Apparatus and method for raising a ladder tree stand
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Solution Overview
Problem
Ladder tree stands are cumbersome and difficult to transport, position, and secure due to their bulkiness and heaviness, often requiring multiple individuals for these tasks.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method involving an elongated member, lateral members, and pulleys to raise a ladder tree stand into position adjacent to a tree, allowing for adjustable lengths and U-shaped arms to secure the stand, and a rope and pulley system for manual or vehicle-assisted lifting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If a ladder tree stand is made from lightweight metal, then the weight is reduced, but the stand remains bulky and heavy requiring multiple individuals for transport and positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The ladder tree stand is divided into multiple segments or sections that can be easily assembled and disassembled. This segmentation allows the stand to be broken down into smaller, more manageable pieces for transport, while still maintaining structural integrity when assembled. The modular design enables single-person handling of individual segments rather than requiring multiple people to move the entire structure at once.
Solution Approach 2:
The ladder tree stand incorporates dynamic elements such as telescoping sections or collapsible rungs that allow the structure to change its configuration. When collapsed, the stand occupies minimal space for easy transport; when extended, it provides the necessary height and stability for hunting. This dynamic transformation capability eliminates the need for multiple individuals to handle a permanently bulky structure.
2Loss of time
If a ladder tree stand is preassembled, then assembly time is reduced, but the stand becomes cumbersome and difficult to transport and secure
Solution Approach 1:
The ladder tree stand comes pre-assembled in key sections that require minimal final assembly at the destination. Critical structural components are pre-connected during manufacturing, while only simple connection steps are required on-site. This preliminary action reduces on-site assembly time to minutes while maintaining transportability, as the stand can be disassembled into compact segments for transport and quickly reassembled using simple connection mechanisms.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the ladder tree stand is made bulky to provide structural stability, then stability is improved, but the stand becomes difficult to transport and position
Solution Approach 1:
The ladder tree stand employs a nested structure where smaller components are housed within larger ones when not in use. Rungs, side rails, and support structures can be telescoped or nested within each other, creating a compact package for transport. When deployed, these nested components extend to form the stable, full-size structure needed for hunting, thus achieving both compactness for transport and stability for use.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Minimizes the effort required to raise a ladder tree stand into position, enabling single-person operation and reducing the complexity of securing the stand to a tree, enhancing ease of use and accessibility.
Implementation Method 1
An assembly for raising a ladder tree stand into position adjacent to a tree includes at least one pulley, a ladder support, and a rope
Implementation Method 2
The rope is connected to the ladder tree stand and extends over the at least one pulley. When the rope is pulled away from the tree, the rung of the ladder tree stand pivots within the open end of the at least one arm of the lateral member, and the ladder tree stand raises into the position adjacent to the tree
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AI summary
A ladder tree stand raising apparatus for raising a ladder tree stand into position adjacent to a tree. The apparatus comprising an elongated member, a first lateral member, and a second lateral member. The elongated member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the elongated member is connectable to the tree. The first lateral member is connected to the second end of the elongated member. The second lateral member is connected to the elongated member and spaced a distance from the first lateral member. The second lateral member has at least one arm having a substantially U-shaped configuration. The at least one arm is engageable with a rung of the ladder tree stand. An open end of the at least one arm extends away from the second lateral member.