公开(公告)号：US11806284B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US17839884

申请日：2022-06-14

Applicant: Stryker Corporation

Inventor： Kevin M. Patmore ,  Krishna Sandeep Bhimavarapu ,  Jeffrey S Dunfee, II ,  Fanqi Meng ,  Christopher J. Hopper ,  Thomas A. Puvogel ,  Gregory S. Taylor ,  Ryan Ross

IPC: A61G1/02 ,  A61G7/05

CPC classification number: A61G1/0275 ,  A61G1/0243 ,  A61G1/0268 ,  A61G1/0281 ,  A61G7/0528 ,  A61G2203/14 ,  A61G2203/16 ,  A61G2203/22

Abstract: Systems for facilitating movement of a patient transport apparatus are provided and include user input control device that includes a mode switch selectable between a longitudinal transport mode and a multidirectional mode and a driving assist device actuatable between at least one engaged state and a non-engaged state. The mode switch generates signals based on the selected mode and the driving assist device generates engaged or non-engaged signals which are received by a controller. The controller is configured to generate an output signal sent to a lift actuator, swivel actuator, and/or a powered drive system to assist a user in propelling the apparatus in a desired manner.