公开(公告)号：US20170304138A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-26

申请号：US15647856

申请日：2017-07-12

Applicant: U.S. Bionics, Inc.

Inventor： Wayne Tung ,  Minerva Pillai ,  Homayoon Kazerooni

IPC: A61H3/00 ,  A61H1/02

CPC classification number: A61H3/00 ,  A61H1/024 ,  A61H2201/1207 ,  A61H2201/1246 ,  A61H2201/164 ,  A61H2201/1642 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/1652 ,  A61H2201/1676 ,  A61H2201/5007 ,  A61H2201/5061 ,  A61H2203/0406 ,  A61H2203/0418 ,  A61H2205/102

Abstract: A leg support exoskeleton is strapped on as wearable device to support its user during squatting. The exoskeleton includes a knee joint connected to a first line and a second link, which is configured to allow flexion and extension motion between the first link and the second link. A force generator has a first end that is rotatably connected to the first link. A constraining mechanism is connected to the second link and has at least two operational positions. In a first operational position, the second end of the force generator engages the constraining mechanism, where the first link and the second link flex relative to each other. In a second operational position, the second end of the force generator does not engage the constraining mechanism; the first link and the second link are free to flex and extend relative to each other.

公开(公告)号：US20160374888A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15194489

申请日：2016-06-27

Applicant: U.S. Bionics, Inc.

Inventor： Wayne Tung ,  Minerva Pillai ,  Homayoon Kazerooni

IPC: A61H3/00 ,  A61H1/02

CPC classification number: A61H3/00 ,  A61H1/024 ,  A61H2201/1207 ,  A61H2201/1246 ,  A61H2201/164 ,  A61H2201/1642 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/1652 ,  A61H2201/1676 ,  A61H2201/5007 ,  A61H2201/5061 ,  A61H2203/0406 ,  A61H2203/0418 ,  A61H2205/102

Abstract: A leg support exoskeleton is strapped on as wearable device to support its user during squatting. The exoskeleton includes a knee joint connected to a first line and a second link, which is configured to allow flexion and extension motion between the first link and the second link. A force generator has a first end that is rotatably connected to the first link. A constraining mechanism is connected to the second link and has at least two operational positions. In a first operational position, the second end of the force generator engages the constraining mechanism, where the first link and the second link flex relative to each other. In a second operational position, the second end of the force generator does not engage the constraining mechanism; the first link and the second link are free to flex and extend relative to each other.

Abstract translation: 腿支撑外骨骼被捆绑作为可穿戴设备，以在蹲下支持其用户。 外骨骼包括连接到第一线的膝关节和第二连杆，其构造成允许第一连杆和第二连杆之间的屈曲和伸展运动。 力发生器具有可旋转地连接到第一连杆的第一端。 约束机构连接到第二连杆并具有至少两个操作位置。 在第一操作位置，力发生器的第二端接合约束机构，其中第一连杆和第二连杆相对于彼此弯曲。 在第二操作位置，力发生器的第二端不接合约束机构; 第一连杆和第二连杆可相对于彼此自由弯曲和延伸。