Title:
サッカーゴール
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2012514523
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A game goal according to the invention, such as a soccer goal, collapses both vertically and laterally. The goal includes joints and brackets which facilitate the collapse of the goal such that the during vertical collapse, the forward uprights of the goal fold below the goal's lower rear support members, enhancing the goals transportability. The goal includes stabilizing arms and corresponding receptacles to stabilize the goal in the collapsed position. The goal also has a resistive element which prevents the goal from collapsing too quickly. The goal further incorporates a rotating joint in a top corner bracket which provides an interference fit with a slot in the top corner bracket and a notch in the upright, thereby providing stability when the goal is in the upright or open position for use. Lateral stability of the goal under the weight of a net is enhanced by angle brackets at the ground level of the goal. The angle brackets pivotally connect to the lower crossbar, which folds at its center to facilitate lateral collapse of the goal. The upper crossbar also folds at its center and is attached to the upper corner brackets, which have a pivoting connection to the uprights to facilitate lateral collapse.
Inventors:
Reeves, Francis
Application Number:
JP2011545405A
Publication Date:
June 28, 2012
Filing Date:
January 06, 2010
Export Citation:
Assignee:
First goal LRC
International Classes:
A63B63/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hidesaku Yamamoto
Takaaki Yasumura
Natsuki Morishita
Takaaki Yasumura
Natsuki Morishita