A wearable power-assisted flexible exoskeleton

Abstract

The invention provides a wearable power-assisted flexible exoskeleton, comprising: a fixed backboard is fixed on a multifunctional vest; an embedded control system is fixed on the fixed backboard; two motor modules are fixed above the waist of the fixed backboard; two The motor module is connected to the embedded control system; the embedded control system is connected to the CAN communication module; the battery is connected to the embedded control system and the driver; the driver is connected to the motor module; 2 flexible cables are connected to 2 motor modules; 2 flexible cables Secured and extended down by the waist strap, which connects to the 2 knee fabric sleeves via 2 thigh straps; 2 flex cables are guided down the waist strap along the thigh connector and knee fabric sleeves to 2 2 adjustable springs; 2 adjustable springs connected to 2 foot covers; posture sensor fixed on 2 knee fabric sleeves at the thigh, calf and / or waist strap at the back of the waist. Compared with the traditional rigid exoskeleton, the invention has the advantages of being lighter and more efficient in assisting walking.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the field of flexible exoskeletons, in particular to a wearable power-assisted flexible exoskeleton. Background technique [0002] Exoskeletons can be divided into flexible exoskeletons and rigid exoskeletons according to their mechanical structure. Among them, the rigid exoskeleton has been developed for many years and has been widely used in rehabilitation medicine, heavy object handling, emergency rescue and other occasions. At present, the rigid exoskeleton uses a hard shell to provide certain assistance to the wearer through a mechanized structure, but more than 95% Because the rigid exoskeleton system is too bulky, the wearer will consume a lot of physical energy. This does not mean that the exoskeleton system does not improve the wearer's strength or assist in load-bearing, but that it feels like walking in water when wearing it. Great resistance of bones. On the contrary, the flexible exoskeleton has a greater advanta...

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Among them, the rigid exoskeleton has been developed for many years and has been widely used in rehabilitation medicine, heavy object handling, emergency rescue and other occasions. At present, the rigid exoskeleton uses a hard shell to provide certain assistance to the wearer through a mechanized structure, but more than 95% Because the rigid exoskeleton system is too bulky, the wearer will consume a lot of physical energy. This does not mean that the exoskeleton system does not improve the wearer's strength or assist in load-bearing, but that it feels like walking in water when wearing it. great resistance of the bones

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