Abstract:
Bed base and bed provided with the bed base, wherein the bed base is provided with massaging apparatuses having slats which are placed one after the other and which define a support plane for a mattress, wherein the massaging apparatuses include a first drive which activates a first series of slats for a massaging action and a second drive which activates a second series of slats for a massaging action.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to devices and methods for exercising the lower limbs, in particular for exercising lower limbs. The devices are suitable for training the lower limbs of persons suffering from paraplegia or hemiplegia or musculoskeletal disorders in general. In some aspects, the present invention relates to powered articulated systems (ASs) and to the rehabilitation by aid of said ASs. The parallel or hybrid ASs of the invention are based on a parallel or hybrid, lambda-type framework and are controlled by a data processing unit. The ASs are preferably controlled by a closed-loop, real time control system.
Abstract:
A power transmission device (100) comprising a first transmission (110) configured to receive a power from an input device (200); a second transmission (130) configured to deliver the power to an output device (500); and connecting unit (120) configured to connect the first power transmission unit and the second power transmission unit, and to deliver a pressure of a transfer fluid occurring due to the first power transmission unit to the second power transmission unit. A motion assistance device (10) comprising a driver (210) configured to mount to a user at a position corresponding to a proximal part of the user, and to generate a power; a joint assembly (400, 600) corresponding to a distal part of the user, the joint assembly configured to provide an assistance force to the user based on the power; and a power transmission device (100).
Abstract:
Orthopedic devices are provided that include rigid members for coupling to portions of a limb that includes a joint, and a cable that couples to the rigid members and extends up to a powered element. The orthopedic devices are configured to produce beneficial forces using the rigid member and the cable, which beneficial forces are translated to the wearer. The orthopedic devices include control systems that generate control signals for controlling the powered element.
Abstract:
A link extends between a distal member and a proximal member of a wearable device, such as an exoskeleton, orthosis or prosthesis for a human lower limb. One or other of the distal member and the proximal member includes a crossing member. The link extends from the crossing member of the distal member or the proximal member, to the other of the distal member or the proximal member. Actuation of the link translates to a force at the distal or proximal member that is normal to a major longitudinal axis extending through the distal and proximal members. In one embodiment, a sliding link of a device configured for use with a human joint tracks two degrees of freedom of the joint.
Abstract:
[Problem] To provide a hydraulic massage apparatus advantageous in that excessive sagging of a flexible sheet is prevented without compromising a desired massage effect. [Solution] In a fluid tank (1) is installed a movable carriage (2) that is movable in a direction (1b) along one side of the fluid tank direction (1b). On the movable carriage (2) is mounted a jet fluid ejector that ejects a jet fluid (B) toward an opening (1a) of the fluid tank (1). A flexible sheet (5) is attached to the fluid tank (1) so as to cover at least a part of the opening (1a). A flexibility reinforcing strip (6) is disposed above the flexible sheet (5) in a manner that bridges both ends of the opening of the fluid tank (1) in a direction intersecting the one-side direction (1b). The flexibility reinforcing strip (6) is disposed in a portion of the flexible sheet (5) in contact with buttocks of a massage recipient when he/she is seated on and dismounted from the flexible sheet (5).
Abstract:
Driving modules, motion assistance apparatuses including at least one of the driving modules, and methods of controlling at least one of the motion assistance apparatuses may be provided. For example, a driving module including a driving source on one side of a user and configured to transmit power, an input side rotary body coupled to the driving source and configured to rotate, first and second decelerators configured to operate using the power respectively received from the driving source through the input side rotary body, and a first stopper and a second stopper configured to selectively enable or disable a transmission of the power between the input side rotary body and respective output terminals of the first and second decelerators may be provided.
Abstract:
[Problem] To reduce a length of time time required for centering of a shaft supported to move jet fluid ejectors with jet fluid ports and achieve a better efficiency in assembling components of a massage apparatus without adversely affecting mobility of the jet fluid ports. [Solution] This massage apparatus includes: a rotation drive unit (11); a shaft (9) supported by a bearing 27, the shaft (9) having one end side (9a) rotatably coupled to the rotary drive unit (11) and supported by a bearing (27), the shaft 9 further having another end side (9b) extending in a direction inside a liquid tank (1); screw gears (25A, 25B) mounted on the shaft (9); jet fluid ejectors having jet nozzles in their upper sections, the jet fluid ejectors being movable along the shaft (9) with the screw gears (25A, 25B) and rotatable in conjunction with rotations of the screw gears (25A, 25B); and a support mechanism that supports the other end side (9b) of the shaft (9) in a non-fixed manner.
Abstract:
Devices and methods for performing CPR on a patient within an imaging field of an imaging device. The device has a compression belt and a belt tensioning mechanism, both located on or in the device such that the head, neck, thorax and abdomen of the patient may be place within the imaging field with the compression belt installed about the patient and the belt tensioning mechanism will be located outside of the imaging field.
Abstract:
A hand cart includes a body component, a grip component, a support component, a position adjustment mechanism, and a controller. The grip component is arranged relative to the body component at a grip position. The support component is arranged to link the body component and the grip component. The position adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust the grip position of the grip component. The controller is configured to operate the position adjustment mechanism such that displacement of the grip position with respect to a reference position due to an inclination of the body component is corrected.