Patent ID: 7174995

Claim:
A collapsible tree stand comprising: a generally vertical frame member; a platform pivotally connected to a bottom portion of the frame member such that the platform pivots in the vertical plane of motion; a substantially U-shaped, open-fronted seat frame having a rear side pivotally attached to a middle portion of the generally vertical frame member such that the seat frame pivots in the vertical plane of motion; a transverse sling bracket fixedly mounted to an upper portion of the generally vertical frame member; a sling member with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is affixed to the transverse sling bracket and the side edges of the second end are tautly affixed to the sides of the seat frame, thus forming back and seat support when the seat frame is in its extended position; a coupling member vertically affixed to the rear of the vertical frame member having a downwardly extending free end; and a tree stand mounting apparatus for receiving the downwardly extending free end of the coupling member and attachable to a tree or post.