Tool-free adjustable mounting screw with handwheels on both sides for adjusting the height of a basketball hoop

Abstract

(Main claim) 1. Fastening device for a height-adjustable basketball hoop, comprising a through screw and a nut, characterized in that both the screw and the nut each have a handwheel which enables a tool-free manual rotational movement for loosening and tightening the screw connection.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a fastening and adjustment device for height-adjustable outdoor basketball hoops. In particular, it relates to a continuous screw connection that can be loosened and tightened without tools using handwheels. State of the art

[0002] Height-adjustable basketball hoops typically use screw connections with standard screw heads and nuts. Adjusting the height requires loosening and retightening these with tools, which is cumbersome and time-consuming for private and sports applications.

[0003] Common tool-free systems are often based on locking pins, toggle pins, or latching mechanisms. Such solutions allow for quick operation but do not achieve the stability and operational reliability of a continuous bolted connection.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a stable, easy-to-use and tool-free fastening solution. The problem underlying the invention

[0005] The object of the invention is to provide a fastening device which: • A tool-free height adjustment of a basketball hoop is possible, • maintains the safety and stability of a continuous bolted connection, • intuitive and easy to use, • is suitable for outdoor use. Solution to the task

[0006] The problem is solved by a fastening device with a through screw, the screw head of which is designed as a handwheel. The corresponding nut is also designed as a handwheel nut.

[0007] These handwheels on both sides allow the screw connection to be completely loosened, removed, repositioned, and tightened without tools. The design enables secure and stable fixing of the basketball hoop at various height positions.

[0008] The radial shape of the handwheels increases the torque that can be transmitted by muscle power, thus ensuring sufficient clamping force of the screw connection. Advantages of the invention • Complete tool-free operation • Quick and easy height adjustment • secure through bolted connection • High clamping force due to handwheel geometry • intuitive operation • Simple and cost-effective manufacturing Brief description of the drawings • Fig. 1: Side view of the through screw with handwheel. • Fig. 2: Front view of a handwheel (star- or disc-shaped). • Fig. 3: Nut in handwheel shape. • Fig. 4: Application example of the screw connection in the basketball pole. Example of implementation

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises a through screw with a fixedly attached handwheel. The screw is guided through corresponding bores in a basketball mast segment, in which different height positions are provided.

[0010] To adjust the height, the nut in the handwheel shape is loosened, the screw is pulled out and reinserted in the desired height hole. The handwheel nut is then tightened again.

[0011] The handwheels can be star-shaped, circular, or disc-shaped and preferably feature radial grip structures to increase torque. The connection remains stable despite vibrations and weather conditions.

Claims

[1] (Main claim) 1. Fastening device for a height-adjustable basketball hoop, comprising a through screw and a nut, characterized by , that both the screw and the nut each have a handwheel which allows a tool-free manual turning movement to loosen and tighten the screw connection. [2] 2. Fastening device according to claim 1, characterized by that the handwheels are star-shaped, circular, disc-shaped or with radial handle structures. [3] 3. Fastening device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the screw for fixing the basket height is guided through matching holes of a basketball mast segment. [4] 4. Fastening device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the handwheels have profiled outer surfaces to increase the transmissible torque. [5] 5. Use of the fastening device according to claims 1-4 for tool-free height adjustment of an outdoor basketball hoop.

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