摘要 |
In a walking assistance device, comprising: a hip belt (2) configured to be worn on a waist or hip of a user; a power generator (3) having a base member (33) attached to a side of the hip belt and an output member (21) having an engagement assembly; and a torque transmitting member (4) having an upper end (4A) configured to be retained by the engagement assembly of the output member and a lower end (4B) configured to support a femur of the user; the engagement assembly comprises a latch mechanism for detachably engaging the upper end of the torque transmitting member. By thus allowing the torque transmitting member to be readily and easily attached and detached to and from the hip belt, wearing and removing of the walking assistance device can be simplified. When wearing the walking assistance device, the user may first wear the hip belt without being hindered by the presence of the torque transmitting member. Thereafter, the torque transmitting member may be attached to the hip belt, and the lower end of the torque transmitting member may be fastened to the femur of the user.
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