Portable Joint Augmentation System
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DEPHY INC
- Filing Date
- 2019-07-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing exoskeletons face challenges in achieving a balance between being lightweight, providing high force/torque/power, maintaining comfort, and ensuring efficient energy transfer while minimizing interference with natural body motion, along with difficulties in controlling active systems.
The exoskeleton design incorporates actuators, controllers, sensors, and unidirectional transmissions with a mechanical joint parallel to the biological joint, featuring a brushless motor and enhanced connection mechanisms between the user's shoes and the exoskeleton, allowing for active and passive modes of operation with improved control and energy efficiency.
The design results in a compact, lightweight, and powerful exoskeleton that is easy to control, providing enhanced comfort and efficient energy transfer while minimizing interference with natural body motion.