US20100069178A1 - Sports goal nets - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to apparatus to stop and/or return shots for use with sports goal nets.
- this invention relates to apparatus for use with a sports goal net that can be used for playing street hockey, ball hockey, inline hockey, ice hockey or can be used as a practice shooting device.
- Sports players such as hockey players, need to practice shooting skills. In the case of hockey, ice time can be limited so many players, particularly children, practice shooting against a garage door or in a basement etc. In addition younger players and adults often have ball hockey games in the street. There is a need for a sports goal net that can return stray shots that normally have to be retrieved, stopping play or practice. As many amateur hockey players are children with limited skill in assembly, it is advantageous to have sports goal nets that are portable, easy to use and are safe.
- the present invention relates to an apparatus to stop and/or return shots for use with a sports goal net having a goal frame with a pair of posts and a cross bar connected to one end of each of said pair of posts.
- the pair of posts and top cross bar define a goal opening.
- a support section is provided to enable the goal frame to be free standing. Netting or other suitable covering is attached to the goal frame behind the goal opening.
- the improvement of the present invention comprises apparatus to stop and/or return shots directed at the sports goal net.
- the apparatus of the present invention can be adjusted to stop and return shots that are wide or above the goal opening or shots that are in the goal opening.
- a first side deflector shaped to cover part of the goal opening, is connected to one of the pair of posts by first connector means adapted to permit the first side deflector to rotate about the post from a first closed position in front of the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of said post.
- the first side deflector is sized to fit within the goal opening to thereby cover a part of the goal opening.
- a second side deflector, shaped to cover the remaining part of the goal opening is connected to the other of said pair posts by second connector means adapted to permit the second side deflector to rotate about the post from a first closed position in front of the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of said post.
- the second side deflector is sized to fit within the goal opening to thereby cover the remaining part of the goal opening not covered by the first side deflector.
- the support section of the sports goal net comprises an upper support section and a base section, where the upper support section and base section are spaced apart by one or more vertical supports.
- a top deflector is connected to the support section to permit the top deflector to move from a first position above the goal opening to a stored position.
- the top deflector may be moved from the first position above the goal opening to a stored position by a variety of methods. Two methods are by telescoping the top deflector in and out of the vertical supports for the support section or by pivotally connecting the top deflector to the upper support section.
- FIG. 1 is a front perspective of one embodiment of a sports goal net incorporating apparatus of the present invention having first and second side deflectors covering the goal opening and a top deflector all in the stored position.
- FIG. 2 is a front perspective of the sports goal net of FIG. 1 with the first and second side deflectors rotated to an open position to the outside of the goal opening and the top deflector in a first position above the goal opening.
- FIG. 3 is a side plan view of the sports goal net of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is a front plan view of another embodiment of a sports goal net incorporating apparatus of the present invention with first and second side deflectors covering the goal opening and a top deflector in stored position.
- FIG. 5 is a front plan view of the sports goal net of FIG. 4 with the first and second side deflectors in a partially opened position.
- FIG. 6 is a front plan view of the sports goal net of FIGS. 4 and 5 with the first and second side deflectors and top deflector in fully opened position.
- FIG. 7 is a front plan view of the sports goal net of FIG. 6 with targets displayed in the goal.
- FIG. 8 is a side plan view of the sports goal net of FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 9 is a side plan view of the sports goal net of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 10 is a rear plan view of the sports goal net of FIG. 9 .
- FIG. 11 is a partial front view of the sports goal net of FIG. 4 with a vertical goal post and second side deflector section removed.
- FIG. 12 is a partial perspective view of the sports goal net of FIG. 11 with the vertical goal post and detached second side deflector ready to be assembled.
- the sports goal net 1 has a goal frame 2 including a pair of posts 3 , 4 and a top cross bar 5 that define a goal opening 6 .
- the sports goal net 1 is intended to be portable and a support section, generally indicated at 7 , is provide to permit the sports goal net to be free-standing.
- Polyester netting commonly used on sports nets is shown attached to the goal frame behind the goal opening. The type and tension of the netting may vary without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- Apparatus, according to the present invention, to stop and or return a stray shot is shown attached to the sports goal net.
- a first side deflector 8 shaped and sized to cover part of the goal opening, is connected to one of the posts 3 by a first connector means, generally indicated as 9 , adapted to permit the first side deflector 8 to rotate about the post 3 from a first closed position covering part of the goal opening 6 (as shown in FIG. 1 ) to one or more open positions to the outside of said post 3 (as shown in FIG. 2 ).
- a second side deflector 10 similar to the first side deflector 8 , in that it is shaped and sized to cover the remaining part the goal opening 6 , is connected to the other post 4 by a second connector means, generally indicated at 11 , adapted to permit the second side deflector 10 to rotate about the post 4 from a first closed position covering the remaining part of the goal opening 6 to one or more open positions to the outside of the post 4 .
- the first and second side deflectors can either close over the goal opening or close into the goal opening to cover the goal opening.
- the first and second side deflectors 8 , 10 are shaped and sized to cover the goal opening by fitting within the goal opening.
- each of the first and second side deflectors 8 , 10 covers about half the goal opening 6 .
- the first and second side deflectors 8 , 10 have a generally rectangular frame, generally indicated at 11 a and 12 a.
- the frame 11 a of the first side deflector 8 comprises top 12 and bottom 13 cross members and a pair of vertical members 14 , 15 .
- Netting 20 is provided to cover the area defined by the frame 11 .
- the frame 12 a of the second side deflector 10 comprises top 16 and bottom 17 cross members and a pair of vertical members 18 , 19 .
- Netting 21 is provided to cover the area defined by the frame 12 a.
- the method of connection of the first and second side deflectors 8 , 10 to the posts 3 , 4 of the goal frame 2 to permit the first and second side deflectors 8 , 10 to rotate about the posts 3 , 4 from a first position covering the goal opening 6 to one or more open positions to the outside of the posts 3 , 4 may vary.
- a first connector means generally indicated at 9 , connects the first side deflector 8 to post 3 to permit the first side deflector 8 to rotate about the post 3 from a first position covering part of the goal opening a shown in FIG. 1 to one or more open positions to the outside of post 3 as shown in FIG. 2 .
- a pair of connectors 22 , 23 that permit the first side deflector 8 to rotate about post 3 .
- One or both of the connectors 22 , 23 preferably include means for locking the first side deflector 8 in either the closed position covering the goal opening 6 or one or more open positions to the outside of post 3 . By locking the first side deflector 8 in the desired position it will not move when the ball or puck hits the netting.
- a second connector means generally indicated at 11 , connects the second side deflector 10 to post 4 to permit the second side deflector 10 to rotate about the post 4 from a first position covering part of the goal opening 6 as shown in FIG. 1 to one or more open positions to the outside of post 4 as shown in FIG. 2 .
- the second connector means 11 in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 comprises a pair of connectors 24 , 25 that permit the second side deflector 10 to rotate about post 4 .
- One or both of the connectors 24 , 25 preferably include means for locking the second side deflector 10 in either the closed position covering the goal opening 6 or one or more open positions to the outside of post 4 . By locking the second side deflector 10 in the desired position it will not move when the ball or puck hits the netting.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of one embodiment of a sports goal net according to the present invention with the first side deflector and second side deflectors in a closed position within the goal opening.
- the sports goal net can be used for practice shots whereby upon shooting a movable object, such as a puck or ball or the like, on the net, the movable object bounces back towards the shooter thereby enabling efficient self-practice for increased accuracy of shots.
- the support section 7 for the frame 2 of the sports goal net 1 comprises an upper support section 26 and a base section 27 , where the upper support section and base section spaced are apart by one or move vertical supports, generally indicated at 28 .
- the upper support section 26 in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 comprises a rear cross bar 29 and a pair of side members 30 , 31 each having one end 32 , 33 connected to the point of connection 34 , 35 of posts 3 , 4 and the ends of the top cross bar 5 .
- the base section 27 in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 comprises a rear bar 36 and a pair of side members 37 , 38 each having one end 39 , 40 connected to the bottom end 41 , 42 of posts 3 , 4 .
- the upper support section 26 and base section 27 are spaced apart by a vertical support, which in the embodiment illustrated comprises vertical brace 43 having one end 44 connected to rear bar 36 of base section 27 and the other end 45 connected to the rear cross bar 29 of upper support section 26 .
- a top deflector 46 is connected to the upper support section 26 to permit the top deflector 46 to move from a first position above the goal opening as shown in FIG. 2 to a stored position as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the top deflector 46 is moved from the first position above the goal opening to a stored position in the embodiment illustrated by pivotally connecting the top deflector 46 to the rear cross bar 29 of upper support section 26 by pivotal connectors 47 , 48 .
- the top deflector 46 has a generally rectangular frame 49 .
- the frame 49 comprises top 50 and bottom 51 cross members and a pair of vertical members 52 , 53 . Netting 54 is provided to cover the area defined by the frame 49 .
- top and bottom cross members 50 , 51 of top deflector 46 are about the same length as the rear cross bar 29 .
- top deflector 46 may be provided with extendable side panels, generally indicated at 55 , 56 .
- the extendable side panels 55 , 56 each comprise a generally U-shaped frame 57 , 58 covered by netting 59 , 60 .
- the ends 61 , 62 of the legs 63 , 64 of frame 57 of extendable panel 55 telescope in and out of the ends of the top and bottom cross members 50 51 of the top deflector 46 .
- the ends 65 , 66 of the legs 67 , 68 of frame 58 of extendable panel 56 telescope in and out of the other ends of the top and bottom cross members 50 51 of the top deflector 46 .
- the side panels 55 , 56 are about the same width as the first and second side deflectors 8 , 10 .
- the side panels 55 , 56 are extended when the top deflector 46 is above the goal opening as shown in FIG. 2 and retracted when the top deflector 46 is in a stored position as shown in FIG. 1 .
- side panels 55 , 56 are shown as telescoping in and out of the top and bottom vertical cross members that could alternatively be hinged to the top deflector to pivot from a stored position (retracted in FIG. 1 ) to an extended position.
- the side panels could be sections of netting that can be connected to the sides of the top deflector 46 when in the open position above the goal opening and the top of the first and second side deflectors 8 , 10 when they are in the open position to the outside of posts 3 , 4 .
- the netting comprising the side panels would be disconnected from either or both the top deflector and first and second side deflectors.
- the sports goal net 100 has a goal frame 102 including a pair of posts, generally indicated at 103 , 104 , and a top cross bar 105 that define a goal opening 106 .
- the sports goal net 100 is intended to be portable and a support section, generally indicated at 107 , is provide to permit the sports goal net to be free-standing.
- Polyester netting commonly used on sports nets is shown attached to the goal frame behind the goal opening. The type and tension of the netting may vary without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- the apparatus for stopping shots comprises a pair of side deflectors and in another aspect include a top deflector.
- a first side deflector 108 shaped and sized to fit within the goal opening 106 , is connected to one of the posts 103 by a first connector means 109 adapted to permit the first side deflector 108 to rotate about the post 103 from a first closed position (as shown in FIG. 4 ) within the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of said post (as shown in FIG. 5-8 ).
- the second side deflector 110 is similar to the first side deflector 108 in that it is shaped and sized to fit within the goal opening 106 , and is connected to the other post 104 by a second connector means 111 adapted to permit the second side deflector 110 to rotate about the post 104 from a first closed position (shown in FIG. 4 ) within the goal opening 106 to one or more open positions to the outside of the post 104 (as shown in FIG. 5-8 ).
- each of the first and second side deflectors 108 , 110 have a frame 112 comprising top and bottom cross members 113 , 114 and a first vertical member 115 .
- Each of the top and bottom cross members 113 , 114 have a first end 116 , 117 remote from the goal post 103 , 104 .
- the first vertical member 115 is connected to the first end 116 , 117 of each of the top and bottom cross members 113 , 114 .
- Netting 101 is provided to cover the area defined by the frame 112 of each of the side deflectors 108 , 110 .
- the method of connection of the side deflectors 108 , 110 to the posts 103 , 104 of the goal frame 102 to permit the first and second side deflectors to rotate about the posts from a first closed position within the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of the posts may vary.
- the side of the frame 112 of the first and second side deflectors 108 , 110 opposite the first vertical member 115 is formed by a second vertical member 118 , 119 respectively, which in turn forms part of post 103 or 104 of the goal frame 102 .
- top cross member 113 Each of the top cross member 113 , first vertical member 115 and bottom cross member 114 are connected to each other by connecting means, which in this embodiment shown are 90° elbows 120 at each vertex.
- the other end of top cross member 121 , the other end of the bottom cross member 122 and the second vertical 118 , 119 member are pivotally connected to the goal frame.
- the first side deflector connection means 109 that permits the first and second side deflectors 108 , 110 to rotate about the post from a first closed position within the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of said post, utilizes a series of two 123 , 127 , 128 and three way 124 90° elbows (as best shown for the second side deflector 110 in FIG.
- the releasable connection is effected through a standard internal spring-biased button 126 embedded within the vertical member 118 , 119 .
- the button In a locked position, the button emerges through an aperture in the top 125 of the vertical member 118 , 119 extending above the elbow 123 joining the top cross member 113 and vertical member 118 , 119 , securing the vertical member 118 , 119 to the three way elbow 124 .
- the two way elbow 127 has one outlet permanently connected to the side member 131 of base section 129 of the support section 107 .
- a second outlet of elbow 127 releasably connects the bottom 133 of vertical member 119 .
- a second elbow 128 on the end of the bottom cross member 114 connects to vertical member 119 above the portion 133 that fits into elbow 127 .
- These connections enable the second side deflector 110 to swivel, thereby allowing it to rotate about the vertical axis of post 104 from a first closed position within the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of the front post.
- the first side deflector 108 is connected in a similar fashion to the other side of the goal frame from that shown in FIG. 12 .
- FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of one embodiment of a sports goal net 100 incorporating apparatus according to the present invention with the first side deflector 108 and second side deflectors 110 in a closed position within the goal opening.
- the first and second side deflectors 108 , 110 are locked in the closed position with locking bar 134 and a biasing internal spring button (not shown).
- the first and second side deflectors 108 , 110 are sized and shaped, in the embodiment illustrated, to fit within and fill the goal opening.
- the sports goal net 100 can be used for practice shots whereby upon shooting a movable object, such as a puck or ball or the like, on the net, the movable object bounces back towards the shooter thereby enabling efficient self-practice for increased accuracy of shots.
- the tension of the netting used for the first and second side deflectors 108 and 110 can be varied to effect greater resiliency and faster and/or farther return of shots.
- the support section 107 of the sports goal net 100 comprises an upper support section 135 and a base section 129 , where the upper support section 135 and base section 129 are spaced are apart by one or more vertical members generally indicated at 136 .
- the upper support section 135 in the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 4-12 comprises a rear cross bar 136 and a pair of side members 137 , 138 each having one end 139 , 140 connected to the point of connection of posts 103 , 104 and the ends of the top cross bar 105 .
- the upper support section 135 and base section 129 are spaced apart by one or more vertical supports 136 , which in the embodiment illustrated, comprises rear posts 143 , 144 each having one end connected to one of the side members 130 , 131 of base section 129 and the other end connected to one of the side members 137 , 138 of upper support section 135 .
- the connecting means for joining the support section 107 to the goal frame 102 comprises in this embodiment a pair of right angle three-way elbows 124 and pair of lower two way elbows 127 .
- the right angle three-way elbows 124 there are three outlets, two of which permanently connect the upper support section 135 and the top cross bar 105 respectively.
- a downward facing outlet of right angle three-way elbows 124 releasably connects to the top 125 of the front post 103 , 104 .
- FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of the sports goal net in a partially opened position with first side deflector 108 and second side deflector 110 having been swung into one open position relative to posts 103 , 104 .
- a top deflector 145 is connected to the upper support section 135 to permit the top deflector 145 to move from a first position above the goal opening as shown in FIG. 6 to a stored position as shown in FIG. 4 .
- the top deflector 145 is moved from the first position above the goal opening to a stored position in the embodiment illustrated by being telescoped down into the rear posts 144 , 145 of the support section 107 .
- the netting forms a receptacle so as to hold any balls, or pucks and the like, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 10 .
- top deflector 145 when top deflector 145 is in one or more open positions, vertical side deflector arms 146 , 147 are pulled out of said rear posts 144 , 145 respectively, and are revealed, along with first collapsible deflector section 148 and second collapsible deflector section 149 , which are connected to the first side deflector 108 and second side deflector 110 respectively by a connecting means, such that when first side deflector and second side deflector are rotated about front posts 103 , 104 respectively from a first closed position within the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of front posts, and top horizontal bar 150 of the top deflector 145 is fully extended in the open position, vertical side deflector arms 146 , 147 are pulled up to reveal mesh netting in the shape of a perpendicular triangle which form the first collapsible deflector section 148 and the second collapsible deflector section 149 .
- vertical side deflector arms 146 , 147 are constructed of the same tubular material, with a slit along its longitudinal axis, so as to expand within the tubular rear posts 143 , 144 with sufficient glide and friction.
- Top deflector 145 may be locked in one or more open positions by use of a locking means, such as a spring-biased metal button embedded within the tube, which in a locked position emerges through an aperture in the vertical side deflector arms 146 , 147 .
- FIG. 7 illustrates a possible orientation of targets 151 which can be affixed to any of the posts 103 , 104 or upper cross bar 105 on the goal frame 102 .
- Targets 151 may be attached using a hinge 152 which enable the target to swivel either forward or backward, depending on the direction of impact from a movable object such as a puck or ball.
- target 151 can also be swivelled out of the way into the side of the goal frame when the first and second side deflectors are within the goal opening for storage, transportation, or practice.
- Target 151 can be secured in the flush position by being of an equal diameter to the distance between corresponding front 103 , 104 and rear posts 143 , 144 .
- the sports goal net of the present invention may be fabricated from any suitable material, most preferably one that is water resistant, light weight, durable, and easy to clean, such as a highly durable plastic or plastic polymer such as polyvinyl chloride.
Abstract
The present invention provides an apparatus to stop and/or return shots for use with a sports goal net having a goal frame with a pair of posts and a cross bar connected to one end of each of pair of posts. The pair of posts and top cross bar defining a goal opening. The apparatus includes a first side deflector, shaped to cover part of the goal opening, and connected to one of the pair of posts by a first connector means adapted to permit the first side deflector to rotate about the post from a first closed position in front of the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of said post. A second side deflector, shaped to cover the remaining part of the goal opening, is connected to the other of said pair of posts by second connector means adapted to permit the second side deflector to rotate about the post from a first closed position in front of the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of said post. When in the closed position, the sports goal net can be used as a practice device for shooting and increasing accuracy of movable objects, such as pucks or balls or the like, whereby the objects are deflected back to the user for ease of self practice.
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- The present invention relates to apparatus to stop and/or return shots for use with sports goal nets. In particular, this invention relates to apparatus for use with a sports goal net that can be used for playing street hockey, ball hockey, inline hockey, ice hockey or can be used as a practice shooting device.
- Sports players, such as hockey players, need to practice shooting skills. In the case of hockey, ice time can be limited so many players, particularly children, practice shooting against a garage door or in a basement etc. In addition younger players and adults often have ball hockey games in the street. There is a need for a sports goal net that can return stray shots that normally have to be retrieved, stopping play or practice. As many amateur hockey players are children with limited skill in assembly, it is advantageous to have sports goal nets that are portable, easy to use and are safe.
- The present invention relates to an apparatus to stop and/or return shots for use with a sports goal net having a goal frame with a pair of posts and a cross bar connected to one end of each of said pair of posts. The pair of posts and top cross bar define a goal opening. A support section is provided to enable the goal frame to be free standing. Netting or other suitable covering is attached to the goal frame behind the goal opening. The improvement of the present invention comprises apparatus to stop and/or return shots directed at the sports goal net. The apparatus of the present invention can be adjusted to stop and return shots that are wide or above the goal opening or shots that are in the goal opening. A first side deflector, shaped to cover part of the goal opening, is connected to one of the pair of posts by first connector means adapted to permit the first side deflector to rotate about the post from a first closed position in front of the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of said post. In one embodiment the first side deflector is sized to fit within the goal opening to thereby cover a part of the goal opening. A second side deflector, shaped to cover the remaining part of the goal opening, is connected to the other of said pair posts by second connector means adapted to permit the second side deflector to rotate about the post from a first closed position in front of the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of said post. In one embodiment the second side deflector is sized to fit within the goal opening to thereby cover the remaining part of the goal opening not covered by the first side deflector.
- In another aspect of the present invention the support section of the sports goal net comprises an upper support section and a base section, where the upper support section and base section are spaced apart by one or more vertical supports. A top deflector is connected to the support section to permit the top deflector to move from a first position above the goal opening to a stored position. The top deflector may be moved from the first position above the goal opening to a stored position by a variety of methods. Two methods are by telescoping the top deflector in and out of the vertical supports for the support section or by pivotally connecting the top deflector to the upper support section.
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FIG. 1 is a front perspective of one embodiment of a sports goal net incorporating apparatus of the present invention having first and second side deflectors covering the goal opening and a top deflector all in the stored position. -
FIG. 2 is a front perspective of the sports goal net ofFIG. 1 with the first and second side deflectors rotated to an open position to the outside of the goal opening and the top deflector in a first position above the goal opening. -
FIG. 3 is a side plan view of the sports goal net ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a front plan view of another embodiment of a sports goal net incorporating apparatus of the present invention with first and second side deflectors covering the goal opening and a top deflector in stored position. -
FIG. 5 is a front plan view of the sports goal net ofFIG. 4 with the first and second side deflectors in a partially opened position. -
FIG. 6 is a front plan view of the sports goal net ofFIGS. 4 and 5 with the first and second side deflectors and top deflector in fully opened position. -
FIG. 7 is a front plan view of the sports goal net ofFIG. 6 with targets displayed in the goal. -
FIG. 8 is a side plan view of the sports goal net ofFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 9 is a side plan view of the sports goal net ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 10 is a rear plan view of the sports goal net ofFIG. 9 . -
FIG. 11 is a partial front view of the sports goal net ofFIG. 4 with a vertical goal post and second side deflector section removed. -
FIG. 12 is a partial perspective view of the sports goal net ofFIG. 11 with the vertical goal post and detached second side deflector ready to be assembled. - Similar references are used in different figures to denote similar components.
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FIGS. 1-3 , one embodiment of a sports goal net, generally indicated at 1, is illustrated. The sports goal net 1 has a goal frame 2 including a pair ofposts top cross bar 5 that define a goal opening 6. In the embodiment illustrated the sports goal net 1 is intended to be portable and a support section, generally indicated at 7, is provide to permit the sports goal net to be free-standing. Polyester netting commonly used on sports nets is shown attached to the goal frame behind the goal opening. The type and tension of the netting may vary without departing from the scope of the present invention. Apparatus, according to the present invention, to stop and or return a stray shot is shown attached to the sports goal net. Afirst side deflector 8, shaped and sized to cover part of the goal opening, is connected to one of theposts 3 by a first connector means, generally indicated as 9, adapted to permit thefirst side deflector 8 to rotate about thepost 3 from a first closed position covering part of the goal opening 6 (as shown inFIG. 1 ) to one or more open positions to the outside of said post 3 (as shown inFIG. 2 ). Asecond side deflector 10, similar to thefirst side deflector 8, in that it is shaped and sized to cover the remaining part the goal opening 6, is connected to theother post 4 by a second connector means, generally indicated at 11, adapted to permit thesecond side deflector 10 to rotate about thepost 4 from a first closed position covering the remaining part of the goal opening 6 to one or more open positions to the outside of thepost 4. The first and second side deflectors can either close over the goal opening or close into the goal opening to cover the goal opening. In the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 1 , the first andsecond side deflectors second side deflectors - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 1 the first andsecond side deflectors frame 11 a of thefirst side deflector 8 comprises top 12 andbottom 13 cross members and a pair ofvertical members Netting 20 is provided to cover the area defined by theframe 11. Similarly, theframe 12 a of thesecond side deflector 10 comprises top 16 andbottom 17 cross members and a pair ofvertical members Netting 21 is provided to cover the area defined by theframe 12 a. - The method of connection of the first and
second side deflectors posts second side deflectors posts posts FIG. 1 , a first connector means, generally indicated at 9, connects thefirst side deflector 8 to post 3 to permit thefirst side deflector 8 to rotate about thepost 3 from a first position covering part of the goal opening a shown inFIG. 1 to one or more open positions to the outside ofpost 3 as shown inFIG. 2 . The first connector means 9 in the embodiment shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , comprises a pair ofconnectors first side deflector 8 to rotate aboutpost 3. One or both of theconnectors first side deflector 8 in either the closed position covering the goal opening 6 or one or more open positions to the outside ofpost 3. By locking thefirst side deflector 8 in the desired position it will not move when the ball or puck hits the netting. Similarly, a second connector means, generally indicated at 11, connects thesecond side deflector 10 to post 4 to permit thesecond side deflector 10 to rotate about thepost 4 from a first position covering part of the goal opening 6 as shown inFIG. 1 to one or more open positions to the outside ofpost 4 as shown inFIG. 2 . The second connector means 11 in the embodiment shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , comprises a pair ofconnectors second side deflector 10 to rotate aboutpost 4. One or both of theconnectors second side deflector 10 in either the closed position covering the goal opening 6 or one or more open positions to the outside ofpost 4. By locking thesecond side deflector 10 in the desired position it will not move when the ball or puck hits the netting. - As noted above,
FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of one embodiment of a sports goal net according to the present invention with the first side deflector and second side deflectors in a closed position within the goal opening. When the first and second side deflectors are in the closed position, the sports goal net can be used for practice shots whereby upon shooting a movable object, such as a puck or ball or the like, on the net, the movable object bounces back towards the shooter thereby enabling efficient self-practice for increased accuracy of shots. - In the embodiment illustrated in
FIGS. 1-3 , thesupport section 7 for the frame 2 of the sports goal net 1 comprises anupper support section 26 and abase section 27, where the upper support section and base section spaced are apart by one or move vertical supports, generally indicated at 28. Theupper support section 26 in the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 1 , comprises arear cross bar 29 and a pair ofside members end connection posts top cross bar 5. Similarly, thebase section 27 in the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 1 , comprises arear bar 36 and a pair ofside members end bottom end posts upper support section 26 andbase section 27 are spaced apart by a vertical support, which in the embodiment illustrated comprisesvertical brace 43 having oneend 44 connected torear bar 36 ofbase section 27 and theother end 45 connected to therear cross bar 29 ofupper support section 26. - As best shown in
FIG. 2 , atop deflector 46 is connected to theupper support section 26 to permit thetop deflector 46 to move from a first position above the goal opening as shown inFIG. 2 to a stored position as shown inFIG. 1 . Thetop deflector 46 is moved from the first position above the goal opening to a stored position in the embodiment illustrated by pivotally connecting thetop deflector 46 to therear cross bar 29 ofupper support section 26 bypivotal connectors FIG. 2 thetop deflector 46 has a generallyrectangular frame 49. Theframe 49 comprises top 50 and bottom 51 cross members and a pair ofvertical members Netting 54 is provided to cover the area defined by theframe 49. The top andbottom cross members top deflector 46 are about the same length as therear cross bar 29. To cover the area above the first andsecond side deflectors posts top deflector 46 may be provided with extendable side panels, generally indicated at 55,56. In the embodiment illustrated theextendable side panels U-shaped frame legs 63,64 offrame 57 ofextendable panel 55 telescope in and out of the ends of the top andbottom cross members 50 51 of thetop deflector 46. The ends 65,66 of thelegs frame 58 ofextendable panel 56 telescope in and out of the other ends of the top andbottom cross members 50 51 of thetop deflector 46. When extended theside panels second side deflectors side panels top deflector 46 is above the goal opening as shown inFIG. 2 and retracted when thetop deflector 46 is in a stored position as shown inFIG. 1 . Whileside panels FIG. 1 ) to an extended position. Alternatively, the side panels could be sections of netting that can be connected to the sides of thetop deflector 46 when in the open position above the goal opening and the top of the first andsecond side deflectors posts - Referring to
FIGS. 4-12 , another embodiment of a sports goal net, generally indicated at 100, according to the present invention is illustrated. Thesports goal net 100 has agoal frame 102 including a pair of posts, generally indicated at 103, 104, and atop cross bar 105 that define agoal opening 106. In the embodiment illustrated thesports goal net 100 is intended to be portable and a support section, generally indicated at 107, is provide to permit the sports goal net to be free-standing. Polyester netting commonly used on sports nets is shown attached to the goal frame behind the goal opening. The type and tension of the netting may vary without departing from the scope of the present invention. With the sports goal net of the present invention, apparatus to stop and/or return shots is provided. The apparatus for stopping shots comprises a pair of side deflectors and in another aspect include a top deflector. Afirst side deflector 108, shaped and sized to fit within thegoal opening 106, is connected to one of the posts 103 by a first connector means 109 adapted to permit thefirst side deflector 108 to rotate about the post 103 from a first closed position (as shown inFIG. 4 ) within the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of said post (as shown inFIG. 5-8 ). Thesecond side deflector 110 is similar to thefirst side deflector 108 in that it is shaped and sized to fit within thegoal opening 106, and is connected to theother post 104 by a second connector means 111 adapted to permit thesecond side deflector 110 to rotate about thepost 104 from a first closed position (shown inFIG. 4 ) within thegoal opening 106 to one or more open positions to the outside of the post 104 (as shown inFIG. 5-8 ). - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 4-12 each of the first andsecond side deflectors frame 112 comprising top andbottom cross members vertical member 115. Each of the top andbottom cross members first end goal post 103,104. The firstvertical member 115 is connected to thefirst end bottom cross members frame 112 of each of theside deflectors - The method of connection of the
side deflectors posts 103,104 of thegoal frame 102 to permit the first and second side deflectors to rotate about the posts from a first closed position within the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of the posts may vary. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 4-12 , the side of theframe 112 of the first andsecond side deflectors vertical member 115 is formed by a secondvertical member 118,119 respectively, which in turn forms part ofpost 103 or 104 of thegoal frame 102. Each of thetop cross member 113, firstvertical member 115 andbottom cross member 114 are connected to each other by connecting means, which in this embodiment shown are 90°elbows 120 at each vertex. The other end oftop cross member 121, the other end of thebottom cross member 122 and the second vertical 118,119 member are pivotally connected to the goal frame. In the embodiment shown, the first side deflector connection means 109, that permits the first andsecond side deflectors way 124 90° elbows (as best shown for thesecond side deflector 110 inFIG. 12 ) to connect theside deflector goal frame 102 and permit thevertical member 118,119 to rotate about its longitudinal axis while remaining connected to the goal frame. The releasable connection is effected through a standard internal spring-biasedbutton 126 embedded within thevertical member 118,119. In a locked position, the button emerges through an aperture in the top 125 of thevertical member 118,119 extending above theelbow 123 joining thetop cross member 113 andvertical member 118,119, securing thevertical member 118,119 to the threeway elbow 124. The twoway elbow 127 has one outlet permanently connected to theside member 131 ofbase section 129 of thesupport section 107. A second outlet ofelbow 127 releasably connects the bottom 133 ofvertical member 119. A second elbow 128 on the end of thebottom cross member 114 connects tovertical member 119 above theportion 133 that fits intoelbow 127. These connections enable thesecond side deflector 110 to swivel, thereby allowing it to rotate about the vertical axis ofpost 104 from a first closed position within the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of the front post. Thefirst side deflector 108 is connected in a similar fashion to the other side of the goal frame from that shown inFIG. 12 . - As noted above,
FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of one embodiment of asports goal net 100 incorporating apparatus according to the present invention with thefirst side deflector 108 andsecond side deflectors 110 in a closed position within the goal opening. The first andsecond side deflectors second side deflectors second side deflectors sports goal net 100 can be used for practice shots whereby upon shooting a movable object, such as a puck or ball or the like, on the net, the movable object bounces back towards the shooter thereby enabling efficient self-practice for increased accuracy of shots. The tension of the netting used for the first andsecond side deflectors - The
support section 107 of thesports goal net 100 comprises anupper support section 135 and abase section 129, where theupper support section 135 andbase section 129 are spaced are apart by one or more vertical members generally indicated at 136. Theupper support section 135 in the embodiment illustrated inFIGS. 4-12 , comprises arear cross bar 136 and a pair ofside members 137,138 each having oneend 139,140 connected to the point of connection ofposts 103,104 and the ends of thetop cross bar 105. Similarly, thebase section 129 in the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 4-12 , comprises arear bar 132 and a pair ofside members end 141,142 connected to the bottom end ofposts 103,104. Theupper support section 135 andbase section 129 are spaced apart by one or morevertical supports 136, which in the embodiment illustrated, comprisesrear posts side members base section 129 and the other end connected to one of theside members 137,138 ofupper support section 135. - The connecting means for joining the
support section 107 to thegoal frame 102 comprises in this embodiment a pair of right angle three-way elbows 124 and pair of lower twoway elbows 127. With respect to the right angle three-way elbows 124, there are three outlets, two of which permanently connect theupper support section 135 and thetop cross bar 105 respectively. A downward facing outlet of right angle three-way elbows 124 releasably connects to the top 125 of thefront post 103,104. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of the sports goal net in a partially opened position withfirst side deflector 108 andsecond side deflector 110 having been swung into one open position relative toposts 103,104. - As best shown in
FIG. 6 , atop deflector 145 is connected to theupper support section 135 to permit thetop deflector 145 to move from a first position above the goal opening as shown inFIG. 6 to a stored position as shown inFIG. 4 . Thetop deflector 145 is moved from the first position above the goal opening to a stored position in the embodiment illustrated by being telescoped down into therear posts support section 107. When in the telescoped down position, the netting forms a receptacle so as to hold any balls, or pucks and the like, as shown inFIGS. 4 and 10 . InFIGS. 6 and 7 , whentop deflector 145 is in one or more open positions, verticalside deflector arms rear posts collapsible deflector section 149, which are connected to thefirst side deflector 108 andsecond side deflector 110 respectively by a connecting means, such that when first side deflector and second side deflector are rotated aboutfront posts 103,104 respectively from a first closed position within the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of front posts, and tophorizontal bar 150 of thetop deflector 145 is fully extended in the open position, verticalside deflector arms collapsible deflector section 149. In the embodiment shown, verticalside deflector arms rear posts Top deflector 145 may be locked in one or more open positions by use of a locking means, such as a spring-biased metal button embedded within the tube, which in a locked position emerges through an aperture in the verticalside deflector arms -
FIG. 7 illustrates a possible orientation oftargets 151 which can be affixed to any of theposts 103,104 orupper cross bar 105 on thegoal frame 102.Targets 151 may be attached using ahinge 152 which enable the target to swivel either forward or backward, depending on the direction of impact from a movable object such as a puck or ball. As shown inFIG. 9 ,target 151 can also be swivelled out of the way into the side of the goal frame when the first and second side deflectors are within the goal opening for storage, transportation, or practice.Target 151 can be secured in the flush position by being of an equal diameter to the distance betweencorresponding front 103,104 andrear posts - The sports goal net of the present invention may be fabricated from any suitable material, most preferably one that is water resistant, light weight, durable, and easy to clean, such as a highly durable plastic or plastic polymer such as polyvinyl chloride.
- Numerous modifications, variations, and adaptations may be made to the particular embodiments of the invention described above without departing from the scope of the invention, which is defined in the claims.
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1. Apparatus to stop and/or return shots for use with a sports goal net having a goal frame with a pair of posts and a cross bar connected to one end of each of said pair of posts, the pair of posts and top cross bar defining a goal opening, said apparatus comprising:
a first side deflector, shaped to cover part of the goal opening, connected to one of the pair of posts by first connector means adapted to permit the first side deflector to rotate about the post from a first closed position in front of the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of said post, and
a second side deflector, shaped to cover the remaining part of the goal opening, connected to the other of said pair of posts by second connector means adapted to permit the second side deflector to rotate about the post from a first closed position in front of the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of said post.
2. Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein a support section is provided to enable the goal frame to be free standing.
3. Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the first and second side deflectors can be adjusted to stop and return shots that are wide of the goal opening or shots that are in the goal opening.
4. Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the support section of the sports goal net comprises an upper support section and a base section, where the upper support section and base section are spaced apart by one or more vertical supports.
5. Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein a top deflector is connected to the support section to permit the top deflector to move from a first position above the goal opening to a stored position.
6. A sports goal net comprising:
a goal frame having a pair of posts and a cross bar connected to one end of each of said pair of posts, said pair of posts and top cross bar defining a goal opening;
a support section to enable the goal frame to be free standing; and
netting attached to said goal frame behind said goal opening;
wherein a first side deflector shaped to fit within the goal opening is connected to one of said pair of posts by first connector means adapted to permit the first side deflector to rotate about the post from a first closed position within the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of said post; and
a second side deflector shaped to fit within the goal opening is connected to the other of said pair of posts by second connector means adapted to permit the second side deflector to rotate about the post from a first closed position within the goal opening to one or more open positions to the outside of said post.
7. A sports goal net as claimed in claim 6 , said goal frame having a support section having an upper support section and a base section, said upper support section and a base section spaced apart by a pair of rear posts.
8. A sports goal net as claimed in claim 6 wherein a top deflector is connected to the support section to permit the top deflector to move from a first position above the goal opening to a stored position.
9. A sports goal net as claimed in claim 8 wherein the top deflector comprises a pair of opposite side members linked by a cross member at one end and wherein a second end of said opposite side members telescope out of a top end of one of the pair of rear posts on said support section into a first position above the goal opening and telescope into the rear posts to a stored position.
10. A sports goal net as claimed in claim 8 wherein the top deflector comprises a pair of opposite side members linked by a first cross member at one end and a second end of said opposite side members is linked by a second cross member, the top deflector connected to said upper support section to permit the top deflector to rotate from a first position above the goal opening to a stored position below the upper support section.
11. A sports goal net as claimed in claim 6 wherein each of said first and second side deflectors have a frame comprising top and bottom cross members and a first vertical member, each of said top and bottom cross members having a first end remote from said goal frame, and wherein said vertical member is connected to the first end of each of the top and bottom cross members.
12. A sports goal net as claimed in claim 11 wherein a second end of each of said top and bottom cross members of the first side deflector is pivotally connected to one of the pair of posts that define the goal opening and a second end of each of said top and bottom cross members of the second side deflector is pivotally connected to the other one of the pair of posts that define the goal opening.
13. A sports goal net as claimed in claim 11 wherein the frame of each of said first and second side deflectors further comprises a second vertical member connected to the second end of each of the top and bottom cross members and the second vertical member of the first side deflector is pivotally connected to one of the pair of posts that define the goal opening and the second vertical member of the second side deflector is pivotally connected to the other one of the pair of posts that define the goal opening.
14. A sports goal net as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising removable targets attached to said goal frame.
15. Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the first and second side deflectors can be adjusted to stop and return shots that are wide of the goal opening or shots that are in the goal opening.
16. A sports goal net as claimed in claim 6 , further comprising removable targets attached to said goal frame.
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