Mounting system reeved to move an object in two-dimensions and methods relating to same
View Patent ↗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.
1. A system comprising:
a platform supported by two freely rotating sheaves each coupled to opposing sides of said platform;
a YZ movement line configured to move said platform by increasing a portion of said YZ movement line on one side of said platform;
a mounting beam from which said platform is supported by two sheaves coupled with said mounting beam wherein said YZ movement line connects a first freely rotating sheave on a first side of said platform to a first sheave selected from said two sheaves on a first side of said mounting beam and an opposing side of said YZ movement line connects a second freely rotating sheave on a second side of said platform to a second sheave selected from said two sheaves on a second side of said mounting beam;
a Y movement motor mounted on said mounting beam and said YZ movement line;
a Z movement motor mounted on said mounting beam said YZ movement line.
2. A method comprising:
coupling a YZ movement line with two freely rotating sheaves each coupled to opposing sides of a platform;
coupling said YZ movement line with a mounting beam from which said platform is supported by two sheaves coupled with said mounting beam wherein said YZ movement line connects a first freely rotating sheave on a first side of said platform to a first sheave selected from said two sheaves on a first side of said mounting beam and an opposing side of said YZ movement line connects a second freely rotating sheave on a second side of said platform to a second sheave selected from said two sheaves on a second side of said mounting beam;
coupling said YZ movement line with a Y movement motor wherein said Y movement motor is mounted on said mounting beam;
coupling said YZ movement line with a Z movement motor wherein said Z movement motor is mounted on said mounting beam; and;
moving said platform by increasing a portion of said YZ movement line on one side of said platform.
3. The method according to claim 2 further comprising:
coupling said mounting beam to a winch;
coupling said winch to a support line;
rotating said winch; and,
moving said mounting beam.
4. A method comprising:
means for coupling a YZ movement line with two freely rotating sheaves each coupled to opposing sides of a platform;
means for coupling said YZ movement line with a mounting beam from which said platform is supported by two sheaves coupled with said mounting beam wherein said YZ movement line connects a first freely rotating sheave on a first side of said platform to a first sheave selected from said two sheaves on a first side of said mounting beam and an opposing side of said YZ movement line connects a second freely rotating sheave on a second side of said platform to a second sheave selected from said two sheaves on a second side of said mounting beam;
means for coupling said YZ movement line with a Y movement motor wherein said Y movement motor is mounted on said mounting beam;
means for coupling said YZ movement line with a Z movement motor wherein said Z movement motor is mounted on said mounting beam; and;
means for moving said platform by increasing a portion of said YZ movement line on one side of said platform.
5. The method according to claim 4 further comprising:
means for rotating said Y movement motor;
means for rotating said Z movement motor; and,
means for moving said platform.
6. The method according to claim 5 further comprising:
means for coupling said mounting beam to a winch;
means for coupling said winch to a support line;
means for rotating said winch; and,
means for moving said mounting beam.