CA1216315A - Hockey goal and member for locating the goal post on the ice - Google Patents
Hockey goal and member for locating the goal post on the iceInfo
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B63/00—Targets or goals for ball games
- A63B63/004—Goals of the type used for football, handball, hockey or the like
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
- A63B71/02—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00 for large-room or outdoor sporting games
- A63B71/023—Supports, e.g. poles
- A63B71/028—Floor sockets for removable poles
Abstract
"A HOCKEY GOAL AND MEMBER FOR LOCATING THE GOAL POST ON
THE ICE"
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A hockey goal is modified by the use of a tri-angular section lower net support frame which has a straight transverse rear member inter-connected to the rear of the posts by inwardly inclined portions of the same triangular cross-section. The net is attached to the triangular lower frame and is provided a padded in-clined upper surface facing inwardly to the goal to act as a deflection plate. The dimension between the rear member and the goal line is reduced to thirty inches.
The hollow goal post is attached to the ice by a locating member in the form of a hollow rubber hose of the order of eight inches in length which projects from the sub-floor through the ice into the post as a loose fit and has a slot along the length.
THE ICE"
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A hockey goal is modified by the use of a tri-angular section lower net support frame which has a straight transverse rear member inter-connected to the rear of the posts by inwardly inclined portions of the same triangular cross-section. The net is attached to the triangular lower frame and is provided a padded in-clined upper surface facing inwardly to the goal to act as a deflection plate. The dimension between the rear member and the goal line is reduced to thirty inches.
The hollow goal post is attached to the ice by a locating member in the form of a hollow rubber hose of the order of eight inches in length which projects from the sub-floor through the ice into the post as a loose fit and has a slot along the length.
Description
"A HOCKEY GOAL AND MEMBER FOR LOCATING THE GOAL POST OM
__ _ THE ICE"
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
-This invention relates to a hockey goal and to a member or pin for locating the goal post on the ice.
Generally hockey goals comprise a pair of posts and a cross bar joining the posts which are formed from hollow pipes of the specified dimensions. Rearwardly from the posts extends a net support frame which compri-ses a lower frame generally in the form of a pipe which is welded to the posts and extends rearwardly therefrom so as to form a flat horizontal face at the bottom of the goal structure which can sit on the ice and slide across the ice. An upper frame portion is attached to the posts and cross bar with the frame supporting the net rearward-ly of the posts and cross bar for catching the puck.
A number of problems arise with goal nets of this type particularly but not exclusively in relation to smaller rinks which are used for non-professional play where there is less time, money and manpower for mainten-ance of the ice surface and mounting of the goal on the ice surface. ~enerally with very young hockey players the goal is merely placed in position and is allowed to ~Z~3~
sit on the ice so it can move away as soon as it is vigorously c~ntacted by the players. This however be-comes ~nsatisfactory a~ the p~ayers get older, larger and stronger since the goal moves a~ay on any contact thus immediately stopping the game. Various techniques are used for locating the goal on the ice including steel pegs or pins which are driven into the ice and engage up into the hollow post. The pins create an effectively rigid structure which can cause serious injury. Recently magnetic de~ices have bee~ developed which hold the post in place but allow it to break away if the impact force is too ~eat but these are very costly and require exten-sive maintenance and therefore not practical ~or other than professional or representative games. Plastic pins are also available but these free7e into the ice surface and break off on impact thus requiring frequent replace-ment and causing significant delay to the game.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is one object of the present invention, therefore, to pro~de an improved locating device for the goal post of a hockey net of this type.
According to the first aspect of the invention, therefore, there is provided a device for locating a hockey goal having hollow goal posts on the ice compris-~Z1~3~
ing an elongate flexible member having a longitudinaldimension sufficient to extend from a position beneath the ice into an open end of the h~llow goal post and a transverse dimension such that it lies as a loose fit within the goal post.
In addition, the net structure itself can in-clude surfaces and edges of which can increase the possi-bility of injury and accordingly it is a second object of the present inven~ion to provide goal structure which reduces the danger of injury.
Ac~ording to a second aspect of the invention, therefore, ~here is provided a hockey net having a cross bar, a pair of goal posts each extending downwardly from an end of the cross bar, a net and a net support frame extending rearwardly of the posts and the cross bar whereby the posts, cross bar and frame form a rigid structure which can sit on the ice with an open end of the hollow posts and with a portion of the net support frame in contact with the ice wherein the portion of the net support frame for contacting the ice is shaped in cross section as a right angle triangle providing one side for lying in contact with the ice parallel thereto, a second side at right angles to said one side and facing away from said posts and an inclined side joining said ~Z~ 3~
first and second sides.
The flexible member is preferably provided by a rubber steam hose of the order of one and one-half inches outside dla~eter and of the order of one inch inside diameter with a slit along the fu~l length thereof since this provides firstly a very flexible device which is sufficient to support the goal post but can allow it to move away on sufficient impact. The slit increases the flexibility and also can be used to release hot water to the outer edges of t~e tube or hose should it become frozen int~ the ice after an extended period.
The goal structure thus provides a support for the lower edge of the net and also a deflection plate to avoid the puck bouncing directly out of the goal which is less dangerous than the conventional arrangement. In addition, the dimensions of the goal can be reduced that is the dimension from a line joining the posts to the rear edge of the lower frame. This reduction in dimen-sion down to as little as thirty inc~es can avoid the net and goal structure interfering with the game and also can avoid the ne~essity for removing the goal to re-surface thP ice rearwardly of the goal.
With the foregoing in view, and other advan-tages as will become apparent to those skilled in the art ., .
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to which this invention relates as this specification proceeds, the invention is herein described by reference to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, which includes a descript~on of the best mode known to the applicant and of the preferred typical embodiment of the principles o~ the present invention, in which:
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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Figure 1 is an isometric view of a goal struc-ture and post locating member according to the inven-tionO
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view along the lines ~-2 of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view along the lines 3-3 of Figure 1.
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view along the lines 3-3 of Figure 1 of a preferred arrangement on an enlarged scale showing the net mounting arrangement.
In the drawings liXe characters of reference indicate correE~onding par~s in the different ~igures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTIO~
A goal structure according to t~e invention comprises a pair of posts 10 and 1~ and a cross-bar 12 inter-connecting the upper ends of the posts 10 and 11, the posts and cross-bar being formed from hollow pipe in . . .
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conventional manner. The outside diameter of the posts is of the order of three inches.
Th~ ~osts and cross-bar formed into a rigid self-supporting struct~re by a net support frame inclu-ding a lower frame member 13 which lies in the æame hori-zontal plane as the bottom of the posts 10 and 11 and is welded thereto at 14 so as to form a flat bottom surface which can rest upon the ice and hold the posts upright.
The lower frame member 13 includes rearwardly extendin~ portion~ 15 and 1~ which are connected to the back of ~he posts and extend directly rearwardly there-~rom so as to lie parallel. A straight back portion 17 lies parallel to a line joining the posts so as to form a back for the net support frame. The ends of the straight rear portion 17 are interconnected to the rear ends of the portions 15 and 16 by inwardly inclined portions 18 and 19 which are directed inwardly at approximately 45 degrees so as to complete the rear lower frame.
The cross-section of the rear lower frame through the portions 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 is the same and is for~ed as shown more clearly in Figure 3 as a right angle triangle having a flat base 20, an upstanding rear wall 21 and an inclined surface 22. The frame can conveniently be formed by an angle iron defining the . .
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!`' sides 20 and 21 and a flat plate welded to the edges o the angle iron forming the inclined surface 22. The dimens'~ns of t~ angle iron are preferably two inches by two inches.
A net 23 is connected to the lower frame by an edge portion 24 to which the net is coupled by rivets 25.
The edge portion 24 is arranged to wrap around the frame and to over-lap at the rivets 25 to enclose the net 23.
Thus the lower surface of the edge portion 24 engages the ice and a front inclined portion 2~ lying against the inclined plate 22 is padded.
In an alternate arrangement (not shown~ the edge portion 24 can be simply pop-riveted to the rear face 21 of the frame 17.
An upper frame 27 includes a pair of loops 28 extending rearwardly from the cross-bar 12 and inter-connected at the centre of the cross-bar by a triangular flange 29. The loops 28 are formed preferably ~rom one inch pipe welded to the top ends of the posts and to the cross-bar to form a rigid structure. An inter-connecting pipe 30 extends downwardly from the flange 29 and is welded to the inclined upper face 22 of the triangular lower frame.
The net 23 is attached to the posts and to the 3~
upper frame 27 by rivets in conventional manner and is also connected to the lower frame to form a complete net structure around the rear of the goa.~ in conventional manner. For convenience of illustration, ~he net is omitted from the i.sometric view of Figure 1.
The trian~ar lower frame cross-section and the use of the straight rear portion 17 enables the front to rear dimension indicated at 30 of the goal to be re-duced to the order of 30 inches and preferably 31 inches from the conventional 43 inches. At the same time the struct~re xetains its rigidity and also retains its abil-ity to remain upright resting upon the ice with the under surface in contact with the ice.
In addition the triangular cross-section of the lower frame enables the inclined surface 22 to act as a deflector plate so that the puck engaging the lower frame tends to bounce upwardly into the net and remain in the net rather than to return directly out of the net with the danger that its entry into the goal is not observed~
At the same time the triangular shape particularly with the padding 26 provides an additional degree of safety in that it i5 less likely to cau~e damage to a skater fal-ling onto or into the goal than the conventional arrange-ment.
g Turning now to the enlarged view of Figure 4 it will be noted that in the preferred arrangement the strut 30 is flattened at its lower end as indicated at 301 and welded to the upper apex of the frame indicated at 302.
This provides a better weld and also avoids the strut interfering with the effect of the deflector plate provi-ded by the surface 22.
The net is attached to the frame by means of tie bars to 1-1. These tie bars are welded to the rear side of posts 10 and 11 and the cross bar 12 but are not shown for convenience of illustration. In addition, the tie bars are welded to the front lower side of upper frame 27 and to the apex 302 of the frame 13. The net is attached to these tie bars using net twine or plastic ties.
A net protector is then added to the net and indicated at 303. The net protector can be of nylon or similar fabric and ~as eyelets 2~ for tieing to the net-ting. A lower portion of the pTotector 303 is then stretched over the lo~er frame tie bars and pop rivoted onto the rear surface 21 of the lower frame 13. The pop rivots are indicated at 304.
The absorbtion pad or padding 26 includes eye-lets for tieing to the netting and lies loosely over the 3~5 .
plate 22 over its full extent into contact with the ice.
The rigid goal structure which is s~ideable across the ice can then be located in position by a pair of location members 32 and 33 one of which is shown in more detail in Figure 2. Specifically Figure 2 shows the ice indicated at 34 which is formed over a concrete sur-face 35 or layer in which freezing pipes (not shown) are embedded with a sub-flo~r 36 beneath the concrete layer.
The location member 33 comprises a rubber steam hose having an external diameter 37 of one and one-half inches and an internal diameter 38 of the order of one inch. A slit 39 is formed along the full length of the hose in an axial direction at one point in its peri-phery.
The length of the hose is preferably of the order of eight inches so that it can extend from a posi-tion within the sub-floor through the ice in the concrete leaving a p~rtion o~ the order of two inches extending above the ice for projecting into the hollow interior of the post 11.
The outside diameter 37 of the order of one and one-half inches allows the pipe to lie as a loose fit within the interior of the post 11 and within a conven-tional two inch internal diameter pipe insert 40 mounted 3:L~
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in t~e concrete. The pipe inserts 40 are conventionally provided for r~ceiving the rigid pegs on which the net is norinally mountea and have a len~th usually of five inches. Thus the pipe or hose 33 can flex to allow the release of the post 11 on impact of a sufficiently high force which would otherwise tend to cause injury to a player. The ~lexin~ is improved by the loose ~it and by the slot 39 and is not significantly reduced by freezing of the pipe 33 within the ice which can occur after a period of time.
1~ it is necessary to remove the pipe 33 from the ice, this can generally simply be pulled ~rom the ice and from the concrete bore 40 without difficulty. How-ever, in some cases when freezing has occurred, the pipe can be removed simply by pouring hot or warm water into the interior of the pipe following which the water tends to escaps through the slot and melt the ice surrounding the pipe a~lowing ;t to ~e simply removed.
The hose or pipe 33 is preferably formed of rubber or other similar material which remains flexible at temperatures below freezing that is O degrees C~
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as hereinabove described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the 63~5 spirit and scope of the cl.aims without departing from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be interprete~ as illustrative only and not in a limiting sense.
__ _ THE ICE"
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
-This invention relates to a hockey goal and to a member or pin for locating the goal post on the ice.
Generally hockey goals comprise a pair of posts and a cross bar joining the posts which are formed from hollow pipes of the specified dimensions. Rearwardly from the posts extends a net support frame which compri-ses a lower frame generally in the form of a pipe which is welded to the posts and extends rearwardly therefrom so as to form a flat horizontal face at the bottom of the goal structure which can sit on the ice and slide across the ice. An upper frame portion is attached to the posts and cross bar with the frame supporting the net rearward-ly of the posts and cross bar for catching the puck.
A number of problems arise with goal nets of this type particularly but not exclusively in relation to smaller rinks which are used for non-professional play where there is less time, money and manpower for mainten-ance of the ice surface and mounting of the goal on the ice surface. ~enerally with very young hockey players the goal is merely placed in position and is allowed to ~Z~3~
sit on the ice so it can move away as soon as it is vigorously c~ntacted by the players. This however be-comes ~nsatisfactory a~ the p~ayers get older, larger and stronger since the goal moves a~ay on any contact thus immediately stopping the game. Various techniques are used for locating the goal on the ice including steel pegs or pins which are driven into the ice and engage up into the hollow post. The pins create an effectively rigid structure which can cause serious injury. Recently magnetic de~ices have bee~ developed which hold the post in place but allow it to break away if the impact force is too ~eat but these are very costly and require exten-sive maintenance and therefore not practical ~or other than professional or representative games. Plastic pins are also available but these free7e into the ice surface and break off on impact thus requiring frequent replace-ment and causing significant delay to the game.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is one object of the present invention, therefore, to pro~de an improved locating device for the goal post of a hockey net of this type.
According to the first aspect of the invention, therefore, there is provided a device for locating a hockey goal having hollow goal posts on the ice compris-~Z1~3~
ing an elongate flexible member having a longitudinaldimension sufficient to extend from a position beneath the ice into an open end of the h~llow goal post and a transverse dimension such that it lies as a loose fit within the goal post.
In addition, the net structure itself can in-clude surfaces and edges of which can increase the possi-bility of injury and accordingly it is a second object of the present inven~ion to provide goal structure which reduces the danger of injury.
Ac~ording to a second aspect of the invention, therefore, ~here is provided a hockey net having a cross bar, a pair of goal posts each extending downwardly from an end of the cross bar, a net and a net support frame extending rearwardly of the posts and the cross bar whereby the posts, cross bar and frame form a rigid structure which can sit on the ice with an open end of the hollow posts and with a portion of the net support frame in contact with the ice wherein the portion of the net support frame for contacting the ice is shaped in cross section as a right angle triangle providing one side for lying in contact with the ice parallel thereto, a second side at right angles to said one side and facing away from said posts and an inclined side joining said ~Z~ 3~
first and second sides.
The flexible member is preferably provided by a rubber steam hose of the order of one and one-half inches outside dla~eter and of the order of one inch inside diameter with a slit along the fu~l length thereof since this provides firstly a very flexible device which is sufficient to support the goal post but can allow it to move away on sufficient impact. The slit increases the flexibility and also can be used to release hot water to the outer edges of t~e tube or hose should it become frozen int~ the ice after an extended period.
The goal structure thus provides a support for the lower edge of the net and also a deflection plate to avoid the puck bouncing directly out of the goal which is less dangerous than the conventional arrangement. In addition, the dimensions of the goal can be reduced that is the dimension from a line joining the posts to the rear edge of the lower frame. This reduction in dimen-sion down to as little as thirty inc~es can avoid the net and goal structure interfering with the game and also can avoid the ne~essity for removing the goal to re-surface thP ice rearwardly of the goal.
With the foregoing in view, and other advan-tages as will become apparent to those skilled in the art ., .
~2~:i3~ ~
to which this invention relates as this specification proceeds, the invention is herein described by reference to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, which includes a descript~on of the best mode known to the applicant and of the preferred typical embodiment of the principles o~ the present invention, in which:
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
.
Figure 1 is an isometric view of a goal struc-ture and post locating member according to the inven-tionO
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view along the lines ~-2 of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view along the lines 3-3 of Figure 1.
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view along the lines 3-3 of Figure 1 of a preferred arrangement on an enlarged scale showing the net mounting arrangement.
In the drawings liXe characters of reference indicate correE~onding par~s in the different ~igures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTIO~
A goal structure according to t~e invention comprises a pair of posts 10 and 1~ and a cross-bar 12 inter-connecting the upper ends of the posts 10 and 11, the posts and cross-bar being formed from hollow pipe in . . .
3~
conventional manner. The outside diameter of the posts is of the order of three inches.
Th~ ~osts and cross-bar formed into a rigid self-supporting struct~re by a net support frame inclu-ding a lower frame member 13 which lies in the æame hori-zontal plane as the bottom of the posts 10 and 11 and is welded thereto at 14 so as to form a flat bottom surface which can rest upon the ice and hold the posts upright.
The lower frame member 13 includes rearwardly extendin~ portion~ 15 and 1~ which are connected to the back of ~he posts and extend directly rearwardly there-~rom so as to lie parallel. A straight back portion 17 lies parallel to a line joining the posts so as to form a back for the net support frame. The ends of the straight rear portion 17 are interconnected to the rear ends of the portions 15 and 16 by inwardly inclined portions 18 and 19 which are directed inwardly at approximately 45 degrees so as to complete the rear lower frame.
The cross-section of the rear lower frame through the portions 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 is the same and is for~ed as shown more clearly in Figure 3 as a right angle triangle having a flat base 20, an upstanding rear wall 21 and an inclined surface 22. The frame can conveniently be formed by an angle iron defining the . .
3~
!`' sides 20 and 21 and a flat plate welded to the edges o the angle iron forming the inclined surface 22. The dimens'~ns of t~ angle iron are preferably two inches by two inches.
A net 23 is connected to the lower frame by an edge portion 24 to which the net is coupled by rivets 25.
The edge portion 24 is arranged to wrap around the frame and to over-lap at the rivets 25 to enclose the net 23.
Thus the lower surface of the edge portion 24 engages the ice and a front inclined portion 2~ lying against the inclined plate 22 is padded.
In an alternate arrangement (not shown~ the edge portion 24 can be simply pop-riveted to the rear face 21 of the frame 17.
An upper frame 27 includes a pair of loops 28 extending rearwardly from the cross-bar 12 and inter-connected at the centre of the cross-bar by a triangular flange 29. The loops 28 are formed preferably ~rom one inch pipe welded to the top ends of the posts and to the cross-bar to form a rigid structure. An inter-connecting pipe 30 extends downwardly from the flange 29 and is welded to the inclined upper face 22 of the triangular lower frame.
The net 23 is attached to the posts and to the 3~
upper frame 27 by rivets in conventional manner and is also connected to the lower frame to form a complete net structure around the rear of the goa.~ in conventional manner. For convenience of illustration, ~he net is omitted from the i.sometric view of Figure 1.
The trian~ar lower frame cross-section and the use of the straight rear portion 17 enables the front to rear dimension indicated at 30 of the goal to be re-duced to the order of 30 inches and preferably 31 inches from the conventional 43 inches. At the same time the struct~re xetains its rigidity and also retains its abil-ity to remain upright resting upon the ice with the under surface in contact with the ice.
In addition the triangular cross-section of the lower frame enables the inclined surface 22 to act as a deflector plate so that the puck engaging the lower frame tends to bounce upwardly into the net and remain in the net rather than to return directly out of the net with the danger that its entry into the goal is not observed~
At the same time the triangular shape particularly with the padding 26 provides an additional degree of safety in that it i5 less likely to cau~e damage to a skater fal-ling onto or into the goal than the conventional arrange-ment.
g Turning now to the enlarged view of Figure 4 it will be noted that in the preferred arrangement the strut 30 is flattened at its lower end as indicated at 301 and welded to the upper apex of the frame indicated at 302.
This provides a better weld and also avoids the strut interfering with the effect of the deflector plate provi-ded by the surface 22.
The net is attached to the frame by means of tie bars to 1-1. These tie bars are welded to the rear side of posts 10 and 11 and the cross bar 12 but are not shown for convenience of illustration. In addition, the tie bars are welded to the front lower side of upper frame 27 and to the apex 302 of the frame 13. The net is attached to these tie bars using net twine or plastic ties.
A net protector is then added to the net and indicated at 303. The net protector can be of nylon or similar fabric and ~as eyelets 2~ for tieing to the net-ting. A lower portion of the pTotector 303 is then stretched over the lo~er frame tie bars and pop rivoted onto the rear surface 21 of the lower frame 13. The pop rivots are indicated at 304.
The absorbtion pad or padding 26 includes eye-lets for tieing to the netting and lies loosely over the 3~5 .
plate 22 over its full extent into contact with the ice.
The rigid goal structure which is s~ideable across the ice can then be located in position by a pair of location members 32 and 33 one of which is shown in more detail in Figure 2. Specifically Figure 2 shows the ice indicated at 34 which is formed over a concrete sur-face 35 or layer in which freezing pipes (not shown) are embedded with a sub-flo~r 36 beneath the concrete layer.
The location member 33 comprises a rubber steam hose having an external diameter 37 of one and one-half inches and an internal diameter 38 of the order of one inch. A slit 39 is formed along the full length of the hose in an axial direction at one point in its peri-phery.
The length of the hose is preferably of the order of eight inches so that it can extend from a posi-tion within the sub-floor through the ice in the concrete leaving a p~rtion o~ the order of two inches extending above the ice for projecting into the hollow interior of the post 11.
The outside diameter 37 of the order of one and one-half inches allows the pipe to lie as a loose fit within the interior of the post 11 and within a conven-tional two inch internal diameter pipe insert 40 mounted 3:L~
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in t~e concrete. The pipe inserts 40 are conventionally provided for r~ceiving the rigid pegs on which the net is norinally mountea and have a len~th usually of five inches. Thus the pipe or hose 33 can flex to allow the release of the post 11 on impact of a sufficiently high force which would otherwise tend to cause injury to a player. The ~lexin~ is improved by the loose ~it and by the slot 39 and is not significantly reduced by freezing of the pipe 33 within the ice which can occur after a period of time.
1~ it is necessary to remove the pipe 33 from the ice, this can generally simply be pulled ~rom the ice and from the concrete bore 40 without difficulty. How-ever, in some cases when freezing has occurred, the pipe can be removed simply by pouring hot or warm water into the interior of the pipe following which the water tends to escaps through the slot and melt the ice surrounding the pipe a~lowing ;t to ~e simply removed.
The hose or pipe 33 is preferably formed of rubber or other similar material which remains flexible at temperatures below freezing that is O degrees C~
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as hereinabove described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the 63~5 spirit and scope of the cl.aims without departing from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be interprete~ as illustrative only and not in a limiting sense.
Claims
CLAIMS:
(1) A hockey goal having a cross bar, a pair of goal posts each extending downwardly from an end of the cross bar, a net and a net support frame extending rearwardly of the posts and the cross bar whereby the posts, cross bar and frame form a rigid structure which can sit on the ice with an open end of the hollow posts and with a portion of the net support frame in contact with the ice wherein the portion of the net support frame for contacting the ice is shaped in cross section as a right angle triangle providing one side for lying in contact with the ice parallel thereto, a second side at right angles to said one side and facing away from said posts and an inclined side joining said first and second sides.
(2) A goal according to Claim 1 wherein the portion is formed by an angle iron and an inclined cover-ing face welded thereto.
(3) A goal according to Claim 1 wherein the net has an edge piece thereof secured to said second side.
(4) A goal according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 includ-ing resilient padding means covering said inclined side.
(5) A goal according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the spacing between a rear edge of the portion and a line joining the posts is less than thirty-five inches.
(6) A goal according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the spacing between a rear edge of the portion and a line joining the posts is of the order of thirty inches.
(7) A goal according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said portion includes sections connected to said posts extending directly rearwardly therefrom, second sections extending inwardly and rearwardly from the end of said first sections and a section parallel to a line joining said posts and interconnecting said second sections.
(1) A hockey goal having a cross bar, a pair of goal posts each extending downwardly from an end of the cross bar, a net and a net support frame extending rearwardly of the posts and the cross bar whereby the posts, cross bar and frame form a rigid structure which can sit on the ice with an open end of the hollow posts and with a portion of the net support frame in contact with the ice wherein the portion of the net support frame for contacting the ice is shaped in cross section as a right angle triangle providing one side for lying in contact with the ice parallel thereto, a second side at right angles to said one side and facing away from said posts and an inclined side joining said first and second sides.
(2) A goal according to Claim 1 wherein the portion is formed by an angle iron and an inclined cover-ing face welded thereto.
(3) A goal according to Claim 1 wherein the net has an edge piece thereof secured to said second side.
(4) A goal according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 includ-ing resilient padding means covering said inclined side.
(5) A goal according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the spacing between a rear edge of the portion and a line joining the posts is less than thirty-five inches.
(6) A goal according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the spacing between a rear edge of the portion and a line joining the posts is of the order of thirty inches.
(7) A goal according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said portion includes sections connected to said posts extending directly rearwardly therefrom, second sections extending inwardly and rearwardly from the end of said first sections and a section parallel to a line joining said posts and interconnecting said second sections.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA000500687A CA1216315A (en) | 1985-04-17 | 1986-01-30 | Hockey goal and member for locating the goal post on the ice |
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| CA000479408A CA1208248A (en) | 1985-04-17 | 1985-04-17 | Hockey goal and member for locating the goal post on the ice |
| CA000500687A CA1216315A (en) | 1985-04-17 | 1986-01-30 | Hockey goal and member for locating the goal post on the ice |
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| CA000479408A Division CA1208248A (en) | 1985-04-17 | 1985-04-17 | Hockey goal and member for locating the goal post on the ice |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000500687A Expired CA1216315A (en) | 1985-04-17 | 1986-01-30 | Hockey goal and member for locating the goal post on the ice |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| CA (1) | CA1216315A (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1997039807A1 (en) * | 1996-04-23 | 1997-10-30 | John Dennis | A net fixing device |
| US6770003B2 (en) | 2002-01-30 | 2004-08-03 | Jet Ice Limited | Hockey net protector |
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1986
- 1986-01-30 CA CA000500687A patent/CA1216315A/en not_active Expired
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1997039807A1 (en) * | 1996-04-23 | 1997-10-30 | John Dennis | A net fixing device |
| US6770003B2 (en) | 2002-01-30 | 2004-08-03 | Jet Ice Limited | Hockey net protector |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| MKEX | Expiry |