Spider Hub Pole Retainer for Tree Stand Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Setting up tree stands and camera positions in wooded areas is challenging due to obstructing branches, varying tree diameters, and difficulties in trimming branches at high elevations, while ground shelters are prone to collapse in high winds.
Innovation Solution
A trim saw with a single-hand operation mechanism for easy handling and deployment, a spider hub pole retainer assembly for stabilizing shelters, and camera tree mounts with adjustable angles and secure attachment systems to facilitate wildlife observation and hunting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a tree stand is set up by climbing into the tree, then the observation position is achieved, but branches obstruct the positioning and the process becomes difficult and tedious
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a tree stand system with adjustable legs and positioning mechanisms that act as intermediaries between the user and the tree. The system includes spreader bars, leg adjusters, and platform positioning mechanisms that facilitate easy setup without requiring the user to climb the tree manually, thereby resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and positioning complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The tree stand employs dynamic adjustment mechanisms including telescoping legs with lockable positions, adjustable platform heights, and movable support structures. These dynamic features allow the stand to adapt to different tree diameters and heights, making setup easier while maintaining positioning precision without increasing overall system complexity
2Ease of operation
If ground shelters are used for concealment, then setup is easier, but they are prone to accidental collapse in high winds
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates anchoring systems and ground engagement mechanisms that provide counteracting forces against wind loads. The shelter structure includes ground stakes, tensioning systems, and weighted components that prevent collapse by balancing the forces exerted by high winds, thereby maintaining reliability while keeping setup simple
Solution Approach 2:
The shelter is designed as a modular segmented structure with independent support elements that can be assembled easily on the ground. The segmentation allows for simple setup while each segment is equipped with individual anchoring points that collectively provide enhanced stability and wind resistance, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and reliability
3Adaptability or versatility
If camera positions are adjusted for varying tree diameters and angles, then observation flexibility is improved, but positioning becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs universal mounting mechanisms with adjustable arms, rotatable joints, and multi-position locking systems that can accommodate various tree diameters and angles. The camera mount is designed as a multi-functional device that can be configured for different observation angles and tree configurations, providing adaptability while maintaining ease of operation through standardized adjustment procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The system includes pre-configurable mounting positions and pre-adjusted arm lengths that can be set before camera installation. The adjustable support structures come with pre-marked positioning points and quick-adjust mechanisms that eliminate the need for complex on-site measurements and adjustments, thereby maintaining ease of operation while achieving adaptability to varying tree conditions
Data Source
AI summary
A spider hub pole retaining assembly may include a hub, poles and a retainer. The hub may include channels extending radially outward in a plane. The poles maybe pivotably coupled to the hub near a center of the hub so as to be pivotable between a first position in which the poles extend radially outwardly through the channels in the plane and a second position in which the poles extend away from the outside of the channels. The retainer may include a top rotatably supported by the hub and hooks extending from the top. The top is rotatable between a retaining position in which the hooks receive the poles when the poles are in the first position and a releasing position in which the hooks are angularly offset with respect to the channels to facilitate withdrawal of the poles from the channels.