CUFF UNIT FOR A FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEM

摘要

Various embodiments are described herein for a cuff unit that may be used with a Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) orthotic system. One example embodiment includes a flexible housing that is releasably mountable on a user including a frame and a plurality of panels entirely contained within the frame. A battery module having one or more batteries is contained within a one or more of the panels. A stimulation module is coupled to the battery module and contained in one or more of the panels is operable to generate stimulation signals to be applied to the user. At least two contact members that are coupled to the frame and in electrical communication with the stimulation module are operable to apply the stimulation signals to the user.

主权项

1. An apparatus for a functional electrical stimulation (FES) system, the apparatus comprising:
a flexible housing comprising a frame having a plurality of panels entirely contained within the housing, the housing being releasably mountable on a user, at least one of the panels being adjustably movable with respect to the frame; a battery module having one or more batteries, each battery module being contained within a first one or more of the panels; a stimulation module coupled to the battery module and contained within a second one or more of the panels, the stimulation module being operable to generate stimulation signals to be applied to the user; control circuitry disposed within the flexible housing and coupled to the battery module and the stimulation module to control the apparatus; and at least two contact members movably connected to the frame and in electrical contact with the stimulation module, the at least two contact members being operable to apply the stimulation signals to the user.