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MULTIPLE AXIS GIMBAL EMPLOYING NESTED SPHERICAL SHELLS

  • US 20100019120A1
  • Filed: 12/13/2005
  • Published: 01/28/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/13/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A gimbal for controlling the orientation of a sensor payload to be carried by the gimbal, comprising:

  • a substantially spherical first shell configured for rotation about a first axis; and

    a payload support structure disposed within and rotatably coupled to the first shell, the payload support structure being configured for rotation about a second axis with respect to the first shell, the second axis being orthogonal to the first axis.

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