Miniaturized turret-mounted camera assembly
US8000588B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B17/00
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A light weight camera mounting assembly allowing for tilt and pan of a camera through a significant portion of a spherical rang of view with minimal parts count, minimal weight and minimal weight in the rotated portion of the assembly. A retraction/extension assembly for a light weight camera with minimal weight and complexity. Doors which open to allow a camera to extend beyond the surface of a vehicle and close to protect the camera and allow for landing of the vehicle without external skids.
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