Abstract: A directional wheel lock assembly includes, a pedal, a linking rod coupled to the pedal such that the pedal is configured to be offset from a wheel, an actuation plunger comprising an upper opening, an actuation pin disposed through the upper opening of the actuator plunger, wherein the linking rod is coupled to an end of the actuation pin. The directional wheel lock assembly further includes an actuation plate having a recess and an opening within the recess, wherein the actuation plunger is positioned within the opening, and a wheel lock plate comprising a lock opening. The wheel lock plate is operable to be coupled to a wheel.

Abstract: A charging assembly for a patient support device includes an upper body having a mounting portion operable to be coupled to a fastener assembly of the patient support device, an actuator portion coupled to the upper body and operable to translate in a direction toward the upper body, and a pair of charging pins coupled to the actuator portion such that the pair of charging pins translate in a direction toward the mounting portion of the upper body when the actuator portion translates toward the upper body.

Abstract: A fastener post assembly for securing an emergency cot to a fastener of an emergency vehicle includes a rear plate, a front plate, a post body comprising a post and a pair of arms, a first locking tab and a second locking tab, each of the first locking tab comprising a hook at a first end, and an actuator body. The rear plate is secured to the front plate such that the pair of arms, the first locking tab, the second locking tab, and the actuator body are disposed between the rear plate and the front plate. The first locking tab and the second locking tab are pivotally coupled to the rear plate such that they are inwardly biased toward each other. Movement of the actuator body in a direction toward the post body outwardly pivots the first locking tab and the second locking tab away from each other.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a cot includes a handle body configured to be attached to a cot, a handle actuator slidably coupled to the handle body, a first link arm and a second link arm pivotally attached to a surface of the handle body at a pivot point, wherein the second link arm is slidably coupled to the handle actuator, an actuator assembly, wherein a first end of the actuator assembly is coupled to the first link arm, and a locking linkage assembly including a locking pin, wherein a second end of the actuator assembly is coupled to the locking linkage assembly. When the handle actuator is pulled, the first link arm and the second link arm rotate about the pivot point to pull the actuator assembly and transition the locking pin from an extended state to a retracted state to enable a changing of a length of the cot.

Abstract: A collapsible hydraulically operated ambulance cot having a support frame, a wheeled base, a support mechanism disposed therebetween, and a lift system for hydraulically moving the upper frame relative to the lower frame is disclosed. The lift system permits a single attendant to raise the cot from a lowered position to a raised position, and an infinite number of positions therebetween, and to raise the wheeled base relative to the support frame to situate the cot onto an elevated surface such as the transport deck of an ambulance. A manual override is also provided to conserve battery power and as a back-up in no-power situations. It is to be appreciated that the above described manual override mode may be used when raising or lowering the cot without power assist, dropping the undercarriage when unloading from a vehicle, and lifting the undercarriage when loading into a vehicle.

Abstract: A roll-in cot (1) having a patient support attached to a wheeled transporter wherein the wheeled transporter comprises leading (3) and trailing (4) collapsible legs having respective proximal ends pivotally connected to a frame (2) and distal ends including swivel castor wheels (18A, 18B) wherein at least the swivel castors (18A) of the leading collapsible legs (3) are operable in either a swivel or lock mode, and wherein the swivel mode is only operable by a castor release mechanism (22) while the cot (1) is in a fully upright position.

Abstract: A collapsible hydraulically operated ambulance cot (2) having a support frame, a wheeled base, a support mechanism (16) disposed therebetween, and a lift system (10) for hydraulically moving the upper (12) frame relative to the lower frame (14) is disclosed. The lift system (10) permits a single attendant to raise the cot (2) from a lowered position to a raised position, and an infinite number of positions therebetween, and to raise the wheeled base relative to the support frame to situate the cot onto an elevated surface such as the transport deck of an ambulance. A manual override is also provided to conserve battery (30) power and as a back-up in no-power situations. It is to be appreciated that the above described manual override mode may be used when raising or lowering the cot (2) without power assist, dropping the undercarriage (11) when unloading from a vehicle, and lifting the undercarriage (11) when loading into a vehicle.

Abstract: A roll-in cot (1) having a patient support attached to a wheeled transporter wherein the wheeled transporter comprises leading (3) and trailing (4) collapsible legs having respective proximal ends pivotally connected to a frame (2) and distal ends including swivel castor wheels (18A, 18B) wherein at least the swivel castors (18A) of the leading collapsible legs (3) are operable in either a swivel or lock mode, and wherein the swivel mode is only operable by a castor release mechanism (22) while the cot (1) is in a fully upright position.

Abstract: A collapsible pneumatically operated ambulance cot having a support frame, a wheeled base, a support mechanism disposed therebetween, and a lift mechanism for pneumatically moving the upper frame relative to the lower frame is disclosed. The lift mechanism permits a single attendant to raise the cot from a lowered position to a raised position, and an infinite number of positions therebetween, and to raise the wheeled base relative to the support frame to situate the cot onto an elevated surface such as the transport deck of an ambulance.

Abstract: A multiple level elevating cot adapted to be rolled into emergency vehicles, the cot having a wheeled undercarriage supporting a cot frame having a leading end and a trailing end, and adapted to selectively secure the cot frame in a plurality of elevational positions. The cot frame includes a pair of side extension arms provided between the leading end and the trailing end, each of the side extension arms being adapted to slidably extend outwardly from a stowed position adjacent the cot frame to an extended position substantially perpendicular to the cot frame. The cot frame may form a part of an integral stretcher or may serve as a carrier to which a separable top structure, such as a stretcher/stair chair, may be detachably secured, the cot frame including seats for slidably receiving the top structure and latching means for securing the top structure to the cot frame.