GIMBAL SYSTEM WITH LINEAR MOUNT
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1. A gimbal system, comprising:
- a gimbal apparatus including a first frame and a plurality of gimbals supporting a payload that is orientable with respect to the first frame about a plurality of axes by motor-driven rotation of the gimbals; and
a mount assembly includinga second frame,first and second bar assemblies pivotably connected to the second frame for rotation about a pair of spaced axes and rotationally coupled to each other by a pair of gears, anda plurality of linkage members connecting the bar assemblies to the first frame, such that coupled rotation of the first and second bar assemblies produces motion of the gimbal apparatus along an axis.
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Abstract
Gimbal system, including method and apparatus, for mounting a gimbal apparatus to a support platform with a mount assembly. The mount assembly may include first and second bar assemblies that are rotationally coupled to each other by a pair of gears.
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1. A gimbal system, comprising:
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a gimbal apparatus including a first frame and a plurality of gimbals supporting a payload that is orientable with respect to the first frame about a plurality of axes by motor-driven rotation of the gimbals; and a mount assembly including a second frame, first and second bar assemblies pivotably connected to the second frame for rotation about a pair of spaced axes and rotationally coupled to each other by a pair of gears, and a plurality of linkage members connecting the bar assemblies to the first frame, such that coupled rotation of the first and second bar assemblies produces motion of the gimbal apparatus along an axis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A gimbal system, comprising:
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a gimbal apparatus including a first frame, a plurality of gimbals, and a payload orientable with respect to the first frame about a plurality of orthogonal axes by processor-controlled, motor-driven rotation of the gimbals; and a mount assembly including a second frame configured to be attached to a support platform, first and second bar assemblies supported by and pivotably connected to the second frame for rotation about respective axes and rotationally coupled to each other by a pair of meshed gears, a plurality of linkage members connecting opposing end regions of each of the bar assemblies to the first frame, such that coupled rotation of the first and second bar assemblies produces motion of the gimbal apparatus along an axis extending orthogonally through the second frame, and a plurality of spring elements disposed between the first and second frames and configured to resiliently position the gimbal apparatus along the axis. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A gimbal system, comprising:
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a gimbal apparatus including a first frame, a plurality of gimbals, and a payload orientable with respect to the first frame about a plurality of orthogonal axes by processor-controlled, motor-driven rotation of the gimbals; and a mount assembly including a second frame configured to be attached to a support platform, first and second bar assemblies pivotably connected to the second frame and each including a shaft and an arm extending transversely from the shaft, the shafts being rotationally coupled to each by toothed engagement of the arms with each other; a plurality of linkage members connecting the bar assemblies to the first frame, such that coupled rotation of the shafts produces motion of the gimbal apparatus along an axis, and a plurality of spring elements configured to resiliently position the gimbal apparatus along the axis.
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