US Patent:
20190247994, Aug 15, 2019
Inventors:
- Richmond CA, US
Mario SOLANO - Richmond CA, US
Chris PARETICH - Larkspur CA, US
Thomas MASTALER - Hercules CA, US
Brett JAEGER - Oakland CA, US
Nicholas FLEMING - Oakland CA, US
Katherine CALVERT - Berkeley CA, US
Matthew D. SWEENEY - Sacramento CA, US
Assignee:
Ekso Bionics, Inc. - Richmond CA
International Classification:
B25H 1/00
B25J 1/02
B25J 1/12
B25J 19/00
F16M 13/02
Abstract:
A positionable tool support device is mounted near a work surface for supporting a tool for a user. The tool support device includes a surface mount to secure the tool support device to a support surface. A gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is coupled to and extends from the surface mount. The gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is selectively adjustable about both vertical and horizontal axes. A rigid support extension is coupled to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly for selective rotation relative to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly. A flexible tensile member is coupled to and extends, in a relaxed state, vertically downward from the rigid support extension. The tensile member is coupled to the tool.