Exoskeleton and method of increasing the flexibility of an exoskeleton joint
US9782892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M13/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a user includes a plurality of interconnected support elements constituted by rigid compression members interconnected through a tensegrity joint. The joint includes a tensile member having a first end and a second end coupled to first and second ones of the support elements respectively.
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