Sports equipment collection and transport device

摘要

A sports ball collection, transport and combination sports goal device is provided, comprising a set of hingedly attached frame members and an internal netted bag attached thereto. The frames are rounded sections of tubular material that are connected at their terminal ends at two hinge devices. The hinges allow the rounded frame sections to be opened and closed with respect to one another, providing access to the internal netting or closure thereof. In an open configuration, the frames provide a structure to hold the netted bag in an open position, wherein balls may easily be placed into the bag. In a closed position, the frame members mate together to form a closed bag and handled device for improved carrying and transport of the device and sports ball contained therein. In an alternate configuration, the frames may be positioned to act as a sports goal for recreational purposes, or to facilitate entry of sports balls within the bag cavity.

主权项

1. A sports ball collection and carrying device, comprising:
two rounded, semi-circular frame members with a first and second terminal end; said first terminal ends of said frame members affixed to a first hinge mechanism, and said second terminal ends affixed to a second hinge to form a hingeable, clamshell frame; wherein said first hinge and said second hinge are adapted to secure said first frame member at any of a variety of angles with respect to said second frame member; a meshed netting attached to said frame members forming a bag interior to said frame members; a handle region along said frame members that forms when said frames are placed in a closed position; wherein the cross section of said two frame members is a truncated semi-circle, such that said cross section of said two frame members forms a flat portion and a rounded portion, wherein said two frame members are adapted to mate together to form a circular handle.