公开(公告)号：EP1682393A2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-26

申请号：EP04796142.0

申请日：2004-10-25

申请人： Cablecam International Inc. ,  Rodnunsky, Jim ,  MacDonald, S. Alexander

发明人： RODNUNSKY, Jim ,  MACDONALD, Alexander, S.

IPC分类号： B61B7/00

CPC分类号： B61B7/04 ,  F16M11/046 ,  F16M11/048 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/425 ,  F16M13/027

摘要： Embodiments of the invention move objects throughout two-dimensional space by using a support line that is coupled with both opposing sides of the platform. This line controls the Y-axis motion and Z-axis motion of the platform and is designated the YZ movement line. Displacing a portion of the YZ movement line allows vertical displacement of the platform to be traversed. There is no need for a complex computer control system since the Z-axis displacement is substantially independent of horizontal movement over a coverage area serviced by the platform. A mounting beam for positioning and supporting the Z-axis and Y-axis motors and visual display element(s) and other optional multimedia devices may also be positioned independently of the platform. In addition, since the line is commanded from one point, distantly located motors and electrical cables are not required. Many types of useful devices may then be attached to the platform including devices that require external power or devices that possess their own power and are operated via wireless signals.

公开(公告)号：EP1654185A2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-10

申请号：EP04779387.2

申请日：2004-07-28

申请人： Rodnunsky, Jim ,  MacDonald, S. Alexander ,  Cablecam International Inc.

发明人： RODNUNSKY, Jim ,  MacDONALD, S., Alexander

IPC分类号： B66C13/08

CPC分类号： B66C13/08 ,  B25J9/0078 ,  B66C21/00 ,  F16M11/043 ,  F16M11/12 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/425

摘要： Embodiments of the invention are ideally suited for use filming movies, sporting events, or any other activity that requires fluid movement camera or other object to any position within a defined volume of space. To accomplish such positioning embodiments of the invention are configured to move an object throughout three-dimensional space by relocating one or more lines that are feed through a plurality of opposing sides of the object, these line(s) (e.g., a cable, rope, string, cord, wire, or any other flexible connective element) which support the object from above or below the object within a volume of space are arranged in way that allows the object to be rapidly moved to and from any location within the defined volume of space. For instance, the system may be arranged to perform dimensional movement using one line configured as an endless loop, one line configured as a half loop, two lines configured as endless loops or two lines configured as half loops. Other embodiments which split the two lines at the X and Y junctions may yield three and four rope embodiments which are in keeping with the spirit of the invention.