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Supports for cameras

US4010923A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 1974
Grant dateMar 8, 1977
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Expiry dateOct 30, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M2200/022
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to supports for cameras and the like on tripods. Such supports normally provide for tilting and panning of the camera. The invention is concerned with the smooth operation of the support bearings and includes means for maintaining between two relatively rotating surfaces a thin film of a suitable liquid and means for adjusting the thickness of the liquid film between the rotating surfaces.

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