Camera support
US4530584A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M2200/027
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment of the invention, a first elongate member is slidably associated with a second elongate member, and the second member is extendable relative to the first member. The second elongate member is arrestable and securable in various positions relative to the first member. An angle-shaped camera support has tubular members attached to each leg of the support, and selectively each tubular member slidably receives the second elongate member. A camera is mountable on one leg of the support and may be releasably arrested and as desired secured releasably in various locations on the second elongate member. In another embodiment of the invention, a main body portion has an extending arm to which is pivotably mounted a camera support shelf. The main body portion is slidable upon the second elongate member, and it is releasably arrestable and securable as desired in various positions on the second elongate member. The camera shelf is pivotable from a first horizontal format picture taking position to a second vertical format picture taking position, and a detent holds the shelf in the first position. Supports are provided for mounting an electronic flash gun to the camera suppo…
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