Portable sports stand and transfer system

Abstract

The invention provides a portable sports stand comprising an elongate stand housing and a delivery system and a method of using the same. The elongated holder housing defines a storage space for accommodating balls stacked on top of one another. A transfer opening disposed at a first end of the elongated holder housing receives, accommodates, and transfers an uppermost ball from the storage space. A base member attached to the second end of the elongate holder housing supports the stack ball within the storage space. A release mechanism disposed within the elongate holder housing raises the uppermost ball from the storage space for transport through the transport opening. A training component operably and adjustably connected with the rear portion of the elongated stent housing extends over the first end of the elongated stent housing to assist in training the sportsman.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to and the benefit of non-provisional patent application No. 18 / 342,803, entitled “PORTABLE SPORT STAND AND DELIVERY SYSTEM,” filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on June 28, 2023. The specification of the above-referenced patent application is incorporated herein by reference. Background Art

[0003] Sports personnel (e.g., athletes, trainers, coaches, etc.) often need to store various sports equipment that is large or bulky, or has a shape that is difficult to store in a compact and organized manner. For example, ball-shaped sports equipment (e.g., basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, etc.) need to be stored in a manner that makes them easy to take out and prevents them from rolling away on the playing field where the game is being played. Traditional sports bags provide limited and non-optimal space to store and carry sports equipment, such as balls for different sports, such as basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, American footballs, etc. Some sports bags include separate external pockets to carry a single ball. Most sports personnel often need to store multiple balls, which makes sports bags designed to accommodate a single ball inappropriate. Moreover, it is usually troublesome to remove the ball from these types of sports bags, for example, due to the fastening mechanism used to fix the ball in the sports bag.

[0004] Although some conventional sports racks allow for storage of multiple balls therein, these sports racks are typically heavy cage-type structures that are configured for stationary or immovable storage. Due to their weight, structure, and difficulty in containing the balls stored therein, these sports racks are difficult to transport, for example, to move around a sports field where a game is being played.

[0005] Moreover, most sports bags or sports racks store sports equipment horizontally, because when the sports bag or sports rack is positioned in a vertical position, it is difficult to reach and remove sports equipment, such as a ball, that is positioned toward the bottom of the sports bag or sports rack. Moreover, conventional sports racks are generally configured to store sports equipment, and it is not convenient to remove and use the sports equipment stored in the sports rack on the sports field, for example, so that a basketball can be easily removed by an athlete practicing on a basketball field and facilitates the athlete's training.

[0006] Therefore, there is a long felt need for a portable sports stand and transport system and methods of use thereof for storing and transporting a plurality of sports equipment, such as a plurality of balls for one or more sports (e.g., basketballs, volleyballs, soccer balls, American footballs, etc.) in a compact and organized manner and in a substantially vertical position while allowing convenient access to and easy retrieval of all balls stored therein, including the lowermost ball located at the bottom of the storage space defined therein. Additionally, there is a need for a portable sports stand and transport system and methods of use thereof for training an athlete using the sports equipment stored therein and retrieved therefrom. Summary of the invention

[0007] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts that are further disclosed in the Detailed Description in a simplified form. This Summary is not intended to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0008] The disclosed systems and methods address the above-mentioned need for a portable sports stand and transport system and methods of use thereof for storing and transporting a plurality of sports equipment, such as a plurality of balls for one or more sports (e.g., basketball, volleyball, soccer, American football, etc.) in a substantially vertical position in a compact and organized manner while allowing convenient access to and easy retrieval of all balls stored therein, including the bottommost ball located at the bottom of a storage space defined therein. Furthermore, the portable sports stand and transport system and methods of use thereof address the above-mentioned need for training an athlete using the sports equipment stored therein and retrieved therefrom.

[0009] The portable sports stand and delivery system disclosed herein include an elongated stand housing, a delivery opening, a base member, a release member, and a training member. The elongated stand housing defines a storage space extending from a first end of the elongated stand housing to a second end. The storage space is configured to accommodate sports equipment, including, for example, balls, which are stacked substantially vertically, one on top of the other, and arranged in the storage space. The balls include, for example, basketballs, American footballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, beach balls, handballs, etc. In an embodiment, the elongated stand housing is generally cylindrical in shape and is configured to stand in a substantially vertical, upright posture. The balls are stored in the storage space of the elongated stand housing in a substantially vertical direction. The delivery opening is disposed at the first end of the elongated stand housing. The delivery opening is configured to receive, accommodate, and deliver the topmost ball in the stacked balls from the storage space of the elongated stand housing. In an embodiment, the portable sports stand and delivery system also include one or more stopper elements, which are operably attached to the first end of the elongated stand housing. The stopper element is arranged to partially or completely cover the transfer opening and to accommodate the uppermost ball within the storage space of the elongated support housing.

[0010] A base member is attached to the second end of the elongated support housing. The base member is configured to support the stacked balls in the storage space of the elongated support housing. A release member is disposed on the upper surface of the base member in the storage space of the elongated support housing. The release member is configured to elastically compress and expand so as to raise and release the topmost ball from the storage space of the elongated support housing for transmission through the delivery opening. In an embodiment, the release member includes a compression spring and a spring base. The first end of the compression spring is operably connected to the base member. The second end of the compression spring is operably connected to the spring base. The spring base operably connected to the compression spring is configured to raise the stacked balls retained in the storage space of the elongated support housing toward the delivery opening when the topmost ball is removed from the storage space through the delivery opening. The release member disposed on the upper surface of the base member provides compression when the compression spring expands so as to raise the balls and release the topmost ball from the storage space (for transmission through the delivery opening).

[0011] In an embodiment, the portable sports stand and the delivery system also include a delivery system operably connected to the release component. The delivery system includes a guide element and an operating rod. The guide element defines a channel extending along the length of the elongated support shell. The operating rod includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the operating rod is connected to the release component. The second end of the operating rod extends outward from the channel of the guide element. The operating rod is configured to cross the channel of the guide element and move the release component in an upward direction from the second end of the elongated support shell toward the delivery opening at the first end of the elongated support shell for delivering the topmost ball from the storage space of the elongated support shell. In an embodiment, the portable sports stand and the delivery system also include a locking component attached to the end of the guide element near the second end of the elongated support shell. The locking component is configured to lock the operating rod at the end of the guide element, thereby locking the release component at the end of the guide element.

[0012] The training component is operably and adjustably connected to the rear portion of the elongated support housing. The training component is arranged to extend above the first end of the elongated support housing to help train athletes. In an embodiment, the training component includes a frame, which is, for example, arranged in an adult shape with a head, a body, and an arm extending from the body. The arm is arranged in an elevated position to simulate the obstruction of the trajectory of a ball thrown by an athlete (e.g., toward a basketball net) to help train athletes. In an embodiment, the training component also includes a net, which is arranged to cover the space determined by the frame for optimally blocking the ball thrown by the athlete to help train athletes. In an embodiment, each arm of the training component is rotatably connected around a joint using a motorized control unit. The motorized control unit is arranged to rotate the arm of the training component when driven, and simulates the obstruction of the trajectory of a ball thrown by an athlete to help train athletes. In another embodiment, the portable sports support and the transmission system also include a gear system, which is operably connected and meshingly communicated with the support member of the training component at the rear portion of the elongated support housing. The gear system, when driven, is configured to move the training component in any one of an upward direction, a downward direction, and a lateral direction to simulate an obstruction to the trajectory of a ball thrown by an athlete to assist in training the athlete.

[0013] In an embodiment, the portable exercise stand and delivery system further comprises a holder attached to the rear portion of the elongated stand housing. The holder comprises a holding space and openings thereon spaced apart at predetermined intervals. The holder is configured to accommodate and secure a support component of a training component in the holding space at a desired height by inserting a fastener through the opening of the support component and through an opening of the holder. The height of the training component is adjusted by sliding the support component in the holding space of the holder in an upward position or a downward position and securing the support component to an opening of the holder at a desired height using a fastener. In another embodiment, the training component is adjustably connected to the rear portion of the elongated stand housing using a telescopic assembly.

[0014] In an embodiment, the portable motion stand and conveying system further comprises a wheel assembly, such as a caster, operably connected to the bottom surface of the base member. The wheel assembly is configured to transport the portable motion stand and conveying system. In an embodiment, the portable motion stand and conveying system further comprises a locking component operably connected to each of the at least two wheel assemblies. The locking component is configured to lock each of the at least two wheel assemblies and brake the movement of the portable motion stand and conveying system. In an embodiment, the portable motion stand and conveying system further comprises a plate component, such as a circular plate, attached to the bottom surface of the base member. The plate component is configured to stabilize the elongated frame housing and prevent the elongated frame housing from tilting when the elongated frame housing is in a substantially vertical, upright position.

[0015] In an embodiment, the portable sport stand and transport system further comprises one or more handle elements attached to the outer surface of the elongated support housing. The handle elements are configured to allow the portable sport stand and transport system to be grasped and carried in a substantially horizontal position or a substantially vertical position. In an embodiment, the portable sport stand and transport system further comprises an elongated opening disposed at a front portion of the elongated support housing. The elongated opening is configured to accommodate a display structure on the elongated support housing. In an embodiment, the portable sport stand and transport system further comprises a plurality of pouches of the same and / or different shapes and sizes positioned at predetermined locations on the outer surface of the elongated support housing. The pouches are configured to store items and accessories of sporting equipment.

[0016] In an embodiment, the portable sport stand and transport system further comprises a disinfection system operably connected to the elongated stand housing. The disinfection system comprises a reservoir and a plurality of nozzles. The reservoir is located at a rear portion of the elongated stand housing. The reservoir is configured to contain a disinfection solution for disinfecting one or more stacks of balls in a storage space of the elongated stand housing. The nozzle is operably connected to the reservoir and is located at a predetermined position on the elongated stand housing. When actuated, the nozzle, which is in fluid communication with the reservoir, is configured to dispense the disinfection solution onto one or more stacks of balls in the storage space of the elongated stand housing.

[0017] In a second embodiment, a portable sports stand and a transport system include an elongated stand housing defining a storage space extending from a first end to a second end of the elongated stand housing, the storage space being configured to accommodate sports equipment. The sports equipment includes balls that are stacked substantially vertically, one on top of the other, and arranged in the storage space. The portable sports stand and the transport system also include a transport opening arranged at the first end of the elongated stand housing. The transport opening is configured to receive, accommodate and transport the topmost ball of the stacked balls from the storage space of the elongated stand housing. The portable sports stand and the transport system also include an elongated housing cover configured to enclose the elongated stand housing. The elongated housing cover defines a space extending from a first end of the elongated housing cover to a second end. The elongated housing cover includes an opening arranged at the first end of the elongated housing cover. The portable sports stand and the transport system also include a base member attached to the second end of the elongated stand housing and the elongated housing cover. The base member is configured to support the elongated stand housing. The portable sports stand and the transport system also include a release mechanism arranged within the elongated stand housing. The release mechanism is configured to lift and release an uppermost one of the balls from the storage space of the elongated support housing for delivery through the delivery opening.

[0018] In one or more embodiments, the related system includes circuits and / or programs for performing the methods disclosed herein. The circuits and / or programs are any combination of hardware, software, and / or firmware, configured to perform the methods disclosed herein according to the design choices of the system designer. In an embodiment, various structural elements are used according to the design choices of the system designer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The foregoing summary of the invention and the detailed description that follows will be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. For purposes of illustrating the embodiments of the present invention, example configurations of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the specific structures, components, and methods disclosed herein. The description of structures or components or method steps represented by reference numerals in the accompanying drawings may be used for the description of structures or components or method steps represented by the same reference numerals in any subsequent drawings herein.

[0020] Figure 1 The example shows a front perspective view of an embodiment of a portable motion stand and delivery system.

[0021] Figure 2A The example shows a front perspective exploded view of an embodiment of a portable motion stand and delivery system.

[0022] Figure 2B The example shows a rear perspective exploded view of an embodiment of a portable motion stand and delivery system.

[0023] Figure 3 The illustration shows a front view of a training component of an embodiment of a portable exercise stand and delivery system.

[0024] Figure 4 The illustration shows a front view of a fastening element configured to fasten each of a plurality of bladders of an embodiment of a portable exercise stand and delivery system.

[0025] Figure 5 The illustration shows a perspective view of one of a plurality of wheel assemblies configured to transport an embodiment of a portable motion stand and conveyor system.

[0026] Fig. 6A The example shows Figure 1 A rear perspective view of the portable motion stand and delivery system is shown.

[0027] Figure 6B The example shows Figure 1 Rear view of the portable motion stand and delivery system shown.

[0028] Fig. 7A The example shows Figure 1 A front view of the portable motion stand and delivery system is shown.

[0029] Figure 7B The example shows the Fig. 7A A cross-sectional view of the portable motion stand and the transport system is shown in section AA.

[0030] Figure 7C The example shows Figure 7B An enlarged view of the lower half of the portable exercise stand and delivery system shown in , showing a holder configured to receive and secure a support member of an exercise member.

[0031] Figure 8 The example shows Figure 1 Right side view of the portable motion stand and conveyor system shown. Fig. 9 The example shows Figure 1 A top view of the portable motion stand and delivery system is shown.

[0032] Fig.10 The example shows Figure 1 Bottom view of the portable motion stand and conveyor system shown.

[0033] Fig.11A The illustration shows a left side perspective view of an embodiment of a portable sports stand and transport system showing an uppermost ball partially covered and contained by a stopper element.

[0034] Fig. 11B The illustration shows a left side perspective view of an embodiment of a portable sport stand and delivery system showing an uppermost ball released from a storage space of an elongated stand housing for delivery through a delivery opening of the portable sport stand and delivery system.

[0035] Figures 12A-12B The example illustrates a rear perspective exploded view of an embodiment of a portable exercise stand and delivery system showing the use of a telescoping assembly to adjustably couple an exercise component to a rear portion of an elongated stand housing.

[0036] Figures 13A-13D The illustrations show a front perspective view of an embodiment of a portable exercise stand and delivery system showing an embodiment of the delivery system operably coupled to a release member for delivering an uppermost ball from a storage space of an elongated stand housing to a delivery opening.

[0037] Figures 14A-14B FIG. 1 illustrates a partial perspective view of an elongated stand housing of an embodiment of a portable sports stand and transport system showing a plate member configured to prevent the elongated stand housing from tipping over when the elongated stand housing is in a substantially vertical position.

[0038] Figures 15A-15CThe example illustrates a rear perspective exploded view of an embodiment of a portable exercise stand and delivery system showing a gear system operably connected to an exercise component for moving the exercise component in an upward direction and a downward direction.

[0039] Fig.16A The illustration shows a partial front perspective view of an embodiment of a portable exercise stand and delivery system showing a training component including a movable arm for assisting in training an athlete.

[0040] Figures 16B-16D The illustrations show rear perspective views of embodiments of a portable exercise stand and delivery system showing the training component moving in different directions for assisting in training an athlete.

[0041] Figures 17A-17B The illustrations show a front perspective exploded view of an embodiment of a portable sports stand and delivery system showing an implementation of a disinfection system operably coupled to the elongated stand housing.

[0042] Fig. 17C The illustration shows a side view of an embodiment of a portable motion stand and delivery system, showing the location of a reservoir of the disinfection system.

[0043] Fig.18 A flow chart illustrating an embodiment of a method for storing and transporting sporting equipment using a portable sport stand and transport system is shown.

[0044] Fig.19A A front perspective view of a second embodiment of a portable kinematic stand and delivery system is shown.

[0045] Fig.19B A rear perspective view of a second embodiment of a portable kinematic stand and delivery system is shown.

[0046] Fig. 20 An exploded view of a second embodiment of a portable motion stand and delivery system is shown.

[0047] Fig.21 A front view of a second embodiment of a portable motion stand and delivery system is shown.

[0048] Fig. 22 Indicates along Fig.21 A cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of a portable kinematic stand and delivery system, shown along line AA in FIG.

[0049] Fig.23 A front perspective view of the release mechanism of a second embodiment of a portable kinematic stand and delivery system is shown.

[0050] Fig.24A and 24BA spring balancer unit is shown for use in the release mechanism of a second embodiment of a portable motion stand and delivery system.

[0051] Fig.25 A right side view of a second embodiment of a portable motion stand and transport system is shown.

[0052] Fig.26 A bottom perspective view of a second embodiment of a portable kinematic stand and transport system is shown.

[0053] Fig. 27 A bottom view of a second embodiment of a portable motion stand and delivery system is shown.

[0054] Fig.28 A top view of a second embodiment of a portable kinematic stand and delivery system is shown.

[0055] Fig.29 A front view of the training component of a second embodiment of a portable exercise stand and delivery system is shown.

[0056] Fig.30 A flow chart of an embodiment of a method for storing and transporting sporting equipment using a portable sport stand and transport system 1900 is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] Figure 1 The example shows a front perspective view of an embodiment of a portable sports stand and delivery system 100. The portable sports stand and delivery system 100 disclosed herein includes an elongated stand housing 101, a delivery opening 102, a base member 103, a release member 115 (in Figure 2A-2B and Figure 7B-7C In an embodiment, the elongated support housing 101 is generally cylindrical in shape and is configured to stand in a substantially vertical, upright position, such as Figure 1 The example is shown in . In an embodiment, the slender support housing 101 is a hollow cylinder made of a durable, waterproof outdoor fabric material (such as nylon, ballistic nylon, corduroy, polyester, etc.). Examples of materials used to make the internal structure of the slender support housing 101 are graphite, fiberglass, plastic, metal such as aluminum, etc. In an embodiment, the slender support housing 101 is a non-rigid, flexible, hollow cylindrical structure suitable for accommodating larger or bulky sports equipment, or accommodating sports equipment with a shape that is difficult to store, such as spherical sports equipment. The slender support housing 101 is configured to be in a substantially vertical, upright position when the portable sports support and transport system 100 is in use and during transportation, such as Figure 1The height of the elongated support housing 101 in the substantially vertical, upright position is, for example, between about 50 inches and about 55 inches. The width of the elongated support housing 101 is, for example, between about 11 inches and about 14 inches.

[0058] The elongated support housing 101 defines a Figure 2A-2B and Figure 7B The storage space 101g shown by way of example in the figure extends from a first end (e.g., upper end 101a) to a second end (e.g., bottom end 101b) of the elongated support housing 101. In an embodiment, the upper end 101a of the elongated support housing 101 has, for example, a semicircular shape, while the bottom end 101b of the elongated support housing 101 has, for example, a curved square shape. The storage space 101g is configured to accommodate sports equipment, including, for example, balls, such as basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e, which are stacked substantially vertically, one on top of the other, and arranged in the storage space 101g, as shown in FIG. Figure 2A-2B and Figure 7B . The conveying opening 102 is arranged at the upper end 101a of the elongated support housing 101. The conveying opening 102 is configured to receive, accommodate and convey the topmost ball (e.g., 112a) of the stacked balls from the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101. The conveying opening 102 conveys the topmost ball 112a to a sports person, such as a basketball player. In an embodiment, the conveying opening 102 is determined by two semicircles 102a and 102b that are perpendicular to each other, wherein the first semicircle 102a is arranged at the upper end 101a of the elongated support housing 101 in a horizontal direction, and the second semicircle 102b is arranged in a vertical direction (the vertical direction is perpendicular to the direction of the first semicircle 102a). In the example, the diameter of each of the semicircles 102a and 102b is approximately 9.5 inches. The two semicircles 102a and 102b of the conveying opening 102 are configured to accommodate the topmost ball 112a for conveying through the conveying opening 102. In an example, the height of the transfer opening 102 is approximately 6.5 inches.

[0059] In an embodiment, the portable sports stand and delivery system 100 further comprises one or more stopper elements 106 operably attached to the upper end 101a of the elongated stand housing 101. For example, two stopper elements 106 are operably attached to the upper end 101a of the elongated stand housing 101, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2A-2B In an embodiment, the stopper element 106 is operably attached to the upper end 101a of the elongated support housing 101, for example, by any one of a snap-fit ​​connection, a press-fit connection, a locking mechanism, a fastening mechanism, glue, an adhesive, etc. Figure 1In the embodiment shown by way of example in FIG. 1 , the stopper element 106 is arranged to partially cover the delivery opening 102 and to accommodate the uppermost ball 112a in the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101. In another embodiment (not shown), the stopper element 106 is arranged to completely cover the delivery opening 102 and to accommodate the uppermost ball 112a in the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101. Each stopper element 106 is shaped, for example, as a partially truncated cone. The stopper element 106 is made of a plastic material, for example, high-density polyethylene (HDPE).

[0060] The base member 103 is attached to the bottom end 101b of the elongated support housing 101. The base member 103 is configured to support the stacked balls within the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101, for example Figure 2A-2B 1 and 112. In an embodiment, the base member 103 is configured as a weighted base, for example, made of a metal alloy (e.g., steel). In an embodiment, the bottom profile of the base member 103 is, for example, a curved square shape, corresponding to the curved square shape of the bottom end 101b of the elongated support housing 101. In an embodiment, the base member 103 is attached to the bottom end 101b of the elongated support housing 101 using a high-performance bonding material (e.g., epoxy resin, other glue, adhesive, etc.). The thickness of the base member 103 is, for example, about 1.24 inches.

[0061] Figure 2A-2B and Figure 7B-7C The release member 115 shown in the example is arranged on the base member 103, as shown in Figure 2A-2B and Figure 7B When the top ball 112a is manually removed by the athlete, the release member 115 vertically raises the stacked balls, such as basketballs 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e, to replace the top ball 112a. The training member 105 is operably and adjustably connected to the elongated support housing 101, such as in Figure 2A-2B The training component 105 is configured to extend above the upper end 101a of the elongated support housing 101 to assist in training an athlete. In an embodiment, the portable exercise stand and transport system 100 further includes a wheel assembly, such as a caster 104, operably connected to the bottom surface 103a of the base member 103. The caster 104 is configured to transport the portable exercise stand and transport system 100. The caster 104 supports the portable exercise stand and transport system 100 and provides mobility, such as in Figure 5 In an embodiment, the portable motion stand and transport system 100 includes four wear-resistant casters 104, such as Fig.10 and Fig. 11B The example in is shown.

[0062] In an embodiment, the portable sports stand and transport system 100 further comprises one or more handle elements, such as 107 and 108, attached to the outer surface 101c of the elongated stand housing 101. The handle elements (such as 107 and 108) are arranged to allow the portable sports stand and transport system 100 to be grasped and carried in a substantially horizontal position or a substantially vertical position. In an embodiment, one handle element is arranged as a small-sized bag handle 107, which is arranged to allow a user (such as an athlete) to grasp the portable sports stand and transport system 100 with a single hand. The bag handle 107 is, for example, in a semi-square shape and is arranged, for example, at a central position 101d on the right side 101f of the elongated stand housing 101. In an embodiment, the bag handle 107 is made of a fabric material, such as nylon. In another embodiment, the bag handle 107 is made of a rigid material, such as metal, wood, other materials for making handles, and any combination thereof. In an example, the length of the bag handle 107 is about 6 inches. To carry portable sport stand and transport system 100 using bag handles 107, a user grasps bag handles 107 and orients portable sport stand and transport system 100 in a substantially horizontal position. Bag handles 107 allow portable sport stand and transport system 100 to be carried and transported in a substantially horizontal position.

[0063] In an embodiment, another handle element is provided as an elongated strap 108 made of a fabric material (e.g., nylon), such as a bag strap or luggage strap. In an example, the length of the elongated strap 108 is approximately 49 inches. The elongated strap 108 is attached to the elongated support housing 101 using a connector element 109, such as by connecting the opposite ends 108a and 108b of the elongated strap 108 to the proximal side of the upper end 101a and the bottom end 101b of the elongated support housing 101, respectively. The user (e.g., a sports person) uses the elongated strap 108 as a shoulder strap to carry the portable sports support and conveying system 100 in a substantially vertical, vertical position. In order to carry the portable sports support and conveying system 100 oriented in a substantially vertical, vertical position using the elongated strap 108, the user positions the elongated strap 108 on the user's shoulder and lifts or carries the portable sports support and conveying system 100. Therefore, the elongated strap 108 allows the portable sports support and conveying system 100 to be carried and transported in a substantially vertical, vertical position. By utilizing handle elements 107 and 108, portable sport stand and transport system 100 is capable of conveniently transporting sporting equipment, such as a plurality of basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e stored therein.

[0064] In an embodiment, the portable sports stand and delivery system 100 further includes a plurality of pouches 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d, and 110e of the same and / or different shapes and sizes, which are arranged at predetermined positions on the outer surface 101c of the elongated stand housing 101. For example, the elongated pouch 110a and the small-sized pouch 110b are arranged on the left side 101e of the elongated stand housing 101, while the pouches 110c, 110d, and 110e are arranged on the right side 101f of the elongated stand housing 101, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 . In an embodiment, each of the pouches 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d, and 110e is generally configured in a rectangular shape. In an example, the lengths of the pouches 110a and 110b on the left side 101e of the elongated support housing 101 are approximately 25 inches and 12 inches, respectively, and the width of each of the pouches 110a and 110b is approximately 3.5 inches. In an example, the lengths of the pouches 110c, 110d, and 110e on the right side 101f of the elongated support housing 101 are approximately 12.5 inches, and the width of each of the pouches 110c, 110d, and 110e is approximately 3.5 inches. The pouches 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d, and 110e are configured to store items and accessories of sports equipment. The same or different sized and shaped pouches 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d and 110e contain items and accessories of sports equipment of different shapes and sizes, such as gloves, elbow pads, sports clothing, sports equipment, sports shoes, etc. In an embodiment, the pouches 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d and 110e are made of durable, waterproof outdoor fabric materials, such as nylon. In an embodiment, the pouches 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d and 110e include zippers 111a, 111b, 111c, 111d and 111e, respectively, for fixing the items and accessories of sports equipment contained in the pouches 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d and 110e. Zippers 111a, 111b, 111c, 111d, and 111e respectively bind the edges of the openings provided in pouches 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d, and 110e for securing items and accessories of sports equipment contained therein. In an example, the overall height of portable sports stand and transport system 100 ranges from about 50 inches to about 70 inches, and the overall width of portable sports stand and transport system 100 ranges from about 10 inches to about 13 inches.

[0065] Figure 2A The example shows a front perspective exploded view of an embodiment of a portable motion stand and delivery system 100 . Figure 2AThe exploded view example in FIG. 1 shows an elongated support housing 101 of a portable exercise support and delivery system 100 having a delivery opening 102, a base member 103, a wheel assembly 104, a training member 105, a stopper element 106, handle elements 107 and 108, and a bladder 110. Figure 2A 1, the elongated support housing 101 is generally cylindrical in shape and is arranged to stand unsupported in a substantially vertical, upright position. In an embodiment, within the elongated support housing 101, the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101 accommodates a plurality of balls, such as five basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d and 112e. Figure 7B The example shows that the diameter of basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d and 112e is, for example, about 27 inches to about 30 inches. For example, the storage space 101g of the slender support housing 101 accommodates a 27.5-inch or 28.5-inch or 29.5-inch basketball made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). For illustrative purposes, the disclosure herein relates to basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d and 112e that are accommodated substantially vertically one above the other in the storage space 101g of the slender support housing 101; however, the scope of the portable sports stand and transport system 100 is not limited to accommodating only basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d and 112e, but can be expanded to include other ball-shaped sports equipment, such as American footballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, beach balls, handballs, etc. In an embodiment, the portable sports stand and transport system 100 is configured as a portable vertical basketball stand system or a portable basketball equipment bag for holding, transporting and using basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d and 112e for practice and training by basketball players and coaches of all levels. Figure 2A-2B As shown, basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e are stacked substantially vertically, one on top of the other, and stored in a substantially vertical orientation within storage space 101g of elongated bracket housing 101.

[0066] In an embodiment, the portable sports stand and transport system 100 further comprises an elongated opening 118 disposed at the front portion 101h of the elongated stand housing 101. The elongated opening 118 is configured to receive a display structure 116 on the elongated stand housing 101. The elongated opening 118 is, for example, rectangular in shape and receives a display structure 116 of a rectangular shape, such as Figure 2A-2B. In the example, the length of the display structure 116 is about 42 inches and the width of the display structure 116 is about 3 inches. The display structure 116 is made of a transparent material, such as transparent polypropylene (PP), transparent polyethylene (PE), etc., which provides a window through which the storage space 101g of the slender support housing 101 can be seen. In an embodiment, the display structure 116 is configured to display media content, such as a logo 117, a product name, an image, marketing materials, advertising signs, etc. In an embodiment, the logo 117 attached to the display structure 116 is made of a plastic material, such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE).

[0067] The handle elements 107 and 108 are attached to the outer surface 101c of the elongated support housing 101. In an embodiment, the bag handle 107 is attached to the right side 101f of the elongated support housing 101 at a central location 101d using a fastening material (e.g., epoxy). Figure 1 101 ). In another embodiment, the bag handle 107 is attached to the central position 101d of the elongated support housing 101 using a fastener (e.g., a screw, a bolt, etc.) inserted into an opening 107a provided on the bag handle 107. In an embodiment, the opposite ends 108a and 108b of the elongated strap 108 are attached to the proximal side of the upper end 101a and the lower end 101b of the elongated support housing 101 using connector elements 109, respectively. In an embodiment, each connector element 109 includes mating connectors 109a and 109b, which are configured to connect the opposite ends 108a and 108b of the elongated strap 108 to the proximal side of the upper end 101a and the lower end 101b of the elongated support housing 101. For example, the mating connector includes: snap hooks 109b (e.g., lobster hooks or bolt snaps) connected to the opposite ends 108a and 108b of the elongated strap 108; and corresponding ring connectors 109a attached proximal to the upper end 101a and the lower end 101b of the elongated stent housing 101. The snap hooks 109b are connected to or hooked on the ring connectors 109a to attach the opposite ends 108a and 108b of the elongated strap 108 proximal to the upper end 101a and the lower end 101b of the elongated stent housing 101. In an example, the connector element 109 is made of steel.

[0068] exist Figure 2A-2BThe release member 115 of the portable exercise stand and delivery system 100 shown in the example is arranged on the upper surface 103b of the base member 103 within the storage space 101g of the slender stand housing 101. The release member 115 is configured to elastically compress and expand to lift and release the uppermost ball, such as the uppermost basketball 112a, from the storage space 101g of the slender stand housing 101 for delivery through the delivery opening 102. In an embodiment, the release member 115 includes a compression spring 113 and a spring base 114. When loaded with five basketballs 112A, 112B, 112C, 112D, and 112E, as shown in FIG. Figure 2A-2B and Figure 7B The example in FIG. 1 shows that the length of the compression spring 113 is, for example, about 6 inches. The compression spring 113 is, for example, made of a metal alloy (e.g., steel). In an embodiment, the spring base 114 is generally a cylindrical structure, including a curved upper surface 114a, which is configured to accommodate a curved surface of a spherical sports equipment. For example, the curved upper surface 114a of the spring base 114 accommodates the bottommost basketball 112e in the storage space 101g of the slender support housing 101. The spring base 114 is made of a plastic material, such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The spring base 114, which is operably connected to the compression spring 113, is configured to raise the stacked balls, such as the stacked basketballs 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e retained in the storage space 101g of the slender support housing 101 toward the transfer opening 102 when the topmost ball 112a is removed from the storage space 101g by the athlete through the transfer opening 102, as in Figure 7B disclosed in the description.

[0069] Portable exercise stand and transport system 100 holds stacked basketballs 112A, 112B, 112C, 112D, and 112E substantially vertically, one on top of the other, with lifting resistance at base member 103 via release member 115. When compressed, compression spring 113 at base member 103 provides lifting resistance to stacked basketballs 112A, 112B, 112C, 112D, and 112E disposed thereon via spring base 114. When uppermost basketball 112a is removed from storage space 101g by an athlete through transport opening 102 of elongated stand housing 101, compression spring 113 expands and vertically lifts stacked basketballs 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e remaining in storage space 101g of elongated stand housing 101 toward transport opening 102 via spring base 114. Compression spring 113 expands to raise spring base 114 to a predetermined height, thereby raising remaining basketballs 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e so that the next uppermost basketball 112b is positioned to be released from storage space 101g of elongated support housing 101 for transfer through transfer opening 102. The predetermined height to which compression spring 113 expands within storage space 101g of elongated support housing 101 to raise remaining basketballs 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e is, for example, about 40 inches to about 45 inches.

[0070] The training component 105 is operably and adjustably connected to the rear portion 101i of the elongated support housing 101. In an embodiment, the training component 105 is operably connected to the rear portion 101i of the elongated support housing 101 via a support member 119. Figure 3 The training component 105 is disclosed in the description of FIG. 1 . In an embodiment, the training component 105 includes a flat solid rear surface 105e, such as Figure 2B . The flat solid rear surface 105e of the training component 105 blocks objects, such as basketballs, thrown at the training component 105 by the athlete when training the athlete. In an embodiment, the support component 119 is configured as, for example, a rod-like or bar-like structure. Examples of materials for manufacturing the support component 119 are wood, steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic, etc. The upper end 119a of the support component 119 is attached to the flat solid rear surface 105e of the training component 105, close to the bottom end 105d of the training component 105. An opening 119c is provided at the distal bottom end 119b of the support component 119 for facilitating the connection of the support component 119 with the rear portion 101i of the slender bracket housing 101.

[0071] The support member 119 is connected to the rear portion 101i of the elongated support housing 101, for example, by inserting a fastener (e.g., a locking pin 120) into an opening 119c of the support member 119 and into an opening 124 provided at the rear portion 101i of the elongated support housing 101, as shown in FIG. Figure 2B , Figure 6A-6B , Figure 7B-7C The locking pin 120 is, for example, made of a metal alloy such as steel. In the example, the length of the locking pin 120 is about 1.2 inches. In an embodiment, the locking pin 120 is configured as an adjustable push button, for example, made of steel, for adjustably connecting the support member 119 of the training member 105 to the rear portion 101i of the elongated support housing 101. The training member 105 extends above the upper end 101a of the elongated support housing 101 to help train the sports person, such as in Figure 3 In the foreshadowed embodiment, when the training component 105 is removed and the portable sports stand and transport system 100 is not used to store sports equipment (e.g., basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e), the portable sports stand and transport system 100 can be folded for storage.

[0072] Figure 2B The example shows a rear perspective exploded view of an embodiment of the portable sports stand and delivery system 100. In an embodiment, the portable sports stand and delivery system 100 also includes a retainer 122 attached to the rear portion 101i of the elongated stand housing 101, such as Figure 2B The retainer 122 is configured to receive and secure the support member 119 of the training member 105 using a fastener (e.g., a locking pin 120), such as in Figure 7C . The retainer 122 receives the distal bottom end 119b of the support member 119 through a socket 123 provided at the upper end 122a of the retainer 122. Examples of materials for making the retainer 122 are plastic, metal, etc. The length of the retainer 122 is, for example, approximately 22 inches. In an embodiment, the retainer 122 includes openings 124 spaced apart at predetermined intervals thereon. In an example, the openings 124 of the retainer 122 are equidistantly spaced approximately 6 inches from each other. In an embodiment, the openings 124 are provided along the length of the retainer 122. The diameter of each opening 124 is, for example, approximately 0.39 inches. The retainer 122 is configured to be secured to the support member 119 by inserting a fastener (e.g., a locking pin 120) through the opening 119c ( Figure 2A-3 ) and an opening 124 (such as Figure 7C The support component 119 of the training component 105 is accommodated and fixed at a desired height.

[0073] Figure 3 The example shows a front view of the training component 105 of an embodiment of the portable exercise stand and delivery system 100. Figure 3 In the embodiment shown by way of example in FIG. 1 , the training component 105 includes a frame that is configured, for example, in the shape of a human figure, having a head 105a, a body 105b, and an arm 105c extending from the body 105b. In an embodiment, the frame defining the human figure's head 105a, body 105b, and arm 105c is a wire frame. In an embodiment, the frame includes a flat solid rear surface 105e, such as Figure 2B The example shows that Figure 2A The arm 105c is arranged in a raised position to simulate an obstruction to the trajectory of a ball thrown by an athlete (e.g., toward a basketball net) to help train the athlete. The frame of the training component 105 is made of, for example, plastic or metal (e.g., aluminum). The length of the frame including the head 105a, the body 105b, and the extension arm 105c is, for example, about 47 inches. In an embodiment, the frame including the head 105A, the body 105B, and the extension arm 105C is foldable for storage.

[0074] In an embodiment, the training component 105 further comprises a net 301, which is arranged to cover the space defined by the frame including the head 105a, the body 105b and the arm 105c, for optimally blocking the ball thrown by the athlete, so as to help train the athlete. The net 301 is made of a fabric material, such as nylon, polyester, etc. Figure 3 Also shown is a support member 119 extending from the bottom end 105d of the training member 105. The length of the support member 119 is, for example, about 27 inches. The width of the support member 119 is, for example, about 1 inch. In an embodiment, the support member 119 is generally a cylindrical structure. In an example, the diameter of the support member 119 is about 0.5 inches. In an embodiment, the upper end 119a of the support member 119 extends into the net 301 of the training member 105, as shown in FIG. Figure 3 The portion of the support member 119 extending into the mesh 301 is, for example, approximately 20 inches. The support member 119 extends downwardly from the training member 105 and is adjustably connected to the rear portion 101i of the elongated rack housing 101, for example using a fastener (e.g., a locking pin 120, Figure 2A-2B The support member 119 is inserted into the opening 119c at the bottom end 119b of the support member 119. The diameter of the opening 119c is, for example, about 0.4 inches.

[0075] The training component 105 extending upward from the support member 119 is arranged to be used as a practice defender to provide hands-up defense for training athletes (e.g., basketball players) during practice and training. The training component 105 provides an obstruction to the ball thrown by the athlete. During practice and training, basketball players can shoot or pass the ball above or around the training component 105 to simulate real-time game situations. The training component 105 helps athletes (e.g., basketball players) practice their arcs, practice stealing the ball around the athlete, and improve their passing. The training component 105 helps athletes visualize opponents when practicing alone.

[0076] Figure 4 The example shows a front view of a fastening element, which is configured to fasten Figure 1Each of the plurality of pouches 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d, and 110e of the illustrated embodiment of the portable exercise stand and transport system 100. In an embodiment, the fastening element is a zipper 111a, 111b, 111c, 111d, 111e, which is configured to fasten each pouch 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d, 110e, respectively, for securing items and accessories of exercise equipment contained therein. In an embodiment, each zipper 111a, 111b, 111c, 111d, 111e includes two strips 401a and 401b, two rows of protruding teeth 402, and a slider 405 having a pull tab 406. The two strips 401a and 401b are made of, for example, polyester, synthetic fiber, vinyl, cotton, etc. Two rows of protruding teeth 402 start from a bottom stop 404. The bottom stop 404 connects the two strips 401a and 401b to each other. One row of protruding teeth 402 ends at an upper stop 403. The protruding teeth 402 are made of plastic or metal, for example. The two rows of protruding teeth 402 are arranged to cross or link with each other. A slide 405 manually operated using a pull tab 406 moves along the rows of protruding teeth 402. Inside the slide 405 is a Y-shaped channel that meshes or separates the protruding teeth 402 of the opposite rows depending on the direction of movement of the slide 405. When the slider 405 moves in the upward direction, the slider 405 engages the opposite rows of protruding teeth 402 together and terminates at the upper stop 403, thereby closing the zippers 111a, 111b, 111c, 111d, 111e for securing items and accessories of sports equipment contained in the pouches 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d, 110e. When the slider 405 moves in the downward direction, the slider 405 separates the opposite rows of protruding teeth 402 and terminates at the bottom stop 404, thereby opening the zippers 111a, 111b, 111c, 111d, 111e and providing access to the items and accessories of sports equipment contained in the pouches 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d, 110e.

[0077] Figure 5 The example shows a perspective view of one of a plurality of wheel assemblies (eg, caster 104) configured to transport a Figure 1 1. The portable sports stand and transport system 100 is shown in the embodiment. In the embodiment, the portable sports stand and transport system 100 includes four casters 104, which are operably connected to the bottom surface 103a of the base member 103, such as Figure 1 , Fig.10 and Fig. 11BThe example in FIG. 1 shows a portable motion stand and transport system 100 for transporting. The caster 104 is, for example, a swivel caster, configured to rotate the wheel 104b and move the portable motion stand and transport system 100 in any direction. Each caster 104 includes a mounting member 104a and a wheel 104b. The mounting member 104a is configured to mount the wheel 104b on the bottom surface 103a of the base member 103. The height of the mounting member 104a is, for example, about 1.5 inches. The diameter of the wheel 104b is, for example, about 2 inches. In an embodiment, the mounting member 104a includes a rod 104c, which is configured to attach the mounting member 104a to the bottom surface 103a of the base member 103, and then attach the wheel 104b to the bottom surface 103a of the base member 103. The rod 104c protrudes upward from the mounting member 104a, and is used to attach each caster 104 to the bottom surface 103a of the base member 103. In another embodiment (not shown), a stemless caster is used, and for this purpose, a bolt is used to attach the stemless caster to the bottom surface 103a of the base member 103. In another embodiment (not shown), the mounting member 104a is a plate-type mounting member including a bolt hole, and the bolt is inserted through the bolt hole to connect the mounting member 104a with the bottom surface 103a of the base member 103.

[0078] In an embodiment, the portable sports stand and transport system 100 further includes a locking member 104d operably connected to each of the at least two casters 104. In an embodiment, the locking member 104d is operably connected to all of the casters 104, such as Figure 2A-2B , Fig.10 and Fig. 11B . The example shown in FIG. 1 is a diagram of a caster 104. The locking member 104d is configured to lock the wheel 104b in each caster 104 and brake the movement of the portable motion stand and conveying system 100. The locking member 104d is configured as a lock or brake to prevent the wheel 104b from rolling when the portable motion stand and conveying system 100 is in place. The caster 104 is, for example, made of a plastic material, such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE). In another example, the caster 104 is made of metal. The material, wheel diameter, tread width, load rating, and overall height of the caster 104 can be configured to provide optimal mobility for the portable motion stand and conveying system 100 in different environments.

[0079] Figure 6A-6B The examples show Figure 1 A rear perspective view and a rear view of the portable motion stand and transport system 100 are shown. Figure 6A-6BThe rear view in FIG. 1 shows the attachment of the support member 119 extending from the training member 105 to the retainer 122, which is attached to the rear portion 101i of the elongated support housing 101. The upper end 119a of the support member 119 is attached to the flat solid rear surface 105e of the support member 119, near the bottom end 105d of the training member 105. The distal bottom end 119b of the support member 119 is inserted into the socket 123 of the retainer 122 ( Figure 2B and Figure 7B ), and is secured to an opening 124 of a retainer 122 using, for example, a locking pin 120.

[0080] Fig. 7A The example shows Figure 1 A front view of the portable motion stand and delivery system 100 is shown. Fig. 7A The front view in Figure shows the front portion 101h of the slender support housing 101 of the portable exercise support and transport system 100 (the front portion 101h having a transport opening 102), the base component 103, the wheel assembly (e.g., caster 104), the training component 105, the handle elements 107 and 108, and the pouches 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d and 110e. Fig. 7A The front view in FIG. 1 also shows zippers 111a, 111b, 111c, 111d, and 111e, which are configured to secure pouches 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d, and 110e, respectively. In an embodiment, pouches 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d, and 110e are non-detachable closed-end pouches secured by zippers 111a, 111b, 111c, 111d, and 111e, respectively. Zippers 111a and 111b in an open state create partial flaps in pouches 110a and 110b, respectively, for facilitating the insertion and removal of items and accessories of sports equipment. Each zipper 111c, 111d and 111e, when opened, creates a small opening in each pouch 110c, 110d and 110e, respectively, for inserting and removing items and accessories of the sporting equipment. In an embodiment, portable sport stand and transport system 100 further includes foot members 121a and 121b, which are configured to support the portable sport stand and transport system 100 on a surface (e.g., the ground) when the portable sport stand and transport system 100 is oriented in a substantially horizontal position. Fig. 7A In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 , foot members 121a and 121b are positioned on the left side 101e of the elongated stand housing 101. A user (eg, an athlete) may use bag handles 107 to lift and carry portable exercise stand and transport system 100 in a horizontal orientation.

[0081] Figure 7B The example shows the Fig. 7A A cross-sectional view of the portable motion stand and delivery system 100 is shown in section AA. Figure 7B The cross-sectional view in the example shows the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101, the ball-shaped sports equipment (such as basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d and 112e contained therein), the training component 105, and two wheel assemblies (such as casters 104) extending from the bottom surface 103a of the base component 103. In the example, Figure 7B The thickness of the walls 101j and 101k of the elongated support housing 101 shown in the example in FIG. 1 is approximately 1.5 inches. Figure 7B The cross-sectional view in FIG. 1 also illustrates a release member 115, which includes a spring base 114 loaded with a compression spring 113. The release member 115 is arranged at the bottom end 101b of the elongated support housing 101 and is accommodated in the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101. The compression spring 113 is, for example, an open coil helical spring. The compression spring 113 includes a first end 113a and a second end 113b. The first end 113a of the compression spring 113 is operably connected to the base member 103. The second end 113b of the compression spring 113 is operably connected to the spring base 114. Figure 7B The example shows that a predetermined number of balls (e.g., five basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e) are stored in a substantially vertical orientation within the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101. The uppermost basketball 112a extends outward from the transfer opening 102 at the upper end 101a of the elongated support housing 101. The lowermost basketball 112e is positioned and accommodated on the curved upper surface 114a of the spring base 114. The spring base 114, which is operably connected to the compression spring 113, is configured to cause the stacked basketballs 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e remaining in the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101 to rise toward the transfer opening 102 when the uppermost basketball 112a is removed from the storage space 101g by an athlete (e.g., a basketball player, a coach, a trainer, etc.) through the transfer opening 102.

[0082] Compression spring 113 of release member 115 is configured to resist the compressive force applied to compression spring 113 by the load of basketballs 112A, 112B, 112C, 112D, and 112E. When uppermost basketball 112a is removed from storage space 101g through transfer opening 102 and force is applied to compression spring 113, compression spring 113 shortens or compresses, thereby storing force until the force is released to raise remaining basketballs 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112d, such that the next uppermost basketball 112b is released from storage space 101g of elongated support housing 101 for transfer through transfer opening 102. When compressed in one direction, compression spring 113 applies force in the opposite direction as compression spring 113 attempts to return to its rest length. A spring base 114 loaded with a compression spring 113 holds the uppermost basketball (e.g., 112a) at the upper end 101a of the elongated support housing 101, such that when the uppermost basketball 112a is unloaded or removed from the storage space 101g through the transfer opening 102, the spring base 114 in operative communication with the compression spring 113 raises the remaining basketballs 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e to save the user (e.g., an athlete) from bending down to retrieve the next uppermost basketball 112b from the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101. The compression spring 113 relieves strain from loading and / or unloading basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e or other sports equipment by lowering the load when sports equipment is added to the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101 and raising the sports equipment as each or every piece of sports equipment is removed from the transfer opening 102. When the user removes the topmost basketball 112a from the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101, the release member 115 raises the next topmost basketball 112b for removal.

[0083] Figure 7C The example shows Figure 7B , showing a holder 122 of a support member 119 configured to receive and secure a training member 105. In an embodiment, the holder 122 includes a retaining space 125 and openings 124 spaced at predetermined intervals along the length of the holder 122. The holder 122 is configured to be inserted through the opening 119c ( Figure 2A-3The training component 105 is accommodated and secured at a desired height in the holding space 125 by sliding the support component 119 in the holding space 125 of the holder 122 to an upward position or a downward position and securing the support component 119 to an opening 124 of the holder 122 at a desired height using a locking pin 120. In an example, the training component 105 can be adjusted to a height ranging from, for example, about 6 feet or 72 inches to about 8 feet or 96 inches. When not in use, the locking pin 120 is removed from an opening 124 of the holder 122, and the support component 119 extending from the training component 105 is removed from the holder 122 and stored outside of the portable exercise stand and delivery system 100.

[0084] Figure 8 The example shows Figure 1 A right side view of the portable motion stand and delivery system 100 is shown. Figure 8 The right view example in FIG. 1 shows: an elongated support housing 101; an uppermost basketball 112a extending outwardly from a transport opening 102 of the elongated support housing 101; an elongated strap 108 located on a right side 101f of the elongated support housing 101 for grasping and carrying the portable sports support and transport system 100; a training component 105 having a support component 119 slidably connected within its retainer 122; pockets 110c, 110d and 110e configured to store items and accessories of the sports equipment; and two wheel assemblies, such as casters 104, extending from a base component 103.

[0085] Fig. 9 The example shows Figure 1 A top view of the portable motion stand and delivery system 100 is shown. Fig. 9The top view example in FIG. 1 shows: a transfer opening 102 at an upper end 101a of an elongated support housing 101; a stopper element 106 configured to secure and contain an uppermost basketball 112a extending outwardly from the transfer opening 102; an elongated strap 108 connected to the elongated support housing 101 using a connector element 109 and configured to grasp and carry the portable sport support and transport system 100; a training component 105 having a support component 119 slidably connected within its retainer 122; differently sized pouches 110a and 110c having different storage capacities for storing items and accessories of sporting equipment; and a foot component 121a configured to support the portable sport support and transport system 100 when oriented in a substantially horizontal position and placed on a surface. Fig. 9 The example shown in FIG. 1 shows that the stop element 106 partially covers the transfer opening 102 .

[0086] Fig.10 The example shows Figure 1 A bottom view of the portable motion stand and delivery system 100 is shown. Fig.10 The bottom view example in the figure shows: the bottom surface 103a of the base member 103; the wheel assembly, such as caster 104, which is operably connected to the bottom surface 103a of the base member 103; the slender strap 108, which is connected to the slender support housing 101 using the connector element 109 and is configured to grasp and carry the portable exercise stand and transport system 100; the training member 105 and its holder 122; different sized pockets 110b and 110e with different storage capacities for storing items and accessories of exercise equipment; and a foot member 121b, which is configured to support the portable exercise stand and transport system 100 when oriented in a substantially horizontal position and placed on a surface.

[0087] Fig.11A The example shows a left perspective view of an embodiment of the portable sports stand and transport system 100, showing the uppermost ball, such as uppermost basketball 112a, partially covered and contained by the stopper element 106. Prior to use and operation of the portable sports stand and transport system 100, the ball-shaped equipment (such as basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d and 112e) are stacked substantially vertically, one on top of the other, and stored in the storage space 101g of the elongated stand housing 101, as shown. Figure 7BThe retainer element 106 attached to the upper end 101a of the elongated support housing 101, for example by a snap-fit ​​connection, secures and holds the uppermost basketball 112a extending outwardly from the delivery opening 102 of the elongated support housing 101, as shown in FIG. Fig.11A The example shows that the stopper element 106 prevents the uppermost basketball 112a from rolling out of the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101.

[0088] Fig. 11B The example shows a left perspective view of an embodiment of a portable sports stand and delivery system 100, showing the elongated stand housing 101 ( Figure 7B The top ball, such as the top basketball 112a, released from the storage space 101g (shown by way of example in FIG. 1 ) is used for transport through the transport opening 102 of the portable sports stand and transport system 100. When the portable sports stand and transport system 100 is in operation, Fig.11A The stopper elements 106 shown in the example in FIG. 1 remove their attachment (e.g., snap-fit ​​connection) at the upper end 101a of the elongated support housing 101, thereby allowing the uppermost basketball 112a to be released through the transfer opening 102 of the elongated support housing 101, as shown in FIG. Fig. 11B When the top basketball 112a is released and delivered to a sports person (e.g., a basketball player) through the delivery opening 102, Figure 7B 102. The compression spring 113 exemplarily shown in FIG. 104 is operably connected to the spring base 114 to raise the next uppermost basketball 112b toward the delivery opening 102 for subsequent release and delivery through the delivery opening 102. Similarly, all remaining basketballs (e.g., Figure 7B 112c, 112d and 112e) are raised, released and transported from the storage space 101g of the slender support housing 101 of the portable sports support and transport system 100 through the transport opening 102.

[0089] Figures 12A-12BThe example shows a rear perspective exploded view of an embodiment of a portable exercise stand and delivery system 100, showing the use of a telescoping assembly 1201 to adjustably connect the training component 105 to the rear portion 101i of the elongated stand housing 101. In this embodiment, the training component 105 is adjustably connected to the rear portion 101i of the elongated stand housing 101 using the telescoping assembly 1201. The telescoping assembly 1201 includes an inner telescoping member 127 that can be telescopically connected to the outer telescoping member 126 through an opening 126c in the outer telescoping member 126. In an embodiment, the inner telescoping member 127 and the outer telescoping member 126 of the telescoping assembly 1201 are, for example, hollow cylindrical structures. The inner telescoping member 127 is movable and slides within the outer telescoping member 126. The telescoping assembly 1201 is securely attached to the rear portion 101i of the elongated stand housing 101 by flanges 128 and 129 of the outer telescoping member 126. Flanges 128 and 129 extend from opposite sides 126a and 126b of the outer telescopic member 126. The flanges 128 and 129 include openings 128a and 129a, respectively, for inserting fasteners 130, such as screws. The telescoping assembly 1201 is securely attached to the rear portion 101i of the elongated stent housing 101 by inserting the fasteners 130 into the openings 128a and 129a of the flanges 128 and 129 of the outer telescopic member 126 and into corresponding openings 101L provided on the rear portion 101i of the elongated stent housing 101.

[0090] The support member 119 of the training member 105 is inserted into the opening 127a of the inner telescopic member 127 of the telescopic assembly 1201. By moving or extending the inner telescopic member 127 in an upward direction from within the outer telescopic member 126, the height of the training member 105 is increased, such as Fig. 12A By moving the inner telescopic member 127 in a downward direction or retracting it into the outer telescopic member 126, the height of the training member 105 is reduced, such as Fig. 12B. In an embodiment, a locking mechanism (e.g., a button locking system (not shown)) is used to lock the training component 105 at a desired height. The button locking system includes a button (not shown) operably connected to the outer surface of the inner telescopic component 127 and openings (not shown) provided in the outer telescopic component 126 at predetermined intervals. The openings in the outer telescopic component 126 correspond to different heights at which the training component 105 can be fixed. When an operator of the portable exercise stand and transport system 100 (e.g., a coach or trainer) wishes to adjust the height of the training component 105, the operator extends the inner telescopic component 127 (the inner telescopic component 127 holding the support component 119 of the training component 105) in an upward direction, so that the button in a compressed state is released into an opening in the outer telescopic component 126 corresponding to the desired height, thereby locking the training component 105 at the desired height.

[0091] To readjust the height, the operator presses the button from the opening in the outer telescopic member 126, which allows the inner telescopic member 127 to slide in an upward direction inside the outer telescopic member 126 with the button in a compressed state. The operator extends the inner telescopic member 127 to the next opening in the outer telescopic member 126 corresponding to the desired height. Upon reaching the opening at the desired height, the button is released into the opening in the outer telescopic member 126, thereby locking the training member 105 at the desired height. Similarly, the operator readjusts the height of the training member 105 by pressing the button from the opening in the outer telescopic member 126, which allows the inner telescopic member 127 to slide in a downward direction inside the outer telescopic member 126 with the button in a compressed state. The operator lowers the inner telescopic member 127 to the next opening in the outer telescopic member 126 corresponding to the desired height. Upon reaching the opening at the desired height, the button is released into the opening in the outer telescopic member 126, thereby locking the training member 105 at the desired height. In other embodiments, other functionally equivalent methods and mechanisms for locking the training component 105 at a desired height are used.

[0092] Figures 13A-13DThe example shows a front perspective view of an embodiment of a portable sports stand and transport system 100, showing an embodiment of a transport system 1301, which is operably connected to the release member 115 for transporting the uppermost ball (e.g., the uppermost basketball 112a) from the storage space 101g of the elongated stand housing 101 to the transport opening 102. In an embodiment, the transport system 1301 includes a guide element 131 and an operating rod 133. The guide element 131 extends along the length of the elongated stand housing 101. The guide element 131 defines a channel 132 extending therein along the length of the elongated stand housing 101. The channel 132 extends between an upper end 131a and a lower end 131b of the guide element 131. The operating rod 133 includes a first end (not shown) and a second end 133a. The first end of the operating rod 133 is connected to the release member 115. For example, the first end of the operating rod 133 is connected to the opening 135 provided on the spring base 114 of the release member 115, as shown in FIG. Figures 13A-13B The second end 133a of the operating rod 133 extends outward from the groove 132 of the guide element 131. In an embodiment, a knob 134 (e.g., spherical shape) configured as a handle is attached to the second end 133a of the operating rod 133, such as Figures 13A-13D The example in FIG. 1 shows an example of a lever 133 for allowing manual operation.

[0093] The operating rod 133 is configured to vertically traverse the channel 132 of the guide element 131 and move the release member 115 in an upward direction from the bottom end 101b of the elongated support housing 101 toward the transfer opening 102 at the upper end 101a of the elongated support housing 101 for transferring the uppermost basketball 112a from the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101. Figures 13A-13BThe example in FIG. 1 shows that basketballs 112A, 112B, 112C, 112D, and 112E are stacked substantially vertically one above the other on spring base 114. When uppermost basketball 112a is removed from storage space 101g through transfer opening 102, an operator of portable sports stand and transfer system 100 grasps operating rod 133 by knob 134 and moves operating rod 133 in an upward direction along channel 132 of guide element 131 to raise stacked basketballs 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e remaining in storage space 101g of elongated stand housing 101 toward transfer opening 102. Similarly, when the remaining basketballs (e.g., 112b, 112c, 112d) are removed from the storage space 101g through the transfer opening 102, in order to access the last basketball 112e located on the spring base 114, the operator grasps the operating rod 133 by the knob 134 and moves the operating rod 133 in the upward direction along the channel 132 of the guide element 131, so that the last basketball 112e remaining in the storage space 101g of the slender support housing 101 is raised toward the transfer opening 102, as shown in FIG. Fig. 13B Example representation.

[0094] In an embodiment, the portable sports stand and delivery system 100 further includes a locking member 136 attached to the bottom end 131b of the guide element 131, near the bottom end 101b of the elongated stand housing 101. The locking member 136 is configured to lock the operating rod 133 and the compression spring 113 of the release member 115 in place at the bottom end 131b of the guide element 131, such as Figures 13C-13D . In an embodiment, the locking member 136 is a spring loaded lock including a plate 136d and a spring loaded plunger 136b having a pin 136a at one end and a nose 136c at the other end. The plate 136d of the locking member 136 is attached to the outer surface 101c of the elongated bracket housing 101 near the bottom end 131b of the guide element 131 using fasteners (e.g., screws, bolts, etc.), such as Figures 13A-13C When basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e are loaded into storage space 101g of elongated support housing 101, release member 115 is locked at bottom end 101b of elongated support housing 101 using locking member 136. In the locked position, nose 136c of spring-loaded plunger 136b is located above second end 133a of operating rod 133, as shown in FIG. Fig.13A and Figures 13C-13DTo operate the operating rod 133 and cause basketballs 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e to rise toward the delivery opening 102, the operator pulls the pin 136a of the spring-loaded plunger 136b, thereby releasing the operating rod 133 and allowing the operating rod 133 to vertically traverse the channel 132 of the guide element 131 in an upward direction and cause basketballs 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e retained in the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101 to rise toward the delivery opening 102. Fig. 13B The example shows the use of operating rod 133 to raise the last basketball 112e toward the transfer opening 102. To raise the last basketball 112e from the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101 toward the transfer opening 102, the operating rod 133 is manually operated to vertically traverse the channel 132 of the guide element 131 in an upward direction until the operating rod 133 reaches the upper end 131a of the guide element 131, as shown in FIG. Fig. 13B By pushing the operating rod 133 in the downward direction, the release member 115 moves downward toward the bottom end 131b of the guide element 131. When reaching the bottom end 131b of the guide element 131, the locking member 136 locks the release member 115 at the bottom end 101b of the elongated bracket housing 101.

[0095] Figures 14A-14B The example shows a partial perspective view of the elongated stand housing 101 of an embodiment of the portable sports stand and delivery system 100, showing a plate member 137, which is configured to prevent the elongated stand housing 101 from tipping over when the elongated stand housing 101 is in a substantially vertical, upright position. In this embodiment, the plate member 137 is, for example, a circular plate attached to the bottom surface 103a of the base member 103. Fig.14A In the embodiment shown by way of example in FIG. 1 , the plate member 137 includes an opening 138 through which the stem 104c of the wheel assembly (e.g., caster 104) is inserted. In this embodiment, the caster 104 is located below the bottom surface 137a of the plate member 137. The stem 104c of the caster 104 is then inserted into the opening 138 of the plate member 137 for attachment to the bottom surface 103a of the base member 103 of the portable sports stand and transport system 100, as shown in FIG. Fig. 14B . The base member 103 is attached to the bottom end 101b of the elongated support housing 101. The plate member 137 is configured to stabilize the elongated support housing 101 and prevent the elongated support housing 101 from tilting when the elongated support housing 101 is in a substantially vertical, upright position. In an embodiment, the plate member 137 is configured to contact the ground or have a minimum clearance from the ground.

[0096] Figures 15A-15CThe example shows a rear perspective exploded view of an embodiment of the portable exercise stand and delivery system 100, showing a gear system 1501 operably connected to the training component 105 for moving the training component 105 in an upward direction and a downward direction. In this embodiment, the gear system 1501 is operably connected and meshingly communicated with the support component 119 of the training component 105 at the rear portion 101i of the slender stand housing 101. In an embodiment, the gear system 1501 is a rack and pinion system, wherein a linear gear or rack 140 is disposed on the support component 119 of the training component 105, and a circular gear or pinion 139 is located in the training control unit 142. The pinion 139 is operably connected to a motor 141 (e.g., an electric motor) housed in the training control unit 142. The pinion 139 extends from a shaft 141a of the motor 141, such as a cylindrical gear or rack 140 disposed on the support component 119 of the training component 105. Fig.15A 14. The training control unit 142 is provided as a box including a cover 143 for securely accommodating the motor 141 and the pinion 139 therein. The training control unit 142 includes a recess 142a through which the pinion 139 is exposed for meshingly communicating with the rack 140 on the support member 119 of the training component 105. The training control unit 142 is attached to the rear portion 101i of the elongated support housing 101 using fasteners so that the pinion 139 extending outwardly from the recess 142a of the training control unit 142 engages with the teeth of the rack 140 on the support member 119 of the training component 105.

[0097] The gear system 1501 is configured to move the training component 105 in an upward direction and a downward direction when driven, so as to provide obstacles to the trajectory of a basketball 112A, 112B, 112C, 112D and 112E thrown by an athlete (e.g., a basketball player) to help train the athlete. When the motor 141 is energized, for example, by a control button (not shown), the motor 141 rotates the pinion 139 through the shaft 141a, and the pinion 139 meshes with the teeth of the rack 140, so that the rack 140 and the support member 119 of the training component 105 move in an upward direction (e.g., Fig. 15B in the example) and downward (as Fig. 15C 141) movement to help train athletes by simulating obstructions to the trajectory of one basketball 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d and 112e thrown by the athlete. When the motor 141 is powered on, the rotational motion of the pinion 139 is converted into the linear motion of the rack 140, thereby moving the support member 119 of the training member 105 in the upward and downward directions.

[0098] Fig.16AThe example shows a partial front perspective view of an embodiment of a portable exercise stand and delivery system 100, showing a training component 105, which includes a movable arm 105c for assisting a person in training an exerciser. The training component 105 is configured in a humanoid shape, including a head 105a, a body 105b, and an arm 105c, such as Figure 3 In the embodiment, each arm 105c of the training component 105 uses Figures 16B-16D The motorized control unit 144 shown in the example is rotatably connected around the joints 105f and 105g. The joint edges 105f and 105g of each arm 105c are relatively bent to allow Fig.16A The directions indicated by the middle arrows rotate relative to each other, thereby allowing the arm 105c to move in a lateral direction above the body 105b of the training member 105 and provide resistance to the basketball 112a thrown by an athlete (eg, a basketball player) to assist in training the athlete.

[0099] Figures 16B-16D The example shows a rear perspective view of an embodiment of a portable exercise stand and delivery system 100, showing movement of a training component 105 in different directions for assisting in training an athlete. Fig.16A The description of the invention discloses that the motorized control unit 144 is used to rotatably connect the arms 105c of the training component 105 around the joints 105f, 105g. In an embodiment, the motorized control unit 144 is located on the rear surface 105h of the arm 105c, close to the joint edge 105g of the arm 105c, and is fastened to the rear surface 105e of the body 105b of the training component 105 using a support member 145 and a fastener 146 (e.g., a bolt), as shown in FIG. Figures 16B-16D The motor control unit 144 is configured to rotate the arm 105c of the training component 105 when driven so as to simulate the obstruction of the trajectory of the basketball 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d or 112e thrown by the athlete (e.g., basketball player) so as to help train the athlete. In an embodiment, each motor control unit 144 includes a motor (not shown) which, when driven, rotates each arm 105c of the training component 105 around the joint 105f, 105g so that the arm 105c moves along the path defined by the joint 105f, 105g. Figures 16B-16D The lateral direction indicated by the arrows in the figure is similar to the arm movement performed by a defender in a basketball game.

[0100] In addition to the movement of the arm 105c of the training component 105 in the lateral direction, in an embodiment, the training component 105 is arranged to move in the lateral direction about the pivot 148, such as Figures 16B-16C105 and is attached to the rear portion 101i of the elongated stand housing 101 of the portable exercise stand and delivery system 100. The training control unit 147 includes a motor (not shown) and a gear system (not shown) operably connected to the support member 119 of the training member 105. The training control unit 147 defines a pivot 148 for the training member 105 to move about it in a lateral direction, similar to a pendulum, such as Figures 16B-16C When the motor in the training control unit 147 is energized, for example, by a control button (not shown), the internal gear system engages with the rack 140 provided on the support member 119 of the training member 105 and moves the support member 119 and the training member 105 in a lateral direction, for example, in the right-hand direction and the left-hand direction, as shown in FIG. Figures 16B-16C The example in FIG. 1 shows that the tilting movement of the training component 105 about the pivot 148 in the lateral direction simulates the obstruction to the trajectory of the basketball 112a thrown by the athlete (eg, basketball player) to help train the athlete.

[0101] In the foreshadowed embodiment, the motorized control unit 144 located on the arm 105c of the training component 105 includes a motion sensor (not shown) configured to detect movement of the portable exercise stand and transport system 100 within a predetermined distance. When movement (e.g., movement of a basketball or basketball player) within the predetermined distance is detected, the motion sensors drive the motors in their respective motorized control units 144 to move the arm 105c of the training component 105 in a lateral direction, thereby simulating an obstruction to the trajectory of the basketball 112a thrown by the athlete, so as to assist in training the athlete. In another embodiment, when the motion sensors detect movement within the predetermined distance, the motion sensors send a signal to the training control unit 147 and drive the motors in the training control unit 147 to move the support component 119 and the training component 105 in a lateral direction, such as a right-hand direction and a left-hand direction, as shown. Figures 16B-16D In another embodiment, when the motion sensor detects motion within a predetermined distance, the motion sensor sends a signal to the Figures 15A-15C The training control unit 142 shown in the example in FIG. 1 is similar to the training control unit 142, and drives the motor in the training control unit to move the support component 119 and the training component 105 in the upward direction and the downward direction, as shown in FIG. Figures 15A-15CIn another foreshadowing embodiment, the motor control unit 144 and the training control unit 147 are driven simultaneously, thereby causing the training component 105 to move in the lateral direction, and simultaneously causing the arm 105c of the training component 105 to move in the lateral direction, so as to simulate the obstruction of the trajectory of the basketball 112a thrown by the athlete, so as to help train the athlete.

[0102] In another prophetic embodiment, Fig.16D The beacon device 1601 shown in the example in FIG. 1 is installed in each of the basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d and 112e stored in the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101. The beacon device 1601 is arranged to Fig.16D The motorized control unit 144 shown in the example sends a signal to indicate the position of the basketball (e.g., 112A) in motion. The motorized control unit 144 is operable to communicate with each beacon device 1601, such as wireless communication. Each motorized control unit 144 includes a receiver module 1602, which is configured to receive a signal sent by each beacon device 1601. Upon receiving a signal from the beacon device 1601, the motorized control unit 144 causes the arm 105c of the training component 105 to move in a specific direction according to the signal to resist and block the thrown basketball 112a, thereby helping to train sports personnel. In another foretelling embodiment, a sports application (not shown) is provided for setting a training plan or a sports mode of the training component 105. The sports application is deployed on a sports device (not shown, such as a smart phone) of a user (e.g., a coach or a trainer). The motorized control unit 144 and the training control unit 147 are programmed to operate according to a training plan or a sports mode set by the sports application.

[0103] Figures 17A-17B The example shows a front perspective exploded view of an embodiment of a portable exercise stand and delivery system 100, showing an implementation of a disinfection system 1701 operably connected to the slender stand housing 101. In this embodiment, the disinfection system 1701 includes a reservoir 149 and a plurality of nozzles 150. The reservoir 149 is located in the rear portion 101i of the slender stand housing 101. The reservoir 149 is configured to contain a disinfection solution 152 for disinfecting one or more stacked balls (e.g., stacked basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e) in the storage space 101g of the slender stand housing 101. The nozzles 150 are operably connected to the reservoir 149 and are located at predetermined locations on the slender stand housing 101. For example, the nozzles 150 are arranged circumferentially along the delivery opening 102, such as Figures 17A-17B14. The nozzle 150 is, for example, a jet nozzle configured to spray a disinfecting solution 152 contained in the reservoir 149. When actuated, the nozzle 150 in fluid communication with the reservoir 149 is configured to dispense the disinfecting solution 152 onto one or more stacked basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e in the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101. For example, when actuated, the nozzle 150 in fluid communication with the reservoir 149 dispenses the disinfecting solution 152 onto the uppermost basketball 112a located at the transfer opening 102. In another prophetic embodiment (not shown), the nozzle 150 is disposed internally along the length or sides 101e and 101f of the elongated support housing 101 for dispensing the disinfecting solution 152 from the reservoir 149 to all stacked basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e in the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101. In another prophetic embodiment (not shown), the nozzle 150 is arranged along Figure 7B Walls 101j and 101k of the elongated support housing 101 illustrated in FIG. 1 are configured internally for dispensing sanitizing solution 152 from reservoir 149 to all of the stacked basketballs 112a , 112b , 112c , 112d , and 112e within storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101 .

[0104] In such Figures 17A-17B In the illustrated embodiment, a control element 151 (e.g., a button or a sensor) is operably connected to the reservoir 149 and the nozzle 150 for driving the nozzle 150 and causing the disinfectant solution 152 to be dispensed from the reservoir 149 to the uppermost basketball 112a through the nozzle 150. The control element 151 is located on the inner surface 101m of the elongated support housing 101, as shown in FIG. Figures 17A-17B 101. In another prophetic embodiment, a sensor (not shown) is located proximal to the transfer opening 102 to detect the presence of the uppermost basketball 112a at the transfer opening 102. In this embodiment, upon detecting the presence of the uppermost basketball 112a at the transfer opening 102, the sensor sends a signal to drive the nozzle 150 and cause the disinfectant 152 to be dispensed from the reservoir 149 to the uppermost basketball 112a. The disinfectant system 1701 is configured to spray the disinfectant 152 on the uppermost basketball 112a when the basketball 112a is inserted into or removed from the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101.

[0105] Fig. 17C The example shows a side view of an embodiment of a portable sports stand and delivery system 100, showing the location of the reservoir 149 of the disinfection system 1701. Fig. 17C1, the reservoir 149 is located in the rear portion 101i of the elongated support housing 101. In an embodiment, the reservoir 149 includes a side door 153 that closes an opening (not shown) of the reservoir 149. The side door 153 is opened to refill the disinfectant solution 152 in the reservoir 149 for dispensing the disinfectant solution 152 through the nozzle 150, as shown in FIG. Fig. 17B The example in is shown.

[0106] Fig.18 A flow chart of an embodiment of a method for storing and transporting sports equipment using a portable sports stand and transport system 100 is shown. In the method disclosed herein, a portable sports stand and transport system 100 is provided 1801, the portable sports stand and transport system 100 comprising an elongated stand housing 101 having a transport opening 102, a base member 103, and a release member 115, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2A-2B , Figure 6A-6B , Figures 7A-7C , Figure 8-10 and Figures 11A-11B 101g of the elongated support housing 101, one on top of the other, supported by the base member 103. When the portable sports stand and delivery system 100 is in operation, the release member 115 undergoes 1803 elastic compression and expansion to lift and release the uppermost ball from the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101 for delivery through the delivery opening 102. When the uppermost ball is removed from the storage space 101g through the delivery opening 102, the release member 115 lifts 1804 the stacked balls remaining in the storage space 101g of the elongated support housing 101 toward the delivery opening 102.

[0107] In embodiments, the methods disclosed herein are also conveniently used Figure 1-3 The training component 105 shown by way of example in the figure is used to train athletes, such as basketball players, football players, etc. In an embodiment, the arm 105c of the training component 105 is rigidly connected to the body 105b of the training component 105, such as Figure 1-3 In this embodiment, the arm 105c is always in a raised position to simulate an obstruction to the trajectory of a ball thrown by an athlete. In another embodiment, the arm 105c of the training component 105 is rotatably connected to the body 105b of the training component 105, such as Figures 16A to 16D In this embodiment, the movement of arm 105c is similar to the arm movement of a defender in a sports game (e.g., a basketball game), thereby simulating a real-time game situation. The height of training component 105 is set so that Figure 2A-3and Figure 7B-7C The support member 119 of the training member 105 shown in the example in FIG. 1 is slid into an upward position or a downward position and the support member 119 is fixed to the rear portion 101i of the elongated support housing 101 at a desired height to be adjusted, such as Figure 7C For example, a user (e.g., a coach or a basketball player) inserts the bottom end 119b of the support member 119 into the holding space 125 of the holder 122, and uses the locking pin 120 to fix the opening 119c at the bottom end 119b of the support member 119 to an opening 124 of the holder 122, as shown in FIG. Figure 7C The training member 105 is lowered or raised by sliding the support member 119 into and out of the holder 122 and then securing the bottom end 119b of the support member 119 at the desired height by inserting a locking pin 120 through an opening 119c at the bottom end 119b of the support member 119 and through an opening 124 of the holder 122. In another example, the training member 105 is used Figures 12A-12B The training component 105 extends above the upper end 101a of the elongated support housing 101 to help train the athlete, such as Figure 3 disclosed in the description.

[0108] The portable athletic stand and delivery system 100 is conveniently and easily used by athletic personnel, such as basketball coaches at all levels, such as beginner, intermediate, and professional levels; basketball players at all levels, such as beginner, intermediate, and professional levels; basketball coaches at all levels; clinics and camps at all levels; by schools and professional basketball teams at all levels; and by people at home.

[0109] Fig.19A A front perspective view of a second embodiment of a portable kinematic stand and delivery system 1900 is shown. Fig.19BA rear perspective view of a second embodiment of a portable sports stand and transport system 1900 is shown. The portable sports stand and transport system 1900 includes an elongated stand housing 1901 that defines a storage space 1901g extending from a first end 1901a of the elongated stand housing 1901 to a second end 1901b. The storage space 1901G is configured to accommodate sports equipment. Examples of sports equipment that can be accommodated in the storage space include balls that are stacked substantially vertically, such as basketballs 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e, one above the other. The sports stand and transport system 1900 also includes a transport opening 1902 disposed at the first end 1901a of the elongated stand housing 1901. The transport opening 1902 is configured to receive, accommodate, and transport the topmost ball 112a of the stacked balls from the storage space 1901g of the elongated stand housing 1901. In an embodiment, the interior cross-section of the elongated support housing 1901 taken across the longitudinal axis 1954 of the kinematic support and delivery system 1900 is circular. Here, the interior cross-section of the elongated support housing 1901 refers to the cross-section of the storage space 1901g.

[0110] The kinematic support and delivery system 1900 also includes an elongated housing cover 1952 configured to enclose the elongated support housing. The elongated housing cover 1952 defines a space 1952g extending from a first end 1952a of the elongated housing cover 1952 to a second end 1952b. The elongated housing cover 1952 includes an opening 1952c disposed at the first end 1952a of the elongated housing cover 1952. The kinematic support and delivery system 1900 also includes a base member 1903 attached to the second end 1901b of the elongated support housing 1901 and the second end 1952b of the elongated housing cover 1952. The base member 1903 is configured to support the elongated support housing 1901.

[0111] The sports stand and transfer system 1900 also includes a release mechanism 1915 disposed within the elongated stand housing 1901, wherein the release mechanism 1915 is configured to cause the uppermost ball 112a of the balls 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e to be lifted from the storage space 1901g of the elongated stand housing 1901 for transfer through the transfer opening 1902. The uppermost ball (e.g., 112A) is removed from the storage space 1901G by the sports person through the transfer opening 1902, as shown in FIG. Figure 7B The next ball (eg, ball 112b below the removed topmost ball 112a) is raised to the position of the removed topmost ball 112a.

[0112] Fig. 20 An exploded view of a second embodiment of a portable kinematic stand and delivery system 1900 is shown. Fig. 20 As shown, the sports stand and transport system 1900 also includes an intermediate plate 1953 disposed between the base member 1903 and the elongated stand housing 1901. The intermediate plate 1953 is made of metal. The intermediate plate 1953 is weighted to counteract the tipping force experienced by the portable sports stand and transport system 1900, which is fully loaded with balls 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d and 112e in the storage space 1901g of the elongated stand housing 1901. The intermediate plate 1953 is configured to stabilize the elongated stand housing 1901 and prevent the elongated stand housing 1901 from tipping over when the elongated stand housing 1901 is in a substantially vertical position.

[0113] like Fig. 20 As shown, the release mechanism 1915 includes a base plate 1914, which includes a spherical bowl-shaped container 1913 for accommodating one sports equipment. The spherical bowl-shaped container 1913 is arranged on the top of the base plate 1914. The base plate 1914 has a circular shape corresponding to the circular shape of the inner cross-section of the elongated support housing 1901. In an embodiment, the diameter of the base plate 1914 is slightly smaller than the diameter of the inner cross-section of the elongated support housing 1901 so that the base plate 1914 can traverse the length of the storage space 1901g of the elongated support housing 1901 without friction. The release mechanism 1915 also includes a plurality of spring balancer units 1916 attached to the second end 1901b of the elongated support housing 1901. An example of the spring balancer unit 1916 used here is the Tigon RW-5 retractable spring balancer manufactured by Mijin System Inc. of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Each spring balance unit 1916 includes a housing 1916a and a tensioning cable 1916b. The tensioning cable 1916b is operably connected to the base plate 1914 through a collar 1901c attached to the first end 1901a of the elongated bracket housing 1901, as shown in FIG. Fig. 20 and 23 The tensioning cable 1916 b of the spring balancer unit 1916 is arranged to elastically pull the base plate 1914 toward the first end 1901 a of the elongated bracket housing 1901 .

[0114] like Fig.23 As shown, the collar 1901c has a substantially semicircular shape. Furthermore, the collar 1901c is disposed on the top of the elongated support housing 1901 at the first end 1901a of the elongated support housing 1901, as shown in FIG. Fig. 20The collar 1901c is disposed just above the delivery opening 1902 at the first end 1901a of the elongated support housing 1901. The first end 1901a of the elongated support housing 1901 includes a substantially U-shaped slot 1901d for receiving a substantially U-shaped channel 1901d located on either end of the collar 1901c, as shown in FIG. Fig. 20 and 23 The substantially U-shaped channel 1901d is configured to allow a tensioning cable 1916b to be operably connected to the base plate 1914 through the substantially U-shaped channel 1901d in the collar 1901c. The substantially U-shaped channel 1901d provides a substantially frictionless passage for the tensioning cable 1916b to traverse the substantially U-shaped channel 1901d from and to the housing 1916a of the spring balancer unit 1916.

[0115] In an embodiment, the spring balancer unit 1916 is a cylindrical spring balancer unit. As more and more tensioning cables 1916b are pulled out of the housing 1916a of the spring balancer unit 1916, the tensioning cables 1916b provide gradually increasing resistance to the pulling out of the housing 1916a of the spring balancer unit 1916. The base plate 1914, which is operably connected to the tensioning cables 1916b of the balancer unit 1916, is configured to cause the stacked balls 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e remaining in the storage space 1901g of the elongated bracket housing 1901 to rise toward the transfer opening 1902 when the uppermost ball 112a among the stacked balls 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e is removed from the storage space 1901g through the transfer opening 1902.

[0116] In an embodiment, to restack the balls 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e, a user (e.g., an athlete) may remove one or more stopper elements 1906 so that the balls 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e are stacked one on top of another and close one or more stopper elements 1906. Figure 19A-23 As shown, Figure 1-2B, 9, 11A, 12A-13D, 15A, 15C, 16A, and 16B, the second embodiment of the portable sports stand and delivery system 1900 includes a single stopper element 1906. In another embodiment, the balls 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e are restacked without removing one or more stopper elements 1906. The balls 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, and 112e are restacked through the delivery opening 1902 by manually pushing a base plate 1914 including a spherical bowl-shaped container 1913 downward toward the bottom 2200 of the elongated stand housing 1901, as shown. Fig. 22 shown.

[0117] Fig.21 A front view of a second embodiment of a portable motion stand and delivery system 1900 is shown. Fig. 22 Indicates along Fig.21 A cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of a portable kinematic stand and delivery system 1900 is shown along line AA. Fig.21 and 22 As shown, the elongated support housing 1901 and the elongated housing cover 1902 are generally cylindrical in shape. Fig.21 and Fig. 22 As shown, the elongated support housing 1901 is arranged to stand in a substantially vertical position. Moreover, the balls 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d and 112e are stored in the storage space 1901g of the elongated support housing 1901 in a substantially vertical orientation.

[0118] like Fig.21 and 22 As shown, the portable sports stand and delivery system 1900 also includes a training component 1905 operably and adjustably connected to the rear portion 1901i of the slender stand housing 1901, and the training component 1905 is configured to extend above the first end 1901a of the slender stand housing 1901 to help train athletes. The training component 1905 includes a frame configured in the shape of a human figure, having a head 1905a, a body 1905b, and an arm 1905c extending from the body 1905b. The arm 1905c is configured to be in a raised position to simulate an obstruction to the trajectory of a ball thrown by an athlete to help train athletes. In an embodiment, the training component 1905 also includes a net 301, such as Figure 3 As shown, the net 301 is arranged to cover the space defined by the frame for optimally blocking a ball thrown by an athlete so as to assist in training the athlete.

[0119] like Fig.19B , 20, 25, 27 and 28, the portable sports stand and delivery system 1900 also includes a holder 1922 attached to the rear portion 1901i of the elongated stand housing 1901. The holder 1922 includes a holding space 1922i and openings 1924 spaced apart at predetermined intervals thereon. The holder 1922 is configured to be Figure 2A The fastener 120 is shown inserted through Fig.29 The support member 1919 of the training member 1905 is received and fixed in the holding space 1922i at a desired height by the opening 1919c of the support member 1919 shown and passing through an opening 1924 of the holder 1922. The height of the training member 1905 is adjusted by sliding the support member 1919 in the holding space 1922i of the holder 1922 to an upward position and a downward position and fixing the support member 1919 in the opening 1924 of the holder 1922 at a desired height using the fastener 120.

[0120] Fig.23 A front perspective view of the release mechanism 1915 of the second embodiment of the portable kinematic stand and delivery system 1900 is shown. Fig.23 As shown, the base plate 1914 includes substantially circular slots 1914a arranged along the periphery of the base plate 1914. Fig.23 As shown, a first portion 1914e of the circular slot 1914a is disposed along a peripheral wall 1914d of the base plate 1914, and a second portion 1914f of the circular slot 1914a is located on a top surface 1914c of the base plate 1914. In an embodiment, the area of ​​the first portion 1914e of the circular slot 1914a is substantially equal to half of the area of ​​the circular slot 1914a, and the area of ​​the second portion 1914f of the circular slot 1914a is substantially equal to the remaining half of the area of ​​the circular slot 1914a. Each substantially circular slot 1914a includes a rod 1914b disposed across the width of the substantially circular slot 1914a for allowing the tensioning cable 1916b to be operably connected to the base plate 1914. Moreover, the rod 1914b in each substantially circular slot 1914a is arranged substantially along the periphery of the base plate 1914.

[0121] like Figures 19A-20 , 23, 25 and 28, the portable sports stand and delivery system 1900 also includes one or more stopper elements 1906 operably attached to the first end 1901a of the elongated stand housing 1901. The one or more stopper elements 1906 are configured to partially and completely cover the delivery opening 1902 and accommodate the uppermost ball 112a in the storage space 1901g of the elongated stand housing 1901.

[0122] Fig.24A and24B A spring balancer unit 1916 is shown for use in the release mechanism 1915 of the second embodiment of the portable motion stand and delivery system 1900. As described above, the spring balancer unit 1916 used here is a Tigon RW-5 retractable spring balancer manufactured by Mijin System Inc. of Gyeonggi-do, Korea. Fig.24A and 24B As shown in FIG. 1 , the spring balancer unit 1916 includes a main hanger 1916c, an auxiliary hanger 1916d, a bottom hook 1916e attached to a tension cable 1916b, a collar 1916f, and a bushing component 1916g. Figure 19A-28 In the illustrated embodiment of the portable exercise stand and transport system 1900, the spring balancer unit 1916 is attached to the second end 1901b of the elongated stand housing 1901. The elongated stand housing 19012 includes a plurality of cutouts 1955 disposed along a periphery of the second end 1901b of the elongated stand housing 1901. Each cutout 1955 is configured to accommodate a housing 1916A of the spring balancer unit 1916. In an embodiment, the spring balancer unit 1916 is secured to the second end 1901b of the elongated stand housing 1901 using one or more fasteners, adhesives, etc., the bottom hook 1916e, collar 1916f, and bushing component 1916g are removed, and the tensioning cable 1916b is operably connected directly to the base plate 1914 via the collar 1901c attached to the first end 1901a of the elongated stand housing 1901, as shown. Fig. 20 and 23 shown.

[0123] Fig.25 A right side view of a second embodiment of a portable motion stand and delivery system 1900 is shown. Fig.26 A bottom perspective view of a second embodiment of a portable kinematic stand and delivery system 1900 is shown. Fig. 27 A bottom view of a second embodiment of a portable kinematic stand and delivery system 1900 is shown. Fig.26 and 27 As shown, the portable motion stand and transport system 1900 includes a wheel assembly 1904 operably coupled to a bottom surface 1903a of a base member 1903. The wheel assembly 1904 is configured to transport the portable motion stand and transport system 1900.

[0124] Fig.28 A top view of a second embodiment of a portable motion stand and delivery system 1900 is shown. Fig.29 1905 of a second embodiment of a portable exercise stand and delivery system 1900 is shown. In an embodiment, each wheel assembly 1904 includes a locking member 1904a, such as Fig.26 As shown, the locking member 1904a is operably connected to each of the at least two wheel assemblies 1904. Each locking member 1904a is configured to lock a corresponding wheel assembly 1904 and brake the movement of the portable motion stand and transport system 1900.

[0125] like Figure 19A-21 As shown, portable sport stand and transport system 1900 includes one or more handle elements 1907 attached to an outer surface of elongated housing cover 1952. The one or more handle elements 1907 are configured to allow portable sport stand and transport system 1900 to be grasped and carried in one of a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position.

[0126] Fig.30 1 shows a flow chart of an embodiment of a method for storing and transporting sports equipment using a portable sports stand and transport system 1900. In the method disclosed herein, the portable sports stand and transport system 1900 includes an elongated stand housing 1901 having a transport opening 1902, an elongated housing cover 1952, a base member 1903, and a release mechanism 1915, such as Figure 19A-28 As shown by way of example in and as disclosed in their description, and as disclosed in their description, there is provided 3001. Spherical sports equipment or balls (e.g., basketballs) are stacked 3002 substantially vertically in storage space 1901G of elongated stand housing 1901, one above the other, supported by release mechanism 1915. During operation of portable sports stand and transport system 1900, release mechanism 1915 undergoes 3003 elastic pulling to cause the uppermost ball to be lifted and released from storage space 1901G of elongated stand housing 1901 for transport through transport opening 1902. When the uppermost ball is removed from storage space 1901g through transport opening 1902, release mechanism 1915 causes the stacked balls remaining in storage space 1901g of elongated stand housing 1901 to be lifted 3004 toward transport opening 1902.

[0127] The foregoing examples and example implementations of various embodiments are provided for explanation purposes only and should in no way be construed as limiting the embodiments disclosed herein. The dimensions of the various components of the portable sports stand and delivery system disclosed above are examples and do not limit the scope of the embodiments herein. Although the embodiments have been described with reference to various example implementations, drawings, and techniques, it should be understood that the words used herein are words of description and example, rather than words of limitation. Moreover, although the embodiments have been described herein with reference to specific devices, materials, techniques, and implementations, the embodiments herein are not limited to the details disclosed herein; rather, the embodiments extend to all functionally equivalent structures, methods, and uses, such as within the scope of the appended claims. Those skilled in the art who benefit from the teachings of this specification should understand that the embodiments disclosed herein can be varied, and other embodiments can be implemented and can be changed without departing from the scope and spirit of the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A portable motion stand and a transmission system, the portable motion stand and the transmission system comprising: an elongated support housing defining a storage space extending from a first end to a second end of the elongated support housing, the storage space being configured to receive sporting equipment, wherein the sporting equipment comprises one or more balls stacked substantially vertically, one above the other, and arranged in the storage space; a transfer opening disposed at a first end of the elongated support housing, wherein the transfer opening is configured to receive, accommodate and transfer an uppermost ball of a stack of balls from a storage space of the elongated support housing; an elongated housing cover configured to enclose the elongated support housing, wherein the elongated housing cover defines a space extending from a first end to a second end of the elongated housing cover, the elongated housing cover including an opening disposed at the first end of the elongated housing cover; a base member attached to the second end of the elongated support housing and to the second end of the elongated housing cover, wherein the base member is configured to support the elongated support housing; and A release mechanism is disposed within the elongated support housing, wherein the release mechanism is configured to raise an uppermost one of the balls from the storage space of the elongated support housing for delivery through the delivery opening.

2. The portable motion stand and delivery system of claim 1, wherein: The release mechanism comprises: a base plate including a spherical bowl-shaped container for receiving a piece of sporting equipment; and A plurality of spring balancer units are attached to the second end of the elongated housing cover, each of the spring balancer units comprising a housing and a tensioning cable operably connected to the base plate via a collar attached to the first end of the elongated support housing, the tensioning cables of the spring balancer units being configured to elastically pull the base plate toward the first end of the elongated support housing.

3. The portable motion stand and delivery system of claim 2, wherein: The spring balancer unit is a cylindrical spring balancer unit, and as more and more of the tensioning cable is pulled out of the housing of the spring balancer unit, the tensioning cable provides increasing resistance to being pulled out of the housing of the spring balancer unit.

4. The portable motion stand and delivery system of claim 2, wherein: A base plate in operative communication with the tensioning cable is configured to raise the stacked balls retained in the storage space of the elongated rack housing toward the delivery opening when an uppermost ball in the stack is removed from the storage space through the delivery opening.

5. The portable motion stand and delivery system of claim 1, wherein: The elongated support housing and the elongated housing cover have a substantially cylindrical shape, the elongated support housing is configured to stand in a substantially vertical position, and the ball is stored in a storage space of the elongated support housing in a substantially vertical orientation.

6. The portable motion stand and delivery system of claim 1, wherein: Also includes: A training component is operably and adjustably connected to the rear portion of the elongated support housing, and the training component is configured to extend above the first end of the elongated support housing to assist in training an athletic individual.

7. The portable motion stand and delivery system of claim 6, wherein: The training component includes a frame configured in the shape of a humanoid having a head, a body, and arms extending from the body, the arms being configured in an elevated position to simulate obstruction to the trajectory of a ball thrown by an athlete, thereby aiding in training the athlete.

8. The portable motion stand and delivery system of claim 7, wherein: The training element also comprises a net arranged to cover the space defined by the frame for optimally blocking a ball thrown by the athlete in order to assist in training the athlete.

9. The portable motion stand and delivery system of claim 6, wherein: It also includes: a holder attached to the rear portion of the slender bracket shell, wherein the holder includes a holding space and openings thereon spaced apart at predetermined intervals, and the holder is configured to accommodate and fix a supporting component of the training component in the holding space at a desired height by inserting a fastener through the opening of the supporting component and through an opening of the holder, and to adjust the height of the training component by sliding the supporting component in one of an upward position and a downward position in the holding space of the holder and fixing the supporting component in an opening of the holder at a desired height using a fastener.

10. The portable motion stand and delivery system of claim 1, wherein: Also included is: one or more stopper elements operably attached to the first end of the elongated bracket shell, wherein the one or more stopper elements are configured to partially and completely cover the transfer opening and accommodate the uppermost ball in the balls within the storage space of the elongated bracket shell.

11. The portable motion stand and delivery system of claim 1, wherein: Also included is a plurality of wheel assemblies operably coupled to the bottom surface of the base member, wherein the wheel assemblies are configured to transport the portable sports stand and conveyor system.

12. The portable motion stand and delivery system of claim 14, wherein: It also includes a locking component, which is operably connected to each of the at least two wheel assemblies, wherein each of the locking components is configured to lock a corresponding one of the wheel assemblies and brake the movement of the portable motion stand and the transport system.

13. The portable motion stand and delivery system of claim 1, wherein: Also includes: An intermediate plate is disposed between the base member and the elongated support housing, wherein the intermediate plate is configured to stabilize the elongated support housing and prevent the elongated support housing from tipping over when the elongated support housing is in a substantially vertical position.

14. The portable motion stand and delivery system of claim 1, wherein: Also included is one or more handle elements attached to an outer surface of the elongated housing cover, wherein the one or more handle elements are configured to allow the portable motion stand and transport system to be grasped and carried in one of a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position.

15. The portable motion stand and delivery system of claim 1, wherein: The balls include basketballs, American footballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, beach balls, and handballs.

16. A method for storing and transporting sports equipment, wherein: The method comprises: A portable motion stand and a delivery system are provided, the portable motion stand and the delivery system comprising: an elongated support housing defining a storage space extending from a first end to a second end of the elongated support housing, the storage space being configured to receive sporting equipment, wherein the sporting equipment comprises one or more balls stacked substantially vertically, one above the other, and arranged in the storage space; a delivery opening disposed at a first end of the elongated support housing; an elongated housing cover configured to enclose the elongated support housing, wherein the elongated housing cover defines a space extending from a first end to a second end of the elongated housing cover, the elongated housing cover including an opening disposed at the first end of the elongated housing cover; a base member attached to the second end of the elongated support housing and to the elongated housing cover, wherein the base member is configured to support the elongated support housing; and a release mechanism disposed within the elongated support housing; allowing balls of sports equipment to be stacked substantially vertically in the storage space of the elongated support housing, the balls being supported one above the other by the release mechanism; resiliently pulling by the release mechanism to cause an uppermost ball in the stack of balls to be lifted and released from the storage space of the elongated support housing for delivery through the delivery opening; and When the uppermost ball of the balls is removed from the storage space through the transfer opening, the stacked balls remaining in the storage space of the elongated support housing are raised toward the transfer opening by the release mechanism.

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