Navigation system with swivel sensor mount
US8315797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0089
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A navigation system provides sensors and a user interface mounted in a single unit while allowing individual users to make adjustments to the user interface without affecting the functionality of the device. This is accomplished by mounting the orientation sensitive sensors (e.g. accelerometers, gyros, etc) rigidly to a mounting bracket rigidly mounted to the vehicle (such as to the dashboard). The sensors are mounted within a ball rigidly mounted to the bracket and the ball is secured within a rotatable socket on the user interface enclosure. In this manner, the user interface enclosure can rotate on the ball, but the orientation of the sensors relative to the vehicle will remain the same.
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