UNIVERSAL STAND Russian patent published in 2025 - IPC G12B9/10 

FIELD: meteorological equipment; geodetic instruments.

SUBSTANCE: present invention relates to posts, tripods or support devices of geodetic instruments, photographic cameras, meteorological equipment or other special devices, intended for operation both indoors and outdoors, at any time of the year, especially in conditions of strong side wind. Stand contains a rotary unit for vertical and horizontal guidance with a platform for mounting various special devices, sliding supports that allow changing the height for working with special devices (for example, standing or sitting), support plates, support rods, which, when resting on the ground, are inserted into the support plates for better stability. Stand is equipped with bars-hooks to increase stand stability when using heavy and dimensional installed equipment, in addition, the tripod configuration can be changed by replacing the sliding tubular supports with a support-stand for installation on a flat surface or motor transport (for example, in the body) or used as a long-term support for special devices.

EFFECT: improving versatility, improving reliability during operation at any time of the year, considering high side wind loads, improving repairability and ease of operation, providing high stability of position of special instruments.

1 cl, 5 dwg