links pivot about an axis extending perpendicular to an axis of the pivot of the at least one upper 4-bar link and the at least one lower 4-bar link.

17. The system of claim 14, wherein the at least one upper 4-bar link comprises a pair of spaced apart upper 4-bar links, the at least one lower 4-bar link comprises a pair of spaced apart lower 4-bar links, the pair of upper 4-bar links and the pair of lower 4-bar links are connected at a torque reactor,

wherein the pair of upper 4-bar linkages and the pair of lower 4-bar linkages enclose a raising/lowering mechanism operably connected to a motor, the raising/lowering mechanism and the motor providing vertical lift to the upper platform.

18. A system for supporting or positioning a patient before, during or after a medical procedure, the system comprising:

a platform configured to support at least a portion of a patient;

a support column located below the platform; and

a base located below the support post and configured to support the support post, the base comprising:

at least three casters, each caster configured to contact a ground surface and allow the platform to move relative to the ground surface;

at least one drive wheel configured to contact a ground surface and allow the platform to move relative to the ground surface; and

at least three load sensing/floor lifting mechanisms configured to contact a ground surface and prevent the platform from accidentally moving relative to the ground surface, each of the at least three load sensing/floor lifting mechanisms including a support foot and a motor configured to raise the support foot to allow the caster wheel portion to contact the ground surface, the motor configured to lower the support foot to at least slightly raise the platform and prevent one or more of the caster wheel portions from contacting the ground surface.

19. The system of claim 18, wherein the at least one load sensing/floor lifting mechanism further comprises a drive pulley about at least a portion of a vertical axis, the drive pulley operatively connected to the motor and the vertical axis operatively connected to the support foot, wherein activation of the motor rotates the drive pulley to raise or lower the vertical axis.

20. The system of claim 18, wherein the at least one load sensing/floor lifting mechanism comprises four spaced apart load sensing/floor lifting mechanisms, each load sensing/floor lifting mechanism comprising an encoder wheel and an optical sensor.