Wearable device

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a wearable device comprises: a body including a body case and an actuator disposed in the body case and generating power; a waist belt connected to the body and surrounding the waist of a user; a front strap connected to the waist belt; a thigh belt surrounding the thigh of the user; a force distribution cable connected to the thigh belt; and a front force transmission cable connected to the actuator, provided to be movable along the waist belt, provided to be movable along the front strap, and connected to the force distribution cable.

Description

wearable devices

[0001] The embodiments relate to wearable devices.

[0002] Wearable devices are being developed to assist users' movements by being worn on the body. These devices can assist with the movement of the user's hip and / or knee joints. These devices can also provide exercise programs to the user by applying a force that resists their movements.

[0003] According to one embodiment, a wearable device may include a body including a body case and an actuator disposed on the body case and generating power; a waist belt connected to the body and wrapping around a waist of a user; a front strap connected to the waist belt; a thigh belt wrapping around a thigh of the user; a force distribution cable connected to the thigh belt; and a front force transmission cable connected to the actuator and arranged to be movable along the waist belt, arranged to be movable along the front strap, and connected to the force distribution cable.

[0004] According to one embodiment, a wearable device may include a body including a body case and an actuator disposed on the body case and generating power; a waist belt connected to the body and wrapping around a waist of a user; a rear strap connected to the body; a thigh belt wrapping around a thigh of the user; a force distribution cable connected to the thigh belt; and a rear force transmission cable connected to the actuator, arranged to be movable along the rear strap, and connected to the force distribution cable.

[0005] According to one embodiment, a wearable device may include a body including a body case and an actuator disposed on the body case and generating power; a waist belt connected to the body and wrapping around a waist of a user; a front strap connected to the waist belt; a thigh belt wrapping around a thigh of the user; a pair of force distribution cables connected to the thigh belt; a front force transmission cable connected to the actuator, arranged to be movable along the waist belt, arranged to be movable along the front strap, and connected to one of the force distribution cables of the pair of force distribution cables; a rear strap connected to the body; and a front force transmission cable connected to the actuator, arranged to be movable along the rear strap, and connected to the other of the force distribution cables of the pair of force distribution cables.

[0006] These and / or other aspects, features and advantages will become apparent and more readily understood from the following description of exemplary embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a front view of a wearable device according to one embodiment, showing a user wearing the wearable device.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a front strap, thigh belt, and front force transmission cable according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a front strap, thigh belt, and front force transmission cable according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 4 is a rear view of a wearable device according to one embodiment, showing a user wearing the wearable device.

[0011] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing an unfolded view of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0012] Figure 6 is a drawing schematically illustrating the internal appearance of an actuator according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 7 is a drawing schematically illustrating a portion of a guide according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 8 is a drawing schematically illustrating a portion of a guide according to one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 9 is a front view illustrating a body according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 10 is a plan view illustrating a body according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating a thigh belt and force distribution cable according to one embodiment.

[0018] Specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments are disclosed for illustrative purposes only and may be modified and implemented in various forms. Therefore, the actual implementation is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, and the scope of this specification includes modifications, equivalents, or alternatives within the technical concepts described in the embodiments.

[0019] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, the terms "comprises" or "has" should be understood to indicate the presence of a described feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof, but not to exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0020] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0021] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In the description with reference to the attached drawings, identical components are assigned the same reference numerals regardless of the drawing numbers, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a front view of a wearable device according to one embodiment, and illustrates a user wearing the wearable device. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a front strap, a thigh belt, and a front force transmission cable according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a front strap, a thigh belt, and a front force transmission cable according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 is a rear view of a wearable device according to one embodiment, and illustrates a user wearing the wearable device. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a wearable device unfolded according to one embodiment.

[0023] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, a wearable device (100) according to one embodiment can be worn by a user. The wearable device (100) can be worn on the user's waist. The wearable device (100) can be worn on the user's thigh. The wearable device (100) can apply force to the user's thigh and / or waist. The wearable device (100) can assist movement of the user's hip joint and / or knee joint. The wearable device (100) can assist the user's walking. The wearable device (100) can assist the user to exercise by applying resistance to the user's movement.

[0024] A wearable device (100) may include a body (11), a pair of waist belts (121, 122), a fixed band (13), a front strap (14), a rear strap (15), a thigh belt (16), a front force transmission cable (17), a force distribution cable (18), a rear force transmission cable (19), a guide (2), and a support plate (31).

[0025] The body (11) can support the user's waist. For example, the body (11) can support the user's back. The body (11) can include a body case (111) having an accommodation space therein, and an actuator (112) detachably provided on the body case (111). The actuators (112) can be provided in two units. The two actuators (112) can each drive different cables. Each actuator (112) can drive one or more cables. For example, the actuator (112) can drive the front force transmission cable (17) and / or the rear force transmission cable (19). The actuator (112) can apply tension to the front force transmission cable (17) and / or the rear force transmission cable (19).

[0026] A pair of waist belts (121, 122) can wrap around the user's waist. The pair of waist belts (121, 122) can include a first waist belt (121) connected to one side of the body (11) and a second waist belt (122) connected to the other side of the body (11). The first waist belt (121) and the second waist belt (122) can overlap each other in front of the user. For example, the first waist belt (121) and the second waist belt (122) can be detachable. For example, a hook can be provided on one surface of the first waist belt (121) and the second waist belt (122), and a loop can be provided on the other surface.

[0027] The fixed band (13) can support the first waist belt (121) and the second waist belt (122). The fixed band (13) can increase the bonding strength of the first waist belt (121) and the second waist belt (122). The fixed band (13) can surround the portion where the first waist belt (121) and the second waist belt (122) overlap.

[0028] The front strap (14) may be connected to the waist belt (121, 122). The front strap (14) may be arranged along the front of the thigh. The front strap (14) may have elasticity. One end of the front strap (14) may be connected to the waist belt (121, 122), and the other end may be connected to the thigh belt (16). The front strap (14) may have an accommodation space therein for accommodating a front force transmission cable (17). For example, the front strap (14) may include a pair of layers. One of the pair of layers may have a fixed edge and a non-fixed center portion. The force transmission cable (17) may be arranged along the center portion of the pair of layers.

[0029] The rear strap (15) may be connected to the body (11). The rear strap (15) may be positioned along the back of the thigh. The front strap (14) and the rear strap (15) may be provided on opposite sides of the thigh. The rear strap (15) may be elastic. One end of the rear strap (15) may be connected to the body (11), and the other end may be connected to a thigh belt (16). The rear strap (15) may have an accommodation space therein for accommodating a rear force transmission cable (19). For example, the front strap (14) may include a pair of layers. One of the pair of layers may have a fixed edge and a non-fixed center portion. The force transmission cable (17) may be provided along the center portion of the pair of layers.

[0030] The front strap (14) and the rear strap (15) can serve as an auxiliary function to prevent the thigh belt (16) from slipping down. In addition, the front strap (14) and the rear strap (15) can serve as a passage for the power transmission cable. Since the front strap (14) and the rear strap (15) are elastic, even if the length is reduced, the occurrence of wrinkling can be reduced.

[0031] The thigh belt (16) may encircle the user's thigh. The thigh belt (16) may include an elastic layer (166) comprising an elastic material. For example, the elastic layer (166) may include neoprene. The elastic layer (166) may be arranged to be positioned where the tendons of the user's thigh gather. The thigh belt (16) may include a cushion (not shown) provided around the elastic layer (166).

[0032] A force distribution cable (18) may be provided inside the thigh belt (16). The force distribution cable (18) may distribute the force transmitted to the thigh belt (16) over a wide range. The force distribution cable (18) may have both ends each fixed to the thigh belt (16). For example, the first end and the second end of the main distribution cable (18) may each be fixed to the lower portion of the thigh belt (16).

[0033] The force distribution cables (18) may be provided in multiple units. For example, the force distribution cables (18) may be provided in pairs. The pair of force distribution cables (18) may be connected to different force transmission cables. For example, one force distribution cable (18) of the pair of force distribution cables (18) may be connected to the front force transmission cable (17). The other force distribution cable (18) of the pair of force distribution cables (18) may be connected to the rear force transmission cable (19).

[0034] Compared to the case where the front force transmission cable (17) is directly fixed to the thigh belt (16), when the force distribution cable (18) is provided, the number of points of force application increases, so that the force distribution effect itself is also provided. The two ends of the main force transmission cable (18) fixed to the thigh belt (16) may be provided at positions spaced apart from each other along the length of the thigh belt (16). For example, the two ends of the force distribution cable (18) fixed to the rear force transmission cable (19) may be positioned on opposite sides with respect to the elastic layer (166). According to such a structure, the force can be prevented from being concentrated on the back of the user's thigh, and the wearing comfort can be improved.

[0035] A front force transmission cable (17) is connected to an actuator (112) and can transmit power from the actuator (112) to a thigh belt (16). One end of the front force transmission cable (17) can be connected to the actuator (112), and the other end can be connected to a force distribution cable (18) provided inside the thigh belt (16). The force distribution cable (18) is fixed to the thigh belt (16). Power generated in the actuator (112) can be transmitted to the thigh belt (16) through the front force transmission cable (17) and the force distribution cable (18). The front force transmission cable (17) can pass through the waist belt (12) and the front strap (14).

[0036] The rear force transmission cable (19) is connected to the actuator (112) and can transmit power from the actuator (112) to the thigh belt (16). One end of the rear force transmission cable (19) can be connected to the actuator (112), and the other end can be connected to a force distribution cable (18) provided inside the thigh belt (16). The force distribution cable (18) is fixed to the thigh belt (16). Power generated in the actuator (112) can be transmitted to the thigh belt (16) through the rear force transmission cable (19) and the force distribution cable (18). The rear force transmission cable (17) can pass through the rear strap (15).

[0037] The guide (2) is provided inside the waist belt (12) and can guide the direction of travel of the front force transmission cable (17). For example, the guide (2) can guide the front force transmission cable (17) toward the front strap (14).

[0038] The support plate (31) may be provided inside the waist belt (12). The support plate (31) may include a material stronger than the waist belt (12). The support plate (31) may support the guide (2). The support plate (31) may include an inclined surface shape whose width increases as it moves away from the front strap (14). For example, the length of the upper side of the support plate (31) may be longer than the length of the lower side. For example, the support plate (31) may have an approximately diamond shape. The support plate (31) may distribute the force applied from the front force transmission cable (17) to the guide (2). The force applied from the front force transmission cable (17) to the guide (2) may be distributed over an area corresponding to the upper side of the support plate (31).

[0039] The front strap (14) may include a first front strap layer (141), a second front strap layer (142), a button (143), and an attachment layer (144).

[0040] The first front strap layer (141) covers one side of the front force transmission cable (17) and is detachable from the thigh belt (16). The first front strap layer (141) can be fixed on both sides to the second front strap layer (142). The end of the first front strap layer (141) can be separated from the second front strap layer (142).

[0041] The second front strap layer (142) covers the other side of the front force transmission cable (17) and is detachable from the thigh belt (16). The second front strap layer (142) can be fixed to the first front strap layer (141) at both sides. The end of the second front strap layer (142) can be separated from the first front strap layer (141). The lengths of the second front strap layer (142) and the first front strap layer (141) may be different. For example, the area where the second front strap layer (142) overlaps the thigh belt (16) may be larger than the area where the first front strap layer (141) overlaps the thigh belt (16).

[0042] The thigh belt (16) may include a first thigh layer (161) that is detachably provided to the first front strap layer (141) and a second thigh layer (162) that is detachably provided to the second front strap layer (142). A force distribution cable (18) may be provided between the first thigh layer (161) and the second thigh layer (162).

[0043] The button (143) may be placed on the first front strap layer (141). The button (143) may be inserted into the thigh belt (16).

[0044] An attachment layer (144) may be positioned on the second front strap layer (142). The attachment layer (144) may be a hook or loop. The thigh belt (16) may include an area that is attached to the attachment layer (144). A loop or hook may be provided in that area.

[0045] The forward force transmission cable (17) may be provided to be movable relative to the force distribution cable (18). The forward force transmission cable (17) may include a ring-shaped end (171). The force distribution cable (18) may pass through the ring-shaped end (171) of the forward force transmission cable (17). Since the ring-shaped end (171) is provided to receive the force distribution cable (18), force distribution by the force distribution cable (18) can be achieved regardless of the position or angle of the forward force transmission cable (17).

[0046] The rear force transmission cable (19) may be arranged to be movable relative to the force distribution cable (18). The rear force transmission cable (19) may include a ring-shaped end. The force distribution cable (18) may pass through the ring-shaped end of the rear force transmission cable (19).

[0047] Figure 6 is a drawing schematically illustrating the internal appearance of an actuator according to one embodiment.

[0048] Referring to FIG. 6, the actuator (112) can transmit power to the front force transmission cable (17) and the rear force transmission cable (19). The actuator (112) can include an actuator body (1121) having an accommodation space therein, a drive motor (1122) positioned within the actuator body (1121), a power transmission member (1122) transmitting power of the drive motor (1122), a first pulley (1123) rotatably connected to the power transmission member (1122) and connected to the front force transmission cable (17), and a second pulley (1124) rotatably connected to the power transmission member (1122) and connected to the rear force transmission cable (19).

[0049] Fig. 7 is a schematic drawing of a portion of a guide according to one embodiment. Fig. 8 is a schematic drawing of a portion of a guide according to one embodiment.

[0050] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the guide may include a guide housing (21, 23), a guide shaft (24), and a guide roller (22). The guide housing (21, 23) may have a receiving space. The guide housing (21, 23) may include a first housing (21) and a second housing (23) that are assembled to each other. The first housing (21) may have a first fastening portion (219), and the second housing (23) may have a second fastening portion (239) that is fastened to the first fastening portion (219). The guide shaft (24) may be connected to the guide housing (21, 23). The guide roller (22) may be rotatably connected to the guide shaft (24). The guide roller (22) may support a forward force transmission cable (17).

[0051] A tube (29) may be provided inside the waist belt. The tube (29) may be connected to a guide. The tube (29) may accommodate a front force transmission cable (17).

[0052] Fig. 9 is a front view illustrating a body according to one embodiment. Fig. 10 is a plan view illustrating a body according to one embodiment.

[0053] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the body case (111) may include a base (1111), a pair of body blocks (1112), a body cushion (1113), a center block (1114), and a center cushion (1115). The pair of body blocks (1112) may be formed to protrude from the base (1111) and may be provided at positions spaced apart from each other. The center block (1114) may be formed to protrude from the base (1111) and may be placed between the pair of body blocks (1112). The body block (1112) may have a shape in which the height of the protrusion from the base (1111) increases as it moves away from the center block (1114). The center block (1114) may be in close contact with the vicinity of the user's tailbone, thereby effectively transmitting force. The body case (111) may be in close contact with the user's back.

[0054] The body cushion (1113) can be placed on the body block (1112). The center cushion (1115) can be placed on the center block (1114). The thickness of the center cushion (1115) can be formed thinner than the thickness of the body block (1112).

[0055] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating a thigh belt and force distribution cable according to one embodiment.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 11, the thigh belt (16) may include a first thigh layer (161) detachably provided to a first front strap layer (141) and a second thigh layer (162, see FIG. 2) detachably provided to a second front strap layer (142). A force distribution cable (18) may be provided between the first thigh layer (161) and the second thigh layer (162). The thigh belt (16) may include a ring (163) connected to the first thigh layer (161) and a pair of fastening layers (164, 165) arranged on one surface of the first thigh layer (161). One of the pair of fastening layers (164, 165) may include a hook, and the other fastening layer may include a loop.

[0057] The first thigh layer (161) and the second thigh layer (162, see FIG. 2) may have edges that are fixed to each other. Some of the edges of the first thigh layer (161) and the second thigh layer (162, see FIG. 2) may not be fixed. For example, the area between points A and B of the first thigh layer (161) and the second thigh layer (162, see FIG. 2) may not be fixed to each other. Along the unfixed area, the front force transmission cable (17) and the rear force transmission cable (19) are provided to be movable. The thigh belt (16) may include an elastic layer (166).

[0058] The force distribution cables (181, 184) may be provided as a pair. The first force distribution cable (181) may be connected to the front force transmission cable (17). The second force distribution cable (184) may be connected to the rear force transmission cable (19). The two ends of the second force distribution cable (184) may be positioned on opposite sides with respect to the elastic layer (166).

[0059] The support cables (182, 183) may have one end connected to the thigh belt (16) and the other end connected to the first force distribution cable (181). The support cables (182, 183) may include a ring-shaped end. The first force distribution cable (181) may pass through the ring-shaped end of the support cables (182, 183). The support cables (182, 183) may include a first support cable (182) and a second support cable (183) which are provided on opposite sides with respect to the front force transmission cable (17). One end of the first support cable (182) may be connected to the ring (163). The support cables (182, 183) may assist in distributing the force to the upper rear portion of the thigh.

[0060] According to one embodiment, a wearable device may include a body including a body case and an actuator disposed on the body case and generating power; a waist belt connected to the body and wrapping around a waist of a user; a front strap connected to the waist belt; a thigh belt wrapping around a thigh of the user; a force distribution cable connected to the thigh belt; and a front force transmission cable connected to the actuator and arranged to be movable along the waist belt, arranged to be movable along the front strap, and connected to the force distribution cable.

[0061] In one embodiment, the force distribution cable may have both ends secured to the lower portion of the thigh belt.

[0062] In one embodiment, the forward force transmission cable may be provided to be movable relative to the force distribution cable.

[0063] In one embodiment, the forward force transmission cable includes an end having a ring shape, and the force distribution cable can pass through the ring-shaped end of the forward force transmission cable.

[0064] In one embodiment, the wearable device may further include a support cable having one end connected to the thigh belt and the other end secured to the upper portion of the force distribution cable.

[0065] In one embodiment, the support cable includes an end having a ring shape, and the force distribution cable can pass through the ring-shaped end of the support cable.

[0066] In one embodiment, the support cables are provided in a plurality, and the plurality of support cables may include a first support cable and a second support cable provided on opposite sides with respect to the front force transmission cable.

[0067] In one embodiment, the front strap may include a first front strap layer covering one side of the front force transmission cable and detachable to the thigh belt; and a second front strap layer covering the other side of the front force transmission cable and detachable to the thigh belt.

[0068] In one embodiment, the front strap may further include a button disposed on one of the first front strap layer and the second front strap layer and detachable from the thigh belt; and an attachment layer disposed on one of the first front strap layer and the second front strap layer and detachable from the thigh belt.

[0069] In one embodiment, the wearable device may further include a guide provided inside the waist belt and guiding the direction of travel of the front force transmission cable.

[0070] In one embodiment, the guide may include a guide housing; a guide shaft connected to the guide housing; and a guide roller rotatably connected to the guide shaft and supporting the forward force transmission cable.

[0071] In one embodiment, the wearable device may further include a support plate provided inside the waist belt, supporting the guide, and comprising a material stronger than the waist belt.

[0072] In one embodiment, the wearable device may further include a tube provided inside the waist belt, connected to the guide, and configured to receive the forward force transmission cable.

[0073] In one embodiment, the body case may further include: a base; a pair of body blocks provided at spaced apart positions and protruding from the base; and a center block protruding from the base and positioned between the pair of body blocks.

[0074] In one embodiment, the body block may include a sloped shape in which the height protruding from the base increases as it moves away from the center block.

[0075] According to one embodiment, a wearable device may include a body including a body case and an actuator disposed on the body case and generating power; a waist belt connected to the body and wrapping around a waist of a user; a rear strap connected to the body; a thigh belt wrapping around a thigh of the user; a force distribution cable connected to the thigh belt; and a rear force transmission cable connected to the actuator, arranged to be movable along the rear strap, and connected to the force distribution cable.

[0076] In one embodiment, the rear force transmission cable may be provided to be movable relative to the force distribution cable.

[0077] In one embodiment, the rear force transmission cable includes an end having a ring shape, and the force distribution cable can pass through the ring-shaped end of the rear force transmission cable.

[0078] In one embodiment, the thigh belt may further include a thigh belt body that surrounds the user's thigh; and an elastic layer connected to a lower portion of the thigh belt body and having a material more flexible than the thigh belt body.

[0079] According to one embodiment, a wearable device may include a body including a body case and an actuator disposed on the body case and generating power; a waist belt connected to the body and wrapping around a waist of a user; a front strap connected to the waist belt; a thigh belt wrapping around a thigh of the user; a pair of force distribution cables connected to the thigh belt; a front force transmission cable connected to the actuator, arranged to be movable along the waist belt, arranged to be movable along the front strap, and connected to one of the force distribution cables of the pair of force distribution cables; a rear strap connected to the body; and a front force transmission cable connected to the actuator, arranged to be movable along the rear strap, and connected to the other of the force distribution cables of the pair of force distribution cables.

[0080] The various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present disclosure, each of the phrases "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish the corresponding component from other corresponding components and do not limit the corresponding components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through at least a third component(s).

[0081] The term "module" used in various embodiments of the present disclosure may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integrally formed component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). Accordingly, each "module" in this specification may include a circuit.

[0082] Software may include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of these, and may configure a processing device to perform a desired operation or, independently or collectively, command the processing device. The software and / or data may be permanently or temporarily embodied in any type of machine, component, physical device, virtual equipment, or computer storage medium or device for interpretation by the processing device or for providing instructions or data to the processing device. The software may be distributed across networked computer systems and stored or executed in a distributed manner. The software and data may be stored on a computer-readable recording medium. Various embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented as software comprising one or more instructions stored on a storage medium that can be read by a machine. For example, a processor of the device may recall at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the device to operate to perform at least one function in accordance with the recalled at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily in the storage medium.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the method according to the embodiments may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be provided through an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0084] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0085] While this disclosure has been illustrated and described with reference to various embodiments, it will be understood that the various embodiments are illustrative and not limiting. It will be further understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the true spirit and scope of the present disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents. Furthermore, it will be understood that any embodiment(s) described herein may be used in conjunction with any other embodiment(s) described herein.

Claims

1. In wearable devices, A body including a body case and an actuator disposed in the body case and generating power; A waist belt connected to the above body and wrapping around the user's waist; A front strap that connects to the above waist belt; A thigh belt that wraps around the user's thigh; A force distribution cable connected to the thigh belt; A front force transmission cable connected to the above actuator, arranged to be movable along the waist belt, arranged to be movable along the front strap, and connected to the force distribution cable. A wearable device comprising:

2. In paragraph 1, The above power distribution cable is a wearable device in which both ends are fixed to the lower portion of the thigh belt.

3. In paragraph 2, A wearable device in which the above-mentioned forward force transmission cable is provided to be movable relative to the above-mentioned force distribution cable.

4. In paragraph 3, The above forward force transmission cable includes an end having a ring shape, A wearable device in which the above power distribution cable passes through the ring-shaped end of the above front power transmission cable.

5. In paragraph 2, A wearable device further comprising a support cable having one end connected to the thigh belt and the other end fixed to the upper portion of the force distribution cable.

6. In paragraph 5, The above support cable includes an end having a ring shape, A wearable device in which the above power distribution cable passes through the ring-shaped end of the above support cable.

7. In paragraph 5, The above support cables are provided in multiple pieces, A wearable device comprising a plurality of support cables, a first support cable and a second support cable arranged on opposite sides with respect to the front force transmission cable.

8. In paragraph 1, The above front strap, A first front strap layer covering one side of the front force transmission cable and detachable to the thigh belt; and A wearable device comprising a second front strap layer covering the other side of the front force transmission cable and detachable to the thigh belt.

9. In paragraph 8, The above front strap, A button disposed on one of the first front strap layer and the second front strap layer and detachable from the thigh belt; and A wearable device further comprising an attachment layer disposed on one of the first front strap layer and the second front strap layer and detachably attached to the thigh belt.

10. In paragraph 1, A wearable device further comprising a guide provided inside the waist belt and guiding the direction of travel of the front force transmission cable.

11. In paragraph 10, The above guide is, guide housing; a guide shaft connected to the above guide housing; and A wearable device comprising a guide roller rotatably connected to the guide shaft and supporting the forward force transmission cable.

12. In paragraph 10, A wearable device further comprising a support plate provided inside the waist belt, supporting the guide, and including a material stronger than the waist belt.

13. In paragraph 10, A wearable device further comprising a tube provided inside the waist belt, connected to the guide, and accommodating the front force transmission cable.

14. In paragraph 1, The above body case, base; A pair of body blocks provided at spaced apart positions protruding from the above base; and A wearable device further comprising a center block formed to protrude from the base and positioned between the pair of body blocks.

15. In paragraph 14, A wearable device, wherein the body block includes a sloped surface shape in which the height protruding from the base increases as it moves away from the center block.

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