MUMBAI, India, Dec. 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411073331 A) filed by Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma, Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Oct. 27, 2024, for 'an omnidirectional vehicle for the bed ambulance.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma; Dr. Brijesh Kumar Sharma; Dr. Gsaxena; Dr. Tarapanav Bhatachariya; Neelam Sharma; and Dipanshu Sharma.
The application for the patent was published on Dec. 12, under issue no. 50/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to an omnidirectional vehicle (1000) configured for patient transportation, particularly suitable for ambulance and hospital environments. The vehicle comprises a dual chassis arrangement including a first chassis (100) and a second chassis (200) configured for longitudinal and lateral movement, respectively. A hydraulic lifting mechanism (404) with a scissor linkage (402) is provided between the chassis and a support frame (400) to enable vertical lifting of a patient platform. A sliding frame (500) and a conveyor frame (600) are mounted on the support frame (400) to facilitate smooth and controlled transfer of a patient between the vehicle bed and an adjacent surface. The vehicle further includes a control unit (800) integrated with feedback sensors and a remote-control system (900) to achieve precise, automated, and stable omnidirectional mobility. The invention minimizes manual effort, enhances patient safety, and enables single-operator handling during emergency medical operations."
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