DE20305202U1

DE20305202U1 - Steadycam has main component support element made form only one component upon which both the camera and also handle are directly fastened, with handle variably movable on support element

Info

Publication number: DE20305202U1
Application number: DE20305202U
Authority: DE
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2003-04-01
Filing date: 2003-04-01
Publication date: 2003-08-14
Anticipated expiration: 2013-04-02

Abstract

The main component of the steadycam's support element is made form only one component upon which both the camera and also the handle are directly fastened. A joint consisting of a ball lies upon a flat surface. The handle (6) is variably movable on the support element, and a counterweight (9) is eccentrically fastened and at the same time freely adjustable. No further adjusting devices are required for the adjusting of the side balance. The counterbalancing can be carried out without additional tools by using only the fittings fastened to the support element.

Description

Beschreibung der ErfindungDescription of the invention

Zusammenklappbares Schwebestativ vorzugsweise zur Ausbalancierung handgeführter Kameras während der FilmaufnahmenCollapsible gimbal preferably for balancing handheld cameras during filming

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Zur Ausführung von Gleitbewegungen bei Filmaufnahmen werden Tragelemente als Schwebestative genutzt· Diese verfügen über einen Griff und Befestigungsmöglichkeiten für Kamera und Gegengewicht, wobei die Verstellungsmechanik stark unterschiedlich gehandhabt wird.To carry out sliding movements during filming, support elements are used as floating tripods. These have a handle and attachment options for the camera and counterweight, although the adjustment mechanism is handled very differently.

Problemproblem

Der in den Schutzansprüchen 1 bis 15 angegebenen Erfindung liegt das Problem zugrunde, zwei Tragelemente als Schwebestativ für Kameras zu schaffen, welches eine einfache Vorrichtung zur Befestigung von Kamera und Stativ sowie Ausbalancierung des Stativs besitzt.The invention specified in claims 1 to 15 is based on the problem of creating two support elements as a floating tripod for cameras, which has a simple device for attaching the camera and tripod as well as for balancing the tripod.

Ausführungsbeispiel anhand von ZeichnungenExample of implementation based on drawings

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird anhand der Figur bis 5 erläutert. Es zeigen:An embodiment of the invention is explained with reference to figures 1 to 5. They show:

Fig. 1 Komplett-Seitenansicht Seitenansicht einsatzbereit Fig. 2 Haltegriff Querschnitt Fig. 3 Komplett-Seitenansicht Seitenansicht geschlossen Fig. 4 Frontansicht geschlossen Fig. 5 Rückenansicht einsatzbereitFig. 1 Complete side view Side view ready for use Fig. 2 Handle cross section Fig. 3 Complete side view Side view closed Fig. 4 Front view closed Fig. 5 Back view ready for use

Erläuterung der ZeichnungenExplanation of the drawings

1 - Tragelement-Kamera1 - Support element camera

2 - Geräteschraube zur Befestigung des Camcorders2 - Device screw for attaching the camcorder

3 - Rändelmutter zur Befestigung des Haltegriffs3 - Knurled nut for fastening the handle

4 - Position Speicher Funktion des Drehgriffs4 - Position memory function of the rotary handle

5 - Drehgriff für Befestigung des Trageelements5 - Turning handle for fastening the carrying element

6 - Haltegriff6 - Handle

7 - Tragelement Gegengewicht7 - Supporting element counterweight

8 - Drehgriff für Befestigung des Gegengewichts8 - Turning handle for fastening the counterweight

9 - Gegengewicht 10- Kugel9 - Counterweight 10- Ball

11 - Kugel-Auflagefläche11 - Ball bearing surface

12 - Rohr12 - Pipe

13 - Haltegriffbeschichtungsmaterial13 - Grab handle coating material

14 - Position Rädchen14 - Position wheel

15 - Gelenk15 - Joint

Claims

This problem is solved with the features set out in claims 1 to 15,

1. that the main part of the support element ( 1 ) is made of only one component to which both the camera and the handle are directly attached;

2. that the joint ( Fig. 2) consists of a ball ( 10 ) which lies on a straight surface ( 11 );

3. that the handle ( 6 ) on the support element is variably movable;

4. that the counterweight ( 9 ) is eccentrically mounted and at the same time freely adjustable;

5. that no additional adjustment device is required to adjust the lateral balance;

6. that balancing is only possible without additional tools using the fittings (adjustment screws) attached to the support element;

7. that the support element is also designed for heavy cameras;

8. that an identical second support element ( 7 ) enables the balancing of heavy cameras;

9. that no tools are required for all adjustments and assembly;

10. that the counterweight support element can only be folded together with the camera support element by means of a joint head;

11. that the counterweight support element is continuously adjustable;

12. that it is possible to determine dynamic balance at any structural element position;

13. that the position of the support element can be fixed continuously and as desired by means of a simple mechanism;

14. that the dismantled gimbal has an inverted L-shape;

15. that the gimbal has an exactly parallel U-shape when at rest;