Methods and apparatuses for exoskeleton attachment
AssigneeReWalk Robotics LTD.
InventorAvihay SHAVIT
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Abstract
In some embodiments, an exoskeleton device for providing gait/movement assistance to users, and more particularly, methods and apparatuses for attaching such devices to a limb of the users, are presented. In some embodiments, the apparatus may comprise a support, a support holder, and a retaining element for retaining the support secured to the support holder at least when the apparatus is in use. In some embodiments, the attachment of the support to the support holder may be configured so as to allow the support a range of translational and/or rotational degrees of motion.
Claims15
A harness apparatus for attaching an exoskeleton device to a limb, comprising:
- a support holder including a first end and a second end, the first end and the second end defining a support holder axis therebetween;
- a limb support coupled to a support lock element, the limb support configured to rotate about the support holder axis;
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- a connection element configured to pivotably connect to the support holder along a common axis of rotation, wherein
- the support lock element is configured to reversibly slide along the support holder axis so as to shift a position of the limb support.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.