Planarity system

Abstract

The invention relates to a planarity system used in the production, defense industry, simulation systems, maritime, mining and construction industries.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] PLANARITY SYSTEM

[0003] Technical Field

[0004] The invention relates to a planarity system used in the production, defense industry, simulation systems, maritime, mining and construction industries.

[0005] State of the Art

[0006] Generally, a tripod is required for video shooting where vibration is undesirable, and for landscape photography, architectural photography, low-light environments, night shooting, long exposure and time-lapse shooting where sharpness is important, or when macro shooting is performed. In addition, tripods are also used for architectural and engineering measurement equipment and for defense industry equipment.

[0007] To ensure the planarity of the camera or other equipment, water adjustment (planarity) was done either by opening the tripod legs or by loosening and tightening the screws on the top of the tripod in a different way.

[0008] After the tripod is set up, the camera or equipment on the tripod must be mitered on the x and y axis (Planarity). If these devices are not level, the image will move up or down when panning left and right. This is an undesirable situation and the equipment with a distorted water setting will not work correctly. The miter of the camera on the tripod is called the tripod’s water adjustment by its users. Water adjustment is particularly difficult on sloping and uneven surfaces.

[0009] It is essential that the water setting for the tripod used in photo and video shooting is correct. It is very difficult to do this under some circumstances. Therefore, it causes a loss of labor and time.

[0010] In video shooting, gimbal equipment needs to be very precisely balanced. When you change the lens during shooting or when the center of gravity of the camera changes, the balance setting of the gimbal must also be changed. This process is laborious and difficult, as well as requires experience. In addition, gimbals are not strong enough to carry very heavy equipment.

[0011] As a result, all the problems mentioned above have made it necessary to innovate in the related field.

[0012] Objectives of the Invention

[0013] The main objective of the invention is to perform the water adjustment of the planarity system by means of a module that can do this automatically and robotically with a miter movement in the vertical and horizontal x- and y-axis.

[0014] Descriptions of the Figures

[0015] In order to better explain the device developed with this invention, the figures used, and the related explanations are as follows.

[0016] Figure 1. Top view of the inventive planarity system

[0017] Figure 2. Right-side view of the inventive planarity system

[0018] Figure 3. Front view of the inventive planarity system

[0019] Figure 4. Left-side view of the inventive planarity system

[0020] Definitions of the Elements / Parts / Pieces of the Invention

[0021] In order to better explain the device developed with this invention, the parts and pieces in the figures are numbered, and the equivalent of each number is given below.

[0022] 1. Stabilization device

[0023] 11. Motor

[0024] 12. Ball screw

[0025] 13. Shaft

[0026] 14. Upper miter arm

[0027] 15. Lower miter arm 16. End arm

[0028] 17. Hinge system

[0029] 18. Table

[0030] 2. Tripod

[0031] 3. Camera

[0032] 4. Tripod System

[0033] 5. Planarity system

[0034] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0035] The subject matter of the invention relates to a planarity system (5).

[0036] The planarity system (5) consists of a stabilization device (1) and a tripod (2).

[0037] With reference to Figures 1 and 2, the stabilization device comprises at least one hinge system (17) movably provided for water adjustment, at least one gyro sensor (not shown in the figures) for determining the position or tilt of a device, for example a camera (3), placed on the stabilization device (1), and at least one motor (11) for regulating the position of the device placed on the stabilization device (1) by driving the hinge system (17) depending on the data received from the gyro sensor.

[0038] Referring to Figure 2, the hinge system (17) comprises at least one, preferably two miter arms and at least one apparatus, preferably a shaft (13) connecting the miter arms and providing an axial rotation. The miter arm (17) is rotatable around the axis of said apparatus providing axial rotation. Here, the miter arm (17) is configured to change the angular position of the device by contacting, pushing, or pulling the device placed on the stabilization device (1) during the rotational movement.

[0039] Preferably, the hinge system (17) comprises a shaft (13) preferably as an axial rotation apparatus that connects the upper miter arm (14) and the lower miter arm (15). It is configured to change the angular position of the device by contacting, pushing, or pulling the device placed on the stabilization device (1) when the angle between the upper miter arm (14) and the lower miter arm (15) is changed by rotational movement. With reference to Figures 2 and 3; said gyro sensor can be provided to be placed on a table (18) on the tripod system (1) or on a device placed on the stabilization device, for example on a camera (3), or at the desired point on the user side, as it will detect the position / angle of the device in the axis. This gyro sensor determines how many degrees the motor (11) in the hinge system (17) should rotate and ensures the planarity in the axes of movement. The gyro sensor transmits its information to a processing unit and the processing unit generates a command for how much the motor (11) should move the miter arm.

[0040] A preferred embodiment comprises a ball screw (12) connected to said miter arm and driven by said motor (11). In this case, the processing unit generates a command for how much the motor (11) is to rotate the ball screw in order to assure the water adjustment. Here, the distance of each screw pitch of the ball screw (12) is considered, i.e. taken as an input in the calculation of how much the motor (11) is to be rotated.

[0041] Alternatively, the motor (11) can also be of a type that provides linear motion. For example, a linear piston can also be used here as a miter arm. Similarly, the amount of push is provided by the processing unit, again depending on the data received from the gyro sensor.

[0042] In the above-described embodiment of the invention comprising the ball screw (12), it also comprises at least one end arm (16) connected with at least one axial rotation apparatus at the end of at least one of said miter arms. Said end arm (16) is provided at the end of at least one, preferably two, of the upper miter arm (14) and the lower miter arm (15). The end part of the ball screw (12) passes through said end arm (16) and preferably the motor (11) is positioned above the end arm. Since the ball screw (12) is a rigid and linear structure, the ball screw (12) or the miter arm will break when the angle change of the miter arm exceeds a certain angle. Since the ball screw (12) is connected to the rotatable end arm (16), said end arm (16) rotates to a suitable position to prevent breakage. Preferably, the angle of rotation of the end arm (16) and the axis of the ball screw (12) are perpendicular to each other.

[0043] Referring to Figure 1; In a system preferably comprising two stabilization devices (1), all the embodiments described above for the first stabilization device (1) also apply to the second stabilization device. The only difference is that said first, and second stabilization device are stacked on top of each other at an angle of 90°. More precisely, the axes of rotation of the miter arms of said first and second stabilization device (1) are perpendicular to each other.

[0044] Referring to Figure 2; A tripod system (4) comprising a tripod (2) with multiple legs, preferably at least three legs, a hinge system (17) comprising at least one, preferably two, miter arms and at least one, preferably two, said hinge systems (17).

[0045] Said tripod (2) preferably comprises, at its upper part, a connection element to which a device, for example a camera (3) placed on the stabilizing device (1) can be movably connected.

[0046] This design is characterized by its ability for automatic water adjustment and stabilization. Its capacity to provide continuous planarity is particularly advantageous in applications requiring precision and stabilization.

[0047] A camera (3) is connected to the said stabilization device (1), to which water adjustment is performed by the hinge systems (17).

[0048] In addition, products in other fields (production, defense industry, simulation systems, maritime, mining and construction industries) that require planarity can also be placed on the said planarity system (5). For example, a floor or device that is required to remain in a fixed plane in a naval vessel can be used by enlarging the elements of the present invention, or angular positioning operations in a simulation system can also be performed with this invention.

Claims

AMENDED CLAIMS received by the International Bureau on 29 Apr. 2025 (29.04.2025)1. A planarity (5) system, characterized in that it comprises:A stabilization device (1) to which a tripod is connected, comprisingA gyro sensor,A hinge system comprising an upper miter arm (14) and a lower miter arm (15). connected to each other at their ends by a shaft (13) to provide a pivotal rotation and rotatable end arms situated at the end parts of the lower miter arm (15) and the upper miter arms (14) and are connected to each other by a ball screw (12),A motor (11) that provides rotational movement to the miter arm to stabilize the system with the data from the gyro sensor.

2. The planarity system (5) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a tripod (2) with 3 legs.

3. The planarity system (5) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a table (18) between the stabilization device and the tripod (2) and a gyro sensor connected to the table.

4. The planarity system (5) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a stabilizing device (1) rotatably connected to the tripod (2).

5. The planarity system (5) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a motor (11) driving the ball screw (12).

6. The planarity system (5) according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that said arms comprise pivotally movable lower arms (16) at their ends.

7. The planarity system (5) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a second stabilizing device (1) having a miter arm rotatable on an axis perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the miter of said stabilizing device (1).

8. The planarity system (5) according to any one of the preceding claims and a tripod system (4) comprising a tripod.

9. A military vehicle comprising the planarity system (5) according to any one of the preceding claims.

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