초록 ▼

A net support assembly for training and practicing sports which use sports projectiles is disclosed. The assembly is lightweight, easy to setup, portable, and versatile. A shock-corded segmented fiberglass pole formed into an arch is supported from the ground or other fixed support structure. A dura

A net support assembly for training and practicing sports which use sports projectiles is disclosed. The assembly is lightweight, easy to setup, portable, and versatile. A shock-corded segmented fiberglass pole formed into an arch is supported from the ground or other fixed support structure. A durable extra long nylon net is loosely draped within the arch to receive and dissipate the energy of any sports projectiles (e.g. golf balls, soccer balls, baseballs, footballs, etc.) which may be directed into the net. The flexible movement of the top of the arch also helps to dissipate the energy. The expanse (height and width) of the net can be adjusted to vary the height of the arch according to the user\s needs. The net is attached to the arched pole by rings attached to the net and surrounding the pole. The rings are captured on the pole by stoppers preventing the rings from sliding off the ends of the pole thereby avoiding the assembly step of threading the net on the pole. Metal tips are provided on the ends of the pole to assist in placing the ends of the pole into the ground. An above ground support structure also is disclosed which may be used when placing the ends of the pole in the ground is not feasible. When the pole is disassembled into several pieces and the net is wrapped around the poles, it is easily stored in a small portable bag for easy transport and immediate reassembly.

대표청구항 ▼

A barrier structure comprising: a segmented flexible pole having a first end and a second end, said pole forming a curving arch over a ground surface, said pole being held only at said first end and said second end, said first end and said second end supporting said arch in a generally vertical posi

A barrier structure comprising: a segmented flexible pole having a first end and a second end, said pole forming a curving arch over a ground surface, said pole being held only at said first end and said second end, said first end and said second end supporting said arch in a generally vertical position; and a flexible barrier forming material loosely draped from said pole between said first end and said second end of said pole along said pole substantially filling said arch between said pole and said ground surface when said material is in a slack condition, wherein when a force transverse to said arch, such as from a sports projectile or the wind, is applied to said barrier structure, said force can cause said material to become taut and said pole to bend to absorb the energy of the force and when said force ceases said flexible pole and material will rebound to its generally vertical position.