Inventors:
Joseph Rizza - Flemington NJ, US
International Classification:
A01M 31/02
Abstract:
A strap surrounding a trunk. A support is held a strap against the trunk. A mechanical linkage is attached to the support. A brake is furnished to the mechanical linkage. A frame is attached to the linkage for maintaining a person in position. A belt attached to the frame to be wrapped around a person for preventing a falling of the person. The mechanical linkage can comprise a distance adjustment mechanics allowing a change in distance between the support and the frame. An adjustable mechanical impedance can oppose forces exerted on the mechanical linkage for effecting a change in distance between the support and the frame. The adjustable mechanical impedance can be furnished by an adjustable friction brake.