Ski Pylon Camera Mount Tracking System

摘要

The invention utilizes the use of a boats ski pylon. The unit mounts to the ski pylon and allows for a camera or other recording device to be attached to it so that individuals or items being towed or otherwise propelled behind a boat may be recorded.

主权项

1. An apparatus made of steel stainless steel or aluminum that attaches to a boats ski pylon so that a camera or otter recording device may be mounted to it to record or otherwise capture video/audio footage or still pictures of individuals or items being lowed or otherwise propelled behind a boat. The apparatus uses after-market two-piece split ring pipe hangers to attach to the boats ski pylon. Using after-market split ring hangers allows for the unit to be versatile enough to fit any ski pylon by simply changing the hanger size used to accommodate the diameter of the ski pylon. The after-market two-piece split ring hangers are generally readily available at most local hardware stores. The apparatus consists of two pieces, the main body that attaches to the ski pylon and the tracking head that attaches to the main body of the unit. The tracking head has two holes in it. One for attaching the tracking Head to the main unit of the body and the other to directly attach the recording device or appropriate after-market mount to secure the recording device to the tracking head. The tracking head has a rope guide welded to the front of it that is rectangular in shape. The tracking head is moveable and swivels from side to side through Interaction with the boats tow rope. The tow rope goes through the rope guide and attaches to the ski pylon. As the boat propels through the water and the individual or item being towed behind the boat changes direction the tow rope comes into contact with the inside edge of the rope guide causing it to change directions. The movement by the tracking head allows the recording device to always be feeing the individual or item being towed.