Human exoskeleton devices for heavy tool support and use
US10327536B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exoskeleton includes strapping for coupling the exoskeleton to a wearer. The exoskeleton also includes a hip structure, a thigh link rotatably connected to the hip structure and a shank link rotatably connected to the thigh link. The weight of the exoskeleton is transferred to a surface on which the exoskeleton is standing through the hip structure, the thigh link and the shank link. An arm brace supports an arm of the wearer, and a telescopic link is rotatably connected to the arm brace. An energy storage device delivers power to a tool through a conduit, and a conduit-energy storage device coupling connects the conduit to the energy storage device.
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