发明名称 |
APPARATUS AND CLUTCH FOR USING CONTROLLED STORAGE AND RELEASE OF MECHANICAL ENERGY TO AID LOCOMOTION |
摘要 |
The subject matter described herein includes an apparatus and a clutch for using controlled storage and release of mechanical energy to aid in locomotion. One exemplary apparatus includes a frame including an upper portion configured to mechanically couple to a leg of the subject on a calf side of an ankle joint of the subject and a lower portion pivotally attached to the upper portion configured to mechanically couple to a foot of the subject on a foot side of the ankle joint of the subject. The apparatus include a rotary clutch and an elastic element coupled between the upper and lower portions of the frame to control periods of energy storage and release by the elastic element.
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申请公布号 |
US2013046218(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2013.02.21 |
申请号 |
US201213586528 |
申请日期 |
2012.08.15 |
申请人 |
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY;WIGGIN MICHAEL B.;SAWICKI GREGORY S.;COLLINS STEVEN H. |
发明人 |
WIGGIN MICHAEL B.;SAWICKI GREGORY S.;COLLINS STEVEN H. |
分类号 |
A61F5/01 |
主分类号 |
A61F5/01 |
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