Lift system with moving cam assembly and related methods

    公开(公告)号:US10173144B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-08

    申请号:US15298058

    申请日:2016-10-19

    申请人: James Heath

    发明人: James Heath

    摘要: A lift system for lifting a load includes a counterweight, a base unit, a fly line, a load line, and pulleys. The base unit includes a movable cam assembly coupled to a fixed frame. The cam assembly includes a cam member that is rotatable relative to a carriage of the cam assembly. The cam assembly can be moved between first and second positions relative to the frame member, and prevents movement of the fly line through the base unit in the first position, while movement of the fly line through the base unit is allowed when the cam assembly is in the second position.

    DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR TRANSFORMING SUNLIT SURFACES

    公开(公告)号:US20180161691A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-14

    申请号:US15372858

    申请日:2016-12-08

    发明人: DANIEL M. JOSEPH

    IPC分类号: A63J1/02 G02F1/137

    CPC分类号: A63J1/02 A63J5/02 G02F1/1313

    摘要: A display system for transforming sunlit and other brightly lit surfaces while being observed by viewers or an audience. The display system includes an optical element switchable between first and second operating states, and the optical element includes a pane that is opaque in the first operating state and transparent in the second operating state. The display system includes a controller operable to switch the optical element between the first and second operating states. Further, the display system includes a background image element positioned adjacent to a first surface of the pane of the switchable optical element. The pane may be a liquid crystal (LC) film, and the controller operates a power source to provide electric current to the LC film to switch the optical element to the second operating state. The display system may include a foreground image element positioned proximate to a second surface of the pane.

    Loft block with aligned sheaves
    75.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09962620B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-08

    申请号:US14968987

    申请日:2015-12-15

    摘要: A lift system configured to lift an article (e.g., a batten). The lift system includes a first cable configured to be coupled to the article, a second cable configured to be coupled to the article, a drive mechanism coupled to the first cable and the second cable and operable to raise and lower the article, a first loft block including a first loft sheave to redirect the first cable from a first substantially horizontal axis to a first substantially vertical axis, and a guide member to direct the second cable along a second substantially horizontal axis. The lift system further includes a second loft block including a second loft sheave to redirect the second cable from the second substantially horizontal axis block to a second substantially vertical axis.

    Display system
    76.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09788668B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-17

    申请号:US14744929

    申请日:2015-06-19

    发明人: Thomas McPhillips

    摘要: A display system is provided and include base panel, a collapsible structure, a structure connector, and a base connector. The collapsible structure includes a pair of modular display panels with a pair of panel connectors that receive one another. The structure connector includes a pair of planar body sections angled with respect to each and connects to the pair of modular display panels. The base connector connects the collapsible structure to the base panel and includes a first planar body section secured to the collapsible structure, a second planar body section positioned adjacent to the first planar body section and secured to the collapsible structure, and a third planar body section positioned adjacent to the first planar body section and the second planar body section and secured to the base panel.

    Prop wrap
    77.
    发明申请
    Prop wrap 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20170266579A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-21

    申请号:US15460224

    申请日:2017-03-15

    IPC分类号: A63J1/02 B32B37/12 B32B38/00

    摘要: A prop wrap in the current invention can quickly and easily change the appearance of irregularly shaped rigid props used in pageantry art shows and enable the prop to graphically integrate with the show's concept, design, and theme. The prop wrap provides a flexible film on which an infinite number of designs can be applied. These designs include but are not limited to customized patterns that integrate tightly with the shows, school mascots, or group logos. By using the prop wrap a user is not limited to solid colors or simple patterns made available by conventional methods of painting or taping props. Each piece of the prop wrap incorporates a unique cutting pattern that matches a designated surface of a specific prop, such as a particular model and size of mock rifles, shakos, or shoes. This allows the prop wrap to align perfectly to the shape and size of the prop when it is affixed to the prop. The prop wrap also serves to protect the prop itself.

    ARBOR TRAP APPARATUS FOR COUNTERWEIGHT RIGGING SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20170100680A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-13

    申请号:US15287916

    申请日:2016-10-07

    申请人: Grid Well Inc.

    IPC分类号: A63J1/02 B66D1/60 B66D1/26

    CPC分类号: A63J1/028 B66D1/26 B66D1/60

    摘要: An arbor trap apparatus for use with a counterweight rigging system having at least one counterweight arbor. The apparatus may include a trap housing for attachment to a support structure, and at least one catch blade for attachment to the counterweight arbor. The catch blade may enter the trap housing as the counterweight arbor moves generally towards the trap housing, and the trap housing may engage the catch blade to prevent the counterweight arbor from moving generally away from the trap housing. The trap housing may transfer load from the counterweight arbor to the support structure and prevent a runaway.

    LIFT ASSEMBLY WITH LOAD CELLS
    80.
    发明申请
    LIFT ASSEMBLY WITH LOAD CELLS 有权
    提升装置与负载电池

    公开(公告)号:US20160368744A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-22

    申请号:US15033804

    申请日:2014-11-20

    IPC分类号: B66D1/39 A63J1/02 B66D1/30

    CPC分类号: B66D1/39 A63J1/02 B66D1/30

    摘要: A lift assembly comprises a base, a drive mechanism, first and second flexible drive elements driven by the drive mechanism, first and second sheaves directing the first and second drive elements in different directions, and first and second load cells sensing load on the first and second sheaves. The sheaves can be mounted to first and second sheave mounts, and the load cells can sense load on the first and second sheave mounts. The sheave mounts can be provided on first and second sheave plates, and bearings can be positioned under the first and second sheave plates. The lift assembly can further comprise first and second sheave brackets for coupling the first and second sheaves to the first and second sheave mounts. The first sheave plate can further include an opening, and at least a portion of the second sheave bracket can be positioned in the opening.

    摘要翻译: 提升组件包括基座,驱动机构,由驱动机构驱动的第一和第二柔性驱动元件,第一和第二滑轮在不同方向上引导第一和第二驱动元件,以及第一和第二负载传感器感测第一和第二驱动元件上的负载, 第二个滑轮 滑轮可以安装到第一和第二滑轮座,并且测力传感器可以感测第一和第二滑轮座上的载荷。 滑轮支架可以设置在第一和第二滑轮板上,并且轴承可以位于第一和第二滑轮板下方。 电梯组件还可以包括用于将第一和第二滑轮联接到第一和第二滑轮架的第一和第二滑轮支架。 第一滑轮板还可以包括开口,并且第二滑轮支架的至少一部分可以定位在开口中。