Patent ID: 6460653
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: A01M,B60P

Abstract:
A portable, elevatable hunting stand for use in conjunction with an all-terrain vehicle comprising:a collapsible box enclosure supported by a platform, said box enclosure, when in use by a hunter, having wall panels in a generally vertical orientation and, when collapsed, said box enclosure forming a flat generally horizontal stack of wall panels; a wheeled trailer having a frame supporting said platform and a trailer support structure for transporting said all-terrain vehicle loaded thereon, said trailer receiving said stack of wall panels in a storage condition for transport and supporting said box enclosure and platform when ready for use, said trailer support structure including a pair of reinforced wire runners, each of said wire runners having an inner portion and an outer portion which form an obtuse angle therebetween, said inner portion pivotally mounted to a respective side rail connected to said frame for angular displacement between a first open position in which said outer portion is moved outwardly, allowing the box enclosure to be unfolded for use, and a second transport position in which said outer portion is pivoted inwardly to overlay said horizontal stack of wall panels, the transport position allowing the wire runners to support the all-terrain vehicle loaded thereon; a lifting support structure mounted on said frame and attached to the platform, for raising and lowering the platform and box enclosure for use; and a power source for activating said lifting support structure.