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Arrangement at a stand for an optical observation device
Assignee: Rheinmetall Air Defence AG
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Filing: 1980-07-10
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Granted: 1982-07-13
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Expires: 2000-07-10
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement at a stand for an optical observation device, especially for a surgical microscope, containing a stand which essentially comprises an upright column or stand at which there is pivotably mounted an arm member for pivotable movement about a horizontal axis. There are further provided a support arm, a number of rotary and brake bearings and a hinge parallelogram at which there is suspended the microscope or the like. At one end of the arm member or arm there is arranged a guide lever and at the other end a weighting disk as well as a brake bearing at which there is secured a rod carrying a counterweight. The guide lever and the rod are operatively connected with one another by means of a thrust rod extending parallel to the arm member. This arm member is arrestable and positionably fixable at the stand column by means of a bolt member insertable into the weighting disk and radially penetrating the column body. The support arm is arrestable and positionally fixable at the guide lever by means of an element insertable into the support arm and arranged at the guide lever.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolf Heller
- 👤 Walter Schindler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:58
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/001; A; A61; A61B; A61B90/00; A61B90/20; A61B90/25; F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/08; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2035; F16M11/2092; F16M11/24; A61B90/50; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/04; F16M2200/044; F16M2200/06; F16M2200/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
An arrangement at a stand for an optical observation device, comprising: a stand column; a pivotal arm mounted at said stand column; a counterweight provided for said pivotal arm; a support arm cooperating with said pivotal arm; hinge parallelogram means cooperating with said support arm; a plurality of rotary and brake bearings provided for said stand; said hinge parallelogram means being structured at its front region for receiving an optical observation device; said pivotal arm having opposed ends; a guide lever pivotably mounted at one end of the pivotal arm for pivotable movement about a first horizontal axis; a weight disk arranged at the other end of the pivotal arm at a second horizontal axis; one of said rotary and brake bearings being arranged at the other end of said pivotal arm at said second horizontal axis; a rod member secured to said one brake bearing; said rod member supporting said counterweight; said rod member extending transversely with respect to said second horizontal axis and essentially parallel to said guide lever; a thrust rod for operatively connecting said rod member with said guide lever; and said thrust rod extending essentially parallel to said pivotal arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
An arrangement at a stand for an optical observation device, comprising: a stand column; a pivotal arm mounted at said stand column; a counterweight provided for said pivotal arm; a support arm cooperating with said pivotal arm; hinge parallelogram means cooperating with said support arm; a plurality of rotary and brake bearings provided for said stand; said hinge parallelogram means being structured at its front region for receiving an optical observation device; said pivotal arm having opposed ends; a guide lever pivotably mounted at one end of the pivotal arm for pivotable movement about a first horizontal axis; a weight disk arranged at the other end of the pivotal arm at a second horizontal axis; one of said rotary and brake bearings being arranged at the other end of said pivotal arm at said second horizontal axis; a rod member secured to said one brake bearing; said rod member supporting said counterweight; said rod member extending transversely with respect to said second horizontal axis and essentially parallel to said guide lever; a thrust rod for operatively connecting said rod member with said guide lever; and said thrust rod extending essentially parallel to said pivotal arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 1, further including: means for fixedly adjusting said support arm at said guide lever; said pivotal arm being formed of two partial elements; said stand column comprising a column body member; and means for fixedly adjusting said pivotal arm together with said weight disk at the column body of said stand column.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 2, further including: arresting means provided for said guide lever; said arresting means comprising a bolt member; and said support arm having an opening for receiving said bolt member of said arresting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 2, wherein: said column body contains a radially piercing opening; said weight disk containing an opening; and both of said openings being in alignment with one another in a certain position of the pivoted support arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 4, further including: bolt means piercingly extendible through the opening of the column body in order to fixedly adjust the pivotal arm together with the weight disk at the stand column.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 1, further including: means for fixedly adjusting said support arm at said guide lever; means for fixedly adjusting said pivotal arm together with said weight disc at said stand column, whereby said pivotal arm and said hinge parallelogram means can be selectively fixedly positioned in a mounting position and dismantling position for the optical observation device.
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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) | 1985-07-12 | 1986-01-11 | 1986-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-12 | 1990-01-11 | 1990-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-12 | 1994-01-11 | 1994-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |