Abstract
A counterbalance device for an apparatus with composite joints is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, a first movable member translatable relative to the frame in a first direction, and a second movable member rotatable relative to the first movable member about a first axis. The counterbalance device includes: a force output mechanism configured to provide an output force; a distribution mechanism connected to the force output mechanism, to allow the force output mechanism to apply the output force to the distribution mechanism; and a pulling mechanism connected to the distribution mechanism, to allow the pulling mechanism to act on the distribution mechanism. The pulling mechanism is connected to and translatable relative to the first movable member in the first direction. The pulling mechanism is further connected to the second movable member, and is translatable in the first direction with rotation of the second movable member about the first axis.