Fire escape – ladder – or scaffold – Pole or strand grasping-type climber – Alternate grasping
Patent
1995-03-29
1997-04-29
Melius, Terry Lee
Fire escape, ladder, or scaffold
Pole or strand grasping-type climber
Alternate grasping
182187, 182 20, A63B 2700, E04G 100
Patent
active
056240082
ABSTRACT:
The climbing tree stand of the present invention is convertible between a pair of individual and independent frames attachable to a tree trunk for climbing the same, and a cart for transporting equipment or game. The seat frame includes a U-shaped support frame with a blade connected between the ends of the support frame legs, for engagement with a tree trunk. A U-shaped loop has its legs pivotally connected to the support frame legs, and includes a base for engaging a tree trunk opposing the blade. An axle is removably connected to the seat frame and may be repositioned to receive a pair of wheels when the tree stand is converted to a cart configuration. A pair of struts are pivotally connected at their lower ends to the support frame legs, and removably connected at their upper ends to the loop, to support the loop in an inclined position. The struts and support frame include apertures which will be aligned and locked into position by pins, when the tree stand is converted to the cad configuration. The foot frame also includes a U-shaped support frame with a blade connected between the support frame legs, for engaging a tree trunk. The foot frame further includes a loop pivotally connected to the support frame legs and a pair of struts interconnecting the support frame and loop to selectively retain the loop in an inclined position relative to the support frame. Apertures in the foot frame struts and foot support frame are positioned to be aligned when the tree stand is converted to the cart configuration, and locked in position with pins. A pair of pockets are formed in the foot frame in which a pair of wheels are stored when the apparatus is in the tree stand configuration. The wheels are selectively attached to the axle when the tree stand is in the cart configuration.
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Beach Thomas A.
Frederiksen Mark D.
Melius Terry Lee
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