Basketball return device
US12397212B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2045 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2210/50
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A basketball return device includes a mounting frame fixed to the basketball hoop support frame of a basketball stand via a mounting plate. A main frame fixedly connected to the mounting frame, and a movable plate of the main frame is slidably arranged on a fixing plate, and the fixing plate is provided with an opening for basketballs descent. A net-supporting rod whose mounting end is hinged to the movable plate. A flexible net detachably attached to the net-supporting rod, with the free end of the net-supporting rod supporting the flexible net to form an adjustable funnel-shaped guide structure that directs made basketballs toward the opening of the fixing plate. A basketball return mechanism, which is mounted on the main frame and provides multi-angle control of the basketball return direction through a rotating unit and a locking unit.
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