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Routing of transmission media through rotatable components

  • US 10,432,863 B2
  • Filed: 02/28/2019
  • Issued: 10/01/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/05/2018
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An image capturing system, comprising:

  • a digital image capturing device (DICD); and

    a hand-held apparatus configured to support the DICD, the hand-held apparatus including;

    a grip;

    a transmission media extending through the grip, the transmission media configured to transmit data and/or power through the hand-held apparatus;

    a first gimbal assembly positioned adjacent an upper end of the grip, the first gimbal assembly including;

    first and second housings configured for relative movement; and

    a motor assembly accommodated within one of the first and second housings;

    a first arm including opposite first and second end portions, wherein the first gimbal assembly is positioned adjacent the first end portion of the first arm, and the transmission media extends from the grip, through the motor assembly of the first gimbal assembly, and into the first arm;

    a second gimbal assembly positioned adjacent the second end portion of the first arm, the second gimbal assembly including;

    first and second housings configured for relative movement; and

    a motor assembly accommodated within one of the first and second housings;

    a second arm including opposite first and second end portions, wherein the second gimbal assembly is positioned adjacent the first end portion of the second arm, and the transmission media extends from the first arm, through the motor assembly of the second gimbal assembly, and into the second arm; and

    a third gimbal assembly positioned adjacent the second end portion of the second arm such that the third gimbal assembly is operatively connected to the DICD, the transmission media extending into the third gimbal assembly from the second arm.

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