Frame assembly for supporting a camera
First Claim
1. ) Apparatus to facilitate stably supporting a camera or other device relative to a moving and/or vibrating platform, said apparatus comprising:
- A frame assembly;
a member mounted to said frame assembly, said member having means for mounting the camera pointing laterally of the frame assembly, or other device, thereto, and means for mounting stabilizing means thereto; and
means for suspending said frame assembly from a point above said member for free swinging movement in any direction.
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Abstract
A generally C-shaped frame portion having upper and lower generally horizontal arms and a generally vertically positioned connecting member partially surrounds a camera receiving space. A plate pivotally mounted to the lower arm provides a mounting point for a camera and a plurality of gyroscopic stabilizers. One or more elastic cords rotatably attached to the upper arm permit the frame to be suspend from a suspension point in or on a moving and/or vibrating platform for swinging movement in any direction and rotation relative to the platform and provide vibration isolation from the platform. A collapsible stand having a heavy base, an upright and a cantilever arm may be used to provide the suspension point if one is not conveniently available in or on the platform.
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25 Claims
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1. ) Apparatus to facilitate stably supporting a camera or other device relative to a moving and/or vibrating platform, said apparatus comprising:
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A frame assembly;
a member mounted to said frame assembly, said member having means for mounting the camera pointing laterally of the frame assembly, or other device, thereto, and means for mounting stabilizing means thereto; and
means for suspending said frame assembly from a point above said member for free swinging movement in any direction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. ) Apparatus to facilitate stably supporting a camera or other device in or on a moving and/or vibrating platform, said apparatus comprising:
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a generally C-shaped frame portion partially surrounding a camera receiving space, said frame portion having and upper arm, a spaced apart lower generally horizontal arm and a generally vertically positioned connecting member connecting said upper and lower arms;
a plate having means for mounting a camera or other device thereto above said plate within said camera receiving space, and said plate having means for mounting stabilizers thereto;
means encircling said lower arm for mounting said plate to said lower arm for tilting about a generally horizontal axis, said means for encircling said lower arm including means for adjusting its fit about the lower arm from one state of adjustment wherein the fit is loose on the lower arm and permits tilting of the plate and a second state of adjustment wherein the fit is a tight grip on the lower arm and prevents tilting of the plate; and
means for suspending said frame, from a point above the upper arm, for free swinging movement of said frame in any direction, for rotation of said frame about a generally vertical axis and for isolating said frame from vibration. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. ) Apparatus to facilitate stably supporting a camera or other device in or on a moving and/or vibrating platform, said apparatus comprising:
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a generally C-shaped frame portion partially surrounding a camera receiving space, said frame portion having and upper arm, a spaced apart lower generally horizontal arm and a generally vertical connecting member connected to each of said upper and lower arms with said arms extending laterally therefrom;
first bracing means extending and connected between the upper arm and the connecting member;
second bracing means extending and connected between the lower arm and the connecting member;
reinforcing means extending along and connected to the connecting member between the first and second bracing means;
a member having means for mounting a camera or other device thereto above said plate within said camera receiving space, and means for mounting stabilizers thereto;
means for mounting said plate to said lower arm for tilting about a generally horizontal axis, said means for mounting including means for adjusting its fit with respect the lower arm from one state of adjustment wherein the fit is loose on the lower arm and permits tilting of the plate and a second state of adjustment wherein the fit is a tight grip on the lower arm and prevents tilting of the plate; and
means for suspending said frame from a point above the upper arm for free swinging movement in any direction. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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24. ) Apparatus to facilitate stably supporting a camera or other device relative to a moving and/or vibrating platform, said apparatus comprising:
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A frame assembly;
a member having means for mounting the camera or other device, thereto and means for mounting stabilizing means thereto;
means for mounting said member to said frame assembly to permit the member to tilt about a generally horizontal axis; and
means for suspending said frame assembly from a point above said member for free swinging movement in any direction.
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25. ) Apparatus to facilitate stably supporting a camera or other device relative to a moving and/or vibrating platform, said apparatus comprising:
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A frame assembly;
a member mounted to said frame assembly, said member having means for mounting the camera or other device, thereto, and means for mounting stabilizing means thereto; and
means for suspending said frame assembly from a point above said member for free swinging movement in any direction, said means for suspending comprising elastic material for isolating said frame assembly from vibration.
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