Michael B. Wiggin,Gregory S. Sawicki,Steven H. Collins
申请号：
US13586528
公开号：
US09492302B2
申请日:
2012.08.15
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2016
代理人:
摘要：
The subject matter described herein includes an apparatus and a clutch for using controlled storage and release of mechanical energy to aid in locomotion. One exemplary apparatus includes a frame including an upper portion configured to mechanically couple to a leg of the subject on a calf side of an ankle joint of the subject and a lower portion pivotally attached to the upper portion configured to mechanically couple to a foot of the subject on a foot side of the ankle joint of the subject. The apparatus include a rotary clutch and an elastic element coupled between the upper and lower portions of the frame to control periods of energy storage and release by the elastic element.
