Modular projector lift
First Claim
1. A modular projector lift system for moving a projection device along a path between an extended position and a retracted position, the modular projector lift system comprising:
- a motorized drive assembly expandable along a first axis, the drive assembly comprising a motor having a telescoping drive shaft; and
at least one movable support movable along a second axis which is generally perpendicular to the first axis for moving the projection device between the extended position and the retracted position, the at least one movable support mechanically engaged with the drive assembly at one of a plurality of positions along the first axis and being movable by the drive assembly along the second axis.
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Abstract
A modular projector lift system for moving a projection device along a path between an extended position and a retracted position. The modular projector lift system includes a drive assembly expandable along a first axis. At least one movable support is mechanically engagable with the drive assembly at a plurality of positions along the first axis. The movable support moves the projection device between the extended position and the retracted position. A brake mechanism is optionally included for retaining the projection device at a particular location. The brake mechanism includes a plurality of rotating brake plates connected to the drive shaft of the drive assembly and a plurality of static brake plates connected to the drive assembly compressively engaged with the rotating brake plates. Adjustable limit switches are optionally provided for adjusting a location of the retracted and the extended positions along the path.
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24 Claims
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1. A modular projector lift system for moving a projection device along a path between an extended position and a retracted position, the modular projector lift system comprising:
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a motorized drive assembly expandable along a first axis, the drive assembly comprising a motor having a telescoping drive shaft; and at least one movable support movable along a second axis which is generally perpendicular to the first axis for moving the projection device between the extended position and the retracted position, the at least one movable support mechanically engaged with the drive assembly at one of a plurality of positions along the first axis and being movable by the drive assembly along the second axis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A modular projector lift system for moving a projection device along a path between an extended position and a retracted position, the modular projector lift system comprising:
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a motorized drive assembly expandable along a first axis, the drive assembly including a telescoping drive shaft oriented parallel to the first axis; a pair of movable supports mechanically coupled to the drive shaft for moving the projection device between the extended position and the retracted position, each of the movable supports having an adjustable separation along the first axis relative to the drive assembly; and a brake mechanism for maintaining a position of at least one of the pair of movable supports relative to the drive assembly, the brake mechanism comprising a plurality of rotating brake plates connected to the drive shaft and a plurality of static brake plates connected to the drive assembly compressively engaged with the rotating brake plates. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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24. A modular projector lift system for moving a projection device along a path between an extended position and a retracted position, the modular projector lift system comprising:
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a motorized drive assembly expandable along a first axis; adjustable limit switches for adjusting a location of the retracted and the extended positions along the path; and a pair of movable supports operatively coupled to the drive assembly and movable along a second axis which is generally perpendicular to said first axis for moving the projection device between the extended position and the retracted position, each of the movable supports having an adjustable separation relative to the other along the first axis and being movable to the drive assembly along the second axis; and a brake mechanism adapted to maintain a position of at least one of said pair of movable supports relative to the drive assembly.
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