Exoskeleton Device and Method of Impeding Relative Movement in the Exoskeleton Device

    公开(公告)号:US20170281385A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-05

    申请号:US15508588

    申请日:2015-09-03

    CPC classification number: A61F5/0102 A61F5/0123 A61F2005/0158 A61F2005/0167

    Abstract: An exoskeleton device includes a first brace coupled to a first portion of a wearer of the exoskeleton device and a second brace coupled to a second portion of the wearer. A first joint connects the first and second braces and allows relative movement between the first and second braces. A first brake is controllable between an unactuated state and a plurality of actuated states, and the first brake impedes relative movement between the first and second braces at the first joint while the first brake is in one of the plurality of actuated states. A manual actuator is selectively used by the wearer during relative movement between the first and second braces. Use of the actuator causes the first brake to enter one of the plurality of actuated states such that relative movement between the first and second braces is impeded at the first joint.

    Exoskeleton device and method of impeding relative movement in the exoskeleton device

    公开(公告)号:US10238522B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-26

    申请号:US15508588

    申请日:2015-09-03

    Abstract: An exoskeleton device includes a first brace coupled to a first portion of a wearer of the exoskeleton device and a second brace coupled to a second portion of the wearer. A first joint connects the first and second braces and allows relative movement between the first and second braces. A first brake is controllable between an unactuated state and a plurality of actuated states, and the first brake impedes relative movement between the first and second braces at the first joint while the first brake is in one of the plurality of actuated states. A manual actuator is selectively used by the wearer during relative movement between the first and second braces. Use of the actuator causes the first brake to enter one of the plurality of actuated states such that relative movement between the first and second braces is impeded at the first joint.

    Non-Anthropomorphic Hip Joint Locations for Exoskeletons
    8.
    发明申请
    Non-Anthropomorphic Hip Joint Locations for Exoskeletons 有权
    用于外骨骼的非拟人髋关节位置

    公开(公告)号:US20160031076A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-04

    申请号:US14776310

    申请日:2014-03-12

    Abstract: An exoskeleton device provides for selectively adjusting an exoskeleton hip pivot/pivot position in the sagittal plane relative to the position of the hip pivot of a wearer of the exoskeleton. The exoskeleton hip pivots/pivot positions can be shifted forward or rearward relative to the hip pivots of the wearer and can either be automatically actuated by an exoskeleton control system or manually adjusted by the exoskeleton wearer. The invention particularly allows for differential hip placement in order to compensate for changing load or actuation conditions.

    Abstract translation: 外骨骼装置提供了相对于外骨骼的佩戴者的臀部枢轴的位置来选择性地调整矢状面中的外骨骼髋关节枢轴/枢转位置。 外骨骼髋关节枢转/枢转位置可以相对于穿着者的髋关节枢轴向前或向后移动,并且可以由外骨骼控制系统自动启动或由外骨骼佩戴者手动调节。 本发明特别地允许差分髋部放置以补偿变化的负载或致动条件。

    Interface for Adjusting the Motion of a Powered Orthotic Device through Externally Applied Forces
    9.
    发明申请
    Interface for Adjusting the Motion of a Powered Orthotic Device through Externally Applied Forces 审中-公开
    通过外部应用力调整动力矫正装置运动的界面

    公开(公告)号:US20150351991A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-10

    申请号:US14760754

    申请日:2014-01-15

    Abstract: A lower extremity orthosis, including at least one actuator configured to control a motion of at least one joint of a person wearing the orthosis, is provided with a handle including a force sensor configured to produce a signal representing a force applied to the handle. A controller, which is in communication with the force sensor and the at least one actuator, is configured to modify the motion based on the signal from the force sensor. The system can be particularly employed to enable a physical therapist to have input in controlling and modifying the positions and/or forces prescribed by the lower extremity orthosis during rehabilitation of the person.

    Abstract translation: 下肢矫形器包括至少一个构造成控制穿着矫形器的人的至少一个关节的运动的致动器,该手柄包括力传感器,该力传感器被配置为产生表示施加到手柄的力的信号。 与力传感器和至少一个致动器连通的控制器被配置为基于来自力传感器的信号来修改运动。 该系统可以特别用于使物理治疗师能够在人的康复期间输入控制和修改由下肢矫形器规定的位置和/或力量。

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