Abstract:
A multi therapeutic device for use in dynamic therapy comprises a reversible motor having an output shaft capable of being changed in two opposite revolving directions thereof; first and second one-way clutch means operable to the opposite revolving directions respectively so as to be alternatively connected with the output shaft; first and second eccentric rotor means driven by the motor power given via their one-way clutch means respectively; means for vibration driven by the first eccentric rotor means; means for taking out an orbital motion from the motion of the second eccentric rotor means; means for vertical dynamic motion including one or more reciprocating members with one or more dynamic therapy members; and means for changing the orbital motion to a suitable motion for use of and transmitting the motion to the vertical dynamic motion means.
Abstract:
Various embodiments related to a recumbent therapeutic and exercise device are provided herein. The recumbent therapeutic and exercise device includes a frame; a hand crank system coupled to the frame, the hand crank system including a hand crank rotatable by a user, wherein the hand crank is movable in a substantially vertical plane closer to and further from a support surface for the frame; and a foot crank system coupled to the frame, the foot crank system including a foot crank rotatable by the user, wherein the foot crank is movable in a substantially horizontal plane relative to the support surface for the fame.
Abstract:
A knee rehabilitative device and its embodiments that permit a user to provide elastic resistive stretching caused when the leg or other joint is extended or straitened, facilitating exercise and strengthening of the user's muscles and improved flexibility in the area of the knee, or other joint, area.
Abstract:
A wheeled personal mobility device 100 is disclosed and is convertible between a number of reconfigurations, notably between a folded state (figure 1), a standing support walker or rollator (figure 4), a seated walker (figure 7) a wheelchair (figure 10). The configurations may be manually powered or power-assisted. The device is convertible between at least three possible configurations. The device may consist of a front chassis (2, figure 2) and a rear chassis (3, figure 2), the chassis rotatably coupled to each other and including respective wheel assemblies (30, 4, figure 4). The rear chassis may comprise two substantially spaced apart members being connected by a cross member (83, figure 2). A width adjustor may also enable the distance between the rear chassis members to be adjusted. The width adjustor may include a threaded barrel arrangement (17, 18, 58, 59, figure 3). A steering control 93 may be removably attached to the front chassis and operable to steer the front wheels. When removed, the steering control may be stowed within an internal compartment (87, figure 9) of the front chassis. The front chassis member may further be extendable to vary the wheelbase of the mobility device.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for assistive devices for replacing or augmenting the limb of an individual, such devices comprising a joint and a powered system; the powered system having a first configuration in which the powered system rotates the joint by applying power to the joint, and a second configuration that allows for rotation of the joint without actuation of the powered system.
Abstract:
An actuator system for extending and flexing a joint, including a multi-motor assembly for providing a rotational output, a rotary-to-linear mechanism for converting the rotational output from the multi-motor assembly into an extension and flexion of the joint, and a controller for operating the actuator system in several operational modes. The multi-motor assembly preferably combines power from two different sources, such that the multi-motor assembly can supply larger forces at slower speeds ("Low Gear") and smaller forces at higher speeds ("High Gear"). The actuator has been specifically designed for extending and flexing a joint (such as an ankle, a knee, an elbow, or a shoulder) of a human. The actuator system may, however, be used to move any suitable object through any suitable movement (linear, rotational, or otherwise).