Break-away basketball goal

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1977-01-27

1985-08-13

Shapiro, Paul E.

Amusement devices: games

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

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A63B 6308

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045345562

ABSTRACT:
A basketball hoop is provided with supporting arm structure which is pivotally connected to a backboard, so that the hoop is movable downwardly from a normal, horizontal position to a break-away position. A detent mechanism is arranged to releasably secure the hoop in its normal horizontal position, but will disengage when a force of predetermined value is applied to the hoop. The hoop is then free to pivot downwardly into its break-away position. A reset mechanism is provided to return the hoop to its normal, horizontal position upon abatement of the applied force, and the detent mechanism is designed to be automatically re-engaging during such return movement.

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