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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 2013
Filed:
May. 13, 2011
Enrico Cherubin, Cassola, IT;
Enrico Cherubin, Cassola, IT;
Lino Manfrotto & Co. S.p.A., Cassola (VI), IT;
Abstract
A support () for videophotographic equipment (), comprises a plate (') fixable by suitable fixing means (′) to an item of video-photographic equipment () to be supported, support elements (′) hinged on said plate (′) by means of respective hinge means (′) so as to be moved between a closed position (Y) in which said support elements (′) are folded onto said plate (′) and at least one open position (Z) in which said support elements (′) are opened out from said plate (′) to support the latter, said hinge means (′) comprise a resilient element (′) that is housed in a receiving seat (′) defined in said plate (′) and exerts on hinge portions (′) of said support elements (′) a thrust force which thrusts said hinge portions (′) against walls (′) of said seat (′) to brake the rotation of said support elements (′) in relation to said plate (′), the resilient element comprises at least one spring (′) interposed between said hinge portions (′).