Activation mechanism for a locking mechanism of a caster

摘要

An activation mechanism for switching a locking mechanism of a caster between a plurality of locking modes is provided. The activation mechanism includes at least one actuation mechanism operatively connected to a connecting rod. The connecting rod is attached to a locking tab of the locking mechanism. The actuation mechanism includes a pair of vertically translatable pedal shafts, wherein the vertical displacement of the pedal shafts is transferred into lateral displacement of the connecting rod. The lateral displacement of the connecting rod actuates the locking tab so as to switch the locking mechanism between a plurality of locking modes.