Rapidly deployable stage system

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a rapidly deployable stage system, including a primary stage unit, a secondary stage unit including a container for transporting a pair of stage buggies and a pair of video buggies. The primary stage unit includes remotely actuated lateral supports that enable self-unloading of the primary stage unit from a standard semi-truck trailer, remotely steerable wheel units that controllably move the primary stage unit to a desired location, a remotely actuated main stage that pivots into an in-use position, and a remotely actuated roof assembly that is positioned above the main stage when in an in-use position. Each buggy is remotely controllable to move out of the container into an in-use position.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001]This application is related to the subject matter of co-filed patent applications entitled RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE PRIMARY STAGE UNIT, docket HTS-P0002, and RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE BUGGIES FOR A STAGE SYSTEM, docket HTS-P0003, the entire disclosures of which are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE [0002]The present disclosure relates to stage systems that can be moved from one location to another, and more particularly to a rapidly deployable, fully integrated staging system that provides a high-end, professional performance environment at substantially reduced costs compared to conventional systems.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE [0003]Many events such as concerts, speaking engagements, product promotions, fashions shows and the like (collectively, “performance events”) are provided at a variety of different locations over the course of a “tour,” but occur only once at any particular location and last for just a few hours. Often, ...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The present disclosure describes a rapidly deployable, fully integrated staging system that provides a high-end, professional performance environment at substantially reduced costs compared to conventional systems.

[0010]Yet another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for rapidly deploying a stage system, including the steps of using a first control unit to deploy lateral supports of a primary stage unit to engage the ground and lift the primary stage unit off of a trailer, using the first control unit to deploy and control wheel units mounted to the primary stage unit to move the primary stage unit to a desired location, using the first control unit to deploy a main stage of the primary stage unit into an in-use position by pivoting and raising the main stage, and using the first control unit to deploy a roof assembly of the primary stage unit into an in-use position by moving a plurality of roof panels vertically relative to the main stage and telescopically extending the roof panels substantially horizontally relative to the main stage.

Problems solved by technology

Often, the venues for the performance events do not provide the equipment necessary for the event (i.e., the stages, lighting and audio / video equipment—collectively, “performance equipment”), particularly if the venue is outside.

Elaborate, custom-built performance equipment is impractical and the amateur environment provided by low-end systems is unacceptable to the performers and / or promoters of the event.

The convertible trailer systems typically provide a low-impact, “back of a trailer” environment that is unsuitable for many performance events.

This requires substantial set-up and tear-down time and logistics challenges in making sure the equipment is delivered and removed according to the performance schedule.

While these systems may avoid the “back of a trailer” look and feel, they typically also require substantial set-up and tear-down time and auxiliary power, audio, and video equipment.

Additionally, cranes, forklifts and other equipment are typically necessary to unload and configure the components of such systems, adding to the cost of the systems and complicating the scheduling for setup and tear-down.

The logistics and deployment time associated with these conventional mid-market staging solutions essentially preclude their use for a tour including back-to-back performances at different venues.

In many cases it is simply not possible tear-down the performance equipment after a performance, transport it to the next venue, and setup the equipment in time for a performance the next evening.

Of course, this added cost significantly impacts the overall profitability of the tour.

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