Abstract

A system and a method for storage of one or more loads below ground level using a suspension assembly such as cables, and a hoisting mechanism for winding the cables. Both the suspension assembly and the hoisting mechanism are disposed below ground level. A platform has a platform surface at the top and a platform structure there below, to which the cables of the suspension assembly are coupled. The platform, which is configured to support the load platform surface, hangs on the cables of the suspension assembly. The hoisting mechanism is coupled to the suspension assembly and is configured to lift the platform surface to ground level and to lower the load into underground storage. The suspension assembly may support more than one platform. The underground storage has either a lid closeable and openable in association with the lifting and lowering of the platform or a fixed lid.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65F 1/14 - Other constructional features
• B66B 11/06 - Driving gear with hoisting rope or cable positively attached to a winding drum
• E04H 6/06 - Small garages, e.g. for one or two cars with means for shifting or lifting vehicles

Abstract

A system for orientation of a ring (20) by rotation, including a cable (38) engaging the ring (20) which rotates about a ring axis (X), a motor assembly (31) providing a first rotation reduction, and a stretcher (32) for stretching the cable. The system has at least one proximal pulley (34) and at least one distal pulley (36) rotating about a pulley axis (P), each pulley having grooves (40) configured for receiving the cable (38) therein. The ring is rotated by the motor assembly (31) and the pulley assembly (28) is configured to provide a second reduction of rotation to the ring (20) relative to motor rotation, whereby the ring (20) is driven via at least a double reduction of rotation relative to rotation of the motor, and the cable, the plurality of pulleys, and the ring provide a one-way mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/12 - SupportsMounting means
• H01Q 3/04 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole for varying one co-ordinate of the orientation
• F24J 2/54 - specially adapted for rotary movement