Design and use of leg support exoskeleton

摘要

The leg support exoskeleton is strapped as a garment that can be worn to support the user during crouching or squatting. The exoskeleton includes a knee joint coupled to the first link and the second link to allow for bending and stretching movement between the first link and the second link. The force generator has a first end rotatably coupled to the first link. The restraint mechanism is coupled to the second link and has at least two operating positions. In the first operating position, the second end of the force generator engages the restraining mechanism, wherein the first link and the second link are bent relative to each other. In the second operating position, the second end of the force generator does not engage the restraining mechanism; The first link and the second link are free from bending or stretching relative to each other.