Abstract: A linkage for a stretcher suspension. The linkage includes a stretcher receiving frame 17 and a base frame 23. A pair of arms 10 are pivotally fixed to bottom frame 23 and slidingly connected (12, 14) to frame 17. A pneumatic suspension unit 33 is located between the arms 10 and a first link 27 pivotally coupled between arms 10 and frame 17. A cross member 12 of the slide coupling is coupled to a sliding mount 25 of a second link 24 pivotally coupled to an arm 18 pivotally connected to the frame 17 and sliding coupled (21) to the base frame 23.

Abstract: A support for an x-ray cassette which enables an x-ray cassette to be located and moved beneath a patient support surface. The support includes a spade on which an x-ray cassette can be located such as to be positioned beneath the patient support surface. The spade is located on a sliding surface. A handle permits manipulation of the cassette spade over the sliding surface. A raising and lowering mechanism controlled by an operating handle enables the cassette to be raised upwardly to locate closely beneath the patient support surface. An indicator enables the position of the spade to be determined. The indicator is mounted by a post which is engageable with frame to limit the extent by which the spade can be moved transversely in one direction with respect to the patient support surface.