A type of lumbar support exoskeleton

Abstract

This utility model discloses a lumbar support assistive exoskeleton, belonging to the field of assistive devices. It includes a waist belt assembly, with detachable support blocks for supporting objects installed on both sides of the front of the waist belt assembly. A back plate assembly is detachably connected to the rear of the waist belt assembly. The waist belt assembly includes a left waist belt and a right waist belt, one end of which is detachably connected to the back plate assembly, and the other end of which is connected to buckles that can be fastened to each other. This utility model is worn on the user's waist. After fastening the buckles, when the user is carrying heavy objects such as boxes, if the object is small and light, one hand can be used to support the bottom of the object, and the other bottom of the object can be placed on the support block for carrying. If the object is large, both hands can be used to support the object, and the bottom of the object can be placed on the support block for carrying. In both states, the waist, hips, and back share part of the weight of the object, reducing the burden on the arms and upper limbs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of assistive devices, and more specifically, relates to a lumbar support assistive exoskeleton. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, when users move heavy objects such as boxes, they use both hands to support the bottom of the box. If the distance to be moved is long (such as moving up stairs), users need to keep holding the box, which can cause arm fatigue when they arrive and increase the burden on their arms and upper limbs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a lumbar support exoskeleton to assist in carrying objects and reduce the burden on the arms and upper limbs.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a waist support assistive exoskeleton is provided, including a waist belt assembly. Support blocks for supporting objects are detachably installed on both sides of the front of the waist belt assembly, and a back plate assembly is detachably connected to the rear of the waist belt assembly. The waist belt assembly includes a left waist belt and a right waist belt, one end of which is detachably connected to the back plate assembly, and the other end of which is connected to a buckle that can be fastened to each other.

[0005] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the back panel assembly includes a back panel and a back pad, the back panel and the back pad are connected by Velcro, the back panel is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes and a left auxiliary hole, a left waist belt hole, a right auxiliary hole and a right waist belt hole for fixing the waist belt assembly.

[0006] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the back pad is made of a breathable and highly elastic material, and the back panel is made of a rigid material.

[0007] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the left waist belt and the right waist belt are provided with a first hook and loop fastener and a first hook and loop fastener rough surface at one end near the back panel assembly. One end of the left waist belt passes through the left waist belt hole and is fixed by hook and loop fastener, and one end of the right waist belt passes through the right waist belt hole and is fixed by hook and loop fastener.

[0008] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the waist belt assembly further includes a left tightening belt and a right tightening belt. One end of each of the left tightening belt and the right tightening belt is detachably connected to the back panel assembly. The other end of the left tightening belt is fixedly connected to the left waist belt, and the other end of the right tightening belt is fixedly connected to the right waist belt.

[0009] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the left and right tightening straps are each provided with a second Velcro hook surface and a second Velcro loop surface that are mutually bonded at one end near the back panel assembly.

[0010] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the left and right tightening belts are provided with a third hook and loop fastener at the end away from the back panel assembly, and the front outer side of the left and right waist belts are provided with a third hook and loop fastener that is bonded to the third hook and loop fastener.

[0011] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the support block includes a flexible webbing and a plurality of rigid support protrusions fixedly disposed on the outer side of the flexible webbing. The inner side of the flexible webbing is provided with a fourth Velcro hook surface, and the inner side of the flexible webbing is bonded to the outer front of the left and right waist belts by Velcro.

[0012] One of the above-described technical solutions of this utility model has at least one of the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0013] This utility model is worn around the user's waist and secured with a buckle. When carrying heavy objects such as boxes, if the object is small and light, the user can support its bottom with one hand and place the other bottom of the object on a support block for carrying. If the object is large, the user can support it with both hands and place its bottom on the support block for carrying. In both cases, the waist, hips, and back share part of the weight of the object, reducing the burden on the arms and upper limbs. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the lumbar support exoskeleton in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a side view of the lumbar support assistive exoskeleton in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the back plate in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the belt structure in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the support block in the first embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0023] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can be a fixed connection or a movable connection, a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection or a connection that can communicate with each other; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two elements, an indirect connection, or an interaction between two elements.

[0025] The following disclosure provides many different implementation methods or examples for different solutions to implement this utility model.

[0026] Reference Figures 1 to 5As shown, a waist support assistive exoskeleton is provided, including a waist belt assembly 1. Support blocks 2 for supporting objects are detachably installed on both sides of the front of the waist belt assembly 1. A back plate assembly 3 is detachably connected to the rear of the waist belt assembly 1. The waist belt assembly 1 includes a left waist belt 11 and a right waist belt 12. One end of the left waist belt 11 and the right waist belt 12 are detachably connected to the back plate assembly 3, and the other end of the left waist belt 11 and the right waist belt 12 are connected to buckles 4 that can be fastened to each other.

[0027] In some embodiments of this utility model, the back panel assembly 3 includes a back panel 31 and a back pad 32. The back panel 31 and the back pad 32 are connected by Velcro. The back panel 31 is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes 311 and a left auxiliary hole 312, a left waist belt hole 313, a right auxiliary hole 314 and a right waist belt hole 315 for fixing the waist belt assembly 1.

[0028] In some embodiments of this utility model, the back pad 32 is made of a breathable and highly elastic material, and the back panel 31 is made of a rigid material.

[0029] In some embodiments of this utility model, the left waist belt 11 and the right waist belt 12 are each provided with a first hook and loop fastener 15 and a first hook and loop fastener 16 at one end near the back panel assembly 3. One end of the left waist belt 11 passes through the left waist belt hole 313 and is fixed by hook and loop fastener, and one end of the right waist belt 12 passes through the right waist belt hole 315 and is fixed by hook and loop fastener.

[0030] In some embodiments of this utility model, the waist belt assembly 1 further includes a left tightening belt 13 and a right tightening belt 14. One end of the left tightening belt 13 and the right tightening belt 14 are detachably connected to the back panel assembly 3. The other end of the left tightening belt 13 is fixedly connected to the left waist belt 11, and the other end of the right tightening belt 14 is fixedly connected to the right waist belt 12.

[0031] In some embodiments of this utility model, the left tightening strap 13 and the right tightening strap 14 are each provided with a second Velcro hook surface and a second Velcro textured surface that are mutually bonded at one end near the back panel assembly 3.

[0032] In some embodiments of this utility model, the left tightening strap 13 and the right tightening strap 14 are provided with a third hook and loop fastener at the end away from the back panel assembly 3, and the front outer side of the left waist belt 11 and the right waist belt 12 are provided with a third hook and loop fastener rough surface 17 that is bonded to the third hook and loop fastener.

[0033] In some embodiments of this utility model, the support block 2 includes a flexible webbing 21 and a plurality of rigid support protrusions 22 fixedly disposed on the outer side of the flexible webbing 21. The inner side of the flexible webbing 21 is provided with a fourth Velcro hook surface. The inner side of the flexible webbing 21 is bonded to the outer front of the left waist belt 11 and the right waist belt 12 by Velcro.

[0034] In this embodiment, the lumbar support assistive exoskeleton consists of a backplate assembly 3, a waist belt assembly 1, and a detachable support block 2. The backplate assembly 3 is composed of a rigid backplate 31 and a back pad 32 made of breathable and highly elastic material. The backplate 31 and the back pad 32 are attached by Velcro. The backplate 31 has ventilation holes 311 for ventilation, and left auxiliary holes 312, left waist belt holes 313, right auxiliary holes 314, and right waist belt holes 315 for fixing the waist belt assembly. The waist belt assembly 1 is made of bent and deformed webbing material and consists of left and right waist belts and tightening straps. The left waist belt 11 and the right waist belt 12 are each provided with a first Velcro hook surface 15 at the end near the backplate assembly 3. After passing through the left waist belt hole 313 and the right waist belt hole 315, they are respectively attached to the first Velcro loop surface 16. The left and right tightening straps 13 and 14 have a second hook-and-loop fastener at one end near the back panel assembly 3. These hooks pass through the left and right auxiliary holes 312 and 314 respectively and are then bonded to the second hook-and-loop fastener. The left and right waistbands 11 and 12 have a large area of ​​third hook-and-loop fastener 17 on their outer front panels, and a buckle 4 at the other end for interlocking. The left and right tightening straps 13 and 14 are made of a highly elastic material and have a third hook-and-loop fastener at the other end, allowing them to be tightened and bonded to the third hook-and-loop fastener 17 on the outer front panel of the left and right waistbands. The support block 2 consists of multiple rigid support bosses 22 fixed to the flexible webbing 21. The inner side of the flexible webbing 21 has a fourth hook-and-loop fastener. The support block 2 uses the hook-and-loop fastener to bond to the third hook-and-loop fastener 17 of the left and right waistbands.

[0035] The lumbar support exoskeleton features a design with multiple rigid support blocks arranged continuously on a flexible waist belt. These blocks, along with a combination of the flexible waist belt and tension straps, are fixed to a rigid backplate to form a load-bearing structure. When lifting heavy objects, the rigid support blocks provide support, distributing some of the burden on the arms and reducing fatigue. Simultaneously, the weight is distributed through the waist belt and tension straps, mitigating pressure on the hips and back, preventing the abdomen from bearing all the pressure and improving the exoskeleton's effectiveness and wearing experience.

[0036] The waist belt system and back pad are attached to the back panel with Velcro, allowing for tool-free disassembly and easy cleaning and replacement. The support blocks are also attached to the waist belt with Velcro, and different sizes and materials of support blocks can be flexibly replaced according to usage needs. They are quick and convenient to use. Because of the use of Velcro, they are generally suitable for situations where the items are not too heavy, reducing the burden on the arms and upper limbs.

[0037] Working principle: The user straps the lumbar support exoskeleton around their waist, inserts the buckle 4, adjusts the waist belt to a suitable tightness, and then adjusts the left tightening strap 13 and right tightening strap 14 to a suitable tension before attaching them to the waist belt. Finally, depending on the size of the object being lifted, the support blocks are attached near the hips on both sides or near the abdomen in the middle, thus completing the exoskeleton wearing process. When lifting heavy objects, if the object is small and light, one hand can be used to support the bottom of the box, and the other side of the bottom of the box can be placed on the left or right support blocks for lifting. If the object is large, both hands should be used to support the box, and the bottom of the box can be placed on the left and right support blocks for lifting. In both cases, the left and right support blocks can distribute a considerable portion of the weight of the object, greatly reducing the burden on the arms. This weight is distributed to the hips and back through the waist belt and tightening straps, preventing the abdomen from bearing all the pressure, thus improving the exoskeleton's assistive effect and wearing experience.

[0038] The above is a further detailed description of this utility model and should not be considered as a limitation on the specific implementation of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, simple deductions or substitutions without departing from the concept of this utility model are all within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A lumbar support exoskeleton, comprising a waist belt assembly (1), characterized in that, The front sides of the belt assembly (1) are detachably equipped with support blocks (2) for carrying objects. The back panel assembly (3) is detachably connected to the rear side of the belt assembly (1). The belt assembly (1) includes a left belt (11) and a right belt (12). One end of the left belt (11) and the right belt (12) are detachably connected to the back panel assembly (3). The other end of the left belt (11) and the right belt (12) are connected to buckles (4) that can be fastened to each other.

2. The lumbar support exoskeleton according to claim 1, characterized in that, The back panel assembly (3) includes a back panel (31) and a back pad (32). The back panel (31) and the back pad (32) are connected by Velcro. The back panel (31) is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes (311) and a left auxiliary hole (312), a left waist belt hole (313), a right auxiliary hole (314) and a right waist belt hole (315) for fixing the waist belt assembly (1).

3. The lumbar support exoskeleton according to claim 2, characterized in that, The back pad (32) is made of breathable and highly elastic material, and the back panel (31) is made of rigid material.

4. The lumbar support exoskeleton according to claim 2, characterized in that, The left waist belt (11) and the right waist belt (12) are each provided with a first hook and loop fastener (15) and a first hook and loop fastener (16) at the end near the back panel assembly (3). One end of the left waist belt (11) passes through the left waist belt hole (313) and is fixed by hook and loop fastener. One end of the right waist belt (12) passes through the right waist belt hole (315) and is fixed by hook and loop fastener.

5. The lumbar support exoskeleton according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waist belt assembly (1) further includes a left tightening band (13) and a right tightening band (14). One end of the left tightening band (13) and the right tightening band (14) are detachably connected to the back panel assembly (3). The other end of the left tightening band (13) is fixedly connected to the left waist belt (11), and the other end of the right tightening band (14) is fixedly connected to the right waist belt (12).

6. The lumbar support exoskeleton according to claim 5, characterized in that, The left tightening band (13) and the right tightening band (14) are each provided with a second hook and hook side and a second hook and hook side that are mutually bonded at one end near the back panel assembly (3).

7. The lumbar support exoskeleton according to claim 5, characterized in that, The left tightening strap (13) and the right tightening strap (14) are each provided with a third hook and loop fastener at the end away from the back panel assembly (3), and the front outer side of the left waist belt (11) and the right waist belt (12) are each provided with a third hook and loop fastener (17) that is bonded to the third hook and loop fastener.

8. The lumbar support exoskeleton according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support block (2) includes a flexible webbing (21) and a plurality of rigid support bosses (22) fixedly disposed on the outside of the flexible webbing (21). The inner side of the flexible webbing (21) is provided with a fourth Velcro hook surface. The inner side of the flexible webbing (21) is bonded to the outer front of the left waist belt (11) and the right waist belt (12) by Velcro.

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