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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 05, 1999
Filed:
Nov. 03, 1997
Arimitsu Betto, Takasaki, JP;
Hideaki Torii, Kobe, JP;
Hideo Yano, Tokorozawa, JP;
Hidetugu Fujitani, Ibaragi-ken, JP;
Abstract
An object of the present invention is to provide a walk assisting apparatus which enables persons having walking difficulties due to leg paralysis or other conditions to make the alternate walk improved for unassisted walking. The walk assisting apparatus according to the present invention comprises a left and a right full length leg brace swingably connected to left and right outer coxa links, an inner coxa link interconnecting the insides of the thighs of the left and the right leg supports, a swing center of the inner crotch link substantially coinciding with a swing center of the coxa links, so that the inner coxa link allows the leg supports to make the alternate walk properly.