Patent ID: 6568505
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
A tree stand comprising:a) a platform; b) a first receiving track secured to one side of the platform, the first track including a first opening; c) a first locking mechanism including a first lever pivotally secured within the first opening in the first track by a first pin extending across the first opening and through the first lever, the first lever having a handle portion disposed opposite the pin and extending through the first opening outside of the first track and an engagement portion integrally formed with the handle portion, the engagement portion including a bore through which the first pin is inserted and at least two projections extending outwardly from the engagement portion opposite the handle portion; and d) a flexible belt secured to the platform opposite the first track, the belt having a number of teeth spaced along the length of the belt in a configuration generally perpendicular to the length of the belt, the teeth on the belt being selectively intermeshable and engageable with the at least two projections on the engagement portion of the first lever, wherein the first lever is not biased by a spring.