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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 1988
Filed:
Feb. 10, 1987
Ilmari Kinanen, Espoo, FI;
Matti Smalen, Klaukkala, FI;
Orion-Yhtyma Oy, Helsinki, FI;
Abstract
An apparatus for the implementation of a vertical movement for a chair, especially a patient chair is disclosed. This apparatus comprises a lift column (1) with an upper end suitable for mounting a chair, a tubular shell construction (2) against which the lift column (1) is telescopically supported, a threaded member (5) whose rotation enables elevation and lowering of the lift column (1), and a motor (4) for rotating the threaded member (5). In the apparatus according the lift column (1) has a polygonal cross section, and it receives for each of its sides a support incorporating a spring action and sliding bearing contact by support braces (3) mounted to the inner surface of the shell construction (2). The apparatus achieves a vibration-free lift movement.