Patent · US Expired

Apparatus for mounting a remote controlled, gyro-stabilized camera externally on a helicopter

US5093677A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1991
Grant dateMar 3, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 28, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D47/08
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A truss-type structure for supporting a relatively large, heavy gyro-stabilized camera pod in a position forward of a helicopter nose, is connected to the brackets normally used for mounting the helicopter's steps. A counter-weight is internally mounted in the helicopter fuselage.

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