A LINEAR MANIPULATOR FOR A PROGRAMMABLE STAGE INSTALLATION, A BODY FOR A LINEAR MANIPULATOR AND USE OF A LINEAR MANIPULATOR

    公开(公告)号:US20220387902A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-08

    申请号:US17774827

    申请日:2020-11-03

    发明人: Mads Wahlberg

    摘要: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to, for example, a linear manipulator for a programmable stage installation. In one embodiment, the linear manipulator includes a body having an internal longitudinal channel extending parallel to an axis between two channel points, a power conductor positioned inside the channel, a drag band extending parallel to the axis, a motor that drives the drag band, and a wagon. The body further including a longitudinal opening extending between the two channel points, and a pair of rails connected to the body and extending parallel to the axis. The wagon including a pair of rail grippers for slidably engaging the pair of rails, a band connector connected to the drag band, and a power connector. The wagon attaches to equipment to be displaced along the linear manipulator and the power connector connects the equipment with the power conductor.

    STAGE WITH MOVING PARTS
    2.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220349197A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-03

    申请号:US17774787

    申请日:2020-11-09

    申请人: WICREATIONS BVBA

    摘要: A device for constructing a stage includes fixed stage parts and movable stage parts. The device includes a set of actuators provided to be physically connected to the movable stage parts and each including a communication module for communicating with a server. The server includes a central communication module for communicating with communication modules of the actuators. A controller is connected to the server and has an operator interface including input means and visualizing means. The controller and server are configured to generate control signals for each actuator on the basis of an input via the input means. Control signals include a safety parameter which indicates a safety level, and an operator can activate different safety levels with different keys. The device is provided to execute control signals with a safety parameter which corresponds to the activated safety level.

    Method and apparatus for stage rigging

    公开(公告)号:US10894221B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-19

    申请号:US16012897

    申请日:2018-06-20

    申请人: Wilson Brooks

    发明人: Wilson Brooks

    摘要: An apparatus for use in rigging stages includes a portable bar sized to extend across standard widths of a tower or a cross beam with a portion extending beyond the side of the tower or beam. A lifting mechanism, such as a block-and-tackle, is attached to the portion to allow a rigger to raise or lower heavy objects. In a method of use, a rigger carries the lifting bar to a desired location on a tower or beam and secures at least one end of the portable bar to one or more cross bars. Then the rigger can raise or lower heavy objects by attaching a flexible line from the lifting mechanism to the object and manipulating the lifting mechanism to assist in moving the heavy object to a desired location.

    Lift assembly systems and methods

    公开(公告)号:US10799809B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-13

    申请号:US16441275

    申请日:2019-06-14

    摘要: A lift system comprises a drum that rotates about an axis, an elongate member that winds around the drum when the drum rotates in a first direction and that unwinds from the drum when the drum rotates in a second direction, a drive mechanism operable to rotate the drum, and a braking mechanism adapted to inhibit rotation of the drum. The braking mechanism includes a brake disk rotatable with the drum, a movable brake pad, and a ramp that guides movement of the movable brake pad. A method of operating the lift system comprises rotating the drum in a first direction to wind the elongate member onto the drum, rotating the drum in a second direction to unwind the elongate member from the drum, and moving the brake shoe along the ramp to thereby cause the movable brake pad to be compressed against the brake disk.

    CONSTRUCTIVE ARRANGEMENT INTRODUCED IN INTERACTIVE TOY

    公开(公告)号:US20200238194A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-30

    申请号:US16773552

    申请日:2020-01-27

    IPC分类号: A63J13/00 A63H33/42 A63J1/02

    摘要: The present invention proposes a constructive arrangement introduced in an interactive toy adapted for narrating and storytelling, comprising a housing provided with an upper wall, a lower wall, two side walls, and a back wall; wherein said housing comprises: a first longitudinal cutout provided on said upper wall; and a second longitudinal cutout provided in said upper wall or a side wall. Said interactive toy further comprises: at least one movable support element which cooperates with said upper housing wall and connects to a character member and together moves along the first longitudinal cutout; and at least one removable stage element traversing said second longitudinal cutout.

    LIFT ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190291019A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-26

    申请号:US16441275

    申请日:2019-06-14

    摘要: A lift system comprises a drum that rotates about an axis, an elongate member that winds around the drum when the drum rotates in a first direction and that unwinds from the drum when the drum rotates in a second direction, a drive mechanism operable to rotate the drum, and a braking mechanism adapted to inhibit rotation of the drum. The braking mechanism includes a brake disk rotatable with the drum, a movable brake pad, and a ramp that guides movement of the movable brake pad. A method of operating the lift system comprises rotating the drum in a first direction to wind the elongate member onto the drum, rotating the drum in a second direction to unwind the elongate member from the drum, and moving the brake shoe along the ramp to thereby cause the movable brake pad to be compressed against the brake disk.

    Compact hoist accessories and combination systems

    公开(公告)号:US10399832B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-03

    申请号:US14941658

    申请日:2015-11-15

    摘要: A hoist system having a drum primarily self-contained within a batten, for raising and lowering lighting, sound equipment, curtains and the like, often in a performance environment. The compact system is highly scalable to a variety of spaces and applications, including school and public theaters and concert halls, as well as some homes, private business, etc. The hoist system may be adapted with safety mechanisms including an overspeed detector, which may comprise a centrifugal detection mechanism coupled to an elongate member of the system; dampening means; a compact mechanism for trimming or adjusting an operative length of elongate member; stabilizing pipe shaft bearings; elongate member diverter pulley mechanisms load balancing termination points. Additional features include various alternative combination hoist implementations and orientations, and alternative incorporated attachment mechanisms for use with the hoist system.