Extendable hunting stand with movable platform
An extendable hunting stand includes a post assembly and a platform assembly. The post assembly includes multiple posts, and includes an outer post having an upper end defining an opening, an inner post telescopically arranged within the outer post. The inner post is configured to extend through the opening at the upper end of the outer post. The platform assembly is movable between a lower end and an upper end of the inner post. A lifting assembly automatically moves the platform assembly along the inner post between the lower end and the upper end of the inner post.
1 . An extendable hunting stand, comprising:
a post assembly comprising a plurality of posts, wherein the plurality of posts are telescopic such that a height of the post assembly is adjustable in a longitudinal direction, wherein an inner post of the plurality of posts comprises an extension with one or more wheels arranged thereon, and wherein the one or more wheels are configured to move along an interior surface of an outer post of the plurality of posts;
a plurality of steps arranged on a post of the post assembly, wherein each of the plurality of steps comprises a mounting plate secured to the outer post, and a foldable platform;
a platform assembly, comprising:
a platform base movably coupled to the post assembly; and
a platform connected to the platform base and configured to support a hunter;
a lifting assembly configured to automatically move the platform assembly along a longitudinal axis of the post assembly, wherein the lifting assembly comprises a motor housing comprising an electric motor and a battery; and
a securement device configured to secure the post assembly to a tree, the securement device comprising:
a support extending outward from the outer post, wherein a length of the support is adjustable; and
a strap coupled to the support and configured to wrap around the tree.
2 . The hunting stand of claim 1 , wherein the platform is pivotably connected to the platform base, such that the platform is configured to rotate from a collapsed position in which the platform is parallel to the outer post, to an extended position in which the platform is perpendicular to the outer post.
3 . The hunting stand of claim 1 , wherein the lifting assembly comprises a pulley and a cable arranged on the pulley and connected at a first end to the platform assembly and at a second end to a lower end of the post assembly.
4 . The hunting stand of claim 1 , wherein the platform assembly is movably coupled to the inner post of the post assembly between an upper end and an opposing lower end of the inner post.
5 . The hunting stand of claim 1 , wherein the motor housing is disposed at a lower end of the outer post.
6 . The hunting stand of claim 1 , further comprising a wheel assembly arranged at an upper end of the outer post, wherein the wheel assembly comprises one or more wheels configured to contact the inner post.
7 . The hunting stand of claim 6 , wherein the upper end of the outer post comprises an opening configured to allow the inner post to extend through the opening and above the upper end of the outer post, wherein the one or more wheels of the wheel assembly are arranged around the opening at the upper end of the outer post, and wherein the one or more wheels of the wheel assembly are configured to contact a portion of the inner post extending through the opening.
8 . The hunting stand of claim 6 , wherein the one or more wheels of the wheel assembly are configured to contact a portion of the inner post within the outer post.
9 . The hunting stand of claim 1 , wherein the one or more wheels of the extension comprises first and second wheels, wherein the first and second wheels are arranged on opposing sides of the extension.
10 . The hunting stand of claim 1 , wherein the inner post is movably connected to a threaded rod via the extension.
11 . The hunting stand of claim 1 , wherein the inner post comprises a longitudinal slot extending between a lower end and an upper end of the inner post, and wherein a platform arm connected to the platform base extends through the longitudinal slot.
12 . The hunting stand of claim 1 , wherein the outer post comprises a longitudinal opening extending between a lower end and an upper end of the outer post.
13 . The hunting stand of claim 1 , wherein the lifting assembly further comprises a pulley and a cable, and wherein the cable is enclosed within the post assembly.
14 . The hunting stand of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of cleats extending from a lower end of the outer post.
15 . The hunting stand of claim 1 , further comprising a hitch arranged at an upper end of the inner post, the hitch being configured to secure the hunting stand to a vehicle for towing.