Collapsible frame assembly for supporting netting
First Claim
1. A collapsible sports goal assembly comprising:
- a) a base frame having a first, second, third and fourth end, wherein third and fourth ends removably connect;
b) a front frame supported upright by the base frame, the front frame being coupled to the first and second ends;
c) means for allowing the first and second ends of the base frame to rotate in two directions so that the sports goal assembly can be substantially flattened for storage and transport when the third and fourth ends are separated; and
d) a net attached to the base frame and the front frame for retaining objects.
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Abstract
A frame supporting netting for sports play. The frame has a base frame selectively coupled at a point intermediate the first and second ends thereof. An elbow portion rotatably connects to each end. A front frame has first and second ends that also rotatably connected to the elbow portions, wherein, to collapse the unitary frame, the base frame is uncoupled at the intermediate point to allow for rotation of the base frame first and second ends until the unitary frame is substantially flat. The frame may include a pitchback assembly for selectively converting the frame into a pitchback and storing thereon without encumbering other uses. The pitchback assembly has a sleeve for securing to a first portion of the frame, an anchor assembly for coupling to a second portion of the frame, and a net secured to the sleeve and the anchor assembly.
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18 Claims
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1. A collapsible sports goal assembly comprising:
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a) a base frame having a first, second, third and fourth end, wherein third and fourth ends removably connect;
b) a front frame supported upright by the base frame, the front frame being coupled to the first and second ends;
c) means for allowing the first and second ends of the base frame to rotate in two directions so that the sports goal assembly can be substantially flattened for storage and transport when the third and fourth ends are separated; and
d) a net attached to the base frame and the front frame for retaining objects. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A frame for supporting a sports net comprising:
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a) a base frame for resting on a play surface having first and second ends, the base frame being selectively coupled at a point intermediate the first and second ends;
b) a first elbow portion rotatably connected to the first end;
c) a second elbow portion rotatably connected to the second end; and
d) a front frame having first and second ends, each end of the front frame also rotatably connected to the elbow portions;
wherein, in the play position, the front frame is rigidly supported substanitally perpendicularly to the play surface by the base frame, and, to collapse the unitary frame for transport or storage, the base frame is uncoupled at the intermediate point to allow for rotation of the base frame first and second ends until the unitary frame is substantially flat. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An assembly for selectively converting an open goal into a pitchback and storing thereon without encumbering use as the open goal, the assembly comprising:
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a fabric sleeve for securing the assembly to a first portion of the open goal;
an anchor assembly for coupling to a second portion of the open goal; and
a net having one end secured to the fabric sleeve and another end secured to the anchor assembly. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. An assembly for use as an open goal and a pitchback, the assembly comprising:
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an open goal;
a fabric sleeve for securing the assembly to a first portion of the open goal;
an anchor assembly for coupling to a second portion of the open goal; and
a net having one end secured to the fabric sleeve and another end secured to the anchor assembly. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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