Patient transport apparatus having powered drive system utilizing dual mode user input control

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...

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Hauptverfasser: Puvogel, Thomas Alan, Hopper, Christopher J, Dunfee, II, Jeffrey S, Ross, Ryan, Patmore, Kevin M, Bhimavarapu, Krishna Sandeep, Taylor, Gregory S, Meng, Fanqi
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung: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.