Force transmitting frames and motion assistance apparatuses including the same
US10478368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/165
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A force transmitting frame may have a length greater than a width. Stiffnesses of first and second end portions of the force transmitting frame may be greater than a stiffness of a central area of the force transmitting frame in a longitudinal direction of the force transmitting frame. The force transmitting frame may include: an inner frame configured to support one side of a user; and/or an outer frame of which first and second end portions are fixed to first and second end portions of the inner frame, and of which a central portion is not fixed to a central portion of the inner frame. The central portion of the outer frame may be configured to slide with respect to the central portion of the inner frame.
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