Adjustable camera with belt tensioning apparatus
US7111998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2007/0853
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A camera assembly including first and second rotating members and a motor assembly defining a first axis and operably coupled to first rotating member to drivingly rotate first rotating member. A flexible member operably couples first and second rotating members such that rotation of first rotating member causes rotation of second rotating member. A camera is operably coupled to second rotating member such that rotation of second rotating member repositions camera. The motor assembly includes a flange having an outer circumference defining a plurality of teeth and bearing against a support surface. The outer circumference defines a radially variable distance from first axis such that rotation of outer circumference against support surface displaces first axis relative to second rotational member and thereby adjusts a tensional force in flexible member. At least one pawl mechanism is fixed relative to support surface and is engageable with outer circumference.
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