Abstract: The invention relates to a method for putting on an orthosis (2) with a first dimensionally stable component (4), comprising a first magnetic element (36) and a first form-fitting element (8), and a second dimensionally stable component (6), comprising a second magnetic element (14) and a second form-fitting element (12), the method comprising the following steps: putting the first component (4) against a part of the wearer's body so it extends along the body part, positioning the second component (6) on the first component (4), wherein a magnetic attractive force acts between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element in a first direction when the orthosis (2) is mounted, and the first form-fitting element forms a form-fitting connection with the second form-fitting element, by means of which a movement of the two components relative to each other is prevented.

Abstract: An exoskeleton is configured to reduce muscle forces in a user's back during forward lumbar flexion. The exoskeleton includes a frame coupled to the user's trunk, a first link coupled to a first thigh and rotatably connected to the frame, and a second link coupled to a second thigh and rotatably connected to the frame. An actuator coupled to the frame includes a first element and a second element that rotate or translate relative to each other to generate a force or torque transmitted through lines connected to the thigh links. A lockout mechanism selectively couples components of the exoskeleton to restrict rotation of the first link relative to the frame in at least one direction, providing controlled support during flexion while permitting free movement during other activities.

Abstract: A device for supporting at least one arm of a user, has one or more arm support elements, each of which has an arm shell for mounting on an arm. Passive actua-tor(s) are configured to exert a force on an arm support element by way of which an upward movement of the arm in the arm shell is supported when the device is in the mounted state. The device includes at least one counter bearing for the force to be applied, and at least one actuating element, the actuation of which allows the actuator to be moved into a first state where the actuator exerts the force on the at least one arm support element, and into a second state in which it exerts a smaller or no force on the arm support element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for supporting at least one arm 4 of a user 2. The device has at least one arm support element 6 with an arm shell 10 for placing on the arm 4, at least one passive actuator 26 that is configured to apply a force on the at least one arm support element 6, and at least one counter bearing 14 for the force to be applied. The counter bearing has at least one counter bearing element 16 and at least one force transmission element 18 that is configured to transmit a counter-force to the counter bearing element 16. The freedom of movement of the spine of the user 2 is not restricted by the device. More particularly an inclination is possible and/or a freedom of movement of the arm 4 is not restricted by the device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for putting on an orthosis (2) with a first dimensionally stable component (4), comprising a first magnetic element (36) and a first form-fitting element (8), and a second dimensionally stable component (6), comprising a second magnetic element (14) and a second form-fitting element (12), the method comprising the following steps: putting the first component (4) against a part of the wearer's body so it extends along the body part, positioning the second component (6) on the first component (4), wherein a magnetic attractive force acts between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element in a first direction when the orthosis (2) is mounted, and the first form-fitting element forms a form-fitting connection with the second form-fitting element, by means of which a movement of the two components relative to each other is prevented.

Abstract: The invention relates to an orthopaedic device having at least one wall which at least partly surrounds a stump or appendage when applied; —the wall has a variable inner periphery and forms an entry opening; —the wall is assigned an actuator, mounted on the orthopaedic device, for at least one actuating element which is mounted on the orthopaedic device and can be used to vary the inner periphery of the wall, wherein at least one sensor device is assigned to the mounting of the actuator and/or the actuating element in order to determine mounting forces of the actuator and/or the actuating element.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a device for supporting at least one arm of a user, wherein the device has at least one main body (2) for arranging on a torso (4) of the user and at least one supporting device (8) for supporting the arm, wherein the supporting device (8) is arranged on the main body (2) via at least one joint (10) so that it can be moved relative to the main body (2), wherein, in every position within a predetermined position range of the supporting system (8) relative to the main body (2), the joint (10) allows a movement of the supporting system (8) relative to the main body (2) in a first direction and prevents a movement in an opposite second direction.

Abstract: An orthopedic device for supporting a lower back of a user includes a mechanical energy store, a pelvic element, an upper body element with a first force transmission element and an upper leg element with a second force transmission element. The upper leg element is arranged on the pelvic element such that it can be swivelled about a first swivel axis, the upper body element is movably arranged relative to the pelvic element, the first force transmission element can be engaged and disengaged with the second force transmission element by moving the upper body element relative to the pelvic element, and the mechanical energy store can be charged and discharged by swivelling the upper leg element relative to the upper body element when the first force transmission element is engaged with the second force transmission element.

Abstract: An orthopedic device for supporting a lower limb and/or a lower back of a user includes at least one upper joint element, at least one lower joint element which can be pivoted relative to the upper joint element, and at least one actuator configured to apply a torque to the upper joint element and/or the lower joint element. Application of a torque pivots the upper joint element and the lower joint element relative to each other. The orthopedic device also includes at least one ground contact element which is connected to the lower joint element such that when the orthopedicdevice is in the mounted state, the torque applied by the at least one passive actuator is transmitted by the ground contact element to a ground on which the user is located.

Abstract: An orthopedic device for supporting a lower back of a user includes a mechanical energy store, a pelvic element, an upper body element with a first force transmission element and an upper leg element with a second force transmission element The upper leg element is arranged on the pelvic element such that it can be swivelled about a first swivel axis, the upper body element is movably arranged relative to the pelvic ele-ment, the first force transmission element can be engaged and disengaged with the second force transmission element by moving the upper body element relative to the pelvic element, and the mechanical energy store can be charged and discharged by swiv-elling the upper leg element relative to the upper body element when the first force transmission element is engaged with the second force transmission element.

Abstract: An orthopedic device for supporting a lower back of a user includes a mechanical energy store, a pelvic element, an upper body element with a first force transmission element and an upper leg element with a second force transmission element. The upper leg element is arranged on the pelvic element such that it can be swivelled about a first swivel axis, the upper body element is movably arranged relative to the pelvic element, the first force transmission element can be engaged and disengaged with the second force transmission element by moving the upper body element relative to the pelvic element, and the mechanical energy store can be charged and discharged by swivelling the upper leg element relative to the upper body element when the first force transmission element is engaged with the second force transmission element.

Abstract: A device for supporting at least one arm of a user, has one or more arm support elements, each of which has an arm shell for mounting on an arm. Passive actuator(s) are configured to exert a force on an arm support element by way of which an upward movement of the arm in the arm shell is supported when the device is in the mounted state. The device includes at least one counter bearing for the force to be applied, and at least one actuating element, the actuation of which allows the actuator to be moved into a first state where the actuator exerts the force on the at least one arm support element, and into a second state in which it exerts a smaller or no force on the arm support element.

Abstract: A method for producing an orthopedic device, wherein the method comprises: providing a main body of the orthopedic device that comprises at least one volume that can be filled with a fluid, at least one supply line to this volume, and a flexible and/or elastic material in at least some sections of the main body in which there is no volume that can be filled with a fluid, arranging the main body on a body part of a patient, at least partially filling the volume with a curable fluid, and curing the curable fluid.

Abstract: An orthopedic device for supporting a lower back of a user includes a mechanical energy store, a pelvic element, an upper body element with a first force transmission element and an upper leg element with a second force transmission element. The upper leg element is arranged on the pelvic element such that it can be swivelled about a first swivel axis, the upper body element is movably arranged relative to the pelvic element, the first force transmission element can be engaged and disengaged with the second force transmission element by moving the upper body element relative to the pelvic element, and the mechanical energy store can be charged and discharged by swivelling the upper leg element relative to the upper body element when the first force transmission element is engaged with the second force transmission element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for supporting at least one arm 4 of a user 2, wherein the device has at least one arm support element 6 with an arm shell 10 for placing on the arm 4, at least one passive actuator 26 that is configured to apply a force on the at least one arm support element 6 and at least one ounter bearing 14 for the force to be applied, said counter bearing having at least one counter bearing element 16 and at least one force transmission element 18 that is configured to transmit a counter-force to the counter bearing element 16, wherein the freedom of movement of the spine of the user 2 is not restricted by the device, wherein more particularly an inclination is possible and/or a freedom of movement of the arm 4 is not restricted by the device.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a device for supporting at least one arm of a user, wherein the device has at least one main body (2) for arranging on a torso (4) of the user and at least one supporting device (8) for supporting the arm, wherein the supporting device (8) is arranged on the main body (2) via at least one joint (10) so that it can be moved relative to the main body (2), wherein, in every position within a predetermined position range of the supporting system (8) relative to the main body (2), the joint (10) allows a movement of the supporting system (8) relative to the main body (2) in a first direction and prevents a movement in an opposite second direction.

Abstract: An orthopedic device for at least one upper extremity, the device comprising at least one positioning element that has at least two movement elements which can be moved one relative to another in a first direction, wherein a movement of the movement elements relative to one another in a first direction encounters a resistance and the device comprises a control unit configured to adjust this resistance depending on the position and/or the location of the head of the wearer of the device.