Hydraulic tripod
US10794532B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M2200/065
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a hydraulic tripod wherein at least one leg section of at least one leg of the tripod is deployed by hydraulic means in a predetermined sequence. The present invention may also relate to a stabilization platform having at least one hydraulic leg. The hydraulic tripod provides a semi-automated solution for the deployment of at least one leg of a tripod. The semi-automated deployment allows the user a hands-free experience and allows for correct positioning of the head member from the start of assembly with no further iterative adjustment. During use the user manually engages a handle and an input device adjoined to a head member of the hydraulic tripod. As a result of the manual engagement of the input device, a characteristic of a hydraulic cylinder is altered resulting in the initiation, stopping or manipulation of the deployment of the at least one leg section. The hydraulic tripod provides an advantage of the tripods of the prior art for various articles, in particular guns and video cameras, due to the invention's light weight and ease of operation.
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