CPC A61G 5/125 (2016.11) [A47C 1/024 (2013.01); A47C 1/03 (2013.01); A47C 3/20 (2013.01); A47C 7/006 (2013.01); A47C 7/506 (2013.01); A47C 7/54 (2013.01); A61G 5/006 (2013.01); A61G 5/1067 (2013.01); A61G 5/14 (2013.01); A61G 15/02 (2013.01); A61G 15/12 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A patient support apparatus comprising:
a frame;
a stationary member mounted relative to said frame;
a movable member having a pivot member rotatably mounting said movable member about said stationary member to provide pivotal motion for said movable member;
a fastener securing said pivot member to said stationary member; and
a joint between said pivot member and said stationary member, and said joint applying a tension force on said fastener to generate a friction force between said stationary member and said pivot member to provide controlled resistance to said pivotal motion of said movable member.
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