Patent ID: 6983916
Filing Date: 2006-01-10
Classification: F16M

Abstract:
1. A tripod for the support of apparatus comprising a spider ( 3 ) in which a plurality of legs ( 2 ) converge and a pillar ( 12 ) arranged to receive the apparatus and having a stem ( 11 ) housed in a seat ( 4 ) of the spider, said pillar ( 12 ) being slidable axially in an adjustable manner in the seat and the seat extending through an orientable element ( 21 ) of an articulated joint ( 22 ) formed in the spider, wherein said joint ( 22 ) is a ball and socket joint comprising a ball ( 21 ) arranged in a cavity ( 15 ), said tripod also comprising locking means ( 24 ) to lock said ball ( 21 ) in the desired orientation, wherein said tripod comprises restraining means ( a sleeve (