Modular exoskeleton structure that provides force assistance to the user
US11787040B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J19/005
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular exoskeleton structure provides force assistance to a user. The structure includes a base module including a lumbar belt capable of surrounding the waist of the user, a battery and a control unit attached to the lumber belt, a first attachment part attached to the belt and capable of cooperating with a second complementary attachment part of a hip module to attach the hip module to the base module by snapping the second attachment part into the first attachment part, and a third attachment part attached to the belt and capable of cooperating with a complementary fourth attachment part of a back module for attaching the back module to the base module.
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