Gimbal system with forced flow of external air through a channel to remove heat
US8385065B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B37/02
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Gimbal system, including apparatus and methods, with forced flow of external air through a channel to remove heat. The system may comprise a support portion including at least one electronic component and defining a channel, a gimbal assembly pivotably connected to and supported by the support portion, and a payload pivotably orientable with respect to the support portion by the gimbal assembly. The support portion alone or collectively with the gimbal assembly may define a chamber in which the electronic component is disposed. The support portion may include a forced-air device configured to drive flow of external air through the channel, thereby removing heat transferred to the channel from the electronic component.
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