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A mobile medical diagnostic device having a mobility chassis with two supporting wheels and a central steerable drive wheel. The device has an electrical power steering system controlled by two synchronized handles operable by wrist action of an operator walking behind the device. The handles includ

A mobile medical diagnostic device having a mobility chassis with two supporting wheels and a central steerable drive wheel. The device has an electrical power steering system controlled by two synchronized handles operable by wrist action of an operator walking behind the device. The handles include a rotatable grip for controlling the velocity of the device. Advancing the grip actuates the throttle to the drive wheel and retarding the grip actuates a proportional electromechanical braking system. The device includes a proximity detector system which uses ultrasonic transducers to determine when an obstacle is within close proximity to the device, and to responsively and automatically actuate the brake system. The device has a stabilization system which automatically extends an outboard support on each side of the central wheel when the device is positioned for diagnostic analysis and automatically retracts the supports to facilitate mobility of the device.

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A stabilization system for a mobile medical diagnostic device having a movable detector head that is raised in preparation for diagnostic analysis and is lowered and secured in preparation for mobile movement and having two longitudinal sides and being supported by wheel assemblies on a supporting s

A stabilization system for a mobile medical diagnostic device having a movable detector head that is raised in preparation for diagnostic analysis and is lowered and secured in preparation for mobile movement and having two longitudinal sides and being supported by wheel assemblies on a supporting surface, said system comprising: at least one extendable support located near one of the longitudinal sides of the device, means for automatically extending said at least one extendable support to the supporting surface when the detctor head is not secured, and means for automatically retracting said support to facilitate mobility of the device when said detector head is lowered and secured.