Exoskeleton and method of increasing the flexibility of an exoskeleton hip joint
US9604369B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/1676
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An exoskeleton comprises a torso brace, configured to be coupled to a torso of a user, and a leg support, configured to be coupled to a leg of the user. A plurality of links couples the torso brace to the leg support. The plurality of links includes a first link, coupled to the torso brace at a first pivot point, and a second link, coupled to the leg support at a second pivot point. The first link is coupled to the second link through a third pivot point located between the first and second pivot points. The first pivot point enables adduction of the leg support, and the third pivot point enables abduction of the leg support.
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