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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 02, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2006
Michael Früh, Achem, DE;
Ulrich Wyslucha, Karlsruhe, DE;
Michael Früh, Achem, DE;
Ulrich Wyslucha, Karlsruhe, DE;
Maquet GmbH & Co. KG, Rastatt, DE;
Abstract
What is shown is an apparatus () for adjusting the bed () of an operating table, the said bed comprising a plurality of segments (to) adjustable in relation to one another, at least some of the adjustable segments (to) being connected to actuators (to) which can be activated in order to adjust the associated segments (to). The apparatus () comprises an input device () for the input of commands for the adjustment of at least some of the segments (to) connected to actuators (to). The apparatus () can be operated in at least two operating modes which correspond in each case to a specific position of a patient on the bed (). The input device () has means for the input of body-part-related adjustment commands which are associated with the adjustment of the position of a body part or body portion of the patient. The apparatus () comprises means () for activating the actuators (to, which are suitable for activating the actuators (to) as a function of the current operating mode and of a body-part-related adjustment command, such that an adjustment of the position of a body part is brought about in accordance with the body-part-related adjustment command.