Basketball backboard and rim assembly

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1988-07-05

1989-05-30

Shapiro, Paul E.

Amusement devices: games

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

Target

248598, A63B 6308

Patent

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048343692

ABSTRACT:
A backboard and rim assembly is provided for use with a sponge basketball. A basketball rim is secured to a base member which is pivotably attached to a basketball backboard. The rim is attached in such a manner that it may swing between a downward position parallel to the plane of the backboard and an upright position perpendicular to the plane of the backboard. A base member is pivoted at its lower end to the backboard and is connected at its upper end to the rim. A stop block is positioned between the backboard and rim to limit upward swinging of the rim. A hook extends from each side of the stop block. A rubber band is attached at each end to one of the hooks and is positioned to underly the base member thus biasing the rim upwardly against the stop block. When a downward force is applied to the rim, the rubber band stretches to permit the rim to swing downward toward the parallel position. When the force is removed, the rim will recoil and return to its perpendicular position.

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