Patent ID: 7445399
Filing Date: 2008-11-04
Classification: F16C,F16M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A gimbal, comprising: a first lug housing comprising a second lug housing comprising a shaft passing through said lugs, thereby connecting the first lug housing to the second lug housing while enabling rotational movement relative to one another about an axis substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the shaft, such that the second surface of the first base plate is facing the second surface of the second base plate; the shaft being mounted in at least one of the lugs with a bearing, enabling pivotal movement of the first and second lug housings relative to one another about at least one axis; and a pair of bearing retaining sleeves mounted on the shaft between the bearing and the second and third lugs and configured to assist in distributing loads substantially evenly between the second and third lugs.