Industry Patents
Patent: 6809495
System and Method For Moving Objects Within Three-Dimensional Space
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| Patent Number: |
6809495 |
| Title: |
System and Method For Moving Objects Within Three-Dimensional Space |
| Abstract: |
Embodiments of the invention move objects throughout three-dimensional by
using two supporting ropes each of which connects to both opposing sides
of the payload. If one rope breaks, the payload gently travels to the
middle of the coverage area in a safe manner, maintaining the given
displacement in the other unbroken axis. One rope controls the X-axis
motion of the platform and is designated the X movement rope. The other
rope controls the Y-axis motion of the platform and is designated the Y
movement rope. Displacing equal lengths of the X and Y movement ropes
allows the Z-axis 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 X and Y axis movement over a coverage area
serviced by the platform. In addition, since the ropes are 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. Triangle
and quadrilateral embodiments may be readily constructed without requiring
equal distances between any two support structures.
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| Country of Issue: |
US |
| First Named Inventor: |
Rodnunsky |
| Assignee: |
Cablecam International |
| Continuation or Divisional of: |
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| International Classification: |
B66C 13/08 |
| US Classification: |
318/649 |
| Issue Date: |
10-26-2004 |
| Filing Date: |
07-29-2003 |
| Application : |
10/604525 |
| Notes: |
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| Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: |
6809495 at Freepatentsonline |
| Link to World Patent Family1: |
World Patent Family at European Patent Office |
| Link to Google Patents1: |
6809495 at Google Patents |
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