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公开(公告)号：US20190247994A1
公开(公告)日：2019-08-15
申请号：US16332924
申请日：2017-09-14
Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
Inventor： Russdon ANGOLD , Mario SOLANO , Chris PARETICH , Thomas MASTALER , Brett JAEGER , Nicholas FLEMING , Katherine CALVERT , Matthew D. SWEENEY
CPC classification number: B25H1/005 , B25H1/0028 , B25J1/02 , B25J1/12 , B25J19/0016 , F16M13/022 , F16M2200/048
Abstract: A positionable tool support device is mounted near a work surface for supporting a tool for a user. The tool support device includes a surface mount to secure the tool support device to a support surface. A gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is coupled to and extends from the surface mount. The gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is selectively adjustable about both vertical and horizontal axes. A rigid support extension is coupled to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly for selective rotation relative to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly. A flexible tensile member is coupled to and extends, in a relaxed state, vertically downward from the rigid support extension. The tensile member is coupled to the tool.
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公开(公告)号：US20190291285A1
公开(公告)日：2019-09-26
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：US20180361565A1
公开(公告)日：2018-12-20
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
CPC classification number: B25J9/0006 , A61H1/00 , A61H1/0274 , A61H2201/0192 , A61H2201/1604 , A61H2201/1623 , A61H2201/163 , A61H2201/1635 , A61H2201/1638 , A61H2201/1645 , A61H2201/165 , A61H2201/1676 , A61H2201/1697 , A61H2205/06 , B25H1/00 , B25J9/106 , B25J9/109 , B25J19/0008 , B25J19/02
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.
