Multiple axis gimbal employing nested spherical shells

Details Multiple axis gimbal employing nested spherical shells Multiple axis gimbal employing nested spherical shells

2011-03-15

2011-03-15

King, Anita M (Department: 3632)

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With condition responsive control means

C248S177100, C248S184100, C396S013000, C074S005340

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07905463

ABSTRACT:
A multi-axis gimbal has each axis defined by a respective spherical shell driven by a flat, compact motor attached to the driven shell and to a next outer shell (or to an external mounting platform, in the case of the outermost shell). The shells rotate about respective axes. In one configuration, the outermost shell is referred to as the “azimuth” shell because in use it rotates about a vertical axis. The next inner shell is an elevation shell that rotates about a first horizontal axis that is orthogonal to the axis of the camera or other sensor payload. An optional third shell can be used to provide “roll” motion, such as rotating a camera about its axis to obtain a particular rotational orientation with respect to a target.

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