Device for releaseably connecting a photographic or optical apparatus to a stand or same

摘要

The adaptor housing is mounted on the tripod and has a shaped recess (2) in the top to accommodate the head (1) of the mounting screw fitted to the underside of the instrument. A spring-loaded lever (4) in the adaptor clamps onto the screw head to secure the instrument. The lever has a rapid release (9) to remove the instrument without adjusting the screw. The screw can be in a recess fitting under the instrument and is screwed out to the clamping position when required. The outer rim of the screw is knurled and the underside of the screw head is tapered. An elastic padding layer on the top of the adaptor provides a vibration-free mounting.