Layout blind with adjustable leg support and foldable flap support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Hunters need a versatile piece of equipment that combines the aquatic versatility of a layout boat with the portability and compact size for upland hunting, as layout boats are expensive and non-collapsible, while layout blinds are ineffective in flooded fields.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible layout blind with a foldable support frame, adjustable legs, and a fabric cover that can be used in both marshy environments and dry fields, featuring U-shaped frames and extendible legs for stability and easy access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a layout boat is used for marshy environment hunting, then aquatic versatility is improved, but portability and collapsibility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the aquatic versatility of a layout boat with the portability of a layout blind by integrating a fabric cover over a collapsible frame structure, creating a hybrid device that functions as both a floating platform and a concealment blind
Solution Approach 2:
The layout blind is designed to perform multiple functions: it can be used as a floating platform in water, a concealed blind on land, and a portable hunting shelter, eliminating the need for separate equipment for different hunting environments
2Ease of operation
If a layout blind is used for upland hunting, then portability is improved, but effectiveness in marshy environments deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure incorporates adjustable and extendible legs that can be modified to suit different terrains, allowing the blind to adapt from land-based to water-based environments through dynamic structural changes
3Ease of operation
If the support frame is made foldable for portability, then collapsibility is improved, but structural stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support frame is divided into multiple foldable sections connected by hinges, allowing the structure to collapse into a compact form for transport while maintaining full structural integrity when deployed for hunting
Solution Approach 2:
The frame incorporates curved and angled support elements that provide structural rigidity when assembled, ensuring stability in the deployed position while allowing folding capability
4Stability of the object's composition
If extendible legs are added for stability in water, then stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The extendible legs incorporate self-adjusting mechanisms that allow automatic length adjustment and locking without requiring complex manual operation or additional tools, maintaining simplicity while providing enhanced stability
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AI summary
A layout blind for use in a marshy environment or in a dry field with a support frame and a fabric cover. The frame is supported on extendible legs and has three foldable sections. A U-shaped head frame and a U-shaped foot frame are pivoted to the support frame. First and second U-shaped flap support frames are pivoted between the head frame and the foot frame and are foldable about a pivot hinge with a stop.