Basketball Net Assembly with Support Frame and Cross Brace
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Solution Overview
Problem
Basketball goals in residential settings often pose a risk of damaging objects behind them due to errant passes or shots, and the balls can travel excessively far, causing unintended damage or loss.
Innovation Solution
A net assembly for adjustable basketball goals, comprising a net, support frame, and mounting assembly, which includes a net frame, support arms, and a cross brace, anchored to the post to prevent the ball from traveling beyond a set distance and protect surrounding objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a traditional basketball goal is used without a net assembly, then the goal structure is simple and easy to install, but basketballs can damage objects behind the goal and travel excessive distances
Solution Approach 1:
A net assembly is introduced as an intermediary barrier between the basketball goal and the area behind it. The net includes a net frame with capture members that intercept basketballs, preventing them from traveling behind the goal or excessive distances. This mediator structure solves the harmful effect of basketballs damaging objects while containing the complexity within a modular net assembly that can be attached to existing goals.
Solution Approach 2:
The net assembly is segmented into distinct functional components: a net frame with multiple capture members positioned at different locations and angles. This segmentation allows the system to intercept basketballs traveling in various directions while maintaining a relatively compact structure. Each capture member is a separate element that can be independently positioned to optimize ball capture.
2Reliability
If a net assembly is added to prevent basketball damage, then safety is improved, but the device complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The net assembly is designed with universal attachment features that can be mounted on various types of basketball goals, including adjustable goals. The mounting structure includes brackets and fasteners that can accommodate different goal configurations. This multi-functionality allows the same net assembly design to be installed on residential, recreational, and professional goals, simplifying the overall system while improving safety across multiple applications.
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AI summary
A net assembly for an adjustable basketball goal. The net assembly may include a net, a support frame, and a mounting assembly configured to mount the support frame to a post of the adjustable basketball goal. The net may include a net frame having an upper portion including a plurality of net frame sleeves. The support frame may be configured to support the net, and may include at least one elongated member configured to extend through the plurality of net frame sleeves. The support frame may also include a plurality of support arms, each having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion may be configured to couple to the at least one elongated member, and the second end portion may have a support arm sleeve. The support frame may further include a cross brace configured to couple the plurality of support arms.