Personal hoist apparatus
The personal hoist apparatus addresses issues of weight, appearance, and corrosion by using fibre-reinforced polymer monocoque structures, enhancing strength, stability, and load capacity for improved user comfort and aesthetics.
WO2026021946A1 Publication Date: 2026-01-29MULTICARE MEDICAL LTD
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/EP2025/070197
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-07-23
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-29
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing pool hoists are heavy, cumbersome, aesthetically unappealing, prone to corrosion, and have limited load capacity, making them uncomfortable and unsuitable for individuals with limited mobility.
Method used
A personal hoist apparatus with a mast and boom constructed as monocoque structures from fibre-reinforced polymer, featuring a monocoque design that enhances strength, stability, and corrosion resistance, while allowing for concealed mechanical components and a more appealing appearance.
Benefits of technology
The monocoque design provides increased strength, stability, and corrosion resistance, improving user comfort and aesthetic appeal, while enabling higher load capacity and efficient operation in humid environments.
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Abstract
A personal hoist apparatus (100) has a mast (102) configured to be upright in use, a boom (104) pivotably connected to the upright, a head (108) formed at a free end of the boom for lifting a person or animal, wherein at least one of the mast and boom is constructed as a monocoque.
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