Basketball system with adjustable goal height having...

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2008-07-01

2008-07-01

Kim, Gene (Department: 3711)

Games using tangible projectile

Playing field or court game; game element or accessory...

Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof

C473S483000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11087261

ABSTRACT:
Certain preferred embodiments of the present invention provide an improved adjustment system and method for raising and lowering a basketball backboard and goal using a telescoping assembly such as an extension and retraction cylinder. In some preferred embodiments, an actuator assembly is mounted to a midpoint of a lever arm and situated such that the extension or retraction of the actuator assembly causes a mechanically advantaged travel in the height adjustment structure for the goal assembly. As a preferred feature, the present invention provides a greater height adjustment distance in the backboard assembly for a reduced number of cranks compared to a direct connection between an actuator incorporated in or directly attached to an adjustment arm.

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patent: 6419598 (2002-07-01), Winter et al.

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