Patent · US Expired

Locking tripod leg

US4455005A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 26, 1982
Grant dateJun 19, 1984
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M2200/027
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adjustable tripod leg is disclosed having a first leg member with an axial track and a second leg member axially movable with respect to the first. Brake shoes are associated with the second leg member and include means for following the track. Also included is a cam biasing member which selectively biases the brake shoes into frictional contact with the track to prevent relative axial motion of the leg members.

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