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Haptic control system

a control system and haptic technology, applied in the field of theatrical rigging systems, can solve the problems of user losing the “feeling” of the user, and achieve the effects of increasing resistance to movement, increasing load on the winch, and increasing resistance to movemen

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-06-30
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[0006]The present haptic control system recreates the sense of feeling that a flyman in a theater receives when running a manually operated counterweight flying system, or that a stage technician receives when moving stage trucks, stage tracks, revolves, and other stage equipment by providing tactile feedback to contro

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One disadvantage of an automated system is that the user loses the sense of “feel” which provides the operator of a manual fly system with tactile information concerning the load being lif

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[0027]The invention is not limited to the drawings which illustrate the preferred embodiment. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific embodiments shown in the drawings, it being understood that the invention may be embodied in other forms not specifically shown in the drawings.

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[0028]The present haptic control system can be used to control a variety of automated stage systems. Such systems include, for example, fly systems, stage tracks, revolves (revolving stages), and stage elevators. Many of these items have in the past been operated mechanically and therefore provide basic mechanical feedback.

[0029]Fly systems include a number of components, including winches, battens, and lines. Battens are linear members suspended above a stage to which loads can be attached. Loads mounted to battens include lights, curtains, and scenery, which can then be raised up into the fly space (flown out) or lowered near to the stage floor (flown in) by an assoc...

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Abstract

A haptic system for enhancing the operator interface of winches and other automated stage systems, in particular in a theater, using an input control device which is provided with resistance based on the load on the winch and on other factors. The system detects the condition or state of the load and generates a response that is imparted to the input control device to provide the user with a tactile feedback of that condition.

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RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to provisional application No. 61 / 865,975, filed Aug. 14, 2013, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]A theatrical rigging system is a system of lines (e.g., ropes), blocks (e.g., pulleys), counterweights and related devices within a theater that enables a stage crew to quickly, quietly and safely fly (e.g., hoist) items such as curtains, lights, scenery, stage effects and / or people. Such rigging systems are typically designed to fly components between clear view of the audience and out of view, into the large opening (e.g., fly loft) above the stage.[0003]Manually operated counterweight flying systems have traditionally been used in theatres, but automated systems have also been developed. Automated systems can include electrical hoists (also referred to as winches) that can facilitate coordination with cues, move heavy line sets, and significantly limit the number of peo...

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IPC IPC(8): A63J1/02
CPCA63J1/028A63J1/02
Inventor LOVE, JAMES D.HOMAN, ROBERTAGER, MARK
Owner TAIT TOWERS