Patent ID: 6273834
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An adjustable basketball goal system allowing for adjustment of the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface, comprising:a support member having a plurality of engaging slots;a goal support structure disposed in relation to said support member, said goal support structure being deformable into a plurality of configurations wherein at each configuration said basketball goal is disposed at a different height above said playing surface;an extension arm having a first end and a second opposing end, said first end attached to said goal support structure and said second end engageably disposed in relation to said support member, wherein movement of said extension arm selectively deforms the goal support structure;a locking mechanism operably disposed relative to said extension arm, said locking mechanism having an engaged position wherein restricting said goal support structure from deforming and a disengaged position wherein the goal support structure is deformable; andwherein said locking mechanism comprises a key selectively disposable in relation to said plurality of slots formed in said support member.