A patient transport loading and unloading apparatus for an emergency vehicle includes at least one support configured for mounting at the access opening of the vehicle. The support is deployable between a stowed position (in which the support cannot support the patient transport apparatus) and a deployed or loading position. Further, the support is configured to remain generally horizontal when the patient transport apparatus is loaded onto the support and while the patient transport apparatus is moved into the vehicle through the access opening.

An electrically actuated wheeled stretcher system which is adapted to provide electrically actuated raising or lowering of a stretcher mounted on a gurney. The system is primarily composed of a stretcher and a gurney, and may be used to transport patients and load and unload the patients by automated transfer of the stretcher from the gurney to other medical equipment, for example, a hyperbaric chamber, and automated transfer from the other medical equipment back on to the gurney. The system further includes an additional electrically actuated fifth wheel configured to provide smoother turning and rotation in place of the system. The system further includes continuous treatment items, such as intravenous fluid and medical gasses to travel with the system.

A patient transport apparatus with a base, a litter comprising a support surface, and a lift mechanism to facilitate arranging the litter at different heights relative to the base between a plurality of lift configurations including a fully-retracted configuration and a fully-extended configuration. The lift mechanism includes an actuator including a cylinder, fluid reservoir, and a pump driven by a motor to direct hydraulic fluid from the fluid reservoir to the cylinder. A sensor outputs a signal indicative of a magnitude of pressure in the cylinder. A user interface with an input control is provided. A controller determines a target parameter for the motor and, in response to user engagement with the input control, drives the motor at the target parameter to effect movement of the litter relative to the base at a predetermined rate irrespective of a weight of a patient supported on the litter.

The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle is an apparatus that is adapted for use with vehicles. The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle is further adapted for use with a stretcher. The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle is intended for use by emergency personnel to allow a stretcher to be secured to the hood of a vehicle such that a person can be transported by stretcher using the vehicle. The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle comprises a stretcher, a container, a lid, a plurality of anchors, a plurality of webbings, and a plurality of strain devices.

The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle is an apparatus that is adapted for use with vehicles. The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle is further adapted for use with a stretcher. The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle is intended for use by emergency personnel to allow a stretcher to be secured to the hood of a vehicle such that a person can be transported by stretcher using the vehicle. The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle comprises a stretcher, a container, a lid, a plurality of anchors, a plurality of webbings, and a plurality of strain devices.

A patient transport loading and unloading apparatus for an emergency vehicle includes at least one support configured for mounting at the access opening of the vehicle and a stationary mount. The support is deployable relative to the stationary mount between a stowed position (in which the support cannot support the patient transport apparatus) and a loading position. Further, the support is configured to remain stationary when the patient transport apparatus is loaded onto the support and while the patient transport apparatus is moved into the vehicle through the access opening.

A patient transport loading and unloading apparatus for an emergency vehicle includes at least one support configured for mounting at the access opening of the vehicle and a stationary mount. The support is deployable relative to the stationary mount between a stowed position (in which the support cannot support the patient transport apparatus) and a loading position. Further, the support is configured to remain stationary when the patient transport apparatus is loaded onto the support and while the patient transport apparatus is moved into the vehicle through the access opening.

A directional wheel lock assembly includes, a pedal, a linking rod coupled to the pedal such that the pedal is configured to be offset from a wheel, an actuation plunger comprising an upper opening, an actuation pin disposed through the upper opening of the actuator plunger, wherein the linking rod is coupled to an end of the actuation pin. The directional wheel lock assembly further includes an actuation plate having a recess and an opening within the recess, wherein the actuation plunger is positioned within the opening, and a wheel lock plate comprising a lock opening. The wheel lock plate is operable to be coupled to a wheel.

A handle assembly for a cot includes a handle body configured to be attached to a cot, a handle actuator slidably coupled to the handle body, a first link arm and a second link arm pivotally attached to a surface of the handle body at a pivot point, wherein the second link arm is slidably coupled to the handle actuator, an actuator assembly, wherein a first end of the actuator assembly is coupled to the first link arm, and a locking linkage assembly including a locking pin, wherein a second end of the actuator assembly is coupled to the locking linkage assembly. When the handle actuator is pulled, the first link arm and the second link arm rotate about the pivot point to pull the actuator assembly and transition the locking pin from an extended state to a retracted state to enable a changing of a length of the cot.

A fastener post assembly for securing an emergency cot to a fastener of an emergency vehicle includes a rear plate, a front plate, a post body comprising a post and a pair of arms, a first locking tab and a second locking tab, each of the first locking tab comprising a hook at a first end, and an actuator body. The rear plate is secured to the front plate such that the pair of arms, the first locking tab, the second locking tab, and the actuator body are disposed between the rear plate and the front plate. The first locking tab and the second locking tab are pivotally coupled to the rear plate such that they are inwardly biased toward each other. Movement of the actuator body in a direction toward the post body outwardly pivots the first locking tab and the second locking tab away from each other.