Flexible coupling for a self-propelled camera dolly
US6523957B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M11/425
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention includes a self-propelled camera dolly having a camera support unit, a drive unit, and a flexible coupling placed between the camera support unit and the drive unit. The camera support unit includes wheels and a camera. The drive unit can move in at least one of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction. The flexible coupling may include three pivots, where two of these pivots may be orientated in the vertical direction and the other in the horizontal direction to aid the movement of the drive unit.
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