Multiple ball joint gimbal
April 7, 2023. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3374977 3577659 High-agility reflector support and drive system Linear actuated optical concentrator Multi-post yoke gimbal Self-leveling portable camera support apparatus Reciprocating electromagnetic engine Lockable ball joint apparatus Reciprocating electric generator Magnetorheological compositions InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 10408623 filed on 04/07/2003US Classes:248/178.1, Adjustable platform248/371, Tilting support surface248/396, Ends raised differentially310/24, Plural cores434/58By fluid actuated piston/cylinder ramExaminersPrimary: King, Anita M.Assistant: Szumny, Jon Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB25J 1700AbstractA multiple ball joint gimbal mount apparatus which includes a mount platform structure, and a plurality of linear motor actuators arranged in a housing assembly. Each actuator includes an actuator shaft and an actuator connector at a distal end of the shaft. The platform structure includes a plurality of platform connectors each for coupling to a corresponding actuator connector to form a pivoting connection between the actuator shaft and the platform structure. A controller selectively actuates the plurality of linear motor actuators to selectively position the plurality of actuator shafts along respective shaft axes and position the mount platform structure at a selected position within a gimbal range of motion. The gimbal structure can optionally include a mechanism to selectively lock the mount structure in any respective position within the gimbal range of motion.Other References
Field of SearchAdjustable platformMultiplanar platform adjustment at one point With means on platform to level article Ball and socket type Socket captures ball in upper hemisphere By magnet Adjustable Plural joints And base leveling means Base allows attachment or holder to adjust position Stand-mounted depending links carry support surface Tilting support surface With incremental horizontal adjustment Ends raised differentially Concurrent with tilting Ends raised differentially With incremental adjustment about fixed horizontal pivot Tiltable with understructure Tiltable or turnable ground trainer By fluid actuated piston/cylinder ram Plural cores Reciprocating to or from oscillating | |
