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Tripod leg spreader

US11149900B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2019
Grant dateOct 19, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M2200/08
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A leg spreader (10) for a tripod comprising at least two portions (12, 14) selectably moveable with respect to one another along an axis; a first portion comprising a latch (16) and a second portion comprising an engagement region (18); the latch being releasably engageable with the engagement region, the latch being moveable by an actuator (20) between an engaged position in which the portions are substantially non-moveable with respect of one another and a disengaged position in which the portions are moveable with respect to one another; wherein the latch is biased towards the engaged position.

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