| 摘要 |
A stand for supporting items, such as clothing or recreational equipment, is formed of three or four hockey stick-shaped supports, which are fastened to the sides of a block, with the curved striking surfaces at the top. If three supports are used, the block has a cross section of an equilateral triangle, and if four such supports are used, the block has a square cross section. Wells are formed on the top and bottom of each block, forming walls with a slightly arcuate slot formed in each wall at the top of the block. Bolts passing through the walls at the bottom of the block and the supports attach the supports to the block. Bolts passing through the supports and the slots at the top of the block assist in securing the supports to the block but permit the supports to pivot around the lower bolts by an amount permitted by the length of the slots. When the supports are held parallel to each other, the assembly is in position for storage or carrying. When the supports are pivoted to their opposite position, they become spaced legs holding the stand upright above a supporting surface such that various items can be hung on or from the striking surface, which may be perforated, e.g., for hangers. A bore may be drilled into the base of the top well for supporting a pole with a hockey puck-shaped member positioned above the level of the striking surfaces to provide an additional location for carrying a helmet or other object.
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