Patent ID: 6261250
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A powered RLE apparatus (80) for use with a patient to implement RLE, comprising:a crank (90);a gear motor (130) for rotationally driving the crank;a frame structure (128) for supporting the gear motor;first and second tow lines (86 and 88, respectively) swivelingly attached to and oscillatorially driven by the crank;first and second tow line pulleys (114 and 116, respectively) for directionally supporting the first tow lines, the first and second pulleys being supported by the frame structure;third and fourth tow line pulleys (118 and 120, respectively) for directionally supporting the second tow lines, the third and fourth pulleys also being supported by the frame structure;fifth pulleys (122) being supported by the second tow line;first limb lifting extension springs (82) attached to the first tow lines;second limb lifting extension springs (84) attached to the fifth pulleys;first limb supporting straps (36) attached to the first limb lifting extension springs and coupled to the patient's feet (54) and ankles (56);second limb supporting straps (38) attached to the second limb lifting extension springs and coupled to the patient's fingers (64);for drivingly elevating and lowering the limbs in a periodic rhythmic manner.