Abstract: The present invention relates to a camera support head (1) for motion picture, TV and like shootings, comprising an L shake structure, comprising a first horizontal arm (2), that is rotatably coupled along a 360° arc (pan plane) about a first vertical axis (A), with a support element (3), such as a tripod, a dolly and like, and a second vertical arm (4), coupled at the bottom with said first horizontal arm (2), and bearing above a camera support bracket (5), said camera support bracket (5) being coupled with said second vertical arm (4) so as to be able to rotate along a 360° arc (tilt plane), said support head (1) being characterized in that coupling between said first horizontal arm (2) and said second vertical arm (4) permitting rotation each other along a 360° arc, about a second vertical axis (C), offset and parallel with respect to said first vertical axis (A), said rotation being adjustable and fixable.

Abstract: A system of heads that support a camera with a rotation axis allowing rotation along a ?90°/+90° arc, with a connecting rod element on one side pivoted in a position eccentric with respect to the rotation axis of the head, and on the other side coupled with a shaped element, the shaped element being pivoted on one side and coupled to the lower part of the connecting rod in a central position, to allow movement, the system further comprising at least a spring element pivoted above and at the bottom coupled with the shaped element in such a way to slide with respect to the same shaped element, while allowing for adjustment of the position of the spring element with respect to the shaped element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for balancing the load for heads (1) for motion pictures or television shootings, said head (1) providing a support (2) for the camera and a rotation axis (A) along the vertical plane allowing the rotation along a ?90°/+90° arc, said system comprising a connecting rod element (4), on one side pivoted in a position eccentric with respect to the rotation axis (A) of said head (1), and on the other side coupled with a shaped element or wing, said shaped element or wing (5) being pivoted on one side and coupled to the lower part of said connecting rod (4), in a substantially central position, so as to be able to follow its movement, the system further comprising at least a spring element (8), pivoted (D) above and at the bottom coupled with said shaped element or wing (5) in such a way to slide with respect to the same shaped element or wing (5), means (3) being further provided for adjustment of the position of said spring element (8) with respect to said shaped element or wing

Abstract: The invention relates to a module for adjustment of movement intensity, particularly for a support head for television or motion-picture cameras, comprising a first outer disc-shaped element block (1) and a second inner disc-shaped element block (2), said second block (2) being centrally placed within a seat provided in said first block (1), and being movable with respect to said first block (1), in such a way to offset the respective axis, the disc-shaped elements of the first outer block (1) interposing between the disc-shaped elements of the second block (2) during the respective movement of the two blocks, said first and second blocks being placed inside a waterproof housing, and within said waterproof housing a fluid being provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a module for adjustment of intensity of panoramic movements along the horizontal and vertical plane, particularly in a supporting head for television or motion-picture cameras. The module comprises a proof casing, with a centrally passing rotation axis, a first group of fixed inner disc shaped elements, coupled on the rotation axis and spaced each other by spacing means. At least two groups of movable, laminar, disc shaped elements, the elements of which are maintained spaced each other by further spacing means. The groups of movable, laminar, disc shaped elements are being provided substantially externally with respect to the first group of elements, and being contemporaneously movable with respect to the latter group and symmetrically according to the radial direction with respect to the rotation axis. Guide means for the movement of the two groups or movable, laminar, disc shaped elements.

Abstract: A vertical plane counter-balancing structure for a camera includes a device for fixing a camera, a support, a first pulley system including first and second pulleys, an elastic device, a first rope or cable connected between the elastic device and the support over the first pulley, and a second rope or cable connected between the elastic device and the support over the second pulley. The first and second pulleys have axes that are offset from one another and that are movable in a vertical direction. The first rope or cable compresses the elastic device when the support inclines at an angle between 0 and −90° with respect to the vertical direction, and the second rope or cable compresses the elastic device when the support inclines at an angle between 0 and +90° with respect to the vertical direction. A pair of fixed pulleys (i.e.

Abstract: A support head for television or motion-picture cameras able to allow horizontal and azimuthal panning shots, is made up of balancing member and device of control and adjustment of both horizontal and azimuthal movements. The device for the control and adjustment of azimuthal and horizontal movements includes a braking element and a braked element, assembled on the same axis and each made up of a series of facing annular surfaces. The annular surfaces of the braking system engage in the spaces between adjacent facing surfaces of the braking element. A high viscosity fluid is arranged between the facing surfaces of the braking and braked elements. The device for actuating the braking element for adjustment of azimuthal movement is made up of a screw control arranged inside the support head, rotating inside a hollow shaft element slidable in a longitudinal direction and having slot ports on its outer surface.

Abstract: A modular element as a component of a damping member for support heads of motion picture or television cameras. The element includes a first annular portion that can be made integral with the rotor, and a second annular portion complementary to the first and that can be made integral with the stator of the support head. The first annular portion has on its inside surface a series of continuous concentric overhanging surfaces alternating with a series of complementary cavities, and the second annular portion has on its inside surface a series of continuous concentric overhanging surfaces as well as a a series of cavities complementary to such surfaces. The overhanging surfaces of the first and second portions engage respectively with the cavities alternating in a comb-like arrangement, and a continuous hollow space is provided between the two series of cavities and the two series of surfaces for the circulation of damping fluid.