Deer Stand Climbing Platform With Foot Loops for Stable Footing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hunting platforms lack features that enhance climbing efficiency, comfort, and ensure enhanced footing, which are crucial for improved hunting experiences.
Innovation Solution
A hunting platform system with a band extending around the tree, connected to both sides of the platform, featuring a heal hole and foot loops, allowing hunters to climb and position themselves efficiently, ensuring stable footing and comfort during use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional climbing stands are used, then portability is improved, but climbing efficiency and comfort are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The climbing system is divided into separate functional components: a platform for support, foot loops for foot engagement, and a band for tree engagement. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently for its specific function while working together to provide efficient and comfortable climbing.
Solution Approach 2:
The foot loops act as intermediaries between the hunter's feet and the platform, providing a secure connection point that transfers force efficiently while maintaining comfort. The band serves as an intermediary between the platform and the tree, enabling secure attachment without direct contact between the platform and tree surface.
2Stability of the object's composition
If ladder stands are used, then stability is improved, but ease of climbing is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The climbing system transitions from a static ladder structure to a dynamic climbing system where the hunter actively engages foot loops to lift and lower the platform. This dynamic interaction provides stability through continuous foot placement while maintaining ease of climbing through the designed foot loop engagement mechanism.
3Weight of moving object
If hang-on stands are used, then weight is reduced, but climbing aid requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The platform, foot loops, and band are merged into a single integrated climbing system. The foot loops are directly attached to the platform, and the band is connected to both sides of the platform, creating a unified structure that eliminates the need for separate climbing aids while maintaining lightweight construction.
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AI summary
A hunting platform system including a platform couplable to a tree and a band extending around the tree. The band being connected to both sides of the platform. The platform has a heal hole positioned in the platform to accommodate a heal of a hunter.