Patient Support Table Mobility Attachment With Mechanical Lift

The patent removes permanent handles from the table structure and replaces them with removable attachments that can be added only when maneuvering is needed. This extracts the handling function from the permanent structure, reducing the table's overall length while maintaining ease of operation when required.

The patent implements dynamic maneuvering aids that can be attached or removed based on operational needs. Instead of fixed permanent handles, the system uses removable attachments with drive wheels and user interface modules that provide assistance only when needed, allowing the table to transition between compact and maneuverable states.

The patent replaces hydraulic lifting systems with a mechanical linkage system consisting of 4-bar linkages and floor lift mechanisms. This substitution eliminates hydraulic oil and associated leakage risks while maintaining the required lifting capability through pure mechanical advantage from the linkage geometry and floor-based support.

The patent extracts the hydraulic fluid system from the lifting mechanism, removing the source of leakage problems. The lifting function is maintained through a dry mechanical system using linkages and floor-based support structures that do not rely on contained fluids.

The patent replaces complex telescoping hydraulic columns with a simpler mechanical linkage system that achieves the same vertical range adjustment. The 4-bar linkages and floor lift mechanisms provide the necessary vertical motion without requiring expensive telescoping sections and hydraulic components.

The patent segments the lifting function into separate mechanical components (linkages, floor lift mechanisms) rather than using a single integrated telescoping hydraulic column. This segmentation simplifies manufacturing while achieving the required vertical adjustment range.