Multi-axis photographic tripod heads
US8418973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M11/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tripod head comprises a tripod mounting component, an angle adjusting component, and a camera mounting component. The angle adjusting component is configured to allow adjustment and locking of the angle between the tripod mounting component and the camera mounting component about first and second perpendicular axes. The camera mounting component is rotatably mounted to the angle adjusting component to allow the camera mounting component to be rotated and locked with respect to the angle adjusting component about a third axis.
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