FOOT PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN AN EXOSKELETON APPARATUS

摘要

An exoskeleton for a leg of a user comprises a leg structure, a foot plate moveably mounted thereto, and a biasing member extending between the leg structure and the foot plate, the foot plate is moveably mounted to the leg structure between a first position in which the rearward portion extends downwardly and the forward portion extends upwardly and a second position in which the rearward portion extends upwardly and the forward portion extends downwardly and the foot plate is biased to the first position.

主权项

1. An exoskeleton comprising:
a) at least one leg structure comprising a lower leg portion; b) a foot plate pivotally mounted to the lower leg portion at a connection point, the foot plate having a forward portion, a middle section and a rearward portion; c) a biasing member extending between the lower leg portion and the foot plate, the foot plate is moveably mounted to the leg structure between a first position in which the rearward portion extends downwardly and the forward portion extends upwardly and a second position in which the rearward portion extends upwardly and the forward portion extends downwardly and the foot plate is biased to the first position.