GB2361180A - Improvements in or relating to tripod stands - Google Patents

Improvements in or relating to tripod stands

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GB2361180A
GB2361180A GB0118021A GB0118021A GB2361180A GB 2361180 A GB2361180 A GB 2361180A GB 0118021 A GB0118021 A GB 0118021A GB 0118021 A GB0118021 A GB 0118021A GB 2361180 A GB2361180 A GB 2361180A
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Prior art keywords
mounting
legs
stand
members
tripod
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GB0118021A
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GB0118021D0 (en
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Richard Arthur Lindsay
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Videndum PLC
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Vitec Group PLC
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Priority claimed from GBGB9901159.5A external-priority patent/GB9901159D0/en
Priority claimed from GBGB9918968.0A external-priority patent/GB9918968D0/en
Application filed by Vitec Group PLC filed Critical Vitec Group PLC
Publication of GB0118021D0 publication Critical patent/GB0118021D0/en
Publication of GB2361180A publication Critical patent/GB2361180A/en
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/20—Undercarriages with or without wheels
    • F16M11/24—Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only, e.g. by means of tubes screwed into each other
    • F16M11/26—Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only, e.g. by means of tubes screwed into each other by telescoping, with or without folding
    • F16M11/32—Undercarriages for supports with three or more telescoping legs
    • F16M11/34—Members limiting spreading of legs, e.g. "umbrella legs"
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M2200/00—Details of stands or supports
    • F16M2200/02—Locking means
    • F16M2200/025—Locking means for translational movement
    • F16M2200/028—Locking means for translational movement by positive interaction, e.g. male-female connections

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a tripod stand for supporting equipment such as a TV camera or the like comprising a mounting (10) for the equipment having a central axis and three telescopic legs (17, 18) extending from the mounting, the legs having head ends (40) pivotally attached to the mounting at locations equi-spaced around said central axis of the mounting to allow the legs to fold together in a closed position and outwardly to an erect position in which they diverge in tripod form from the mounting, and foot ends (50, 51) to engage the ground or other surface on wich the stand is to be used. Each leg comprises a plurality of slidably engaged interlocking channel section members (17, 18, 19) facing outwardly of said axis to extend and retract with respect to one another. One of said members (17) is being pivotally attached to the mounting to swing between said folded and erect positions and each of the further members having menas (35, 45, 48) to lock the member in any position of extension/retraction with respect to the adjacent member nearest said mounting to vary the stand height.
GB0118021A 1999-01-19 2000-01-19 Improvements in or relating to tripod stands Expired - Fee Related GB2361180B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GBGB9901159.5A GB9901159D0 (en) 1999-01-19 1999-01-19 Improvements in or relating to tripod stands for equipment such as TV cameras or the like
GBGB9918968.0A GB9918968D0 (en) 1999-08-11 1999-08-11 Improvements in or relating to tripod stands
PCT/GB2000/000136 WO2000043709A1 (en) 1999-01-19 2000-01-19 Improvements in or relating to tripod stands

Publications (3)

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GB0118021D0 GB0118021D0 (en) 2001-09-19
GB2361180A true GB2361180A (en) 2001-10-17
GB2361180B GB2361180B (en) 2002-12-04

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GB0118021A Expired - Fee Related GB2361180B (en) 1999-01-19 2000-01-19 Improvements in or relating to tripod stands

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JP (1) JP2002535576A (en)
CN (1) CN1344358A (en)
AU (1) AU3063700A (en)
GB (1) GB2361180B (en)
WO (1) WO2000043709A1 (en)

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Citations (3)

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US2262939A (en) * 1941-05-03 1941-11-18 Julius G Howard Adjustable tripod leg
US4029279A (en) * 1975-07-25 1977-06-14 Koma Nakatani Device for holding each of the legs of a tripod
EP0541579B1 (en) * 1990-07-31 1995-09-27 Vinten Group Plc Improvements in or relating to clamping means

Patent Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2262939A (en) * 1941-05-03 1941-11-18 Julius G Howard Adjustable tripod leg
US4029279A (en) * 1975-07-25 1977-06-14 Koma Nakatani Device for holding each of the legs of a tripod
EP0541579B1 (en) * 1990-07-31 1995-09-27 Vinten Group Plc Improvements in or relating to clamping means

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JP2002535576A (en) 2002-10-22
GB2361180B (en) 2002-12-04
GB0118021D0 (en) 2001-09-19
CN1344358A (en) 2002-04-10
AU3063700A (en) 2000-08-07
WO2000043709A1 (en) 2000-07-27

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