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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 16, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2009
Tadashi Odashima, Owariasahi, JP;
Takuma Nakamura, Nissin, JP;
Tadashi Odashima, Owariasahi, JP;
Takuma Nakamura, Nissin, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota-Shi, JP;
Abstract
A transfer assist apparatus includes: an arm portion that has a first joint and a second joint; a holder portion linked to the arm portion; a manipulation handle for manipulating the position and the posture of the holder portion; a first drive mechanism that drives the first joint; a second drive mechanism that drives the second joint; and a control portion that controls the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism so that the posture of the holder portion is maintained in a predetermined acceptable range, based on information that is input from the manipulation handle, and angle information regarding the first joint and the second joint.