Mobile operating table column having an integrated stability system

Abstract

The invention relates to a mobile operating table column (28) comprising a stand (2) and a stability system (4, 5, 29) for ensuring a secure standing of the stand (2) on uneven ground, wherein the stability system (4, 5, 29) comprises the following: four extendable and retractable floor contact elements (4a-d) in four different corners of the stand (2), and floor contact surfaces (29) and an actuation unit for extending and retracting each of the four floor contact elements (4a-d). In addition, each floor contact element (4a-d) is assigned to a respective floor contact surface (29) and can be extended and retracted relative to same. Furthermore, the stability system (4, 5, 29) can adopt at least two different operating states: i) a parked state in which the stand (2) rests on the ground on at least three of the floor contact surfaces (29) and the floor contact elements (4a-d) are retracted; and ii) a secured state in which the stand (2) rests on the ground on at least three of the floor contact surfaces (29) and the floor contact elements (4a-d) are extended such that they are in contact with the ground and thereby ensure the secure standing of the stand (2) on the ground.

Description

technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates to a mobile operating table column with an integrated stabilization system for use in an operating table. Background technique [0002] Mobile operating table columns are known in the prior art. They generally consist of a strut shaft and a base with casters for moving the operating table struts, making them suitable for transporting patients without any other aids. [0003] During surgical procedures, a secure upright position of the operating table pillars on the floor surface must be ensured. On some table posts this can be done by locking the casters, while on others the casters can be retracted into the base. Thus, the chassis of the base can be lowered so that it rests on the ground. For transportation purposes, the contact between the chassis and the ground can be removed. [0004] figure 1 and figure 2 An operating table 1' is shown with such a mobile operating table post 7' and a patient support surface 4'...

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[0008] The disadvantage here is that although the operating table column 7' does not tip over in this way, the offset of the center of gravity can still cause the operating table column 7' to move

[0015] The disadvantage of this stabilization system is that in the event of a sudden drop in hydraulic pressure, the hydraulic cylinder plunger may retract unintentionally

[0021] The disadvantage here is that since the supporting effect provided by the applied castors 18, 20 is practically ineffective at the edge of the operating table, the operating table in some cases (if the weight shifts during the operation and the outer supports 40, 42 before reaching the ground and thus preventing movement) may still tilt

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