Foldable Ceiling-Mounted Basketball Hoop With Rotating Backboard Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing basketball devices lack a comprehensive solution that allows the hoop to rotate away or towards the backboard for enhanced flexibility and safety during gameplay, while also providing space-efficient storage options.
Innovation Solution
A basketball apparatus with a backboard structure and ceiling-mounted brackets that rotate from a parallel to an orthogonal position, along with a hoop bracket that allows the hoop to adjust similarly, featuring a magnet for stability and a frame for impact resistance, and a net with elastic elements for durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the hoop is fixed in position, then the structure is simple and stable, but the flexibility and safety during gameplay is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The hoop bracket is designed with rotational capability, allowing the hoop to move between a first position parallel to the backboard and a second position orthogonal to the backboard. This dynamic positioning system enables the hoop to adapt to different gameplay scenarios while maintaining structural integrity through the bracket mechanism that connects the hoop to the backboard structure.
2Area of stationary object
If the backboard structure is made larger, then the gameplay area is increased, but the storage space requirement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ceiling mounted brackets are configured to rotate the backboard structure from a first position parallel to the ceiling to a second position orthogonal to the ceiling. This rotational mechanism allows the backboard to be deployed in a play-ready configuration and then collapsed into a compact storage position, significantly reducing the storage volume required while maintaining full gameplay functionality when in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The backboard structure is designed to nest within or alongside the ceiling mounted brackets when in the storage position, with the hoop nesting against the backboard. This nested configuration maximizes space efficiency by allowing the entire basketball apparatus to occupy minimal storage volume while maintaining full functionality during play.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the hoop bracket allows rotation, then the versatility is improved, but the stability during gameplay may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The hoop bracket incorporates a rotational mechanism that allows controlled movement between defined positions (parallel and orthogonal to the backboard). The bracket structure includes stopping features that provide stability at these predetermined positions while maintaining the ability to rotate between them, thus balancing versatility with stability during gameplay.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a versatile and space-efficient solution for indoor basketball play, ensuring easy storage and robust construction with enhanced safety and enjoyment.
Implementation Method 1
each of the ceiling mounted bracket comprises a magnet within a housing on the ceiling mounted bracket. The magnet maintains the backboard in a first position allowing it to rest parallel to a ceiling.
Implementation Method 2
The net may additionally comprise an elastic element wherein the elastic element is configured to increase the plasticity and durability of the net.
Implementation Method 3
The frame is configured to decrease impact forces
Implementation Method 4
The backboard structure is comprised of an alternative material with shock-absorbing elements, such that the alternative material is integrated into the backboard structure to lessen impact forces.
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AI summary
Disclosed herein is a Foldable Indoor Ceiling Mounted Basketball Hoop Assembly. In practice a basketball apparatus comprises a backboard structure and a pair of ceiling mounted brackets, where the ceiling mounted brackets are attached to the back of the backboard structure. Additionally, the ceiling mounted brackets are configured to rotate the backboard structure from a first ceiling mounted bracket position at or near parallel to the ceiling to a second ceiling mounted bracket position at or near orthogonal to the ceiling. Further, a hoop is attached to a front of the backboard structure via a hoop bracket, where the hoop bracket is configured to rotate the hoop from a first hoop bracket position at or near parallel to the backboard to a second hoop bracket position at or near orthogonal to the backboard.