Patient Lift System Load Requirements
Patient Lift System Load Requirements
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I've designed hoist systems and crane systems in the past, but haven't done anything specifically relating to lifting patients. Are there any special load amplification requirements I should be aware of? Maximum lifting weight of the system is 450 lbs. I'm assuming I just need to design it for 25% impact loading which is typical of a powered monorail crane.
Thanks,
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RE: Patient Lift System Load Requirements
Good luck - Dave
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Roof loads? So you'd plan on suspending the live medically-armed load (lawsuit!) from the rafters/beams of the ceiling? Seems like that would be the weakest (unknown quality) link.
Could you use a gantry-type rolling crane with rollers on both sides of the bed? Or does it need to be permanently in place above the bed?
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Hadn't contemplated a 1,000 lb person!!! These will be elderly folks. The system actually says it's max working weight is 625lbs for testing purposes. It's "rated" load rate is 450 lb. I'm designing to the 625 lbs with a factor of safety of 2.