Patent ID: 9512955
Filing Date: 2016-12-06
CPC Classification: F16M

Claim Text:
1. A tripod for supporting video/photographic equipment comprising: a spider on which are articulated a plurality of legs of said tripod; a column at one first end of which is provided a supporting surface for said photographic equipment, said column being engaged in said spider in such a way as to be able to slide along a first direction (X) between a retracted position, in which said supporting surface is close to said spider, and an extended position, in which said supporting surface is remote from said spider; an auxiliary positioning element associated with said spider and comprising a seat arranged to receive said column in engaged manner in such a way as to be able to slide along a second direction (Y) which differs from said first direction (X), wherein said auxiliary positioning element comprises a sleeve on which said seat is provided, said sleeve being engaged in said spider in such a way as to be able to slide along said first direction (X), between a non-operational position in which said seat is concealed inside said spider and an operating position in which said seat projects out from said spider to permit said column to slide along said second direction (Y).