Singular packaging system for basketball rim, backboard and pole
US4653646A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 1986 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2571/00925
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A packaging and shipping assembly (12) is provided for a basketball rim (4), backboard (6), pole (8) and extension arm (10) all in one relatively flat outer carton (14) having a length and width approximately the same as the backboard (6). The pole is provided in three sections (16, 18 and 20). A first subassembly (40, 42) retains two of the pole sections (16 and 20) side-by-side in parallel along one side of the outer carton (14). A second subassembly retains the third pole section (18) and the extension arm (10) side-by-side in parallel along the opposite side of the outer carton (14). A third subassembly retains the rim (4) and mounting hardware within the outer carton (14) between the other two subassemblies. The backboard (6) lies flat over the subassemblies within the outer carton (14).
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