Patent ID: 6663055
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
A mounting assembly configured to selectively attach an accessory to a patient support having a mounting rail extending along a longitudinal dimension thereof, the mounting assembly comprising:a support arm, a lockable first joint coupled to the accessory and coupled to the support arm, the first joint being configured to permit movement of the accessory along the support arm and configured to permit movement of the accessory relative to the support arm about a first plurality of axes, a post separate from the support arm, a lockable second joint coupled to a first end of the support arm and coupled to the post, the second joint being configured to permit movement of the support arm relative to the post about a second plurality of axes, a handle coupled to a second end of the support arm, the handle being movable between a first position in which the lockable second joint is locked and a second position in which the lockable second joint is unlocked, and a lockable third joint coupled to the post and coupled to the rail, the third joint being configured to position the post in a selected vertical position relative to the rail and in a selected longitudinal position along the rail.