Walking assistance apparatus and operating method thereof
US10576010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2230/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A walking assistance apparatus including a first fixing device and a second fixing device to be attached to both legs of a user, respectively, a motor device configured to provide an active assistance force to the first fixing device and the second fixing device using at least one motor, and a passive assistance force transmitter connected to the first fixing device and the second fixing device to provide a passive assistance force to the first fixing device and the second fixing device may be provided.
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