US4482118A
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Adjusting base for geodetic instruments
Assignee: Leica Aarau AG
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Filing: 1982-06-02
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Granted: 1984-11-13
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Expires: 2002-06-02
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides an adjusting base for geodetic instruments. By a double function of a clamping ring the adjusting base may be used with both instruments with a standard central single peg and instruments with more pegs arranged around a common center. Various interchangeable parts enable the adjusting base to be used on all known tripods and pillar plates.
Inventors
- 👤 Dieter Hoffmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:17
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/041; F16M11/043; F16M11/046; F16M11/06; F16M11/12; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/021; F16M2200/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
An adjusting base for geodetic instruments with a levelling upper part receiving the instrument, the upper part having a central single socket for receiving an instrument with a corresponding single peg and a set of sockets around the central single socket and a corresponding centering socket for receiving an instrument with a set of corresponding pegs, the upper part comprising a ring with means for manual turning substantially around the axis of the upper part, the ring having a cam profile for clamping the central single peg and a set of blades for clamping the set of pegs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
An adjusting base for geodetic instruments with a levelling upper part receiving the instrument, the upper part having a central single socket for receiving an instrument with a corresponding single peg and a set of sockets around the central single socket and a corresponding centering socket for receiving an instrument with a set of corresponding pegs, the upper part comprising a ring with means for manual turning substantially around the axis of the upper part, the ring having a cam profile for clamping the central single peg and a set of blades for clamping the set of pegs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
The adjusting base of claim 1, wherein the upper part comprises a first ring with means for manual turning substantially around the axis of the upper part and a second ring rotationally fixed to the first ring but radially shiftable thereto, the second ring having a cam profile for clamping the central single peg and the first ring having a set of blades for clamping the set of pegs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The adjusting base of claim 1 or of claim 2, wherein the central single socket has an internal groove with an inset annular spring and a radially displaceable pin at the circumference of the groove, the pin clamping an inserted single peg of an instrument by means of the annular spring when forced inward by the cam profile of the turnable ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The adjusting base of claim 3, further comprising a supporting plate on which the upper part is levelled by means of three adjusting screws.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The adjusting base of claim 4, wherein the supporting plate has interchangeable parts for securing it on a base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The adjusting base of claim of 5, further comprising means for screwing it to the geodetic instrument.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The adjusting base of claim 6, wherein the interchangeable parts for securing are arranged at the center of the supporting plate.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-13 | 1992-05-14 | 1992-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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