US20160089587A1 - Football Goal - Google Patents

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US20160089587A1
US20160089587A1 US14/785,087 US201414785087A US2016089587A1 US 20160089587 A1 US20160089587 A1 US 20160089587A1 US 201414785087 A US201414785087 A US 201414785087A US 2016089587 A1 US2016089587 A1 US 2016089587A1
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Jonathan Cowan
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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
    • 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
    • A63B71/022—Backstops, cages, enclosures or the like, e.g. for spectator protection, for arresting balls
    • 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
    • A63B2063/002—Targets or goals for ball games variable in size
    • 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
    • A63B2071/024—Supports, e.g. poles with screws or pins in the earth
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2210/00—Space saving
    • A63B2210/50—Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
    • 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
    • A63B71/021—Stays or guy-ropes

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  • This invention relates to football goals for use in domestic gardens or open areas, and more particularly to collapsible football goals and netting. It helps to avoid some of the frustrations associated with conventional goal structures.
  • the present invention provides an easily collapsible football goal without requiring the use of structural poles in the goalmouth.
  • the invention is not limited to use on a football pitch, but may be applicable to any game involving a projectile and a goal, such as hockey.
  • FIG. 1 shows an un-tensioned view of the goal prior to erection
  • FIG. 2 shows a front view with the crossbar tensioned
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 show alternative methods of tensioning the goalposts and base of the goal
  • FIG. 5 shows in practice where the taut lines may be fixed
  • FIG. 6 shows example methods of tethering the lines to side supports
  • FIG. 7 shows the front view of a simpler 2 dimensional goal
  • FIGS. 8 a and 8 b show the front view of alternative embodiments with mesh surround
  • FIGS. 9 and 10 show a front view of the goal portion connected to an upper cable
  • FIGS. 11 a and 11 b show a front view of the goal portion illustrating two stages of tension release within the taut line
  • FIG. 12 shows the front view of an alternative embodiment in the form of a continental shaped box goal
  • FIG. 13 shows a front view of the goal portion and taut lines stored to one side.
  • FIG. 1 a collection of loose ropes and mesh fastened together define a goalmouth ( 14 ) and pocket elements ( 16 ) of a goal which when appropriately tensioned will create a 3-dimensional football goal structure without any rigid elements.
  • Lines of tethering rope ( 10 ) are attached to either end of the crossbar ( 12 ); or alternatively one line of rope extends continuously from beyond one end of the crossbar, alongside or instead of the crossbar, and out beyond the other end.
  • the use of the terms cables, lines or ropes are intended to be interchangeable throughout this specification.
  • the crossbar will either be permanently attached to the tethering rope(s) such that it cannot move in relation to them, or detachable such that it can be released from them; either being completely released or able to slide relative to them.
  • the distal ends of the tethering rope(s) ( 18 ) are secured to fixed supports at either side of the desired location of the goal, and then tensioned. This causes the shape of the crossbar to be defined and allows it to be a point of rigidity from which the rest of the goal can be structured.
  • the goalposts are then tethered at ground level ( 20 ), for example by weights, pegs inserted into the ground, other devices, or to a tensioned lateral tethering rope ( 22 ) that extends from fixed supports at either side of the location of the goal.
  • This tethering rope may be secured onto a post or pole, or other, or alternatively ground anchors. Again a vertical component in the tension of the rope when attached to the goalposts contributes to straightening the goalpost.
  • the goal may be fully formed by a mesh pocket ( 24 ) extending backwards from the goal mouth being pulled backwards and tethered to the ground ( 26 ) to ensure that balls cannot escape from the goal by passing under the lower perimeter of the pocket. Again this could be by weights, ground pegs or a further ground level tensioned tethering rope ( 28 ).
  • the rear tethering rope ( 28 ) is either one rope attached to or in place of the rear base of the goal, or 2 ropes attached at each of the back corners. When this is tensioned, it is highly effective at preventing balls escaping from under the goal.
  • the distal ends of the crossbar tethering rope will be secured at a height ( 30 ) that is greater than the height of the straightened goalpost ropes above the point at which they will be secured at their base.
  • a vertical component of the tension in the tethering rope serves to tension the vertical ropes, therein imparting a degree of rigidity or structure to the goal posts.
  • the whole goal is positioned, shaped and functional on the basis of up to three laterally tensioned ropes.
  • the tension in each of the three lateral ropes may be provided and released by locking ratchets ( 32 ), cambuckles ( 34 ), pulleys, manual stretching of the rope ( 36 ) or other.
  • the framework may consist of interlocking plastic or metal tubes or may be inflatable.
  • the framework is typically inserted into sleeves provided at the edges of the line, mesh or web defining the goal mouth. This enables players of the game to determine without ambiguity if a ball has ‘hit the post’ such as may occur when playing with a permanent goal structure. What is essential is that the goal mouth may be erected and clearly defined without the need for such support members, and their use should be deemed as optional.
  • edges of the goal mouth are marked or have some form of material attached so as to give the appearance of goalposts and crossbar.
  • FIGS. 8 a and 8 b there is a mesh curtain surrounding and attached to the perimeter of the goal mouth in order to prevent the ball from flying past the goal as a result of a missed shot.
  • the mesh curtain might extend laterally from the goalposts ( 38 ), vertically from and above the crossbar, or both ( 40 ).
  • the mesh When the mesh extends vertically above the crossbar, it is hung from a permanent or retractable cable ( 42 ) suspended above the goalmouth. If present, the mesh extending laterally from the goalposts is hung from the crossbar tethering rope ( 10 ), or the optional top cable ( 42 ), or attached between the goalposts and side support. It may also be anchored to the ground with weights, ground anchors, or be connected to the ground level tethering ropes by looping through it or by curtain hooks/loops to prevent ball escape underneath it.
  • a significant benefit of this invention is that the goal is easily collapsible after use without the need for the dismantling or folding away of the frame of a conventional goal.
  • the tension in the crossbar may be decoupled from the crossbar tethering rope and slid along it to the other side, or similarly slid along an upper cable (eg. 42 , 44 ) that is permanently hanging above the goal.
  • FIG. 9 provides an example of how the goal portion can be loosely attached to an upper cable ( 44 ), for example with 2 loops ( 46 ), so that when the crossbar rope is released from its support at one side, the goal portion can be easily slid across to the other instead of having to be carried across as described earlier.
  • the advantage of this is that the defined shape of the goal can be maintained by easily releasable tethering cables. It is important that these can be removed as they may present a danger to others when not in use.
  • the upper cable ( 44 ) which is preferably a significant distance above the goal, the upper cable is significantly above the area that might present a danger when not the goal is not in use, and so may remain in place to aid in the quick deployment of the goal.
  • FIG. 10 shows the goal or goal mouth hanging below a horizontal tensioned line.
  • connecting loops or lines ( 48 ) connect the lateral ends of the cross bar, or upper ends of the posts to the tensioned line.
  • the loops or lines may be releasably secured to the tensioned line by suitable means such as cable ties, knots, clothes pegs or the like.
  • suitable means such as cable ties, knots, clothes pegs or the like.
  • An alternative method of retracting the goal portion uses a pulley system to lower the whole crossbar or cable by dropping the attachment loop or other ( 54 ) before either uncoupling the two parts, or unhooking the crossbar rope completely.
  • a further method of retracting the goal portion is achieved whereby one of the supporting posts at either side of the goal is lifted from its position and taken to be stowed at the opposite side.
  • the invention applies equally well to a continental box-shaped goal ( 56 ) as shown in FIG. 12 .
  • An additional tethering rope would be either attached to or form part of the additional upper edge of the now box-shaped goal portion, and would operate in an identical manner to the tensioned lines described above.
  • the goalmouth will pivot about its upper suspension point or axis, namely the crossbar tethering rope, meaning that at all times, the tethering or tensioning cable from which the goal is suspended, will remain in the plain of the goal mouth regardless of where the lower edge of the goal mouth is positioned.

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