Collapsible tree stand hoist
Assignee3D Outdoor Products, LLC
InventorDaniel Dean Dorzok
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Abstract
A collapsible tree stand hoist including an elongated pole, a stationary arm secured to the distal end thereof and a movable arm configured to slide back and forth along the length of the elongated pole is provided. Each of the arms include teeth or serrations for grasping and securing the hoist to the trunk of a tree. In a first configuration, the stationary arm and the movable arm are configured to fold up and pivot inwardly, providing a compact hoist device that is easily unfolded and set up on site. In a second configuration, the stationary arm and the movable arm are configured to be removed from the elongated pole, providing a collapsed position that permits the hoist to be easily carried in a compact fashion.
Claims22
A tree stand hoist apparatus for lifting a tree stand to an elevated height, the apparatus comprising:
- an elongated member having a distal end, a proximal end and a length therebetween, the elongated member having a surface comprising a plurality of spaced-apart apertures formed along the length thereof;
- a stationary arm pivotally secured to the distal end of the elongated member, the stationary arm configurable between a locked position, wherein the stationary arm extends laterally away from the elongated member, and a collapsed position wherein the stationary arm pivots towards the elongated member;
- a movable arm comprising a positioning mechanism, the movable arm slidably secured to the elongated member and movable along the length of the elongated member between the distal end and the proximal end thereof, wherein the positioning mechanism of the movable arm engages one of the plurality of apertures in the elongated member when the movable arm is in a locked position and wherein the positioning member is disengaged from the one of the plurality of apertures when the movable arm is in a sliding position;
- wherein the movable arm is pivotable with respect to the elongated member and configurable between a first, operational position and a second, collapsed position;
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- a hoist element including a rope pivotally secured to the apex of movable arm.
A collapsible tree stand hoist configurable between an operational position and a collapsed position, the hoist comprising:
- an elongated member having distal end, a proximal end, a length therebetween and a plurality of spaced apart apertures formed along the length of the elongated member on a surface thereof;
- a first, substantially V-shaped member having a first end pivotally secured to the distal end of the elongated member, a second free end and a hinged apex therebetween, wherein the first substantially V-shaped member stationarily extends from a side of the elongated member when the hoist is in the operational position and wherein the first substantially V-shaped member folds about its apex when the hoist is in the collapsed position;
- a second substantially V-shaped member having a first end slidably secured to the elongated member, a second, free end and a hinged apex therebetween, wherein the second substantially V-shaped member is movably positionable along the length of the elongated member between the distal end and the proximal end thereof when the hoist is in the operational position and wherein the second substantially V-shaped member folds about its apex when the hoist is in the collapsed position;
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- a pulley mechanism pivotally secured to the apex of one of the first and second substantially V-shaped members.
A collapsible tree stand hoisting device configurable between an operational position and a collapsed position, the hoisting device comprising:
- an elongated member having an exterior surface, a distal end, a proximal end and a length therebetween;
- a first substantially V-shaped member comprising a plurality of teeth, and having a first end removably secured to the distal end of the elongated member, a second, free end and an apex therebetween;
- a second substantially V-shaped member comprising a plurality of teeth, the second substantially V-shaped member having a first end movably secured to the elongated member, a second, free end and an apex therebetween, wherein the second substantially V-shaped member is positionable along the length of the elongated member between the distal end and the proximal end thereof;
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- a pulley mechanism pivotally secured to the apex of one of the first and the second substantially V-shaped members, the pulley mechanism including a cable for securing a tree stand thereto.
A collapsible tree stand hoist comprising:
- a tubular support member having an outside surface, a distal end, a proximal end and a length therebetween, the support member including a plurality of apertures linearly aligned along the length thereof;
- a first substantially V-shaped arm having a first end including a tubular flange removably secured around the outside surface of the tubular support member near the distal end thereof;
- a second substantially V-shaped arm having a first end including a tubular flange slidably secured around the outside surface of the tubular support member, the second V-shaped arm positionable along the length of the tubular support member between the distal end and the proximal end thereof;
- a positioning mechanism secured to the flange of the second V-shaped member, wherein the positioning mechanism is configured to engage at least one of the plurality of apertures formed in the tubular support member to lock the second V-shape member along the length of the tubular support member;
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- a hoisting element pivotally secured to one of the first and the second substantially V-shaped members, the hoisting element including a cable for securing a tree stand thereto.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.