Patent ID: 6984217

Claim:
A cervical traction device comprising: a base; an elevation support plate pivotally connected to the base; at least one track member rigidly connected to the elevation support plate; a cervical force application member slidingly connected to the at least one track member; an actuator pivotally connected to the base and the elevation support plate; a stepper motor rigidly connected to one of the elevation support plate and the at least one track member; a threaded shaft operably connected to the stepper motor and rotatably responsive to output by the stepper motor; a screw transfer member threadingly received on the threaded shaft and rigidly connected to the cervical force application member; wherein the actuator selectively positions the elevation support plate between a non-inclined position and an inclined position; and wherein rotation of the threaded shaft by the stepper motor drives the screw transfer member, thereby moving the cervical force application member relative to the base.