Examination table with variable tilt

Abstract

In at least one embodiment, the invention includes an examination table for supporting a patient to allow the patient to undergo examination, comprising: a platform having a first side and a second side, a first leaf hinged to the first side, a second leaf hinged to the second side, and an elevation device residing underneath the platform, wherein the elevation device is adapted to cause the platform to incline toward a first direction or a second direction, thereby activating the first or second hinged leaf depending upon to which of the first and second directions the platform is elevated. In at least one embodiment, the hinged leaves are extendable and extend when the opposite side of the platform is inclined.

1 . An examination table for supporting a patient to allow the patient to undergo examination, comprising: 
 a platform having a first side and a second side;    a first leaf hinged to said first side;    a second leaf hinged to said second side; and    an elevation device residing underneath said platform;    wherein said elevation device is adapted to cause said platform to incline toward a first direction or a second direction, thereby activating said first or second hinged leaf depending upon to which of said first and second directions said platform is elevated.    
   
   
       2 . The examination table of  claim 1 , wherein said leaves are composed of a synthetic, flexible polymer.  
   
   
       3 . The examination table of  claim 1 , wherein said elevation device includes an electrical motor.  
   
   
       4 . The examination table of  claim 3 , wherein said elevation device further includes a worm screw lever.  
   
   
       5 . A sonography table for supporting a patient to allow the patient to undergo sonography, comprising: 
 a platform having a first side and a second side;    a first extendable leaf hinged to said first side;    a second extendable leaf hinged to said second side; and    an elevation device adapted to raise said platform;    wherein said elevation device is adapted to cause said platform to incline toward a first direction or a second direction, thereby allowing one of said leaves to extend and thereby activating said first or second hinged leaf depending upon to which of said first and second directions said platform is elevated.    
   
   
       6 . The sonography table of  claim 5 , wherein said extendable leaves are composed of a flexible polymer.  
   
   
       7 . The sonography table of  claim 5 , wherein each of said extendable leaves includes a pulley system adapted to allow said leaves to extend during inclination of said platform.