US3643345A
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Terrain model viewing device
Assignee: Miles Electronics Ltd
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Filing: 1969-09-29
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Granted: 1972-02-22
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Expires: 1989-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A terrain model viewing device for an aircraft flight simulator comprises an articulated arm mounting a camera at its free end and having its other end pivotally mounted on a base to one side of the model in the case where the model is horizontal or above or below the model in the case where the model is vertical.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond Charles Wilton
- 👤 Peter James Astley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:03
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/24; F16M11/38; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/043; F16M11/048; F16M11/18; F16M11/42; F16M11/425; G; G09; G09B; G09B9/00; G09B9/02; G09B9/08; G09B9/30; G09B9/305; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/04; F16M2200/041; F16M2200/06; F16M2200/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
In a simulator, a device for viewing a terrain model, comprising camera means for viewing said terrain model, a fixed support base and an articulated arm having first and second arm sections, the first arm section having one end pivotally mounted on said base about a first axis and the other end articulated to one end of the second arm section about a second axis parallel to said first axis, the other end of the second arm section being a free end carrying said camera means, first motor means for controllably swinging said arm about said base and second motor means for controllably varying the angle of articulation between said first and second arm sections, said first and second motor means being responsive to signals from said simulator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
In a simulator, a device for viewing a terrain model, comprising camera means for viewing said terrain model, a fixed support base and an articulated arm having first and second arm sections, the first arm section having one end pivotally mounted on said base about a first axis and the other end articulated to one end of the second arm section about a second axis parallel to said first axis, the other end of the second arm section being a free end carrying said camera means, first motor means for controllably swinging said arm about said base and second motor means for controllably varying the angle of articulation between said first and second arm sections, said first and second motor means being responsive to signals from said simulator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device according to claim 1, including a transverse guide track disposed adjacent the terrain model, a guide member movable along said guide track and a rod articulated to said guide member and slideably supporting the free end of said arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
A device according to claim 1, including a gantry spanning the terrain model, a guide track mounted on and extending along the gantry, means mounting the gantry for movement in a direction substantially transverse to the elongated direction of the guide track, and a guide member mounted on said guide track for movement therealong, the guide member being articulated to The free end of said articulated arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said axes are horizontal and said terrain model extends vertically.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
81 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said arm includes third and fourth arm sections, the third arm section having one end pivotally mounted on said base about said first axis and the other end articulated to one end of the fourth arm section about a third axis parallel to said first axis, the other end of the fourth arm section being pivotally connected to the free end of said second arm section about an axis parallel to said first axis.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-21 | 1975-08-23 | 1976-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-21 | 1979-08-23 | 1980-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-21 | 1983-08-23 | 1984-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |