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

[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 locat

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 typical

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