OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001295

Catcher's knee exoskeleton

Published: 2026-09-15T19:04:44.382537Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001295
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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ABSTRACT

The present disclosure provides an exoskeleton mechanism for supporting a
joint. The exoskeleton mechanism includes a brace having a first arm and a
support arm, the support arm pivotably connected to the first arm. The
exoskeleton mechanism further includes a spring secured to the first arm, the
spring having a first length at an equilibrium position and a second length at
a displaced position, a spring force generated by the spring when the spring
is in the displaced position. Additionally, the exoskeleton mechanism has a
cable having a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the
support arm and the second end coupled to the spring such that rotation of the
support arm relative to the first arm causes the spring to move to the
displaced position and the spring force is transferred to the support arm.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001295
Published 2026-09-15T19:04:44.382537Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001295