Concealment Stand With Pivoting Targeting Apparatus Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing targeting apparatus support stands fail to account for the need to conceal user movement while stalking a targeted object and provide stable support for the apparatus during activities like hunting, photography, or wildlife observation.
Innovation Solution
A stand with an elongated member and a targeting apparatus rest that supports the apparatus and includes a shielding screen to conceal the user, allowing the apparatus to be pivoted for movement without being removed, and can be retrofitted to existing stands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a traditional support stand is used, then the targeting apparatus is stable, but the user's movement is exposed to the targeted object
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the support stand function with a concealment screen into a single integrated device. The screen is mounted on the stand structure, merging the stabilization function with the concealment function, allowing the user to remain hidden while supporting the targeting apparatus.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand structure is designed to serve multiple functions: providing stable support for the targeting apparatus and simultaneously serving as a mounting structure for the concealment screen. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making one device fulfill both needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the targeting apparatus is mounted on a fixed stand, then stability is achieved, but the apparatus cannot follow movement of the targeted object
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a pivot connection between the mounting structure and the support stand, allowing the targeting apparatus to dynamically adjust its position. This pivot joint enables the apparatus to follow movement of the targeted object while maintaining stability through the support stand's weight-bearing capability.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a concealment screen is added to the stand, then user movement is concealed, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The screen is integrated into the existing stand structure rather than being a separate component. The stand's vertical member serves as the mounting structure for the screen, merging two functions into one cohesive device and minimizing additional complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
Herein disclosed is a stand that supports a targeting apparatus for targeting an object and conceals a user of the targeting apparatus from the targeted object. An elongated member has a first end that contacts a ground surface and a second end opposite the first end that has a targeting apparatus rest. A shielding screen is mounted on the elongated member. The shielding screen has an opening through which the user can view the targeted object. The opening is positioned such that a line of sight from the targeting apparatus extends through the opening while the targeting apparatus is placed on the targeting apparatus rest. In some embodiments, the shielding screen is collapsible for easy transport to a desired location for targeting activities and the shield can be deployed once at the desired location.