Systems and methods for payload stabilization
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1. A stabilizing platform configured to stabilize a payload comprising:
- a frame assembly comprising a plurality of frame components movable relative to one another, said frame assembly configured to support the payload;
a handle assembly that bears weight of the frame assembly and is configured to be switchable between a first orientation and a second orientation independently of an orientation of the payload, wherein the handle assembly comprises a handle bar connecting two grips, wherein the frame assembly is supported on the handle bar, and wherein the handle bar has (i) a substantially horizontal orientation when the handle assembly is in the first orientation, and (ii) a substantially vertical orientation when the handle assembly is in the second orientation; and
a plurality of motors configured to permit the frame components to move relative to one another to keep the orientation of the payload independent of switching of the handle assembly between the first orientation and the second orientation.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for supporting and articulating a payload using stabilization platform. The stabilization platform may be configured to avoid gimbal lock. The stabilization platform may be configured to automatically transition between different modes of orientation.
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1. A stabilizing platform configured to stabilize a payload comprising:
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a frame assembly comprising a plurality of frame components movable relative to one another, said frame assembly configured to support the payload; a handle assembly that bears weight of the frame assembly and is configured to be switchable between a first orientation and a second orientation independently of an orientation of the payload, wherein the handle assembly comprises a handle bar connecting two grips, wherein the frame assembly is supported on the handle bar, and wherein the handle bar has (i) a substantially horizontal orientation when the handle assembly is in the first orientation, and (ii) a substantially vertical orientation when the handle assembly is in the second orientation; and a plurality of motors configured to permit the frame components to move relative to one another to keep the orientation of the payload independent of switching of the handle assembly between the first orientation and the second orientation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of stabilizing a platform, said method comprising:
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providing a frame assembly comprising a plurality of frame components movable relative to one another, said frame assembly configured to support the payload; bearing weight of the frame assembly using a handle assembly that is configured to be switchable between a first orientation and a second orientation independently of an orientation of the payload, wherein the handle assembly comprises a handle bar connecting two grips, wherein the frame assembly is supported on the handle bar, and wherein the handle bar has (i) a substantially horizontal orientation when the handle assembly is in the first orientation, and (ii) a substantially vertical orientation when the handle assembly is in the second orientation; and providing a plurality of motors configured to permit the frame components to move relative to one another to keep the orientation of the payload independent of switching of the handle assembly between the first orientation and the second orientation. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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