Actuator and retraction mechanism for force feedback exoskeleton

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11816268
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17497821

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Improved actuator and retraction mechanisms for force feedback exoskeletons are described. An actuator assembly for a force-feedback exoskeleton comprising: a rotating body coupled to a tendon and to a spring, said spring configured to produce a torque on the rotating body; and a second body having a surface configured to apply a variable force to a surface of the rotating body by means of a membrane enclosing a volume fluidically coupled to at least one control valve and to a pressurized fluid source, wherein the volume enclosed by the membrane comprises: a first pressure state in which the rotating body contacts the second body; and a second pressure state in which the rotating body does not contact the second body.

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HAPTX INC110 UNION STREET SUITE 210 SEATTLE WA 98101

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Eichermueller, Michael Arroyo Grande, US 1 3
Kjos, Leif San Luis Obispo, US 1 3
Lee, Donald San Luis Obispo, US 34 745

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