Patent ID: 7870624

Claim:
A height-adjustable examining table having a head cushion section hingedly connected with a torsion hinge to a leg cushion section, comprising: a lifting mechanism mechanically connected therewith said table; and, a hydraulically-powered tilting mechanism mechanically connected therewith said head cushion section, further comprising: a torsion arm mechanically connected with said torsion hinge; a tilt cylinder; a tilt cylinder shaft mechanically connected therewith said tilt cylinder; and, a double clevis link mechanically connected therewith said tilt cylinder and mechanically connected therewith said torsion arm; wherein said tilt cylinder drives said tilt cylinder shaft; and, wherein said head cushion section comprises a head section slot to permit clearance of said torsion arm during said pivoting means, thereby allowing said head cushion section to recline thereto a horizontal position; and, a foot pedal switch device selectably positioned adjacent to said table, comprising a resilient unitary housing providing an operational means for said lifting mechanism and said tilting mechanism; wherein said torsion arm provides said pivoting means for said head cushion section; wherein said lifting mechanism provides a means to raise and lower said table to a desired height position; and, wherein said tilting mechanism provides a pivoting means therefor said head cushion section to a desired position.