A mobile imaging device includes a base having at least one caster, a first drive mechanism that moves the system in a transport mode and translates an imaging component relative to the base in a scan mode, and a second drive mechanism that extends caster relative to the base to raise the base off the ground in the transport mode, and retracts the caster relative to the base to lower the base to the ground in the scan mode. A caster system for a mobile apparatus includes a base containing a housing and a caster, attached to the base, the caster having a wheel defining a wheel axis and a swivel joint defining a swivel axis and a pivot point defining a pivot axis, wherein the caster pivots on the pivot axis as the caster is retracted into the housing and extended out of the housing.

A furniture base (10) is disclosed comprising a frame structure (12) and an actuator device (33) that is rotatably supported in the frame structure about a rotational axis. The furniture base (10) further comprises a plurality of wheel units (76, 77, 78, 79) that are movably attached to the frame structure (12) between an upper position and lower position relative to the frame structure (12). The wheel units (76, 77, 78, 79) are connected to the actuator device (33) for movement of the wheel unit (76, 77, 78, 79) between the upper and lower position. The furniture base (10) further comprises a locking mechanism (46) for locking of the wheel units (76, 77, 78, 79) in the lower position of the wheel units (76, 77, 78, 79). The locking mechanism (46) comprises a guide pin (47) that projects out from the actuator device (33) and is attached to the actuator device (33) swingably relative to the actuator device (33). The furniture base (10) further comprises a guide device (53) that guides the movement of the guide pin (47) when the actuator device (33) is rotated for movement of the wheel units (76, 77, 78, 79) between the upper and lower positions of the wheel units (76, 77, 78, 79).

A telescoping wheel assembly includes a base body, a wheel set and an elastic member. The base body includes a receiving groove. The wheel set is connected to the receiving groove and selectively positioned at an outward position or an inward position relative to the receiving groove. The wheel set includes a wheel axle and a wheel body. The wheel body is connected to an outside of the wheel axle. The elastic member is disposed in the receiving groove and abutted against the base body and the wheel set. When the wheel set is positioned at the outward position, the elastic member provides a buffering elastic force to the wheel set. When the wheel set is positioned at the inward position, the elastic member provides a pushing elastic force to the wheel set.

In some examples, an apparatus includes a housing and a mounting plate to fixably attach to the housing. The mounting plate has a central axis, a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first lateral side extending axially from the first end to the second end, and a second lateral side extending axially from the first end to the second end. The mounting plate includes a shoulder and a first receptacle to slidingly receive a first tab on an end of an arm coupled to a display. The shoulder extends laterally from the first lateral side to the second lateral side and the first receptacle extends axially into the shoulder.

A detachable wheel assembly having a clamp, a first translation assembly coupled to the clamp and a slide assembly coupled to the clamp. The wheel assembly further includes a second translation assembly coupled to the slide assembly, an axle coupled to the second translation assembly, and a wheel coupled to the axle. The wheel assembly is attached to a support of a structure and one or more of the translation assemblies or the slide assemblies are manipulated to lift the structure off the ground. Once the structure is off the ground, the structure can be moved via the wheel on the axle.

Several solutions are described for making it easier to move a surgical robotics patient table, either from rest or to turn it. The table has a base, a support, and a table top on which the patient is supported. A number of casters are mounted to a body of the base. In one case, controllable jacks lift the body to release the casters thereby allowing them to swivel to a desired orientation. In another case, a drive assembly is rotatably coupled to the body of the base and includes an electric drive motor and a drive wheel to drive the table across the floor. Other aspects are also described and claimed.

A base module is for a mobile medical system, designed to cover distances autonomously or semi-autonomously. The base module includes a chassis having a plurality of rolling bodies. The rolling bodies are mounted to rotate about axes of rotation and, via adjusting devices, are adjustable in the vertical direction such that each respective rolling body is movable between a first position, in which the respective rolling body is in contact with a floor area, and a second position, in which the respective rolling body is spaced apart from the floor area. A medical system includes a base module of an embodiment. A method for operation of the medical system is also disclosed.

A base module is for a mobile medical system, designed to cover distances autonomously or semi-autonomously. The base module includes a chassis having a plurality of rolling bodies. The rolling bodies are mounted to rotate about axes of rotation and, via adjusting devices, are adjustable in the vertical direction such that each respective rolling body is movable between a first position, in which the respective rolling body is in contact with a floor area, and a second position, in which the respective rolling body is spaced apart from the floor area. A medical system includes a base module of an embodiment. A method for operation of the medical system is also disclosed.

A wheel adapter for connecting to a cargo container and providing the cargo container with rolling mobility. The wheel adapter includes an adapter body, one or more wheels rotatable with respect to the adapter body, and a container connector extending from the adapter body for connection to the cargo container. A pusher mechanism engages the adapter body and can be operated to move the adapter body relative to the wheel or wheels in order to vary the vertical placement of the wheel(s) in relation to the container connector. For example, the pusher mechanism can include a wheel-displacement bolt for translationally moving the wheel(s) upward and downward with respect to the container connector, and/or an airbag unit for pivoting the adapter body in relation to the wheel(s) and thus lowering or raising the wheel(s) with respect to the container connector.

A wheel adapter for connecting to a cargo container and providing the cargo container with rolling mobility. The wheel adapter includes an adapter body, one or more wheels rotatable with respect to the adapter body, and a container connector extending from the adapter body for connection to the cargo container. A pusher mechanism engages the adapter body and can be operated to move the adapter body relative to the wheel or wheels in order to vary the vertical placement of the wheel(s) in relation to the container connector. For example, the pusher mechanism can include a wheel-displacement bolt for translationally moving the wheel(s) upward and downward with respect to the container connector, and/or an airbag unit for pivoting the adapter body in relation to the wheel(s) and thus lowering or raising the wheel(s) with respect to the container connector.