Exoskeleton system providing for a load transfer when a user is standing and kneeling
US10561568B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2203/0406
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A counterbalance system for an exoskeleton is provided, including a first hip joint to displace an external load experienced by a user above a waist of the user, the first hip joint provides for three degrees of freedom of movement, a tool interface located above the first hip joint to direct load displacement through the first hip joint, and a counterbalance arm having a first end and a second end, the counterbalance arm is secured to the tool interface at the first end, the second end of the counterbalance arm is moveable in an arcuate rotational path ranging from in front of the tool interface to behind the tool interface. Another system and method are also provided.
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