Soccer Goal Anchoring to Fixed Posts Without Turf Damage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Movable soccer goals on football fields are prone to tipping over, posing safety risks, especially for young children, and existing securing methods damage natural turf or cannot be used on artificial surfaces.

Innovation Solution

A securing apparatus that attaches a movable soccer goal to a fixed vertical member, such as a football goal post, using a hook-shaped member and pulling mechanism, allowing for secure anchoring without damaging the playing surface, suitable for both natural and artificial turf.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If stake or screw-type devices are used to secure movable soccer goals, then the goals are anchored more securely, but the playing field surface is damaged

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecuring effectivenessVSAvoidfield surface damage

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary securing device that connects the movable soccer goal to the fixed football goal structure without penetrating the playing field surface. This mediator transfers the anchoring function from ground penetration to structure attachment, eliminating field damage while maintaining securing effectiveness

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention extracts the securing function from the playing field surface and relocates it to the football goal structure. By taking out the anchoring action from the turf and transferring it to the metal goal posts, the solution eliminates surface damage while preserving goal stability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Reliability

If stake or screw-type devices are used to secure movable soccer goals, then the goals are anchored more securely, but the devices cannot be used on artificial playing surfaces

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecuring effectivenessVSAvoidsurface compatibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The securing device is designed with universal applicability to work on both natural and artificial playing surfaces. By making the device independent of surface penetration and focusing on attachment to the football goal structure, it achieves multi-surface compatibility while maintaining securing effectiveness

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If traditional securing methods are used, then the goals are anchored to the ground, but the installation and removal processes are complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecuring effectivenessVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The securing device employs dynamic, easily adjustable mechanisms such as ratchets, quick-release latches, or telescoping components that enable rapid installation and removal. This dynamic design allows facility personnel to quickly secure or relocate goals without time-consuming assembly processes

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The device incorporates self-adjusting or self-securing features that automatically engage or lock into place without requiring precise manual alignment or multiple adjustment steps. This self-service capability reduces installation time and simplifies the securing process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20090152419A1Soccer goal securing apparatus and method

Publication Date: 2009.06.18 ABT INC

AI summary

Embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus for securing a movable soccer goal to a fixed football goal or other vertical post. When in use, the apparatus functions to prevent the soccer goal from being overturned, thereby, making it considerably safer than an unsecured soccer goal.