Hunter's Lite Lift
Abstract
The Hunter's Lite Lift is a composite climbing stand that offers accessibility for people to climb up into trees to hunt. It is manufactured of carbon fiber/foam core filament wound rods with a carbon fiber/foam core hand lay-up sandwich panel base with aluminum teeth. The climbing stand needs to be stable, able to support the weight of the user, and be small and light while not sacrificing comfort for the individual. This product is unique due to the carbon fiber/ foam core sandwich panel, which will make it lighter than its aluminum counterparts. Having a lightweight and long-lasting climbing stand would be in high demand by avid hunters and photographers. The lightweight stand would put less strain on the user during hiking to and from their hunting/photography spots. The stand is designed, fabricated, and tested according to the Treestand Manufacturers and other standards such as retaining its mechanical properties when exposed to water and freezing temperatures.
College
College of Science & Engineering
Department
Composite Materials Engineering
Campus
Winona
First Advisor/Mentor
Keith Dennehy
Location
Ballroom - Kryzsko Commons
Start Date
4-18-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
4-18-2024 10:00 AM
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Format of Presentation or Performance
In-Person
Session
1a=9am-10am
Poster Number
23
Hunter's Lite Lift
Ballroom - Kryzsko Commons
The Hunter's Lite Lift is a composite climbing stand that offers accessibility for people to climb up into trees to hunt. It is manufactured of carbon fiber/foam core filament wound rods with a carbon fiber/foam core hand lay-up sandwich panel base with aluminum teeth. The climbing stand needs to be stable, able to support the weight of the user, and be small and light while not sacrificing comfort for the individual. This product is unique due to the carbon fiber/ foam core sandwich panel, which will make it lighter than its aluminum counterparts. Having a lightweight and long-lasting climbing stand would be in high demand by avid hunters and photographers. The lightweight stand would put less strain on the user during hiking to and from their hunting/photography spots. The stand is designed, fabricated, and tested according to the Treestand Manufacturers and other standards such as retaining its mechanical properties when exposed to water and freezing temperatures.
Comments
Add 5th researcher Trevor Paulsen and add department