Load bearing assistance apparatus for lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic devices

    公开(公告)号:US11564857B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-31

    申请号:US16072871

    申请日:2017-01-25

    Applicant: B-TEMIA INC.

    Abstract: A load bearing assistance apparatus for transferring load from a lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device to the ground. The load bearing assistance apparatus includes a lateral and a medial spring-loaded members and a linking mechanism for connecting the load bearing assistance apparatus to the lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device. The linking mechanism also connects the lateral and medial spring-loaded members in a spaced apart configuration so as to position them adjacent the lateral and medial portions, respectively, of the foot of the user of the lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device and such that a portion of the lateral and medial spring-loaded members enters in contact with the ground during locomotion.

    Foot portion for an exoskeleton structure

    公开(公告)号:US10661435B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-26

    申请号:US16065583

    申请日:2016-12-23

    Abstract: The invention relates to a foot module (7) for an exoskeleton structure, comprising an ankle joint (72), a first support plate (732) designed to be supported on the top of a boot of the user, when the foot module (7) is attached to the foot of the user, a second support plate (735) capable of being disposed under the sole of the boot, a first segment (731) connecting the ankle joint (72) to the first support plate (732) and a second segment (733) connecting the first support plate (732) to the second support plate (735), the first segment (733) and the second segment (735) forming a spring capable of being compressed when the boot is in contact with the ground (S) and being expanded when the boot is not in contact with the ground (S).

    EXOSKELETON STRUCTURE THAT PROVIDES FORCE ASSISTANCE TO THE USER

    公开(公告)号:US20190336385A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-07

    申请号:US16320792

    申请日:2017-07-28

    Abstract: The invention concerns an exoskeleton subassembly comprising: —a first exoskeleton part (32), —a second exoskeleton part (33), —a connecting assembly (60) connecting the first exoskeleton part (32) to the second exoskeleton part (33), the connecting assembly (60) comprising a guide (61) mounted securely relative to one of the first part (32) and the second part (33), and a pin (62) mounted securely relative to the other of the first part (32) and the second part (33), the pin (62) being mounted slidingly inside the guide (61) between a first end position and a second end position, wherein the connecting assembly (60) further comprises a limiting device (64) arranged to allow the pin (62) to rotate relative to the guide (61) when the pin (62) is in the first end position, and to limit the rotation of the pin (62) relative to the guide (61) when the pin (62) is in the second end position, the limiting device (64) comprising a resilient element (65) with which the first exoskeleton part (32) engages when the pin (62) is in the second end position, the resilient element (65) applying an elastic return force on the first exoskeleton part (33) that tends to resist the rotation of the first exoskeleton part (33) and the second exoskeleton part (32) relative to each other.

    LOAD BEARING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS FOR LOWER EXTREMITY ORTHOTIC OR PROSTHETIC DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20180369056A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-27

    申请号:US16072871

    申请日:2017-01-25

    Applicant: B-TEMIA INC.

    Abstract: A load bearing assistance apparatus for transferring load from a lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device to the ground. The load bearing assistance apparatus includes a lateral and a medial spring-loaded members and a linking mechanism for connecting the load bearing assistance apparatus to the lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device. The linking mechanism also connects the lateral and medial spring-loaded members in a spaced apart configuration so as to position them adjacent the lateral and medial portions, respectively, of the foot of the user of the lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device and such that a portion of the lateral and medial spring-loaded members enters in contact with the ground during locomotion.

    LOAD DISTRIBUTION DEVICE FOR IMPROVING THE MOBILITY OF THE CENTER OF MASS OF A USER DURING COMPLEX MOTIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20240308059A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-19

    申请号:US18268205

    申请日:2021-12-18

    Applicant: B-TEMIA INC.

    CPC classification number: B25J9/0006

    Abstract: A load distribution device for transferring musculoskeletal stress from joints to body segments of the lower extremities of a user. The device includes actuation of the hips and knees that follows and assists the user's movement in a complimentary way. The complimentary assistance and load distribution device combine to reduce the loading on the user's joints and increase the user's strength. By assisting the user's hip and/or knees as needed, the device allows the user to achieve improved strength, reduces the metabolic requirements for motion, and increases comfort during physical activity. The load distribution device follows the user's limbs through the full joint range of motion and can be used in both passive and active modes.

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