Gimbal system with forced flow of external air through a channel to remove heat

摘要

Gimbal system, including apparatus and methods, with forced flow of external air through a channel to remove heat. The system may comprise a support portion including at least one electronic component and defining a channel, a gimbal assembly pivotably connected to and supported by the support portion, and a payload pivotably orientable with respect to the support portion by the gimbal assembly. The support portion alone or collectively with the gimbal assembly may define a chamber in which the electronic component is disposed. The support portion may include a forced-air device configured to drive flow of external air through the channel, thereby removing heat transferred to the channel from the electronic component.