Gait orthotic system and method for achieving hands-free stability

    公开(公告)号:US10159620B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-25

    申请号:US14774536

    申请日:2014-03-11

    Abstract: A gait orthotic system includes a balance aid and a gait orthotic device. The gait orthotic device has a rigid attachment mechanism configured to securely and releasably couple the balance aid to the gait orthotic device. When the balance aid is coupled to the gait orthotic device, the gait orthotic device is supported in a standing position so that a user of the gait orthotic device is able to use his/her hands freely. When the balance aid is not coupled to the gait orthotic device, the user is able to use the balance aid for locomotion. In certain embodiments, the balance aid is a forearm crutch, a walker or a cane, while the rigid attachment mechanism is a clamp with an over-center latch.

    Gait orthotic device and method for protecting gait orthotic device and user from damage

    公开(公告)号:US10154937B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-18

    申请号:US14774556

    申请日:2014-03-12

    Abstract: A gait orthotic device, such as a powered exoskeleton, includes at least one joint; at least one actuator configured to cause movement of the device at the joint; a cushioning mechanism coupled to the device for absorbing energy or spreading a force during an impact with a surface or object; and a controller. The controller is configured to determine when a fall is occurring and direct the actuator to: orient the device so the cushioning mechanism makes contact with the surface or object during the fall; or reduce a kinetic energy of the device during the fall by performing positive joint work. The cushioning mechanism can take various forms, including an airbag, a spring, a bumper, a roll bar or a kickstand. Preferably, the cushioning mechanism is an airbag in the form of an airbag module that is detachably coupled to the device for removal and replacement.

    Reconfigurable Exoskeleton
    6.
    发明申请
    Reconfigurable Exoskeleton 审中-公开
    可重构外骨骼

    公开(公告)号:US20150351995A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-10

    申请号:US14649822

    申请日:2013-12-11

    Abstract: An exoskeleton can be reconfigured, adjusted and/or controlled on the fly utilizing devices which fall into three categories, particularly including a swappable unactuated leg, lockable transverse and coronal hip rotations, and software controlled free joints. More specifically, the first device allows for the creation of a modular joint system in which individual exoskeleton joints or limbs can be changed or swapped to optimize an exoskeleton for a particular user. The second device is concerned with mechanically controlling, such as locking and unlocking, joints thereby allowing, for example, an exoskeleton leg to pivot or not pivot in an axis that is not actuated. The third device allows an actuated exoskeleton joint to be adjusted on the fly using software to simulate a freely rotating joint. The various devices can be used either alone or in combination to enable any given exoskeleton to be appropriately reconfigured, such as when a patient advances during therapy.

    Abstract translation: 外部骨骼可以在飞行中重新配置,调整和/或控制,利用分为三类的装置,特别是包括可切换未致动腿,可锁定横向和冠状髋关节旋转以及软件控制的自由关节。 更具体地,第一装置允许创建模块化关节系统,其中可以改变或交换单个外骨骼关节或四肢以优化特定使用者的外骨骼。 第二装置涉及机械控制,例如锁定和解锁接合,从而允许例如外骨骼腿在未被致动的轴线上枢转或不枢转。 第三装置允许使用软件在飞行中调节致动的外骨骼关节以模拟自由旋转的关节。 各种装置可以单独使用或组合使用,以使得任何给定的外骨骼被适当地重新配置,例如当患者在治疗期间前进时。

    Gait Orthotic System and Method for Achieving Hands-Free Stability
    10.
    发明申请
    Gait Orthotic System and Method for Achieving Hands-Free Stability 审中-公开
    步态矫正系统和实现免提稳定性的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160038371A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-11

    申请号:US14774536

    申请日:2014-03-11

    Abstract: A gait orthotic system includes a balance aid and a gait orthotic device. The gait orthotic device has a rigid attachment mechanism configured to securely and releasably couple the balance aid to the gait orthotic device. When the balance aid is coupled to the gait orthotic device, the gait orthotic device is supported in a standing position so that a user of the gait orthotic device is able to use his/her hands freely. When the balance aid is not coupled to the gait orthotic device, the user is able to use the balance aid for locomotion. In certain embodiments, the balance aid is a forearm crutch, a walker or a cane, while the rigid attachment mechanism is a clamp with an over-center latch.

    Abstract translation: 步态矫正系统包括平衡辅助装置和步态矫正装置。 步态矫正装置具有刚性连接机构,其构造成将平衡辅助件牢固地和可释放地联接到步态矫正装置。 当平衡辅助装置耦合到步态矫正装置时,步态矫正装置被支撑在站立位置,使得步态矫正装置的使用者能够自由地使用他/她的手。 当平衡辅助装置没有耦合到步态矫正装置时,用户能够使用平衡辅助装置来移动。 在某些实施例中,平衡辅助件是前臂拐杖,步行器或手杖,而刚性附接机构是具有过中心闩锁的夹具。

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