US 2002/0157899 A1 · Trailer mounted, retractable elevated hunting stand

Abstract

A trailer-mounted, retractable elevated hunting stand, especially but not exclusively suitable for deer hunting. The stand comprises a wheeled trailer, suitable for pulling behind a tow vehicle. The elevated stand is hingedly mounted on the trailer in a “jack-knife” configuration, with a main shaft mounted via a hinge to the trailer, and a platform atop the shaft. The platform is hinged to permit rotation for compact storage. A spring biases the shaft toward a vertical position. To use the stand, the shaft is rotated to the vertical position and the seating platform is rotated on its shaft mounting so as to be substantially horizontal when the shaft is vertical. The shaft is then locked in place. A ladder permits access to the elevated platform. The shaft telescopes for additional height if desired. The trailer permits hauling of an ATV when the stand is retracted.

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Dependent claims

A trailer mounted, foldable elevated stand, comprising:

a) a wheeled trailer adapted for towing by a tow vehicle;
b) a main shaft having a first and a second end, said main shaft hingedly mounted by said first end to said wheeled trailer, and a lock to permit locking said main shaft in a substantially vertical position;
and
c) a platform having a base, hingedly fixed to said second end of said main shaft, and a lock to permit locking said base in a substantially horizontal position when said main shaft is in a substantially vertical position.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Trailer mounted, retractable elevated hunting stand

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Trailer mounted, retractable elevated hunting stand

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Abstract

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