US 2021/0278660 A1 · DOCKABLE CAMERA REEL AND CCU SYSTEM

Abstract

Embodiments of video inspection systems with moveably dockable camera control units (CCUs) which may include a display are disclosed. In one embodiment, a video inspection system includes two frame elements which each have a handle. The frame elements may be moved into multiple positions and orientations relative to each other and provide a secure stand for a CCU. The CCU may be attached and detached from the frame elements. The handles may be used to carry the frame elements with or without the CCU attached. The handles may be slip resistant to provide a stable support for a CCU when the frame elements are positioned on a surface. Docking apparatus are provided to allow a CCU, tablet, pad, laptop, or smartphone to be attached to the frame elements and put in a variety of positions or orientations to make viewing convenient for a user.

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Dependent claims

A video inspection system, comprising:

a camera control unit (CCU) including a display;
a first frame element with at least one handle and a second frame element with at least one handle, wherein at least one of the first frame element or the second frame element is configured to support the CCU;
and
at least one rotating element to connect the first and second frame elements, wherein the rotating element is configured such that the first and second frame elements are free to rotate 360 degrees relative to each other, wherein the rotating elements have a frictional component to retain the first and second frame elements in an angled or upright self-supporting position.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Dockable camera reel and ccu system

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Abstract

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