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Apparatus for hunting blind with enlarged access and force generating structure

a technology of access and force generation, applied in the field of apparatus for hunting blinds with enlarged access and force generation structures, can solve the problems of hubs limited by size, non-loaded blind panels weakening the entire structure,

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-03-08
NEW ARCHERY PRODS
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a blind that can create internal or outside out forces on a single side and physically and forcefully load internal forces against all sides and all corners of the entire blind structure. It can also provide a larger blind by having an additional wall while generating internal forces that push out against an entire outer cover and can store energy beyond the capabilities of the fabric cover. The hubs are limited by sizes because the individual rods lack the strength for the hubs to stay deployed when they become longer. The ability to increase overall convexity in the hub after the hub is deployed allows for using larger rod sizes than conventional models or designs. The invention allows for a greater variety of blinds that can be constructed using the hubs.

Problems solved by technology

Forces against accessory panels cause panels of non-loaded blinds to weaken the entire structure where forces against accessory panels further compress hubs and tighten the exterior cover.
Hubs are limited by sizes because the individual rods lack the strength for the hubs to stay deployed when they become longer.

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[0053]FIGS. 1-4 represent a basic prior art hub unit 10 with rods 1-4 attached to a central hub 5. This attachment to the central hub 5 allows the rods 1-4 to be securely attached without a chance or risk to be pulled from the hub 5 but also allows for the rods 1-4 to pivot, rotate and fold into a compact position. Fabric body 6 is made from a flexible material that can tolerate or stand up to the weather and maintain its strength. Fabric body 6 is attached to the hub by or using rod pockets 1A-4A. The rods 1-4 slide into the fabric rod pockets 1A-4A that are made from a durable sturdy fabric, known as webbing material, and sewn to the fabric body 6. The fabric body 6 is also attached to the central hub 5 by a bolt and nut 5A with a washer. The end of the bolt on the outside often has a loop hook with a fabric loop 25 sewn to it. This loop is pulled outward and deploys the hub into a taut position.

[0054]The center of the fabric body 6 where the bolt passes through is reinforced with...

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Abstract

A method and apparatus for constructing a blind structure, such as a hunting blind. Two or more hub structures are formed, each with a hub and at least one and preferably four rods or support arms. The two hub structures are connected together. An expandable joint, such as an extension rod or extension arm, is positioned and connected so that each hub structure forces a hub to contact a corresponding panel. It is possible to force the panel into a concave orientation, such as in an outward direction from an interior to an outside of the blind structure.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This Patent Application claims priority under 35 USC Sec. 119 and / or 120 from co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application having Ser. No. 62 / 495,278, filed on 8 Sep. 2016. The entire disclosure of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 62 / 495,278 is incorporated in its entirety into this specification by reference thereto.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to an apparatus and method for strengthening hubs, increasing hub convexity, increasing stability, increasing a doorway size, adding a sidewall, providing asymmetry, and adjusting a size of a hub of a hunting blind, for example.Discussion of Related Art[0003]Ground blinds are used in hunting or nature situations to watch or to provide shelter and concealment from the outdoors. Many different styles of ground blinds exist. This invention relates to hub style ground blinds. A hub is typically constructed of 4 flexible rods but others may contain ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04H15/46E04H15/00
CPCE04H15/001E04H15/46A01M31/025E04H15/34E04H15/48
Inventor NOLZ, JASON N.
Owner NEW ARCHERY PRODS