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.

Abstract: A lifting platform which is supported from a base by a pair of X-linkages which are of the kind in which the foot of a first arm of the X is pivoted to the base, the foot of the second arm of the X slides on the base and the head of the second arm is pivoted to the platform. The invention is characterized by the head of the first arm being connected through a swinging link to the platform so the platform moves parallel to itself while being lifted.