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A lift assembly having a drum rotatably mounted to a frame and linearly translatable with respect to the frame. A plurality of head blocks are connected to the frame along a helical mounting path, wherein linear translation of the drum during takeoff or take-up maintains a predetermined fleet angle between a take off point from the drum and the head block. A loft block is disposed within the frame for defining a vertical cable path from within a footprint of the frame.
1. A lift assembly system for cooperatively engaging a plurality of overhead support structures, comprising:
(a) a first lift assembly connected to the plurality of support structures, the first lift assembly including a first rotatable drum and a first motor; and
(b) a second lift assembly connected to the plurality of support structures, the second lift assembly including a second rotatable drum and a second motor, the second lift assembly abutting the first lift assembly along a longitudinal dimension of the first lift assembly and the second lift assembly.
2. The lift assembly of
3. The lift assembly of
4. The lift assembly of
5. A method of installing a lift assembly system comprising:
(a) connecting a first lift assembly to a first and a second overhead support beam; and
(b) connecting a second lift assembly to the first and the second overhead support beams to abut the second lift assembly and the first lift assembly.
6. A lift assembly for cooperatively engaging spaced locations of an overhead structure, comprising:
(a) an elongate enclosure;
(b) a backbone connected to the enclosure;
(c) a coupler connected to the backbone to selectively engage the overhead structures;
(d) a drum located within the enclosure, the drum rotatably mounted to the backbone;
(e) a motor connected to the drum for rotating the drum;
(f) a first head block within the enclosure and connected to the backbone; and
(g) a first loft block within the enclosure and connected to the backbone.
7. An improved lift system having at least a first and a second lift assembly, the first lift assembly having a first motor for moving a first load and the second lift assembly having a second motor for moving a second load, and second lift, the improvement comprising:
(a) a first dedicated control processor in the first lift assembly, the first dedicated control processor configured to provide at least one of a lift rate, acceleration and position of the first load;
(b) a second dedicated control processor in the second hoist assembly; and
(c) a master processor remotely spaced from the first dedicated control processor and the second dedicated control processor and operably connected to the first dedicated control processor and the second control processor, the master processor configured to one of queue, group or sequence movement of the first load and the second load.
8. A lift assembly comprising:
(a) a housing;
(b) a drum located within the housing and rotatably mounted relative to the housing;
(c) a loft block connected to the housing; and
(d) a load sensor operably located between the housing and the loft block for providing a signal corresponding to a load on the loft block.
9. A lift assembly, for selectively winding and unwinding a cable, the hoist assembly comprising:
(a) a frame;
(b) a drum rotatably mounted to the frame, the drum sized to retain a plurality of wraps of cable;
(c) a head block located to pace a length of cable about a portion of the had block; and
(d) a load sensor intermediate the head block and the frame to provide a signal corresponding to a load on the cable.
10. The lift assembly of
11. The lift assembly of
12. A lift assembly for selectively winding and unwinding a cable, the lift assembly comprising:
(a) a frame;
(b) a drum rotatably mounted to the frame;
(c) a plurality of head blocks;
(d) a mount connected to the plurality of head blocks; and
(e) a load sensor operably intermediate the mount and the head blocks for providing a signal corresponding to a load on the mount.
13. A method of controlling a lift assembly, comprising:
(a) determining an initial loading one the lift assembly from a load sensor on the lift assembly; and
(b) limiting operation of the lift assembly to within a predetermined variance from the initial loading.
14. The method of
15. A method of installing a lift assembly, comprising:
(a) locating a drum rotatable about an axis of rotation and translatable along the axis of rotation to dispose the axis of rotation horizontal; and
(b) passing a plurality of lines from the drum about corresponding loft blocks to define a cable path in a vertical direction.
The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/718,871 filed Nov. 21, 2003, now abandoned, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/274,725 filed Oct. 19, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,988,716 which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/627,537 filed Jul. 28, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,634,622.
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Performance venues such as theaters, arenas, concert halls, auditoriums, schools, clubs, convention centers and television studios employ battens or trusses to suspend lighting, scenery, drapery and other equipment which is moved relative to a stage or floor. These battens usually include pipe or joined pipe sections that form a desired length of the batten. The battens can be 50 feet or more in length. To support heavy loads or where suspension points are spaced 15-30 feet apart, the battens may be fabricated in either ladder, triangular or box truss configurations.
Battens often need to be lowered for exchanging and servicing the suspended equipment. To reduce the power necessary to raise and lower the battens, the battens are often counterweighted. The counterweights reduce the effective weight of the battens and any associated loads.
A typical counterweight system represents a significant cost. These costs are incurred in building construction, as well as installation. With respect to building construction, existing systems can require from 10,000 as much as 80,000 ft3 above a grid of support beams. This space is solely required and utilized by the rigging system. The installation of prior systems also represents a significant cost. The creation of T-bar wall 70 feet to 80 feet in height and 30 feet deep may require over three weeks. Even after installation of the T-bar wall, head block beams, loading bridges, index lights and hoist systems must be integrated. Therefore, a substantial cost is incurred in the mere installation of a counterweight system, as the total installation time may range from 4 to 6 weeks.
A number of elevating or hoisting systems are available for supporting, raising and lowering battens. One of the most common and least expensive batten elevating systems is a counterweighted carriage which includes a moveable counterweight for counterbalancing the batten and equipment supported on the batten.
Another common elevating or hoisting system employs a winch to raise or lower the battens. Usually hand or electric operated winches are used to raise or lower the battens. Occasionally in expensive operations, a hydraulic or pneumatic motorized winch or cylinder device is used to raise and lower the batten.
Many elevating systems have one or more locking devices and at least one form of overload limiting device. In a counterweight system, a locking device may include a hand operated rope that is attached to one end of the top of the counterweight arbor (carrying device) and then run over a head block, down to the stage, through a hand rope block for locking the counterweight in place, and then around a floor block and back up to the bottom of the counterweight arbor. The hand rope lock locks the rope when either the load connected to the batten or the counterweight loads are being changed and rebalanced and locks the loads when not moving.
In a sandbag counterweight system, the locking device is merely a rope tied off to a stage mounted pin rail, while the overload limit is regulated by the size of the sandbag. In this rigging design, however, a number of additional bags can be added to the set of rope lines, and thereby exceed the safe limit of suspension ropes and defeat the overload-limiting feature.
Hand operated winches will occasionally free run when heavily loaded and will then dangerously drop the suspended load. Other types of hand winches use a ratchet lock, but again these winches are also susceptible to free running when they are heavily loaded and hand operated.
Therefore, the need exists for a lift assembly that can replace traditional counterweight systems. The need further exists for a lift assembly that can be readily installed into a variety of building configurations and layouts. A need further exists for a lift assembly having a modular construction to facilitate configuration to any of a variety of installations. A need also exists for a lift assembly that can maintain a predetermined fleet angle during raising or lowering of a load.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to lift and hoist mechanisms, more particularly, to a lift assembly that can be employed for raising and lowering a load in theatrical and staging environments, wherein the lift assembly is a modular self contained unit that can be readily installed in a wide variety of building configurations.
2. Description of Related Art
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The present invention provides a lift assembly that can be employed in a variety of environments, including but not limited to theater or stage configurations. The present system is also configured to assist in converting traditional counterweight systems to a non-counterweighted system. The present invention further provides a lift assembly that can be configured to lie substantially within the footprint of the associated drop lines.
The present invention includes a lift frame, a plurality of head blocks and at least one loft block connected to the frame, and a drum rotatably connected to the frame about a longitudinal axis of the drum, the drum also being translatable along its longitudinal axis relative to the head blocks to maintain a predetermined fleet angle between the head blocks.
In a further configuration, the present invention may include a bias mechanism such as a torsion spring connected between the frame and the drum for reducing the effective weight of the load or batten and any associated equipment.
The lift assembly of the present invention employs a modular frame for accommodating a different number of head blocks. The lift assembly also includes a modular drum construction which allows for the ready and economical configuration of the system to accommodate various stage sizes. The lift assembly further contemplates the head blocks connected to the frame to be radially spaced about the axis of drum rotation. In a further configuration, the head blocks are radially and longitudinally spaced relative the to axis of drum rotation, to lie in a helical or a serpentine path relative to the drum.
The lift assembly of the present invention further contemplates a load brake for reducing the risks associated with drive or motor failures. In addition, the present invention contemplates a clip assembly for readily engaging the frame with structural beams, which can have any of a variety of dimensions. In addition, a power/control strip is provided for supplying the power to a lift assembly as well as control signals.
The present invention further includes loft blocks for guiding the cable from the modular frame to the battens. In a further configuration, the present invention contemplates selective height or trim adjustment for a section of a batten relative to the respective cable. A further configuration of the present invention provides a safety stop for terminating movement of batten upon detection of an obstacle in an intended travel path of the batten.
It is further contemplated that a configuration of the present invention can include a housing or enclosure substantially surrounding the drum, the motor, the head blocks and any internal loft blocks. The enclosure can include ports for permitting a cable path to vertically descend from a horizontally oriented drum. In addition, the enclosure can include sound deadening or acoustical energy absorbing material, or layers, to reduce the transmission of noise generated by the components within the enclosure.
Further, as the present lift assembly can include one, two or more lift lines vertically descending from within a footprint of the enclosure, the lift assembly can be operably disposed within the array of lift lines, thereby substantially reducing the required space for installation and operation. In addition, the lift assembly can include a backbone such that adjacent lift assemblies can be installed to dispose the backbones in a substantially abutting relationship. As the lift assemblies are clamped to the structural beams, the installed lift assemblies act to enhance the rigidity of the structural beams.
As the lift assembly can be installed within a lift line array or overlapping a portion of the lift line array, the batten can include a pulley or a sheave such that the lift lines descend from the corresponding loft block around the respective pulley on the batten and generally terminate at the respective structural beam, loft block or at the lift assembly. Thus, an effective double purchase can be employed, whereby the effective load that can be raised by a given lift assembly is doubled.
The lift assembly can employ an integrated control system architecture with distributed control for allowing sealing of an entire system. Thus, in certain configurations, a drive control within each lift assembly generates an operating profile to implement a command receive from a master control.
The present invention provides a turnkey lift assembly having rigging; power and control for the manipulation of battens, without requiring construction of traditional counterweight systems or relying on previously installed counterweight systems.
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Although the term �batten� is used in connection with theatrical and staging environment, including scenery, staging, lighting as well as sound equipment, it is understood the term encompasses any load connectable to a windable cable.
The term �cable� is used herein to encompass any wire, metal, cable, rope, wire rope or any other generally inelastic windable material.
The term �building� is used to encompass a structure or facility to which the lift assembly is connected, such as but not limited to, performance venues, theaters, arenas, concert halls, auditoriums, schools, clubs, educational institutions, stages, convention centers, television studios showrooms and places of religious gathering. Building is also understood to encompass cruise ships which may employ battens.
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The lift assembly 10 is constructed to cooperate with at least one cable 14. Typically, the number of cables is at least four, but may be as many as eight or more. As shown in the Figures, a cable path extends from the drum 160 through a corresponding head block 80 to pass about a loft block 220 and terminate at the batten 12.
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The frame 20 may be in the form of a grid or a box. The frame 20 can be formed of angle irons, rods, bars, tubing or other structural members. Typically, the frame 20 includes interconnected runners, struts and crossbars 22. The runners, struts and crossbars may be connected by welding, brazing, rivets, bolts or releasable fasteners. The particular configuration of the frame 20 is at least partially dictated by the intended operating environment and anticipated loading. To reduce the weight of the frame 20, a relatively lightweight and strong material such as aluminum is preferred. However, other materials including but not limited to metals, alloys, composites and plastics can be used in response to design parameters. Although the frame 20 is shown in skeleton configuration, it is understood the frame may be enclosed as a box or enclosure 210 having walls to define and enclose an interior space.
In one configuration, the frame 20 is formed from a plurality of modular sections 24, wherein the sections may be readily interconnected to provide a frame of a desired length. Thus, the frame 20 may accommodate a variety of cables and hence drum lengths.
The frame 20 is constructed to be connectable to the building. The frame 20 can include a fixed coupler and a sliding coupler, wherein the distance between the fixed coupler and the sliding coupler can be varied to accommodate a variety of building spans. Typically connections of the frame 20 to the building include clamps, fasteners, bolts and ties. These connectors may be incorporated into the frame, or are separate components attached during installation of the frame. As set forth herein, adjustable clip assemblies 40 are provided for retaining the frame relative to the building.
In a further configuration, the frame 20 incorporates the rigid elongate backbone 420 to which the drive mechanism 100 and the drum supports as well as the head blocks 80 and the internal loft blocks 220 are connected. The use of a single, generally monolithic backbone 420 reduces the complexity of locating the various components within the frame 20.
The backbone 420, or frame, cooperates with the enclosure 210 to define an encompassing housing for the drum, the drive mechanism, the load brake as well as local controller. The housing 210 is preferably relatively lightweight material such as fiberglass or composite and can include a sound deadening lining to absorb noise generation from the internal components.
Further, the housing 210 reduces exposure of the enclosed lift assembly 10 from environmental influence as well as reducing risk of unintended contact with various moving portions of the lift assembly.
The enclosure 210 typically includes apertures vertically exposed to the stage through which lift lines pass from any internal loft blocks 220. In addition, at least one end of the housing 210 includes apertures through which the lift lines extend from corresponding head blocks 80 within the frame 20 (housing 210) to pass to the external loft blocks 220.
Thus, as shown in FIGS. 12,13 and 28, a plurality of lift assemblies 10 can be in an abutting or substantially adjacent orientation thereby permitting a greater density of load carrying mechanisms within a given depth of a stage. That is, a plurality of lift assemblies 10 can be oriented in a parallel orientation, with minimal spacing between adjacent units. The present lift assemblies allow mounting of the assemblies on 12″ centers, wherein the components can be sized to provide even further reduced spacing, such as 9″ centers. However, the lift assembly 10 can be constructed to have a width of approximately 11 inches or less, and can have some configurations of an approximately 9 inch width.
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The underside of the backbone 420 includes a plurality of lower T-shape slots 426 for cooperatively engaging mounts or the drive mechanism or the control components directly. Further, as seen in
It is also understood a bridge or truss can engage the backbone 420 to enhance rigidity as well provide mounting for the enclosing housing 210.
The frame 20 also includes or cooperatively engages mounts for the drive mechanism 100 and linear bearings 500 for the drum 160. As seen in
The frame 20 includes a pair of rails for supporting the drive mechanism, a translating shaft and a threaded keeper. The rails can be directly affixed to the backbone 420. As set forth in the description of the drive mechanism 100, the drive mechanism is connected to the frame 20 for translation with the drum along the axis of rotation of the drum as provided by the bearings 500.
In the first configuration of the frame 20, the frame has an overall length of approximately 10 feet, a width of approximately 11 inches and a height of approximately 17 inches. However, the length can be approximately 12 feet with an approximately 9 inch width and a height of approximately 19 inches.
The frame 20 includes a head block mount 30 for locating the head blocks in a fixed position relative to the frame. In one construction, the head block mount 30 is a helical mount concentric with the axis of drum rotation. The inclination of the helical mount is at least partially determined by the length of the drum 160, the size of associated head blocks 80, the spacing of the installed frame and the number of cables to be drawn from the drum. Thus, the helical head block mount 30 may extend from approximately 5� of the drum to over 180�. The helical mounting allows the head blocks 80 to overlap along the longitudinal axis of drum rotation, without creating interfering cable paths.
Although the helical mount 30 is shown as a continuous curvilinear strut, it is understood a plurality of separate mounts can be employed, wherein the separate mounts are selected to define a helical or a serpentine path about the axis of rotation of the drum 160.
In a further construction, the head block mounts 30 can be merely radially spaced about the axis of drum rotation at a common longitudinal position along the axis of drum rotation. That is, rather than being disposed along the longitudinal axis of the drum 160, the head block mounts 30 are located at a fixed longitudinal position of the drum. However, it has been found that the width of the frame 20 can be reduced by radially and longitudinally displacing the head blocks 80 along a serpentine path about the axis of drum rotation, wherein the head blocks lie within approximately 100�0 and preferably 90� of each other.
In an alternative configuration, the head blocks 80 are connected to the backbone 420, via the lower slots 426. Thus, the head blocks 80 are individually connected to the backbone 420, and can be displaced about a horizontal axis of rotation to align a corresponding cable path with a section of the drum 160.
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In addition, depending upon the configuration of the lift assembly 10, the number of internal loft blocks 220 can range from none to one, two, three or more.
Hoisting Adapter
In addition, the frame 20 may include a hoisting adapter 26 or mounts for releaseably engaging the hoisting adapter. It is anticipated a plurality of hoisting adapters can be employed, as at least partially dictated by the size of the frame 20 and the configuration of the building. The hoisting adapter 26 includes a sheave 28, such as a loft block connected to spaced apart locations of the frame. The hoisting adapter 26 can also include a clip assembly 40 for releaseably engaging a beam of the building. The hoisting adapter 26 is selected so that the frame may be hoisted to an operable location and connected to the building by additional clip assemblies 40.
Head Blocks
A plurality of head blocks 80 is connected to the head block mount 30 or the backbone 420. The number of head blocks corresponds to the number of cables 14 to be controlled by the lift assembly 10. The head blocks 80 provide a guide surface about which the cable path changes direction from the drum 160 to a generally horizontal direction. However, it is understood the cable path within the housing (lift assembly) can be inclined between a given head block and passing from the housing 210. The guide surface may be in the form of sliding surface or a moving surface that moves corresponding to travel of the cable. Each head block 80 draws cable 14 from a corresponding winding section along a tangent to the drum 160. The angle between the head block 80 and the respective cable take off point from the drum 160 may be repeated by each of the head blocks 80 relative to the drum.
As the head blocks 80 can be mounted to the head block mount 30, such as the helical mount, the head blocks can overlap along the axis of drum rotation. The overlap allows for size reduction in the lift assembly 10. That is, a helical mounting of the head blocks 80 allows the head blocks to overlap radially as well as longitudinally relative to the axis of drum rotation. By overlapping radially, the plurality of head blocks 80 can be operably located within a portion of the drum circumference, and preferably within a 90� arc, Thus, the operable location of the head blocks 80 can be accommodated within a diameter of the drum. By disposing the head blocks within a dimension substantially equal to the diameter of the drum 160, the frame 20 width can be reduced to substantially that of the drum diameter.
Each head block 80 generally includes a pair of side plates, a shaft extending between the side plates, accompanying bearings between the plates and the shaft, and a pulley (sheave) connected to the shaft for rotation relative to the side plates. The head block 80 may also include a footing for connecting the head block to the head block mount and hence the frame. It is understood the head blocks 80 may have any of a variety of configurations such as guide surfaces or wheels that permit translation of the cable relative to the head block, and the present invention is not limited to a particular type of construction of the head block,
Drive Mechanism
The drive mechanism 100 is operably connected to the drum 160 for rotating the drum and translating the drum along its longitudinal axis, the axis of drum rotation. Referring to
The gearbox 120 is selected to rotate the drive shaft 114, and the drum, in a winding (raising) rotation and an unwinding (lowering) rotation. The gearing of the gearbox 120 is at least partially determined by the anticipated loading, the desired lifting rates (speeds) and the motor. A typical gearbox is manufactured by SEW or Emerson.
The drive mechanism 100 may be connected to the frame 20 and particularly the backbone 420 such that the drive mechanism and the drum 160 translate relative to the frame (backbone) during rotation of the drum. Preferably, the drive mechanism 100 and the frame 20 (backbone 420) are sized so that the drive mechanism is enclosed by the housing 210. Alternatively, the drive mechanism 100 may be connected to a platform that slides outside the frame 20 and thus translates along the axis of rotation with the drum. The choice for connecting the drive mechanism 100 to the frame 20 is at least partially determined the intended operating parameters and manufacturing considerations.
In the construction shown in
The drive shaft 114 can have any of a variety of cross sections, however, a preferred construction of the drive shaft has a faceted cross section such as hexagonal.
The drum 160 is connected to the frame 20 (or backbone 420) for rotation relative to the frame about the axis of rotation and translation relative to the frame along the axis of rotation. Thus, the drum 160 is rotatable relative to the frame 20 (backbone 420) in a winding rotation with accompanying winding translation and an unwinding rotation with accompanying unwinding translation for winding or unwinding a length of cable 14 about a respective winding section.
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Each winding section 162 is sized to retain a sufficient length of cable 14 to dispose a connected batten 12 between a fully lowered position and a fully raised position. As shown, a single winding of cable 14 is disposed on each winding section 162. However, it is contemplated that the drum 162 may be controlled to provide multiple layers of winding within a given winding section 162.
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When assembled, the drum halves form an outer winding section and the internal coupling surface engages the faceted drive shaft for rotating the drum. Although the internal coupling surface of the drum can have a variety of configurations including slots, detents or teeth, a preferred construction employs a faceted drive 114 shaft such a triangular, square, hexagonal, octagonal cross-section.
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The modular construction of the drum 160 allows for the ready assembly of a variety of drum lengths. In a first configuration, the drum has an approximate 7-inch diameter with a 0.20 right handed helical pitch. In addition, the drum can be constructed of a plastic such as a thermosetting or thermoplastic material.
The drum 160 includes or is fixedly connected to the drive shaft 114, wherein the drive shaft is rotatably mounted relative to the frame 20.
In a further configuration seen in
The sleeve 464 includes an outer surface defining a spiral channel 472 for receiving the cable 14 and an inner surface having core engaging flanges 474.
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It is contemplated the core 462 can be of an extruded construction such as a metal including aluminum, and the sleeve can be of a plastic, thermoplastic, thermoset or composite construction. Thus, weight can be reduced, while employing the strength of a metal core 462.
Bias Mechanism
Although the lift assembly 10 can be employed without requiring counterweights, it is contemplated that a bias mechanism can be employed to reduce the effective load to be raised by the lift assembly. For example, a torsion spring may be disposed between the shaft 114 and the frame 20 such that upon rotation of the shaft in a first direction (generally an unwinding direction), the torsion spring is biased and thus urges rotation of the drum in a winding or lifting rotation. Further, the present lift assembly 10 can be operably connected to an existing counterweight system, wherein the drive mechanism 100 actuates existing counterweights. However, it is understood that counterweights or bias mechanisms are not required for operation of the lift assembly 10.
Cable Path
The location of the head blocks 80 on helical head block mount 30 (or the backbone 420), the drum diameter and the cable sizing are selected to define a portion of the cable path and particularly a cable take off point. The cable path starts from a winding section 162 on the drum, to a tangential take off point from the winding about the drum 160. The cable path then extends to the respective head block 80. The cable path is redirected by the head block 80 to extend generally horizontally along the length of the frame 20 to a corresponding loft block 220, wherein the loft block may be internal or external to the frame. Each cable path includes the take-off point and a fleet angle, the angle between the take of point and the respective head block 80.
As a portion of the cable path for each cable extends generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the drum, the take off points for the plurality of winding sections 162 are spaced about the circumference of the drum 160 due to the mounting of the head blocks 80 along the helical head block mount 30. In a first configuration of
Depending upon the specific location of the external loft blocks and the head blocks 80, the cable path can be substantially horizontal or inclined, within the housing 210.
In general, an equal length of cable 14 is disposed about each winding section. The length of the cable paths between the take off point and the end of the frame 20 is different for different cable paths. Thus, a different length of cable 14 may extend from its respective take off point to the end of the frame 20. However, the lift assembly 10 is constructed so that an equal length of each cable 14 may be operably played from each winding section 162 of the lift assembly 10.
In one configuration to distribute loading, the sheaves, including the loft block and the head blocks can be rotatably connected to brackets 228′, wherein the brackets are in turn pivotally connected to the backbone 420, sheave plate, or structural beam. In this configuration, the bracket 228′ typically extends at an approximate 45� from the 90 degree change in cable path direction. In addition, the pivot axis of the bracket 228′ is coaxial with the corresponding horizontal length of the cable path. Specifically, referring to
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Load Brake
The load brake 130 is located mechanically intermediate the drum 160 and the gearbox 120, as shown in
The drive disc 132 is connected for rotation with the drive shaft 114 in a one-to-one correspondence. That is, the drive disc 132 is fixedly attached to the drive shaft 114. The drive disc 132 includes a concentric threaded coupling 133. The driven disc 136 is fixably connected to the drum 160 for rotation with the drum. The driven disc 136 is fixably connected to the tensioning axle 140. The tensioning axle 140 extends from the driven disc 136. The tensioning axle 140 includes or is fixably connected to a set of braking threads 141 and a spaced set of tensioning threads 143. The brake pad 134, friction disc, is disposed about the tensioning axle 140 intermediate the drive disc 132 and the driven disc 136 and preferably includes the peripheral ratchet 138, which is selectively engaged with a pawl 139. In one configuration shown in
Further, to reduce noise of operation, each pawl 139 is held out of engagement with the ratchet 138 during raising of the batten. In one configuration is pawl pivots relative to the ratchet and a bias member such a spring urges the pawl out of engagement with the ratchet. Upon rotation of the drum in the unwind (or lowering) direction, a friction pad on the arm of the pawl in contact with the disk, such that rotation of the disk causes the pawl to rotate and engage the ratchet. As the pawl 139 engages the ratchet, the brake disks (pads) screw together, from the opposite threads and the braking is initiated. In addition, as seen in
To assemble the load brake 130, the tensioning axle 140 is disposed through a corresponding aperture in the gearbox 120 such that the tensioning threads 143 protrude from the gearbox. The braking threads 141 engage the threaded coupling 133 of the drive disc 132. The tensioning nut 146 is disposed on the tensioning threads 143. The brake pad 134 is thus disposed between the drive disc 132 and the driven disc 136 to provide a friction surface to each of the discs.
In rotating the motor 110 in a raising or winding direction, the braking threads 141 screw into the corresponding threaded coupler 133 on the drive disc 132, thereby causing the driven disc 136 and the drive disc 132 to compress the brake pad 134. That is, the longitudinal distance between the drive disc 132 and the driven disc 136 decreases. The drive disk 132, the brake pad 134 and the driven disc 136 thus turn as a unit as the cable 14 is wound upon the drum 160.
To lower or unwind cable 14 from the drum 160, the motor 110 and hence drive disc 132 are rotated in the opposite direction. Upon initiation of this direction rotation, the pawl 139 engages the ratchet 138 to preclude rotation of the brake pad 134. As the drive disc 132 is rotated by the motor 110 in the lowering direction, the braking threads 141 tend to cause the driven disc 136 to move away from the drive disc 132 and hence the brake pad 134, thus allowing the load on the drum 160 to rotate the drum in an unwinding direction. Upon terminating rotation of the drive disc 132 in the lowering direction of rotation, the load on the cable 14 causes the drum 160 and hence driven disc 136 to thread the braking threads 141 further into the coupler 133 against the now fixed braking pad 134 thereby terminating the unwinding rotation of the drum.
The tensioning nut 146 is used to determine the degree of release of the driven disc 136 from the brake pad 134. The tensioning nut 146 can also be used to accommodate wear in the brake pad 134. The present configuration thus provides a general balance between the motor induced rotation of the drive disc 132 in the unwinding direction and the torque generated by the load on the cable 14 tending to apply a braking force as the driven disc 136 is threaded toward the drive disc 132.
It is further contemplated the brake surfaces of load brake 130, or the load brake itself, could be disposed within a liquid bath to assist in temperature regulation of the components. While the bath could be exposed to a radiator or secondary cooling system, it is believed passive immersion of the components within a liquid bath, such as oil, will assist in reducing temperature spikes for the components. It is also contemplated that the heat sinks can be thermally coupled to the brake disks to dissipate heat.
An alternative construction of the load brake 130 is shown in
Clip Assembly
The frame 20 and external loft blocks 220 are mounted to the building by at least one adjustable clip assembly 40. Each clip assembly 40 includes a J-shaped sleeve 50, a retainer 60 and a J-shaped slider 70. The sleeve 50 and the slider 70 each have a closed end and a leg. The closed end of the sleeve 50 and the slider 70 are constructed to engage the flange of a beam, as shown in
The leg of the sleeve 50 is sized to slideably receive the retainer 60 and a section of the leg of the slider 70. The sleeve 50 includes a plurality of inwardly projecting teeth 52 at regularly spaced distances along the longitudinal dimension of the leg of the sleeve.
The retainer 60 is sized to be slideably received within the leg of the sleeve 50. The retainer 60 includes a pair of opposing slots 63 as shown in
The slider 70 is connected to the retainer 60 by a threaded shaft 72. The threaded shaft 72 is rotatably mounted to the slider 70 and includes an exposed end 76 for selective rotation of the shaft. The rotation of the threaded shaft 72 may be accomplished by a Phillips or regular screw head, a hex-head or any similar structure. The threaded shaft 72, the retainer 60 and the slider 70 are selected to permit the retainer to be spaced from the slider between a maximum distance approximately equal to the distance between adjacent teeth 52 in the sleeve 50, and a minimum distance, where the retainer abuts the slider.
In addition, the sleeve 50 includes an elongate slot 53 extending along the length of the leg having the teeth 52. The slot 53 allows an operator to contact the capture bar 62 and urge the capture bar upward to the raised release position thus allowing the sleeve 50 and the retainer 60/slider 70 to be moved relative to each other and the beam, thereby allowing either release of the clip assembly 40 or readjustment to a different sized beam section. In a preferred construction, the sleeve 50, the retainer 60 and the slider 70 are sized to accommodate the beam flanges having a 4″ to a 10″ span. The sleeve 50, the retainer 60 and the slider 70 are formed of ⅛″ stamped steel.
As set forth, the brackets 430 can be used to cooperatively engage the backbone 420 with the structural beams.
Alternative clip assemblies shown in
Control-Power Strip
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Loft Block
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Typically, at each loft blocks 220, there is a load cable 222 and a passing cable 224, wherein the load cable is the cable redirected by the loft block to extend downward to the batten 12 and the passing cable continues in a generally horizontal direction to the subsequent loft block. In a preferred configuration, the loft blocks 220 accommodate the load cable 222 as well as any passing cables 224.
Referring to
The upstream guide 250 includes a through cable inlet 251 and a load cable inlet 253, wherein the through cable inlet is aligned with the carrier sheave 240 and the load cable inlet is aligned with the load sheave 230. The upstream guide 250 is configured to reduce a jumping or grabbing of the cables 14 in their respective sheave assembly. The downstream guide 260 is located about the exiting path of load cable 220. Typically, the downstream guide includes a load cable exit aperture 263.
The side plates are sized to engage the load and carrier sheaves 230, 240 as well as the upstream and downstream guides 250, 260 to form a substantially enclosed housing for the cables 14. The side plate 270 includes a peripheral channel 273 for engaging and retaining the upstream guide 250 and the downstream guide 260. The peripheral channels 273 include an access slot 275 sized to pass the upstream guide 250 and the downstream guide 260 therethrough. In the operating alignment, the peripheral channel 273 retains the upstream guide 250 and the downstream guide 260. However, the side plates 270 can be rotated to align the access slot 275 with the upstream guide 250 or the downstream guide 260 so that the guides can be removed from the side plates. The loft block 220 thereby allows components to be removed without requiring pulling the cables 14 through and subsequent re-cabling.
The loft block 220 includes a shaft about which the load sheave 230, the carrier sheave 240 (if used), and the side plates 270 are concentrically mounted.
The loft block 220 engages a coupling bracket 226, wherein the coupling bracket maybe joined to a clip assembly 40 such that the coupling bracket is moved about a pair of orthogonal axis to accommodate tolerances in the building.
As seen in
In addition, the loft blocks 220′ include cable path guides 250′, 260′ that are retained relative to the side plates 270′ by a snap or friction fit. The snap fit allows assembly of the side plate 270′ and any associated sleeves 250′, 260′ within the bracket 226′. Thus, a cable path guide can thus be operatively engaged with the bracket in a plurality of positions.
As seen in
Referring to
In the alternative configuration of the loft blocks 220′ of
It is further contemplated the present invention may be employed in connection with a controller 200 for controlling the drive mechanism 100. Specifically, the controller 200 can be a dedicated device or alternatively can include software for running on a personal computer, wherein control signals are generated for the lift assembly 10.
Stop Sensor
A proximity sensor or detector 280 can be fixed relative to the load, the batten 12 or the elements connected to the batten 12. The sensor 280 can be any of a variety of commercially available devices including infra red, ultrasound or proximity sensor. The sensor 280 is operably connectable to the controller by a wire or wireless connection such as infrared. The sensor 280 is configured to detect an obstacle in the path of the batten 12 moving in either or both the lowering direction or the raising direction. The sensor 280 provides a signal such that the controller 200 terminates rotation of the motor 110 and hence stops rotation of the drum 160 and movement of the batten 12 upon the sensing of an obstacle.
It is contemplated the sensor 280 may be connected to the batten 12, wherein the sensor includes an extendable tether 282 sized to locate the sensor 280 on a portion of the load carried by the batten. Thus, the sensor 280 can be operably located with respect to the batten 12 or the load. Preferably, the sensor is sized and colored to reduce visibility by a viewing audience. It is also understood the sensor can be selected to preclude the batten from contacting the deck, floor or stage.
Trim Adjustment
Referring to
In a first configuration of the trim adjustment 290, the structure is sized and selected to be disposed within the cross-sectional area of the batten 12. Thus, the trim adjustment 290 is substantially unobservable to the audience. The trim adjustment can be located within a length of the batten 12, or form a portion of the batten such as a splice or coupler.
The trim adjustment 290 includes a translator 292 that is rotatably mounted to the batten 12 along its longitudinal dimension and includes a threaded section. The trim adjustment 290 further includes a rider 294 threadedly engaged with the threaded section of the translator 292, such that upon rotation of the translator, the rider is linear disposed along the translator.
The cable 14 is fixedly connected to the rider 294 such that is the rider is translated relative to the batten 12, additional cable 14 is either drawn into the batten or is passed from the batten.
Rotation of the translator 292 is provided by a user interface 296 such as a socket, hex head or screw interface. Typically, the user interface includes a universal joint 298 such that the interface may be actuated from a non-collinear orientation with the translator.
While the (linear) translator 292 and associated rider 294 are shown in the first configuration, it is understood that a variety of alternative mechanisms may be employed such as ratchets and pawls, pistons, including hydraulic or pneumatic as well as drum systems for taking up and paying out a length of cable 14 within a cross-sectional area of a batten 12 to function as trim adjustment height in a rigging system.
Distributed Control Logic
Referring to
The dedicated processor 300 provides individual control of the individual associated lift assembly; timing or duration of a particular drive state; control of the motor to locate the connected load at a given or predetermined; translating a load at a specific speed (velocity); following a desired load translation velocity curve; an acceleration to a given speed as well as a deceleration to a given speed. The dedicated processor 300 is configured to perform at least two of the following: (i) a rotational velocity of the drum in a first rotational direction; (ii) a second rotational velocity of the drum in a different second rotational direction; (iii) an acceleration of drum rotation in the first rotational direction, (iv) a second acceleration of the drum in the second rotational direction, (v) a first amount of drum rotation in the first rotational direction, (vi) a second amount of drum rotation in the second rotational direction, and (vii) drum rotation corresponding to a drum rotation in another lift assembly. The master drive processor 362 includes the ability to communicate with interconnected lift assemblies 10 and to initiate a responsive movement in the specific lift assembly in a predetermined or coordinated manner.
Each lift assembly 10 includes a low voltage (LV)/control input 312 for signaling with a remotely spaced central controller 400 such as the master drive processor 362; a communication line input 314 for providing operable communication between and among a plurality of lift assemblies, and a main power inlet 316 for receiving high voltage power for actuating the drive mechanism 110 as well as the processor 300.
In addition, each lift assembly 10 can include a break resister operably connected to the processor. The break resistor bleeds off power intermittently generated by the lift assembly. For example, when a load is lowered at a relatively low velocity, gravity urges the load downward at a greater velocity. The motor functions as a brake, and power is generated. This excess (generated) power is passed through the brake resistor to be dissipated as heat.
Referring to
As seen in
Preferably, each of the low voltage, communication and high voltage bus systems are operably connected to the master control cabinet 360 which includes the master drive processor 362. The master drive processor 362 includes the programming and communication for the individual lift assemblies 10 and thus, provides a communication between and among the lift assemblies.
A user interface is provided by the automation center 380 which includes a standard lap top computer such as a Dell computer with a touch screen. The touch screen user interface allows an operator to group lift assemblies 10, queue instruction sets for individual or group lift assemblies as well as request the specific operating parameters including speed, velocity curves and accelerations as well as specific positions. These commands are transferred to the master control cabinet 360 and the master drive processor 362 which then instructs the individual lift assemblies correspondingly, wherein the processor 300 within each individual lift assembly 10 individually controls the corresponding drive mechanism 100 therein.
The low voltage and communication bus 332 and a high voltage bus 334 can be installed along a support structure such as an I beam. For installation of the lift assemblies 10, each lift assembly is merely cooperatively engaged with corresponding beam, typically adjacent the bus systems and a second spaced beam, and the corresponding lead lines 336, 338, 340 are interconnected between the bus and the given lift assembly. The master control cabinet 360, typically located near a service power inlet, and the automation center 380 located at a convenient stage location, automatically query the bus system to identify the number of lift assemblies and the status of each. The software allows an operator to select any group of lift assemblies 10 via the automation center 380 and group the lift assemblies and subsequently provide a single instruction for the lift assemblies to follow. The master drive processor 362 coordinates the operator instructions, and translates and forwards the commands to the proper assembly 10. The drive mechanism control instructions for each lift assembly are generated within the corresponding lift assembly 10, thereby reducing the complexity and demands of central controls.
As shown in the Figures, the motor as well as the drive control are disposed within the frame and hence within the enclosure 210. Therefore, the present configuration provides an essentially portable lift assembly 10 which can readily engage the support beam and operably interconnect additional lift assemblies and control system by plugging into the respective bus. That is, the control panel can be mounted to the wall at a convenient location and the user interface disposed a desired location, which can be American Disabilities Act compliant. The cabling, or bus, is typically preinstalled along the support beam to which the lift assembly 10 will be mounted. Therefore, to operably install a given lift assembly 10, the lift assembly is clipped to the respective support beam, and the cabling plugs into the lift assembly thereby communicating with the preinstalled bus.
Typically, the master drive processor 362 holds the grouping, queuing and sequencing programming. A cycle data loop is employed to continuously query the network (and each connected hoist assembly) for certain data, such as drive status. The query frequency can be set to increase, depending upon the status of a given lift assembly 10. That is, if the motor of a given lift assembly is operating, the query frequency can be increased to provide greater control from the master processor 362. The actual desired speed or position for a given lift assembly is input by the operator via the master control processor 362, and the profile of target, go and acceleration for the lift assembly is determined by the on board dedicated processor 300.
In addition, each lift assembly 10 can include hard limits for operation of the lift assembly. For example, the hard limits can include, but are not limited to maximum rotational velocity of the drum 160 (and hence lift and lower speeds); and maximum wound and unwound positions of the drum (and hence upper and lower position limits). The control system can also include programming or operator limits, such as an administer limit and then specific operator limits. Thus, control of the lift assembly can be tailored to the experience of the given operator.
Load Sensing Drum
In a further configuration, it is contemplated the drum 160 can be load sensing to determine a relative overloading of a given cable as well as an underloading or slack condition of the cable.
Referring to
In one configuration, each winding section 162 corresponds to the windings of a single cable. In construction, the load sensing drum includes the central core 460 connected to the drive mechanism for rotation in accordance with the drive mechanism. The core includes a plurality of radially extending fins 462. While the number of fins can be at least partially dictated by design considerations, the present configuration is shown with four fins.
Each winding section of the drum for a corresponding lift line is typically on the order of six to 24 inches long, depending on the length of cable and diameter of the drum. Each winding section includes a plurality of inwardly projecting ribs 163. Each winding drum is individually and independently connected to the core by a plurality of bias mechanisms such as springs and particularly coil springs 464. More particularly, the bias mechanisms interconnect the fins 462 of the core 460 to the inwardly projecting ribs 163 of the winding section.
In a nominal state, typically each lift assembly 10 is engaged with a batten or combination batten which produces a minimal load on each lift line cables.
At least one of the bias mechanisms, and preferably 2, 3 or 4, or more interconnecting the core 460 to a respective winding section are in an extended, or uncompressed state under the nominal load, or substantially unloaded condition. Thus, these �overload springs� resist the rotation of the winding drum relative to the core. Upon an excessive load being disposed on any given lift line (cable), the respective winding section will tend to rotate relative to the core (counter clockwise in
Further, at least one slack spring interconnects a fin of the core to a corresponding rib of the winding drum. The slack spring tends to urge the winding section in a winding rotation, (clockwise as seen in
The lift assembly 10 also includes an overload and slack line condition sensor. The overload and slack line sensors can be disposed within the frame and hence within the enclosure 210. The overload and slack line sensors can be operably connected to the rotatable drum, or disposed along a portion of the cable path inside the enclosure. As seen in
Combination Batten
Referring to
The trim track 450 can define a pair of retaining shoulders 448 projecting inwardly in the trim track, and at least one trim bracket can include corresponding recesses for cooperatively engaging the shoulders to selectively engage the shoulders to assist in operably retaining the trim bracket relative to the combination batten.
Referring to
Further, the carriage track 470 can also function to engage and hang scenery or lighting or equipment whose location does not need to be changed along the longitudinal dimension of the combination batten during use.
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Through cooperation of the load cells and the control software, operation of the lift assembly 10 can be restricted to be within predetermined thresholds. For example, upon the loading of a batten (lift assembly) the control software, via the load cell determines the load (or calibrates the given load). Subsequently, automatic operation of the lift assembly 10 is permitted within a known or predetermined variance from the calibrated load. Further, the control software can automatically cutoff or terminate motion of the lift assembly 10, if the sensed load is outside the predetermined variance from the calibrated load.
Preferably, the lift assembly 10 is constructed to accommodate a predetermined number of cables 14, and hence a corresponding number of winding sections 162 on the drum 160 and head blocks 80. In addition, upon shipment, the internal loft blocks 220 as well as the external loft blocks 220 are disposed within the frame 20. In addition, each cable 14 is pre-strung so that the cable topologically follows its own cable path.
The hoisting adapters 26 are threaded with the cable 14 and the separate clip assemblies 40 are connected to a pair of cables from the drum 160. The cable 14 is fed from the respective winding section and the clip assemblies are connected to the building. The drum 160 is then rotated to hoist the frame 20 to the installation position. Clip assemblies 40 connected to the frame 20 are connected to an adjacent beam of the building. The clip assemblies 40 are engaged with the respective beams and sufficiently tightened to retain the clip relative to the beam. The hoisting clip assemblies on the cables 14 are removed from the building and the cables, and the hoisting adapter are removed from the frame. The frame 20 is thus retained relative to the structure.
Upon the frame 20 being attached to the respective beams, the external loft blocks 220 are removed from the frame and sufficient cable 14 drawn from the drum 160 to locate the loft block adjacent to the respective structural beam. The loft block 220 is then connected to the beam by the clip assembly 40. The load cable 222 from each loft block 220 is operably connected to a batten 12 or load. The trim adjustment 290 is then employed to adjust the relative length of the drop line, as necessary.
As the head blocks 80 longitudinally overlap along the axis of rotation of the drum 160, the frame 20 has an approximate 9-11 inch width. Thus, a plurality of frames 20 can be connected to the building in an abutting relation with the drum axis in parallel to provide location on 12-inch centers as seen in
Further, it is believed the backbone 420 can provide enhanced rigidity such that upon cooperative engagement the lift assembly 10 with a pair of spaced support beams, the relative rigidity of the spaced support beams is increased. As seen in
Thus, for lift assemblies 10 installed in an abutting relation, adjacent backbones 420 can contact each other and cooperate to reinforce the overall structure. It is also contemplated the edge of the backbone can be configured to engage an abutting backbone 420 along its length, thereby further enhancing the interconnection of the lift assemblies and the building. Referring to
The modular design and distributed architecture allow for relatively quick installation of the present system. Specifically, the master control 360 is located at an accessible location, typically at stage level. The low voltage, high voltage (power) and communication lines (buses) can be readily installed in the intended areas. The lift assemblies 10 are then hoisted into place and the brackets 430 engaged with the adjacent beam. The lift assembly 10 is then connected to the bus, and the lift assembly is installed.
In operation, upon actuation of the motor 110, the drive shaft 114 and the drum 160 rotate in the unwind rotation. This rotation locks the brake pad 134 and threads the driven disc 136 away from the drive disc 132, which allows cable 14 from each winding section to be paid out from the drum 160 at the respective takeoff point.
The rotation of the shaft 114 which winds or unwinds cable 14 to or from the drum 160 also causes rotation of the threaded portion of the shaft. Rotation of the threaded portion relative to the keeper 115 induces a linear translation of the drum 160 along the axis of drum rotation during winding and unwinding rotation of the drum.
The threading of the threaded portion, the sizing of the drum 160 and the cable 14 are selected such that the fleet angle, or fleet angle limit, is maintained between each head block 80 and the takeoff point of the respective winding section 162. Thus, by longitudinally translating the drum 160 during unwinding and winding rotation, the fleet angle for each head block 80 and corresponding take off point in the winding section 162 is maintained.
As the fleet angles are automatically maintained, there is no need for a movable connection between a plurality of head blocks 80 along the helical mount and the frame to maintain a desired fleet angle.
In the bias mechanism configuration, as the drum 160 is rotated with an unwinding rotation, tension is increased in the torsion spring. Thus, upon rotation of the shaft and hence drum in the winding direction, the torsion spring assists in such rotation, thereby reducing the effect of weight of the load such as the batten and any accompanying equipment. This reduction in the effective load allows the sizing of the motor, and gearbox to the adjusted accordingly.
The master controller 362 and user interface allow an operator to input desired groupings, sequencing (control) of the lift assemblies. Commands from the master processor 362 are implemented by the processor 300 within each lift assembly. Thus, the dedicated processor 300 of a given lift assembly 10 only communicates with the master processor 362, and implements commanded rate and timing, while the master processor has fixed the sequencing or grouping.
Further, the master processor 362 continuously interrogates the processor 300 of each lift assembly 10 and can thus issue commands to an individual lift assembly as necessary. While the present master-slave relationship has been employed and which reduces required data transfer, it is understood a peer to peer relationship of the individual lift assemblies can be employed. However, the peer to peer relation requires substantially greater data transfers.
It is also contemplated each processor 300 (and hence lift assembly 10) can include the soft (controllable) limits within the hard (mechanical) limits. Such soft limits can include different levels of access, such as administrator set limits and specific operator set limits.
In the distributed control, the master processor 362 may issue a speed, acceleration and target position for the given lift assembly 10. The dedicated processor 300 within the given lift assembly 10 then generates a profile to implement the command.
It is also contemplated, the processor 300 in each lift assembly 10 can employ torque proving. For example, the motor develops a full holding torque at zero speed (no rotation of the drum 160), then a motor brake releases and the torque is transmitted to the drum 160. The processor 300 can learn a current (to the motor) necessary to move (rotate the drum), and thus requires such current, prior to implementing a subsequent commanded movement from the master processor 362.
In a further configuration, it is understood wireless control of at least the master processor 362 can be provided. It is contemplated such remote control would include an emergency stop for immediately halting operation of all the connected lift assemblies.
Although the present invention has been described in terms of particular embodiments, it is not limited to these embodiments. Alternative embodiments, configurations or modifications which will be encompassed by the invention can be made by those skilled in the embodiments, configurations, modifications or equivalents may be included in the spirit and scope of the invention, as defined by the appended claims.
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Are you ready for a brand new feature?!
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Disney's The Lion King is top Broadway earner for 2014
Congratulations to the team at Disney theatrical, for the second year in a row Disney's "The Lion King" musical ruled the pridelands of Broadway as the top earning musical. Disney actually had two of the top 5 spots with "Aladdin" … Continue reading
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Videopolis: Friend like Me – a Capella Multitrack
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Official Lyric video for Prince Ali from Disney's Aladdin the Musical
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Secret Society
At nineteen years old, Celess and Tina are at the top of their game. Theyve got the looks and the bodies to attract attention. But the two share a devastating secret and their fast, packed lives are about to catch up with them.
Publisher: Ashland, Or. : Blackstone Audio, Inc. p2010.
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Those with a penchant for history and limited time will love this 90-minute stroll through the city streets. The walk starts in Oriental Bay and follows the original shoreline ending at the foot of Lambton Quay. The trail takes in a number of much loved buildings including the St James Theatre and St Mary of the Angels church. Pick up a detailed brochure at the Visitor Information Centre. When the mood takes, you eat at one of the numerous cafes dotted along the route and soak up the downtown atmosphere.
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Yes, I get the graphic surrounding my character, but Pyroblast does not highlight when I proc it on my spell bar. I am also using CombustionHelper to track dot's I'm not sure if one would interfere with the other.
I just tried it on my mage, and I did get proc highlighting on Pyroblast when it proced ... so I guess it must be something else that is preventing it for you? I wish I knew how to prevent it!
No worries, thanks for looking into it. If I do track it down I will post again. Any info on the Frost Bomb / Living Bomb not blinking? Is that something you would be able to modify with the next release? Any of those three talents are viable to take and put into the rotation for arcane now. They would blink at slightly different times however.


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Sharks furious at Edgeley Park jibe
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Exeter chief Tony Rowe has criticised the facilities at Edgeley Park © Getty Images
Sale Sharks' executive director of sport Steve Diamond has reacted angrily to criticism of the club's Edgeley Park ground by Exeter chief executive Tony Rowe.
The sides are set for a Good Friday clash at the Stockport ground and Rowe was quoted recently as saying he was not looking forward to 'sitting in a tired old stadium where you've got to hold your nose when you go to the toilet'.
A Sale victory would confirm their Premiership status for another season and Diamond believes that Rowe's comments have given his side extra motivation.
"To be honest I've never heard of Tony Rowe but his comments have just helped me with my team's motivation for the game," he said. "He can't flatter himself and think that Exeter are that powerful that they can come up with those expectations.
"The Exeter coach, Rob Baxter, has done a brilliant job but he has been let down by his chief executive who has said the wrong things at the wrong time, having had less than one year's experience of the Premiership and having spent the previous 15 years trying to get here.
"There's no drama to us and the toilets don't smell in our changing rooms. Exeter have done very well on the field this year and I don't think their success should be taken away by a stupid comment from a guy whom, until this week, I had never heard of."
Sale have Dwayne Peel and Andrew Sheridan fit again and available to start against the Chiefs, who on Wednesday announced contract extensions for Chad Slade, Bryan Rennie and Junior Poluleuligaga.
"Andrew has only played once for Sale Sharks in the last three months because of his England duties and injury," Diamond said. "He has now recovered from his calf tear sustained whilst playing for England and is really looking forward to the game. Dwayne sustained a bang to the head at Northampton but he, too, is ready for action."
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BackgroundTony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 features 12 skaters, new combinations, and 7 locations to skate.
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We just laid down new sod in June and we have started getting brown spots and a few yellow spots. Is that from to much watering? I'm in CA and we have been having really warm weather. When should we fertilize, I don't want brown spots to take over HELP!
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Malibu Lighting 8520-2150-06 LED Solar Prominence Path & Spot Lights - Gun Metal Gray (6 Pack)
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The Malibu Landscape Lighting, LED Solar Prominence Path & Spot Lights - Gun Metal Gray (6 Pack) will make a great addition to your garden, landscape, pathways, patio, pier or walkways. The cast metal material of these outdoor lights is made to withstand both corrosion and all types of weather. This set of 4 path lights and 2 spot lights not only accents beautiful areas of your garden as a decorative piece but also adds protection to your home by illuminating darker areas. Solar LED technology will save more energy than incandescent bulbs and best of all the bulb never needs replacing!
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Are you a fan of 'Saturday Night Live'?
If you watch the late night NBC comedy show, you've seen a lot of anchors come and go hosting their weekly 'Weekend Update' segment. Who was your favorite?
Robert Plant is on the promotional trail for his new album, 'lullaby ... and the Ceaseless Roar,' and his journey brought him to the Sept. 22 edition of 'CBS This Morning,' where he talked about the liberating feeling of composing an album of new original material after spending a few years focusing on covers.
The University of Wyoming men's basketball team will be featured on television at least 16 times during the upcoming 2014-15 season.
David Letterman finds out that the CBS Orchestra is not allowed to play any Eagles songs.
Joan Rivers passed away today at the age of 81.
In probably the best, if not most original ALS Ice Bucket Challenge yet, Isaiah Mustafa better known as the Old Spice "The Man Your Man Could Smell Like" guy showed how awesome he truly is.
Just when you thought 2014 couldn't be going any better for former 'SNL' head writer, star, and current 'Late Night' host Seth Meyers, the former "Weekend Update" host will really have a weekend to handle. NBC has announced that Seth Meyers will make his Emmy hosting debut as the 2014 host of the 66th annual Emmy Awards, picking up from previous host Neil Patrick Harris!
Tributes to the late Robin Williams keep coming in, even from places you'd least expect it.
Do you remember the TV show 'Mork & Mindy'?
The sitcom was a spinoff of 'Happy Days' and gave actor Robin Williams his first onscreen job as the alien Mork.
Shark Week has begun on The Discovery Channel. You can learn a lot from this series, but there are things they aren't telling you, like:
Every year millions are slaughtered for their fins. Even worse? A few others have to work with Tara Reid and Ian Ziering
A Washington, D.C. news crew was reporting on Sketch Factor, a new smartphone app that helps you avoid bad neighborhoods. This crew used the app to find a bad neighborhood, and went there to ask people how they felt about it