18216303. WALKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
WALKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Takumi Matsuo of Ichikawa-shi (JP)
WALKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18216303 titled 'WALKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The walking assistance device described in the patent application includes a waist attachment portion, right knee attachment portion, left knee attachment portion, and a wire that extends from the right knee attachment portion along the front surface of the right thigh, passes through the waist attachment portion, and extends along the front surface of the left thigh to reach the left knee attachment portion. The wire assists in swinging the thighs forward when the opposite thigh is kicked backward.
- Waist attachment portion attached to the waist
- Right knee attachment portion attached to the right knee
- Left knee attachment portion attached to the left knee
- Wire that extends from the right knee attachment portion along the front surface of the right thigh, passes through the waist attachment portion, and extends along the front surface of the left thigh to reach the left knee attachment portion
- Potential Applications
- Rehabilitation therapy - Elderly assistance - Physical therapy
- Problems Solved
- Difficulty in walking due to weakness or injury - Lack of balance while walking - Need for assistance in leg movement
- Benefits
- Improved mobility - Enhanced stability while walking - Support for leg movement during rehabilitation
Original Abstract Submitted
A walking assistance device includes: a waist attachment portion attached to a waist; a right knee attachment portion attached to a right knee; a left knee attachment portion attached to a left knee; and a wire that extends from the right knee attachment portion along a front surface of a right thigh, passes through the waist attachment portion, and extends along a front surface of a left thigh to reach the left knee attachment portion. The wire assists a motion of swinging the left thigh forward when the right thigh is kicked backward, and assists a motion of swinging the right thigh forward when the left thigh is kicked backward.
