Patents Assigned to Universal Fluid Heads (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.
  • Controllable pivot incorporating independent drag and locking brakes
    Patent number: 4301896
    Abstract: A controllable pivot specifically designed for the pan or tilt movement of a motion-picture camera support incorporating two separate braking mechanisms, the first being a drag brake adjustable to provide a controlled resistance to operation of the pivot and the second providing a pivot locking facility independent of the drag brake. In a preferred form the locking brake is a floating band brake operating in the oil of the hydraulic drag brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1981
    Assignee: Universal Fluid Heads (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert E. Miller