TRIGGERLESS HANDLE MECHANISM AND SHOCK ABSORBING ELEMENTS FOR BASKETBALL SYSTEM

摘要

In one example, a basketball system a goal attached to a backboard assembly. A connecting structure connects the backboard assembly to a support structure. A height adjustment mechanism includes a handle assembly that is directly connected to the support structure, and the handle assembly is operable to change a height of the goal and backboard assembly. As well, a shock absorbing element is provided that includes a first portion directly connected to the handle assembly, and the shock absorbing element has a second portion directly connected to the support structure of the basketball system, and the shock absorbing element enables temporary displacement of the goal and the backboard in response to imposition of a load or force on the goal. Finally, a structure is provided that is directly connected to the handle assembly and directly connected to the connecting structure.

主权项

1. A basketball system, comprising:
a goal; a backboard assembly to which the goal is connected, wherein a position of the goal relative to the backboard assembly is fixed; a support structure that comprises three sets of arms, each set of arms being rotatably connected to the backboard assembly; a connecting structure that connects the backboard assembly to the support structure; a height adjustment mechanism including a handle assembly that is directly connected to the support structure, the handle assembly being operable to change a height of the goal and backboard assembly; a shock absorbing element having a first portion directly connected to the handle assembly, and the shock absorbing element having a second portion directly connected to the support structure of the basketball system, wherein the shock absorbing element enables temporary displacement of the goal and the backboard in response to imposition of a load or force on the goal; and a structure directly connected to the handle assembly and directly connected to the connecting structure.