Lower body support system to facilitate floor level task execution by humans
US11877670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2203/0418
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Wearable systems to partially support the weight of a human user engaged in task performance in a crouched position at or near ground level are presented herein. In one aspect, the wearable systems employ passive mechanisms and the configuration of the support mechanisms is changed by movements of the body of the human user while transitioning from a standing position to a crouched position, and vice-versa. In a further aspect, each passive lower body support assembly includes an auxiliary body support structure to enhance the support of the human user in a crouched position. In another further aspect, each auxiliary body support structure is deployed in coordination with the movement of the seat support structure that supports the human user. In some embodiments, one or more body support structures are constructed from an elastic material that conforms to the ground surface when loaded by the weight of the human user.
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