Movement assistance device

Abstract

A movement assistance device (100) is provided with: a suspending part (102) configured so that a connecting end (106) is movable at least in a horizontal direction; a power assist suit (101) for assisting movements of an operator (OP), the power assist suit being equipped with a fitted part (104) to be worn on the upper torso of the operator (OP), a pair of arm units (105) disposed from near the two shoulders of the operator (OP) along the arms (H) for tracking the movements of the arms of the operator (OP) and generating an assisting power for assisting said movements, and a movement operation section for performing horizontal movements of the suspending part (102); and a suspending member (103) for connecting the connecting end (106) of the suspending part (102) to the fitted part (104) of the power assist suit (101) to suspend the power assist suit (101).

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a motion support device for supporting physical work performed by a wearer, and further relates to a power assist for heavy physical work worn on the upper body including support for lifting, loading, unloading, and transporting heavy loads A motion support device for the suit. Background technique [0002] As a device which is worn by a wearer and can assist the movement by following the movement of the wearer, for example, the movement assisting device disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known. [0003] The motion support device assists the motion of the wearer, and is used when a heavy load is applied to the arms and feet, for example, when a caregiver raises a bedridden person in need of nursing care, or when unloading goods in a warehouse. [0004] Furthermore, in addition to light physical work such as nursing care, it is also envisaged that heavy physical work such as lifting and carrying heavy loads is performed ...

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Problems solved by technology

[0005] According to such a structure, if the motion support device lifts a heavy load, the structure of the device needs to be enlarged, and the motor needs to be strengthened, so the structure becomes larger and heavier.

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