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Torque setting method and apparatus

US10022288B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2015
Grant dateJul 17, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2230/605
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a method and apparatus for setting a torque of a walking assistance apparatus. A rotation angle and a rotation angular velocity of the walking assistance apparatus may be measured to set the torque. An amount of torque to be set may be calculated based on the rotation angle and the rotation angular velocity of the walking assistance apparatus.

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