Universal, position-adjustable backstop net system
First Claim
1. A universal net-type backstop system for multi-sports and exercise use comprising in operative combination:
- a) a mounting support assembly which includes at least one vertically spaced pole bracket having a horizontal pivot;
b) an outrigger assembly secured to said at least one pivotable pole bracket and which includes;
i) an axially pivotable elevator assembly having a top and a bottom end;
ii) an extension arm assembly one end of which is mounted to said top end of said elevator assembly, and having an outer end; and
iii) a hanger bracket assembly attached to said outer end of said extension arm assembly for receivingly supporting a hanger rod;
c) a net assembly including a hanger rod receivable in said hanger rod support bracket; and
a net suspendable from said hanger rod to provide a barrier backstop when deployed;
d) said outrigger is pivotable at said support bracket from a vertical position down to be accessible from ground level for safe mounting and removing said net assembly from said hanger bracket so that the user does not have to ascend a ladder to mount, remove or adjust the position of said net, and said outrigger is pivotable on its axis to permit positioning said net from in front of said support pole, in back of said support pole, to either side or to any angle intermediate thereof.
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Abstract
A multiple sports, universally positionable, adjustable net-type backstop system mounted to a pole, such as a basketball hoop pole, comprising an outrigger assembly that is vertically and horizontally adjustable and rotatable 360° on a vertical axis, so that the net can be selectively positioned in front, behind or to either side of a basketball backboard. The outrigger assembly is mounted on the support pole via a horizontally pivotable bracket assembly which permits a net assembly retainer bracket to be pivoted down to a convenient height, such as from chest height down to as low as ground level, for ease and safety in mounting and removing the net assembly. The vertical and horizontal adjustability, 360° rotation, and pivoting functionalities are very important safety features, in that the user need not use a tall step ladder to mount and adjust the position of the net, or remove it for storage.
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16 Claims
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1. A universal net-type backstop system for multi-sports and exercise use comprising in operative combination:
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a) a mounting support assembly which includes at least one vertically spaced pole bracket having a horizontal pivot;
b) an outrigger assembly secured to said at least one pivotable pole bracket and which includes;
i) an axially pivotable elevator assembly having a top and a bottom end;
ii) an extension arm assembly one end of which is mounted to said top end of said elevator assembly, and having an outer end; and
iii) a hanger bracket assembly attached to said outer end of said extension arm assembly for receivingly supporting a hanger rod;
c) a net assembly including a hanger rod receivable in said hanger rod support bracket; and
a net suspendable from said hanger rod to provide a barrier backstop when deployed;
d) said outrigger is pivotable at said support bracket from a vertical position down to be accessible from ground level for safe mounting and removing said net assembly from said hanger bracket so that the user does not have to ascend a ladder to mount, remove or adjust the position of said net, and said outrigger is pivotable on its axis to permit positioning said net from in front of said support pole, in back of said support pole, to either side or to any angle intermediate thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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