Abstract

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a camera mount system (CMS) releasably mountable to vehicle surfaces via a plurality of leg members, each leg member extending radially from a hub to support an articulating wrist member with a distal suction attachment. In an illustrative example, the articulating wrist may adjust vertically to permit secure sealing of the suction attachment to a local vehicle roof surface. Each of the articulating wrists may couple to a corresponding distal end of one of the leg members via, for example, a ball joint. The wrist angle relative to the leg member may be releasably locked by hand operation of a locking control that, for example, also locks the angle of the wrist relative to the suction attachment. Some systems may advantageously be quickly, releasably and securely mounted from non-planar and/or irregularly shaped vehicle surfaces, for example, roofs, roll cages, hulls, doors, hoods, and bodies.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a camera mount system (CMS) releasably mountable to vehicle surfaces via a plurality of leg members, each leg member extending radially from a hub to support an articulating wrist member with a distal suction attachment. In an illustrative example, the articulating wrist may adjust vertically to permit secure sealing of the suction attachment to a local vehicle roof surface. Each of the articulating wrists may couple to a corresponding distal end of one of the leg members via, for example, a ball joint. The wrist angle relative to the leg member may be releasably locked by hand operation of a locking control that, for example, also locks the angle of the wrist relative to the suction attachment. Some systems may advantageously be quickly, releasably and securely mounted from non-planar and/or irregularly shaped vehicle surfaces, for example, roofs, roll cages, hulls, doors, hoods, and bodies.

IPC Classes  ?

• B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• F16M 11/36 - Members preventing slipping of the feet
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle

Goods & Services

Support cranes in the nature of a photographic and cinematographic camera stability accessory, namely, a support system capable of supporting and moving photographic and cinematographic cameras to absorb shaking moves while shooting, stabilized tilting heads for photographic and cinematographic cameras, remote tilting heads for photographic and cinematographic cameras, remote control apparatus for photographic and cinematographic cameras, electronic dollies in the nature of mounting devices for photographic and cinematographic cameras, and photographic and cinematographic cameras and accessories