Modular tree stand

摘要

A tree stand for removable attachment to a tree comprising: a support bar having an upper end and a lower end with a length therebetween; an upper jaw coupled to the upper end of the support bar and a lower jaw coupled to the lower end of the support bar, and a platform mounted to the outer side of the lower jaw by insertion of a set of protrusions on the platform into the pivoting snap locks of the arms of the lower jaw. A seat may also be attached to the support par through the upper jaw.

主权项

1. A tree stand for removable attachment to a tree comprising:
a) a support bar having an upper end and a lower end with a length therebetween; b) an upper jaw coupled to the upper end of the support bar and a lower jaw coupled to the lower end of the support bar, each jaw comprising:
i) a curved body having an inner side with teeth for gripping a tree and an outer side;ii) a pair of arms extending outwardly from the outer side of the curved body, each arm comprising:
A) a body having a first end attached to the outer side of the curved body and a second end having an outward-facing notch;B) a pivoting snap lock mounted and secured on the body:iii) a gudgeon for rotationally receiving a strap control axle, centered on the outer side of the curved body between the arms, having an inner bearing for receiving a shaft;iv) a strap control axle comprising the shaft received within the inner bearing of the gudgeon and a toothed ratchet wheel mounted to the shaft and extending outwardly from the gudgeon;v) a toothed pawl mounted to the inner side of each of the curved body of each jaw, located such that the toothed pawl engages the toothed ratchet wheel of the strap control axle; and c) a platform mounted to the outer side of the lower jaw by insertion of a set of protrusions on the platform into the pivoting snap locks of the arms of the lower jaw.