EP0642973A1 - Floating stretcher, in particular destined for recovering injured persons from the sea - Google Patents

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EP0642973A1
EP0642973A1 EP94401967A EP94401967A EP0642973A1 EP 0642973 A1 EP0642973 A1 EP 0642973A1 EP 94401967 A EP94401967 A EP 94401967A EP 94401967 A EP94401967 A EP 94401967A EP 0642973 A1 EP0642973 A1 EP 0642973A1
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Abstract

Floating stretcher, in particular designed for recovering injured persons from the sea, of the type comprising a metal frame (1) which is suitable for helicopter winching and supports a composite plate (2) which ensures that the assembly floats, characterised in that the composite plate (2) is pivotally fixed to the front of the metal frame (1) and in that means (25, 34) are provided for holding the said plate (2) either in a position which is inclined by a defined angle with respect to the plane of the frame (1) and above the latter, or in the plane of the frame. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention concerne une civière flottante, destinée notamment à la récupération des blessés en mer, du type comprenant une armature métallique hélitreuillable supportant une plaque en matériau composite assurant la flottabilité de l'ensemble.The present invention relates to a floating stretcher, intended in particular for the recovery of casualties at sea, of the type comprising a metal frame that can be hoisted supporting a plate made of composite material ensuring the buoyancy of the assembly.

On a déjà décrit, dans la demande de brevet No. 93 07484 déposée le 21 Juin 1993 au nom du même demandeur, une civière flottante hélitreuillable qui présentait de nombreux avantages et en particulier celui d'être pliante afin de réduire son encombrement lors du stockage ou du transport. Toutefois, il s'est avéré à l'usage que cette civière pouvait, dans certaines circonstances, ne pas présenter un couple de retournement suffisamment important. En effet, lorsque le blessé est arrimé dans l'eau sur la civière, celle-ci a tendance à prendre une position plus verticale du fait du poids du blessé et risque alors de se retourner dans le mauvais sens.We have already described, in patent application No. 93 07484 filed on June 21, 1993 in the name of the same applicant, a floating heli-wearable stretcher which had many advantages and in particular that of being collapsible in order to reduce its size during storage or transportation. However, it has been found in practice that this stretcher may, in certain circumstances, not have a sufficiently large turning torque. In fact, when the injured person is stowed in the water on the stretcher, the stretcher tends to take a more vertical position due to the weight of the injured person and then risks turning in the wrong direction.

La présente invention a pour but principal de remédier à cet inconvénient et, pour ce faire, elle a pour objet une civière du type susmentionné qui se caractérise essentiellement en ce que la plaque en matériau composite est fixée de manière pivotante à l'avant de l'armature métallique et en ce que des moyens sont prévus pour maintenir ladite plaque soit dans une position inclinée d'un angle déterminé par rapport au plan de l'armature et au-dessus de celle-ci, soit dans le plan de l'armature.The main object of the present invention is to remedy this drawback and, to do this, it relates to a stretcher of the aforementioned type which is essentially characterized in that the plate of composite material is pivotally fixed to the front of the 'metal frame and in that means are provided for holding said plate either in an inclined position at a determined angle relative to the plane of the frame and above it, or in the plane of the frame .

Ainsi, lorsque la civière se trouve dans l'eau et que la plaque est inclinée par rapport à l'armature, cette dernière agit à la manière d'une quille lestée, ce qui confère à la civière un couple de retournement important empêchant son retournement dans le mauvais sens, même lorsqu'un blessé de poids important est arrimé sur la civière.Thus, when the stretcher is in the water and the plate is inclined relative to the frame, the latter acts in the manner of a weighted keel, which gives the stretcher a significant turning torque preventing its overturning. in the wrong direction, even when a seriously injured person is stowed on the stretcher.

Dans une forme de réalisation particulière de l'invention, le moyen pour maintenir la plaque dans une position inclinée par rapport à l'armature est constitué par au moins une béquille pliante en deux parties articulées respectivement sur la plaque et sur l'armature par des axes.In a particular embodiment of the invention, the means for holding the plate in an inclined position relative to the frame consists of at least one folding stand in two parts articulated respectively on the plate and on the frame by axes.

De préférence, les articulations de la béquille sont disposées à l'arrière de la plaque et de l'armature, la béquille se pliant vers l'avant.Preferably, the crutch joints are arranged at the rear of the plate and the frame, the crutch folding forward.

De plus, un moyen est avantageusement prévu pour bloquer la béquille dans sa position d'extension.In addition, a means is advantageously provided for locking the stand in its extended position.

Il est en effet important que la béquille ne puisse pas se replier inopinément en cours d'utilisation de la civière.It is indeed important that the stand cannot unexpectedly fold down during use of the stretcher.

Selon un autre aspect de l'invention, le moyen pour maintenir la plaque dans le plan de l'armature est constitué par un élément de pêne monté coulissant sur l'armature à l'arrière de celle-ci et venant en prise dans un élément de gâche aménagé sur la partie arrière de la plaque.According to another aspect of the invention, the means for holding the plate in the plane of the frame is constituted by a bolt element slidably mounted on the frame at the rear of the latter and engaging in an element of striker fitted on the rear part of the plate.

De préférence, l'élément de pêne est sollicité par un ressort dans le sens du verrouillage et il est conçu pour s'engager automatiquement dans l'élément de gâche lorsque la plaque est placée dans le plan de l'armature.Preferably, the bolt element is biased by a spring in the locking direction and it is designed to automatically engage in the strike element when the plate is placed in the plane of the frame.

Ainsi, quand la béquille est repliée, juste avant de procéder à l'hélitreuillage de la civière, la plaque peut être rapidement et facilement verrouillée dans le plan de la civière, même dans des conditions de mer difficiles.Thus, when the stand is folded up, just before the stretcher is hoisted, the plate can be quickly and easily locked in the plane of the stretcher, even in difficult sea conditions.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la fixation avant pivotante de la plaque sur l'armature est constituée par un axe coopérant avec des paliers fixés respectivement sur la plaque et sur l'armature.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the pivoting front fixing of the plate on the frame is constituted by an axis cooperating with bearings fixed respectively on the plate and on the frame.

De préférence, l'axe de la fixation avant pivotante de la plaque sur l'armature et l'axe de l'articulation de la béquille sur ladite plaque sont constituées par des broches amovibles.Preferably, the axis of the pivoting front fixing of the plate on the frame and the axis of the articulation of the stand on said plate are constituted by removable pins.

Il est ainsi possible, comme décrit dans la demande de brevet No. 93 07484 du 21 Juin 1993, de désolidariser la plaque de l'armature afin d'emmener le blessé vers des moyens radiographiques sans avoir à le transférer sur un autre support.It is thus possible, as described in patent application No. 93 07484 of June 21, 1993, to separate the plate from the frame in order to take the injured person to radiographic means without having to transfer it to another support.

Une forme d'exécution de l'invention est décrite ci-après à titre d'exemple, en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue de dessus d'une civière flottante conforme à la présente invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en coupe de cette civière suivant la ligne II-II de la figure 1 ; et
  • la figure 3 est une vue en perspective montrant la civière lorsque la plaque de matériau composite est maintenue dans une position inclinée au-dessus de l'armature métallique.
An embodiment of the invention is described below by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 is a top view of a floating stretcher according to the present invention;
  • Figure 2 is a sectional view of this stretcher along line II-II of Figure 1; and
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the stretcher when the composite material plate is held in an inclined position above the metal frame.

La civière représentée sur les figures 1 et 2 se compose principalement d'une armature métallique 1 supportant une plaque en matériau composite 2 qui assure la flottabilité de l'ensemble. Cette civière est en effet destinée à recueillir des blessés ou des naufragés tombés en mer, en particulier des pilotes d'avion. Il va de soi cependant qu'une telle civière peut également être utilisée dans n'importe quel milieu aquatique, lac ou rivière, et ce aussi bien par l'armée que par la protection civile.The stretcher shown in Figures 1 and 2 mainly consists of a metal frame 1 supporting a plate of composite material 2 which ensures the buoyancy of the whole. This stretcher is indeed intended to collect the wounded or shipwrecked who fell at sea, in particular airplane pilots. It goes without saying, however, that such a stretcher can also be used in any aquatic environment, lake or river, both by the army and by civil protection.

L'armature métallique 1 est essentiellement constituée par un tube principal rigide 3 en inox, cintré au niveau de la partie entourant la tête du blessé, comme représenté en 4, et dont les deux branches 5 s'étendent sensiblement en parallèle jusqu'au niveau des pieds où le tube se referme par une partie droite 6. On notera en outre que chacune des branches 5 présente un décrochement 7 en partie médiane, ce qui permet de donner plus d'aisance au blessé au niveau des bras, sans augmenter exagérément l'encombrement de la civière.The metal frame 1 is essentially constituted by a rigid main tube 3 made of stainless steel, bent at the level of the part surrounding the head of the injured person, as shown in 4, and the two branches 5 of which extend substantially in parallel up to the level feet where the tube closes by a straight part 6. It will also be noted that each of the branches 5 has a recess 7 in the middle part, which makes it possible to give more comfort to the injured person in the arms, without excessively increasing the size of the stretcher.

L'armature métallique 1 est également pourvue à sa partie inférieure de deux tubes secondaires 8 de plus faible diamètre, reliés au tube principal 3 par des tubes de jonction 9 et qui s'étendent parallèlement à celui-ci le long des deux branches 5. Les extrémités de ces deux tubes 8 sont relevées et soudées au tube principal 3, formant ainsi deux patins de luge qui facilitent l'introduction de la civière à l'intérieur de l'hélicoptère de sauvetage, en permettant au treuilliste de faire glisser la civière sur le bord de la porte cargo, ou bien à l'intérieur d'une ambulance.The metal frame 1 is also provided at its lower part with two secondary tubes 8 of smaller diameter, connected to the main tube 3 by junction tubes 9 and which extend parallel to the latter along the two branches 5. The ends of these two tubes 8 are raised and welded to the main tube 3, thus forming two sledge runners which facilitate the introduction of the stretcher inside the rescue helicopter, allowing the winch operator to slide the stretcher on the edge of the cargo door, or inside an ambulance.

Les tubes 8 des patins de luge sont par ailleurs reliés ensemble par des tubes transversaux tels que 10 qui donnent à l'armature 1 sa rigidité latérale. Cette armature présente ainsi une certaine profondeur permettant d'accommoder la plaque de matériau composite 2 destinée à supporter le blessé.The tubes 8 of the sledge runners are also connected together by transverse tubes such as 10 which give the frame 1 its lateral rigidity. This frame thus has a certain depth making it possible to accommodate the plate of composite material 2 intended to support the injured person.

L'armature métallique 1 comprend également, du côté de la tête, un arceau 11 soudé au tube principal 3 et relié à la partie cintrée 4 de celui-ci par des tubes de jonction 12. Cet arceau est destiné à protéger la tête ou le casque du blessé lors de son transport sur la civière.The metal frame 1 also comprises, on the side of the head, a hoop 11 welded to the main tube 3 and connected to the curved part 4 of the latter by junction tubes 12. This hoop is intended to protect the head or the helmet of the injured person during transport on the stretcher.

De petits tubes 13 et 14 sont également soudés sur les deux branches 5 du tube principal 3 de manière à faire saillie vers le haut, réalisant ainsi une protection latérale du blessé transporté au niveau des épaules et des tibias.Small tubes 13 and 14 are also welded to the two branches 5 of the main tube 3 so as to project upwards, thereby providing lateral protection for the injured person carried at the shoulders and shins.

Aux quatre extrémités de la civière et sur le tube principal 3 sont soudées des parties en forme d'anneaux 15 pour la fixation d'élingues. Ces anneaux 15 sont disposés de telle sorte que lorsque la civière est hélitreuillée, la pantoire brélant la civière met celle-ci automatiquement dans une position inclinée sensiblement à 45°. Le blessé arrimé sur la plaque de matériau composite 2 conserve ainsi une position relativement stable.At the four ends of the stretcher and on the main tube 3 are welded parts in the form of rings 15 for fixing slings. These rings 15 are arranged in such a way that when the stretcher is helicopter-towed, the pantry brelating the stretcher puts this automatically in an inclined position substantially at 45 °. The injured person stowed on the plate of composite material 2 thus retains a relatively stable position.

Enfin, des tubes sont soudés à l'avant de l'armature métallique 1, au niveau de la partie cintrée 4, afin de former une paire de poignées avant 16, tandis qu'un tube est également soudé à l'arrière de l'armature, au niveau de la partie droite 6, afin de former une poignée arrière 17, ce qui permet, le cas échéant, de transformer la civière en brancard.Finally, tubes are welded to the front of the metal frame 1, at the level of the curved part 4, in order to form a pair of front handles 16, while a tube is also welded to the rear of the frame, at the level of the straight part 6, in order to form a rear handle 17, which makes it possible, if necessary, to transform the stretcher into a stretcher.

Quant à la plaque de matériau composite 2, elle épouse étroitement la forme du tube principal 3 de l'armature 1 sans faire saillie à l'extérieur et se trouve ainsi parfaitement protégée contre les chocs. Sa face supérieure est parfaitement plane, tandis que sa face inférieure présente à l'avant un renflement relativement important 18 qui se prolonge vers l'arrière par deux chevrons longitudinaux parallèles 19.As for the plate of composite material 2, it closely follows the shape of the main tube 3 of the frame 1 without protruding outside and is thus perfectly protected against shocks. Its upper face is perfectly flat, while its lower face has a relatively large bulge at the front 18 which is extended towards the rear by two parallel longitudinal rafters 19.

Comme décrit dans la demande de brevet No. 93 07484 du 21 Juin 1993, cette forme particulière permet à la civière, lorsqu'elle est jetée à l'eau, de se retourner automatiquement dans le bon sens et de prendre alors une position inclinée à environ 45°, l'extrémité supérieure de la civière se trouvant hors de l'eau sur environ 50 cm. Cette flottabilité à 45° est assurée lorsque la civière est équipée de tous ses accessoires nécessaires à l'hélitreuillage, c'est-à-dire une pantoire et un bout d'environ 50 mètres, le tout pesant environ 3 kg.As described in patent application No. 93 07484 of June 21, 1993, this particular shape allows the stretcher, when thrown into the water, to automatically turn in the right direction and then take an inclined position at about 45 °, the upper end of the stretcher being out of the water for about 50 cm. This buoyancy at 45 ° is ensured when the stretcher is equipped with all its accessories necessary for helicopter hoisting, that is to say a panty and a piece of approximately 50 meters, all weighing approximately 3 kg.

Toutefois, il s'est avéré à l'usage que cette forme particulière de la plaque de matériau composite ne suffisait pas toujours à maintenir la civière dans le bon sens, notamment lorsque le blessé se trouvait arrimé dessus.However, it turned out in use that this particular shape of the plate of composite material was not always enough to keep the stretcher in the right direction, especially when the injured person was stowed on it.

C'est pourquoi, conformément à la présente invention, des moyens sont prévus pour maintenir la plaque 2 dans une position inclinée d'un angle déterminé par rapport au plan de l'armature, par exemple un angle compris entre 10 et 30°, comme représenté sur la figure 3. Ainsi, lorsque la civière se trouve dans l'eau dans une telle position, l'armature métallique 1 qui est plus lourde agit comme une quille lestée et maintient la civière tournée dans le bon sens en toutes circonstances, quel que soit le poids du blessé arrimé sur la plaque de matériau composite.This is why, in accordance with the present invention, means are provided for holding the plate 2 in an inclined position at an angle determined relative to the plane of the frame, for example an angle between 10 and 30 °, as shown in Figure 3. Thus, when the stretcher is in the water in such a position, the metal frame 1 which is heavier acts as a weighted keel and keeps the stretcher turned in the right direction in all circumstances, whatever that the weight of the injured person stowed on the composite material plate.

A cet effet, la plaque de matériau composite 2 est fixée de manière pivotante à l'avant de l'armature métallique 1 par un axe 20 coopérant avec des paliers portés respectivement par la plaque et par l'armature. Dans le mode de réalisation particulier décrit ici, le palier de la plaque est constitué par un tronçon de tube 21 soudé sur une pièce métallique rapportée 22 par des flasques 23, tandis que le palier de l'armature est constitué par de simples pattes 24 soudées sur la partie cintrée 4 de l'armature de part et d'autre du tronçon de tube 21.To this end, the plate of composite material 2 is pivotally fixed to the front of the metal frame 1 by a pin 20 cooperating with bearings carried respectively by the plate and by the frame. In the particular embodiment described here, the bearing of the plate consists of a section of tube 21 welded to a metal piece 22 attached by flanges 23, while the bearing of the frame consists of simple tabs 24 welded on the curved part 4 of the armature on either side of the tube section 21.

La civière est par ailleurs équipée à l'arrière d'une béquille pliante 25 en deux parties 26 et 27, articulées l'une par rapport à l'autre en 28 et dont les autres extrémités sont articulées respectivement sur la plaque 2 et sur l'armature 1 par des axes 29 et 30. Cette béquille 25 est conçue pour se plier vers l'avant et l'articulation 29 de la plaque est aménagée sur une pièce métallique rapportée 31 fixée sur le dessous de la plaque au voisinage de son extrémité arrière, tandis que l'articulation 30 de l'armature est portée par un étrier 32 soudé sur la partie droite arrière 6 de l'armature.The stretcher is also equipped at the rear with a folding stand 25 in two parts 26 and 27, articulated with respect to each other at 28 and the other ends of which are articulated respectively on the plate 2 and on the frame 1 by pins 29 and 30. This stand 25 is designed to bend forward and the articulation 29 of the plate is arranged on an attached metal piece 31 fixed on the underside of the plate near its end rear, while the articulation 30 of the frame is carried by a stirrup 32 welded to the rear right part 6 of the frame.

Un moyen est en outre prévu pour bloquer la béquille 25 dans sa position d'extension. Ce moyen pourra par exemple être constitué par un prolongement à section en U 33 de la partie inférieure 27 de la béquille, dans lequel viendra se clipser la partie supérieure 26 de la béquille.Means are further provided for locking the stand 25 in its extended position. This means may for example be constituted by an extension of U section 33 of the lower part 27 of the stand, in which the upper part 26 of the stand will be clipped.

Ainsi, la plaque de matériau composite 2 peut être fermement maintenue dans sa position inclinée par rapport à l'armature métallique 1, ce qui assure une bonne stabilité de la civière dans l'eau, même dans des conditions de mer difficiles.Thus, the plate of composite material 2 can be firmly held in its inclined position relative to the metal frame 1, which ensures good stability of the stretcher in the water, even in difficult sea conditions.

Pour refermer la civière, il suffit d'exercer une pression sur la béquille au niveau de son articulation 28, ce qui peut se faire très facilement, même dans l'eau. Des moyens sont alors prévus pour assurer le verrouillage automatique de la plaque 2 dans le plan de l'armature 1. Ces moyens sont constitués ici par un élément de pêne 34 monté coulissant dans la partie droite arrière 6 de l'armature et coopérant avec un élément de gâche 35 aménagé sur l'extrémité arrière de la plaque. Le pêne 34, pourvu d'un bouton de manoeuvre 36, est sollicité par un ressort non représenté dans le sens du verrouillage et il est conçu pour s'engager automatiquement dans la gâche 35 grâce à une partie inclinée. Ainsi, il suffit d'exercer une légère pression sur la plaque pour assurer son verrouillage dans le plan de l'armature, le déverrouillage s'effectuant en exerçant une traction sur le bouton de manoeuvre 36.To close the stretcher, it suffices to exert pressure on the stand at its joint 28, which can be done very easily, even in water. Means are then provided to ensure the automatic locking of the plate 2 in the plane of the frame 1. These means are constituted here by a bolt element 34 slidably mounted in the rear right part 6 of the frame and cooperating with a strike element 35 arranged on the rear end of the plate. The bolt 34, provided with an operating button 36, is biased by a spring not shown in the locking direction and it is designed to automatically engage in the keeper 35 thanks to an inclined part. Thus, it suffices to exert a slight pressure on the plate to ensure it is locked in the plane of the frame, the unlocking being effected by exerting traction on the operating button 36.

Une telle civière s'avère donc d'un emploi très commode pour les sauveteurs, tout en présentant une sécurité accrue pour les blessés.Such a stretcher is therefore very convenient to use for rescuers, while providing increased safety for the injured.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'axe 20 de la fixation avant pivotante de la plaque et l'axe 29 de l'articulation de la béquille 25 sur ladite plaque sont constitués par des broches amovibles, par exemple des broches à billes. Ainsi, et comme décrit dans la demande de brevet No. 93 07484 du 21 Juin 1993, une fois le blessé récupéré et ramené à terre, la plaque de matériau composite 2 peut être facilement désolidarisée de l'armature 1 afin de transporter directement le blessé vers des moyens radiographiques appropriés sans avoir à le manipuler inutilement. A cette fin, la plaque est équipée de sangles 37 pour y arrimer le blessé indépendamment de l'armature et de quatre poignées de transport souples 38.According to another characteristic of the invention, the axis 20 of the pivoting front attachment of the plate and the axis 29 of the articulation of the stand 25 on said plate are constituted by removable pins, for example ball pins . Thus, and as described in patent application No. 93 07484 of June 21, 1993, once the injured person has been recovered and brought to the ground, the plate of composite material 2 can be easily detached from the frame 1 in order to transport the injured person directly to appropriate radiographic means without having to manipulate it unnecessarily. To this end, the plate is equipped with straps 37 for securing the injured person there independently of the frame and with four flexible carrying handles 38.

Il va de soi par ailleurs qu'une telle civière pourrait également être prévue pliante, comme décrit dans la demande de brevet No. 93 07484 du 21 Juin 1993, ou bien simplement démontable.It goes without saying, moreover, that such a stretcher could also be provided folding, as described in patent application No. 93 07484 of June 21, 1993, or simply removable.

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Civière flottante, destinée notamment à la récupération des blessés en mer, du type comprenant une armature métallique hélitreuillable (1) supportant une plaque en matériau composite (2) assurant la flottabilité de l'ensemble, caractérisée en ce que la plaque en matériau composite (2) est fixée de manière pivotante à l'avant de l'armature métallique (1) et en ce que des moyens (25, 34) sont prévus pour maintenir ladite plaque (2) soit dans une position inclinée d'un angle déterminé par rapport au plan de l'armature (1) et au-dessus de celle-ci, soit dans le plan de l'armature.Floating stretcher, intended in particular for the recovery of wounded at sea, of the type comprising a helical metal frame (1) supporting a plate of composite material (2) ensuring the buoyancy of the assembly, characterized in that the plate of composite material ( 2) is pivotally attached to the front of the metal frame (1) and in that means (25, 34) are provided for holding said plate (2) either in an inclined position at an angle determined by relative to the plane of the armature (1) and above it, that is to say in the plane of the armature. Civière flottante selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que le moyen pour maintenir la plaque dans une position inclinée par rapport à l'armature est constitué par au moins une béquille pliante (25) en deux parties (26, 27) articulées respectivement sur la plaque (2) et sur l'armature (1) par des axes (29, 30).Floating stretcher according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for holding the plate in an inclined position relative to the frame consists of at least one folding stand (25) in two parts (26, 27) articulated respectively on the plate (2) and on the frame (1) by pins (29, 30). Civière flottante selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que les articulations (29, 30) de la béquille (25) sont disposées à l'arrière de la plaque (2) et de l'armature (1), la béquille (25) se pliant vers l'avant.Floating stretcher according to claim 2, characterized in that the articulations (29, 30) of the stand (25) are arranged at the rear of the plate (2) and of the frame (1), the stand (25) folding forward. Civière flottante selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce qu'un moyen (33) est prévu pour bloquer la béquille (25) dans sa position d'extension.Floating stretcher according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a means (33) is provided for locking the stand (25) in its extended position. Civière flottante selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisée en ce que le moyen pour maintenir la plaque dans le plan de l'armature est constitué par un élément de pêne (34) monté coulissant sur l'armature (1) à l'arrière de celle-ci et venant en prise dans un élément de gâche (35) aménagé sur la partie arrière de la plaque (2).Floating stretcher according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the means for holding the plate in the plane of the frame consists of a bolt element (34) mounted to slide on the frame (1) to the rear of the latter and engaging in a striker element (35) arranged on the rear part of the plate (2). Civière flottante selon la revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que l'élément de pêne (34) est sollicité par un ressort dans le sens du verrouillage et il est conçu pour s'engager automatiquement dans l'élément de gâche (35) lorsque la plaque (2) est placée dans le plan de l'armature (1).Floating stretcher according to claim 5, characterized in that the bolt element (34) is biased by a spring in the locking direction and is designed to automatically engage in the striker element (35) when the plate (2) is placed in the plane of the frame (1). Civière flottante selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisée en ce que la fixation avant pivotante de la plaque sur l'armature est constituée par un axe (20) coopérant avec des paliers (21, 24) fixés respectivement sur la plaque (2) et sur l'armature (1).Floating stretcher according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the pivoting front fixing of the plate on the frame is constituted by an axis (20) cooperating with bearings (21, 24) fixed respectively on the plate (2) and on the frame (1). Civière flottante selon la revendication 7 et l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 4, caractérisée en ce que l'axe (20) de la fixation avant pivotante de la plaque (2) sur l'armature (1) et l'axe (29) de l'articulation de la béquille (25) sur ladite plaque (2) sont constituées par des broches amovibles.Floating stretcher according to claim 7 and any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the axis (20) of the pivoting front fixing of the plate (2) on the frame (1) and the axis ( 29) of the articulation of the stand (25) on said plate (2) are constituted by removable pins.
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