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Geomatic support having hinged legs with hinge lock

US7048241B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 18, 2003
Grant dateMay 23, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M2200/027
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A support capable of supporting geomatic equipment has hinged legs which allow the legs to pivot about a horizontal axis to selected positions. A hinge lock associated with each of the legs allows the leg to be locked in the selected angular position. Locking of the legs in this manner facilitates stability of the support. The locks are readily engaged and disengaged and can be used to hold the legs in a stowed position.

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