Wearable exoskeleton
By designing a wearable exoskeleton with infrared detectors and automated compression parts, the problem of cumbersome and time-consuming wear of existing exoskeletons is solved, and quick and easy wear and adjustment is achieved, and efficiency and comfort are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420195975.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-01-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing exoskeleton products are cumbersome and time-consuming during wear, affecting work efficiency and practicality.
A wearable exoskeleton is designed, including a fixing base, trunk fixing unit, upper limb support unit, lower limb support unit, double tubular snap buckle and nylon bandage, with infrared detectors and automated presses for quick and easy wear and adjustment.
Through automated and mechanized design, wearable efficiency and comfort are improved, the stability and personalized adaptability of the wearable process are ensured, and are suitable for diversified industry market demands.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent wearable devices, and in particular to a wearable exoskeleton. Background Art
[0002] In today's society where science and technology are constantly advancing, wearable exoskeleton technology is a tool that aims to enhance the physical capabilities of the human body through mechanical assistance. These exoskeleton systems can not only significantly improve the user's strength and endurance, but also help improve work efficiency and safety. Therefore, they have been put into practical use in many fields such as medical rehabilitation and industrial production. Especially in rehabilitation medicine, exoskeletons help patients with recovery training and speed up the recovery process; in the industrial field, they reduce the burden on workers and reduce the risk of work-related injuries; exoskeletons can also improve soldiers' load capacity and battlefield performance.
[0003] Despite this, there is still room for improvement in the design of existing exoskeleton products. The exoskeleton currently developed by the project team mainly adopts a strap-type wearing method. Although this design ensures a high degree of wearing comfort, the reason is that the straps can be adjusted according to individual differences to fit the bodies of different users, but it also brings some inconveniences: the part-type structure means that users need to adjust and fix each component when wearing it, which is not only cumbersome but also time-consuming. In a fast-paced working environment, this wearing method obviously reduces work efficiency and, to a certain extent, limits the practicality and popularity of exoskeletons, making it difficult to meet the increasingly diverse industry market needs. It can be seen that the existing technology still needs to be improved and enhanced. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a wearable exoskeleton to solve the problem that the exoskeleton in the prior art is cumbersome and time-consuming to wear.
[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a wearable exoskeleton, comprising a fixed base and a trunk fixing unit arranged at the waist position of the user, the trunk fixing unit is arranged on the fixed base, and also comprises an upper limb support unit, a lower limb support unit, an infrared detector, a double tubular buckle and a nylon bandage, the upper limb support unit is fixed on the left and right sides of the trunk fixing unit respectively, two lower limb support units are fixed below the trunk fixing unit, the two lower limb support units are arranged on both sides of the trunk fixing unit, the double tubular buckle is arranged at the wrist joint of the upper limb support unit and the thigh of the lower limb support unit, and the infrared detector is arranged close to the double tubular buckle;
[0006] The double-tube buckle includes a first clamp, a second clamp and a clamping piece. The first clamp and the second clamp are arranged opposite to each other. The outer sides of the first clamp and the second clamp are against the clamping piece. The inner sides of the first clamp and the second clamp are provided with the nylon bandage.
[0007] In one embodiment of the utility model, the clamping member includes an opening and closing cylinder, a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm, the output ends of the opening and closing cylinder are respectively connected to the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm, the first clamping arm is supported against the outer side of the first clamp, and the second clamping arm is supported against the outer side of the second clamp.
[0008] The beneficial effect of the above embodiment is that the clamping member composed of the opening and closing cylinder, the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm provides an automated and mechanized way to adjust the tightness of the clamp, so that the wearer can quickly and easily adjust the tightness of the nylon bandage, improves the wearing efficiency and comfort, and ensures stability during the wearing process.
[0009] In one embodiment of the utility model, it also includes a tension adjustment mechanism, which includes a mounting bracket, an adjustment hole and an adjustment pillar. A plurality of the adjustment holes are opened on the side of the mounting bracket, and an adjustment pillar is movably inserted into each of the adjustment holes. The fixed ends of the first clamp and the second clamp are respectively arranged on the mounting bracket through the adjustment pillar.
[0010] The beneficial effect of the above embodiment is that a tightness adjustment mechanism is introduced, and an adjustable fixing method is provided for the first clamp and the second clamp through multiple adjustment holes and movable adjustment struts on the mounting bracket, allowing the user to fine-tune the position of the support unit according to personal body shape and preferences, thereby further improving personalized adaptability and wearing comfort.
[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of adjustment holes are arranged in rows and at equal intervals.
[0012] In one embodiment of the utility model, an extension hoop is also included, and the movable ends of the first hoop and the second hoop are both provided with the extension hoop.
[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, the extension hoop is hinged to the movable ends of the first hoop and the second hoop.
[0014] The beneficial effects of the above embodiment are as follows: extended hoops are provided at the movable ends of the first hoop and the second hoop, and a hinged manner is adopted, which increases the flexibility and adaptability of the system, allowing the exoskeleton to better adapt to different limb sizes and ranges of motion while maintaining the structural firmness and durability.
[0015] In an embodiment of the present invention, a folding mechanism is further included, and the folding mechanism is located in the middle of the fixed base.
[0016] The beneficial effects of the above embodiments are that the folding mechanism makes the fixed base more portable and storable, providing convenience for warehousing and transportation, and the user can fold and unfold the exoskeleton more conveniently, making it suitable for different usage environments and conditions.
[0017] In one embodiment of the utility model, the fixed base includes an upper base and a lower base, the folding mechanism includes a connecting plate and a bearing, and opposite ends of the connecting plate are respectively connected to the upper base and the lower base through the bearing.
[0018] In an embodiment of the present invention, the trunk fixing unit is slidably disposed on the fixing base.
[0019] The beneficial effect of the above embodiment is that the trunk fixing unit can be slidably arranged on the fixed base, so that the exoskeleton can better adapt to the height and trunk length of different users, thereby improving the universality and comfort of use.
[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, the upper limb support unit and the lower limb support unit are respectively arranged symmetrically with respect to the midline of the trunk fixing unit.
[0021] The beneficial effects of the above embodiment are that the upper limb support unit and the lower limb support unit are symmetrically arranged about the midline of the torso fixing unit, ensuring a balanced distribution of strength and support, helping to maintain the user's body balance, reducing discomfort when wearing, and improving the naturalness and coordination of movements.
[0022] As described above, the wearable exoskeleton of the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the design of the exoskeleton system is intended to increase the speed of wearing and achieve quick wearing; in addition, the wearable exoskeleton provides comprehensive limb support through its integrated design, which enhances the user's strength and endurance. The use of double tubular buckles combined with nylon bandages not only provides a fast and precise adjustment mechanism to adapt to different body shapes, but also ensures the stability and comfort of wearing. The integration of infrared detectors further enhances the intelligent level of operation and achieves precise response to user actions. The modular component design gives the system a high degree of flexibility and a wide range of application potential. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a wearable exoskeleton provided by the utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of detail A;
[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of detail B.
[0027] Component number description
[0028] 1 Fixed base 9 First clamping arm
[0029] 2 Trunk fixing unit 10 Second clamping arm
[0030] 3 Upper limb support unit 11 Tension adjustment mechanism
[0031] 4 Lower limb support unit 12 Extension hoop
[0032] 5 Double tubular buckle 13 Upper base
[0033] 6 First clamp 14 Lower base
[0034] 7 Second clamp 15 Connecting plate
[0035] 8 Opening and closing cylinder 16 Bearing DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] The present invention provides a wearable exoskeleton. To make the purpose, technical solution and effect of the present invention clearer and more specific, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.
[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "up, down, left, right, etc." indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and should not be understood as limiting the present invention; in addition, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, and those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to specific circumstances.
[0038] See also Figures 1 to 3 The utility model provides a wearable exoskeleton, comprising a fixed base 1 and a trunk fixing unit 2 arranged at the waist position of a user, the trunk fixing unit 2 is arranged on the fixed base 1, and also comprises an upper limb supporting unit 3, a lower limb supporting unit 4, an infrared detector, a double tubular buckle 5 and a nylon bandage, the upper limb supporting unit 3 is fixed on the left and right sides of the trunk fixing unit 2 respectively, two lower limb supporting units 4 are fixed below the trunk fixing unit 2, and the two lower limb supporting units 4 are arranged on both sides of the trunk fixing unit 2, the double tubular buckle 5 is arranged at the wrist joint of the upper limb supporting unit 3 and the thigh of the lower limb supporting unit 4, and the infrared detector is arranged near the double tubular buckle 5; the double tubular buckle 5 comprises a first clamp 6, a second clamp 7 and a pressing piece, the first clamp 6 and the second clamp 7 are arranged oppositely, the outer sides of the first clamp 6 and the second clamp 7 are against the pressing piece, and the inner sides of the first clamp 6 and the second clamp 7 are arranged with the nylon bandage.
[0039] In this embodiment, the nylon bandage is used as a fixing component in an independently usable exoskeleton. The exoskeleton can be fully worn by tying the nylon band to the user's limbs. The double tubular buckle 5 opens and falls off in the reverse direction after the nylon band is tightened, and the wearable exoskeleton is separated from the fixed base 1 and used independently.
[0040] In detail, the infrared detector is powered by a power supply or an external power supply, and the infrared detector is distributed at various joints or joints on the fixed base 1, which is used to detect and determine the real position of the human body in real time, and accurately control the smart wearable device to wear the exoskeleton on the human body in real time; after the infrared detector detects that the human body has reached the corresponding position, the double tubular buckle 5 is tightened by force, and the exoskeleton wearing materials such as nylon bandages are tightened and fixed to the corresponding position of the human body. It can be understood that the infrared detector does not directly contact the object to be measured during measurement, so there is no friction, and it has the advantages of high sensitivity and fast response. The infrared detector is common knowledge in this field and is well known to those skilled in the art.
[0041] The clamping member includes an opening and closing cylinder 8, a first clamping arm 9 and a second clamping arm 10. The output ends of the opening and closing cylinder 8 are respectively connected to the first clamping arm 9 and the second clamping arm 10. The first clamping arm 9 is supported against the outer side of the first clamping hoop 6, and the second clamping arm 10 is supported against the outer side of the second clamping hoop 7.
[0042] The clamping member composed of the opening and closing cylinder 8, the first clamping arm 9 and the second clamping arm 10 provides an automated and mechanized way to adjust the tightness of the clamp, so that the wearer can quickly and easily adjust the tightness of the nylon bandage, improves the wearing efficiency and comfort, and ensures stability during the wearing process.
[0043] In order to improve comfort, the wearable exoskeleton is provided with a tension adjustment mechanism 11, which includes a mounting bracket, an adjustment hole and an adjustment pillar. A plurality of the adjustment holes are provided on the side of the mounting bracket, and the plurality of the adjustment holes are arranged in a row and equidistantly. An adjustment pillar can be movably inserted into each of the adjustment holes, and the fixed ends of the first clamp 6 and the second clamp 7 are respectively arranged on the mounting bracket through the adjustment pillar. The wearable exoskeleton introduces the tension adjustment mechanism 11, which provides an adjustable fixing method for the first clamp 6 and the second clamp 7 through the plurality of adjustment holes and the movable adjustment pillar on the mounting bracket, allowing the user to fine-tune the position of the support unit according to personal body shape and preference, further improving personalized adaptability and wearing comfort.
[0044] See also Figure 1 , and also includes a folding mechanism, which is located in the middle of the fixed base 1; the folding mechanism makes the fixed base 1 more portable and storable, provides convenience for warehousing and transportation, and the user can fold and unfold the exoskeleton more conveniently, making it suitable for different usage environments and conditions.
[0045] See also Figure 3 , and further includes an extension hoop 12, and the movable ends of the first hoop 6 and the second hoop 7 are both provided with the extension hoop 12. More specifically, the extension hoop 12 is hinged to the movable ends of the first hoop 6 and the second hoop 7; the extension hoop 12 is provided at the movable ends of the first hoop 6 and the second hoop 7, and the hinged connection is adopted, which increases the flexibility and adaptability of the system, so that the exoskeleton can better adapt to different limb sizes and ranges of motion, while maintaining the firmness and durability of the structure.
[0046] The torso fixing unit 2 can be slidably disposed on the fixed base 1. Optionally, a slide groove is provided on the fixed base 1, and a clamping piece adapted to the slide groove is provided on the torso fixing unit 2. The torso fixing unit 2 is fixed and moved on the slide groove by the clamping piece. The torso fixing unit 2 can be slidably disposed on the fixed base 1, so that the exoskeleton can better adapt to the height and torso length of different users, thereby improving the universality and comfort of use.
[0047] In this embodiment, the fixed base 1 includes an upper base 13 and a lower base 14, and the folding mechanism includes a connecting plate 15 and a bearing 16. The opposite ends of the connecting plate 15 are respectively connected to the upper base 13 and the lower base 14 through the bearing 16. The upper base 13 and the lower base 14 in the fixed base 1 can be folded and fixed by direct mechanical control, thereby maximizing the spatial flexibility and reducing the transportation difficulty and transportation cost. The upper limb support unit 3 and the lower limb support unit 4 are respectively symmetrically arranged about the midline of the trunk fixing unit 2, that is, the upper limb support unit 3 and the lower limb support unit 4 are symmetrically arranged about the midline of the trunk fixing unit 2, which ensures a balanced distribution of strength and support, helps to maintain the user's body balance, reduces discomfort when wearing, and improves the naturalness and coordination of movements.
[0048] In summary, the wearable exoskeleton of the utility model is designed to increase the speed of wearing and achieve quick wearing; in addition, the wearable exoskeleton provides comprehensive limb support through its integrated design, which enhances the user's strength and endurance. The use of double tubular buckles 5 in conjunction with nylon bandages not only provides a fast and precise adjustment mechanism to adapt to different body shapes, but also ensures the stability and comfort of wearing. The integration of infrared detectors further enhances the intelligent level of operation and achieves accurate response to user actions. The modular component design gives the system a high degree of flexibility and a wide range of application potential. Overall, this exoskeleton system is designed to provide a convenient, safe and comfortable use experience, while meeting the needs of different fields such as medical rehabilitation and industrial production, and has broad market application prospects. Therefore, the utility model effectively overcomes the various shortcomings of the prior art and has a high industrial utilization value.
[0049] It is understandable that those skilled in the art can make equivalent substitutions or changes based on the technical solution and the utility model concept of the utility model, and all these changes or substitutions should fall within the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. A wearable exoskeleton, comprising a fixed base and a trunk fixing unit arranged at the waist position of a user, wherein the trunk fixing unit is arranged on the fixed base, characterized in that: It also includes an upper limb support unit, a lower limb support unit, an infrared detector, a double-tubular buckle and a nylon bandage, the upper limb support unit is fixed to the left and right sides of the trunk fixing unit respectively, two lower limb support units are fixed below the trunk fixing unit, the two lower limb support units are arranged on both sides of the trunk fixing unit, the double-tubular buckle is arranged at the wrist joint of the upper limb support unit and the thigh of the lower limb support unit, and the infrared detector is arranged close to the double-tubular buckle; The double-tube buckle includes a first clamp, a second clamp and a clamping piece. The first clamp and the second clamp are arranged opposite to each other. The outer sides of the first clamp and the second clamp are against the clamping piece. The inner sides of the first clamp and the second clamp are provided with the nylon bandage.
2. The wearable exoskeleton according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping member includes an opening and closing cylinder, a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm, the output ends of the opening and closing cylinder are respectively connected to the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm, the first clamping arm is supported against the outer side of the first clamping hoop, and the second clamping arm is supported against the outer side of the second clamping hoop.
3. The wearable exoskeleton according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a tension adjustment mechanism, which includes a mounting bracket, an adjustment hole and an adjustment pillar. A plurality of the adjustment holes are opened on the side of the mounting bracket, and an adjustment pillar can be movably inserted into each of the adjustment holes. The fixed ends of the first clamp and the second clamp are respectively arranged on the mounting bracket through the adjustment pillar.
4. The wearable exoskeleton according to claim 3, characterized in that: The plurality of adjustment holes are arranged in rows and at equal intervals.
5. The wearable exoskeleton according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes an extended hoop, and the movable ends of the first hoop and the second hoop are both provided with the extended hoop.
6. The wearable exoskeleton according to claim 5, characterized in that: The extended hoop is hinged to the movable ends of the first hoop and the second hoop.
7. The wearable exoskeleton according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a folding mechanism, which is located in the middle of the fixed base.
8. The wearable exoskeleton according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixed base includes an upper base and a lower base, the folding mechanism includes a connecting plate and a bearing, and opposite ends of the connecting plate are respectively connected to the upper base and the lower base through the bearing.
9. The wearable exoskeleton according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trunk fixing unit can be slidably arranged on the fixing base.
10. The wearable exoskeleton according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper limb support unit and the lower limb support unit are respectively arranged symmetrically with respect to the midline of the trunk fixing unit.