Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1987-10-15
1989-07-11
Shapiro, Paul E.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
A63B 6308
Patent
active
048464694
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for mounting a basketball goal to a backboard or other rigid support such that when a force exceeding a threshold force is applied to the goal, the mounting apparatus of the present invention permits the goal to flexibly deflect away from the backboard along an arc-shaped path while the mounting apparatus dissipates much of the energy transferred to the goal from the impact of the force. The apparatus of the present invention includes a spring and a resilient ring which are used in combination to retrofit a goal to a backboard such that damage to the goal or backboard when someone dunks the basketball and/or suspends from the rim may be avoided. When a threshold force is applied to the goal the spring held in place by a bolt and securing the upper portion of the mounting plate of the goal to the backboard is compressed thereby allowing the upper portion of the mounting plate to temporarily separate from the backboard. Simultaneously, a resilient ring held in place by a bolt and securing the lower portion of the mounting plate to the backboard is also compressed thereby allowing the mounting plate to pivot. When the force is released, the goal resumes its horizontal position where it remains secured to the backboard during conditions of regular use.
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Shapiro Paul E.
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