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EP0792630B1
EP0792630B1 EP97103264A EP97103264A EP0792630B1 EP 0792630 B1 EP0792630 B1 EP 0792630B1 EP 97103264 A EP97103264 A EP 97103264A EP 97103264 A EP97103264 A EP 97103264A EP 0792630 B1 EP0792630 B1 EP 0792630B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • 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
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    • A61G13/12—Rests specially adapted therefor; Arrangements of patient-supporting surfaces
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    • 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
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    • A61G13/02—Adjustable operating tables; Controls therefor
    • A61G13/06—Adjustable operating tables; Controls therefor raising or lowering of the whole table surface

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  • the invention relates to a treatment couch according to the preamble of the claim 1, as disclosed for example in US-A-4 041 786.
  • Such a treatment couch known from DE 30 16 387 A1 there is a Support table made of several lying surface sections that are articulated together are.
  • the support table is at the top of a vertical support column, which with a stationary column core and a telescopically on this axially movable column jacket is formed, pivotally mounted.
  • the height is adjusted using a provided in the support column height adjustment device, which has a working cylinder which engages to adjust the height of the column jacket.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a treatment couch of the type mentioned create, which ensure improved stability of the support column Has support of the support table.
  • the column core By forming the column core from at least two columns on which the Column jacket is guided in the vertical direction and the arrangement of the two Columns parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support table, especially in the median longitudinal plane of the support table, a rigid support of the work table is achieved through the support column on the floor.
  • This torsion-free and rigid support can still be supported by the Formation of the column jacket with a rectangular cross-section.
  • the support table can be stored on the support column in the same way as it is is known from DE 30 16 387 A1, i.e. around a perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the table Pivot axis.
  • the respective guide element which is rigidly connected to the column jacket and each column comprises, preferably two arranged at different heights
  • the two guide bushes can also be rigid, preferably with the help of a tube, in the inside of which they are inserted in a form-fitting manner his. The connection of the two guide bushes with the column jacket can then over this stiffening guide tube, which with the column jacket firmly, for example by welding.
  • the upper ends of the two pillars can also be through a rigid connector be connected to each other, this connecting piece in the middle of a Implementation for a lifting element belonging to the height adjustment device, which on Attacks the pillar shell, may have.
  • a support column 1 has a column jacket 2 on, which has a rectangular cross section (Fig. 2).
  • This column jacket 2 is in vertical direction on a column core which is surrounded by the column jacket 2, slidably mounted.
  • the column core consists of two Columns 3 and 4 in the form of cylindrical guide rods that are fixed with one not closer bottom plate shown are connected.
  • the two pillars 3 and 4 are with their Axes arranged parallel or in a vertical longitudinal center plane of a support table 7.
  • a longitudinal axis of the support table 7 lies in this longitudinal center plane.
  • the support table 7 consists in a known manner of several sections of lying surface, of which parts of two lying surface sections 27 and 28 are shown are.
  • the bearing point 29 can be designed in the way it is from the DE 30 16 387 A1 or EP 0 406 462 B1 is known.
  • Guide elements are used for the vertical guidance of the column jacket 2 on the two columns 3 and 4 5 and 6, which are firmly connected to the inside of the column shell 2 are and include the two columns 3 and 4 form-fitting.
  • the guide elements 5 and 6 are each formed by two guide bushes 12 and 13, which are in different Height positions are arranged.
  • the guide bushings 12 and 13 are over Tubes 30, 31 rigidly connected to each other.
  • the guide bushings are preferably 12 and 13 positively inserted into the inside of the tubes 30 and 31.
  • the two sleeves 12 and 13 of each guide element comprise the associated one Pillar 2 form-fitting while maintaining sliding surface contact, so that the Guide sleeves 12 and 13 guided in the vertical direction along the columns 3 and 4 can be.
  • the drive for the height adjustment is known from one a height adjustment device containing a working cylinder, in particular a pneumatic working cylinder 32 causes.
  • the height adjustment device 32 acts via a lifting element 11 on the column jacket 2.
  • the Guide elements 5 and 6 carried along the columns 3 and 4. Because of the two respective positive connections at different altitudes at each Pillars 3 and 4, which are guaranteed by the guide bushings 12 and 13, become a torsion-free and rigid support of the column jacket 2 on that of the two Pillars 3 and 4 formed support column core guaranteed.
  • In the illustrated embodiment 1 are four support points through the guide bushings 12 and 13, which are connected to each other via the stiffening tubes 30 and 31, guaranteed.
  • the stiffening tubes 30 and 31 are rigidly connected to the inside of the column jacket 2. Preferably lie around the outer circumference of each tube in three angular positions Connection points with the inside of the column jacket 2. These connection points 33, 34 and 35 can be formed by welds. You can look over the whole Extend the length of each tube (Fig. 2). Between the two pillars 3 and 4, the height adjustment device 32 extends with its lifting cylinder. The height adjustment device 32 can be designed in the manner described in DE 30 16 387 A1 or EP 0 466 967 B1 is known.
  • Support points 36, 37 for in a known manner with the lying surface sections (Thigh section 27 and chest section 28) in a known manner (DE 30 16 387 A1 or EP 0 466 967 B1) connected working cylinders.
  • FIG. 3 shows, the upper ends of the two columns 3 and 4 by a rigid Connecting element 9 to be firmly connected.
  • the rigid connecting element 9 has wedge-shaped surfaces 15 at its ends, which with positive engagement on corresponding wedge-shaped surfaces 14 are placed at the ends of the columns 3 and 4.
  • the connecting element 9 has a guide device 10 for carrying it out of the lifting element transmitting the lifting movement to the column jacket 2 11. It can be the outer jacket of the working cylinder of the height adjustment device 32 act.
  • the rigid connecting element 9 provides additional stabilization of the column core is reached.

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At the upper column cover end is a bearing point for the locating table and a height adjustment device with a work cylinder is provided in the support column, which engages on the column cover for height adjustment. The column core comprises at least two columns (3,4) on which the column cover (2) is guided by guide components (5,6) encompassing the column periphery and which are firmly connected with the column cover. The arrangement of the two columns is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the locating table (7). The upper ends of the two columns are joined to one another by a rigid connecting component (9) running parallel to the longitudinal axis of the locating table.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Behandlungsliege nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1, wie sie beispielsweise die Druckschrift US-A-4 041 786 offenbart.The invention relates to a treatment couch according to the preamble of the claim 1, as disclosed for example in US-A-4 041 786.

Bei einer derartigen aus der DE 30 16 387 A1 bekannten Behandlungsliege besteht ein Auflagetisch aus mehreren Liegeflächenteilstücken, die gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind. Der Auflagetisch ist am oberen Ende einer vertikalen Tragsäule, die mit einem feststehenden Säulenkern und einem auf diesem axial beweglichen Säulenmantel teleskopartig ausgebildet ist, schwenkbar gelagert. Die Höhenverstellung erfolgt mittels einer in der Tragsäule vorgesehenen Höhenverstelleinrichtung, die einen Arbeitszylinder aufweist, welcher zur Höhenverstellung am Säulenmantel angreift.In such a treatment couch known from DE 30 16 387 A1 there is a Support table made of several lying surface sections that are articulated together are. The support table is at the top of a vertical support column, which with a stationary column core and a telescopically on this axially movable column jacket is formed, pivotally mounted. The height is adjusted using a provided in the support column height adjustment device, which has a working cylinder which engages to adjust the height of the column jacket.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Behandlungsliege der genannten Art zu schaffen, welche eine verbesserte Stabilität der durch die Tragsäule gewährleisteten Abstützung des Auflagetisches aufweist.The object of the invention is to provide a treatment couch of the type mentioned create, which ensure improved stability of the support column Has support of the support table.

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.

Durch die Ausbildung des Säulenkernes aus wenigstens zwei Säulen, an denen der Säulenmantel in vertikaler Richtung verschiebbar geführt ist und die Anordnung der beiden Säulen parallel zur Längsachse des Auflagetisches, insbesondere in der Längsmittelebene des Auflagetisches erreicht man eine starre Abstützung des Arbeitstisches durch die Tragsäule am Boden.By forming the column core from at least two columns on which the Column jacket is guided in the vertical direction and the arrangement of the two Columns parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support table, especially in the median longitudinal plane of the support table, a rigid support of the work table is achieved through the support column on the floor.

Diese verwindungsfreie und starre Abstützung kann noch unterstützt werden durch die Ausbildung des Säulenmantels mit rechteckigem Querschnitt.This torsion-free and rigid support can still be supported by the Formation of the column jacket with a rectangular cross-section.

Die Lagerung des Auflagetisches an der Tragsäule kann in der Weise erfolgen, wie es aus der DE 30 16 387 A1 bekannt ist, d.h. um eine zur Längsachse des Tisches senkrechte Schwenkachse. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, eine gelenkige Lagerung vorzusehen, bei der sowohl eine Verschwenkung um die Längsachse des Auflagetisches als auch um eine Achse senkrecht dazu vorhanden ist, wie es aus der EP 0 406 462 B1 bekannt ist.The support table can be stored on the support column in the same way as it is is known from DE 30 16 387 A1, i.e. around a perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the table Pivot axis. However, it is also possible to provide an articulated bearing in which both a pivoting about the longitudinal axis of the support table as is also present about an axis perpendicular to it, as is known from EP 0 406 462 B1 is known.

Das jeweilige Führungselement, welches mit dem Säulenmantel starr verbunden ist und eine jeweilige Säule umfaßt, kann bevorzugt zwei in unterschiedlichen Höhen angeordnete Führungsbuchsen aufweisen, welche die jeweilige Säule mit gleitendem Formschluß umfassen. Die beiden Führungsbuchsen können ferner starr, bevorzugt mit Hilfe eines Rohres, in dessen Innenseite sie formschlüssig eingesetzt sind, miteinander verbunden sein. Die Verbindung der beiden Führungsbuchsen mit dem Säulenmantel kann dann über dieses versteifend wirkende Führungsrohr, welches mit dem Säulenmantel fest, beispielsweise durch Verschweißen, verbunden ist, erfolgen.The respective guide element, which is rigidly connected to the column jacket and each column comprises, preferably two arranged at different heights Have guide bushings, which the respective column with sliding form fit include. The two guide bushes can also be rigid, preferably with the help of a tube, in the inside of which they are inserted in a form-fitting manner his. The connection of the two guide bushes with the column jacket can then over this stiffening guide tube, which with the column jacket firmly, for example by welding.

Die oberen Enden der beiden Säulen können ferner durch ein starres Verbindungsstück miteinander verbunden sein, wobei dieses Verbindungsstück in seiner Mitte eine Durchführung für ein zur Höhenverstelleinrichtung gehöriges Hubelement, welches am Säulenmantel angreift, aufweisen kann. The upper ends of the two pillars can also be through a rigid connector be connected to each other, this connecting piece in the middle of a Implementation for a lifting element belonging to the height adjustment device, which on Attacks the pillar shell, may have.

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

Fig. 1:
in schematischer Darstellung eine Seitenansicht eines Ausführungsbeispiels für die Tragsäule;
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eine schnittbildliche Darstellung der in Fig. 1 dargestellten Tragsäule;
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ein Ausführungsbeispiel für zwei den Säulenkern bildende Säulen;
Based on the figures, the invention is explained in more detail using exemplary embodiments. It shows:
Fig. 1:
a schematic representation of a side view of an embodiment for the support column;
Fig. 2:
a sectional view of the support column shown in Fig. 1;
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an embodiment for two columns forming the column core;

Beim dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel weist eine Tragsäule 1 einen Säulenmantel 2 auf, der einen rechteckigen Querschnitt (Fig. 2) besitzt. Dieser Säulenmantel 2 ist in vertikaler Richtung an einem Säulenkern, welcher vom Säulenmantel 2 umfaßt wird, verschiebbar gelagert. Beim Ausführungsbeispiel besteht der Säulenkern aus zwei Säulen 3 und 4 in Form von zylindrischen Führungsstäben, die fest mit einer nicht näher dargestellten Bodenplatte verbunden sind. Die beiden Säulen 3 und 4 sind mit ihren Achsen parallel oder in einer vertikalen Längsmittelebene eines Auflagetisches 7 angeordnet. In dieser Längsmittelebene liegt eine Längsachse des Auflagetisches 7.In the exemplary embodiment shown, a support column 1 has a column jacket 2 on, which has a rectangular cross section (Fig. 2). This column jacket 2 is in vertical direction on a column core which is surrounded by the column jacket 2, slidably mounted. In the exemplary embodiment, the column core consists of two Columns 3 and 4 in the form of cylindrical guide rods that are fixed with one not closer bottom plate shown are connected. The two pillars 3 and 4 are with their Axes arranged parallel or in a vertical longitudinal center plane of a support table 7. A longitudinal axis of the support table 7 lies in this longitudinal center plane.

Am oberen Ende des Säulenmantels 2 befindet sich eine gelenkige Lagerstelle für den Auflagetisch 7. Der Auflagetisch 7 besteht in bekannter Weise aus mehreren Liegeflächenteilstücken, von denen Teile zweier Liegeflächenteilstücke 27 und 28 dargestellt sind. Die Lagerstelle 29 kann in der Weise ausgebildet sein, wie es aus der DE 30 16 387 A1 oder der EP 0 406 462 B1 bekannt ist.At the upper end of the column shell 2 there is an articulated bearing for the Support table 7. The support table 7 consists in a known manner of several sections of lying surface, of which parts of two lying surface sections 27 and 28 are shown are. The bearing point 29 can be designed in the way it is from the DE 30 16 387 A1 or EP 0 406 462 B1 is known.

Zur vertikalen Führung des Säulenmantels 2 an den beiden Säulen 3 und 4 dienen Führungselemente 5 und 6, welche fest mit der Innenseite des Säulenmantels 2 verbunden sind und die beiden Säulen 3 und 4 formschlüssig umfassen. Die Führungselemente 5 und 6 werden jeweils gebildet von zwei Führungsbuchsen 12 und 13, die in unterschiedlichen Höhenpositionen angeordnet sind. Die Führungsbuchsen 12 und 13 sind über Rohre 30, 31 starr'miteinander verbunden. In bevorzugter Weise sind die Führungsbuchsen 12 und 13 formschlüssig in die Innenseiten der Rohre 30 und 31 eingesetzt.Guide elements are used for the vertical guidance of the column jacket 2 on the two columns 3 and 4 5 and 6, which are firmly connected to the inside of the column shell 2 are and include the two columns 3 and 4 form-fitting. The guide elements 5 and 6 are each formed by two guide bushes 12 and 13, which are in different Height positions are arranged. The guide bushings 12 and 13 are over Tubes 30, 31 rigidly connected to each other. The guide bushings are preferably 12 and 13 positively inserted into the inside of the tubes 30 and 31.

Die beiden Hülsen 12 und 13 eines jeden Führungselements umfassen die zugehörige Säule 2 formschlüssig unter Beibehaltung gleitfähiger Oberflächenberührung, so daß die Führungshülsen 12 und 13 in vertikaler Richtung entlang der Säulen 3 und 4 geführt werden können. Der Antrieb für die Höhenverstellung wird in bekannter Weise von einer einen Arbeitszylinder, insbesondere pneumatischen Arbeitszylinder, enthaltenden Höhenverstelleinrichtung 32 bewirkt. Die Höhenverstelleinrichtung 32 wirkt über ein Hubelement 11 auf den Säulenmantel 2. Beim Anheben des Säulenmantels 2 werden die Führungselemente 5 und 6 entlang den Säulen 3 und 4 mitgeführt. Aufgrund der beiden jeweiligen formschlüssigen Verbindungen in unterschiedlichen Höhenlagen an jeder Säule 3 und 4, die von den Führungsbuchsen 12 und 13 gewährleistet werden, wird eine verwindungsfreie und starre Abstützung des Säulenmantels 2 an dem von den beiden Säulen 3 und 4 gebildeten Tragsäulenkern gewährleistet. Beim dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 1 werden vier Abstützstellen durch die Führungsbuchsen 12 und 13, welche jeweils über die Versteifungsrohre 30 un 31 miteinander verbunden sind, gewährleistet.The two sleeves 12 and 13 of each guide element comprise the associated one Pillar 2 form-fitting while maintaining sliding surface contact, so that the Guide sleeves 12 and 13 guided in the vertical direction along the columns 3 and 4 can be. The drive for the height adjustment is known from one a height adjustment device containing a working cylinder, in particular a pneumatic working cylinder 32 causes. The height adjustment device 32 acts via a lifting element 11 on the column jacket 2. When lifting the column jacket 2 the Guide elements 5 and 6 carried along the columns 3 and 4. Because of the two respective positive connections at different altitudes at each Pillars 3 and 4, which are guaranteed by the guide bushings 12 and 13, become a torsion-free and rigid support of the column jacket 2 on that of the two Pillars 3 and 4 formed support column core guaranteed. In the illustrated embodiment 1 are four support points through the guide bushings 12 and 13, which are connected to each other via the stiffening tubes 30 and 31, guaranteed.

Die Versteifungsrohre 30 und 31 sind mit der Innenseite des Säulenmantels 2 starr verbunden. Bevorzugt liegen um den Außenumfang jedes Rohres in drei Winkelpositionen Verbindungsstellen mit der Innenseite des Säulenmantels 2. Diese Verbindungsstellen 33, 34 und 35 können durch Schweißstellen gebildet sein. Sie können sich über die gesamte Länge des jeweiligen Rohres erstrecken (Fig. 2). Zwischen den beiden Säulen 3 und 4 erstreckt sich die Höhenverstelleinrichtung 32 mit ihrem Hubzylinder. Die Höhenverstelleinrichtung 32 kann in der Weise ausgebildet sein, wie es aus der DE 30 16 387 A1 oder EP 0 466 967 B1 bekannt ist.The stiffening tubes 30 and 31 are rigidly connected to the inside of the column jacket 2. Preferably lie around the outer circumference of each tube in three angular positions Connection points with the inside of the column jacket 2. These connection points 33, 34 and 35 can be formed by welds. You can look over the whole Extend the length of each tube (Fig. 2). Between the two pillars 3 and 4, the height adjustment device 32 extends with its lifting cylinder. The height adjustment device 32 can be designed in the manner described in DE 30 16 387 A1 or EP 0 466 967 B1 is known.

Am unteren Ende an den beiden Schmalseiten des rechteckigen Säulenmantels 2 sind Abstützstellen 36, 37 für in bekannter Weise mit den Liegeflächenteilstücken (Oberschenkel teilstück 27 und Brustteilstück 28) in bekannter Weise (DE 30 16 387 A1 oder EP 0 466 967 B1) verbundenen Arbeitszylinder vorhanden.At the lower end on the two narrow sides of the rectangular column jacket 2 are Support points 36, 37 for in a known manner with the lying surface sections (Thigh section 27 and chest section 28) in a known manner (DE 30 16 387 A1 or EP 0 466 967 B1) connected working cylinders.

Wie die Fig. 3 zeigt, können die oberen Enden der beiden Säulen 3 und 4 durch ein starres Verbindungselement 9 fest miteinander verbunden sein. Das starre Verbindungselement 9 besitzt an seinen Enden keilförmige Flächen 15, die mit Formschluß auf entsprechende keilförmige Flächen 14 an den Enden der Säulen 3 und 4 aufgesetzt sind. Durch diese keilförmigen Querverbinder erreicht man einen spielfreien Paßsitz des balkenförmigen Verbindungselementes 9 mit gutem Formschluß an den Enden der beiden Säulen 3 und 4. Mit Hilfe von Befestigungsschrauben werden die beiden Enden des Verbindungselementes 9 mit den oberen Säulenenden verbunden.3 shows, the upper ends of the two columns 3 and 4 by a rigid Connecting element 9 to be firmly connected. The rigid connecting element 9 has wedge-shaped surfaces 15 at its ends, which with positive engagement on corresponding wedge-shaped surfaces 14 are placed at the ends of the columns 3 and 4. By this wedge-shaped cross connector achieves a play-free fit of the beam-shaped Connecting element 9 with a good positive fit at the ends of the two columns 3rd and 4. With the help of fastening screws, the two ends of the connecting element 9 connected to the upper column ends.

In der Mitte besitzt das Verbindungselement 9 eine Führungseinrichtung 10 zur Durchführung des die Hubbewegung auf den Säulenmantel 2 übertragenden Hubelementes 11. Es kann sich hier um den Außenmantel des Arbeitszylinders der Höhenverstelleinrichtung 32 handeln. Durch das starre Verbindungselement 9 wird eine zusätzliche Stabilisierung des Säulenkerns erreicht.In the middle, the connecting element 9 has a guide device 10 for carrying it out of the lifting element transmitting the lifting movement to the column jacket 2 11. It can be the outer jacket of the working cylinder of the height adjustment device 32 act. The rigid connecting element 9 provides additional stabilization of the column core is reached.

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  1. A treatment couch including a support table comprising couch surface portions, a vertical support pillar which is formed with a stationary pillar core and a pillar casing which is axially movable thereon, a mounting location provided at the upper end of the pillar casing for the support table, and a height adjusting device which is provided in the support pillar and which has a working cylinder and which for height adjustment engages the pillar casing, wherein the pillar core comprises at least two pillars (3, 4), characterised in that the pillar casing (2) is guided on the pillars (3, 4) by way of guide elements (5, 6) which embrace the respective pillar periphery and which are fixedly connected to the pillar casing (2) and that the arrangement of the two pillars (3, 4) is parallel to the longitudinal axis (8) of the support table (7).
  2. A treatment couch according to claim 1 characterised in that the upper ends of the two pillars (3, 4) are connected together by way of a rigid connecting element (9) which extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support table (7).
  3. A treatment couch according to claim 2 characterised in that the rigid connecting element (9) has a guide device (10) for a stroke element (11) which engages the pillar casing (2).
  4. A treatment couch according to claim 2 or claim 3 characterised in that the connecting element (9) and the upper pillar ends are connected together by way of wedge-shaped connecting surfaces (14, 15).
  5. A treatment couch according to one of claims 1 to 4 characterised in that the respective guide element (5, 6) has at least two guide bushes (12, 13) which are arranged at different heights and which embrace the respective pillar (3, 4) in sliding positively locking relationship therewith.
  6. A treatment couch according to claim 5 characterised in that the guide bushes (12, 13) associated with the respective pillar (3, 4) are rigidly connected together.
  7. A treatment couch according to one of claims 1 to 6 characterised in that the pillar casing (2) is of a rectangular cross-section.
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