Structure of mechanism |
| Function |
Walking aid formed by a frame provided with wheels, comprising :
- A gantry bearing on the ground by means of a support polygon (P) formed by at least three wheels
- A user suspension means pomprising a harness connected by a cable to an upper point of gantry above the user, projecting close to the centre of the support polygon, and a whinch for a cable
-A gripping bar fastened to the gantry for the user. |
| Comment |
Author : Romain Ragonneau
Modified by : Khaled-Assad ARROUK
IFMA (French Institute for Advanced Mechanics) - http://www.ifma.fr
Clermont-Ferrand, France
This model was generated to explain a certain patent in more detail.
The model and all attached items were made within this context. |
| Dimension of mechanism |
planar |
| Number of links |
11 |
| Drive movement |
Rectilinear translation |
| Degree of freedom |
4 |
| Fundamental mechanism |
 Gear containing mechanism |
| Number of inputs |
2 |
| Number of followers |
2 |
| Revolution ability |
no |
| Revolution ability of input link |
yes |
| Relative position between drive and output |
parallel |
| |
Application |
| Application area |
Transport/Traffic and Medical Science |
| Examples of application |
Hospital, nursing home, retirement home |
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