US4825232A
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Apparatus for mounting aerial survey camera under aircraft wings
Assignee: Enserch Corp
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Filing: 1988-03-25
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Granted: 1989-04-25
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Expires: 2008-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A removable adaptor mount for receiving a camera-carrying gimbal beneath an aircraft wing has a base plate with a clamp for removably engaging the diagonal wing strut. An anchor on the base spaced from the strut clamp can be secured to the wing. Holes on the base permit a conventional gimbal to be bolted to the mount.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Howdle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:14
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/006; B; B64; B64D; B64D47/00; B64D47/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A mount for securing a camera-carrying gimbal below an aircraft wing supported by a diagonal wing strut comprising: (a) a base; (b) strut clamping means carried by the base for removably surrounding and engaging the diagonal wing strut; (c) anchor means on the base spaced from the strut clamping means, and adapted to securement to the airplane wing; and (d) gimbal attachment means carried by the base for removably holding the gimbal below the base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A mount for securing a camera-carrying gimbal below an aircraft wing supported by a diagonal wing strut comprising: (a) a base; (b) strut clamping means carried by the base for removably surrounding and engaging the diagonal wing strut; (c) anchor means on the base spaced from the strut clamping means, and adapted to securement to the airplane wing; and (d) gimbal attachment means carried by the base for removably holding the gimbal below the base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the strut clamping means comprises: (a) an upstanding saddle formed integrally on the base having a surface conforming to the strut when the base is substantially horizontal; and (b) a generally U-shaped clamp plate secured facing the saddle by bolts and its extremities, whereby the clamp plate and saddle may snugly but removably engage the wing strut.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the aircraft wing has a strut retaining belt retaining the upper end of the strut, and wherein the anchor means includes two upstanding ears with holes therein, whereby the ears may be inserted through apertures in the lower surface of the wing and held firmly in place by the strut retaining bolt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the anchor means includes a flange having a hole thereon for securement to the lower surface of the wing by a wing tie-down bolt.
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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) | 1992-04-24 | 1992-10-24 | 1993-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-04-24 | 1996-10-24 | 1997-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-04-24 | 2000-10-24 | 2001-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |