Linking device for an exoskeleton structure facilitating the carrying of loads while walking or running
US11020850B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/163
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A linking device for an exoskeleton structure is provided. The device an input part mounted in rotation with respect to a support, and a transmission device that when a load is applied to the input part to pivot the input part in a first direction of rotation, the transmission device transmits to a first connecting link a force to pivot the first connecting link to transfer the load to a first mechanical leg assembly and unload a second mechanical leg assembly of the exoskeleton structure, and when a load is applied to the input part to pivot the input part in a second direction of rotation opposite to the first direction, the transmission device transmits to a second connecting link a force to pivot the second connecting link to transfer the load to a second mechanical leg assembly and unload the first mechanical leg assembly.
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