Shoulder module for an exoskeleton structure
US10589435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H3/008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A shoulder module (3) for an exoskeleton structure that connects to an elbow module (4) attached to an arm of a user to a back module (2) attached to the back of the user. The shoulder module (3) has a plurality of connecting parts (34, 36, 38, 310), and a first pivot (35) connecting two of the connecting parts (34, 36) while allowing rotation of one of the connecting parts with respect to the other connecting part (34) according to a first axis of rotation (X1), during a rotation of the elbow module (4) with respect to the back module (2) corresponding to an abduction or adduction movement of the shoulder of the user. The connecting parts (34, 36, 38, 310) include a connecting part (38) comprising two parts (381, 382) that slide to allow shortening or lengthening of the connecting part (38) of the elbow module (4).
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