Spherical mounting and positioning system
US8414201B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M11/14
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein is an enhanced magnetic directional mount for mounting, positioning, and orienting an electronic device such as a camera. In this enhanced mount, the base mounting surface is configured to maximize the extent of adjustment and ease of adjustability of the electronic device, and the base mounting surface and housing mounting surface are designed to provide smooth and secure movement in the electronic device position. Additionally, the enhanced magnetic mount includes attachments designed to affix the magnetic mount to a horizontal or vertical flat surface such as a desk or a wall, and an attachment designed to effectively mount and use the electronic device from a window.
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