Body-mounted support device for motion picture camera

Details Body-mounted support device for motion picture camera Body-mounted support device for motion picture camera

1976-07-19

1979-06-19

Hayes, Monroe H.

Optics: motion pictures

With support

224908, 248179, 354 70, 354 82, 354293, G03B 1700

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041584880

ABSTRACT:
A body-mounted support device for a motion picture camera employs a pair of serially connected articulated arm assemblies attached to a body harness and positioned to support a gimbal device. A camera support tube is mounted on the gimbal device and carries a motion picture camera on its upper end, and a battery and, optionally, the camera motor, at its lower end. Pneumatic cushion means associated with the articulated arm assemblies dampen unwanted movements of the motion picture camera. An emergency release mechanism is provided to disconnect the entire device from the body harness. Telescoping parts of the camera support tube permit the camera to be operated from a very low elevation with respect to the floor. The battery carrier at the lower end of the support tube has a portion which may be swung to one side so that gravity may bring the camera support tube into vertical position.

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patent: 3409261 (1968-11-01), Leporati
patent: 4017168 (1977-04-01), Brown

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