Object movement system and method
Moves objects through two/three dimensional space via at least one movement line coupled with opposing sides of a platform. The movement line(s) control the horizontal and vertical (Z-axis) motion of the platform. Displacing a portion of the movement line(s) allows vertical displacement of the platform. There is no need for complex computer control since Z-axis displacement is substantially independent of horizontal movement. Nested embodiments utilizing one or more line allow for three-dimensional movement of an object or angular displacement of the platform with respect to the vertical axis. A mounting beam for positioning and supporting the Z-axis and horizontal axis motors may also be positioned independently of the platform. Many useful devices may be attached to the platform. Some embodiments may utilize two lines to provide redundancy and some of these embodiments may only drive one of the two lines for Y axis movement.
1 . A system for moving an object comprising:
a platform not coupled with brakes;
at least one movement line configured to move said platform;
at least one horizontal movement motor coupled with at least one line selected from said at least one movement line; and,
at least one Z movement motor coupled with said at least one line.
2 . The system of claim 1 further comprising:
a highline;
a pair of skates coupled with said highline and configured to direct said at least one line to said platform.
3 . The system of claim 1 further comprising:
a safety chain configured to keep said platform from striking an object wherein said platform horizontally meets a line coupled with said safety chain and wherein said line lifts said safety chain when said platform approaches said object.
4 . A method for moving an object comprising:
coupling at least one movement line with a platform wherein said platform is not coupled with brakes;
coupling said at least one line selected from said at least one movement line with at least one horizontal movement motor;
coupling said at least one movement line with at least one Z movement device; and;
rotating said at least one horizontal movement motor;
rotating said at least one Z movement motor; and,
moving said platform.
5 . The method of claim 4 further comprising:
coupling a pair of skates with a highline and wherein said skates are configured to direct said at least one line to said platform.
6 . The method of claim 4 further comprising:
running into line coupled with a safety chain configured to keep said platform from striking an object wherein said platform horizontally meets a line coupled with said safety chain and wherein said line lifts said safety chain when said platform approaches said object.
7 . The method according to claim 4 further comprising:
moving said platform in an angular offset with respect to the vertical axis.
8 . The method according to claim 4 further comprising:
coupling said at least one horizontal movement motor, said at least one Z movement motor with a mounting beam;
coupling said mounting beam to a winch;
coupling said winch to a support line;
rotating said winch; and,
moving said mounting beam.
9 . A system for moving an object comprising:
means for coupling at least one movement line with a platform wherein said platform is not coupled with brakes;
means for coupling said at least one movement line with at least one horizontal movement motor;
means for coupling said at least one movement line with at least one Z movement device; and;
means for rotating said at least one horizontal movement motor;
means for rotating said at least one Z movement motor; and,
means for moving said platform.
10 . The system according to claim 9 further comprising:
means for moving said platform in an angular offset with respect to the vertical axis;
means for coupling said at least one horizontal movement motor, said at least one Z movement motor with a mounting beam;
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.