Mechanisms — theatre rigging

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Chain and Pulley (form 3) diagram
Chain and Pulley (form 3) Mechanism: How Pocketed Sheave Hoists Work, Parts, Diagram and Uses
Chain and Pulley form 3 drive explained — how the hybrid chain-over-sheave system handles slip-free torque transfer in conveyors, hoists, and stage rigging.
Movable Pulley with Constant-tension Counterweight diagram
Movable Pulley with Constant-tension Counterweight: How It Works, Diagram, Formula and Uses
How a movable pulley with constant-tension counterweight balances loads in theatre flies, sash windows, and lab gantries. Formula, worked example, and design rules.
Chain and Pulley (form 2) diagram
Chain and Pulley (form 2) Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Formula and Uses
Chain and pulley drives combine a roller chain with a pulley wheel to lift loads in elevators, theatre rigging and material handling. See the formulas...
Bell-crank with Weighted Cord and Pulley diagram
Bell-crank with Weighted Cord and Pulley Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Formula, and Uses
Bell-crank with weighted cord and pulley explained — how the linkage converts gravity into linear pull for gates, signals, and theatre rigging. Formula and worked...