Support device for storing objects

Abstract

A support apparatus for storing objects may include a main rod supported by a floor or a wall surface, a coupling unit provided at an end of the main rod, and a support frame supported by the main rod and movably coupled to the coupling unit such that a center of gravity is movable, and a support member having an upper surface on which a predetermined object can be placed, and a guide member extending in a horizontal direction from one side of the support member and configured such that the coupling unit is slidably coupled to the guide member.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority and benefit to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2024-0066623, filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on May 22, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates to a support device for storing objects. Background Technology

[0004] Support devices or structures can be used to store objects with complex structures or shapes. For example, robots designed to be worn on a person may include waist wearables that can be worn on the user's waist or back, and lower limb wearables that can be worn on the user's legs. With the robot standing on the ground, it is stored while suspended from the support device or structure, making it easy to detach from the user and store.

[0005] Support devices in related technologies typically include a base frame configured to be supported by a ground or wall surface, and cantilever beams extending outward from the base frame and having end faces from which the robot can suspend. However, because the ends of the base frame and cantilever beams in these support devices are spaced apart from each other, the support device struggles to stably support the robot. In some cases, the support device may tip over.

[0006] Furthermore, wearable robots often have articulated structures to enable user movement. Therefore, the shape of a wearable robot may not be fixed, and the position of its center of gravity may vary. However, because the cantilever beams and the base frame of the support device in related technologies are fixed, the support device sometimes cannot stably support the robot according to its shape and center of gravity position.

[0007] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop support devices for storing objects that can stably support and store objects of various structures or shapes by using the supporting force of the floor or wall surface. Summary of the Invention

[0008] This disclosure relates to a support device for storing objects, and more specifically, to a support device for storing objects that uses the supporting force of a floor or wall surface to support and store the objects.

[0009] The embodiments of this disclosure can solve the above problems, and the embodiments of this disclosure can provide a support device for storing objects, which can stably support objects of various shapes or structures by using the supporting force of the ground or wall surface.

[0010] Technical problems that embodiments of the present disclosure can solve are not necessarily limited to the above technical problems, and other technical problems not mentioned above can be understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains from the following description.

[0011] Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide a support apparatus for storing objects, and the support apparatus can include a main bar supported by a floor or a wall surface, a coupling unit provided at an end of the main bar, and a support frame supported by the main bar and movably coupled to the coupling unit so that a center of gravity is movable, and wherein the support frame can include a support part having an upper surface on which a predetermined object can be placed, and a guide part extending in a horizontal direction from a side of the support part and configured so that the coupling unit is slidably coupled to the guide part.

[0012] The support part can be plate-shaped, and the guide part can be provided on a lower surface of the support part.

[0013] The guide part can extend from one end of the support part to the other end opposite to the one end of the support part so that the guide part passes through the center of gravity of the support part.

[0014] The coupling unit can include a sliding part coupled to the guide part and configured to be slidable in one direction, and a sliding fixing part coupled to the sliding part so as to be movable toward the guide part and configured to fix relative positions of the sliding part and the guide part.

[0015] A plurality of sliding fixing holes can be formed in the guide part and arranged in one direction, and the sliding fixing part can include a sliding fixing body movably coupled to the sliding part, and a sliding fixing protrusion extending from the sliding fixing body and configured to be selectively inserted into any one of the plurality of sliding fixing holes.

[0016] The sliding fixing part can include a sliding fixing elastic member configured to press the sliding fixing body toward the guide part.

[0017] The sliding fixing part can include a sliding fixing lever extending from the sliding fixing body to an outer side of the sliding part, and a sliding fixing handle provided at an end of the sliding fixing lever.

[0018] The coupling unit can include a rotation base part provided at an end of the main bar and configured to support the sliding part so that the sliding part is rotatable.

[0019] The coupling unit can include a rotation fixing part coupled to the rotation base part so as to be movable toward the sliding part and configured to fix relative positions of the sliding part and the rotation base part.

[0020] A plurality of rotation fixing holes can be formed in the sliding member and arranged in a radial direction based on the main rod, and the rotation fixing member can include a rotation fixing body movably coupled to the sliding member and having one side configured to be selectively inserted into any one of the plurality of rotation fixing holes.

[0021] The rotation fixing member can include a rotation fixing elastic member configured to press the rotation fixing body toward the sliding member.

[0022] The rotation fixing member can include a rotation fixing rod extending from a lateral portion of the rotation fixing body to the outside of the rotation base member, and a rotation fixing handle provided at an end portion of the rotation fixing rod.

[0023] The support apparatus can further include a fixing unit coupled to one side of the support member and configured to fix an object placed on an upper surface of the support member, wherein the fixing unit includes a length adjusting member coupled to the support member so as to be movable in an outward direction and configured to adjust a distance at which an end portion of the length adjusting member is spaced apart from the support member, and a fixing member extending upward from the end portion of the length adjusting member and configured to fix the object placed on the upper surface of the support member.

[0024] The fixing member can be hingedly and rotatably coupled to the end portion of the length adjusting member.

[0025] The fixing unit can include an object fixing elastic member configured to press the fixing member toward the length adjusting member.

[0026] The main rod can include a plurality of sub rod members coupled to each other in series such that the plurality of sub rod members are attachable to or detachable from each other.

[0027] The support apparatus can further include a base frame capable of being placed on a floor, and the main rod extends from the base frame to the floor.

[0028] The base frame can include a base member configured to support the main rod and be in a plate shape, and a wheel rotatably coupled to one side of the base member and configured to be rollable with respect to the floor.

[0029] The main rod can be positioned to be biased toward the wheel from a central portion of the base member.

[0030] The main rod can include a first rod member extending from a wall surface, and a second rod member extending upward from the first rod member, and the coupling unit can be provided at an upper end of the second rod member.

[0031] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a center of gravity of a support frame on which a predetermined object is placed can be moved in a horizontal direction with respect to the main rod, so that objects having various shapes or structures can be stably supported and stored.

[0032] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the support frame can be rotated with respect to the main rod, and the direction of an object placed on the support frame can be appropriately changed, which can improve the convenience of use.

[0033] The advantages of embodiments of the present disclosure are not necessarily limited to the above-mentioned advantages, and other advantages not mentioned above will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the present specification and the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a robot is stored by a support apparatus for storing an object according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 2 is a front view of a support apparatus for storing an object according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a part of a support apparatus for storing an object according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 4 is a top plan view showing a state in which a length adjustment member of a support apparatus for storing an object according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is adjusted to shorten a distance between a fixing unit and a support frame.

[0038] Figure 5 is a top plan view showing a state in which a length adjustment member of a support apparatus for storing an object according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is adjusted to lengthen a distance between a fixing unit and a support frame.

[0039] Figure 4 and Figure 5 shows a horizontal cross section of a support member of a support frame so that a length adjustment member is visible.

[0040] Figure 6 is a front view showing a state in which a fixing unit of a support apparatus for storing an object according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is retracted toward a support frame.

[0041] Figure 7 is a front view showing a state in which a fixing unit of a support apparatus for storing an object according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is deployed outside a support frame.

[0042] Figure 8 is Figure 7 is a magnified view of a part of

[0043] Figure 9is a cross-sectional view for explaining a state in which relative positions of a guide member and a sliding member of a support apparatus for storing objects according to an embodiment of the disclosure are fixed by a sliding fixing member.

[0044] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a state in which relative positions of a guide member and a sliding member of a support apparatus for storing objects according to an embodiment of the disclosure are not fixed.

[0045] Figure 11 is an exploded perspective view showing a coupling unit of a support apparatus for storing objects according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0046] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a state in which relative positions of a sliding member and a rotating base member of a support apparatus for storing objects according to an embodiment of the disclosure are fixed by a rotating fixing member.

[0047] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a state in which relative positions of a sliding member and a rotating base member of a support apparatus for storing objects according to an embodiment of the disclosure are not fixed.

[0048] Figure 12 and Figure 13 shows a vertical cross-section of the sliding member and the rotating base member such that an inside of the sliding member and an inside of the rotating base member are visible.

[0049] Figure 14 is a perspective view showing a state in which a robot is stored by a support apparatus for storing objects according to an embodiment of the disclosure when the robot is supported by the support apparatus, as viewed from above. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] Hereinafter, example embodiments of the disclosure will be described in detail such that a person having ordinary skill in the art can easily implement the embodiments. However, the embodiments of the disclosure can be implemented in various different ways, and are not necessarily limited or restricted by the example embodiments described herein.

[0051] In order to clearly describe the example embodiments of the disclosure, parts that are not related to the description can be omitted. Also, when it is determined that specific description of the related art that is well known can unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the disclosure, such specific description can be omitted. In assigning reference numerals to constituent elements of various drawings in the specification, the same or similar constituent elements can be denoted by the same or similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0052] Furthermore, the terms or words used in the specification and claims should not be construed as limited to their general or dictionary meaning, but should be interpreted as having meanings and concepts consistent with the technical spirit of this disclosure, the principle of which is that the inventor can appropriately define the concepts of the terms in order to describe his / her own invention in the best way.

[0053] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the state of the robot stored by supporting it with a support device for storing objects according to an embodiment of the present disclosure when viewed from above. The robot is represented by dashed lines, and the components in the robot's perspective are represented by solid lines. Figure 2 This is a front view of a support device for storing objects according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0054] Figure 1 and Figure 2 A support device 1 for storing objects is shown according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. (See reference...) Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the support device 1 can be a device that supports an object so that the object can be stored at a predetermined location.

[0055] As shown in the figure, the support device 1 can be used to support and store the wearable robot R. In this disclosure, the wearable robot R can be a robot configured to be worn on the body and assist the user's movement. The wearable robot R may include a waist wearable component W that can be worn on the user's waist and a pair of lower limb wearable components L that can be worn on the user's legs.

[0056] Typically, a wearable robot R may have an articulated link structure to enable free movement for the user. The wearable lower limb component L of the wearable robot R can often extend upwards and downwards, and its center of gravity can change depending on the relative position of the links according to the movement of the joints.

[0057] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, with the lower limb wearable component L extended upwards and downwards, the center of gravity of the wearable robot R can be positioned below the waist wearable component W. However, with the knees of the lower limb wearable component L bent, the center of gravity of the wearable robot R can be positioned in front of the waist wearable component W (in the positive X-axis direction). As described above, a wearable robot R with a complex structure (whose center of gravity position can change differently) may be difficult to support and store using a general structure.

[0058] Furthermore, the wearable robot R can sometimes be supported so that specific parts of it are free ends spaced apart from the ground. For example, as shown in the figure, the lower limb wearable component L can extend such that it is the free end (in the negative Z-axis direction) below the waist wearable component W. This configuration prevents damage to the joints or linkages of the lower limb wearable component L from being pressed against the ground and allows the user to easily wear the lower limb wearable component L.

[0059] In the support device 1 according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the center of gravity of the support frame 30 for supporting the wearable robot R can be moved in the horizontal direction, so that the support device 1 can stably support and store the wearable robot R with a complex shape or structure whose center of gravity can change.

[0060] Furthermore, in the support device 1 according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the support frame 30 can be supported by the upper end of the vertically extending main rod 20, so that the lower limb wearable component L can store the wearable robot R in a state where the lower limb wearable component L is the free end extending downward (in the positive Z-axis direction).

[0061] The components of the support device 1 according to embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below.

[0062] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the support device 1 may include a base frame 10. The base frame 10 may be a frame that supports other components of the support device 1 and stably supports the wearable robot R supported by the support device 1 using the supporting force of the ground or floor.

[0063] In one embodiment, the base frame 10 may include a base component 12. The base component 12 may be plate-shaped, allowing it to be stably placed on the floor. As shown, the base component 12 may be a circular plate. However, the shape of the base component 12 is not specifically limited. For example, the base component 12 may be configured as a plate with a polygonal shape.

[0064] In one embodiment, the base frame 10 may include wheels 14. Wheels 14 may be rotatably coupled to one side of the base component 12. Wheels 14 may be configured to roll relative to the floor. Therefore, the wearable robot R can move on the floor together with the base frame 10 and other components of the support device 1 supported by the base frame 10.

[0065] In one embodiment, wheel 14 may be attached to one edge of base component 12. As shown, wheel 14 may be attached to the front edge portion of base component 12 (based on the positive X-axis direction). However, the position of wheel 14 is not specifically limited, and preferably, wheel 14 is movable to base component 12.

[0066] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The support device 1 according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a main rod 20. The main rod 20 may be configured to transmit the supporting force of the base frame 10 to the support frame 30 described below.

[0067] In this embodiment, the main rod 20 can extend upward (in the positive Z-axis direction) from the base member 12 of the base frame 10. Therefore, the waist wearable member W can be supported at the upper end of the main rod 20 and stored in a state where the lower limb wearable member L, which has a long length, is extended upward and downward (in the Z-axis direction).

[0068] In one implementation, the main rod 20 may include a plurality of secondary rod components 22 arranged in series with each other. The number of secondary rod components 22 may be appropriately adjusted as needed / desired. For example, the number of secondary rod components 22 may be increased to store a wearable robot R having a lower limb wearable component L that is longer than the length shown.

[0069] In one embodiment, the main rod 20 may include rod connecting members 24 configured to connect adjacent secondary rod members 22, such that the adjacent secondary rod members 22 are detachable. The number of rod connecting members 24 can be appropriately adjusted as needed / desired.

[0070] In one embodiment, the rod connection member 24 may include a clamping member and a retaining pin, the clamping member being configured to surround the opposite end of a coaxially arranged secondary rod member 22, and the retaining pin being penetratingly connected to the clamping member and configured to fix the position of the secondary rod member 22.

[0071] As described above, since the multiple secondary rod components 22 of the main rod 20 of the support device 1 according to the embodiments of the present disclosure can be detachably connected to each other, the height of the upper end can be freely adjusted, which can improve the performance of the support device 1 in terms of assembly, installation and storage.

[0072] In one implementation, the main rod 20 may be positioned on the base component 12 and offset toward the wheel 14. More specifically, the main rod 20 may be positioned slightly spaced from the center of the base component 12 on the front side toward the wheel 14 (based on the positive X-axis direction). This configuration allows the main rod 20 and the wheel 14 to be positioned close to or as close as possible to each other, enabling more stable movement via the wheel 14.

[0073] In the implementation, the three auxiliary rod components 22 of the main rod 20 are... Figure 2 As shown in the diagram. However, the main rod 20 can be configured as a single rod. The rod connection component 24 may not be provided.

[0074] In the embodiment, the secondary rod component 22 of the main rod 20 is... Figure 1 andFigure 2 The rod is shown as extending upwards and downwards (in the Z-axis direction). However, if needed, a section of the auxiliary rod member 22 can be bent, or the auxiliary rod member 22 can be configured to have different thicknesses or widths in the longitudinal direction.

[0075] In the following description, other components of the support device according to embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to other accompanying drawings.

[0076] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view showing a portion of a support device for storing objects according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 This is a top plan view showing the state in which the length adjustment member of the support device for storing objects according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is adjusted to shorten the distance between the fixing unit and the support frame. Figure 5 This is a top plan view showing the state in which the length adjustment member of the support device for storing objects according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is adjusted to extend the distance between the fixing unit and the support frame. Figure 4 and Figure 5 A horizontal cross-section of the support component of the support frame is shown, making the length adjustment component visible. Figure 6 This is a front view showing the fixed unit of the support device for storing objects according to an embodiment of the present disclosure retracted toward the support frame. Figure 7 This is a front view showing the fixed unit of the support device for storing objects according to an embodiment of the present disclosure deployed outside the support frame. Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of a portion of it. Figure 8 The dotted line in the middle indicates the fixed elastic component of the object.

[0077] refer to Figures 1 to 3 According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the support device 1 may include a connecting unit 60 disposed at the upper end of the main rod 20, and the support frame 30 may be movably connected to the connecting unit 60.

[0078] In one embodiment, the support frame 30 may be a frame configured to directly support the waist-worn wearable component W of the wearable robot R. In another embodiment, the support frame 30 may include a support member 32.

[0079] In one embodiment, the support member 32 may be configured to have an upper surface 32a on which the waist wearable part W of the wearable robot R can be placed. The upper surface 32a of the support member 32 may be formed to be flat in the horizontal direction (perpendicular to the Z-axis) so that the object can be stably placed on it. As needed / desired, a region of the upper surface 32a may be formed to be stepped or curved.

[0080] In this implementation, the support member 32 can be a plate-shaped structure extending in the horizontal direction (perpendicular to the Z-axis). Therefore, the wearable robot R can be stably supported over a larger area.

[0081] The specific shape of the support member 32 according to the embodiment will be described below. The support member 32 may include a main support portion 34 having a generally quadrilateral shape and a secondary support portion 36 having a generally triangular shape, the secondary support portion extending outward from the main support portion 34 in a horizontal direction (perpendicular to the Z-axis).

[0082] In this embodiment, the secondary support portion 36 can extend in the opposite direction to the wheel 14, with the main rod 20 positioned between them. As shown, the secondary support portion 36 can extend rearward (in the negative X-axis direction) from the edge of the main support portion 34. This configuration allows the support device 1 to have a stable center of gravity overall.

[0083] In an implementation, the secondary support portion 36 may have a shape in which the width decreases towards its end. As shown, the secondary support portion 36 may have a generally triangular shape with a vertex pointing rearward (in the negative X-axis direction). The shape of the secondary support portion 36 may be modified as needed / desired.

[0084] In one embodiment, the indicator portion 32b may be disposed on the upper surface 32a of the support member 32. The indicator portion 32b may be configured to guide the wearable robot R in a direction that allows it to move onto the support member 32. As shown, the indicator portion 32b may be an arrow or a wedge shape indicating the direction. Therefore, the wearable robot R can be accurately placed on the support device 1.

[0085] For example, the indicator portion 32b may be recessed or embossed on the upper surface 32a, or formed by marking with ink of a different color than that of the support member 32. There are no specific limitations on the indicator portion 32b, and preferably, the indicator portion 32b can visually indicate the direction of movement of the wearable robot R to the outside.

[0086] refer to Figures 3 to 5 According to embodiments of this disclosure, the length adjustment member 42 of the fixing unit 40 described below can be connected to the support member 32 of the support frame 30. The support member 32 may have a fixing unit connection portion 33.

[0087] In one embodiment, the fixing unit connecting portion 33 can be configured as a space formed in the main support portion 34 of the support member 32. The fixing unit connecting portion 33 can extend in the left / right direction (Y-axis direction). The extending direction of the fixing unit connecting portion 33 can be parallel to the direction in which the length of the length adjusting member 42 can be adjusted.

[0088] In one embodiment, the extension direction of the fixed unit connecting portion 33 may be perpendicular to the extension direction of the guide member 38 described below. This configuration minimizes the mutual interference between the movement of the center of gravity of the support member 32 along the guide member 38 and the length adjustment of the length adjustment member 42.

[0089] In this embodiment, one side of the fixed unit connecting portion 33, based on its extension direction, can be opened outward through the edge of the main support portion 34. Therefore, the length adjustment member 42 can enter and / or exit the interior of the main support portion 34 through the fixed unit connecting portion 33. Thus, the distance between one end of the length adjustment member 42, which is placed outside the fixed unit connecting portion 33, and the support member 32 can be adjusted.

[0090] In this embodiment, the fixing unit connection portion 33 can be configured as a pair of fixing unit connection portions 33. This pair of fixing unit connection portions 33 can be arranged parallel to each other in the left / right direction (Y-axis direction). Furthermore, this pair of fixing unit connection portions 33 can open outwards through the left and right edges of the main support portion 34. This configuration allows a pair of fixing units 40, as described below, to be connected to the support member 32.

[0091] In an embodiment, the fixing unit connecting portion 33 can be configured as a space disposed within the support member 32. However, there are no specific limitations on the structure or shape of the fixing unit connecting portion 33, and, for example, preferably, the length adjustment member 42 of the fixing unit 40 can be connected to the fixing unit connecting portion 33. For example, the fixing unit connecting portion 33 can be configured as a guide groove shape extending in the left / right direction (Y-axis direction) on the lower surface of the support member 32.

[0092] refer to Figures 1 to 3 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the support frame 30 of the support device 1 may include a guide member 38. A connecting unit 60 may be disposed at the end of the main rod 20 and may be slidably connected to the guide member 38.

[0093] Therefore, the center of gravity of the support frame 30 can be moved horizontally (perpendicular to the Z-axis) by the guide component 38. Thus, the support device 1 can stably support the wearable robot R with a complex shape or structure by adjusting the center of gravity accordingly.

[0094] In one embodiment, the guide member 38 may be disposed on the lower surface of the support member 32. The guide member 38 may extend in a horizontal direction (perpendicular to the Z-axis). The guide member 38 may extend from one end edge of the support member 32 to the opposite end edge of the support member 32, such that the guide member 38 passes through the center of gravity of the support member 32.

[0095] As shown in the figure, the support member 32 can extend from the rear end of the secondary support portion 36 (based on the negative X-axis direction) to the front side edge of the main support portion 34 opposite to the rear end of the secondary support portion 36 (based on the positive X-axis direction). Therefore, the center of gravity of the support member 32 can be placed on the moving section, which can improve the structural stability of the support device 1.

[0096] In one embodiment, a guide groove 38a may be formed in the guide member 38, and a connecting unit 60, which will be further described below, may be slidably connected to the guide groove 38a. The guide groove 38a may extend parallel to the guide member 38.

[0097] In one embodiment, the guide grooves 38a may be configured as a pair of guide grooves 38a respectively formed on two opposite sides of the guide member 38. Therefore, the connecting unit 60 may not retract in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the guide member 38. This configuration will now be described together with the sliding member 62 of the connecting unit 60.

[0098] In one embodiment, a sliding fixing hole 38b may be formed in the guide member 38. The sliding fixing hole 38b may be configured to fix the center of gravity of the support frame 30.

[0099] As described in detail below, the sliding fixing protrusion of the connecting unit 60 can be inserted into the sliding fixing hole 38b, thereby fixing the relative position of the guide member 38 and the connecting unit 60. Therefore, the center of gravity of the support frame 30 can be fixed.

[0100] In one embodiment, the sliding fixing hole 38b can be configured as a plurality of sliding fixing holes 38b. The plurality of sliding fixing holes 38b can be arranged in the extending direction of the guide member 38. Therefore, the center of gravity of the support frame 30 can be fixed at any position on a segment based on the extending direction of the guide member 38.

[0101] In this embodiment, a plurality of sliding fixing holes 38b can be formed in two opposite sides of the guide member 38. In other words, the plurality of sliding fixing holes 38b can be arranged in two rows parallel to each other in the extending direction of the guide member 38. Therefore, the center of gravity of the support frame 30 can be stably fixed.

[0102] In one embodiment, the guide member 38 may be disposed on the lower surface of the support member 32. However, the position of the guide member 38 is not specifically limited, and preferably, the guide member 38 can guide the movement direction of the support member 32. For example, the guide member 38 may be configured as a pair of guide members 38 disposed on two opposite sides of the support member 32.

[0103] refer to Figure 1 andFigures 4 to 8 The support device 1 according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a fixing unit 40. The fixing unit 40 may be configured to fix the wearable robot R to the support frame 30. Therefore, the wearable robot R can be more stably supported and stored by the support device 1.

[0104] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In one embodiment, the fixing unit 40 may include a length adjusting member 42. The length adjusting member 42 may be configured to provide a base on which the fixing member 46 of the fixing unit 40, described below, may be mounted. The length adjusting member 42 may have a frame shape extending in the left / right direction (Y-axis direction).

[0105] In one embodiment, one end of the length adjustment member 42 may be exposed on one side of the support member 32. Therefore, the fixing member 46, described below, may be attached to one end of the length adjustment member 42. The fixing member 46 may be configured to grip the waist wearable member W of the wearable robot R placed on the support member 32.

[0106] In this embodiment, as described above, the other end of the length adjustment member 42 can be movably connected to the fixed unit connection portion 33 of the support frame 30. The length adjustment member 42 can be connected to the fixed unit connection portion 33 so that it can slide in the left / right direction (Y-axis direction).

[0107] Therefore, in this embodiment, the distance (or length) between one end of the length adjustment member 42 and the edge of the support member 32 can be adjusted. Thus, one end of the length adjustment member 42 can be appropriately positioned to correspond to the width of the waist wearable member W placed on the support member 32 in the left / right direction (Y-axis direction). This configuration helps the fixing member 46 to accurately secure the waist wearable member W.

[0108] In one embodiment, the fixing unit 40 may include a length-restoring elastic member 44 (e.g., a spring). The length-restoring elastic member 44 may be configured to restore one end of the length adjusting member 42 to a predetermined length spaced from the support member 32 by using an elastic restoring force. The predetermined length can be set by adjusting the structure or properties of the length-restoring elastic member 44.

[0109] For example, in one embodiment, the length-restoring elastic member 44 may be configured to push the length-adjusting member 42 as deep as possible into the fixing unit connection portion 33. In other words, the length-restoring elastic member 44 may be configured to restore the distance between one end of the length-adjusting member 42 and the support member 32 to its minimum length.

[0110] For example, the length-restoring elastic member 44 can be configured as a tension spring. One side of the length-restoring elastic member 44 can be connected to the length adjusting member 42, and the other side of the length-restoring elastic member 44 can be connected to the central portion of the support member 32. The other side of the length-restoring elastic member 44 can be connected to the support member 32 via a predetermined connecting member 43 (such as a screw).

[0111] In this embodiment, multiple length-restoring elastic members 44 can be configured. These multiple length-restoring elastic members 44 can be arranged in the width direction (X-axis direction) of the length-adjusting member 42. Therefore, the elastic restoring force of the length-restoring elastic members 44 can be applied uniformly in the width direction of the length-adjusting member 42. This configuration minimizes the degree to which the length-adjusting member 42 unnecessarily interferes with the inner wall of the fixing unit connection portion 33 during its movement.

[0112] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figures 6 to 8 According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the fixing unit 40 of the support device 1 may include a fixing member 46. As described above, in the embodiments, the fixing member 46 may be a unit for fixing a wearable robot R placed on the upper surface 32a of the support member 32.

[0113] In one embodiment, the fixing member 46 may include a hinge shaft member 48 pivotally or rotatably coupled to one end of the length adjusting member 42, and a fixing member body 50 having a rod shape and extending from the hinge shaft member 48. The fixing member body 50 may extend upward (in the positive Z-axis direction). One end of the length adjusting member 42 may be a portion exposed on one side of the support member 32 in a left / right direction (Y-axis direction).

[0114] In one embodiment, the hinge axis member 48 may be parallel to the guide member 38 of the support frame 30. In other words, the hinge axis member 48 may extend in the front / back direction (X-axis direction).

[0115] Therefore, the fixed component body 50, which can pivot or rotate about the hinge axis member 48, can press the waist wearable component W on the upper surface 32a of the wearable robot R while pressing it in the width direction of the support member 32. The pivoting / rotation direction of the fixed component body 50 can be modified as needed / desired.

[0116] In one embodiment, the fixing member 46 may include a fixing clip 54. The fixing clip 54 may be configured to increase the connection force (or fixing force) between the fixing member 46 and the wearable robot R.

[0117] In one embodiment, the fixing clip 54 may be disposed at one end of the fixing component body 50. Therefore, the fixing clip 54 can press and fix the wearable robot R placed on the upper surface 32a of the support component 32 while rotating together with the fixing component body 50.

[0118] The retaining clip 54 can be hook-shaped, allowing it to hold a predetermined object. The hook shape of the retaining clip 54 can protrude towards the center of the support member 32. Therefore, the upper part of the waist wearable part W placed on the support member 32 can be secured by being held in place. The shape of the retaining clip 54 can be appropriately modified taking into account the shape of the object placed on the support member 32.

[0119] refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 In one embodiment, the fixing member 46 may include a guide block 52. The guide block 52 may be configured to guide the sliding shaft member 53, as will be described below. The guide block 52 may be disposed on the fixing member body 50. The guide block 52 may be positioned between the hinge shaft member 48 and the fixing clip 54.

[0120] As shown in the figure, the guide block 52 can be configured as a component separate from the fixed component body 50, and can be connected to the fixed component body 50. Alternatively, the guide block 52 can be integrated with the fixed component body 50.

[0121] In one embodiment, a guide hole 52a may be formed in the guide block 52. A sliding shaft member 53 may be slidably connected to the guide hole 52a. The guide hole 52a may extend parallel to the fixed member body 50. There are no specific limitations on the guide hole 52a, and preferably, the guide hole 52a may guide, for example, a predetermined direction of object sliding. For example, the guide hole 52a may be modified into an elongated slot, a slit, etc.

[0122] In one embodiment, the fixing unit 40 may include a sliding shaft member 53 and an object-fixing elastic member 56. The sliding shaft member 53 may be slidably connected to the guide hole 52a of the guide block 52. One side of the object-fixing elastic member 56 may be fixed to the sliding shaft member 53.

[0123] In one embodiment, the object-fixing elastic member 56 can be configured to press the fixing member body 50 of the fixing member 46 against the length adjusting member 42. In other words, the object-fixing elastic member 56 can apply an elastic force to the fixing member body 50, causing the fixing member body 50 to pivot / rotate toward the center of the support member 32. Therefore, the fixing member 46 can fix the waist wearable member W placed on the support member 32 while pressing the waist wearable member W with a predetermined force.

[0124] In one embodiment, the object-fixing elastic member 56 may be configured as a tension spring, with one side fixed to the sliding shaft member 53 and the other side fixed to one end of the length adjustment member 42.

[0125] Because one side of the object-fixing elastic member 56 can be fixed to the sliding shaft member 53, the object-fixing elastic member 56 can move together with the sliding shaft member 53 along the guide hole 52a.

[0126] Therefore, the phase of the object-fixing elastic member 56 can be adjusted so that the elastic force applied to the fixing component 50 is applied as horizontally as possible. The object-fixing elastic member 56 can be disposed in a predetermined cylindrical component and protected from external contamination or impact.

[0127] refer to Figure 1 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fixing unit 40 of the support device 1 can be configured as a pair of fixing units 40. The pair of fixing units 40 can be positioned on two opposite sides of the support frame 30 based on the left / right direction (Y-axis direction). Therefore, the waist wearable component W, which can be pressed by the pair of fixing units 40, can be stably fixed to the support frame 30.

[0128] In the following, a connecting unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be specifically described, which is configured to move the center of gravity of the support frame in the horizontal direction.

[0129] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view used to explain the state in which the relative positions of the guide member and the sliding member of the support device for storing objects according to embodiments of the present disclosure can be fixed by the sliding fixing member. Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view used to explain the state in which the relative positions of the guide member and the sliding member of the support device for storing objects according to embodiments of the present disclosure are not fixed. Figure 9 and Figure 10 The vertical cross-sections of the support frame and sliding component are shown, making the interiors of the support frame and sliding component visible. Figure 11 This is an exploded perspective view showing the connection unit of a support device for storing objects according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view used to explain the state in which the relative positions of the sliding member and the rotating base member of the support device for storing objects according to embodiments of the present disclosure can be fixed by a rotating fixing member. Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional view used to explain the state in which the relative positions of the sliding member and the rotating base member of the support device for storing objects according to embodiments of the present disclosure are not fixed.

[0130] Figure 12 and 13The vertical cross-sections of the sliding component and the rotating base component are shown, making the interiors of the sliding component and the rotating base component visible.

[0131] refer to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the connecting unit 60 of the support device 1 may include a sliding member 62. The sliding member 62 may be supported by the upper end of the main rod 20. The sliding member 62 may be slidably connected to the guide member 38 of the support frame 30. Therefore, the center of gravity of the support frame 30 may move relative to the main rod 20 in the front / back direction (X-axis direction).

[0132] In one embodiment, the sliding member 62 may include a slider 64. The slider 64 may be a block having a shape configured to slidably engage with the guide groove 38a of the guide member 38.

[0133] In one embodiment, the sliders 64 can be configured as a pair of sliders 64 respectively connected to two opposite sides of the guide member 38. This pair of sliders 64 can be connected by a slide plate 66 as described below. Therefore, the pair of sliders 64 can define a single rigid body. This configuration prevents the sliders 64 from being pulled out of the guide member 38.

[0134] In one embodiment, the slider 64 may have a sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a. The sliding fixing body 70, described below, may be movably connected to the sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a.

[0135] As shown in the figure, the sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a can be configured as a space disposed within the slider 64. The sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a can extend in the outward direction of the guide member 38. Therefore, the sliding fixing body 70 can move within the sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a in the direction in which the sliding fixing body 70 moves toward or away from the guide member 38.

[0136] In this embodiment, one side of the sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a can be opened. This side of the sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a can be opened in the direction toward the side of the guide member 38 where the sliding fixing hole 38b is arranged.

[0137] Therefore, the sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a and the sliding fixing hole 38b can communicate with each other depending on the relative position of the slider 64 and the guide member 38. In other words, when the sliding fixing hole 38b and the sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a overlap each other in the width direction (Y-axis direction) of the guide member 38, the sliding fixing hole 38b and the sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a can communicate with each other.

[0138] There are no specific limitations on the sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a, and preferably, for example, the sliding fixing body 70 described below can be movably connected to the sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a. For example, the sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a can be provided in the form of a guide slit or guide groove.

[0139] In one embodiment, the slider 64 may have a sliding fixing rod through hole 64b. The sliding fixing rod through hole 64b may be a hole through which the sliding fixing rod 74 can be penetrated and connected, as described below.

[0140] The sliding fixing rod through hole 64b can extend outward from the sliding fixing body connecting part 64a in the guide block 64. An opening of the sliding fixing rod through hole 64b can be provided in the outer surface of the guide block 64.

[0141] In one embodiment, the connecting unit 60 may include a sliding fixing member 68. The sliding fixing member 68 may be configured to fix the relative positions of the sliding member 62 and the guide member 38.

[0142] Therefore, in the implementation, the user can stably support the wearable robot R by placing the center of gravity of the support frame 30 in an appropriate position and then fixing the position of the support frame 30 with the sliding fixing member 68, thereby stably storing the wearable robot R.

[0143] In one embodiment, the sliding fixing member 68 may include a sliding fixing body 70. The sliding fixing body 70 may be slidably connected to the sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a of the slider 64. Therefore, the sliding fixing body 70 may move in the sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a in a direction in which the sliding fixing body 70 moves toward or away from the guide member 38.

[0144] In one embodiment, the sliding fixing member 68 may include a sliding fixing protrusion 72. The sliding fixing protrusion 72 may protrude from the sliding fixing body 70 toward the guide member 38.

[0145] In one embodiment, the sliding fixing protrusion 72 can be selectively inserted into any one of the plurality of sliding fixing holes 68b, thereby fixing the relative position of the guide member 38 and the sliding member 62.

[0146] Specifically, when the sliding fixing body 70 moves toward the guide member 38, the sliding fixing protrusion 72 can protrude to the outside of the slider 64 through an opening side of the sliding fixing body connecting portion 64a.

[0147] The sliding fixing protrusion 72 protruding from the outside of the slider 64 can be inserted into a sliding fixing hole 38b on an open side facing the sliding fixing body connecting part 64a. Therefore, the sliding part 62 and the guide part 38 can be fixed, and the center of gravity of the support frame 30 can also be fixed.

[0148] Conversely, when the sliding retainer 70 moves in a direction away from the guide member 38, the sliding retaining protrusion 72 can be pulled out from the sliding retaining hole 38b. Therefore, the positions of the sliding member 62 and the guide member 38 are not fixed, and the sliding member 62 can move along the guide member 38. Thus, the center of gravity of the support frame 30 can again move in the horizontal direction.

[0149] In one embodiment, the sliding fixing member 68 may include a sliding fixing rod 74. The sliding fixing rod 74 can extend from the sliding fixing body 70 to the outside of the slider 64. For this purpose, the sliding fixing rod 74 can pass through the sliding fixing rod through hole 64b.

[0150] In one embodiment, the sliding fixing member 68 may include a sliding fixing handle 76. The sliding fixing handle 76 may be located at the end of the sliding fixing rod 74. The sliding fixing handle 76 may have a shape that allows a user of the support device 1 to easily grip the sliding fixing handle 76.

[0151] The user can control the position of the sliding fixing body 70 by pushing the sliding fixing handle 76 toward the guide member 38 or pulling the sliding fixing handle 76 to the outside of the guide member 38. Therefore, the user can fix or not fix the relative position of the sliding member 62 and the guide member 38.

[0152] In one embodiment, the sliding fixing member 68 may include a sliding fixing elastic member 78. The sliding fixing elastic member 78 may be configured to press the sliding fixing body 70 against the guide member 38.

[0153] This configuration allows the sliding retaining member 68 to operate in its normal state, without any external force applied, to fix the relative positions of the sliding member 62 and the guide member 38. The external force can be the operational force transmitted from the user's muscle strength to the sliding retaining body 70 via the sliding retaining handle 76.

[0154] In one embodiment, the sliding fixed elastic member 78 may be a compression spring. The side of the sliding fixed elastic member 78 closest to the guide member 38 may be connected to the sliding fixed body 70. The other side of the sliding fixed elastic member 78, positioned away from the guide member 38, may be supported on or connected to the inner wall of the sliding fixed body connecting portion 64a.

[0155] Therefore, without the application of external force, the sliding fixing elastic member 78 can press the sliding fixing body 70 against the guide member 38, and then insert the sliding fixing protrusion 72 into the sliding fixing hole 38b. Meanwhile, there are no specific limitations on the structure or type of the sliding fixing elastic member 78, and preferably, the sliding fixing elastic member 78 can press the sliding fixing body 70 against the guide member 38.

[0156] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 11 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the sliding member 62 of the support device 1 may include a slide plate 66. The slide plate 66 may be positioned below the guide member 38 (based on the negative Z-axis direction). The slide plate 66 may be coupled to a pair of guide blocks 64.

[0157] In one embodiment, a central shaft member connection hole 66a may be formed in the lower surface of the slide plate 66. The central shaft member connection hole 66a may be a hole into which the central shaft member 84 of the rotating base component 80 is rotatably connected.

[0158] In this embodiment, a plurality of rotation fixing holes 66b can be formed in the lower surface of the slide plate 66. The plurality of rotation fixing holes 66b can be arranged radially based on the main rod 20. In other words, the plurality of rotation fixing holes 66b can be placed on an imaginary circular trajectory around the main rod 20. The function of the rotation fixing holes 66b will now be described in conjunction with the rotation base component 80.

[0159] In one implementation, the slide plate 66 and the pair of guide blocks 64 can be configured as separate components and then coupled together. However, the slide plate 66 and the pair of guide blocks 64 can be integrated as needed / desired.

[0160] refer to Figure 3 and Figures 11 to 13 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the connecting unit 60 of the support device 1 may include a rotating base component 80. The rotating base component 80 may be disposed at the upper end of the main rod 20. The rotating base component 80 may support the sliding component 62, allowing the sliding component 62 to rotate.

[0161] Therefore, the support frame 30 connected to the sliding component 62 can rotate relative to the main rod 20. Thus, the orientation of the wearable robot supported and stored on the support frame 30 can be appropriately changed.

[0162] In one embodiment, the rotating base component 80 may include a rotating base 82. The rotating base 82 may be configured as a cylindrical member fixedly connected to the upper end of the main rod 20. The upper surface of the rotating base 82 may support the sliding plate 66 of the sliding component 62, allowing the sliding plate 66 to rotate.

[0163] In one embodiment, the rotating base 82 may have a rotating fixing body connecting portion 82a, to which the rotating fixing body 88 described below may be movably connected.

[0164] As shown in the figure, the rotating fixed body connecting portion 82a can be configured as a space disposed within the rotating base 82. The rotating fixed body connecting portion 82a can extend in the upward / downward direction (Z-axis direction). Therefore, the rotating fixed body 88 can move within the rotating fixed body connecting portion 82a in the direction in which the rotating fixed body 88 moves toward or away from the sliding plate 66 of the sliding member 62.

[0165] In this embodiment, one side of the rotating fixing body connecting portion 82a can be opened. One open side of the rotating fixing body connecting portion 82a can be positioned on the upper surface of the rotating fixing body 88. One side of the rotating fixing body connecting portion 82a can be positioned on the lower surface of the slide plate 66 and faces the portion where a plurality of rotating fixing holes 66b are arranged.

[0166] Therefore, the rotating fixing hole 66b and the rotating fixing body connecting portion 82a can communicate with each other according to the relative positions of the sliding plate 66 of the sliding member 62 and the rotating base 88. In other words, when the rotating fixing hole 66b and the rotating fixing body connecting portion 82a overlap each other in the up / down direction (Z-axis direction), the rotating fixing hole 66b and the rotating fixing body connecting portion 82a can communicate with each other.

[0167] There are no specific limitations on the structure or shape of the rotating fixing body connecting portion 82a, and preferably, for example, the rotating base 88 can be movably connected to the rotating fixing body connecting portion 82a. For example, the rotating fixing body connecting portion 82a can be provided in the form of a guide slit or guide groove.

[0168] In one embodiment, the rotating base 82 may have a rotating fixing rod through hole 82b. The rotating fixing rod through hole 82b may be a hole through which the rotating fixing rod 90 is connected, as described below.

[0169] The rotating fixing rod through hole 82b can extend outward from the rotating fixing body connecting part 82a in the rotating base 82. In other words, the rotating fixing rod through hole 82b can extend in the radial direction of the main rod 20. One opening of the rotating fixing rod through hole 82b can be provided in the outer peripheral surface of the rotating base 82.

[0170] refer to Figure 11 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the rotating base component 80 of the support device 1 may include a central shaft component 84. The central shaft component 84 may be configured as a rotation center between the sliding component 62 and the rotating base component 80.

[0171] In one embodiment, the central shaft member 84 can extend upward from the upper surface of the rotating base 82. The central shaft member 84 can be rotatably connected to the central shaft member connection hole 66a of the slide plate 66.

[0172] refer to Figures 1 to 3 and Figures 11 to 13 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the connecting unit 60 of the support device 1 may include a rotation fixing member 86. The rotation fixing member 86 may be configured to restrict the relative rotation between the sliding member 62 and the rotating base member 80.

[0173] Therefore, in this implementation, the user can stably store the wearable robot R by appropriately adjusting the orientation of the wearable robot R placed on the support frame 30 and then using the rotation fixing component 86 to constrain the rotation of the support frame 30.

[0174] In one embodiment, the rotating fixing member 86 may include a rotating fixing body 88. The rotating fixing body 88 may be a rod-shaped member slidably connected to the rotating fixing body connecting portion 82a of the rotating base 82. Therefore, the rotating fixing body 88 can move in the up / down direction (Z-axis direction) within the rotating fixing body connecting portion 82a, such that the rotating fixing body 88 moves toward or away from the sliding plate 66 of the sliding member 62.

[0175] In one embodiment, one end of the rotating fixing body 88 can be selectively inserted into any one of the plurality of rotating fixing holes 66b, thereby fixing the relative rotation between the sliding member 62 and the rotating base member 80.

[0176] Specifically, when the rotating fixed body 88 moves upward (in the positive Z-axis direction) toward the sliding member 62, the upper end of the rotating fixed body 88 can protrude toward the upper side of the rotating fixed body 88 through an opening side of the rotating fixed body connecting part 82a.

[0177] The upper end of the rotating fixing body 88, which protrudes towards the upper side of the rotating fixing body 88, can be inserted into a rotating fixing hole 66b on an open side facing the rotating fixing body connecting portion 82a. Therefore, the sliding member 62 and the rotating base member 80 can be fixed to each other, and the support frame 30 can also be fixed so as not to rotate relative to the rotating base member 80.

[0178] Conversely, when the rotating fixed body 88 moves downward (in the negative Z-axis direction) away from the sliding member 62, the upper end of the rotating fixed body 88 can be pulled out from the rotating fixed hole 66b. Therefore, the relative rotation between the sliding member 62 and the rotating base member 80 can be unrestricted, and the support frame 30 can rotate relative to the rotating base member 80 and the main rod 20.

[0179] In one embodiment, the rotating fixing member 86 may include a rotating fixing rod 90. The rotating fixing rod 90 may extend from the lateral portion of the rotating fixing body 88 to the outside of the rotating base 82. For this purpose, the rotating fixing rod 90 may pass through a rotating fixing rod through hole 82b.

[0180] In one embodiment, the rotating fixing member 86 may include a rotating fixing handle 92. The rotating fixing handle 92 may be located at the end of the rotating fixing rod 90. The rotating fixing handle 92 may have a shape that allows a user of the support device 1 to easily grip the rotating fixing handle 92.

[0181] The user can control the position of the rotating fixed body 88 by pushing or pulling the rotating fixed handle 92 in the up / down direction (Z-axis direction). Therefore, the user can constrain or allow the relative rotation between the sliding part 62 and the rotating base part 80.

[0182] In one embodiment, the rotating fixing member 86 may include a rotating fixing elastic member 94. The rotating fixing elastic member 94 may be configured to press the rotating fixing body 88 against the sliding member 62.

[0183] This configuration allows the rotating fixing component 86 to operate in its normal state, without external force applied to the rotating fixing body 88, to limit (or constrain) the relative rotation between the rotating base component 80 and the sliding component 62. The external force can be the operating force transmitted to the rotating fixing body 88 by the user's muscle force via the rotating fixing handle 92.

[0184] In one embodiment, the rotating fixed elastic member 94 can be a compression spring. The upper part of the rotating fixed elastic member 94 can be connected to the lower part of the rotating fixed body 88. The lower part of the rotating fixed elastic member 94 can be supported by the rotating base 82.

[0185] A fixing closure 96, which is fixedly connected to the rotating base 82, can be provided in the rotating fixing body connecting portion 82a and below the rotating fixing elastic member 94. Furthermore, the lower part of the rotating fixing elastic member 94 can be connected to the fixing closure 96.

[0186] Therefore, without the application of external force, the rotating fixing elastic member 94 can press the rotating fixing body 88 against the sliding member 62, and then insert the upper end of the rotating fixing body 88 into the rotating fixing hole 66b. There are no specific limitations on the structure or type of the rotating fixing elastic member 94, and preferably, the rotating fixing elastic member 94 can press the rotating fixing body 88 against the sliding member 62.

[0187] refer to Figure 1As described above, the support device 1 according to the embodiments of the present disclosure can be configured such that the center of gravity of the support frame 30 for supporting the wearable robot R is movable in the horizontal direction (perpendicular to the Z-axis). Therefore, in the embodiments, the support device 1 can stably support and store the wearable robot R with a variable center of gravity.

[0188] In the support device 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the support frame 30 is rotatable relative to the main rod 20, allowing appropriate control of the orientation of the wearable robot R placed on the support frame 30. Therefore, user convenience can be improved.

[0189] Figure 14 This is a perspective view showing the state of the robot being stored by a support device for storing objects according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when viewed from above. The robot is indicated by dashed lines, and components in the robot perspective are indicated by solid lines. Components indicated by the same reference numerals as those shown in the above figures can be understood as the same components having the same structure and function.

[0190] In the following description of a support device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the focus will be on components that differ from those of the support device according to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure. In the support device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, other components besides those described below may be configured to be the same as the corresponding components of the support device according to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure. Therefore, the description of other components is superseded by the above description.

[0191] Figure 14 A support device 101 according to another embodiment of this disclosure is shown. (See reference...) Figure 14 According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the main rod 120 of the support device 101 may include a first rod member 122 extending from the wall surface S and a second rod member 124 extending upward (in the positive Z-axis direction) from the first rod member 112.

[0192] In one embodiment, the connecting unit 60 may be disposed at the upper end of the second rod member 124. The support frame 30 may be connected to the connecting unit 60 and configured to slide horizontally. The waist wearable member W of the wearable robot R may be supported on the upper surface of the support frame 30.

[0193] Therefore, the support device 101 can stably support the wearable robot R through the supporting force of the wall surface S. By sliding the support frame 30 and the connecting unit 60, the center of gravity positions of the support frame 30 and the wearable robot R can be appropriately adjusted.

[0194] In the above embodiments, the object supported and stored by the support device is described as a wearable robot. However, in addition to wearable robots, the support device according to the embodiments of this disclosure can also be used to support and store various types of objects having various structures or shapes.

[0195] In this disclosure, plate shape can be understood to include not only a flat plate shape with a constant thickness, but also a curved plate shape with one region and another region having different thicknesses, or a curved plate shape with a gradually changing thickness.

[0196] This disclosure has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments and accompanying drawings, but it is not necessarily limited thereto. Within the spirit of this disclosure and the scope of its equivalence to the appended claims, those skilled in the art can implement embodiments of this disclosure in various forms.

Claims

1. A support device for storing objects, the support device comprising: The main pole is configured to be supported by the floor or wall surface; A connecting unit, located at one end of the main rod; and A support frame, supported by the main rod and movably connected to the connecting unit, is configured such that a first center of gravity of the support device storing the object is movable, wherein the support frame includes: Support component, the upper surface of which is configured to receive an object, and A guide member extends horizontally from one side of the support member and is configured such that the connecting unit is slidably connected to the guide member.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the support member is plate-shaped, and wherein the guide member is located on the lower surface of the support member.

3. The device of claim 2, wherein the guide member extends from a first end of the support member to a second end opposite to the first end of the support member, such that the guide member passes through a second center of gravity of the support member.

4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the connection unit comprises: A first sliding component is coupled to the guide component and configured to slide in a first direction; and A sliding fixing component is coupled to the first sliding component in a configuration movable toward the guide component, and is configured to fix the relative positions of the first sliding component and the guide component.

5. The device of claim 4, wherein a plurality of sliding fixing holes are located in the guide member and arranged in the first direction, and wherein the sliding fixing member comprises: A sliding fixed body, which is movably connected to the first sliding component; and A sliding fixing protrusion extends from the sliding fixing body and is configured to selectively insert into any one of the plurality of sliding fixing holes.

6. The device of claim 5, wherein the sliding fixing member includes a sliding fixing elastic member configured to press the sliding fixing body against the guide member.

7. The device according to claim 5, wherein the sliding fixing component comprises: A sliding fixing rod extends from the sliding fixing body to the outside of the first sliding component; and A sliding fixed handle is located at the end of the sliding fixed rod.

8. The device of claim 4, wherein the connecting unit includes a rotating base component located at the end of the main rod and configured to support the first sliding component such that the first sliding component is pivotable.

9. The device of claim 8, wherein the coupling unit includes a rotation fixing member coupled to the rotating base member so as to be movable toward the sliding member and configured to fix the relative positions of the first sliding member and the rotating base member.

10. The device according to claim 9, wherein a plurality of rotating fixing holes are located in the sliding member and are arranged radially relative to the main rod, and The rotating fixing component includes a rotating fixing body movably connected to the first sliding component, and a first side of the rotating fixing body is configured to selectively insert into any one of the plurality of rotating fixing holes.

11. The device of claim 10, wherein the rotating fixing member includes a rotating fixing elastic member configured to press the rotating fixing body against the sliding member.

12. The device according to claim 10, wherein the rotating fixing component comprises: A rotating fixing rod extends from the lateral portion of the rotating fixing body to the outside of the rotating base component; and Rotate the fixed handle, which is located at the end of the rotating fixed rod.

13. The device of claim 1, wherein the main rod comprises a plurality of secondary rod components connected in series with each other, such that the plurality of secondary rod components are attachable to or detachable from each other.

14. The device of claim 1, further comprising a base frame configured to be placed on the floor, wherein the main rod extends from the base frame.

15. The device of claim 14, wherein the base frame comprises: The base component is configured to support the main rod and is generally plate-shaped; and A wheel, which is rotatably coupled to one base side of the base component and configured to roll relative to the floor.

16. The device of claim 15, wherein the main rod is positioned off-center relative to the central portion of the base component, its position offset from the central portion of the base component toward the wheel.

17. The device according to claim 1, wherein the main rod comprises: A first rod component is configured to extend from the wall surface; and A second rod component extends upward from the first rod component, wherein the connecting unit is disposed at the upper end of the second rod component.

18. A support device for storing objects, the support device comprising: The main pole is configured to be supported by the floor or wall surface; A connecting unit, located at one end of the main rod; and A support frame, supported by the main rod and movably connected to the connecting unit, is configured such that a first center of gravity of the support device storing the object is movable, wherein the support frame includes a support member whose upper surface is configured to receive the object, and wherein the support frame includes a guide member extending horizontally from one side of the support member and configured such that the connecting unit is slidably connected to the guide member. A fixing unit, which is connected to a first side of the support member and configured to fix an object placed on the upper surface of the support member, wherein the fixing unit includes: A length adjustment component is coupled to the support component to be movable in an outward direction and configured to adjust the distance between the end of the length adjustment component and the support component. and A fixing component that extends upward from the end of the length adjusting component and is configured to fix an object placed on the upper surface of the support component.

19. The device of claim 18, wherein the fixing member is hinged and pivotally connected to the end of the length adjusting member.

20. The device of claim 19, wherein the fixing unit includes an object-fixing elastic member configured to press the fixing member against the length-adjusting member.

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