Abstract: An emergency system for patient lifts is provided. The emergency system immediately halts the operation of the lift operation in emergency situations, such failure. The system comprises an inner body portion slidably inserted in an outer portion. In use, when an emergency occurs, a user pulls on the outer portion which slides in relation to the inner portion. The sliding triggers the stopping the motor of the patient lift. When the outer portion is slid over the inner portion, an interface to the motor or the patient lift may be revealed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an in-line lift system and method for a patient lift system with a scale. The system incorporates a load cell pivotally attached within a sling bar, allowing for precise weight measurement during patient transfers and allowing increased height to which the patient may be lifted. The load cell is integrated into a sling bar. The load cell may be attached to a cradle pivotally attached within a central portion of the sling bar. The attachment cup suspends the lift system and enables rotation. The lifting system further comprises a suspending assembly, a sling bar pivotally attached to the suspending assembly system about a vertical axis, a load cell pivotally attached in a central section of the sling bar and movement limiting assembly.