Carrying power assisting device

Abstract

The utility model provides a carrying power assisting device which comprises a waist fixing part which is annularly arranged on the periphery of the waist of a worker in a sleeving mode, the waist fixing part extends in the horizontal direction, and the waist fixing part is provided with a front end and a rear end which are oppositely arranged in the moving direction of the worker; the waist assisting part is movably connected with the waist fixing part and located above the rear end, the size of the waist assisting part in the moving direction is adjustable, and the waist assisting part can be attached to the waist to extrude the waist; the first driving part is arranged between the waist fixing part and the waist assisting part, the first driving part is used for driving the waist assisting part to rotate relative to the waist fixing part so as to drive the waist assisting part to be close to or away from the waist, and the rotating axis of the waist assisting part is arranged in the horizontal direction and is perpendicular to the moving direction. According to the technical scheme, the problems that in the prior art, a carrying auxiliary device is difficult to correct the bending posture of a worker, and the auxiliary effect is poor can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of exoskeletons, and in particular to a transport assisting device. Background Art

[0002] When carrying heavy objects during work in coal mines, workers need to keep their backs upright and carry the heavy objects with both hands or one hand, which puts a heavy burden on the waist. Especially for workers who frequently carry heavy objects in coal mines, they are in a state of high tension for a long time, which can easily lead to back pain and leg weakness, affecting work efficiency and work safety.

[0003] In the prior art, workers wear waist protectors to assist in carrying to reduce the burden on the waist, but the waist protectors cannot be adjusted according to the body shape of the workers, and it is difficult to correct the workers' bending posture. When workers bend over frequently and in incorrect posture during the process of carrying heavy objects, it is easy to cause excessive strain on the erector spinae muscles and cause pain, and the auxiliary effect is poor. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a carrying assisting device to solve the problem that the carrying assisting device in the prior art is difficult to correct the bending posture of a worker and has a poor assisting effect.

[0005] The utility model provides a carrying assisting device, which includes: a waist fixing part, which is annularly sleeved on the outer periphery of the waist of the worker, the waist fixing part extends in the horizontal direction, and the waist fixing part has a front end and a rear end relatively arranged along the moving direction of the worker; a waist assisting part, which is movably connected to the waist fixing part and is located above the rear end, the size of the waist assisting part along the moving direction is adjustable, and the waist assisting part can fit with the waist to squeeze the waist; a first driving part, which is arranged between the waist fixing part and the waist assisting part, and the first driving part is used to drive the waist assisting part to rotate relative to the waist fixing part to drive the waist assisting part to approach or move away from the waist, and the rotation axis of the waist assisting part is arranged in the horizontal direction and perpendicular to the moving direction.

[0006] Furthermore, the carrying assistance device also includes a backboard and a wearing assembly. The backboard is movably connected to the waist fixing part, and at least part of the backboard is located above the rear end. The backboard extends in the vertical direction, the waist assistance part is arranged on the front side of the backboard, and the wearing assembly is arranged on the backboard. The backboard is fixed to the back of the staff through the wearing assembly to support the staff's back.

[0007] Furthermore, the carrying assistance device also includes a leg assistance part and a second driving member. The leg assistance part is movably connected to the waist fixing part and is located below the front end. The second driving member is drivingly connected to the leg assistance part. The leg assistance part is used to fit the front side of the staff's legs. The second driving member can drive the leg assistance part close to or away from the legs to squeeze the legs when the staff squats down and stands up.

[0008] Furthermore, the lumbar support component includes: an airbag, which is arranged on the front side of the backboard, and the size of the airbag along the moving direction is adjustable; an air pump, which is arranged on the back side of the backboard, and is connected to the airbag, and the air pump can pump gas into the airbag to adjust the size of the airbag.

[0009] Furthermore, the extension direction of the waist fixing part is perpendicular to the movement direction, and the first driving member includes: a first rotating rod, which is annularly arranged around the outer periphery of the waist fixing part, and the two ends of the first rotating rod are respectively rotatably connected to the two sides of the waist fixing part that are oppositely arranged along the extension direction, the rotation axis of the first rotating rod and the rotation axis of the back plate are parallel to each other, and the back plate is arranged in the middle of the first rotating rod; a first motor, which is arranged on the waist fixing part, and the first motor is drivingly connected to the end of the first rotating rod, and the first motor is used to drive the first rotating rod to rotate relative to the waist fixing part.

[0010] Furthermore, the second driving member includes: a second rotating rod, one end of the second rotating rod is rotatably connected to the waist fixing part, the other end of the second rotating rod is movably connected to the leg power-assisting part, and the rotation axis of the second rotating rod extends in the horizontal direction and is perpendicular to the moving direction; a second motor is arranged on the waist fixing part, the second motor is drivably connected to the end of the second rotating rod, and the second motor is used to drive the second rotating rod to rotate relative to the waist fixing part.

[0011] Furthermore, the wearing component includes a chest fixing belt, which is arranged on the top of the back plate, extends in a horizontal direction, and is annularly sleeved on the outer periphery of the chest of the worker.

[0012] Furthermore, the wearing assembly also includes a shoulder strap, both ends of which are arranged on the chest strap at intervals along the moving direction, and the shoulder strap is wrapped around the outer circumference of the operator's shoulder.

[0013] Furthermore, a hanging piece is provided on the front side of the shoulder fixing belt, and the hanging piece is used to hang articles. The hanging piece cooperates with the shoulder fixing belt to pull the articles.

[0014] Furthermore, the hanging component includes: a drawstring, one end of which is movably connected to the shoulder fixing strap; a hook, which is detachably connected to the end of the drawstring away from the shoulder fixing strap, and is used to hang an object.

[0015] By applying the technical solution of the present invention, the first driving member can drive the waist assist member to rotate so that the waist assist member can be adjusted according to the body shape of the worker. Such a design can effectively assist the worker in exerting force on the waist when carrying heavy objects, reduce the burden on the waist, thus reducing the risk of waist injury and improving the carrying efficiency. In addition, the size of the waist assist member along the moving direction is adjustable, so that the waist assist member can correct the user's bending posture, so that the user's waist can remain straight during the process of lifting heavy objects. At the same time, it can make the waist assist member better fit the worker's waist, effectively improving the worker's comfort and further improving the carrying efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings constituting part of this application are provided to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are provided to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the transport assisting device provided by the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 Shows a side view of the transport assisting device provided by the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 The figure shows a structural diagram of the hanging component provided by the utility model.

[0020] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0021] 10. Waist fixing part;

[0022] 101. Front-end;

[0023] 102. Backend;

[0024] 103. Buckle;

[0025] 20. Waist support parts;

[0026] 21. Airbag;

[0027] 22. Air pump;

[0028] 23. Chest strap;

[0029] 24. Shoulder strap;

[0030] 25. Elastic plate;

[0031] 30. A first driving member;

[0032] 31. First rotating rod;

[0033] 32. First motor;

[0034] 40. Back panel;

[0035] 50. Leg support unit;

[0036] 60. Second driving member;

[0037] 61. Second rotating rod;

[0038] 62. Second motor;

[0039] 71. Drawstring;

[0040] 72. Hook;

[0041] 73. Fixed rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is actually only illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present invention and its application or use. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the utility model provides a carrying assist device, which includes: a waist fixing portion 10 and a waist assist member 20. The waist fixing portion 10 is annularly sleeved on the outer periphery of the waist of the worker, and the waist fixing portion 10 extends in the horizontal direction. The waist fixing portion 10 has a front end 101 and a rear end 102 that are relatively arranged along the moving direction of the worker. The waist assist member 20 is movably connected to the waist fixing portion 10 and is located above the rear end 102. The size of the waist assist member 20 along the moving direction is adjustable, and the waist assist member 20 can fit with the waist to squeeze the waist; a first driving member 30 is arranged between the waist fixing portion 10 and the waist assist member 20. The first driving member 30 is used to drive the waist assist member 20 to rotate relative to the waist fixing portion 10 to drive the waist assist member 20 to move closer to or away from the waist. The rotation axis of the waist assist member 20 is arranged in the horizontal direction and perpendicular to the moving direction.

[0044] By applying the technical solution of the present invention, the first driving member 30 can drive the waist assist member 20 to rotate, so that the waist assist member 20 can be adjusted according to the body shape of the worker. Such a design can effectively assist the worker in exerting force on the waist when carrying heavy objects, reduce the burden on the waist, thereby reducing the risk of waist injury and improving the carrying efficiency. In addition, the size of the waist assist member 20 along the moving direction is adjustable, so that the waist assist member 20 can correct the user's bending posture, so that the user's waist can remain straight in the process of lifting heavy objects. At the same time, the waist assist member 20 can better fit the worker's waist, effectively improving the worker's comfort and further improving the carrying efficiency.

[0045] The waist fixing portion 10 is provided with a buckle 103 to facilitate wearing and removing the waist fixing portion 10 .

[0046] Furthermore, the carrying assist device also includes a backboard 40 and a wearing assembly. The backboard 40 is movably connected to the waist fixing portion 10, and at least a portion of the backboard 40 is located above the rear end 102. The backboard 40 extends in the vertical direction. The waist assist member 20 is arranged on the front side of the backboard 40. The wearing assembly is arranged on the backboard 40. The waist assist member 20 is arranged on the backboard 40, thereby increasing the stability of the connection between the waist assist member 20 and the waist fixing portion 10. The backboard 40 is fixed to the worker's back through the wearing assembly to support the worker's back.

[0047] The addition of the backboard 40 not only provides back support for the operator but also further corrects the user's bent posture, keeping the back straight while lifting heavy objects and preventing strain on the erector spinae muscles. It also enhances the overall stability of the device, ensuring greater safety for workers during handling. Furthermore, the backboard 40 effectively prevents tilting and shaking during handling, ensuring a stable posture for workers, reducing back injuries caused by improper posture or uneven surfaces, and improving worker safety and efficiency.

[0048] Furthermore, the carrying assist device also includes a leg assist portion 50 and a second driving member 60. The leg assist portion 50 is movably connected to the waist fixing portion 10 and is located below the front end 101. The second driving member 60 is drivingly connected to the leg assist portion 50. The leg assist portion 50 is used to fit the front side of the worker's legs. The second driving member 60 can drive the leg assist portion 50 to move closer to or away from the legs to squeeze the legs when the worker squats and stands up. Through the above arrangement, when the worker stands up after carrying heavy objects such as ore, the second driving member 60 drives the leg assist portion 50 to squeeze the worker's legs, providing assistance for the worker to stand up, making it more convenient for the worker to stand up. Furthermore, the waist assist member 20 includes: an airbag 21 and an air pump 22. Among them, the airbag 21 is arranged on the front side of the backboard 40, and the size of the airbag 21 along the moving direction is adjustable. The air pump 22 is arranged on the rear side of the back plate 40. The air pump 22 is connected to the air bag 21. The air pump 22 can pump gas into the air bag 21 to adjust the size of the air bag 21. Through the above arrangement, the air bag 21 can be adjusted in real time according to the body shape and work requirements of the staff, so that when the staff wears the air bag 21 for a long time, they can adjust the squeezing effect of the air bag 21 on the waist according to the auxiliary needs. It ensures the comfort and support effect of the waist support member 20 under different working conditions, improves the applicability of the waist support member 20, effectively avoids the discomfort caused by the inappropriate size of the device, enhances the user experience, and improves the flexibility and practicality of the adjustment of the waist support member 20.

[0049] An elastic plate 25 is further provided on the front side of the back plate 40 , and the airbag 21 is connected to the back plate 40 via the elastic plate 25 .

[0050] Furthermore, the extension direction of the waist fixing portion 10 is perpendicular to the movement direction, and the first driving member 30 includes: a first rotating rod 31 and a first motor 32. The first rotating rod 31 is arranged in a ring around the outer periphery of the waist fixing portion 10, so that it can better fit the waist of the staff member. The two ends of the first rotating rod 31 are respectively rotatably connected to the two sides of the waist fixing portion 10 that are arranged opposite to each other along the extension direction. The rotation axis of the first rotating rod 31 is parallel to the rotation axis of the back plate 40. The back plate 40 is arranged in the middle of the first rotating rod 31 so that the back plate 40 can fit the staff member's back accordingly, thereby improving the support and auxiliary effect.

[0051] The first motor 32 is provided on the waist fixing portion 10, and the first motor 32 is drive-connected to the end of the first rotating rod 31, and the first motor 32 is used to drive the first rotating rod 31 to rotate relative to the waist fixing portion 10. The above arrangement makes the adjustment of the waist assist member 20 more precise, and can better meet the needs of the staff in different carrying postures. Through fine adjustment, the staff can more confidently control the body posture when carrying precision instruments or fragile items, ensure stability and safety during the carrying process, avoid damage to items due to improper operation, reduce the company's losses, and improve the professionalism and efficiency of the carrying operation.

[0052] The first motor 32 is a servo motor.

[0053] Furthermore, the second driving member 60 includes a second rotating rod 61 and a second motor 62. One end of the second rotating rod 61 is rotatably connected to the waist fixing portion 10, and the other end of the second rotating rod 61 is movably connected to the leg assist portion 50. The rotation axis of the second rotating rod 61 extends horizontally and perpendicular to the direction of movement. The second motor 62 is disposed on the waist fixing portion 10 and is drivingly connected to the end of the second rotating rod 61. The second motor 62 is used to drive the second rotating rod 61 to rotate relative to the waist fixing portion 10. The provision of the second driving member 60 allows for more flexible adjustment of the leg assist portion 50, adapting to the needs of workers carrying heavy objects at different heights. It is suitable for work scenarios that require frequent adjustment of the handling height, such as material handling on a production line. In a production line environment, the flexibility of the second driving member ensures that workers can easily adjust the position of the leg assist portion according to the height of the material, reducing fatigue caused by repetitive movements, improving the fluidity and efficiency of the production line, making material handling a seamless part of the continuous production process, and reducing the rate of workplace accidents caused by improper handling heights.

[0054] The second motor 62 is a servo motor.

[0055] Specifically, the leg assist portion 50 is rotatably connected to the end of the second rotating rod 61, so that the leg assist portion 50 can fit the legs of the staff conveniently.

[0056] Preferably, the structure of the leg assist portion 50 is a plate-like structure, and is adapted to the leg structure of the worker, thereby increasing the contact area between the leg assist portion 50 and the leg and improving the assist effect.

[0057] Furthermore, the wearable assembly includes a chest strap 23, which is mounted on top of the back plate 40. The chest strap 23 extends horizontally and is annularly positioned around the worker's chest. This strap enhances the stability of the device, preventing it from falling off during transport. It also ensures that the various components of the device remain in place during movement and steering, thus enhancing operational safety and stability.

[0058] The chest fixing belt 23 is provided with a buckle to facilitate wearing and removing the chest fixing belt 23.

[0059] Furthermore, the wearable assembly includes a shoulder strap 24, with both ends of the shoulder strap 24 spaced apart along the direction of travel on the chest strap 23. The shoulder strap 24 is wrapped around the operator's shoulders. The shoulder strap 24 not only enhances wearer comfort but also effectively distributes the weight of the device and the object, reducing the burden on the shoulders and preventing fatigue or damage to the shoulder muscles due to prolonged stress. This improves comfort and safety during extended work, allowing workers to maintain a good working state even during heavy physical labor and reducing the loss of work efficiency due to shoulder fatigue.

[0060] Specifically, two shoulder fixing belts 24 are provided, and the two shoulder fixing belts 24 are respectively provided to correspond to the shoulders of the staff member.

[0061] Furthermore, a hook is provided on the front side of the shoulder strap 24 for hanging items. The hook cooperates with the shoulder strap 24 to pull the items. The provision of the hook makes it easier for workers to secure items during transportation and allows them to more easily control the direction of movement of the items, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of the transportation process.

[0062] Furthermore, the hooking member includes a drawstring 71 and a hook 72. One end of the drawstring 71 is movably connected to the shoulder strap 24. The hook 72 is detachably connected to the end of the drawstring 71 away from the shoulder strap 24 and is used to hook onto an object. This arrangement allows for interchangeable hook types based on transport needs, enhancing the device's flexibility and practicality.

[0063] Specifically, the hanging member further includes a fixing rod 73, which is clamped and connected to the end of the pull belt 71 for easy disassembly. The fixing rod 73 is threadedly connected to the hook 72 for easy replacement of the hook 72.

[0064] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0065] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of the parts and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention. At the same time, it should be understood that, for ease of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings are not drawn according to actual proportional relationships. The technology, methods and equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, the technology, methods and equipment should be considered as part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific value should be interpreted as being merely exemplary, rather than as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar numbers and letters represent similar items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0066] In the description of the present invention, it needs to be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by directional words such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" are usually based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise specified, these directional words do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention; the directional words "inside and outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0067] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature to other devices or features as shown in the figures. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figures. For example, if the device in the drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0068] In addition, it should be noted that the use of words such as "first" and "second" to limit components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above words have no special meaning and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0069] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A transport assist device, characterized in that: The transport assist device comprises: A waist fixing portion (10) is annularly sleeved around the outer periphery of the waist of the worker, the waist fixing portion (10) extends in a horizontal direction, and the waist fixing portion (10) has a front end (101) and a rear end (102) arranged opposite to each other along the moving direction of the worker; a waist assisting member (20) movably connected to the waist fixing portion (10) and located above the rear end (102); the size of the waist assisting member (20) along the moving direction is adjustable; and the waist assisting member (20) can fit the waist to compress the waist; The first driving member (30) is arranged between the waist fixing portion (10) and the waist assisting member (20). The first driving member (30) is used to drive the waist assisting member (20) to rotate relative to the waist fixing portion (10) to drive the waist assisting member (20) to move closer to or away from the waist. The rotation axis of the waist assisting member (20) is arranged in the horizontal direction and is perpendicular to the moving direction.

2. The transport assist device according to claim 1, wherein: The carrying assistance device also includes a backboard (40) and a wearing assembly, wherein the backboard (40) is movably connected to the waist fixing portion (10), and at least a portion of the backboard (40) is located above the rear end (102), and the backboard (40) extends in a vertical direction, the waist assistance member (20) is arranged on the front side of the backboard (40), and the wearing assembly is arranged on the backboard (40), and the backboard (40) is fixed to the back of the worker through the wearing assembly to support the back of the worker.

3. The transport assisting device according to claim 1, wherein: The carrying assist device further includes a leg assist portion (50) and a second driving member (60), wherein the leg assist portion (50) is movably connected to the waist fixing portion (10) and is located below the front end (101), and the second driving member (60) is drivingly connected to the leg assist portion (50), and the leg assist portion (50) is used to fit with the front side of the worker's leg, and the second driving member (60) can drive the leg assist portion (50) to move closer to or away from the leg, so as to squeeze the leg when the worker squats down and stands up.

4. The transport assist device according to claim 2, wherein: The waist support member (20) comprises: An airbag (21) is arranged on the front side of the back plate (40), and the size of the airbag (21) along the moving direction is adjustable; An air pump (22) is arranged on the rear side of the back plate (40), the air pump (22) is connected to the air bag (21), and the air pump (22) can pump gas into the air bag (21) to adjust the size of the air bag (21).

5. The transport assisting device according to claim 2, wherein: The extending direction of the waist fixing portion (10) is perpendicular to the moving direction, and the first driving member (30) comprises: A first rotating rod (31) is annularly arranged around the outer periphery of the waist fixing portion (10), and two ends of the first rotating rod (31) are respectively rotatably connected to two sides of the waist fixing portion (10) that are arranged opposite to each other along the extension direction. The rotation axis of the first rotating rod (31) is parallel to the rotation axis of the back plate (40), and the back plate (40) is arranged in the middle of the first rotating rod (31); A first motor (32) is provided on the waist fixing portion (10), and the first motor (32) is drivingly connected to the end of the first rotating rod (31). The first motor (32) is used to drive the first rotating rod (31) to rotate relative to the waist fixing portion (10).

6. The transport assisting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second driving member (60) comprises: a second rotating rod (61), one end of the second rotating rod (61) being rotatably connected to the waist fixing portion (10), the other end of the second rotating rod (61) being movably connected to the leg assist portion (50), and a rotating axis of the second rotating rod (61) extending in a horizontal direction and perpendicular to the moving direction; A second motor (62) is provided on the waist fixing portion (10). The second motor (62) is drivingly connected to the end of the second rotating rod (61). The second motor (62) is used to drive the second rotating rod (61) to rotate relative to the waist fixing portion (10).

7. The transport assisting device according to claim 2, wherein: The wearing component comprises a chest fixing belt (23), the chest fixing belt (23) is arranged on the top of the back plate (40), the chest fixing belt (23) extends in a horizontal direction, and the chest fixing belt (23) is annularly sleeved on the periphery of the chest of the worker.

8. The transport assisting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The wearing assembly further comprises a shoulder fixing belt (24), both ends of which are spaced apart on the chest fixing belt (23) along the moving direction, and the shoulder fixing belt (24) is wound around the outer periphery of the operator's shoulder.

9. The transport assisting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The front side of the shoulder fixing belt (24) is provided with a hanging piece, and the hanging piece is used to hang an article, and the hanging piece cooperates with the shoulder fixing belt (24) to pull the article.

10. The transport assisting device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The attachment comprises: a drawstring (71), one end of the drawstring (71) being movably connected to the shoulder fixing belt (24); A hook (72) is detachably connected to an end of the drawstring (71) away from the shoulder fixing belt (24), and the hook (72) is used to be hooked with the article.

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