Multi-fit orthotic and mobility assistance apparatus
First Claim
1. A multi-fit orthotic apparatus using a textile-based suspension, the apparatus comprising:
- a thigh orthotic structure coupled with a thigh suspension textile;
a lower leg orthotic structure coupled with an upper shin suspension textile;
a lateral support structure coupled with a lower leg suspension textile, the lateral support structure positioned on both lateral sides of a lower leg of a subject, wherein each suspension textile conforms closely to the subject to accommodate a wide range of subjects without a custom fit;
a tibia anterior structure;
a tibia posterior structure coupled with the tibia anterior structure; and
a tibia suspension system coupled with the tibia posterior structure and the lateral support structure to transmit force to the lateral support structure.
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Abstract
A multi-fit orthotic structure including an attachment system for coupling the orthotic structure to a wide variety of subjects without requiring a custom fit. In one embodiment, active mobility assistance is provided via an orthotic system capable of integrating a linear actuator and linkage system to deliver torque to the lower leg of a subject to facilitate flexion and/or extension motion of the subject'"'"'s leg. The orthotic structure is attached to the subject using a textile suspension system which does not require the orthotic structure to interface directly in the knee region or at the lateral areas of the thigh and calf of the subject, thus providing an ideal fit for the widest possible range of subjects with the minimum number of required sizes.
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1. A multi-fit orthotic apparatus using a textile-based suspension, the apparatus comprising:
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a thigh orthotic structure coupled with a thigh suspension textile; a lower leg orthotic structure coupled with an upper shin suspension textile; a lateral support structure coupled with a lower leg suspension textile, the lateral support structure positioned on both lateral sides of a lower leg of a subject, wherein each suspension textile conforms closely to the subject to accommodate a wide range of subjects without a custom fit; a tibia anterior structure; a tibia posterior structure coupled with the tibia anterior structure; and a tibia suspension system coupled with the tibia posterior structure and the lateral support structure to transmit force to the lateral support structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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