Patent ID: 8746993
Filing Date: 2014-06-10
Classification: F16M,G03B

Abstract:
1. A system for mounting a camera to an arm comprising: a bracket system capable of supporting a camera; an arm mount; a hinge system, having a first portion and a second portion, wherein said hinge system connects said bracket system to said arm mount; said bracket system comprises a first bracket and a second bracket; said first portion of said hinge system connects to said bracket system, and said second portion of said hinge system connects to said arm mount; said hinge system comprises an in-use position and a non-use position; said hinge system is rotated with said bracket system substantially parallel with said arm mount while in said non-use position; said hinge system is rotated with said bracket system substantially perpendicular to said arm mount while in said in-use position; said first bracket comprises a ferromagnetic material; a first magnet is connected to a side of said arm mount below said hinge system and said first bracket; and said first magnet is capable of stabilizing said bracket system while in said in-use position.