Backboard reinforcing apparatus

Details Backboard reinforcing apparatus Backboard reinforcing apparatus

1984-10-15

1986-05-13

Shapiro, Paul E.

Amusement devices: games

Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...

Target

A63B 6308

Patent

active

045881880

ABSTRACT:
A backboard reinforcing apparatus operable to transfer forces against a basketball goal assembly to a main support frame to prevent breakage of a main glass backboard member. The backboard reinforcing apparatus includes the main glass backboard member supported about its outer periphery by a backboard and main support assembly; a transverse frame and goal support assembly connected to the backboard and main support assembly; and the basketball goal assembly connected to the transverse frame and goal assembly. Shocks are prevented from entering the main backboard member through the embodiments of (1) the use of a threaded goal support anchor members threaded into a goal support plate member and vertical support plate members to maintain positive spacing there between; and (2) the use of spacer members between a vertical anchor plate and a front goal mount plate to maintain the desired spacing. In another embodiment, an adjustable transverse frame and goal support assembly is provided having adjustable means to maintain a basketball rim assembly horizontal with the game playing surface.

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Guardian Glass Backboard Circular 3-1982.
Porter Athletic equipment Co. Catalog, p. 5, 2-1961.
Sweet's Catalog File, 11.15 Me, pp. 1 & 2, 5-1982.

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