Wearable cable-driven exoskeleton for functional arm training
US9144528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/5007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method for assisting a user to articulate a limb. The device has an upper section, a lower section, and at least one joint between the upper and lower section. The device comprises an exoskeleton with a first cuff coupled to the lower section of the user's limb, a second cuff coupled to the upper section of the user's limb and a third cuff coupled to a portion of the user's body above the upper section of the limb. At least one cable is attached to the first cuff and at least one cable is attached to the second cuff. A series of drivers located remotely from the exoskeleton are attached to cables and are connected to a processor. The processor transmits signals to the drivers to vary the lengths of the cables to guide articulation of the user's limb.
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