US Patent 7299512 Motorized operating table

The present invention pertains to a motorized operating table (1) of the type comprising a horizontal platform (2) for supporting a patient, equipped at least in part with a side rail (3) for accessories, said platform (2) being affixed on a chassis mounted on wheels, characterized in that said table (1) comprises a control unit (7) for controlling the displacement of the operating table (1) attached on the side rail (3) and coupled to a base comprising a motor unit (8), said control unit (7) comprising control means for actuating the operating or the stopping of said motor unit.