Tree hunting lower back support assembly and method therefor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tree hunting accessories do not provide targeted, adjustable, and firm lower back support for hunters, especially when leaning against a tree, and are often bulky or not easily transportable.
Innovation Solution
A tree hunting lower back support assembly comprising a plurality of back support members made of hard materials with adjustable thicknesses and a belt for securing them to a tree trunk, allowing selective positioning and easy transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If complex and large seats or back support devices are used, then back support comfort is improved, but portability and ease of transport are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The back support device is divided into multiple independent back support members (first, second, third members) that can be separately carried and selectively assembled. Each member is a discrete component that can be transported independently, allowing hunters to carry only the members needed for specific hunting conditions rather than transporting a complete large seat structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The back support members are designed to nest within one another when not in use. The smaller members can be placed inside larger members, creating a compact storage configuration that significantly reduces the volume and weight of the equipment that needs to be carried in hunting packs or gear.
2Strength
If firm and hard support material is used, then support effectiveness is improved, but adaptability to different tree shapes and sizes is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The back support members are designed with flexible characteristics that allow them to dynamically adapt to different tree shapes, sizes, and surface contours. The members can bend and conform to the irregular surfaces of various trees while maintaining their firm support properties, enabling the same set of members to work effectively across diverse hunting environments.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides adaptability through having multiple back support members with different thicknesses and firmness parameters. Hunters can select different members based on the specific tree conditions and personal comfort requirements, changing the physical parameters of the support device to match different operational conditions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple back support members with different thicknesses are carried, then adjustability and comfort are improved, but device complexity and packing volume are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The multiple back support members of different thicknesses are designed to nest within one another, with thinner members fitting inside larger members. This nesting arrangement consolidates what would otherwise be multiple separate items into a single compact package, reducing the effective number of components that need to be managed and packed.
4Productivity
If standing for long periods in tree stands is required, then hunting effectiveness is improved, but physical comfort and hunter well-being are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The back support system is segmented into multiple members that can be selectively positioned to provide support at different locations and angles. This segmentation allows hunters to optimize the support configuration for their specific posture and hunting duration, distributing physical stress more effectively across the back and improving comfort during extended standing periods.
Data Source
AI summary
A tree hunting lower back support assembly includes a plurality of back support members and a belt. Each of the back support members includes a hard material and a curved section to be placed against the lower back of a person. Each of the back support members has a different thickness to permit selective positioning of one of the back support members between a tree and the lower back of a hunter in a tree stand. The belt is sufficiently long to be wrapped around and secured to a tree trunk to hold the back support members against a tree.