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A collapsible, lightweight backstop includes a U-shaped base member having parallel arms and a rear portion therebetween. The arms include separable mating sections that are hingedly joined to a vertical support leg whereby the arm sections may be folded and collapsed thereagainst. An upper frame me

A collapsible, lightweight backstop includes a U-shaped base member having parallel arms and a rear portion therebetween. The arms include separable mating sections that are hingedly joined to a vertical support leg whereby the arm sections may be folded and collapsed thereagainst. An upper frame member is pivotally joined to the upper ends of the support legs and may be moved between raised and lowered vertical positions. A net member is secured to the base member, the legs and the upper frame member to form a backstop including a ball retaining pocket. A telescoping tubular frame member is pivotally joined to the upper end of each support leg. An auxiliary net is secured to the frame member and the support leg to form a lateral extension when the frame member is pivoted outwardly to an oblique position. The base member and frame members each include apertures for receiving a stake or similar means to anchor the device to the ground.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A collapsible backstop assembly comprising:a substantially U-shaped horizontal base member including a pair of parallel arms with a rear portion therebetween, each of said arms formed of front and rear detachable mating sections;a telescoping support leg vertically extend

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A collapsible backstop assembly comprising:a substantially U-shaped horizontal base member including a pair of parallel arms with a rear portion therebetween, each of said arms formed of front and rear detachable mating sections;a telescoping support leg vertically extending from each arm and hingedly joined to each mating front and rear arm sections, said legs terminating at an upper end whereby said arm sections can be pivoted between a parallel, juxtaposed position and a perpendicular position relative to said leg;a substantially rectangular upper frame member pivotally joined to the upper ends of said support legs, said frame member pivotable between a lowered vertical position and a raised vertical position;a net member attached to the rear portion and rear arm sections of said support member, to said vertical legs, and peripherally bordered by said upper frame member whereby said front and rear arm sections are pivoted vertically and collapsed against said support legs and said upper frame member is pivoted to the lower vertical position to transport and store said backstop assembly.