Collapsible Hunting Blind Structure for Fast Setup and Portability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional hunting blind apparatuses are difficult to assemble and not portable, lacking the ability to be easily moved or reconfigured for different hunting locations.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible hunting blind apparatus designed with a floor member, roof member, and hingedly coupled walls that can be folded inward and atop the floor member, featuring a tow frame with wheels for mobility, a kickstand for stability, and locking tabs and indents for secure assembly, made from hollow plastic components for durability and ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional hunting blind apparatuses are used, then structural integrity is maintained, but assembly difficulty increases and portability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The hunting blind is divided into multiple modular components including a floor member, wall members, and a roof member that can be independently manufactured and assembled. Each wall member includes integrated hinges allowing it to function as both a structural element and a folding component, eliminating the need for separate hinge assemblies and simplifying the overall assembly process.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall members are designed to fold inward and nest atop the floor member when collapsed, creating a compact configuration for easy transport. The hollow interior of the wall members provides additional storage space for accessories, effectively nesting functional elements within the structural components themselves.
2Ease of operation
If traditional hunting blind apparatuses are used, then stability is maintained, but portability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The hunting blind transitions between two stable states: an erected configuration for hunting use and a collapsed configuration for transport. Hinged connections at the base of each wall member enable controlled folding motion, while the kickstand provides dynamic stabilization during the transition and maintains stability in the collapsed state. This dynamic design allows the structure to adapt between portability and stability requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
A kickstand serves as an intermediary element that facilitates the transition between erected and collapsed states. The kickstand engages with the floor member to provide additional support during assembly and disassembly operations, and remains deployed during use to prevent accidental collapse, thus mediating between the portability and stability requirements.
3Ease of operation
If collapsible design is implemented, then portability is improved, but assembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wall members are pre-configured with hinges integrated at their base portions, and the floor member includes pre-positioned receiving structures. This preliminary preparation of connection interfaces eliminates the need for field assembly of hinge mechanisms and reduces the number of fastening operations required, significantly decreasing assembly time while maintaining the collapsible functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional elements are merged into single components: the hinge is integrated into the wall member structure itself rather than being a separate assembly, the kickstand combines support and stabilization functions, and the hollow wall members provide both structural integrity and storage capacity. This merging reduces the total number of parts and assembly steps required.
4Strength
If hollow plastic components are used, then durability is improved, but weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hunting blind components are constructed from hollow plastic shells that provide structural strength while minimizing material usage. The hollow construction reduces weight compared to solid plastic or metal alternatives, while the shell geometry is optimized to maintain rigidity and durability. The integrated hinges are formed as thin-walled structures that provide sufficient rotational strength without adding significant weight.
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AI summary
A collapsible hunting blind apparatus comprises a floor member, a roof member, and a plurality of walls. The roof member includes angled surfaces and side walls coupled to the angled surfaces. The plurality of walls are hingedly couplable to the floor member such that the plurality of walls hingedly fold inward toward opposite walls and atop the floor member. The roof member is couplable to the floor member while the plurality of walls are folded atop the floor member.