Wearable joint augmentation system
US11234888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2205/108
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to an autonomous exoskeleton device that includes one or more actuators, one or more controllers, one or more sensors with one or more unidirectional transmissions. The control system includes an exoskeleton member configured and arranged on a limb of a user; a control device, a control device connected to the at least one exoskeleton member; an actuator mechanically connected to the limb of the user; and a sensor configured and arranged to sense a global angle of the exoskeleton device relative to the ground. The control device is configured and arranged to use the global angle to control the exoskeleton member.
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