Leg exoskeleton system and method
US11033450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C2203/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fluidic exoskeleton system. The system can include one or more fluidic actuator units that have: a joint; a first and second arm coupled to the joint; an inflatable bellows actuator extending between a first and second plate associated with the joint, the inflatable bellows actuator defining a bellows cavity, the inflatable bellows actuator configured to extend along a length of the bellows actuator when inflated by introducing fluid into the bellows cavity; and one or more constraint ribs extending from the joint and surrounding portions of the bellows actuator along the length of the bellows actuator.
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