harness components and exoskeleton device

Abstract

This application relates to the field of exoskeleton support technology, and particularly to a shoulder strap assembly and an exoskeleton device. The shoulder strap assembly includes a rear panel, a crossbar, and at least two shoulder straps. Each shoulder strap includes a first segment and a second segment. The lower end of the first segment is connected to the upper end of the second segment. The upper ends of the first segments of the two shoulder straps are respectively connected to the upper side of the rear panel, and the lower ends of the second segments are respectively connected to the lower side of the rear panel. The width of the first segment is greater than the width of the second segment. The crossbar is used to connect either the first segment or the second segment of the two shoulder straps. This application can reduce discomfort during wear.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of exoskeleton support technology, and in particular to a harness assembly and an exoskeleton device. Background Technology

[0002] A carrying strap assembly is a structure that provides support for a leg-assist mechanism. It forms a point of force on the human body, allowing the human body to bear the weight of the leg-assist mechanism and the reaction force acting on the leg-assist mechanism.

[0003] In related technologies, the points of force application are compressed due to the additional weight and reaction force, which can easily cause discomfort to the human body after wearing them. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application provides a carrying strap assembly and an exoskeleton device to reduce discomfort when wearing them.

[0005] Specifically, the following technical solutions are included:

[0006] A first aspect of this application provides a shoulder strap assembly, the shoulder strap assembly including a rear panel, a crossbar, and at least two shoulder straps, wherein...

[0007] The shoulder strap includes a first section and a second section. The lower end of the first section is connected to the upper end of the second section. The upper ends of the first sections of the two shoulder straps are respectively connected to the upper side of the back panel, and the lower ends of the second sections are respectively connected to the lower side of the back panel. The width of the first section is greater than the width of the second section.

[0008] The crossbar is used to connect the first section of the two shoulder straps or the second section of the two shoulder straps.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the shoulder strap includes a third segment, the length of which is adjustable, the upper end of which is connected to the lower end of the second segment, and the lower end of which is connected to the lower side of the rear panel.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the crossbar includes a first chest strap, a second chest strap, and a first adjustment buckle. One end of the first chest strap is connected to a shoulder strap, and the other end of the second chest strap is connected to another shoulder strap. The first chest strap and the second chest strap are slidably connected via the first adjustment buckle.

[0011] In some possible implementations, a portion of the rear panel is recessed downwards to form a U-shaped structure, the U-shaped structure being located between the two shoulder straps.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the shoulder strap assembly includes an extension strap, a portion of which is connected to one side of the first segment to form a suspension cavity with the first segment.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the shoulder strap assembly includes a support strap, the upper end of which is connected to the lower side of the rear panel.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the support strap includes a webbing, a second adjusting buckle, and an elastic band, the elastic band connecting the lower side of the rear panel to the second adjusting buckle, and the upper end of the webbing passing through the second adjusting buckle and extending downward.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the shoulder strap assembly includes a support buckle, and the lower end of the support strap and the third segment are both connected to the support buckle.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the back panel includes a main body, a first fabric piece, and a second fabric piece, the edge of the first fabric piece being connected to the edge of the main body and forming a pocket with the main body, and the edge of the second fabric piece being connected to the edge of the main body and covering the outside of the opening of the pocket.

[0017] A second aspect of this application provides an exoskeleton device, the exoskeleton device including a harness assembly as described in the above technical solutions.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided in this application embodiment include at least the following: the shoulder straps can contact the human body, using the human body as a point of force to support the leg assist mechanism. The first section is wider, allowing it to fit snugly against the shoulder, reducing pressure on the shoulder. The second section is narrower, which helps reduce the feeling of foreign objects when the shoulder straps pass under the armpit. The crossbar connects the two shoulder straps, allowing the force from the leg assist mechanism to be transmitted between them, thus balancing the pressure on the two shoulders and reducing user discomfort. Attached Figure Description

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

[0020] Figure 1 A front view of a shoulder strap assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a rear view of a shoulder strap assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0022] The reference numerals in the figure indicate:

[0023] 1. Back panel; 11. Main body; 12. First fabric piece; 13. Second fabric piece;

[0024] 2. Crossbar; 21. First chest strap; 22. Second chest strap; 23. First adjustment buckle;

[0025] 3. Shoulder strap; 31. First section; 32. Second section; 33. Third section;

[0026] 4. Extension belt;

[0027] 5. Support belt; 51. Webbing; 52. Second adjustment buckle; 53. Elastic belt;

[0028] 6. Support buckle.

[0029] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] In the embodiments of this application, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," and "side" are generally used in the following ways: Figure 1 The relative positions shown are based on the given information, and these directional terms are used only to more clearly describe the relationships between structures, not to describe absolute positions. Positions may change when the product is placed in different orientations; for example, "up" and "down" may be interchanged.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used in the embodiments of this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0033] To make the technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] The first aspect of this application provides a shoulder strap assembly, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the shoulder strap assembly includes a rear panel 1, a crossbar 2, and at least two shoulder straps 3, wherein,

[0035] The shoulder strap 3 includes a first section 31 and a second section 32. The lower end of the first section 31 is connected to the upper end of the second section 32. The upper ends of the first sections 31 of the two shoulder straps 3 are respectively connected to the upper side of the back panel 1, and the lower ends of the second sections 32 are respectively connected to the lower side of the back panel 1. The width of the first section 31 is greater than the width of the second section 32.

[0036] The crossbar 2 is used to connect the first segment 31 of the two shoulder straps 3 or the second segment 32 of the two shoulder straps 3.

[0037] With the above arrangement, the shoulder straps 3 can contact the human body, using the body as a point of force to support the leg assist mechanism. The first segment 31 is wider, allowing it to fit snugly against the shoulder, reducing pressure on the shoulder. The second segment 32 is narrower, which helps reduce the feeling of foreign objects when the shoulder straps 3 pass under the armpit. The crossbar 2 connects the two shoulder straps 3, allowing the force from the leg assist mechanism to be transmitted between them, thus balancing the pressure on the two shoulders and reducing user discomfort.

[0038] In this embodiment, one side of the first segment 31 can fit against the user's shoulder and deform to a certain extent according to the shape of the user's shoulder, which is beneficial for applying force to the shoulder. The first segment 31 and the second segment 32 can be woven from the same material.

[0039] In this embodiment, the second segment 32 can pass under the user's armpit and connect to the rear panel 1, so that the first segment 31, the second segment 32 and the rear panel 1 form an annular space, and the user's arm can pass through the hollow part of the annular space, so that the first segment 31 is pulled to transmit the force from the leg assist mechanism.

[0040] In this embodiment, the crossbar 2 can be subjected to a pulling force when the two shoulder straps 3 tend to move away from each other. This pulling force can be transmitted between the crossbars 2, thereby preventing the shoulder straps 3 from slipping off the user's shoulder.

[0041] In this embodiment of the application, the crossbar 2 is used to connect the first section 31 of the two shoulder straps 3 or the second section 32 of the two shoulder straps 3. Where the crossbar 2 needs to connect the first section 31 of the two shoulder straps 3, the crossbar 2, the first section 31 and the back panel 1 form a space for the user's head to pass through, which is conducive to the two first sections 31 fitting snugly against the user's shoulders.

[0042] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the shoulder strap 3 includes a third segment 33, the length of which is adjustable. The upper end of the third segment 33 is connected to the lower end of the second segment 32, and the lower end of the third segment 33 is connected to the lower side of the back panel 1.

[0043] With the above arrangement, the third segment 33 can transmit the force from the second segment 32, and can also be used to adjust the overall length of the shoulder strap 3 to accommodate users of different body types.

[0044] In this embodiment, if the user is large, the length of the third segment 33 can be extended to allow the user's arm to pass through the space enclosed by the shoulder strap 3 and the back panel 1; if the user is small, the length of the third segment 33 can be shortened to allow the user's arm to pass through the space enclosed by the shoulder strap 3 and the back panel 1.

[0045] In this embodiment of the application, a sliding buckle can be arranged on the third segment 33. By moving the sliding buckle to different positions of the third segment 33, the overall length of the third segment 33 can be changed, thereby changing the length of the shoulder strap 3.

[0046] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the crossbar 2 includes a first chest strap 21, a second chest strap 22 and a first adjustment buckle 23. One end of the first chest strap 21 is connected to a shoulder strap 3, and the other end of the second chest strap 22 is connected to another shoulder strap 3. The first chest strap 21 and the second chest strap 22 are slidably connected by the first adjustment buckle 23.

[0047] With the above arrangement, when one shoulder strap 3 slips off the user's shoulder, the first chest strap 21 can be stretched and deformed, causing the second chest strap 22 to move accordingly. At this time, the other shoulder strap 3 can withstand this force, thus preventing the shoulder strap 3 from slipping off. The reverse is also true, and will not be elaborated further here. Since the forces transmitted by the first chest strap 21 and the second chest strap 22 are in opposite directions, they can mutually restrain each other, thereby improving the stability of the shoulder straps 3. The first adjustment buckle 23 can be used to adjust the length of the first chest strap 21 and the second chest strap 22, which helps to avoid the distance between the two shoulder straps 3 being too large or too small.

[0048] In this embodiment, if the user is large, the length of the crossbar 2 can be extended by adjusting the strap; if the user is small, the length of the crossbar 2 can be shortened by adjusting the strap, so that the user's arms can pass through the space formed by the shoulder strap 3 and the back panel 1.

[0049] In this embodiment of the application, a portion of the end of the first chest strap 21 can be wrapped around the ring buckle on the shoulder strap 3 to form a connection with the shoulder strap 3.

[0050] In this embodiment of the application, a portion of the end of the second chest strap 22 can be wrapped around the ring buckle on the shoulder strap 3 to form a connection with the shoulder strap 3.

[0051] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, a portion of the rear panel 1 is recessed downwards to form a U-shaped structure, which is located between the two shoulder straps 3.

[0052] With the above arrangement, the U-shaped structure can avoid the user's back, which is conducive to the two shoulder straps 3 fitting into the user's shoulders before the back panel 1 to form support.

[0053] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the shoulder strap assembly includes an extension strap 4, a portion of which is connected to one side of the first segment 31 to form a suspension cavity with the first segment 31.

[0054] With the above arrangement, the suspension cavity can be used to hang other items, placing these items in front of the user, which makes it easier for the user to access them.

[0055] In this embodiment of the application, the extension strap 4 is connected to the shoulder strap 3 through two spaced-apart parts, so that the extension strap 4 and the shoulder strap 3 form an annular suspension cavity.

[0056] In this embodiment, the extension strap 4 and the shoulder strap 3 can be connected by sewing.

[0057] In this embodiment of the application, the width of the extension strap 4 may be smaller than the width of the shoulder strap 3.

[0058] In this embodiment of the application, the suspension cavity formed by the extension belt 4 and the first section can be multiple, and each suspension cavity is relatively closed to the others.

[0059] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the shoulder strap assembly includes a support strap 5, the upper end of which is connected to the lower side of the rear panel 1.

[0060] With the above arrangement, the support belt 5 can be used to connect with the back strap and other structures of the walking assistance mechanism, and transmit force to the rear span 1, so that the back strap assembly can provide support for the walking assistance mechanism through the user's shoulders.

[0061] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the support belt 5 includes a webbing 51, a second adjusting buckle 52, and an elastic belt 53. The elastic belt 53 connects the lower side of the rear panel 1 to the second adjusting buckle 52. The upper end of the webbing 51 passes through the second adjusting buckle 52 and extends downward.

[0062] With the above arrangement, the elastic band 53 can elastically deform when the user makes movements such as bending over. The deformed elastic band 53 is extended, thus reducing the pulling sensation experienced by the user when bending over. In addition, the upper end of the webbing 51 can be pulled by the user to change the position of the webbing 51 against the second adjusting buckle 52, thereby changing the length of the support band 5 to adapt to users of different body types.

[0063] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the shoulder strap assembly includes a support buckle 6, and the lower end of the support strap 5 and the third segment 33 are both connected to the support buckle 6.

[0064] With the above arrangement, the support buckle 6, as the main stress point and the installation position of the walking assistance mechanism, can withstand the force from the third section 33 and the walking assistance mechanism through its own structural strength, thereby improving the support stability of the strap assembly.

[0065] In this embodiment, the support belt 5 can be fixed to the machine body by using Haibolong material and gaps, connected to the rear panel 1 by using a nine-piece buckle and webbing, and the comfortable distance can be adjusted by using a buckle and webbing.

[0066] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the back panel 1 includes a main body 11, a first fabric piece 12 and a second fabric piece 13. The edge of the first fabric piece 12 is connected to the edge of the main body 11 and forms a pocket with the main body 11. The edge of the second fabric piece 13 is connected to the edge of the main body 11 and covers the outside of the pocket opening.

[0067] With the above arrangement, the pocket can be used to store other items. The cooperation between the first fabric piece 12 and the second fabric piece 13 can limit the items placed in the pocket, reducing the chance of items falling out of the pocket.

[0068] In this embodiment of the application, the main body 11 and the first fabric piece 12, as well as the main body 11 and the second fabric piece 13, can be connected by setting elastic edging to improve the fit between the back panel 1 and the back of the human body.

[0069] In this embodiment, the main body 11 and the first fabric piece 12, as well as the main body 11 and the second fabric piece 13, can be connected by an overlay stitching method, which is beneficial for items inside the pocket to fall out of the snap.

[0070] In this embodiment, the rear panel 1 can be woven from elastic material, which can increase the tolerance for the hand and ensure that the hand is not stuck when placing and picking up items.

[0071] In this embodiment, the rear panel 1 can be made of breathable mesh material to reduce the accumulation of heat generated by the back carrying strap.

[0072] A second aspect of this application provides an exoskeleton device, which includes a harness assembly as described above.

[0073] Since the shoulder strap assembly of the above embodiments is used, the exoskeleton device of this application has the same technical effects as the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0074] In this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise expressly defined.

[0075] Other embodiments of this application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the application disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only.

[0076] It should be understood that this application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A shoulder strap assembly, characterized in that, The shoulder strap assembly includes a rear panel (1), a crossbar (2), and at least two shoulder straps (3), wherein, The shoulder strap (3) includes a first section (31) and a second section (32). The lower end of the first section (31) is connected to the upper end of the second section (32). The upper ends of the first section (31) of the two shoulder straps (3) are respectively connected to the upper side of the back panel (1), and the lower ends of the second section (32) are respectively connected to the lower side of the back panel (1). The width of the first section (31) is greater than the width of the second section (32). The crossbar (2) is used to connect the first segment (31) of the two shoulder straps (3) or the second segment (32) of the two shoulder straps (3).

2. The shoulder strap assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shoulder strap (3) includes a third segment (33), the length of which is adjustable. The upper end of the third segment (33) is connected to the lower end of the second segment (32), and the lower end of the third segment (33) is connected to the lower side of the rear panel (1).

3. The shoulder strap assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crossbar (2) includes a first chest strap (21), a second chest strap (22) and a first adjusting buckle (23). One end of the first chest strap (21) is connected to a shoulder strap (3), and the other end of the second chest strap (22) is connected to another shoulder strap (3). The first chest strap (21) and the second chest strap (22) are slidably connected by the first adjusting buckle (23).

4. The shoulder strap assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A portion of the rear panel (1) is recessed downward to form a U-shaped structure, which is located between the two shoulder straps (3).

5. The shoulder strap assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shoulder strap assembly includes an extension strap (4), a portion of which is connected to one side of the first segment (31) to form a suspension cavity with the first segment (31).

6. The shoulder strap assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shoulder strap assembly includes a support strap (5), the upper end of which is connected to the lower side of the rear panel (1).

7. The shoulder strap assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support belt (5) includes a webbing (51), a second adjusting buckle (52) and an elastic belt (53). The elastic belt (53) connects the lower side of the rear panel (1) to the second adjusting buckle (52). The upper end of the webbing (51) passes through the second adjusting buckle (52) and extends downward.

8. The shoulder strap assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The shoulder strap assembly includes a support buckle (6), and the lower end of the webbing (51) and the third segment (33) are both connected to the support buckle (6).

9. The shoulder strap assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The back panel (1) includes a main body (11), a first fabric piece (12) and a second fabric piece (13). The edge of the first fabric piece (12) is connected to the edge of the main body (11) and forms a pocket with the main body (11). The edge of the second fabric piece (13) is connected to the edge of the main body (11) and covers the outside of the opening of the pocket.

10. An exoskeleton device, characterized in that, The exoskeleton device includes a harness assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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