Internal Power Driven Automatic Backdrop Apparatus

Abstract

The invented apparatus is a backdrop system for displaying and storing one or several backdrops to use in a photographic studio, video productions or other instances where a backdrop may be desired and for easy carrying to on-site jobs. The backdrop is attached to a rolling system, which comprises a backdrop core in the shape of a tube or spindle and at least one roller containing an internal bi-directional drive means and a power supply unit. The rolling system is controlled by the control system containing a control unit and a command unit, thus allowing automated scrolling of different backdrop scenes and lowering a desired backdrop from a plurality of rolling systems when the appropriate scene is found. A control mechanism is applied to the backdrop system to ensure the backdrop is properly wound upon the rolling system each time. A remote control of the command unit sends command to the control unit inside the rolling system to activate, deactivate or rotate the bi-directional drive means and a microcontroller is provided for automating each task of the backdrop system as desired. This invention relates to the use of suspended materials as a backdrop for photography, video productions or other instances. The suspended materials may be stored on a rolling system. Such rolling system may include tubes or spindles constructed of metal, of cardboard, of plastic or other lightweight and inexpensive materials. The rolling system may also include means for attaching the tube or spindle to rollers. Such attachment means may include friction, adhesive, snaps, rivets, screws, hook and latch, or the like.

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