A foldable basketball pole support

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of sports equipment, concretely is a collapsible basketball pole supporting device, including the base that supports on ground, basketball pole, inclined pull rod, the lower extreme of basketball pole with the base pivoted connection, one end of inclined pull rod with basketball pole articulates, the other end with the base articulates and supports and fixes both, the inclined pull rod includes upper inclined pull rod, lower inclined pull rod, and upper inclined pull rod and lower inclined pull rod are in a straight line and articulate at the outer side surface joint of combined end face. Still include the gas spring for supporting lower inclined pull rod, the shell one end of gas spring with base articulates, and the piston rod of shell of gas spring in one end of protruding with lower inclined pull rod articulates. Since adopting collapsible supporting device, therefore need not to dismantle with the aid of tool and can be folded and stored packing basketball pole and supporting device, and the length of inclined pull rod also need not to adjust, guarantees installation accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sports equipment, specifically a foldable basketball stick support device. Background Technology

[0002] A typical basketball hoop usually consists of a base and a main pole. The backboard and rim are fixed to the top of the main pole. For easy installation, disassembly, and packaging, the base and main pole are usually rotatably connected. When the basketball hoop is in use, diagonal braces support and secure the base and main pole.

[0003] However, existing tie rods are often non-foldable, requiring tools for installation, disassembly, and packaging, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Although some products use telescopic tie rods, the main rod and base must remain vertical in their structural state, necessitating a constant tie rod length. Telescopic tie rods are difficult to assemble precisely, and length adjustment is inconvenient. Furthermore, when the main rod is tilted for packaging, the tie rod needs to be removed. Since one end of the main rod connects to the backboard and rim, instability can easily occur, potentially causing the rod to tip over and injure installation personnel, resulting in a safety accident. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention addresses the aforementioned technical problems in the prior art by proposing a foldable, cushioning basketball hoop support device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a foldable basketball stick support device, comprising a base supported on the ground, a basketball stick, and a diagonal brace. The lower end of the basketball stick is pivotally connected to the base. One end of the diagonal brace is hinged to the basketball stick, and the other end is hinged to the base to support and fix the two. The diagonal brace includes an upper diagonal brace and a lower diagonal brace. The upper diagonal brace and the lower diagonal brace are in a straight line and are hinged at the joint on the outer surface of the joint end face.

[0006] Furthermore, it also includes a gas spring for supporting the lower inclined pull rod, one end of the housing of the gas spring being hinged to the base, and one end of the piston rod extending out of the housing of the gas spring being hinged to the lower inclined pull rod.

[0007] Furthermore, a safety sleeve is fitted onto the piston rod of the gas spring, and corresponding elongated holes are opened on both sides of one end of the safety sleeve. The pin that hinges the piston rod to the lower inclined pull rod passes through the elongated holes.

[0008] Furthermore, a support leg is installed at the front of the base and a directional wheel is installed at the rear. The basketball stick is pivotally connected to the front of the base. A support rod is installed at the lower end of the basketball stick facing the rear of the base. The support rod is perpendicular to the basketball stick and fixedly connected. A caster wheel is rotatably installed at the other end of the support rod. The length of the support rod is greater than the height of the pivot connection between the basketball stick and the base from the supporting ground. This is used to lift the support leg to the supporting ground when the basketball stick is tilted backward for storage.

[0009] Furthermore, inner partitions that can be inserted into each other are respectively arranged parallel to the joint end faces of the upper and lower inclined tie rods. A pin hole is opened at the joint end face of the upper and lower inclined tie rods, penetrating the upper inclined tie rod, the lower inclined tie rod and the inner partition, and a detachable pin is inserted into the pin hole.

[0010] Furthermore, a foot pedal is installed on the outer upper surface of the lower inclined tie rod near the joint end face of the upper and lower inclined tie rods.

[0011] The specific beneficial effects brought about by this utility model are as follows:

[0012] 1. This utility model utilizes a foldable diagonal pull rod, allowing for easy folding and packaging without the need for tools. Furthermore, the length of the pull rod does not require adjustment, ensuring installation accuracy. Additionally, the hinged joint at the upper surface of the connecting end faces ensures the pull rod folds inward, reducing packaging space.

[0013] 2. This utility model cleverly utilizes a gas spring. Because the gas spring provides support, it prevents the basketball hoop from tipping over too quickly, causing instability and potentially injuring staff or damaging equipment. Simultaneously, it reduces the lifting force required by the user, making installation easier. Furthermore, a safety sleeve secures the end step of the gas spring housing, preventing the piston rod from retracting and maintaining a locked, safe operating state. This ensures the safety of athletes during use.

[0014] 3. Because the omnidirectional wheels are installed vertically at the bottom of the basketball hoop, it is not only convenient to move the basketball hoop freely after folding and packing, reducing manpower, but also has a simple processing structure, small storage space, and does not affect the safety and stability of the basketball hoop when in use.

[0015] 4. The upper and lower diagonal tie rods are equipped with an inner partition and a locking pin that can be inserted into the other end face. In case of an accidental unlocking of the safety sleeve, or if the upper and lower diagonal tie rods are subjected to external force and fold inward, an additional safety measure can be added to ensure the safety of the user. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the main structure when the diagonal brace of a foldable basketball hoop is in use.

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure for installing the pedals;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a safety sleeve;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in the locked state of the safety sleeve;

[0020] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the unlocked state of the safety sleeve;

[0021] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the main structure of a foldable basketball hoop with its diagonal bracing in the folded state;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the joint end face structure of the upper and lower diagonal tie rods;

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Bolt; 2. Upper diagonal tie rod; 3. Bolt; 4. Bolt; 5. Lower diagonal tie rod; 6. Bolt; 7. Base; 8. Bolt; 9. Bolt; 10. Caster wheel; 11. Gas spring; 12. Safety sleeve; 13. Pin; 14. Basketball stick; 15. Pull ring; 16. Inner partition; 17. Foot pedal; 18. Fixed wheel; 19. Outrigger; 20. Support rod. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, the basketball hoop has a base 7 supported on the ground, a basketball cue 14 connecting the backboard and rim, and a diagonal brace. The basketball cue 14 is pivotally connected to the front end of the base 7 via bolts 9. One end of the diagonal brace is rotatably hinged to the upper rear of the basketball cue 14 via bolt 1, and the other end is rotatably hinged to the base 7 via bolt 6. The diagonal brace includes an upper diagonal brace 2 and a lower diagonal brace 5, which are aligned in a straight line when in use.

[0026] like Figure 2As shown, the upper diagonal pull rod 2 and the lower diagonal pull rod 5 are hinged at the outer surface of their joint end faces by bolts 3. A foot pedal 17 is installed on the outer surface of the lower diagonal pull rod 5 near the joint end faces of the upper diagonal pull rod 2 and the lower diagonal pull rod 5. When it is necessary to tilt the basketball hoop 14, the foot pedal can be used to assist, allowing the upper diagonal pull rod 2 and the lower diagonal pull rod 5 to rotate inwards and fold at the hinge. Because a foldable diagonal pull rod is used, it can be folded and packaged without the need for tools, and the length of the diagonal pull rod does not need to be adjusted, ensuring installation accuracy. Furthermore, the hinge at the outer surface of the joint end faces ensures that the diagonal pull rod can only fold inwards, reducing packaging space.

[0027] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown in Figure 6, a support spring is installed between the base 7 and the lower inclined pull rod. In this embodiment, a gas spring 11 is used, which includes a housing and a piston rod extending from the housing. In the basketball hoop's operational position, one end of the gas spring 11 housing is rotatably connected to the base 7 via bolt 8, and one end of the piston rod extending from the housing is hinged to the lower inclined pull rod via bolt 4. Preferably, in the basketball hoop's operational position, the piston rod is perpendicular to the lower inclined pull rod 5.

[0028] A safety sleeve 12 is fitted onto the piston rod. One end of the safety sleeve 12 has corresponding elongated holes 1201 on both sides. The elongated holes 1201 pass through and are hung on the bolts 4 at the rotatable connection between the piston rod and the lower inclined pull rod 5. Since the hole at the end of the safety sleeve 12 is an elongated hole 1201, the safety sleeve 12 can be manually moved to slide back and forth along the piston rod.

[0029] When the basketball hoop and diagonal pull rod are in their designated positions, the safety sleeve 12 is freely positioned. The unhinged end of the safety sleeve 12 abuts against the end step surface of the gas spring 11 housing, preventing the piston rod from retracting and keeping it locked. Thus, even under external force, the lower diagonal pull rod 5 cannot bend or fold inwards, and the basketball hoop 14 will always remain vertical, ensuring safety during use.

[0030] When the diagonal lever needs to be folded, the manual safety sleeve 12 disengages from the end stepped surface of the gas spring 11 housing, releasing the lock. Stepping on the foot pedal 17 rotates the upper and lower diagonal levers inward, pushing the piston rod of the spring 11 back to retract, thus folding the lever. Because the gas spring 11 provides support at this time, it prevents the basketball hoop 14 from tipping over too quickly, causing instability and potentially injuring staff or damaging equipment.

[0031] When the folding diagonal lever needs to be unfolded, lift the basketball stick 14 upwards until the upper and lower diagonal levers are in a straight position. Move the safety sleeve 12 to lock the end step surface of the gas spring 11 housing, preventing the piston rod from retracting and placing it in a locked and safe operating state. Since the gas spring 11 provides support at this time, the lifting force required by the user can be reduced, making installation easier.

[0032] like Figure 1 , 6 As shown, support legs 19 are welded to the front left and right sides of the bottom surface of the base 7, and directional wheels 18 are installed to the rear left and right sides. Locking devices are installed on the directional wheels 18. When the basketball hoop is in its operational configuration, the basketball hoop is secured by the support legs 19 and the locked directional wheels 18. The basketball cue 14 is pivotally connected to the front end of the base 7 via bolts 9. A support rod 20 is installed at the lower end of the basketball cue 14 facing the rear of the base 7. The support rod 20 is perpendicular to the basketball cue 14 and fixedly connected. A caster wheel 10 is rotatably mounted on the other end of the support rod 20. The length of the support rod 20 is greater than the height of the pivot point between the basketball cue 14 and the base 7 from the supporting ground.

[0033] When the basketball hoop 14 is tilted and folded, the casters 10 rotate and descend along with it until they are close to the supporting ground. As the basketball hoop 14 tilts completely, the casters 10 support the ground, causing the front support leg 19 of the base 7 to lift off the ground. Thus, the front casters 10 and the rear directional wheels 18 allow the basketball hoop to move freely in the folded state. When the basketball hoop 14 is upright, the casters 10 rotate with it and leave the supporting ground, and the support leg 19 lands, ensuring the stability of the basketball hoop in its unfolded, usable state. The vertical installation of the casters 10 at the lower end of the basketball hoop 14 not only facilitates easy movement after folding and packaging, reducing manpower, but also simplifies the manufacturing structure, reduces storage space, and does not affect the safety and stability of the basketball hoop in its usable state.

[0034] like Figure 7 As shown, inner partitions 16, which can be inserted into each other, can be arranged parallel to each other on the joint end faces of the upper inclined tie rod 2 and the lower inclined tie rod 5. A pin hole is provided at the joint end face of the inclined tie rod 2 and the lower inclined tie rod 5, penetrating the upper inclined tie rod 2, the lower inclined tie rod 5, and the inner partition 16. A detachable pin 13 is inserted into the pin hole to lock the upper and lower inclined tie rods from rotating. The pin 13 has a pull ring 15 for easy pulling and removing. Thus, in the event of an accidental unlocking of the safety sleeve 12, or if the upper and lower inclined tie rods are subjected to external force and fold inward, an additional safety measure is provided to ensure the user's safety.

[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A foldable basketball stick support device, comprising a base (7) supported on the ground, a basketball stick (14), and a diagonal brace, wherein the lower end of the basketball stick (14) is pivotally connected to the base (7), one end of the diagonal brace is hinged to the basketball stick (14), and the other end is hinged to the base (7) to support and fix the two, characterized in that: The tie rod includes an upper tie rod (2) and a lower tie rod (5). The upper tie rod (2) and the lower tie rod (5) are in a straight line and are hinged at the joint on the outer surface of the joint end face.

2. The foldable basketball hoop support device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a gas spring (11) for supporting the lower inclined pull rod (5), one end of the housing of the gas spring (11) is hinged to the base (7), and one end of the piston rod extending out of the housing of the gas spring (11) is hinged to the lower inclined pull rod (5).

3. The foldable basketball pole support device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The piston rod of the gas spring (11) is fitted with a safety sleeve (12), and one end of the safety sleeve (12) has corresponding elongated holes (1201) on both sides. The pin that hinges the piston rod to the lower inclined rod (5) passes through the elongated holes (1201).

4. The foldable basketball pole support device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (7) has a support leg (19) installed at the front and a directional wheel (18) installed at the rear. The basketball stick (14) is pivotally connected to the base (7) at the front. The lower end of the basketball stick (14) is mounted with a support rod (20) facing the rear of the base (7). The support rod (20) is perpendicular to the basketball stick (14) and fixedly connected. The other end of the support rod (20) is rotatably mounted with a universal wheel (10). The length of the support rod (20) is greater than the height of the pivot connection between the basketball stick (14) and the base (7) from the supporting ground. It is used to lift the support leg (19) to the supporting ground when the basketball stick (14) is tilted backward for storage.

5. A foldable basketball pole support device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper inclined tie rod (2) and the lower inclined tie rod (5) are respectively provided with inner partitions (16) that can be inserted into each other's end faces. A pin hole is provided at the joint end face of the upper inclined tie rod (2) and the lower inclined tie rod (5) to pass through the upper inclined tie rod (2), the lower inclined tie rod (5) and the inner partition (16). A detachable pin (13) is inserted into the pin hole.

6. The foldable basketball pole support device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower diagonal brace (5) has a foot pedal (17) installed on its outer upper surface near the joint end face of the upper diagonal brace (2) and the lower diagonal brace (5).

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