CPC A61G 7/1017 (2013.01) [A61G 7/1061 (2013.01); A61G 2203/723 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A patient lift apparatus comprising a supporting frame, a boom portion connected to the supporting frame, and a spreader element coupled to the boom portion via a coupling member,
wherein the boom portion and coupling member are joined by a pivot joint allowing the coupling member and associated spreader element to pivot with respect to the boom portion about a pivot axis,
wherein the patient lift apparatus further comprises a damping element coupled between the boom portion and the coupling member to damp rocking movement of the coupling member and spreader element,
and wherein the damping element is a linear damper having a first end connected to the boom portion and a second end articulated on and securely fastened to the coupling member at a point of attachment that is offset with respect to the pivot axis of the pivot joint.
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