Portable Hunting Blind with Collapsible Front Panel
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hunting blinds are bulky, cumbersome, and uncomfortable, making them difficult for older hunters or those with limited strength or mobility to move or install, and often require exposing part of the upper body to obtain a clear shot, increasing the chance of spooking animals.
Innovation Solution
A portable hunting blind design featuring a base with skids for easy movement, a collapsible front section that can be angled to create an entryway and shooting gallery, and multiple shooting windows, allowing hunters to shoot without exposing themselves, while providing a comfortable seating area.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional hunting blinds are designed to provide full coverage and stability, then hunting effectiveness is improved, but portability and ease of movement deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The hunting blind is divided into modular components including a collapsible frame structure that can be disassembled into manageable sections. The frame consists of interconnected panels and support elements that can be easily separated for transport and reassembled at the hunting location, maintaining full coverage and stability when deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The blind incorporates collapsible and adjustable structural elements that transition between a compact transport state and a fully deployed operational state. The frame includes telescopic supports and foldable panels that provide structural integrity during hunting while minimizing size for portability.
2Reliability
If traditional hunting blinds are designed for stability and full coverage, then protection from detection is improved, but comfort and ease of positioning deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The blind structure is segmented into adjustable panels and modular sections that can be configured to provide full coverage for concealment while creating designated openings for shooting. The segmented design allows for ergonomic positioning and comfortable access without compromising protective coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The blind incorporates adjustable parameters including panel angles, opening positions, and support heights that can be modified to optimize both concealment effectiveness and hunter comfort. The structure allows for parameter adjustments to accommodate different hunting positions and terrain conditions.
3Reliability
If traditional hunting blinds provide full enclosure, then concealment is improved, but shooting capability and mobility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The blind features dynamic openings and adjustable panels that can be positioned to provide clear shooting lanes while maintaining concealment. The front panel includes a movable section that creates an angled opening, allowing the hunter to shoot without exposing their upper body, thus preserving both concealment and shooting capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The blind structure incorporates localized openings with specific geometric properties optimized for shooting. The front opening is angled and positioned to provide an unobstructed shot path while the rest of the enclosure maintains full coverage for concealment, creating different functional qualities in different locations.
4Stability of the object's composition
If traditional hunting blinds are designed as single-unit structures, then structural integrity is improved, but adaptability and ease of transport deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The blind is constructed from standardized modular panels and frame elements that maintain structural integrity when assembled. The modular components connect through standardized joints and fastening mechanisms that ensure stable assembly while allowing easy disassembly for transport and adaptation to different hunting locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The blind employs universal connection systems and standardized components that enable the structure to be assembled in multiple configurations. The same modular elements can be arranged to create different blind sizes and shapes, providing adaptability to various hunting conditions while maintaining structural integrity through consistent connection methods.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a hunting blind having a front blind and a rear blind where the front blind may be placed in a collapsed or erect position and when in an erect position, the front blind is laterally spaced from the rear blind and the front blind has a height that is less than the height of the rear blind. The invention may also include a side shooting widow that is defined in the side of the rear blind and may also include a foot rest.