Patent ID: 6881163
Filing Date: 2005-04-19
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A basketball stand comprising: a frame member including a beam for supporting a backboard and rim assembly; a base member for supporting the frame member; the frame member being moveable between a storage position and a playing position; a reciprocating actuator for displacing the frame between the storage position and the playing position; the backboard and rim assembly being disposed outwardly of a first end portion of the base member when the frame lies in the playing position; a first wheel means disposed adjacent the first end portion of the base member; and a second wheel means disposed adjacent a second end portion of the base member; the first wheel means including a plate pivotally mounted to the base at a first end and being moveable between a lowered position in which the base member lies above a supporting surface to allow the basketball stand to roll over the supporting surface and a raised position in which the base member engages the supporting surface and the frame member lies in the playing position; a linkage means connecting a second end of the plate to the frame for transmitting movement of the frame to the first wheel means; and the second wheel means including at least one wheel rotatable about an axis of rotation fixed with respect to the base member.