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公开(公告)号:US10464204B2
公开(公告)日:2019-11-05
申请号:US15420309
申请日:2017-01-31
Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
Inventor: Russ Angold , James Lubin , Mario Solano , Chris Paretich , Tom Mastaler
Abstract: A tool arm mount couples a tool arm to an aerial work platform. The tool arm mount includes a first mounting hook that hangs on a first rail of the aerial work platform and a second mounting hook that hangs on a second rail of the aerial work platform. The first mounting hook defines a first channel in which the first rail is received, and the second mounting hook defines a second channel in which the second rail is received. The first and second mounting hooks are coupled to a spine of the tool arm mount. The tool arm mount also includes a first lock that locks the first mounting hook to the first rail.
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公开(公告)号:US10058994B2
公开(公告)日:2018-08-28
申请号:US15385336
申请日:2016-12-20
Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
Inventor: Russ Angold , James Lubin , Mario Solano , Chris Paretich , Tom Mastaler
CPC classification number: B25J9/0006 , B25J9/109 , Y10S901/02
Abstract: An exoskeleton includes a first link that pivots in a transverse plane about a first vertical axis and a second link that pivots in a transverse plane about a second vertical axis. The second link is coupled to the first link. An arm support assembly is coupled to the second link and pivots about a horizontal axis. The arm support assembly includes a spring that generates an assistive torque that counteracts gravity. The arm support assembly provides the assistive torque to an arm of a wearer to support the arm of the wearer. The arm support assembly further includes a cam profile and a cam follower. Contact between the spring, cam follower and cam profile determines an amount of the assistive force provided by the arm support assembly. A cuff is coupled to the arm support assembly and the arm of the wearer.
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公开(公告)号:US20150351995A1
公开(公告)日:2015-12-10
申请号:US14649822
申请日:2013-12-11
Applicant: EKSO BIONICS, INC.
Inventor: Adam Zoss , Jonathan Evans , Reuben Sandler , Nathan Harding , Aaron Julin , James Lubin , Taylor Heanue , Dylan Fairbanks , James Stryker
IPC: A61H3/00
CPC classification number: A61H1/024 , A61H1/0244 , A61H1/0266 , A61H3/00 , A61H2201/0107 , A61H2201/165 , A61H2201/50 , A61H2201/5002 , A61H2201/5007 , A61H2201/5061 , A61H2201/5064 , A61H2201/5069 , A61H2201/5084 , B25J9/0006
Abstract: An exoskeleton can be reconfigured, adjusted and/or controlled on the fly utilizing devices which fall into three categories, particularly including a swappable unactuated leg, lockable transverse and coronal hip rotations, and software controlled free joints. More specifically, the first device allows for the creation of a modular joint system in which individual exoskeleton joints or limbs can be changed or swapped to optimize an exoskeleton for a particular user. The second device is concerned with mechanically controlling, such as locking and unlocking, joints thereby allowing, for example, an exoskeleton leg to pivot or not pivot in an axis that is not actuated. The third device allows an actuated exoskeleton joint to be adjusted on the fly using software to simulate a freely rotating joint. The various devices can be used either alone or in combination to enable any given exoskeleton to be appropriately reconfigured, such as when a patient advances during therapy.
Abstract translation: 外部骨骼可以在飞行中重新配置,调整和/或控制,利用分为三类的装置,特别是包括可切换未致动腿,可锁定横向和冠状髋关节旋转以及软件控制的自由关节。 更具体地,第一装置允许创建模块化关节系统,其中可以改变或交换单个外骨骼关节或四肢以优化特定使用者的外骨骼。 第二装置涉及机械控制,例如锁定和解锁接合,从而允许例如外骨骼腿在未被致动的轴线上枢转或不枢转。 第三装置允许使用软件在飞行中调节致动的外骨骼关节以模拟自由旋转的关节。 各种装置可以单独使用或组合使用,以使得任何给定的外骨骼被适当地重新配置,例如当患者在治疗期间前进时。
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公开(公告)号:US11577410B2
公开(公告)日:2023-02-14
申请号:US16071303
申请日:2017-01-20
Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
Inventor: Adam Preuss , Chris Meadows , Kurt Amundson , Russ Angold , James Lubin , Mario Solano , Tom Mastaler , Nicholas Fleming , Matt Sweeney
Abstract: A tool-holding arm includes a plurality of links and a tool coupling that removably secures a tool to the tool-holding arm. A first fluid spring provides a gravity-counteracting force to the tool-holding arm. A locking mechanism selectively locks the first fluid spring. An adjustment mechanism selectively adjusts an amount of the gravity-counteracting force provided by the first fluid spring.
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公开(公告)号:US20170173783A1
公开(公告)日:2017-06-22
申请号:US15385336
申请日:2016-12-20
Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
Inventor: Russ Angold , James Lubin , Mario Solano , Chris Paretich , Tom Mastaler
CPC classification number: B25J9/0006 , B25J9/106 , B25J9/109 , B25J9/14 , Y10S901/02
Abstract: An exoskeleton includes a first link that pivots in a transverse plane about a first vertical axis and a second link that pivots in a transverse plane about a second vertical axis. The second link is coupled to the first link. An arm support assembly is coupled to the second link and pivots about a horizontal axis. The arm support assembly includes a spring that generates an assistive torque that counteracts gravity. The arm support assembly provides the assistive torque to an arm of a wearer to support the arm of the wearer. The arm support assembly further includes a cam profile and a cam follower. Contact between the spring, cam follower and cam profile determines an amount of the assistive force provided by the arm support assembly. A cuff is coupled to the arm support assembly and the arm of the wearer.
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公开(公告)号:US20170217009A1
公开(公告)日:2017-08-03
申请号:US15420309
申请日:2017-01-31
Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
Inventor: Russ Angold , James Lubin , Mario Solano , Chris Paretich , Tom Mastaler
IPC: B25H1/00
CPC classification number: B25H1/0042 , B25H1/0021 , B66F11/04
Abstract: A tool arm mount couples a tool arm to an aerial work platform. The tool arm mount includes a first mounting hook that hangs on a first rail of the aerial work platform and a second mounting hook that hangs on a second rail of the aerial work platform. The first mounting hook defines a first channel in which the first rail is received, and the second mounting hook defines a second channel in which the second rail is received. The first and second mounting hooks are coupled to a spine of the tool arm mount. The tool arm mount also includes a first lock that locks the first mounting hook to the first rail.
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公开(公告)号:US10569413B2
公开(公告)日:2020-02-25
申请号:US16059631
申请日:2018-08-09
Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
Inventor: Russ Angold , James Lubin , Mario Solano , Chris Paretich , Tom Mastaler , Claire Cunningham , Kevin Dacey
Abstract: An exoskeleton includes a first link that pivots in a transverse plane about a first vertical axis and a second link that pivots in a transverse plane about a second vertical axis. The second link is coupled to the first link. An arm support assembly is coupled to the second link and pivots about a horizontal axis. The arm support assembly includes a spring that generates an assistive torque that counteracts gravity. The arm support assembly provides the assistive torque to an arm of a wearer to support the arm of the wearer. The arm support assembly further includes a cam profile and a cam follower. Contact between the spring, cam follower and cam profile determines an amount of the assistive force provided by the arm support assembly. A cuff is coupled to the arm support assembly and the arm of the wearer.
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公开(公告)号:US10327975B2
公开(公告)日:2019-06-25
申请号:US14649822
申请日:2013-12-11
Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
Inventor: Adam Zoss , Jonathan Evans , Reuben Sandler , Nathan Harding , Aaron Julin , James Lubin , Taylor Heanue , Dylan Fairbanks , James Stryker
Abstract: An exoskeleton can be reconfigured, adjusted and/or controlled on the fly utilizing devices which fall into three categories, particularly including a swappable unactuated leg, lockable transverse and coronal hip rotations, and software controlled free joints. More specifically, the first device allows for the creation of a modular joint system in which individual exoskeleton joints or limbs can be changed or swapped to optimize an exoskeleton for a particular user. The second device is concerned with mechanically controlling, such as locking and unlocking, joints thereby allowing, for example, an exoskeleton leg to pivot or not pivot in an axis that is not actuated. The third device allows an actuated exoskeleton joint to be adjusted on the fly using software to simulate a freely rotating joint. The various devices can be used either alone or in combination to enable any given exoskeleton to be appropriately reconfigured, such as when a patient advances during therapy.
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公开(公告)号:US10327536B2
公开(公告)日:2019-06-25
申请号:US15339293
申请日:2016-10-31
Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
Inventor: Adam Pruess , Chris Meadows , Kurt Amundson , Russ Angold , James Lubin , Mario Solano , Tom Mastaler , Nicholas Fleming , Matt Sweeney
Abstract: An exoskeleton includes strapping for coupling the exoskeleton to a wearer. The exoskeleton also includes a hip structure, a thigh link rotatably connected to the hip structure and a shank link rotatably connected to the thigh link. The weight of the exoskeleton is transferred to a surface on which the exoskeleton is standing through the hip structure, the thigh link and the shank link. An arm brace supports an arm of the wearer, and a telescopic link is rotatably connected to the arm brace. An energy storage device delivers power to a tool through a conduit, and a conduit-energy storage device coupling connects the conduit to the energy storage device.
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公开(公告)号:US20170119132A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-04
申请号:US15339293
申请日:2016-10-31
Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
Inventor: Adam Pruess , Chris Meadows , Kurt Amundson , Russ Angold , James Lubin , Mario Solano , Tom Mastaler , Nicholas Fleming , Matt Sweeney
CPC classification number: A45F3/08 , A45F2003/045 , A45F2003/144 , A45F2003/146 , A45F2200/0575 , B25F5/00 , B25J9/0006 , F16M11/2007 , F16M11/2085 , F16M11/32 , F16M13/04 , F16M2200/04 , F16M2200/041 , F16M2200/044 , F16M2200/063 , H01M2/1022 , H01M2220/30
Abstract: An exoskeleton includes strapping for coupling the exoskeleton to a wearer. The exoskeleton also includes a hip structure, a thigh link rotatably connected to the hip structure and a shank link rotatably connected to the thigh link. The weight of the exoskeleton is transferred to a surface on which the exoskeleton is standing through the hip structure, the thigh link and the shank link. An arm brace supports an arm of the wearer, and a telescopic link is rotatably connected to the arm brace. An energy storage device delivers power to a tool through a conduit, and a conduit-energy storage device coupling connects the conduit to the energy storage device.
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