Wearable muscular strength support device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wearable muscular strength support device, which comprises: a harness unit worn on the upper body of a user; a back frame unit provided in the harness unit and positioned on the back of the user; a support member coupled to the back frame unit and rotationally provided with a plurality of degrees of freedom so as to reduce a load when the load is applied to the user with respect to movement of the user; a spring frame member positioned at the hip joint of the user; and a back bar connecting the support member and the spring frame member. Accordingly, when the user walks or moves the upper body, the load capable of limiting the movement of the user can be reduced.

Description

Wearable strength support device

[0001] The present invention relates to a wearable muscle support device in which a support member is coupled to a back frame portion coupled to a harness portion worn by a user to reduce the load applied to the user, thereby reducing the load on the user's movements, particularly upper body movements, thereby improving the convenience of wearing.

[0002]

[0003] In many industrial settings, there are still tasks that require direct human labor or tasks that are more efficient when performed by humans. These tasks can sometimes require physical abilities that exceed human limitations. If the task is performed too aggressively, not only will the quality of the work be reduced, but the worker may also suffer physical injury.

[0004] Recently, devices have been developed that support or assist the user's muscle strength when worn by workers in fields where heavy objects are carried or repetitive loads are applied.

[0005] These devices can be powered or non-powered. However, powered assistive devices suffer from the inconvenience of being complex and heavy. While non-powered devices offer the advantage of being comfortable for workers to wear, most are limited to a fixed path, limiting freedom of movement. Furthermore, when wearing a muscle-assisted device and engaging in activities such as walking or moving freely from side to side, the reduced freedom of movement can be a burden and strain on the wearer.

[0006]

[0007] The present invention provides a wearable muscle support device having a wearable harness portion with a back frame member and a support member combined with a large degree of freedom so as to reduce the load and burden placed on the user when the user wears the muscle support device and walks or moves the body freely from side to side.

[0008] In addition, the present invention seeks to provide a wearable muscle support device having a spring frame member coupled to a hip joint so as to support muscle strength for the waist when lifting or moving a heavy object, thereby reducing the load applied to the waist.

[0009]

[0010] The purpose of the embodiments of the present invention is not limited to the purpose mentioned above, and other purposes not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains from the description below.

[0011]

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a wearable muscle support device may be provided, including a harness part worn on a user's upper body, a back frame part provided on the harness part and positioned on the user's back, a support part coupled to the back frame part and provided to be rotatable with multiple degrees of freedom so that a load is reduced when a load is applied to the user during free movement of the user, a spring frame part located on the user's hip joint, and a back bar connecting the support part and the spring frame part.

[0013] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a wearable muscle support device may be provided, including a mounting portion having a first mounting member that is mounted on the left thigh of the user to support the user's walking, and a second mounting member that is mounted symmetrically to the first mounting member and is mounted on the right thigh of the user to support the user's walking.

[0014] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a wearable muscle support device may be provided in which the support member has a joint member provided at the center thereof so as to be coupled with the back frame portion.

[0015] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the support member may be provided with a wearable muscle support device having the back bar coupled to both ends.

[0016] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a wearable muscle support device may be provided in which the support member is configured to be rotatable clockwise or counterclockwise around the longitudinal direction of the support member.

[0017] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a wearable muscle support device may be provided in which the support member is configured to be rotatable clockwise or counterclockwise around the width direction of the support member.

[0018] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a wearable muscle support device may be provided in which the support member is configured to be rotatable clockwise or counterclockwise around the vertical direction of the joint member axis.

[0019] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a wearable muscle support device may be provided, wherein the spring frame member includes a first spring frame member positioned at the user's left hip joint, and a second spring frame member symmetrical to the first spring frame member and positioned at the user's right hip joint.

[0020] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a wearable muscle support device may be provided in which the first spring frame member and the second spring frame member each have an elastic member provided therein.

[0021] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a wearable muscle support device may be provided, wherein the back bar includes a first back bar connected to the first spring frame member on the left side of the support member, and a second back bar provided symmetrically with the first back bar and connected to the second spring frame member on the right side of the support member.

[0022] Additionally, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a wearable muscle support device including a belt portion worn on a user's waist may be provided.

[0023]

[0024] In the present invention, a back frame member and a support member are formed to be rotatable with a large degree of freedom in a wearable harness portion of a user, thereby reducing the load and burden placed on the user when the user wears a muscle assist device and walks or moves the body freely left and right.

[0025] In addition, in the present invention, a wearable muscle support device is provided with a spring frame member that is coupled to the user's hip joint, so that when the user lifts or moves a heavy object, the muscle strength for the waist can be supported, thereby reducing the load applied to the waist.

[0026]

[0027] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating a wearable muscle support device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a front view and a rear view of a wearable muscle support device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a back frame and a support member of a wearable muscle support device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating a support member of a wearable muscle support device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating the movement of a support member of a wearable muscle support device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032]

[0033] The advantages and features of embodiments of the present invention, and methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided only to ensure that the invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification.

[0034] When describing embodiments of the present invention, detailed descriptions of known functions or configurations will be omitted if they are deemed to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the invention. Furthermore, the terms described below are defined in light of their functions in the embodiments of the present invention and may vary depending on the intent or custom of the user or operator. Therefore, their definitions should be based on the overall content of this specification.

[0035] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0036]

[0037] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating a wearable muscle support device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a front view and a back view of a wearable muscle support device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a back frame and a support member of a wearable muscle support device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating a support member of a wearable muscle support device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating a movement of a support member of a wearable muscle support device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] The longitudinal direction of the support member (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention may mean the X-axis direction, the direction perpendicular to the X-axis direction and the horizontal plane or the width direction of the support member (130) may mean the Y-axis direction, and the direction of the plane perpendicular to the horizontal plane of the X-axis and Y-axis or the vertical direction of the joint member axis may mean the Z-axis direction.

[0039] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, a wearable muscle support device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a harness portion (110), a back frame portion (120), a support member (130), a spring frame member (140), a back bar (150), a mounting portion (160), a belt portion (170), etc.

[0040] The harness part (110) is provided to be worn on the user's upper body and can support the back frame part (120) coupled to the back of the harness part (110). The harness part (110) of the present invention may be provided with a plurality of belts, etc. In addition, the plurality of belts are formed to wrap around the user's shoulders and sides, and can be fastened to the user's chest area by a method such as a combination of a buckle and a retractor.

[0041] The back frame part (120) is a member provided in the harness part (110) and positioned on the user's back.

[0042] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a back frame part (120) may be provided with a fixing plate (121), a joint socket (122), etc. The fixing plate (121) may have one side attached to the harness part (110) so that the back frame part (120) may be fixed to the back side of the harness part (110). In addition, a joint socket (122) may be coupled to the other side of the fixing plate (121). A joint member (132) of a support member (130) may be inserted into the joint socket (122).

[0043] The support member (130) is connected to the back frame (120) and has a degree of freedom in multiple directions to reduce the load applied to the user when the user moves.

[0044] A support member (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a support body (131), a joint member (132), etc. The support body (131) may be formed in a cylindrical shape such as a circle or a square. The length direction of the support body (131) may be positioned in a horizontal direction. In addition, a joint member (132) may be provided at the center of the support body (131). The joint member (132) may be inserted into a joint socket (122) provided in the back frame portion (120), thereby being coupled to the joint socket (122). In this way, by coupling the joint member (132) and the joint socket, the support member (130) and the back frame portion (120) may be coupled.

[0045] The joint member (132) according to one embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a ball joint or the like. Since the ball joint is a circular joint inserted into a socket, the member provided with the ball joint can have increased degrees of freedom in its movement. That is, within the range of movement of the ball joint due to the shape of the socket, the member provided with the ball joint can move in various directions with various degrees of freedom.

[0046] Accordingly, the support member (130) provided with the joint member (132) may be provided to be rotatable clockwise or counterclockwise around the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions.

[0047] Referring to FIG. 4, the support member (130) can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise about the X-axis direction (2-2 direction). Here, the X-axis direction may refer to the longitudinal direction of the support member (130). In addition, the support member (130) can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise about the Y-axis direction (2-3 direction). Here, the Y-axis direction may refer to the width direction of the support member (130). In addition, the support member (130) can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise about the Z-axis direction (2-1 direction). Here, the Z-axis direction may refer to the vertical direction of the axis of the joint member (132).

[0048] When a user walks, the user's upper body may twist to the left or right, following the position of the legs. Accordingly, the position of the back bar (150) coupled to the support member (130) may also be repeatedly shifted. That is, the positions of the first back bar (151) coupled to the left end of the support body (131) and the second back bar (152) coupled to the right end of the support body (131) become shifted. Here, if the support member (130), the back bar (150) (i.e., the back bar (150) coupled to the support member (130)) are not provided so as to be able to move in response to the user's movement, the support member (130), the back bar (150), etc. may restrict the user's movement, which may result in a load being applied to the user. Due to this load, the user may feel discomfort in movement or may not be able to move freely.

[0049] The support member (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided so as to be able to move in various directions according to the movement of the user, thereby reducing the load applied to the user.

[0050] For example, when a user steps forward with his left leg, the left leg may be positioned in front of the user, and the user's upper body may turn clockwise. In this case, the first back bar (151) also moves forward to the left, and accordingly, the second back bar (152) is positioned relatively rearward to the right. The support body (131) may rotate clockwise around the Z-axis according to the movement of the user's upper body, i.e., the movement of the first back bar (151) and the second back bar (152). Here, when the connecting portions (1-1, 1-2) between the support body (131) and the first back bar (151) and the second back bar (152) are fixed, the user may feel a load while walking due to the positions of the first back bar (151) and the second back bar (152). Due to this load, the user may feel discomfort in walking or may experience limitations in walking.

[0051] Referring to (a) of FIG. 5, a support body (131) according to one embodiment of the present invention can be rotatably coupled to a first back bar (151) and a second back bar (152) by a pin coupling method or the like. Accordingly, the support body (131) can be rotated about the Z-axis at position 1-1, which is a coupling position between the support body (131) and the first back bar (151), and at position 1-2, which is a coupling position between the support body (131) and the second back bar (152).

[0052] That is, when the user steps forward with the left leg, the support body (131) rotates clockwise around the Z-axis, and the user can receive a load applied counterclockwise by the first back bar (151) and the second back bar (152). At this time, at the 1-1 position, the support body (131) and the first back bar (151) rotate counterclockwise, and at the 1-2 position, the support body (131) and the second back bar (152) rotate counterclockwise. As rotation occurs between the support body (131) and the first back bar (151) or the second back bar (152) in this way, the load applied to the user can be reduced.

[0053] In addition, referring to (b) of FIG. 5, when the user's upper body is turned counterclockwise, the load applied to the user in the clockwise direction can be reduced by rotating the 1-1 portion and the 1-2 portion of the support member (130) clockwise about the Z-axis direction, thereby reducing the load applied to the user.

[0054] In addition, for example, when a user bends over, the user's upper body moves counterclockwise with respect to the X-axis direction. In such a case, the user's upper body may receive a load in a clockwise direction with respect to the X-axis direction. Accordingly, the support member (130) may rotate counterclockwise with respect to the X-axis direction, thereby reducing the load applied to the user.

[0055] Additionally, for example, when a user moves his or her upper body in a direction that bends his or her side to the left, the user's upper body moves clockwise about the Y-axis. In this case, the user's upper body may receive a load in a counterclockwise direction about the Y-axis. Accordingly, the support member (130) rotates clockwise about the Y-axis, thereby reducing the load applied to the user.

[0056] As described above, the support member (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention can reduce the load applied to the user by rotating clockwise or counterclockwise around the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis in response to the movement of the user, thereby reducing the load applied to the user.

[0057] The spring frame member (140) is a member positioned at the user's hip joint, and may be provided with a first spring frame member (141) positioned at the user's left hip joint, and a second spring frame member (142) positioned at the user's right hip joint.

[0058] In addition, a back bar can be combined on one side of the spring frame member (140) so that it can be connected to the back frame member (120) or the support member (130), and a connecting member can be combined on the other side of the spring frame member (140) so that it can be connected to the mounting member (160).

[0059] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a spring frame member (140) may be coupled to an elastic member (not shown) on the inside. Here, the elastic member may be provided as a spiral spring, etc. Compressive force may be accumulated in the elastic member according to the user's movements, and the compressive force may act as a restoring force to support the user's muscle strength.

[0060] For example, when a user bends the upper body to lift an object, the elastic member inside the spring frame member (140) may be compressed by the movement of the back bar (150). When the user picks up an object and raises the upper body, the user may have difficulty in raising the upper body due to the weight of the object, and the weight of the object may be applied to the arms. In such a case, the restoring force by the elastic member may be applied in the direction in which the user raises the upper body, so the restoring force may be provided to support the muscle strength required for the user to pick up an object and stand up.

[0061] The mounting member (160) may include a first mounting member (161) that is mounted on the user's left thigh to support the user's walking, a second mounting member (162) that is symmetrically provided with the first mounting member (161) and is mounted on the user's right thigh to support the user's walking, etc. Here, the first mounting member (161) and the second mounting member (162) may be connected to the first spring frame member (141) and the second spring frame member (142), respectively, by connecting members (drawing numbers omitted).

[0062] As described above, the support member (160) is placed on the user's thigh and can support muscle strength for movements such as walking.

[0063] The belt portion (170) is provided to be worn by the user around the waist and can be connected to the harness portion (110). The belt portion (170) according to one embodiment of the present invention is worn around the user's waist and can be connected in a manner such as by combining a buckle and a retractor.

[0064]

[0065] Although the above description has presented and described various embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains will easily understand that various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible within a scope that does not depart from the technical spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A harness part worn on the user's upper body, A back frame part provided in the above harness part and located on the user's back, A support member that is coupled to the above back frame and is provided with a plurality of degrees of freedom to rotate so that the load is reduced when a load is applied to the user due to the user's movement; A spring frame member located at the user's hip joint, A back bar connecting the above support member and the above spring frame member A wearable strength support device comprising:

2. In paragraph 1, A mounting unit having a first mounting member that is mounted on the user's left thigh to support the user's walking, and a second mounting member that is mounted symmetrically to the first mounting member and supports the user's walking by being mounted on the user's right thigh. A wearable strength support device comprising:

3. In paragraph 2, The above support member is, A joint member is provided in the center to be combined with the above back frame portion. Wearable strength support device.

4. In paragraph 3, The above support member is, The above back bars are connected to both ends, Wearable strength support device.

5. In paragraph 4, The above support member is, Equipped to be able to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise around the longitudinal direction of the above support member, Wearable strength support device.

6. In paragraph 4, The above support member is, Equipped to be able to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise around the width direction of the above support member, Wearable strength support device.

7. In paragraph 4, The above support member is, Equipped to be able to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise around the vertical direction of the above joint member axis, Wearable strength support device.

8. In paragraph 2, The above spring frame member, A first spring frame member located on the user's left hip joint, A second spring frame member symmetrical to the first spring frame member and positioned on the user's right hip joint A wearable strength support device comprising:

9. In paragraph 8, The above first spring frame member and the above second spring frame member, Each of which has an elastic member inside, Wearable strength support device.

10. In paragraph 9, The above white bar, A first back bar connected to the first spring frame member on the left side of the above support member, A second back bar provided symmetrically to the first back bar and connected to the second spring frame member on the right side of the support member A wearable strength support device comprising:

11. In paragraph 1, Belt part worn around the user's waist A wearable strength support device comprising:

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