EP3283037A1 - Movement assistance device - Google Patents
Movement assistance deviceInfo
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- EP3283037A1 EP3283037A1 EP16719103.0A EP16719103A EP3283037A1 EP 3283037 A1 EP3283037 A1 EP 3283037A1 EP 16719103 A EP16719103 A EP 16719103A EP 3283037 A1 EP3283037 A1 EP 3283037A1
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to the field of motion assistance. More particularly, the invention relates to a device for assisting the movements of which the progression is done by markets, steps or steps not slipped.
- the devices In the field of travel assistance, many devices have been developed, with the aim of helping people with reduced mobility or to relieve persons temporarily disabled and in the process of rehabilitation, or to assist hikers. on difficult terrain.
- the devices the simplest and best known, are walking devices such as cane, cane, cane with support for the elbow, mountain cane and walker with wheels. These devices comprise a manual gripping member and an elongate portion whose end is intended to bear against the ground; they can be used singly or in pairs for some.
- the document FR2845894 for example describes a device characterized in that it comprises a resilient energy recovery means for projecting the elongated part (of a cane for example) forward during the detachment of the lower end of the by restoring the elastic energy stored during the support of the hand on the manual gripping member.
- the lower limb movement aid is particularly developed in type devices "Exoskeletons".
- the document EP1637113 mentions a walking aid device provided on the one hand with a hip joint rotation power generating system making it possible to confer an auxiliary force on the movement of a lower limb, and on the other hand, a knee joint rotation power generation system.
- the two systems are interconnected.
- the device comprising these systems as well as fixing means on the human body, are worn by the user, at the waist and laterally at the lower limbs.
- Document EP2554150 cites another type of device integral with the lower limb of the user, comprising thigh, leg and foot units as well as joint units, interconnected and located on the front and the outer side. lower limb.
- Document US20090014042 describes another type of device, intended to reduce the load on the legs of the user. This device is maintained at the level of the crotch and at the feet of the user, the mechanical and connecting systems being located between the 2 lower limbs. These devices have the disadvantage of being difficult and restrictive to use, since their introduction, porting and removal are not easy.
- the document FR2972906 discloses a shoe comprising a footwear and a sole, this sole comprising two main parts hinged together. These two parts are articulated along a first horizontal transverse axis located substantially under the natural articulation between the forefoot and the rear part of the foot.
- a system consisting of spring lever arms, hinge pins and elastic modulus (forming a damper) gives the footwear the characteristic of: (1) transforming, during the impact of the shoe on the ground, the kinetic energy into potential energy, by putting the elastic module under pressure (2) keeping the module under pressure in the bearing phase of the foot on the ground, (3) release the elastic module in propulsion phase (when the foot is up to take a new step).
- US6684531 and US5282325 disclose different types of spring shoes.
- the soles are equipped with spring systems, assisting in particular the lifting of the heel of the user during a walking action, and thus reducing the muscle energy to be produced by the calf.
- These shoes provide assistance to the lower limbs during a walk or run action.
- the main disadvantage is that the energy restored remains low, because it is more or less proportional to the energy resulting from the impact of the shoe on the ground, while remaining less than or equal to this energy.
- the document EP2699323 relates to a system for assisting the movements of the foot of a user, adapted to a support, snowboard or snowshoe. It comprises a footwear portion whose front end is pivotally mounted relative to the support and a spring securable to the support so as to be applied to a bearing zone of the footwear portion by exerting pressure on said bearing zone when it is close to the support.
- the energy restored is a function of the energy resulting from the movement of the user as well as the stiffness of the spring. For the comfort of the user, a lower spring stiffness seems preferable, but will bring less assistance to the effort.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a displacement assistance device overcoming the drawbacks of state-of-the-art devices.
- An object of the present invention is in particular to provide a simple device for use and implementation, allowing the user to adapt the desired level of assistance to the lower limbs, by an external supply of energy, that is, that is to say not coming from the energy resulting from the movement of the lower limbs; the external supply of energy is of variable intensity by the user.
- the invention in its broadest acceptance, relates to a device for assisting movements comprising a first element for securing the device to a user's foot and transmitting a thrust force to said foot; and a second element connected to the first element by connecting means and intended to be in contact with the ground.
- the device further comprises means for transmitting a force from an exogenous energy source, to the first element and / or the second element, to separate them from each other.
- the first element is a first planar body having an upper face intended to be in contact with the foot of the user and a lower face facing the second element;
- the second element is a second plane body having an upper face facing the first element and a lower face intended to be in contact with the ground;
- the first plane body has on its upper face fixing means to the foot of the user;
- the first flat body constitutes a sole of a shoe
- the connecting means comprise a hinge element to allow the spacing between the first and the second plane body, by pivoting and / or by translation;
- the upper face of the second planar body is provided with at least one rail on which the hinge element integral with movable slides can slide in longitudinal translation;
- the movable slides are lockable
- the means for transmitting the force comprises a handle operable by an upper limb of a user and cooperating with a spacer forming a lever, placed between the first and the second planar body;
- the spacer comprises:
- the spacer consists of a roller bearing; the lower face of the first planar body has a surface minimizing the rolling resistance of the roller bearing;
- the actuable handle is connected to one end of the transverse axis of rotation
- the actuable handle is substantially perpendicular to the lever arms
- connection between the actuatable handle and the end of the transverse axis of rotation is a ratchet mechanism, or a clutch mechanism for adjusting the angle between the actuatable handle and the lever arms;
- the actuable handle comprises a base integral with the transverse axis of rotation and a removable portion; the base is a tube in which the removable portion can be inserted;
- the device for assisting the movements allows the user to bring energy to the lower limbs by actuating a handle with its upper limbs.
- This energy coming from an exogenous external source vis-à-vis the energy deployed by the lower limbs during a displacement, helps lift the feet of the user during a progression by markets or steps. accrued.
- the external supply of energy is intensity modulable by the user and this intensity, reflecting the level of assistance, can advantageously be chosen higher than the energy level that can be extracted from the movement of the lower limbs during a movement.
- the means for transmitting the force comprise a cylinder actuable by a motor and an electronic servocontrol circuit;
- the servo electronic circuit is connected to a sensor
- the servo electronic circuit is connected to a command button
- the second planar body comprises fixing means on its lower face, to secure a ski with the second planar body;
- the second plane body is a ski
- the displacement assistance device can also provide the lower limbs of the user an external energy, generated by an electric motor, helping to lift his foot during travel.
- the device for assisting movements is also adapted to travel by not slipped.
- the first element is integral with the heel of a shoe
- the connecting means between the first element and the second element are constituted by a bellows system, the combination of the first element, the second element and the bellows system forming a cavity;
- the means for transmitting the force comprises a pump connected to the cavity by a pipe;
- the pump is able to be actuated by the upper limbs of the user
- the pump is able to be actuated by an electric motor.
- FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the invention, intended to assist a movement in markets or run, having a handle actuated by the upper limbs of a user;
- FIG. 2 shows a top view of the displacement assistance device according to the first embodiment, having a variant shape of the first and second planar bodies;
- FIG. 3 shows a top view, according to the sectional plane A shown in Figure 1, the displacement assistance device according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 4 shows a sectional view of a variant of the displacement assistance device according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 5 presents a second embodiment of the invention, intended to assist a displacement by steps slipped, having a handle operable by the upper limbs of a user;
- FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of the invention for assisting a displacement slipped, comprising a cylinder actuated by a motor, which is controlled by a control circuit;
- FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of the invention for assisting a displacement market or run.
- Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of the invention.
- a device for assisting displacements comprises a first element consisting of a first planar body 1, for example of rectangular parallelepipedal shape, whose length is in the direction of travel and the width is perpendicular to the direction of travel. walk.
- the first planar body 1 may have a length of the order of 15 to 35 cm and a width of about 5 to 15 cm. In practice, the dimensions can be adapted to the size of the feet and / or shoes of the user.
- the upper face of this first planar body 1 is intended to be in contact with a foot of a user.
- contact means direct or indirect contact via a support.
- the upper face of the first planar body 1 may be in direct contact with the foot of the user or in indirect contact with it, by means of a shoe or other support.
- the upper face of the first planar body 1 comprises fixing means 3 for hanging a foot or a shoe of the user.
- fixing means 3 are for example hooks, present at the front portion and the rear portion of the first planar body 1 and able to hook on the shoe of the user. They could also be made of straps, able to secure the foot or the shoe.
- this first flat body 1 is formed directly by the sole of the boot, and in this case it is not necessary to have additional fixing means.
- the displacement assistance device also comprises a second element 2, forming a second planar body 2, for example rectangular parallelepiped shape, vis-à-vis the first planar body 1 and articulated relative thereto.
- a second element 2 forming a second planar body 2, for example rectangular parallelepiped shape, vis-à-vis the first planar body 1 and articulated relative thereto.
- the first 1 and the second planar body 2 may be made of at least one light material from:
- a light alloy based on aluminum and / or titanium a composite material of carbon fiber type.
- the second planar body 2 is hollowed out and allows the first planar body 1 to be interlocked, as illustrated in FIG. 2.
- This particular shape favors the lightness of the assistance device for displacements and reduces its bulk.
- the first planar body 1 and the second planar body 2 are connected by connecting means 4 allowing the spacing of one relative to the other, for example by pivoting and / or by translation. It may be for example a hinge fixed on the underside of the first planar body 1 and on the upper face of the second planar body 2, in their front parts in the direction of travel, as shown in FIG.
- the connecting means can be mounted on movable slides 5 slidable in longitudinal translation on at least one rail 6; the rail 6 is itself fixed on the upper face of the second planar body 2, as illustrated in FIG. movable slides 5 are lockable, thus allowing the connecting means (for example the axis of the hinge) to be positioned between the front and the middle part of the second planar body 2, and then to lock them during the use of the device.
- the longitudinal translation of the connecting means makes it possible to modify the position of the first planar body 1 with respect to means 7, 8, 9, 10 to transmit a force coming from an exogenous energy source, enabling the two bodies to be separated. plan from each other. The amplitude of spacing can thus be adjusted according to the need of the user.
- the displacement assistance device further comprises the means 7, 8, 9, 10 for transmitting a force from an exogenous energy source, to separate one from the other the first 1 and second plane body 2.
- an exogenous energy source will be defined as a source providing external energy for the energy deployed by the lower limbs during a movement.
- means for transmitting a force will be understood to mean means able to receive a force coming from an exogenous energy source and to transmit it to the first and / or second element in the form of a thrust force tending to separate them from each other. This pushing force is transmitted to the foot via the first element.
- these means comprise a handle 7 actuated by an upper limb of the user: the upper limb corresponds to the exogenous energy source, which will apply a force on said handle 7.
- the handle 7 cooperates with a distance piece placed between the first 1 and the second plane body 2.
- This spacer is a lever transmitting a force, generated by one actuation of the actuable handle 7 forward in the direction of travel, and tending to dismiss the first 1 and the second plane body 2.
- the spacer comprises: an axis of rotation 8, said transverse because perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the second plane body 2 ; this transverse axis of rotation 8 is fixed on the second plane body 2 and advantageously located in a front portion thereof, that is to say between the front and the median of the second planar body 2; two lever arms 9 secured at one of their ends to the transverse axis 8; a spacer 10 connecting the other ends of the lever arms.
- the spacer 10, parallel to the transverse axis 8 is in contact with a rear part of the first planar body 1.
- the spacer 10 When the force is transmitted from the actuable handle 7 to the spacer, the spacer 10 pushes the rear portion of the first planar body 1, which tends to move it away from the second planar body 2, as illustrated in FIG.
- the spacer 10 may advantageously comprise a roller bearing.
- the lower face of the first planar body 1, in particular in the rear zone of contact with the spacer 10, may be provided with a material that minimizes the rolling resistance of the roller bearing, for example a steel sheet. 2mm thick.
- the connecting means and the means for transmitting a force can be arranged so as to form a deformable parallelogram-type system, allowing the first planar body 1 to be raised relative to the second planar body 2, as illustrated in FIG. 4. That shows for example a variant with 4 lever arms, at rest (a) and upright (b).
- the actuable handle 7 is connected to one end of the transverse axis of rotation 8 and is substantially perpendicular to the lever arms 9.
- the actuatable handle 7 In a position of use, the shoe of the user being hooked to the first planar body 1 according to its length, the articulation between the first 1 and the second planar body 2 being located at the front and the spacer 10 at the rear, the actuatable handle 7 is located on the side corresponding to the outside of the foot of the user, allowing gripping by the associated upper limb.
- the connection between the actuatable handle 7 and the transverse axis of rotation 8 may be fixed or adjustable, for example by means of a ratchet mechanism or a dog clutch mechanism.
- the clutch mechanism adjusts the angle between the actuable handle 7 and the lever arms 9, in steps of 0.5 ° to 5 °.
- the adjustment of this angle also makes it possible to adapt the thrust force between the first planar body 1 and the second planar body 2 by modulating the intensity of the force coming from the exogenous energy source.
- the actuatable handle 7 consists of two parts, a base connected to the transverse axis of rotation 8 and a removable portion.
- the base may for example be constituted by a tube of internal diameter of 2cm and length 20cm.
- the removable portion may for example consist of a durai tube, aluminum alloy and copper resistant and lightweight, outer diameter 2cm and length between 90 and 150cm.
- the removable portion may be inserted into the base to use the motion assistance device and transmit thrust forces to the lower limbs; this removable portion may also be removed from the base on a ground that does not require external energy supply to the lower limbs.
- the mobility assistance device can be used to walk or run, in flat or steep terrain. The user positions each of his feet on a device, secures his shoes with the first planar bodies 1 through the fastening means 3, the second planar bodies 2 being in contact with the ground.
- the user in the rest position, has an actuable handle 7 on his right (relative to the device secured with his right foot and called thereafter actuable handle 7 right) and an actuable handle 7 to its left (relative to the device secured with his left foot and called thereafter actuable sleeve 7 left), which he can seize to start his progression at no markets or at a run.
- Phase D n right foot resting on the ground in position PD n , left foot mobile until reaching a more advanced position PG n
- Phase D n + i right foot resting on the ground in position PD n + i, left foot mobile until reaching a more advanced position PG n + i
- Phase G n + i left foot resting on the ground in position PG n + i, right foot moving until reaching a more advanced position PD n + 2
- the movement of the arms usually consists of an alternation of swaying forward and backwards, in opposition to the movement of the feet:
- Phase D n right foot resting on the ground in position PD n , left foot mobile until reaching a more advanced position PG n , right arm in forward swinging,
- Phase G n left foot resting on the ground in position PG n , right foot moving until reaching a more advanced position PD n + i, left arm swinging forward
- Phase G n + i left foot resting on the ground in position PG n + i moving right foot until reaching a more advanced position PD n + 2, left arm swinging forward,
- the user has his right foot resting on the ground, the left foot is movable to reach a more advanced position and correlatively the right arm operates a forward movement; it thus pushes the actuable handle 7 straight forward, which generates a force transmitted by the spacer to the first planar body 1 of the device secured with his right foot.
- the first planar body 1 deviates from its rest position vis-à-vis the second planar body 2, and raises the right foot of the user. This uprising initiates the movement of the right foot, support foot during phase D n .
- the left foot reaches its more advanced position PG n : we then go to the phase G n , during which the left foot is resting on the ground.
- the right foot is movable to reach a more advanced position PD n + i, correlatively the user operates a movement of the left arm forward, it thus pushes the handle 7 left to the front, which generates a transmitted force by the spacer to the first planar body 1 of the device secured with its left foot.
- the first planar body 1 deviates from its rest position vis-a-vis the second planar body 2, and raises the left foot of the user. This uprising begins the movement of the left foot, support foot during phase G n .
- the right foot reaches its more advanced position PD n + i: it then goes to phase D n + i, during which the right foot is in support of the ground. And so on.
- the displacement assistance device therefore provides, during each time phase when most of the weight of the body rests on a given foot, an external energy (generated by the movement of the arm, in this first embodiment) allowing to lift or help lift the foot, and to facilitate the walking process.
- the intensity of the supplied energy which can be associated with the spacing distance between the first 1 and second planar body 2, is dependent on the amplitude of the movement of the arms and the angle between the actuable handle 7 and the lever arms 9 of the spacer.
- the displacement assistance device makes it possible to adapt the intensity of the energy supplied by adjusting the angle between the actuatable handle 7 and the lever arms 9. in particular by implementing a link comprising a dog clutch mechanism.
- a link comprising a dog clutch mechanism.
- the second planar body 2 may be provided with an additional heel, to reduce the external energy input for lift or help lift the foot, and make walking easier.
- the displacement assistance device therefore transmits a force from an exogenous energy source, to lift or help lift the foot of the user, and facilitating the walking process.
- exogenous energy source we mean any energy that is not directly derived from the kinetic or potential energy of the displacement itself, that is to say in particular the movement or impact of the foot on the ground during the trip.
- the exogenous energy source is the upper limb of the user, who by actuation of the handle 7 helps to lift the foot. It is an exogenous source of energy since it can provide the pushing force independently of movement or displacement of the lower limbs.
- Figure 5 shows a second embodiment of the invention.
- the displacement assistance device of the second embodiment also comprises a first element 1 forming a first planar body 1 and a second element 2 forming a second planar body 2, interconnected by connecting means 4 allowing the pivoting of the one with respect to the other.
- the second planar body 2 comprises fixing means
- the second planar body 2 may be the ski itself.
- the upper face of the first planar body 1 comprises fastening means 3 for hanging a shoe, and in particular a ski boot.
- the first body plan 1 can be the sole of the ski boot itself.
- connection means 4 between the first 1 and the second planar body 2 as well as the means 7, 8, 9, 10 for transmitting the force from an exogenous energy source may be the same as those described in the first embodiment. embodiment.
- the device for assisting the movements can be used to slide in flat or steep terrain and in particular for making trips in ski touring or cross-country skiing.
- the user positions each of his feet on a device, solidarises his shoes with the first planar bodies 1 through the fastening means 3, the second planar body 2 being secured to the skis.
- the user in the rest position, has an actuable handle 7 on his right (relative to the device secured with his right foot and called thereafter actuable handle 7 right) and an actuable handle 7 to its left (relative to the device secured with his left foot and called thereafter actuable sleeve 7 left), which he can grasp to start his progression with slipped steps.
- actuable handle 7 on his right relative to the device secured with his right foot and called thereafter actuable handle 7 right
- an actuable handle 7 to its left relative to the device secured with his left foot and called thereafter actuable sleeve 7 left
- the actuable handles 7 comprising a removable part are particularly suitable for this type of use: in fact, when the ground is for example downhill, the user no longer needing to bring external energy for its progression, can remove the removable parts of the associated bases and use them as classic sticks, helping to keep the balance.
- Figure 6 shows a third embodiment of the invention.
- This embodiment differs from the previous ones in particular by the means implemented for transmitting the force from an exogenous energy source, enabling the first and second planar bodies 2 of the displacement assistance device to be moved aside.
- these means comprise a cylinder 12 actuable by a motor 13 and controlled by a control circuit 14.
- the cylinder 12 can be in a lowered position, rest or in a high position, able to apply a force thrust.
- the control circuit 14 can be connected to sensors 16 for example , pressure or movement, located at the upper face of the first planar body 1.
- the circuit 14 controls the motor 13 to actuate or not the cylinder 12.
- the servocontrol circuit 14 can also be connected to a manually operated push button. During his trip, the user can decide when he wants to trigger the external supply of energy (from the engine), able to relieve his lower limbs and necessary for its progression.
- FIG. 7 represents a fifth embodiment according to the invention.
- the mobility assistance device comprises a first element 17 that can be fixed on the heel or instead of the heel of the user's boot.
- the fastening means 19 are for example hooks or glue.
- the connecting means between the first 17 and the second element 18 are constituted by a bellows system 20, the assembly formed by the first element, the second element and the bellows constituting a cavity 21.
- a pipe 22 connected to this cavity 21 is connected to a pump 23, which is part of the means for transmitting a force from an exogenous source and transform it into a thrust force tending to move the first 17 and the second element 18.
- the device movement assistance has the first 17 and second element 18 very slightly spaced, the bellows 20 being in the retracted position.
- the pump 23 injects a fluid, for example air, into the pipe 22 to fill the cavity 21.
- the air pressure in the cavity 21 allows the first 17 and the second element to be displaced. 18.
- This pump 23 can be operated manually or by an electric motor. For manual actuation, it will be introduced in particular a system of the type of old sulphate pumps, for which 1 'actuation of a lever 24, by the arm of the user, allows the pressurization of a fluid.
- the motion assistance device can be used to walk, run or slide, in flat or steep terrain.
- the user sets a first element 17 at each heel of his shoes.
- the pump 23 can be placed in a backpack carried by the user.
- two levers 24 grippable by the right and left hands of the user are connected to the pump 23.
- the right lever 24 actuates the pump 23 which sends fluid into the cavity 21 the device integral with the right shoe; the lever 24 left activates the pump 23 which sends fluid into the cavity 21 of the device integral with the left shoe.
- the user has his right foot resting on the ground, the left foot is movable to reach a more advanced position and correlatively the right arm operates a downward movement; it thus pushes the lever 24 straight down, which actuates the pump and generates a force, related to the pressure of the fluid, transmitted to the first element 17 of the device secured with its right heel.
- the first element 17 deviates from its rest position vis-à-vis the second element 18, and raises the right heel of the user. This uprising initiates the movement of the right foot, support foot during phase D n .
- the left foot reaches its more advanced position PG n , the left arm moves upwards.
- phase G n during which the left foot is in support of the ground.
- the right foot is movable to reach a more advanced position PD n + i, correlatively the user operates a movement of the left arm down, it pushes the lever 24 left down, which actuates the pump and generates a force, related to the pressure of the fluid, transmitted to the first element 17 of the device secured with its left heel.
- the first member 17 deviates from its rest position vis-à-vis the second member 18, and raises the left heel of the user. This uprising initiates the movement of the left foot, support foot during phase G n .
- the right foot reaches its more advanced position PD n + i, the right arm moves upwards.
- phase D n + i during which the right foot is in support of the ground. And so on.
- the pump 23 of the fifth embodiment can be activated by an electric motor, controlled by a control circuit connected to sensors.
- the electric motor, the control circuit and the connection systems can be arranged in a backpack worn by the user.
- the displacement assistance device according to the invention therefore transmits during a time phase where the bulk of the weight of the body rests on a given foot, a force from an exogenous source of energy, to lift or help to lift the foot, and facilitating the walking process.
- exogenous energy source is meant any energy which is not directly derived from the kinetic or potential energy of the displacement itself. As has been explained in the description of the various embodiments of the invention, this source of exogenous energy may correspond to the upper limbs of the user or to a source of electrical energy.
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