Patent ID: 7104512
Filing Date: 2006-09-12
Classification: F16M,H04N

Abstract:
1. An articulated arm for positioning and orienting a capturing means for optically capturing an object relative to a support surface provided for the object at least in a transport position and a position for use, the articulated arm comprising: a base part on which two parallel base rods are pivotably fastened at one end, a top part on which two parallel top rods are pivotably fastened at one end, and an articulated part to which the two base rods and the two top rods are pivotably connected at the other end, wherein the top part has at least one shaft pivotably fastened at and rotatable relative to said top part and coupled to the capturing means, and wherein an operative mechanical connection is provided between the shaft and at least one of the two top rods, the operative mechanical connection including a first rotation segment connected to the shaft and at least a second rotation segment connected to one of the two top whereby the capturing means is directed to the support surface upon moving into the position for use, wherein rotation and the top rod during pivoting of the top rod, relative to the top part.