Reclining support for astronomy observations
US5803547A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B23/16
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A reclining support (10) suitable for astronomy observation has three sub-assemblies which can be readily connected together or dismantled. A base sub-assembly (11) has legs (12) which support a turntable (13, 14) and the turntable (13, 14) supports a chassis sub-assembly (17) which can rotate about a central pin (15) upstanding from the base (11), and further is coupled to the base (11) by an elevational tilt central link (70) which can be easily and quickly disconnected. The chassis carries on it a pair of upwardly facing "U" supports (19) by which a chair frame sub-assembly can be supported for ready removal, and the chair frame (21) itself carries a binocular frame (32, 33) in an adjustable and slidable binocular carrier sub-assembly which is coupled by simple telescopic frame members (35, 36) which can be removed from the chassis sub-assembly by sliding action of the telescopic members. This arrangement can achieve a simple lightweight observation support which is readily transported and erected.
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