Patent ID: 8534112

Claim:
A support device assembly ( 1 ) for a probe ( 2 ) for measuring the physical characteristics such as angle of attack of the air in contact with an aerodynamic surface ( 3 ), characterized in that the support device assembly comprises: (a) an elongated rod assembly ( 9 ) for supporting the probe ( 2 ) such that the probe ( 2 ) is distanced from the aerodynamic surface ( 3 ) whereby the probe ( 2 ) measures the air undisturbed by the physical conditions of the aerodynamic surface ( 3 ); an upright support means ( 4 ) constructed to be singly affixed to the aerodynamic surface ( 3 ) for supporting the rod assembly ( 9 ) above the aerodynamic surface ( 3 ) for rotation of the rod assembly ( 9 ) about its principal longitudinal axis ( 12 ) for calibrating the position of the probe ( 2 ); and locking means for selectively locking the rod assembly ( 9 ) once the position of the probe ( 2 ) has been calibrated.