EP0873740A2 - Treatment table - Google Patents

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EP0873740A2
EP0873740A2 EP98107130A EP98107130A EP0873740A2 EP 0873740 A2 EP0873740 A2 EP 0873740A2 EP 98107130 A EP98107130 A EP 98107130A EP 98107130 A EP98107130 A EP 98107130A EP 0873740 A2 EP0873740 A2 EP 0873740A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G13/00—Operating tables; Auxiliary appliances therefor
    • A61G13/009—Physiotherapeutic tables, beds or platforms; Chiropractic or osteopathic tables
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/002—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G13/00—Operating tables; Auxiliary appliances therefor
    • A61G13/02—Adjustable operating tables; Controls therefor
    • A61G13/08—Adjustable operating tables; Controls therefor the table being divided into different adjustable sections

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  • the invention relates to a treatment table according to the preamble of the claim 1.
  • Such a treatment table is known (EP 0 406 462 B1 and EP 0 604 680 A1).
  • the known treatment table especially for physical therapy, there is one from lying surface sections, which at their respective adjacent edges by means of joints are interconnected, articulated on the upper part of a vertical and height adjustable Support column swivel-mounted.
  • the lying surface sections are in Form of working cylinders, in particular hydraulic cylinders, actuating means connected, through which the lying surface sections can be pivoted against each other, so that the support surface of the treatment table is brought into a shape which requires patient treatment.
  • From EP 0 406 462 B1 in addition to the Height adjustment of the support surface also a pivoting to the longitudinal direction the support surface pivotable parallel axis is known.
  • the adjustability of the contact surface results in a versatile usability of the treatment table. It is not only suitable as a treatment table for massage purposes, but can also be used as a special bed, operating table, therapy chair or therapy stool, as an extension bench, inclined plane or patient lift and the like. to serve.
  • control electronics for the individual working cylinders that can be operated using a keyboard intended. There is therefore a corresponding one for the different treatments Actuation of the keyboard of the control electronics or adequate setting means by Hand required.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a treatment table of the type mentioned create its operation, in particular setting in for the respective treatment purposes required positions is facilitated.
  • the joints with which the lying surface sections of the support surface are connected to each other provided with rotary encoder.
  • the rotary encoder are connected to a storage device.
  • a control device is connected which, depending on the stored Angle of rotation controls the corresponding actuating means (working cylinder), so that the lying surface sections for the desired treatment in the correct angular positions to be brought. It is no longer with the treatment table according to the invention required to manually lay the lying surface sections into their desired positions Actuation of a keyboard or the like.
  • Are in the storage device the rotation angles assigned for special treatments and specific patients, by which the respective positions of the lying surface sections are specified.
  • the memory device By calling up the stored angle of rotation, the memory device then driven corresponding cylinder, so that the bed surface sections in the desired positions.
  • the storage device can be in the manner be designed so that it forms a recording for memory cards, which certain Are assigned to patients. However, it is also possible to hand over to a patient for a specific treatment associated angular positions in the storage device can be entered so that the automatic control of the working cylinder for moving the lying surface sections into their desired positions. It is also possible that the most suitable angular positions for the treatment of a specific patient and / or a specific type of treatment Storage device directly by calling up the rotation angle signals generated by the rotation angle sensors saved and used for later treatment.
  • the treatment table shown in the figures has a support surface 1, which is composed of several lying surface sections 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • the lying surface section 2 is in the head area
  • the lying surface section 3 is in Chest area
  • the lying surface section 4 is in the thigh area and that Lying surface section 5 in the lower leg and foot area.
  • the two middle lying surface sections 3 and 4 are in a hinge 6 on the upper part of a vertically adjustable Support column 18 pivotally mounted.
  • the support column 18 can be designed in this way, for example be as known from DE 30 16 387 A1 or EP 0 406 462 B1.
  • the height of a column jacket can be adjusted with the aid of a working cylinder 21.
  • the column jacket is compared to a column core, which is fixed with a Base plate 23 is connected and on which the working cylinder 21 is supported, in moved in the vertical direction.
  • a working cylinder 20 can be provided to the Lie about an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction, in particular the longitudinal central axis pivot, as is known from EP 0 406 462 B1.
  • the two middle lying surface sections 3 and 4 around the joint 6 are in the form of working cylinders 10 and 11 on the support column 18th supported actuating means are provided, which are articulated with the lying surface sections 3 and 4 are connected.
  • the lower ends of the working cylinders 10 and 11 are supported on the support column 18, and the upper ends of the working cylinders 10 and 11th are articulated to the lying surface sections 3 and 4.
  • the two lying surface sections 3 and 4 With the two lying surface sections 3 and 4, the two are via joints 7 and 8 outer lying surface sections 2 and 5 connected.
  • a working cylinder 9 which is articulated at one end on Lying surface section 3 and with its other end supported on the lying surface section 2 is.
  • a working cylinder is used to adjust the other outer lying surface section 5 12.
  • the working cylinder 12 is supported with one end on the bed surface section 4 and with its other end on the lying surface section 5.
  • the support the working cylinders 9 and 12 and the working cylinders 10 and 11 in the respective Support or connection points are articulated, so that pivoting of the respective lying surface sections around the joints 6, 7 and 8 in the desired positions can be reached.
  • a control device 17 (FIG. 2), which is electrical, is used to adjust the working cylinders is operable.
  • the power supply can take place via the network or from one Accumulator can be guaranteed, as is known for example from EP 0 604 680 A1 is.
  • a pressure medium unit in particular hydraulic unit, can be controlled by the control device. consisting of pressure medium pump and pressure medium storage as well as controllable valves, in particular solenoid valves, for actuating the working cylinders 9, 10, 11 and 12 can be controlled.
  • 6, 7 and 8 are rotary angle sensors in the joints 13, 14, 15 and 16 are provided.
  • the rotary encoder 13 generates angle signals, which are proportional to the angular position which the two lying surface sections 2 and Have 3 to each other.
  • the rotary encoder 16 generates angle signals that are proportional are the angular positions that the two lying surface sections 4 and 5 to each other to have.
  • two rotary angle sensors 14 and 15 are arranged in the joint 6, two rotary angle sensors 14 and 15 are arranged.
  • the rotary encoder 14 generates an angle signal that is proportional to the angular position that the Lying surface section 3 occupies a reference angular position (zero position).
  • the Angle of rotation encoder 15 supplies an angle signal which is proportional to an angle occupies the lying surface section 4 with respect to the reference angular position (zero position).
  • the reference angular position can be determined by a fixed part of the joint 6 or by a construction part the support column 18 to be determined. It is preferably a vertical or horizontal reference plane.
  • the angle reference can be constructive, for example by a hinge pin 24, which is used to form the Joint 6 fixed to the support column 18, in particular the vertically displaceable column casing, is connected, as is known for example from EP 0 406 462 B1.
  • With the hinge pin rotors 25 and 26 can be designed as potentiometers Angle of rotation encoder 14 and 15 are connected in a rotationally fixed manner.
  • the non-rotatable connection can by welding, positive locking or in another suitable way with the hinge pin 24 take place.
  • Housing 27 and 28 of the rotary encoder, in particular potentiometers are non-rotatably with the two lying surface sections 3 and 4, for example with fixed the lying surface sections connected hinge pieces, which form the joint 6 serve together with the hinge pin 24, connected.
  • the rotors 25 and 26 relative to the housings 27 and 28 can be pivoted the lying surface sections 3 and 4 in a known manner an adjustment of Reach scanning means in the rotary angle sensors, which are preferably designed as potentiometers, thereby generating electrical angle signals proportional to the swivel angles will.
  • the hinge pin 24 is firmly connected to the support column 18, one can Define the reference angle position (zero position) with respect to which the rotation or Pivoting the lying surface sections 3 and 4 is determined.
  • FIG. 3 An arrangement as shown in FIG. 3 can also be used for the rotary angle sensors 13 and 16 is selected.
  • the housing 27 or 28 of the rotary angle encoder non-rotatably connected to one of the two lying surface sections 2 or 3 or 4 or 5, and the rotor 25 or 26 is, for example, a bolt-shaped construction element, which is used to form joints and rotatably with the other lying surface section is connected, non-rotatably connected.
  • the angle signals generated by the angle sensors 13, 14, 15 and 16 can be in be evaluated in two ways.
  • the Angle of rotation encoder 13 to 16 connected to a storage device 19. This leaves achieve that angular positions of the lying surface sections, which prove to be special have proven to be advantageous for a certain type of treatment on a patient, in the storage device 19 can be stored.
  • the control device 17 controls the respective working cylinders 9 to 12 so that these the lying surface sections in the bring desired positions.
  • comparison device 22 which with the respective angle of rotation sensors 13, 14, 15 and 16 is connected. Furthermore, the comparator 22 with the memory device 19 connected. By comparing those stored in the memory device 19 Angular positions with the angle signals supplied by the rotary encoder 13 to 16 the respective actuation process is monitored by the working cylinders 9 to 12 is carried out on the lying surface sections 2 to 5 until the desired Angular positioning between the individual lying surface sections reached is. The comparator device 22 then delivers a corresponding one to the control device 17 Signal that indicates that the lying surface sections in the stored Angular positions are. As FIG. 2 shows, the comparator device 22 is included connected to the control device 17.
  • the storage device 19 can be a receiving device for exchangeable memories, for example in the form of magnetic cards or magnetic strips that are patient-related and / or the corresponding angular positions based on the type of treatment the lying surface sections have 2 to 5.
  • the controlled loading of the working cylinders 9 to 12 with a pressure medium, in particular Hydraulic fluid (hydraulic oil) can take place in the manner shown in FIG. 2 is shown.
  • a pressure medium in particular Hydraulic fluid (hydraulic oil)
  • the individual working cylinders 9 to 12 are assigned by the control device 17 controllable valves 29, 30, 31 and 32 with a common Pressure medium source 33 connected.
  • the pressure medium source can be a pressure medium reservoir for the hydraulic fluid and a pump to generate the required working pressure exhibit.
  • the working cylinders are preferably single-acting cylinders educated. If the respective working cylinders in their work rooms with the Pressure medium are supplied, the lying surface sections 2 to 5 connected with it brought into the desired angular positions.

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The treatment table has a patient support surface (1) with a number of relatively adjustable sections (2-5), coupled together via pivot hinges (7,8) at their adjacent ends. The adjustable sections are mounted on a height-adjustable support column (18). The patient support surface is pivoted at the top of the support column, each of the sections moved into a required position via hydraulic operating devices (9-12). Rotation indicators (13-15) incorporated in the pivot hinges, allow comparison of the actual position with a required position held in a memory..

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Behandlungstisch nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1.The invention relates to a treatment table according to the preamble of the claim 1.

Ein derartiger Behandlungstisch ist bekannt (EP 0 406 462 B1 und EP 0 604 680 A1). Beim bekannten Behandlungstisch, insbesondere für physikalische Therapie, ist eine aus Liegeflächenteilstücken, die an ihren jeweiligen benachbarten Kanten mittels Gelenken miteinander verbunden sind, gelenkig am oberen Teil einer vertikalen und höhenverstellbaren Tragsäule schwenkbar gelagert. Mit den Liegeflächenteilstücken sind in Form von Arbeitszylindern, insbesondere Hydraulikzylinder, Betätigungsmittel verbunden, durch welche die Liegeflachenteilstücke gegeneinander verschwenkt werden können, so daß die Auflagefläche des Behandlungstisches in eine Form gebracht wird, welche die Behandlung des Patienten erfordert. Aus der EP 0 406 462 B1 ist neben der Höhenverstellbarkeit der Auflagefläche auch eine Verschwenkung um eine zur Längsrichtung der Auflagefläche schwenkbare parallele Achse bekannt.Such a treatment table is known (EP 0 406 462 B1 and EP 0 604 680 A1). In the known treatment table, especially for physical therapy, there is one from lying surface sections, which at their respective adjacent edges by means of joints are interconnected, articulated on the upper part of a vertical and height adjustable Support column swivel-mounted. With the lying surface sections are in Form of working cylinders, in particular hydraulic cylinders, actuating means connected, through which the lying surface sections can be pivoted against each other, so that the support surface of the treatment table is brought into a shape which requires patient treatment. From EP 0 406 462 B1, in addition to the Height adjustment of the support surface also a pivoting to the longitudinal direction the support surface pivotable parallel axis is known.

Durch die Verstellbarkeit der Auflagefläche ergibt sich eine vielseitige Verwendbarkeit des Behandlungstisches. Er eignet sich nicht nur als Behandlungstisch zu Massagezwecken, sondern kann auch als Spezialiege, Operationstisch, Therapiestuhl oder Therapiehocker, als Extensionsbank, schiefe Ebene oder Patientenhebebühne und dergl. dienen. Um die Liegeflächenteilstücke in die jeweils gewünschten Positionen zu bringen, ist eine mit Hilfe einer Tastatur zu betätigende Steuerelektronik für die einzelnen Arbeitszylinder vorgesehen. Bei den verschiedenen Behandlungen ist daher eine entsprechende Betätigung der Tastatur der Steuerelektronik oder adäquater Einstellmittel von Hand erforderlich. The adjustability of the contact surface results in a versatile usability of the treatment table. It is not only suitable as a treatment table for massage purposes, but can also be used as a special bed, operating table, therapy chair or therapy stool, as an extension bench, inclined plane or patient lift and the like. to serve. In order to bring the lying surface sections into the desired positions, is control electronics for the individual working cylinders that can be operated using a keyboard intended. There is therefore a corresponding one for the different treatments Actuation of the keyboard of the control electronics or adequate setting means by Hand required.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Behandlungstisch der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, dessen Bedienung, insbesondere Einstellung in die für die jeweiligen Behandlungszwecke erforderlichen Positionen erleichtert ist.The object of the invention is to provide a treatment table of the type mentioned create its operation, in particular setting in for the respective treatment purposes required positions is facilitated.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by the characterizing features of the claim 1 solved.

Bei der Erfindung sind die Gelenke, mit denen die Liegeflächenteilstücke der Auflagefläche miteinander verbunden sind, mit Drehwinkelgebern versehen. Die Drehwinkelgeber sind mit einer Speichereinrichtung verbunden. Auf diese Weise können die jeweiligen Winkelpositionen, welche die Liegeflächenteilstücke bei einer bestimmten Behandlung einnehmen, für eine spätere Behandlung gespeichert werden.Mit der Speichereinrichtung ist eine Steuereinrichtung verbunden, welche in Abhängigkeit von den gespeicherten Drehwinkeln die entsprechenden Betätigungsmittel (Arbeitszylinder) steuert, so daß die Liegeflächenteilstücke für die gewünschte Behandlung in die richtigen Winkelpositionen gebracht werden. Es ist beim erfindungsgemäßen Behandlungstisch nicht mehr erforderlich, von Hand die Liegeflächenteilstücke in ihre gewünschten Positionen durch Betätigung einer Tastatur oder dergl. zu bringen. In der Speichereinrichtung befinden sich die für spezielle Behandlungen und bestimmten Patienten zugeordneten Drehwinkel, durch die die jeweiligen Positionen der Liegeflächenteilstücke vorgegeben sind. Durch Abruf der gespeicherten Drehwinkel werden dann von der Speichereinrichtung die entsprechenden Arbeitszylinder angesteuert, so daß die Liegeflächenteilstücke in die gewünschten Positionen gebracht werden. Die Speichereinrichtung kann in der Weise ausgebildet sein, daß sie eine Aufnahme bildet für Speicherkarten, welche bestimmten Patienten zugeordnet sind. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, daß von Hand die einem Patienten für eine bestimmte Behandlung zugeordneten Winkelpositionen in die Speichereinrichtung eingegeben werden, so daß dann die automatische Steuerung der Arbeitszylinder für die Bewegung der Liegeflächenteilstücke in ihre gewünschten Positionen erfolgt. Ferner ist es möglich, daß die am besten geeigneten Winkelpositionen für die Behandlung eines bestimmten Patienten und/oder einer bestimmten Behandlungsart in die Speichereinrichtung direkt durch Abruf der von den Drehwinkelgebern erzeugten Drehwinkelsignale gespeichert werden und für eine spätere Behandlung verwendet werden. In the invention, the joints with which the lying surface sections of the support surface are connected to each other, provided with rotary encoder. The rotary encoder are connected to a storage device. In this way, the respective Angular positions, which the lying surface sections with a certain treatment with the storage device a control device is connected which, depending on the stored Angle of rotation controls the corresponding actuating means (working cylinder), so that the lying surface sections for the desired treatment in the correct angular positions to be brought. It is no longer with the treatment table according to the invention required to manually lay the lying surface sections into their desired positions Actuation of a keyboard or the like. Are in the storage device the rotation angles assigned for special treatments and specific patients, by which the respective positions of the lying surface sections are specified. By calling up the stored angle of rotation, the memory device then driven corresponding cylinder, so that the bed surface sections in the desired positions. The storage device can be in the manner be designed so that it forms a recording for memory cards, which certain Are assigned to patients. However, it is also possible to hand over to a patient for a specific treatment associated angular positions in the storage device can be entered so that the automatic control of the working cylinder for moving the lying surface sections into their desired positions. It is also possible that the most suitable angular positions for the treatment of a specific patient and / or a specific type of treatment Storage device directly by calling up the rotation angle signals generated by the rotation angle sensors saved and used for later treatment.

Anhand der Figuren wird die Erfindung noch näher erläutert. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1:
eine Gesamtansicht eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines Behandlungstisches;
Fig. 2:
ein Blockschaltbild für die automatische Betätigung der auf die Verstellung der Liegeflächenteilstücke wirkenden Betätigungsmittel; und
Fig. 3:
ein Ausführungsbeispiel für eine Anordnung der Drehwinkelgeber, insbesondere in Form von Potentiometern in den Gelenken zwischen den Liegeflächenteilstücken.
The invention is explained in more detail with reference to the figures. It shows:
Fig. 1:
an overall view of an embodiment of a treatment table;
Fig. 2:
a block diagram for the automatic actuation of the actuating means acting on the adjustment of the lying surface sections; and
Fig. 3:
an embodiment of an arrangement of the rotary encoder, in particular in the form of potentiometers in the joints between the lying surface sections.

Der in den Figuren dargestellte Behandlungstisch besitzt eine Auflagefläche 1, welche sich aus mehreren Liegeflächenteilstücken 2, 3, 4 und 5 zusammensetzt. Das Liegeflächenteilstück 2 befindet sich im Kopfbereich, das Liegeflächenteilstück 3 befindet sich im Brustbereich, das Liegeflächenteilstück 4 befindet sich im Oberschenkelbereich und das Liegeflächenteilstück 5 im Unterschenkel- und Fußbereich. Die beiden mittleren Liegeflächenteilstücke 3 und 4 sind in einem Gelenk 6 am oberen Teil einer vertikal verstellbaren Tragsäule 18 schwenkbar gelagert. Die Tragsäule 18 kann beispielsweise so ausgebildet sein, wie es aus der DE 30 16 387 A1 oder der EP 0 406 462 B1 bekannt ist. Mit Hilfe eines Arbeitszylinders 21 kann ein Säulenmantel in seiner Höhe verstellt werden. Der Säulenmantel wird dabei gegenüber einem Säulenkern, welcher fest mit einer Bodenplatte 23 verbunden ist und an welcher der Arbeitszylinder 21 abgestützt ist, in vertikaler Richtung bewegt. Ferner kann ein Arbeitszylinder 20 vorgesehen sein, um die Liege um eine zur Längsrichtung parallele Achse, insbesondere Längsmittelachse zu verschwenken, wie es aus der EP 0 406 462 B1 bekannt ist.The treatment table shown in the figures has a support surface 1, which is composed of several lying surface sections 2, 3, 4 and 5. The lying surface section 2 is in the head area, the lying surface section 3 is in Chest area, the lying surface section 4 is in the thigh area and that Lying surface section 5 in the lower leg and foot area. The two middle lying surface sections 3 and 4 are in a hinge 6 on the upper part of a vertically adjustable Support column 18 pivotally mounted. The support column 18 can be designed in this way, for example be as known from DE 30 16 387 A1 or EP 0 406 462 B1. The height of a column jacket can be adjusted with the aid of a working cylinder 21. The column jacket is compared to a column core, which is fixed with a Base plate 23 is connected and on which the working cylinder 21 is supported, in moved in the vertical direction. Furthermore, a working cylinder 20 can be provided to the Lie about an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction, in particular the longitudinal central axis pivot, as is known from EP 0 406 462 B1.

Zur Verstellung bzw. Verschwenkung der beiden mittleren Liegeflächenteilstücke 3 und 4 um das Gelenk 6 sind in Form von Arbeitszylindern 10 und 11 an der Tragsäule 18 abgestützte Betätigungsmittel vorgesehen, welche gelenkig mit den Liegeflachenteilstücken 3 und 4 verbunden sind. Die unteren Enden der Arbeitszylinder 10 und 11 sind an der Tragsäule 18 abgestützt, und die oberen Enden der Arbeitszylinder 10 und 11 sind gelenkig mit den Liegeflächenteilstücken 3 und 4 verbunden.For adjusting or pivoting the two middle lying surface sections 3 and 4 around the joint 6 are in the form of working cylinders 10 and 11 on the support column 18th supported actuating means are provided, which are articulated with the lying surface sections 3 and 4 are connected. The lower ends of the working cylinders 10 and 11 are supported on the support column 18, and the upper ends of the working cylinders 10 and 11th are articulated to the lying surface sections 3 and 4.

Mit den beiden Liegeflächenteilstücken 3 und 4 sind über Gelenke 7 und 8 die beiden äußeren Liegeflächenteilstücke 2 und 5 verbunden. Zur Betätigung des Liegeflächenteilstückes 2 dient ein Arbeitszylinder 9, welcher an seinem einen Ende gelenkig am Liegeflächenteilstück 3 und mit seinem anderen Ende am Liegeflächenteilstück 2 abgestützt ist. Zur Verstellung des anderen äußeren Liegeflächenteilstückes 5 dient ein Arbeitszylinder 12. Der Arbeitszylinder 12 stützt sich mit seinem einen Ende am Liegeflächenteilstück 4 und mit seinem anderen Ende am Liegeflächenteilstück 5 ab. Die Abstützung der Arbeitszylinder 9 und 12 sowie der Arbeitszylinder 10 und 11 in den jeweiligen Abstütz- bzw. Verbindungsstellen erfolgt gelenkig, so daß ein Verschwenken der jeweiligen Liegeflächenteilstücke um die Gelenke 6, 7 und 8 in die gewünschten Positionen erreicht werden kann.With the two lying surface sections 3 and 4, the two are via joints 7 and 8 outer lying surface sections 2 and 5 connected. For actuating the lying surface section 2 serves a working cylinder 9, which is articulated at one end on Lying surface section 3 and with its other end supported on the lying surface section 2 is. A working cylinder is used to adjust the other outer lying surface section 5 12. The working cylinder 12 is supported with one end on the bed surface section 4 and with its other end on the lying surface section 5. The support the working cylinders 9 and 12 and the working cylinders 10 and 11 in the respective Support or connection points are articulated, so that pivoting of the respective lying surface sections around the joints 6, 7 and 8 in the desired positions can be reached.

Zur Verstellung der Arbeitszylinder dient eine Steuereinrichtung 17 (Figur 2), die elektrisch betreibbar ist. Die Stromversorgung kann über das Netz erfolgen oder von einem Akkumulator gewährleistet werden, wie es beispielsweise aus der EP 0 604 680 A1 bekannt ist. Durch die Steuereinrichtung kann ein Druckmittelaggregat, insbesondere Hydraulikaggregat, bestehend aus Druckmittelpumpe und Druckmittelspeicher sowie aus steuerbaren Ventilen, insbesondere Magnetventilen, zur Betätigung der Arbeitszylinder 9, 10, 11 und 12 angesteuert werden.A control device 17 (FIG. 2), which is electrical, is used to adjust the working cylinders is operable. The power supply can take place via the network or from one Accumulator can be guaranteed, as is known for example from EP 0 604 680 A1 is. A pressure medium unit, in particular hydraulic unit, can be controlled by the control device. consisting of pressure medium pump and pressure medium storage as well as controllable valves, in particular solenoid valves, for actuating the working cylinders 9, 10, 11 and 12 can be controlled.

Wie aus den Figuren ferner zu ersehen ist, sind in den Gelenken 6, 7 und 8 Drehwinkelgeber 13, 14, 15 und 16 vorgesehen. Der Drehwinkelgeber 13 erzeugt Winkelsignale, die proportional der Winkelstellung sind, welche die beiden Liegeflächenteilstücke 2 und 3 zueinander haben. Der Drehwinkelgeber 16 erzeugt Winkelsignale, die proportional den Winkelstellungen sind, die die beiden Liegeflächenteilstücke 4 und 5 zueinander haben. Im Gelenk 6 sind zwei Drehwinkelgeber 14 und 15 angeordnet. Der Drehwinkelgeber 14 erzeugt ein Winkelsignal, welches proportional zur Winkelstellung ist, die das Liegeflächenteilstück 3 gegenüber einer Bezugswinkellage (Null-Lage) einnimmt. Der Drehwinkelgeber 15 liefert ein Winkelsignal, welches proportional einem Winkel ist, den das Liegeflächenteilstück 4 gegenüber der Bezugswinkellage (Null-Lage) einnimmt. Die Bezugswinkellage kann durch ein ortsfestes Teil des Gelenkes 6 oder durch ein Konstruktionsteil der Tragsäule 18 bestimmt sein. In bevorzugter Weise handelt es sich um eine vertikale oder horizontale Bezugsebene. Der Winkelbezug kann konstruktiv, beispielsweise durch einen Gelenkbolzen 24, erreicht werden, welcher zur Bildung des Gelenks 6 fest mit der Tragsäule 18, insbesondere dem vertikal verschiebbaren Säulenmantel, verbunden ist, wie es beispielsweise aus der EP 0 406 462 B1 bekannt ist. Mit dem Gelenkbolzen können Rotore 25 und 26 der als Potentiometer ausgebildeten Drehwinkelgeber 14 und 15 drehfest verbunden sein. Die drehfeste Verbindung kann durch Schweißen, Formschluß oder in anderer geeigneter Weise mit dem Gelenkbolzen 24 erfolgen. Gehäuse 27 und 28 der Drehwinkelgeber, insbesondere Potentiometer, sind drehfest mit den beiden Liegeflächenteilstücken 3 und 4, beispielsweise über fest mit den Liegeflächenteilstücken verbundenen Scharnierstücke, welche zur Bildung des Gelenkes 6 zusammen mit dem Gelenkbolzen 24 dienen, verbunden. Durch die Relativverdrehung der Rotore 25 und 26 gegenüber den Gehäusen 27 und 28 läßt sich beim Verschwenken der Liegeflächenteilstücke 3 und 4 in bekannter Weise eine Verstellung von Abtastmitteln in den bevorzugt als Potentiometer ausgebildeten Drehwinkelgebern erreichen, wodurch den Schwenkwinkeln proportionale elektrische Winkelsignale erzeugt werden. Da der Gelenkbolzen 24 fest mit der Tragsäule 18 verbunden ist, läßt sich eine Bezugswinkelposition (Null-Lage) definieren, bezüglich welcher die Verdrehung bzw. Verschwenkung der Liegeflächenteilstücke 3 und 4 bestimmt wird.As can also be seen from the figures, 6, 7 and 8 are rotary angle sensors in the joints 13, 14, 15 and 16 are provided. The rotary encoder 13 generates angle signals, which are proportional to the angular position which the two lying surface sections 2 and Have 3 to each other. The rotary encoder 16 generates angle signals that are proportional are the angular positions that the two lying surface sections 4 and 5 to each other to have. In the joint 6, two rotary angle sensors 14 and 15 are arranged. The rotary encoder 14 generates an angle signal that is proportional to the angular position that the Lying surface section 3 occupies a reference angular position (zero position). Of the Angle of rotation encoder 15 supplies an angle signal which is proportional to an angle occupies the lying surface section 4 with respect to the reference angular position (zero position). The The reference angular position can be determined by a fixed part of the joint 6 or by a construction part the support column 18 to be determined. It is preferably a vertical or horizontal reference plane. The angle reference can be constructive, for example by a hinge pin 24, which is used to form the Joint 6 fixed to the support column 18, in particular the vertically displaceable column casing, is connected, as is known for example from EP 0 406 462 B1. With the hinge pin rotors 25 and 26 can be designed as potentiometers Angle of rotation encoder 14 and 15 are connected in a rotationally fixed manner. The non-rotatable connection can by welding, positive locking or in another suitable way with the hinge pin 24 take place. Housing 27 and 28 of the rotary encoder, in particular potentiometers, are non-rotatably with the two lying surface sections 3 and 4, for example with fixed the lying surface sections connected hinge pieces, which form the joint 6 serve together with the hinge pin 24, connected. Through the relative rotation the rotors 25 and 26 relative to the housings 27 and 28 can be pivoted the lying surface sections 3 and 4 in a known manner an adjustment of Reach scanning means in the rotary angle sensors, which are preferably designed as potentiometers, thereby generating electrical angle signals proportional to the swivel angles will. Since the hinge pin 24 is firmly connected to the support column 18, one can Define the reference angle position (zero position) with respect to which the rotation or Pivoting the lying surface sections 3 and 4 is determined.

Auch für die Drehwinkelgeber 13 und 16 kann eine Anordnung, wie sie in der Fig. 3 gezeigt ist, gewählt werden. Dabei ist das Gehäuse 27 bzw. 28 des Drehwinkelgebers drehfest mit einem der beiden Liegeflächenteilstücken 2 oder 3 bzw. 4 oder 5 verbunden, und der Rotor 25 bzw. 26 ist mit einem beispielsweise bolzenförmigen Konstruktionselement, welches zur Gelenkbildung dient und drehfest mit dem anderen Liegeflächenteilstück verbunden ist, drehfest verbunden. Auf diese Weise erreicht man ebenfalls Winkelsignale, die proportional einem Winkel sind, den die beiden Liegeflächenteilstücke 2 und 3 bzw. 4 und 5 zueinander einschließen. Da über die beiden mittleren Liegeflächenteilstücke 3 und 4 die Winkelstellung zu einer Bezugswinkellage (Null-Lage) durch die Drehwinkelgeber 14 und 15 bestimmt wird, ist eine definierte Positionierung auch der beiden äußeren Liegeflächenteilstücke 2 und 5 gewährleistet.An arrangement as shown in FIG. 3 can also be used for the rotary angle sensors 13 and 16 is selected. The housing 27 or 28 of the rotary angle encoder non-rotatably connected to one of the two lying surface sections 2 or 3 or 4 or 5, and the rotor 25 or 26 is, for example, a bolt-shaped construction element, which is used to form joints and rotatably with the other lying surface section is connected, non-rotatably connected. In this way you can also reach Angle signals that are proportional to an angle that the two lying surface sections Include 2 and 3 or 4 and 5 to each other. Because over the two middle lying surface sections 3 and 4 the angular position to a reference angular position (zero position) the angle of rotation encoder 14 and 15 is determined, a defined positioning is also the two outer lying surface sections 2 and 5 guaranteed.

Die von den Drehwinkelgebern 13, 14, 15 und 16 erzeugten Winkelsignale können in zweierlei Hinsicht ausgewertet werden. Wie aus der Fig. 2 zu ersehen ist, sind die Drehwinkelgeber 13 bis 16 mit einer Speichereinrichtung 19 verbunden. Hierdurch läßt sich erreichen, daß Winkelstellungen der Liegeflächenteilstücke, die sich als besonders vorteilhaft bei einer bestimmten Behandlungsart an einem Patienten erwiesen haben, in der Speichereinrichtung 19 gespeichert werden können. Für spätere Behandlungen dieser Art am Patienten oder auch an anderen Patienten mit im wesentlichen gleichen Körpermaßen und Krankheitssymptomen können dann diese eingespeicherten Positionen der Liegeflächenteile abgerufen werden zur Aktivierung der Steuereinrichtung 17, welche mit der Speichereinrichtung 19 verbunden ist. Die Steuereinrichtung 17 steuert dann die jeweiligen Arbeitszylinder 9 bis 12 so, daß diese die Liegeflächenteilstücke in die gewünschten Positionen bringen. Wie aus der Fig. 2 ferner zu ersehen ist, ist eine Vergleichseinrichtung 22 vorgesehen, welche mit den jeweiligen Drehwinkelgebern 13, 14, 15 und 16 verbunden ist. Ferner ist die Vergleichereinrichtung 22 mit der Speichereinrichtung 19 verbunden. Durch Vergleich der in der Speichereinrichtung 19 gespeicherten Winkelpositionen mit den von den Drehwinkelgebern 13 bis 16 gelieferten Winkelsignalen erfolgt eine Überwachung des jeweiligen Stellvorganges, der von den Arbeitszylindern 9 bis 12 an den Liegeflächenteilstücken 2 bis 5 durchgeführt wird, bis die gewünschte Winkelpositionierung zwischen den einzelnen Liegeflächenteilstücken erreicht ist. Die Vergleichereinrichtung 22 liefert dann an die Steuereinrichtung 17 ein entsprechendes Signal, welches angibt, daß die Liegeflächenteilstücke in den gespeicherten Winkelpositionen sich befinden. Wie die Fig. 2 zeigt, ist die Vergleichereinrichtung 22 mit der Steuereinrichtung 17 verbunden.The angle signals generated by the angle sensors 13, 14, 15 and 16 can be in be evaluated in two ways. As can be seen from Fig. 2, the Angle of rotation encoder 13 to 16 connected to a storage device 19. This leaves achieve that angular positions of the lying surface sections, which prove to be special have proven to be advantageous for a certain type of treatment on a patient, in the storage device 19 can be stored. For later treatments of this Kind on the patient or also on other patients with essentially the same body dimensions and disease symptoms can then be stored in these positions of the lying surface parts are called up to activate the control device 17, which is connected to the storage device 19. The control device 17 then controls the respective working cylinders 9 to 12 so that these the lying surface sections in the bring desired positions. As can also be seen from FIG. 2, there is a comparison device 22 is provided, which with the respective angle of rotation sensors 13, 14, 15 and 16 is connected. Furthermore, the comparator 22 with the memory device 19 connected. By comparing those stored in the memory device 19 Angular positions with the angle signals supplied by the rotary encoder 13 to 16 the respective actuation process is monitored by the working cylinders 9 to 12 is carried out on the lying surface sections 2 to 5 until the desired Angular positioning between the individual lying surface sections reached is. The comparator device 22 then delivers a corresponding one to the control device 17 Signal that indicates that the lying surface sections in the stored Angular positions are. As FIG. 2 shows, the comparator device 22 is included connected to the control device 17.

Die Speichereinrichtung 19 kann eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung für auswechselbare Speicher, beispielsweise in Form von Magnetkarten bzw. Magnetstreifen aufweisen, die patientenbezogen und/oder bezogen auf die Behandlungsart die entsprechenden Winkelstellungen der Liegeflächenteilstücke 2 bis 5 aufweisen. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, in einem zentralen Speicher an entsprechenden Speicherplätzen die Winkelpositionsdaten zu speichern, so daß sie bei Bedarf für die gesteuerte Betätigung der Arbeitszylinder 9 bis 12 abgerufen werden können.The storage device 19 can be a receiving device for exchangeable memories, for example in the form of magnetic cards or magnetic strips that are patient-related and / or the corresponding angular positions based on the type of treatment the lying surface sections have 2 to 5. However, it is also possible to the central position data in corresponding storage locations to save so that they can be used for the controlled actuation of the working cylinder 9th can be called up to 12.

Die gesteuerte Beaufschlagung der Arbeitszylinder 9 bis 12 mit einem Druckmittel, insbesondere Hydraulikflüssigkeit (Hydrauliköl) kann in der Weise erfolgen, wie es in Fig. 2 dargestellt ist. Hierbei sind die einzelnen Arbeitszylinder 9 bis 12 über zugeordnete von der Steuereinrichtung 17 ansteuerbare Ventile 29, 30, 31 und 32 mit einer gemeinsamen Druckmittelquelle 33 verbunden. Die Druckmittelquelle kann ein Druckmittelreservoir für die Hydraulikflüssigkeit und eine Pumpe zur Erzeugung des erforderlichen Arbeitsdrukkes aufweisen. Die Arbeitszylinder sind in bevorzugter Weise als einfach wirkende Zylinder ausgebildet. Wenn die jeweiligen Arbeitszylinder in ihren Arbeitsräumen mit dem Druckmittel versorgt sind, werden die damit verbundenen Liegeflächenteilstücke 2 bis 5 in die gewünschten Winkelpositionen gebracht. Das Zurückbringen der Arbeitszylinder in ihre Ausgangsstellung kann durch Schwerkraftwirkung erfolgen, wenn die Druckbeaufschlagung in den Arbeitsräumen der Zylinder abgeschaltet ist. Für die Druckmittelbeaufschlagung der Arbeitszylinder werden die zugeordneten Ventile 29 bis 32 von der Steuereinrichtung 17 angesteuert. Zur Betätigung der Pumpe der Druckmittelquelle 33 kann diese ebenfalls mit der Steuereinrichtung 17 verbunden sein. Bei gleichzeitiger Druckbeaufschlagung der Arbeitszylinder 9 bis 12 über die geöffneten Ventile 29 bis 32 mit dem von der gemeinsamen Druckmittelquelle 33 gelieferten Druckmittel erfolgt in den Arbeitsräumen der Arbeitszylinder ein Druckmittelausgleich, insbesondere dann, wenn auf der Auflagefläche ein Patient während des Bewegens der Liegeflächenteilstücke in ihre Sollpositionen liegt. Das von Patienten ausgeübte Gewicht wirkt der Kraft des Druckmittels entgegen, so daß eine harmonische Verstellgeschwindigkeit der einzelnen Liegeflächenteilstücke in ihre gewünschten Winkelpositionen stattfindet. In bevorzugter Weise erfolgt hierzu die Beaufschlagung der Arbeitszylinder 9 bis 12 gleichzeitig durch gleichzeitiges Öffnen der Ventile 29 bis 32 mit dem von der Druckmittelquelle 33 gelieferten Druckmittel.The controlled loading of the working cylinders 9 to 12 with a pressure medium, in particular Hydraulic fluid (hydraulic oil) can take place in the manner shown in FIG. 2 is shown. Here, the individual working cylinders 9 to 12 are assigned by the control device 17 controllable valves 29, 30, 31 and 32 with a common Pressure medium source 33 connected. The pressure medium source can be a pressure medium reservoir for the hydraulic fluid and a pump to generate the required working pressure exhibit. The working cylinders are preferably single-acting cylinders educated. If the respective working cylinders in their work rooms with the Pressure medium are supplied, the lying surface sections 2 to 5 connected with it brought into the desired angular positions. Returning the working cylinders in their initial position can be due to the action of gravity when pressurized in the workrooms the cylinder is switched off. For pressurization the working cylinder, the assigned valves 29 to 32 by the control device 17 controlled. To actuate the pump of the pressure medium source 33 can these are also connected to the control device 17. With simultaneous pressurization the working cylinder 9 to 12 via the open valves 29 to 32 with the Pressure medium supplied by the common pressure medium source 33 takes place in the work rooms the working cylinder pressure compensation, especially if on the A patient's support surface while moving the lying surface sections into their desired positions lies. The weight exerted by patients acts on the force of the pressure medium counter, so that a harmonious adjustment speed of the individual lying surface sections takes place in their desired angular positions. In a preferred manner for this purpose the application of the working cylinders 9 to 12 simultaneously by simultaneous Opening the valves 29 to 32 with the pressure medium supplied by the pressure medium source 33.

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Behandlungstisch, insbesondere für physikalische Therapie mit einer Auflagefläche aus Liegeflächenteilstücken, die an ihren jeweiligen benachbarten Kanten mittels Gelenken miteinander verbunden sind; einer vertikalen höhenverstellbaren Tragsäule, an deren oberem Teil die Auflagefläche schwenkbar gelagert ist; und Betätigungsmitteln, die an die Liegeflächenteilstücke zum Gegeneinanderverschwenken der Liegeflächenteilstücke in bestimmte Positionen angelenkt sind,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Gelenke (6 - 8) Drehwinkelgeber (13 - 16) aufweisen, welche mit einer Speichereinrichtung (19) verbunden sind; und mit der Speichereinrichtung (19) eine Steuereinrichtung (17) verbunden ist, welche in Abhängigkeit von in der Speichereinrichtung (19) gespeicherten Drehwinkeln zwischen den Liegeflächenteilstücken (2 - 5) die Betätigungsmittel (9 - 12) steuert. Treatment table, especially for physical therapy with a support surface made up of lying surface sections which are connected to one another at their respective adjacent edges by means of joints; a vertical height-adjustable support column, on the upper part of which the bearing surface is pivotally mounted; and Actuating means which are articulated to the lying surface sections for pivoting the lying surface sections against one another into specific positions,
characterized in that the joints (6-8) have angle of rotation sensors (13-16) which are connected to a storage device (19); and a control device (17) is connected to the storage device (19) and controls the actuating means (9 - 12) as a function of the rotation angles between the lying surface sections (2 - 5) stored in the storage device (19). Behandlungstisch nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Auflagefläche (1) an ihrer Lagerstelle an der Tragsäule (18) das Gelenk (6) aufweist und daß für jedes der beiden in diesem Gelenk (6) miteinander verbundenen Liegeflächenteilstücke (3, 4) ein Drehwinkelgeber (14, 15) vorgesehen ist. Treatment table according to claim 1, characterized in that the support surface (1) has the joint (6) at its bearing point on the support column (18) and that for each of the two lying surface sections connected to one another in this joint (6) (3, 4) a rotary encoder (14, 15) is provided. Behandlungstisch nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Ausgangswinkellage (Null-Lage) in dem Gelenk (6), in welchem die Auflagefläche (1) an der Tragsäule (18) gelagert ist, bestimmt ist.Treatment table according to claim 2, characterized in that the starting angular position (Zero position) in the joint (6) in which the contact surface (1) is supported on the support column (18) is determined. Behandlungstisch nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ferner je ein Winkelgeber (13, 16) zwischen weiteren äußeren Liegeflächenteilen (2, 5), welche mit den beiden an die Lagerstelle (Gelenk 6) der Auflagefläche (1) an der Tragsäule (18) angelenkten Liegeflächenteilstücken (3, 4) in Gelenken (7, 8) verbunden sind, und den in der an der Lagerstelle (Gelenk 6) an der Tragsäule (18) angelenkten Liegeflächenteilstücken (3, 4) vorgesehen sind.Treatment table according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that that each further an angle encoder (13, 16) between further outer lying surface parts (2, 5), which with the two to the bearing point (joint 6) of the bearing surface (1) on the support column (18) articulated lying surface sections (3, 4) in joints (7, 8) are connected, and in the at the bearing (joint 6) on the Support column (18) articulated lying surface sections (3, 4) are provided. Behandlungstisch nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Bezugswinkellage durch ein an der Tragsäule (18) befestigtes Konstruktionsteil (Gelenkbolzen 24) des Gelenks (6), in welchem die Auflagefläche (1) an der Tragsäule (18) gelagert ist, bestimmt ist.Treatment table according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the reference angular position by a structural part fastened to the support column (18) (Hinge pin 24) of the hinge (6), in which the bearing surface (1) the support column (18) is mounted, is determined. Behandlungstisch nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in die Speichereinrichtung (19) bestimmte Winkelwerte für die Winkelpositionen der Liegeflächenteilstücke (2 - 5) eingebbar sind.Treatment table according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that that certain angular values for the angular positions in the memory device (19) the lying surface sections (2 - 5) can be entered. Behandlungstisch nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Speichereinrichtung (19) und die Steuereinrichtung (17) mit einer mit dem Drehwinkelgebern (13 - 16) verbundenen Vergleichereinrichtung (22 verbunden sind.Treatment table according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the storage device (19) and the control device (17) with a the comparator device (22) connected to the angle of rotation sensors (13-16) are. Behandlungstisch nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Winkelgeber (13 - 16) als Potentiometer ausgebildet sind.Treatment table according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that that the angle sensors (13 - 16) are designed as potentiometers. Behandlungstisch nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die als Arbeitszylinder ausgebildeten Betätigungsmittel (9 - 12) über jeweils zugeordnete Ventile (29 - 32) mit einer gemeinsamen Druckmittelquelle (33) verbunden sind und die Ventile (29 - 32) von der Steuereinrichtung (17) angesteuert sind.Treatment table according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the actuating means designed as working cylinders (9 - 12) each assigned valves (29 - 32) connected to a common pressure medium source (33) and the valves (29 - 32) are controlled by the control device (17) are. Behandlungstisch nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß bei der Verstellung der Liegeflächenteilstücke (2- 5) in die gewünschten Winkelpositionen in den mit dem Druckmittel, insbesondere Hydraulikflüssigkeit, beaufschlagten Arbeitsräumen der als Arbeitszylinder ausgebildeten Betätigungsmittel (9 - 12) über die Ventile (29 - 32) und die Druckmittelquelle (33) sowie die zugeodneten Druckmittelleitungen ein Druckausgleich vorgesehen ist.Treatment table according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that when adjusting the lying surface sections (2- 5) in the desired Angular positions in the with the pressure medium, in particular hydraulic fluid, charged working spaces of the actuating means designed as working cylinders (9 - 12) via the valves (29 - 32) and the pressure medium source (33) and a pressure equalization is provided in the assigned pressure medium lines. Behandlungstisch nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die als Betätigungsmittel (9 - 12) verwendeten Arbeitszylinder als einfach wirkende Arbeitszylinder ausgebildet sind, welche bei Beaufschlagung mit dem Druckmittel die Liegeflächenteilstücke (2 - 5) in die gespeicherten Winkelpositionen bewegen und welche durch Schwerkraftwirkung in die Ausgangspositionen zurückstellbar sind.Treatment table according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that that the working cylinders used as actuating means (9-12) are simple Acting working cylinders are formed, which when the Pressurize the lying surface sections (2 - 5) into the saved angular positions move and which by gravity into the starting positions are resettable. Behandlungstisch nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Betätigungsmittel (9 - 12) gleichzeitig mit dem Druckmittel beaufschlagbar sind.Treatment table according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that that the actuating means (9 - 12) can be acted upon simultaneously with the pressure medium are.
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