An adjustable wearable powered exoskeleton

Abstract

This utility model discloses an adjustable wearable assistive exoskeleton, belonging to the field of medical device technology, aiming to solve the technical problem of the gradual decline in physiological function and weakened strength of the elderly, making it unable to effectively support the weight of the upper body. The adjustable wearable assistive exoskeleton includes a shell wall, with a first traction strap connected to the bottom end of the shell wall. A leg fitting for wearing on the legs is located at the bottom end of the first traction strap. A second traction strap is connected to the top end of the shell wall, with a shoulder fitting for wearing on the shoulders. The second traction strap is made of elastic band. This adjustable wearable assistive exoskeleton can provide auxiliary support for the upper body, effectively alleviating the problem of weakened vertebral load-bearing capacity due to osteoporosis and decreased bone density in the elderly, thus preventing effective support of the upper body weight. It also features a spinal heating function to improve the comfort of the elderly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical device technology, specifically relating to an adjustable wearable assistive exoskeleton. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing aging of the global population, the physiological functions of the elderly gradually decline. Osteoporosis is common among the elderly, and decreased bone density weakens the vertebral body's load-bearing capacity. In addition, long-term heavy lifting or minor trauma may cause vertebral compression fractures, resulting in kyphosis (hunchback), which causes the waist to bend. Furthermore, the muscles in the waist gradually atrophy with age, weakening their strength and making it unable to effectively support the weight of the upper body. These problems seriously affect the quality of daily life of the elderly, making them face many difficulties in daily activities such as walking and standing, and often requiring them to rely on walking aids.

[0003] Traditional mobility aids, such as canes and wheelchairs, can help the elderly with their daily activities to some extent, but they have many limitations. For example, canes require arm strength to support the body, increasing the load on the arms, and the relatively weak arm strength can easily cause arm discomfort. In addition, canes are difficult to carry and are easy to forget. Wheelchairs restrict the range of motion of the elderly, and long-term use may lead to problems such as muscle atrophy. Therefore, this application proposes an adjustable wearable assistive exoskeleton. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an adjustable wearable assistive exoskeleton, which aims to solve the technical problem that the physiological functions of the elderly gradually decline, their strength weakens, and they are unable to effectively support the weight of their upper body under the existing technology.

[0005] Technical solution

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an adjustable wearable assistive exoskeleton, including a shell wall, a first traction strap connected to the bottom end of the shell wall, a leg wearable piece that can be worn on the legs of a human body provided at the bottom end of the first traction strap, a second traction strap connected to the top end of the shell wall, a shoulder wearable piece that can be worn on the shoulders of a human body provided at the top end of the second traction strap, and the second traction strap is an elastic band.

[0007] Preferably, the leg-wearing device includes a first connecting strap connected to the bottom end of the first traction strap and leg straps disposed at both ends of the first connecting strap.

[0008] Preferably, the shoulder wearer includes a second connecting strap connected to the top end of the second traction strap and shoulder straps disposed at both ends of the second connecting strap.

[0009] Preferably, a sleeve block is movably embedded in the shell wall, the bottom end of the second traction belt extends into the shell wall and is fixedly connected to the sleeve block, a positioning pin is horizontally inserted through the shell wall, the sleeve block and the positioning pin are sleeved together, and a plurality of positioning holes are opened on the side wall of the shell wall to accommodate the insertion of the positioning pin.

[0010] Preferably, a threaded ring seat is provided on one side wall of the shell at a position corresponding to the positioning hole, and the positioning pin is threadedly engaged with the threaded ring seat.

[0011] Preferably, a cotton pad is provided on the outer side of the shell wall, and an electric heating plate is installed on the inner side of the shell wall facing the cotton pad, with the electric heating plate penetrating the side wall of the shell wall and fitting against the cotton pad.

[0012] Preferably, a pair of partitions are fixed at the bottom of the inner wall of the shell, and a battery is assembled between the pair of partitions. A control box is provided at the bottom of the side wall of the shell, and the control box is connected to the battery and the heating plate. The first traction belt is connected to the lower partition, and a charging interface for charging the battery is provided on the lower partition.

[0013] Preferably, limit strips are vertically provided on both inner side walls of the shell, and the sleeve block is located on the side of the limit strip away from the heating plate.

[0014] Beneficial effects

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This invention, through the design of a shell wall, a first traction belt, a second traction belt, and leg and shoulder wear parts, provides auxiliary support for the upper body. The leg wear part, consisting of a first connecting belt and a pair of leg straps, is worn on the legs, and the shoulder wear part, consisting of a second connecting belt and a pair of shoulder straps, is worn on the shoulders. Under the traction of the first traction belt, the shell wall, and the second traction belt, it can effectively alleviate the problems of osteoporosis and decreased bone density in the elderly, which weakens the vertebral weight-bearing capacity and causes the waist muscles to gradually atrophy and weaken with age, making it unable to effectively support the weight of the upper body. It provides assistance for the activities of the elderly. The second traction belt adopts an elastic band structure, which has elastic cushioning properties, making it easier for the elderly to walk while wearing the device.

[0017] This invention utilizes an electric heating plate. When worn, the device's shell fits snugly against the spine. A battery powers the heating plate, and a control box controls the heating plate to heat the user's spine, increasing blood flow in the spinal region, reducing muscle tension, and relaxing muscles. This relieves muscle fatigue and stiffness caused by maintaining the same posture for a long time or overexertion, improving the comfort of the elderly and enabling them to perform bending, twisting, and other movements more easily.

[0018] This invention, through the setting of positioning holes and positioning pins, allows the positioning pins to be inserted into positioning holes at different positions on the shell wall and pass through the sleeve block, thereby adjusting the distance between the shoulder wear piece and the leg wear piece, making it suitable for people of different heights. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the shell wall in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the shell wall in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure at the top of the shell wall in this utility model.

[0024] The markings in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Shell wall; 2. First traction belt; 3. Second traction belt; 4. First connecting belt; 5. Leg strap; 6. Second connecting belt; 7. Shoulder strap; 8. Positioning hole; 9. Positioning pin; 10. Control box; 11. Battery; 12. Partition; 13. Sleeve block; 14. Threaded ring seat; 15. Heating plate; 16. Cotton pad; 17. Limiting strip; 18. Charging interface. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] This embodiment provides an adjustable wearable assistive exoskeleton, the structural diagram of which is shown below. Figures 1-4As shown, it includes a shell wall 1, and a first traction belt 2 is connected to the bottom end of the shell wall 1. The bottom end of the first traction belt 2 is provided with a leg wearable part that can be worn on the legs of a human body. The leg wearable part includes a first connecting belt 4 connected to the bottom end of the first traction belt 2 and leg straps 5 provided at both ends of the first connecting belt 4. A second traction belt 3 is connected to the top of the shell wall 1. A shoulder wear piece is provided at the top of the second traction belt 3, which can be worn on the shoulders of the human body. The second traction belt 3 is an elastic band. The shoulder wear piece includes a second connecting band 6 connected to the top of the second traction belt 3 and shoulder straps 7 provided at both ends of the second connecting band 6. Through the arrangement of the shell wall 1, the first traction belt 2, the second traction belt 3, the leg wear piece and the shoulder wear piece, the leg wear piece composed of the first connecting band 4 and a pair of leg straps 5 is worn on the legs, and the shoulder wear piece composed of the second connecting band 6 and a pair of shoulder straps 7 is worn on the shoulders. Under the traction of the first traction belt 2, the shell wall 1 and the second traction belt 3, it can provide auxiliary support for the upper body. It can effectively alleviate the common osteoporosis in the elderly, the weakening of the vertebral weight-bearing capacity due to decreased bone density, and the phenomenon that the waist muscles gradually atrophy and weaken with age, making it unable to effectively support the weight of the upper body. It provides assistance for the activities of the elderly. The second traction belt 3 adopts an elastic band structure, which has elastic cushioning performance, which is conducive to the elderly wearing the device to walk.

[0027] In a further embodiment, a sleeve block 13 is movably embedded inside the shell wall 1. The bottom end of the second traction belt 3 extends into the shell wall 1 and is fixedly connected to the sleeve block 13. A positioning pin 9 is horizontally inserted through the shell wall 1. The sleeve block 13 and the positioning pin 9 are sleeved together. Multiple positioning holes 8 are provided on the side wall of the shell wall 1 to accommodate the insertion of the positioning pin 9. A threaded ring seat 14 is provided on one side wall of the shell wall 1 at a position corresponding to the positioning hole 8. The positioning pin 9 is threadedly engaged with the threaded ring seat 14. By setting the positioning holes 8 and the positioning pin 9, the positioning pin 9 can be inserted into the positioning holes 8 at different positions on the shell wall 1 and pass through the sleeve block 13 to be threadedly connected to the threaded ring seat 14. This allows adjustment of the distance between the shoulder wear and the leg wear, making it suitable for people of different heights.

[0028] In a further embodiment, a cotton pad 16 is provided on the outer side of the shell wall 1, and an electric heating plate 15 is installed on the inner side of the shell wall 1 facing the cotton pad 16. The electric heating plate 15 penetrates the side wall of the shell wall 1 and fits against the cotton pad 16. A pair of partitions 12 are fixed at the bottom inside the shell wall 1, and a storage battery 11 is installed between the pair of partitions 12. A control box 10 is provided at the bottom of the side wall of the shell wall 1. The control box 10 is connected to the storage battery 11 and the electric heating plate 15. The first traction belt 2 is connected to the lower partition 12, and a charging interface 18 for charging the storage battery 11 is provided on the lower partition 12. The storage battery 11 supplies power to the electric heating plate 15. The electric heating plate 15 can be controlled by the control box 10 to heat the user's spine, increase blood flow in the spinal area, reduce muscle tension, relax muscles, relieve muscle fatigue and stiffness caused by maintaining the same posture for a long time or overwork, improve the comfort of the elderly, and enable the elderly to bend over and twist more easily. Limiting strips 17 are vertically arranged on both sides of the inner wall of the shell 1. The sleeve block 13 is located on the side of the limiting strip 17 away from the heating plate 15. The limiting strip 17 limits and separates the sleeve block 13, which can prevent the sleeve block 13 from contacting and rubbing against the heating plate 15.

[0029] Working Principle: In use, the leg fitting, consisting of the first connecting strap 4 and a pair of leg straps 5, is worn on both legs. Then, the shoulder fitting, consisting of the second connecting strap 6 and a pair of shoulder straps 7, is worn on the shoulders. Under the traction of the first traction strap 2, the shell wall 1, and the second traction strap 3, the device provides auxiliary support to the upper body, effectively alleviating the problems of osteoporosis, decreased bone density leading to weakened vertebral weight-bearing capacity, and the gradual atrophy and weakening of lumbar muscles with age, making it unable to effectively support the weight of the upper body. The second traction strap 3 uses an elastic band structure, providing elastic cushioning, which facilitates walking for the elderly while wearing the device. Furthermore, after wearing the device, the shell wall 1 fits against the spine, and the battery 11 supplies power to the heating plate 15. The control box 10 can control the heating plate 15 to heat the user's spine, increasing blood flow in the spinal region, reducing muscle tension, and relaxing muscles. This relieves muscle fatigue and stiffness caused by maintaining the same posture for a long time or overexertion, improving the comfort of the elderly and allowing them to bend and twist more easily. Furthermore, by inserting the positioning pin 9 into the positioning holes 8 at different positions on the shell wall 1 and passing it through the sleeve block 13, the distance between the shoulder wear piece and the leg wear piece can be adjusted, making it suitable for people of different heights.

[0030] All technical features in this embodiment can be freely combined according to actual needs.

[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An adjustable wearable assistive exoskeleton, comprising a shell wall (1), characterized in that: The bottom end of the shell wall (1) is connected to a first traction belt (2), and the bottom end of the first traction belt (2) is provided with a leg wearable piece that can be worn on the legs of a human body. The top end of the shell wall (1) is connected to a second traction belt (3), and the top end of the second traction belt (3) is provided with a shoulder wearable piece that can be worn on the shoulders of a human body. The second traction belt (3) is an elastic band. A cotton pad (16) is provided on the outer side of the shell wall (1), and an electric heating plate (15) is installed on the inner side of the shell wall (1) facing the cotton pad (16). The electric heating plate (15) penetrates the side wall of the shell wall (1) and is attached to the cotton pad (16). A pair of partitions (12) are fixed at the bottom inside the shell wall (1), and a storage battery (11) is assembled between the pair of partitions (12). A control box (10) is provided at the bottom of the side wall of the shell wall (1). The control box (10) is connected to the storage battery (11) and the heating plate (15). The first traction belt (2) is connected to the partition (12) located below, and a charging interface (18) for charging the storage battery (11) is provided on the partition (12) located below.

2. The adjustable wearable assistive exoskeleton according to claim 1, characterized in that, The leg-wearing device includes a first connecting strap (4) connected to the bottom end of the first traction strap (2) and leg straps (5) disposed at both ends of the first connecting strap (4).

3. The adjustable wearable assistive exoskeleton according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shoulder wearer includes a second connecting strap (6) connected to the top of the second traction strap (3) and shoulder straps (7) located at both ends of the second connecting strap (6).

4. The adjustable wearable assistive exoskeleton according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sleeve block (13) is movably embedded in the shell wall (1). The bottom end of the second traction belt (3) extends into the shell wall (1) and is fixedly connected to the sleeve block (13). A positioning pin (9) is horizontally inserted on the shell wall (1). The sleeve block (13) and the positioning pin (9) are sleeved together. A plurality of positioning holes (8) are opened on the side wall of the shell wall (1) to accommodate the insertion of the positioning pin (9).

5. An adjustable wearable assistive exoskeleton according to claim 4, characterized in that, A threaded ring seat (14) is provided on one side wall of the shell wall (1) at a position corresponding to the positioning hole (8), and the positioning pin (9) is threadedly engaged with the threaded ring seat (14).

6. An adjustable wearable assistive exoskeleton according to claim 4, characterized in that, Limiting strips (17) are vertically arranged on both sides of the inner side wall of the shell (1), and the sleeve block (13) is arranged on the side of the limiting strip (17) away from the heating plate (15).

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