Basketball Stopping Wall Pivotable Base Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing basketball goal accessories fail to effectively stop errant shots without interfering with movement, are unsightly, and are prone to damage during windy conditions, while also being cumbersome to set up and take down.
Innovation Solution
A flexible wall apparatus attachable to a basketball goal, comprising pivotable base and intermediate arms that spread into an open configuration to block errant shots, which can be easily collapsed for storage and maneuverability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a large and/or protruding collection apparatus is used to stop errant basketball shots, then the effectiveness of stopping errant shots is improved, but the apparatus substantially increases the space occupied by the basketball goal assembly and interferes with movement around the goal
Solution Approach 1:
The collection apparatus employs a flexible wall that can dynamically change its configuration between a spread-open state for stopping errant shots and a collapsed state for storage and maneuverability. The flexible nature allows the wall to adapt its shape and position, providing effective coverage when needed while minimizing space occupation when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The collection apparatus is divided into multiple wall portions that can be independently positioned and configured. These segmented portions can be spread apart to create an effective barrier against errant shots, yet folded together to reduce the overall space occupied by the apparatus.
2Reliability
If a large and/or protruding collection apparatus is used to stop errant basketball shots, then the effectiveness of stopping errant shots is improved, but the apparatus is unsightly and interferes with movement around the goal
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible wall enables the apparatus to transition between operational and storage configurations, allowing easy maneuverability around the goal when collapsed while maintaining effectiveness when deployed to stop errant shots.
3Reliability
If a large and/or protruding collection apparatus is used to stop errant basketball shots, then the effectiveness of stopping errant shots is improved, but increased forces during windy conditions are transmitted to the basketball goal assembly increasing likelihood of damage
Solution Approach 1:
The collection apparatus utilizes a flexible wall that can bend and deform under wind loads rather than acting as a rigid structure. This flexibility allows the wall to absorb and dissipate wind forces, preventing transmission of damaging stresses to the basketball goal assembly while maintaining its ability to stop errant shots.
4Reliability
If an existing collection apparatus is used to stop errant basketball shots, then errant shots are stopped, but the apparatus is difficult to set-up and/or take-down before and/or after periods of use
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible wall's inherent flexibility allows it to be easily collapsed and stored, simplifying the setup and teardown processes. The wall can be quickly deployed and folded without complex mechanisms, making the apparatus easy to operate while maintaining its effectiveness in stopping errant shots.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a basketball stopping apparatus arranged for attachment to a basketball goal assembly. In some embodiments, the basketball stopping apparatus is configurable between a first position and a second position, the first position being arranged for the deflection of errant basketball shots and the second position being arranged for storage of the basketball stopping apparatus before and/or after use. Additionally, some embodiments include a wall coupled to base arms that are pivotably mounted to a bottom end of the basketball goal assembly.