Methods and systems for attaching and detaching a payload device to and from, respectively, a gimbal system without requiring use of a mechanical tool
US8087315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/1221
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for attaching and detaching a payload device to and from, respectively, a gimbal system without requiring use of a mechanical tool. The gimbal system includes a gimbal assembly that includes a payload socket arranged to attach a payload device to the gimbal assembly. The payload socket is preferably arranged to allow any of a plurality of payload devices to attach to and detach from the payload socket without requiring use of a mechanical tool.
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