Structure of mechanism |
Function |
A single-shaft assembly with a a base and telescoping sections that form both a tripod and a monopod. The base is a single section with at least two legs individually hinged at the bottom of the section. The legs can be pivoted independently. All legs pivoted outward form a tripod. All legs pivoted upward form a monopod. The top section of the shaft, and the tripod/monopod handle each has a threaded screw for mounting a camera or other device. |
Comment |
Author : Patricia Hyra Modified by : Khaled-Assad ARROUK IFMA (French Institute for Advanced Mechanics) - http://www.ifma.fr Clermont-Ferrand, France This model was generated to explain a certain patent in more detail. The model and all attached items were made within this context. |
Dimension of mechanism |
spatial |
Number of links |
13 |
Drive movement |
Rectilinear translation |
Degree of freedom |
9 |
Fundamental mechanism |
Screw containing mechanism |
Number of inputs |
1 |
Number of followers |
9 |
Revolution ability |
no |
Revolution ability of input link |
no |
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Application |
Application area |
Home Life/Leisure |
Examples of application |
Photography, and more particularly for the use of the reflex cameras. |
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