Human locomotion simulator

Details Human locomotion simulator Human locomotion simulator

2007-07-20

2009-10-06

Rogers, David A. (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Specimen model or analog

C073S865300, C073S865400, C623S038000, C623S047000, C623S053000, C434S256000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07597017

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses locomotion simulator comprising a base having a surface movable along a base axis, a post mounted to the base a pelvic structure and a hip-thigh mechanism wherein coordinated displacement of the pelvic structure and pivoting of the thigh segment assembly simulates patterns of locomotion. The pelvic structure includes a first support movably mounted to the post, the first support allowing a displacement of the pelvic structure along a first pelvic axis generally perpendicular to the base axis and a second support movably mounted to the first support, the second support allowing a displacement of the pelvic structure along a second pelvic axis generally parallel to the base axis. As for the hip-thigh mechanism, it is mounted to the second support and includes a hip joint having a pivot axis generally perpendicular to the displacement of the second support and a thigh segment assembly pivotally so connected to the hip joint as to pivot in a plan defined by the first and second pelvic axes.

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