Walking training system and operation method

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-2021113417-A1
Application number	US-202017002958-A
Country	US
Kind code	A1
Filing date	Aug 26, 2020
Priority date	Oct 16, 2019
Publication date	Apr 22, 2021
Grant date	—

Abstract

A walking training system and an operation method capable of performing training effectively are provided. A walking training system according to an embodiment includes a harness attached to a trainee's trunk, a first pulling unit configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a first direction along a horizontal direction, a second pulling unit configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a second direction along the horizontal direction, and a control unit configured to control the first and second pulling units.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1 . A walking training system comprising:
a harness attached to a trainee's trunk; a first pulling unit configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a first direction along a horizontal direction; a second pulling unit configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a second direction along the horizontal direction; and a control unit configured to control the first and second pulling units.

2 . The walking training system according to claim 1 , wherein
the first and second pulling units are configured to always apply the pulling forces while the trainee is walking.

3 . The walking training system according to claim 1 , wherein
the harness comprises:
a frame fixed to the trainee's trunk; and
an attaching member to which the first pulling unit and the second pulling units are attached, wherein
a position of the frame relative to the attaching is variable in an up/down direction.

4 . The walking training system according to claim 1 , further comprising handrails disposed on right and left sides of the trainee, wherein
the first and second pulling units are attached to the handrails.

5 . The walking training system according to claim 1 , wherein
the first and second pulling units apply the pulling forces from a position lower than the trainee's height.

6 . A walking training system comprising:
a harness attached to a trainee's trunk; a first pulling unit configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a first direction; a second pulling unit configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a second direction; and a control unit configured to control the first and second pulling units, wherein each of the first and second pulling units comprises:
a wire attached to the harness;
a winding mechanism configured to wind the wire so as to apply the pulling force to the harness; and
a converter configured to convert an orientation of the wire, wherein
a direction of the wire from the converter to the harness is closer to a horizontal direction than a direction of the wire from the winding mechanism to the converter is.

7 . A walking training system comprising:
a harness attached to a trainee's trunk; a fixing member fixed to a position near the harness; a first pulling unit attached to the fixing member and configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a first direction; a second pulling unit attached to the fixing member and configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a second direction; and a control unit configured to control the first and second pulling units.

8 . A walking training system comprising:
a harness attached to a trainee's trunk; a fixing member fixed to a position near the harness; a first pulling unit configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a first direction; a second pulling unit configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a second direction; and a control unit configured to control the first and second pulling units, wherein each of the first and second pulling units comprises:
a wire attached to the harness;
a winding mechanism configured to wind the wire so as to apply the pulling force to the harness; and
the wire from the winding mechanism is attached to the harness with the fixing member interposed therebetween.

9 . The walking training system according to claim 1 , wherein
an attaching position where the first pulling unit or the second pulling unit is attached to the harness is adjustable in a circumferential direction of the trunk.

10 . A method of operating a walking training system, the walking training system comprising:
a harness attached to a trainee's trunk; a first pulling unit configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a first direction along a horizontal direction; and a second pulling unit configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a second direction along the horizontal direction, the method comprising: applying a first pulling force exerted by the first pulling unit; and applying a second pulling force exerted by the second pulling unit together with the first pulling force.

11 . A method of operating a walking training system, the walking training system comprising:
a harness attached to a trainee's trunk; a first pulling unit configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a first direction; and a second pulling unit configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a second direction, wherein each of the first and second pulling units comprises:
a wire attached to the harness;
a winding mechanism configured to wind the wire so as to apply the pulling force to the harness; and
a converter configured to convert an orientation of the wire, wherein
a direction of the wire from the converter to the harness is closer to a horizontal direction than a direction of the wire from the winding mechanism to the converter is, the method comprising:
applying a first pulling force exerted by the first pulling unit; and applying a second pulling force exerted by the second pulling unit together with the first pulling force.

12 . A method of operating a walking training system, the walking training system comprising:
a harness attached to a trainee's trunk; a fixing member fixed to a position near the harness; a first pulling unit attached to the fixing member and configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a first direction; and a second pulling unit attached to the fixing member and configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a second direction, the method comprising: applying a first pulling force exerted by the first pulling unit; and applying a second pulling force exerted by the second pulling unit together with the first pulling force.

13 . A method of operating a walking training system, the walking training system comprising:
a harness attached to a trainee's trunk; a fixing member fixed to a position near the harness; a first pulling unit configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a first direction; a second pulling unit configured to apply a pulling force to the harness from a second direction; and a control unit configured to control the first and second pulling units, wherein each of the first and second pulling units comprises:
a wire attached to the harness;
a winding mechanism configured to wind the wire so as to apply the pulling force to the harness; and
the wire from the winding mechanism is attached to the harness with the fixing member interposed therebetween, the method comprising:
applying a first pulling force exerted by the first pulling unit; and applying a second pulling force exerted by the second pulling unit together with the first pulling force.

Assignees

• Toyota Motor Co Ltd

Inventors

• Matsumoto Taiga
• Nakashima Issei
• Sato Yo
• Imaida Masayuki

Classifications

• A61H2201/5007

  computer controlled · CPC title

• A61H2201/163

  holding means therefor · CPC title

• A61H2203/0406

  Standing on the feet · CPC title

• A61H2201/1635

  Hand or arm, e.g. handle · CPC title

• A61H3/008 Primary

  using suspension devices for supporting the body in an upright walking or standing position, e.g. harnesses · CPC title