Patent ID: 6142891
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An adjustable basketball goal system allowing for adjustment of the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface, comprising:a rigid support;a goal support structure disposed in relation to said rigid support, 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 attached to said rigid support, 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 comprising a locking rod attached to said rigid support and at least one locking plate selectively engaging said locking rod; andsaid locking mechanism adapted to be positionable between an engaged position wherein restricting the goal support structure from deforming and a disengaged position wherein the goal support structure is deformable.