Instrument mounting assembly
US7165798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0087
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An instrument mounting assembly (100) for mounting an instrument (102) to a vehicle (200) is provided. The assembly includes a carrier (114) coupled to the vehicle (200) and a support (108) coupled to the carrier, the support adapted to support an instrument (102). The assembly includes a first track (132 or 156) disposed on the carrier and a first follower (130 or 134) disposed on the support for interfacing with the first track. The assembly further includes a second track (132 or 156) disposed on the support and a second follower (130 or 134) disposed on the carrier for interfacing with the second track. The support may be transitioned between stowed and extended positions, wherein the first and second followers interface with the first and second tracks causing the support to be both linearly displaced and rotated while the support is transitioned between the positions.
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