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US3650503A
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Tilt-and-rotate bracket assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-28
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Granted: 1972-03-21
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Expires: 1990-05-28
Abstract
Abstract Mounting assembly for the mounting of devices which must be directed or oriented and then securely locked into position. Examples of such structures are flood-lighting fixtures and closed circuit TV monitor cameras in places of business. An annular base ring is arranged for securement by any convenient means. An annular arcuate swivel having a right cylindrical outer circumference rests upon the base ring to provide movability about the axis of the ring and about the axis of the swivel. The device being mounted is carried on the swivel. Clamping means engages below the base ring and over the swivel to clamp the two together to secure alignment when positioning is obtained.
Inventors
- 👤 Kendall R Seidel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:04
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/10; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2014; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/021; F16M2200/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A bracket mount assembly for the mounting of a device for direction of the device upon azimuthal and elevational axes to orient the device and for locking the device in its oriented position, comprising: an annular base ring having an upwardly and inwardly directed surface of revolution around an azimuthal axis; a swivel having an exterior surface formed as a surface of revolution about an elevational axis, said elevational axis substantially intersecting said azimuthal axis substantially at right angles thereto, said surface of revolution on said swivel extending at least a half circumference to permit swivel revolution about said elevational axis, said surface having first and second corners, said corners each engaging said base ring on each side of said azimuthal axis; mounting means for mounting a device on said swivel; and clamping means For clamping said swivel to said base ring to engage said corners on said swivel with said surface of revolution on said base ring, said clamping means comprising: a clamp disc positioned below said base ring and a cam shaft positioned above said swivel; and a clamp housing engaging said clamp disc and said cam shaft so that rotation of said cam shaft causes clamping of said swivel against said base ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A bracket mount assembly for the mounting of a device for direction of the device upon azimuthal and elevational axes to orient the device and for locking the device in its oriented position, comprising: an annular base ring having an upwardly and inwardly directed surface of revolution around an azimuthal axis; a swivel having an exterior surface formed as a surface of revolution about an elevational axis, said elevational axis substantially intersecting said azimuthal axis substantially at right angles thereto, said surface of revolution on said swivel extending at least a half circumference to permit swivel revolution about said elevational axis, said surface having first and second corners, said corners each engaging said base ring on each side of said azimuthal axis; mounting means for mounting a device on said swivel; and clamping means For clamping said swivel to said base ring to engage said corners on said swivel with said surface of revolution on said base ring, said clamping means comprising: a clamp disc positioned below said base ring and a cam shaft positioned above said swivel; and a clamp housing engaging said clamp disc and said cam shaft so that rotation of said cam shaft causes clamping of said swivel against said base ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein: said clamp housing embraces said swivel; and said cam shaft has upper cams engaging said clamp housing and a central lower cam engaging said swivel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 2 wherein: said base ring is an annular ring of substantially circular section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly of claim 2 wherein: said surface of revolution on said swivel is a right cylindrical surface about said elevational axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly of claim 4 wherein: said swivel is annular about said elevational axis and has a substantially rectangular cross section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly of claim 5 wherein: said swivel has a substantially square cross section so that the outer corners of said square engage with said base ring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The assembly of claim 5 wherein said swivel comprises: a rectangular bar annularly shaped through substantially three quadrants, and having a mounting section extending tangentially away from said curved annular portion, said mounting section being adapted for the carrying of a device.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | 1976-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | 1980-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | 1984-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |