GEAR FOR STEP MOVEMENT Russian patent published in 1994 - IPC

FIELD: medical science, sports. SUBSTANCE: pairs of levers 3, 4 and 7, 8 are placed along sides of legs and are coupled with joints 5. Strips 11 are hinged to levers 3 and bear armpit support members 12. Levers 13, 14 are interconnected by means of hinge 15 and by hinge 17 to armpit support member 12. Hinges 5, 15 have stopping mechanisms including segments with inclined teeth, dogs and fixture to control dogs. EFFECT: simplified design, enhanced reliability. 2 cl, 6 dwg