Mobile hunting stand

• US 20060086569A1
• Filed: 10/26/2004
• Published: 04/27/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 10/26/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Jimmydeer LLC
• Original Assignee: Jimmydeer LLC
• Inventors: Brown, Jimmy D. Sr.
• Application Number:
  US10/973,197
• Publication Number:
  US 20060086569A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 182/63.100
• CPC Class Codes: A01M 31/02 Shooting stands

Abstract

A mobile hunting stand is provided that is suitable for use by both able and disabled persons. The present invention comprises a towed mobile base having a plurality of stabilizing leg members for use during set-up of the hunting stand. Located on the base is the actuation equipment, a hydraulic cylinder, pump and battery, for a lift mechanism. The lift mechanism is connected to a platform which may be raised above the mobile base for use in hunting, bird watching or otherwise as an observation post.

Claims

1. A hunting stand comprising:

a mobile base, said mobile base having a plurality of two-wheeled axles and a plurality of stabilizing leg members;

a hydraulically actuated lift mechanism having a first end and a second end, said first end mounted to said base; and

a platform attached to said second end of said hydraulically actuated lift mechanism.

2. A hunting stand as in claim 1, wherein said lift mechanism, its associated hydraulic actuation system, and said platform are housed within said mobile base when said platform is in its stowed position.

3. A hunting stand as in claim 2, wherein said hydraulic actuation system comprises:

a hydraulic cylinder having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end is affixed to said mobile base and said second end is affixed to said lift mechanism;

a hydraulic pump suitable for extending and retracting said hydraulic cylinder; and

a battery suited for providing power to operate said pump.

4. A hunting stand as in claim 3, wherein said battery has a solar panel recharging system.

5. A hunting stand as in claim 2, wherein said lift mechanism comprises a plurality of inter-related crossed structural members rotatably affixed to the nearest other member substantially at their ends so as to allow them to is act upon each other with a compressive force such that said members are rotated from the horizontal toward the vertical.

6. A hunting stand as in claim 5, wherein said lift mechanism can raise said platform at least twelve feet above said mobile base.

7. A hunting stand as in claim 1, wherein said mobile base is suitable for towing behind a vehicle.

8. A hunting stand as in claim 1, wherein said platform is provided with a safety railing about its periphery and wherein at least one portion of said safety railing serves as a ramp when said platform is in its stowed position to allow for access to said platform by disabled persons.

9. A hunting stand as in claim 8, wherein the width of said platform and said ramp is sufficient to allow access by standard sized manually-operated and motorized wheelchairs.

10. A hunting stand as in claim 1, wherein said stand is provided with a plurality of manually adjustable straps for securing said stand to a nearby tree for additional stabilization.

11. A hunting stand as in claim 10, wherein said platform is provided with foot operated controls to raise and lower said platform.

12. A hunting stand as in claim 11, wherein said platform is provided with a safety ladder.

13. A hunting stand comprising:

a mobile base, said mobile base having a plurality of two-wheeled axles and a plurality of stabilizing leg members;

a lift mechanism having a first end and a second end, said first end mounted to said mobile base;

a hydraulic actuation system comprising at least one hydraulic cylinder having a piston end and a cylinder end, wherein said cylinder end is affixed to said mobile base and said piston end is affixed to said lift mechanism, a hydraulic pump suitable for extending and retracting said hydraulic cylinder, and a battery suited for providing power to operate said pump; and

a platform attached to said second end of said lift mechanism.

14. A hunting stand as in claim 13, wherein said lift mechanism, its associated hydraulic actuation system, and said platform are housed within said mobile base when said platform is in its stowed position.

15. A hunting stand as in claim 13, wherein said battery has a solar panel recharging system.

16. A hunting stand as in claim 13, wherein said lift mechanism comprises a plurality of inter-related crossed structural members rotatably affixed to the nearest other member substantially at their ends so as to allow them to is act upon each other with a compressive force such that said members are rotated from the horizontal toward the vertical.

17. A hunting stand as in claim 16, wherein said lift mechanism can raise said platform at least twelve feet above said mobile base.

18. A hunting stand as in claim 13, wherein said mobile base is suitable for towing behind a vehicle.

19. A hunting stand as in claim 18, wherein said platform is provided with a safety railing about its periphery and wherein at least one portion of said safety railing serves as a ramp when said platform is in its stowed position to allow for access to said platform by disabled persons and standard sized manually-operated and motorized wheelchairs.

20. A hunting stand comprising:

a mobile base, said mobile base having a plurality of two-wheeled axles and a plurality of stabilizing leg members;

a lift mechanism comprising a plurality of inter-related crossed structural members rotatably affixed to the nearest other member substantially at their ends so as to allow them to is act upon each other with a compressive force such that said members are rotated from the horizontal toward the vertical, and wherein a first of said structural members has a first end and a last of said members has a second end, wherein said first end is mounted to said mobile base;

a hydraulic actuation system comprising at least one hydraulic cylinder having a piston end and a cylinder end, wherein said cylinder end is affixed to said mobile base and said piston end is affixed to said lift mechanism, a hydraulic pump suitable for extending and retracting said hydraulic cylinder, and a battery suited for providing power to operate said pump; and

a platform attached to said second end of said last member fo said lift mechanism.