초록 ▼

The football goal post of the present invention includes a cross bar that allows the spacing of the uprights to be selectively adjusted by the user of the goal post. A variety of embodiments are disclosed showing different arrangements for adjusting the spacing of the uprights. In some of the embodi

The football goal post of the present invention includes a cross bar that allows the spacing of the uprights to be selectively adjusted by the user of the goal post. A variety of embodiments are disclosed showing different arrangements for adjusting the spacing of the uprights. In some of the embodiments, the uprights are simultaneously adjusted by a single actuator. In other embodiments, the uprights may be manually adjusted while in other embodiments the uprights may be adjusted from a remote location. The invention also provides an adjustable ground sleeve that allows the goal post to be raised and lowered and rotated about the x, y, and z axes so that it may be precisely aligned with the football field during and after installation.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A football goal post, comprising: a base; a cross bar having first and second opposite ends; the cross bar including a first member connected to the base and a pair of second members movable relative to the first member; a first upright carried by the cross bar and extending up from the first

1. A football goal post, comprising: a base; a cross bar having first and second opposite ends; the cross bar including a first member connected to the base and a pair of second members movable relative to the first member; a first upright carried by the cross bar and extending up from the first end of the cross bar; a second upright carried by the cross bar and extending up from the second end of the cross bar; and adjustment means for allowing one person to simultaneously adjust the relative position of the first and second members of the cross bar to adjust the spacing of the uprights.