Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report

5.4.4.2 Transfer Support Distance from Transfer Surface Recommendation for Imaging Equipment

The Committee recommends a maximum distance of 1 1/2 inches from the transfer surface to the support (either transfer or positioning). The distance may extend up to 3 inches where the support must fold, collapse, come off, or articulate.

Rationale for the Recommendation

The Committee decided to follow the recommended 1 1/2inch proposal but included a 3-inch dimension to accommodate movement of the support. This standard parallels the recommendation for stretchers (see Figure 5.4.1.1).