Hydraulic actuator system
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10352334B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-16

    申请号:US14423302

    申请日:2013-08-27

    Abstract: The invention is directed to controlling a hydraulic actuation system having at least one degree of freedom, a prime mover, at least one actuation module and a controller, with each actuation module including: an over-center variable displacement pump having a power input connection configured to power the pump from the prime mover and a displacement varying input for varying the displacement of the pump; a displacement varying actuator configured to modulate the displacement varying input of the pump; an output actuator in direct communication with the pump, the output actuator configured to drive a corresponding degree of freedom; and at least one sensor establishing a feedback measurement that represents a force or motion of the output actuator. Based on a value of each feedback measurement, the force or motion of the output actuator is regulated by controlling the prime mover and the displacement actuator for the output actuator.

    Non-Anthropomorphic Hip Joint Locations for Exoskeletons
    4.
    发明申请
    Non-Anthropomorphic Hip Joint Locations for Exoskeletons 有权
    用于外骨骼的非拟人髋关节位置

    公开(公告)号:US20160031076A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-04

    申请号:US14776310

    申请日:2014-03-12

    Abstract: An exoskeleton device provides for selectively adjusting an exoskeleton hip pivot/pivot position in the sagittal plane relative to the position of the hip pivot of a wearer of the exoskeleton. The exoskeleton hip pivots/pivot positions can be shifted forward or rearward relative to the hip pivots of the wearer and can either be automatically actuated by an exoskeleton control system or manually adjusted by the exoskeleton wearer. The invention particularly allows for differential hip placement in order to compensate for changing load or actuation conditions.

    Abstract translation: 外骨骼装置提供了相对于外骨骼的佩戴者的臀部枢轴的位置来选择性地调整矢状面中的外骨骼髋关节枢轴/枢转位置。 外骨骼髋关节枢转/枢转位置可以相对于穿着者的髋关节枢轴向前或向后移动,并且可以由外骨骼控制系统自动启动或由外骨骼佩戴者手动调节。 本发明特别地允许差分髋部放置以补偿变化的负载或致动条件。

    Gait orthotic system and method for achieving hands-free stability

    公开(公告)号:US10159620B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-25

    申请号:US14774536

    申请日:2014-03-11

    Abstract: A gait orthotic system includes a balance aid and a gait orthotic device. The gait orthotic device has a rigid attachment mechanism configured to securely and releasably couple the balance aid to the gait orthotic device. When the balance aid is coupled to the gait orthotic device, the gait orthotic device is supported in a standing position so that a user of the gait orthotic device is able to use his/her hands freely. When the balance aid is not coupled to the gait orthotic device, the user is able to use the balance aid for locomotion. In certain embodiments, the balance aid is a forearm crutch, a walker or a cane, while the rigid attachment mechanism is a clamp with an over-center latch.

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