Accessory adapter
US4057816A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 1976 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M2200/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adapter for connecting a camera not provided with a tripod socket to a tripod. The adapter comprises a housing, a threaded insert for receiving a tripod screw in the housing, and a dovetail shoe adapted to fit a cooperating dovetail slot in the camera bottom. The dovetail shoe is formed with an opening in which there is a brake assembly movable by a manually operable lever between locked and unlocked positions.
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