Operator supported remote camera positioning and control system with improved front end assemblies
US6994436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B17/561
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A remote camera positioning and control system is disclosed that permits a sole operator to use and support a camera out of arm's reach. Various features of such a remote camera positioning and control system are disclosed. The positioner can include one or more beam modules having cross-sectional flexural rigidity that varies along the length of the beam module(s) by use, for example, of stiffening longerons, anchoring braces and relatively low density stabilizing webs. The camera can be mounted to the beam module by a front end assembly that is constructed to place the center of mass of the camera and the front end assembly along the neutral axis of the beam module over as great a range of motion as possible.
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