DYNAMIC TRUNK LEANING SUPPORT

摘要

A device is provided for supporting a portion of the upper body during forward lean. The device comprises a two pillars anchored to the ground or a stable platform. One or more linkage elements are connected between pillars. A support plate is slidably situated on the linkage elements approximately midway between the pillars. The support plate provides support to a user in the region of the user's breast plate. As the user leans forward, the lean forces are transferred through the linkage elements to the pillars, causing the pillars to flex, and thus provide support to the user. The height of the pillars and the stiffness of the flexible portion of the pillars are adjustable during the operation of the device.

主权项

1. A device for supporting a portion of the upper body during forward lean, said device comprising:
at least two pillars, a portion of each pillar being flexible; a linkage element having two ends, each end operably attached to each said pillar; a support plate slidably situated on said linkage element, said support plate providing support to a user in the region of the user's breast plate, said support plate receiving lean forces during periods of forward lean and delivering said lean forces to said flexible portion of said pillars via said linkage element, thereby transferring at least a portion of the upper body weight of the user to said flexible portions.