PASSIVE AND ERGONOMIC EXOSKELETON FOR POSTURE CORRECTION IN WORK ENVIRONMENTS

Abstract

The present invention relates to a passive and ergonomic exoskeleton that mitigates the physical load associated with postures taken in manual labor, whether upright or at ground level, which is achieved through the passive redistribution of mechanical loads, reducing direct muscular demand without altering the functional mobility of the user.The invention comprises a detachable upper frame attached to the user's lumbar and dorsal region; two articulated legs attached to the user's lower body; a flexible connection system for connecting the detachable upper frame to each of the articulated legs, allowing vertical flexion of the body; a horizontal displacement system connected to the detachable upper frame and each articulated leg for movements between the thigh and hip; a shock-absorbing system mounted on each of the articulated legs for weight cushioning; and restoring elastomers fixed to the detachable upper frame so that the user can maintain and / or recover an optimal posture without muscular effort.