Tripod head with folding handle
US8366062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B17/563
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tripod head comprises a mount and an angle adjustment mechanism for adjusting and locking the angle of the mount with respect to a tripod. The mechanism comprises an elongated handle. The handle is adapted to rotate around its longitudinal axis to lock the angle of the mechanism when rotated in one direction and unlock the angle of the mechanism when rotated in the other direction. The handle comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion is attached at a pivot point whereby the distal portion can pivot between an operative position in line with the proximal portion and a storage position generally perpendicular to the proximal portion. The handle further comprises a locking device for releasably locking the distal portion in the operative position.
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