Miniaturized turret-mounted camera assembly
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1. A camera mount, comprising:
- a base having an aperture;
a yoke pivotally mounted to said base;
a camera semi-shell pivotally mounted to said yoke;
a first pan servo for rotating said yoke with respect to said base;
a second tilt servo for rotating said camera semi-shell with respect to said yoke;
first and second feedback means for monitoring the extend of rotation implemented by said first and second servos.
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Abstract
A light weight camera mounting assembly allowing for tilt and pan of a camera through a significant portion of a spherical rang of view with minimal parts count, minimal weight and minimal weight in the rotated portion of the assembly. A retraction/extension assembly for a light weight camera with minimal weight and complexity. Doors which open to allow a camera to extend beyond the surface of a vehicle and close to protect the camera and allow for landing of the vehicle without external skids.
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1. A camera mount, comprising:
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a base having an aperture; a yoke pivotally mounted to said base; a camera semi-shell pivotally mounted to said yoke; a first pan servo for rotating said yoke with respect to said base; a second tilt servo for rotating said camera semi-shell with respect to said yoke; first and second feedback means for monitoring the extend of rotation implemented by said first and second servos.
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Current AssigneeBBG Aerosystems Incorporated
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Original AssigneeBrandebury Tool Company, Inc.
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InventorsHarvey, William B.
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Granted Patent
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Time in Patent OfficeDays
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Field of Search
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US Class Current396/428
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CPC Class CodesG03B 17/00 Details of cameras or camer...
