Panoramic camera mount

摘要

A panoramic device includes a base member and a clamp member rotatably interconnected within a single plane of rotation with the base that includes a first rotatable knob to selectively inhibit the rotation of the clamp member with respect to the base. The upper surface includes a central region that is at a different elevation than another portion of the upper surface. The clamp includes a pair of opposed surfaces suitable to detachably secure a camera thereto. The one of the opposed surfaces is maintained in a fixed relationship with respect to the clamp member. The other one of the opposed surfaces is in a movable relationship with respect to the clamp member using a second rotatable knob. The first knob and the second knob are rotatably connected with respect to one another.

主权项

1. A panoramic device comprising:
(a) a base having a lower surface suitable for supporting said base; (b) a first clamp member secured for rotation to said base and comprising a first clamp surface rotatable about a single axis substantially normal to said lower surface, said panoramic device being free from and incapable of said first clamp surface being said rotatable about an axis other than said single axis substantially normal to said lower surface; (c) a second clamp member comprising a second clamp surface slidably secured to said first clamp member and movable by rotation of a first screw to approach said first clamp surface to clamp an article therebetween and movable by reversing rotation of said first screw to separate from said first clamp surface to release an article clamped between said first clamp surface and said second clamp member; and (d) a second screw movable by rotation to selectively impede relative rotation of said first clamp member and said base, said first clamp member and said second clamp member not releasable from said base by movement of said second screw.