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Common problem with any folding platform or stand

Kind of like the XOP offset quick connect bracket? Essentially a dovetail between the main support beam/post and the bracket that holds it to the tree? Eliminates the need for a batwing all together on the main post. (Or similar to Lone Wolf EZ hand approach.). Have you considered something like that? Both eliminate the batwing attached to the post by putting the attachment method on the strap.

Never saw this before. So, its basically like a Millenium receiver that everyone says is soo heavy and how they just prefer a versabutton, but it adds to that some ability to offset and is a bit more compact. Pretty neat actually.

Machined posts could certainly have similar dovetailing for a removable batwing.
 
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Millennium also has their cam lock ratchet strap receiver. Similar principal as above, slightly different type of male/female interface.
 
Millennium also has their cam lock ratchet strap receiver. Similar principal as above, slightly different type of male/female interface.

Yep. Got one of those.

With a slip on dovetailed batwing, I'd think you'd want it to slip on in an upwards direction, so weighting the platform keeps it secure. Pretty much like those you've mentioned. It's an interesting idea. Could be done on these stands with some careful machining of a batwing.

But, I think this concept best fits platform transportation.
 
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Never saw this before. So, its basically like a Millenium receiver that everyone says is soo heavy and how they just prefer a versabutton, but it adds to that some ability to offset and is a bit more compact. Pretty neat actually.

Machined posts could certainly have similar dovetailing for a removable batwing.
Yes, exactly. The millennium receivers are steel (maybe? never owned one), while the XOP are aluminum. The XOP dovetail portion is cast into the main post of their tree stands. Interestingly, their new edge platform does not appear to have this included into the main post, I assume due to concerns with side pressure and intended nature of loading.
 
Yes, exactly. The millennium receivers are steel (maybe? never owned one), while the XOP are aluminum. The XOP dovetail portion is cast into the main post of their tree stands. Interestingly, their new edge platform does not appear to have this included into the main post, I assume due to concerns with side pressure and intended nature of loading.

Yes, I just checked and had the same conclusion. Too bad, because that would be a non issue with this batwing concept.

Frankly, the flattest packing platform would have a removable post and no dog ears (like the Ambush). But...removable post introduces some problems.
 
So, those are a couple of receiver types that come to mind.

Another approach could be to use some sort of removal bolt or pin.

One method could be to use a removal batwing, and use a quick-bolt connection. With this approach one could either thread the batwing (threaded aluminum, not the best for strength) or attach a nut on the backside of the batwing using JB weld or direct welding.

A quick release bolt, similar to a bicycle skewer, would make this possible:
 
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The above type of quick connection could be used either on the batwing, or on the main post itself. (Most main posts also include some washers or spacers on either side of the bolt that goes through the main casting and the post, so that would likely be the less desirable of the options, since one wouldn’t want to be messing around with those in the dark during setup or takedown!)

A couple more thoughts, anyhow.
 
So, those are a couple of receiver types that come to mind.

Another approach could be to use some sort of removal bolt or pin.

One method could be to use a removal batwing, and use a quick-bolt connection. With this approach one could either thread the batwing (threaded aluminum, not the best for strength) or attach a non the backside of the batwing using JB weld or direct welding.

A quick release bolt, similar to a bicycle skewer, would make this possible:

The skewer is interesting mechanism. Need a grade 8 :).

With machining (inleting) of the post for glue in T washers or threaded T washers, paired with a grade 8 skewer bolt, I could see a possibly efficient design for a platform with removable post.
 
There is always the OOAL Lil' Ambush approach. It's the flattest packing stand I know of. The seat and bracket detatch.
 
I have a glove for filleting fish. It’s supposed to prevent cuts. Has it saved me? I don’t really know.

What a fillet glove was mad for the bat wing?


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For the detachable offset bracket idea, on a machined post a simple groove (height of bracket) cut crosswise would basically give the bracket a place to lock in against vertical forces. With overlap on the sides already assisting in prevention of rotation, its probably cheaper than a fancier dovetail like XOP uses in their slide in bracket.

Just add bolt and knob.
 
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