Patent ID: 6247699
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A foldable net structure for erection on a generally horizontal surface and use in an activity involving a projectile, comprising:a foldable frame arranged to have an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion so that when the net structure is erected, the lower frame portion forms a base on the generally horizontal surface and the upper frame portion extends away from the generally horizontal surface;a fabric sleeve surrounding the frame substantially completely around the periphery of said frame;a net connected to the sleeve and arranged to span the interior area bounded by the upper frame portion and absorb the impact of a projectile directed into said interior area;a rod removably connected to said sleeve adjacent to said upper frame portion and extending substantially to the generally horizontal surface, said rod being arranged to cooperate with said lower frame portion to urge the upper frame portion into its erected position away from the generally horizontal surface; anda strap connecting said sleeve adjacent to said upper frame portion and said sleeve adjacent to said lower frame portion, said strap being arranged to cooperate with said rod to urge said upper frame portion into its erected position away from the generally horizontal surface;whereby said net is self-standing and easily collapsible for storage or transit and can be used indoors or outdoors.