Telescopic multi-mast system
a multi-mast, telescopic technology, applied in the field of masts, can solve the problems of bending or angular deflection of the mast, the inability of the telescopic single mast to support heavy loads, and the instability of the elevated object, so as to increase the stability of the aiming and measurement system, prevent the lateral deflection of the telescopic mast, and high capacity loads
Inactive Publication Date: 2014-03-06
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The present invention provides a telescopic multi-mast system for raising and lowering objects such as communication devices. It has multiple masts that support high capacity loads. The system also has stabilisers to cancel out angular and lateral deflection. Additionally, the telescopic multi-mast system increases the stability of an aiming and measurement system that relies on multi-axis positioning to a fixed coordinate system.
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During operation of the telescopic single mast, when the object is elevated, wind may cause bending or angular deflection of the mast.
Such angular deflection of the mast can cause instability of the elevated object such as an aiming and measurement system that relies on multi-axis positioning to a fixed coordinate system.
Further, the telescopic single mast cannot support heavy loads and can only support a low capacity load due to the small piston of the pneumatic cylinder.
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[0020]Referring now to the drawings, and in particular FIGS. 1 and 2, one embodiment of a telescopic multi-mast system 10, according to the present invention, is shown for raising and lowering an object, generally indicated at 12, such as a platform device. The telescopic multi-mast system 10 is supported by a support surface such as ground or in a vehicle (not shown) such as a military vehicle. It should be appreciated that the telescopic multi-mast system 10 is used to quickly raise and lower the object 12. It should also be appreciated that the object 12 may be camera equipment, aiming and positioning system, signage, material handling / manufacturing workstation, surveillance equipment, maintenance platform, personnel platform, etc,
[0021]Referring to FIGS. 1 through 5, the telescopic multi-mast system 10 includes a mounting mechanism, generally indicated at 13, for rigidly mounting the system 10 to the support surface. In one embodiment, the mounting mechanism 13 may include a ba...
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A telescopic multi-mast system includes a plurality of telescopic masts, each of the telescopic masts having a plurality of telescopic mast sections. The telescopic multi-mast system also includes a drive mechanism for extending and retracting the telescopic masts. The telescopic, multi-mast system further includes a plurality of stabilisers disposed over the telescopic masts and connected to the mast sections of the telescopic masts to cancel angular deflection of the telescopic masts.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to masts and, more specifically, to a telescopic multi-mast system.[0002]2. Description of the Related Art[0003]It is known to provide a telescopic single mast to raise or lower an object such as a communication device, e.g., a surveillance camera. Typically, the telescopic single mast includes a plurality of tubular mast sections that may be raised by air or cable power. In the air powered telescopic mast, air is supplied from a source to a pneumatic cylinder that raises the mast sections and when the air is discontinued to the pneumatic cylinder, gravity allows the mast sections to be lowered. In the cable powered telescopic mast, a winch and pulley is used with a cable to raise the mast sections and gravity allows the mast sections to be lowered.[0004]During operation of the telescopic single mast, when the object is elevated, wind may cause bending or angular deflection of the mast. Such angular deflection of th...
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CPCE04H12/182
Inventor LOUNIS, SAID
Owner SERAPID