The present disclosure relates to an operating table, the operating table comprising a table top, a table top support (113) and a column with a column head (101), wherein the sealing device is bellows (102) assembled below the column head (101), or an adhesive (125) in a hole (116) and/or window (124) on the holder (111) of the cable, or a sealing gasket (135) between the receiver (131) and the column head (101), or a shield (143) sealingly attached to the column head (101) below the gear (142). The present disclosure further relates to control equipment, a lifting device, an intelligent charger, a column guide system for an operating table, as well as an operating table including the same.
