B - Operations – Transporting – 64 – D
Patent
B - Operations, Transporting
64
D
B64D 47/00 (2006.01) B64D 47/08 (2006.01) F16M 11/14 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2330064
An adjustable mounting apparatus for carrying a camera or other sensor in a small helicopter or other moving platform and isolating the camera from vibration without modification of the aircraft or other platform, and a method for using a sensor such as a camera in a small aircraft or other moving platform operated by a single person. A base portion of the apparatus is carried on a cushioned seat, and a universally adjustable mast is carried on the base in a selected position with respect to the platform and isolated from the base by an elastomeric cushion to eliminate vibration. A camera or other sensor is carried on a servo-controlled attachment fixture fastened to the top of the mast, and a video monitor is located in view of the aircraft operator. Servo-controls for adjusting and operating the camera or other sensor are located in reach of the aircraft operator. A cart is used for storage and to support the mast during installation or removal of the base.
Corcoran Dan. E.
Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala Llp
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